Mistakes are defining moments that provide some of the most meaningful experiences at work. They cause you to look at things a little differently. Mistakes are often difficult to think about; but many of them have driven you to perform better or have caused you to change direction when you’ve encountered seemingly impossible obstacles [...]
To steer clear of extreme stress and burnout, you will need to learn to balance your job search with the rest of life. A consistent and focused job search that sets an even pace is more effective in the long run than short bursts of interviewing and job hunting activity. The former leads to successful work and life integration; the latter creates impatience, intolerance and unwanted opportunities to make mistakes and career damaging moves [...]
Whenever your career needs a boost, try getting a few quick wins. Quick wins are small accomplishments you make that move your career forward. Instead of fantasizing about the perfect career, use these steps to get started [...]
It’s important to take frequent short breaks when searching for a job. Breaks are simply time-outs to reconsider, reflect and make adjustments to your job search. Here are the benefits you receive when you give take frequent breaks during a job search [...]
Decorate your home or office with this stylish and expertly crafted My Job Is Secure Travel Mug from Spoontiques! Spoontiques has been creating quality items like the My Job Is Secure Travel Mug for over 35 years…
You have big dreams and major goals for your life. You want to be a leader, fulfilled and fully realized, always able to take what life throws at you and stretch beyond the status quo. But for some reason, you never quite get there. You just aren’t living up to your potential, and you don’t know why…
Every follower has a particularly challenging area in which it is difficult to submit to authority. Select the areas where you have the most difficulty with this leadership tool…
Want a resource for making work a bit easier, more productive, and enjoyable? 100 Helpful Tips for Great Managers by Lisa Haneberg and Bob Rosner offers suggestions and ideas to ease the daily job of leading others…
Don’t see your job as mundane anymore, but rather a calling God has put in your life. Get excited about work once again as you understand your skill sets and the career that God has best suited you for. Along with the book 48 Days to the Work You Love, the set also includes an interactive workbook with two CDs [...]
These tips are excerpted from the book, Designed for Success: The 10 Commandments for Women in the Workplace by Dondi Scumaci. Chock full of great career advice and useable information, this book shows you how to learn to think like a marketer and sell your personal brand. Here are the 8 tips for marketing yourself graciously [...]
Are you filled with doubt and uncertain about the future? Do you have a tendency to worry or get stressed over the smallest inconvenience? Scripture tells us that when we worry, we demonstrate a lack of faith and trust in the Lord and His sufficiency [...]
While it is true that temporary agencies can be an alternative to unemployment, they can also be used to match your skills to the right full time job. According to Amy Nutt, Insnare.com Author, temporary agencies keep a list of qualified people to match the position that an employer needs to be filled for a short period; and this could lead to more permanent work [...]
Read more »
Too many job seekers are moving at a frantic pace and in such a hurry to find the perfect job. Unfortunately they have taken a “sense of urgency” to unhealthy levels which have resulted in impatience and intolerance, and uncontrollable emotional spikes. Relationships are damaged and professional reputations become tarnished and lost [...]
Read more »
Whether due to nervousness or as the result of provocative questions, sometimes job candidates say the wrong things in job interviews. If this has ever happened to you, you know how embarrassing it can be. Here are a few savvy job search tips to use when you say the wrong thing in an interview [...]
Read more »
Christian Career Tools is dedicated to helping you reach your professional potential by managing your career according to Biblical principles.
Althea DeBrule, founder of Christian Career Tools, is distinguished for helping individuals maximize their God-given potential. She has provided career consulting, executive coaching, and personal growth coaching since 1997 to corporate and individual clients throughout the United States and abroad.
Neil O'Donnell has over 10 yrs. experience as an academic specialist and career advisor. He is offering to provide FREE feedback on resumes and cover letters for interested job seekers. Clients are assisted on a first come/first served basis.
