I found this on the Internet the other day and it made me think about my life and life in general. II have just retired from my day job and life is so fantastic.
Retirement at any age can be seen as a beginning or an end. A cup half full or a cup half empty.
My Mother always said when one door shuts another opens and I have lived my whole life on that premise. Sometimes admittedly the door take a bit of time, from ones ultimate descent in the black hole and up again... But it will reopen.
And always when you look back on things a few months, or even years later after the event , you can either see a funny side or what happened has done you a really great turn.
The same can be said about age and retirement. Age can be seen as an advantage or a disadvantage.
I was positive I did not want to retire at any age, life without work seemed like a slow train to nowhere.
But when I finally left the rat race and found myself with just as much going on as before, I have to admit I was surprised. It was just just different, all the fun without the pressure
I wonder now how I ever had time to go to work.
I am so happy in the September of my life that I am constantly amazed at how good it is. No need to sit and do nothing there are endless things to do, things I won’t to do, nobody watching my clock for me. Things I want to do you never think you are going to be able to say that, and suddenly it there.
I read all the books I never had time for, I enjoy myself. I realize at last why older people drive more slowly. Not that I cannot still race around I just do not need to.
I have time to look at the views and find there are places I have been passing for years I have never seen before. I sometimes wonder how much of our lives we never acutely see.
I still do a mass of things to keep my hand in .Running a holiday cottage, taking all the bookings etc. Then two days a week I run a friends Rug shop. It helps him and I love keeping up my selling.
So if your feeling neglected, lonely, bored, just remember there are so many things to do and so much fun to be had.
You just have to look around and start, no excuses, no poor little me. Get up in the morning and say a thank you for another day in this beautiful world and get involved. We have one life Live it.
Have a great week
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Things To Remember In Resume Writing
People often talk about good resumes and resume-writing skills, but you may be intrigued as to what is a good resume all about and what can one possibly consider to create an impressive resume. To show some direction to these lost job-hunters, here we have given some pointers that can help your resume go from the huge pile to the employer’s hands.
First and foremost, set a goal—the kind of job you want to apply for, what career you want to built, etc. Without this, your resume loses focus and may reduce to just an unwanted piece of paper. Knowing your career objective would allow you to create the right content for your resume.
Secondly, remember that your resume is to advertise yourself; you are selling yourself to a prospective employer. Hence, it should be a marketing communication, highlighting the positives of you as an employee. But do not make the mistake of thinking a resume is to get you a job. A good resume is only to get the first visibility, ensure an interview call. Therefore, don’t limit the resume to include only job history, mention your significant accomplishments as well and other skills that you may have.
Always use a direct tone. Directness is considered the key to good resumes. Don’t beat about the bush too much. Come to the point in a clear, concise manner to make it easier for the reader/employer to screen out the needed information fast. A good way to be direct is to use action words. Start sentences with action words like “analyzed”, “prepared”, “conducted”, etc. And, format the resume in bullets so that it’s easy-to-read.
Next, prioritize the information. While mentioning your strengths/skills, write it in descending order. Remember, only about 25—30 seconds are spent on a resume. Therefore, the best should come first.
Another good idea is to include the important keywords (relevant to your applied job). With a bit of research, it’s not hard to find the perfect keywords to be included in the résumé. Buzzwords, pertaining to specific industries also help.
Finally, have your resume reviewed by someone else before you submit it with an employer. A second look often identifies gaps, if any, in the resume. Thereby, you get a chance to better it further. Resume writing sample can help a lot; however, the final decision lies with you about how you want it to be. So be it!
First and foremost, set a goal—the kind of job you want to apply for, what career you want to built, etc. Without this, your resume loses focus and may reduce to just an unwanted piece of paper. Knowing your career objective would allow you to create the right content for your resume.
