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Check it Out 5 Keys to Finding Your Ideal Career E-book Discover the 5 critical first steps you must take right away in order to begin to clarify your career direction. On Sale: 40% Off through 7/31 Read More | Happy Summer Isodifj!  It has been incredibly hot in Atlanta like it has been for much of the states. Hope you are beating the heat and getting some good vacation time as well. Summer can be an opportune time to re-group and make plans for your career while you’re lounging by the pool. Relaxation allows for more creative thinking which can help you develop ways to improve your work performance or change your career direction if needed. Take advantage of the down time! Here’s an article about how to enhance your creative thinking: http://www.squidoo.com/creative-techniques.
New resources for you: I am thrilled to welcome two new associate coaches to our team to help you with your career needs - a resume writer and a coach experienced in helping professionals closer to retirement determine their next career moves. Jasmine Marchong, located in Michigan, is an incredible professional resume writer servicing all employment levels in every industry. Katie Weiser in Augusta Georgia, has worked for over 40 years at Deloitte, is a board certified career coach and Master Practitioner for the Energy Leadership Index . In This Issue: There are so many people who don’t enjoy their jobs that I think we have become numb to complaining about our work, seeing it as the norm. As a result we become complacent about our careers thinking that’s just the way it is and there’s nothing to do about it. Our Career Corner article gives you some preliminary first steps you need to take to change this and begin moving towards a career that you truly enjoy. Client Success Story: I was thrilled to get an email recently from my career coaching client Peter in Chicago. He is looking to transition into a completely different industry - from insurance to sales/project management outside of Chicago. We spoke about his resume and revised it for this new field. When he looked through his LinkedIn connections, he saw that one of his close friends knew someone at the company he was interested in. He called them right away asking for an introduction, which he got, and was able to speak to the contact there right away. He submitted his resume and they are working with him now to set up an interview! Quick tip: Don't be afraid to stick your neck out by trying to get into a new industry and take a risk and ask for help from friends. This took some quick, assertive act on on Peter's part and it's paid off. Be diligent with your search guys. It takes time and effort to network your way into a job, a lot more than just submitting your resume to a job opening online. But it pays off much more than just posting your resume does, especially when you're trying to get into a new industry. So go for it! Complimentary Career Advice - Power Point
You don’t have to settle for less than a job you truly enjoy. Your dream job is out there! Check out my most recent Power Point, 3 Steps to find fulfillment in your career. Here's to having a career you love, 
Hallie Crawford, Career Coach and Founder of Create Your Career Path
Are you in the ideal career for you? Find out if you are on the right track with this quick Ideal Career Quiz! We all have our ups and downs at work. So before you make a move -- and begin the official career search -- take this quick 20 question Career Quiz to help you determine whether it's time to take action or if this is just a passing phase. What you discover could be very revealing!
Career Corner Start Your Career Journey Today  Are you unhappy in your job? If so, you’re not alone! According to Forbes.com, some surveys have found that 87% of Americans don't like their jobs. More often than not, social settings are focused around the most loathed aspects of your jobs and "who's got it the worst at work."
Work is a big part of all our lives, so it comes up naturally in conversation. I find we often complain about our jobs instead of singing our boss's praises or something along those lines. There's something that connects people to commiserate over the daily toil and all the hardships we endure. Wouldn’t it be nice if more people connected over how much they enjoyed their jobs instead? If this is something you can relate to you, here are some tips to help you stop settling and start your journey to find a career that fits YOU! 1. Commit yourself. How committed are you to finding a career that fits, on a scale from 1-10? If it's not at a 10, what do you need to do to move it up the scale? 2. Learn to overcome obstacles. Obstacle 1: Not knowing what to look for in a job (so you take one that is “good enough” that you don't truly enjoy). Obstacle 2: Your own dis-empowering beliefs. Are you ready to move past these obstacles? I have faith that you can do it! 3. Get support. It really helps to have the support of group or a career counselor to remind you to stay positive and focused. My contact information is below if you'd like more information from me. 4. Claim your life. There never is a perfect time to do this and you can always come up with excuses/reasons not to. The key is to minimize the risks by getting the support you need. I myself was able to very successfully make my career transition in large part because of my own coach. She helped me create my plan, remain positive, move forward, identify what I wanted to do, and overcome obstacles. You can do this, too. I encourage you to take a stand for your life and what you want! Isn't it time that you stop settling, and find a career that fits? *Would you like help identifying your ideal career? Contact us for a complimentary consultation.* We are filling spots for our most popular coaching service: Our Ideal Career Coaching Group, including unlimited individual coaching. Hear what others have to say about it here. "...It feels great to finally have a clear direction that I can confidently pursue. I would highly recommend her services to anyone that has questions about their ideal career path." ~ Damon Mills, Atlanta, GA
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