2nd Career
BACK to BASICS
Many job hunters today get scared and forget to do the basics.
They forget to smile. They forget to dress for success. They forget to confirm their appointment. They forget to allow enough time to arrive at an interview early. They forget to sign in upon arrival and ask where the bathroom is so that they can check their appearance. They forget to do research about the company and the person they are visiting. They forget to review their notes about the company and the job they are considering.
NEVER Give Up!
There is always a job - for someone who wants to work. With the loss of over 8 million jobs in our economy over the last two years, there are almost 16 job applicants for every job opening today. Don't be discouraged. Use that information to manage your expectations and to plan the exact work you need to do.
Whew! Easy On The Cologne Fella
Yesterday on my way to the office a man got onto the subway with us and his cologne was so overpowering that it made my eyes sting. He seemed oblivious to the fact that several of us near him stopped what we were doing and looked at him, wrinkled our noses, and glanced around to see if anyone else noticed. Yet the man pulled out his paper and happily went about his business, unaware of the reaction he was causing.
