It has been said that if you find a hobby that you enjoy and turn it into a career, you will never work a day in your life! Well, while that sounds blissful, that’s not entirely true. BUT, you will have a work life that is more enjoyable than what most people experience in their lifetime. Finding work that you love and are passionate about makes the days that are hard, easier to bear. In addition, you will be more …

LOOKING FOR A JOB IS A DIFFICULT JOB! It requires one to work day in and day out to find work. It is called the “Competitive Market” for a reason. There is an enormous amount of competition, even for entry-level jobs. Recently, McDonald’s had a national hiring day to employ over 50,000 new associates. Hundreds of thousands of people showed up to get these jobs. Most were not managerial positions, but crew member positions and the competition was enormous. There …

Identifying what interest’s you is key to achieving a successful job search and a successful career plan. It is essential to start narrowing down what you could envision yourself doing every single day. There are many fresh ways to map out your long-term strategy by honing in on your interest or hobbies.For example, you like to sing and want to be a recording artist. That may be your ultimate goal, but not immediately available because you need money. So now, …

July 7th was National Forgiveness Day so let’s make an effort to always forgive the offenses of others and ourselves. July 7th and everyday throughout the year, many struggle with forgiveness in our personal or work life, it’s difficult. Polishing the Professional would like to leave you with the words of MLK, “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.”Forgiveness comes in all different forms. If you are harboring negative feelings toward yourself about failing to take …

Your resume is the first thing an employer sees before they call you in for an interview. If it’s not appealing, you will never get that call.1. Make sure your resume is focused on the positions you are applying for. A good resume should clearly present the skills and experiences you have that are most relevant to the job for which you are applying. You may have to draft several resumes for different skill sets and focuses.2. Focus on achievements. …

Friday is here and it’s time to recite positive affirmations. A #Fridaymood at #PolishingtheProfessional consist of reciting: I am successful, I am strong, I am smart, and I am capable. Make a list of your own and recite personal inspirations. Read more ways to stay positive at polishingtheprofessional.comIt’s imperative to stay positive throughout your professional journey. Many times we often think to ourselves, am I doing enough? Am I smart enough? When will I start working? As long as you’re …