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Happy at Work in 2016

What would it take for you to be happy at work in 2016?

  • A new job with lots of potential for growth and advancement?
  • A new job at a different employer?
  • A new job with your current employer?
  • The same job with different co-workers or boss?

Happy at Work in 2016Make 2016 the year you finally experience Pleasure, Satisfaction and Appreciation at Work.

This workshop is NOT about resumes or cover letters! Nor is this workshop about working hard, making long lists or attending networking meetings. My approach to finding work you love is very different from others’… and it’s easier and a lot more fun.

Happy at Work in 2016 is a 4-week teleseminar in which I combine my 20 years of recruiting and hiring experience as an HR professional, my 25 years of coaching and counseling others in job search and career development, and my 16 years of learning and applying the concepts of Law of Attraction and Positive Psychology to help you quickly and easily manifest the work experience you most desire.

Happy at Work in 2016 is for you if…

  • You are a recent graduate (or soon will be), and you want your first full time employment experience to be positive, empowering and supportive of your professional development;
  • You love what you do, but you want to find an employer that is a better fit for what is important to you (culture, management style, schedule, compensation, etc.);
  • You love your employer, but you want a different work experience in the form of different work, different co-workers, or a different boss;
  • You are mid-career, and you are ready for a change;
  • You are late career, and you want to transition out of traditional work and find a way to give back in a way that is fun, easy, impactful and rewarding.

In Happy at Work in 2016, you will learn:

  1. Recruiting and hiring from the perspective of HR, employers and hiring managers;
  2. How to align your thoughts with what you want so that you can achieve it easily and quickly;
  3. What your unique value is and what sets you apart from other employees and candidates;
  4. How to ask for what you want and tell your story so that the right opportunities actually come to you;
  5. When to take action and what actions to take.

Included in Happy at Work in 2016:

  • 4 live tele-classes;
  • 30 minutes at the end of each class for live Q&A;
  • Supporting worksheets and notes for each class emailed directly to you at least 24 hours prior to class;
  • Access to the recording of each tele-class so that you can listen again and again or in case you cannot join us at the time of the live class;
  • Unconditional money-back guarantee when cancelled before tele-class #2;
  • BONUS Gift: 60 minute complimentary Happy at Work in 2016 Strategy Session when scheduled within 4 weeks of the last class to help you customize and implement your plan for being happy at work in 2016.

 

You deserve to be happy!  You deserve to be engaged in work that is rewarding and fun!  You deserve to be treated well by your employer.  You deserve to be appreciated for your contributions.  You have the power to change your future. I’ll show you how.

Take the first step to being happy at work in 2016.

Register NOW to get started.

 

Join Me…

January 19 – February 9

Tuesday’s

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST

 

Regular Price $397

Holiday Special $197

through Monday, December 21st.

<I decided to hold the price at $197!>

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Hear what others are saying..

I got the job!!!  Hooray!  Our meeting and conversation really had a huge impact on all of this … my confidence to pursue the opportunity, and that this would absolutely be a move in a positive direction.  Add me to your list of successful grasshoppers! :)  I feel like I’ve hit the Top Echelon here, and I have NEVER felt this good about a job in my life.    Mardi B

 

I HAVE recommended Karin to everyone! She is fabulous. She helped me get unstuck; renew my passion and recover from being “laid-off”.  Karin is the balance of real world; visionary and encourager.  She believes in her mission and it shows!    Nancy V.

 

I just wanted to say thanks for meeting with me two weeks ago and giving me suggestions on how to improve my resume and tips for how to have a successful interview. The interview I had following our meeting was the best interview I’ve ever had, and I got the job that I wanted!     Orlando D.

 

I first met Karin at a job fair during her presentation on the topic of job networking for 50+ workers. I found her talk stimulating, inspiring and empowering. She convinced me that older workers truly can find and achieve fulfilling second careers in today’s tough job market.    Thomas M.

