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20 Motivational Songs For Your Job Search
Have you ever been to a basketball game and listened as the team enters the court from the tunnel? There is always some sort or song playing to pump up and motivate the crowd and the team before the game. Music can do wonders to the soul, it can change a person's mood from down in the dumps to amped up and ready to go. If you are getting stressed out by your job search, why don't you take some time and listen to music. Here are 20 songs that will motivate you and push you to move on:
1. Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor
"It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all in the eye of the tiger"
2. I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash
"I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day."
3. Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson
"I'm Gonna Make A Change,
For Once In My Life
It's Gonna Feel Real Good,
Gonna Make A Difference
Gonna Make It Right . . ."
4. Stronger by Kanye West
"Work it, make it, do it, makes us harder, better, faster, stronger"
5. When you Believe by Whitney Houston/Mariah Carey
"There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
Its hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe somehow you will
You will when you believe"
6. What a Feeling by Irene Cara
"What a feeling, bein's believin'
I can't have it all, now I'm dancin' for my life
Take your passion, and make it happen
Pictures come alive, you can dance right through your life"
7. Lose Yourself by Eminem
"You only get one shot, do not miss your chance.
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime.
You can do anything you set your mind to"
8. We Are the Champions by Queen
"But it's been no bed of roses.
No pleasure cruise - I consider it a challenge before the whole human race.
And I ain't gonna lose."
9. Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti
"Trying hard now, it's so hard now, trying hard now.
Getting strong now, won't be long now, getting strong now, Gonna fly now."
10. St. Elmo's Fire by John Parr
"I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea
I can feel St. Elmo's fire burnin' in me, burnin' in me"
11. Touch of Grey by The Grateful Dead
"It's a lesson to me
The Ables and the Bakers and the C's
The ABC's we all must face
To try to keep a little grace
I will get by
I will get by
I will get by
I will survive"
12. Fighter by Christina Aguilera
"Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
Makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
It makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter"
13. I Believe I Can Fly by R.Kelly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
(Oh) I believe I can fly"
14. Son of a Man by Phil Collins
"Oh, the power to be strong
And the wisdom to be wise
All these things will
Come to you in time
On this journey that you're making
There'll be answers that you'll seek
And it's you who'll climb the mountain
Its you who'll reach the peak"
15. Survivor by Destiny's Child
"I'm a survivor
I'm not gonna give up
I'm not gon' stop
I'm gonna work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin"
16. The Climb by Miley Cyrus
"Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!
Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith"
17. Right Now - Van Halen
"Right now, hey
Its your tomorrow
Right now,
C'mon, its everything
Right now,
Catch that magic moment, and do it right,
Right now
Right now, oh, right now
Its what's happening?
Right here and now
Right now
It's right now
Tell me, what are you waiting for
Turn this thing around"
18. Jump by Madonna
"There's only so much you can learn in one place
The more that I wait, the more time that I waste"
19. Bling by The Killers
"I feel my vision slipping in and out of focus,
But I'm pushing on for that horizon,
I'm pushing on,
Now I've got the blowing wind against my face
Higher and higher,
We're gonna take it,
Down to the wire,
We're gonna make it out,
Whoa-oh-oh Higher and higher..."
20. Dreams by Van Halen
"World turns black and white
Pictures in an empty room
Your love starts fallin down
Better change your tune
Reach for the golden ring
Reach for the sky"
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| We Know It's Tough Out There! |
October 4, 2009 |
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| Hi Everyone~
Welcome to all our new readers this week! You join 213,000 other weekly readers who hopefully are finding something in the material presented each week to help in their career search. Congrats to four of our clients this week, Chris, Jannine, Chuck and a special congrats to Walt who landed a job after a long year and a half of searching! Enjoy this weeks' material and let us hear from you!
