HP Layoffs

HP Layoffs I just saw an article about HPs newest layoff news they are laying off about 9,000 people over the next few years (they are picking up 6,000 people, so the net change is only 3,000 jobs affected). This post is for the 9,000 people who will get laid off, or those who are worried about being laid off. What do you do now?  I bet you werent counting on the retirement with the golden watch and probably questioned the longevity of any retirement benefits you might have been working towards but you might not have been preparing for a transition this soon. Here are five bits of advice for you, as you prepare for your pending layoff: Get a JibberJobber account* and start using it. It is time to figure out what your professional network looks like, and work on nurturing relationships.  Get a good networking book by Thom Singer or Keith Ferrazzi and then resolve to network in a good, meaningful, sustainable way.  Youll need JibberJobber (or a tool like it) to organize and manage your short-term job search as well as your long-term networking (because you dont stop networking after you land your next gig). Get on LinkedIn** and start using it. You might be on LinkedIn right now but you arent using it and havent gotten any value out of it.  There is plenty of value-add stuff to do there you can do more to be found by those who would hire you, and you can do more to find those and reach out to them.   There are other networks to look at but LinkedIn is not optional. Get a real resume done, and maybe even pay for it. I spent a week spinning my wheels looking for and ultimately recreating my resume.  It was a waste of time, especially considering my resume was keeping me out of interviews.  Yes, you read that right. I didnt understand how to craft a marketing document (aka, resume) that would get me interviews a professional resume writer would have helped me with that. Start learning about the current job search. You might have been in a job search a few years ago, or it might have been a few decades ago.  Ill tell you now, the job search of today is DIFFERENT than the job search of yesteryear.  It is DIFFERENT.  You need to learn what current strategies and tactics you should employ and what outdated stuff you should avoid.  Assuming you know what you are doing, no matter how smart you are, is a mistake (a mistake that I made, which cost me months of anguish). Pick your ego up off the floor. I know getting laid off feels like a slap in the face, and you might (will) feel shame.  However, this is the world we live in.  I cant tell you how many people Ive met who have been laid off, young and old, experienced and green, competent and smart, rainmaker or back-office support. Its probably not your fault you need to not let job search depression, shame and other bad feelings point you in the wrong direction. The job search is not easy, and many times it is not fun (it can be fun).  But it is now a career management skill that you must be comfortable with.  The better you manage your career the less painful this and future job searches will be (and there will be more). * I can get you a discount on JibberJobber Premium to help your job search go smooth. Have your HR manager or department manager contact me directly for bulk pricing. ** I created the LinkedIn for Job Seekers (a LinkedIn DVD)and have various packages available for large organizations. HP Layoffs I just saw an article about HPs newest layoff news they are laying off about 9,000 people over the next few years (they are picking up 6,000 people, so the net change is only 3,000 jobs affected). This post is for the 9,000 people who will get laid off, or those who are worried about being laid off. What do you do now?  I bet you werent counting on the retirement with the golden watch and probably questioned the longevity of any retirement benefits you might have been working towards but you might not have been preparing for a transition this soon. Here are five bits of advice for you, as you prepare for your pending layoff: Get a JibberJobber account* and start using it. It is time to figure out what your professional network looks like, and work on nurturing relationships.  Get a good networking book by Thom Singer or Keith Ferrazzi and then resolve to network in a good, meaningful, sustainable way.  Youll need JibberJobber (or a tool like it) to organize and manage your short-term job search as well as your long-term networking (because you dont stop networking after you land your next gig). Get on LinkedIn** and start using it. You might be on LinkedIn right now but you arent using it and havent gotten any value out of it.  There is plenty of value-add stuff to do there you can do more to be found by those who would hire you, and you can do more to find those and reach out to them.   There are other networks to look at but LinkedIn is not optional. Get a real resume done, and maybe even pay for it. I spent a week spinning my wheels looking for and ultimately recreating my resume.  It was a waste of time, especially considering my resume was keeping me out of interviews.  