Yes, we all are tempted to go back to that which we know to be so comfortable .
However, if we are not changing, then we are not growing.
You cannot move forward in your life to achieving your life and career goals if you are constantly looking back in the rearview mirror at your life.
Strive for your goals, but also be open to the possibilities of opportunities you have never thought of.
Work on breaking out of your comfort parameters by developing your peripheral vision and expand your world!
Remember too that the only rut you cannot get out of is the one you have created with your mind.
About Me
- Di Wright
- I am an ESL Instructor, Communications Specialist, Career Coach and Novice Writer specifically for your communication/ career goals, and establishing your brand. For over 11 years, I have led leadership/communication workshops (and now online sessions ) on developing leadership skills, enhancing creativity, creating a work/life balance, and many other subjects for the Toronto Board of Education, and in the non-profit and corporate sector. My approach teaches the vital importance of clear, motivational, yet caring communication. I have recently written a journaling workbook for my students/clients that contains weekly reflections with activities. It has been used by life coaches, career consultants and communications instructors. Here is the link for those who wish to learn about my journalling workbook and to purchase it.. http://tinyurl.com/serendipityjournal I’m currently working on my second workbook – a unique guidebook for traveling your career pathway. For more information about my upcoming other workbooks, email me at: d.wri3420@gmail.com
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Other more complex search applications
If you want to try something more challenging in your research, you can check out some of these below.
There are software applications that automatically use multiple
specialized search engines, query them simultaneously, then you can
aggregate the results.
DEVONagent for Mac:
Copernic for Windows:
free
approx. $30
approx. $80
Depending on your platform, either of these is well worth the
price.
There are software applications that automatically use multiple
specialized search engines, query them simultaneously, then you can
aggregate the results.
DEVONagent for Mac:
Copernic for Windows:
Depending on your platform, either of these is well worth the
price.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
More Specialized Search Engines
In job searching and career planning, you must often think "outside the box". These search engines and sites below can help you do this.
www.theinvisibleweb.com features info. that is usually hidden from general search engines. This site, however, is quite complex in the choices it offers you so it will take some time on your part to see which feature best suits you.
Another personal favorite is www.copernic.com . There are various levels for this one… a free version and others you have to pay for. It is great for serious research.
Wolfram Alpha – The Internet’s new computational knowlege engine- see article at: http://www.pcworld.ca/news/column/51dde573c0a8000600b4bb658d1a1f4a/pg1.htm
Wolfram Alpha can't answer every question that a search engine can; but on topics it has data for, such as a town's historical temperature reading, it offers deep information.
Also, a good place to look for information about search engines in general
is http://www.searchenginewatch.com . Some parts of the site require a paid
membership, but there's a lot of good info even in the free parts. They
also have a newsletter you can subscribe to for the latest search engine
news.
You can also check out www.freepint.com and www.researchbuzz.com for their great newsletters and their info. rich content.
www.theinvisibleweb.com features info. that is usually hidden from general search engines. This site, however, is quite complex in the choices it offers you so it will take some time on your part to see which feature best suits you.
Another personal favorite is www.copernic.com . There are various levels for this one… a free version and others you have to pay for. It is great for serious research.
Wolfram Alpha – The Internet’s new computational knowlege engine- see article at: http://www.pcworld.ca/news/column/51dde573c0a8000600b4bb658d1a1f4a/pg1.htm
Wolfram Alpha can't answer every question that a search engine can; but on topics it has data for, such as a town's historical temperature reading, it offers deep information.
Also, a good place to look for information about search engines in general
is http://www.searchenginewatch.com . Some parts of the site require a paid
membership, but there's a lot of good info even in the free parts. They
also have a newsletter you can subscribe to for the latest search engine
news.
You can also check out www.freepint.com and www.researchbuzz.com for their great newsletters and their info. rich content.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Topic Specific Search Engines
Topic- specific engines:
A good way to do a highly effective search that is customized to your topic is to try out topic- specific engines , such as the following:
1-Scirus is excellent if you are searching for scientific info.
2-Topix , created by the founders of the Open Directory Project, may be the Internet’s largest news site because it draws upon articles from more than 7,000 media outlets. However, it is mainly American based. For Canadian content, try www.topix.net/world/canada.
