At the beginning of an interview always ask “is it okay if I take notes?” Interviewers love this, because it helps them to see how attentive you are. Remember, while they are interviewing you need to be interviewing them. You need to learn if it is a place you want to work, so it is…
Workout at Home-The Close Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is where I started to slow in my progress. This one really works the triceps and the delts. I also have a wrist injury so I have to wear a glove on one hand. Also, isn’t the beard awesome?
What Are The Best Questions to Ask at an Interview
Preparing for the interview Begin by reviewing everything you have already learned about the company so that the information is fresh in your mind. In addition, you need to research the people whom will be interviewing you using the same methods I mentioned before. This is where Facebook stalking and Linkedin stalking comes in…
Workout at Home-The Full Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the old standby. I know it took time for us to get here and some of you may have thought the previous push ups were too simple. They were all building up to the later steps in the program
Why it is Important to Write Introduction and Cover Letters To Get a New Job
Writing letters is a lost art, but it is a key tactic in getting your new job. A letter stands out because we do not get them often. Do you remember the last time you went to the mailbox and there was a letter with a handwritten address? Were you excited to see who it…
Workout at Home- The Half Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the next step in the pushup series following the sissy pushups. Once you master them you can move to this one. Some of these steps may seem easy to you but they are all important to complete before moving onto the next step.
How to Create a Great Resume
You need to write a resume, even if you are applying for a job which doesn’t require it. A resume helps you to develop a “brochure” of your skills. It takes time to make a good resume and I am not referring to the “tips and tricks” (i.e. special words etc) or proper grammar and punctuation. It…
Workout at Home- The Sissy Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). I am demonstrating how to do the sissy push-up. This one is next in the series of push-ups. How do you like how I have started doing the videos?
The Companies That Hire You Are The Ones Who Can Use Your Skills To Reach Their Goals
When you get a hiring manager on the phone, your goal is to figure out how you can use your skills to help with their needs. A company has goals to reach. Typically the goals include making a profit and serving their customers well. If a company identifies that they need help to reach…
Workout at Home- The Incline Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link).Here is the next step in the push-up workout. Once you mastered the wall push up you can move onto this one.
You Need to Make Phone Calls to Find a Job
It is time to start making phone calls to find people in each of those companies who you would potentially be working with. Before you start calling, you need to have a good set of questions ready. There is always a chance you could reach the person you are looking for on the first…
Workout at Home- The Wall Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). Here is one of the excercises you can do at home. I got this from the Convict Conditioning book. Look at my review of the book here.
How to Learn About the Company You Want to Work For
Now that you have a list of companies (link to previous post) where you could potentially work, you need to learn more about those companies. Choose 5 of those companies and begin searching for places to learn about them. I recommend searching through the following: Google Facebook Linkedin Glass Door Your local business journal You are trying…
Non-Boring Exercise: Break Dancing for At Home Exercise, The Turtle
I am doing the turtle in my turtle shirt. This is another exercise which you can do at home to avoid going to the gym. All you need is you and the floor. No money involved. You may feel silly doing this one but I have been impressing my friends with it. You should give it a…
The Best Networking Tip Ever
Networking If you need a new job your network is the first place to begin your search. These are the people who trust you, like you, and they are the best people to help you find that next role. If you don’t already have a network it may be too late to try to start…
Non -Boring Exercise: Break Dancing Moves to Workout at Home
This is one of the exercises I am learning to do to so I can stop going to the gym and work out at home. This is great for your back and flexibility. I think the folks in break dancing call this the “stab”. You ought to give it a shot.
How to Get Multiple Job Offers
When searching for a new place to work you need to take action on several opportunities at a time or else you may be let down. What if you are super excited about a job and have been working for several weeks making resumes, interviewing, etc for it; then one day you receive an…
Non-Boring Exercise Kettlebell Snatch for Tough Mudder Training
This is one of the exercises I am using to strengthen my upper body for the Tough Mudder. This is a 55 lb kettlebell (affiliate link). My dog though it looked fun so he tried to get in the video too.
Where to Find a Job You Like
Go to the video at the bottom first, the little girl is so cute. In the past, we looked for work at a place that was hiring. Not now, you have to take control of the situation if you want to feel secure in your job. You should find a place where you enjoy working…
Non Boring Exercise Tabata Run for Tough Mudder Training
http://www.tabataprotocol.com/ The run consists of: Min 1:00-5:00 Warm up jog Min 5:00-5:20 Run as hard as you can Min 5:20-5:30 Light jog Min 5:30-5:50 Run as hard as you can Min 5:50-6:00 Light jog Min 6:00-6:20 Run as hard as you can Min 6:20-6:30 Light jog Min 6:30-6:50 Run as hard as you can Min…