Yes, you read that right. I didnt understand how to craft a marketing document (aka, resume) that would get me interviews a professional resume writer would have helped me with that. Start learning about the current job search. You might have been in a job search a few years ago, or it might have been a few decades ago.  Ill tell you now, the job search of today is DIFFERENT than the job search of yesteryear.  It is DIFFERENT.  You need to learn what current strategies and tactics you should employ and what outdated stuff you should avoid.  Assuming you know what you are doing, no matter how smart you are, is a mistake (a mistake that I made, which cost me months of anguish). Pick your ego up off the floor. I know getting laid off feels like a slap in the face, and you might (will) feel shame.  However, this is the world we live in.  I cant tell you how many people Ive met who have been laid off, young and old, experienced and green, competent and smart, rainmaker or back-office support. Its probably not your fault you need to not let job search depression, shame and other bad feelings point you in the wrong direction. The job search is not easy, and many times it is not fun (it can be fun).  But it is now a career management skill that you must be comfortable with.  The better you manage your career the less painful this and future job searches will be (and there will be more). * I can get you a discount on JibberJobber Premium to help your job search go smooth. Have your HR manager or department manager contact me directly for bulk pricing. ** I created the LinkedIn for Job Seekers (a LinkedIn DVD)and have various packages available for large organizations. HP Layoffs I just saw an article about HPs newest layoff news they are laying off about 9,000 people over the next few years (they are picking up 6,000 people, so the net change is only 3,000 jobs affected). This post is for the 9,000 people who will get laid off, or those who are worried about being laid off. What do you do now?  I bet you werent counting on the retirement with the golden watch and probably questioned the longevity of any retirement benefits you might have been working towards but you might not have been preparing for a transition this soon. Here are five bits of advice for you, as you prepare for your pending layoff: Get a JibberJobber account* and start using it. It is time to figure out what your professional network looks like, and work on nurturing relationships.  Get a good networking book by Thom Singer or Keith Ferrazzi and then resolve to network in a good, meaningful, sustainable way.  Youll need JibberJobber (or a tool like it) to organize and manage your short-term job search as well as your long-term networking (because you dont stop networking after you land your next gig). Get on LinkedIn** and start using it. You might be on LinkedIn right now but you arent using it and havent gotten any value out of it.  There is plenty of value-add stuff to do there you can do more to be found by those who would hire you, and you can do more to find those and reach out to them.   There are other networks to look at but LinkedIn is not optional. Get a real resume done, and maybe even pay for it. I spent a week spinning my wheels looking for and ultimately recreating my resume.  It was a waste of time, especially considering my resume was keeping me out of interviews.  Yes, you read that right. I didnt understand how to craft a marketing document (aka, resume) that would get me interviews a professional resume writer would have helped me with that. Start learning about the current job search. You might have been in a job search a few years ago, or it might have been a few decades ago.  Ill tell you now, the job search of today is DIFFERENT than the job search of yesteryear.  It is DIFFERENT.  You need to learn what current strategies and tactics you should employ and what outdated stuff you should avoid.  Assuming you know what you are doing, no matter how smart you are, is a mistake (a mistake that I made, which cost me months of anguish). Pick your ego up off the floor. I know getting laid off feels like a slap in the face, and you might (will) feel shame.  However, this is the world we live in.  I cant tell you how many people Ive met who have been laid off, young and old, experienced and green, competent and smart, rainmaker or back-office support. Its probably not your fault you need to not let job search depression, shame and other bad feelings point you in the wrong direction. The job search is not easy, and many times it is not fun (it can be fun).  But it is now a career management skill that you must be comfortable with.  The better you manage your career the less painful this and future job searches will be (and there will be more). * I can get you a discount on JibberJobber Premium to help your job search go smooth. Have your HR manager or department manager contact me directly for bulk pricing. ** I created the LinkedIn for Job Seekers (a LinkedIn DVD)and have various packages available for large organizations.

