Showing posts with label job search. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job search. Show all posts
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Visioning Exercise (first draft)
Today, I met with a long-time online friend for the first time. I didn't know that she was so closeby, and with my current job search, getting the chance to talk to her was amazing.
I didn't know that she was a graphic designer either, with the hookup here in Portland... She gave me a lot of tips, leads, and AMAZING advice. Something that resonated: Excellence isn't Perfection.
Another thing she asked me to do was a visioning exercise, to pinpoint what it is that I want (and not just a job). What is my ideal workday? Give specifics, like when I want to wake up and what kind of environment I'd like to work in.
One year from now, I'd like to be making $25/hr. I'd like to work close to home in the Hillsboro area in a large company. I want health insurance, vision and dental. I want company benefits, coworkers, teammates... I want to make enough to drive a Prius, eat out, and travel home for the holidays.
Thinking of my dream workday is difficult for me. At this point, I can't see past the work I've done and what I've enjoyed and disliked the most. Which of my talents do I want to grow on in a company? I've spent so long as a freelancer, taking any contract offered and building my skill set. Now's the time to buckle down and focus!
I didn't know that she was a graphic designer either, with the hookup here in Portland... She gave me a lot of tips, leads, and AMAZING advice. Something that resonated: Excellence isn't Perfection.
Another thing she asked me to do was a visioning exercise, to pinpoint what it is that I want (and not just a job). What is my ideal workday? Give specifics, like when I want to wake up and what kind of environment I'd like to work in.
One year from now, I'd like to be making $25/hr. I'd like to work close to home in the Hillsboro area in a large company. I want health insurance, vision and dental. I want company benefits, coworkers, teammates... I want to make enough to drive a Prius, eat out, and travel home for the holidays.
Thinking of my dream workday is difficult for me. At this point, I can't see past the work I've done and what I've enjoyed and disliked the most. Which of my talents do I want to grow on in a company? I've spent so long as a freelancer, taking any contract offered and building my skill set. Now's the time to buckle down and focus!
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