Chef Ramsay, YOUR Career, Part II

Chef Ramsay, YOUR Career, Part II Every once in a while I write a post that people say they love.   As a blogger, my ego is fed, even when I think but Ive written better!   Well, I was pretty proud of my Chef Ramsay post, titled Chef Gordon Ramsay, of Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nighmares, and YOUR Career, but I did think Id alienate a bunch of people who didnt care about Hells Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, or potty-mouthed Ramsay. I got a bunch of kudos for that post (THANK YOU!).   I was reviewing it today and realized I left out one very critical point, and one that is a hard pill to swallow.   This is a problem I suffer with, and I see it alot.   I see it everywhere in my neighborhood, in families, in church, in school, and in peoples careers. In a few episodes, Chef Ramsay would determine there was a team member not pulling his weight.   It was obvious to see the slacker on TV, as I think the production crew would focus on that.   Everyone in the restaurant knew about it, because they all had to pay the price by carrying the load of the one who didnt do his job. This problem can be called complacency.   Or perhaps being lazy.   Or perhaps being casual. In one episode, a manager (I think the general manager) was in a meeting with Chef Ramsay and the restaurant team members, and the GM was laying on the bench, eyes closed, getting his hair stroked by a server.   DURING THE MEETING!   What the heck??? That clip was replayed at least once later in the show.   By the end of the show, that manager was gone. He had gotten to casual about his duties, and his role.   The GM (1) laying, with his (2) eyes closed, and getting (3) caressed????   Thats three strikes in my book.   Definitely not appropriate meeting behavior, whether you are the GM or the trash-taker-outer. Sometimes we are just too casual about our role in our jobs.   We might get comfortable, and slack off.   Or we might get bored and start performing less than our potential.   If that happens to you, you have two choices: Get the heck out! Its time to move on.   You are not happy, and you are probably making others around you miserable.   Give yourself a pink slip, get into JibberJobber, and find a profession, industry or company where you can get serious about your job again.   If you need help getting out, check out Pamela Slims blog, Escape from Cubicle Nation. Change! There was one episode where the manager was a slob.   Gordon laid right into him from the beginning and didnt lay off throughout the show.   I think Gordon wanted him gone.   But the owner, who was patient and forgiving, said the store and menu had a chance to change, and the manager should get the chance too.   I didnt think it would last, but he did change, and it did last.   And guess who became happy because of the change?   EVERYONE! The opposite of this problem is to take your job seriously.   Take your career seriously.   If Ramsay sat down with you today and you had to tell him about your career management, are you going to hear a lot of swearing?   Is he going to lay into you? Or are you doing it all on purpose, with a purpose, and the right way? Heaven help us who arent doing it on purpose enough! Chef Ramsay, YOUR Career, Part II Every once in a while I write a post that people say they love.   As a blogger, my ego is fed, even when I think but Ive written better!   Well, I was pretty proud of my Chef Ramsay post, titled Chef Gordon Ramsay, of Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nighmares, and YOUR Career, but I did think Id alienate a bunch of people who didnt care about Hells Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, or potty-mouthed Ramsay. I got a bunch of kudos for that post (THANK YOU!).   I was reviewing it today and realized I left out one very critical point, and one that is a hard pill to swallow.   This is a problem I suffer with, and I see it alot.   I see it everywhere in my neighborhood, in families, in church, in school, and in peoples careers. In a few episodes, Chef Ramsay would determine there was a team member not pulling his weight.   It was obvious to see the slacker on TV, as I think the production crew would focus on that.   Everyone in the restaurant knew about it, because they all had to pay the price by carrying the load of the one who didnt do his job. This problem can be called complacency.   Or perhaps being lazy.   Or perhaps being casual. In one episode, a manager (I think the general manager) was in a meeting with Chef Ramsay and the restaurant team members, and the GM was laying on the bench, eyes closed, getting his hair stroked by a server.   DURING THE MEETING!   What the heck??? That clip was replayed at least once later in the show.   By the end of the show, that manager was gone. He had gotten to casual about his duties, and his role.   