My personal favorites
Some of my personal favorites, but they are not heavy weight search engines like the ones previously mentioned, are the following:
www.webferret.com
www.alltheweb.com
www.teoma.com- now www.ask.com
www.inktomi.com- yahoo for small business
www.dogpile.com
www.search.com
www.altavista.com
www.mamma.com
A good way to do a highly effective search that is customized to your topic is to try out topic- specific engines , such as the following:
1-Scirus is excellent if you are searching for scientific info.
2-Topix , created by the founders of the Open Directory Project, may be the Internet’s largest news site because it draws upon articles from more than 7,000 media outlets. However, it is mainly American based. For Canadian content, try www.topix.net/world/canada.
My personal favorites
Some of my personal favorites, but they are not heavy weight search engines like the ones previously mentioned, are the following:
www.webferret.com
www.alltheweb.com
www.teoma.com- now www.ask.com
www.inktomi.com- yahoo for small business
www.dogpile.com
www.search.com
www.altavista.com
www.mamma.com
Monday, June 29, 2009
Specialized Search Engines for Research
When doing research for your job search and your career plan, you can use, along with Google and Bing, other different specialized search engines .
Here below are some search engines and applications that can help you do this.
Kartoo -visual meta search engine- presents info. in flowchart form. The results can be personalized to show past searches, if you are willing to let Kartoo track such things.
Vivisimo Inc ( now Clusty)- Enterprise Search, Federated Search and Clustering .Each listing of this engine includes info. on how that site is ranked by mainstream search engines, such as Google, Lycos, MSN, and Looksmart. I like its layout , especially for news, health , blogs, and Wikipedia searches. I find the left-side clusters really helpful in targeting info. specifically to your topic search.
The Librarian's Index to the Internet contains info. you can trust. Its searchable directory only contains websites that have been personally approved by at least two librarians. Each listing is also annotated by one of these persons who felt it was worth including.
Freepint, maintained by librarian Gary Price, offers a portal into the invisible Web- hidden pages that are otherwise not visible on other search engines.
Open Directory Project (ODP) provides a free listing service, unlike some search engines that charge a fee for listings.
Here below are some search engines and applications that can help you do this.
Kartoo -visual meta search engine- presents info. in flowchart form. The results can be personalized to show past searches, if you are willing to let Kartoo track such things.
Vivisimo Inc ( now Clusty)- Enterprise Search, Federated Search and Clustering .Each listing of this engine includes info. on how that site is ranked by mainstream search engines, such as Google, Lycos, MSN, and Looksmart. I like its layout , especially for news, health , blogs, and Wikipedia searches. I find the left-side clusters really helpful in targeting info. specifically to your topic search.
The Librarian's Index to the Internet contains info. you can trust. Its searchable directory only contains websites that have been personally approved by at least two librarians. Each listing is also annotated by one of these persons who felt it was worth including.
Freepint, maintained by librarian Gary Price, offers a portal into the invisible Web- hidden pages that are otherwise not visible on other search engines.
Open Directory Project (ODP) provides a free listing service, unlike some search engines that charge a fee for listings.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Social networking and people search engine service
I'm taking a break from "going green" for awhile and revisiting " social networking" once again.
Great social people search engine service, Spokeo, like Pipl , CVGadget, Wink and PeekYou can help you locate info on others for networking purposes and vital business relationship building … Spokeo now has a premium service, which you have to pay for that provides you with more detailed info.
Such search engines are new people-tracking utilities that can help you build a detailed dossier about yourself online, and about companies/ organizations and people you would like to work for.
Great social people search engine service, Spokeo, like Pipl , CVGadget, Wink and PeekYou can help you locate info on others for networking purposes and vital business relationship building … Spokeo now has a premium service, which you have to pay for that provides you with more detailed info.
Such search engines are new people-tracking utilities that can help you build a detailed dossier about yourself online, and about companies/ organizations and people you would like to work for.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Construction and Our Green Economy
Construction workers in “our greening economy” will be able to get jobs retrofitting homes to make them more efficient.
This, along with the $1350,00- $1500.00 rebate from the federal government in tax credits if you spend a specified amount improving your residence, makes construction an even more desirable occupation.
This, along with the $1350,00- $1500.00 rebate from the federal government in tax credits if you spend a specified amount improving your residence, makes construction an even more desirable occupation.
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