Non-Desk Jobs

"I don't want to sit at a desk all day."

"I think I would die if I had a job where I was confined to a cubicle all day."

"I need a job that let's me be out and about."

Sometimes clients only have the above criteria for their next job. Wouldn't it be nice if a list of non-desk jobs existed...well now it does. Use the link to 55 Non-Desk Jobs to help your clients brainstorm their next position. What would you and your client add to this list?

January Self Discovery

Are you getting cabin fever? January is a great month to sit by the fire with a warm cup of coffee and take time to reflect upon and plan your career. Once the weather gets warmer and summer employment programs kick in, we all know the days go by all too quickly. Grab a notebook and answer the following questions. Enjoy the process.


1. What did I do really well last year in my job? (Hopefully this is on your resume and your supervisors are also aware of it.)



2. In reviewing the above responses, how could I (should I) continue to excel in those areas?



3. In what areas of my life should I give myself some slack? When working under unreasonable demands, I used to say to myself "All is well that ends well" then one day a colleague said stop being so hard on yourself, sometimes "All is well that just ends".


4. Are there things I need to stop doing (i.e. overcommitting, self-destructive habits, negative thoughts)?


5. In reviewing the past year, list a 10 things (i.e. who and what) for which I am most grateful? List why.


6. Are there people with whom I need to reconnect? Make plans to do so.

Future training dates and CEU training site visits

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!!!!!!
The following is our most up to date listing of training times offered to GCDF professionals for CEU hours.

February 11-12 will be the CEU 9 hour training for the class of 2007.
March 4-5 will be the CEU 9 hour training for the class of 2008.
March 18-19 will be the CEU 9 hour training for the class of 2006.
April 8-9 will be the CEU 9 hour training for the class of 2009.

These are the upcoming site visits that are confirmed. A two hour CEU class on interviewing skills and updates will be presented. If you are a GCDF that doesn't work at these sites, but want to participate you are welcome to attend. Please let me know. All training times are 10:00am until noon.

March 8 at LKLP
March 15 at Harlan CAA
March 17 at Gateway
March 29 at Big Sandy
April 5 at MK CAP
April 12 at Bell Whitley
April 14 at NK CAA
April 28 at Daniel Boone
May 4 at KCEOC

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New Year's Resolutions

Each January 1st rather than resolving to lose 5 pounds or exercise more, I begin the new year by reading two professional development related books. My selections are books that transcend specific industries and are more generic in their advice or findings. Some of my previous year's selections have included: Good to Great, Human Sigma, Never Eat Alone, and Drive. As another year kicks off, what will you do to challenge yourself personally and professionally? Perhaps you will take the time this week to update your LinkedIn profile and photo or schedule a coffee meeting with a business owner or community leader that you have been wanting to get to know better. Another idea would be to find two new blogs to follow this year or coordinate a periodic best practices/resource sharing meeting with colleagues or like-minded people in your community. Whatever your goals we extend to you a wish you a very happy, healthy and professionally rewarding new year!