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Creating A Portfolio Build’s Winner Habits

Published on November 2, 2011 By Nicki Sanders

The process of developing a portfolio in our Packaged For Success™ Portfolio Development Program builds winner habits.  Success is within our reach.

 

A habit is a behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition.  Winner and losers do things differently.  They not only think differently but they also act differently.  Winners have habits that are valuable and move them forward.

 

Winner Habits:

 

  1. Get Clear– You cannot achieve success or reach your goals without a clear vision.  You will not know if you are making progress is you do not know what you are working toward.  Clarity allows you to focus on what you want to accomplish.

 

  1. Strategize and Plan – Winners create strategies and plans before they take action.  They do not waste time and energy by taking action without careful consideration.

 

  1. Self-Motivation and Enthusiasm – Winners are proactive.  Winners do not wait for someone to tell them what to do.  Winners are go-getters who are enthusiastic about their goals.  When you are not passionate about something the work is like drudgery.  The excitement and enthusiasm that winners exhibit about their purpose and goals is often contagious.
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Why Do You Recommend Internships?

Published on October 12, 2011 By Nicki Sanders

Experience is a great teacher.  On the job training is a bonus and not a rule in many places of employment and that is the main reason that I highly recommend that all high school and college students complete an internship.  Many students who are seeking employment aren’t hired because they lack experience.  They are unable to gain experience because no one will hire them.  An internship has many short and long-term benefits.  I have listed some of them below.

Intern – any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession

Career Exploration

  • Apply classroom knowledge to the field
  • Try different career paths/comparison shop careers
  • Decide if the industry is the right field for you

 

Skill Building

  • Gain relevant work experience
  • Develop marketable skills
  • Enhance existing professional skills
  • Gain confidence in your skills
  • Build your resume

 

Employment

  • Entry into a company you want to work in
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