How to Handle Work Travel Like a Pro

Web Version  |  Unsubscribe LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Facebook  |  Twitter         November 2015 IN THIS ISSUE * Read - What's the Best Way to Handle Personal Calls at Work?     * Discover - Being a Productive Road Warrior     * Learn - Acing the Job Interview: Ten Pointers for Landing Your Dream Job     Upcoming Events   * UGA Alumni Webinar: "Career Relaunch: Getting Started Again on the Right Foot. December 10, 2015, 12:00 noon ET Every day, men and women make the choice to re-enter career fields from which they’ve taken a break. Other individuals decide to re-launch into a professional life they’ve taken a break from entirely. How can you re-enter the workforce successfully? What are the first steps you need to take to boost your confidence and best position yourself to be considered a competitive candidate? Join us in the 40 minute webinar to learn more. Sign Up         In the News   * Fast Company Magazine: "The Best Way to Get Along with Difficult Coworkers" Read It     * Levo.com: "5 Ways to Be Your Most Assertive Self in Meetings" Learn How     Complimentary Career Advice   Hallie Says: Write Your Retirement Speech to Define Your Ideal Career. Watch Her Video     Hallie Recommends     "48 Days to the Work You Love: Preparing for the New Normal" Today, when new work is found, it may not be traditional. Studies estimate half of the American workforce will soon consist of freelancers, consultants, independent contractors, entrepreneurs, "electronic immigrants," and so forth. Are you ready for the new normal? Get the book now     Happy Holidays Isodifj, As we enter the holiday season, especially with everything going on in the world, we are reminded of how important it is to take time with family, friends and those we care about this holiday season. We at HallieCrawford.com are grateful to you for allowing us to serve you and be a part of your career journey. If there is anything we can do for you going forward into the new year, please don’t hesitate to ask us.   As promised from our last newsletter, here’s a photo of my little guy in his Zombie hunter costume from Halloween (and, yes, that is me as a last-minute Statue of Liberty.)   Our Career Corner articles include inside tips on managing your professional image, how to cut the stress while boosting productivity on the road, and what you need to know about acing your next job interview.   Happy Thanksgiving to our readers in the US!   Certified Career Coach and Founder, HallieCrawford.com CAREER CORNER How to Handle Personal Calls at Work Cellphone use at work can be a slippery slope. One thing can lead to another, and – without realizing it – we may fall into seemingly small bad habits that can end up having a big impact on how we are viewed in the workplace. If you feel you are falling into some bad habits regarding your phone, review this list to rein in your behavior to a more appropriate zone. Go here to read more.   How to Handle Work Travel Like a Pro Do you travel for work? Are you a road warrior? If so, take a few moments to read Certified Career Coach, Hallie Crawford’s latest article in US News Money, “How to Handle Work Travel Like a Pro.”  The article details four tips will tell you how to be a productive road warrior on the job. Go here to read more from Hallie on this topic. Ten Pointers for Landing Your Dream Job So you’ve landed a job interview. Congratulations!  Now, are you ready? Whether you’ve been on a dozen interviews (or none!), your key to success is preparedness – knowing yourself, knowing the company, knowing whether the job is truly a fit for you and vice versa. When it is a fit, you’ll know it, and you’ll ace it.  To make an impression that will have them saying, “You’re hired!”. And work towards finding the right fit for you as well (critically important!), here are ten interview tips from our years of career counseling. Click here to read more.   BONUS RESOURCE The Ultimate Guide on How to Write a Follow up Email How to you write a follow up email that actually accomplishes your end goal? Visit this excellent resource to find: How to write a follow up email in 5 steps. Tools to improve your follow up strategy. 3 collections of follow up email templates (sales, networking, and job hunting). Click here to learn more about Sidekick. Change Your Life - Start Today! HallieCrawford.com is a boutique career coaching firm known for our personal attention and commitment to our clients. Our holistic approach to coaching is effective for career seekers wanting to find their passion and career path for life. Our hands on approach to career coaching is tried and tested with a 95% approval rating.   © 2015 HallieCrawford.com, LLC. All rights reserved.