Love Your Job - Helping you to love your job or to find a job you do love.

I'm late with this issue, and I apologise. I've been doing too much, and got distracted. That's one of the strengths and weaknesses of my personality type. As an INFP (using Myers Briggs Type Indicator terminology) I love to visualise the future, gather information but I leave too many things to the last minute.  This is partly because part way through doing a task I get distracted on to something new.

I'm also late because, on reflection, my camping safari in Namibia was not that relaxing and I came back tired. A lesson learned, I need to ensure I get some time to chill out alongside my adventures.

So, what do I have to share this month? Well, alongside looking after my clients I have completely revamped my assessments website. I've learnt a new website design software, much simpler than FrontPage and reworked my descriptions and examples. You can read more about the MBTI here and then go and visit the rest of the new site.

I've also helped my husband to develop a new business idea - to take on part time work as an Edutainer - combining historical education on the English Civil War Period in an entertaining way. No web site for this yet, but a really interesting 2 sided leaflet he can give to potential bookers.

In this issue you can also read:

• Unhappy in your job? So why don't you leave?
• Social Networking sites
• The MBTI - and energy
• An update on what Denise did last month
• What's on the blog  
• Quote of the month

I hope you find this issue interesting and a big hello to the 34 new subscribers. I've been getting some great feedback on the 10 steps programme so I hope it's been helpful to you. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

That's it for this month, hope you find things of interest and if you do, please do pass this on to others and encourage them to sign up for the 10 Steps to a job you love programme.

Kindest regards,

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Unhappy in your job? So why don't you leave

Many people are unhappy in their job, I hear them complain but they don't take any steps towards leaving and they use their energy in moaning. But we all have choices. Here are ten reasons why people will often stay in their job, even when unhappy:

1. Lacking confidence - they don't think they will be successful in any job they apply for and so don't risk the chance of rejection.  But what's the worse that can happen?
2. Lacking time - there is no time or energy left after their current daily work so they can't get focused on job search. But could you make the time and how much energy will you have once you have made the move?
3. Inertia - the reason so many people stay in unhappy marriages as well as unsatisfying jobs - it is easier to stay in the current situation, no matter how bad, than to make a change. But what if you vision the future how will you feel and think if things haven't improved in 5 years time, or 10?
4. Fear - What will it be like in the unknown world of a new job? But it could also be exciting and fun.
5. Hope (1) - that things will only get better if they stick with the job.  But they could get worse.
6. Friendships - when your work colleagues are your friends you may wonder if you can stay friends with them after leaving.  But why not?
7. Loyalty - you think that the company and/or your boss couldn't manage without you. But nobody is indispensable.
8. Hope (2) - that you will get a great redundancy package.  But how long may you have to wait?
9. Money - you are paid really well and won't get as much money any where else.  But is money the only reason you work? Too often we anesthetise  ourselves from a stressful job by buying things - a less stressful job, we don't need to spend as much.
10. A pessimistic attitude - you don't believe that any job will give you job satisfaction, so you might as well stay with the devil you know. But many people are happy in their work - don't you deserve to be?

If you are unhappy in your job, why do you stay there? Do get in touch for a personal reply.

Social Networking Sites

I've previously talked about MySpace and Facebook.  These are not just for students and the largest group of people signing up are the over 30s. Maybe, like me they love discovering new bands (MySpace) and to share and learn about personal stuff from friends (Facebook).  More recently I have joined up on LinkedIn - I'd joined before, but not done anything with it. I've now uploaded details on my work history, added a photo and got back in touch with ex colleagues from years ago. I think it could be a really useful addition to networking, so you might like to give it a go.

If you want to look me up on Linked in you can here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amazingpeople 

The MBTI - Introverts and Extroverts

You may have come across the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, one of the best ways of gaining an in-depth understanding of yourself which can be used to enhance relationships, work better in a team, choose a career and more. One of the scales is called Extraversion and Introversion. People often get confused by the psychological description and the way these words are used in every day language. In general conversation introverts are shy and reserved and extraverts are loud and outgoing, but this is just one aspect of this scale.

In work environments, Extraverts seek variety and action and like to work around and be with others. They like to think aloud and look for input from others for their ideas.  Introverts prefer a work environment where they can have quiet for concentration. They can work contentedly alone and like to carefully think over their work.

When I work with clients I now almost always use the MBTI Step 2. This looks at the facets, or subscales of the Extraversion- Introversion continuum. There are 5 facets to extaversion-introversion:

Initiating–Receiving - To what extent do you initiate conversations in social situations? How at ease are you in social situations? To what extent will you introduce people to each other?

Expressive–Contained - To what extent are you likely to give the impression of readily confiding in others? How much are you interested in others? How much of your self do you keep private?

Gregarious–Intimate - To what extent do you prefer large groups or one to one conversations? How comfortable are you when talking with strangers? Do you seek close relationships with people?

Active–Reflective - To what extent do you prefer to communicate in writing or face to face? Do you prefer to learn new material independently or in discussion?

Enthusiastic–Quiet - To what extent do you show enthusiasm? Do you  seek out quiet or action?

To find out more about the MBTI you can read it here: http://www.personalassessments.co.uk/MBTI_Step_II.html

New Web Site: http://www.personalassessments.co.uk/

Imagine finding out more about your personality, interests and abilities to help you be more effective in your relationships, work to your strengths and find a job that gives you career satisfaction.  To find out more visit my new web site with details on even more assessments than in the Amazing People web site.

What Denise did last month

• Undertook 34 client sessions on career discovery, career management and job search
• Wrote 20 entries on my blog
• Went to see The Gossip and Norman Lovett (Comedian from Red Dwarf)
• Met up with two career advisors from a local college to discuss our ways of working
• Went to a networking lunch for women in rural businesses
• and I didn't go to the gym enough as too many other things to do, and something had to give!

In the Blog

Don't wait for the newsletter, you can read my blog. Get expert guidance and comments on how to get the best from your career.

September articles:

1. Are you leisure phobic? Can you chill out?
2. Your first graduate job – things you should know NOW!
3. People who inspire us - Jane Tomlinson MBE, CBE
4. Career choices: Becoming a pilot
5. A new job in 15 minutes a day: Today - get organised
6. Job rejection from your ideal career
7. Revisiting the interview
8. A new job in 15 minutes a day: Commitment to the task
9. A new job in 15 minutes a day: Have an established routine, make sure you do some work each day.
10. The House of 1000 Mirrors
11. A new job in 15 minutes a day: Get a support system in place
12. Management By Leadership - 25 Lessons From Jack Welch
13. A new job in 15minutes a day: Daily activity log
14. How can I be strategic? Currently they say I’m technical
15. Career coaching stories - demotivated to get a job
16. A new job in 15 minutes a day: Example of a daily activity log
17. Career paths - Building, repairing, working outdoors
18. Interviews - how to prepare for competency based interviews
19. A new job in 15 minutes a day: Track your job search
20. Career in event management

Read the blog at: http://www.amazingpeople.co.uk/blog/

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Quote of the month

 

"The strongest oak tree of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It's the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun." Napoleon Hill  1883-1970, Writer Like weather challenges we have challenges at work - with people and tasks. Having to deal with difficulties makes us stronger. There is an up side even if we don't notice it at the time. Reflecting later we can see how we have grown from a particular situation.

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