It's a new month and you are approaching another week, a week of searching for that new opportunity! The weeks are rolling into months and you are wondering if something will ever 'pop' for you. You realize the holidays are approaching and it sure would feel good to have a new job before the holidays are here. Some of you have said, "Mr. Jackson, we don't need to hear that, we need to read an uplifting message this week!"
The advice I can share with you is this.......the job seekers that have a well planned and executed job search strategy, and those that understand it is not a good use of time to sit in front of your PC and click and send hundreds of resumes, are the job seekers who are finding new, exciting, well paying career opportunities despite the tight job market. How are they doing it, you ask? Here are some thoughts you might consider as you prepare for the week ahead:
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Think of yourself as a brand - what are your core strengths and where have your career successes been?
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What industries, besides the one you have become comfortable in, could use your skills and experiences?
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How do you engage yourself in conversations and get yourself in front of those that might want to 'buy' your brand or who could help you promote your brand?
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Build a strategy as you would on any other project and then work that plan.
The reason so many people turn to our firm is very simple. We work with you to discover your core strengths, how to engage others that can help you present your strengths to employers that need you, and to prepare your personal marketing tool kit. Our coaches aren't easy. They keep you on track, and the end result is that you get yourself off the "click and send" bandwagon and into a self-affirming process that begins to market your valuable skills and experiences. JLC works with you on the cost so that you are working on your search not worried about what it costs you. We can't promise you a job, but we can certainly coach you to a place where you are confident, market driven, and headed down the right path, the path you create and believe will work for you!
So don't start the week with the "same old same old" attitude my friends! Put some muscle in your process by thinking through these simple steps. Remember, we care about you and will be there if you need a little help from your friends!
Here's to a great week,
V. Mikal Jackson
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| Helpful Hints For Your Cover Letter~ |
 When you need to write a cover letter, it's sometimes the small things that make a big difference. Mentioning a name of someone who works at the company, for example, can get your cover letter and resume a closer look. Noting what you know about the company helps, too. Taking the time to write a custom cover letter for each job you apply for probably is the best value you can add your to candidacy for a job, on the chart of what's most important in cover letter writing. On the flip side, of course, are the mistakes you shouldn't be making like spelling the company name wrong or even transposing your own phone number. I know someone who did that and didn't realize it until she after had applied for a ton of jobs. That's why it's important to check, double-check, and triple-check your job application materials before you send them out or upload them to apply for a job.
Review these cover letter tips and techniques for writing top notch cover letters :Types of Cover Letters Resume Cover Letters
When you're writing a cover letter to apply for an advertised job, you will be sending a traditional cover letter with your resume. Your cover letter should be customized for the job you are applying for, so the reader can see, at a glance, why you are a top candidate for the jobs.
Prospecting Letters
Prospecting letters are letters inquiring about open positions at a company, rather than letters applying for a specific job opening. This letters should also be customized so the reader knows you have an understanding of the company and its mission. When sending prospecting letters, include a copy of your resume.
Networking Letters
Networking letters are letters written to contacts requesting job search assistance or career advice. Referral letters are used to write to a mutual connection asking them to refer you to a job opportunity or requesting assistance with a job search. Letters of introduction are used to refer a candidate to a prospective employer. There are also general networking letters you can use to ask for job search help. Again, send your resume with your networking letter so the reader can see your background and experience.
Customize Your Cover Letter
It can be time consuming to write a custom cover letter for each job you apply for, but it's important to take the time and effort to show the company why you are a good match.
Email Cover Letters
When you're sending an email cover letter, it's important to follow the employer's instructions on how to submit your cover letter and resume, and to make sure that your email cover letters are written as well as any other correspondence you send. |
| Job Search Scams- Be Careful Out there Gang! |
Job search privacy is an important issue for anyone who uses the Internet to job search, and that's most people. In fact, it's almost impossible to job search without going online. Personal information has been stolen from job sites and there many companies who prey on unsuspecting job seekers. How Job Search Scams Work As an example, I read very detailed email correspondence between a candidate for employment and what she thought was a hiring manager at a job she had applied for. The information was very persuasive and included a detailed job offer. After some back and forth, it turned out the "employer" needed her bank account information, or so they said, in order to hire her. It was, of course, a scam, but I can see how she was almost taken advantage of. This wasn't a unique experience. Unfortunately, it happens all the time. There are, however, some things you can do to protect your privacy when you're job searching. If you're careful, you'll be able to conduct an online job search while keeping your personal information confidential. Don't Share Confidential Information
Never include the following on your resume, in your cover letters, in email, or in accounts you set up on job sites.
