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Career Tip of the Week

Tip of the week: Take Care of Yourself As One of the Building Blocks that Advance Your Careers

by Gabe Hamda, PhD., SPHR

Introduction

You are the central subject, the main star and the chief navigator of your career. Thus taking care of yourself and your immediate family is your most important responsibility.

The Six Building Blocks that Advance Your Careers

• Set your career goals
• Seek self improvement
• Solve Problems
• Take care of yourself and your family
• Strengthen your Networks
• Make a difference in your community and in our world

What is taking care of yourself?

Taking care of yourself is maintaining your quality of life and maintaining the quality of life of your immediate family.

In fact, taking care of yourself is

• Realizing your worth
• Understanding you are a gift and you are gifted
• Knowing you need you
• Being aware your family needs you
• Knowing your community needs you
• Realizing your country needs you
• Understanding our world needs you

Why is taking care of yourself so important?

Taking care of yourself is so important because you are the most important building block:

• You are an important building block of our world
• You are an important building block of our country
• You are an important building block of our community
• You are an important building block of the organization you work for
• You are an important building block of your family
• You are an important building block of your volunteer group
• You are an important building block of our economy

What are actions you can take to take care of yourself?

(1) Be kind to yourself. Refrain from self blame.  encourage yourself. treat yourself like your best friend.

(2) Get good rest. sleep well.  Allow yourself to daydreaming.

(3) Allow yourself to do what you really enjoy. Make time to engage in activities you enjoy. I enjoy walking in the park and do it 2-3 times a week. What do you enjoy?

(4) Forgive yourself when you make mistakes. Mistakes are amazing teachers. I love the mistakes I can learn from. No need to be embarrassed by your mistakes and failures. Perfect people do not exist.

(5) Allow yourself to play and laugh like a child – This is good for your health and improves your ability to be creative.  Being too serious all the time is not good for your health.  It also scares the people around you.  I understand you have big responsibilities. My wife and I play cards. She likes the game “conquer”; I like the game “sekka”. We mix it up. We offer congratulate the winner of each game.

(6) Say no without guilt when you are asked to over commit your time and your resources. I am beginning to celebrate people who tell me No.

(7) Allow downtime after a big accomplishment or after a big performance. You cannot be at your peak all the time.  This is how you re-charge.

(8) Enjoy food that is good for you and tastes good to you in moderation. Eat more fresh foods and stay away from processed foods – I enjoy fresh salad. Fresh salad is good for me and good to me.  Stay away from sugar and sugary products. Sugar is bad for your health and you may check with our uncle “google” the effects of sugar on your health.

Concluding Remarks

While advancing your career is a means to maintain your quality of life; maintaining your quality of life is not a means to advancing your careers. Taking care of yourself is the first step to advance your careers. Taking care of yourself is the foundation of other building blocks that advance your careers.

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Job Training Resources

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Opportunities in Tampa Bay, Florida

Event Information: Job Hunting 101 Series

The Job Hunting 101 is a video series assisting career seekers in gaining employment. The videos focus on topics; such as, appropriate interview attire, improving your interview skills, résumé writing and cover letters, work readiness, and information about your local center.

Host/Sponsored:  Career Resource Center of Tampa Bay

Event Link: http://www.careersourcetampabay.com/pages/job_hunting_serie

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Event Information: CareerSource Tampa Bay | Tampa Center

CareerSource Tampa Bay offers a full range of career planning services for professional and entry level candidates, including career orientation; turnkey resource centers that assist in the candidate’s job search; career fairs; interviewing techniques; labor market information specific to occupations and industries in demand as well as resume building tips, salary and wage information and more; and professional networking.

Date & Time: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address:9215 N. Florida Avenue, Suite 101 Tampa, FL 33612

Event Link: http://careersourcetampabay.com/pages/contact_us

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Event Information: Planning for Success: Starting Your Career in Software Development

Some of the topics we’ll cover during this webinar:
Know Where You Are Going By Visualizing Your Goal
-Getting to Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses
-Taking the Time to Take Action and Evaluating Your Progress
-Holding Yourself Accountable for Your Success
-Carving Out the Time to Process and Regroup
-Staying Motivated

Date & Time: Thursday, March 14, 2019 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address:Online — Tampa, FL 33629
Event LInk:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-starting-your-career-in-software-development-tickets-51543394681?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Job Fair – Tampa Bay

This event is free and open to the public. Please grab a ticket if you’d like to attend and meet your future employer.

