Hallie Crawford

FREE Teleclass Tomorrow!

Join me for a free teleclass on TOMORROW! Wednesday, January 27th at 12 noon ET as I discusses the 3 things you need to do right now in order to survive the job crisis.

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

Listen to and audio intro for this class or sign up for this class 

Hallie Crawford
Career Seekers Career Coach

Who's Depending On Your Dream

I came across this inspiring video in December on the importance of setting your goals and following your dreams. I recently also shared it with some of my clients. They found it very inspiring and were able to focus on “Dreaming Big” more after watching it. I hope it can help you dream big as well:

http://whosdependingonyourdream.com/

Have a great weekend!

Hallie Crawford

Life Purpose Coach

Career questions to ask yourself when in transition

The process of reinventing yourself can take some time. Career transition involves careful planning, and outlining of steps and procedures. Set goals that are realistic yet also a stretch, so that you can step out of your comfort zone and set yourself up for success. Take time to consider the most important questions:

• What do you enjoy most about the work you do now?
• What are your greatest strengths?
• What areas would you prefer to steer clear of in the future?
• Who are the key people and resources you'll need to help make your dream career manifest itself?
• What about finances - will you be borrowing money, or dipping into your savings as a way to get the plan off the ground?
• How can you manage your expenses to successfully make the transition without hurting your bank account?

Because this is a process that usually takes time, I encourage you to start now. Take action while you are feeling more stable, and not reckless or impulsive. If you already are really unhappy and on the verge of desperation, that's okay too, but there are things you can do right now to help yourself feel better and remain on steady ground with respect to your career. If you're reading this, you're taking the first step!

For more help on getting starting in identify your ideal career, download our new free report "Top Three Tools to Identify Your Ideal Career" here: www.halliecrawford.com/freecareerhelp.html 

Hallie Crawford

Career Search for College Graduates

Grab one of remaining slots for free sessions

We only have a few more slots for the New Year Strategy Sessions. These sessions are for people who are looking to make their dreams a reality in 2010. 

Request your strategy session here: http://www.halliecrawford.com/newyear2010.html 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Hallie Crawford

Atlanta Career Coach

3 Steps to Identify Your Ideal Career

I'm very excited about our new FREE special report titled “Top Three Tools to Identify Your Ideal Career “. This free report WILL help you begin to clarify the ideal career for you. Included in the free report are 4 bonus Mp3 audios!

Grab your copy here!  
 

Hallie Crawford

Career Planning Coach

Don't set goals in the New Year

That's right I suggest you don't set goals this new year – instead, think BIG. Identify your highest desires, set big intentions, and clarify your dreams. Goals can sometimes be things we feel we "should" do or "have to do", and it causes us to play small. That's no way to go about your planning. Start with your highest dreams and desires, then plan and set goals from there. What would be really exciting for you to achieve this year? Think big. 

To help you set your dreams in motion we have Complimentary New Year Strategy Sessions available here.

 

Hallie Crawford
Career Transition Tips for Singles

How To Deal With That Hole In Your Resume Excerpt

Our clients often ask us this question and I was recently interviewed for a great article for Forbes.com titled “How To Deal With That Hole In Your Resume”. Read the entire article here.

…The best way to address an employment gap of four months or longer is by including a brief explanation in your cover letter. Save touchy conversations for phone calls and in-person interviews with prospective employers. "You don't want to write a novel," says Hallie Crawford, a career coach in Atlanta. "Mention it briefly, and then elaborate in person."

You also can experiment with different résumé formats and styles to downplay gaps in your employment. If you write a résumé that lists your work history with the most recent job first, mention only the years of employment, not the months and years. Another résumé format, the "functional résumé," groups together similar activities under headings like "Teaching Experience" or "Financial Experience." That keeps your succession of jobs from being immediately noticeable. However, "people have to be careful with this format, because it can sometimes be a red flag for employers," Crawford warns. Another option is to create a "Selected Accomplishments" section near the top of your résumé and in it itemize your most impressive achievements regardless of when they occurred…
 

Contact us if you need help with your resume or job search.

Here’s to having a career you love,

Hallie Crawford
Career Expert

January Free Teleclass

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 Wednesday January 27th 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

3 Steps to Life Balance

Do you feel overwhelmed by your work, home and family responsibilities? Are you frequently stressed because you can’t get everything done? If your life seems like a circus …juggling work, home and family responsibilities - you’re not alone. Many people just like you feel like their life is leading them, instead of them leading a purpose driven life and choosing where they spend their time. So, who’s running the show? Is it your cell phone, your laptop, your boss – or you? If your answer is something else than you it’s time to get back in the driver’s seat!

Life balance is a buzzword these days for good reason. It’s a chronic issue that comes up in conversation because quite simply, life has become harder to manage. With email, cell phones and everything else demanding our attention it’s no wonder we get bogged down in to-do lists and wonder at the end of the day where the time went. We’re expected to work faster and more efficiently, plus we’re more accessible than ever because of new technology that allows us to work or communicate from anywhere. Information comes at us faster than ever. And this trend shows no sign of stopping. 

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get your life back into balance in the New Year:

Step One: Make a list of the different areas of your life where you’re not spending as much time and energy as you’d like. For example, if you’ve lost touch with friends and family or aren’t connecting with them as frequently as you want to, put that down. Come up with at least 3 areas that need work in terms of your time and attention. 

Step Two: Develop one action step that you can take to make improvements in each of these three areas. Keep them simple, and include a time frame or deadline for each of them. If you don’t include a deadline, it’s just a wish not a tangible goal. 

Step Three: Follow through. Find a way to remind yourself of your action items. Will you write them in your planner? A post it on your fridge? Use whatever tool works for you. 

Need more help with this? Check out my Work/Life Balance Audio Program.

Here's to having a career you love,

Hallie Crawford
 Career Transition Coach