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Volume 5 Issue 1	Visit our website at www.career-intelligence.com	January 2004

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In This Issue

Editor's Notes
Spotlight — Attitude Is Everything, 10 Life-Changing Steps To Turning Attitude Into Action
Finding Your Uniqueness In Today's Job Market — How to Stand Out from a Crowd of Candidates
Six Steps to Being More Successful in 2004 — How to make this year one of your most productive
What's New! — Additional NEW Articles, our Expert's latest Advice, Teleclass updates, etc.
Marketplace — Resources & Services

Editor's Notes

Happy New Year! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. And that you're warmer than I am. Since January 1st we've been experiencing a deepfreeze here in the Northeast. I'm already counting the days till Spring. Brrrr!

In this issue, we focus on Being More Successful. I'm excited announce that Carole Martin, The Interview Coach, is now working with career-intelligence.com as a contributing writer. If you're looking for a new position you'll find some great tips for standing out from the crowd in her article Finding Your Uniqueness In Today's Job Market. Read Six Steps to Being More Successful in 2004 for advice on taking yourself to the next level this year.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or trying to get ahead in a corporate environment you should know that casual dressing is experiencing a backlash. If you don't have a suit in your closet it's time to get one (Return of the Suit). Speaking of closets now is a good time to get a jump on that Spring cleaning (Eliminate Your Excuses). Particularly if you're hibernating inside like I am.

Since our launch, my goal has always been to bring you timely information and the best assessment tools available. Because so many of you tell me that you're changing careers, I decided to add the Career Transition Report to our offerings. Based on your answers to the Strong Interest Inventory, the Career Transition Report evaluates your interests based on the job functions found in most companies including: marketing, sales, customer service and HR. For more information and to see a sample of this new report visit our Assessment channel.

Finally, I want to let you know that in order to continue offering a free newsletter we will begin publishing The Career Intelligencer once a month. While this was not an easy decision for me, it was necessary change. You'll still find the newsletter filled with great articles and advice. In fact, we'll be packing a little bit extra in every issue.

Thanks for your continued support, please help us grow by passing The Career Intelligencer to your friends and colleagues.

Stay warm. See you next month!

It's your life, make the most of it :)

Annette Richmond

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A Is For Attitude

Ever notice how when you feel great good things happen? And when you start the day off badly things often go downhill from there? Well, according to Keith Harrell it's all about your attitude.

In Attitude Is Everything, 10 Life-Changing Steps To Turning Attitude Into Action, Harrell explains how developing a positive attitude changed his life and can change yours too. But, Harrell is more than just a cheerleader. In Attitude Is Everything, Harrell uses real-life examples to demonstrate:

The difference a change in attitude can make
How to stay positive when things look bleak
The importance of surrounding yourself with positive people
How to find and develop your passion
The value of setting written goals
The most effective ways to deal with change
How giving back helps you in the end

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Over the last few years, I've learned how important it is to have a solid support system. That's probably why one of my favorite chapters is Creating Your A-Team. Here Harrell talks about what makes an A-Team and how you can develop one of your own.

Unlike some motivational speaker/authors who never mention their own flaws, Harrell shares several times when he had to get his own Attitude back on track. His honesty and openness is part of what makes this book such an inspirational read.

Often poignant, never crossing over to preachy, Attitude Is Everything helped me stretch my own emotional muscles. I bet it will do the same for you.

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Finding Your Uniqueness In Today's Job Market	back to top

How to Stand Out from a Crowd of Candidates

By Carole Martin

If you have been reading articles or listening to news reports about the job market, it becomes obvious that the number of people currently seeking jobs outnumbers the jobs that are now available.

If you happen to be one of those job seekers, you realize that you are competing against the odds. The question is, "How can you make yourself stand out when there are so many other candidates looking at the same job?" The answer is to "focus" - focus on what makes you unique. Read More


Six Steps to Being More Successful in 2004	back to top

How to make this year one of your most productive

By Annette Richmond

Right now 2004 stretches before us all shiny and new. With it comes a renewed sense of optimism and endless possibilities. But, the truth is unless we make change happen we'll be looking back at the same old story again next year.

You've probably heard the saying, "Everything comes to those that wait." Well I think Thomas Edison said it more accurately, "Everything comes to he who hustles while he waits." The only way to get ahead is to keep moving forward. Read More

New Assessment for Career Changers

Ready for a career change? Trying to figure out what you�d like to do in a new position? And which tasks don't align with your interests? The Career Transition Report is designed for you.

Unlike other reports, the Career Transition report is not based on job titles. It's based on the ten functions that are found in most organizations including marketing, sales, management and HR.

For more information visit www.career-intelligence.com/assessment/Strong/CareerTransition.html


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Additional Articles New! — The Return Of The Suit by Diana Pemberton-Sikes — Well, it's official: the business suit, pushed to the back of the closet during the dot com era, is now back in a big way. Read More

Clutter Is Dandruff On The Shoulders Of Your Room by Christopher Lowell — "I always seem to have some good excuses for the clutter in my life. I'm too tired, too busy, the kids are doing a project for school. I guess I'll always have clutter and I'll always have excuses." This is what one person reported when we worked together to eliminate the clutter in her home. Read More

Ask the Expert — What is the best way to start a business network group? Small Business Expert Dawn Rivers Baker answers one readers question. Have you ever thought about what type of message your makeup sends? Noted image consultant Sherry Masonave has some thoughts for one reader. And read what career expert Annemarie Cross has to say about creating that first resume . To post your question visit Ask Our Experts.

Teleclasses/Workshops - Change! Our Intro to the MBTI is now available 24/7. We've converted this teleclass to a 5-part-workshop via autoresponder. Start this workshop today! Take our 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Career seminar anytime, day or night. For your convenience, we're now offering this class as a 5-part-seminar via autoresponder. Begin this seminar today! For more information on workshops visit our Tools section.

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