The start of the New Year is symbolic of new beginnings, second chances, and “do overs.” And, by the way, there is no shortage of do’s and don’ts for creating New Year’s resolutions. The New Year is also a good time to reflect, reevaluate and renew career options and opportunities. However, the decision to start job searching, revamping old job search methods, going back to school, or taking a certification course all require a plan. Continue reading ‘Sticking to the Plan’
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Sticking to the Plan
Published January 8, 2018 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: career, Goals, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, opportunities, plan, resolutions, start, step, Workforce Solutions
One of These Days . . .
Published January 4, 2016 Employment 2 CommentsTags: action plans, Attitude, Career advice, don't give up, Goals, Gulf Coast, Houston, Just Do It, new year, New Year's Resolution, Preparation, reflection, resolutions, steps for success, to do, Workforce Solutions
If you are anything like me, as the new year starts, you spend time reflecting on what happened in the previous year – happy moments and sad; things you accomplished and those you didn’t; habits you picked up, broke, changed or improved.
This time of reflection is a great time to set up a plan for success for the coming year. Many people refer to these types of plans as New Year’s Resolutions. I personally don’t care for that term (only because I know myself). New Year’s Resolutions are those things I write down and then put in a drawer, leave in a notebook on a shelf, or lose completely.
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Holiday Tips for the Soul
Published December 28, 2015 Employment 1 CommentTags: Attitude, Career advice, Gulf Coast, holiday, holiday tips, Houston, How to find a job, job hunting, job seekers, resolutions, smile, Workforce Solutions
My blog Resolutions Revisited, written last year, was inspired by multiple job seekers coming to terms with what seemed like a never-ending job search from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.
It was written to encourage and inspire those who simply didn’t know how to start looking for work. Having been there myself, I was motivated by what the challenges look like to those experiencing unemployment for the first time.
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Resolving to Give Back
Published January 5, 2015 Employment ClosedTags: Attitude, Career advice, giving, Gulf Coast, Houston, job hunting, job seekers, Networking, new year, New Year's Resolution, resolutions, volunteering, Workforce Solutions
January has always been a time for making resolutions for the New Year. It’s a time to think about the changes one would make in their life and then resolve to follow through on those changes.
Most people would like to break undesirable habits that might harm or disappoint them and strive to live a more successful and fulfilling life. One way to achieve this goal is to make a non-selfish 2015 new year’s resolution; help others and give back to society.
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Resolutions (Revisited)
Published December 29, 2014 Employment 1 CommentTags: Career advice, Goals, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, job hunting, job seekers, Job Skills, Networking Summary, new year, Preparation, resolutions, strategy, Unemployment, Workforce Solutions
The New Year is a time when people look back and assess or “recap” their past experiences. We look at accomplishments and our lifestyle, but we also look at our past/current employment status.
In the past, I have lived through periods of end-of-year and New Year’s unemployment. During that stage of unemployment, I was filled with unnecessary anxiety and fear. Trying to achieve all of my goals simultaneously was overwhelming, and as a result I approached everything incorrectly! If I knew then what I know now, my New Year resolutions would have been much more strategic. Let me explain.
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