A career is more than a job, more than a sequence of jobs, more than luck or happenstance. It may be altered by fortune or misfortune but at least for most people it has a sense of direction. Basic talents, values, and motives have an impact when decisions are made about careers. To help you …
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After the Interview Sample Thank You Letters
Job interviews are an intense and often nerve-wracking process that requires preparation, confidence, and a clear understanding of the role and company. Once the interview is over, following up with a thank you letter is crucial. This blog explores the importance of thank you notes after job interviews, offers practical guidance on writing them, showcases …
Do you have career ambitions but you’re not sure how to achieve them? Are you feeling stuck, unsatisfied in your present job? Or you just want to get a better sense of where your next career move should be? Then it’s time for a career check-up. One easy way to do this to get away …
Enjoy this meditation video as a reminder of the gifts Nature provides for us every day if we take time to stop and smell the roses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7xFsXGyrGs&feature=plcp While summer is here and we have plenty of sunshine, take some time this week to appreciate Mother Earth. Take a walk on your lunch break or find …
When we bring sunshine into the lives of others, we’re warmed by it ourselves. When we spill a little happiness, it splashes on us. – Barbara Johnson
I love the Olympics. I love watching the amazing things others can accomplish with dedication and practice. That has always been a favorite part of my job as well. Regardless of the organization or role I had within the organization, I have always loved watching others change, develop and grow to achieve amazing things. It’s how I ended up in HR. And no, I am not going to follow up that statement by, “I just love the people side of the business.” I just love business and have found that ordinary people can accomplish amazing things within the business by working hard and putting in the time to develop their talents.
For anyone who wants to advance in their career, emotional intelligence (EI) is essential for success. How would you rate yourself? According to Daniel Goleman, who helped make the idea of EI popular, there are five main elements of emotional intelligence. Part 1 focused on these three: self awareness, self regulation and motivation. Here are …
Here’s a music meditation I put together using a sacred chant and pictures of various temples and scenes in Asia. Take some time this week to watch this video and reflect on how your heart is open and welcoming. How open are you to generosity when it appears? How open are you to friendship when …
