Finding your ‘power-button’
Do you know someone who really enjoys their job? Do you think that happens by accident or do you think you can plan to have a career in a field that really interests you and where you can realise the dream of really enjoying your job?
And how is it that some people who seem to have everything in a job still find the work they do un-rewarding and un-satisfying, even if they earn a lot?
It seems obvious, but often we simply do not take the time to think about what is really important to us in our work. Have a look at the table below and see how you score the importance of each of the ten dimensions listed. There are no wrong or right answers of course, it's just a demonstration of how different we all are, and of how important it is to know what your career power-button is!
It’s called Facebook for a reason
Here's a link for anyone putting themselves out there in the job market - it lists five things you can do on Facebook to seriously dent your career.
You probably have stories of your own about things that have happened on Facebook or Twitter where someone has told the world about something they didn't expect a certain someone to see, so you know it's a mistake anyone can make.
Employers do look at social networks to find out the things that are not on your CV - so it pays to be careful what you share! And while the photos of the schoolie party may be an absolute hoot when you post them, they may show a completely different 'FACE' to the one you want out there in cyberspace.
http://applicant.com/5-social-media-donts-for-the-career-minded/
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