Secondly, remember that your resume is to advertise yourself; you are selling yourself to a prospective employer. Hence, it should be a marketing communication, highlighting the positives of you as an employee. But do not make the mistake of thinking a resume is to get you a job. A good resume is only to get the first visibility, ensure an interview call. Therefore, don’t limit the resume to include only job history, mention your significant accomplishments as well and other skills that you may have.
Always use a direct tone. Directness is considered the key to good resumes. Don’t beat about the bush too much. Come to the point in a clear, concise manner to make it easier for the reader/employer to screen out the needed information fast. A good way to be direct is to use action words. Start sentences with action words like “analyzed”, “prepared”, “conducted”, etc. And, format the resume in bullets so that it’s easy-to-read.
Next, prioritize the information. While mentioning your strengths/skills, write it in descending order. Remember, only about 25—30 seconds are spent on a resume. Therefore, the best should come first.
Another good idea is to include the important keywords (relevant to your applied job). With a bit of research, it’s not hard to find the perfect keywords to be included in the résumé. Buzzwords, pertaining to specific industries also help.
Finally, have your resume reviewed by someone else before you submit it with an employer. A second look often identifies gaps, if any, in the resume. Thereby, you get a chance to better it further. Resume writing sample can help a lot; however, the final decision lies with you about how you want it to be. So be it!
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Getting into the rhythm of your job and career
Lots of problems in a firm is usually tracked to the difference of everyones belief or perception. Well, there will always be two side in a story isn't it? But for every situation don't expect that everyone will understand there will always be one or two who doesn't.
Regardless if you are working in a much stable company, in just a small office or just having your office in the your house you will just see yourself in such scenario. May it be with how you see things, how others will be remembering it and other follows.
What is the cause if it?
Everyone see things in a different but unique way. Everyone has their own experiences in life that would may teach them some things that others haven't encountered yet. People vary on how they grow, their family background specifically. Of course no one wants any argument. It just sometimes what is sensible to others is senseless to one.
So how to resolve the matter and meet in one point with your respected colleagues:
A. Learn to accept and respect that not everyone has the same perceptions and you are going to see it as a perception. Nothing more nothing less.
B. Learn to listen. Trying to explain clearly may help.
Hard feelings, how to prevent it?
A. Respect your colleagues opinion.
B. Think that you are solving a problem. Sometimes it helps to think that you are solving one rather than trying to brag that you are right.
C. Listen to whatever explanation that they may have if necessary.
If the above statement is being practiced professionalism and productivity may come to development. Avoid misunderstanding always give your chance to listen, Hear what others is saying and respect it. This also help to be a harmonious relationship among your office mates. Remember to acquire proper respect show respect to others.
Regardless if you are working in a much stable company, in just a small office or just having your office in the your house you will just see yourself in such scenario. May it be with how you see things, how others will be remembering it and other follows.
What is the cause if it?
Everyone see things in a different but unique way. Everyone has their own experiences in life that would may teach them some things that others haven't encountered yet. People vary on how they grow, their family background specifically. Of course no one wants any argument. It just sometimes what is sensible to others is senseless to one.
So how to resolve the matter and meet in one point with your respected colleagues:
A. Learn to accept and respect that not everyone has the same perceptions and you are going to see it as a perception. Nothing more nothing less.
B. Learn to listen. Trying to explain clearly may help.
Hard feelings, how to prevent it?
A. Respect your colleagues opinion.
B. Think that you are solving a problem. Sometimes it helps to think that you are solving one rather than trying to brag that you are right.
C. Listen to whatever explanation that they may have if necessary.
If the above statement is being practiced professionalism and productivity may come to development. Avoid misunderstanding always give your chance to listen, Hear what others is saying and respect it. This also help to be a harmonious relationship among your office mates. Remember to acquire proper respect show respect to others.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Your Jobs and Career Politics
Politics, does your work place is filled with office politics?! Does this stop you from mingling with others and makes you just be sinking into your job?
Politics has already been a part of a human living wherever and whatever you are doing it always keeps on tailing anybody. That you'll be finding yourself asking why you couldn't stop it and avoid the conflict.
