It’s gotten to the point where “job seeker” can be a synonym for “discouraged.” How are you supposed to overcome the competition to get a job? Especially if it’s been a long time since you’ve had to look for a position, you have a lot of obstacles to overcome. You know it’s futile to sit around and bemoan how tough it is to land a job; it’s up to you to act.
Read more here.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Gauge Your Star Power by Mike Lipkin
The Star Power Gauge is based on two decades of research and experience. It uses the acclaimed Environics Social Values research and my own interaction with over a million people in 43 countries to pinpoint the precise questions and insights that will empower you to be a Star.
For Mike's Motivation Library click http://www.mikelipkin.com/motivation_library.php
For Mike's Motivation Library click http://www.mikelipkin.com/motivation_library.php
Friday, March 15, 2013
Getting a Job... The Full Time Job: Selling Yourself: The Likability Factor
Getting a Job... The Full Time Job: Selling Yourself: The Likability Factor: So I know it's been a while, when my FATHER asks if I can update my Blog. :) I told him to write something inspirational and of course...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Attitude vs. Aptitude by Brian Tracy
Did you know
that a major source of stress in your life is the "fear of rejection"
or "fear of criticism?"
This fear of rejection manifests itself in an over-concern for the approval or disapproval of your boss or other people. The fear of rejection is often learned in early childhood as the result of a parent giving the child what psychologists call "conditional love."
Rise Above the Need For Approval
Many parents made the mistake of giving love and approval to their children only when their children did something that they wanted them to do. A child who has grown up with this kind of conditional love tends to seek for unconditional approval from others all his or her life. When the child becomes an adult, this need for approval from the parent is transferred to the workplace and onto the boss. The adult employee can then become preoccupied with the opinion of the boss. This preoccupation can lead to an obsession to perform to some undetermined high standard.
Avoid Type A Behavior
Doctors Rosenman and Friedman, two San Francisco heart specialists, have defined this obsession for performance as "Type A behavior." Experts have concluded that approximately 60% of men and as many as 30% of women are people with Type A behavior.
This fear of rejection manifests itself in an over-concern for the approval or disapproval of your boss or other people. The fear of rejection is often learned in early childhood as the result of a parent giving the child what psychologists call "conditional love."
Rise Above the Need For Approval
Many parents made the mistake of giving love and approval to their children only when their children did something that they wanted them to do. A child who has grown up with this kind of conditional love tends to seek for unconditional approval from others all his or her life. When the child becomes an adult, this need for approval from the parent is transferred to the workplace and onto the boss. The adult employee can then become preoccupied with the opinion of the boss. This preoccupation can lead to an obsession to perform to some undetermined high standard.
Avoid Type A Behavior
Doctors Rosenman and Friedman, two San Francisco heart specialists, have defined this obsession for performance as "Type A behavior." Experts have concluded that approximately 60% of men and as many as 30% of women are people with Type A behavior.
Don't Burn Yourself Out
This Type A behavior can vary from mild forms to extreme cases. People who are what they call "true Type A's" usually put so much pressure on themselves to perform in order to please their bosses that they burn themselves out. They often die of heart attacks before the age of 55. This Type A behavior, triggered by conditional love in childhood, is a very serious stress-related phenomenon in the American workplace.
Action Exercises
Here are two things you can do immediately to deal with the fear of rejection, criticism and disapproval.
First, realize and accept that the opinions of others are not important enough for you to feel stressed, unhappy or over concerned about them. Even if they dislike you entirely, it has nothing to do with your own personal worth and value as a person.
Second, refuse to be over concerned about what you think people are thinking about you. The fact is that most people are not thinking about you at all. Relax and get on with your life.
To overcoming fear,
Brian Tracy This Type A behavior can vary from mild forms to extreme cases. People who are what they call "true Type A's" usually put so much pressure on themselves to perform in order to please their bosses that they burn themselves out. They often die of heart attacks before the age of 55. This Type A behavior, triggered by conditional love in childhood, is a very serious stress-related phenomenon in the American workplace.
