tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10139232495442303302024-02-08T09:11:26.217-08:00Communications and Career CoachingTips and techniques for effective communication and career planning.Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-11047237081049953142022-09-04T10:34:00.005-07:002022-09-04T10:34:49.519-07:00 Tips for social and professional networking in the workplace<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> One of the keys to success in the business world is the knowledge of how to conduct yourself professionally in all situations. This site gives you the foundation to do so. </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-82347358655678656712022-08-03T09:21:00.002-07:002022-08-03T09:21:04.924-07:00Free online tool for creating how-to guides.<p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">This is about a free online tool –</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><em style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><strong>Scribe</strong></em><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">– that can export to PDF.</span></p><p dir="auto" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">You can created elegant how-to guides in 1/10 the time it would otherwise take.</p><p dir="auto" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><em><strong>How to Create Step-by-Step Guides Users will LOVE!</strong></em><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DTEdxze71nTU&source=gmail&ust=1659629857652000&usg=AOvVaw2k5As72Y8NvXY9fD7BeH31" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEdxze71nTU" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr></wbr>v=TEdxze71nTU</a> – 9 min.</p><p dir="auto" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><em><strong>Scribe – create and share processes fast</strong></em><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fget.scribehow.com%252Flp-1%252F%26sa%3DD%26sntz%3D1%26usg%3DAOvVaw3p4WPMalD-uJRuh-4MKMh6&source=gmail&ust=1659629857652000&usg=AOvVaw3JmFRuKf7JDyQnF3JwkKj8" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fget.scribehow.com%2Flp-1%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3p4WPMalD-uJRuh-4MKMh6" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">https://get.scribehow.com/lp-<wbr></wbr>1/</a> about<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fscribehow.com%252Fsignup%26sa%3DD%26sntz%3D1%26usg%3DAOvVaw2G_7MRl-DUOYnYyULCIJ72&source=gmail&ust=1659629857652000&usg=AOvVaw2KpoB-sBS-sBhWlAwg-9Ig" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fscribehow.com%2Fsignup&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2G_7MRl-DUOYnYyULCIJ72" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">https://scribehow.com/signup</a> sign-up</p><p dir="auto" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><em>Note: It wants to read and record everything you do while using it, which makes sense. But you wouldn’t want to use this for online banking instructions nor include confidential information.</em></p><p dir="auto" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Take care,</p>Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-29404856025706999522022-07-27T13:11:00.004-07:002022-07-27T13:11:57.146-07:00Job search and help for youth<p> This is a great website for all aspects of job search for youth.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="https://www.yes.on.ca/youth-job-connection/">https://www.yes.on.ca/youth-job-connection/</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><br /><p></p>Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-67260396925194270622022-07-05T12:53:00.006-07:002022-07-05T12:53:58.714-07:00Overcoming challenges<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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it<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to share with others <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that is most significant.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-33835884055517614752020-09-19T11:53:00.003-07:002020-09-19T11:53:29.991-07:00Living touchstones in the workplace<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #14171a; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 19px; white-space: pre-wrap;">During these difficult times, in the workplace, we can be living touchstones of faith, grace and loving kindness.</span></p>Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-45761426975208089702018-05-28T18:59:00.001-07:002018-05-28T18:59:30.739-07:00Making the right decision You know that you have made the right decision about a career plan/ strategy when you feel a sense of peace about it.Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-9280752845288813212018-05-28T18:43:00.000-07:002018-05-28T18:43:01.124-07:00Google's new job search featureCheck out the new job search feature with google. <br />
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Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-5137844352218468112016-03-08T17:19:00.000-08:002016-03-21T10:39:19.198-07:00 To Honour International Women's Day<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-28121169157523202882015-07-24T16:50:00.001-07:002015-07-24T16:50:33.144-07:00Some educational and career resources<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 16.2pt;">
