The Dark Side of Job Loss

The Dark Side of Job Loss I wrote about my own dark side at Depression Clouds Everything. I also wrote about losing your identity (and other things) at I Lost More Than My Job 2 Years Ago. Heres input from Jeff, who left a comment on the I Lost More post: I lost most of what you lost and a large portion of my feeling of self worth as it drug on. The first big change came when closely after my father passed I lost my job. I gained a HUGE chip on my shoulder, feelings of anger, resentment, disillusionment and resounding pride yeah pride. When you should be humbling yourself to refocus and see whats wrong inside I went into the blame and criticize zone. It was everyone else and their companies I saw flaws with. It stunk! I spent weeks and months determined to show them they were all stupid and wrong. What did that invested time, energy, anger and freustration get me? NOTHING, in fact its almost cost me my marriage, my name, my friends, my family and my faith. How did I let this govern my life? There were so many more things to be thankful for and so many things to focus my energy on while I was looking but instead I chose to self destruct. My advice to all: DONT GO THERE! Go HERE: Work hard at truly building every relationship you can. You will find an opportunity, and sometimes in the least likely places. Do things for the benefit of others too. Youre struggling but serving will calm your mind and build relationships with those that could become your next coworker, employer or employee Its amazingly frustrating how so many woes of society right now are directly linked to this (crime, divorce, abuse etc). Its a hard lesson to learn. Unfortunately, based on how job seekers are still treated today, many people have yet to learn this lesson. Thanks for sharing Jeff. The Dark Side of Job Loss I wrote about my own dark side at Depression Clouds Everything. I also wrote about losing your identity (and other things) at I Lost More Than My Job 2 Years Ago. Heres input from Jeff, who left a comment on the I Lost More post: I lost most of what you lost and a large portion of my feeling of self worth as it drug on. The first big change came when closely after my father passed I lost my job. I gained a HUGE chip on my shoulder, feelings of anger, resentment, disillusionment and resounding pride yeah pride. When you should be humbling yourself to refocus and see whats wrong inside I went into the blame and criticize zone. It was everyone else and their companies I saw flaws with. It stunk! I spent weeks and months determined to show them they were all stupid and wrong. What did that invested time, energy, anger and freustration get me? NOTHING, in fact its almost cost me my marriage, my name, my friends, my family and my faith. How did I let this govern my life? There were so many more things to be thankful for and so many things to focus my energy on while I was looking but instead I chose to self destruct. My advice to all: DONT GO THERE! Go HERE: Work hard at truly building every relationship you can. You will find an opportunity, and sometimes in the least likely places. Do things for the benefit of others too. Youre struggling but serving will calm your mind and build relationships with those that could become your next coworker, employer or employee Its amazingly frustrating how so many woes of society right now are directly linked to this (crime, divorce, abuse etc). Its a hard lesson to learn. Unfortunately, based on how job seekers are still treated today, many people have yet to learn this lesson. Thanks for sharing Jeff. The Dark Side of Job Loss I wrote about my own dark side at Depression Clouds Everything. I also wrote about losing your identity (and other things) at I Lost More Than My Job 2 Years Ago. Heres input from Jeff, who left a comment on the I Lost More post: I lost most of what you lost and a large portion of my feeling of self worth as it drug on. The first big change came when closely after my father passed I lost my job. I gained a HUGE chip on my shoulder, feelings of anger, resentment, disillusionment and resounding pride yeah pride. When you should be humbling yourself to refocus and see whats wrong inside I went into the blame and criticize zone. It was everyone else and their companies I saw flaws with. It stunk! I spent weeks and months determined to show them they were all stupid and wrong. What did that invested time, energy, anger and freustration get me? NOTHING, in fact its almost cost me my marriage, my name, my friends, my family and my faith. How did I let this govern my life? There were so many more things to be thankful for and so many things to focus my energy on while I was looking but instead I chose to self destruct. My advice to all: DONT GO THERE! Go HERE: Work hard at truly building every relationship you can. You will find an opportunity, and sometimes in the least likely places. Do things for the benefit of others too. Youre struggling but serving will calm your mind and build relationships with those that could become your next coworker, employer or employee Its amazingly frustrating how so many woes of society right now are directly linked to this (crime, divorce, abuse etc). Its a hard lesson to learn. Unfortunately, based on how job seekers are still treated today, many people have yet to learn this lesson. Thanks for sharing Jeff.

