10 Quotes to Start Your Week off Right

10 Quotes to Start Your Week off Right Theres nothing like reading a motivational quote to get you inspired and ready for a new week. No matter who you are or what you do, to truly succeed you have  to think positive and motivational thoughts. Ive put together my list of favorite motivational quotes (some may be a little unconventional) that I always go back to if I ever need a little bit of inspiration. Do you have a favorite quote? Let me know in the comments! 1) Get shit done. A little reminder to help make your day productive. Get Shit Done! #quote #motivation #hardwork #entrepreneur ReTweet pic.twitter.com/8AVFYRcuej Ricky Singh (@rickysk1985) January 9, 2016 2) Stay hungry, stay foolish. Theres nothing like a Steve Jobs quote to get us pumped and motivated for the week. Stay hungry, stay foolish. ~ Steve Jobs #quote #leadership #inspiration #motivation pic.twitter.com/mYu3WJFYwJ Tamara McCleary (@TamaraMcCleary) December 28, 2016 3) Be you, not them. A great quote for when you need a reminder that being yourself is the key to success. 4) Work hard. Dream big. No goal is too big if you work hard enough for it. Happy Tuesday friends, happy Tuesday lets make it a great day, month, year together all remember to Work Hard Dream Big! pic.twitter.com/QNacUk0bD2 Andrew Dwerryhouse (@wildthangone) January 10, 2017 5) You have as many hours in a day as Beyonce. If youre not a Bey fan, then replace Beyonce with someone youre inspired by. But who doesnt love Beyonce? https://twitter.com/ThePinkPursuit/status/674559431166828545 6) Actually, I can. Theres no better feeling in life than proving those who doubted you wrong. 7) Creativity takes courage. Being creative means youll stand out from the crowd. Dont be afraid to make mistakes. #Creativity is art, and #art is a personal thing. It takes a lot of courage to express your #imagination to the world. #tiptues #quotes pic.twitter.com/JOIv3jZ7cd Sara Ridley (@StoryTCreation) January 16, 2017 8) Nothing in this world thats worth having comes easy. A quote to remind you that hard work is important! Nothing in this World Thats WORTH having comes EASY. #iTejash #quote #QuoteOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/Cy9j0NSw2g Tejash Doshi (@tejashdoshi) December 5, 2013 9) Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. A great quote from the Author Tom Green. 10) Forget all the reasons why it wont work and believe the one reason it will work. A great reminder to believe in your hard work. It will pay off! Forget All The Reasons Why It Wont Work And Believe The One Reason It Will.Unknown pic.twitter.com/1l4dKnyrMN Carl Mathis (@carlmathis) December 30, 2016 Have you got a favorite quote? Make sure you let me know by tweeting @UndercoverRec!

Top 5 Things to do before an Interview

Top 5 Things to do before an Interview One of the most important goals of a good resume is to help you obtain a job interview. Nevertheless, it doesnt accomplish anything to build a resume that gets you in front of the hiring manager if you dont make a good impression and sell yourself during the interview. Listed below are five of the top things you need to do to nail the interview and get the job. 1. Research the Job, Company and Interviewer The more you know about the company that you are interviewing with and the job you are applying for, the more intelligent you can appear during the interview. It is also wise to learn as much about the personality and preferences of the interviewer. This research will also help prepare you for creating a list of questions which is the next thing that needs to be done. [ALSO READ: Increase Your Job Search Success  ] 2. Prepare a List of Thoughtful, Engaging Questions One of the most impressive things you can do in an interview is to ask really good questions to show that you have done your research and are engaged and excited about the prospects of working for the company. Make sure the questions are intelligent and thought provoking.   Questions give you the opportunity to show your enthusiasm and get the interviewer to concentrate on selling you on the job opportunity instead of putting the entire emphasis on you selling yourself. 3. Anticipate the Questions you will be asked by the Interviewer. It is common for interviewers to ask questions like what is your biggest weakness?, Where do you see yourself in five years? and Why do you want this job? You should put a lot of thought into these questions and answer them confidently. Be prepared to talk about your past experience and successes in an articulate and compelling manner. Have good answers ready about employment gaps and why you left your last job. 4. Practice Role Playing with a Peer Get a friend or spouse to help you roll play as you prepare to answer questions and ask questions. You need to get comfortable answering questions in a concise manner within an interview setting. Practise maintaining eye contact while responding to questions in a relaxed and confident way. Be sure to use terminology that is used in the industry that the company is involved in. 5. Show Up on Time in the Best Mental and Physical Condition Obviously, you need to dress for success and look sharp. Normally you will dress similarly to how you would be expected to show up for work. Be sure to get there on time. Get to bed early the night before so that you look rested, healthy and alert for the interview. Have a copy of your resume with you in case the interviewer has misplaced it. [ALSO READ: Understanding the Applicant Tracking Systems In Job Search] It is important to visualize in your mind having a successful interview just like successful athlete use positive visualization to compete well. Visualization can reduce nervousness and help you to actually enjoy the exchange that takes place in the interview. By having positive expectations and doing the five things listed above, you can greatly increase the chances of having a successful interview and landing your dream job.