posted by editor on May 30
Lack of confidence: Do what you have to do first and don’t depend on that feeling of confidence. It will come as time goes by.
Self fulfilling prophecy: Thinking that ‘I don’t have the right experience, contacts, etc.’ Thoughts affect actions and actions affect reality. Stop focusing on past and act on the present. Focus on solutions and not limitations.
Elephant in the room: Experiencing getting stuck on a problem. Three options: accept, spin or upgrade. Either accept your experiences and change your attitude, spin or reframe your experience to make it neutral or positive, or upgrade and do something about it.
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posted by editor on May 26
Comfort zone: The longer you get used to your current job, the harder for you to get out. Why? You will be dependent on the safety of your routines, you will get better at what you do and be proud of it and you will make fewer contacts from outside your job. To stay clear of this, think about working in the same job 10 yrs in the future and how it will affect you by then.
Lack of focus: Know what form and function of your ‘must have’ job. Function is what you want to do and form is how you do it. Example – Function: help others achieve. Form: teacher, coach.
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posted by editor on May 21
More excuses, eh? Well then, let’s hear them! When you took a break from work because of the following, have your words ready.
Just married – How sweet. Tell the employer what kept you from going to work and what you did that is useful in getting the job. Don’t tell too much though, he probably wouldn’t want to hear details from your honeymoon.
Personal problems – Another something you shouldn’t give too much details. Just tell that you’ve solved them and tell how happy you are to work again
Travel – .Seen it all? Show it off! Employers find multi-lingual, well-learned and culturally aware fellows to be assets to the company.
posted by editor on May 18
Some nasty things happened to you? The employer will understand. Just be sure to explain that the experience has honed you into a better employee.
You got ill – Show you’re all better, in terms of health and knowledge. Tell that being sick didn’t get in the way of improving yourself.
You got fired – Honesty is the policy! Tell the employee why you got fired or why you resigned. Also add that you have learned your mistakes and will be a good employee this time.
You got jailed – It happens man! But you have to tell it, anyway they’ll check your records. Then tell that you are very,very sorry and you are a changed person and you’ve gained a lot of skills and insights along the way.
posted by editor on May 15
When your employer takes a look at your resume and finds out that there were times that you have taken a looong vacation, he may look at you quizzically and wonder about your dedication to work. How do you explain the breaks you took? Read on for clues:
Children – You may have had a kid or two to take care of. If so, say that you took classes and skill building activities while on maternal or paternal leave to show them that you plan to return to work.
Education – If you hit the books again, don’t be afraid to tell the employer when and why you did so. Employers want smart employees.
Retirement – If you have already retired but decided to work again, highlight your wisdom, experience and dedication to continue working.
posted by editor on May 12
Almost all the professionals out there face job stress. We cannot avoid them really but we can lessen them. We can make our professional life much more simpler and enjoyable by observing or doing simple things. In dealing with job stress, you could try the following:
• Take away the clutter – If trash is piling up in your desk or workplace, find time to organize them and throw unnecessary things. Having a clutter-free workplace will make you work efficiently.
• Rest or Take a vacation – The best way to deal with job stress is to actually take a break or vacation.
• Be optimistic – Inviting positive vibes will make the work place much more stress-free.
Does are just three simple things that you can observe to deal and manage job stress.
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posted by emmabalay on May 8
To cope with performance anxiety, you must take things seriously and infuse passion in every task you do. Loving your job doesn’t mean getting all the stress it has to offer. It simply means doing your job right and being optimistic and organized at all times.
It would also help if you would learn from your mistakes and take advantage of each growth opportunity thrown your way. Remember that coping with performance anxiety is a tough challenge but can be realized. You just need to set your priorities and focus on the things that really matter in your career.
posted by emmabalay on May 4
Every now and then, workers experience performance anxiety. It is a bad feeling when you can’t keep up with the demands of your job. The result is you become exhausted and your productivity suffers.
Several industries such as finance, law, entertainment, fashion and medical field operate on a fast-paced mode and are more prone to stress than other industries. Most of the times, they tend to take the “life” out of an individual because of the amount of time and dedication that you need to exert in fulfilling the job.(to be concluded)