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Hallie Crawford - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Hallie’s experience and commitment lies in helping each of her clients create a career path that is an extension of their purpose and passion. Her mission is to change the way people feel about work, from just a paycheck to a fulfilling, rewarding endeavor.
She has helped many people discover a career path that is truly rewarding for them. Her approach incorporates intuition, innovation, progressive thought as well as practical considerations to help clients make ... [More]
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- Finding a Job You Love
[Business:Career-Advice] Have you truly found a job you love? When you are searching for a job there are many career choices and I find that people struggle with their career decisions because they haven't learned how to really find a job they love - a job they are passionate about.
- 3 Keys to Adjust Your Career Search to the Tough Economy
[Business:Career-Advice] There's gloom and doom everywhere regarding the economy, especially in the media. This can make it especially difficult to focus on conducting an effective job search . Let's be real - the economy will have an effect on your career search. It is tougher to find jobs, but not everything is as bad as the media makes it out to be. There ARE jobs out there and there ARE opportunities for you.
- Preparing For Your Interview - Why Looks Really Do Matter
[Business:Career-Advice] Here are some simple guidelines to help you have a job interview that counts! Plus two things not everyone considers but employers do notice.
- What to Do If You Lose Your Job
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Losing your job can be unsettling. Especially in a tough economy. What should you do if you lose your job? Don't panic! Here are some tips to help.
- Unemployed in a Tough Economy
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Being unemployed in a recession or bad economy can be difficult. You are not alone. Here are some tips to help you find a job during a recession.
- Career Transition Advice for Singles Flying Solo - Career Change Q&A
[Business:Careers-Employment] This month I am discussing single people in career change: the pros, the cons, and how to manage it all for a positive outcome. The question below was posed to several individuals who made the career leap flying solo and did it well.
- Career Transition Tips for Singles - Four Perks to Being Single and on a Career Search
[Business:Careers-Employment] Even though it may not always seem this way, there is an enormous amount of help and support out there for singles wanting to make a career change. It's a great time to learn, grow, and explore your many talents and personality traits. Here are 4 reasons why it rocks to be single and on the prowl for a fab new career!
- Career Tips for College Grads - Tips for Shining at Your Next In-Person Networking Event
[Business:Careers-Employment] What should you know before attending your first career fair or in-person networking event? What skills should you brush up on? Here are some tips for young career seekers on how to stay on top of your career networking game...
- Career Advice for the College Grad and Boomerang Generation
[Business:Career-Advice] Are you a member of the Boomerang Generation? You are if you were born between 1977 and 1989. It's called the "boomerang" because many young people of this generation went off to college, graduated, and ended up back home with Mom and Dad. If you are among this group, know that it's okay to lean on your parents for at least a little while as you get your career bearings.
- Online Networking Tips for Young Career Opportunists
[Business:Careers-Employment] In addition to in-person networking events, the web is the perfect place to meet professionals who are searching for your brand of talent. If you're nervous about networking, don't be. The internet is a great ice breaker and way for "shy networkers" to ease in slowly and get to know people over time.
- Career Networking Tips for Beginners - How to Make the Most of Your Career Networking Opportunities
[Business:Careers-Employment] Read on for helpful advice from someone who's been there, done that... all about career fairs.
- Advice for Young Career Seekers - How to Network With Family and Friends
[Business:Careers-Employment] Ever seriously considered talking to friends and relatives about career matters? Believe it or not, it can be one of the first big career moves you make. You'll most likely gain some great insights and maybe even an opportunity or two - try it out.
- The Exit Interview - How to Handle It, What to Expect
[Business:Careers-Employment] As a career coach, I'm used to hearing questions related to job interviews and how to land a position you want. But every once in a while, someone wants to know about the "exit interview." This is a great question because the exit interview is an important part of the career transition process.
- The 5-Hour Corporate Interview - Survival Tips
[Business:Careers-Employment] Imagine your surprise when a prospective employer asks you to come in and interview for not one, not two, but FIVE hours of interviewing. Five hours... can they really do that? Yes, and some companies who want to be particularly selective will have you in for as long as TEN hours in a single day.
- Interviewing the Interviewer - 5 Questions to Ask
[Business:Careers-Employment] Everyone does a lot of speculating about job interviews from the perspective of the person being interviewed. "What will they ask? What types of responses are they looking for?" But there is another aspect of interviewing that is equally important - interviewing the interviewer.
