Commitment is a key part of a job search. One must commit to a certain amount of time each day for the process then stick to the plan. It is okay, especially if you are still somewhat employed, to say that you will search certain days but skip others so long as you do what you say you will each and every week.
Commitment also means keeping your appointments with unemployment office counselors, support groups, contacts who offer you help, etc. Not showing up for a meeting, even if it is only for some free advice, shows a lack of interest in improving your situation. Professionals will not recommend you to their colleagues if they doubt that you will followed through as you could endanger their reputations and they will not risk such an occurrence.
Commitment is crucial to your future success. Make sure you understand and subscribe to this before beginning your quest for a better future!!
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Who's the Boss?
This is not an article about a sitcom which I never felt was worth watching on TV! It is about what to do if you appear to have multiple bosses giving conflicting directions and sending crossed signals. Such a situation presented itself to me early in my career and I have heard similar nightmares from both contractors and permanent placements many times.
Quite honestly, there is no simple solution to avoiding a power struggle among superiors or those who think they are superior. When you find yourself following the lead of your alleged boss but then getting raked over the coals by his or her delegates and/or immediate reports, you have just one place to go. Schedule a conversation with the person you are officially assigned to and ask them how to navigate this awkward situation. Sometimes, it is a simple fix but other times it will not go away.
Previously, when the economy was thriving, my advice would have been to start an earnest job search. For obvious reasons, this is not terribly feasible right now. The best solution I could give is to document every direction and criticism you receive and keep them handy in case you find yourself in a position to have to defend your right to remain employed.
Quite honestly, there is no simple solution to avoiding a power struggle among superiors or those who think they are superior. When you find yourself following the lead of your alleged boss but then getting raked over the coals by his or her delegates and/or immediate reports, you have just one place to go. Schedule a conversation with the person you are officially assigned to and ask them how to navigate this awkward situation. Sometimes, it is a simple fix but other times it will not go away.
Previously, when the economy was thriving, my advice would have been to start an earnest job search. For obvious reasons, this is not terribly feasible right now. The best solution I could give is to document every direction and criticism you receive and keep them handy in case you find yourself in a position to have to defend your right to remain employed.
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