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Independent Learning Centre-- </span></b><a href="http://www.ilc.org/"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">www.ILC.org</span></b></a><b><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-51833701949827747102015-04-21T17:03:00.002-07:002015-04-21T17:03:36.093-07:00Books for inspiration and for motivation<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: blue;">eading the right book at the right time can bring you to a new level to understanding yourself, others and the pathway you are meant to travel in your career pathway. Good luck and Enjoy !</span></b></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: blue;">Books for Personal Motivation and Inspiration: Some of my Favorites:</span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: blue;">Living the Seven Habits : Stories of Courage and Inspiration by Stephen R.<br />Covey<br />Yesterday I Cried: Celebrating the Lessons of Living and Loving by Iyanla<br />Vanzant<br />Travelling Mercies by Anne Lamott<br />Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott<br />The Woman's Book of Soul by Sue Patton Thoele<br />One Day My Soul Just Opened Up by Iyanla Vanzant<br />Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and it's all small stuff by Richard Carlson</span><span lang="EN-US"><br />The Power of Optimism by Alan Loy McGinnis<br />Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach<br />Life's Little Instruction Book Series by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The Anatomy of a Spirit by Carolyn Myss ( to identify your spiritual path)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">" Seven Kinds of Smart: Identifying and Developing your Multiple Intelligences." 2nd edition.... by Thomas Armstrong. The publisher is Canbook. You can try ordering it online at <a href="http://www.abebooks.ca/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">www.abebooks.ca</span></a>.- textbook section. This site has some good prices for gently used books and some new ones too.</span></div>
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Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-87657943565270830062015-02-27T16:49:00.000-08:002015-02-27T16:49:53.277-08:00Recommended books for writing<div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.2999992370605px;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br style="line-height: 22.7199993133545px;" /><u style="line-height: 22.7199993133545px;">McGraw-Hill Handbook of English-- Canadian Edition:</u></span><br style="line-height: 18.4599990844727px;" /></span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><u style="line-height: 22.7199993133545px;">Mind the Stop: a Brief Guide to Punctuation</u></span></div>
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Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-69666355215291856782014-11-27T17:37:00.000-08:002014-11-27T17:37:23.735-08:00More tips for making positive impressions in meetings and introductions<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
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now these make the following
recommendations :</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Clothing-wear the high -end
clothing from your wardrobe. Prior to the important introduction, try the
outfit on first and wear it front of a full-length mirror… Practice sitting
down and shaking hands as well in front of this mirror to see how your clothing
presents itself. Also, men and women,
bring a stain away pen for emergencies to remove stains and spills on your
clothing, just in case something happens before you meet this person(s).</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Smile, but not excessively
during your introduction. Before the
introduction, please check a pocket
mirror or car mirror to see that nothing is between your teeth , and that there are not any pen marks, dust particles,
etc.. are on your face, either. </span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Eye contact- Try to not to
stare intensely( eyeball- to- eyeball—maintain very direct eye contact long
enough to note their eye colour), but focus on the space between the eye brows.
Shift your gaze to the person’s eyebrows after a few seconds so they know they have your interest. But do
not lose their attention by having your eyes wonder during the introduction.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Body scents- Both men and women should not wear any scented deodorant, cologne or perfume as a lot of people have
allergies/ chemical intolerance these days.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Breath- Always carry and use breath mints or breath
spray. Don’t use gum to freshen your
breath as you may forget you have it in your mouth.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Tone of voice- watch that your
voice is even toned- not harsh or anxious Try to avoid having any dairy
products before such an introduction as they tend to create more mucus and
congestion, and you may end up coughing, or sounding raspy or harsh. If you are thirsty, drink water for
hydration. .</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Posture- don’t hunch over or
slouch. Your posture gives away your
attitude and confidence level.. Remember that your stance portrays how you feel
about yourself.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Content of introduction- try to
be articulate and not ramble on. Say
what you have to in a concise manner. </span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Listening.- shut off your
own noisy thoughts in your mind and
focus on their words - not yours. </span></div>
Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-68513931731096359512014-10-29T17:03:00.004-07:002014-10-29T17:04:22.996-07:00Key tips for introductions and meetings-- part1Attending a seminar several years ago re: persuasive communication skills for business Owners" with Suzanne Sherkin, CPO Highborn Communications on ”The Power of Presence” has given me some lasting thoughts on this subject.
