- Donald Trump

Thinking Big…

• Increase your earnings by 20%

• Work a 4-day week without losing income

• Find a job with your dream employer

• Turn your lacklustre team into an award winning team

• Turn your passion for skiing into a cool new business idea

• Secure that big promotion

• Write and publish your own book

• Buy that fancy car or new house

• Turn your passion for Yoga into your very own yoga studio

• Start writing a blog about something you care about

• Take a year off to travel and volunteer

• Start that new business

Why you need to think big…

Anything worth achieving usually involves:

- Set-backs

- Pangs of self doubt

- The people around you thinking you’re crazy

- Lots of critics and naysayers

So unless you’re working towards something big which excites you (and usually scares you too)…..you’ll give up after a couple of set-backs. You’ll listen to all the people who think you’re crazy instead of listening to these wise words from Steve Jobs.

Big goals provide you with the passion and energy to overcome hurdles and set backs which come your way.

Starting Small..

Having a big dream is good. But it’s likely to overwhelm and paralyse you into doing nothing. And so ensuring your goal was nothing but a pipe dream.

So if you do have a big goal in mind – just take a small baby step forward.

Go and meet someone,  ask someone for help, update your  CV or LinkedIn page, attend a one off talk or webinar.  Book a meeting with your boss or most important stakeholder, call someone who has done the thing you want to do (i.e. written a book, become self employed etc) or simply book a couple of days off to start working on your idea.

Begin Today..

• What’s the big idea or big goal which excites you?

• What can you do TODAY to move your idea forward? (Even if it’s just a tiny step)

• Who can you call or email right now to help you get moving instead of simply thinking and dreaming?

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Unless you can sell yourself, sell your team and sell your business – you’re likely to be in trouble in the modern economy and work place.

Yet most people find the very thought of “selling” awkward and uncomfortable.

But it need not be.

When you take an ethical approach to sales you’re not actually “selling” – but in fact “helping” and providing value.

Use the 5 questions below to engage in conversation, understand the needs of the person in front of you – and then offer to help them:

“5 Magic Questions” 

1. “What’s going on? / How’s business?”  (Something simple and non-threatening to engage the other person in conversation, and understand what’s happening)

2. “What’s the one big thing you need to deliver or achieve in the next 6 months?” (Remember – you’re not selling anything. But genuinely trying to understand the other party’s biggest goal or objective)

3. What is your single biggest challenge right now? (Understand what their big frustration, problem or pain is)

4. “What difference would it make to you if you were to overcome the challenges and reach your big goal / objectives?” (This question is critical as it identifies and quantifies the benefts which comes from reaching their desired outcomes – and so the value you can potentially offer them)

5. “Knowing what you know about me, how can I help?” (This position yourself as the solution to their problems or the catalyst to help them achieve their big goal. And, so in turn, opens the door to opportunities for you)

What happens when you ask these questions?

Business Leaders - Ask these questions of your team and you’ll get a much clearer idea of how to engage and motivate team members

Employees -  Ask your boss and key stakeholders these questions and you’ll clearly understand their needs. This then helps you position yourself as a solutions provider (instead of just another employee) which in turn helps you protect your position

Job seekers - Ask these questions during interviews (particularly at 2nd and 3rd stage interviews with senior people) and you’ll stand out. You’ll also become much better informed about the role you may be walking into

Consultants & Freelancers  - Ask these questions to current and potential clients and you’ll understand their true needs whilst enhancing your relationships. And in the process, you’ll also potentially open up a range of new business opportunities without even trying to “sell”.  

You’re Not Really Selling!

Intertwine these 5 questions into your conversations and you’ll realise that you’re not actually selling anything. You’re actually helping and providing value. (Which in fact is the definition of a sales transaction – an “exchange of value”).

So stop feeling awkward and start asking questions!

How can you sprinkle these magical questions into conversations this coming week…?

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On my recent trip to Hong Kong and Singapore I learned about the Chinese New Year tradition of giving red envelopes filled with money on new years day as a way of wishing good fortune to friends, family and employees on news years day.

Something, in fact, that’s very similar to the tradition of giving money on new years day in the Indian culture too! Once again proving to me that we’re all far more similar than we are different.

