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Redundancy/Risks/CV Tips...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:46:00 GMT

You said it Eilidh :D

Redundancy/Risks/CV Tips...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:05:00 GMT

I totally agree with Hannah and Kaffeetante. Similarly if you seek internal promotion. This is what one of my clients wrote to her boss, when she wanted to apply for an in-house post :

TCC is already a well established and popular business and it is my goal to continue to see it prosper, succeed and expand. I believe it would also be a great opportunity personally and professionally for me to learn and grow together with the company.
I can offer you honesty, loyalty and excellent time management. I am a quick thinker; I can act on initiative and create solutions not problems. I also come with a great sense of humour; something I believe is essential in team morale and customer relations..."

My client sold herself and got the promotion. In a few words she gave a clear picture of who she was and what she stood for. Talking yourself up is essential.

If you don't think well of YOU who will?

Eilidh Milnes
The Confidence Coach

Weight Matters...

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:47:00 GMT

I am really enjoying making soups at the moment. Today I have just made a HUGE pot of vegetable soup. It will last all week and freeze too.
Ingredients:
onions, carrots, potatoes, suede, cabbage, courgette, brocolli (the stem and 4 small sprigs)
3 stock cubes (2 x chicken 1x vegetable) and herbs, salt and pepper
pearl barley and a handful of cooked rice
When cooked ( 2/3 hours) we may add some peas...
The fantastic thing about such soups apart from being filling and inexpensive is that they are great when watching food intake and calorie counting.

Guten Appetit!
KT

Redundancy/Risks/CV Tips...

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:28:00 GMT

I think it is a really good idea Hannah. After all it is the first impression a potential employer gets.
"Selling myself" is not something I naturally do so I appreciate the idea and will work on this aspect of my CV.
It certainly makes sense that you are continually working and re-working your CV.
I have recently gained my masters degree in psychology and I will need a selection of CVs targeting different employment sectors.
Thank you for your input.

KT

Redundancy/Risks/CV Tips...

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:46:00 GMT

Chocoholic

I think that having a sentence at the top of your CV is a great idea.

For me it is all about summarising what you are in the context of the job you are applying for. Yes, a bit like a mission statement as you are affirming what you want to be, but I see it primarily as a sales pitch. After all, when you sound this good, how could an employer not invite you for interview!

This is my current sentence:

"An inspiring coach and entrepreneur who brings a fresh, objective approach to enhancing visionary leadership in schools"

Although last year year it was:

"An inspiring key-note speaker, trainer and coach with a passion for personal development and a flair for fun"

Back in 2001 it was this:

"
A talented, highly self-motivated and competent engineer with considerable IT, project management and communication skills. Recognised as a high achiever with considerable potential and with an impressive record of success."

Wow, I have never put these three sentences together. What a learning journey I have been on!

All the best in finding the job you want.

Hannah

http://www.BlueKiteCoach.com

Redundancy/Risks/CV Tips...

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:55:00 GMT

Do you think I should I put my date of birth on my CV? Some people have said year of birth only is a good idea - mostly for security reasons I think.
When I went to a recruitment agency this week, they said do not put your date of birth on the CV at all.
I am working on a personal "mission statement" at the top of the CV at the moment at it seems a bit pretentious. Guess I have to learn to sell myself regardless.

Chocaholic

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:10:00 GMT

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Being Gorgeous!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:10:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered what the single most important asset is in being gorgeous? Because when that is mastered, you will in a trice change the way you feel about yourself.

Without a shadow of a doubt - it's the ability to project a confident personae.

That's because the single most attractive trait any woman can possess is ... unshakable confidence in herself.

And that's why I call myself Ms Fit! Cos in my opinion... I am!

Ms Fit

Weight Matters...

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:51:00 GMT

Fast Food? Speed Dating? Shopping at top speed - Argos comes to mind. In many fast establishments the average customer 'experience' is just 7 minutes!
According to the article on BBC2 Working Lunch today, the Argos business model is get the client in and out (and satisfactorily served) as quickly as possible.
So what is this fixation with speed?
As a coach I URGE you - Slow down! Savour the moment! Sip the champagne!
AND YES Foxy I think I must have known your mother :)

Eilidh Milnes
The Confidence Coach

Weight Matters...

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:42:00 GMT

MY mother also said 42 chews to the bite, I learned quickly that 32 got you seconds!!! now I am counting the points, cheks, calories, and all things diet relatesd, re-learnin gto eat slow is a task of its own. MY mother also said if you pray together you stay together, so time spent at the table is a blessing.
Did you know MY mother????

Lx

Weight Matters...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:58:00 GMT

I was listening to a Radio 2 interview with Paul McKenna this evening. He was promoting his updated version of his book "I can make you thin..."
During the discussion Paul mentioned the importance of eating slowly and savouring your food. This advice really rings true with me. I recall my mother extolling us to make eat with "42 chews to the bite!" in other words to slowly digest our food.
We have taken this sage advice to heart ... it is not uncommon for us to be at our dinner table for hours on end!
In fact, when coaching and speaking I encourage people to eat together and play together - this is the magical relationship glue that holds families together.

Eilidh Milnes
The Confidence Coach

Weight Matters...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:29:00 GMT

Weird!
My aunty was put on statins for a cholesterol at 7.1! She stopped drinking alcohol, dieted, cut down fatty foods, started taking drinks to reduce cholesterol and now it is down to 4.1 after six months.
She demanded to come off statins and the doctor not really happy, so 007 you might be right!

MM

Weight Matters...

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:51:00 GMT

I was asked to use statins also and found the side effects more worrying than the cure. Now live happily without them, do not test ...do not worry. Possibly James Bond has a clearer vision of drug users!!! There does seem to be rather a lot of scare mungering in the news about 'healthy options' Not to say that the docs are all wrong,when I discussed the side effects, 'we' tried diet and cutting down fatty items..... this worked sufficiently to reduce my colesterol and my weight (Slightly) SO..... maybe before you reach for the pills you give life challenge a try, you are very young to be taking any drug long term. to antone else reading tis three months trial should be the first option, after all you still have to follow it WHETHER YOU TAKE THE PILLS OR NOT.

Lx

Weight Matters...

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:49:00 GMT

Snap I feel the same really Choco.
The recommendations seem to statins or stroke, not very comforting.
Spookily my result was 7.1 too (and I am a male over 40!)
Is this the result we get to frighten us into action? Although like you I do not really know what 7.1 means.
My plan is to use alternatives first - diet review, lower fat intake, weight loss and more exercise.
I also intend to buy a 2 cholesterol testing kits.

I'll self-test next week
Make the changes mentioned above
6 weeks - retest

Will let you know how things go. And then of course I'll tell the doctor my good news!
PS
How much do doctors get from statin drug companies? Or am I just being paranoid/suspicious? Should I change my name to Doubting Thomas?

James Bond

Weight Matters...

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:27:00 GMT

I went back to Weight Watchers (again) this month. Wish I could find the enthusiasm to lose weight tho'.
I know I need to. Went to the doctor this week and my cholesterol was too high.
What is 7.1 all about? All sounds a bit grim - heart attacks and strokes more likely. OMG!
But even this gloomy result does not seem to be sinking into my brain. Is it frozen do you think? So cold here!
Well. unless I do something it is statins for the rest of my days and since I am not even 40 I think I'd better shape up.

Feel rather bewildered. She (the doctor) even told me to cut out my chocolate! Well that is going too far!
All tips, encouragement and stories most welcome.

Chocaholic