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Hot Off the Press! Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles is now available on my website. 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 read more and order your copy today | Hi there Isodifj! How was your summer? Mine went by so quickly. In the past few weeks my hubby and I were glued to the TV watching the Olympics. I'm not typically a sports fan but I was completely sucked in, and sad when it was over. It's exciting to watch people who are at the top of their game, and are so focused and committed to their goals.  Speaking of goals, I finally realized one of mine - publishing a book. Woohoo! Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles is now available on my website! I'm excited and pleased with the valuable tips it will give singles in career transition. If you are single and wanting to make a career change, or know someone who is, you can read more about it here.
This month's Personal Note & Life Lesson is about strategic planning to achieve your goals. In Career Corner you'll learn 4 perks to being single during career transition and get online networking advice. Finally, in Where's Hallie, check out my latest YahooHotJobs article for
"4 Expert Career Tips for Fall". September Gift: This month's gift as a thank you for being a subscriber is my EFT Teleclass Audio and Handout. EFT is a powerful tool that can help you break through barriers to achieve your goals.
See you next month! Here's to having a career you love,
Hallie Crawford
Personal Note & Life Lesson  From concept to reality-a trick to corral your ideas
Little man Vaughn is doing great. He's started to crawl so we are in a whole new stage with him - baby proofing the house. Wow do they change quickly. He's all over the place! It's a new adventure and we're having a ball. Here's a recent pic of V and his daddy at a museum. Lately I've been working on strategically scheduling my time and planning out my goals. I was talking to my new friend Amber a few weeks ago about this concept. We are both idea people; we constantly have ideas for growing our businesses, creating new products, etc. There are so many ideas in my head at any given time that I can't realistically achieve all of them within a year. And I wouldn't want to because if I did I'd be a crazy lady. I've learned that I need to corral my ideas, decide which ones will help me achieve my goals (and which ones won't), and be ok with putting off some of my ideas until later. One way I manage this idea flow is by using an Idea Folder on my computer where I keep all of my thoughts. I review this list regularly and decide when it's time to implement something based on my current goals. Amber called this a "chalkboard for your head." It's a place to put things that you want to do - personally or professionally - but you either don't have time to do them now, or it isn't the right time to implement them because they aren't aligned with your goals. I find that this simple technique works well for my clients who have so many career ideas running around in their head. Getting them down somewhere helps them think more clearly about each one. Try this technique and see what you think. I hope it's helpful.
What's New and Coming Soon Book Release - Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles If you dream of making a career change, but aren't sure how you can do it as a single person-or maybe you're still on the fence about where to begin-Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles is for you. You'll find this book loaded with valuable content in a step-by-step program intended to deliver measurable results on your road to greater career fulfillment. You'll learn to rise above financial hurdles; how to use specific strategies in overcoming obstacles that often plague singles; and where to find support and encouragement every step of the way. You'll also discover empowering exercises that will have you seeing your single status differe ntly as your 'single' most important asset in creating a successful career transition. Don't let your single status hold you back from the career you've always wanted! Click here to read more and order your copy today Career Path Coaching for Recent College Grads -
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 6 Tips for Identifying Your Ideal Career Path
JCI Atlanta, the young professionals arm of the Atlanta Jaycees I'm taking my passion on the road! If you'd like me to speak at your next association, club or networking meeting feel free to contact me here. Articles I was thrilled to provide information for YahooHotJobs again, in 2 recent articles: "Building a Good Reputation at Work" Yahoo HotJobs - August 22, 2008 "4 Expert Career Tips for Fall" Yahoo HotJobs - August 29, 2008
Career Corner The perks of being a single career seeker If you're single and unhappy in your job, you may not think it's a good idea to make a career transition. I've heard some singles say (and I thought this myself when I was single!), "This isn't a good time to make a change because I only have myself to rely on. There's no one to lean on and offer support, financially or otherwise. It's just me." I want you to know that this is not true. Actually in many ways, there is no better time to work on your career than when you're single. Even though it may not always seem this way, there is an enormous amount of help and support out there for singles wanting to make a career change. It's a great time to learn, grow, and explore your many talents and personality traits. Here are 4 reasons why it rocks to be single and on the prowl for a fab new career! - You have more time to focus solely on your career search.
- Career transition can teach you how to better manage your finances.
- You'll learn a lot about yourself.
- Because you're single, you have that much more freedom to go, be and do whatever you want to. Take advantage of it!
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Special Career Corner for Young Professionals & Recent College Grads Online Networking Tips for Young Career Opportunists In addition to in-person networking events, the web is the perfect place to meet professionals who are searching for your brand of talent. If you're nervous about networking, don't be. The internet is a great ice breaker and way for "shy networkers" to ease in slowly and get to know people over time. You can really make some strong professional bonds if you do it right. Here are some tips for leveraging your online networking effort: 1. Participate on a regular basis. You may be young, but if you have skills then you're just as valuable as anyone else who you may meet online... and in some cases, maybe even more so. As a newbie to the professional world, you're in a great position to find a mentor who can bring you into their circle and get you some needed contacts and professional experience. So jump in, be curious, talk to people, ask questions! Log in on a regular basis and just put it out there. Offering help to others can be a big boost to your career - so share what you know. 2. Be open to both young and old; be willing to learn new things. Young people tend to be more skilled in the areas of computers and technology than the older generation. Sometimes it can seem tedious to have to explain things, or maybe you feel impatient, wanting them to get to the point. Even so, your talents are well matched to someone older who knows how to play the career game. Make it a practice to be friendly toward everyone, even the old salts who seem set in their ways. You have much to learn from each other. 3. Use blogging to become even more immersed and connected in your field. Blogging continues to grow in popularity... big companies have jumped on board, but even so the blogosphere is still a level playing field for young career mavericks. If you like to write, consider starting a blog as a means of making a name for yourself. Identify yourself as someone interested in and knowledgeable about your field. Or, make comments on someone else's blog. Blogging is like passing out business cards... but instead, you're passing around ideas, inviting people to get to know you in a much more intellectually intimate way. Blogging also helps you keep learning about your field after college, and staying abreast of recent trends and developments. It will put you in touch with the important people in your field - and you never know - you may just land a job as a result! Get in touch with me if you need help. That's what I'm here for. 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.
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