Houston Job Opportunities

Thank you for coming back to our site. All the information I give you is designed for your career success, no matter what that term means to you. Every piece of information you find on our site is given to you because it is critical today for us all to prepare for our personal futures. Please let me know if there is information that I have not provided that will help you with your journey. As you can see, we post most comments, whether they agree or disagree with the information. We learn from the discussion of the information provided. Thank you.

Today is a tough time for anyone trying to find a job.  In July the news reported that there is only one job being created for every five individuals needing work.  Last week it was reported that unemployment is still heading toward double digits.  What can we do to ensure that our future is safe from the turmoil in our current economic system.

My answer is that we need to re-think our approach to jobs and work.  If we have been employed in a position for many years, this is really a  confusing thought.  However, if we decide to use this new economic situation to improve our long-term opportunities, we are not as  frustrated, concerned and scared for what will happen to us tomorrow.  I can say this with all honesty, because the past year has been a tremendous source of frustration for me.  My job has been rendered basically useless and even my back-up plans no longer are viable.

Today, I was thinking about it and how I would like to approach helping all those people that call me looking for jobs.  I feel bad when I have to tell each individual that the job market is still very slow and I have nothing to offer them at the time. My thoughts brought me to the old saying:

Give A Person A Fish and He Can Eat For A Day

Teach A Person To Fish And They Can Eat for a Lifetime.

Considering what we see around us today and how difficult it is to find a job today, it makes sense to consider finding a “job” or “work” that will not only add to your financial security but to your long-term happiness and success.  If you were feeling “burned out” before the down-turn of the economy, it is likely that when you interview for that same job today, an employer can sense your feelings and, with the economy being in such an insecure state, that future employer may decide against giving you a job offer.   We all have other interests other than the job we have performed for so many years, what are yours?

Passion creates success and motivation.

Again, this statement is from my heart and I have just experienced it for myself. Finding out what will create a real passion for your job may be the answer for you to find a job that will bring the personal success you seek.  This is not an easy task but well worth the effort.  Personally, I have decided the direction and goal, but still in the process of learning how to monotize my goals.  Luckily, the recruiting business has come back enough to support me somewhat through this time, but only like  a part-time income.  A part-time job or a job that is really not your goal, may be what you need to do while you are creating your “Perfect Future Career” , but knowing you have a “goal” in mind, will get you through it.

There are many sources to help you in your process and I have used most of them over the past year, so check out some of the ones I suggest or find some on your own.  Just begin the process and you may find that your future becomes brighter than you expected.

I hope I am providing you with information that helps – That Is My Passion!!

Best of Luck Always – Debbie Foster

Thank you for coming back to our site. All the information I give you is designed for your career success, no matter what that term means to you. Every piece of information you find on our site is given to you because it is critical today for us all to prepare for our personal futures. Please let me know if there is information that I have not provided that will help you with your journey. As you can see, we post most comments, whether they agree or disagree with the information. We learn from the discussion of the information provided. Thank you.

A Job Interview is not much different than it has always been. The employer is looking at you to decide if you can do the job he needs done. The more prepared you are for his or her questions and the more you know about what he needs, the better impression you will make. Perhaps if the last guy had brought more than one CV tablet and not been late, his chances of getting the job might have improved.

As we think about interviews, the mystery unravels.

Consider how you decide which pair of running shoes is right for you or what television program you will watch tonight. You have your criteria of what you want and when you look at the options, you find the best fit for your needs. This is no different than a job interview. The employer has his criteria and he is interviewing individuals to see if they fit the needs he has within his organization. So, next time you buy that pair of shoes or pick that television program, consider what criteria you are seeking and how the product’s performance influences your decision.  A fun idea is to think about what questions you would ask when you are making a decision, what response would you want to hear and how would you decide between two very similar options.

As an employer, the common threads that employers are looking for in positions is knowledge, skills, experience, communication techniques, flexibility, passion, dedication and desire. There, of course, are other specific skills related to industries. There are also intangibles, such as punctuality, appearance, personality, creativity, and some of the other factors I suggested above.

Your goal for an interview is to show the employer that you are the “best fit” for his requirements. The more you know about those requirements, the better you can prepare yourself for questions or concerns. As they say, “You Can Never Make A New First Impression Twice”, so be sure everything you do before and after meeting a future employer is showing him your best. It is also good to remember that the employer is choosing you for the job because he feels that you can be the best representative of his organization. I tell my students to think of the interview process as a challenge and that whether you decide the job is right for you or not, you want to “get a job offer” , because you will then feel proud and know you did your best in the interview. This is not to say that not getting the offer is always because of something you did, but having an offer does increase your confidence for the next interview.

Practicing with family members and friends is a good way to prepare for an interview. Many times, a friend or family member may ask a question or supply you with a suggestion that will give you an excellent idea for improvement. We have sample interview questions available for you and other ideas to help you prepare on our site, but there are multitudes of information sources and information is always helpful, whether you agree with it or not.

This blog was written to take the mystery out of the interview, as many individuals find interviews very intimidating. Many good candidates get intimidated by the interviewing process, but knowing that “interviewing” is what we all do on a daily basis in our lives, may  help alleviate some of the the nervousness and help you deliver your best on the next interview.

Best of Luck — Always – Debbie Foster

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