How Can You Use No Work Experience Required on Your Resume?

How Can You Use No Work Experience Required on Your Resume?Most employers want to see at least one job posting that states, 'Resume only with no work experience required,' because that simple rule will help you get that first call. That one bit of information will have you out of the house and in your new home by the end of the day. So why do you need, 'No work experience' rule for your resume?The job market has changed a lot in the last few years. Job seekers are being rejected left and right because of bad grammar and poor spelling. Employers don't want to hire someone who is trying to play games or make the employer feel better about the job offer. They don't want to hire someone who's just trying to get a little bit of extra cash or perks.The same is true with resumes. Too many applicants are sending in a resume or cover letter with too much fluff. They want to get that call for an interview, but if they only get that call because of the resume, they won't be able to take the opp ortunity.If you are an employer and don't need to see any work experience, then you will not get rejected in the job market like you would if you sent out a resume that said, 'no work experience required.' Employers want to hear from the potential employee and want to know exactly what you can do for them. Showing them what you can do will help you get that first phone call for an interview.Some job candidates will lie on their resumes, so it's important to avoid lying on your resume as well. So how can you avoid lying on your resume? Well, you can try to be honest and open-minded, but there is nothing wrong with being selective about the items that you tell them. Being selective will help you to cover up the truth if there is something that you are not willing to share.It is possible that you may have some work experience, but most companies would prefer a candidate who has not. You might say that you've had work experience, but if they ask, you can always say, 'I have no work expe rience, but I have four years of college degree that has been waived.' That might seem like a stretch, but even if the company was already told that you have no work experience, you may want to make the statement.You also need to be careful about what you write on your resume. It is not wise to write that you have never worked in a different job, but instead, 'I have been at the same job for over a year.' People are reading resumes all the time and they're going to be looking for something that will push their thinking in a certain direction. Make sure that you are pushing yourself in the direction that you want to go.So if you have nothing to hide, then you should keep that in mind when you write your resume. Don't worry about what they say about your resume with no work experience required. You'll still get the first call for an interview, but you won't be getting that call from a company that isn't interested in hiring. You can be sure that it will be the same one that offers you the job.

