We currently have a number of opportunities for experienced HC and/or HR drivers, to work on the Mid North Coast of NSW for the highway upgrade.

These opportunities will be ongoing for the next 12 – 18 months and beyond.

You must have experience as a Truck & Dog operator, be reliable and able to work within a team environment. An attractive hourly rate is on offer for the successful candidates.

These roles are available immediately between Port Macquarie and Macksville.

The post HR or HC Driver & Dog Operator appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Immediate start for an experienced Crane Operator and HR  Driver who is qualified with CN mobile crane (that incorporates a boom or jib).

MUST haves:

HR licence and be experienced with telehandling within the construction industry
CN Licence
High Safety standards along with WH & S white card
Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
Well organised, with common sense and initiative

The post Telehandler, Driver, CN and HR licence (Position Closed) appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

We seek a highly professional and experienced receptionist/admin  to be the “face” for our client’s business and the positive greeter and assistant for their public. This contract is in Narrabri

Ideally, you should have 

• Two (2) + years experience in a similar role
• Computer savvy with knowledge of diverse software including MS Suite
• Efficient data entry skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Advanced administration skills with attention to detail
• Great telephone manner along with efficiency at front desk
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of personal and professional presentation and grooming
• Effective time management and organisational skills

The post Receptionist, front line administration, 6 month full time contract (Narrabri) – Position Closed appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Quick Staff for Hospitality, Tourism and Retail sectors!

Need staff in a hurry? Quick Staff have recently launched their online recruitment service that matches employees with employers FAST.

This can be anything from one-off shifts, casual work or permanent employment.

The system is designed for tourism, hospitality and retail, and provides full control to the employer! Instead of the usual way to recruit through placing an expensive advertisement and waiting for candidates to reply, Quick Staff will match from job ready people for you!

Co-Founder, Ivana Agapiou says “We are very excited to launch this new online recruitment service, where job seekers can sign-up for free. Moreover, as an opening special, there is a minimal $10 price for a business wanting to post a job advertisement and all their ensuing matches are free. Employers will be able to see a matched job seeker’s availability, photo and location in minutes!”

For more information go to www.quickstaff.com.au and http://cobaa.com.au/need-staff-in-a-hurry/

The post Need staff in a real hurry? Need a job right now? appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

4 week full time contract, working within front & back end of “Facebook for business”.

You would be familiar with Analytics and how to implement strategies to  increase customer reach and engagement. To be successful, you will need to also have Marketing and Promotional experience…is this you? contact us now!

The post FaceBook Marketing Wizard! appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Looking for a diverse, interesting job?

JOB  FILLED

The company

Our client is a leading, specialist supplier of rehabilitation and independent-living products. They proudly have one of the largest range of products on the Mid North Coast & provide products and equipment to retail customers, hospitals, Aged care facilities, Physios /Occupational Therapists. They provide expert advice on products and pride themselves on great customer care.

You will be joining a team of highly  professional, caring staff  who have over 100 years combined experience in the healthcare industry. They service the Mid North Coast region from Bulahdelah to South West Rocks.

 The Person

• Strong empathy and understanding for people with disabilities, palliative care, those in remission  & the Aged
• Fantastic people skills and communication style
• Great problem-solver with solid time management ability
• Team player with strong sales background
• Common sense and initiative
• Acquire & up-date product knowledge regularly

The Job

• Reporting to the Business Manager and Company Director
• A key goal with this position is to build the personal care product revenue of the business both with retail and institutional clients in all geographic areas supported by the company.
• Build on existing sales and business, extending the business to more key clients and maintaining strong  relationships
• Be actively involved in the measurement, supply and promotion of our graduation compression stocking range.
• Be part of the team driving solid retail growth to satisfied clients.
• Liaise with Medical Professionals and advise on product suitability.
• Ensure required stock is on display in the showroom.
• Assist in training or train staff where appropriate.
• Enter and process sales orders where relevant.
• Deliveries when required
• merchandising  showroom display to retail standard
• Current Drivers Licence.

Interested?

The post Business Development, Sales & Admin appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

 Sales Professional

• Our client is a leading, specialist supplier of mobility, rehabilitation and independent-living products. With one of the largest range on the Mid North Coast, they provide products and equipment to retail customers, hospitals, Aged care facilities, Physio and Occupational Therapists. They provide expert advice on products and pride themselves on customer care.  You will be joining a team of highly  professional, caring staff  who have over 100 years combined experience in the healthcare industry. They service the Mid North Coast region from Bulahdelah to South West Rocks.

