BUSINESS IS CHANGING ARE YOU??

BUSINESS IS CHANGING. ARE YOU???
The day of the 30 year job with benefits and retirement is over. Today is a new day and a new way of looking at a career path.
My niece has just graduated with a four degree in business. Her job prospects
are slim to none. That would be the best way to describe her mental attitude about the existing job market. Then there are the employment offices saying one out of four people are getting a job and the new graduates are competing with older seasoned candidates willing to take a position for less with job experience.
Reflecting on the past and looking to the future there is one thing that the past and future have in common. PASSION….
What is your passion or better yet what are you passionate about? Once you have tapped into your passion how can you take that energy to move you forward on a career path.
What do you have control over.
With people choosing to do initial interviews over the phone what are the things you can do to bring up your energy?
• First - do not sit down while you are on the phone.
• Second- make sure you are standing in front of a mirror.
• Third-prepare a list of items you wish to cover in the conversation.
• Fourth-make sure you ask for the next interview and set up an appointment.
And last of all follow up with a Thank You note. Use your hand to address something simple and acknowledge your time with this individual. Oh yes put a stamp on it.
Social Media
Do not be like certain Politian’s and leave yourself exposed on Social media accounts.
• Remove all photos that show you with friends where you might have a drink in your hand.
• You had a good time in school and what you did is nobody’s business.
• Do not leave your social life open to others interpretation of what it is or is not.
• Open a LinkedIn account and post your resume on their website. Search for jobs and locations you find exciting. Here again something that lights your passion.
Until next time enjoy the day and each other.