Introductions are one of the best opportunities to make that lasting impression, because quick judgments are made in the first few minutes of the encounter. 1- Practice and hone your personal technique for making that professional first impression.
2- People will remember how you make them feel- not what you say…Treat them like they are the most special person in the world- like they are the CEO of the company. Try to honor and respect them in a genuine and caring way.
3- Timing is critical in the introduction - it starts/ begins with (and your chance can be lost right there by their first impression of you), simply by failing to ignite a spark of dynamic interactivity between you and the person.
4- Pay attention to what takes place in the dialogue following the introduction. I recommend you get to know their agenda- do your research about them before introductions happen re: their interests. Google them first to research their involvement in the business sector/ industry, community involvements, achievements, publications written, etc… and familiarize yourself with them so you can bring these topics up in the discussion at the appropriate time.
5- According to Sherkin, the most critical factors we must keep in mind during the first few critical minutes of an introduction are: • Messages are sent out consciously and unconsciously. • “Communication Key Tells” are always the major non -communicative events. They are the interpersonal signs that you give out more often than you ever thought possible.Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-77266992055457745012014-09-07T17:33:00.001-07:002014-09-07T17:33:19.754-07:00A recommended website for communication issues in the workplaceOne of the most important skills to succeed in any career is communication skills. This website communicationbriefings.com is one site that will help you in achieving this goal.
It is an excellent go to site for a number of issues and concerns that you will encounter in the workplace.Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-34175819264882027722014-06-20T15:41:00.001-07:002014-06-20T15:41:46.819-07:00Do What You Are
A book I highly recommend as you begin your career and life pathway is the one featured in the below link.
"Do What You Are".... is a classic that you should read through to get a better self- understanding .. Self-awareness is one of the key ingredients of life and career success. Good Luck.
http://www.amazon.com/Do-What-You-Are-Personality/dp/0316167266/ref=dp_ob_title_bkDi Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-55408295920094320002014-03-07T16:47:00.001-08:002014-03-07T16:53:28.399-08:00To honour international women's day 2014Don’t walk ahead of me and be above me.
Don’t walk behind me and be below me.
Instead, walk beside me and be my equal in heart, mind and spirit.
Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-35184490355544460202014-02-12T17:52:00.001-08:002014-02-12T17:52:50.039-08:00Some fact finding and basic research sites for your career plan of 2014For your career and life goals of 2014, you have to do research, so I thought I would include here some user-friendly ones that will provide a basic yet good foundation . Good luck.
<b>Some other sites for information finding: ( a lot of these are American –based so you have to consider this when researching)
**** a cautionary note always double check the information for reliability through a 2nd and 3rd source.
</b>
www.ask.com
www.about.com
wwww.reference.com
www.askmefirst.com
www.webcrawler.com
http://www.savenkeep.com
http://www.kuidle.com
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com for Canadian content
http://www.thefreedictionary.com
<b>For quick and usually brief answers to basic questions try these</b>
www. life123.com
www.answers.com
www.allexperts.conm ( only 1 free question)
www.ehow.com
www.howcast.com
Wiki Answers
Wiki How
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For reviews of services, etc... and other research you can also use ...yelp.com, Google local, and citysearch.com
StumbleUpon.com- is part Social networking site & part web content classification engine—this is a definite must for research
Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-68222976325919965992014-01-27T18:05:00.002-08:002014-02-12T17:54:22.551-08:00Money saving tipsWell, we are into a new year and the first month --January, it seems, is all about thinking of ways to save money for the future so we can more easily achieve our life and career goals.
<b> So, here below are a few sites to check out with this goal in mind.</b>
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Info. and services about Toronto: blogto.com/Toronto for the best of Toronto at your fingertips—services, restaurants, stores, movies, etc...