The only thing there is not to isolate yourself. If you feel like being out of place, make yourself to be the one whom they'll be talking about. Why not try being blamed for miscellaneous. Hey you're out of the circle!
You would always missed out the latest news about a group. Let yourself be aware of the news in your company, I must say it is just a part of the story. Eat with your colleagues in the pantry or you may offer the receptionist a cup of coffee. Through this it will allow you to be updated with what is latest.
Whenever there'll be arguments avoid taking sides. Defending one side only gives you little good. You should know how to mingle among them, your peers. Avoid judging be open minded as possible. Be trust worthy enough and best of all be diplomatic. This helps you to be successful in what field you belong. Learn to circulate among your colleagues.
Gossiping is what all should be avoiding. When its already near you... please kindly remove yourself carefully from it. Never give comments because this add color to whatever the issue may be. Remember news does flies. You better take care of your image.
Have you ever hated someone which you doesn't know if his only a fake. Trying to win everybody's heart. Who's pretending to be nice by doing little favors for colleagues?!...
Try to do no mistakes. Take note that whenever this is noticed by others all they'll be waiting for is your failure. They may compliment you but at the back of their mind there may be other things they are thinking of.
There should never be any destruction to your career. Somehow just be subtle about your dreams. Never exagerate anything that everybody was left noticing it. Act natural. Keep your feet on the ground. By doing this, it will make everything easier for your colleagues to trust you.
It could be done in a way you'll not be hurting yourself but indulging in the pleasure of it. Just avoid anyone. You can not please everyone but at least somehow there's something about you that they will love.
Politics has already been a part of a human living wherever and whatever you are doing it always keeps on tailing anybody. That you'll be finding yourself asking why you couldn't stop it and avoid the conflict.
The only thing there is not to isolate yourself. If you feel like being out of place, make yourself to be the one whom they'll be talking about. Why not try being blamed for miscellaneous. Hey you're out of the circle!
You would always missed out the latest news about a group. Let yourself be aware of the news in your company, I must say it is just a part of the story. Eat with your colleagues in the pantry or you may offer the receptionist a cup of coffee. Through this it will allow you to be updated with what is latest.
Whenever there'll be arguments avoid taking sides. Defending one side only gives you little good. You should know how to mingle among them, your peers. Avoid judging be open minded as possible. Be trust worthy enough and best of all be diplomatic. This helps you to be successful in what field you belong. Learn to circulate among your colleagues.
Gossiping is what all should be avoiding. When its already near you... please kindly remove yourself carefully from it. Never give comments because this add color to whatever the issue may be. Remember news does flies. You better take care of your image.
Have you ever hated someone which you doesn't know if his only a fake. Trying to win everybody's heart. Who's pretending to be nice by doing little favors for colleagues?!...
Try to do no mistakes. Take note that whenever this is noticed by others all they'll be waiting for is your failure. They may compliment you but at the back of their mind there may be other things they are thinking of.
There should never be any destruction to your career. Somehow just be subtle about your dreams. Never exagerate anything that everybody was left noticing it. Act natural. Keep your feet on the ground. By doing this, it will make everything easier for your colleagues to trust you.
