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		<title>Forget Me Not- 3 Ways to Make Them Remember!</title>
		<link>http://www.lisakaye.com/2012/01/28/forget-me-not-3-ways-to-make-them-remember/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok so you got the interview, they called you back for seconds, thirds maybe even fourths.  They asked for your professional references three weeks ago.  They already reached out and completed them as you heard back from several of your former colleagues who claim to have given you high marks.  The recruiter called and said [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok so you got the interview, they called you back for seconds, thirds maybe even fourths.  They asked for your professional references three weeks ago.  They already reached out and completed them as you heard back from several of your former colleagues who claim to have given you high marks.  The recruiter called and said they are preparing an offer. You wait and wait and then wait some more and two- week pass and nothing. You are not sure you should call again, email, text or send up a smoke signal but you are beginning to think they have completely forgotten about you.  When your job world has gone stone cold silent and you are ready to sign it off, there are a few more things you can do to stir the proverbial job pot before throwing in the towel!</p>
<p>When you are ready to sing “Forget Me Not” here are a couple of things to keep in mind about the job offer process that is not always forgiving to the job seeker:</p>
<p>1-    <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">It’s not always about you</span></strong>.  You can get paranoid when you wait around for what seems like ages only to hear the sound of crickets in the distance instead of your phone ringing with your start date.  People get busy and distracted and sometimes when you think it has everything to do with you it doesn’t.  Some companies have to wait for background checks, budget clearance, corporate approvals, which can drag a job offer out for weeks sometimes longer.  Just remember there’s more going on behind the scenes that may have nothing to do with whether they liked you or not.</p>
<p>2-    <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sending Out an S.O.S</span></strong> is like signaling “I’m desperate-hire me already!”  That doesn’t mean there isn’t a cool, calm and humorous way to diffuse what’s becoming an increasingly tense situation for you.  Give a call, send an email with something like,” You don’t love me anymore?” or something that takes the air out of the situation.  Inquiring as to the status of the offer in a non-threatening and subtle way will help move it along or at the very least give you some answers you may not have had before.</p>
<p>3-    <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Call to ask a question.</span></strong>  Sometimes when you use a follow up question to inquire about something “you forgot to ask” like the benefits, vacation policy, gym membership (where’s my offer!), helps you open the door for a conversation at which time you can ask the recruiter or hiring manager as to the status of the pending offer.  Sometimes the recruiter or hiring manager may think the offer letter already went out and you are the one holding it up!  Keep the communication flowing-it’s your responsibility to make sure you follow-up and not theirs!</p>
<p>So even though silence may not always be golden, there could be a good reason behind it when you are waiting for an offer.  Don’t frighten yourself into thinking that they have rescinded or have forgotten about you.  It could just be the way the company’s process rolls or it could be that you are scaring yourself out of a job offer! Next time you need to follow up, take the initiative and don’t be so nervous that you forget why you are calling!</p>
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		<title>Your Job Search &#8211; 3 Ways to Plug &amp; Play</title>
		<link>http://www.lisakaye.com/2012/01/23/your-job-search-3-ways-to-plug-play/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lisakaye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s really not that hard to kick your job search into high gear.  Some of us get so focused on building the resume, the bio and figuring out who to include as a reference that we forget to do a few basics which really happen BEFORE the resume re-write begins. When you think about preparing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s really not that hard to kick your job search into high gear.  Some of us get so focused on building the resume, the bio and figuring out who to include as a reference that we forget to do a few basics which really happen <strong>BEFORE</strong> the resume re-write begins. When you think about preparing for your job search you might spend all of your time preparing a killer resume and think that is all you need.  Unfortunately, a resume is only one tool in helping you present yourself to a prospective employer or a recruiter. Your job search begins with your ability to research, goal-set and prepare yourself – three ways to plug and play to you’re your career forward and find your dream job.</p>
<p>Whether you are just starting out or have been in the same job for years, chances are you can use a little freshening up as it relates to knowing what you are worth, what you should be making and who your competition is.  When you spend any length of time in a job you might get a little too comfortable and think that what you are doing, making and getting from your job is the very best your industry has to offer.  And if you are just starting out, well you just might be lacking the basic knowledge to help you navigate the career landscape. Here are a few essential steps you should take before you embark on your career search no matter where you are in the process.</p>
