"One can never consent
to creep
when one feels an impulse
to soar."
~Helen Keller~
Job
Seekers - Tips
WORK / LIFE BALANCE? NEED IT? WANT
IT?
What’s
important to you? Work? Personal life? A
balance?
Realizing
that we spend more time on the job than we do with our family and/or
friends is the first step toward a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Can
you relax and enjoy your life outside of the office? Is
this something that’s important to you?
When
business comes to a close and you're back at home with family,
friends or all by yourself, are you happy, complete and fulfilled?
It
is possible to wake in the morning and make your way to a career
that you enjoy!
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
A
good match is critical.
If
you're looking for anything less than a "marriage" relationship
with your career, you are doing yourself, and your employer,
a great disservice.
You
have many skills to offer, but that doesn't mean that you enjoy
every skill or talent you possess.
Re-access
your work history. Evaluate all of the
skills in positions you've held that you have truly enjoyed.
Make
a list of positive and negative points for each position you’ve
held.
CAN A RECRUITER HELP ME?
Chances
are -- yes! But, before calling a recruiter, give your particular
situation deep consideration. Talk to family members and/or
friends that might have an influence on your decision! Are
they on board?
Commit to
your decision to move forward! Don't resort to "shopping" for
positions to simply further your career with your current
employer. Remember, your initial thoughts to change employers
happened for a reason -- and those reasons rarely change with
a pay increase!
Once
you've completed your personal evaluation, good recruiters are
happy to assist you in thoroughly assessing your work
history, critiquing your resume, and coaching you on proper interviewing
etiquette.
Once
you've met with a recruiter, follow-up yourself from time to time
but be understanding if you don't get an immediate response! After
all, a recruiter's time benefits you most when they are speaking
with employers!!!!!
What’s
important to you? Work? Personal life? A
balance?
Chances
are -- yes! But, before calling a recruiter, give your particular
situation deep consideration. Talk to family members and/or
friends that might have an influence on your decision! Are
they on board? 