Mentoring a students perspective University of Manchester Careers Blog

Mentoring a students perspective University of Manchester Careers Blog Guest blog post written by current student and Manchester Gold mentee, Judith Scholes “Now students, we have Jane from The Careers Service to talk to you…” Judith Scholes has benefited hugely from a Manchester Gold mentor During  my first two years at university, my mind would drift at the mention of these words. ‘I don’t need to think about this yet’, I would reassure myself naively, scrolling through social media and thinking about what I was going to have for dinner. However, as third year loomed ahead of me at the beginning of September, I reluctantly pricked up my ears and listened. As a Music student, I face a daunting career paradox: I’m simultaneously very qualified for most graduate jobs, yet I also have no idea about what lies outside of the music bubble and how my degree can function outside of this environment. I also had no idea about my transferable skills; how can playing in an orchestra or writing a composition be useful beyond the music niche? It felt as though my tutors were equally as uninformed as I was. I explained to my tutor (a composer) that I had been in contact with a recruitment consultancy about opportunities for graduation. His bemused response hardly inspired confidence in the careers advice that he could offer: ‘I don’t know about that… have you considered teaching?’ As a confused and lost final year, Manchester Gold Mentoring therefore appealed to me as an opportunity to get some information about what life after graduation is like, the different industries there are, and where I could fit into the wilderness of graduate life. I had nothing to lose by applying. Following acceptance onto the programme, there was then an introductory session to the scheme and ‘The Manchester Network’. Perhaps the best way to describe this process would be online dating, but for careers. You scroll through all the potential mentors, filtering by industry, job, or location, then pick the three people you like the look of the most. I’d encourage you to choose a broad trio of mentors if you’re not sure about what you want to do. Be open-minded about industries and use this as an opportunity to test the water before you commit to anything. It’s much better to find out over a coffee that a career as an accountant isnt for you than it is to commit to a graduate scheme and be miserable for the next two years. I sent off my request, along with a cheesy careers-based pick-up line and awaited a response. I ‘matched’ with Lewis (it really does feel like online dating), and we arranged to meet at a pub to get to know each other and discuss what we both wanted to get out of the scheme. We chatted about my CV, what I enjoyed, where I had come from, what I wanted to do, and what he did. Lewis’ experience and insight meant that he was able to see a lot of things that I was looking for in a career that I wasn’t even aware of. I discovered that I want to be in a people-centred environment, where I can think creatively, and where there is a bigger goal than just making a profit. Even from just one meeting, I was already more confident about finding a career and applying for jobs. From this point, we met monthly and improved my CV, developed my LinkedIn profile, practised applying for jobs, and discussed interview techniques. However, aside from these practical benefits, I always left each meeting feeling encouraged and reassured. Lewis was able to introduce me to other people that he knew, who worked in industries that I was interested in. Through Lewis, I have expanded my network and been able to reach out to his connections in other industries. By investing in a mentoring relationship, you not only benefit from their experience, but also from their connections. With improved confidence, increased self-awareness, and an understanding of my experience and skills, I felt confident to apply for graduate roles in industries that I’d assumed I was excluded from because of my degree subject. It is often difficult to look at your experience and assess how it will transfer to graduate life, which is where a mentoring relationship is beneficial. Their perspective can really help you to see all the amazing and unique qualities that you (and only you!) have to offer employers. If you’re considering whether to apply for a mentor with Manchester Gold, I would certainly encourage you; applying can only help, whereas burying your head in beer and trying to forget about graduation will almost certainly have the opposite effect. Manchester Gold provides an opportunity to tackle graduation head on, with the helping hand of someone who has already done it all and made mistakes so that you don’t have to. Not only this, but just by being on the scheme, you are making yourself more appealing to employers. It displays a proactive attitude to employment, and it shows that you take your future seriously. Moreover, this is a careers-based relationship that lasts longer than just a single meeting. Your mentor will get to know you, and you will get to know yourself. They will see you progress, and help you to reflect on your experience in an environment that is personal and entirely tailored to you and your future. Finally, from my experience, a mentoring relationship can be for life, not just pre-graduation crises. If all goes well, they may become a contact for the rest of your career, which is a unique opportunity to have at this stage of life. I’d hope that it’s apparent by now that I’d recommend Manchester Gold Mentoring. Next time ‘Jane from The Careers Service’ comes to give a talk, I hope you’ll have the confidence to take a step in the right direction. Manchester Gold is open exclusively to University of Manchester students. Apply now.   Mentors are available across the globe All I don't know what to do Student blogs Undergraduate career planning mentoring networking

6 Job Interview Slip Ups to Avoid at All Costs

6 Job Interview Slip Ups to Avoid at All Costs Your potential employer liked your resume and you’ve been called in for a face-to-face interview. This is an important, maybe even the MOST  important, step in your job search, and it  is your chance to make a good first impression on your potential employer! It’s normal for you to feel nervous, but by knowing what some of the biggest mistakes that people frequently  make in interviews are, you can reduce your stress level and aim to improve the way you act and speak, avoiding these errors. Here are a few things that you shouldnt  do and  some tips on how to avoid them! 1. Arriving late Being late for a job interview not only shows your potential employer that you have bad time management skills, but it also shows a lack of respect for the company. If you have a habit of being late for your appointments, stop it! Aim for arriving 15-30 minutes before your appointment time. If youve got time to spare, find a coffee shop nearby and wait. This gives you a chance to calm your nerves, fit in any last minute prep and most importantly, avoid arriving late! Source 2.  Leaving your phone on Make sure you turn your phone off during your job interview, or at least turn it on silent- although the vibration sound can often be just as loud as a ringtone! Not only would it be very disruptive if your phone were to go off in your interview, it would also appear very unprofessional on your part  and  shows a lack of respect for your interviewers time.   Source 3. Not knowing enough about the company Sometimes the interviewer may test your knowledge about the company and ask you what you know about it or what attracted you to the opening. This is one of the easiest questions that allows you to impress the interviewer, IF  you do your homework before your interview. You can find most of the information about the company online, on  the company’s official website, LinkedIn page, and even Facebook page. Familiarize yourself with your potential employer before you head to your interview, including what they do, their values and any current projects theyre working on if you can find this information. Source 4. Criticising your previous employer Regardless of how unhappy you were with a previous employer, DO NOT criticise your ex-boss and coworkers. It’s a small world and you never know who your interviewer might know. He or she could be a personal friend of the boss you describe as an idiot! You want to give the interviewer the impression that you are a team player and can work well with others. Source 5. Talking too much The interviewer doesn’t need to know your whole life story. When you are asked a question, focus on this question and provide a clear and concise answer. Don’t get sidetracked and ramble on and on about your personal life! Source 6. Zoning out You should give your interviewer your full attention and be prepared to answer anything they may ask you. If you allow yourself to zone out and miss a question or have to get them to repeat themselves, they may doubt how interested or committed you actually are to the role. To avoid this happening and to maintain your focus, make sure you have a good night sleep the night before even if all your friends are hitting the town! Source Main Image Credit: Shutterstock

