Decoding The Secret - Kathy Caprino

Decoding The Secret Im writing today to discuss the idea of manifesting what we want in life, as this has been a topic at the forefront of many talk shows and public conversations of late. In particular, Id like to address some aspects of the book The Secret that I believe have been misinterpreted or misunderstood based on the sensationalized promotional and media coverage weve experienced around this work. If we can view this book as just one of many helpful tools in understanding our lives, but not consider this the answer to all of our problems, well be much more successful, I think, in understanding the principles it discusses. Unfortunately, many people Ive encountered have experienced distress because they believe they are failures at creating the lives they wish for, and they blame themselves for this failure. I do believe wholeheartedly in the concept of the Law of Attraction, and consider it a profoundly powerful principle at work in our world. By this I mean that human beings resonate and vibrate emotionally and energetically at certain levels, and the character of our energetic output will absolutely shape what is attracted to us in our lives. I remember even as a very young child being able to feel the energy of individuals and groups as a whole, and sensed when certain people emitted an energetic frequency that felt uncomfortable or discordant to me (I must say that this sensing ability made large gatherings and corporate meetings very challenging for me at times!). I know now that this energetic vibration is indeed palpable, and provides useful information for us, if well heed it. What does this concept of energetic resonance mean? I believe that when we are habitually engrossed in thoughts and actions of negativity, unkindness, judgment, cruelty, insecurity, and fear, and when we act from the belief that each of us is separate from all others, then there is virtually no way we can, with consistency and regularity, attract energetically to us that which resonates on a higher level (i.e., love, beauty, peace, harmony, compassion, oneness, fulfillment, joy, etc.). This is so because we are not in a place to be able to perceive or receive this higher level of experienceour filters will not allow it. So what can we do about it? The first step is to become highly aware of your thoughts, and how your thoughts feel. We must be aware of our beliefs and thoughts, and how they impact us emotionally and energetically. From this awareness, we need to choose better-feeling thoughts when we are distressed, upset, fearful, etc. We must actively select and reach for thoughts that bring us even a little bit of relief, release, peace of mind, and a trusting that all will be well in the end, and that we are able to cope with what were experiencing. This process expands and grows over time, and allows us to continue feeling relief, even in the face of upsetting events. Contrary to public opinion and some messages in the book The Secret and others, my experience with hundreds of distressed individuals reveals that we simply cannot shift from feeling as if our knees are knocking together in fear and negativity, to a state of utter peace, joy, and happy expectancy, in one fell swoop. This type of emotional turn-around requires great inner work and an ongoing commitment to the belief that we do indeed affect what we attract into our lives in fact, we co-create it. Knowing that we can and do influence what occurs in our lives reminds us that we are not hapless victims, but life students and lifetime learners we realize that what emerges is there specifically for us to embrace and learn from. From my vantage point, we are here to physically manifest and experience all of what life has to offer in order for us to hone our own deep and specific preferences for what we personally choose to bring forth into being. When we understand this concept, then feeling peaceful internally, despite what is occurring outside of us, is a natural and life-affirming way of being. As a helpful tool, Id like to recommend a wonderful and powerful book called Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires, by Esther and Jerry Hicks. This book, and the teachings of Abraham it offers, helps explain how reaching for a better-feeling thought is so powerful in manifesting what you dream of. Do check it out! To assist those who wish to understand the Law of Attraction a bit more deeply, Im holding a group coaching workshop that will explore this concept, and help you gain clarity about the messages and powerful lessons that your current life situation is revealing today (please contact kathy@kathycaprino.com for details). Id like to share with you too my belief that we are not here in this lifetime so that everything will be perfect, smooth, and carefree always, according to our individual plan. Our personal plans are always based on our own myopic and short-sighted views. I believe there is a higher and far more beautiful plan that incorporates all of us. We cannot see or know this plan, but trusting that it exists is very peace-inducing. It is so helpful to realize that we are not in total control of life, nor would we really want to be at this time in our development. There are things that occur in our lives that happen for our highest benefit and growth, and for the highest good of all involved, but often these occurrences may not remotely resemble what we would actively and consciously want to attract to us, because our understanding of our own potential is limited. How do we handle these unattractive events and situations then? We accept them for the lessons they offer, incorporate these insights and teachings as best we can, and then release the pain associated with them. And as we release the pain, disappointment, or trauma, wonderful new thoughts and beliefs bubble up to the surface that help us feel loved, supported, cared for, nourished, nurtured. In the end, we learn to trust that we are in good hands, always. The emotional pain is meant to be temporary, as a gentle (or not so gentle) nudge from the Universe to pay attention and continue to develop our preferences about these events or happenings. But holding onto the pain and projecting it into the future, as so many of us do, again misses the point completely. The secret isnt about bringing to you everything you want. Its about loving and embracing yourself and your life right now. The more you embrace who you are and what you have already created, the more you will experience an expansion of the feelings of gratitude, peace, joy, love, and fulfillment, no matter what the outer circumstances in life provide. When you achieve this type of internal acceptance and gratitude, and use your intuition and heart to guide you each day with each step, then life is inevitably filled with more and more to be grateful for each day. ************************************************************ Do you have any stories youd like to share about how The Secret and its concepts have (or havent) been of service to you? If so, please feel free to share your stories here. Id love to hear from you. Once again, thank you for reading and sharing. I am wishing you a time of great positive attraction and feeling good always! Kathy

