Why should I Move On from My Current Job?
Fortunately, you are employed. You’re getting a salary and benefits. But it is just not working for you. How do you know when it is time to leave your job and find something else that will make you feel productive, satisfied and put food on the table? 1) When you’re bored out of your mind. The job is so easy you can do it with one hand tied behind your back. You need more challenge, stimulation. You have asked for additional or more challenging responsibilities, but it has not happened. 2) Not treated properly – Your boss or colleagues are not civil or professional. They use abusive language or overwork you. They have no empathy for you or your family situation. You did not get the raise or promotion you know you deserve. 3) Not fun any more – You used to enjoy coming in to work. You loved the work and the camaraderie. It is just not working for you any more. 4) Can’t get out of bed – to face the day. If you literally have trouble getting out of bed because you can’t face the work or the office or your colleagues. If you are dragging yourself to work each day, then it is … 5) Time for a change – It doesn’t mean you are going to quit without another job. It means you need to start your job search before you get too bored, or too de-motivated or too abused…that you really feel like quitting. You say to yourself, how can I quit? You need a job. Yes, you do. So the time to start is now. Before you get so bored, depressed, angry or fed up that you feel like quitting. I am not asking you to have the courage to walk out. Just saying that you need to take steps to change your current situation. FYI Career Workshop starts June 4…Register here: https://geffencareers.wufoo.com/forms/q16mk1480byl3hz/ (c) 2018 Amy Geffen All rights reserved — GEFFEN C A R E E R S www.geffencareers.com
5 Reasons to Keep Working
Thinking of retiring? or not? Here are 5 good reasons to keep working: 1) You are going to live longer and will need the money – so keep working now and keep saving. Put some money into your 401K, IRA, etc. Keep some cash in a savings account for easy access in case of an emergency. 2) Intellectual stimulation – Reading the newspaper and talking to friends is great, but nothing takes the place of work that requires intense concentration, analysis, thinking, and writing. 3) Social interaction – Going to class is fun and so are sports, and you also need to interact with people every day. Doing your own thing every day sounds like fun, but it can be very isolating. 4) Feeling productive – Nothing is worse than waking up in the morning feeling like there is nothing to live for. Why are you here? What are you doing? Work gives you a purpose, whether you are getting paid, or doing pro bono or volunteering, nothing takes the place of being productive and serving a purpose beyond your own needs. 5) You have not yet figured out what you will do all day long – Some of us have hobbies, past times, belong to sports teams, book clubs, knitting circles, etc. But they don’t take 8 hours a day, every day, 7 days a week. Unless and until you have figured out what you are going to do, keep working. www.geffencareers.com
How do you use LinkedIn for your Job Search?
You know what you want. You have a great resume and you’re all set to job hunt. Right? Wrong! You need to update your LinkedIn Profile. Search firms, headhunters, and hiring managers are all searching on LinkedIn for their next hire. Here are five ways to make the most of your LinkedIn profile. 1) 140 characters at the top of your profile. Don’t waste this space with one simple job title. If you are looking for more than one job title, put in two or three. Add your top three to four skills. Searches on those skills by hiring managers will lead them straight to your profile. 2) Summary- Unlike a resume, the summary can be personal and passionate. Be expansive. Show passion and enthusiasm for your field of endeavor. Include several key accomplishments to show you actually have done what you say you can do. 3) Research companies to find out who works there. Then you can write directly to those people asking for a meeting. 4) Research individuals before your interview. Find out all you can about the person(s) who will interview you. Where did they go to school? Where have they worked? What are their certifications? You may find something that you have in common. 5) Get recommendations. Two or three strong recommendations from former supervisors or colleagues are worth more than 20 endorsements for your skills. Remember to write your summary offline before you post it to your LinkedIn Profile. That gives you time to think about it, edit it, polish it. Make sure to set your account privacy settings so that no one is notified when you make changes to your profile. www.geffencareers.com