Aug 25 2010
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self”. ~ Aldous Huxley (1864-1963) English Novelist
“A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.” ~ John Burroughs, writer and American naturalist
Aug 17 2010
When: Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (ET)
Where:
Camaraderie
102 Adelaide St East
2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1K9
Canada
Contact info@cosmiccoachingcentre.com for registration details.
While many children were playing with their toys, Warren Buffett was looking for ways to make money at a young age. At six years old, Warren purchased a 6 pack of Coca Cola from his grandfather’s store for twenty-five cents and then sold each bottle to his friends for five cents each, making a profit of five cents.
Several years later, he took interest in the stock market and purchased shares at $38. Soon after, the shares had dropped down to $27 per share which frightened Warren. When the shares went up to $40 he immediately sold them to make a profit. However, had he waited, the shares went up to $200 a share which could have been a much more lucrative profit for him.
From that experience, Warren learned a lesson of patience. After college, Warren decided to go to graduate school. He was persuaded to apply to the Harvard Business School, but was rejected because he was too young. Therefore, he applied to Columbia University where he met his future mentor, Ben Graham. Ben was a well known economist and through his simple yet profound investment principles, he taught many individuals the concept of ignoring market fluctuations in investment analysis and investing with a margin of safety.
Warren attributes much of his success to Ben Graham because in addition to his father, Ben influenced his life a great deal. Here is a great example of leaders helping future leaders: Ben Graham mentoring Warren Buffett and Warren Buffett mentoring Bill Gates. It is a continuous cycle that has existed for many years and has proven to be a very successful tool in developing future Solutions Leaders as well as enhancing the current leader’s abilities, to the development of many great leaders.
Gaining or providing valuable skills, knowledge and experience from a mentor is a great life long asset to the mentee and mentor. Learn more about the “Lost Art” Mentoring with Cecile Peterkin.
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Aug 10 2010
You hired a professional to create an excellent resume marketing your Value Proposition. You’re getting interviews – however, you are not landing your dream job – Why? Could be you’re not good at selling yourself verbally, and you’re not able to “speak to” to your resume? The resume gets you the interview. It’s up to you to get the job based on your “WOWING” interview.
The following 3 tips will market yourself in the interview: http://www.jobsjournal.com/articles/312002370/Expert-Interviewing-Tips-Part-1?utm_source=WNW&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20100218-15328-MinedAtomic-31200003
Aug 10 2010
“Complaining about the boss won’t make the boss a better boss. It will make you a bitter employee.” ~Schlesinger
Aug 05 2010
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.
– Chinese proverb
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials.. the most money… or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most!
~ The Charles
Schulz Philosophy
Jul 27 2010
Guest Lecturer at Seneca College, Markham, ON Campus
Resume Writing
Jul 27 2010
“Your past cannot be changed, buy you can change tomorrow by your actions today.” -David McNally
Jul 20 2010
Finding a new job in the summer seems intimidating to many people. The prospect of job hunting, only to be rejected, keeps potential workers from realizing some of the best opportunities available. Summer is often the best time to make a career change.
What you Need to Know
If you want to find a new job this summer, think positive. Many career resources are available. With effective job search techniques, the occupation of your dreams may be just around the corner.
You need to know that:
In order to find the career path meant for you, take advantage of all the opportunities to find a job in the summer. Begin by reviving your search strategies. The advice of career professionals, with the knowledge necessary for you to improve your job seeking strategies, can prove invaluable.
In addition, there is less competition during the summer months for many career opportunities. Others are on vacation, changing location, or wrongly assuming that the summer months are bad for finding work. They don’t understand that visibility is vital. In other words, if you want to get that much coveted position, you have to go after it. Then, follow up a few days later. Let those businesses know you are really interested and confident that you have the skills to fill the job.
If you want to be truly successful at finding a new job, consider a refresher course in the summer. The season is great for taking college courses to improve skills, or learn new ones. The classes are generally smaller, which allows professors to accelerate the lesson objectives. In short, you can learn more of what you need to know in half the time.
Once you have satisfactorily completed classes, finding a new job will be easier, because recruiters will be looking for you. Businesses want people that are self-motivated, willing to learn, and take the initiative toward self improvement. You are the person looking for a career and not just a temporary position. You are exactly what they need.
Last, but not least, consider the value of friends and other job connections you will be more likely to meet in the summer. One affective job search technique is to take advantage of any connections. Friends and acquaintances often know of employers seeking good, reliable help.
In short, finding a new job in the summer is not impossible. In fact, it may be the best time of the year for a career change. Many career resources are more available that will give you the skills necessary to improve your job search techniques. With a little effort on your part and some positive thinking, you may even find the career of your dreams.
Copyright, Cecile Peterkin. All rights reserved.
Jul 20 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
TorontoJobs.ca Career Day: Resume Writing Logistics
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Windmill Networking in Toronto Tweetup (#VXToronto)
Twitter Networking Event
http://windmillnetworking.com
Jul 20 2010
“Power, Strength, Happiness and Success is the result of Consistency, Commitment, and Focus”
- Cecile Peterkin Career Coach/Mentor
