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Digg it UP - Survive Your Current Job: Ten Ideas
CeMAP training is one of the growth areas in the education and training market today. With the mortgage industry crying out for people who have completed their CeMAP training course and passed their exams, there are a growing number of companies entering the market place offering CeMAP training courses.Unfortunately, as is always the case in these situations, there are CeMAP training courses, and there are those that only claim to be CeMAP training courses. There is a worrying trend developing of trying to push people through the exams faster and faster, with questionable results. The first thing to bear in mind when selecting a company t
9. Darn, I’m Good!
There was a point in my corporate career when I was required to document how I was qualified for my current assignment. I really resented having to do that, but after investing over 20 hours on this task, and compiling a 1-inch thick file, I realized how much I had to offer, whether I was with my current employer or not. That helped me to feel not so vulnerable.
10. Sit with the Discomfort.
Why is it that while most people have job interview jitters, there are those who seem to glide right through with plenty of self-confidence. What makes the difference?The difference is in how you prepare your mind for the job interview. The worst thing you can do is to show desperation for the opening. This is what causes nervousness to quickly surface and in such a scenario, mistakes are inevitable.Even if you need the job pretty badly, it is important to put things in perspective before you show up for the job interview. To start with, no matter how badly you want this particular job, remember that this is not the last job interview lef
1. Make sure other areas of your life are fulfilling, e.g. family, social life, physical activity, spirituality, community, etc.
When things aren't going well in more than one area of your life it's like trying to balance on a tight rope while standing on one foot. Build up your satisfaction in other areas of your life, so you don't have to pick up that other foot and head for a fall.
2. Change the viewing or the doing. (Source of phrase: Bill O'Hanlon, Author of 'Do One Thing Different: Ten Simple Ways to Change Your Life.')
How can the situation be reframed or viewed so that you can live with it OR how can you DO something about the situation?
Not in the job that you want? What can you learn from it that you haven't noticed yet? Interview a colleague to get a perspective (change the viewing) OR find another assignment (change the doing).
3. No More Excuses.
If you find yourself saying, 'If only he/she/they/the company would _______,' determine what you are going to do if he/she/they/the company doesn't________.
4. Employ the Gandhi Method.
At some point we all have probably been on the receiving end of this old management tactic. We raise an issue only to get assigned the task to deal with it. But then, what is so bad about that? I say pre-empt those management tricksters and assign it to yourself, employing what I call the *Gandhi method.*
Be the change you want to see in the world. – Mahatma Gandhi
5. Get It Taken Care Of.
If Point 4 isn't working, get that need met somewhere else. What I call a “sideways” approach, can work. If you can take all your focus off of the current “hot spot,” you create room for movement or new ideas. (Bonus tip: Don’t get hung up on identifying the one-perfect step. Just take some step in the general right direction.) Examples:
6. Having Buddies Is Good.
Build or maintain an active network of friends, family members, and colleagues to make sure you have enough support and objective perspectives to help you cope.
7. Interview people who appear to be enjoying their work.
Sometimes it helps to hear from someone who seems to be doing just fine. Seek those people out. It only takes one new idea or perspective to re-energize or inspire you. You’ll want to find out what has allowed some people you respect and admire to work/live in your organization.
8. Research interesting jobs or create your own job (really?).
Many companies have an internal job posting mechanism. Check it out regularly. Even if you don't feel you meet the requirements of the job, if it looks interesting, interview the person in charge to learn more about that type of work.
Another option -- while meeting the expectations of your current assignment, start doing things that interest you and clearly add value to your company. While running a manufacturing project, I began working with teams in the areas of valuing diversity, respectful treatment in the workplace, and career/skill development. This evolved into a full time assignment for me.
9. Darn, I’m Good!
There was a point in my corporate career when I was required to document how I was qualified for my current assignment. I really resented having to do that, but after investing over 20 hours on this task, and compiling a 1-inch thick file, I realized how much I had to offer, whether I was with my current employer or not. That helped me to feel not so vulnerable.
