Working through the recession!

Now more than ever is the time to prepare yourself for the world of work...even in the midst of a tough economy! Here are some tips to think about:

1. Do your job search in the morning! That is when the manager is available and most of your competition is still a sleep.

2. Volunteer in your spare time. Employers like to see the efforts that are make without compensation tied to it.

3. Maintain and positive attitude of graditude and be thankful for whatever you get/receive from your interview.

4. Stay in contact with the Employer after the interview and regardless if you get the job. What you are after is the relationship!

5. Stay inspired and fired up about the opportunities that come your way and take what you can get to prove yourself!

-Doug Luffborough

How To Dress For A Job Interview

Check out this great little video from Howcast.com

Inspirational Quote of the Day

To handle yourself, use your head, to handle others, use your heart.

-John Maxwell

Get ready for 2009, it will be here before you know it.

This week's work readiness class will cover goal setting.  We will learn about setting long term, mid term, and short term goals.

The new year is right around the corner, and now would be the time to set those goals for the new year!

With the state of the economy, it's getting harder and harder to find work, but if you will be dilligent in setting goals, and following through on them, you will be successful.

Join us this Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30pm-5:30pm to find out all about goal setting, and how you can be on your way to a successful new year!

Gabe