- Job Interviewing - Ten Tips for Success
[Business:Careers-Employment] Whether this job interview is your first or your 51st, it never hurts to brush up on your skills and do some advance prep work to ensure success. Learn how to play up your key strengths, minimize your weaknesses, and make a great impression overall. Here are ten tips from my arsenal of career advice.
- The Job Interview Pep Talk - How to Psych Yourself Up Before the Big Day
[Business:Careers-Employment] So you've decided to take the plunge and start hunting for a new job. This takes courage, so congratulations on being willing to step out there! One of the next hurdles in navigating your personal career path is the job interview.
- Resume Writing: Putting Together a Great Resume
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Creating your career resume is a challenge for many people. Whether this is the first resume you've ever written, or you need to revise your current resume to reflect your new chosen field, it can be difficult figuring out what’s important to include and what’s better left out. Even if you've decided to hire a professional resume writer to help you create your resume, you still need to provide the appropriate information for the writer so that he or she can include it.
- Career Icebreaker: Finding Your Hidden Talents and Resources
[Business:Careers-Employment] Are you wanting to switch careers or explore new job options? Perhaps you are unhappy with your current career, but unsure of what your options are. Maybe you have so many options that you feel overwhelmed. Whatever your situation, taking some time out for a self-evaluation prior to making any big change is a smart move.
- Resume Writing: Rules and Rumors
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] It seems like there are endless "rules" floating around about the right and wrong way to write a professional resume. You probably remember receiving well-meaning advice at some point or other in your career.
- Resume Tip-Market Yourself And Stand Out From The Crowd
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Writing a great resume requires careful balance. While you should utilize a style that employers will be familiar with, you also need to find ways to highlight your abilities. Imagine your resume as an important self-marketing tool. The sole function of the well-written resume is to convince potential employers that YOU are the perfect candidate for the job you seek.
- Cover Letters: Why They're Important and How to Use Yours to Make an Impression
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Once you've written a polished resume that's sure to impress potential employers, you should focus on your cover letter. Too many people underestimate the importance of this vital component to their resume. Be sure to take full advantage of the opportunity the cover letter presents to really sell yourself to potential employers.
- Strategize For Your Ideal Career: Dream First
[Business:Careers-Employment] One essential means of discovering what it is you want to do with your career is to "Dream First." This is something I remind my career coaching clients of all the time. It sounds so simple, yet so few people allow themselves to sit down, relax, and give their minds the freedom to wander unrestrained.
- Support During Career Transition: Keeping Upbeat and Focused
[Business:Careers-Employment] Do you sometimes find that as soon as you take that leap and decide to make a positive career change, you're met with criticism and resistance from those around you? They tell you why it's a bad idea and try to persuade you not to follow your dream.
- Career Survival Tips: Taking Care of Mind, Body and Soul While in Career Transition
[Self-Improvement:Coaching] Sometimes we're so busy taking care of business that we forget to take care of ourselves. Yet, if you're amidst a major career change, there is nothing more important than listening to your Inner Voice and tending to all the little things your body, mind and soul is asking for and needs. Here are some great ways to nourish your whole self and stay balanced while successfully navigating through your career change.
- How To Find A Career That Fits
[Business:Careers-Employment] According to Forbes.com++, some surveys have found that 87% of Americans don't like their jobs. This probably isn’t surprising to you. Whether you're at a party or out to dinner... more often than not, it's one big gripe-fest, focused around the most loathed aspects of your jobs and "who's got it the worst at work."
- How to Successfully Navigate a Career Transition
[Self-Improvement:Coaching] I am often asked by my career coaching clients how to best navigate a successful career transition. In other words, how can you pursue your dream job while remaining practical and fulfilling your everyday needs and responsibilities? My job as a certified career counselor is to assure you that, like many others I've already assisted, I can put your fears aside as you journey down the path to greater career satisfaction.
- The Career Seeker's Guide to Setting Tangible Goals
[Business:Careers-Employment] One of the most challenging aspects of making a career change is learning how to harness your dreams and make them happen. Bring your fantasy of "the perfect career for me" back down to earth and turn it into a workable plan that you can knock out step by step. I suggest you begin by setting tangible goals.
- Career Transitions: 4 Preliminary Tips That Will Get You on the Career Path to Success
[Self-Improvement:Coaching] Not happy in your current job? Thinking about making a career change? Dynamic lifestyles and an uncertain economy are just two of many reasons to consider a new occupation, or even an entirely different field than the one you're in now. Trust me; as a career counselor who has helped many people reinvent themselves professionally, I can assure you that you're not alone!
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