The GM (1) laying, with his (2) eyes closed, and getting (3) caressed????   Thats three strikes in my book.   Definitely not appropriate meeting behavior, whether you are the GM or the trash-taker-outer. Sometimes we are just too casual about our role in our jobs.   We might get comfortable, and slack off.   Or we might get bored and start performing less than our potential.   If that happens to you, you have two choices: Get the heck out! Its time to move on.   You are not happy, and you are probably making others around you miserable.   Give yourself a pink slip, get into JibberJobber, and find a profession, industry or company where you can get serious about your job again.   If you need help getting out, check out Pamela Slims blog, Escape from Cubicle Nation. Change! There was one episode where the manager was a slob.   Gordon laid right into him from the beginning and didnt lay off throughout the show.   I think Gordon wanted him gone.   But the owner, who was patient and forgiving, said the store and menu had a chance to change, and the manager should get the chance too.   I didnt think it would last, but he did change, and it did last.   And guess who became happy because of the change?   EVERYONE! The opposite of this problem is to take your job seriously.   Take your career seriously.   If Ramsay sat down with you today and you had to tell him about your career management, are you going to hear a lot of swearing?   Is he going to lay into you? Or are you doing it all on purpose, with a purpose, and the right way? Heaven help us who arent doing it on purpose enough! Chef Ramsay, YOUR Career, Part II Every once in a while I write a post that people say they love.   As a blogger, my ego is fed, even when I think but Ive written better!   Well, I was pretty proud of my Chef Ramsay post, titled Chef Gordon Ramsay, of Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nighmares, and YOUR Career, but I did think Id alienate a bunch of people who didnt care about Hells Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, or potty-mouthed Ramsay. I got a bunch of kudos for that post (THANK YOU!).   I was reviewing it today and realized I left out one very critical point, and one that is a hard pill to swallow.   This is a problem I suffer with, and I see it alot.   I see it everywhere in my neighborhood, in families, in church, in school, and in peoples careers. In a few episodes, Chef Ramsay would determine there was a team member not pulling his weight.   It was obvious to see the slacker on TV, as I think the production crew would focus on that.   Everyone in the restaurant knew about it, because they all had to pay the price by carrying the load of the one who didnt do his job. This problem can be called complacency.   Or perhaps being lazy.   Or perhaps being casual. In one episode, a manager (I think the general manager) was in a meeting with Chef Ramsay and the restaurant team members, and the GM was laying on the bench, eyes closed, getting his hair stroked by a server.   DURING THE MEETING!   What the heck??? That clip was replayed at least once later in the show.   By the end of the show, that manager was gone. He had gotten to casual about his duties, and his role.   The GM (1) laying, with his (2) eyes closed, and getting (3) caressed????   Thats three strikes in my book.   Definitely not appropriate meeting behavior, whether you are the GM or the trash-taker-outer. Sometimes we are just too casual about our role in our jobs.   We might get comfortable, and slack off.   Or we might get bored and start performing less than our potential.   If that happens to you, you have two choices: Get the heck out! Its time to move on.   You are not happy, and you are probably making others around you miserable.   Give yourself a pink slip, get into JibberJobber, and find a profession, industry or company where you can get serious about your job again.   If you need help getting out, check out Pamela Slims blog, Escape from Cubicle Nation. Change! There was one episode where the manager was a slob.   Gordon laid right into him from the beginning and didnt lay off throughout the show.   I think Gordon wanted him gone.   But the owner, who was patient and forgiving, said the store and menu had a chance to change, and the manager should get the chance too.   I didnt think it would last, but he did change, and it did last.   And guess who became happy because of the change?   EVERYONE! The opposite of this problem is to take your job seriously.   Take your career seriously.   If Ramsay sat down with you today and you had to tell him about your career management, are you going to hear a lot of swearing?   Is he going to lay into you? Or are you doing it all on purpose, with a purpose, and the right way? Heaven help us who arent doing it on purpose enough!