Action Exercises
Here are two things you can do immediately to deal with the fear of rejection, criticism and disapproval.
First, realize and accept that the opinions of others are not important enough for you to feel stressed, unhappy or over concerned about them. Even if they dislike you entirely, it has nothing to do with your own personal worth and value as a person.
Second, refuse to be over concerned about what you think people are thinking about you. The fact is that most people are not thinking about you at all. Relax and get on with your life.
To overcoming fear,
"You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you." ~ Brian Tracy
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The Nine Star Social Values: How to Thrive in 2013 by Mike Lipkin
Here's what I know based on twenty years of Environics Social Values Research, and my own personal experience: Stars have Nine Social Values that enable them to shine. Let's explore each of the Nine Star Social Values and they can boost your capacity to achieve extraordinary results this year...
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Breakout Opportunities Are What Accelerates Your Career by Reid Hoffman
Success begins with opportunities. Opportunities are like the snap to the quarterback in football. You still have to move the ball down the field; you still have to execute. But without a snap to the quarterback, there’s no touchdown. For a young lawyer, an opportunity could mean being assigned to work with the smartest partner in the firm. For an artist, it could be a last-minute offer (perhaps due to a cancellation) to exhibit at a prominent museum. For a student, it could mean being awarded a rare scholarship to travel and do research.
If finding these opportunities were a matter of simply walking into a store, rifling through a dusty bin of opportunities, picking one, and then checking out, the hierarchy of power in the world would look quite a bit different. Of course, it doesn’t work that way. It’s up to you—with the help of your network—to go out and find and develop professional opportunities for yourself. And not just any old opportunity will do. Entrepreneurs don’t start businesses just anywhere; they channel the mind-set and skills we’ve been discussing into finding the great business opportunities. Likewise, in order to accomplish something significant in your career, you need to focus on finding and capitalizing on those great career opportunities: the opportunities that will extend your competitive advantage and accelerate your Plan A or Plan B. - read more here.
As well, go back to this post The Ninth Quality: They are Natural Networkers and look for opportunities.
If finding these opportunities were a matter of simply walking into a store, rifling through a dusty bin of opportunities, picking one, and then checking out, the hierarchy of power in the world would look quite a bit different. Of course, it doesn’t work that way. It’s up to you—with the help of your network—to go out and find and develop professional opportunities for yourself. And not just any old opportunity will do. Entrepreneurs don’t start businesses just anywhere; they channel the mind-set and skills we’ve been discussing into finding the great business opportunities. Likewise, in order to accomplish something significant in your career, you need to focus on finding and capitalizing on those great career opportunities: the opportunities that will extend your competitive advantage and accelerate your Plan A or Plan B. - read more here.
As well, go back to this post The Ninth Quality: They are Natural Networkers and look for opportunities.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Could 13 Be Your Lucky Number? by Alan Kearns
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
York Region’s IEP Conference, October 23, 2012
The Gateway, York Region's first conference for internationally educated professionals (IEPs), provides an opportunity for IEPs, newcomer entrepreneurs, employers, professional associations and government representatives to make new contacts, exchange ideas and learn from each other.
Fore more details check here.
Fore more details check here.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
No Canadian experience, no job. No job, no Canadian experience.
What is Canadian Experience? | |
The odd interview question is an obstacle that thousands of immigrants and newcomers face each year. What employers mean>>>
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Business Edge for Internationally Educated Professionals
Business Edge is for internationally educated men and women who are building careers in Canada. It helps you build professional confidence and acquire the relevant business skills you need to advance your career. The program will help you understand the subtleties of the Canadian workplace and learn new strategies for success.
We are now accepting applications for the fall offering of the program that starts on November 10th, 2012.
Sabina Michael
Program Manager
Rotman School of Management
University of Toronto
105 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3E6
Tel: 416.978.7059
Fax: 416.978.5549
www.rotmanexecutive.com/businessedge
Program Manager
Rotman School of Management
University of Toronto
105 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3E6
Tel: 416.978.7059
Fax: 416.978.5549
www.rotmanexecutive.com/businessedge
AREC link.
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