Rules For Resume Writing - Format is the Key

Rules For Resume Writing - Format is the KeyThe rules for resume writing are rather straightforward and should be followed religiously. It is important to understand the reason why your resume is required and it should be easy to read and keep the reader interested so that he or she reads further. The importance of format in resume writing is also very important.Do not just fill your resume with a generic content. Generic content is also called one-line content. One-line content is an aspect of resume writing that needs to be avoided at all costs. One-line content may be that one paragraph on why you are the best candidate for the job. But if it is an empty paragraph and you do not get the reader interested enough then you should make sure that you have included at least two or three paragraphs on why you are the best person for the job.The basic resume is very short. Even the person who writes the basic resume is a candidate for the job and should know this by heart. You should not waste the reader's time with a one or two page resume. It is the reason why most resume writers do not like the rules for resume writing and make their resumes too long.When the reader's attention is captured, you need to keep reminding him or her repeatedly about what exactly he or she is reading. This will make it difficult for the reader to stop and look for more information from the resume.Always spell check the resume before submission. It is always better to check the resume first than to rush and submit it. No one likes to write or read or speak English errors or misspellings. Do your best to avoid this and if you find some then try to correct it before submission.One major benefit of the rules for resume writing is that it provides structure to your resume. If you are following the rules for resume writing then it would be quite easy to get organized. With no structure, you will find it difficult to compile and then assemble your resume.You will also find it difficult to wri te a resume without good organizational skills. Your resume will seem disorganized if it is composed of lots of stuff. If you follow the rules for resume writing then you will know which sections you have to keep and which ones you should leave out.Organizing your resume will also help you understand how to organize your future resumes. When you get your resume and you look through it, you will find that it is quite disorganized. It will take a lot of time to organize your resume but it will be worth it when you finally see your resume well written and organized.

Create Your Resume Using Free Manuals

Create Your Resume Using Free ManualsA resume document is nothing more than a bunch of details about you. These details, which are broken down into groups and divided into categories, are your job qualifications, skills, skills and abilities, education and training, interests, marital status, industry experience, co-workers, etc. However, these categories are usually arranged in a systematic way as they are used to categorize and organize the contents of the document, so you can easily find the specific information you are looking for.All the formatting of the document is done by the writer, so it should be taken into consideration as well. Although, you need not be a professional writer but you must be able to compose your content with proper and clear structure. You can download free resume documents from the internet and practice writing them. As soon as you get good enough, you can start writing professionally.Before hiring a company's career department, you must have their resum e documents. They need to see your knowledge and skills in order to hire you. If you know how to write a resume, your co-workers will also be impressed with your capability. Your co-workers will be aware that you have great potential and ability to do a job even though you did not have the necessary education or experience yet.Writing a resume document can provide you with significant benefits. People who have good writing skills and attention to detail will find themselves getting hired and will have a chance to make a career in their desired field. Not only that, it will make you feel more confident in your work and enhance your self-esteem.If you are an aspiring person who wants to try writing a resume document for yourself, you can easily buy one of the many free resume documents available online. These documents will not only help you in writing your own resume but also give you more inspiration in the process. If you do not have enough knowledge on the subject of writing a res ume, you can ask for help from those who have already tried it. They can answer your questions and will give you a few tips on how to make it work.Before trying to make a resume that will impress others, you must first learn the meaning of style. A style in writing a resume can be either informal or formal. You can either use the formal style for your resume or the more informal and casual style. The format of the resume will usually depend on your job description and the requirements of the company.Before making a resume for yourself, try to get some samples. There are lots of websites which allow you to check the styles, techniques and other important elements that are used in making resume. Once you get used to the basics of writing a resume, you can think of adding some special details which you can incorporate into your resume.