Teacher Resume Writing - Developing an Effective Teacher Resume

Teacher Resume Writing - Developing an Effective Teacher ResumeTeaching English in Perth, Western Australia has been something that many people have done. Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers that people have today, but it can also be a difficult occupation. You will need to develop an effective teacher resume, or you may find that your application and interview skills are not what they should be.A teacher can develop a career in many ways - teaching in a secondary school, a community college, an independent school, a technical college, or an education curriculum-based school. Most of these types of schools require a master's degree, a teaching certificate, or a working experience under a qualified teacher. The education sector also offers many other career options to teachers, including teacher leadership, ministry and adult education.If you are in a local area, and you would like to teach, you need to know what your employer is looking for in a teacher. While there are som e things that employers consider, some don't, and when a new teacher applies for a job, they have to make a well-crafted, well-organized and professional teacher resume. This is to show that you were qualified for the position that you applied for, and that you understand how to prepare your teacher resume.It is important to have an eye for detail when it comes to preparing your application process and resume. Your resume should not only be well-formatted, but should also give an interesting description of your teaching abilities. The information that you include on your application and teacher resume should also indicate that you can be relied upon and trustworthy, and that you have relevant experience.During the teacher resume writing process, you will also want to include teaching experience, including methods and practices that you have used. Teachers can either be on the job teachers, or volunteer teachers. However, some employers may prefer to hire an experienced, proven teach er for their school.There are some common mistakes that are easy to make when it comes to teacher resume writing. They include including a previous job title, and saying too much about yourself. These things should be clearly stated and any mistakes should be edited out before your teacher resume is sent out.Creating a teacher resume that is well-written, and that is easy to read and navigate, takes a lot of practice. Once you get the hang of it, though, you should be able to write a teacher resume that is full of detailed information. Your recruiter and employer will appreciate a well-developed and professionally written resume.Your recruiter and employer will want to see your expertise and the specific qualities that they are looking for, including your teaching abilities, your work ethics, as well as your potential to develop other students. By teaching in Perth, you will be able to look for jobs that are local, as well as those that are part of an education provider, ministry, o r elsewhere.

The Importance of Women at Boardroom Level - Classy Career Girl

The Importance of Women at Boardroom Level Poor representation of women at boardroom level is a global issue, but does it look like it will change any time soon? “We have one woman already on the board, so we are done â€" it is someone else’s turn.” Britain has failed to see a significant change in the number of women holding the most senior positions at any of its biggest companies in the last 10 years, despite a push from the government to boost gender diversity. The proportion of female chief executives in the UK stands at just eight percent â€" a lowly two percent increase from 10 years ago. The US has a slightly higher representation, with 19.8% of board members being women, and more than 70% of businesses having at least one woman on the board. That said, the tech sector specifically is seriously lagging behind. More than 30% of public company tech boards have no female representation at all. That percentage rises to a staggering 74% for private tech companies. The Importance of Women at Boardroom Level Breaking Gender Boundaries? A recent survey by global tech recruiter Anderson Frank revealed that, while the number of women in the sector was rising, there were still concerns regarding their positions on the board. A third of respondents felt there was not an equal representation at board level in their company, while 32% also thought their company wasn’t gender diverse at any level. In the tech sector, the likes of IBM, Xerox, and Yahoo took the leap and are headed by ambitious female executives. Although they’re in the minority, women are starting to be counted in major companies. While the tech working-world may be very much a male-dominated field (for now), this isn’t the case with their far-more-balanced target audience of tech consumers. Women on the board can help represent this fairly. [RELATED: The Language of Misogyny: How Gendered Language Encourages Workplace Sexism] Bridging The Gender Gap A number of major companies such as PepsiCo also have women at the helm, though they remain in the minority: less than five percent of firms have a female CEO. The best sectors for women to currently work in if they’re looking to reach the top include finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. With the worldwide press discussing the gender pay gap at length, it’s certainly time that companies focus not only on equal pay, but also equal gender representation. Promoting corporate diversity is a no-brainer for any socially responsible company. There’s even evidence to suggest that organizations with more women active at board level generate higher profits. [RELATED: Where Are All The Female Entrepreneurs?] The Bottom Line A report by Credit Suisse found that companies with at least one female director recorded a better return on their investments. It also found that organizations where senior management was at least 15% female were 50% more profitable than those where less than 10% of senior management were women. In fact, women in senior positions can reduce a company’s expenditure, as they are more likely to methodically collaborate on a project instead of just throwing money at it. But it’s not just a monetary issue. There is also an ethical dilemma to go alongside the importance of women at boardroom level. All sectors in the workforce have an ethical duty to decrease the disparity of men and women on the boards of major companies. One thing is for certain: women, while currently underrepresented at the highest levels, have a lot to offer to companies, and the men up top need to start noting their importance.

