26Oct
Hello to everybody who has subscribed to my mailing list. You have all done so for a reason. I would love to know what that reason is. Are you wanting to earn extra money? Do you want to learn more about writing? Maybe you just like to read what I write about different things.
Whatever the reason is, I am sure there are things I can help you with that you haven’t asked for. So I am giving you this opportunity. I am not saying you have to buy something from me, although there are numerous options available to use my services.
I am asking you this…what do you want or need right now? Perhaps it is access to free ebooks to help you with your business. Whatever the reason is, please let me know and I will help you in whatever way I can. There’s no catch. I appreciate you being on my list and want to offer you something that may help you in return. All you have to do is ask.
Tags: business, ebooks, mailing list
Posted by Laurence on October 26, 2011 at 22:34
Posted by Laurence
20Oct
I have a wealth of experience writing and reading resumes. I am an ex-marketing manager and recruiter and I have read a few thousand resumes and hired a few hundred people over the years for various roles.
I have helped people write or improve their resumes and I’m still amazed by the number of people that don’t truly comprehend the value of the right resume. It’s much more than words on a page or a list of the work you have done.
A properly laid out resume will make it easy for any potential employer to read it. You only have 10 seconds to make an impact on the employer before they decide to either delete your resume or read it properly. Yet I’m still amazed at the number of people that don’t want to pay to have their resume done properly.
The resume can secure you a well paid job by getting you to the interview stage. Surely that’s worth a lot of money to people who don’t know how to put together a decent resume and need help. After all, if you’re going to be paid $30k or more, any fee for a resume would seem trivial.
I hear comments like “my friend will help me,” “it’s too expensive” or “can’t you do it cheaper for me?” and I simply shake my head. Once you have a proper resume, you have the basis for all future versions because it’s easy to add things once you have the framework.
So, for anyone reading this that does need a resume, please consider the big picture when making your decisions. How badly do you want a job? That’s the key question.
Tags: employers, interview, resume, work
Posted by Laurence on October 20, 2011 at 04:54
Posted by Laurence
12Oct
Everyone has their own set of skills that enables them to achieve certain things in life. We are all different which is a positive thing because if we were all the same, the world would be a boring place. It’s important to be yourself and use your existing skills to help other people when the opportunity arises.
There are always people around you that don’t have the same skills as you do. If you help them, you’ll feel good about yourself and they’ll appreciate it. Never help with the expectation of getting something in return or it defeats the purpose. Help others and encourage them to do the same and this world would be a far better place to live in. YOU can really make a difference, even if it’s just to one person.
Posted by Laurence on October 12, 2011 at 21:49
Posted by Laurence
01Oct
Are you doing what you want to do in life? Or are you working a job just to pay the bills? Do you curse the alarm clock every morning and wish you didn’t have to go to work? If so, why? Maybe it sounds like a silly question but isn’t your life more important than just doing what it takes to pay the bills?
Most people are stuck doing jobs they don’t want to do because they’re too scared to reach for the one goal they really want to achieve. Sure, it may be hard to do what you really have your heart set on doing but if you don’t take action, you’ll only regret it. If not today, then years down the track when you’re old, gray and in ill health and can’t take the opportunities that are available right now.
I have had lots of jobs in my life. Some were good and some were not so good but they paid the bills. I currently earn less now than I have ever earned in a regular full-time job because I am on a Disability Pension.
But I didn’t just sit on my butt and feel sorry for myself. I decided to use my skills and do something I love. That’s why I am now a freelance writer, proofreader, editor and researcher. I enjoy writing and helping others achieve their goals. I am happier now than I have ever been because I work when I want and deal with clients direct.
I have even written an ebook on freelancing and the opportunities that are available. Lots of people have read it so far and have commented that it has really helped them change or add to what they’re already doing.
What are you doing with your life? If it’s not what you enjoy, then you should take the bull by the horns and take action. If not today, then when?
I would be really interested in your feedback on this post.
Posted by Laurence on October 1, 2011 at 18:03
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