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In This Issue

 
  1. Editor's Notes
  2. SpotlightSliding Doors
  3. Interview Bloopers And How To Correct Them — Ten ways to get the most out of your next interview
  4. Five "Wardrobe "Power" Pieces — How to let your clothes speak for you
  5. What's New! — Additional NEW Articles, our Expert's latest Advice, Teleclass updates, etc.
  6. Marketplace — Resources & Services

Editor's Notes

 

Happy Spring! Almost. As I write this, we're bracing for the second big storm in as many weeks. It's tough to believe that Spring is only a month away.

If winter weather has kept you close to home, now is a good time to begin planning some Spring networking. Nurturing existing relationships and establishing new ones is the best way to build your business, change careers or find a new job.

While what you know may get you hired, chances are who you know will get you in the door. And once you get there remember that what you say is often not as important as how you say it (Interview Bloopers and How to Correct Them). Whether you're interviewing for a new position or trying to get ahead where you are make sure that you look the part (Five Wardrobe "Power" Pieces).

In homage to this month's Academy Awards® I selected a movie for this issue's Spotlight: Sliding Doors starring Oscar®-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow. While this little movie didn't win any awards, watching it is a sure way to lift your spirits the next time it seems that nothing is going your way.

Finally, if you haven't set your goals for 2005 there is no time like the present (S.M.A.R.T. Goals). Look for some suggestions in our What's New section below along with career advice from our experts.

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See you next month!

It's your life, make the most of it :)

Annette Richmond

Have a suggestion? Please send your comments to me at arichmond@career-intelligence.com.

 

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What if ?

 

Have you ever lost your job? I have. And it really doesn't matter if you're fired or laid off or your company closes, the result the same. One day you have a job, the next day you don't.

Being suddenly out of work is unsettling, to say the least. But it can be a great learning experience and, if you're lucky, an opportunity to grow as well. Which leads me to this issue's Spotlight, Sliding Doors.

Sliding Doors is a movie about "what ifs?" What if you lost your job and came home early? What if you missed the subway? What if you took a chance on yourself?

Sliding Doors
 

As you've probably guessed, Helen, our lead character, looses her job. In fact, she's unceremoniously ousted bright and early on a Monday morning. (It happens in the first five minutes, so I'm not giving anything away here.)

While Sliding Doors prevailing theme is how a tiny twist of fate can change your life, it's also about what you can do when you believe in yourself. When you have people who encourage you to take control of your life and be everything you want to be. Instead of being surrounded by those who let you settle for whatever you can get.

Sliding Doors is a warm, funny and touching movie with a great cast (Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah). It never fails to make me smile. I think this movie will brighten your day as well. And maybe even get you to think, "What if?"

 

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Ten ways to get the most out of your next interview

By Carole Martin

I'm sure you've sat through movie or TV "bloopers" at the end of shows and laughed at the mistakes the actors make during the filming of the show. If I could put together a film with bloopers that people make in interviews it might seem funny as well - but not when it happens in real life - to you!

How do you avoid bloopers? First you become aware of what some of the pitfalls of interviewing are and then you prepare and practice so that it won't happen to you. Here are 10 of those very pitfalls to watch for. Read More

 

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How to let your clothes speak for you

By Diana Pemberton Sikes

Are there items in your wardrobe that can convey authority, status, or position more readily than others? You bet! In fact, there are pieces you put on every day that say more about you than you know.

If you want to engineer your wardrobe to speak volumes about your position in this world WITHOUT spending volumes to do so, here are the key power pieces you need to help you get where you want to go: Read More

 

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SMART Goals by Annette Richmond, MA — What is your vision of success? The image is different for each of us. For one person it's having the corner office, for another it's having a flexible schedule with plenty of time off to be with their kids. But, whatever your dream, setting goals will help you make it come true. Read More

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