CES 2019 - Evolution not Revolution

CES 2019 - Evolution not Revolution Unless you live in a cave, tech is part of your life.   And if you do live in a cave keep doing you.   The annual celebration of all things tech took place in Las Vegas this year from January 8th through the 11th.   You can almost literally find everything tech-related in the thousands of exhibits that fill the convention center and overflow into the neighboring casinos and outdoor space.   From the odd (Smart toilet?) to the awed (LGs 8k roll-up TV), there is plenty of eye candy to keep the hundreds of thousands of CES attendees busy. 2019 Tech Evolution, not Revolution In all this tech, the biggest thing missing was a new revolutionary idea.   Much of what was presented simply built on what we already have.   The tech from the last several years simply evolved.   TVs got bigger with higher resolution.   AI got more advanced.   Self-driving cars got one step closer.   Audio got a louder.   Homes got smarter.   All these things are great, certainly.   Tech advancement seems to accelerate more each year.   However, it leaves me wondering.   What is the next truly innovative tech idea going to be and when is it going to come? I walked dozens of miles through the exhibits and presentations at CES.   I was at times amazed, and at times amused.   Ive put together my personal highlights, good and bad from CES 2019. Smart Home One of the things Im most excited for is the continuing evolution of smart home tech.   Whether you say Alexa or Hey Google, the end results are whats important. Home Security Check whos at the door with your smart doorbell or security camera.   My only gripe with these is that too many of them require you to subscribe to save or view historic camera footage. The Lockly secure deadbolt replaces your existing front door deadbolt and features a revolving code keypad, fingerprint scanner, traditional key, voice activation, or smartphone activation. In the Living Area You can open your drapes with a voice command, control the lighting, and see how much electricity your smart wall outlet is using. In the Kitchen One of my favorite smart devices at CES this year was the prototype Whirlpool smart oven with augmented reality to assist in your cooking.   Many of the new smart home devices leave you wondering why?.   I thought this way about smart ovens until I saw what the RD team at Whirlpool was coming up with for the smart oven.   Imagine the oven showing you where to place your dish for optimal cooking.   And showing you the recipe and step by step instructions on the see-through front glass pane of the oven.   Other notable smart kitchen items include the Bosch smart countertop and the LG smart home brewery. In the Bathroom Smart bathroom?   What?   Yes, thats right.   Nothing is immune to the smart home evolution, not even the porcelain throne.   Honestly, Im still a little unsure of the usefulness of the smart toilet.   But imagine being able to tell your shower to warm up to 103 degrees, play your shower mix playlist, and run for 12   minutes.   When youre done with the shower, use your smart mirror to check your email and read the morning headlines while you brush your teeth, do your hair, and put on make-up. Fun and Games There were dozens of exhibits with drones, speakers, kids tech, and phone accessories.   Ive picked a few highlights. AirSelfie The AirSelfie is a smartphone controlled mini-drone with a selfie camera in it.   There are different modes, and you can even delay the shot so you can put your phone away before snapping the pic.   Multiple models fit different needs.   The best part its not attached to your phone so if you dont catch it on the way down you wont end up with a broken phone! Sphero Specdrums The Sphero Specdrums slip on your fingers and turn colors into music.   The fun is endless and would be great for anyone who loves music. SquareOff Chess For those who equate intellectual challenges with fun, the Square Off smart chessboard lets you pair up and play chess with anyone around the globe.   Its a real chess board with real pieces.   It even moves the pieces for your opponent after they move it on their end. Miscellaneous Tech Here are some more notable exhibits from CES. 3D Printing Wait, hasnt this been around for years now?   Yes, but how about 3D printed metal?   Both Markforged and Dynamism showcased their 3D metal printers.   These printers allow for quick, cheap printing of metal objects.   Imagine a deep space mission where the crew can print replacement parts instead of having a cargo hold full of parts.   This has huge potential. Folding phone screen The rumors around this have been around for a while now.   Royale showcased a working version of a folding display, and it didnt disappoint.   Im looking forward to seeing this come to market. Immersion Cooling Gigabyte showcased immersion cooling tech.   The liquid conducted no current, so the components were completely immersed, enabling very efficient cooling and eliminating the space needed for traditional fan-based cooling components.   While this has particular uses in large servers and data centers, Im hoping to on day see it in consumer-level tech. Foot Care This is not something youd traditionally put in the tech realm.   But both Aetrex and HP showcased advanced foot scanners that read your unique foot shape and gait.   It could then recommend shoes based on your foot shape.   It also offers the ability to order custom 3D printed orthotics based on the scan results.   This has uses in both a commercial show store and in a medical capacity.   Imagine going to an podiatrist and getting an affordable custom printed orthotic that day. CES Conclusion This year was about the continued evolution of existing ideas.   There are many exciting tech advancements in the works that well see over the next year.   Some of these will be immediately available to the average consumer.   Some, like 8K TVs, will only be realistic for the very wealthy or the early adapters.   But with a little patience, everyone will eventually benefit from the evolution.