So although I’m not Chinese, to coincide with the start of the Chinese New Year this week, I’m sharing my very own ‘virtual red envelope” filled with cash – £28 to be precise (approximately $50)

Specifically it’s an ‘envelope’ for job seekers in the form of £28 off the Zen Guide To Job Searching (£28 = approx. $45).

So Why £28?

In Chinese culture, the number 8 is very lucky and signifies “prosperity” whilst the number 28 signifies “double prosperity”

So I’d like to offer you double prosperity this coming year by offering £28 off the Zen Guide To Job Searching!

Click here to find out more!

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(Despite All The Doom and Gloom)”

2-Part Live Video Cast Via The Web

Part 1: Saturday 21st January (3pm UK time, 10am EST)

Part 2: Sunday 29th January (3pm UK time, 10am EST)

A quick reminder that Part-1 of my 2 part video cast commences this weekend. 

Don’t worry if you can’t make the live dates / times – everyone that registers will receive a recording of video cast.

To register your place click here now

During this special 2-part live video cast you’ll discover:

• The 5 key mistakes I see most job seekers making right now (and how you can avoid them)
• The most common reasons why career changers struggle to shift into new roles and sectors
• The ONE thing you need to fix right now if you want to secure that new opportunity in 2012 (it’s not what you think)
• The 4 key stages all career changers need to go through to succeed
• The 10 steps to securing your next job (this is a proven system that works every single time)
• How to network effortlessly (even if you hate networking)
• The Do’s and Don’ts of social media for any job seeker
• Your questions answered live on the broadcast

For further details and to register your place, follow this link and register  

Sital

P.S. Once again, don’t worry if you can’t make it to the live video cast – register your place and we’ll send you a recording after the events. Click here to reserve your spot

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Because it’s your willingness to be average, have lots of goes and make mistakes that ultimately helps you succeed on stage.

Not only does this principle apply when performing on stage without a script. It also applies to many aspects of our life and work too.

For example, just think about the 5 phases you go through when learning to cook a meal:  

1. You have a go (you cook something)
2. You fail (burn it or make a tasteless dish)
3. You learn from the failure (identify why you burnt it or why it was inedible)
4. You implement the learning (adjust your cooking approach)
5. You have more goes until you improve and master the art of cooking

So through your willingness to “be average” instead of “perfect” – you give yourselves permission to have plenty of goes and consequently speed up the learning and improvement process.

That same principle applies to every aspect of our careers and working lives too. 

Unless you’re first willing to be average at networking, making job applications, interviewing, presenting to groups, leading teams etc – you’ll get all perfectionist about things and deny yourself opportunities to improve your skills. By not applying for jobs until “just the right moment” or not speaking up at a meeting because you’re “not totally sure” you’ll miss out on 100% of the opportunities which lay in front of you.

So if you want to speed up your job search, career transition or the process of finding more clients for your freelance business – stop trying to be perfect. Stop worrying about screwing up, looking silly or being rejected. They’re simply part of the journey to success. In much the same way as burning a dish is to someone learning to cook. Unless you’re willing to make an average meal and screw up – you’ll never ever actually make a great cuisine.

Similarly, unless you’re willing to put yourself out there and be imperfect, you’ll never move forward and find job opportunities, meaningful work or the lifestyle you want.  

Comedy improvisers are not only encouraged to get comfortable with being imperfect – but in fact encouraged to enjoy the process of screwing up.

So how could you be average and have lots of goes this week? What can you screw up (just a little) this week and still have a smile on your face?

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QUESTION

“Sital, what’s the best way to secure part-time work for back to work mums? There seems to be nothing around and I keep getting rejected. What do you suggest?” 

MY ANSWER

Before I answer the question, let me make you aware of some quick points worth bearing in mind about finding part-time work.

Some quick points about part-time employment

• Part-Time vacancies are often not advertised

A large proportion of part-time roles are not advertised – they’re simply filled by contacts and referrals. In some segments of the market,  75% of part-time roles are filled via employee referrals

• Part-Time vacancies are often created for a particular person

A significant number of part-time roles are created after an employer or business leaders comes across someone. E.g. The business have a need, but not a vacancy. We then come across an old contact or referral with the skills and experience we need – so we create a part-time role for them.

• You need to be work harder to find part-time employment

If you’re after part time work, you need be more proactive than most job seekers.

