WHO IS BAILING YOU OUT FINANCIALLY?

Banks, Insurance Giants, Automotive Manufacturers...all received tremendous sums of money to help them survive during this challenging economy.

How much money did you get to "bail you out"?

Chances are...that you got the same thing I did...NOTHING!!!

So...what is your plan to remain afloat in this sea of economic uncertainty?
What are you doing to re-invent yourself?
Who are you reaching out to?
Have you identified those skills and traits that set you apart from all those other "HIGHLY SKILLED" people competing for the same job?
Are you projecting a positive/upbeat attitude...or is the frustration, anxiety and bitterness you feel...completely visible to those you are meeting?
ARE YOU TRULY FLEXIBLE?
Are you living in REALITY or are you in denial when it comes to your job security, financial stability, and professional future?

The above questions I have posed are ones I ask everyone I interview & have attempted to answered myself...

They seem very basic in nature - but are essential to your success...in your job search, in your current job and very important things to keep in mind when speaking to EVEN your acquaintances.

You need to be broadcasting POSITIVITY, FLEXIBILITY, and an eagerness...as opposed to DESPERATION...

Beginning with social networks like: FACEBOOK.COM, LINKEDIN.COM, TWITTER...you need to capitalize on these platforms to let everyone you know - you are LOOKING for a new career opportunity - and let everyone you know what specific skills/traits make you UNIQUE...

SOCIAL NETWORKS HAVE BECOME AN AMAZING TOOL TO SHARE RESOURCES, INFORMATION & CONTACT INFORMATION.

IN THESE VERY CHALLENGING TIMES, IT IS GREAT TO SEE THAT PEOPLE TRULY WANT TO HELP OTHERS. THE ONE POSITIVE THAT HAS COME FROM THIS CRAZINESS...IS THAT WE ALL APPEAR TO BE "IN THE SAME BOAT"...AND EVERYONE APPEARS TO WANT TO HELP THEIR FELLOW MAN...

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This posting is really just to encourage people to be more introspective & most importantly PRO-ACTIVE...

IF YOU WAIT FOR THINGS TO CHANGE...OR FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO BITE YOU ON THE ASS...OPPORTUNITY WILL JUST PASS YOU BY...


BE MOTIVATED - PROJECT POSITIVITY - DESPITE FEELING WORRIED...AND LET EVERYONE YOU KNOW, YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY...

" I'VE BEEN DAZED & CONFUSED FOR SO LONG IT'S NOT TRUE...WANTED A WOMAN...NEVER BARGAINED FOR YOU" - LED ZEPPELIN

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