Resume Writing For Actors - Tips For Your Acting Career

Resume Writing For Actors - Tips For Your Acting CareerResume writing for actors is one of the biggest challenges that they face in their professional lives. When you are starting out in a new role, and you want to start to develop your personal and professional resume as well, it is important to not be complacent and to keep yourself motivated. Because the acting profession is so competitive, the only way to get noticed and to advance your career is to put in the time and effort. The one thing that all aspiring actors have in common is the desire to show the world that they are as good as anyone else.It is important to keep your resume creative, but it is also important to keep it concise. Your resume should be as clear and concise as possible. You do not want to waste your time sending out an eye-popping resume to an agent or casting director. You want to send out a resume that is one page long, and should be used as a conversation starter at the audition.There are a number of reso urces available to help you with resume writing for actors. One of the first places to look for advice in the resume writing for actors forums. You will find advice from some of the best resume writers in the business, including some very practical tips on how to write resumes and cover letters. Resume writing for actors can be very stressful, but being patient will help you deal with the stress better.When you are trying to determine what type of resume to send to an agent or casting director, you can usually use the same types of templates to generate a professional looking resume. Resumes should be professionally formatted, and you will find that many of the templates are very easy to follow. If you are looking for a professional look for your resume, but do not have the time to devote to a full time resume, a template will work just fine.A basic resume will include your contact information, career history, education, and work experience. Resumes are most often sent to one of two locations, an agent or a casting director. When you are sending a resume, you should always make sure that the information is correct, as errors on a resume will have a negative impact on your application.When sending out a resume, you should list all of your roles that you have had over the past few years. These should include roles in television, movies, stage plays, and theatre productions. If you have not had any work in years, you will want to include this on your resume.Make sure that the information on your resume is as current as possible. You will want to include all of the information that is relevant to the role that you are auditioning for. If you have not worked in a year, listing the dates you were last on location or on television will be helpful in the application process.The act of writing a resume for an actor is a task that is often misunderstood by most. They believe that their role is the only role that they have ever played, and their resume is simply the way to land their dream job. Although your resume is the first thing that you will be showing to the casting director, the audition directors, and even the director of photography, there are many other aspects of your resume that need to be seen.