The Person

• Strong empathy and understanding for people with a disability and the Aged
• Fantastic people skills and communication style
• Great problem-solver with solid time management ability
• Team player with strong sales background
• Common sense and initiative
• Acquire & up-date product knowledge regularly

The Job

• Reporting to the Business Manager and Company Director
• A key goal with this position is to build the continence product revenue of the business both with retail and institutional clients in all geographic areas supported by the company.
• Be actively involved in the measurement, supply and promotion of our graduation compression stocking range.
• Ensure retail customers are served promptly and in an appropriate manner and provided with suitable advice
• Liaise with Medical Professionals and advise on product suitability.
• Ensure required stock is on display in the showroom.
• Assist in training or train staff where appropriate.
• Enter and process sales orders where relevant.
• Deliveries when required
• merchandising  showroom display to retail standard
• Current Drivers Licence.

Interested?

The post A job for a Sales professional..Retail experience appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Staffing industry analysis ..What are your thoughts?

A new temporary-entry permit proposed by Australia’s Department of Immigration that would allow overseas workers to stay in the country for a year without a skilled temporary 457 visa will create “open slather” on the Australian labour market. At a time it faces growing unemployment, unions warn, reports The Sydney Morning Herald.

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has reviewed skilled migration and last month it quietly released its recommendations to relax entry requirements for short-term foreign workers.

The change would mean overseas workers would not have to apply for a 457 working visa, which imposes stricter entry requirements; including English language tests.

Michael O’Connor, National Secretary of the Construction, Forestry and Forest Products, Mining, and Energy Production Union (CFMEU), warned that proposals to abolish the requirement for language and skills tests for temporary overseas workers will worsen unemployment levels in Australia.

The proposals would mean employers no longer have to demonstrate they had first tried to fill job vacancies with Australian workers before offering them to people overseas.

“It is absolute madness in the current environment, with unemployment at a 10-year high, to be removing even more opportunities for people to gain access to the workforce. The impact on young people will be particularly harsh. Youth unemployment is at crisis levels, yet the majority of 457 visa approvals are for people under 30,” Mr O’Connor said.

He added that one-in-five workers on 457 visas already was being paid below-standard wages: “The 457 visa program needs to have requirements strengthened in the current economic climate, not relaxed.”

Ged Kearney, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), suggested that the proposed relaxation of requirements for temporary-entry visas would undermine Australian wages and conditions: “We find it absolutely extraordinary that the government’s panel has made a recommendation to just have open slather on the labour market,” he said.

Opposition spokesman for Immigration and Border Protection, Richard Marles, said the Labour Party was “deeply concerned” about any proposal to remove labour market testing or English language requirements for temporary skilled migrants.

A spokesman for the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Michaelia Cash, said the Coalition government fully supported the principle that Australian workers have priority for domestic job opportunities.

“Contrary to union claims, an effectively managed temporary labour migration program will not threaten Australian jobs.  Rather, it will secure the future of businesses and grow employment opportunities to enable businesses to employ more Australians,” the spokesman stated.

“An effectively managed skilled migration program is essential in supporting employers in industries and regions experiencing skill shortages.  It is essential in restoring growth in the economy.  It is essential in lifting our productivity,” he added.

Submissions to the skilled migration review will close at the end of this month before the federal government responds.

Director of Employment of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jenny Lambert, said all stakeholders, including unions, needed to recognise that opportunities for Australians are enhanced by a strong economy that is globally competitive.  She said the Department of Immigration proposal referred to highly specialised skills.

“Access to these skills can only benefit the skills development of the Australian workforce as evidence shows that such arrangements allow for the transfer of skills to Australians,” Ms Lambert said.

“Part of being globally competitive is recognising that the labour force is increasingly global and strong international companies will be attracted here through effective regulatory environments that allow them to operate seamlessly.

“A balanced and reasonable approach to skilled migration policy, preferably with bipartisan support, is good for Australia, and most importantly good for Australian jobs and the economy. Let this be the starting point for a rational discussion,” she concluded.

