When discussing your value at an interview, remember to keep the focus on your ability to deliver core attributes the job demands and willingness to adapt to its unique needs. Additionally, if the interviewer asks you to tell him or her about yourself, they are not looking for your life story. Rather, the interviewer wants to hear how your past experiences, both personal and professional, will directly benefit the company and help you accomplish what is required for the job in question.

Most job descriptions are simply an outline of what will be asked of you. It is up to you to spotlight other requirements of that job to which you bring value. Do as much research as you can on the company and the position beforehand, because interviewers love to see that the requisite homework and preparation has been done ahead of time. Check out the company's website, read news articles that discuss the organization, and talk to people at the company if you can. This will help you stand out and, more likely, land the job of your dreams.

By Lance Stacy, CEO

The Rainmaker Network admittedly does a lot of career prep...but what if you've already landed the internship, gig or job of your dreams? Then what? Getting a job or internship is no easy feat, but it's nothing compared to actually keeping it.

Here are some incredibly simple, tried and true tips to help make you indispensable:

1. Show up on time. Being punctual shows that you are responsible and that you respect your employer's time. It also shows that you respect yourself enough to protect your reputation from being damaged by silly little mistakes.

2. Do your job. This seems like a dead giveaway but is not always apparent. Complete your projects with the same amount of gusto you had coming into your position. Also, doing your job also means doing it well. That's right -- doing it WELL is actually built into the job description.

3. Take some initiative. It doesn't mean to you stray from the task at hand to work on ten other things. What it does mean is that you need to go above and beyond what is expected out of you for the tasks you've been assigned to.

4. Ask questions, but only after you have attempted to answer them yourself. There is nothing more annoying for a manager or supervisor to have to answer your every question, especially if there are valid sources of information available at your fingertips (i.e. the University of Google).

5. Be consistent. Also known as being reliable, it is important that your boss can depend on you on a regular basis. Consistency in punctuality, quality of work, level of initiative, and self-reliance are all things that employers want but don't necessarily ask for outright.

What are your tips to keeping a job?

I get asked this question a lot.  Our bodies aren’t made to handle the amount of toxins we’re constantly exposed to.  Toxin overload can lead to a whole host of illnesses and side effects.  Take the quiz below to see if you need to do a cleanse.

• Do you eat processed foods, fast food and/or eat out regularly?
• Do you eat non-organic animal products and produce?
• Do you consume genetically altered foods?
• Do you eat foods containing hydrogenated oil?
• Do you or have you used artificial sweeteners (Nutrasweet/Aspartame, Splenda, Sweet n Low)?
• Do you eat foods containing preservatives, additives, dyes, or sweeteners?
• Do you charbroil or grill foods?
• Do you drink coffee, soda or alcohol regularly?
• Do you drink unfiltered tap water?
• Do you use a microwave?
• Do you microwave/cook/store food in plastic containers?

If the majority of your answers are yes, then your diet contributes significantly to your toxic load. Most likely, you’re also exposed to other irritants such as pollution, cigarette smoke, dry cleaning fluids, cosmetics and beauty products, exhaust fumes, cleaners, and medications.

You might want to consider detoxing, if you’re experiencing any of the following:

• Weight gain
• Fatigue
• Food cravings
• Insomnia
• Reduced mental clarity
• Poor digestion
• Low libido
• Autoimmune disorders
• Cancer
• Hormonal Imbalances
• Thyroid Disorders
• Adrenal Exhaustion
• Infertility

Not all cleanses are created equal.  It’s important to have a qualified physician help you find one that is right for you.  If you go back to your old habits once you’ve completed a cleanse, the benefits won’t last.  I see a lot of people go through the effort, but don’t change their lifestyle.  I highly recommend avoiding unhealthy foods and products to guarantee long lasting results.

Live natural.  Live well.
Heather Lounsbury, L.Ac.

Check out Heather's Web site at www.getnaturalgetwell.com