Whilst there are some exceptions in certain industries (e.g. retail, catering and hospitality sectors), on the whole, there is a huge demand for part-time work but simply not the supply of opportunities. So you’ll have to work harder and be much smarter in your approach than others (i.e. spending a couple of hours a day applying for jobs online is not enough).

The 7 Strategies

So bearing these points in mind – here are some suggestions for mums looking for part time work:

1. Be more specific about what you want

Many back-to-work mum’s often say “Oh I’m looking for something part-time work. Do you know anyone that’s hiring? You know, something I can do during school hours”

What does that mean?!?

Such statements are far too vague.

What can you do? What type of employers and teams are you targeting? What type of roles?

It’s much better to say: “I have XYZ skills and experience and I’m looking to work with ABC type companies. Who do you know I can speak with?”

This makes it much easier for people to refer or recommend you.

2. Forget job titles

Whilst I’m asking you to be more specific – don’t limit the opportunities coming to you by pigeon-holing yourself with a job title.

Instead of talking about job titles, focus on articulating:

a) The type of target employers and teams you’re looking to work with

b) The kind of problems and goals which they may have

c) The type of work you can do to help them solve their problems and/or achieve their goals

d) The results and benefits they’ll get as a result of working with you

Most people simply talk about point c) – What they can do. And consequently get pigeon-holed.

Instead, I suggest you spend very little time talking about what you can do – and more time describing the target employers, their problems and the results you can help achieve. You’re much more likely to be referred to someone that way. And much more likely to open yourself to a wider range of opportunities in related jobs and roles which may not have thought about. .

3. Don’t waste too much time applying via websites and recruiters

Whilst sitting at home applying for jobs online may be the easiest thing to do (especially when you have a young family to look after),  it’s usually the least effective way to find work.

Remember, something like 75% of part-time roles are being filled via contacts and referrals – so by just applying for jobs online – you and the rest of the back-to-work mums are only applying for one-quarter of the part-time jobs out there. And so it becomes a “numbers game” – and the reason why so many  mum’s find it so hard to secure interviews for the right kind of roles.

It’s not because “there are no jobs out there” – it’s because you’re taking the wrong approach!

So instead of spending all your time on websites and applying to recruiters – your part-time job search strategy should be focused around speaking with contacts and networking. More specifically you should be networking with warm contacts - people who know you well.

4. Approach ex-employers and ex-colleagues first

Even if it’s several years since you worked – approaching your previous employer is the first thing you should be doing.

And DON’T approach HR – but instead approach ex-managers and ex-colleagues. They may still refer you to HR but you’ll have more success if referred to them via a line manager than approaching HR direct.

Also – approach ex-colleagues who have moved on from your previous employers. People that know your work, trust you and like you will be best placed to refer you onto their contacts

“Boss, I think you should meet Sharon – we both worked together at XYZ company 5 years ago – she’s excellent and just the kind of person we need right now.”

That type of recommendation comes from people who have worked with you – not recruiters who hardly know you.

So re-activate relationships with old contacts, old friends and ex-colleagues. Use www.LinkedIn.com as a really simple way to find old contacts and network professionally without it feeling weird or awkward. If you’re not familiar with LinkedIn, here are 10 tips you can use to find opportunities using LinkedIn.

5. Approach friends and family 

Once again – the people who know you well are most likely to recommend you. So don’t dismiss anyone – the mum’s you meet on the school run or at your weekly “coffee mornings”  will know people – even if they haven’t worked for a number of years.

6. Think Small

Many people automatically turn to big companies when searching for part-time work. Yet large corporates are often the least flexible when it comes to working hours and flexible roles.

Small and mid-sized firms, on the other hand, are much more open to flexible working patterns. Be it part-time work, working from home, job sharing etc.

So don’t rule out working for a smaller firm. Even if you’ve always worked in large firms  - use the strategies in this article to target smaller firms who would jump at the chance to have someone with your skills and knowledge – but had never thought they could attract someone like you to their business.

7. Don’t ask for a part-time job. Instead offer to “help out”

Many firms these days are cutting back and may have a complete freeze on external recruitment. So the minute you tell your friends that “I’m looking for a job” the automatic reply will be “our company isn’t hiring.”

Or if you say “I’m looking for part-time work” even more people will just shut down and say “Oh, our firm doesn’t have part-time roles.”

But the reality is that although there are fewer “vacancies” in the market (when compared to 5 years ago) – there are lots of problems and plenty of work to do (and a tough market creates more work for a business, not less).

