Client Success Story Jenn Williams - Hallie Crawford

Client Success Story â€" Jenn Williams Jenn Williams was an individual client who was unhappy with her career path wanted to identify her ideal career. She has found something she loves and is on her way to making it a reality. Here’s her story. Thank you Jenn! How did you uncover your dream job and what that was?For a few years I felt as if I was just floating through life. I was working in theatre, a career I had worked hard for and thought I loved. But as much as I do love theatre, it felt like something was missing. Thats why I started working with Hallie, I wanted to find out what was missing. Through the exercises we did together, I discovered what my true values are, what really matters to me in a job and in life, and what would leave me feeling fulfilled and satisfied at the end of the day. Through research, a lot of soul searching and with Hallies help and insight, I found a career that Im very excited about. I am pursuing my degree in Holistic Health and Life Coaching. What steps have you taken to make this happen?Once I knew what I wanted to do, I had to find out what tools and education I needed in order to pursue the career. I started researching schools and found one I fell in love with. I kept talking myself out of it because I was living in Virginia and the school was in Arizona. I wasnt sure I wanted to make that big of a move. But then I got laid off from a job that I hated at the beginning of June. I realized this was the answer I had been asking for. I had no reason to hold myself back from what I wanted to pursue anymore. I called the school that day and enrolled. Ill be starting classes on September 23rd and I couldnt be more excited. What challenges have you encountered along the way, and how have you handled them?I think the biggest challenge Ive encountered along the way is myself. I tend to over-analyze situations until I talk myself out of something Im unsure of. I assumed that the people in my life would react badly to this new adventure because it was such a switch from what I had done for the past ten years. When in reality, they couldnt have been more excited for me and supportive. Its the little gremlins in your head that can trip you up at every turn and keep you from doing what you want to do. You just have to learn to listen to them, and then tell them to shut up. What has most helped you in this process?The tools that Hallie gave me through our coaching have been invaluable. Im much better at recognizing the gremlins when they pop up and stepping back to see what the issue really is. I still have my days when I freak out, but Im much better at evaluating if theres a real issue I should address or if Im just trying to trip myself up because Im scared. Have there been any naysayers? How have you managed to stay the course? Ive been very lucky that everyone in my life has been super supportive, more so then I thought they would be. I think thats a big part of what has helped me stay the course so well. I think the only naysayers Ive run into have been my parents but only from a financial concerns standpoint. Theyre so excited about what Im pursuing and theyre so happy that Im excited about a career again. What lessons have you learned? What surprises have you discovered?Ive learned you have to have faith that things will work out. If it feels right and you know youre on the right path, some times you have to let go of the worries and trust it will work itself out. Ive learned you get what you ask for. If you open your heart and ask for something, youll get it. It might not be in the way or form you were expecting, but you’ll get it. Ive learned you cant plan everything because its going to change in ways you cant even anticipate. Ive learned that people will surprise you in wonderful ways and that those who love you truly just want you to be happy. How has this experience changed you?For the first time in a long time I feel very at peace. It comes from feeling like Im heading in the right direction and that Ive found what Im supposed to be doing. Im more confident and stronger than I have been for a long time. I know myself better then I did when I started working with Hallie. I had been hiding some truths from myself because there were feelings I was scared to deal with. Now I realize that facing these gremlins and dealing with them allows me to move past them and truly be happy. Any words of wisdom to share with others who are taking steps to create their own paths?Listen to that little voice in you. We all have it and a lot of us choose to ignore it because we think we know what were supposed to be doing. But supposed to according to who? Do what you love, do what inspires you, do what makes you happy. When you are doing what youre good at and what makes you happy, you bring more in to the world and to others then you can imagine. And reallythats what were all supposed to be doing. Tips from Jenn’s Story Listen to your inner voice and wisdom, not what you think you “should” do or what you’re “supposed to do.” Learn to manage your fears and negative inner voices that hold you back. Don’t let them stand in your way! Do what you love. You will feel more fulfilled, and you will bring more to the world and to others. Share your gifts. Atlanta Certified Career Coach