Writing a Chemical Engineering Resume

Writing a Chemical Engineering ResumeChemical Engineering Resume, as well as the corresponding Education, Experience and Accomplishments sections of your work resume are always on top of your mind. These two sections together may not match what is on your college records. There are times when you may not get called for interviews and this will be obvious. However, if your secondary educational record or references and work experience do not match, you may want to begin re-writing your Chemical Engineering resumes, so that it is completely accurate.The primary objective of a Chemical Engineering resume is to have a cohesive package that includes your education, professional experience, and job focus. You will want to start with this resume and the secondary objective of this resume is to build up your career and relationships with potential employers. This way you can go into an interview and impress them and get the job you desire.It is extremely important to remember that when writi ng a Chemical Engineering resumes that it should include the major you obtained as well as your major concentration. This means that you should have chosen a major that relates to the type of work you would like to be doing. For example, you may choose Engineering as your concentration. By choosing Engineering, you are making yourself a more marketable candidate for jobs that require engineering, such as engineering manager positions. On the other hand, if you were majoring in Biochemistry, you would be more marketable as a Biochemical Engineer.While these are the two main focuses of Chemical Engineering and they need to be included in your Chemical Engineering resume, the focus is much broader than this. Just by listing your Bachelor's degree, any number of professional degrees you may have received will be listed. This is also true for professional certifications, which may include those listed with the Professional Engineers International, the American Society for Engineering, an d many others.Many professional engineering organizations list certifications for an individual when they are applying for jobs, whether it is the ASCE, AMSA, or ASEE. They should also list qualifications of professional students who are pursuing studies in certain fields. Some of these certifications are Engineering Internship, Biochemical Engagement, Chemical Engineering Internship, Environmental Engineering Internship, and Nuclear Engineering Internship.There are other ways that an engineer can include their experience and knowledge on their Chemical Engineering resume. They could include work experience listed under specific activities like laboratory operations, working with industries, or working with alternative energy. Most engineering organizations will also include certain volunteer work they have done that shows the nature of their professional work. In addition, you could include your hobbies that show that you are always working towards being an engineer.The next thing to keep in mind when creating your Chemical Engineering resumes is to include a statement of purpose. This statement will show potential employers what kind of professional you are, and also what interests you. You should always try to write a document that states the specific reason why you would like to become an engineer, but you can modify this as needed.Just like job hunting itself is an art form, it is an art to how you word your resume and what you leave out. For example, there are situations where the person was unable to prove their Bachelor's degree or in the case of students, they may not have completed their PhD. By writing this section of your Chemical Engineering resume, you will be able to gain the edge on the competition and get that interview call that will land you that dream job.

