Deliberate Creation Are You Aware of What Youre Creating - Kathy Caprino

Deliberate Creation â€" Are You Aware of What You’re Creating I’m a long-time student of the powerful messages of Esther and Jerry Hicks and Abraham.   I love their teachings because the concepts and insights about creating a joyous life ring very true to me and have been highly beneficial in my own life experience, and in helping me feel and create “good” in my life.    The fascinating thing is that the more I study the idea of deliberate creation â€" the art of consciously allowing yourself to be in alignment with your creative Source energy â€" the more layers there are to peel away to get to the heart of it and to make it a consistent practical reality in my life. Here’s what I know to be true about the art of deliberate creation, based on my personal experience: 1) We are continually co-creating what’s in our lives, whether we are aware of it or not 2) There are areas in my life in which I am in the “flow” â€" that is, full of positive intention, power, and confidence and joyful expectation.   In these areas, what I’ve created is wonderful. 3) There are other areas in which I have been less than powerful, confident, sure, loving, and at ease.   In these areas, what I’ve created is far less than wonderful.   4) Finally, when I actively and consistently shift myself to feel and think differently about the areas in which I’m scared, insecure, and negative, then outward events and experiences change for the better, and often rather quickly. In my life, there have been things I’ve created that I’m utterly proud and joyful about.   When I think on these experiences, I realize that I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt all along that these would unfold to my highest expectation.   I had no reservations, no qualms, no fears.   My book, Breakdown, Breakthrough, for instance, is one life event that I was sure about. I knew this book idea was a good one when I was researching it, and I knew without doubt that the concepts that emerged from my study were very important for women to hear, despite the fact that ten literary agents turned me down for the book.   I knew too that I was going to hold out for a fantastic publisher and editor, and have a beautiful collaborative relationship in birthing this book.   That’s exactly what happened, through my wonderful publisher Berrett-Koehler and superb editor, Johanna Vondeling (one of the industry’s best!). But I’ve been less than sure about many, many other things in life and work, all around money and business typically, and those life areas show it.   For example, I’ve had a wacky relationship with money all my life.     Money either came in great abundance for me, but with a constant soul-felt struggle, or it didn’t come at all.   This wonky set of experiences (and some likely past-life stuff too) has impacted my beliefs negatively (actually, it’s the other way around, I now realize â€" my beliefs influenced my “reality”).   So I give concentrated effort now to shift my thinking and feeling around money and business.   And it’s working. As I move forward in my research study Women Succeeding Abundantly, I’m noticing that the same is true for women in my study, whether they’re aware of it or not!     Women who are abundantly wealthy have very empowered views and behaviors around money.   Women who have fantastic marriages and family relationships know in their hearts that they deserve their beautiful relationships and have focused on making these relationships a priority and a reality.   It all amounts to the same thing â€" we are creating every second of our lives.   The key questions to ask yourself are, “Are you aware that you are a powerful creator, and do you like what you’re creating?   If not, do you know what to do about it?” If not, it’s time to deliberately make an internal shift to allow your life to change for the better â€" and to believe in your ability to co-create what you truly long for most. For more great information on the art of deliberate creation, check out: Abraham-Hicks: www.abraham-hicks.com Ask and It Is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks Money and the Law of Attraction, by Esther and Jerry Hicks The Abundance Book, by John Randolph Price Take my “Deliberate Creation” test below:   1) Think about one key life area (i.e. finances, health, relationships, career, intimacy, spirituality, fun, etc.) in which you’ve felt in the past very confident and powerful.   Now think about what you’ve created in that area.   Are you happy with it?   Do you feel good about what you created? 2) Now think about a life area in which you have not been confident or powerful in the past â€" an area that you’ve had insecurity and lack of clarity about since early adulthood.   Do you like what you’ve created in this area?   3) Do you believe you are co-creating what’s happening in your life or that it’s happening to you? I’d LOVE to hear your comments on this.   Are we co-creators or victims of fate and circumstance, and more importantly, are your views bringing joy to you and your life?   If not, do you know what to do about it? Thanks for your insights!