Write a Resume Thatll Make You Smile

Write a Resume That'll Make You SmileDo you remember how much you fretted when you first started to write a resume? What would be your point in trying to impress a potential employer by simply rambling on about yourself, your qualifications, your career achievements and all the rest of it?To put it simply, writing a resume is a realistic way of selling yourself to employers. More employers are becoming more careful about hiring people who may have serious criminal records or who have previously been reprimanded for some kind of infraction.The process of writing a resume is definitely not an easy task but it's also not the most difficult one either. I can easily give you some tips that will help you get over your fear of writing one.First of all, it's time to write down your CV as it looks like it has a lot of information in it. Writing a resume is not about cramming everything on the paper but merely about telling what you do now and the kind of job you're looking for. And if you're having a hard time with this task because you are too nervous to actually write, go ahead and hire a professional to do it for you.While writing your resume, try to put a little logic into it. Put all the important details in the first paragraph, and then put the 'fluff' information in the second paragraph. If you fail to do this, you might end up with a resume that's filled with unnecessary and needless information. The best advice I can give is to have a good vocabulary and use it properly in your resume.Another important tip to bear in mind while writing a resume is to make sure that you have all the information regarding your education and relevant experiences already organized in a separate page. You should think of this as your 'home page' of sorts. Make sure that you add your contact details as well as contact numbers for all your prospective employers. You should also have your personal details listed there as well.Once you've prepared the resume, try to look at it several t imes before it goes on your file. This will help you spot all the spelling mistakes, grammatical errors and spelling mistakes that you have made. Remember that a resume needs to be precise, but don't overdo it. Instead, make a few minor revisions before you submit it.

Alex Rodriguez Retiring After $275 Million Contract Over

Alex Rodriguez Retiring After $275 Million Contract Over The Yankees’ slugger has plenty of reasons why he can retire at the end of the 2017 season, as he announced on Wednesday: 275 million reasons, to be exact. That’s the dollar value of A-Rod’s 10-year contract with the New York Yankees. A-Rod’s 10-year, $275 million contract with the Yankees was, until two years ago, the biggest in Major League Baseball history (a 13-year contract for Miami Marlins player Giancarlo Stanton worth a staggering $325 million bumped A-Rod out of the top spot). A-Rod also signed the next-biggest MLB contract in history, a $252 million deal with the Texas Rangers, inked back at the end of 2000. In total, he’ll have earned a whopping $420 million playing baseball by the end of his career, ESPN said, pointing out that A-Rod is the only athlete to top $400 million, making him the highest-paid MLB player in history. So it’s safe to say Alex Rodriguez is set for retirement â€" although CNBC pointed out he also spent what one expert estimated as hundreds of thousands of dollars paying attorneys to represent him in various legal disputes. Still, don’t feel too bad for the guy: A-Rod’s net worth is still estimated at $300 million.

Figuring Out What The HECK Youre Going To Do With Your Life with Christie Mims - Work It Daily

Figuring Out What The HECK Youre Going To Do With Your Life with Christie Mims - Work It Daily You’re stuck. Everyone around you seems to have their career path mapped out (or they are going to graduate school to buy some time) but you don’t have the faintest idea about where to start, or what to do! How do you figure it all out? Which career is right for you? Well, not to worry. Join expert Career Coach Christie Mims, of the Revolutionary Club as she reveals the four big reasons why you haven’t figured it out yet, a secret 5th problem that you don’t even know about (it’s a doozy!), and how to figure out exactly what you want to do. So, if you’ve been struggling with: Too many ideas for your career (or not enough) Doing it all on your own Hoping it will work out (at some point) Trying to find an assessment that will tell you the answer already, this webinar is for you It will to be an interactive experience, so bring a pen, paper, and a side of sass. If you want to steal some of Christie’s secrets early (you know you do!), grab her free workbook on The 6 Simple Steps to Finding Work You Love right here. Also don't forget to download the workbook that goes along with this webinar HERE. You can also visit her other links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRevolutionaryClub Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevolutionsClub Her website: http://therevolutionaryclub.com/   Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

