Category: Career
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You Might As Well Just Quit
Since the first of this new year I have met several people who have just quit. They have quit different things, but one things stands out in each one – a defeated spirit. The most pitiful one was a man who had given up on the job hunt. According to him, no one wanted him.…
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New Year, Now What?
Well, it is here. 2011 has made it on the scene. After all the planning and anticipation, the new year has arrived. Now what? What are your plans in this year? I mean, hopefully, you are not going to let this year fly by too are you? I have some new goals of things to…
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Will Your Social Media Catch Up With You?
Twitter, Facebook, Myspace – the list goes on and on. Are you part of the social media craze? I am, I guess. My Twitter presence was first and Facebook quickly followed. Honestly, I spend very little time on either. They are linked together and I do most of my activity on Twitter. To further be…
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Encouragement
This past Monday was a big day. I had been invited to attend the Get Motivated Seminar in Atlanta. Many were going to be there and the speaker list included Colin Powell, Lou Holtz, Steve Forbes, Bill Cosby and Rudy Guilliani. My big excitement was that I was going to have the opportunity to meet…
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Career Planning – Happy Labor Day
This weekend we will celebrate (if you have to call it that) the unofficial end to summer. Many are planning to have picnics, family get togethers or even a last summer trip out of town. But Monday, Labor Day, is the celebration of the American worker. Many of the things that we use and enjoy…
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Is It Your Time?
This morning the unemployment numbers were announced that indicate and increase in the number of first-time filers when projections were for a reduction in that number. It seems as if the numbers keep bouncing back and forth and there is no real progress in getting people back to work. Many are now in a position…