10. Sit with the Discomfort.
Most of us wanted to be leaders at some point in our lives. Being the boss is a form of being a leader. Some of us succeed while others wonder what leadership skills they are missing in order to become a leader in their filed. Leadership is more about your behavior and born-characteristics first and your gained leadership skills second.The best way to understand the leadership skill is use an example. Think of the world known leader: Mr. Nelson Mandela for example. The people of South Africa followed Mr. Mandela because they trusted and respected his leadership skills. Mr. Mandela did not have his leadership skills sharpened at Harvard Universit
Not in the job that you want? What can you learn from it that you haven't noticed yet? Interview a colleague to get a perspective (change the viewing) OR find another assignment (change the doing).
3. No More Excuses.
If you find yourself saying, 'If only he/she/they/the company would _______,' determine what you are going to do if he/she/they/the company doesn't________.
4. Employ the Gandhi Method.
At some point we all have probably been on the receiving end of this old management tactic. We raise an issue only to get assigned the task to deal with it. But then, what is so bad about that? I say pre-empt those management tricksters and assign it to yourself, employing what I call the *Gandhi method.*
Be the change you want to see in the world. – Mahatma Gandhi
5. Get It Taken Care Of.
If Point 4 isn't working, get that need met somewhere else. What I call a “sideways” approach, can work. If you can take all your focus off of the current “hot spot,” you create room for movement or new ideas. (Bonus tip: Don’t get hung up on identifying the one-perfect step. Just take some step in the general right direction.) Examples:
6. Having Buddies Is Good.
Build or maintain an active network of friends, family members, and colleagues to make sure you have enough support and objective perspectives to help you cope.
7. Interview people who appear to be enjoying their work.
Sometimes it helps to hear from someone who seems to be doing just fine. Seek those people out. It only takes one new idea or perspective to re-energize or inspire you. You’ll want to find out what has allowed some people you respect and admire to work/live in your organization.
8. Research interesting jobs or create your own job (really?).
Many companies have an internal job posting mechanism. Check it out regularly. Even if you don't feel you meet the requirements of the job, if it looks interesting, interview the person in charge to learn more about that type of work.
Another option -- while meeting the expectations of your current assignment, start doing things that interest you and clearly add value to your company. While running a manufacturing project, I began working with teams in the areas of valuing diversity, respectful treatment in the workplace, and career/skill development. This evolved into a full time assignment for me.
9. Darn, I’m Good!
There was a point in my corporate career when I was required to document how I was qualified for my current assignment. I really resented having to do that, but after investing over 20 hours on this task, and compiling a 1-inch thick file, I realized how much I had to offer, whether I was with my current employer or not. That helped me to feel not so vulnerable.
10. Sit with the Discomfort.
There is a new concept in branding: online branding. If you want to know exactly what that means, you only have to take the traditional definitions of branding and adapt them to the Web. Then you’ll get a simple definition: online branding makes your visitors believe that you are the only answer to their problems.Every business has a brand; so don’t go around saying “I don’t need a brand”. You have a business, the business has a name, and you’ve created a website, so… welcome: you are in the world of the online brands. It’s nice here: brands evolve, brands decline… it’s a tough world, but if you can manage to create a powerful trademark you are lf, employing what I call the *Gandhi method.*
Be the change you want to see in the world. – Mahatma Gandhi
5. Get It Taken Care Of.
If Point 4 isn't working, get that need met somewhere else. What I call a “sideways” approach, can work. If you can take all your focus off of the current “hot spot,” you create room for movement or new ideas. (Bonus tip: Don’t get hung up on identifying the one-perfect step. Just take some step in the general right direction.) Examples:
6. Having Buddies Is Good.
Build or maintain an active network of friends, family members, and colleagues to make sure you have enough support and objective perspectives to help you cope.
7. Interview people who appear to be enjoying their work.
Sometimes it helps to hear from someone who seems to be doing just fine. Seek those people out. It only takes one new idea or perspective to re-energize or inspire you. You’ll want to find out what has allowed some people you respect and admire to work/live in your organization.
