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Flying Solo: Now with FREE Bonuses! Purchase your copy of Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles and receive 3 free bonuses. Don't let your single status hold you back from the career you've always wanted. Click here to order your copy today and receive your 3 bonuses right away. | Hi there Isodifj! Hope you're getting into the groove of fall. Halloween (for those of us in the states) is coming up at the end of this month, woohoo! It's always been my favorite holiday, and I'm even more excited about it this year because we get to dress up Vaughn. I have so many costumes I want him to wear, he may need to have several wardrobe changes :) I'll include a pic of him next month. In this month's Personal Note & Life Lesson I'm talking about leading your life, as opposed to letting your life lead you. Do you ever feel like your life is just happening and you wonder where the time went? Then this article's for you. Career Corner this month gives you ideas on how to recession proof your career. And last but not least... Our October Gift: As a thank you for being a subscriber, here is a sneak peek into my book Flying Solo. View an excerpt from the book right here.
See you next month! Here's to having a career you love,
Hallie Crawford
Personal Note & Life Lesson Lead Your Life, Don't Let It Lead You I was coaching my client Tracey recently and she asked a question that stuck in my mind. She asked me how I am able to accomplish everything with a baby, a business, hubby and personal life. I had to think about it for a second because I was caught off guard, but the answer came to me immediately. I consciously choose where I spend my time. Now let's be honest, I'm not perfect and there certainly are days when I wonder where the time went and if I spent it productively. But I attribute being able to handle it all to having the support I need, and deliberately choosing where and how I spend my time. How do you feel? Do you feel like your life is leading you, or you are leading your life? If it's the former, try these tips. When you're planning your day, ask yourself: - What will help me move towards my goals?
- What would be fun to do today and feels inspiring?
And when it's time to take action during your day, ask yourself, how will this serve me? If it won't, then think twice about doing it. Good luck, I hope you find this helpful.
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Where's Hallie Speaking Events I've been invited to speak at a couple of events in October. If you're in Atlanta, come join me! -
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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 An article of mine was recently published in Northside Women Magazine: "Knowing when to cut the cord with your college-aged child" Northside Women - September 3, 2008
Career Corner Don't freak out, Recession-proof your career 3 Surefire Ways to Recession Proof Your Job or Career  By: Marcia Robinson (BullsEyeResumes)
According to a recent CNN poll, 57 percent of the public already believes that the U.S. economy is in a recession. With rising gas prices, plummeting house values and an unpredictably shaky stock market, many employees are already feeling queasy about their employment situation and where their employers might be headed. The Financial Times is reporting that leading US companies are shifting into recession mode and preparing to cut costs, freeze hiring and reduce capital spending. As you contemplate your next move, here are 3 surefire ways to recession proof your career now. -
Take a class at a local college or university and get serious about some additional training. Experts widely believe that we are currently living in what they term a "knowledge economy". The more knowledgeable you are, the more committed you are to lifelong learning, the more recession proof your career will be. Education and training is so accessible today via online programs, onsite training and flexible weekend programs, explore your opportunities to learn more. -
Keep doing a good job of meeting targets and objectives. Find ways to effectively do more with less and to work as efficiently as possible to maintain and increase productivity. Bring your "Kudos File" current so that you can quickly update and disseminate your resume if needed. -
Join a professional association and become involved with others in the same career. Maintain your contacts or connect with people you may not have touched basis with for a little while. Keep in mind that you are not connecting to ask for information or help, but to bring support and value if you can.
Special Career Corner for Young Professionals & Recent College Grads How to Set Up Informational Interviews: An important career tool to use during a recession Thinking that you'd like to set up an informational interview in your chosen field? Good for you! An informational interview is not like a typical interview; in this case, there is no "want ad" to answer and no open position to fill. It's simply a way to make contact with someone who works at a company that interests you. It's a method of getting your name out there while learning more about careers in your industry. If you're young and just starting out in your career, I highly recommend taking the initiative and seeking out an informational interview as a stepping stone to a great career doing something you really love. You'd be surprised how many young career seekers don't bother to set something like this up, and miss some really terrific opportunities because of it. How to get the informational interview ball rolling: Begin by speaking to someone in your social circle who already has a foot in the door. Also scan online for companies that appeal to you, and then ask if you can schedule an informational interview with someone in their office. You might even ask for an interview with a family member who works in a position or with a company that appeals to you. Prepare in advance. The very first thing you should do before this or any type of interview is update your resume. Include all of those resume basics, like your career objective, college degree, computer proficiencies, and especially any experience you may already have, including unpaid internships, temp jobs and so forth. If you need extra help with this, I suggest hiring a professional resume writer. Leave it to the pros to brush up your resume for you. You can find resume writers I recommend here. Make initial contact. When you feel ready to make contact, try sending an email first so they're not caught off guard by a random phone call. If you can't locate their email address, then the call is okay. Present yourself professionally; tell them something like, "My name is so-and-so and I'm interested in learning more about (X type of) careers at your firm. I'd love it if we could set up a time to talk." Of course, it helps to draft a couple of practice emails or do a few test-runs of your phone message before sending it out there. 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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