In her book Keeping the Faith (reviewed previously in this blog), Ana Mollindo Mims begins with what amounts to a personal manifesto. She says, in part
“I believe in destiny.”
“I believe each of us has a path that points us toward that destiny.”
“I believe that I am here for a purpose, not because of some random [...]
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My reading list has historically been second-hand, meaning that I tend to build my list based on recommendations from others. Rarely do I snoop around the shelves and tables of the bookstore looking for the hidden gems that others may have overlooked. I’ve always had a never-ending supply of recommended reading (college professors are good [...]
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Thanks to YourHRGuy for drawing my attention to this article in Forbes Magazine. It offers three rules for older (40 plus) job seekers:
Rule #1: Job seekers over 40 need a resume that looks forward, not backward.
Rule #2: Don’t be defensive, and don’t omit dates.
Rule #3: Don’t be afraid to sell yourself.
The writer suggests that younger [...]
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Occasionally I come across a quote about work that inspires and motivates me. Rather than just reading them and moving on, I thought I would start sharing them here. This one is from Woodrow Wilson:
“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more [...]
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I have never been a big fan of New Year’s resolutions, perhaps because mine have always been driven by guilt. I tend to think of things I should stop doing, or more frequently, things that I feel guilty for not doing more of. Such as exercising more often, calling my friends and relatives more often, [...]
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