Businesses are struggling, many teams have fewer employees, are very lean and under significant pressure to achieve more with less resources.

So instead of asking for a “job” – you should start talking to people who know you and say something like:

“Do you know of any businesses or small business owners who are struggling to cope with their current workloads? Maybe a company who can’t afford to hire staff but maybe needs some occasional help?”

or

“I’m looking to support any local small businesses looking for help with xyz (the type of skills / work you have experience in). Who do you know that is overloaded with work and maybe needs some help. Maybe on a part-time basis to keep the costs down?”

If they have a need and they can see clear commercial benefits of having some part-time resource they will create a role. And if you’ve been highly recommended by a mutual contact – you’ll be the front runner for the role.

Some Final Questions For You?

• Which ONE of these 7 strategies do you need you need to focus on right now to speed up your job search?

• What’s the next step? The one call, email or action you can take to move you forward?

• What would happen if you took that step TODAY?

LOOKING FOR FURTHER HELP WITH FINDING PART-TIME WORK?

By the way, if you’re a back to work mum looking for help in finding part time work, you may want to join my FREE 2-Part live video cast for job seekers.

I’ll share trips and tricks as well as answering your questions live during the video cast. Even if you can’t make the live cast register your place and we’ll send you a recording after the event.

Click here for more details and to reserve your spot.

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“How To Find New Career Opportunities In 2012

(Despite All The Doom and Gloom)”

2-Part Live Video Cast Via The Web

Part 1: Saturday 21^th January 2012

3pm UK, 10am EST

Part 2: Sunday 29^st January 2012

3pm UK, 10am EST

• Are you struggling to secure interviews and job offers?
• Are you trying to change careers but finding it a struggle to make progress?
• Is all the negativity about the economy and job market concerning you?
• Would you like some practical advice on how to overcome the challenges brought on by the economy? 

It’s the start of a new year. Most years, this usually means a time for making a fresh start and considering new career opportunities.

But it’s 2012 – and everyone seems to be saying “there are no jobs out there” (which is complete nonsense) or that “it’s impossible to shift careers in this market” (Challenging? Yes. Impossible? No)

The reality is that the rules of the job search game have changed. How we find career opportunities and seek out new jobs has changed forever – and in a today’s job market you need to take a completely different approach from the past. If you do what you’ve done in the past,  you’ll simply end up simply moaning about “the market” like so many people today.

So as we begin 2012, I thought it timely to run a complimentary video cast to share the strategies and key steps my clients have used successfully in recent months to find new jobs – despite the economy:

During this special 2-part live video cast you can expect:

• The 5 key mistakes I see most job seekers making right now (and how you can avoid them)
• The most common reasons why career changers struggle to shift into new roles and sectors
• The ONE key thing you need to fix right now if you want to secure that new opportunity in 2012 (it’s not what you think)
• The 4 key stages all career changers need to go through to succeed
• The 10 steps to securing your next job (this is a proven system that works every single time)
• How to network effortlessly (even if you hate networking)
• The Do’s and Don’ts of social media for any job seeker
• Your questions answered live on the broadcast

“What is a Video Cast?”

It’s essentially a live presentation, which takes place on your computer delivered via the “Live Stream” platform.

So rather than travelling to hear me speak – l travel to your desk, home office, lounge or wherever you may be!

What’s more, you can ask questions live on the instant messaging stream and have them answered during the session.

“How do I log in and watch?”

Once you register, we will be sending you all the details. Scroll down for details of how to register.

“I’m not very ‘techy’ – so if it’s complicated, it’s not for me”

It is very simple and you don’t have to be very technical to watch and take part.

If you know how to use the Internet then you’ll be able to take part.

Once registered, we’ll send you a simple set of step-by-step instructions to log in. So there should be no reason for you to worry about the technical aspects at all!

“Sounds great, but I can’t make the date/time!”

No problem – provided you have registered, we’ll send you a link to the recording of the video cast after the event so that you can watch it at your convenience.

Date and Time

Part 1: Saturday 21^th January 2012

3pm UK, 10am EST

Part 2: Sunday 29^st January 2012

3pm UK, 10am EST

Both sessions will be 45 minutes long

Simply use the form below to register

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Having spent the last 3 weeks in sunny Hong Kong and a very humid Singapore, I thought the UK weather would give me a shock to the system when I arrived back home.

