"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing." --Abraham Lincoln
Working for the man? Fed up with your boss? Just had it with the work rat race?
Fire Yourself – and be in business for your self – a little bit at a time.
Huh? Yes, that’s the reaction of a group I spoke to recently when I brought this topic up. I got those looks like …
"… okay Moran, what do you mean a little bit at a time? Have you lost it...?"
No not really. There is a whole new movement in the marketplace today – a movement that is being fueled by individuals just saying to hell with traditional work. They want to be in their own business, but can’t jump in right away at 100%.
They are the new Employedpreneur: The ambitious professional who undertakes launching and running a business while working full-time.
Some may, in the past, called this moonlighting – but that often meant a second job – for the “man”. This is different. This is setting your sights on being in full control of your destiny, driving your income, controlling your fate and building your gifts and fortune for the future – but doing so little steps at a time. I am seeing this more and more in my practice and have advocated to many a client that this is their way to launch their own business or to test if their business idea or passion is economically viable.
Given the state of the economy and the anemic job market, self-employment is becoming an increasingly viable option for many. More businesses have been born in the midst of recessions than any other period. Think Microsoft, Starbucks, PetSmart - yes, all born in recessions. Also, the reality is that you don't need boatloads of money to invest in a business today - there are many opportunities that can be launched on very low budgets, if you are open-minded to new ideas.
Think of the possibilities:
• Like to cook and thinking about being a caterer? Rather than jump in with two feet and be all in – try catering a few holiday gatherings this year, see how you like it and see if you can make a go of it.
• Handy with a trade? Try a few projects (paid please) for others and gain, see if it “fits” you and if you can turn a profit.
• Like to write? Publish a blog – market it – and see how it is received and read in the market.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
… and the list can go on and on.
There is even a web site dedicated to this new movement: .
But what does it take to be successful in your enterprise?
No matter what scale you are at, one must:
… Listen to Advice
… Trust your instincts
… Have the ability and drive to take action
… Be willing to take risks – measured risks
The first step however – answer the big question: Is your own business right for you?
This is critical. Being in business for some is in perfect alignment to their personality and interests. For others, it is not a match. Get this answer first. If you can’t get the answer yourself, get professional assistance. I have used an assessment tool – the EA: Entrepreneurial Assessment – to help guide (or not) clients to their own business. There are other tools as well on the market; just be sure there is validity and experience to back them up.
Be in control. Drive your destiny. Break the shackles of traditional work and you will grow and prosper – and you will work hard!
And thank you for reading this. - Dan
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Job Market Report November 8 2011
Flat but not down!
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For Information: Dan Moran, 518-641-8968
November 9, 2011
After slight uptick last week, job postings flat in the Region and Statewide
(Albany, NY, November 9, 2011) – After a slight uptick in activity, postings were flat this past seven days in the Region as well as the State. “The good news – we are not seeing the huge swings of a few weeks past – one week up, next week way down, so that is good. This could also be the leveling effect of holiday hiring which is forecasted to be up this season over last year”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie.
Postings came in at just about 3700, down minimally from the week before, less than 100 which indicates flatness. Other NYS markets posted similar results, with the exception of NYC which saw a healthy increase after dropping the prior two weeks.
Postings nationally were reported to be up in September. However, the Capital Region was generally down for the month compared to the prior few months, bucking the national trend. “Our Region normally is ahead of the national trend – our job opportunities usually increase before the nation; this time we have lagged a bit. Overall however, job opportunities nationally and Regionally are below 2010 levels and can be expected to continue that trend. The bright spots – high demand for talent in healthcare, sales, marketing, customer service/call centers and engineering”. Moran also suggested that job seekers should not get caught up in the numbers. “There are some very good jobs in the market and as of today, the market is less competitive as unemployment comes down – that is a bright spot”.
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
_________________________________________
For Information: Dan Moran, 518-641-8968
November 9, 2011
After slight uptick last week, job postings flat in the Region and Statewide
(Albany, NY, November 9, 2011) – After a slight uptick in activity, postings were flat this past seven days in the Region as well as the State. “The good news – we are not seeing the huge swings of a few weeks past – one week up, next week way down, so that is good. This could also be the leveling effect of holiday hiring which is forecasted to be up this season over last year”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie.
Postings came in at just about 3700, down minimally from the week before, less than 100 which indicates flatness. Other NYS markets posted similar results, with the exception of NYC which saw a healthy increase after dropping the prior two weeks.