Four Effective Ways Career Changers Can Spruce up Their Resume

Four Effective Ways Career Changers Can Spruce up Their Resume Career changes are becoming increasingly common in today’s ever-shifting world, especially as people with multiple skills and access to different, better options are leaving less fulfilling careers to move toward new opportunities. No matter who you are and how secure you are in this decision, switching to a new field can be incredibly daunting. This holds especially true if you’ve spent several years within your old field and are just now gaining the chance and confidence to move onto the new. How can you market yourself and get your foot in the door? Will any of your old experiences and skill sets help you gain the job you want? Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help boost your chances of successfully breaking into a new industry. 1. Don’t Forget Your “Extracurriculars” Not every experience included on your  resumes  and  cover  letters  has to be on the job. As long as it  applies in some shape or form to the jobs you’re applying for and the industry you’re trying to get a foothold in, it will appeal to potential employers. You can include such things as internships and organizations, among others. 2. Rewrites Are Likely After spending so much time building up your resume for your current field, it may feel like a waste to scrap it and start anew for a job change. However, it’s worth it for a variety of reasons. Each job you’ll apply to will have different interests and needs, which you will have to analyze in terms of how well you’ll fit. Tailoring your resume to different jobs makes sense because it gives employers a sharp idea of how well you’ll fit in with the company. If this idea seems daunting to you, you can always turn to a  professional  resume  writing  service  for ways to rewrite your resume effectively! 3. Keep It Brief You may feel tempted to pad your resume if you don’t have quite enough experience in your new field.  Don’t!  You have merely a few seconds to catch a potential employer’s attention, and overloading them with information about your experiences, whether true or embellished, is just the right way to turn them off completely. Make the most of your resume by including only the most important experiences and other bits of professional information. 4. Format Your Resume Properly Not even the most spectacular resume will make the cut if there are noticeable formatting errors. The good news is you have a bit of wiggle room when it comes to acceptable resume formats. There are letter resumes, which amount stylistically to experience-based cover letters; functional resumes, which focus on any skills you have in relation to your chosen field; and chronological resumes, which organize your experiences from newest to oldest. Feel free to pick whichever format is right for you! No matter what field you’re trying to enter, you can rely on  top  rated  resume  writing  services  to help you craft an  appealing resume! Dont hesitate to  get  in  touch  to learn how you can  improve your prospects and earn the job you deserve.

Get Your Dream Job With a Resume Writing Consultation

Get Your Dream Job With a Resume Writing ConsultationOne of the best ways to give a resume that you are proud of is to hire an experienced resume writing consultant. There are many advantages to hiring one of these professionals.First, you will find that you have the expertise to create a professional resume with no problem at all. You will also be able to write resumes faster than you would do it on your own. These professionals will understand all the legal issues that surround resume writing and job searching.Second, the resume writer that you choose can review your resume in detail and then write a quality introduction to your work history. This can help to establish you as an employee rather than just a job seeker. This can help you receive your first interview much quicker. Of course, these consultants work from the point of view of someone who has written many resumes.Third, the resume writing consultant will make sure that your resume stands out from the others on the job. He or she will be able to put the most important information into the section of the resume that you are most likely to remember. They are trained to use templates to give your resume the professional look that is necessary for this job.Fourth, the professionals will review your resume after you have submitted it and make suggestions as to how you can improve your resume. They will find any errors and provide you with advice about how to correct them. This will help you save time and money on future resume writing projects.Fifth, the resume writing consultant is prepared to handle your questions about the kind of resume you want. They will be able to explain exactly what it takes to write a resume.Sixth, you will be provided with job and education information, which can help you get the most out of your resume. It will help you find your way into the interview much easier.

