12/02/2015 - Posted by Roshelle Curtis
Does business and personal success come hand in hand? I used to think the two were mutually exclusive… but does being exclusive actually build your attractiveness on the career front? Short answer – doubtful. However, confidence is key!
It’s all about the laws of attraction like The Secret! It’s no secret – but it’s hard to stay positive, if things aren’t going your way. It becomes cyclic. We all just need the tools to make our life easier. These tools are in reach – it just requires taking a leap of faith to break the cycle.
Without being a spoiler to the new movie Lucy – time is of the essence. It’s all about freeing up time to enable us to take the time to enjoy the simpler things in life. Time to build our relationships – both personally and professionally. Use technology to enhance your life and making technology work for you.
Embrace the online community and increase your networks (again both professionally and personally)! No one ever need be alone in this day and age – as the global community (whether it be that customer or friend you haven’t met yet) is only a click away! Don’t oversell yourself – be honest and reveal what you have to offer – as someone out there is seeking what you have. A match awaits.
Finally – don’t be afraid of the unknown. Rejection and knock backs happen in life and business. However, learn from these and don’t be scared to ask for help. Acknowledge your limitations and promote your strengths. Position your brand – whether personally or professionally, where you are most comfortable. Your persona will be with you for the long haul. So don’t try too hard – market the benefits, and sell the qualities that make you or your business (goods or services) unique.
Note: Being a former recruiter that wasn’t a plug for Seek… But feel free to email your CV to the below email address if you want to be kept in mind for future opportunities with Pascoes Software Engineering. Hope you’re enjoying our new site!