Postings nationally were reported to be up in September. However, the Capital Region was generally down for the month compared to the prior few months, bucking the national trend. “Our Region normally is ahead of the national trend – our job opportunities usually increase before the nation; this time we have lagged a bit. Overall however, job opportunities nationally and Regionally are below 2010 levels and can be expected to continue that trend. The bright spots – high demand for talent in healthcare, sales, marketing, customer service/call centers and engineering”. Moran also suggested that job seekers should not get caught up in the numbers. “There are some very good jobs in the market and as of today, the market is less competitive as unemployment comes down – that is a bright spot”.
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Job Market Report 11 18 2011
For Information: Dan Moran, 518-641-8968
November 9, 2011
After slight uptick last week, job postings flat in the Region and Statewide
(Albany, NY, November 9, 2011) – After a slight uptick in activity, postings were flat this past seven days in the Region as well as the State. “The good news – we are not seeing the huge swings of a few weeks past – one week up, next week way down, so that is good. This could also be the leveling effect of holiday hiring which is forcasted to be up this season over last year”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie.
Postings came in at just about 3700, down minimally from the week before, less than 100 which indicates flatness. Other NYS markets posted similar results, with the exception of NYC which saw a healthy increase after dropping the prior two weeks.
Postings nationally were reported to be up in September. However, the Capital Region was generally down for the month compared to the prior few months, bucking the national trend. “Our Region normally is ahead of the national trend – our job opportunities usually increase before the nation; this time we have lagged a bit. Overall however, job opportunities nationally and Regionally are below 2010 levels and can be expected to continue that trend. The bright spots – high demand for talent in healthcare, sales, marketing, customer service/call centers and engineering”. Moran also suggested that job seekers should not get caught up in the numbers. “There are some very good jobs in the market and as of today, the market is less competitive as unemployment comes down – that is a bright spot”.
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
November 9, 2011
After slight uptick last week, job postings flat in the Region and Statewide
(Albany, NY, November 9, 2011) – After a slight uptick in activity, postings were flat this past seven days in the Region as well as the State. “The good news – we are not seeing the huge swings of a few weeks past – one week up, next week way down, so that is good. This could also be the leveling effect of holiday hiring which is forcasted to be up this season over last year”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie.
Postings came in at just about 3700, down minimally from the week before, less than 100 which indicates flatness. Other NYS markets posted similar results, with the exception of NYC which saw a healthy increase after dropping the prior two weeks.
Postings nationally were reported to be up in September. However, the Capital Region was generally down for the month compared to the prior few months, bucking the national trend. “Our Region normally is ahead of the national trend – our job opportunities usually increase before the nation; this time we have lagged a bit. Overall however, job opportunities nationally and Regionally are below 2010 levels and can be expected to continue that trend. The bright spots – high demand for talent in healthcare, sales, marketing, customer service/call centers and engineering”. Moran also suggested that job seekers should not get caught up in the numbers. “There are some very good jobs in the market and as of today, the market is less competitive as unemployment comes down – that is a bright spot”.
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Values - they are changing - for the good?
Personal leadership is the process of keeping your vision and values before you and aligning your life to be congruent with them. - Stephen Covey,
It is hard not to notice that our values have changed over the past few years or so. In many cases, what was important to those in career and life have changed - really changed - and what was important before isn't as important any longer.
Case in point. I meet with many clients who tell me that the values they seek to pursue in their next career or their life isn't what we generally have thought about in the past. In the past, it was all about the money, status and prestige as well as winning over others that drove career development and life choices.
That isn't the case today. People are thinking more about the real values that are important to them in their life and career, and turning back to those values that we learned from our elders. .
Value such as:
… community
… giving back to others
… helping others
… providing value in many a way
… being good to others - especially those in need
… protecting work-life balance
… being close to family
… all have taken the forefront.
Over the past few years, I believe --- and countless people tell me - that it isn’t all about the money. Yes - money plays a role, but it is less important. People are willing to sacrifice money for quality in their life and they are changing their lives to accommodate this.
Some have said that a good recession molds people.
And certainly this recession that we all went through ( and many think we are still in) has done the same. It has caused people to think what's really important in their or career in and what they want to get out life. People have new focus - new goals - and new direction. They are in more control - and that is good.
On the treadmill?
If you've been caught on the treadmill of chasing money, chasing fame and fortune in your career and life it's time to reflect and think about what's really important. If you can get off the treadmill and really figure what's important to you, you will be in a better place. If this resonates with you, I would like to offer a few tips you to consider:
Do a budget of budget - This will help you really know what you think you need to make in $$$ vs. reality. I do this often with clients and find that the delta - the difference between the need to make versus the want to make is around 15- 20% - lower. if you can think how to cut expenses and to trim those things just are not as important, maybe you'll find yourself able to take a job or at the minimum be open to more jobs that didn't have the compensation that you thought you needed. One client told me he would be able to save 3% of his paycheck by skipping Starbucks twice a day - that’s a win! He thought before he could not save anything. A bit of a sacrifice yes, but well work it (and likely better for his health too).
