The New Work World
The most up-to-date information about the emerging New Work World is offered in Mary Ann’s weekly articles about industries, hiring practices and what you need to know in this ever-changing world. These articles are informative and helpful in your job search, teaching vital skills to help you reach your goals, even in these challenging times. Check back weekly for the most current information.
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- Audio 59
- Authors Marketing Guild 21
- Beyond the Edge 1
- Career Can Do 14
- Case Study 4
- Faremouth Method™ 96
- Goal-setting 1
- Indie Beacon Show 19
- Interview 8
- Price of Business 28
- Recruiting 4
- Resume 4
- Step 1: Do a Self-Inventory 26
- Step 2: Ask Better Questions 23
- Step 3: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone 22
- Step 4: Take Your Time and Do It Right 17
- Step 5: Be a Hunter 26
- USA Daily Post 73
- Video 20
- Webinar 2
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The Hunt for Hidden Treasure
Our own personal Treasure Hunt is a journey.
A Growth Mindset
Our minds are much more powerful than we think and we often don’t give them enough credit. We can create a positive environment by focusing upon positive thoughts and affirmations. We are what we think.
Interview with Alan Bourgeois
In this episode of the The Price of Business, Mary Ann interviews Alan Bourgeois, the founder and executive director of the Authors Marketing guild.
Writing as a Refuge in times of Challenge
Writing might be a creative outlet to cope with challenge.
Staying Positive During a Challenging and Exhausting Job Search
Success is at hand with positive and persistent effort.
Doing It Right at the Right Time with the Right Tools?
Success is Simple: Do What's Right the Right Way at the Right Time. There is success in the current job market for those who are willing to take the extra steps and attention necessary in their job search.
From Storm to Alignment
My job has been to work with people who are trying to deal with the storms in their career world to ignite a new fire....and get them into alignment.
The Hunt for Success
Hunting of all types requires connecting with the spirit of what it is you’re hunting. As we hunt for what is needed and what we want in life, career or personal, we must connect with the spirit of that which we seek.
Turning Conflict into Opportunity
When one door shuts, another one opens. We have to be willing to walk through that new door for new success in ways we might never have imagined.
Typical Interview Questions
The most qualified person does not necessarily get the job offer unless that person interviews with the most intelligence and personal appeal. Answering typical interview questions with the most finesse will help make you the top choice.
Do’s and Don’ts of Job Applications
Actual job application blunders …
Goodwill Hunting!
A longtime client called yesterday and said he was looking for a "hunter" candidate. I knew right away that he was not referring to the sort of hunter who hunts animals. Instead, he sought a hunter type of candidate, an individual who, of his or her own volition, searches for and pursues ambitious goals.
Sweet Caroline—Good Times Never Seemed so Good!
It's interesting to see the wonderful results that can happen when a person is able to use their skillset, and with the proper training bloom and prosper. Good times can never seem so good when we are in our element and able to utilize the talents and abilities we have.
Creative Hiring in a Booming Market
As a recruiter specializing in the oil and gas industry for the last 30 years, I thought I would share some tips that have proven successful in securing excellent employees for my clients. A creative approach to hiring can be beneficial.
Why Listening to Your Applicant Makes All the Difference
The beauty of being a recruiter for 30 years is that you never stop learning. And sometimes even after the all the experience and training I have had, I continue to learn new lessons. I was hit on the head recently to remember how very important listening is.
Give It Your All in the New Work World
We can still reorient our mental map and create success routes for our present and future.
Lessons from The Tree for the New Work World
This is the time to focus on the root of who we are and who we can be.
Getting a Little Help from Our Friends
The Beatles song, “With a Little Help From My Friends,” from the Sergeant Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band, somehow has had an interesting twist for me lately. Because of quarantine, the friends that give me the most comfort these days are my “furry friends.”
Hunt for Meaning and Purpose
We always have choices in how we chose to respond to change. We can resist by kicking and screaming or we can choose to respond in a more constructive way.
Dandelions: Turning Weeds into Hope and Beauty
Dandelions, also known as Chicory, are masters of survival. They can take root in places that seem a little short of miraculous and I believe we all can do that, too. We can survive the most difficult situations as our own masters of survival.
“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.”
— Henry David Thoreau