Brummet's Conscious Blog

Recognize, come to know and bring out your strengths * Written by: Jan Verhoeff who specializes in helping people recognize their abilities and proven skills gained in life experiences. She helps people give themselves the credit they deserves and look at their skill set differently. She invites our readers to visit her site at:    http://janverhoeff.com Recognize your strengths - the biggest fallacy in life is that we've gained nothing that we can use, as we grow older. Women, specifically seem to believe after the kids are grown up and gone, if they weren't involved in a career their skill-set is useless. When Jodi asked me last week about whether or not her skills as a writer, those ones she learned back in high school, were any good at this point in time, I said, "Don't you read now?" Totally in awe of the fact that people did go to school 'way back when' but they're still living now. How can that happen? Do they just use the skills they acq...

Job interview tips Going to job interviews always makes people nervous. Maybe you've been to a few job interviews but never got the job offer. This is just so soul-destroying, right? But have you ever taken the time to figure out why you're not getting the jobs? The job market in the 21st century is tough, and if you're not fully prepared for your job interview, then another candidate will get the job offer... it's just that simple. But don't get too disheartened as there are lots of things you can do to improve your performance for your next job interview. With so many graduates flooding the job market, it's easy to feel under pressure to sell yourself and convince the hiring managers YOU are their perfect candidate. But sometimes if you're against other job candidates on the day, what can actually swing the hiring managers decision is the questions the candidates asked at the end of the job interview. Just think, this may influen...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   Best of Conscious Discussions series offers highlights from some of the best discussions we've had in the past. Today is our 49th episode in this series – Featuring 2 experts offering advice on: Entrepreneurs, Intrapreneurs and Resume Creation for Youth. Access the live (10-11 AM Pacific) or archived episode:   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2013/08/15/best-of-conscious-discussions-50 Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, the...

-- Quote of the Day --  “The cyclone derives its powers from a calm center. So does a person”  ~ Norman Vincent Peale -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --    * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     As a passenger a speeding vehicle driven recklessly, you might feel anxious, out-of-control, even terrified. Similarly, when going from employed to unemployed, people can feel nervous, powerless, confused, embarrassed, and at a loss for words. IT professional, publisher, and co-author of Getting Beyond the Day - Your Guide to Surviving a Job Layoff...

-- Quote of the Day --   “The quality of what is on the paper is more important then what kind of paper you choose. …A good cover letter complements the resume offering information on why you are a good fit for that company. …They can address things in the resume such as a gap in employment, volunteering, etc. …Using QR codes allows - takes them to different links that offer a blog that is relevant to their career, their linked in profile, or online portfolio – they are the way of the future, and you stand out …shows that you are up-to-date with the current trends. ” ~ Melanie Denny Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on Nov 29… titled: Professional Resumes   (*Click on the title to access the full discussion) -- Green Technology --  A lot of new jobs are being created in what is now dubbed the Green Co...

 -- Positive News --  Today I felt compelled to share a press release that was sent our way, which shares information on how recycling has a direct impact on the economy. You'll see at the bottom of this press release contact information for those of you who would like to learn more about this topic. Half A Million New Jobs Could Be Created In Europe  By Recycling More !   President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso has called for the creation of 3 million new green jobs by 2020 in his ‘State of the Union’ speech to the European Parliament; this study shows that a significant portion of this target could be achieved through increased recycling across Europe. The EU’s current recycling target of 50% by 2020 will mean no overall increase in jobs, according to the research, as a reduction in waste levels is predicted by 2020. The report also shows that recycling creates around ten times more jobs per tonne than sending rubbish to landfil...

-- Quote of the Day -- “… You can find a lot of information about the company online, but I suggest that you also watch the business news to see what is going on that affects that industry. …Most people overlook the fact that the front-end personnel often report to the CEO, so ask them what their name is and call them by their first name, ask them what they feel about working there. …get to know the team players and maybe take them out to lunch and get the inside scoop of what it is like and tips on what you can do. …Establish a file; sometimes you get a boost in salary or you get nice complements or people you can use as a referral – then you are well prepared to ask for that promotion. …Never be afraid to apply to a job, don’t listen to people who are telling you that you’ll never get that job .” ~ Elinor Stutz * Excerpted from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show episode titled: Job Search/InterviewSkills http://www.blogtalkradio.com/con...

Happy April Fool's Day :) -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144      Join us to learn job search secrets from speaker, volunteer extraordinaire, and recruiter, Abby Kohut – who has over 16 years of experience in the real of Human Resources.  Abby founded a company called Absolutely Abby LLC (based in Springfield, NJ – USA) and she is also the author of: Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets .   Live @ 10-11 AM (pacific), with chat room for live listeners... or access the archive later on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/04/01/job-search-secrets Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sa...

 -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Are you anxious to hear the word “hired”? Join us today to learn how to apply selling techniques in your interview.  International known as a motivational speaker for salespeople and entrepreneurs, author, trainer and coach – Elinor Stutz is the founder and CEO of Smooth Sale LLC. (A Sales Training Company) … is our special guest of the day.  She is here to help our listeners stand out among other job seekers and get the position they desire.  Join us live from 10AM-11AM (pacific) / 11-12 (Mountain) - and drop in the chat room while there... or access the archived episode at your convenience:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/02/14/job-search-interview-techniques Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting ...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Do you love your job? Recent Gallup polls show most Americans don't, and yet 98% of U.S. Cellular employers not only say they love their jobs but report that their jobs actually make them better spouses, parents, and citizens. Today’s featured guests, Myra Kruger & Dave Esler, have studied this issue thoroughly and are here today to share their knowledge, tips and resources with you. Learn how to create a competitive advantage, how to relate to others and much more on today's Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode: Create a Positive & Productive Workplace -- Great Tool For Authors -- I was invited by the owner of Bookbuzzer to join their site and promote my books using their tools. I flagged her email and then proceeded with the huge list of to-do's in the office for a couple of weeks. She sent me a reminder and I decided to try it out today. Man, oh man - I love it! What a fun and interesting way to promote the book... How ...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- In this devolving job market & evolving social media landscape, the bottom line is you need to know how to network. Here's where most people make a critical mistake. What is it? Find out from today's Conscious Discussions Talk Radio featured guest Thom Singer, the man who was invited to give his motivational & instructional networking talk 47 times in 2008 & 38 times so far in 2009. Singer has nearly 20 years of sales & marketing experience, has authored 6 books to date, is an expert in branding, positioning & networking, & has trained thousands of professionals in the art of building professional contacts that lead to increased business. Join us for the live or archived episode (live listeners are welcome to drop into the chat room) & learn about social networking, book production, the writer's world, workplace competition, resume & interview tips & more! The show airs live at 10 AM Pacific & ...