11 Ten years later

Surviving 9/11 Ten years later During the year after 9/11 I went to counseling for post-traumatic stress. I went to a group that met weekly. The counselors explained that if we told our story over and over again, the story would have less power over us. So I have been telling my story for ten years. I am lucky to have a blog, and an amazing community to tell my story to. And recently, as the 10th anniversary has been approaching, Ive been telling my story again, to many news outlets. I was there when the first tower fell. I was so close to it that I could not even see what had happened. I didnt run. I ducked for cover. I got trampled. By the time I could stand up, everything was completely dark. I remember the moment I realized I should close my mouth and stop breathing. Time got so slow. I remember thinking that if I had stopped breathing sooner, I would have had a few extra breaths right now. I remember thinking dont swallow, because there was too much stuff in my mouth. I thought to myself that I had no idea what to do to save my life. I was in the dark and couldnt breathe. I thought Ill only be alive for maybe a minute longer, so I only have to keep trying to figure out how to save my life for one more minute. I told myself I cant give up until I pass out. I remember that I hoped for a fast death. Then something switched in me. I was okay dying. I felt okay with whatever level of pain I had before I died. I thought of my two brothers. I wanted them to be okay. To be fine. And I hoped someone would help them deal with my death. I thought of my husband, and I was so disappointed to not see our life unfold together. That evening, after I had been to the hospital, after I had both eyes patched up, my husband finally told me both towers fell. That evening, I still thought the time that I was in the dark was maybe ten minutes. Now I realize that the time when I could not breathe was probably less than a minute. I had accepted the pain and my death after only 30 seconds. The first time I told that story was when I wrote it for Time magazine on the evening of 9/11. I cant believe how much my story has changed. How much more I know. Heres what I know. I know that leaving New York City is really hard to do. I spent my whole life being a high achiever. I was a high achiever in high school, even as the police were taking me out of my parents house for abuse. I was a high achiever in college, even while I was in a mental ward. I was a high achiever in my 20s, even as I was doing the hard work of taking care of my two youngest brothers. Heres my life story: Top figure skater, professional beach volleyball player, syndicated journalist in 200 newspapers, author of three books, founder of three startups. Heres my World Trade Center story: Learning to give up everything. I am not a person who waited until the end of my life to slow down. Im someone who stopped competing. When you leave New York City to move to Wisconsin its like a formal announcement that you are out of the competition. In New York City, anyone who can manage living there with kids is doing something great in their career. For those who have kids, there is only room for high achievers in that city. And I am not there. I live on a farm outside Darlington, WI, a very, very small rural community where most people are happy. Most people grew up here. Most people do not expect to leave. Most people do not expect to be the greatest at what they do. They just want to have a nice life. I do not fit here, to be honest. I find myself continually obsessed with being great, making my kids great, finding the best opportunities. Like gymnastics camp. Top schools. Big vacations. What I learned from the World Trade Center, ten years later, is that its okay to pull back. Its okay to stop competing. Its the scariest thing Ive done in my life. And Im not great at it. I still drive eight hours round-trip so my son has a great cello teacher. That 30 seconds when I thought I was dying gave me the strength to cut back on my fast-track life even though nothing else tells me that is a good idea. I have no friends who are on as slow a track as I am. I dont know anyone who left New York City with kids to a rural farm. Its scary. What if I am giving up an interesting life for merely a peaceful life? What if the payoff for being together for three meals a day is not enough to compensate for the opportunities my kids miss? The legacy of the World Trade Center is the stories of people who survived. And in those stories, I hear a symphony of assurances that its okay to get off the fast track. Because you can still feel fulfilled. Its okay to earn half of what youre earning now. Its okay to put your kids in a bad school. Its okay to have a mediocre career or a mediocre house. Its okay even if you just rent forever. All these things are okay. You would know that if you thought you had 30 more seconds to live.