The Demise of Supply Chain Manager Resume

The Demise of Supply Chain Manager Resume Businesses are increasingly sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and labor from throughout the world forming a worldwide supply chain. Local and national travel is going to be asked to check on several different shipments. Work is normally indoors. Previous work experience in the area is demanded. It can be difficult to understand where to begin and what skills to emphasize. Rather, you would like your resume to highlight and accentuate the particular abilities and experience your possible employer is searching for. The Tried and True Method for Supply Chain Manager Resume in Step by Step Detail Consequently, adding more management components or increasing the degree of each component can increase the degree of integration of the company process connection. So when the hiring company hasn't provided a salary for work, we look at salary data from related businesses and locations to develop a sensible estimate for what you may cou nt on. Your work will help us increase efficiency and decrease costs. The entire consulting process generally requires the analysis of the whole supply-chain procedure, including the countermeasures or correctives to take to attain a superior overall performance. Supply chain professionals must have a comprehension of business continuity basics and strategies. Actual salaries can fluctuate greatly based on specialization within the area, place, years of expertise and an assortment of different things. Type of Supply Chain Manager Resume Operations management focuses primarily upon activities that occur within a business's walls to manufacture a solution or assistance. Supply and demand never sleep, so there'll be times, as manager, that you'll need to work late, work weekends, work provided that you've got to to address an issue. Without materials, there aren't any products to manage and no demand for employees to make the goods. Work with procurement managers so as to sour ce the perfect solutions.

