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January 2005: Issue 30
Editor: Tara West
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In This Issue
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> Welcome
> Article: Get What You Want in 2005!
> Quote
> Article: Working With Your Résumé Writer
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> Contact Information
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Welcome
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Welcome!
Wishing you a terrific New Year! I don’t know about you, but around
this time of the year my so-called new year’s resolutions that I made at the
end of December / early January, kind of get lost in the maelstrom of ordinary
life, and conveniently forgotten. What a shame! If I committed to
them I know many goals in my life would have been fast-tracked, I would now be
enjoying many new leisurely pursuits, and I would be a lot fitter.
Hence, my search for some timely advice on the matter… which led me to this
month’s great article. And yes, I will take all of its advice to heart
– I hope you do too!
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ARTICLE:
Get What You Want In 2005!
by: JoAnna Carey
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Let’s talk about New
Year’s Resolutions. Do you set the same resolutions over and over, year after
year, with the same results? Do you procrastinate, avoid the issue, confess to
being lazy or come up with a zillion reasons why you will do something about
those pesky resolutions tomorrow? Then, do you hear that little voice in the
back of your mind that whispers, “You have a whole year to make these changes,
right?”
Take charge! Don’t journey
into 2005 doing exactly what you’ve always done and expect miraculously
different results. The following tips will show you how to stop sulking, to
develop a clear sense of purpose and to stride boldly into 2005.
Start with buying yourself a
nice journal or at the very least set aside a notepad that you will use to
record your journey into the New Year. Begin with a few positive sentences about
your greatest accomplishments of 2004. Then, jot down some of the mistakes or
obstacles that kept life interesting but are better left in 2004. Now, write
down your list of resolutions for 2005. This doesn’t have to be fancy or
grammatically correct it is just a place for you to note your ideas in an effort
to develop that clear sense of purpose. The following quiz can help you explore
how and why you choose these particular resolutions.
1.
Is your list the same or a similar list to the
one you wrote last year?
2.
How many years have you used this same list
without achieving the results you sought?
3.
Are you setting goals to please others or to
please yourself?
4.
Why did you set each resolution on your list?
To answer this WHY question, consider the following:
a)
Think back to who you were when you first
decided upon each resolution.
b)
Are there any resolutions on your list that
don’t apply to your life right now?
c)
Why did you want to accomplish each goal when
you first set the intentions?
d)
Was there or is there someone else in your
life that influenced you to add any of the resolutions?
e)
Why do you want to accomplish each goal now?
f)
When, or by what date, do you want to achieve
each goal?
g)
What specific steps will you take this year to
achieve your resolutions?
5.
What are you really trying to achieve in 2005?
6.
CHALLENGE: List at least ONE thing you will do
differently than you have ever done before to make your dreams a reality in
2005!
Now, look at your resolutions
from a whole new angle. Start with a blank page and develop a list of everything
you have ever wanted to do. That’s right, everything. Ignore all resolutions,
obligations, fears, costs or any other obstacles that may prevent you from
adding an item to your list. Just write anything that comes to mind when you
reflect on everything that you have ever wanted to do. To develop a clear sense
of purpose for the New Year, take the list and choose at least two things that
you will commit to accomplishing in 2005. Then, write out a few steps that will
help you begin the journey of attaining something that really has meaning!
Here’s the fun part. Compare
your list of everything you have ever wanted to do with your initial New
Year’s resolutions. Are there common themes between what you will set out to
conquer in 2005 and what you hope to conquer when you consider everything you
would like to do with the rest of your life? If the two lists don’t show
similar desires, what are you waiting for?
Make 2005 the year that you
change the way you set and REACH your New Year’s resolutions. An effective way
to tackle resolutions is by committing to take one step each week so the goals
become more than just intentions; they become habits. If you are averse to the
thought of change taking an entire year, then commit to a time schedule that
feels right for your situation. You’ll see results with every week that you
take action! This is your life, so set your own rules and work at your own pace.