But the weather has been very mild in the UK.

What has been a shock though is the general doom and gloom about the new year. Having spent 3 weeks in Asia, I’ve found the papers, the media and the general mood in the UK pretty depressing to say the least.

But despite the depressing predictions it’s worth pointing out that what happens to you this year is not wholly dependent on the economy.

It very much depends on YOU do. It can be the worst year yet – or the best. It all depends on how you think and act.

So as we begin a new year,  here are some questions for you to think about:

• What would happen if you decided that 2012 was going to be your best year yet?

• What if you invested 90 minutes this week to write down exactly where you want to be professionally, personally and financially by 31st December 2012? And then read and visualised your goals each day?

• What if you cut your consumption of mainstream media by 50% this year and avoided all that negative noise?

• What if you stayed away from moaning and whining colleagues, friends and family this year?

• What if you controlled ‘that voice’ in your head and decided that you’d stop being a self critic and instead become your biggest fan?

• What if you kept taking one small risk per day day and kept stepping outside your comfort zone all year?

• What if you kick-started your job search by taking my 21 day challenge?

• What if you started to act and think like a freelancer? (We’re all freelancers these days – even those with ‘permanent jobs’. The quicker you realise it, the better off you’ll be)

• What if you counted your blessings and appreciated what you have on a daily basis instead of focussing on what’s lacking? (after all – you get more of what you focus on)

• What if you labelled yourself as “lucky” this year? (People who think they’re lucky – often are. People who believe they’re ‘unlucky’ are always unlucky)

• What if you decided that you’d use the changing economy to reinvent your career and business?

• What if you chose to mentor and help one young person this year and give something back? (Remember – what goes around, comes around)

• What if you stopped worrying about what people thought of you? What if instead, you just did what you believe in your heart to be the right thing and tuned out the opinions of others?

• What if you listened to your intuition and gut instinct much more than other people?

• What if you decided to get serious about the way you used social media tools to strengthen your personal brand and find more job opportunities using platforms such as LinkedIn?

• What if you decided to be successful this year rather than being a perfectionist? What if you “went for it” when 80% certain instead of waiting for all your ducks to line up in a row?

• What if you chose to stop worrying about the past, stopped stressing about the future and simply focused on the present?

• What if you saw all the ‘bad things’ happening to you as either a lesson or a clue?

• What if you learned to accept change and uncertainty as the new norm? What if you learned to embrace change rather than fear it?

• What it you kept yourself nimble and flexible so that you could adapt to the volatile environment as it changes this year?

• What if you took the first baby steps in exploring that new career you’re drawn to instead of over-thinking it?

• What if you started that side-business now rather than ‘one day’? (You could find a new income stream, new career or new hobby that helps you tolerate a bad job)

• What if you took some big leaps this year? Instead of taking baby steps – what if you made some big changes and did some of the things you’ve being resisting?

• What if you stopped procrastinating about “that decision” you’ve been putting off and took the first step right NOW? (yes….. today)

If you followed through with the above points, there is a good chance that you’d be the most confident, authentic, likeable, well-networked version of yourself.

You see – no one can predict what will happen this year. Not even the experts. But what happens to YOU in 2012 year will largely be determined by how YOU react to the environment and the choices you make.  Make the right choices and it could well be your best year yet.

Happy new year.

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Whilst many of the concerns related to the economic times may be valid – overdosing on such negativity does you no good whatsoever.

You see, when you’re constantly focused on “how bad things are” – it creates fear, paralysis and inaction.

But in a tough market you should be doing the complete opposite.

To cope with challenging times you need to be more proactive, more courageous, and more creative. Something you can’t do if you’re anxious and fearful because of all the ‘bad news.’

Here are some quick suggestions for overcoming negativity and helping you ride out the economic turbulence:

1. Don’t stress about stuff you can’t control:

I can’t control the weather – so I don’t worry or complain about it. It’s a complete waste of mental energy.

But I can influence how the weather impacts me by watching the weather forecasts or by carrying an umbrella if it’s going to rain. I can also take 100% control over choosing my reaction and mood if I do get soaked by a sudden downpour.

Similarly, you can’t control what happens to the Euro, the economy or the job market – so quit worrying about them. Instead, focus 100% of your mental energy and time on choosing your reaction to the market and take actions which you can control or influence. It’s far more productive and you’ll feel better for it.

