Manage Yourself for the Career You Want

“Your past cannot be changed, but you can change tomorrow by your actions today.”
- David McNally

The career you want doesn’t drop in your lap prefabricated the way it used to be.  To have the career you want, you have to design and initiate your own path. In the past, on-the-job training was a popular means of creating the perfect employee.  Businesses had the time and resources to teach workers what they needed to know, in order to develop a career with their company.  Today, as companies are downsizing and restructuring to remain competitive, career-minded individuals must be that much better than others vying for the same position; and, they must be prepared to hit the ground running.  You have to go after the job you want. [Read more...]

Quote of the Week- August 23

“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self”. ~ Aldous Huxley (1864-1963) English Novelist

“A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.” ~ John Burroughs, writer and American naturalist

Mentoring Builds Future Solution Leaders Event

When: Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (ET)

Where:
Camaraderie
102 Adelaide St East
2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1K9
Canada

Contact info@cosmiccoachingcentre.com for registration details. [Read more...]

Resume Facts

You hired a professional to create an excellent resume marketing your Value Proposition.  You’re getting interviews – however,  you are not landing your dream job – Why?  Could be you’re not good at selling yourself verbally, and you’re not able to “speak to” to your resume?  The resume gets you the interview.  It’s up to you to get the job based on your “WOWING” interview.

The following 3 tips will market yourself in the interview: http://www.jobsjournal.com/articles/312002370/Expert-Interviewing-Tips-Part-1?utm_source=WNW&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20100218-15328-MinedAtomic-31200003

Quote of the Week – Aug 9

“Complaining about the boss won’t make the boss a better boss. It will make you a bitter employee.” ~Schlesinger

Quote of the Week – August 2

The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.

– Chinese proverb

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials.. the most money… or the most awards.  They simply are the ones who care the most!

~ The Charles
Schulz Philosophy

Upcoming Events – Week of July 26

Guest Lecturer at Seneca College, Markham, ON Campus
Resume Writing

Quote of the Week – July 26

“Your past cannot be changed, buy you can change tomorrow by your actions today.”  -David McNally

Finding a New Job in the Summer

Finding a new job in the summer seems intimidating to many people.  The prospect of job hunting, only to be rejected, keeps potential workers from realizing some of the best opportunities available.  Summer is often the best time to make a career change.

What you Need to Know

If you want to find a new job this summer, think positive.  Many career resources are available.  With effective job search techniques, the occupation of your dreams may be just around the corner. [Read more...]

Upcoming Events – Week of July 19

Thursday, July 22, 2010
TorontoJobs.ca Career Day: Resume Writing Logistics

Thursday, July 22, 2010
Windmill Networking in Toronto Tweetup (#VXToronto)
Twitter Networking Event
http://windmillnetworking.com