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And the Theme is Love

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Written by Karen D. Swim

Love is in the air….

There is something about February that fills me with hope. It is after all a month in which we celebrate L-O-V-E. It’s hard to resist smiling when you are surrounded by heart shapes, messages of love and every conceivable concoction of chocolate. So this month, love will bloom here too. I don’t often write to a theme but this month lends itself nicely to a targeted focus.

Within the theme we’ll learn to love (or leave) our careers with tips on finding the one you love, nurturing and growing your relationship with your company and breaking up gracefully. We’ll explore how employers can help you fall in love with them by creating an engaged, inspired work place.

Entrepreneurs will not be left out as we learn to love self-promotion without becoming a self-absorbed bore and create loving relationships with our customers. And what’s love without a little fun, there will be plenty of that too including a little writing challenge.

Today, I’m sending a little love the groundhog’s way, hoping the little guy tells us that the cold days of winter are almost over.

I look forward to chatting with you this month and hey if you’re having fun here, tell a friend. We LOVE (bwah ha ha) new people. 🙂

A few things I love today:

How about you? What are you loving today? Please fee free to share in the comments.

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Resource Friday

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Written by Karen D. Swim

Happy Friday everyone!  The first month of 2009 is coming to a close. I don’t know about you, but it went fast for me.  This month found many people making transitions or enhancements in their career or business. So on this last day of the month, I’d like to share a few resources that will help you keep the momentum going.

If you are considering (or have) a freelancer career, grab a copy of the new book by James Chartrand and Mason Hipp, The Ultimate Freelancer. The book is packed with advice and tips from two men who are passionately committed to helping freelancers realize their dreams.

For freelancers or solopreneurs who need one-on-one coaching to breakthrough to six figure success, Trish Lambert offers laser coaching sessions and live workshops. Don’t miss out on the free copy of the Success in Sweatpants Manifesto, if you’re on the list you’ll also be notified of upcoming teleseminars and workshops.

If starting a blog was on your 2009 list, The Audacious Guide to Starting a Blog by writing coach Joanna Young is a must read. Joanna also offers a variety of programs to help you become a better writer, including a feedback service for blog writers.

One of my favorite professional networking tools is LinkedIn.  To get more out of your Linkedn experience, read Jason Alba’s helpful guide, I’m On Linked In, Now What? Jason’s book is a tremendous resource that will show you how to maximize your LinkedIn experience.  If you are in the midst of a job search, I also highy recommend Jason’s career management site, Jibber Jobber.

Do you need to update or write a brand new resume and you’re not quite sure where to begin? I have written a short e-guide, Write Your Own Resume that explains the “why” behind the science of resume writing.  I also offer a range of services from resume critiques to pre-interview video coaching.

For other resources, check out our Bookstore and Business Tools Page. Both pages are periodically updated with new resources.

All of the resources listed are from people and sources that I know, use, and trust and I am confident in recommending them to you.

Thanks for reading Words For Hire.  If you would like to suggest a topic for a future post, drop me a line in the comments or by email at karenswim at gmail dot com. I welcome your feedback and suggestions. If you enjoy reading Words For Hire, please tell a friend.