“You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things”

Mother theresa

Yes, you are mature not old! Today, let’s commit to removing the word ‘old’ from our vocabulary and replacing it with ‘mature.’ Mature Job Search.

“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”

Maya Angelou

Dawn, coffee and watching ducks in the lake, a winning combination! It appeared to be a good day!

“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.”

Mahatma GHANDI

Many of us may be feeling imprisoned by the pandemic and are experiencing some level of anxiety due to job losses and the recent storming of the capitol. Therefore, now more than ever, we need to maintain our wellness activities! So, I thought I would share a bit more on maintaining Mental and Physical Wellness. Your Mental and Physical Wellness are the keys to your success! Lets practice together!

To conduct any type of activity you need to be fit, mentally and physically….right?

“Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances.”

Maya ANGELOU

Let this year be your dance…Lets WORKTALK!

Job searches are dependent on visibility! The more visible you are, the higher your chances are of having your profile viewed by recruiters and employers. Therefore, maintain the connection to your job search by remaining visible! How does one remain visible you might ask?

CHANGE

Change occurs in the work environment and in our personal lives. It may be good or bad depending on how it’s viewed. With attitude adjustment change is manageable… embrace it!

Job changes are at times unexpected… some people may experience vertigo or feel that they have lost control. Expected job changes are decisive and deliberate changes! With the latter, you are in control and there is predictable success!

This article was contributed by a recent graduate. It details his perspective on the early resume building I mentioned in my first blog and his actual job search.  

“Motivation

In the first blog, my mom’s advice to parents was to start preparing their children’s resume as early as possible. Let’s dive in a little deeper on that topic!  Yes… “T” is my mom!

The initial concept was driven by my mom, who not only built my resume initially, but also encouraged me to continue to add my achievements as they happened. What was the result of this deliberate early action? I learned what a good resume should include and how to build on it; and I was able to see progress as I got older which served as great motivation to be a better student and public servant.

The oxford dictionary defines apt as; having a tendency to do something. Strengthen your job search and achieve excellent success by committing to these positive actions.

Well lets be APT!

• Action
• Perseverance
• Train