8. Research interesting jobs or create your own job (really?).
Many companies have an internal job posting mechanism. Check it out regularly. Even if you don't feel you meet the requirements of the job, if it looks interesting, interview the person in charge to learn more about that type of work.
Another option -- while meeting the expectations of your current assignment, start doing things that interest you and clearly add value to your company. While running a manufacturing project, I began working with teams in the areas of valuing diversity, respectful treatment in the workplace, and career/skill development. This evolved into a full time assignment for me.
9. Darn, I’m Good!
There was a point in my corporate career when I was required to document how I was qualified for my current assignment. I really resented having to do that, but after investing over 20 hours on this task, and compiling a 1-inch thick file, I realized how much I had to offer, whether I was with my current employer or not. That helped me to feel not so vulnerable.
10. Sit with the Discomfort.
2 years ago, we re-packaged our winning formula for helping people attain the career of their dreams and doubling their salaries. The results have been phenomenal with 100% success rate and thousands of people attaining the right career change and getting job of their dreams.However, before we tell you what this winning formula is, let us establish the key reasons why people develop the need for a career change:There are two deciding factors for this:External FactorsA lot people develop the need for a career change due to a number of external factors and these can be related to their working relationships with family members, and colleagues to make sure you have enough support and objective perspectives to help you cope.
7. Interview people who appear to be enjoying their work.
Sometimes it helps to hear from someone who seems to be doing just fine. Seek those people out. It only takes one new idea or perspective to re-energize or inspire you. You’ll want to find out what has allowed some people you respect and admire to work/live in your organization.
8. Research interesting jobs or create your own job (really?).
Many companies have an internal job posting mechanism. Check it out regularly. Even if you don't feel you meet the requirements of the job, if it looks interesting, interview the person in charge to learn more about that type of work.
Another option -- while meeting the expectations of your current assignment, start doing things that interest you and clearly add value to your company. While running a manufacturing project, I began working with teams in the areas of valuing diversity, respectful treatment in the workplace, and career/skill development. This evolved into a full time assignment for me.
9. Darn, I’m Good!
There was a point in my corporate career when I was required to document how I was qualified for my current assignment. I really resented having to do that, but after investing over 20 hours on this task, and compiling a 1-inch thick file, I realized how much I had to offer, whether I was with my current employer or not. That helped me to feel not so vulnerable.
10. Sit with the Discomfort.
Who says that you have to go to work to have a cool job? Do you think you need years of school and training to have an interesting job? New freelance sites, like GoFreelance, offer cool jobs that anyone can do. Here are ten super cool jobs that people currently do right from their own homes with little or no training.1. Write Greeting Card Copy. If they are poetic, romantic, sentimental, sappy or just have a flair for writing verses that pull on the heart, they may have a gift for writing greeting cards. Some companies pay per card and some even pay royalties.2. Video Game Writer. Video gaming websites will pay peoplele meeting the expectations of your current assignment, start doing things that interest you and clearly add value to your company. While running a manufacturing project, I began working with teams in the areas of valuing diversity, respectful treatment in the workplace, and career/skill development. This evolved into a full time assignment for me.
9. Darn, I’m Good!
There was a point in my corporate career when I was required to document how I was qualified for my current assignment. I really resented having to do that, but after investing over 20 hours on this task, and compiling a 1-inch thick file, I realized how much I had to offer, whether I was with my current employer or not. That helped me to feel not so vulnerable.
10. Sit with the Discomfort.
What do you do when you have tweaked your situation to a point of exhaustion, put your best into exploring other options or making your environment better and there is still a noticeable, more-than-annoying dissatisfaction? Maybe it is time to just sit with it. Contrary to what you might think, I don’t mean, “give up.”
A Final Note…
If you find that no amount of tweaking of your current job, career, or situation seems to be working, know that you are not alone and this is a perfectly normal part of the career development cycle. It might just mean that you’ve outgrown your current situation and are ready for a new challenge.
Copyright 2004-2006, Mary C. Schaefer, all rights reserved.
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