– See more at: http://www.staffingindustry.com/row/Research-Publications/Daily-News/Australia-Proposal-to-allow-temporary-overseas-workers-to-work-without-457-visa-criticised-32712#sthash.MS7Eqq4n.dpuf

The post NEW 457 Guidelines relaxed? … JOBS for temporary overseas workers appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

CHEF CHEF CHEF  wanted…

Are you an experienced and qualified Chef and sick of working long hours, split-shifts and every night? Want to be at home most nights and have the energy and time to enjoy your life? .. then we have the perfect job for you! Our client is a well-established, world-renown wine producer in the beautiful Hunter Valley in NSW. They want to add a highly professional chef to their existing great team. If successful, you will be working alongside a Head chef and assisting in the production of great cuisine. Excellent salary will be offered to the right candidate. The working conditions and culture are one of the best in the country!

….if you want to enjoy your job and your life… apply now

The post Qualified Chef – beautiful Hunter Valley (Position Closed) appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Wanted! Civil Draftsman – Mid North Coast NSW

Our Client, A  well-established and leading construction company, requires an experienced civil draftsman on the Mid North Coast NSW.

To be successful in this job – you must have min 3+ years drafting for civil works, experience,  and be fully qualified.

you will also need Auto Cad, 12D or CAD software experience and skills.

Excellent salary on offer, immediate start

The post A job for Civil Draftsman – Mid North Coast NSW appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

TALENT Searching is on-going

Seeking talented, experienced and great candidates for either temporary or permanent jobs within various industries and roles.

ll our roles / jobs are with employers of first choice; employers that value staff and provide excellent conditions and rates.

If you are seeking a new job or believe you have a lot to offer a new employer, whether it is for on-call, casual or for permanent work,  complete the following form….

The post Temporary and permanent jobs appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Great job opportunities are available throughout Regional NSW for qualified Chefs.

Are you wanting  to work “ordinary” shifts and not be expected to “split”? Keen on a caring employer who can offer great salary and conditions?

The post Qualified Chef – immediate start appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

How to take advantage of  a private recruitment agency

Recruiters act as a “conduit” between you and your prospective employer. They can facilitate your progress to a shortlist, nor not.

When your application is received by the agency, they will scrutinize your resume and cover letter. HR personnel will carefully assess of your skills, experience and qualifications and how these match up to any advertised or non-advertised, position and also to any specific employer requirements.

Recruitment agency perspective

Acting on behalf of an employer, they will scrutinize your application for best “fit”.  That means that they will be evaluating the appearance, presentation and professionalism of the documents as they serve as the very first impressions of you. Yes, they do look for errors, poor attention to detail and Yes, they make many judgments based on what they see.

If your application documents are good enough to make a shortlist, you may be contacted by the agency for follow-up interview/s and perhaps a skills test. The agency makes its money from the employer once a candidate is chosen. Therefore, it is in their best interests to find the perfect candidate. They are NOT necessarily on your side, instead they focus and prioritize on matching up the best applicant to the employer’s specifications.

Your best first impression is the resume

Prior to applying,  check that your Resume is up to scratch. Does it match what the employer is looking for? Has it yielded you an interview in the past? Have you double-checked it for any errors prior to pressing “send”?

Print one out and see how it looks. Does the format and layout appear professional? Often less pretty and fussy tables, colours, fancy text means less problems with compatibility at the other end. Keep it simple, clean and easy to read.

A resume is your “sales flier” and if it does not “sell” you, it is letting you down. Recruiters rely heavily on first impressions and often this comes through  in the form of the resume. Take your time making sure your resume is perfect and an accurate picture of you.

Don’t know how to write a resume? We do offer this service, please call us.

Ivana Agapiou – resume writer 0404056278

The post Recruitment Agencies, how to use to land a job! appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

HUGE DIFFERENCES between agencies – how can you manage to get them to work more effectively for you?

We often field requests from job seekers who have very high expectations of what a recruitment agency can deliver for them. There is a distinct difference between an Employment Agency and a Recruitment Agency. Firstly, recruiters tend to work from the employer back. That is, they gather  the job description and specifications along with the brief from Management and then go to market in search of the “right fit” candidates. Many recruiters do not work for the job seeker /candidate who is needing employment. There are many applicants/candidates and often not enough jobs to go around. If the job fits these applicants then, and only then, will they be referred to positions.  It is often up to the applicants to ensure that their resume is adapted to the position/s sought and that they develop strong relationships with their Recruitment Agency staff.  The Recruiters act as brokers and can not be expected to invent or create information for the candidates that will be suitable for the advertised position.

