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Greetings!
Here are your articles for March 14, 2012. |
"At Kiesling Associates, we make it our mission to provide timely,
quality services that exceed the expectations of our clients."
Joe Gerot & Jeff Naig, Co-Managing Partners |
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11th Annual TELERGEE Benchmarking Study | |
It is that time of year when we being to analyze the results of the previous year and look to what we can improve. It can be difficult to make some of those decisions. One way to analyze your company is to see how you stack up against other companies in the industry. A great way to do that is by participating in the 11th annual TELERGEE Benchmarking Study. More
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Catch Kiesling at Upcoming Events | |
 Conventions and seminars provide a common forum to present new ideas, learn about industry happenings, sharpen technical knowledge, discuss new products and services, and visit with friends-new and old. Kiesling values the opportunity to participate with you at industry events and looks forward to seeing you at the following upcoming events. More
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Commit to making time for family and friends | |
 If you value your relationships with family and friends outside of work, you probably should put some work into maintaining them. That means evaluating your priorities and scheduling your activities the same as you do on the job. Follow these tips for sustaining healthy relations with the people who are most important to you:
Have a mission statement. You have career goals and aspirations, don't you? It's just as important to establish what kind of relationship you want with your family and friends. A clear mission statement can help keep you focused on your personal life goals, especially when your schedule gets demanding.
Use a time management system. Keep all your commitments with family and friends on one calendar or planner so nothing falls through the cracks. Keep your time-management tool with you for ready access to addresses, phone numbers, etc.
Spend some time planning your personal time. Take 20 minutes a week to write down your most important activities and goals before the week begins. Share those plans with your friends and family so they can help you, give feedback, and adjust their own schedules.
Stick to your plans. When you must choose between events with friends or family, ask which is more in line with your mission, values, and goals. Then decide.
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A not-so-empty nest: Help college grads find a job |
The joy of a son or daughter's graduation from college (no more tuition to pay!) can quickly turn to anxiety when your new grad doesn't land his or her first job right away. The job market for recent graduates is tough these days, but that's no reason for either you or your child to lose hope.
Here's how to give your son or daughter a gentle nudge and reclaim your empty nest:
Set some ground rules. When your child moves home, agree on your expectations. You may want to discuss such issues as rent, chores, and general behavior, as well as a timeline for finding a job. Don't be dictatorial, but don't make home life so comfortable that your kid has little motivation to move out.
Offer reasonable assistance. You don't want to do everything, but you can work with your new grad on job-hunting tips. Review his or her résumé (don't write it yourself), discuss strategy, and help your child set a definite direction.
Encourage networking. Networking gets your new tenant out of the house, and it expands his or her chances of making a contact that might lead to a job. Make a few introductions of your own to get started. And remember that online sites like LinkedIn and even Facebook can be useful networking tools, so don't assume that time on the computer is just about playing games.
Boost morale. The job hunt can be long and difficult, so don't let it get your child down. Remind your job-hunting child about his or her past successes; express your confidence that the right job (or at least a "starter" job) is out there.
Don't nag. Chances are your adult children are just as eager to get started with their post-college lives as you are to have your house back. Keep up with their progress, but don't hound them about what they've done today. As long as they're making a sincere effort, give them the support they need, not constant criticism. |
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When I was your age.... |
Josh loved golf. One day he arrived at a golf course hoping for a tee time, and the starter asked if he'd mind making up a twosome with another golfer, an elderly man who had a grizzled gray beard. Josh couldn't say no, and they both teed off and started down the fairway.
To Josh's pleasant surprise, his partner was a very good golfer, and they played a close game. When they got to the 18th tee, Josh saw a tall tree standing directly between him and the green.
"You know," said the old man, "when I was your age, I'd just tee up and hit my ball right over the top of that tree."
Josh took it as a challenge. He selected his club, teed up, and slammed his ball hard and high. The ball rose into the air, then hit a branch, ricocheted off the trunk, and flew right back to land not three feet from where Josh had teed off.
"Of course," said the old man, "when I was your age, that tree was only 12 feet tall."
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