Evaluate your values - Understand your values and what your true purpose and calling in life is. This is absolutely critical as many people don’t know this answer and they go around rather lost and without purpose or direction. Sometimes it is not having the time to reflect; in other situations, it is the fear of making that discovery. If one has passion and purpose in life and career, they will feel stronger, more in control and focused in thinking forward and not looking behind. Having trouble figuring this out on your own? Get help for professional in defining your purpose in your passion; it will be eye-opening for sure and put you on a new path.
Be willing to accept the answers - This is most critical and I see it often times with clients who are afraid to admit the perhaps they were going in the wrong direction and they take some time to adjust and accept the fact that they need to redirect. Giving yourself permission to accept is actually critical. Once you do so, you free yourself from the past and, again, think forward.
If you are true to yourself, your family and to those things important to you, you will have passion and purpose and no one will stop you - no one will get in your way to trip you up; you just won’t let it happen!
And thank you for reading this … - Dan
It is hard not to notice that our values have changed over the past few years or so. In many cases, what was important to those in career and life have changed - really changed - and what was important before isn't as important any longer.
Case in point. I meet with many clients who tell me that the values they seek to pursue in their next career or their life isn't what we generally have thought about in the past. In the past, it was all about the money, status and prestige as well as winning over others that drove career development and life choices.
That isn't the case today. People are thinking more about the real values that are important to them in their life and career, and turning back to those values that we learned from our elders. .
Value such as:
… community
… giving back to others
… helping others
… providing value in many a way
… being good to others - especially those in need
… protecting work-life balance
… being close to family
… all have taken the forefront.
Over the past few years, I believe --- and countless people tell me - that it isn’t all about the money. Yes - money plays a role, but it is less important. People are willing to sacrifice money for quality in their life and they are changing their lives to accommodate this.
Some have said that a good recession molds people.
And certainly this recession that we all went through ( and many think we are still in) has done the same. It has caused people to think what's really important in their or career in and what they want to get out life. People have new focus - new goals - and new direction. They are in more control - and that is good.
On the treadmill?
If you've been caught on the treadmill of chasing money, chasing fame and fortune in your career and life it's time to reflect and think about what's really important. If you can get off the treadmill and really figure what's important to you, you will be in a better place. If this resonates with you, I would like to offer a few tips you to consider:
Do a budget of budget - This will help you really know what you think you need to make in $$$ vs. reality. I do this often with clients and find that the delta - the difference between the need to make versus the want to make is around 15- 20% - lower. if you can think how to cut expenses and to trim those things just are not as important, maybe you'll find yourself able to take a job or at the minimum be open to more jobs that didn't have the compensation that you thought you needed. One client told me he would be able to save 3% of his paycheck by skipping Starbucks twice a day - that’s a win! He thought before he could not save anything. A bit of a sacrifice yes, but well work it (and likely better for his health too).
Evaluate your values - Understand your values and what your true purpose and calling in life is. This is absolutely critical as many people don’t know this answer and they go around rather lost and without purpose or direction. Sometimes it is not having the time to reflect; in other situations, it is the fear of making that discovery. If one has passion and purpose in life and career, they will feel stronger, more in control and focused in thinking forward and not looking behind. Having trouble figuring this out on your own? Get help for professional in defining your purpose in your passion; it will be eye-opening for sure and put you on a new path.
Be willing to accept the answers - This is most critical and I see it often times with clients who are afraid to admit the perhaps they were going in the wrong direction and they take some time to adjust and accept the fact that they need to redirect. Giving yourself permission to accept is actually critical. Once you do so, you free yourself from the past and, again, think forward.
If you are true to yourself, your family and to those things important to you, you will have passion and purpose and no one will stop you - no one will get in your way to trip you up; you just won’t let it happen!
And thank you for reading this … - Dan
Friday, November 4, 2011
Job Market Report 11/2/11
A bit better ---
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For Information: Dan Moran, 518-641-8968
November 2, 2011
Job Postings Up Very Slightly – Reversing Recent Trends
(Albany, NY, November 2, 2011) – Job postings were up slightly to just about 3800, up from 3600 the week prior reversing a downward trend seen the past several weeks. “Has holiday hiring begun and affecting the local job market? It may be that holiday hiring has finally kicked in and retailers and other businesses are starting to staff up for the upcoming holiday season, which was expected to occur for the past few weeks, and that is good news in an otherwise down market”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. “We have watched job opportunities diminish in the region and as of this week across the State as well; maybe we are seeing a turn for the better which would be a good sight for the market and certainly job seekers”.
