Hallie Crawford

FREE Teleclass in November – Survive the Job Crisis

2009-11-06T10:00:00-05:00

Find out live the 3 things you need to do right now in order to survive the job crisis. Learn how to handle whatever career transition you are currently facing.

There's no doubt about it - the world can seem like a scary place right now. And for many of us, what is especially unnerving is the way the unemployment rate continues to rise. If you are one of those fearful of losing your job, have recently been laid off, or are searching for your ideal career - this teleclass is a must- attend event.

Join me for a free teleclass on Thursday November 19th at noon ET.

In this teleclass, I will:

• Give you the three critical steps you need to take right now in order to survive the job crisis

• Show you how to create possibilities for yourself - despite the tough economy

• Show you how survive, and even thrive, during these tough times

Learn how to handle whatever career transition you are currently facing and click here to listen to an intro audio.

Have a great weekend!

Hallie Crawford
Career Coach

Did you dress up for Halloween?

2009-11-05T16:11:02-05:00

I thought I would post a fun picture of Vaughn and daddy Frank on Halloween. We went to a friend’s house for a party and then did a little trick or treating. We had a blast after we finally wrestled V into his costume!

Did you dress up this year for Halloween? I’d love to hear what you dressed up as, or what you dressed your kids up as :)

Have a great day!

Hallie Crawford
Career Seekers Career Coach

Don’t forget to network

2009-11-02T15:56:27-05:00

Happy Monday! I hope you had a very Happy Halloween! We had fun taking Vaughn trick or treating (pics to come soon).

Today’s tip is one that people often forget about OR put the least amount of time and attention towards.

That is networking! Have you ever heard the saying it’s not what you know but who you know? While this of course isn’t the only way to get a job, it can help. If you are looking for a job, networking is still the best way to get one.

Here are three quick networking tips:

• Spread the word that you are in job search mode – friends, family, former co-workers – even professors. You never know who might know someone in the field you're interested in. Keep your resume updated and your business card handy if you have one, so that when an opportunity arises you can easily pass this information along.

• Attend career fairs and in-person networking events - make sure your resume is up to date and professional and dress appropriately (remember first impressions count).

• Join online networking groups like LinkedIn and Twitter – I recommend being smart about what you post online – potential employers are turning to the internet and social networking sites to find out more about their candidates.

If you need help with your job search, contact us for a job search strategy session.

Here’s to having a career you love!

Hallie Crawford
Certified Career Coach

MAPP Career Assessment Package

2009-10-30T10:00:00-04:00

The MAPP Career Assessment is an extremely effective, easy to use career assessment that takes 20 minutes to complete online.

MAPP identifies your natural talents and abilities, your motivations, the careers you'd be most likely to succeed in and much more. If you are trying to find out which jobs are the best fit for you, this assessment will help you get the answer.

I use with my individual clients, especially for those of you who are struggling with career ideas.

The assessment will help you:

• Identify your natural talents and abilities
• Pinpoint what work environment is the best fit for you
• Clarify your motivations for work and likelihood for success in specific industries
• Define the top 10 vocational areas that are the best fit for you
• Find career fulfillment

More than 96% of the over four million people who have taken this career assessment agree with the results and will use the results to guide their career.

Read more about what is included in your MAPP Career Assessment Package here:
http://www.halliecrawford.com/careertest.html

Happy Halloween! Have a great weekend!
Best,

Hallie Crawford
Career Transition Coach

Finance Executive Walks Away to Work His Way Up From Waiter

2009-10-28T10:00:00-04:00

There was a great story in the Wall Street Journal last month about finding a job that you love and are passionate about.

Check it out here!

Here’s to having a career you LOVE!

Hallie Crawford
Atlanta Certified Career Coach

How to Kick Your Kid Out of the Nest

2009-10-27T18:46:06-04:00

I was recently interviewed for a great article by Kim Girard from CBS Moneywatch.com

Here’s an excerpt:

If a year passes and your child is still a permanent fixture on the couch, it’s time for a change, especially if he or she isn’t putting in the time and effort to find a job and move out.

A career counselor, with fees that range between $500 and $2,000, may be worth the cost to get your child back on track. A counselor can assess your children’s skills, clean up their resumes, and create career-action plans to get them moving. Hallie Crawford, an Atlanta-based career counselor, says it’s often her job to push adult kids to take an entry-level job — even if it isn’t their dream job — to get them started.

You can read the entire article here .

If you think your child could benefit from working with a career coach, contact us for a free phone consultation.

Hallie Crawford
Career Coach

Resume and Cover Letter Review/Editing

2009-10-23T10:00:00-04:00

Do you need help with your resume or cover letter? I recommend considering our resume review session. Darcy Holoweski is a Certified Career Coach and job search expert on our team. She specializes in resume review, interview skills, and job search strategies. Darcy has extensive resume writing experience. She has a Master's in Education and has been a career advisor at a career center in Rhode Island for several years. Click here to contact Darcy for help with your resume.

Hallie Crawford
Career Coach

Using a Mentor Can Add Up in the Professional Career Search

2009-10-22T10:00:00-04:00

(Excerpt, read entire article here)

Are you afraid of the career change conversation with your family, friends, coworkers etc? Does it seem like as soon as you decide to make a positive change, the whole world turns against you and tells you why you can't do it, that it's not possible or something else that's not very encouraging?

One of the biggest challenges that people in career transition face is trying to convince their families, friends, coworkers and the people who know them best, that change is a good thing. At a time when everything is in flux, it's tough for us to reassure people we are headed on the path to success despite any obstacles which may surface along the way. We may even be uncertain ourselves! And because we frequently experience the most resistance to our ideas from the people who mean the most to us, it can FEEL like our core support system is caving in. But don't worry, it's not!

Finding a mentor, coach or someone who has "been there" can be a huge asset for your career search.

Because we are often met with resistance, hit with frightening and discouraging "rumors" about the career marketing or industry of our choosing, we can feel like the wind was just knocked out of us. Finding a career can be scary and isolating. This is not a healthy way to feel when trying to break out of established ruts and make a motion for improvement in our careers.

*If you need help with your career transition, check out our free teleclass this month "Three Critical Keys to Transition Into Your Ideal Career".*

Hallie Crawford
Atlanta Certified Career Coach

FREE Teleclass in 1 week

2009-10-20T14:47:02-04:00

Don’t miss out on my free teleclass Tuesday October 27th at 12noon ET for the "Three Critical Keys to Navigating Your Transition to Your Ideal Career"

This teleclass is for you if you:

Recently have been laid off and you are now ready to find a career you love and are passionate about
Your current job is no longer rewarding, but you're not sure what would be better
You feel stuck where you are in your career
You are a recent college graduate and still are unsure about what you want to do

Go here to listen to an audio intro.

Hallie Crawford
Career Coach

Staying optimistic during tough times

2009-10-16T10:30:00-04:00

I was reading an article about Michael J Fox in Time Magazine a few months back and I thought I’d share a small piece:

A reader asked “How do you keep your optimisim in the face of difficult circumstances?”

Michael said "I think it's mostly about acceptance. I have no choice about whether or not I have Parkinson's. I have nothing but choices about how I react to it. In those choices, there's freedom to do a lot of things in areas that I wouldn't have otherwise found myself in."

His perspective and attitude about having Parkinson's is amazing!! Remember that we are always at choice in how we react to what happens to us.

Have a great weekend!

Hallie Crawford
Certified Career Coach