Laid Off 4 Tips for Moving Past the Resume Gap - Jobscan Blog

Laid Off 4 Tips for Moving Past the Resume Gap - Jobscan BlogPosted on June 27, 2018October 23, 2018 by Dina Louie After my second layoff and a year of unemployment, I spent a bit of time talking with recruiters and others to gain perspective on whats happening in the world of todays job search.I know how challenging it is to pick yourself back up and charge forward. Its not easy by any stretch, but there are a few key points to consider if youve been laid off or youre re-entering the workforce with a gap on your resume.1. Own your storyI talked about my layoff very openly on LinkedIn and with people face to face. I second-guessed myself before I publicly posted for fear of judgement and collateral damage to my career, but the fear was unfounded.People I never expected to hear from reached out, and had I not put it out there I would totenstill be feeling apprehensive about my situation. In a lot of ways, it gave me confidence and that is the last thing I was expecting from going publ ic. (Ironic, isnt it?)While crafting your story, one recruiter I talked to added that whats important is youre backing up your situation with facts or a reference letter. Its all about positioning get a credible person to vouch for you.Another recruiter advised, Go in and expect to have to tell your story a bunch. Keep it short and sweet and put a positive spin on it. People will feel for you if you went through a rough patch, but they dont want to hear the sob story, especially not the first phone call.TIP The mora you talk about your employment situation with someone else (and not just the voices in your head), the easier it will become to talk about it in general. Your story will naturally come together and thats what you want to feel natural and unemotional when you discuss it.Regardless of whether you were just laid off or youve been job searching for months, others can help and relate but you must put the effort into sharing your story one way or another. Its important to get the cobwebs out. Practicing your story with others will help you perfect it2. Fill the resume gapI came across some interesting perspectives on the resume gap when talking with recruiters and hiring managers.Most of the folks I spoke to felt a gap could hinder a candidates chances could being the operative word. If you leave a resume gap, a recruiter or hiring manager wont know what you were doing during that time, and that could land you in the no pile before you even get a chance to talk.In my case, I could have left a years gap on my resume. Instead, I started some freelance work and my own project the month after my layoff to show I had other things I was focused on. This made a world of difference when I interviewedIt is important for candidates to show that they have been active or keeping their skills up during the non-working time, said one recruiter willing to share advice.TIP This point is about building confidence. If your job search goes on for longer than you would lik e, consider filling that resume gap with relevant (but brief) information that will help future employers understand that you werent just twiddling your thumbs waiting for someone to call you. Its also the perfect opportunity to show how youre keeping yourself relevant.Candidates can explain the reason for unemployment, the reason for layoff, or the reason for gaps in their resume in a cover letter or directly on their resume, pretty simply, advised one recruiter. Another way to show that you havent been idle during non-working time is to volunteer for non-profits. I have been seeing a big push for rating candidates that are involved in their community a bit higher when all else is the same. To be able to say our employees volunteered X hours of time to non-profit organizations is great for their perception.3. Learn how to play the game todayI hate to say the job search is a game, but it is a game of strategy to the nth degree. This is your livelihood and if youre not an active pla yer in where you land next, then you have no one to blame but yourself at the end.Aside from networking, which is still the gold standard, what may have worked for you a few years ago may not work for you today. I myself had a plan A, B, C, and D, with plan C being getting help as previous tactics netted zero results.My help was in the form of working with a coach that revamped my resume for todays standards and provided some networking strategies. Did it land me a job? Not necessarily, but it was a good step (for me) to ensure I was putting my best self forward.Resumes have changed over the last few years and theyre a challenge to get right for todays job search A sage piece of advice from many recruiters and hiring managers I spoke to is that you dont need to highlight that youve been working for a much longer time than whats listed in job description. For example, if the job calls for eight years of experience, dont list 25 years on your resume.TIP You can gain a lot of insight i nto the game by eavesdropping on public recruiter conversations on LinkedIn. These conversations are amusing and somewhat comforting at the same time A lot of job seekers follow these folks and youll be able to find like-minded people as you scroll through the comments. Chances are, you will feel a lot less alone when you start following some of these conversations, so why not give it a try?If you go the resume writing route, please be warned there are a lot of providers out there that will take your money but none of them can guarantee you a job. If you choose to work with a resume writer or a career coach, talk to a few people that worked with the coach/writer to understand their personal objectives (and results) before you plop down any extra cash4. Expect nothing and learn from everythingI often hear from job seekers how disappointed they are. Disappointment comes from expecting something from others in a situation, and a job search is full of let downs for most people.You may b e completely qualified based on the job description, but you dont hear squat back from the company. You may be reaching out to former colleagues to network, only to hear silence on the other end. The list can go on and on, but the bottom line is you cant take any of this personally and you cant solely rely on others to help you move forward. Unless you know exactly what is going on in the other persons head, do yourself a favor and dont dwell on why youre not hearing back. Instead, figure out what you can change about your approach or mindset to make progress.All these points are under your control. You and only you can control your search. Its imperative you put your best self forward as you head out to find your next role. Give these points a shot and see if they help you adjust your mindset moving forward. Good luck and you are not aloneDina Louie is marketer by trade and the founder of YeahItSucks.com, a project focused on bringing all perspectives of the layoff together. She be lieves our identities are too tied up in what we do for work and now asks people, what makes you happy? Shes naturally a night owl but finds some of her happiest moments are tied to experiences outside of her normal day to day environment, wherever that may be in the world You can connect with Dina on LinkedIn.Facebook Commentswpdevar_comment_1 span,wpdevar_comment_1 iframewidth100% important