<p>1-    <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Research</span></strong>.  It’s time to educate yourself on you.  What are you worth?  How does the market value your position?  What experience, skills additional training should you have in order to elevate you in your profession?  Are there professional groups, associations, boards, networking events you should belong to or get acquainted with in order to help you get more information?  Knowing what you know or don’t know about your profession no matter how long you’ve been doing it is essential <strong>BEFORE</strong> you attempt to market and sell yourself to a prospective employer.</p>
<p>2-    <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Goal – Setting</span></strong>.  What are you looking to get out of your next job?  Are you looking to just jump ship or are you looking for some level of growth, advancement and overall professional development from your next career opportunity?  If so, then spending some time and money on getting a coach, attending a goal-setting seminar or class will help you map out what you are looking to accomplish in the next few years as it relates to where you want to go in your career.  Instead of spending time jumping from one interview or job offer, to another hoping someone will notice you, spend some time getting to know what you are looking for and what will ultimately feed your soul.  Setting your career goals <strong>BEFOR</strong>E you accept your next job offer will help you make a better decision in the long run.</p>
<p><strong>3-    </strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Network. </span></strong> As important as it is to do the research, nothing prepares you better for knowing what you want, what you should ask for than setting your intentions, networking and speaking to colleagues and professionals who are already doing it for a living.  Whether these are trusted colleagues or people you don’t know, building your network <strong>BEFORE </strong>you need one is important if you want to successfully choose your next job. <strong></strong></p>
<p>Data gathering and learning as much as you can <strong>BEFORE </strong>you need a job is a sure fire way of making your job search as easy as plug and play.</p>
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		<title>Interview Sabotage-5 Things That Could Kill Your Chances</title>
		<link>http://www.lisakaye.com/2012/01/15/interview-sabotage-5-things-that-could-kill-your-chances/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lisakaye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people think, “If I can just get a meeting, an interview and in-person meet and greet and I know I will ace it!” Well, for some of you that might be the case, but for a vast majority of you, please read the fine print.  Just because you are lucky enough to get a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people think, “If I can just get a meeting, an interview and in-person meet and greet and I know I will ace it!” Well, for some of you that might be the case, but for a vast majority of you, please read the fine print.  Just because you are lucky enough to get a meeting with a potential employer, recruiter or agency does not mean that you are in a position to expect that anyone is going to think more of you than you may imagine just because you showed up.</p>
<p>You’ve got to do more to impress the masses these days but it does not take a lot.  Common sense, simple courtesy and an ability to make an impression will drive how successful you are when it comes to not only the interview but everything you say and do in between you and the job offer you are wanting.</p>
<p>So before you start patting yourself on the back for a job well done, here’s a few common mistakes that people make that really have an impact on how well the other side of the desk perceives you as a viable employee or not.</p>
<p>1-    Show up on <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">EARLY</span></strong>.  It’s not enough to be on time but it’s better if you show up a bit early.  Use the time wisely, like making a stop to the restroom to freshen up, get your business card handy and resume together, turn off your cell phones, iPad, etc., fill out an application if the employer still uses hard copy.  Make sure you are not rushing and give yourself time to relax and get centered and stay focused on the interview.  Be present and don’t be distracted by needing to put money in the meter or anything else that you feel harried about.</p>
<p>2-    Do your <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOMEWORK</span></strong>.  Make sure you know something about the company but also about the PERSON you are interviewing before you show up.  LinkedIn, Google, Facebook are ways for you to learn a little something about the person who is interviewing you.  Remember interviewing is a two-way street if you take the time to get to know the person’s background who is making the hiring decision, the more leverage you give yourself over the other candidates.</p>
<p>3-    Stop Talking &amp; <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LISTEN.</span></strong>  Getting nervous is a given but coming prepared <strong>BEFORE</strong> the interview with some questions will help you stop chattering about yourself and pause enough to let the other person get a word in.  Asking questions assures you that you will have to stop talking and let the other person answer as well as showing your interest level in the company.</p>
<p>4-    Stop <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">COMPLAINING </span></strong>about your current boss, company, low compensation, challenging work, co-workers or your future under <strong>ANY</strong> circumstances is a turn-off.  Even a skilled recruiter will see if you are the type who might be negative and ask you a seemingly innocent question only to get you on a rant about what you don’t like at your current job vs. what you do like.  Don’t fall into the trap.  Keep positive no matter how miserable things actually are because a prospective employer does not want to take a chance on hiring a  negative person.</p>