Secondly, when employers utilise a recruitment agency they are very specific about what they want. Often the Recruiter gets a real feel for what is “unsaid” and gets a good impression of what that particular workplace/culture and employer is requiring.  Recruiters often advertise and screen applicant on behalf of the employer (their client) and often the employer pulls the strings on deciding who they would like shortlisted or for interview.

Lastly, Recruitment Agencies are not government funded, nor do they seek to attract unskilled or inexperienced applicants, remember that employers are often wanting skilled professionals to join their organisation who can hit the ground running, whether that is temporary workers or a new permanent employee.  Recruitment companies are  private businesses who invoice the employer for their HR  services, hence the urgent need to get the recruitment process and the candidates, right every time!

Hope this information helps next time you utilise a Recruitment Agency.

Ivana Agapiou

Eather Recruitment

The post Employment Agency Vs Recruitment Agency.. what is the difference? appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Looking for work? Loads of others are also on the search.

Make sure you stand out, but also make sure you do use the tried and true methods first.

Job seeking activity can become a full time job.  We hope that some of the following suggestions assist you in your search. Most importantly, stand out from the herd and have your application and efforts count!

Firstly, the tried and true – the faithful list….

• SEEK and my career and on-line recruitment services
• Networks and connections within your industry and social circles
• Registering with various agencies for work
• Newspapers and periodicals
• Word of Mouth and knowledge of possible up coming vacancies, ask around!
• Cold calling and unsolicited resumes to employers of choice
• Advertise your skills through social media channels
• Update and fine tune your resume

Connect with key players through Linkedin

Once you have exhausted the list for sourcing work, consider carefully how and when you will approach the vacancy. Is your resume up to scratch? does it sell you well? Do you need to obtain a second opinion? What stands out about you in your resume? Is it a memorable one? Have you linked your resume to the job your seeking? What is the local demand like for jobs and can any of your work skills be transferred to suit the market?

If this is all too daunting, why not consider consulting with the experts and seek advice on your current and future prospects? Eather Recruitment offer a suite of services to suit your individual needs! Call us to find out what we can do for you

Ivana Agapiou resume writer 0404056278

The post Looking for work in all the right places appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Your resume is your passport to a new job.

The resume can be the most valuable tool in your job search. A good resume is as important as the rising of the sun. Don’t underestimate its value and DON’T take it for granted. Each time you apply for a role, your resume MUST be suitable and relevant for that position. Your skills, knowledge and experience need to marry and match with the job advertised or it’s a wasted effort. Following are some suggestions that may help you gain the winning resume.

1. Research the Regional job market.

How different is it to the Metro requirements? Where are the bulk of the jobs listed? Are they to be found in Health; Retail or are there other opportunities?

2. Seek a professional resume writer

Still unsure of how you can best position yourself, then you may find a professional consultation with us very useful. You may like to take advantage of  a Talent Review Service – Resume writing & Career counselling

In summary, a Career consultation could be useful. To Secure a personal interview with one of our HR specialists who will help you develop a vital job marketing plan, you only need to call 0404056278. The session includes a professional consultation and review of your career path and your goals; comprehensive information on the Regional job market and transferable roles as well as referrals.

Finally, our Resume Basic Service provides a review of existing resume, conduction minor edits and enhancing formatting so as it aligns with industry standards. Interviews can last for approximately 35 – 60 Minutes (Copy of current resume in Word format may be required) your investment $185

Resume – Superior Service

• Resume & job application review – approx 60 mins
• Complete Resume rewrite

For more information and to avail yourself of this exclusive offer, arrange a suitable time with us on  contact Ivana on 0404056278 or visit www.figjamresumes.com.au

In summary, many people find it difficult to write their own resumes, therefore it’s often beneficial to engage an expert resume writer.

Ivana Agapiou Resume writer and career advisor 0404056278

http://www.eatherrecruitment.com

The post The Resume is your passport to a brighter future appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Your Resume needs to contain your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

These can be also disguised under Key Selection Criteria (KSC), each have distinct differences between them. Know the difference and win the interview.

Knowledge: The level of education, experience and training an individual must have at minimum to be considered qualified for the position.

Skills: Specific skills such as ability to create manipulate and utilize spread sheets, word, processing programs

Ability:  Tasks you have performed and the length of time spent in a particular role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (SKA’s) are often contained in a list of special qualifications and personal attributes that you need to have for a particular job.  These are the unique requirements that a recruitment agency wants to find in the person selected to fill a particular job.  A primary purpose of KSAs is to measure those qualities that will set one candidate a part from the others.   How well an applicant can show that he or she matches the position’s defined KSAs determines whether that person will be seriously considered for the job.

