Hallie Crawford

8 Tips to Pump Up Your Job Search

Are you stuck in your job search? With the recession you may have found a more competitive job market. What do you need to do to stand out? How can you pump up your job search?

Listen to this FREE career audio to discover eight simple, powerful steps you can take right away to improve the effectiveness of your job search today. Press play to listen to this audio:

Here's to having a career you love!

Hallie Crawford
Career Transition Coach

What’s most important in your life?

I hope you had a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a day for giving thanks, and it is usually the beginning of what is known as the “holiday season”. The holidays always seem like the perfect time to look at all the blessings in your life. I love the holidays because I get to spend time with my family. My son Vaughn helps to keep me grounded and helps me focus on what is most important in my life!

As you go through this holiday season take some time to focus on what is really important to you. Are you maintaining your work life balance? Are you fulfilled in your career? Career fulfillment is an essential piece of living a happy balanced life. Are you in the ideal career for you? Take this quick quiz to find out: http://www.halliecrawford.com/idealcareerquiz.html

Here's to having a career you love!


Hallie Crawford
Job Search Coach

Getting Your Transition Started Dream First, Dream Big

"The best way to predict your future is to invent it." – Alan Kay

The first step to successfully identifying your ideal career is to Dream BIG! When I work with career clients, I ask them to dream first and worry about the specific logistics of how they're going to make the change later on.

If you focus too much on the practical side (or put on your practical hat) and think "how will I make this work?", then you will squash any creative idea or thought that you might have had.

While practicality is important, it can also be limiting so notice when you're getting too caught up in the practical side and not doing enough brainstorming or dreaming. Ideas are expansive and can be "trimmed and shaped" later to fit into your personal scheme as needed.

So... before you set a new career plan in motion, you've got to start with the dream and then brainstorm ways to make it a reality. So what is your dream?

Brainstorm some ideas and think outside of the box. What is something you'd love to do? If you allow yourself to dream first and dream big, you may come across a career idea you never considered or even knew about. Tap into your childhood dreams; tap into your passions and your heart.
The process of “Dreaming First” will help you stay outside the box and think creatively about your career transition.

Tap into those secret fantasies about the ideal career for you and then use those insights into yourself to create a workable plan for the future. You’ve got nothing to lose, other than a missed opportunity because you waited too long. So take off your practical hat, put on your dreaming glasses and dream BIG.

Discover live the top 10 things you need to consider in order to identify your ideal career on our Free Teleclass December 16th. Register here: www.halliecrawford.com/toptentips.html

Hallie Crawford
Career Coach

Live and Work With Passion and Purpose!

Many of our clients have discovered that once they find their direction and define their life purpose, finding fulfillment in their lives becomes a much easier task. They know more about themselves and can actively undertake the steps to develop a greater sense of fulfillment in everything they do.

We have a new coaching group beginning next week and we have a few more spots available!

In this group you will discover how to:

• Eliminate self-defeating behaviors and clarify your ideal values

• Use the power within you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life

• Identify your life purpose and find your direction!

To learn more about this group visit:
http://halliecrawford.com/passionandpurposegroup.html

Hallie Crawford
Atlanta Certified Career Coach

Career Fair Dos and Don'ts

I came across this video from Job Link Career Center on how to succeed at your next career fair and some dos and don'ts - press play to watch it below:

Need help with your job search? Contact us to find out if a job search strategy session would be a fit for you.

Here's to having a career you love!
Hallie Crawford
Job Search Coach

FREE Teleclass in 2 Days

Don’t miss out on my free teleclass Thursday November 19th at 12noon ET for the 3 things you need to do right now in order to "Survive the Job Crisis"

If you are searching for your ideal career, this FREE teleclass is for YOU!

In this FREE teleclass, I will:

• Give you the three critical steps you need to take right now in order to survive the job crisis

• Show you how to create possibilities for yourself - despite the tough economy

• Show you how survive, and even thrive, during these tough times

Register here: www.halliecrawford.com/survivethejobcrisis.html

I’m looking forward to having you join us!

Hallie Crawford
Career Coach

Live Career Workshop in Atlanta December 17th

There's no doubt about it - the world can seem like a scary place right now. And for many of us, what is especially unnerving is the way the unemployment rate continues to rise. If you are one of those fearful of losing your job, have recently been laid off, or are searching for your ideal career - this presentation is a must-attend event.

Career transitions can be trying; and even more difficult during a job crisis. In this FREE workshop “Survive the Job Crisis: Creating Career Possibilities for Yourself in Three Short Steps”, you will learn how to successfully manage whatever career transition you are currently facing.

In this presentation, I will give you the three critical steps you need to take right now in order to survive the job crisis. I will show you how to create possibilities for yourself - despite the tough economy. If you want to find out how to survive, and even thrive, during these tough times, join us!

Listen to my audio introduction here
http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WSjWgFBk

Thursday December 17th
Event begins at 5:45pm
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church Job Transition Group
69 N Main St Alpharetta, GA 30009-3620

Get directions from Google Maps

**This event is free and open to the public! Please feel free to bring your friends, family and anyone else who you think could benefit.**

Hallie Crawford
Career Coach and Career Speaker

FREE Teleclass in November – Survive the Job Crisis

Find out live the 3 things you need to do right now in order to survive the job crisis. Learn how to handle whatever career transition you are currently facing.

There's no doubt about it - the world can seem like a scary place right now. And for many of us, what is especially unnerving is the way the unemployment rate continues to rise. If you are one of those fearful of losing your job, have recently been laid off, or are searching for your ideal career - this teleclass is a must- attend event.

Join me for a free teleclass on Thursday November 19th at noon ET.

In this teleclass, I will:

• Give you the three critical steps you need to take right now in order to survive the job crisis

• Show you how to create possibilities for yourself - despite the tough economy

• Show you how survive, and even thrive, during these tough times

Learn how to handle whatever career transition you are currently facing and click here to listen to an intro audio.

Register and read more right here: www.halliecrawford.com/survivethejobcrisis.html

Have a great weekend!

Hallie Crawford
Career Coach

 

Did you dress up for Halloween?

I thought I would post a fun picture of Vaughn and daddy Frank on Halloween. We went to a friend’s house for a party and then did a little trick or treating. We had a blast after we finally wrestled V into his costume!

Did you dress up this year for Halloween? I’d love to hear what you dressed up as, or what you dressed your kids up as :)

Have a great day!

Hallie Crawford
Career Seekers Career Coach

Don’t forget to network

Happy Monday! I hope you had a very Happy Halloween! We had fun taking Vaughn trick or treating (pics to come soon).

Today’s tip is one that people often forget about OR put the least amount of time and attention towards.

That is networking! Have you ever heard the saying it’s not what you know but who you know? While this of course isn’t the only way to get a job, it can help. If you are looking for a job, networking is still the best way to get one.

Here are three quick networking tips:

• Spread the word that you are in job search mode – friends, family, former co-workers – even professors. You never know who might know someone in the field you're interested in. Keep your resume updated and your business card handy if you have one, so that when an opportunity arises you can easily pass this information along.

• Attend career fairs and in-person networking events - make sure your resume is up to date and professional and dress appropriately (remember first impressions count).

• Join online networking groups like LinkedIn and Twitter – I recommend being smart about what you post online – potential employers are turning to the internet and social networking sites to find out more about their candidates.

If you need help with your job search, contact us for a job search strategy session.

Here’s to having a career you love!

Hallie Crawford
Certified Career Coach