Christian Career Tools

Answer this question, “Are others forcing impossible demands on me or am I the one that’s putting on the pressure?” The answer to this question will either increase your stress exponentially or reduce it to manageable levels [...]

Are you driven? Do you set too high standards for yourself? A driven person tries to do as much as possible–all in the name of success. She often accomplishes a great deal, but at significant personal cost especially with relationships [...]

We all know what it’s like to drop the ball especially when searching for a job. It’s amazing how friends, family, and co-workers seem to disappear when we fail—we feel so alone and can’t seem to escape the pain of frustration and regret. Yet, this very pain can bring relief and strength, for each time we fail it can lead to personal growth and development [...]

It has been said that critics are “do nothing” people. If you are trying to accomplish anything great, you will be criticized by those who are doing nothing. Your motives will be questioned and your character may be assaulted. Take these steps to successfully handle criticism on the job and in life [...]

Since personal priorities constantly shift when searching for a job, you must frequently revise employment goals to keep up the pace, manage the challenges you will face, and develop solutions and strategies to overcome them [...]

A great compliment boosts self-esteem. It always feels good when people have great things to say about you. Use these strategies to increase your comfort level when receiving compliments from others [...]

Layoffs are not fun—for the company nor the worker. In slow economic times, layoffs are inevitable because companies tend to earn less but spend more. These 8 telltale signs can be useful to tell if you might be the next victim of a layoff [...]

Many people start immediately looking for employment after a job loss; but prudence suggests getting your priorities straight before starting a job search. Personal priorities are constantly shifting, and when you’ve just lost a job they tend to shift the most [...]

Before even thinking about developing a job search plan, you should identify the guiding beliefs and personal values that form who you are. Why? Because personal values determine how you talk to yourself, and self-talk causes you to act a certain way. Discovering how you talk to yourself through personal values will prepare you to take consistent action in a job search [...]

If you agree that you can’t complete your job search alone; then a mastermind group may be a great way to achieve your goals. Simply put, a mastermind group is a collection of three or more like-minded people who join together to accomplish a definite purpose. Each member benefits from the mastermind group by contributing their knowledge, expertise and effort so that group goals and objectives are realized [...]

Job loss is difficult at any age, but when you’re 40 and older there are additional challenges. Over 40 workers are usually more experienced having been in the workforce for many years. They may be looking to change to careers that balance lifestyle, profession, and relationships. Their job search plans may target industries and job opportunities that allow them to scale down and eliminate draining, unproductive commitments and tasks in order to achieve more in less time [...]