Fired Over 50Â What To Do - Work It Daily

Fired Over 50  What To Do - Work It Daily Recovery Plan: Are you over 50 and starting your New Year off with a termination or layoff? Related: How To Address Being Fired In A Job Interview Use these strategies, questions, and suggestions to make the most of your transition. Recovery Plan: This is probably not something you wanted to happen and, even if you did, it’s certainly not a happy thing to experience. Whatever you’re feeling, it’s important to craft a game plan to help you move forward proactively. Gather your work-related resources As quickly as you can, pull together any files or resources from work that it is appropriate for you to take with you, such as performance evaluations, testimonials, contact information for colleagues, and reference materials you can use to update your resume and LinkedIn profile. Get your finances organized See your financial planner right away (or get one) and take a look at your resources. How long can you afford to be unemployed? How much money do you need to make in your next role? How much money can you afford to invest in your upcoming job search? Review your time table While most folks want to land a new job right away, others plan to use their transition as a mini-sabbatical. What works for you? Do you have any vacations planned in the coming months? By what data must you land your new job? How much time can you invest in the search and when you plan to begin? Process your feelings Give yourself some time to decompress from the layoff or termination event â€" a weekend to a week is helpful for most people. Don’t think too much about your search during this stage as this is not the right time to make major decisions. Rather, allow yourself an opportunity to grieve and talk things over with those who are important to you. Dream forward While this isn’t the right time to make major decisions, it is a great time to dream. A “forced” transition such as a termination or layoff can be a gift in disguise. How can you make it so for you? Is this the right time to pursue that degree or certification you’ve been wanting? Or would you prefer to invest in more time for your family, hobbies, or self? Search Strategy: Once you’ve begun to recover from the fact of your layoff or termination, it’s time to begin planning your search strategy. Hone in on your personal brand How do you wish to be seen by prospective employers? What are you known for? What do you do better in your work than your peers? What bottom- or top-line results have you been able to achieve and how do you do so? What return-on-investment does your employment offer your next employer? Define your next role What specific titles do you plan to pursue? Even if titles aren’t important to you, this question should be since it provides focus and key words for your career communications tools. Which level of position is a great next step for you? Pinpoint your preferred companies and industries What type of companies do you wish to join next? Of what size? Which specific companies would be great matches for you? What about industries â€" which ones do you plan to prioritize? Determine your geographic preferences What specific cities, regions, and countries will you target? Rank order them so you know what order it will make sense to pursue them. Decide which search methodologies you will use There are five primary search methods you can use in a job search (networking, company targeting, LinkedIn, recruiters, and job boards) â€" which 2-3 are best suited to your search, the amount of time you have available to search, and your career targets? Plan how you will execute your search methodologies Devise a plan for each method so you know exactly what you should be doing during each week of your search. A job search is essentially a full-time job, and like a full-time job it requires effective planning to know how to use your time wisely and achieve your goals. Career Communications Tools: Now that your search strategy is well-defined, it’s time to build out your career communications portfolio. Resume There’s no substitute for an outstanding resume that showcases your brand and achievements and highlights the relevant facets of your career story. Don’t forget to protect yourself from deliberate or inadvertent ageism by limiting your resume’s focus to the last 10-15 years. LinkedIn profile For the same reasons, you’ll need an exceptional LinkedIn profile, especially considering that 96% of recruiters use this social networking site as their #1 candidate-sourcing tool. Ageism is a factor here, too, since your profile can eliminate you from recruiter searches if the database presumes you have more experience than the amount targeted. Eliminate your older jobs from your profile or embed them without dates in the last position listed. Letters There are numerous kinds of letters you may need in your search, from job board and networking letters to recruiter, company, and spot opportunity letters. Which do you need based on the search strategy you have crafted? Networking tools A resume is no longer an effective networking tool, which means that sending yours to your network will not maximize your networking efforts (here are four reasons why). Instead, you may need a one-page resume, a marketing brief, or a brand bio to help your contacts understand your background more quickly and effectively than a resume can. You’ll also need short message tools such as mini bios or personal commercials to optimize your networking. Achievement validation There will be numerous opportunities to validate your achievements throughout your search, which is where ancillary documents such as PowerPoint presentations, case studies, and leadership briefs come in. Which do you need? And which should be attached to your LinkedIn profile? Support Strategy: Learning What kind of support do you need to conduct an effective search and land your next role? Do you need to upgrade your search skills or learn new ones? If so, how do you prefer to learn â€" via reading, DVDs, videos/audios, or online materials? Or would you prefer to leverage the services of a career, job search, or LinkedIn coach to shorten your learning curve? Accountability What about moral support â€" would you find it helpful to have an accountability partner, to join a job club, or to take a job search class? There is a lot to consider when you redirect your short-term future after a termination or layoff. Regardless of the reason you were terminated or laid off, you need to make sure your next career move is a smart one. With these strategies and/or the help of a career, job search, or LinkedIn coach or master resume writer, you can transform this transition from a burden to a gift and breathe new life into the next chapter of your work life. Related Posts Resumes For Job Seekers Over 50 4 Secrets To Changing Careers In Your 40s Career Transition For Middle-Aged Professionals About the author A 15-time, award-winning resume writer, Cheryl Lynch Simpson serves mid-career to senior executives as a credentialed resume writer (ACRW), LinkedIn strategist (COPNS), and Get Clear, Get Found, Get Hired (G3) coach. Like her advice? Check out her website, ExecutiveResumeRescue.com for a complimentary copy of her popular Polish Your Profile LinkedIn presentation, or follow her on Twitter!   Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. 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3 Secrets to Recruiting Mid-Level Developers - Your Career Intel

