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I want to take a minute to talk about the word "unemployed." If you're one of the millions of Americans who are unemployed right now, I want you to listen up because I want you to stop using that word in your vocabulary from this day forward. It is a negative word. It is a defeatist word. It sounds definitive and it drags you down and it impacts your job search. Trust me, I know this to be true.

What plans do you have for your summer vacation? Will you be working on your tan or enjoying the air conditioning at the mall? These activities might be fun, but they won't help you get ahead in your career. Instead of the traditional summer activities, try being more proactive this season to jump-start your career. Here are some tips for kick-starting your career this summer: 1. Wake Up Early Bigstock The first rule for having a proactive summer is to get out of bed.

Understanding how to prepare for a job interview is critical to your success in the job search process. One of the most important parts of preparing is the 24 hours prior to the actual interview. How you spend the last 24 hours could greatly impact your performance in the interview. A job interview isn't like taking a test in school because you can't just cram at the last minute and "luck into" success. You should have been preparing for the interview over the course of multiple days or weeks.

Happy Thursday my friend. How's your week so far? In the U.S., April 13th is the national holiday for the following: National Peach Cobbler Day National Make Lunch Count Day National Scrabble Day Now that you know that valuable bit of trivia, let's get to the good stuff! In today's email: Cringy Cover Letters: 2 things recruiters DON'T want to read. Flexible Work Wins: 6 life benefits to working a flex schedule. What To Be When You Grow Up: How to choose a career path you'll enjoy.

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Everyone has a professional presence. The question is, do you have a good one? As a professional, your reputation is as important as your skills and experience. Your professional presence is your reputation, what people think when you walk into a room. Developing good professional presence is essential for success. No matter what industry you're in, good professional presence can open the door to new opportunities and pave the way for raises and promotions.

Congratulations, you've got the job! It's not always easy to get a job these days and understandably you want to make a good impression. Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking for a lot of people but try to enjoy your first day—it is meant to be an exciting time! Here are six ways to be confident going into your first day at work: Remember Why You're At Your Company Bigstock If you're feeling really nervous about this new job, remember why you're there.

Are you tired of working for other people? Do you want to break free from the "golden handcuffs" that have held you hostage in your career up to this point? If so, you've probably considered self-employment. Sure, you can imagine what it would be like to work for yourself, but it's a lot harder to actually make the jump from traditional employment to self-employment.

Create Measurable Goals Bigstock Searching for a job is like any other project and you must stay disciplined, so set firm goals for yourself. For example, "I will make 10 networking calls and have two meetings per week." Make sure you are focusing on high-impact efforts like networking versus job board submissions. Keep a record of your efforts so if an employer calls, you can quickly determine when and how they were contacted.

You need to make a LinkedIn profile. Hear me out. I know you hate the platform. I know that you feel like it's for old people. But as a 20-year career coaching veteran who used to work in the staffing and recruiting industry, I can tell you that getting on LinkedIn is the best thing you can do for your job search and career as a whole. Recruiters don't know how to find you on TikTok yet.