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Thank you for being a subscriber to my newsletter. Click here to download your free gift - a copy of my Life Balance Audio and Life Balance Worksheet as a thank you for your subscription! I hope it's helpful to you. | Hey there Isodifj! Spring has arrived! I've just starting busting out my flip flops and summer clothes-have you? I'm hesitant to completely make the transition, because spring in Atlanta is unpredictable! It could get chilly again. We can't wait to start taking baby V to the pool this month. In this issue's Personal Note & Life Lessons, I talk about pausing before you make a decision and how that can help you choose the best course of action. Career Corner this month gives you "5 Tips for Job Hunting During a Recession" - contrary to popular belief, you can change careers during a recession. For those of you who are lost about what you want to do career wise, or have so many career ideas floating around in your head you can't choose just one, check out my Identifying Your Purpose Coaching Group starting in May. Cheers! Here's to having a career you love,
Hallie Crawford
Personal Note & Life Lesson Intuition - Stop, Look, and Listen to that Little Voice. It's There for a Reason.  Last month was my birthday and I took a vacation with my mom and sister in Colorado - without the little guy Vaughn. It was my first time away from him, and after day 3 I missed him terribly. I asked the cab driver who brought me home from the airport to step on it; I was so anxious to get back to see him :) Here's a pic of my sister and mom skiing.
Also last month I was reminded of a lesson that I'm still working on - pausing before I make a decision and take action on something. When was the last time you did something that you later regretted? We've all done this at some point. What about the last time you did something you regretted, and you realized that just before you made the decision, you knew better than to move forward? This happened to me recently. I wrote an online review of a store that I later regretted writing. When I thought back to how I felt while I was writing it, I knew I shouldn't have posted it. Something in my gut, my intuition, told me not to. But, I did it anyway and then regretted it later. I'm working on listening to this inner voice more frequently, and in order to do that, pausing before I make a decision. Next time you're in a rush to make a decision, pause and take a moment to think about the decision you are making. What is your inner voice telli ng you? Take a moment to pause and listen to your gut before you act.
What's New and Cool Identifying Your Purpose Coaching Group Are you... - Lost about what you want to do in your career?
- Confused about all possible career choices floating around in your head and can't choose just one?
- Unsure what your passion is and how you can turn that into a career?
Moving forward with personal and career goals can be tough when what you really want isn't crystal clear. If you need help defining or fine tuning your life and career direction, then my Identifying Your Purpose Coaching Group is the perfect place to start. Learn to live your life with greater passion and purpose, narrow your career interests to the one that truly excites you, and begin moving in the right direction – right now! The next group kicks off on May 7. Go here to learn more. Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles Don't let your single status hold you back from the career you've always wanted! Finally…here is a book that gives singles the boost they need to make a career change. Click here to pre-order your copy today. F*r*ee Tool for College Grads: Career Coach Corner - Facebook Group for Career Seekers Not sure what you want to be when you grow up? Don't want to settle for less than a job you truly enjoy? Do your options seem limited or overwhelmingly unlimited? The Career Seekers Career Coach Corner Discussion Forum can help you find your passion, learn how to turn it into a career path, and successfully navigate your career transition. Join today! It's f*r*ee and you can receive personalized career advice.
Where's Hallie Career Coaching - NCMA World Congress 2008 - Cincinnati, OH - April 13–16, 2008 In March, I was thrilled to contribute to and be published in four articles. Click on the links below to get some bonus career advice! "How To Return After You Quit" MainStreet - March 26, 2008
"Are You One of the 30,000 Delta Wants To Buyout?" - If your company offered you the ability to voluntarily retire, would you take it? Look before you jump - MainStreet - March 20, 2008
"Advice For N.Y.'s New Governor" - Expert Tips for Starting a New Job - MainStreet - March 17, 2008
"Are You Prepared For a Sudden Promotion?" MainStreet - March 11, 2008
Career Corner Tips for Job Hunting During a Recession
Don't Let the Economy Stop You from Making a Career Change The "R" word tends to scare people in the workplace. We think we'd better hold onto our jobs, or if we're looking for a new job we think the task is going to be that much more daunting. People get fearful and freaked out. It doesn't have to be that way! Yes a recession affects the economy and therefore the hiring decisions employers are going to make. But if you approach your job search from a place of fear or desperation it's not going to go well - period. So don't do this. Assume that you will be able to find something that works for you regardless. Just be smart about it and re-consider what you're looking for if you need to. Here are some tips:
1-Be money-wise: Re-evaluate your budget if you need to. If you can't find a job for the next few months, do you need to dip into savings to stay afloat and not feel strapped and scared? Are there things (like consulting, taking odd jobs you find on Craig's list) you can do in the short term to bring in some income. Remember you don't want to come from a place of fear when job hunting. Feeling cash strapped can make you fearful and feel desperate. Do things to manage your finances so you don't get into that position.
