Since I decided recently that I am really going to take blogging more seriously I thought it would be a good idea to set some blogging goals. I am not going to be too strict on myself because I still want to be able to enjoy blogging. Aside from Job Hunting Like A Boss, working on my blog is important to me because I get to do some of the things I love most: writing, networking and sharing with others.
So I present to you the mock version of my blogging goals. I may add to this in the future. (more…)
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Work Life
Most of my time has been spent Job Hunting Like A Boss + creating different streams of income. I have had a lot positive feedback and came upon some opportunities that are keeping me positive and excited. I also decided to start selling AVON again. I haven’t done that in forever but I always did pretty well in the past. I haven’t found a regular job just yet but I will keep y’all posted. (more…)
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Do you always exercise your right to vote? Why or why not? I do not usually discuss politics in any way unless it is with certain people because I don’t like that it often causes arguments. Since this is one of the questions for NaBloPoMo March 2015 though, I will go ahead and answer it.(more…)
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Job hunting can be exciting and draining all at the same time. When you have been unemployed for more than a couple of months it can be terrifying. I read stories all the time about people struggling with their job hunt even if there are “so many jobs available.” Sometimes the jobs that are available are simply not what we are looking for and we often have to settle for a job until we get the job that we desire.
I recently wrote about my rocky transition from working full time into part time work while finishing my Bachelor’s Degree. In the past couple of weeks I have been pushing harder to get a job that I enjoy doing and brings me the income I desire. Some people think that I am being picky, however, I know myself and know what I am capable of. I know what my worth is and that if I treat my job hunting like I am the boss of it I will succeed.
Boss Lady
Since I was 18, every job that I have had has led to a promotion. I have 10+ years of Supervisor and/or Management experience and always enjoyed the new challenges that I was presented with. I am taking job hunting on as a challenge and that makes it more exciting for me to do. I think about the tasks that need to be completed and how to “manage” them in order to make them work in my favor.
At my last job a lot of my team would call me “Boss” or “Boss Lady” and it would always make me feel proud. Sure, a lot of times they would joke at me “Yes, Boss” but most of the time it was because I was a good boss (their words, not mine.) I was the “cool” boss but I also had expectations and they knew when I was serious and meant business. So I have decided that I am gonna be that boss lady and do what needs to be done to find a great.
“I’m a hustler baby, I just want you to know. It’s not where I’ve been, It’s where I’m bout to go.” – Jay-Z
If you asked anyone that is close to me you would discover that I am a bit of a workaholic. It can be a good thing at times because I push through to get things done. It can also be a bad thing because if you push yourself too much you end up facing burnt out. If I start something though, I always intend on giving it my all and completing it. I have learned, the hard way, that sometimes you have to do a little at a time to prevent from being overwhelmed. I also have an entrepreneurial spirit so my job hunting looks a little different than others. I have always branched out and found ways to make money aside from my regular jobs. I have been an AVON lady, sold items on ebay and half.com, did home office work for people and I have found online opportunities to make extra money as well. When you have a job you can always carve out some time to start a side hustle so that when/if you no longer have a steady income you have a way to make some money.
At the moment I am looking for a Mon-Fri job but I am also looking for jobs that I can do from home that utilize my skills. I wish everyone the best of luck if they are out there looking for a new job or even a job in general. Don’t give up!
Treating “any old job” as if it were your dream job, is the fastest way to spark the kind of life changes that will yield your dream job.
Same for any old house, friend, day, life, or pair of espadrilles.
Yeah, The Universe
How I Job Hunt Like A Boss
+ I currently have a lot of time on my hands so I spend the majority of my day doing things that will get me closer to getting a job: networking, job hunting, applying for jobs and finding different streams of income. I do it in chunks but a large majority of my time goes into looking for a job.
+ Type out a list of all of my skills and added them to my profile’s on career websites as well as used them as keywords when job hunting.
+ Updated my Monster profile: added a profile picture, updated information, added my blog and other online projects under my experiences. My profile had not been updated for nearly 5 years because I was with my old company and not looking for another job at the time.
+ Updated my LinkedIn profile: added a profile picture, added my blog and other online projects under my experiences and “connected” with friends, family members and old co-workers. I seriously think this website is not utilized to its full potential. My profile sat dormant for who knows how long but I am discovering all the wonderful things I can do with it. It is a great social networking site and if you don’t have an account (or yours is just sitting there) I think you should check it out and create a profile.
+ Updated my profile on CareerBuilder
+ Downloaded the Craigslist app on my phone so I can search for jobs/gigs on the go and have notifications of new posts come directly to my phone.
+ Added some of my services to Fiverr.
+ Used the network I already have of friends, family and associates to get the word out for what I am looking for.
+ Set reminders/notifications on my phone so that I get a nudge to “apply for 2 more jobs”, “check status of application at ____” or “add a gig on Fiverr.”
+ Updated my resume.
Where to look for jobs
** Craigslist – When I lived in Georgia I found a job through there that I absolutely loved. You can also post your services there.