Toronto’s official discount ticket booth—T O Tix—discount for buying tickets to theatre, dance, opera, comedy—www.totix.ca or in person at Yonge and Dundas Square.
http://www.torontogasprices.com/- for the highest and lowest prices for gas
www.gasbuddy.com-- for gas prices as well
www.gasticker.com for gas prices and locations across Canada
http://www.tomorrowsgaspricetoday.com/-- a site to determine the best time to buy gas.
www.moneysense.ca- ways to save money in everyday life
Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-24594315302868786592013-10-21T17:12:00.000-07:002013-10-21T17:12:13.666-07:00Don't forget to blog<b>Blogging</b> is a great way to get your name and portfolio out there professionally speaking, of course.
You can try Tumblr, Weebly or Wordpress for developing and writing your blog and crafting your online portfolio. Just remember to think before you publish your blog by ensuring it represents you in the best light at all times.
Good luck!
Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-29064627212478643362013-07-30T18:26:00.000-07:002013-07-30T18:26:52.742-07:00 Mass Open Online Courses for continuous learningMOOC’s --Mass Open Online Courses- represent a global classroom wherein people around the world can learn and get digital certification for courses taught by certified post- secondary instructors.
Coursera.org, ed.x.org and Lynda.com have low-budget programs or free training. They have free online lectures and forums. They also offer free course readings.
Lynda.com gives you training for upgrading your skills in Adobe Photoshop and HTML.
edX have free classes taught by actual Harvard and MIT instructors.
You can also study courses in European Union Law with professors in the EU or elsewhere through coursera.org
Companies like Yahoo, NBC, and Microsoft recognize the value of these courses in their employee development programs.
Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-26378210775971012992013-05-28T18:38:00.000-07:002013-05-28T18:41:58.206-07:00What is that "one thing"In the news this week I heard about a new book recently published called “The One Thing http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16256798-the-one-thing.
One of its basic premises is each day you have to determine as the authors recommend what is the one thing you can do that will make the other things easier and/ or unnecessary.
I have been practicing this technique the last few days ;and it has reduced a lot of stress and effort for me.
This book is well worth reading for both your career and personal life.
Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-77729511336718705992013-05-08T18:26:00.001-07:002013-05-08T18:26:23.036-07:00Maintaining a professional online presence As we observe every day in the news,the power of social media can never be underestimated. Therefore, maintaining a professional online presence is a critical part of a successful career path.
1- You never know what is on the Internet these days with your name on it... One way to maintain some scrutiny in this is to set up Google alerts using your name.. You will then get notified anytime your name appears on Google. However, if you have a common name, your alerts will be including these people.
2- Set your privacy settings on Facebook so that no one can tag you without your permission. Review your privacy settings on a regular basis... Do this with other sites that you may be registered with as well. Remember to only post items that provide a good image of yourself. Think before you post! Once it is on the Net, it is there forever.
3- Set up blogs or websites with your name to establish and maintain a professional persona. Remember to keep them up –to-date.
Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-71092226880788268812013-01-30T18:11:00.000-08:002013-01-30T18:11:50.033-08:00Goals for the New YearIn meeting your goals for the year...try breaking them down into mini-steps or baby steps as in the movie "What about Bob".
Don't let fear of the unknown or failure stop you from doing something you have to in order move your life forward, especially when it comes to your life and career plan.
Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013923249544230330.post-76660800020709568022013-01-03T17:40:00.001-08:002013-01-03T17:40:35.596-08:00New Years' ResolutionsTo continue with the theme of developing your own niche, we can try looking at this New Year by doing something different each day and getting out of our comfort zone.
Complacency is the death of creativity....
So try a new approach to New Year's resolutions and check out this site... www.365thingsin365days.com. This is one way of breaking out of the norm of being mediocre.
Wishing everyone all the best for 2013.
Happy New Year !Di Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13143056842326485713noreply@blogger.com1