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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Tuesday Tip October 2, 2012

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Tuesday Tip October 2, 2012: Today's job search tip: Pick one important thing you want to accomplish today. This can be personal or career related. If the can be something you want to do or something you have been putting off. The key is that at the end of the day you are able to look reflect on your day and feel as if you have .... Read More

Monday, October 1, 2012

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Monday Mission October 1, 2012

Do something. That’s right – move it; just do something. Many job seekers whether employed or unemployedallow themselves to become paralyzed. If you are looking for work you may be overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the effort required. Perhaps you are stymied by a lack of response.

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Friday Follow Up September 28, 2012

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Friday Follow Up September 28, 2012: Here are some great career related posts I shared over the past week. You can find similar posts on my Google profile page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/116681901676399179577/posts

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Thursday Thought September 27, 2012

I think most of us worry about the same things, deep down. We may ignore our niggling thoughts. We may bury them. We may even twist them into neurotic disorders that make us and all of our friends crazy (pardon the pun!).

Most of us think we are not good enough. Not good enough for what? Who knows! It depends on the day and the task at hand, doesn't it.

YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH, IN FACT, YOU'RE AWESOME!

For some reason we all need someone else to convince us of this. At the very least we need to hear "you are awesome" from someone else, no matter how self-possessed and self-assured we are.

In the end, I think this is by design. Take a minute and think about it. If we need to hear good things from other people we are going to be more likely to be social and, in turn, tell other people good things.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around - Leo Buscaglia

HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT HOW AWESOME YOU ARE?

It is simple, really. You can find out how awesome you are by ASKING SOMEONE. I know. It is not as simple as it sounds. But I promise you that more often than not you will hear something really good from almost anyone you ask who interacts with you.

Requesting feedback will help you in your career, your personal relationships, and your life. If it is something you don't want to hear, it may be something you need to hear.

At the very least, whomever you asked will be impressed with your courage, your interest in knowing what they think about you, and your interest in improving yourself. BRAVO or BRAVA!

Go you!

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

What to expect when you have an MRI

You may be wondering what to expect when you have an MRI if your doctor has recently prescribed one. Most people do not undergo them regularly and it may seem a scary prospect. It IS a little scary, but if you know what to expect and how to prepare, it can go much more smoothly!

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The MRI will be over before you know it and your doctor will have the information needed to help you!

While you are undergoing the procedure, it may not seem like you will ever be done and out the door, on your way. The technicians and doctor will do everything they can to make sure you are as comfortable as possible and want to give you the best service they can.

A few things to expect when you have an MRI:

1. The MRI machine is loud. They will give you headphones and music, but it is still loud

2. The doctor or technician will let you know how long the scan(s) will run

3. You won’t be able to check your watch; the average song is 2 ½ to 3 minutes

4. The technician will ask you what type of music, but you will likely not be able to hear it too well

5. You will be asked if you are claustrophobic. It is ok if you don’t know

6. Close your eyes before they slide you into the MRI machine and keep them closed

7. Plan ahead what you will think about while you are in the machine – something you have to concentrate on or can focus on is good

8. The technician will tell you he can hear you if you need anything; he or she can!

9. You won’t want or be able to sleep in the MRI machine

The cave you enter holds the treasure you seek

– Joseph Campbell

You can prepare for an MRI by following a few simple tips you will find your experience will be more comfortable:

1. Wear comfortable clothing like a sweat shirt and top

2. Make sure your clothing has only elastic – no zippers or snaps

3. If you are a woman do not wear an underwire bra

4. You may be asked to remove your bra of any kind – don’t wear a white top

5. Don’t wear jewelry; removing any piercings you have anywhere

6. It is usually cold, so dress a bit more warmly than you would typically

Good luck on your MRI!

What was your MRI experience like?

Wednesday Wisdom, September 26, 2012

Asking for feedback can be scary, but you may be surprised at what you hear! Ask for feedback post-interview, or even with good employer contact to obtain information that will make you and/or your job search even more outstanding!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Tuesday Tip, September 25, 2012

Today's job search tip: Ask "How did I do?" at the close of or following an interview. This can be difficult to do and even harder to hear the answer.

BUT, the answer can give you invaluable information that may improve your performance in your next interview. At the very least, asking will impress the employer and may tip the balance in your favor if the running is close between you and another candidate.

With the economy as it is and the competition so fierce, no job candidate can afford a less than perfect interview. Requesting feedback can give you information that you can use to out perform the other interviewees.

Feedback can also reveal knowledge skills or abilities that you may need to address in order to be successful in your job search. You may find that you inadvertently used the wrong technical term or answered a question in such a way as to lead the employer to feel you don't have a grasp on the concept (even if you do!).

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You may find that you get positive feedback that will serve to help you on those days when you are down in the dumps and wondering if any employer finds you to be n attractive candidate.

Always, "the devil you know is better than the devil you don't." You need all the information you can get to put yourself in the best position to be hired.

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