If it does take you an entire year to reach those resolutions, think of it this
way: what's a year when it means a happier rest of your life?
Copyright
2004 JoAnna Carey, Carey'D Away Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved. * Adapted
from the book Rat Race Relaxer:Your Potential & The Maze of Life by JoAnna
Carey.
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About The Author
JoAnna Carey, aka “The Rat Race Relaxer,” is available for radio, TV and
print interviews. She’s an energetic, young entrepreneur who merges her life
experience and business success to perform enjoyable, influential presentations.
She is the producer and host of her own weekly television program titled The Rat
Race Relaxer™ Show and the author of Rat Race Relaxer: Your Potential &
The Maze of Life. Contact Carey’D Away Enterprises, LLC; http://www.RatRaceRelaxer.com.
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QUOTE
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“If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than
travel the worn paths of accepted success.”
~ John D Rockefeller ~
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ARTICLE:
Working With Your Résumé Writer
By: Tara West of Aussie Résumés
If you have made the decision to have your résumé professionally written
and prepared, then you’re obviously serious about progressing your career and
securing a new position.
A significant number of people who decide to utilise a professional résumé
writer do so on the spur of the moment – that is, they’re not prepared for
the job search, indeed they weren’t even looking, then wham! They’ve found
something and want it in a hurry.
There’s nothing wrong with this. But you need to be aware that no
matter how rushed you are, it is vital you work with your résumé writer to
ensure you receive a résumé which will gain results.
Contrary to popular myth, a professional résumé writer does not simply
accept your initial documentation and re-jig and re-type (using your original
wording). Likewise, a professional résumé writer is just that - a
professional in what they do and not merely a secretarial or typing service.
For instance, when a client engages the services of a professional résumé
writer at Aussie Résumés, that writer thoroughly reviews your information and
consults with you for quantifiable achievements, further information, and
clarification on certain points. Indeed, it is imperative that a writer,
from any professional organisation, do so; otherwise you are merely receiving a
‘re-vamped’ version of your existing résumé, not an improved rewritten résumé.
If your current résumé isn’t working now, who’s to say that a re-vamped
version will? It is so important that your résumé be written from the
ground up with new, fresh, and exciting information.
When working with your résumé writer, never lose sight of the fact that
they are, first and foremost, there to help you. If they provide you with
three pages of questions requesting additional information, achievements or
clarification, you should be excited that your résumé writer is genuinely
interested in finding out more about you and what you have done in your career.
They are not asking the information to pry into your personal life! Nor
are they doing it to see you sweat and curse, or try and catch you out with some
lies. A résumé writer cannot possibly encapsulate your experience and
achievements in a marketable manner if they don’t receive full cooperation
from you. It can be likened to visiting your accountant for your
yearly tax return and not taking along any receipts!
If you are thinking about engaging the services of a professional résumé
writer, here are a few things you should start preparing now in readiness:
1)
Educational background;
2)
Employment history – all of it – this gives your résumé writer a
‘picture’ of your natural career progression;
3)
Achievements – don’t be too concerned if you can’t think of any, or many.
That’s what you’re paying a professional for – as professionals at Aussie
Résumés we know exactly what to ask to extract the relevant information;
4)
Referees – these should be people who can lay claim to your work abilities;
5)
Any activities outside of your work; and
6)
Some samples of positions that interest you – this is very important as it’s
essential your résumé be tailored for the type of roles you are seeking.
Of course, this doesn’t cover everything. The list above is general
and does not focus on your own particular circumstances. This is where the
thorough consultative process begins… only after your general particulars are
received can the questions be formed and presented.
Now that you know what’s fully expected,
you’ll find that your relationship with your résumé writer will be a
rewarding experience. The end result will surpass your expectations and
you’ll receive a résumé that you are proud of.
After all, without your input it could not have been written.
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