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Looking for a great holiday gift? My new book, Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles, is an ideal holiday gift for anyone considering a career transition. As a special holiday bonus, if you order before November 30, you'll receive a gift certificate for a FREE 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION. It's my way of saying thank you while passing along a little extra holiday cheer! Order Flying Solo here and receive your bonus right away! | Hi there Isodifj! Happy Belated Halloween! Did you do anything special this year? As I mentioned last month, I was SO into it this year because of Vaughn. We even put up pumpkin and eyeball lights on the tree in front of our house. HA, such fun! My sister  also came down from Boston to see the Vaughnerator in his adorable bumble bee costume. He was such a great sport! Here are some cute pics.
Amidst all of the drama with the economy and election in the states these days, I've noticed that kids help keep you grounded and focused on what's most important in life. Love that! This month's Personal Note & Life Lesson focuses on designing your life and career as you want it to be, and not letting your past **or the current economy** dictate your future. Check it out. Career Corner this month gives you 2 key tips for successful online career networking - the new high tech tool for job seekers. Online networking is a must use tool especially in this tougher economy. This article is written by a new colleague and friend of mine Miriam Salpeter. She's a pro not only at networking but also prepping you for your next interview. Last but not least... Our November Gift: As a thank you for being a subscriber, this month's gift is a fr*e*e bonus I recently received for purchasing a Law of Attraction book: The #1 Reason Why Most Goals Never Manifest.
Until next month! Here's to having a career you love,
Hallie Crawford
Personal Note & Life Lesson Who Controls Your Future - You or the Economy? I had 2 speaking engagements recently and the hot topic of course is the economy and what it means for your career search. Here's a question I came across recently from The Pathfinder: "Are you going to design your future, or is your past going to keep doing it for you?" GREAT question, what's your response? In the same line of thinking "Are you going to let the current economy stand in the way of identifying your ideal career?" You know the right answer... Remember, you can't always control external circumstances but you can control your reaction to them. You get to choose - Are you going to let past fears, beliefs or negative thoughts decide your future? Here's a new perspective for you on this tougher economy and what it means for your job search: You can see this as an obstacle that will keep you stuck, or an opportunity to take the time to identify your ideal job. If you've lost your job and have no other income, of course, find another job/source of income right away. You have to pay your bills; that goes without saying. But you can also see losing your job or the tougher economy as a chance to assess where you are in your career path and identify what you are passionate about. There's nothing like tougher times to help us focus on what's really important. Take a stand for your future. Get in touch with me if you're ready to blast off. And by the way, my next Identifying Your Passion and Purpose Coaching Group starts next Tuesday Nov 18th! Go here to learn more. PS. Here's a recent article I was featured in from the Atlanta Journal Constitution about coping with a job loss or stressful job search.
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Find your passion, here's how... The economy's a mess, the unemployment rate's creeping up, bank bail outs are creating anxiety for everyone - yet you're still constantly thinking about getting a new job!!
If this describes you
--Don't let tough economic times stand in the way of finding your passion.
--Don't let the difficult economy keep you in the wrong job.
--And don't just jump into another job that's not a fit.
Tough times can actually be an opportunity for you to re-evaluate your priorities and identify your passion. Here's an affordable solution to help you make it happen: Identifying Your Purpose Coaching Group
--Write your personal mission statement, uncover your passion and identify your purpose! Starts Nov 18th, 3 pm ET
In this group, you will: - Identify your passion
- Write your Personal Mission and Purpose Statement
- Discover how to eliminate self-defeating behaviors
- Use the power within you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life
- Narrow your interests to the one that truly excites you
- Find your direction!
Read more about the group here
Where's Hallie Speaking Events  Wordsmiths Books FR*EE Saturday Seminar:
Making Your Work Work For You, with Danny Kofke and Hallie Crawford. The job market is rough, and finances are tight--it's no secret times are difficult at the moment. Wordsmiths Books presents a free, fun, and informative Saturday Seminar tackling the tough topics of finding a job and stretching a dollar Come join me at Wordsmiths Books in Decatur at 2pm on Saturday November 15th! 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 the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "Learn how to overcome the ache of unemployment" The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - November 9, 2008
Career Corner Social Networking - Who You Know is as Important as What You Know By Miriam Salpeter
Pounding the pavement for a new job? Be sure to take advantage of social/online networking! Twitter.com is a social network that quickly and easily connects you to other professionals in your field for networking and job hunting. As a regular Twitter user, I have become a big fan of the micro-blogging platform that invites you to share thoughts in pithy, 140-character blasts. (If you've never heard about Twitter, commoncraft.com has a great video to watch!) I admit, before I found a niche of people to "follow" on Twitter - I thought it was a big waste of time. Once I got over the fact that so many people share information about what they are eating, I realized that if I "followed" the right people, I would be "in the loop" on key topical information. Twitter is also a wonderful way to form new connections.  Three reasons why you should use Twitter for your job hunt:
Get Connected. Twitter is a great place to introduce someone or to get introduced in an informal way. You can learn who is talking to whom in your field and choose to "follow" people who are "in the know." Personal Branding. Twitter is a great way to establish and differentiate yourself from the crowd. By sharing professional information along with just the right amount of personality, you strengthen your brand. The result? Those who "meet" (and like) you will become part of your network. Look for a Job. Twitter is the perfect place to create exposure and build credibility in your industry. Many people have found jobs as a result of Twitter. With some effort, you can leverage this great tool for your job hunt! If you already know your ideal career path and are ready to amp your job search, don't go it alone! Miriam Salpeter leverages her 10+ years of experience to encourage, enlighten and empower job seekers for success. She offers confidence, clarity and job search know-how! Learn more about Miriam at www.keppiecareers.wordpress.com. Contact her at miriam@keppiecareers.com to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Special Career Corner for Young Professionals & Recent College Grads Career Advice for the College Grad and Boomerang Generation Are you a member of the Boomerang Generation? You are if you were born between 1977 and 1989. It's called the "boomerang" because many young people of this generation went off to college, graduated, and ended up back home with Mom and Dad. If you are among this group, know that it's okay to lean on your parents for at least a little while as you get your career bearings. Five tips to get you on the right career track: 1) Get out there The ideal job doesn't land in your lap. You've got to get out of the house and pound the pavement (or the virtual pavement as the case may be). Did you know that many first jobs are obtained through referrals (people you know, friends of friends)? Learn to be a career networker. 2) Get experience You may think that a college degree is enough to land a job. But since everyone has a degree these days, employers are looking for more. They want to see experience. The best way to get it is with an internship in your field. The next best thing is to get some office or business experience, in any field. 3) Be positive and persistent Don't let obstacles hold you back. Work on maintaining a positive attitude, about yourself and what you can accomplish. Everyone fails sometimes - but that's okay, because failure is only temporary. The key is how you handle failure, by getting back up and trying again. 4) Learn to overcome obstacles If you don't land the first job you go for, don't let it get you down. Disappointment is part of life. Everyone goes through it, and gets past it on their way to bigger and better things. 5) Be pro-active and take charge of your own life Make a plan of action for your job search, complete with goals, deadlines and action steps. Read the entire article here 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.
Hallie Recommends This was sent to me recently by a coaching colleague: With everything going on – fears about the economy, bank bail outs etc – it can be easy to fall into negative thinking. Watch this video for inspiration and a reminder to stay positive, upbeat and focused. It's FAB: http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=2662813
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