Date & Time: Saturday, March 16, 2019 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address:Idlewild Baptist Church 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd Lutz, FL 33548
Event LInk:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-february-12-2019-career-fairs-tickets-49827689962?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Tampa Career Fair

Open the doors of opportunity when you meet and interview with the top hiring companies in Tampa. This career fair will allow you to learn about the businesses that are hiring and what their hiring needs are. Tired of sending your resume over the web to get no responses back? Put a face with a name and make a great first impression. Register today, and you could get hired live at our next career fair in Tampa.

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address: Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore Airport, 700 North Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-april-17-2019-career-fairs-tickets-50138456473?aff=ebdssbdestsearch                               

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Opportunities in Atlanta Metropolitan                            

Food Safety Manager

When: Mon, March 4, 2019, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Where: PWC Training – Marietta 2470 Windy Hill Road Southeast #253 Marietta, GA 30067

Description: The ServSafe® program provides food safety training, exams, and educational materials to foodservice managers. Students can earn the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP).

Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/

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Project Management

When:Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 8:30 AM – Fri, Mar 8, 2019, 5:00 PM EST

Where: Mercer University Atlanta Campus 3001 Mercer University Drive Atlanta, GA 30341

Description: Project Management (PM) is one of the world’s most in-demand skill sets and one of the fastest growing professional disciplines. Training in PM is globally recognized as a critical asset for managers working in a range of industries, from health care to aerospace to information technology. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification holders earn 17% more than their non-certified peers according to the 2013 Project Management Salary Survey.

Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/

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Microblading

When:Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 9:00 AM – Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 5:00 PM EST

Where: Academy of Advanced Cosmetics 4470 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Suite 290 Atlanta, GA 30338

Description: Microblading is a semi-permanent eyebrow procedure that is carried out by a qualified technician using a special hand-tool. This course is designed for students who have an interest in Microblading (Hair-stroke/Feather Stroke Brows), or who have a passion within the beauty industry and want to expand their talents within their business to provide clients with the most realistic eyebrow procedure. Watch the Microblading & Ombre Eyebrow student testimonial video to learn more about the Academy of Advanced Cosmetics.

Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/

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Real Estate Investor

When: Thu, March 7, 2019, Thu, March 7, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Where: ATLANTA TRAINING CENTER 6251 Smithpointe Dr. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Description: This event is for people who want to learn how to invest in Real Estate, whether you are a beginner or experienced. It is also for investors who want to Partner and EXPAND in the Atlanta area!!! For people TIRED! of fighting the daily traffic, working hard at a dead-end JOB, and barely making ends meet. People who want to learn how to make passive income, take back control of their lives and spend more time with family. Training is available… First timers and Experienced professionals are all welcome to our community.

Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/

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Babysitter

When: Sat, March 9, 2019, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

Where: Attentive Safety 1640 Powers Ferry Road Bldg 18 Suite 300 Marietta, GA 30067

Description: Earn your Babysitting Certification from Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve cared for your siblings for years and now want to start earning money or even build a business, our programs can help. By allowing you to demonstrate your skills to the families seeking your help, an Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training Babysitting Certification shows parents that you take your job seriously.

Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/

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Opportunities in the DMV area

Date & Time: Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 3:30 PM, Thu, Mar 7, 2019, 4:30 PM EST

Event Information: VIU National Careers Week

Host/Sponsored: Career Services & Alumni Relations Department

Address: 4401 Village Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viu-national-careers-week-tickets-56946867614?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Tue, March 5, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST

Event Information:Baltimore Job Fair

Host/Sponsored:JobFairX

Address: Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Road Towson, MD 21204

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baltimore-job-fair-tickets-48966665615?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Wed, March 6, 2019, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

Event Information: Washington DC 2019 Career Fair

Host/Sponsored:Nationwide Career Fairs

Address: Washington, DC

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-2019-career-fair-get-hired-tickets-46036863498?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Wed, March 6, 2019, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST

Event Information: Washington D.C. 2019 Career Fair

Host/Sponsored:Talent Career Fairs. Meet with Top Local and Fortune 500 Companies.

