Do you set yourself goals? How often?

I always set goals where I can. I set myself a big target, which is challenging, but not impossible. I set a deadline, then break it down into smaller, sizeable tasks.

For example, whenever I have had to seek employment, I set a target date and broke down the tasks, including:

Qualit online job applications every day.

Speculative applications (telephone calls, in person, via e-mail, etc.) every three months for the same area.

Blogging every day.

Networking every month.

Job Fairs whenever they are on.

Reflections of 2020 (Part 2)

How did you surprise yourself?

Similar to last year, but I am more surprised that I lasted six months at DPD and it went so quickly.

The next biggest thing that I surprised myself with was something that I had mention in my fourth question of Reflections of 2020 (Part 1). I had planned and handwrote almost 11 weeks’ worth of blog posts since March.

What was the kindest thing you did for your friends and family?

I am the one who generally has to cook, as I have been an active job seeker, after DPD. I also got bits and pieces for my mother when she wants me to.

I do try to help my family in whatever way I can. Likewise, I try to help my friends (what’s left of them) as much as possible.

Who, or what, did you learn from the most?

This question is a difficult question to answer this year.

I would probably say that I learnt most around the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. I learnt that there are more people out there who disobey rules and discriminate others

I have posted a couple of blog posts about this (links below).

What did you do for others?

I do try to help others where I can, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, this has been more of a challenge. However, I have generally let people on the bus before me, even if it means that the capacity limit has been reached and have to wait for the next bus

What no longer worries you?

The only thing that I can think of that no longer worries me is how much I can plan for my blog.

Conclusion

All in all, this year had been a successful year for me personally and professionally, especially where my employment at DPD through A-One recruitment and blog planning is concerned. And I have actually enjoyed every moment of them.

Notes

I have set up several goals (New Year’s Resolutions) for 2021, which I have published to my blog. We shall see how these goals goes.

Blogging Links

My Previous History

My Time

Conclusions

  • Conclusion: DPD through A-One Recruitment (Part 1, Part 2)

My Previous History

Targets for Hobbies (Postage Stamps)

My Key Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Being Well Informed

Communication Skills

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  • In Public

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Interview Questions Answered

Key Competencies

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Recruitment

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Misc: Describe a situation

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Misc

More Interview Questions Answered will be online soon.

Featured Image On LinkedIn, published by Bruce Anderson on his article.

My Job Search August 2022 Onwards

My General Job Search

Job Fairs

Company Hunts & CV Drops

My Interviews

I have not had any job interviews as of yet, but please watch this space.

Job Search Weekly

My Job Search January 2022 – May 2022

My General Job Search

Job Fairs

Company Hunts & CV Drops

Job Search Weekly

My Job Search September 2020 – April 2021

My General Job Search

Company Hunts & CV Drops

Job Search Weekly

My Job Search January 2020 – March 2020

My General Job Search

Company Hunts & CV Drops

My Interviews

  • HSS Hire

Job Search Weekly

My Job Search March 2019 – November 2019

My General Job Search

Company Hunts & CV Drops

My Interviews

Recruitment Agency Sign Ups

Job Search Weekly

My Job Search September 2016 – June 2018

My General Job Search

Job Fairs

Crawley Jobs Fair 01/03/17 (re-post)

Company Hunts & CV Drops

My Interviews

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  • Metro Bank PLC- Crawley – Networking Job Event 11/09/19

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News Articles

Expansion Aldi Amazon (second HQ, 400 jobs at new depot) [UPDATED] Co-op Greggs (130 new bakery shops) Hilton Nestlé Screwfix (Lincolnshire, Redcar) Superdrug Sussex News (apprentice scheme) Travelodge (North East and in general) Job Openings Deliveroo Jet2.com McDonald’s (43,000 apprenticeships) NHS (500 Radiologists) Royal Mail Subway Travelodge Job Losses AA Asda BAE Carillion (101 redundancies, 1,500 … Continue reading “Relevant Posts: News Articles”

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