Top tips for teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad - Debut

Top tips for teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad - Debut If you’re eager to explore the world but your bank balance isn’t quite so accommodating, earning as you travel can be the ideal solution. One of the easiest ways to do this is to tap into a valuable asset that you probably take for granted: your knowledge of the English language. As a fluent English speaker, you’ll likely be in high demand all over the world; making it easy to pick up work as a EFL (English as A Foreign Language) teacher wherever you go. Here’s our top tips for getting started… Pick countries with teacher shortages and low living costs You can teach EFL pretty much anywhere but to maximise your earnings, pick countries that have teacher shortages and lower living costs. Whilst European countries might seem attractive, their living costs often eclipse wages and can leave you out of pocket. It’s far cheaper to base yourself in countries like China, Cambodia and Thailand â€"with many language schools also paying for your flight if youre able to commit to a set period of employment. With wages high compared to the cost of living in these places, you can squirrel away plenty of cash for future travels too. Don’t fork out thousands for qualifications If you’re serious about teaching EFL as a career, you might wish to look into in-depth qualifications such as the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). However, if it’s simply a stopgap to see the world, it’s really not necessary. Most employers are simply looking for natural fluency and ideally a University education. Whilst experience of teaching will certainly be welcomed, it isn’t essential. Do you research into employers Whilst work is plentiful, you’ll need your wits about you to ensure you sniff out the best opportunity. Use reputable sites like Dave’s ESL Cafe and TEFL.com to find job opportunities. Dave’s ESL Cafe also has an invaluable forum where you can chat to fellow teachers about job offers and get recommendations. As a minimum, always find out about the salary (and how this compares to living costs), location, working hours and contract terms before accepting an opportunity. Be visa savvy Don’t expect your employer to do the legwork for you, it’s up to you to make sure you’re on the right visa before you arrive. In the past, employers might have opted to use tourist visas initially but regulations are tightening. It’s vital you check with the relevant embassy before departingâ€"or you might find yourself back on a plane sooner than you’d have hoped for. Apply ahead of time Last-minute jobs are available but more reputable language schools can hire months ahead to avoid staff shortages. If you can, applying ahead of time means you might end up with the cream of the crop. Always have your airfare home Even if your contract offers return flights, it’s good advice to always have enough money saved for your airfare home as a backup plan. Have plenty of resources up your sleeve Your language school will often supply teaching resources but these can sometimes be a little outdated. Keeping your class engaged is key so don’t be afraid to have a Plan B. Bringing relevant newspapers, magazines and DVDs from home can help bring your teaching to life and will likely fascinate your students. Alternatively, the internet is your best friend here. TEFL tunes is a great site for sourcing catchy songs that will stick in your student’s heads (and yours unfortunately) for hours whilst the British Council has a range of resources for teaching all age groups. Read up on cultural differences before entering the classroom Even those with teaching degrees and experience can find the initial few days challenging. Students learning English abroad can be different to the ones you’ve encountered at home; both in terms of needs and learning styles. Make sure you read up on culturally sensitive topics before you take to the classroom and learn a little about the education system you’re entering. For example, students in China will be very used to learning by repetition rather than active learning so jumping straight into an immersive drama activity might take them by surprise! What’s more, many students in South Asia might struggle to admit they are struggling in a bid to save face; so don’t always expect an honest answer to ‘do you understand?’ Download Debut  and  connect with us on  Facebook,  Twitter  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

