“Life is a sum of all your choices” ~ Albert Camus
Choice: We all saw how important this word was yesterday as we had a choice to vote or not, and who to vote for if we did. We are faced with choices on different levels all the time. “Choice” is a powerful decision, and it affects how our path in life will be on a particular day.
Choice: Each morning, you probably start out the same way: get up, switch on the TV or go online and see what the latest news is, what new jobs are posted, etc. Answer a few emails, respond to a few job leads, and send off a few resumes. Then another choice to get dressed, go out and network or stay at home instead. You also choose to approach the day positively or negatively. “Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” ~ Wayne Dyer
Each day that goes by without a job wears on you, I get that. What I know for sure is that you can’t easily move forward with a broken attitude. I have talked with several job seekers lately who are tired of being unemployed and are finding it hard to stay positive.
I can only suggest you reach deep inside of yourself and find the single positive bone left in your body and hold on to that during this time of job seeking. Here’s why:
· Negativity is very transparent in an interview
· Downtrodden attitudes suck the life out of you, and you need as much energy for this marathon of job seeking as you can get!
Do something, anything, to get back in the game. If you are concerned how “temp” work will affect your unemployment, talk with the EDD office and determine how this will work for you. When you get back into the work mode, your personal sense of value increases and this will help as you look for your desired full time job.
You might even encounter a customer or co-worker and begin a conversation (networking) that will lead you to a job opportunity. Don’t discount this…it’s happened to me, and can for you too. It’s can’t happen when you are at home.
“The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.” ~ Charles Swindoll
GOOD NEWS: Local retailers are continuing to hire temporary seasonal positions. Many of these positions end up being full time regular positions after the holiday, with benefits, so it might be worth it to consider a seasonal position. Check out Sears, JC Penny, Macy’s websites.
CONGRATULATIONS: I’m happy to report that Mark T. recently accepted a position at Life Technologies, Henry B. just accepted a teaching position in San Diego, and Benita B. started her own company, Mattie & Co eyewear accessories. Congratulations to all!
BACTS FACT: “Every day is a fresh clean slate. It’s your choice what you are going to write on it!”~Jan Smith
THAT'S IT: I made a choice back in 2008 to help the local unemployed with career transition services. I never imagined so many of you would need the help, and certainly didn’t expect the economy to remain as it has for so long. I know there are others like yourself that still need transition assistance. I’d like to continue to provide this and am still searching out a sponsor. I was fortunate to be interviewed recently by the Press Enterprise about the BACTS program. Please read the story. If you feel compelled, you can write the reporter with your opinion at: jhorseman@pe.com. I suspect if the Press Enterprise gets enough response they might continue with the story which will keep the BACTS program in the news and eventually might end up with the program being able to continue! Thanks!
Here’s the link to the story: http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_D_semployment31.310b402.html
The election results yesterday made a statement that regardless of your political affiliation, people in our country are tired of high unemployment, lack of jobs, and the situation of our economy.
Choice: We all saw how important this word was yesterday as we had a choice to vote or not, and who to vote for if we did. We are faced with choices on different levels all the time. “Choice” is a powerful decision, and it affects how our path in life will be on a particular day.
Choice: Each morning, you probably start out the same way: get up, switch on the TV or go online and see what the latest news is, what new jobs are posted, etc. Answer a few emails, respond to a few job leads, and send off a few resumes. Then another choice to get dressed, go out and network or stay at home instead. You also choose to approach the day positively or negatively. “Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” ~ Wayne Dyer
Each day that goes by without a job wears on you, I get that. What I know for sure is that you can’t easily move forward with a broken attitude. I have talked with several job seekers lately who are tired of being unemployed and are finding it hard to stay positive.
I can only suggest you reach deep inside of yourself and find the single positive bone left in your body and hold on to that during this time of job seeking. Here’s why:
· Negativity is very transparent in an interview
· Downtrodden attitudes suck the life out of you, and you need as much energy for this marathon of job seeking as you can get!
Do something, anything, to get back in the game. If you are concerned how “temp” work will affect your unemployment, talk with the EDD office and determine how this will work for you. When you get back into the work mode, your personal sense of value increases and this will help as you look for your desired full time job.
You might even encounter a customer or co-worker and begin a conversation (networking) that will lead you to a job opportunity. Don’t discount this…it’s happened to me, and can for you too. It’s can’t happen when you are at home.
“The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.” ~ Charles Swindoll
GOOD NEWS: Local retailers are continuing to hire temporary seasonal positions. Many of these positions end up being full time regular positions after the holiday, with benefits, so it might be worth it to consider a seasonal position. Check out Sears, JC Penny, Macy’s websites.
CONGRATULATIONS: I’m happy to report that Mark T. recently accepted a position at Life Technologies, Henry B. just accepted a teaching position in San Diego, and Benita B. started her own company, Mattie & Co eyewear accessories. Congratulations to all!
BACTS FACT: “Every day is a fresh clean slate. It’s your choice what you are going to write on it!”~Jan Smith
THAT'S IT: I made a choice back in 2008 to help the local unemployed with career transition services. I never imagined so many of you would need the help, and certainly didn’t expect the economy to remain as it has for so long. I know there are others like yourself that still need transition assistance. I’d like to continue to provide this and am still searching out a sponsor. I was fortunate to be interviewed recently by the Press Enterprise about the BACTS program. Please read the story. If you feel compelled, you can write the reporter with your opinion at: jhorseman@pe.com. I suspect if the Press Enterprise gets enough response they might continue with the story which will keep the BACTS program in the news and eventually might end up with the program being able to continue! Thanks!
Here’s the link to the story: http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_D_semployment31.310b402.html
The election results yesterday made a statement that regardless of your political affiliation, people in our country are tired of high unemployment, lack of jobs, and the situation of our economy.
It’s my choice to see the results from the midterm elections yesterday as a positive move in the right direction. I hope you choose to see the same.
“It’s choice - not chance - that determines your destiny.” Jean Niedtch
Good luck on your job search this week,
Jan
Jan M. Smith
Inland Management Group
Human Resource Consulting & Support to the Service Industry
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