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The Gift of Being
Real (listen to this excerpt from the
classic tale "Velveteen Rabbit", narrated by my friend Anne Hossack)

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Boomer Bloomer Press
A "Real World" Press Byte for Blooming Baby Boomers!
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Volume 3 Issue 4 - April 2007 |
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Dear Lorraine,
Boomer Bloomer Press is dedicated to those who are leading,
inspiring, and changing the world - - again!
Time to revitalize and re-discover your radical self.
This month I'll share practical tips and advice on how to
get radical with your career, how to fund your future, and how
to tell a story worth listening to.
At Rinker and Associates we believe information is power! Pass
it on . . .
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Reinventing Your Career
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Be Your Ultimate Self!
I have a nosey hound who thinks he can fly. Not
literally but, whenever he leaps through the air with the
greatest of ease he's being his "ultimate self".
Do you practice being your ultimate self? If so, you may
be a practicing careerist.
To find out if you are. . .
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Boomer 4-1-1
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Funding Your Future!
Approximately one third of all baby boomers are
invested wisely and earn a comfortable salary. Another one
third may be able to catch up in the future, but are
currently struggling. And, some 25 million baby boomers
are living paycheck to paycheck without savings or a
pension.
Ken Dychwald, PhD (Psychologist, Gerontologist, author
of Age Wave) believes that boomers need to face their
"financial wake up call". Whether you believe medicare and
social security will benefit you; there are things you can
do . . .
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"Get Real" Tips
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Interviewing - It's not all about you!
The interview is your opportunity to "tell your story"
in person; but its the perspective you use in telling your
story that will make the difference in how successful you
are in making the final cut. You need to tell your story
in terms of . . .
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Did You Know?
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There's a new A-List in Sacramento!
Local television network, KCRA 3, has put together the
KCRA 3 A-List which now has over 1800 businesses. Rinker &
Associates' client, Completely Fit For Life is among the
businesses nominated in the Health and Fitness Category,
Pilates Studio sub-category. You can vote for your
favorite local Sacramento area business.
Voting ends this Friday, April 13!
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From Jet Set to Desk Set - Then . . . and Now!
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Eyes Wide Open
I couldn't tell you how many times during my kid-hood
my mother would say "there is a time and a place for
everything". Usually it meant that it was not the time or
the place for whatever it was we (my brothers and I) were
doing; but as I got older I learned it meant a lot more.
Today, I'm helping many of my clients learn the value of
"timing" as they . . .
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Winston's Career-Wise Advice
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Sometimes staying ahead of the pack means you have to take
"flying" lessons!
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I am pleased to announce that I recently joined The Lambda
Letters Project as a volunteer Legislative Analyst specializing in
HIV/AIDS Issues. I would love for you to read my latest article
entitled
"Help make HIV testing a routine part of health care". Thank
you!
As a "woman who loves to make connections", it is my pleasure to
help others focus on their advancement and transition. Servicing
people who are planning their next career step or re-entry to the
workforce; I am living my passion through courage,
determination and inspiration to help you live yours!
Hire
Rinker and Associates to bring you closer to your career dreams
and goals!
Best/LLR

Lorraine Lee Rinker, Principal
Rinker & Associates

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