Summary Sunday Always Learning

Summary Sunday Always Learning On Sunday, I share some of my favorite posts from other great bloggers and writers. There is so much to learn and so little time, I hope that you invest a little bit of time reviewing these posts and of course, I hope they help you in some way, shape or form! 24 Ways to be Uncommonly Productive From Forbes by Natalie Sisson I double-dog-dare-you to implement just two or three of these tips for 30 days. (30 days because it takes that long to build a new habit!) The first two items grabbed my attention: get up an hour earlier and use Sunday evening for planning the week. And there are many other smart ways to become more productive! Take a look! How to Network Your Way Into a New Job Without Looking Desperate from Brazen Careerist by Marian Schembari This post uses an example to show how Ginny did a fabulous job winning points and landed a networking meeting. See if you can replicate the winning tactics as you embark on your next request to network with someone who is extremely busy! Marian says: More often than not, people network like this: 1. Cold emails that get sent to anyone and everyone. 2. Expecting people have hours of time to devote to helping someone they’ve never met. 3. Sending through their resume before you even get to know them. 4. When you do help, they never thank you. Dont be this person! Are Jobs Only On the Job Boards? From Great Resumes Fast by Cindy Bellington One of my biggest pet peeves is that most people searching for a job will only look at the job boards or focus on job postings.   Cindys post explains the importance of diversifying your job search. Employers Want Emotional Intelligence from The Wise Job Search by Harry Urschel Wikipedia describes Emotional Intelligence as: Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups. This is a quick read on the importance of developing your Emotional Intelligence! It is such an important concept and one that will certainly develop your career!