"Look at the donut, not the hole." ...age-old advice from one of my former coaches, reminding us to look at what we have, not what we don't


Remember, Babe Ruth may have been one of the great homerun hitters of all time, but he also struck out a lot, too. The job search is just like that, especially in this economy. Keep getting back up there and swinging for the fence!


"The majority of the word 'can't' is can." ...attributed to Betty Weaver, former CSB school director



Monday, October 8, 2012

Put on a Happy Face: Monday's Leads


As we begin a new week, we might surely feel like the little girl in this picture.  But we have to be careful not to "wear our heart on our sleeve"and give people the wrong impression of us.  In a tight job market, creating the impression that we are grumpy or difficult to manage can be the "kiss of death" for a job seeker.  Instead, we need to present our best selves and give employers what they want in an employee:  someone who is personable, who gets along with others, and who will be easy to manage.  Even if we don't feel that way at times, it's the impression we have to create...even if we have to "fake it until we make it."

So get out there and put on a happy face.  And let the employers you meet see the real you, not that grumpy Monday morning you!

Monday's Leads:

Have a great week!

Tim Barshinger

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