<p>5-    Don’t forget to <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOLLOW UP.</span></strong>  Make sure you ask for a business card, send a thank you email or note and ask about next steps all to help keep the dialogue and connection open.  Some people leave and call the recruiter and say, “Do you have the person’s email I forgot to get a business card.”  Be diligent and mindful of your follow up skills because once you’re out the door you are out of sight-out of mind.</p>
<p>These are a few simple things to keep in mind when you are so excited about getting an interview that all your common sense goes out the window and you forget the basics.  Keep it simple and you should not only ace the interview but get a job offer as well!</p>
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		<title>Should I Stay, or Should I Go?</title>
		<link>http://www.lisakaye.com/2012/01/09/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:08:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all overthink the obvious.  Not because we necessarily like to complicate our lives, but the drama we play out in our heads at times has a way of confusing our ability to make even a simple decision.  It’s not hard to know the difference when you are happy, challenged, stressed or even when it’s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all overthink the obvious.  Not because we necessarily like to complicate our lives, but the drama we play out in our heads at times has a way of confusing our ability to make even a simple decision.  It’s not hard to know the difference when you are happy, challenged, stressed or even when it’s time to ask yourself, “Should I stay or should I go?”</p>
<p>Knowing when it’s time to leave the party is as important as knowing when to fight for what you want.  Some of us tend to give up when the battle has just begun or fight wars in our minds only to realize we are the ones holding the gun fighting off our unseen enemy-usually ourselves.  When we do battle with ourselves, or pick up the fight for no reason, then we start asking ourselves-“What am I doing here?”  Being trigger-happy is one thing, but shooting yourself in the foot when it comes to your ability to make sound decisions as it relates to your career is another.</p>
<p>Then there are the times, when we take ourselves out of the race before it has even begun.  Take for example a candidate I had up for a job who was interested in the opportunity and engaged enough to want to hear more and when he came back from the holiday break, called to say he thought it over and before meeting with the senior team was going to pull out of the race because he believed that they were in no way going to meet his salary expectations.  My response?  Stop!  Why pull yourself out when you don’t know how the outcome will play out?  If they liked you enough to want you back after knowing what you were looking for in compensation why on earth would you second-guess the process and jump the gun to assume otherwise?</p>
<p>The difference between reacting and making an educated decision lies somewhere in your fear to move forward and of your fear of rejection.  Never assume you know what the outcome will be before you even play your first hand.  That’s like folding every time you draw a card you don’t like in Poker.  It’s not always the high hand that wins.  We confuse ourselves with worrying about what is right, wrong or sideways that we paralyze our process by staying stuck instead of moving forward.</p>
<p>What we need when we overthink ourselves into oblivion is a swift kick to move us forward towards our goals, not stuck in wondering “what if?”  It’s okay to know how you feel about a decision or a process but when you start to rationalize what others might be thinking or reacting it’s time to turn in your analyst hat for a martini.  Chillax as they say, there is nothing wrong with wanting what you want.  Just don’t try to imagine what others want for you and run the other way.  Next time you question whether you should stay or you should go, think about one thing only: you are the only one who should be making that decision for you- not  because you are concerned with what others think, but because it’s the right decision for you.</p>
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		<title>Career Sabbatical</title>
		<link>http://www.lisakaye.com/2012/01/03/career-sabbatical/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teachers do it, practitioners do it, and even students do it.  As you hurl towards the New Year with your lists in hand of how you plan to change the world, or what you will accomplish in the next 12 months, there may be a few of you who are thinking, “Why can’t I just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Teachers do it, practitioners do it, and even students do it.  As you hurl towards the New Year with your lists in hand of how you plan to change the world, or what you will accomplish in the next 12 months, there may be a few of you who are thinking, “Why can’t I just take a break?”  Moving too fast in life is not always the best course when trying to reach your goals.  Time spent in quiet contemplation sets the necessary foundation to help focus you more than list building and speed-interviewing can any day. When you feel the need to plan ahead, think about slowing down and taking a career sabbatical.</p>
<p>Taking a rest doesn’t mean you are copping out or even dropping out.  It means you are smart enough to know when it’s time to regroup, get organized and focus on your long-range plans.  Let’s face it the holidays bring out the best and worst in most of us.  Stress causes us to make decisions in a vacuum and to react instead of proactively plan for your future.  When you are too busy with life, you delay putting off what you need to take care of most and that is you.  Your decisions about career, money, family and the like take a back-seat to the more pressing concerns of the day-getting the kids off to school or paying the bills.</p>
<p>Taking a career sabbatical from your job search is no different.  When you give yourself permission to rest and regroup it sends a message to you and everyone else that you are making yourself the priority.   The benefits you receive are tremendous as you give yourself the time and attention to focus on your career in a calm and detached way.  A career sabbatical offers you the opportunity to reflect on what’s working and change what is not working as it relates to your current job or your future job search.</p>
