Thursday, July 22, 2010
Follow Through
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Curtis Schlaufman
Follow Through:These are two words that can be applied to many different instances in our lives, whether it’s following up on plans we made with friends,perfecting your swing in baseball, or more importantly, being able to follow through in your professional life. You may have great ideas but in order for them to become a reality there has to be follow through. A person with knowledge and skill but no follow through is useless to a company.
One of the biggest attributes that an employer seeks in an employee is someone who is dependable and consistent on following through with the responsibilities they are given. If you can exhibit that you are dependable and consistent to a potential employer it increases your chances of landing a job, or for that matter keeping a job. No one likes a flake. We all have those friends or coworkers that are notorious for flaking. After a while we learn not to depend on them or take their word for granted. The old adage is true, “you are only as good as your word.” When you say you will do something do it!
If you ask any successful person in business how they got to where they are they will probably talk about how they worked hard to get where they are. Working hard entails making sure you following through on every detail. From proof reading all of the communications they send out, showing up on time, going above and beyond their duties, and following up with all of the connections and relationships they established.
If you keep your word and carry out the responsibilities you are given at work then your superiors will start to see you as reliable and trust you with more responsibility; and more responsibility can mean a promotion and a raise! Following through is not a hard thing to do. It just takes care and effort on your behalf. It may seem like a simple concept but it can take you and your career a long way.
If you ask any successful person in business how they got to where they are they will probably talk about how they worked hard to get where they are. Working hard entails making sure you following through on every detail. From proof reading all of the communications they send out, showing up on time, going above and beyond their duties, and following up with all of the connections and relationships they established.
If you keep your word and carry out the responsibilities you are given at work then your superiors will start to see you as reliable and trust you with more responsibility; and more responsibility can mean a promotion and a raise! Following through is not a hard thing to do. It just takes care and effort on your behalf. It may seem like a simple concept but it can take you and your career a long way.
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Summertime challenge...what's your status?
Almost 25% of students who started looking for employment or internships before they finished the spring semester found a position. However, if you are of the unfortunate 75%, there are a few things you can do to still snag an internship or get your foot in the door.
We challenge you to optimize YOUR summer vacation. Check out our tips below and submit your story by August 31st for a chance to win a book scholarship for the Fall semester!
1. Explore an interest that you set aside during the school year. There's no better time than now to pursue something you're passionate about!
2. Take a summer class at a local community college that is completely unrelated to your major. You may find the pace and subject to be refreshing and to shed a new perspective.
3. Volunteer in your community. There's no better way to rub elbows with some pretty powerful people in your community! Roll up your sleeves and get started.
4. Get fit, mentally and physically. If you've ignored your health over the past nine months, it's time to get in shape and look great doing it. Exercise will help you feel better and build your confidence as you attend interviews and meet new people.
5. Make a 12-month plan. Take some time to re-think your job-hunting strategy and to re-examine your true interests. Methodically plan your next 12 months in terms of your education, career, health, finance, personal development, and more. Sign in and check out our Rain Resources for help and guidance!
Our phone lines and email boxes are completely open. Let us know how we can help -- no matter how big or small the task might be. We are here for you!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
8 steps to reducing cancer risk
8 steps to reducing cancer risk
1 Eat more vegetables
Vegetables aren't just delicious and filled with vitamins and nutrients; they also contain a lot of fiber, antioxidants, and beta-carotene. All of these help reduce your risk. Eating vegetables makes your body more alkaline, which is also good for preventing any illness.
For more on why eating a more plant based diet is better for you and the environment, please read another great resource at GoVeg.
2 Go organic
3 Sweat more
Sweating releases toxins through the skin. Fewer toxins in your body, the lower your risk of getting sick. Go for a hike, take a power yoga class, or sit in a sauna on a regular basis.
4 Do a liver cleanse on a regular basis
If you've been getting my newsletters for a while, you know I'm a fan of doing a SAFE cleanse at least once a year. Along with sweating, a liver cleanse will flush out the bad stuff that's stuck in your liver.
5 Taking care of your mental health
Stress can weaken your immune system. Thus, making you more susceptible to getting sick. So whether it's meditating, therapy, a spiritual practice, exercise, or all of the above, please take care of you!
6 Avoid sugar, including sugar substitutes, and dairy
Sugar feeds cancer. Eat some fruit instead. And dairy is mucous forming, since it’s mucous too. Try milk alternatives, such as hemp, almond, or rice. You can get really creative and make your own.
7 Deep breathing
Cancer cells won’t thrive in a highly oxygenated body. So take out that yoga mat and breathe.
8 Don’t store or cook your food in plastic.
Highly heated plastics release dioxin (carcinogens) into your food and ultimately into the cells of the body. In fact, avoid using plastic altogether.
See? That wasn’t so hard, was it? Knowing that you’ve taken the first steps to being disease free can be so liberating.
Live natural. Live well.
Heather
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
A 20-something's Guide for Preparing for Retirement at 55
You may think you're too young to think about retirement, especially if you just graduated and are heading into your first entry level position, but it is never too early to prepare. With social security dwindling due to the baby boomers retiring, establishing financial security early is ideal. Managing your personal finances is key to being able to retire after 30 years of hard work.
Analyze your debt. Calculate your balance on credit cards and take into account your student loans.
Account for your bills. Whether you're buying, renting, or leasing a car, apartment, or home, these will be crucial. Be sure if you're in the market for any of these things that you are comfortable making payments regularly.
Secure regular income. With this economy, job security is a major issue. Your income will play a huge role in preparation for your retirement. Steady income will help you in your financial planning.
Here's a break down of where your money should be going:
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Analyze your debt. Calculate your balance on credit cards and take into account your student loans.
Account for your bills. Whether you're buying, renting, or leasing a car, apartment, or home, these will be crucial. Be sure if you're in the market for any of these things that you are comfortable making payments regularly.
Secure regular income. With this economy, job security is a major issue. Your income will play a huge role in preparation for your retirement. Steady income will help you in your financial planning.
Here's a break down of where your money should be going:
- 50% of your check should go towards bills such as your mortgage/rent, car note, utilities, etc.
- 20% of your money should be used to take care of your debt from credit cards and student loans.
- 15%, divided in half for retirement and a savings/emergency fund, is recommended.
- The other 15% is available for your disposable income.
- If this plan is followed consistently for 30 years or more, you will have a nice nest egg to retire on, without even including pension or a 401K.
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