** Facebook – you can search for jobs, job fairs, job communities (in your profession/experience)
** LinkedIn – search and connect with others to expand your network
** Monster – easy way to search for local jobs
** Local Newspapers – you are able to find a lot of them online or if you don’t have a subscription as a friend, family member, neighbor or go to the library
** Bulletin boards – apartment complex’s, schools, grocery stores, rec centers and so many other places have bulletin boards with jobs or gigs on them. You can also advertise your services.
** University website for on-campus jobs
Do you have any job hunting tips you would like to include? Let us know in the comments.
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Sweet Treats
I got to enjoy some Starbuck’s which is always a nice treat to have. It is even better when you get to use your gift cards instead of spending cash on it. Every Christmas I get at least 1 Starbuck’s gift card and this past Christmas I was blessed with 2. My usual drink is a Venti Caramel Macchiato, layered with extra caramel drizzle. Sometimes an extra shot if I need some extra energy. (more…)
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I enjoy sharing my personal experiences and discoveries with others in the hopes that it will inspire, help, entertain and/or inform them. I also absolutely love it when others do the same. The internet makes this a million times easier. Sometimes I will post on Facebook or Twitter and other times I will write a blog post. I thought it would be a fun idea to collect some experiences and discoveries that I have had during the week and summarize it for y’all here ever Friday. So here it is.
Flashback Friday’s: Episode 1 Family Time
On Sunday I got to spend time with family for most of the day. It was really nice to just hang out and enjoy their company. I always enjoy the time that we do get together and I always look forward to it. The adults talked, laughed and enjoyed some snacks together while the kiddles enjoyed some cartoons. I finally got to try the sour apple slurpee from 7-Eleven and it was delicious!
Becoming a Social Media Pro
Fast forward to Tuesday>>> I was going to different blogs and looking up tips and tricks on blogging like I normally do and I landed on Regina’s blog. She had so many wonderfully useful articles that I read a few of them and immediately subscribed and bookmarked her site. The next day I went back because I wanted to look around again and she had a new blog post just waiting to be devoured. It wasn’t just any blog post though it was a post about 33 Ways To Get Serious About Social Media. Her post is jam-packed with gems. Please take some time out and read it if you are serious (or even if you’re just a little interested) about blogging and/or building a brand by effectively using Social Media. If you are already fairly experienced with using Social Media a lot of the tips are good reminders, however, she breaks everything up into delicious chunks and offers so many great tips & tricks to take your Social Media expertise to another level.
Bake Sale & Game Time
Wednesday I spent some time editing blog posts (including this one) and baking cookies with my sister for a bake sale. I got to get a taste of all the baked goodies that were sold. Spiced brownies, chocolate chip cookies, coconut cookies, peanut butter brownies and rice crispy treats. Everything was absolutely delicious and it was a huge success. The bake sale was to raise funds for a Gaming Club at a local Community College. There were a ton of board and card games to play. I played Connect 4, King Of Tokyo (super fun game) and Apples to Apples. My sister won every game that she played!!
Gmail Inbox Zero… Not Yet
One of the things I have been working on lately is creating a more effective email system so that my inbox stays fairly empty and I can easily find what needs my attention right away. A couple of years ago I subscribed to a bunch of feeds and things just got out of control. I thought I would enjoy getting updates from my favorite websites, however, I never got around to really reading most of the emails. I found it easier to go to the websites when I had time to read or click on their Twitter link when they tweeted an update. I was so overwhelmed by all the clutter in my Gmail inbox that I basically stopped checking my email. I would log in and search for email from specific people (which were usually filtered into folders or labels thank goodness) and unsubscribe from as many subscriptions as I could. I have more than 1 email address but I wanted to get everything to come to my main Gmail account just to make life easier. I decided to take some time out and really tweak my Gmail inbox because enough was enough. Here is what I was able to accomplish:
♥ Mass deleted thousands and thousands of emails (over 30,000). I recently read someone cleaned out their inbox and they had nearly 100,000 emails to go through!!
♥ Unsubscribed from feeds and mailing lists that no longer serve me. I mostly used Unroll.me to make that process easier.
♥ Organized my labels to make my Gmail inbox work more efficiently for me.
♥ Worked on the filters to get the emails to go where I needed them go.
So far I am happy with the results. I will write a more detailed post about this topic later. I am so happy and no longer feel defeated.
Netflix Goodies
I always enjoy discovering shows I never watched before so when my sister suggested National Geographic’s 3-part series Brain Games I was excited to check it out. This series explores the brain and how it processes what it takes in. It includes a bunch of cool illusions and explanations of why we “see” things the way that we do.
Another cool series we watched was Stan Lee’s Superhumans. This series explore’s genetic mutations and the possible Superhuman abilities that may occur because of them. Both series are pretty cool and I enjoyed watching them.
What great things happened to you this week?
What are your favorite board or card games?
How organized is your Gmail inbox?
What series did you check out this week?
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Work Life
. My sister won every game that she played!!
I was excited to check it out. This series explores the brain and how it processes what it takes in. It includes a bunch of cool illusions and explanations of why we “see” things the way that we do.
. This series explore’s genetic mutations and the possible Superhuman abilities that may occur because of them. Both series are pretty cool and I enjoyed watching them.