<p>It’s okay to take a breather from the chaotic job search even if it’s a few weeks so that you can know you are making the right decision when a job offer does come along.  Your hard work is rewarded when you learn to take time for yourself and make sure you are on the right track.  All the lists and plans and goal-setting won’t help if you are burned out and overwhelmed as a result of the holidays or just having to deal with your job search for so long.</p>
<p>Giving yourself the opportunity to focus on you will go a long way in helping you stay focused on your job search and maintain the optimism and fortitude you will ultimately need to stay in the game and to reach your ultimate career goals.  So next time you feel guilty over not sending out 100 resumes in a day, stop and realize you will get where you are going a lot faster if you just lighten up, relax and take a break.  Your hard work will pay off whether you decide to move 100 miles per hour or at 10 miles per hour.  Take a career sabbatical while you have the chance and don’t deny yourself the freedom to rest, refresh and regroup for the new year.</p>
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		<title>Happy New You Year!</title>
		<link>http://www.lisakaye.com/2011/12/26/happy-new-you-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the new year resolutions plaguing you this year there only needs to be one that matters. Making wish lists and promises to take care of everything from losing weight, to paying down your debt, to finding that perfect job or any job are all pointless if you fail to take care of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all the new year resolutions plaguing you this year there only needs to be one that matters.  Making wish lists and promises to take care of everything from losing weight, to paying down your debt, to finding that perfect job or any job are all pointless if you fail to take care of the one thing that does matter and that is you. Selfish as this may sound you will not stand a fighting chance to succeed at any of the goals you have set for yourself if you neglect the one most important person in your life and that is you.</p>
<p>How do you even go about that you may wonder when you have so many obligations and responsibilities to everyone and everything in your life that matters? You might even think it is not possible to spend time focusing on you when your commitments continue to mount and you have nothing left to give anyone else let alone yourself.  When you get caught in the scramble of everyday life and you begin to lose sight of you, stop, regroup and reprioritze.  If you are not at the top of your to-do list this year than something is woefully wrong with your thinking.  It&#8217;s not just about making time for yourself, that&#8217;s a given. But ordering in a sense of balance and an investment in taking care of what&#8217;s important to you as your number one priority is what counts.</p>
<p>Creating balance is really about knowing what it is you want, taking stock in what you have, and setting your mind to creating and realizing the goals you want to set for yourself.  Yes life does get in the way, but if you keep yourself front and center at all times you have a better than average chance at succeeding than you might think. Yes this is about making you your number one priority.  Yes this is about creating what you want. Yes this is about setting boundaries. Yes this is about eliminating people and situations that no longer work in your life.  Yes this is about honoring your feelings. Yes this is about being authentic. Yes this is about caring for your own needs. Yes this is about knowing when to say no. Yes this is about not ruling your decisions through guilt. Yes this is about becoming friends with you. </p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t start here, if you don&#8217;t allow yourself the respect you deserve by honoring you, no matter what goals, intentions, resolutions or lists you think you are creating to realize your dreams, than you will not succeed no matter how much effort you put into it.  Why? Because you will allow &#8220;life&#8221; to get in the way with its schedules, meetings, appointments and meaningless lists of things you need to take care of because somewhere you decided those things were more important than taking care of you. </p>
<p>So remember to focus on you in the new year no matter what your friends and family might think of your new found self-love because in the end you are all you have and if you don&#8217;t start honoring that now what makes you think anyone including your employer will in the future.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s to you in New Year! </p>
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		<title>Ask, Believe &amp; Receive</title>
		<link>http://www.lisakaye.com/2011/12/19/ask-believe-receive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What’s on your holiday wish list this year?  Are you still looking for the right relationship, enough money in the bank, the perfect job or maybe a raise?  Are you grateful for what you have or are you still searching for a reason to get up in the morning?  Have you been deservedly naughty or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s on your holiday wish list this year?  Are you still looking for the right relationship, enough money in the bank, the perfect job or maybe a raise?  Are you grateful for what you have or are you still searching for a reason to get up in the morning?  Have you been deservedly naughty or particularly nice and just waiting for a bounty of beautiful gifts to descend upon you?  Whatever your lot in life you are in a unique position to hit the reset button and start over as the New Year approaches.</p>
