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The Right Time To Find A New Job

Written by Natalia

Before starting your research to find a new job, you have to be sure that this is the best time to do so. We already know that January is one of the months when job seekers are the most active. If you are planning to leave your employer and find a new job, it’s worth first considering whether you are actually ready for this step.

Whether you are thinking of a career change, or just another job in your current career path, this article in Careerealism, by Alexia Vernon, will help you determine if now is the right time for you to move forward.

As she says, ‘I firmly believe, whatever reasons for leaving a job you have, the way you walk away from your company is the way you will show up to a new one – especially if it’s your own, brand-spankin’ new business.’

She goes on to suggest two top points where you should focus on and the questions you should ask yourself.

Read the whole article here: ” Knowing When It’s Time To Find A New Job “

How To Use Your Voice For Maximum Impact

Written by The Career Success Doctor

I’ve just published a new video called How To Use Your Voice For Maximum Impact.

If you go online you’ll see plenty about the importance of body language when preparing for interview, doing a presentation or attending an important meeting, You’ll see a lot less about voice, yet our voices convey all manner of unconscious messages about us to the listener.

In this short video, I talk through 3 things that you can use to ensure your voice is making a great impact. And I’d love to know what you think of it. Leave a comment if this resonated (like a good voice) with you.

Preparing For Job Interviews: 6 Secrets You Should Know About

Written by Natalia

Are you preparing for job interviews? Whether it is due to New Year resolutions and making plans, or because in January people are extremely motivated to achieve success in every aspect of their lives (including their career), or just that a New Year means a change and a new beginning for lots of people, the fact is that January is certainly one of the months that job hunting thrives.

If you’re looking for a change and are currently searching for a new job, you will soon need to start preparing for job interviews. You might even have some scheduled already. If that’s the case, you will surely find this article in Careerealism to be really helpful. The author, Anna Johnson, shares 6 secrets “for crushing job interviews“.

Although it is mentioned in the article (of course!), I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to do your homework! The more information you have about the company and its employees, the better you can prepare yourself and ace your interview.

However, you should keep in mind that this is a two-way road. You will get ‘googled’ too! That is why it’s so important to keep your social profiles, and any online information about you, always ‘clean’. Maybe having your Facebook photos from the New Year’s Eve crazy party viewable publicly is not really a good idea.

“Interviews are like spending the holidays with the in-laws – a necessary evil that’s never as bad (ok, rarely) as you’ve worked it up to be in your mind. I swear, I used to get hives at the thought of an interview until, by some twist of fate, the roles were reversed and I actually became an interviewer myself (bwahaha – insert evil grin here!).

However, I’ve come to learn that, contrary to popular belief, the interviewer isn’t out to set you up for failure… who knew? So, as a show of good faith, I’ll give you some of my best learned secrets from the other side of the curtain. Here are six secrets for crushing job interviews”

Read the whole article here: “6 Secrets For Crushing Job Interviews”

Another source that you might find useful is this “Interview Cheat Sheet” from The Daily Muse. You can print it and have it with you, in order that you won’t forget anything.

So, give yourself enough time for preparing for job interviews, have faith in yourself and your capabilities, be confident, calm yourself and, as Anna Johnson beautifully closed her article, “Que sera, sera!”…

Career Success In 2014

Written by Natalia

2014 has finally arrived, and among the wishes we all exchanged for this year, is achieving career success. We have already made our New Year career resolutions, but sticking to them is critical in order to be successful.

According to statistics, 45% of people make resolutions for the new year, but only 8% stick to them. This article by Carrie Pinsky in NCBR reveals the five steps we need to follow to stop being a part of the 92%.

As the author says, these strategies will also ‘help us live and work with greater purpose and meaning‘. The 5 steps she proposes can be summarised in these bullet points:

Identify your values
Revive your passion and get inspired
Improve your online presence
Review and update your resume
Improve your networking skills and invest in relationships

The only thing I would add is that another good strategy that will help you stick to your resolutions is to make realistic goals split in milestones. Besides the fact that it will be easier to achieve your mini goals one after another, you can also reward yourself each time you reach a milestone. We all know that positive reinforcement does wonders for keeping someone motivated!

” Business moves at a fast-forward pace. If we are just going through the motions at work or resting on past laurels, we soon will be left behind. Career planning is vital in today’s ever-changing market.
Whether you have a job you love or are looking for your next opportunity, it is equally as important to manage your career. What is calling you now? Where to next? And, what do you need to do to get there? ”

Read the whole article here “5 steps to career success in year ahead”

New Year Career Resolutions

Written by Natalia

Now that 2013 departs and 2014 is upon us, it’s the time of the year we are establishing our career resolutions and goals for the coming year. Apart from losing weight, falling in love, or saving money, research shows that career-related New Year’s resolutions are in the top ten most popular ones. According to Forbes, “Many people go into a New Year with resolutions or goals for their career for the next 12 months“.

Dan Miller in his article in Monster.com, lists 10 New Year career resolutions that will help you have your dream job, whether your goal is to start a new career, or professional development on your current career path.

” Like the old saying, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life,” it’s never a bad time to start moving your career in a better direction. Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions to help. ”

Read his whole article here “10 Career Resolutions for the New Year”

No matter what your New Year’s resolutions will be, if you make clear and realistic goals and you stick to your plans staying vigilant all-year round, by this time next year you will be really proud of yourself.

My warmest wishes for a prosperous and very successful 2014!

I’ll leave you with a review of 2013 in pictures.
Enjoy this video by BuzzFeed featuring this year’s most powerful photos. Happy New Year!