Holiday hiring is expected to be up from last year based on information released to the market. Federal Express lone is looking to hire 20,000 seasonal workers, a full 20% more than last year. “This can be a great opportunity to get back into the market if unemployed”, Moran continued.
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
____________________________
For Information: Dan Moran, 518-641-8968
November 2, 2011
Job Postings Up Very Slightly – Reversing Recent Trends
(Albany, NY, November 2, 2011) – Job postings were up slightly to just about 3800, up from 3600 the week prior reversing a downward trend seen the past several weeks. “Has holiday hiring begun and affecting the local job market? It may be that holiday hiring has finally kicked in and retailers and other businesses are starting to staff up for the upcoming holiday season, which was expected to occur for the past few weeks, and that is good news in an otherwise down market”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. “We have watched job opportunities diminish in the region and as of this week across the State as well; maybe we are seeing a turn for the better which would be a good sight for the market and certainly job seekers”.
Holiday hiring is expected to be up from last year based on information released to the market. Federal Express lone is looking to hire 20,000 seasonal workers, a full 20% more than last year. “This can be a great opportunity to get back into the market if unemployed”, Moran continued.
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Who should you blame for your career situation …. The answer is easy
“ Life is a series of near misses. But a lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It's seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. ”
Howard Schultz (1953 – )
American entrepreneur, chairman of Starbucks
You.
Yup – you.
I often talk to people who tell me why their career or job situation has gone array. They blame just about everything:
… The economy
… The employer
… The lack of political leadership
… The weather
... and the list goes on and on.
We are seeing the level of discontent explode with the Occupy Wall Street movement spreading across the country and similar movements in Europe. The occupiers are demanding change in our banking system (one can agree or not agree) to reduce corporate greed, and yes there is greed. They are also demanding jobs.
On the flip side of this movement is another just developing – it is known as Occupy Yourself. The thought: demanding that the government or any other entity be responsible for finding one a job, creating jobs or changing one’s situation if the wrong approach. You are responsible for your situation – so occupy yourself and take responsibility. Most interesting for sure.
Those I talk to in my practice who blame everyone and everything for their situation are often shocked when I look straight into their eyes and tell them who takes responsibility for their situation, no matter what it is.
It is themselves. No one else.
We are each accountable for the actions we take and handling the situations we find ourselves in all facets of career and life. Sure external forces may make it more difficult, but at the end of the day, it is up to you to navigate your way in, out and around difficult situations. No one will do it for you. You will get old and gray waiting.
Unfortunately there is a prevailing attitude of entitlement or waiting for someone to change your situation for the better, and people just wait and wait with no resolve, no forward direction. They are, to a degree, enabled.
One of the best sayings I heard, from Jim Collin’s Book Good to Great (http://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/good-to-great.html) is the following: When something goes right in an organization, leaders look around them to heap praise upon someone for a job well done. When something goes wrong, they find the nearest mirror to find the person to blame. Leaders are accountable for the good and the bad; those destined for leadership in their career and life need to be able to do the same and know that they define their destiny, their ability to work through a situation and their prosperity. They are also 100% to blame when something goes wrong. It is easy to deflect that responsibility to someone else and yes they may have played a part, but it you and you alone so accept it sooner than later and move on.
If you have been faced with a defining moment in your life or career, and need to sort it out to move on, may I suggest:
• Grieve – yes give yourself the time – short time – to grieve the situation, then bury it and move on.
• Reflect – Understand what happened and why – and commit not to let this occur again in your future.
• Regroup – Most critical – move on and don’t remain in history – because you cannot change history.
Life throws curve balls and it has the past few years. Rather than watch the curve balls go by, tee one up and out of the stadium. That is winning. That is accountability. That is taking responsibility for your situation.
And thank you for reading this
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Howard Schultz (1953 – )
American entrepreneur, chairman of Starbucks
You.
Yup – you.
I often talk to people who tell me why their career or job situation has gone array. They blame just about everything:
… The economy
… The employer
… The lack of political leadership
… The weather
... and the list goes on and on.
We are seeing the level of discontent explode with the Occupy Wall Street movement spreading across the country and similar movements in Europe. The occupiers are demanding change in our banking system (one can agree or not agree) to reduce corporate greed, and yes there is greed. They are also demanding jobs.