<p>Knowing what has worked for you in the past and understanding what you can improve upon in the future is a good step in developing a solid game plan to help you move forward towards the career you want.  Being able to release what was not working in the past helps you build a foundation that is solid and gets you where you want to go from here.</p>
<p>We all make those meaningless New Year’s resolutions only to fail at almost everything we attempt. Instead of making lists about goals and promises that you can’t keep, you should think about committing to one or two things that you know you can deliver on like, finding a job you love!  When you keep it simple, you will have a better chance at succeeding in your goals.  We overburden ourselves with goals that seem insurmountable and it frustrates and discourages us when we can’t meet them.  Knowing how to set reasonable and meaningful expectations about your career goals will help you to better achieve the results you want in the timeline and in the manner you choose.</p>
<p>You are the master of your own career plan whether you think divine intervention has anything to do with it or not.  No one knows better what you need and how to get there than you even though you may doubt yourself at times.  There are three simple ways to get the job you truly want and focus your intention for the New Year:</p>
<p>1-    Ask.  Set your intention.  What is it that you really want?  Keep it simple by not complicating it with a long list of desires that are not truly important.  Just name it.</p>
<p>2-    Believe.  Now that you know what you want hold onto it and make sure you believe that you can achieve it.  Don’t set up obstacles or second-guess your initial intentions.  Believing and realizing your dreams is all you need to do in order to get ready to:</p>
<p>3-    Receive.  You will notice what appears to be some miraculous events unfold before you, opportunities you did not even imagine could be possible when you open yourself up to asking and believing in your dreams.</p>
<p>Holding onto what you truly want and opening up yourself to receive the wonderful opportunities that await you are just the first steps and only steps you need in making your holiday career dreams come true.  So even if you were a bit naughty, no one is judging you but you.  Don’t stand in your own way when it comes to harnessing the power of your potential.  Just open up to the wonderful new choices available to you and embrace the New Year with all your might!</p>
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		<title>Pass It On &#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During this holiday season and sometimes throughout the year, we need to be reminded that it’s ok to give, share and spread the wealth especially in a crowded job market.  Even when it seems like there are hundreds of job seekers applying to just one job like there are holiday shoppers rushing to the stores [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During this holiday season and sometimes throughout the year, we need to be reminded that it’s ok to give, share and spread the wealth especially in a crowded job market.  Even when it seems like there are hundreds of job seekers applying to just one job like there are holiday shoppers rushing to the stores on Black Friday to grab up the last of the sale items, we need to remind ourselves there’s room at the Inn for all of us if we just slow down and step back and be willing to help.  You may feel the need to rush to get through your “Job Seeker To Do List” wondering how many more resumes you can send out or how many job interviews you can line up before the new year. When you think you’ve done enough for yourself and you are not sure what gifts you can share, think of those who are still struggling this year who have not been as successful as you and next time you hear of a job you are not interested in or perhaps is just not right for you, remember you can easily jus, pass it on.</p>
<p>Sharing is a gift we can all take part in whether it’s during the holiday season or not. Knowing when to give back and help someone else who is having an even harder time with their job search than you are is one way you can choose to do something for someone else.  It does not have to be the holiday season for you to be generous.  You will be rewarded in many ways each and every time you reach out and pass it on.  Simple ways for you to think about this benevolent concept might include:</p>
<p>1- Pass on job leads and contacts that might be appropriate for someone else;</p>
<p>2- Help someone land an interview or make an introduction on their behalf;</p>
<p>3- Offer to review their resume, bio and make constructive comments;</p>
<p>4- Roll play and provide positive feedback on their interview skills/techniques;</p>
<p>5- Be there to listen to how their job search is going and offer to help.</p>
<p>Knowing that you are not alone and that there are others out there who may be having a harder time with their job search takes you out of yourself and opens you up to helping others in a similar situation.  When it comes to passing it on it takes little or no effort.  You just have to think of others as you would think or yourself and the reward maybe an even better job for you and of course, the right to feel great while you are doing something nice for someone else.</p>
<p>This holiday season pass it on and help someone help themselves by giving the gift of hope, courage, a little good will and of course the prospects of an amazing job opportunity.</p>
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		<title>Try Me!</title>
		<link>http://www.lisakaye.com/2011/12/04/try-me/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When all of your search efforts have gone by the way side, do you ever feel like holding up a sign across your chest with the words emblazoned in big red letters, “Try Me!”  When all else fails there is nothing like bold advertising.  But when you think about it, what harm would there really [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When all of your search efforts have gone by the way side, do you ever feel like holding up a sign across your chest with the words emblazoned in big red letters, “Try Me!”  When all else fails there is nothing like bold advertising.  But when you think about it, what harm would there really be if you let them try you for free?</p>