8 LinkedIn Features You Need to Know About - CareerAlley

8 LinkedIn Features You Need to Know About - CareerAlley 8 LinkedIn Features You Need to Know About - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Unfortunately, LinkedIn often seems to be ignored or it is at least not as noticed as its siblings from the social network family, namely Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Many people do not open a LinkedIn account simply because it is not as fun to spend time there as it is to spend time on Facebook, for instance. However, these people are obviously forgetting one major thing. What they are forgetting is that no other social network can be even compared to LinkedIn when it comes to business purposes and creating a professional network. Therefore, when you come across LinkedIn the next time, try to create a profile and see what this social network has to offer. The 8 Features You Simply Have to Use on LinkedIn LinkedIn is packed full with amazing features, many of which you probably didnt hear about even if you are a LinkedIn users. These awesome features are exactly what makes LinkedIn stand out, and if you start using this professional social network any time soon, here are the features you should definitely not miss out on: Https browsing You will probably benefit from using this feature when using LinkedIn on public computers or with Wi-Fi connections that are not secured. By going to Settings, Account, and Manage Security Settings, you can choose to use a secure connection while using LinkedIn. This might not sound like much, but it is a very important feature for those who would want to keep their LinkedIn profile private and their information safe. Stealth browsing Not to be mistaken for the previous feature, stealth browsing is for situations in which you do not want other LinkedIn users to see you have been viewing their profile. Even though LinkedIn would lose all meaning if everybody did this, it is obvious that stealth browsing can be very practical in many different situations. InMaps In spite of the fact that it can be used just for fun, this feature is actually very handy in some cases. Namely, InMaps is used to give you a world map, with lines leading from you to all your connections. Lines are colored differently according to the type of relationship you have with each of your connections. Exporting connections You can have all of your LinkedIn connections even outside of LinkedIn. This means that you can easily export all of your LinkedIn connections and create an address book to have with you all the time. You can choose between a .CSV and .VCF type of file. This is handy for people who have a lot of active business connections, as updating their address book will be a breeze with this LinkedIn feature. DropIn If you enjoy a little relaxing every now and then, this game is the perfect thing to do when you get tired of browsing LinkedIn. Namely, this is a game similar to Tetris, only with the faces of your contacts being on the shapes you have to stack up. Whats more, you can even click the faces and see what your connections are up to, as the game can be paused at any time. SpeechIn iPhone users will be delighted to find out that this app can help them stay up to date with all the headlines from LinkedIn Today without needing to read at all. Namely, after you are logged in to your LinkedIn profile, you just have to click the blue flame button, and your phone will start reading the newest headlines from LinkedIn Today to you. Job Seeker Premium Even though it is a paid service that will cost you a minimum of $19.95 on a monthly basis, this feature is amazing. You will get a Job Seeker badge on your profile, InMail, and 10 introductions to companies who might be your future employers. In addition to this, you will also automatically move to the top of the list of applicants when you apply for a job through LinkedIn. $19.95 seems a reasonable price for all of this, dont you think? Talent Finder This is pretty much the same feature as the previous, only the other way around. This is where employees pay $40 per month for LinkedIn to help them find the perfect employee for their job opening. More 5 Tips for Creating a Professional Bio on LinkedIn It is important to mention that these have been only eight of the many, many LinkedIn features that you are strongly advised to check out. With the exclusion of the last two, all of them are free of charge, and even the last two are well worth the money invested. If you are using your LinkedIn to gain more contacts and self promote yourself and the business you work for then why not get some instant print business cards. This is an excellent way to create even more contacts and to push further in your career. [easyazon_image add_to_cart=default align=none asin=1492291137 cloaking=default height=160 localization=default locale=US nofollow=default new_window=default src=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FcChnPZ3L._SL160_.jpg tag=caree07-20 width=107] Resource Box Russell Cooper has considerable experience in engineering recruiting. In his career spanning more than 20 years he has executed some of the toughest assignments, delivering highest level of service to more than 80 satisfied clients. This is a Guest post. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by

Your Productivity Increases When... - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching

Your Productivity Increases When... - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching Our guest blog this month identifies 6 productivity tips that answer the question, my productivity increases when? Enjoy! -Coach Wolfgang If you’re struggling to keep up with the work you have or carry your work home more often than others, it’s time to change things around. Staying late can get you some extra credit with your superiors, but it would be even more beneficial if you improved your productivity. This way you will be able to do more in less time and spend the rest of your day just the way you want it. To help you achieve this goal, here are six tips that lead to productivity increases when followed. Keep track of the time According to some research, the number of people that can accurately perceive time is just around 17 percent. When you work, time goes by differently depending on our personal perception. Your productivity increases when you monitor the time that goes by while you’re completing a task, you can see how much time you spend on a single task. Try and shorten the time it takes for each task you do. It will help you finish more work in less time. Productivity increases when you take breaks Concentration is of paramount importance for productivity because you need to be focused on your work in order to finish it successfully and on time. Regular breaks allow your brain to cool off and settle down after processing all that information. If you keep pushing yourself without a break, your brain won’t be able to keep the optimal level of performance, according to research. Avoid meetings Most of the time that workers waste during the office hours goes towards attending unnecessary meetings. Instead of setting up meetings for problems you know you can handle otherwise, productivity increases when you ask your colleagues to communicate over email or phone in order to avoid the waste of time. Multitasking is not productive Studies indicate that multitasking is not saving time, as many of us thought. The truth is quite opposite, as it turns out that multitasking is taking more time than dedicating yourself to a single task. Therefore, in order to increase your effectiveness, you can simply do one thing at a time. Check emails before work Forbes published an article which stated that an average office employee wastes more than two hours just reading emails. If you’re a commuter it would be best to check your emails and reply to those most urgent when in transit. Think about creating a generic response list with some of the most usual answers to most common questions. Productivity increases when you organize your workspace Research shows that productivity increases when you have an organized work environment. You would be more efficient if every item on your desk has its dedicated location. In addition, adding some plants can also increase your productivity according to some studies. Create a space that will provide you the optimal work conditions and you’ll see productivity rising higher. In todays market, it is very important to keep your level of performance at a satisfying level. More than keeping your current position, enhanced productivity can get you a bonus, larger salary or even get you a nice promotion. More importantly, you will be able to spend less time working and more time enjoying life. Authors bio Cathy Baylis is a freelance content writer at Assignment Masters specializing in personal growth, career development, and leadership. She loves sharing her interests with readers, and she has something to say, for sure. By Wolfgang Career Coaching|2019-02-04T05:05:54+00:00February 4th, 2019|Performance|2 Comments

Your Career Plan for 2014 - Part 5 - Hallie Crawford

Your Career Plan for 2014 - Part 5 Your Career Plan for 2014 â€" Part 5: Stop Being So Type A? Here is an interesting article in the Huffington Post for the Type A woman, suggesting we need to chill out. I say we because sometimes I have a very Type A personality. I see the value in this article but I think we need to balance it a little and add to it. Good advice: Sometimes we do (and I would include men in this as well) need to chill out. Often my clients will tell me what their perfectionism gets in the way, of not just their life balance and going home at a reasonable hour, but also their work performance. They will spend too much time on a project over-perfecting it, when they really need to move on to the next task. My career coaching client, Laura, in Chicago struggles with this sometimes. She rarely goes home before 8 pm. They will also tell me their internal perfectionist voice will hold them back from speaking up at meetings. There is a great point in this article about being the first to speak up, even if you are unsure your answer is correct. We often do need to push ourselves out of our comfort zone instead of worrying so much about being right. But I think this needs to be balanced with an additional perspective. Our type A personality can hold us back at times but sometimes it is the thing that enables us to move up in our career. The determination, the motivation and the desire to get things right is why our employers value us so much as well. So we want to learn to leverage that side of us when it is needed. The key is to learn to manage it; use it when it is time to, let it go when it’s time to chill out and speak up or move on to the next task. I attended a coaching workshop years ago called the Inside Team. The concept was to identify then leverage each element of our personality or each skill set to our advantage. And not to rely on one too much or let one take over all the time. Type A is one of those skill sets so to speak. Use it when you need it, tone it down when you don’t. That is what will make you successful, understanding your set of skills, and your personality type, to use each element to your advantage. Taking a career test in the new year (we like the Strengthsfinder.com as a start) will help you start off on the right foot. This is all part of your career plan for 2014. Job Search Coach P.S. Get one of the most information-rich career newsletters on the web delivered straight to your email inbox! Check out our  Free Newsletter  to help you along your career journey today!