Knowledge statements refer to an organised body of information usually of a factual or procedural nature which, if applied, makes adequate performance on the job possible.  A body of information applied directly to the performance of a function.

Skill statements refer to the proficient manual, verbal or mental manipulation of data or things.  Skills can be readily measured by a performance test where quantity and quality of performance are tested, usually within an established time limit.  Examples of proficient manipulation of things are skill in typing or skill in operating a vehicle.  Examples of proficient manipulation of data are skill in computation using decimals; skill in editing for transposed numbers, etc.

 Ability statements refer to the power to perform an observable activity at the present time.  This means that abilities have been evidenced through activities or behaviours that are similar to those required on the job, e.g., ability to plan and organize work.  Abilities are different from aptitudes.  Aptitudes are only the potential for performing the activity.

Some job applicants are not sure whether the KSC requirements apply to them or where a response is optional.  There’s an easy way to decide when to pay attention to KSCs.  In a word –  “ALWAYS”.

Recruitment Agencies may emphasize the most important aspects of a job by assigning relative weights to each KSC.  Others will designate particular KSCs as being Mandatory (M) or Desirable (D).  Obviously the job applicant will want to focus the most effort on responding to the more heavily weighted KSCs or the mandatory ones, but it is important to remember that you need to address everyone on the list.  If a vacancy advertisement makes no distinction among the position’s KSC, the applicant should assume that all KSCs are equally important.

A key point to remember about all KSCs is that they must be job-related.  An agency cannot ask for anything in a KSC that is not in the job’s position description.

That’s enough on KSC for now, watch this space on “How to respond to KSC” and  Capability Statements along some writing tips and tricks.

In summary, if you need help with your applications or resume,contact Ivana, our resume writer on 0404056278

Ivana Agapiou career and outplacement consultant 

The post Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, why you can’t ignore them! appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

 Resumes that stand out from the rest, (for all the right reasons) and are often the best! 

If you want a job, you will need to have a resume that works for you! it needs to be tailored and specific for the position you seek.

So, you have what you think it’s “a cracker” of a resume and you’re sending this resume out to a variety of jobs and …. nothing… …no interview requests, and if you are lucky, you get a “sorry, you have been unsuccessful” reply…  There is a strong message and lesson here… your resume is not working for you!

Resumes are the most crucial factor in many job applications, they are the only way a prospective employer obtains an impression of you, your work history and suitability for the role/culture.

What is your resume saying about you? Is it error-free? is it written for reading? is it too long? too short? lacks relevant information? looks like every other resume and does not have your individual stamp? Is in such a small or large font that it is illegible? I could go on and on and on here…. you get the drift… 

Now you want to know what to do?  If you think your resume is sick, and by this I mean it is in poor health and unable to get you over the line to an interview… you need to seek specialist advice!

You do need an Objective third party to read, review and assess the document – reading and interpreting it from the “employers” perspective… Yes, we are all sentimental about our resumes because we know how long and lovingly we entered our valuable work history and details… Great.. now get over yourself! do you want “that’ job or not?

Seek the experts – phone 0404056278  for a personalized meeting and have the very best resume devised that will launch you to your next interview and perhaps your dream job!

Write your resume Port Macquarie

Ivana Agapiou resume writer and career advisor

0404056278 #resumes #resumewriter #FIGJAMresumes,

To view our resume options and career consulting pricing please click here

http://www.eatherrecruitment.com

The post Work that resume to get “that” job interview! Resumes Port Macquarie appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

There is a difference between written references and  verbal referees, know which to insert in your resume.

Let’s explore the differences and which should you use in your resume. 

Firstly, a reference is a written document that describes your work and performance, usually it is full of praise. Some applicants like to attach a formal reference letter to their resume. Whereas, a Referee is a  name, title and contact details of a current or previous supervisor/manager, usually they are contacted verbally and asked a series of questions in regards to your nature; work ethic; communication skills  and job performance, just to list a few areas. The list of referees ( 3 to 4 is the max; 2 min) should be detailed at the bottom of your resume

It’s with complete confidence that I advise that only referees are of importance, that is,  name and contact details of a recent supervisor/manager.  Separate written references are no longer in vogue.  Not only do they date quickly, most references are glowing , because who wants to hand out a negative one, that do not allow for any discussion or questioning.