Some Tips For Professional Resume Writing Services in Japan

Some Tips For Professional Resume Writing Services in JapanNowadays, there are plenty of professional resume writing services in Japan that help both small and large corporations to write effective resumes. The high-level of the demand for such services shows the significant growth of this industry in the country. In spite of this, it is evident that there are still some companies that lack the capability to write an effective resume. Although it may be difficult to find such services, but you need not to worry because there are still certain steps that you need to follow if you really want to have a professional resume that will serve as the basis for your future career.It is evident that the function of a resume is not only to convince the employer that you are worthy of the job, but the purpose of the resume is also to convince yourself. Hence, it is very important to create a well-designed resume. Having a good and innovative resume is important in any job position. There are a l ot of people who do not follow some of the important tips for writing a resume, so here is a list of some of the important tips that you need to know before submitting your resume. These tips are easy to follow and you can apply them while creating your resume.Ensure that you use all of the space available on the page. The first and foremost tip that you need to follow is to always ensure that you include all of the information in the resume that you want to share with the employer. This includes basic contact details, education, work experience, interests, objectives, work history, career objectives, and future goals that you want to achieve.The next key question that you need to answer before submitting your resume is what will your background be like. If you don't want to leave something out, then you need to do the proper research about what kind of industry you would prefer to work in after completing your education. Apart from that, you also need to include the kind of industr ies that you can make a name for yourself in.Before creating your resume, ensure that you have written down your objectives. You need to include a section on your objectives because it is very important that you do something to achieve your goals. This way, the hiring manager will know how the company can benefit from you.Then, you need to include the section on highlights of you. You need to ensure that your summary and highlight section include all of the information that you need to give to the hiring manager. In addition, you also need to include the skills that you possess, the projects that you were involved in, and other relevant information.Another thing that you need to include in your resume is a section that mentions the employers that you have previously worked for or that you are currently employed by. This is one of the most important sections because it provides an insight into the company that you would like to work for. Some examples of employers are hospital, schoo l, government organizations, etc.In conclusion, ensure that you take your time to create your resume. The job is a long-term commitment, so you need to be sure that you are completely comfortable with your resume before you submit it to the hiring manager.

CV Resume Writing Services - How to Find Resume Writing Services

CV Resume Writing Services - How to Find Resume Writing ServicesCV resume writing services are the best choice for all types of job seekers who need to write a good resume. They can even be used to show their skills and experiences during their interview.Most people are too busy or don't have time to go and try to find out the skills and experience of the people who are interviewing them. However, that is not the case with the resume writers in India. There are companies that will even go and take a look at your resume and can provide you with suggestions on how to improve the content so that it would stand out among the rest.Resume writing services India are established to meet the needs of all the professionals who need to communicate better in order to make themselves appealing to the employers. It is the ideal opportunity for you to promote yourself effectively in the workplace. This will help you boost your confidence and also establish that you are serious about your career.Res ume writing services in India are well equipped with highly skilled professional writers who can create a letter that is appealing and very personal to each person who is writing it. Also, they have experience in writing letters to cover a wide range of issues like daily work schedules, education and training. So, they have the experience to write a resume that would be as impressive as it can be.CV resume writing services in India have been very successful in taking care of many of the issues regarding the creation of resumes. You don't have to worry about anything and you can focus on the content rather than making sure that you fill all the gaps in the resume.The best thing about using these services is that you can submit your resume online. All you have to do is fill up the form and the writer will do the rest. All you have to do is wait for the results, which can be immediate or can take up to two weeks depending on the complexity of the job.A good service provider will provid e you with samples of letters that were written by other candidates who have written similar letters. You can also go through their website and get the sample of what the letters look like. This is to make sure that you don't send anything that would be too similar to what other candidates have sent out.CV resume writing services in India are the right choice if you want to take care of some of the tedious jobs that most people tend to ignore. They are also affordable means to meet the needs of the company.

