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shiphali Hi i am a very secured child bought up by my parents and also a bit depressed and stressed but without work it is making my situation more worst, since i had set very high goals for my self please ...MoreHi i am a very secured child bought up by my parents and also a bit depressed and stressed but without work it is making my situation more worst, since i had set very high goals for my self please help me out because even the strongest people fall.

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Chris Jeanty: The first and most important step to improving youself is asking and seeking help. So just being brave in enough to post that is a huge, and you ...MoreThe first and most important step to improving youself is asking and seeking help. So just being brave in enough to post that is a huge, and you should be proud in that fact and give yourself a pat on the back. Google Albert Ellis and REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy) and SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) built off Albert Ellis's work. I've personally seen it work wonders for many people feeling like you currently do. Good luck man.
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shiphali: have already done this in causes and i m very strong because i help others..so that they dont suffer but no body comments on my ideas...i dont ...Morehave already done this in causes and i m very strong because i help others..so that they dont suffer but no body comments on my ideas...i dont know why..but i will keep posting them...
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Scott Asai Who (entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, etc.) has measured their impact on customer service? If so, how?

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine It's true that the hidden job market (unadvertised spots, getting the jump on new jobs) is the most productive source to tap for jobseekers. But what do you do when your networking efforts aren't ...MoreIt's true that the hidden job market (unadvertised spots, getting the jump on new jobs) is the most productive source to tap for jobseekers. But what do you do when your networking efforts aren't leading to this holy grail of leads? http://bit.ly/bSeN4k

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine Before a brilliant person begins something great, they must look foolish in the crowd. - I Ching http://bit.ly/arCLhw

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine spring cleaning tips for your career Morespring cleaning tips for your career http://thinkasinc.com/life-coaching/career-spring-cleaning/

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine helicopter parents and the job search Morehelicopter parents and the job search http://www.lifemeetswork.com/pages/template3.asp?pageID=251 Are you tapping the helpfulness of your parents in the right way?

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine: Bradley, I agree that no employers are looking for high maintenance kids. Unfortunately sometimes it's the parents apart from the kids that are ...MoreBradley, I agree that no employers are looking for high maintenance kids. Unfortunately sometimes it's the parents apart from the kids that are high maintenance! I feel badly for Gen Y candidates b/c there is the stereotype of the entitled candidate with helicopter parents but at least the article shows good ways parents can help -- and I have seen very supportive parents out there in this tough market.
3 days ago

Bradley O: I should have been more clear it should have read; high maintenance kids (and their parents). The fact that it is a tough job market means that ...MoreI should have been more clear it should have read; high maintenance kids (and their parents). The fact that it is a tough job market means that the parents need to step back and not add to the stereotype any more. With the high unemployment rates out there right now there is even less reason to employ people who can't look for jobs themselves.
Parents should be able to provide advice towards looking for jobs and preparing for interviews, however they should never be part of the actual hiring process.
I'm sorry if I come across a bit strong, but as a member of Generation Y I detest the phenomenon of helicopter parents.
3 days ago

Caroline Ceniza-Levine Morehttp://thinkasinc.com/life-coaching/live-unconditionally/
Are you waiting for the perfect time to treat yourself? Just do it now.

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine how to stay in touch with prospective employers (without being a pest) Morehow to stay in touch with prospective employers (without being a pest) http://www.cnbc.com/id/35725491/site/14081545