Employer Stopped Its 401(k) Match. What Do I Do Now

Employer Stopped Its 401(k) Match. What Do I Do Now My company told me it will no longer match a portion of my 401(k) contributions starting next year. It had been contributing 3% of my salary. Should I begin looking for a new employer that offers a match or should I stay where I am? â€" Mark, Silver Spring, Md. You’re smart to at least entertain the idea of getting a new job. After all, matching contributions are a form of compensation. So by eliminating its 401(k) match, your employer has effectively cut your pay. For example, if you pull down $50,000 a year in salary and your company kicks in 3% of that amount to your 401(k) account, you’re essentially earning $51,500 a year ($50,000 plus a 3%, or $1,500, match). By doing away with the match, your employer has reduced your compensation from $51,500 to $50,000, a 2.9% hit. But losing the match doesn’t necessarily mean you should jump ship. When you’re evaluating a job, you need to take a very broad view. You want to consider not just your salary and 401(k), but your entire compensation package, which includes any other retirement benefits, health and life insurance and other monetary perks (stock options and the like). You also have to factor in non-financial aspects of the job: vacation time, how your employer treats you and your fellow workers and the satisfaction you derive from your job. And, of course, you don’t want to forget about the opportunity for advancement. In short, you need to assess the whole enchilada and then decide whether, on balance, you’re better off staying or taking a job with a new employer. That said, the timing of your company’s move strikes me as a bit unusual. Many companies cut or suspended matching funds to save money during the financial crisis. But the trend lately has been for employers to reinstate matches, not get rid of them. Indeed, when Charles Schwab recently surveyed companies that offer 401(k) plans it oversees, it found that the percentage of plans providing matching funds was on the rise, climbing to 73% last year after dropping to 67% in 2009. Ideally, you’d like to find out why your company is going against the grain â€" and whether it envisions this move as temporary or permanent. If jettisoning the match is a response to financial difficulties that could lead to layoffs or less robust salary increases down the road, that’s something you’d want to factor into your decision. Getting a definitive answer on this may be difficult. But if your company is large enough to have a public profile, plugging its ticker symbol into the Search box at the top of this page will give you access to the latest news and financial information about the company. If you work for a company that’s too small to have a public profile, some discreet inquiries among fellow employees might shed some light. You’ll also want to take current conditions in the job market into account in deciding to stay put or leave. Although things have been improving lately, the recovery in the job market is still tenuous and the economy overall remains somewhat fragile. So you have to weigh whether you would be better off embarking on a job search now or waiting until the economy and job market begin humming again. Related: How much should I save if I want to retire early? While you’re mulling these issues, you should also address a more immediate concern: how to prevent the loss of matching funds from undermining your retirement prospects. You can do that by boosting your own 401(k) contributions. If you’re already socking away the maximum 401(k) contribrution allowed by the federal government for your plan, you can always pick up the slack by doing an IRA or even throwing some extra bucks into tax-efficient index funds, ETFs or tax-managed funds in a taxable account. Granted, kicking in more out of your own pocket could force you to make unwanted cutbacks in your spending. But to the extent you’re funneling this extra savings into a regular 401(k) account or a tax-deductible IRA, you can at least take comfort in knowing that you’re also trimming your tax bill. So by all means start scouting out other job possibilities. Who knows? Even in these uncertain times you may find a new position that’s attractive enough to warrant a switch. As you’re doing that, though, scour your budget for ways to set aside an additional 3% of salary. That way your current pay cut won’t also translate to a cut in your retirement income down the road.

