Please Help The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

http://www.cff.org/LWC/AdamVanGrinsven

I will soon be honored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at a special event recognizing outstanding young professionals in my community. In accepting this distinction, I have committed to raise money to help the Foundation realize its mission of controlling and curing cystic fibrosis (CF).

Please help me meet my fundraising goal by making a donation. Your generous gift will be used efficiently and effectively -- nearly 90 cents of every dollar of Foundation revenue goes to support vital CF research, medical and education programs.

Making a donation is easy and secure! Just click the "Click to Donate" button on this page to make a donation that will be credited to my fundraising efforts. Any amount you can donate will be greatly appreciated!

Cystic fibrosis is a devastating genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. More than ten million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene. Advances continue to be made in finding a cure, but your help is needed now -- more than ever -- to help keep up the momentum of this life-saving research.

When the Foundation began in 1955, most children with CF did not live to see their first day of elementary school. Today, the median predicted age of survival for a person with CF is in the mid-30s. This is remarkable progress, but not good enough. We continue to lose precious lives to CF every day. To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation!

To donate please use the link listed at the top of this post.  Thank you to all for your generous support.

Understanding the Job Hunt

What a frustrating year for the job hunt!! This current job market is not for the weak. While many positions are available, the competition for any position is grand. Recent graduates, seasoned veterans, and solid professionals are all competing for the same titles and position. While it may be frustrating, keep confident in the fact a plan is in place. This plan may not be finished in six months, or even a year. Stay confident, stay driven, and stay positive. What is most difficult for the young professionals reading this blog is simple: Individuals with more experience are accepting lower wages for employment.

For all of the job-seekers: Prove yourself. Do not let the "other guy" obtain the position you so desire. Prove yourself, whether it's the interview, application, or cover letter, show the entity that you are the ideal candidate.

Over the next week, let's take a look at what individuals can do to better market themselves. 

Preparing for Professionalism

A true, true professional is not only a professional in the workplace, he is a professional in all places.  How one interacts in the most non-business settings should be equivalent to the actions and stature set in any business situations.  To most, life and work are balanced by separating the two.  However, a struggle can arise within the inner-self to separate the two, ultimately making more work in both arenas.