Information to Help You Find
Your Ideal Career
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Articles:
The Life of an Artist (Click here to read the whole article)
The Life of An Artist
- Whether you desire being an artist, wondering whether to remain one,
or are in a career transition, you'll find some useful ideas regarding
life and career, success and satisfaction. First printed in the Center's
newsletter - winter 99.
Interactive Learning Tools:
World Wide Web Links:
The Center for Life Decisions recommends these sites for additional information regarding your career search:
www.careerccc.com – This is the website for the International Career Development Conference held in Seattle on November 7-11. It is the best career development conference in the country. Even though I'm biased, I believe that statement to also be true. Besides being a volunteer at this year's Conference I will be an exhibitor and will be conducting one of sixty 75 minute workshops. I will be co-facilitating it with a colleague, Melissa Everett. Her book and weblink is listed in this section. Our topic will be: "The Next Industrial Revolution: Implications for Career Professionals and Their Clients". Check out the Conference link. You might want to attend.
www.sustainable.doe.gov – the Federal website of the Department of Energy that is both a resource and clearinghouse for sustainability projects around the country and world
www.northwestwatch.org – an organization fostering a sustainable economy and way of life in the Pacific northwest
www.sustainableseattle.org – an award-winning organization educating us about sustainability in the Puget Sound Region
www.coopamerica.org – Coop America is a publisher of a quarterly magazine and the National Green Pages - promoting socially and environmentally responsible businesses in order to build a just and sustainable world
www.newdream.org – an organization assisting us in moving toward a society built upon an enlightened consumerism - "less stuff", and sound sustainability principles
www.simpleliving.org – an organization equipping people of faith to challenge consumerism, to live justly and celebrate responsibly
www.sustainablecareers.com – this site is the link for Melissa Everett, author of "Making a Living While Making a Difference". Her book is listed with the other books on my site and you can find out more about Melissa's work by linking on this address.
www.spiritualityhealth.com – a quarterly magazine providing a cornucopia of resources for the soul/body connection
www.accessjobs.org – ACCESS: Networking in the Public Interest's website lists over 500 current nonprofit employment listings and contains career counseling information and services. Sponsors seven nonprofit career fairs and expos around the country each year
www.anticareer.com – a unique resource for helping to discover one's life purpose
www.irenemyers.com – career and life design coach and author of the Life/Work Motivators assessment resource
www.naturalstep.org – an environmental education organization working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society
www.caretaker.org – newsletter containing property caretaking and housesitting opportunities, advice, and information
www.earthministry.org – an organization focusing on the underlying spiritual and moral roots of the environmental crisis
www.noetic.org – an organization at the forefront of research and education in consciousness and human potential
www.lisle.utoledo.edu – offers unique opportunities for intercultural and work experiences worldwide
www.wfs.org – the premier educational and scientific organization for people interested in how social and technological developments are shaping the future
www.business-ethics.com – a bimonthly publication promoting ethical practices, serving that growing community of professionals and individuals striving to work and invest in responsible ways
www.peacepilgrim.com – provides materials related to the life and work of Peace Pilgrim - who walked over 25,000 miles promoting peace
www.ministryofmoney.org – an open dialogue opportunity on matters of the relationship between faith and money
www.bls.gov – This is the site for the Bureau of Labor Statistics and a jumping off place for some of the most comprehensive labor information you can find anywhere. And, your tax dollars pay for it.
www.greenmoney.com - The Green Money Journal encourages and promotes the awareness of socially and environmentally responsible business, investing and consumer resources in publications and online. Educating and empowering individuals and businesses to make informed financial decision through aligning their personal, corporate and financial principles.
www.pccnaturalmarkets.com - They are cooperative grocery stores featuring a complete selection of natural foods and products. The Center teaches a class with them, "Healthy Career Choices for Ourselves and Our Planet" and offers a discount to PCC members.
Resume Writing - Gary Kanter is a nationally-published career writer and resume consultant experienced with all professionals. Free consultation. Bellevue location: gkanter@lycos.com
www.cmr-mvp.com - Full text available of the authoritative career resources, "Resume Power" and "Interview Power", by Tom Washington. Once on the website, click on the menu item - "Books by Tom Washington".
My Pick of Career Planning Resources:
Most books are available from most major booksellers anywhere. Follow the links for each book here to learn more or purchase them online at amazon.com.
"Career
Satisfaction & Success: A Guide to Job Freedom" - Bernard
Haldane
Local author, Haldane, has produced one of the leading career assessment books. He is also, indisputably, one of the creators of the career development field during the 20th Century. Haldane's most recent contribution to the career field is with his Dependable Strengths Process.
"The
Complete Job Search Handbook: All the Skills You Need to Get Any Job &
Have a Good Time Doing It" - Howard Figler
The second best career book available. Focuses on the broad skills needed for the job search process: self-assessment skills (knowing what you want and can offer in return); detective skills (researching and sourcing job leads), communication skills (writing, listening, speaking), and skills for selling yourself (persuading employers to hire you).
"Finding
Your Perfect Work: The New Career Guide to Making a Living, Creating a
Life" - Paul & Sarah Edwards
The experts of home business ventures have put together a book and two-hour tape especially for those in career transition exploring entrepreneurial options.
"The
Hunt: Complete Guide to Effective Job Finding"
- Tom Washington
Local Seattle author, Washington, has put together one of the most thorough and practical volumes on the career change/job search process.
Tom Washington's book is out of print, but is available directly from the author at 425-454-6982.
"I
Could Be Anything If I Only Knew What It Was"
and
"It's
Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: How to Create Your Second Life After
40" - Barbara Sher
Two of the more recent books by a perennial best-selling career professional. Her books are a treat to read.
"Making
A Living While Making A Difference: The Expanded Guide to Creating Careers
with a Conscience" - Melissa Everett
The only career book on the market for those wanting to provide their livelihood while at the same time doing work that brings about positive social change and makes the world a better place for us all.
"What
Color Is Your Parachute"
- Richard Bolles
The best career book on the market, a perennial best-seller and one of the best selling books of all time.
"Your
Signature Path: Gaining New Perspectives on Life & Work"
- Geoffrey Bellman
A small tome providing assessment exercises from an organizational consultant's perspective.
"Zen
& the Art of Making a Living:
A Practical Guide to Creative Career Design"
- Laurence Boldt
The heavyweight (in
terms of page volume) of career assessment books, yet, its format is inviting
and refreshing.
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