Being semi-retired gives me even more time on the Internet and that leads to plenty of serendipity.  While I was updating my LinkedIn profile, I discovered...Applications.  We all know that everyone ask for resumes but bringing them to life through a presentation...genius!  That lead me to the discovery of workawesome.com and you can see a wide range  of visionary job hunters.  It is personable and shows potential employers a lot more than what a black and white piece of paper can get you.  Sure, we can go Garamond over Times Roman or jazz it up with Italics but how much expression can you make out without emoticons?

So whether you're employed or want to see what is out there for you, give this a try and pour your heart out in your presentation.  Just be yourself and showcase your capacity. We all have potential to be who we want to be and thank you workawesome.com for posting Top 10 PowerPoint Resume.

Let me know what you guys end up finding and here is my visual resume.

Hugs!

I did the unthinkable and decide to quit my well paying job, where my boss likes me and I get along remarkably with my coworkers.  I survived 6 layoffs during the economic turmoil.  But I was just not satisfied.  Of course I could wait and see if there's a job in line before I decided to leave my comfort zone but what fun is that?  Ok, I did tried but I was just not motivated enough because I was good at my job and I adore the people at work.  Unfortunately, I was not challenged and even when I was, I did not find fulfillment when I accomplished it.  Something was missing.  Desire.  Passion.  Boredom?

This was really a life changing decision and I spent countless nights wondering what I am doing?  So with careful contemplation and tons of budgeting, I got my husband's blessing and went for it.  I went on Google and typed in "I quit my job and now what."  Seriously, it's not like I can get a straight answer from anyone else.

I found about 55,600,000 results in 0.24 seconds.  The first link I clicked on was this wonderful article by Steve DeMaio, "You've Quit Your Job. Now What?"  And I realize that I am not crazy.  In order for me to get to where I want to be, I have to listen to my heart.  Because I really believe that if we did all the things that we are capable of doing, we would surprise ourselves.

It's been a week and I applied for AppleOne so I can get some sort of income coming in because I am not going to rely on unemployment.  Not that I qualify for it...yet.  The rep end up calling me and ask candidly, what was my agenda?  I couldn't tell her I don't know yet but I assured her that I am going back to school and plan on taking temp jobs in the meantime.  She replied with, "Well, I don't want to say we are not good at this but we are not very good at career change.  Temps here are very flexible and that includes their compensation.  I just want to put it out there."  I am not sure if I want her to help me find a job but bottom line is, I just need a door open and I can do the rest.  I am still a firm believer that temp agency are one of the best networking outlet to find your next company.

I do not want to go straight for another career, I want to really look for what is right for me.  So I decided to see her in person before I make any judgment call because she is not only interviewing me, I need to interview her.  Yes, I know first impression is important but we were over the phone.  I don't believe an eye for and eye.  Just because she is trying to weed me out of her pile of resume.  I have to flip over that rock entirely before walking away.  Beggars cannot be choosers but no one will stick up for yourself better than you.

I am glad you ask me what my agenda is because it made me realize that even if I have to lower my compensation...I still think I made the right decision.  I know it will not be easy but we are never given anything we cannot handle.

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