 

ou were just what I needed to hear today.  I was so depressed and defeated when I came in.  But you made me realize that I’m looking at it all wrong.  I know exactly what I need to do now.  I am excited and have hope again.       John

 

Thank you so much for this!  I’ve never heard job search talked about like this before, from the perspective of Law of Attraction and our thoughts.  It was great hearing it from this perspective, and it definitely helped me put things back into perspective in my own mind.     Brenda

 

The most valuable thing that I learned today was the power of your mindset and how it affects the opportunities you see….  Encouraging.  Genuine.  Realistic.  Practical.     Mary

 

Very empowering!     Christine

 

I have had the pleasure of hearing Karin speak on a couple of different occasions.  She radiates joy and truly wants to help others find their joy as well!  Karin is genuine, positive and enthusiastic.  She engages her audience so everyone is participating and sharing their experiences.  I have seen first-hand how she helps people think “outside the box” to understand their strengths and find their passions.  Her enthusiasm is contagious and I have left her discussions feeling invigorated, confident and motivated!     Jean L.

When Your Interviewer is Half Your Age – MonsterWorking

When Your Interviewer is Half Your Age – MonsterWorking.

This guest post is by Karin Cross, owner of Crosswalk.

As I talk with job seekers in their 40s and older, the conversation frequently turns to fears and anxiety over the prospect of being interviewed by someone much younger. Is it feasible that “young” interviewers may have age biases? Of course. But while a few might truly possess a bias towards younger workers, all interviewers have numerous other influences, including gender, ethnicity, education, work experience, even preferences in ice cream that might find their way into your interview experience. Rather than spending your valuable time and energy focusing on the possible negative implications of interviewing with someone considerably younger, release what you cannot control – their age and personal biases – and instead direct your thoughts and efforts to creating an awesome interview experience, regardless of your interviewer’s age. You have much more power, control and influence than you realize.

Here are some recommendations for creating a truly positive interview experience:

Cultivate an intentional mindset.

The most important element of a job interview is your mindset. If you are worried about the age of your interviewer, your thoughts are negative and so is your energy. Since like attracts like, negative thoughts will most likely attract negative experiences. As with all things in life, if you are looking for the negative, I promise you that you will find it. Release your attachment to the outcome and approach your interview as an opportunity to meet someone new, learn about a new organization, and gain significant insight into the position for which you are being considered.

Use your imagination in a good way.

Instead of imagining what could go wrong, spend five to 10 minutes a day “daydreaming” (visualizing) about an interview in which the conversation flows and the two of you really connect on a personal level. Envision a comfortable environment, frequent smiles and laughter, and an enthusiastic handshake as you part. Even more importantly, take time to actually feel, or emotionalize, what’s going on in your daydreams. Feel the joy of connection and the satisfaction of a great interview experience. Feel at ease with your surroundings and your Interviewer, feel confident, feel the excitement of adventure and exploration.

Remember “the 3 Knows.”

It is completely on you to know what you want, know your strengths and how they can be utilized to achieve your goals, and know how to communicate these effectively to your interviewer. Young interviewers in particular need your help understanding how your years of experience and the skills and wisdom you have gained apply to their organization’s current needs and especially equip you to make important contributions to their business. Take time to write and study your 3 Knows and note examples that will help you tell your story.

Add Value.

Seek to add value to the people with whom you connect on a daily basis, and in return, a stream of abundance is created through which your own needs and wants are met. There are several ways to be of value to Interviewers:

  • Interviewers are judged by the future success of the candidates they recommend for hire.  Innate survival instincts lead most of them to select the candidate that is believed to have the lowest risk of failure.  Help interviewers gain an in depth understanding of your capabilities and the environments in which you thrive by answering their questions with examples of past projects and performance.  In addition, ask great questions about the organization and the position so that you have accurate insight into their needs and environment.
  • If it becomes clear that you are not the best fit for the organization’s current needs, then recommend others who may be a better fit.  Your generosity will be remembered and rewarded.
  • Look for ways to connect with the interviewer on a personal level.  You may be able to offer advice, resources, information or assistance in an area not related to the interview.  Again, your generosity and good will towards them will be remembered and may even lead to a future call about another opportunity.  At the very least, you have established a new member for your network whom you can easily call on for information or a referral.

Interviewing is a mental and emotional exercise. For the best possible interview experience, make sure your thoughts, feelings and expectations are in alignment with the positive outcomes you desire.