It could be done in a way you'll not be hurting yourself but indulging in the pleasure of it. Just avoid anyone. You can not please everyone but at least somehow there's something about you that they will love.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
5 Resume Tips: Do What Most Job Seekers Don't
When it comes to writing a great resume, there are no hard and fast rules or specific formats that you should adhere to; however, your resume should be targeted to each specific job that you are applying to. In addition, it must be concise, clear, command attention and stand out from the pack.Include a Title for the Job You WantUse a professional title for the position that you want. An improper job title will only serve to position you at a level far below the responsibility or salary level you are seeking to achieve. Including a job title can greatly increase the number of interview calls that you get for higher positions and improve your chances of clinching a higher salary – and when you start at a higher salary, your career growth is also accelerated. Include an Executive Summary (what you can do for them) - Not an Objective (Me-focused)An executive summary should be clear and well defined, consisting of a short paragraph or four to five bulleted points. It should focus on how your skills can benefit the employer, not on what the employer can do for you. Using action words will help to convey you as an intelligent and active individual capable of making contributions to accomplish company goals. Highlight your strengths and achievements clearly and quickly. Recruiters and hiring managers want to see information that is to the point, and hardly have time to dig for buried nuggets of information hidden in your resume. Include Relevant InformationLet’s state the obvious - your resume is targeted at landing interviews. In effect, you are advertising your capabilities and experience. Therefore, you need to provide precise, accurate and relevant information. Your resume should be able to convey relevant information, but at the same time, the resume should also convey a message that if the hiring manager buys this product (YOU) it will lead to positive and direct benefits in specific areas where their needs exist (the job). Brag - With PROOF!When it comes to your resume, you can forget modesty. Brag if you have irrefutable proof that establishes you as an outstanding performer (notice I didn’t say exaggerate or lie). Give your resume an accomplishment-driven profile. Accomplishments are results you produce by resolving problems, or when you overcome a real or perceived obstacle. Mention any project that you spearheaded that served to heighten employee morale, revenues or company savings. Formulate 'Problem-Action-Result' (PAR) statements to convey your ability for producing similar or better results in your future employment. Highlight Achievements - NOT ResponsibilitiesAlthough important, listing responsibilities should not form the focus of your resume. Responsibilities are passive - achievements project you as an active, dynamic individual. When you are seeking a higher position, your achievements rather than your responsibilities acquire crucial importance – so don’t clump the two together. Write a paragraph giving an overview of your responsibilities and then highlight your achievements with bullets. When you want to sell something, you must make it stand out. Having a well-written resume is crucial when it comes to getting interview calls. Following the 5 tips above will ensure that you maximize your chances.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Three Steps To Success Anyone Can Duplicate
Success means different things to different people. Whatever your definition of success, this article will help you realize your goals.
If you define success in terms of a good job or a profitable self-owned business, then this article may become the turning point in your life. As you read, I will share some of my success secrets, which I have been able to execute in my own online business.
What It Means To Be A Leader
During my time in the U.S. Army as an Army Staff Sergeant, I learned valuable lessons about leading teams to the successful completion of projects. I learned that by following the direction of good leaders, one could build the confidence and skill set necessary to become a successful leader.
Good leaders quickly separate themselves from the masses of people who simply live day-by-day doing only the bare minimum to keep their job one more day. In other words, leaders stand out in a crowd of managers and workers.
While the Army tried hard to bring leadership qualities out in all of their people, the truth was that leaders are those who decide to go the extra mile and to create a brighter future for themselves and others around them.
A good leader is simply the person who "helps" you to become the best person you can become, by teaching you how you can "help" other people to become successful too.
One Decision Can Change Your Destiny
Are you waiting?
Are you waiting for "me" to tell "you" the secret to success?
It is time for "you" to make a decision, now.
You must decide to stop waiting for success to come to you. Success simply will not fall out of the sky into your open arms. It does not work that way.
You must "decide" to become successful. If you are waiting for success, then success will never come your way. But, once you understand that success is waiting for you, and you decide to go get it, no matter what, then you will have changed your destiny for the better.
Follow In The Footsteps Of People Whom You Wish To Emulate
While I was in the U.S. Army, I learned how to seek out leaders who were willing to share with me their secrets to success. I actively sought out people who could help me to become a better leader.
Even in my daily life outside of the Army, I found several opportunities to hook up with people who exuded leadership qualities, people who were willing to share with me their own secrets to success.
The truth is that there are people who may doubt their own abilities to have something to share, but if they doubt themselves, they are wrong. Everyone has something important to teach others, but it takes a gem of a person to understand that the role of a leader is to teach others, what "they" take for granted.
