Love and Work Together? True?
Do you agree with the following statement? “You have the right to love what you do and do what you love.”
Are you feeling just a little bit guilty about believing this or wanting to buy-in? If you are, you are not alone. But…are we correct in feeling a bit guilty or are we just settling for less?
It seems almost self-indulgent to want to love what you do when so many are out of work. Doesn’t it? But if I have learned anything about this world it is that we live with this ’dichotomy’ of life. Why then shouldn’t we strive for excellence when we are fortunate enough to be in that position?
Loving what you do is career excellence! Is it not? I read this great article via Forbes.com and while I loved the article and found myself infused with inspiration, I wondered how many buy-ins I could garner. Here is a snippet from that article by Kathy Caprino:
“Why should you take these steps? Because you have the right to love what you do and do what you love. People like to claim that loving your work is a pipedream – but those who defend that view are wrong. Enjoying your career and feeling there’s deep meaning and purpose in it is not just for a select, fortunate few. It’s for anyone who believes in him/herself and takes the right kind of action”
What say you careerist? Is your job search driven by your passion or your wallet? My opinion? Give me the ‘pipedream’! It keeps me alive and smiling! But I also have a practical side. I coach my clients to never give up on their dream job but if they find themselves in a financial crisis, take a temporary pause. You can still choose a career path that will align with your future goal. I do however, recommend that if you will be moving your dream job to the back burner, that you strategically choose it’s replacement! Don’t go join the circus unless you can leverage those skills in your new job, and credibly promote them. And DO NOT accept a job you hate. Mental health is as important as financial health!
Check out the post by Kathy Caprino over at Forbes. It is an excellent article with actionable steps to reconnect with your ‘old love.’
Rosa Elizabeth Vargas
www.caeersteering.com
321-704-7209
Missing: The Humane In Today’s Job Search
“Job seekers are not just suits. In fact they often own a full ensemble of caci pants along with a wife/husband and kids. Maybe a dog too.”
As a recruiter or hiring authority–have you ever been in a position where you were unkind to a job seeker?
As a career professional or resume writer – have you ever become so frustrated with a client that all you wanted was to ‘get rid’ of them?
Let’s Backpedal For a Moment
What inspired this post is the following article which was shared by one of my colleagues, Gayle Howard on Facebook. Please read here. To sum up the situation: a recruiter “replied all” which sent a scathing rejection email to about 4000 people. There are so many things wrong with that action that we could critique on a multitude of fronts, but the questions that were most strongly gnawing at me were the following: Read more 
Passion Missing From Your Job Search?
A brand that captures your mind gains behavior. A brand that captures your heart gains commitment. – Scott Talgo, Brand Strategist
Is it possible that what is missing from your job search is a fraction of passion? Don’t roll your eyes! I am not suggesting you drown your resume or online profiles with hyperbole. No. The advice is that you persuade, move, shake your future employer to their core (or to action) by spritzing some passion into your self-marketing copy. Now, here is why and how…
Why Passion?
As the job search market becomes inundated with overqualified unemployed pros, what is to distinguish your brand and qualifications from that of others? What, besides actually getting the message right, will make your personal brand memorable and recognizable?
In previous blog posts, we’ve discussed diffentiating yourself through a personal brand, resume formatting tips that attract attention, and a front-and-center value proposition. Yes, all of the above works. Yet, in the quest to continue to hoist and strengthen your distinction, passion is a personal characteristic you cannot dismiss. In the candidate vetting process, it can gain you that advantage. Read more
Congratulations to All TORI Nominees
I am delighted and honored to have been chosen out of hundreds as a nominee for this year’s (TORI) Toast of the Resume Industry competition.
I am in great company. Congratulations to all my colleagues!
Special thank you to all the judges for your hard work! (See below) Read more
