Six Degrees Away From a Job Referral

Do you know you are possibly, “six degrees” away from your next interview? “Six degrees of separation,” also known simply as networking, was tested on a news program. A man from overseas got in contact with a total stranger in the U.S. He accomplished this by contacting six people, who set up a meeting with this person he never met. He contacted the first person, who then new someone, who then new another….you get the point.

Lucky for you, your task is a little easier since you have more data to provide your new contacts. For example:

1. You know the company you are looking to join and the job title you can reference.
2. You know the city it is located in.
3. You probably know at least 250 people you can contact as your “first degree.”
4. You can contact folks via email, in-person or over the phone.
5. You can join local organizations to network business owners.
6. You can use social networking sites like LinkedIn.

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10 Ways to Search For a Job Today!

There are several ways to start your job search. I have tried almost every kind of job search. In the past I would walk into a corporation or company, show them my resume and ask to talk with a hiring manager. This technique doesn’t work anymore. Everyone is online and usually can’t talk with a candidate until they’ve applied online. So, below I’ve listed 10 ways to search for a job in today’s market. I hope one works for you!

1. Network everyone you know.

2. Keep your online resumes updated and refreshed at least weekly on the job sites. Also, practice using different key words for your search taken from online job descriptions similar to the position your seeking, something may pop up that you haven’t seen yet.

3. Join organizations in your career field and network with new faces.

4. Utilize social networks, etc., to network and meet new people, recruiters, etc.

5. Stay in touch with recruiters you’ve talked with, at least weekly.

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5 Top Tips on How to Set Goals

Setting Goals for yourself and your business are important for any entrepreneur wanting massive success. Here are my top five tips for effective goals setting that have assisted me in my business.

1. Get clear on what you truly desire.

The most important aspect of goal setting is to have goals that you truly want to achieve. Your goals must be something really motivates you. It is not just enough to simply want something; you have to truly desire it. When you truly desire something, it makes it much easier to achieve the goal as you are more likely to stay motivated and focused on achieving the goal.

If you are new to goal setting, it may take time to get clear on what it is exactly that you desire in your life. For example, you may set a goal and after a week or two realise that you are not as passionate about it as you once thought. So the key is to find out what you are truly passionate about and go after it.

2. Have a plan of how you are going to achieve your goals

Once you are clear on your goals, it is essential to create a plan of how you are going to actually achieve your goals and by when you want your goals to be achieved. This will help to create a sense of urgency for you.

For each goal, you should create a number of actions that you need to complete. They could be daily, weekly or monthly actions that you need to undertake. This creates momentum and focus to achieve your goals.

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To Achieve Your Dream, You Must ACT!

Discomfort comes from resisting the growth needed to become the person you need to be, to get the results you want. In addition, you will not be able to get better results in your practice-or your life-by being the same old person. To reach new levels of success, you will have to grow. That is and will always be the biggest challenge to moving forward. I believe to achieve your dream you must ACT. Any day we wish; we can discipline ourselves to be successful. Any day we wish, we can open the book that will open our mind to new knowledge. Any day we wish, we can discover an effective approach on making conscious decisions, those that will lead us toward getting what we want out of life. Any day we wish, we can start the process of life change.

We can do it immediately, or next week, or next month, or next year. We can also do nothing because we feel that we cannot afford to take the steps necessary to shift limiting beliefs and create abundance. We can pretend rather than perform. Moreover, if the idea of having to change ourselves through our core values makes us uncomfortable, we can remain as we are. We can choose disbelieve over trust. We can choose rest over labor, delusion over truth, and doubt over confidence. The choices are ours to make. However, while we curse the effect, we continue to nourish the cause. As Shakespeare uniquely observed, “The fault is not in the stars, but in ourselves.” We have the ability to act and the responsibility to make better choices to achieve our dream beginning today. Do you have a different perspective?

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Time To Find A Career Change?

There are two kinds of people looking to change careers – those who are voluntarily looking for change and those who are forced. The former variety is the lucky lot because they can time their exit from their existing career and search for greener pastures. The later, of course are victims of circumstances. There are instances where a person has been forced to change career midway in their life and have made a huge success out of it.

Who are the people who change their careers? The majority of these are not happy with their jobs due to several reasons. Though money may be playing a major role in decision making, there are a few who are looking for genuine change. Boredom is another reason why people look for a change in career. Whichever way you look at it, career change is not easy. One should ensure that a career change does not land one in a worse state than contemplated.

One should remember that grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. One of the compelling reasons for career change is a desire to do something which one had always wanted but were unable due to monetary conditions. Midway through their life some people realize that they are not enjoying their job and career. Probably, these are people who are achievers and feel stifled by their limited responsibilities in their present job. There are those who are extremely talented and creative but stuck in the daily rut. Money alone is therefore not the criteria for a career change.

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