Future employers should contact your referees and therefore you will need to be 100% sure that the referees you list on your resume meet the following criterion:-

• can be trusted to speak well of you
• are not personal friends or related to you
• know you and most importantly know your work – have actually witnessed you at work and can comment with knowledge about your performance
• have current contact number/s and details
• have been asked to be listed on your resume and are happy to help you
• are informed by you on what jobs you have applied for

If you have any doubts whatsoever on whether they will be good to you, and say great things about you, don’t hesitate to remove them from your resume.

Better to be safe than always wondering why you never got a call back from a potential new employer!

Not sure what to do, contact our resume writer on 0404056278

Ivana Agapiou Ivana Agapiou resume writer and career advisor 0404056278

The post References or referees, who do you choose for your resume? appeared first on Eather Recruitment.

Resume rejected? Job lost? Missed that promotion?

Rejection hurts.  It’s often a time we grab our go-to happy habits and find it actually makes us feel worse.

Here are some common strategies that don’t actually work very well in the long term, but are a well-known quick fix’s – see which one/s resonate with you.

1. Comfort food. The secret treat and other retail solutions. 

Often, the things we choose as treats aren’t good for us.  Surprise! The pleasure is brief, and once the sugar high melts away, we are left with feelings of guilt, loss of control, and other negative thoughts that just deepen the lousiness of our day.  Food does affect mood. So when you find yourself thinking, “I’ll feel better after I eat a block of chocolate, or engage in retail therapy and impulse buy,  STOP. PAUSE, and ask yourself, ” What am I really doing?”  “Will I feel better afterwards?” “What are the consequences of this behaviour”? I know when I over-indulge I feel quite sick literally, this along with the guilt and stupidity of my actions kills me for ages!  Yep! I made a bad situation worse! Better to go for a jog, go to the gym, and or talk it out with a friend.

2. Feeling sorry for yourself and making excuses.

When you’re feeling down, you might be tempted to let yourself off the hook, to think, “I deserve to skip my jog today, I deserve a break.” In fact, sticking to a resolution and routine will actually boost your sense of self-esteem and self-control. So NOT letting yourself off the hook might do more to boost your happiness.  Telling yourself you are feeling lousy will act as another excuse to NOT do.  I actually hate exercise, yet I know it has benefits, so I’ll walk the dog or go out in the garden, any thing that is active and distracting.

3. Switching off your phone.

I find it difficult to talk with others if I’m feeling upset. I am often tempted to ignore calls or switch off my phone, and I have even cancelled lunch dates, for no other reason other than ” I didn’t feel like it”.  However, studies show that introverts and extroverts get a mood boost from connecting with other people. Although it can be tempting to isolate yourself when you’re feeling unhappy, you’re better off talking and making plans with friends or family.

4.  Openly, aggressively, venting your negative emotions.

I can act a bit tetchy and irritable when things don’t go my own way. This may manifest when I’m receiving poor customer service and I might over-react in a negative way. In fact, many people believe in the “catharsis hypothesis” thinking that expressing anger is healthy-minded and relieves pent-up feelings. Not so. Studies show that expressing anger aggressively only aggravates it;  It’s better to take a deep breath, count to 10 and behave calmly.

5. Staying in bed or in your pajamas all day.

Being dressed like a sloth, only makes you behave like one. Get out of bed, shower and get dressed in favourite gear!  Sometimes it can be fun to hang out in your trackie-dacks all day, but if you’re feeling lethargic, powerless, or directionless, not getting dressed is going to make you feel worse. Put on your clothes, including your shoes, so you feel prepared for whatever the day might offer. While you’re at it, make your bed.

6. Having a drink.

Alcohol affects people differently, and even if you don’t have a drinking problem, alcohol can negatively affect your happiness. Speaking for myself, alcohol is not a happiness-booster. I had to stop drinking, because I realized that even just one glass of wine made me feel more depressed and I would spiral downwards into binge eating and other poor behaviours.(see the 5 points above!)  Don’t assume that a drink will help you unwind, or feel more relaxed, you just think it does.

How you you cope with rejection? What things have you tried to “pick yourself up?” What ones made you feel worse, in the end?  Which ones work for you to effectively beat the blues?

Ivana Agapiou RESUME WRITER

The post Handling Rejection appeared first on Eather Recruitment.