Tweet “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is a classic and highly recommended book, for anyone looking for an increased sense of purpose, efficiency and effectiveness. The principles in the book apply in the workplace, at home, in school and to job search. Each of the seven habits has very direct applications and relevancy to [...]
By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully
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Also posted in Complete Index, Inspiration, Strategic advice, Strategy
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Tagged 7 habits, effective job search, effectiveness, highly effective, how to find a job, job search inspiration, Managing Your Job search
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Tweet Having a positive mindset is important in your job search. However, job search length has become much longer in the past few years no matter you are trying to change your job or are currently out of work. It’s understandable for job seekers to get discouraged after job hunting for a while, but without results. Keeping a [...]
Tweet Are you stressed about your job search? Do you feel you don’t have enough time to tackle your to-dos? Does the challenge of finding a job seem overwhelming? Many people assume that being stressed impede with their capability to function effectively, not to mention performing at a higher level than usual. Well, think again. [...]
Tweet When I was in my late teens, my dad took me out to buy my first car. We found the perfect one, a rust colored Ford Pinto hatchback. (Does this date me at all?) I was so excited, but on the way to take a second look and make an offer, my dad said, [...]
February 23, 2012 – 7:09 am
Tweet When you face a job search setback, such as not getting hired after an interview, where do you place the blame? The economy? Your age, race or gender? The foolishness of hiring managers? Blaming external factors over which you have little control may be convenient, but it probably does little to
December 8, 2011 – 5:17 am
Tweet Ask 40+, 50+ and 60+ job seekers and most will tell you they do not feel old. Yet even with resumes free of dates, hiring managers say some mature workers simply come across as “old”, making them less likely to be hired. Of course age discrimination is illegal. What these hiring managers are talking [...]
By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully
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Also posted in Communication Skills, Complete Index, Mature Workers
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Tagged age descrimination, find a job, get a job, how to find a job, job seeker, jobs for mature workers, Managing Your Job search, mature worker, older worker
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November 23, 2011 – 6:58 am
Tweet If you’ve lost your job or faced a long job search, it may feel like there is little to be thankful for. But thankfulness, the conscious awareness of the good in our lives, is vital to keeping a positive mindset. A Wall Street Journal article reports that research shows thankfulness has actually been proven [...]
By Mei Lu, CEO, Jobfully.com
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Also posted in Complete Index, Inspiration, Personal support
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Tagged employment, find a job, get a job, how to find a job, job hunting, job seeker, Managing Your Job search, unemployment
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November 21, 2011 – 7:00 am
Tweet One of the biggest factors in a successful job search is mindset. Anger, frustration and discouragement can cause a job search to fizzle. Optimism, enthusiasm and an open mind will take job seekers in the direction of new and fulfilling work. Here are some things to do to keep a positive mindset.
By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully
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Also posted in Complete Index, Goal Setting, Inspiration, Personal support
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Tagged encouragement, Goal setting, job hunting, Job search; job seeker;, mindset, positive mind, Strategy
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October 27, 2011 – 7:34 am
Tweet A positive mindset is critical to job search success. Optimism and confidence come through in every job search related communication and interaction, from networking to cover letters to interviewing. The winning combination is optimism coupled with action.
By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully
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Also posted in Complete Index, Personal support, Strategic advice, Strategy
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Tagged employment, find a job, get a job, how to find a job, job search mindset, job search strategy, job searching, job seeker, Managing Your Job search, need a job, unemployment
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September 7, 2011 – 6:46 am
Tweet Being over 50 and looking for work can be a scary proposition. A New York Times article details the fears and realities of looking for work at a time in life when many expected to be thinking their upcoming retirement, not job search. Although the article painted a grim picture, the reality is, a [...]
By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully
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Also posted in Complete Index, Generating Job Leads, Job trends, Mature Workers, News reports, Personal support
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Tagged 40+ job search strategy, 50+ unemployed, employment, job search strategy, job seeker, jobs for older workers, Managing Your Job search, mature worker, older worker, unemployment
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