A Lifetime Of Learning Over Lunch
Just the other day, I had lunch with a fellow who is probably responsible for selling more cars in our area than anyone else. In our local metropolitan market, if someone asks about a great car dealer, his name will surely be mentioned.
My lunch partner knew that I have a successful website, and he also knew that I had an interest in learning more about what is required to be successful, from him.
To my surprise, his first words were, "Clinton, I don't know if I can offer anything to you that would help you. I sell cars, and that is what I do. You have some kind of online business, and I cannot even venture to guess how you make your money."
My lunch partner went on to say, "I appreciate the offer to share a lunch with you, but your business and my business are so different. I would not even know where to begin in giving advice to you."
Despite his initial hesitation, we went on to have a great meal, and I learned a lot! I could literally spin several articles just on the knowledge that he was able to impart to me over lunch.
If You Want To Be Rich, Listen To Rich People
Online and offline, I like to associate with people who have been successful in their fields. I learn so much about growing my business, by listening closely to people who have defined their industries.
Even online, there are key people whom I pay close attention. With every conversation, I hear some gem of information that I can apply to my own online business. These tidbits of information pieced together have helped me carry my website from one in millions to one that has served more than a million visitors.
Success In Three Simple Repeatable Steps
My car dealer friend finally put aside the idea that he could not help anyone outside his own industry, and we had great conversation.
When I asked him the secret to selling cars, he said he could sum it up in three steps:
* Talk to your customers. When you understand the needs of your customers, then you know how you will best be able to help them solve their problems and achieve their goals.
* Follow-Up. People rarely buy on their first visit, so it is important to follow-up with them. When buying big-ticket items, people tend to shop around a little bit more. When you follow-up, you are frequently creating a relationship with your customer. When all is said and done, if two products are substantially equal, it is often the relationship the customer has with the sales person that will "seal the deal."
* Be persistent. Persistence does not equate to being pushy. Persistence means that you follow-up, once, twice, three times, and more if necessary. If a salesperson is obviously "only" interested in satisfying his or her own interests, then persistence could be construed as pushy. But, when your goal is to be persistent with the goal of helping the customer solve his or her problems and satisfy his or her goals, then persistence is a quality to be appreciated.
Learning Anew Each Day
Bill Platt at The Phantom Writers taught me the same lesson last year. Bill always tells me that the secret to success online is "consistency." He says that we need to talk to our potential customers, and we need to keep the conversation going by consistently talking to potential customer base.
John Reese of Marketing Secrets taught me the same lesson. He emphasized that I need to develop a newsletter or an auto-responder series so that I could create and keep an ongoing conversation with my potential customers. Reese also taught me to track my results (follow-up) on everything that I do for my business.
Since I started my website in 2001, I have noticed that all of my mentors tend to teach me the same lessons over and again in their own terminology.
All of my mentors continue to tell me to talk to my customers, follow-up, and to be persistent in talking to my customers
With so many people who are successful in their own industries sharing with me the same sage advice, I tend to pay attention.
Final Thoughts
It does not matter whether you seek to use this information to help your career or to build an online business.
Make your decision today; decide to be successful. And then follow the golden rule of helping others to achieve what they want to achieve, follow-up, and be persistent in your efforts.
If you play your cards just right, in just a few years, you might be the mentor that we will all want to attentively listen to and appreciate.
If you define success in terms of a good job or a profitable self-owned business, then this article may become the turning point in your life. As you read, I will share some of my success secrets, which I have been able to execute in my own online business.
What It Means To Be A Leader
During my time in the U.S. Army as an Army Staff Sergeant, I learned valuable lessons about leading teams to the successful completion of projects. I learned that by following the direction of good leaders, one could build the confidence and skill set necessary to become a successful leader.
Good leaders quickly separate themselves from the masses of people who simply live day-by-day doing only the bare minimum to keep their job one more day. In other words, leaders stand out in a crowd of managers and workers.
