To lift us out of the winter ho-hums, this Career Development Carnival is devoted to sharing favorite quotes from our contributing bloggers. Lynn Dessert and I are pleased to have the opportunity to feature work from the talented folks below and hope that you find a new motivation or are inspired to take you and your career to the next step.
Enjoy and visit Elephants at Work for March’s Career Development Carnival!
Personal Branding
Explore. Dream. Discover. Work Your Passion! Executive Career Brand by Meg Guiseppi
An inspiring quote from Mark Twain reminds us to find work that meets our passions and fulfills us.
Career Exploration
Larry Bird: Winners, Talents and Skills Career Pivot by Marc Miller
A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.
Risk Staffing Insights by Eric Derby
Perseverance and risk taking were key components for a life-changing career move. What will you take-away from this quote and story?
Career Management
It is OK to Peek Behind the Door Elephants At Work by Lynn Dessert
Open doors represent opportunities – how many times have you let a closed door stand in your way?
Inspiration from Zig Ziglar Chameleon Resumes by Lisa Rangel
Feeling your motivation running low? Need inspiration? This Zig Ziglar quote will keep you focused to stay energized for your job search. It keeps me aligned on what is important to maintain a positive attitude.
Career Not Going Your Way? Try Relaxing Your Grip. | Words from the Wise Business Fitness by Dawn Lennon
Struggles with career choices and direction have gone on for centuries. Human beings generally want to do work that will support them and bring some satisfaction. Especially in modern times, the hardest part is figuring out what we like and want to do, given our skills. Once that’s somewhat figured out, we set out to find the right employment.
Abraham Lincoln’s Time Management Legacy by Dave Ellis of YouTern
Take on this challenge and see what happens! How are you spending your non-hustle time?
Motivation Monday: From the Wizard of Oz Career Sherpa by Hannah Morgan
This classic movie has at least four messages that relate to career and life. See which quotes will inspire and motivate you.
Reputation Management
Are You Still the Rat? Arthur Catalenello Consulting by Arthur Catalanello
Which Lily Tomlin quote best correlates to job search? Find out!
Please share this with those you think need a little boost!
Enjoy and visit Elephants at Work for March’s Career Development Carnival!
Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.