List 3 Thing when You Writing Your Resume Exposed

List 3 Thing when You Writing Your Resume Exposed You'll find more details on various sorts of skills for a resume in the previous section. If it comes to resumes, different types ought to be available. Top Choices of List 3 Thing when You Writing Your Resume After you're done Get rid of all of the skills you simply have a simple grasp of. Your skills are an overview of what you could do for the prospective employer if you were offered the work at the moment. Some skills might be relevant while others aren't. Thus when writing down your job skills take some time to strategize and find out the very best approach to organize them in your resume. List 3 Thing when You Writing Your Resume Features You also ought to check their social networking pages and take note if they're frequently citing specific hard and soft skills that are desired by the firm. There are times that you proceed through the site of a certain writing service and it seems just perfect. Writing a resume can be fraught with a great deal of little concerns when it has to do with etiquette. Writing your first resume may seem to be daunting endeavor. First off, you must discover the appropriate job offerone that fits with your professional interests and experience level. Career Summary While many folks understand the significance of including a comprehensive employment history as a portion of their resume, they frequently overlook the advantages of taking the opportunity to compose a career summary section. Look at getting expert help If you're having a tough time to create your resume, or in case you're receiving no response whatsoever from companies, you could look at employing a professional resume writing service. By putting in some work, and observing a strategy, you can make an effective resume that gives a superb start on the work industry. The Argument About List 3 Thing when You Writing Your Resume To begin with, contract work isn't a terrible thing in truth, it's how pl enty of individuals make most or all their overall income. The only thing you ought to do is say when you're anticipated to graduate. The majority of the times your prior work experience will be the absolute most significant part the resume, so put it at the top. There are several ways to say the exact same thing. While you might be trying hard to think of pertinent work experience, Ryan states that you have more than you understand. When it has to do with your job application procedure, there are definitely some rather critical points you are going to want to make sure you hit. Actually, in regards to first resumes and job applications, the idea ought to be to take care of the process for a learning experience. Active folks usually become involved in different sorts of freelance work. Everyone can say which he or she excelled at their final job.

Fitting Small Company Experience into Large Company Opportunities - Work It Daily

Fitting Small Company Experience into Large Company Opportunities - Work It Daily Small companies have different structures from large companies. When you are looking to enter a large company, you may find your job description is associated with a less impressive title. You may find yourself reporting to someone who holds the title you used to have in a smaller company. This is not a demotion; it reflects the difference in complexity working for a small company versus a large company. A difficulty may also arise in presenting yourself as a candidate to a large company. Suppose the large company needs someone to supervise 80 people. From their perspective, if your last position was with a company of 20 employees total, you could easily be overshadowed by candidates from larger companies. So what can you do if you want to transition from a small company to a big one? These four strategies may help: First, relax your requirements for a title. Concentrate on what is really important to you, such as opportunities for advancement. Second, seek advice about positioning yourself correctly. When I counsel clients transitioning from a civilian role to the federal government, for example, I can determine their “level” based on the amount of control they had in their previous jobs (not just the title). Third, make sure your resume highlights the breadth of your experience. Instead of worrying over the size of your current company, stress the size of your achievements. Fourth, when you interview, carry yourself with confidence. If you know you can do the job, you will go far toward convincing interviewers. You want the big guys to realize your small company experience is exactly what they need. Robin Schlinger is the founder of Robin’s Resumes which provides excellent services to those who value the best in Resumes and Career Marketing documentation. Read more » articles by this approved career expert | Click here » if you’re a career expert Photo credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!