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Driver's License Number
Bank Account Number
Credit Card Information
PayPal Account Number
Mother's Maiden Name
How to Protect Your Privacy
You can help protect your online privacy by taking the time to set up accounts (email accounts and user names/passwords) to use just for your job search. Don't mix your personal or work information with your job search accounts. The more separate you keep them, the easier it is to protect your confidential information.
Email Address
Use a dedicated email address just for your job search. It will not only help you protect your privacy, it will help you keep track of your job search correspondence and applications. Free email accounts, like Gmail, are available, and with web-based email you can check your email from anywhere.
Job Site Logins
Don't use the same login information that you use for your personal online accounts (i.e. your banking or shopping). Use a different user name and password for the job search and career networking sites you use.
Email Messages
Be wary of phishing emails from fraudulent employers. Double-check to make sure the company and the job posting are legitimate by visiting the company web site (rather than clicking on the link in the email) and review the company (the "About Us" section is a good place to start) and the job listing. If you're not sure, research the company online before you respond.
On the Phone
Be just as careful on the phone as you are with email. Don't give out any personal information - legitimate employers don't need it and won't be asking for it.
Keep Track
Keep track of everywhere you post your resume, along with your user name and passwords. Tools like JibberJobber are available that will track where you have sent your resume, as well as communications with your contacts.
Don't Share Information
Do not share any confidential information with a potential employer unless you are absolutely sure they are legitimate (and don't count email-only correspondence as valid communications). Employers don't need your social security until they hire you.
Check Out the Company
Take the time to thoroughly check out the company. Review the warning signs to watch for, if you're having reservations about whether this is the company for you.
Avoid Scams
Avoid scams by researching job listings and companies before you apply. One quick way to check is to Google the company name plus scam ("company abc scam") to see if there are any complaints. With some companies, I've found pages of results, with more than enough information to know that nobody should apply for a job there.
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| Job Searching Sites That May Be New to You~ |
 Other Job Search Megasites
America's Job Bank - offers millions job listings, at all levels, listed from the unemployement agencies, private employers and public corporations. The services offered on this site are free for both job seekers and employers. You'll find job search, resume posting, job search scouts and other career search tools.
CareerJournal - sponsored by the Wall Street Journal and contains a large selection of useful job search articles, job search engine and job tools.
DirectEmployer.com - This megasite was created in combination with a large group of national employers. The DirectEmployer.com job search engine allows you to search by keyword, filter by date (date listing was posted), source (employer or staffing firm), location, and industry.
USAJobs.gov - USAJOBS is the official job site of the United States Federal Government. It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.
TrueCareers.com - created by Sallie Mae, is a job site that offers thousands of job opening, career articles and other career resources. TrueCareers also provides users with a sweepstakes where you can win thousands in cash or student loan payments. The TrueCareers website allows job seekers to search jobs by keyword and location, or use the Advanced Search that lets you get more specific. Job posting and resume submition services are also available.
AllJobSearch.com - provides a unique job search that enables job seekers to search a large number of job sites at once. This search also allows job seekers to narrow there search using advanced search criteria. In addition to traditional job sites like Monster.com AllJobSearch.com also pulls in results from newspaper classifieds and Internet newsgroups.
EmploymentWizard.com - provides many current (newer than 2 weeks) job listings from hundreds of newspapers nationwide. This site provides access to job listings that can't be found anywhere else online.
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