3 Painless Networking Tips For People Who Hate To Network - Work It Daily

3 Painless Networking Tips For People Who Hate To Network - Work It Daily Do you see networking as too complicated, too time-consuming, and too fake? That’s understandable. We’re all way too busy, and we’ve all seen the slimy schmoozer who’s given networking such a bad nameâ€"we don’t want to be like that. Related: 10 Tips For People Who Hate Networking The problem is that networking really is essential to your career success. With a great network, you’ll hear about job leads or opportunities you’d otherwise miss. You’ll be more successful in your job because you can tap into the collective knowledge and experience of a lot of smart people. So, if you hate networking but you know you need to, start here: 1. Focus Less On “Networking” And More On Building Relationships If you hate networking, it may be because you don’t want to feel as if you are only in it for what you can get from someone (a few people who do that very thing have given networking a bad name). The truth is that good networking isn’t about racking up a body countâ€"it’s about building relationships. If some of these relationships turn into great friendships, that’s wonderful, but if most of them are simple friendly acquaintances, that’s great, too. When you think about networking, remember: not every meeting needs to have a goal. The important thing is to establish or refresh a connection. 2. Offer Help To Others One way to get over the feeling of being a networking parasite is to try to give more than you get. When you email or message your network, try to send them something you think they might enjoyâ€"a link to an article, the name of a great book, or some news you heard. It doesn’t have to be big or profound. It will still make a big impact. 3. Do A Lot Of Your Networking Through Email One of the things that may make you anxious about networking is the feeling that you have to talk to everyone in person. That’s not always true. Some of the most effective networking you can do is sending a regular email (or Facebook message or LinkedIn message) to everyone you know. Status updates won’t workâ€"direct, purposeful contact is the key. It’s super-easy…every six months or so, send each person a quick email (or message) that says something like, “Hi, how are you? It’s been a while. I’m [wherever you are, doing whatever you’re doing]. If you need anything, give me a call. My phone number is ____. Feel free to pass it along if you know of someone I could assist. Keep in touch!” While it’s true that sending these messages and nourishing those connections does take time, it probably doesn’t take as much as you think. Think of the time you spend networking as an investment in your career success. You probably went to school to do your job, and maybe you’ve gone to continuing education classes in one form or another. Those things are investments, too. The investment you make in networking will pay off for you throughout your career in countless ways. Use these tips to make it a little easier. Discover more easy, valuable ways to network in Networking Effectively: How to Build Your Network for Career Success, available on Amazon. This post was originally published at an earlier date. Related Posts How To Manage Without Being Mean (Is It Possible To Not Be Pushy?) 5 Things To Consider Before You Take That Management Job #1 Key To Becoming An Effective Leader About the author Career Coach - Peggy McKee is an expert resource and a dedicated advocate for job seekers. Known as the Sales Recruiter from Career Confidential, her years of experience as a nationally-known recruiter for sales and marketing jobs give her a unique perspective and advantage in developing the tools and strategies that help job seekers stand head and shoulders above the competition. Peggy has been named #1 on the list of the Top 25 Most Influential Online Recruiters by HR Examiner, and has been quoted in articles from CNN, CAP TODAY, Yahoo! HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

10 Things You Shouldnt Ask Your Coworker About Their Social Life

10 Things You Shouldnt Ask Your Coworker About Their Social Life We spend a large bulk of our days with coworkers, so its our human inclination to divulge some details of our social lives and be inquisitive of their lives outside of the office. And making friends at work can enliven our workdays, help us to focus better and make us more productive, according to a wealth of research.Of course, there are questions that are totally warranted. Maybe your coworker brings their lunch every day, and it smells so delicious that you need to ask about their recipes or to which meal kit service they subscribe. How did you learn to cook like that? is a reasonable question.Maybe youve all signed up for a Fitbit walking challenge together and, amid the presumably friendly competition, you ask your coworker how many steps they banked yesterday. You found time to exercise after work this week? you ask, noticing that theyre in the lead.But theres a fine line of questioning that shouldnt be crossed. According to recent research, just under half of people think asking about a coworkers social life is inappropriate, and 70 percent see it happen in the workplace.There are questions we should never ask coworkers, even if theyre our friends in the office. Such as the following.1. How can you afford to do that?When your coworker asks you to cover for them because theyre going on vacation to Greece, and you ask how they could possibly afford a getaway like that, its essentially like asking them how much theyre putting in the bank every paycheck. Talking salaries with coworkers is(most of the time) inappropriate.2. Are you pregnant?First of all, if theyre not pregnant, you just insulted them. Second of all, if they are pregnant, maybe they didnt want to tell anyone yet because theyre still early on or because pregnant women are largely discriminated against in the workplace. Whatever the case, its their place to share the news when or if theyre ready.3. Did you make it home OK from th e happy hour last night?This implies that your coworker was less-than professional last night, or that a less-than professional encounter occurredwhether or not they were directly involved. Others who overhear this conversation might conclude that your coworker was out late partying, possibly hung over and probably going to slack that day.4. How did you lose so much weight?Unless youre going to Weight Watchers meetings with your coworkers or youre all involved in a group weight loss challenge together, theres really no need to be asking them about their weight. While you may think youre giving a compliment, this topic is a potential minefield. For one, they could be sick and unintentionally losing weight. And, in general, commenting on someones physical appearancecan beawkward in the workplace.5. Why are you so dressed up today? What do you have going on?Maybe its a date after work, and maybe they dont want anyone to know thats why theyre skipping the non-mandatory company happy hou r. Or maybe they have an interview at lunch for a new job. Whatever the case, its best to keep this question to yourself.6. Have you been working out?Again, commenting on a coworkers physical appearance is considered unprofessional by a lot of professionals, and it could be construed as sexual harassmentdepending on the situation.7. What do you think about that thing that just happened in the news?Leave the politics out of the office. Chances are you wont see eye to eye with someone on something, and you need your coworkers to be a team. Politics can be divisive, and that could prove detrimental to your work together.8. Whatd you do for Christmas?Religion doesnt have a place in most workplaces, and you should never assume that your coworkers celebrate one holiday over another. You may wish them happy holidays and have small talk about how everyone enjoyed their holiday break, but making assumptions about specificsmight offend someone.9. Are you married?Whether or not your coworker i s married has nothing to do with your work, and treating coworkers differently based on their marital position is considereddiscrimination. Besides, they could have a complicated relationship that they dont feel comfortable discussing, or they might not feel comfortable discussing their sexualidentity in the workplace.10. Do you have any kids?Like the marriage question, asking about kids is largely considered inappropriate. A lot of mothers and childless women express that theyve felt discriminated against for having children or for not having children, so let your coworkers share with you about their families instead. Many will do soby displaying family photos on their desks, and then you can ask about them.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solotravel. Shes an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.