Top Five Cheap Eats in Sydney You Shouldnt Miss

Top Five Cheap Eats in Sydney You Shouldnt Miss We all love to go out for a good meal. We especially love a good bite to eat after we have put away a few drinks under our belt, but in Sydney, finding a bite to eat that is not going to send you bust can sometimes be half the battle.   While we don’t like to compromise taste for cost, we are sometimes left with only a few  coins in our pocket at the end of a night. With an array of fine dining eateries scattered all over the city with awe inspiring menus that are sure to be a foodie’s heaven, we are often in want of a budget friendly menu that will send our tongues wagging and mouths watering for more.   Your prayers have been answered and some of Sydney’s tastiest and cheapest food joints have been uncovered. Here are 5 cheap eats in Sydney, easy on the wallet and friendly to your taste buds: Frankies, Sydney CBD Frankie’s in Sydney surely has to be your first stop when you are looking to save on cash but splurge on those extra calories.   Pizza by the slice with option after option, you cannot go wrong with a slice pie for only $6.00 at this joint. You are sure to make Frankie’s your first stop every time after you experience everything they offer, not only serving amazing pizza, they have live music every night and are open until 3:00 am 7 nights a week.  Frankie’s also has beer, wine and cider on offer, meaning you can end your night with a slice of pizza and a red, or you can make Frankie’s the ultimate cheap date spot! Worried you may over extend your welcome as there is just too much to love about this place?  All staff are trained in responsible service of alcohol and will ensure you enjoy yourself just the right amount to keep you coming back for more. Chubby Girl’s Bunz Shop, Ultimo Need to get your fill on good ole’ classic pork buns? Look no further than Chubby Girls Bunz Shop located in Ultimo. Just a short stroll through Darling Harbour and you are on your way towards a good meal for an even better price.   The perfect way to end your night, you can get pork buns here for only a $1.50! Yes, that’s right, only a $1.50! This is better than the Maccas dollar menu and sure to taste better too!  If you’re not into buns they have handmade dumplings and noodles available as well within the cheapskate budget. While the place itself may not be much to look at with only sitting room for a handful of people, Chubby Girl’s Bunz Shop is definitely the place to stop. Harry Café de Wheels, Sydney If you are true blue Aussie then you love nothing more than a dirty street pie after a night out.   Who does it best than Harry Café de Wheels, better and cheaper, operating since 1930 offering Sydney siders the ultimate night life meal. For only $6.00 you can get any combination pie your heart desires. Only a few dollars more to add mash or mushy peas on top, a pie will surely keep those hunger pains at bay while leaving some money in your wallet for tomorrow. Harry Café de Wheels is also open until 12:00 am in the city off George Street and until a surprising 3:00 am off Cowper Wharf Roadway in Woolloomooloo leaving you plenty of time to enjoy your night before ending it with a beef and curry pie. Sushi Rio, Haymarket Sushi is always a great option, especially if you are on the go. Need somewhere to stop in quickly or only have a few coins in your wallet, then head into Sushi Rio in Haymarket and get your fill as most plates are only $3.00.   Always busy and always churning out delicious fresh sushi, this place is sure to satisfy your hunger.   If you after your classics Sushi Rio has them from grilled salmon nigari to hand rolls, however, if you are feeling a little, and just a little adventurous then try the Hamburg Nigiri, basically your favourite hamburger turn sushi, a little burger patty on rice. Soda Factory, Surry Hills Last but not, the ultimate cheap eatery, the Soda Factory, takes the cake with $1.00 hot dogs on Tuesdays. This bar and diner located in Surry Hills has everything you could want in a cheap meal and then some. However, if you are not there to experience the ultimate cheap meal on a Tuesday their other menu options will not disappoint.  But you will shell out a few more bills to enjoy the classic American diner meals on offer. Open on Monday-Thursday until late and Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 3:00 am you can enjoy a good meal out and a beer or two! However, it is their ice cream floats that you will really want to try. They taste so good you may just forget your consuming alcohol. All servers will be well versed in RSA Sydney standards and are sure to remind you should you enjoy a float too many, but who can blame you with the likes of the Bourbon and Vanilla Cheery Coke Float! Author Bio Emma Bellucci is the staff writer at Express Online Training, Australia’s leading online trainer for certificates in hospitality. Emma specialises in insights and tips for some of Australia’s favourite tourist destinations. If you are looking to work in hospitality in Sydney you can get started with your training with a special offer, RSA NSW Offer $95 save 35%.  The RSA qualification (SITHFAB201 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol) can be completed online or by correspondence by Express Online Training (Course RTO 40592) Image credit: Sydney  

