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Author Archives: FirstDay
Fairness on the Job
This is a difficult post to write for I would like to say that companies treat employees fairly. If I’m living in a glass is half full world, then I would say that I believe most companies try their best to be fair to their employees. But, at the end of the day, every employee knows that the HR department is there to protect the company and not the employee. There’s just no way around that fact. It’s written into the DNA of business. Continue reading
Loss and Anger
We’ve discussed the importance of not showing any desperation during the job interview process. And now, we’re going to discuss another by-product that is equally important to understand. And this one is as important. It’s the after effects of suffering loss – and that by-product is anger. Continue reading
Posted in Positive Thinking, Steps to Landing A Job
Tagged anger, depression, interviewing tips, transitions, unemployment
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Desperad-No
You may be desperate, but NO ONE who ever comes in contact with you who is a decision-maker, must ever know of that fact. To them, you are the most qualified person for the position and you aced the interview so they are the ones desperate to hire you.
Posted in Steps to Landing A Job
Tagged attributes, elevator speech, employment, interviewing tips, job search, positive thoughts
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The Power of Why
If an interviewer asks you why you want the job and you don’t have a solid answer, you’re sunk. Therefore, answering why questions can make or break you in the interview process. A little three letter word. Continue reading
Physically Fit
I hope you are not like me, but since I’ve been unemployed I’ve gained weight. And this weight gain, I’m sure is caused by a number of factors including I’m less active and the refrigerator is always nearby. It is also that one is prone to frustrations and stress which in turn can lead to minor depression. And we all know how comforting food can be at those times. So this post today is about the need for you to care of your body as well as your mind. Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Living, Positive Thinking
Tagged depression, diet, eating well, exercise, foursqaure, unemployment, weight gain, weight loss
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The Lemonade Movie
You can pursue your dreams. You can make lemonade out of your lemons and it can be beautiful. Have you ever tasted lemonade that was bad…nope, it’s always delicious and refreshing. Continue reading
Posted in Positive Thinking, The Lemonade Movie, Uncategorized
Tagged happiness, job search, The Lemonade Movie, transitions
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Positive Thinking
Rejection isn’t fun and believe me, I can empathize with you about that. Just hold tight to things that you know about yourself. Continue reading
Posted in Positive Thinking
Tagged attributes, dreams, employment, job search, positive thoughts
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Step 1 – Who Are You in 30 Seconds (Elevator Speech)
“The 30-Second Elevator Speech” is by far the most important step in the entire process of job search – so don’t worry if you are giving this assignment a great deal of thought and time. From this step, all other steps will fall into place and assist you in landing that wonderful job that you have always wanted. Continue reading
We’re Here to Help
If you have heard the words you’re fired or laid-off or feel like you might be hearing those words soon – then this site if for you. You’ve come to right place. Although, losing your job is personal, you do … Continue reading
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