Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Forget surviving, learn how to thrive [Career Path]

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Create Your Career Path
 Create Your Career Path Newsletter November 2011
Helping you identify your ideal career path, navigate your transition, and nurture your career
   

In this issue

Complimentary Teleclass
3 Simple Steps to Clarify Your Career Direction

Career Corner
5 Career Transition Survival Tips

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Hello Isodifj!

Hope you had a great Halloween! We thoroughly enjoyed trick or treating. Vaughn looked very buff in his costume visiting the street around the corner from us. They go all out for Halloween on that street, it's a blast!

In This Issue: We've had an influx of clients lately who are incredibly frustrated with their jobs. I understand, I was there too.It can be hard to deal with a tough job and trying to make a career transition. Sometimes it's hard for our clients to just show up to work every day, let alone think about making a change. We understand that this can be a lot to take on, so we wanted to give you some advice on how to manage your transition so that it's as easy as it possibly can be for you in our Career Corner. It's possible to make the change guys, just take it step-by-step...

Client Success Story: Client James submitted his resume online (yes online where the odds are lower that you'll find a job), and was called back right away by a recruiter. She conducted a brief, on the spot interview (way to go James for stepping up and handling it.) She's submitted his resume to a computer security division and he's following up with her later this week to check in. Way to go James, fingers crossed.

Complimentary Career Advice

  • Teleclass
    3 Simple Steps to Clarify Your Career Direction. Discover LIVE the three simple steps you need to know to clarify your career direction here.
  • Speaking
    I had the privilege of speaking for Junior League of Atlanta and Kennesaw State MBA program in October. 
  • YouTube
    Watch this video, How good can your job really get?, as I discuss the need for a job where the good outweighs the bad. 

Here's to having a career you love,

Hallie Crawford, Career Coach and Founder of Create Your Career Path


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Career Corner

5 Career Transition Survival Tips

Sometimes we are so busy taking care of business that we forget to take care of ourselves. Here are some great ways to nourish your whole self and stay balanced while successfully navigating through your career change. This is especially important as the busy holiday season approaches.

1. Keep a career journal.
Career coaches like myself frequently recommend journaling as a way to manage your career transition while keeping a healthy perspective. Devote at least one night per week to writing down your thoughts about your transition, recording milestones in the process, and letting go of emotions by putting pen to paper. Write whenever you feel inspired - even if it's every night.

2. Set boundaries.
Life can get a little crazy when change is happening all around us. This is natural, especially in times of transition. The trick is to set boundaries for yourself as a way to curb the feelings of overwhelm. One boundary could be, turning off some of the channels of information overflow. Time can be another boundary that keeps anxiety at bay.

3. Exercise your body while you expand your mind.
So many of us spend the majority of our days sitting in front of a computer, both at our jobs and at home. When in a career change stress levels are higher and regular exercise is vital to your well-being. Make it a priority to engage in some kind of aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week and use hand weights to tone muscles and keep blood flowing.

4. Get support.
Many people who decide to make a bold move in their career do so with the help of a career coach or career counselor. You will find that a career coach can give much needed practical advice and guidance, while offering an objective viewpoint on your personal situation.

5. Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.
If there are certain people who seem to react unfavorably when you discuss your plans and dreams, stop sharing with those people. Instead, focus on friends and colleagues who lift your spirits and help further your cause - these are the ones who will help you get where you want to be, faster and with the least amount of effort.

Remember that even though your current focus is on your career, you are still a human being who deserves a balanced life of learning, new experiences, solitary time, activity and spiritual growth. Give yourself these gifts and you will feel whole, at peace, and ready for whatever comes your way.

*Need help with your career transition? Contact us for a complimentary consultation.*  We are filling spots for our most popular coaching service: Our next Ideal Career Coaching Group, including unlimited individual coaching. Hear what others have to say about it here.

"...Hallie helped me identify my passions and priorities. She enabled and motivated me to create the life that I want." ~Carolyn Curtis, Atlanta, GA
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Hallie Recommends

Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles - Learn how to successfully transition into the career you've always wanted! Leverage your single status - or any status - to change careers and find your dream job.

Reachable.com - Cool networking site. Reachable leverages your personal contacts with a database of over 65 million business people to help you expand your professional network and reach the people you want to know.


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