Weekly Newsletter

This Week at CareerConnection

Notes from Tuesday's General Session:

Our guest speaker, Mark Arnold, gave a presentation regarding his "Think Huge" concept at the CareerConnection General Session on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

He said that unless you think in a strategic and goal-oriented way, you are not as likely to achieve anything of significance in your life whether work-related or at home. In particular, he set out a six-part plan to assist you in setting and achieving goals, which is as follows:

1. Think VISION
2. Think PEOPLE
3. Think PASSION
4. Think TIME
5. Think PERSERVERANCE
6. Think LEARNING

Everyone needs to know where they are going in their life and how to get there. You will be remembered by the people you influence. Having and giving energy to others is a choice. What is your "IQ" (influence quotient)?

Don't just show up at your job each day and don't be complacent... find your "blue flame", the place where your talents and passions intersect. Do what you love and love what you do.

Time flies... always allow time for the unexpected things that may come your way. Life gives us many tasks to juggle but every day is a good day. Everyone has obstacles in life that they must overcome but don't let these obstacles overcome you.

Life is a learning process. Discomfort is a function of growth and we will all experience it at some point.

Reading and growing are linked together so always go for the "learner's edge" because the more you learn, the more you earn. Never be satisfied with your level of knowledge... become an expert because people hire the experts. Even small differences in knowledge lead to greater competitive advantages

For more information on this topic, Mark has a variety of books, CDs and DVDs. Visit his website at www.markarnold.com

Check out Mark's E-Zine at markarnold.com. Checkout Mark's blogs http://blog.thinkhuge.info and http:// blog.markarnold.com and follow Mark here on Twitter. @jmarkarnolod

Announcements:

• Thanks to all our great volunteers. Without you CareerConnection would not be the success it is.
• Don't forget that if you land your next great career opportunity let us know.
• Just heard a success story for a landing that was found on CraigsList
• If you know of a lead, post it on the CC website. http://www.careerconnection.org/jobs/post.html
• Talking about job leads: Java Dev., Recruiter Dir., Accounting, Dir of IT Ops and Sales Exec are just a few of the new leads.
• Don't forget that we have a great workshop on Thursday from 9 to noon called Orientation Too. Need to jumpstart your search.

Question of the week:

What do you do to stay motivated?

With an average of 39 weeks between jobs what do you do to stay motivated? During Tuesday's CareerConnection meeting, we were asked to write down thngs that keeps us motivated during our job search. Some of the answers submitted by the various members were:

• Networking / Being around other people / Interaction with others / Surrounding myself with positive influences
• Exercise / Walking / Running
• Volunteering
• My family, our lives and our futures
• Attitude of gratitude / Give thanks every morning
• Stay incredibly busy
• Making something positive happen every day
• My faith / Reading the bible
• Take classes/courses / Learning new or additional skills
• Don't sweat the small stuff

Coming Up Next Week:

Strategic Networking

At the core of CareerConnection, it is all about networking, finding your next great career opportunity and helping others to do the same. Bring your little black book, Roledex, Smart Phone or what ever you use to keep up with your contacts. Learn valuable techniques that you can use everyday to expedite landing that next job.