On the flip side of this movement is another just developing – it is known as Occupy Yourself. The thought: demanding that the government or any other entity be responsible for finding one a job, creating jobs or changing one’s situation if the wrong approach. You are responsible for your situation – so occupy yourself and take responsibility. Most interesting for sure.
Those I talk to in my practice who blame everyone and everything for their situation are often shocked when I look straight into their eyes and tell them who takes responsibility for their situation, no matter what it is.
It is themselves. No one else.
We are each accountable for the actions we take and handling the situations we find ourselves in all facets of career and life. Sure external forces may make it more difficult, but at the end of the day, it is up to you to navigate your way in, out and around difficult situations. No one will do it for you. You will get old and gray waiting.
Unfortunately there is a prevailing attitude of entitlement or waiting for someone to change your situation for the better, and people just wait and wait with no resolve, no forward direction. They are, to a degree, enabled.
One of the best sayings I heard, from Jim Collin’s Book Good to Great (http://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/good-to-great.html) is the following: When something goes right in an organization, leaders look around them to heap praise upon someone for a job well done. When something goes wrong, they find the nearest mirror to find the person to blame. Leaders are accountable for the good and the bad; those destined for leadership in their career and life need to be able to do the same and know that they define their destiny, their ability to work through a situation and their prosperity. They are also 100% to blame when something goes wrong. It is easy to deflect that responsibility to someone else and yes they may have played a part, but it you and you alone so accept it sooner than later and move on.
If you have been faced with a defining moment in your life or career, and need to sort it out to move on, may I suggest:
• Grieve – yes give yourself the time – short time – to grieve the situation, then bury it and move on.
• Reflect – Understand what happened and why – and commit not to let this occur again in your future.
• Regroup – Most critical – move on and don’t remain in history – because you cannot change history.
Life throws curve balls and it has the past few years. Rather than watch the curve balls go by, tee one up and out of the stadium. That is winning. That is accountability. That is taking responsibility for your situation.
And thank you for reading this
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Job Market Report October 27, 2011
I wish I had better news - we are in a malaise ...
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For Information: Dan Moran, 518-641-8968
October 26, 2011
Job Postings Down 9% Past Seven Days – Down 23% Since September 1st
(Albany, NY, October 26, 2011) – Job postings dropped again this week after a 10% drop the week before last and being flat the past week. Overall, since September 1st of this year, postings have dropped a sharp 23% during a period when there should be strength in hiring. “This is indeed concerning. The job market specifically in our region is lagging behind and dropping during a normally strong hiring period. Clearly employers in the area have put the brakes on hiring. At this time last year, there were just over 6000 jobs posted in the region; we are down significantly from this with just about 3600 job postings. The recovery we saw last year has clearly fizzled”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. “The good news - while way under last year’s numbers, we are still above 2009 when we were deep in the recession “.
What does this mean to job seekers? “Those in the market need to just keep pushing harder for fewer jobs. The good news is that the market is less competitive than in recent past. However, one must be on their A-game and follow-up, network and network more. Just relying on posted job opportunities in the internet will not work”.
Job postings were up in all other NYS markets. “The situation appears to be regional in nature which is very surprising”. For the first time ever in reporting, Syracuse eclipsed Albany with more job opportunities, 3900 vs. 3600. “In the years I have been reporting this, never before has another NYS market, with the exception of NYC, posting more job opportunities than the Albany Region”, continued Moran.
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
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For Information: Dan Moran, 518-641-8968
October 26, 2011
Job Postings Down 9% Past Seven Days – Down 23% Since September 1st
(Albany, NY, October 26, 2011) – Job postings dropped again this week after a 10% drop the week before last and being flat the past week. Overall, since September 1st of this year, postings have dropped a sharp 23% during a period when there should be strength in hiring. “This is indeed concerning. The job market specifically in our region is lagging behind and dropping during a normally strong hiring period. Clearly employers in the area have put the brakes on hiring. At this time last year, there were just over 6000 jobs posted in the region; we are down significantly from this with just about 3600 job postings. The recovery we saw last year has clearly fizzled”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. “The good news - while way under last year’s numbers, we are still above 2009 when we were deep in the recession “.
What does this mean to job seekers? “Those in the market need to just keep pushing harder for fewer jobs. The good news is that the market is less competitive than in recent past. However, one must be on their A-game and follow-up, network and network more. Just relying on posted job opportunities in the internet will not work”.
Job postings were up in all other NYS markets. “The situation appears to be regional in nature which is very surprising”. For the first time ever in reporting, Syracuse eclipsed Albany with more job opportunities, 3900 vs. 3600. “In the years I have been reporting this, never before has another NYS market, with the exception of NYC, posting more job opportunities than the Albany Region”, continued Moran.
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
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