<p>I’m not an advocate of giving your talents away under any circumstances.  But there comes a time in anyone’s job search attempts to compromise and offer up creative opportunities to get a foot in the door.  This is probably as important for those starting out in their careers as it is for those who’ve been at it for a while and who believe they have something coming to them.  Living up to your potential is great, but letting someone know what you are capable of is not only a smart move but could help move your career along the right path.</p>
<p>When you are not faced with too many options, you might want to think about offering up your services on a “try me” basis.  Think of projects, events or promotions that the company you are interviewing with is handing and come up with some ideas on how you might be able to offer up some advice, suggestions or free resources.  Even if it’s making a referral to someone else that could help them for a project opens yourself to opportunities even though you may not know where they may lead. Holding yourself back because you think it’s not smart to help someone else out is not going to land you any allies in your job search.</p>
<p>Reaching out in an effort to expose yourself to new and interesting opportunities that can hopefully advance your career is the best way to go without thinking about, “What’s in it for me?”  Of course, your goal is to make things happen for yourself but you can’t do that if you are busy worrying why no one is calling you back and kicking yourself for not getting the job offer your colleague just got.</p>
<p>The “try me” method helps you think creatively about ways to expand your skill set to meet the needs of a company or potential client when they might not have the available resources to hire you full time.  Just because the job isn’t posted, doesn’t mean there isn’t a job!  You need to think outside your normal way of approaching your job search and offer yourself up to help when there is a need and no resources.  I’m not saying to work for free for months at a time, but maybe offer yourself up for a couple of hours to help out at an event, or sit in on a meeting to offer some ideas on a new project the company is launching.  The point is if you want people to notice you and offer you a job, offering yourself up first is a good way to approach that.  Besides, not many people get married after the first date, so the try me method offers you both a way to test the waters before committing.</p>
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		<title>Here &amp; Now</title>
		<link>http://www.lisakaye.com/2011/11/28/here-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all like to plan and plan and well, plan what our lives will be like in the future.  Thinking, building, dreaming about what your next job will be, how your career will unfold and what new challenges and opportunities lay before you is a great way to spend a rainy Sunday morning in front [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all like to plan and plan and well, plan what our lives will be like in the future.  Thinking, building, dreaming about what your next job will be, how your career will unfold and what new challenges and opportunities lay before you is a great way to spend a rainy Sunday morning in front of a roaring fire.  The romantic sounds of your thoughts as they sweep past all of the scenarios your active mind chooses to paint, is a great way to vision your career the way you’d like it to be whether the fantasy is real or not.  It’s great to know you can dream and it’s great to dream big. What you don’t want to lose is your imagination no matter how far-fetched your career dreams carry you. Keeping your thoughts on the high-road helps you dream the impossible dream and imagine your career, as you’d like it to be.  What you need to remember when you come down to earth is applying those dreams in the here and now.  You can get there from here but you can’t if you don’t apply your vision to your reality.</p>
<p>Getting lost in your thoughts is good so long as you know when it’s time to come down to earth.  Living in the here and the now helps you recognize where you are and how much further you may need to go to get your dream job.  You’ve got to take stock in what obstacles, roadblocks and challenges are in front of you NOW before you have a chance to recognize the opportunities that lay ahead.  If you get stuck in the future you can’t learn to change what is not working or even appreciate what is working for you right now.</p>
<p>1-    Take stock in what you have now, make a list, check it twice and make sure you list all that you possess now and all that you want to possess from your career in the future. Acknowledge the abundance in your life, your friends, family, finances, gifts, etc.  Just because you feel you lack something now does not mean you should ignore what you do have in your life in the present only to dream your life away in the future.</p>
<p>2-    Make a wish list whether realistic or not and don’t judge yourself in the process of building your dream job.  That list could read, “VP title, $300K a year, car, world travel, big staff, …”</p>
<p>3-    Put a time-line next to each things you’d like to accomplish in the near and far future.  There is no harm in planning well into the future and remember things change and nothing is locked in stone. Don’t be afraid to commit yourself to your dreams.  It’s up to you to decide what you want and when you want it and the universe will deliver it to you on a silver platter if you just stay focused and intent on getting what you want.</p>
<p>It’s important to always have a vision of what it is you want from your career without reservation or guilt.  Living in the here and the now helps you to build the plan that will take you down the road to finding your true passion and living the dream job you desire.</p>
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