While the Army tried hard to bring leadership qualities out in all of their people, the truth was that leaders are those who decide to go the extra mile and to create a brighter future for themselves and others around them.
A good leader is simply the person who "helps" you to become the best person you can become, by teaching you how you can "help" other people to become successful too.
One Decision Can Change Your Destiny
Are you waiting?
Are you waiting for "me" to tell "you" the secret to success?
It is time for "you" to make a decision, now.
You must decide to stop waiting for success to come to you. Success simply will not fall out of the sky into your open arms. It does not work that way.
You must "decide" to become successful. If you are waiting for success, then success will never come your way. But, once you understand that success is waiting for you, and you decide to go get it, no matter what, then you will have changed your destiny for the better.
Follow In The Footsteps Of People Whom You Wish To Emulate
While I was in the U.S. Army, I learned how to seek out leaders who were willing to share with me their secrets to success. I actively sought out people who could help me to become a better leader.
Even in my daily life outside of the Army, I found several opportunities to hook up with people who exuded leadership qualities, people who were willing to share with me their own secrets to success.
The truth is that there are people who may doubt their own abilities to have something to share, but if they doubt themselves, they are wrong. Everyone has something important to teach others, but it takes a gem of a person to understand that the role of a leader is to teach others, what "they" take for granted.
A Lifetime Of Learning Over Lunch
Just the other day, I had lunch with a fellow who is probably responsible for selling more cars in our area than anyone else. In our local metropolitan market, if someone asks about a great car dealer, his name will surely be mentioned.
My lunch partner knew that I have a successful website, and he also knew that I had an interest in learning more about what is required to be successful, from him.
To my surprise, his first words were, "Clinton, I don't know if I can offer anything to you that would help you. I sell cars, and that is what I do. You have some kind of online business, and I cannot even venture to guess how you make your money."
My lunch partner went on to say, "I appreciate the offer to share a lunch with you, but your business and my business are so different. I would not even know where to begin in giving advice to you."
Despite his initial hesitation, we went on to have a great meal, and I learned a lot! I could literally spin several articles just on the knowledge that he was able to impart to me over lunch.
If You Want To Be Rich, Listen To Rich People
Online and offline, I like to associate with people who have been successful in their fields. I learn so much about growing my business, by listening closely to people who have defined their industries.
Even online, there are key people whom I pay close attention. With every conversation, I hear some gem of information that I can apply to my own online business. These tidbits of information pieced together have helped me carry my website from one in millions to one that has served more than a million visitors.
Success In Three Simple Repeatable Steps
My car dealer friend finally put aside the idea that he could not help anyone outside his own industry, and we had great conversation.
When I asked him the secret to selling cars, he said he could sum it up in three steps:
* Talk to your customers. When you understand the needs of your customers, then you know how you will best be able to help them solve their problems and achieve their goals.
* Follow-Up. People rarely buy on their first visit, so it is important to follow-up with them. When buying big-ticket items, people tend to shop around a little bit more. When you follow-up, you are frequently creating a relationship with your customer. When all is said and done, if two products are substantially equal, it is often the relationship the customer has with the sales person that will "seal the deal."
* Be persistent. Persistence does not equate to being pushy. Persistence means that you follow-up, once, twice, three times, and more if necessary. If a salesperson is obviously "only" interested in satisfying his or her own interests, then persistence could be construed as pushy. But, when your goal is to be persistent with the goal of helping the customer solve his or her problems and satisfy his or her goals, then persistence is a quality to be appreciated.
Learning Anew Each Day
Bill Platt at The Phantom Writers taught me the same lesson last year. Bill always tells me that the secret to success online is "consistency." He says that we need to talk to our potential customers, and we need to keep the conversation going by consistently talking to potential customer base.
John Reese of Marketing Secrets taught me the same lesson. He emphasized that I need to develop a newsletter or an auto-responder series so that I could create and keep an ongoing conversation with my potential customers. Reese also taught me to track my results (follow-up) on everything that I do for my business.