5 Ways BIG Change Can Boost Your Self-Esteem, Happiness And Success - Kathy Caprino

5 Ways BIG Change Can Boost Your Self-Esteem, Happiness And Success Part of Kathy Caprinos series “Braving Up To Build Your Best Life” Often, when I’m working with my clients or course members, the concepts we explore together take on a brand new meaning given what’s going on in my own life. Such was the case this summer. In late June, I underwent a massive change in my life, including selling our house of 16 years where we raised our children, moving (in the span of only a few weeks) from a country-like small suburban town in Connecticut to a bustling, diverse city with 122,000+ residents, dealing with big relationship shifts, letting go of so much from the past, and much more. The changes have rippled through every part of my life, and impacted literally everything about my identity and self-concept. This was a voluntary, conscious move and plan for me, yet it’s still rocked my world in ways I couldn’t imagine. When we go through something this big (like a move, a change in relationship status, a serious illness, a loss, a firing) â€" whether it’s a voluntary choice or a move that’s has been foisted on us â€" we shift and evolve. The question I think thats important to answer is: Am I  growing stronger and happier through this change, or breaking myself against it? I’ve found that if we’re extremely mindful and conscious about how we’re thinking, feeling, and addressing the challenges and changes, our life can improve dramatically because of it. Even those changes that we considered devastating and horribly negative can yield true blessings and amazing opportunities and developments that were not possible had the change not occurred. Below are  5 ways that life-altering change boosts people’s power, happiness and fulfillment,  if they approach it with positive, life-affirming mindsets and actions: #1: You are able to see your own brilliance and the strength of your capabilities in a radically new light When we stay unhappily stuck in one place for many years, we forget what we’re capable of â€" how strong, resilient, creative and resourceful we can be. We can go underground and suppress who we really are. We become highly influenced by the people around us, including their beliefs, actions, values and mindsets. Have you ever found yourself living or working for years amongst people you simply don’t align with, or even respect and like? That experience â€" of being isolated and alone in your environment can be crushing, yet millions are living it every day, whether in relationships that fail to fulfill them, or work that falls very short of what they want to do in the world. When you take brave, bold action to leave behind a culture or environment that doesn’t fit, you’re finally free to soar and become who you want to be, consciously and with deliberate intention. #2: You overcome challenges you believed you never could I remember that towards the end of my corporate life, I was green with envy of consultants I knew who ran fabulous, lucrative practices and businesses of their own. I fantasized frequently about having my own business, and being free of the misery I experienced in corporate roles that didnt fit me. But deep down, I just didn’t feel smart, strong, or capable enough to make the leap. But when the tragedies of 9/11 occurred and I was laid off, I took that chance and said, “Enough! I’ve had it with this unfulfilling career that isn’t me. I’m going to create something that IS me that I’ll be proud and happy to engage with.” And I did it. I stayed stuck and sick for many years because I never believed I was capable enough to thrive in my own venture. Now I know how wrong I was. Change can help us see that we are stronger and more competent and capable than we believed. And it’s a thrilling revelation. (By the way,  if you’re green with envy  of someone else, that’s a warning sign that change is called for in your life.) #3: You see clearly who your real friends are When we undergo huge change, we often need some patient, powerful support and help from friends and loved ones to stay afloat and regain our footing. I’ve seen in my own life that some people whom I thought were close, enduring friends actually weren’t. They were only “fair-weather friends” who were attracted to friendship with me because of certain things I gave them, but weren’t there for me when the going got tough in my life. And I saw the opposite too â€" amazing friends and allies who would do anything for me in my time of need, offering beautiful help, love and support. Seeing who your real friends are in life is a powerful gift. Take that gift and run with it. Don’t keep people in your life who are “friends” only because of what they can take