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goldenearring
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« on: March 05, 2001, 11:15:12 pm » |
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icebreaker:
Have you ever made a job skills portfolio? I'm thinking that might be a great way to get your foot in the door for some of the better paying/more interesting jobs. That would be a way to put your CPS in front of everyone's face and make sure they had at least a clue of how much work it was and what it means. I only have a vague idea of how to create one of these, but perhaps some enlightened soul will tell the rest of us. The closest I've ever come is taking a few samples of my Powerpoint masterpieces (back when people used to marvel at those of us who could do things in .ppt), but I know there's more to it. I am too cheap to pay for a class to be told something that we ought to be able to figure out between all of us on here.
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icebreakerpenguin
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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2001, 11:31:24 am » |
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Thank you for your thoughtfulness, GoldenEarring! You know, putting together a job skills portfolio is something I have on my very large "want to do" list. I have some information on putting one together (I have one of those 50-minute Crisp Publications books that covers the topic.) Fortunately for me, I saved as much as I could as far as notes I received from co-workers complimenting me on my work, work samples, performance evaluations, etc. Now it's a matter of putting it together. I have to make it a priority! As you've probably read in prior posts, my luck hasn't been good the past five years or so in finding supportive bosses and in finding a position where all my skills can be best used. I don't want to be stifled anymore! I GET SO WORKED UP WHEN I THINK ABOUT IT! But like I said in a recent post, GoldenEarring, I admire what you've accomplished and hope to get there someday! Thanks again!
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goldenearring
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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2001, 12:46:06 pm » |
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I'm sure I've said this a lot of times, but please be sure to write down exactly what you want out of a job: salary, location, type of co-workers, work environment, benefits, your workspace, etc. Don't be afraid to get too specific. I honestly can't attribute much to luck; I believe in hard work and Divine intervention. Get your book done, but please be sure to write your goals down, too! It's a great way to be sure that you perceive an opportunity that you might otherwise overlook. We can talk more about this, if you like. BTW, what's the name of that Crisp book? I can see popping $10-12 for a book, but not $60+ for a seminar. Signed - El Cheapo!
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icebreakerpenguin
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2001, 01:23:40 am » |
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GoldenEarring, the name of the book is "Creating Your Skills Portfolio". Yes, I would love to talk with you about it further sometime.
Remaining positive among the "wolves",
Sandy a/k/a icebreaker penguin
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