2-Be ok with something less: If you need immediate income, be ok with taking something you may consider beneath your skill or experience level. Money is money and if you need it, do something about it. It's ok to do temp work, or take a short term part time job that isn't your ideal. There's nothing wrong with this! It serves a purpose. I did temp work for months while I was in career transition. It got me out of the house and made me feel better. Which in turn, helped my job search. Remember it's only temporary while you're looking for something bigger.
3-Be realistic: Is the job you're trying to land realistic for you, or do you need to gain more experience/learn new skills to get it? People are probably less willing to take a chance during a recession so make sure the job you're applying for is realistic for you.
4-Know your limits: You may have to accept less money, benefits or something else during a recession. Before you go on the interview, know your limits. What's the least you can accept and still feel comfortable? Remember to ask for more than you need at the beginning. You can negotiate down but it's much harder to negotiate up.
5-Amp up your networking efforts: Knowing someone who works in the field you want to work in always helps, but is even more critical during a recession when companies aren't necessarily combing the internet for resumes. Brush off your list of networking contacts and see who else you can add to the list and get in touch with to network. Look for local networking groups. Don't be shy! This is the time to brush up on your networking skills. Finally, remain positive and optimistic: Don't assume the worst, assume that you'll find something. It will help you attract what you want! Consider this... Landing a job during a recession comes with a bonus. If a company is ready to hire you during tough times - they must really need you and want you on board. That means, this is your chance to shine - to make a difference there and have a big impact on the organization.
Need help with your career search or transition? Contact me for support. If you'd like to use these tips in your newsletter or website: You can, as long as you include this "blurb" with it: Hallie Crawford, certified Career Coach is changing the way people feel about work-from just a paycheck to a fulfilling endeavor that is an extension of their purpose and passion. If you're ready to have a career you love, learn more about Hallie at http://www.HallieCrawford.com. Want to see more tips like this one? Visit and bookmark my Career Tips Blog.
Hallie Recommends Reading this article... You've heard me recommend Alexandria Brown before. This article in her recent ezine caught my eye so I wanted to share it with you. It's about choosing who you learn from, whether it's in a class, via a consultant or coach - and how to choose wisely so you're learning from the best. "Who Are YOU Learning From?"
(Or... "What Really Makes Me MAD!")
by Alexandria K. Brown You know what really makes me MAD? When I see someone acting like a bigshot with no substance behind them, asking you to pay them handsomely to teach you something that they themselves have NEVER done. Let me explain... I recently received an email announcing a very expensive workshop that claims to teach you how to develop information products and programs and sell them online to create wealth. (That part is fine.) Here's the part that gets my goat... I happen to know that the person teaching this workshop has absolutely NO experience creating and selling information products SUCCESSFULLY! It just makes me ill. There are many of these self proclaimed "gurus" out there. True, some have indeed created information products. (That's not hard to do.) And they may be selling them online. (That's not hard to do either.) But how much do they sell? How well do they REALLY do? How much money are they making? And are they working their tail off, or have they really created a great lifestyle for themselves? Now, I know it's hard to tell sometimes who to trust and follow. Some of these 'gurus' talk a great talk using excellent copywriting, stories, and persuasion tactics. How do you know who is the REAL deal, and who's "full of it"? Asking a few questions will help you. Here are five questions you should ask before investing heavily in anyone's products, programs, coaching, or workshops: Online entrepreneur Alexandria K. Brown, "The E-zine Queen," publishes the award-winning 'Straight Shooter Marketing' weekly ezine with 24,000+ subscribers. If you're ready to jump-start your marketing, make more money, and have more fun in your small business, get your FREE tips now at www.EzineQueen.com
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