 Did You Know? "To create a rich, fulfilling, meaningful life it is not enough to just be happy. Research has found that there are four other factors that foster well-being: having good relationships with others, being engaged in what you're doing, having a sense of meaning or larger purpose in your life and feeling that you are achieving your goals." Martin Seligman
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Go Green!
You don't need a garden to develop a green thumb-you can grow herbs on your kitchen windowsill, lettuce and other salad greens in window boxes, and potatoes in a stack of old tires filled with organic soil mix.
From 1,001 Ways to Save the Earth
By Joanna Yarrow
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Quote of the Month
"Discipline is the master key that unlocks the door to wealth and happiness, culture and sophistication, high self-esteem and high accomplishment and the accompanying feelings of pride, satisfaction and success . . . More importantly, it will make you feel terrific about yourself."
~Jim Rohn
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Greetings!
GREETINGS! The month of May has great significance in many ways. It brings sunshine, green grass, warmer weather and Mother's Day. We hope all of you "Moms" take some time to enjoy your special day.
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Are Opportunities Knocking at Your Door?
 According to a recent article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, for the first time in three years we are seeing a rise in the number of employees bolting for the doors. They're testing fate with new employers who promise less stress, higher wages and even fun in the workplace. Employee turnover is back. "People are burned out. So they are apt to listen to new job opportunities. We have seen quite a bit of turnover lately where employers are losing their good people," said Jennifer Carlson, a division Director who hires contractors for clients of the global staffing firm Robert Half International.
Employees previously stayed in their jobs because they did not trust the stability of new job offers. The potential threat of being "last hired, first fired," was very real. Slowly more accountants, product managers, software pros, sales and marketing representatives, educators and financial analysts are feeling more confident to take the leap and move.
Employees who are fed up with their jobs are dusting off and updating their resumes. "People who took jobs said that they were not thinking of the job as a career," said Kathy Carney, who manages the Minneapolis Workforce Center. "They took the job just to start working again, to feel better about themselves and to get money."
"We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people looking outside their company for jobs." Mary Younggren, owner of Advent Creative Group in Edina said, "30 percent of her business involves placing existing workers in new jobs in human resources, marketing, design and accounting. A year ago it was maybe zero."
A survey of 1,400 workers by Right Management Inc. found that 84 percent planned to look for a new job in 2011, up from 60 percent last year. As to why employees are looking for a new job, the survey found that 4 out of 10 employees said it was because of burn out, pay and benefit cuts.
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Interview Etiquette Reminders
 Arrive on Time. First and foremost you must arrive on time. Arriving late means you start at a disadvantage to your competition. Calculate your travel time to arrive 10 minutes early to the interview. If you have time, do a dry travel run to avoid road construction and other traffic delays etc. Carry your mobile phone with contact numbers of the company and interviewers so you can call ahead if something unforeseen happens. Arrive to the interview with minimum clutter looking articulate and professional and turn off your cell phone.
First Impressions Still Count. You are 'on' as soon as you walk in the door to the interview, so it is important to speak and act accordingly. Avoid using words like 'Dude' or 'Hey, Man'. Pay particular attention to the name of the interviewer(s) and their role in the interview process. Use a firm handshake, make eye contact and smile naturally when you meet each interviewer. It may be worth practicing the above with a colleague to become more comfortable prior to the interview.
Let the Interviewer Lead. It is polite to be invited to sit down by the interviewer. Sit at a slight angle to the interviewer if possible, because this gives you a more relaxed position than eye-to-eye or a head-on position. You may be offered refreshment so if this helps you to relax, accept it. If you are a bit nervous and your hands are shaky do not take the refreshment. Always say "Thank You", and tell the interviewer that you just finished a water or coffee, etc. Answer the interviewer's questions clearly and concisely. If possible get a business card from each interviewer, and hand one of yours to each interviewer.
Perform Well by Staying Positive. Stay positive through each interview. Smile warmly and maintain positive body language.
Your objective is to win at every interview and to get a job offer.
Thank You Letters. Using each interviewer's business card, you can customize your email or hand-written thank you letter the day after the interview. The type of thank you letter depends on your audience and the company. Think about whether the company is more casual, formal etc. and what are you most comfortable sending in a timely manner.
If you have additional questions we are here to coach, guide and help you land the job of your dreams.
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We would like to thank all of you who continue to make Core Management Search a success.
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Sincerely,
Julie Lentner
Core Management Search, LLC
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