2.  Reduce your consumption of mainstream media

The first thing I advise out-of-work job seekers to do in the current climate is to reduce their consumption of mainstream media by 50%.

Why?

Simply because much of the media is full of dramatic stories about double dip recessions, record unemployment and generally as much negative predictions as possible.

Whilst you need to be informed about the market place and the world, you don’t need to be inundated. You don’t need to listen to the same story over and over again.  Overloading yourself with bad news simply makes you more anxious and fearful – which stops you taking the very actions you need to take to make progress at such a time.

You’d never let your children watch poisonous TV shows full of violence and foul language would you? So in much the same way, be very careful how much negative news stories you’re consuming each day – that’s poisonous too.

3. Minimize your exposure to negative people

The kind of people who constantly moan and complain about anything and everything are also poisonous. We all know people like this and it’s not always easy to avoid them when they are close friends, family or colleagues.

But remember – we become like the very people we spend most of our time around.

So reduce your exposure to negative people, whilst increasing your exposure to positive people who energise you, who spend their time thinking about solutions and opportunities instead of just problems.

4. Celebrate the small successes

When you’re climbing uphill in the middle of a terrible storm (often with some baggage), you absolutely need to pat yourself on the back with every small success.

Focusing on the small wins gives you the energy and confidence to tackle the bigger challenges that you know still lie ahead. So get into the habit of celebrating the small wins and the things that are going well.

5. Count Your Blessings

There are 7 billion people in the world – and I’m pretty sure that YOU are in the top 5% of the richest people on the planet – both in terms of financial wealth, opportunities, health and education.

Don’t believe me?

Click on this Global Rich List and you’ll see exactly how rich you are.

Over the coming weeks and months the economic storm is going to pick up a pace. And with it, you’ll see more negative stories and more negative people everywhere you turn.

Just make sure you’re not one of those people and you’ll give yourself the best chance of riding the economic storm better than most of the people around you.

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A step-by-step plan for
landing your next job.

Date: Friday December 2, 2011

Duration: One hour session in total. With a 45-minute presentation by the speaker followed by a 15-minute Q&A session

About the Webinar

• Are you currently out of work and struggling to find your next job?
• Are you considering a career change in 2012?
• Would you like some practical help in fast tracking your job search in 2012?

As we approach the end of 2011 many people are looking at changing jobs in the year ahead. But it’s unlikely to be a straight-forward job search campaign for many job seekers. With a fragile global economy, the job market will remain challenging in 2012. Based on a recent poll among job seekers, it’s clear that many people are finding it tough.

In the current market, many job seekers are:

• Hitting the constant brick wall of rejections, due to the tense job environment
• Finding opportunities, but struggling to convert these into actual job offers
• Struggling to stand out in a competitive market
• Finding the recruitment process lengthy and slow
• Feeling frustrated and worried about their job search and immediate future

BUT regardless of the economy, people are still finding jobs. In fact, your success in finding work will have more to do with what YOU DO (or don’t do), rather than the state of the economy.

This is why we are offering a FREE end-of-year webinar to help you implement many of the strategies and tactics the speaker has helped his clients use to great effect in this current market.

To reserve your place click here

During this 60 minute webinar you’ll discover:

• Why December and the holiday season is the BEST time for a job search
• 3 time-efficient ways to use the Christmas season to significantly accelerate your job search in the new year
• The one tool you can use straight away, to leverage your time and effort
• How to tap into the “hidden job market” so that you don’t have to compete with the masses of job hunters
• How to put your job search on autopilot for the next couple of weeks, so that you can enjoy the festive season without stress
• The one key mindset shift you’ll need to make, in order to find that elusive role quickly in 2012
• The first 5 foundation steps to execute a highly effective, super fast job search campaign (missing any one of these steps will actually slow down your search)
• Top tips for staying positive and resilient through a long job and frustrating search campaign

Participants of this special webinar will then be able to:

• Have a huge momentum and focus at the start of the new year
• Create opportunities and expand your pipeline
• Reduce the time taken to find your next job
• Reduce lost income from not working (if you’re currently out of work)
• Potentially earn more by having greater negotiation power due to multiple opportunities
• Feel less stressed through the holidays and feel much more in control of your situation

All of this for FREE from comfort of your own home!

To reserve your place click here

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