Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about questioning beliefs that hold you back, the job of finding a job, dealing with someone else’s job loss, improving your communications skills, and improving your productivity.

From Brain Leaders and Learners: Question Myths and Reboot Brainpower
“Whenever you question mental myths, using realities from current neuro facts, you begin to reboot brainpower for new adventures. It takes specific action though to rewire dendrite brain cells for rejuvenation.  How many myths hold you back?   Why not launch a few dynamic new trajectories today, by trying out Smart skills below, that will move beyond the 25 myths into realities that win.”

Wally’s Comment: You’ll want to print this post out and keep it where you can refer to it often.

From the Chicago Tribune: The job of finding a job
“Experts say there are strategies and techniques to conquering joblessness. Even during a severe economic downturn, organizations have positions to fill, and after the shock of the pink slip has worn off, it will be your assignment to get noticed and get hired. We may not be standing in bread lines, but more and more people are lying awake at night worried about their jobs, their money and their future. This week, the Chicago Tribune is dedicated to helping you navigate these tough times. Each day, our reporters and in-house experts will give you tools to survive different aspects of this financial crisis.”

Wally’s Comment: Just like for career success, there are techniques for improving your job hunting.

From the Houston Chronicle: Handling others’ job loss
“It may be awkward, but just like offering condolences when there is a death in the family, it’s important to acknowledge the bad news when your friend, neighbor or co-worker loses a job. With the economy getting worse and unemployment rising, that’s a conversation more folks are having when they run into friends at a party, grocery store or a business function. But not every well-intended remark is appreciated”

Wally’s Comment: This is a tough one. We’ll all have people we care about who lose a job or who lose business in this downturn. Here’s how to handle it from your side.

From Marty Nemko: Communications Skills: Crucial and More Difficult than You Think
“Most people think they are better communicators then they in fact are. But use these techniques and your communication skills will be vastly superior to most people’s. That, of course, will help you immeasurably in your personal and professional relationships. ”

Wally’s Comment: Marty has a knack for taking important stuff and boiling it down to the basics.

From Success: 1-on-1: Productivity
“Tips for multitasking, productivity and organization”

Wally’s Comment: Here is a lot of solid personal productivity advice in a small space.

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