Recruiter Training By Barb Bruno, CPC

I CHALLENGE YOU

This is a challenge that may seem different from most challenges you have accepted in the past. As Recruiters, we usually love a good challenge! Some of you will find this challenge near impossible, while others may entertain the idea. Whether you decide to attempt my challenge or not, it is something you should think about.

I challenge you, for five days in a row, Monday through Friday to NOT read ANY type of newspaper, watch ANY type of television news, listen to ANY radio news broadcasts or catch news on the Internet.

Living in Indiana, one hour south of Chicago, it is almost necessary to have some type of media just to prepare us for our completely unpredictable weather. Also, many professionals from our area commute into downtown Chicago. Needless to say, traffic reports during rush hours are critical to their survival, or should I say sanity?

I don’t need to remind you of what is going on in our economy. These are very uncertain times, and most Americans have admitted that they fear what challenges they may face over the next several months.

This is the reason for my challenge; we are literally flooded with negative messages coming at us from every direction. If you watch the news, read the newspaper, listen to the radio, or check ANY news on the Internet, you are guaranteed to experience negative news regarding our country’s financial nightmare.

Therefore, if you were to shut down all media, just for one week, five days, what type of impact might that have on you?

Many Americans live by the news, literally. Watching the news and reading the newspaper may be as important to your morning routine as brushing your teeth or putting on your shoes.

The reason for my challenge is the negativity that is portrayed and reinforced often multiple times each day, must contribute to the insecure feelings that you and most others may have regarding our Profession and personal lives.

If you actually take this challenge, and live through it, I would love to hear what type of experiences you have after only one week. My email address is nphillips@hrsearchinc.com.

Good Luck!

Nancy J. Phillips, CPC
Good as Gold Training, Inc.
Sales Consultant/Coach
V.P. of Sales & Marketing