3 Secrets to Recruiting Mid-Level Developers - Your Career IntelIs your company struggling to source mid-level developer talent? If so, youre not alone mid-level developers are some of the most in-demand IT professionals. In cities like Cincinnati where the tech scene is red hot, finding a mid-level developer whos willing to switch jobs is like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack. Its not impossible, but it certainly wont be easy. Is your company struggling to source mid-level developer talent? If so, youre not alone mid-level developers are some of the most in-demand IT professionals.Mid-level developers are in a sweet spot of experience, skills and salary. Unlike junior developers who are fresh out of college, mid-level developers have at least three years of professional experience under their belts. Theyve deftly navigated larger corporations and smaller tech startups, honing both their technical and interpersonal skills.Most mid-level developers are also employed and n ot actively looking to switch companies. To hire top development talent, youll need to recruit these individuals away from their current jobs with a competitive offer package. While salary is certainly important, its just one component of the bigger offer. This offer must present your company as the ideal place for mid-level developers to mature into the next phase of their careers. Keep the following in mindOpportunity that sells itself.Mid-level developers need a compelling reason to switch employers at this stage in their career. While financial compensation may be part of this reason, it should never be the only factor. You want people to join your company for the right reason (a new challenge), rather than a higher salary. If money is the only motivating factor, youll lose out on this talent as soon as someone with a better offer comes along. Instead, sell your hire on the opportunity to create a product from the ground up, rather than just maintaining an existing system. Be cl ear about how your companys culture and team ethos, including mentorship opportunities, will support the new hires success.Developer-friendly workplace and recruitment process.In the tech world, theres a lot of talk about the developer-friendly workplace a place where employees wear jeans and sneakers, theres a foosball table in the break room, and flexible hours are encouraged. While this corporate culture will certainly appeal to Millennial tech talent, Ive found that a developer-friendly recruitment process is even more important.A strong mid-level .Net or Java Developer is in demand and companies risk losing top talent by having candidates do phone screenings with folks who are not the technical hiring manager. Save the HR screening for later in the recruitment process. Instead, have a hiring manager who is familiar with the developers skill set make the first call. An intelligent conversation with someone who understands technology will get your candidate excited and curious ab out what it might be like to work for your company and, most importantly, open to making a job switch.Access to the latest technologies.Top talent wont risk working for a company thats behind the technology curve their skills would stagnate and theyd find themselves pigeonholed on legacy systems. Instead, developers seek to be part of a thriving technology culture where employees are challenged to improve their skills. Reassure your prospective hires that your company is committed to staying on top of the latest developments and investing in the resources they need to stay ahead of the curve.Is your company struggling to source talented developers? To learn more about best practices for Cincinnatis competitive tech market, contact me at KMartinlucasgroup.com.

Brie Larson Will Play First Female Presidential Candidate (No, Not Hillary)

Brie Larson Will Play First Female Presidential Candidate (No, Not Hillary) Were so stoked that Brie Larson is going to be portraying the role of the first female U.S. Presidential candidate in the upcoming movie hauptstadt der seychellen Woodhull -- which Larson will also produce. The Amazon Studios film is named after its protagonist, the suffragist Victoria Woodhull.With over 4,500 women recently signed up to run for political office, gender in politics is currently in the spotlight. While Hillary Clinton made history by becoming the first female candidate ever to be endorsed for the office by one of the two major political parties, she is not the first woman to have run for the office.That honor is reserved for Victoria Woodhull, who ran for the office of the U.S. President in 1872 as a member of the Equal Rights feier -- get this -- even before women had the right to vote in America.Woodhull is a fascinating character. She ran for the office at the age of 35, making zu sich incr edibly young by comparison to most Presidential candidates in modern times. According to her biography in Wikipedia, among Woodhulls non-political accomplishments were founding one of the first newspapers to ever have been started by a woman and operating the first woman-run brokerage on Wall Street. She did both of these things with her sister.While we cant wait to see the movie because Woodhull certainly deserves a more historical recognition for her fight for womens rights and equality, were also really excited to see Larson play this role.Larson is a feminist who has been active on a number of fronts. She recently interviewed Jane Fonda, who she described how she came to be a feminist, what it was like growing up in the 1950s and where she admitted to be a victim of rape and sexual harassment. Of course, Larson herself is probably best known for winning an Oscar for her 2015 role in the powerful film Room, in which she played a rape victim. herbei advocacy and support for victim s of sexual assault was in part what caused the media to speculate that in delivering the 2017 Oscars award to Casey Affleck, she did not hug or clap for him. Affleck has been accused of sexual harassment and unwanted physical advances by two women with whom he previously worked.And lest you think Larsons just about playing strong women, shes also going to be playing a feminist Captain Marvel in 2019.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer