Being self employed can be one of the most rewarding positions in life. It allows you to be your own boss, work at your own pace and most importantly, become self-reliant. With the state that the economy is in right now, many people are faced with worry and fear that they may be laid off. If you find a good opportunity (that is in demand), being self employed can give you a sense of comfort or relief. It also pays you much better and has the added benefit of paying less in tax. Business owners pay much less tax than employees since they have legitimate right offs. With all that said, Self employment is great for some, but detrimental to others.

You must possess a very high level of drive to be on your own. Your desire level should be right through the roof. You must be Inspired NOT motivated to be an entrepreneur. The road to entrepreneurialism is less travelled because of temporary road blocks and minor set backs. When you commit to something, you will be challenged. Entrepreneurs will go through the road blocks and others will stop at the first one and then retreat. If your desire level is strong enough, you will not be stopped by anything that may appear to be a road block.

You must be inspired not motivated. Inspiration is a deep yearning or drive that comes from within. It is like a fire that can not be put out no matter what happens to you. Motivation is something that you get externally. It can run out leaving you with insufficient fuel to finish your journey. Your inspiration will lead you to success.

You must be independent and very disciplined. You will not have a boss telling you what to do and when to do it. You will have to make sure that you work towards your goals daily and do exactly what you planned to do. Make a list each day and commit yourself to doing them. Remember, if you have a job and show up each day for your employer, do the same for yourself. Most people will not do for themselves what they are willing to do for their employers.

If you are really driven, then yes you can become self employed and will be working for yourself some time soon. Once you really want something and make a decision to do it, your subconscious mind will go to work and start lining up opportunities for you. There will always be bumps, sharp turns and even slippery sections on the road to self employment. However, there will be great rewards and more freedom for the guy or girl that chooses to keep moving forward.

Today, recruiters are usually the first ones to contact you for a particular job. They often decide on whether you are suitable for the job as soon as your resume reaches the hiring manager’s desk. It is very important to understand how recruiters work if you want to get through the interview successfully.

There are some things that you should avoid and never ask a recruiter.

Don’t Cross the Line

Recruiters are usually warm and friendly – but don’t be over friendly with them, as it is their job to put you at ease and guide you through the hiring process. They are true professionals and not your colleagues or friends, and it is crucial that you don’t forget this. Think of the recruiter as a respected person in the company and treat them accordingly.

You can be friendly with them, but never over friendly. It is always wise to keep some things confidential; therefore, don’t disclose anything that is not applicable to the job at hand. Recruiters aren’t really interested in what clubs you belong to or if you are a single mom – so keep these things to yourself.

Career Coaching

The recruiter’s job is to guide you through the hiring process of specific companies. Recruiters are not career coaches, so it is inappropriate to ask them to guide you with writing a cover letter or resume. You have the freedom to ask them about the company in general, but keep your questions related to the specific job that you are discussing.

Save your more detailed questions for the hiring manager, as that’s the person you will ultimately have to impress.

Insider Information

It is absolutely OK to ask the recruiter how many other candidates are being considered for the position that you are applying for. In fact, they are probably expecting you to ask. If you don’t ask this question, you run the risk of looking uninterested or unambitious.

Recruiters are used to fielding questions from candidates about the competition they face – so don’t disappoint them.
Don’t Expect Too Much

Though you may wish to be treated as special, you are not probably the only candidate for the job. Many recruiters may treat you very well, but that’s their job and they are quite happy to make you comfortable. Their aim is to project your good qualities to the hiring manager. Keep in mind, though, that they work for the employer and their objective is to fill the position – whether with you or someone else.