Archive for December 2011

Resolution: to Keep Up the Good Work!

Here’s an idea:

 

Instead of (or at least in addition to) making a New Year’s resolution to do something different regarding your life, as well as your career or job search in 2012, why not spend time evaluating what you’ve done right so far, and resolve to continue these positive and successful strategies and habits?

** Are you proud of the amount of time you devote each week to your job search?

** Did your boss compliment you for your project management skills?

** Do you have a great outline for a cover letter that you can easily adapt to new job opportunities?

** Do your customers continually thank you for your excellent service and attention to detail?

** Have you found success using your support network for job leads?

 

Keep what worked in 2011 & use it in 2012

 

GREAT! Keep up the good work! Are you pleased with our work together on your resume or interview coaching sessions? Consider continuing to work individually with me via one-on-one job search coaching “mini-consultations” throughout your search.

Remembering to recognize what we’re doing well, and continuing to focus on our energy on successful strategies helps us keep up our confidence, drive, and trust during this process.

There are two rules on the spiritual path: Begin and Continue.” - Sufi expression

 

 

 

 

 

Dedicated During the Holidays

Here at Resume Confidence, I am dedicated to honoring all of the cherished traditions of the holiday season.   So much love, generosity, rich symbolism and ritual to enjoy all around, I love that!  Here are a few examples, and, I found this list of winter festivals of world traditions on Wikipedia really fascinating, too!

Hanukkah started at sundown yesterday (Tuesday, 12/19).  In Hebrew, the word “Hanukkah” means “dedication.”

How can you stay dedicated to staying on top of your career development even during the hectic holidays?  Network at your parties while sharing in the holiday cheer!

See ideas in the articles “12 Days of Christmas Networking”  through the rest of 2011 and on to New Year’s 2012!

 

Stay dedicated to your job search

 

Winter Soltice is tomorrow, the darkest day of the year, and I’ve read it also marks the time of the revelation of the timeless nature of the cycles of life, and the story of rebirth of the human spirit. . .

If you’ve been feeling dark and heavy in your job search, remember that, just as nature cycles, so do trying times, “this too, shall pass” . . . May the twinkling holiday lights & candles be a symbol of hope and peace & in time light your way to the perfect job!

And then of course, it’s Christmas this weekend, ah, Christmas.  Reflecting on all the good in our lives and sharing it; taking a moment in the silent night to reflect on the gifts of the last year, and to send wishes of peace on earth, goodwill to all  . . . and . . .  lots & lots of cookies & sweetness & perhaps even a present or two . . .

Asking Santa & all the gods of all the festivities to send you the gift of gainful, enriching employment, supportive co-workers, and the like. . .

 

Happiest of Holidays, however you celebrate, everyone!