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Stanley Lee I'm in the progress of filling in the content of the new business cards that I'm going to order (from MoreI'm in the progress of filling in the content of the new business cards that I'm going to order (from http://bit.ly/9QMwRy). There are some contents that I want to leave out for privacy reasons, such as my mailing address (I don't think it will be all that stable anyway). As a graduating college student, I don't have a company to speak of, let alone a position. I have the option of including a message and position. What would be your suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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Mike Fieseler: Stanley - You may think about having several cards each targeted at a different group. For this response, I am assuming that you are looking ...MoreStanley - You may think about having several cards each targeted at a different group. For this response, I am assuming that you are looking for a job. Keep your card simple. - Contact information
- Your name - use what you prefer to be called, and how your friends would introduce you, not necessarily the name on your birth certificate.
- Don't work about an address - phone & email are enough
- probably your mobile number or think about getting a GoogleVoice number (can "hunt" any number you will be at - also sends voicemails to your email) Remember, the voicemail should be professional in nature if potential employers will hear it
- email - again, make it professional stanleylee@gmail.com not wildthing@ or catluvr@
- Title could be the area you want to go into or what you majored in - try "Business Graduate" and may add "seeking opportunities" or employment, etc. don't get specific on a job title. If you put sales, would you really turn down a business analyst role? the person with the card may not consider for the BA role if they believe you are only seeking a sales role.
- maybe links to sites with your resume, or LinkedIn / Brazen profile. Make sure your social sites have similiar messages and review them to see if they need some cleaning up. Frat party pictures and comments were fun in college, but some hiring managers seem to have lost their sense of humor when they got jobs.

I have seen the back of the card effectively used for including links to samples of work or links to awards, etc. Flipping the card over and pointing this out can leave an additional trigger memory of you with the person.
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Jeannie Chan: Stanley, act as if. You should now or in the future act as if you're already in your next role. Because in the real world, you have to prove ...MoreStanley, act as if. You should now or in the future act as if you're already in your next role. Because in the real world, you have to prove that you're ready before you'll get it. So, if you imagine you already landed your job, what would be the title? Now, of course, every company use a different word, but there should be an underlying title. So, is it Business Analyst? If you were going to step into freelance, what would it be? What title would you give yourself to promo yourself as a freelancer? That's the title I would put on your business card. Also, basic info like email, phone, twitter, website.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want. — Ben Stein
Do you know what you want?
Before you worry about how to get it, ...MoreThe indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want. — Ben Stein
Do you know what you want?
Before you worry about how to get it, whether or not you can get it, or when you will get it, do you know what IT is?
Do you know why you want it? Often the why is the most powerful motivator.

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barbara bowen: I agree, Caroline. Clarity is key to any next step or action plan. Most clients know what they want, and will get clear about it when they answer ...MoreI agree, Caroline. Clarity is key to any next step or action plan. Most clients know what they want, and will get clear about it when they answer the right questions. Part of being an excellent coach/consultant, I think, is asking the right questions.
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Mehul Kar: I asked a networking professional this question once. She said, it doesn't matter what you DO, your biz card should say something about who you ...MoreI asked a networking professional this question once. She said, it doesn't matter what you DO, your biz card should say something about who you are. She even went as far as to suggest putting down a bullet list of personal qualities that you're proud of. (maybe a little too far for me).
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Leslie Juvin Tennant: Before you start networking and printing correspondence materials, I hope your resume is perfect and that you are fully aware of your work ...MoreBefore you start networking and printing correspondence materials, I hope your resume is perfect and that you are fully aware of your work personality and core strengths. This will make job searching, networking, and talking about yourself so much easier.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine Advice for new managers on Bnet MoreAdvice for new managers on Bnet http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-401835.html

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Christopher How: Sounds like a plan. Will try it out myself.
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Stanley Lee: I'm not just meeting people with the single dimension of finding a job. I'm pretty sure whomever I have exchanged my business cards with would ...MoreI'm not just meeting people with the single dimension of finding a job. I'm pretty sure whomever I have exchanged my business cards with would have had a memorable/meaningful conversation. I would make sure that I exercise writing notes about the person on the back of the business card. Thanks again for the help.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine Seemingly non-career related moves that benefit your career MoreSeemingly non-career related moves that benefit your career http://thinkasinc.com/life-coaching/build-a-foundation-outside-of-your-job/

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine Change By Design by Tim Brown. Interesting overivew and examples of design thinking from CEO and President of IDEO MoreChange By Design by Tim Brown. Interesting overivew and examples of design thinking from CEO and President of IDEO http://bit.ly/bT6VGt

