Posted by ResumeHelp on February 13, 2010
What should you do if you need a career tune-up?
An awful lot of people will wait until their career crashes and burns before they seek the guidance of a career counselor or coach, and even then they want to make sure that they can’t fix it themselves first.
What would happen if you met with a career counselor before your career had a breakdown, before being laid off or before you became so discouraged that you are ready to throw in the towel? Let me suggest that you would be well on your way to a better, doing something that you love to do job instead of dreading to go to work every day.
Does this sound too good to be true? It can happen by developing a the right career plan.
Career counselors and coaches do not have all the answers for you. They aren’t magical. They can’t answer the question “what should I be when I grow up?”. However, they can guide you on a journey to help you discover the answer for yourself.
The most common issue that most job seekers have is resume development. Most people start with a resume, without having a clue what they want to do, what their skills and talents are and where they would like to apply those skills. They aren’t creative and only list their jobs without any explanation and thus their resumes are boring.
You must look at your resume as selling a product (you) then define what you have to offer and what problems you can solve. Only then can you develop and implement a plan. Until you understand your “product”, you cannot define who needs your product or who is willing to buy it. This will take some time and some work. You will be the one who decides where you want to be and what you want to do, instead of waiting for someone else to make those decisions
What if you have already been laid off or expect a downsizing? A career counselor or coach can help you here as well. If you need quick results, you will need to work smarter, not harder. Career counselors and coaches can put together a plan to help you to develop job search strategies. They will develop an effective resume first and then use all available resources to unearth job openings.
However, not all career counselors are equally effective. You need to find a career counselor or coach that you can work well with. One who will help you to identify any career gaps, and who is astute enough to generate solutions and suggestions that will help you move forward.
The difference between a career counselor and career coach is how they approach your needs. Both career counselors and career coaches will work with you to identify your strengths, goals and of course interests. Of course they expect you to take responsibility for your outcome. In other words if you think this is a magic pill, you are mistaken. Your coach will be direct, will push you, and will probably schedule check-in calls. A career counselor will let you set the pace, encourage you to call when you need help, and expect you to report in at agreed upon times. Which is better? Only you can tell. How motivated are you? Either approach will move you forward. You decide which approach will work best for you.
Exercise caution when selecting either one. In some states they are licensed, in others not. Therefore it is your responsibility as a consumer to do your research. If licensing is required in your state they should have a have a graduate degree in counseling or a related field, have a solid track record of helping individuals be successful in their career pursuits.
The career counselors we offer on our website are credentialed and are genuine.
Before making your first appointment, you should interview your potential career counselor or coach over the phone.
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What are his/her credentials? |
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What time-frame should you expect in order to resolve your issue? |
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What is their level of experience and track record? |
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How much do they charge? |
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How accessible are they? Can you call anytime or do you need an appointment? |
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How familiar are they with using the Internet? |
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Are they able to help you create a resume that will be read and meets the demands of a rapidly changing marketplace?
SO WHAT’S STOPPING YOU? CONTACT ONE OF OUR CAREER COUNSELORS TODAY! YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE! DON’T PUT IT OFF.
Ref: promisingfutures.com |
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Posted by ResumeHelp on December 15, 2009
Getting a job out of college right now is challenging. Employers may be getting hundreds or thousands of applicants for a job that used to get much fewer. College grads have an advantage but need to research companies to set themselves apart. Follow the tips below to help land a job during the recession.
Recent college grads face a tough job market in today’s recession. Below we have listed five tips that will be helpful in your job search. With the economy as sluggish as it is this may take awhile so be patient. One place where there are jobs however is the entertainment industry. If you don’t know where to find these jobs and how to connect here’s place to start. If you don’t feel comfortable in this industry then here are some tips to help you find work.
1. Be willing to take unpaid work.
College students usually don’t have a mortgage, children and many of the bigger expenses of life yet. Be willing to take extra measures like moving in with parents or friends and taking unpaid jobs for the experience. This could lead to another opportunity but most importantly, gets you experience in your field.
2. Learn to network.
One skill that will serve you best in any job market is your ability to talk to people, develop trust and be likeable. Participate in clubs, associations, groups and events that are available on campus.
3. Read blogs or start one.
One of the quickest ways to become familiar with an industry is to read blogs. Interested in being a chef? Read the top chef blogs. Read the blogs regularly and comment on them to develop relationships.
Some students start a blog of their own focused on the industry they want to work in after graduation. Use it to keep track of research, articles, and events. Just summarize the main points, add a link to the article or information and provide opinion or commentary on the information. Put a link to your blog on your resume. This helps potential employers find you and learn more about you before the interview.
4. Use the Internet.
Use any method at your disposal to see who is hiring. The Internet is a great tool for this.
Use social networking site www.LinkedIn.com to network online. Find people who work at businesses where you hope to work. See if you have any contacts that know someone who works there and ask for an introduction. When you have an interview, spend time on the site researching the people you will meet.
5. Consider alternative industries and careers.
Look at alternative industries that may be hiring for similar skills. One place where there are always openings is the entertainment industry and we have just the source for you. Why do I come back to this? Because there are jobs in this arena. Lots of jobs and they pay well!
Posted by ResumeHelp on November 24, 2009
Unique Talent = Natural Abilities + Your Unique Way Of Expressing Those Abilities
Your Natural Abilities
■ What’s *that thing you do* which you’re so naturally talented at?
■ What’s the work you’ve done effortlessly ever since you can remember?
■ Do you love to sing, dance, or entertain your friends?
■ What would you write about if I asked you to start sharing your expertise in a series of blog articles?
■ What topic are you so passionate about that you could confidently speak on for 15 minutes on if asked to.
Many people fit this pattern. Maybe you don’t think you have any talent but that isn’t true. You may not ever be an Elvis Presley or a Michael Jackson but you have talent! You could be entertaining people and making top dollar. I watched Dancing With The Stars last night and watched as Donny Osmond danced. He is 51 and said that he had been entertaining “all his life” and loving it. Entertaining is fun, people love to be entertained and entertainers love to entertain. Is this something you have a “natural ability” for but are shy and afraid to try?
It’s In Your DNA
We’ve all got a unique talent – a natural ability that only we can express in a totally unique way. Just like your DNA, no one in history has ever had that combination.
Which is why:
- No one can write, sing and perform in the exact same way as Michael Jackson.
- No one is quite as unique as Oprah Winfrey but so what.
- No one can be a catalyst for compassion and change in the exact same way as Mother Theresa.
And the reason why no one can do *that thing you do* in quite the same way you do it. Your own unique talent is built-in; — it’s part of your DNA. And being shy is no excuse not to use that God given talent!
Your Challenge
Your task then is to figure out what that unique talent is (I’ll bet you already have the answer) and then sign up with Explore Talent and get going.
Once you do that with their guidance you will find your niche in things. You’ll be able to build a powerful personal brand, attract success, wealth, job satisfaction and create a sense of meaning from your professional life that most people spend years searching for.
Like everything, it starts with a first step. Go ahead! (you know you want to!) That first step is to start looking for clues about yourself and your unique talent by asking some tough questions of yourself.
I challenge you to take the first step…
By Sital Ruparelia www.6figurecareermanagement.com
