In the Blink of an Eye

You wake up on a gray Monday morning, so similar to many Monday mornings you’ve experienced of late: You’re unemployed, bills are piling up, and the volunteer group you belong to is becoming so dysfunctional, you’re ready to walk away from it all.

Then, the job that was way off in the horizon and is your dream-job does the unthinkable: They call you with a job offer and a request that you start immediately. Wonderful news that defies what many of the so-called experts say is like finding a needle in a haystack.

That volunteer group then emails you: They’ve decided you’re the leader they need to help the group become functional again. You accept the challenge because the people there are super and you can see in your minds-eye just how great a group they could be.

The clouds part, the sun is shining on what started as a gray Monday morning. What started as a gloomy, unemployed, frustrating Monday became utterly exciting and magnificent.

That’s life! True story and it can happen to you. It can all change in the blink of an eye.

To your success,

Rita
Faith is the bird that sings in the night.

On to October

Even if you didn't find "that" job in September, don't give up hope. You'll make it happen.

Just don't give up.

To our success,

Rita

A MUST READ!

I don't do a lot of "re-blogs." You know: the posting of a post. It's just not my style. So when I do share a blog post, it's because I think it offers you something extra. The following is that kind of post. Go to the sight and read the thing. http://ow.ly/2K6TR

To your success,

Rita

Do the thing and you'll have the power

Weapon of Choice

"Business is changing…with or without you…" This was the heading of an email I received this morning. And it’s true: Business is changing at a pace that is at once dizzying and thrilling. I liken it to being on a carousel and finding there are other offerings beside the brass ring. Be ready to grab the new offerings before someone else swoops by and grabs it from you!

Today I thought we’d look at LinkedIn. It was less than a year ago that I attended a Stanford Business Management symposium, only to hear many of the brightest people in Silicon Valley describe LinkedIn as a has-been. I personally didn’t agree with these people, but felt (and feel) that LinkedIn is an excellent weapon of choice in many ways. I saw the value in LinkedIn well before they revamped their site, but now I think it’s evident to everyone that LinkedIn is a game-changer in many respects. Let’s look at a couple of areas that LinkedIn can help you in your job search endeavors.

LinkedIn helps you expand your visibility. It lets those you network with know what’s going with you re your job search by having you do updates. It expands your reputation by giving you the ability to add recommendations from your colleagues, including managers, to your profile. It expands your ability to find out more about the people with similar experience to you – that translates to finding out about other companies that may be interested in you.There are even more points to appreciate that I'll share at another time.

Check LinkedIn out and you’ll be dancing on air, just like Dear Christopher here. Oh! And add me to your contacts!

To your success,

Rita

When in Rome…

Scenario: Candidate from Silicon Valley is flying to The Big Apple to an interview for a newly created, high tech position that will be based on the West Coast. How should he dress? 

Typically, on the West Coast, people tend to dress “Business Casual” for a job interview. That is dress slacks, shirt (open collar, no tie), jacket, and nice shoes. On the East Coast, job interview attire means suit and tie, dress shoes – impeccable and respectful. 

So the answer is easy, a no brainer: When in New York, do as the New Yorkers do. Same for most major cities outside of California. Anything less is just not in your best interest.

To your success,

Rita

Who are you gonna believe?

Will you believe Will Smith or John Smith? Who is John Smith? Oh, he's the fellow who is realistic about what can and can't happen. On the other hand, we have Will..."Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity."

Think about this as you enjoy your coffee