How to Succeed in your Career

 The keys to success are easier to obtain then you may think. 90% of the time the only thing holding you back from obtaining the success you deserve is yourself. If you don't realize your own self worth or potential, no one else will.

The keys to success begin from within. You must believe in your self worth.

Okay..... enough with the mushy stuff on with the business.

*I'm going to use the STAR method to describe how to reach success. If you don't know what the STAR method is.... look here.

Step 1:
Situation: You want to reach success but don't really know how to maximize your own value.

Step 2:
Task: Begin outlining what it is you would like to succeed at. What is your overall goal? Outline the steps so you can SEE what it is your after.
Sometimes seeing things in black and white send triggers to your brain. (No they don't actually but its a nice thought).

Step 3:
Action: You can now utilize your outline for your goal as a guide. Analyze and ask yourself.... "how can I reach this goal"?
Depending on what your goal is.... patience is a virtue! Understanding the simplicity or complexity of your goal is definitely in order. For example, if your goal is to retire early that means making the right investment choices such as 401K or even Roth IRA, CD's or Interest Savings accounts. If you want to know more about investments please visit my friend at Motley Fool.
Your plan of action is a pivotal step and must be done with confidence. If you don't know something then ask! If you have no one to ask just ask here at Job Ladder! We are here to help people get off their butts and back into the workforce. Our connections here are extensive. Try us out!

Step 4:
Result: Because you worked your butt off in Step 3 the results should impress you. Getting to a results step is NOT overnight. You must be dedicated to achieving your goals. You MUST work for what you want.
Results that come quick may or may not be beneficial to you.

**For more on growth and branding yourself in the job market view the post here.

"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning". ~Benjamin Franklin

Veteran's Day Freebies!!

To all those who are here and are not here, We THANK YOU!!!

Located below is a list of restaurants and companies sharing in the festivities.

Applebees:

Military veterans and active-duty Service Members will be able to eat free at any Applebee's across the U.S. on Veteran’s Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010. There will be six entrées available from the menu. Guests will be asked to show one or more of the following as proof of service: a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person.
For more information about Veterans Day at Applebee's, visit the Applebee's website.

Golden Corral:

Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 15, 2010, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The free dinner meal is a special "thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, or in the National Guard/Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner. To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization. Go to the website for more information.

Outback Steakhouse:

As an expression of Outback Steakhouse's appreciation to our Country's veterans and active duty military*, a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage of choice (one non-alcoholic drink or one draft Anheuser Busch beer except where prohibited by law) will be available to them at every Outback in the country on Veterans Day. Visit Outback's website for more info.


For more venues, restaurants, parks celebrating veteran's day please visit this site for details!

Social Networking on Company Time

Today, being online means more than just your computer. It now means your cell phone. Connecting to facebook, myspace (whatever happened to them), linkedin, twitter, etc. have all become a part of our culture.

The immediate impulse for results and the anxiousness to find out "WHATS GOING ON" is uncanny like never before.

If you sit in a cubicle and are not located near a window, social networking is your key to what is going on outside.

However, if your networking on company time chances are you will be caught whether on their computer or your cell phone. Depending on your position you may or may not be able to get away with it.
In all honesty it is in your best interest to stay off of any company's computer while on a social networking site. If you don't log off properly chances are someone can view your information and that can be devastating. If your on a social networking site such as facebook because its so widely known a co-worker walking past your desk could automatically know what site your on. Its not like myspace where you can customize your page to your style.

Here is a word of advice. Keep social networking while on company time on your cell phone until you get home. Easier said then done. Then go here if your bored.

Still Looking for Work?

 

 If your still looking for work, your not alone. The average unemployment rate is at 9.2%. Unfortunately with the turn of events in Washington, DC we could see a massive boost of confusion before anything is really figured out. BUT with hope that 9.2% will go down faster than you can say .....well you get the point.

Most job seekers are now focusing more on social networking to obtain positions. A suggestion given by most Human Resource professionals is to think and look outside of the box. In other words be more outgoing and try LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a social network platform that consists of a wide range of people, races, positions, industries, you name the occupation and 9 times out of 10 SOMEONE has it and is on the network. Link up with them and be a friend you never know what you may have until you try.

Other social networks like Facebook could also be a source but you may have to work a little harder. 

What do you think about LinkedIn and its network of professionals?

Bored at Work? 5 Sites to KILL Time

The worst part of a 9 to 5 is the inevitable force of boredom. You will experience this at some point.

There are several different things you can do (besides work) to help you through this dilemma.

DISCLAIMER: If you lose your job we ARE NOT responsible for your actions and consequences!


The best way to kill some time while at work.....is to pretend like your working. Remember this is an unbiased blog and the reality is......things happen. Being bored at work is one of them.

Here are 5 websites to keep you happy, sane and "working".

1. People of Walmart

This site shows pictures of crazy walmart shoppers in their ultra unique attire. This was so funny we had to rate this site #1. Pssssssss don't laugh so hard!

2. F my Life

This site is text format. People from all over come to this site to express things in their life that messed up their day, week, or even month.

3. Kewlbox.com

This site has tons of games. You can play by yourself or with friends.

4. Office Humor Blog

Tons of ideas for office pranks, videos, pictures, etc. This site has it all.

5. Falling Sand

Virtual falling sand that you can color and customize. Take a look!


***Remember watch your time on these sites. They are semi-safe for work. If you get caught THAT'S ON YOU!