Where to Find College Resume Examples No Work Experience Applying for a Writing Assistant

Where to Find College Resume Examples No Work Experience Applying for a Writing Assistant Distinct responsibilities, different abilities, different expectationsno two admin jobs are the exact same. Our resume builder (you are able to create your resume here) will provide you tips and examples on the best way to compose your resume summary or some other section. As you most likely dont have a good deal of work experience linked to the job that you want, you will obviously wish to emphasize your latest education or training on your no experience resume. These are only the fundamentals, but there are many more skills examples for your resume with no work experience. Choosing College Resume Examples No Work Experience Applying for a Writing Assistant Is Simple To attain an easy-to-read resume, select an easy layout that enables you to showcase the qualifications which are most relevant to the job posting. Of course if youre asking for a particular job, its simple enough to amend a resume to incorporate an objective that matches the work description. Lets walk through three unique resumes for different kinds of post-college jobs. Our student resume samples can allow you to write your own document, but when in doubt, the work listing contains all of the info you really need for a particular job. What You Dont Know About College Resume Examples No Work Experience Applying for a Writing Assistant In an earlier article, we touched on the strategies and techniques about how to prepare and compose an administrative assistant resume. If you follow the advice above you are going to have an interesting, compelling resume summary that is likely to make the reader want to find out more about you even regardless of your lack of work experience These details are the things which is likely to make your resume truly stick out Your resume should give them a crystal clear response to that question. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About College Resume Examples No Work E xperience Applying for a Writing Assistant Now youre networking and building contacts in the business Or maybe you had an excellent internship experience. As soon as youve been employed as a professional for a couple of years, your Work Experience section will fill a lot of your resume. Have a look at our article on how best to list freelance work on a resume to guarantee you give them the choicest tidbits. You are able to also measure different elements of your work ethic. In case you have any part-time work, that will go a ways towards an excellent experience section. A scarcity of real-world experience doesnt indicate you need to get an inferior application. Theres not any reason to feel intimidated. So How About College Resume Examples No Work Experience Applying for a Writing Assistant? They want to understand who you are. Whilst you write your summary for your resume, attempt to consider what you want them to discuss with you, and what exactly you desire an opportu nity to discuss. Resume examples and templates are really helpful, especially when youre writing one of your very first resumes. Just take a peek at our excellent student resume samples to obtain a notion of the way to craft this important document.