Back to School and Back to Work

Back to School and Back to Work After two months of holidays, camps, part time jobs and lots of last minute shopping, children were filled with apprehension and anticipationas they lined up once again for the start of a new yearback to school. For those parentswith older children, it may have beena welcome return to normalcy and routine in addition to a new year of higher expectationsfor academic achievement. Of course there arethose leaving theirchildren fortheirfirst day of school with anoverwhelming waveof emotion in response to an experiencethat is anything other than normal and expectations for successthat are simplyto get through the day without a call from the teacher to pick up an uncooperative child. There are also those parentsor adult sons and daughters that have spent their summers in an active job search successfully edging out thecompetition toland their next job and get back to work. Hot Tips for a Summer Job Searchwas good advice for many as14 clients of Elite Resumeshave recentlyacquired new positions. In a highly competitive labour market it isan accomplishment to be acknowledged and celebrated! New starts are not without some apprehension but at the same time begin with the greatest of expectations that these new positions will be apositive move towards a rewarding and successfulcareer. Many new challenges and opportunities will be presented as the school year or the new job progresses.Theability to recognize,respond appropriately,be decisive andfollow through with viableaction plans and attainable goalswill be the foundation for youradvancementin your academic endeavours or your career. The following tips and quotes are meant as inspiration for those back to school and back to worktoachieve the bestpossible results: ResilienceYou may have a fresh start at any moment you choose, for this thing that we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down. ~ Mary Pickford PersistenceObstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. ~ Henry Ford Vision Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. ~ Unknown Positive Thinking A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. ~ Winston Churchill Enthusiasm A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.~ Unknown Personal Branding Back to school for your personal brand~ Paul Copcutt Support There will always be those who are happy tosupport,encourage or share in your success. Whether it be a friend, family member,colleague, teacher orprofessional coach, ask forsupport when you need it.