Since I started my website in 2001, I have noticed that all of my mentors tend to teach me the same lessons over and again in their own terminology.
All of my mentors continue to tell me to talk to my customers, follow-up, and to be persistent in talking to my customers
With so many people who are successful in their own industries sharing with me the same sage advice, I tend to pay attention.
Final Thoughts
It does not matter whether you seek to use this information to help your career or to build an online business.
Make your decision today; decide to be successful. And then follow the golden rule of helping others to achieve what they want to achieve, follow-up, and be persistent in your efforts.
If you play your cards just right, in just a few years, you might be the mentor that we will all want to attentively listen to and appreciate.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Being fired could be an advantage
The best way to start your new job search is to create an effective search strategy. It is up to you to take care of yourself and to find your next position. Also, solicit the help of friends and family to help you. Don’t forget Centrelink and community-based support groups, and even a good recruitment agency. It is time to take advantage of all the help you can get.
The key to surviving during this time is to fall back on your network of acquaintances. Let the world know that you are free and looking for exciting opportunities. Send an email to all of your friends, former colleagues, and relatives. They can often be a helpful supportive network that will immediately swing into action to help you in a variety of ways.
Don’t be embarrassed to send a note about your situation, detailing what kind of work you are looking for. Attach your updated résumé so it can be easily forwarded. You may be surprised at just how fruitful this ‘cry for help’ can be. Online sites that I believe are really worthwhile visiting are careerone.com.au where you can search jobs across Victoria. OzFreeOnline.com has a great online service. Register, submit al your search criteria for a quick an easy online job search. You will find that they have thousands of jobs Australia-wide, so do yourself a favour and log on today.
Your former employer’s main competitor should be one of your first calls in your job search. While your résumé is making the rounds, consider picking up a part-time job, temporary work, freelancing and consulting, which are also good options and can open the door to opportunities.
Many companies don’t wish to hire full-time employees immediately and prefer to bring people on as contract workers for an initial period. Jobs such as these can often lead to full-time positions.
The most important thing during this chaotic period is to be patient and keep a positive attitude. Stay physically active; exercise is a great stress reliever. Surround yourself with friends and loved ones. Be kind to yourself. Even if it takes a little while, you will bounce back. You will find that in a few months time, you may just find yourself in a better position than you could have imagined at the beginning of all this trauma, and perhaps it shall be a ‘golden
opportunity’ after all.
The key to surviving during this time is to fall back on your network of acquaintances. Let the world know that you are free and looking for exciting opportunities. Send an email to all of your friends, former colleagues, and relatives. They can often be a helpful supportive network that will immediately swing into action to help you in a variety of ways.
Don’t be embarrassed to send a note about your situation, detailing what kind of work you are looking for. Attach your updated résumé so it can be easily forwarded. You may be surprised at just how fruitful this ‘cry for help’ can be. Online sites that I believe are really worthwhile visiting are careerone.com.au where you can search jobs across Victoria. OzFreeOnline.com has a great online service. Register, submit al your search criteria for a quick an easy online job search. You will find that they have thousands of jobs Australia-wide, so do yourself a favour and log on today.
Your former employer’s main competitor should be one of your first calls in your job search. While your résumé is making the rounds, consider picking up a part-time job, temporary work, freelancing and consulting, which are also good options and can open the door to opportunities.
Many companies don’t wish to hire full-time employees immediately and prefer to bring people on as contract workers for an initial period. Jobs such as these can often lead to full-time positions.
The most important thing during this chaotic period is to be patient and keep a positive attitude. Stay physically active; exercise is a great stress reliever. Surround yourself with friends and loved ones. Be kind to yourself. Even if it takes a little while, you will bounce back. You will find that in a few months time, you may just find yourself in a better position than you could have imagined at the beginning of all this trauma, and perhaps it shall be a ‘golden
opportunity’ after all.
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