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Why Do We Resist Change?
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, had been quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life.”
Consider that Heraclitus is from the 6th century, change is nothing new. Admittedly, it is happening at an increasing pace. Technologies, ideas, theories are continually evolving.
If change is unavoidable, what’s the point of worrying over it?
Obviously, how we feel about change depends on the circumstances. In our work lives a healthy attitude toward the idea of change is important if we want to grow professionally. If fear of change is hindering us from doing this, we can work hard to change our perception.
Change itself is not the problem but rather how we perceive it. Perceptions, when not challenged, lead to beliefs, and beliefs lead to behaviors which directly influence our results. Embrace change as the opportunity of transformation. Here is how:
- Recognize that change is constant.
- Become good at asking questions – the more you know, the better equipped you will be for new growth.
- Maintain a positive perception so to gain positive results.
The workplace will continue to change. In fact, it will evolve at an even faster rate moving forward. Preferring to keep things “as is” might feel comfortable but disruption is inevitable, and no business is immune. Afterall, progress is rarely made without change.
Keep perspective, harness the learning experience, and see the many possibilities on the horizon.
Giving Thanks… How do you follow up after the interview?
We’ve all been there… you just finished an interview for your dream job. Your confidence is high, the conversation went well, and you feel so close to closing the job. The hard part is over, but the process isn’t quite complete. It’s time to follow up with your interviewer, but what’s the best way to convey your message? Here are some tips on getting back in touch after the interview.
What are you choosing to pay attention to?
If there is a sudden loud sound, your awareness will immediately focus there. Your inner thoughts can capture your attention in a slightly different, yet still commanding, way. They too get pulled toward what distracts us most. Unlike an external loud noise where we identify the source and then move on, with internal loud noise, it is often difficult to steer your focus away from the hypothetical issue, which quickly turns into worry.
Thoughts have weight – they can pull you down. Thoughts have height – they can lift you up. Thoughts have length – they can last a lifetime. What direction are you allowing your thoughts to take you?
Worry is, sadly, an inevitability of life. However, worry is rarely productive – so it’s crucial you not allow yourself to sit in that state for long. Treat those thoughts just like an external loud sound- identify its source, release it from your memory and move on.
Every time you’re pulled into unproductive thoughts, that’s the precise moment you need to relax and release. Here is how:
- Identify the thought – Is it good or bad?
- Observe how it makes you feel – Optimistic or pessimistic?
- Dispute the thought – Does this thought serve me well?
- Come up with an alternative (and more accurate) way of looking at what happened.
Now you know…
“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” -Maya Angelou
Get Noticed for your Dream Job on LinkedIn
By – Molly (Sollenberger) Zizzi – Client Relations Specialist at JFC Global
By now, everyone knows a professional photograph is one of the key elements to creating a better LinkedIn profile. In fact, LinkedIn research shows that simply by adding a picture, your profile is 14 times more likely to be viewed by others.
… but don’t stop there!
Recruiters, headhunters, and sourcers don’t find fitting candidates by searching an image. We take a much more targeted approach.
5 Steps to an Effective Recruiter Relationship
Published on August 1, 2019
By – Molly (Sollenberger) Zizzi – Client Relations Specialist at JFC Global
The job market is much more different now than it used to be, so my goal here is to help you take steps towards building a relationship with a recruiter whether you’re in an active job search or not. Recruiters do not exist solely to fill open jobs, or at least that’s not how we see it at JFC Global; we are career advisers.
What do you see?
What about work has been weighing most heavily on your mind?
Maybe it is a challenge, a change, or a struggle you find yourself in. Now hold that thought and pause for a moment. Reflect on it.
If you are like the rest of us, human, then your answer was fixated on limitations and/or obstacles. Rather than feeling a sense of progress, you feel stuck – Right?
“We only see what we want to see; we only hear what we want to hear. Our belief system is just like a mirror that only shows us what we believe.” – Don Miguel Ruiz
What a profoundly simple yet simply profound concept. Whatever it is that weighs most on your mind, just observe the situation without trying to solve it. Silence the analytical judging mind so you can be in a state of wonder and curiosity. Your focus begins to shift away from the obstacles and towards possible opportunities. Right?
Always know that every dip and rise in the roller coaster of life holds opportunities. You just need to tell yourself so – because, you see what you want to see.
The goal of this message is to give you something more useful than answers…the ability to arrive at your own answers. Life will always have uncertainties and challenges. The key to thriving, both personally and professionally, lies in what you choose to see in such trying moments.
You are able. You are capable.
Maximizing a Career Fair
In the tight labor market we’re currently experiencing, many times, the best way to gain more applicants isn’t social media or other online options. It’s the good, old fashioned, meet them in person approach. One way to consider getting your company in front of candidates is participating in career fairs. Career fairs are an excellent way to interact with a diverse talent pool and pre-qualify potential candidates.
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