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Elevator Questions - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Elevator Questions - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career There are a lot of resources out there related to the elevator pitch. The networking gurus all agree that when it comes to building meaningful relationships the key to success is being interested in the other person. From that perspective, having an elevator pitch may sound silly. On the other hand, having good elevator questions you can pull out of your sleeve might be just what you need. What are some good elevator questions? I would say, it depends. Are you talking to someone in your industry, to a potential client, or to a complete stranger? Where are you in an actual elevator, on a plane, in the gym, or at a grocery store? Let’s assume you are in a networking event where people expect you to tell them your pitch. What questions you may ask instead? Here are some tips: At the core of the good elevator question lies CURIOSITY. What are you genuinely curious about when it comes to other people? I am interested in people stories, where they are coming from and where they are going, so I may ask, “What brought you here?” or “What would you like to get out of this event?” You want to ask something that would be easy to answer and that shows your interest in another human being. Think of what you may have in common and ask something related to it. For example, if it’s an event for coaches, I may ask,“What do you enjoy most about coaching?” Be yourself. If humor is natural to you, try and say something witty. If you are an analytical type, you can comment on something and ask for their opinion. I could ask, “I wonder if there is one thing that all of us have in common in this room; what do you think?” Think of what you would want to be asked if you were the other person. Do this exercise next time you bump into someone. What is a question you’d like to be asked? One I’m thinking about is, “If you could pick a person from this room to work on something together, who and what would it be?” After you ask a question, LISTEN. Don’t think of the questions you are going to ask next. Listen for what catches your attention as the person responds. Soak into the answer as well as into the way a person answers and reflect your impression back â€" for example, “Wow, I would never think of that.” Let it flow and have a conversation that is built on common interest. The worst-case scenario is that you realize there is no common interest. And that’s also a valid lesson. You may wonder, “What about me?” The only time to talk about you and to bring up your elevator pitch is when you see that they are curious about you. In that case they start asking you questions and youll have an opportunity to respond. But if they are not, there is no point in telling them about your business, ideas, world views, etc. They would probably be thinking, “Why is he telling me this? I really don’t care.” I’m sure you’ve been in their shoes before and know how it feels. The foundation of networking is CURIOSITY. So, maybe the best question of all to ask when you don’t know where to begin is “What are you curious about?” Author: Henrieta Riesco  is a founder of  Intentional Career. She is all about meaningful conversation to empower professionals on their career journey. After experiences of being a teacher and a corporate trainer in Slovakia, a customer advocate and a training consultant for  10+ years at Microsoft, she is comfortable with calling herself a Career Coach. You can follow Henrieta via  Twitter, or via  her blog.

How to Capitalize on the Rise in Demand for Digital Marketing Specialists CareerMetis.com

How to Capitalize on the Rise in Demand for Digital Marketing Specialists â€" CareerMetis.com Maybe you have heard about all the wonderful numbers floating around: a projected 150,000 digital jobs by the year 2020, a worldwide digital economy that is ranging in the billions of dollars and the fact that just one out of the many social media platforms has well over 1.6 billion users.Yes, the digital era is here with us and excellent digital marketing skills are quickly become a highly sort after commodity.We all know that the best way to land the perfect job: one that pays well, fulfills, challenges and allows you to find that perfect work-life balance is to possess skills that everyone needs. This way, you get to call the shots.evalAs things stands now, digital marketers fall under this exclusive club.Highly competent and effective digital marketers have become a highly valuable asset to many companies, both multi-national and SME’s.By learning how to become a highly skilled digital marketing specialist, you will be positioning yourself perfectly to thrive in this era.They s ay numbers do not lie. According to statisticians, up to 50% of all digital jobs are left unfilled today. These are all positions that could be filled by people like you. People who have the skills and the passion for marketing as well as the aptitude for digital savviness.With the kind of rise in demand and pay, this is undoubtedly the kind of opportunity many have been waiting for; this is the perfect time for you to become an expert at digital marketing and shine.

Looking to boost your CV Work experience abroad might be better than another qualification - CareerAlley

Looking to boost your CV Work experience abroad might be better than another qualification - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Ones destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. Henry Miller If you are a graduate looking to widen your career opportunities then work experience is crucial. This may sound paradoxical for graduates. How are you supposed to get your first job if it requires already having worked in a similar job before? Many large companies these days are taking advantage of the dire economic environment and using unemployed students as interns whilst selling them the spiel of providing them valuable work experience. If you are looking for an internship you will need to ensure it can directly boost your employment prospects, rather than just ticking a CV box and leaving you with no new skills except making a cold mug of coffee. So what will that involve? Think about the global economy today. Over and above your degree, what do employers, particularly those in multinational organisations, require? International awareness. As the global economy shifts from West to East, employers want to hire people who have a cultural awareness of how things work at the other end of the world. Internships in China are a growing feature on graduate CVs. Now is the time to take advantage of such a thing and you may find ,rather than simply boosting your CV for employment potential back in the West, you land a full-time graduate position in China on completion of your internship, ending up in the heart of the new global economy. Not only will you have the opportunity to develop professional skills but you will be able to add an element of character building to your CV. Entering and navigating a foreign workplace is an admirable achievement and shows bravery, an open mind and motivation; qualities all sought after by the worlds top employers. Many Chinese internships organisers also offer you Chinese language programs, again another vital opportunity worth taking advantage of. Are you willing to take the challenge to boost your job opportunities? This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search.Visit me on Facebook

How To Get Resume Writing By The Best Resume Writing Services

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