Resume on Writing Formal Peer Reviews and Validations and Providing Written - What Is It?

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The No. 1 Reason Job Seekers Make Bad Career Decisions

The No. 1 Reason Job Seekers Make Bad Career Decisions We spend about a third of our days at our jobs, and yet roughly 70 percent ofus are unhappywith our careers.While a lack of praise from leadership can explain this unhappiness, the jobs fit may be a problem, too. Its not necessarily that an employeeisnt smart enough to do the job theyve chosen even the smartest people make poor career decisions. Rather, poor career choices often happen because a person doesnt have all theinformation they need to make a decision that will positively impact their long-term career goals.In fact, a lack of information is the No. 1 reason why job binnenseekers make bad career decisions.I often see job seekers say yes to any and all job opportunities given to them by recruiters without thinking about the long-term consequences of taking oneach job. It is important that, instead of jumping at every offer, professionals take time to scope out the whole situation and reall y think through the impacts of their decisions.Here are a few steps you can take to make learning a part of your decision-making strategy for long-term career successRecognize Learning as the SolutionYou can certainly learn how to make the right move at the right time, so its important to recognizelearning itself as a job search solution and career success principle. Learning gives you the opportunity to research and gather the information you need to make better decisions.Learning is not just limited to what you read in books you can learn from experiences, podcasts, career consultants, coaches, mentors, and peers.Love the Learning ProcessLearning should be a lifelong pursuit, so its vital that you learn to love the process. Many top industry leaders and influencerseven go so far as setting aside five hours for dedicated learning every week.By learning to love the learning process, you can establish learning as a habit. As a result, youll be spending time every week growing your ca reer and speeding up your job search.Remain in Student ModeBeing in student mode means being in a constant state of learning. When you are in the student mode, youre always looking to gain insight. This will help you more easily find the information you need to reinvent yourself when the climate for your industry changes, or you require new skills to excel in your career path.Celebrate Each MilestoneJust as it is important to love the process of learning, it is also important to celebrate each milestone that you reach. Acquiring a new skill doesnt come to anyone easily. Treat yourself to something nice when you master a new ability or otherwise accomplish your goals.Making a smart career move requires more than knowing how to do the job for which youre applying it also means understanding your whole career so that you dont deviate from the plan.Being in thestudent mode on a consistent basis allows you to stay ahead of the curve and beat your competition whenever necessary. Education and training are the pathways to job search and career success, so take time to learn everything you need to in order to have the career you desire. Proactively pursue connections with those who can teach you the skills you require. That is how you will become a well-rounded professional who can handle themselfat work.By making lifelong learning a cornerstone ofyour career plan, you will set yourself up to make smarter short- and longterm career decisions.Nader Mowlaeeis an engineering career coach and recruiter who is motivated by building confidence in engineers.