Have You Thought of Reality-Testing a Job or Career - Hire Imaging

Have You Thought of Reality-Testing a Job or Career - Hire Imaging “If I’d known what this job was like before getting into it, I never would have gotten into it!” I’ve heard this more than once; I imagine you have too. Reality-testing isn’t for everyone. Some things are hard to know until you’re in the mix. Change happens. Personalities and politics to deal with are everywhere. Reality-testing can be helpful for those folks who would eliminate themselves from trying a career if they did not investigate it. This may or may not be you. Let the career idea incubate before evaluating it. While you’re thinking of career ideas, let your imagination go free, without reality intrusion. Let your thoughts resonate. Follow yourself around. What tasks are you performing in your day? What people are you interacting with? What are your best moments? Career ideas must get born before reality-testing them. So what if it doesn’t fly when you let it out the door? Deal with that later. Career ideas need room to breathe. Any career idea can be tested by YOU. Reality-testing focuses on two key questions: Am I good enough to make it in this field? Is this field what I think it is, and will I like it well enough? If possible, use all these ways to answer the questions. Observe the work being done. Follow around and observe a person at work. Ask yourself, “Could I do that, with training?” Remember that you’re likely watching those very good at their work. Often though, firsthand observation will give you some idea of the ability required. Don’t make a final judgment yet. Move on to other reality tests. Simulate the experience. Sometimes you can’t get immediate experience. For example, you can’t insert yourself into a courtroom with the DA to see how it goes. A simulated experience is one in which you test the skills and personalities needed in the real career. For example, you can test the verbal skills of a legal litigator, argue for your point of view. You can test corporate executive leadership skills by getting involved in management of a community or campus organization. The examples are numerous. Read about it. The Occupational Outlook Handbook and many other online and offline resources provide concise information about specific fields â€" nature of the work, methods of entry, qualifications required, job outlook, places of employment, and employee feedback. Your local universities or libraries can be wonderful resources. Talk to people in the field. We tend to stereotype fields of work. All lawyers are highly argumentative. Accountants are reclusive. Musicians are free spirits. Talking to people will enable you to reality-test whether the challenges and opportunities of that field appeal to you enough to weather the preparation you must go through. Talk to both successful and unsuccessful people. Ask them about the good and bad points. “What keeps you in the field?” “What would (or has) driven you away?” Firsthand experience. This is the best test for finding out whether you like a field enough to commit to it. An all-or-nothing mentality often keeps people from using experience as a reality test. They believe mistakenly that if they try out a new kind of work, they are committed to it. Volunteering can be a great test. Unpaid work is a useful bridge between careers, but many do not take it seriously. Know that you can be paid in ways other than money! Evaluate each reality-test yourself. Be your own judge. Others may be more than willing to share their advice, “That field is too crowded … too demanding,” etc. Their opinions may also be overly positive. Base your decisions on whether you were attracted to it or can perform well. In short, if you still feel good about the field and think you might be a good fit, give it a shot. You don’t have to be better than everyone else. “If I can’t be the best, I don’t want to do it.” Rubbish! If you are good enough to earn a living at it, and people respect you for it, you’ll be all right in that kind of work. We compare ourselves to others too much. Give yourself credit for jobs well done. Be your own judge. It may not be the right time, but you can try later. Sometimes you do your reality-testing when conditions are not quite right. Family matters require your attention. Your confidence has taken a hit lately. You have health issues to take care of. It’s okay to come back later and test again. I’m not giving you excuses to procrastinate. I am giving you permission to repeat testing when it might be better for you. Make a career move about one week before you are completely ready. Why? Because you will seldom feel completely ready, that everything is right, and the stars are aligned! If you feel you’re within one week of hanging “All Systems Go,” then do it. Yes, there is a risk, and you’re not sure what’s going to happen. Do it anyway. If you find out you were wrong, you will still be right, because the experience of trying a new field will teach you something about yourself you did not know. And you will use that experience to move on to something else. I also love to hear from you! Please comment below.

Special Offer from Hallie Crawford - Hallie Crawford

Special Offer from … Dear readers, I just sent this out to my listserv readers today and wanted to give you this special offer as well. Special Offer from … One Hour of FREE Career Coaching when You Register for the June 19 Career Seekers Teleclass If you’ve been thinking about signing up for my Career Seekers teleclass it’s time to act. This powerful career coaching program (4 weeks of group coaching via telephone) won’t be offered again this year, so if you haven’t yet found the job of your dreams, aren’t really sure what that job is or don’t know how to make your ideal career happen, you need to take advantage of this unique opportunity while it’s still available. As a special incentive to help you get your career on track, I am including one free hour of private career coaching for all participants who register this week. The registration deadline for the session kicking off on June 19, 2007 at 12:00PM (Eastern) is Friday, June 15. Space is limited so don’t delay. For program details and registration, call 440-228-6434.