Address: Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th St. NW Washington D.C, DC 20001

EventLink: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-2019-career-fair-tickets-25270472664?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Thu, March 7, 2019, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

Event Information: NVCC MEC Annual Health Science and Nursing Career Fair

Host/Sponsored:NOVA Medical Education Campus

Address: 6699 Springfield Center Dr, Springfield, VA 22150

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nvcc-mec-annual-health-science-and-nursing-career-fair-tickets-55580619128?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Thu, March 7, 2019, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST

Event Information: CI or FS Poly-Only Cleared Job Fair

Host/Sponsored:ClearedJobs.Net

Address: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore – BWI Airport, 890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ci-or-fs-poly-only-cleared-job-fair-tickets-55982271481?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Arlington Job Fair

Date & Time: Friday, March 08, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST)

Host/Sponsored: Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs

Address: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington D.C. – Crystal City, VA 22202

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arlington-job-fair-march-8-2019-job-fairs-hiring-events-in-arlington-va-tickets-48859446921?aff=erelexpmlt

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Event Information: Washington DC Career Fair

Date & Time: Wednesday,March 20, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST)

Address: DoubleTree Crystal City 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202

Event Link: https://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/career-fairs/washington-dc-career-fairs/03-20-2019/

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Opportunities in the Madison, WI area

Event Information: Planning for Success: Starting Your Career in Software Development

Some of the topics we’ll cover during this webinar:

• Know Where You Are Going By Visualizing Your Goal
• Getting to Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses
• Taking the Time to Take Action and Evaluating Your Progress
• Holding Yourself Accountable for Your Success
• Carving Out the Time to Process and Regroup
• Staying Motivated

Date & Time: Thu, March 14, 2019 –1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Host/Sponsored: Samex LLC

Address: Online — Madison, WI 53713

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-starting-your-career-in-software-development-tickets-51543702602?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: The Conversation Under the Bed: Developing the Courage and Skills to Talk Anything.

Description: Coworkers, spouses, kids, parents…relationships are EVERYWHERE in your life. They present us with the greatest opportunities for growth and enjoyment, and the most profound experiences of stress and anxiety. If you want a little more of Column A and less of Column B in any of your relationships (both present and future), join us for part three of our three part relationship series (participation in part 1 and 2 not required!).

Date & Time: Mon, March 18, 2019 — 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Host/Sponsored: Ted Gurman Coaching & Karla Marie Coaching

Address: DreamBank – American Family Insurance, 821 East Washington Ave

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-conversation-under-the-bed-developing-the-courage-and-skills-to-talk-about-anything-tickets-53526014751?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information:Monthly #FirstFridayFair Business, Data & Tech (Virtual Event)

#FirstFridayFair (#FFF)is a program to create a recruiting hub connecting top job seekers & opportunities to promote healthy networking. Event will happen on First Friday of the month and invite best professionals from big data, software development and analytics domain to come and network with fellow professionals and talent seekers. #FirstFridayFair mixes the impact of a well run impactful recruiting talent fair with convenience of networking through your personal(at home) environment.

Date & Time: Thursday, February 28th. 11am-3pm CST

Host/Sponsored: TAO.ai

Address: Virtual Event [Online Only]

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-firstfridayfair-business-data-tech-virtual-event-madison-wi-msn-tickets-41270056851?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Dignity Revolution Professional Development Training

Date & Time:Sat, March 30, 2019 — 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT

Host/Sponsored:Dignity Revolution

Address: Green Lake Conference Center W2511 Wisconsin 23 Green Lake, WI 54941

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dignity-revolution-professional-development-training-tickets-54671709555?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Links to Career Related Resources in the USA

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• American Job Center (Locate Your Nearest American Job Center)

https://www.careeronestop.org/Site/american-job-center.aspx

• Arlington, VA Employment Center (Resource Page)

https://aec.arlingtonva.us/

• City of Alexandria American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://www.alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment

• Washington DC American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center

• MD Dept of Labor Upcoming job Fairs & Events

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/jobfairs.pdf

• Eventbrite North VA Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/va–springfield/north-va-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Eventbrite Silver Spring, MD Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/silver-spring-md/md-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Toastmasters International. Do you want to become a confident public speaker and a strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.

You may find a Toastmasters club near you @https://www.toastmasters.org/

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Links to Career Related Resources in Canada

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• Access Employment –Access Employment assists job seekers from diverse backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment to integrate into the Canadian job market

http://accesemployment.ca/

• Employment Ottawa – Employment Ontario Ottawa Network

http://www.eoon.ca/

• Calgary employment services

https://www.alberta.ca/calgary-employment-services.aspx

• Calgary Alberta Canada Employment Resource Center

https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/center/68605?lang=eng

• Work British Columbia (AKA: WorkBC) WorkBC helps people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills. We also help employers fill jobs, find the right talent and grow their businesses.

https://www.workbc.ca/

• Employment Ontario – Employment Ontario can help you get training, build skills or find a job. We connect people looking for work with employers looking for workers.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario

• Toronto Employment & Social Services Locations

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/employment-support/toronto-employment-and-social-services-locations/