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine 3 key career lessons to learn now
More3 key career lessons to learn now
http://thinkasinc.com/career-coaching/with-2020-hindsight/

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine 30 free coaching teleseminars in 3 months starting March 12 – http://bit.ly/9cYz9l

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk
of all. -- Jawaharlal Nehru
Where in your career and life are you being too cautious?
What is holding you back?
MoreThe policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk
of all. -- Jawaharlal Nehru
Where in your career and life are you being too cautious?
What is holding you back?
What is one thing you can do this week to mitigate perceived risks?
What is one thing you can do today to expand your comfort zone?

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Jeffrey Hulten: Absolutely. I thought The Dip was pretty good, but it was short. At the same time he had a specific point to make in The Dip. What were your ...MoreAbsolutely. I thought The Dip was pretty good, but it was short. At the same time he had a specific point to make in The Dip. What were your issues with it? I am loath to recommend Linchpin to you in particular without understanding what you didn't like about The Dip. I think it is a good read, though.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine: Jeff, I thought The Dip didn't have any Aha's like other Godin material. Yes, it is key to know when to give up or push through but the hard part ...MoreJeff, I thought The Dip didn't have any Aha's like other Godin material. Yes, it is key to know when to give up or push through but the hard part is knowing how to decide and he didn't give a structure or even examples to clarify that. I still like Godin's blogs and earlier books but The Dip felt hastily put together to me. Still, I'd love to hear about Linchpin when you do read it!
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine Interesting Fast Company article on small details http://bit.ly/a0OC4t What’s the brown M&M you can use to ID ...MoreInteresting Fast Company article on small details http://bit.ly/a0OC4t What’s the brown M&M you can use to ID your perfect employer? Who knew there was so much to learn from Van Halen?

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine success shortcuts Moresuccess shortcuts http://thinkasinc.com/life-coaching/making-it-easy-but-not-taking-it-easy/

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine why career planning isn’t just for for jobseekers Morewhy career planning isn’t just for for jobseekers http://thinkasinc.com/career-coaching/career-planning-for-the-content-em... What activities related to career management do you do on a regular basis?

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Cathy Dempsey: Hi Raina,
I cannot argue with you wanting specialized and longer-view attention to your career goals and needs, and your frustration in not ...MoreHi Raina,
I cannot argue with you wanting specialized and longer-view attention to your career goals and needs, and your frustration in not getting that.

Nor would I dispute the fact that you get 'some version of "that's not what I do"' from coaches.

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Raina: Thank you Cathy. I really appreciate your answer to me. You addressed my points and frustration. How does one go about finding a career coach ...MoreThank you Cathy. I really appreciate your answer to me. You addressed my points and frustration. How does one go about finding a career coach who helps with long-term career management? Aside from rapport, how would one go about really quantifying the coach's results? Would the coach know how to work with someone like me? Are the certifications really informative as to a coach's ability? How do you find someone who only works with certain types of people in a certain type of space? How do you NOT WASTE MONEY just trying on different coaches for size? I would have rather spent $3,000 on investments in my IRA or on a trip to attend a friend's wedding, but I decided to invest in coaching. We all only have a limited amount of dollars and there are tons of temptations/necessities competing for that dollar. Why would I go with a coach who condescends to me and makes me do all the legwork for my position when that's exactly the opposite of what I'm looking for? Career coaching is not like personal training at all. Whoever used that analogy is wrong. I have a lot of training in rhetoric, logic, and argumentation, so if someone is going to use a faulty analogy with me just to pooh pooh my ideas, then that type of communication will be handled by my logical and analytical mind and that person should not take it personally at all. I like to clean up errors in logic and reasoning.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine Strategies for career re-entry MoreStrategies for career re-entry http://sixfigurestart.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/getting-back-into-the-car... Yes, this applies to entry-level b/c student to professional is the first career transition!

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