from you. #4: You learn to deal with people’s negativity, judgments and projections in a more powerful, life-affirming way In my coaching work, I see brave women every day making huge changes in their lives, and when they do, they often face harsh, critical judgments from their “friends,” family and colleagues. Many of the folks I work with long to take a leap away from their unhappy corporate lives, and start their own compelling new venture, but their friends say things like: “You’re crazy to give up your 9 to 5 job and great benefits in this market!” “Are you sure you have what it takes to succeed in this new direction? So many fail at it.” “Why do you want to rock the boat and try this? Can’t you be happy with what you have?” I remember when I decided to leave corporate life behind and earn my master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, one woman in the grocery store said, “Why do you feel you need to do  THAT?” And even my financial consultant (whom I quickly fired) said, “You’ll never make any money doing that.” Making big change threatens other human beings around us. People want to stay in the familiar, even if that familiar territory is killing their souls. And I’ve seen that when someone leaves their unhappy life or job behind, many of the folks around them become even more dissatisfied and angry because they’re watching someone else escape the pain and they long for that. (Here’s a helpful look at  why we resist change  and  the factors that influence resistance). Embracing change in an empowering way and following your own, authentic path helps you build stronger boundaries, communicate more bravely, follow your own heart and mind, and deal more effectively with all the naysayers, judgers and detractors. #5: You become much more nimble and open to change in the future Finally, making bold, exciting change is like exercising a muscle: the more you use it, the stronger and more flexible it becomes. While not changing can feel easier and more comfortable, I’ve seen that this “comfort” can actually lead to mind-numbing unhappiness, dissatisfaction, hopelessness, victimization, fear, and utter resistance to growth. It can keep us in situations, relationships and environments that hurt us, but we’re simply too afraid to make the changes we need to in order to live the lives we long for. But there are  ways to make change more easily. The best strategy I’ve found is to  first become extremely clear  about the new life situation you want, and make sure  it’s not about just running away from your pain. Take some time to explore it deeply and thoroughly in your mind. Journal about why this new direction will be more satisfying, and what types of help, support and information you need to make this change happen. Then surround yourself with amazing people who are in “harmonious sympathy” with your desires and goals, who believe in the future vision of you before it’s hatched. Let them serve as your support team and accountability buddies, to help you navigate and stay the course of change, and buoy you with deep love and encouragement when the road to change gets a bit bumpy, which it will. Once you make the dramatic positive change you’re dreaming of, life will look completely new, fresh and open. And greater access to happiness, power and bravery will be yours. For help to make change, visit my personal growth programs, download my e-guide A Surefire Plan To Figure Out What You Want, and tune into my new podcast Finding Brave.

How to make it easier to find you online -

How to make it easier to find you online - Job seekers often hear how important it is to make it easy to find information about you online. Why? A Cross-Tab research study, Online Reputation in a Connected World, points out: 75 percent of HR departments are expected to research candidates online 89 percent of hiring managers and recruiters review candidates professional online data 86 percent of employers believe a positive online reputation influences their hiring decisionsand nearly 50 percent say the influence is to a great extent and they expect it to increase Further proving how important it is to be discoverable online is an ExecuNet Inc. research study, 2010 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report: 90 percent of search-firm recruiters regularly Google candidates to help draw a complete picture of that individualup from 75 percent in 2005 If you have a common name, it may be difficult to distinguish yourself online. About 2,000 people on LinkedIn share their name with someone on the FBIs most wanted list, says James Alexander, founder of Vizibility.com, a company that creates tools to help professionals and companies stand out on the Web. Read the rest of the post on my U.S. News blog. photo by dunkr