Career Advice, Seizing The Opportunities, Legal Job, A. Harrison Barnes
Employment Authority Need Help? Call 1-800-283-3860.
Already a Member? Sign In
  Click For Instant Help
Video
Employment Authority Video

Seize Every Opportunity That Comes Your Way
By: Harrison Barnes


A. Harrison Barnes, CEO of Employment Research Institute, in a webinar as he discusses the importance of seizing the opportunities that knock at your door.

Harrison recalls a day in April when he was at the University of Virginia Law School. Having nothing much to do that day, Harrison along with a friend attended the annual election of a student group called The Law and Graduate Republicans. There his friend nominated him for the position of secretary as a joke. Harrison played along, gave a speech, and surprisingly won the election.

What started as a joke led Harrison to his first legal job and many such opportunities. To this day, Harrison recalls this incident and says that at times opportunities come out of nowhere and when you least expect them. All you need to do is to seize the opportunity when it comes your way. This may just be the thing that changes your life.
 
Harrison believes that that the universe presents you with opportunities when you least expect them, and it is up to you to make the most out of these opportunities. It’s even OK if you do not take advantage of these opportunities. Harrison believes that opportunities appear to each of us in almost equal ways. What you decide to do with these opportunities is what makes the difference.

To illustrate his viewpoint, Harrison cites a few more examples, including one of Warren Buffet, one of the richest people in the world. He says that the world is a continual source of opportunities and it is up to you to take advantage of them.




Twitter
Sign up for a "Free, No Obligation Resume Critique" and "Free Market Evaluation". Let us tell you how much potential you have!

 
WE ARE VERY DISCREET IN ALL CALLS.

Forbes Reports 151,352 Layoffs for January Itself; Employment Authority Proposes Alternative Job Search Approach

This column is sponsored by Granted, America’s top job search engine. The Career Resources column is presented by Granted, America's leading job search engine dedicated to getting people jobs.

Forbes Reports 151,352 Layoffs for January Itself; Employment Authority Proposes Alternative Job Search Approach

Pasadena, CA — According to a compilation by Forbes recently, there were 151,352 layoffs at America’s 500 largest public companies in the month of January. MORE


"There are always vacancies. Organizations are born, organizations expand, workers become restless, quit, change jobs, move, become ill long-term, or become handicapped, retire, or die. There are always jobs out there waiting to be filled. The fact that you can't find those jobs only means the vacancy hasn't been advertised, or you're not using the right method to find it. When the Internet or job-postings, or agencies, or ads, or resumes, don't work, there are other ways of turning up the job you want. So, if you're coming up 'empty,' you need to change the search method you've been using. ... To speed up your search for one of the jobs that are out there, go after many different organizations, instead of just one or two."

- Richard N. Bolles
  What Color is Your Parachute?


$1,000 Guarantee
Resume Preparation
Capture the interest of senior-level executives in less than 10 seconds. Stimulate their desire to read your resume. MORE
Testimonials
What Our Clients Are Saying
I complement your writing staff as that process went very smoothly. I'm happy with the cover letter and revisions made to my resume. The search has returned what I hope to be some promising leads.
- Adam H.

I have three [interviews] so far. I am thinking of sending out more letters since these have been so successful.
- Ara

I just wanted to let you know that I am exceedingly pleased with the service. I sent the resumes out last week, and I already have four interviews scheduled. I'll keep you posted on the outcome. T...
- Jennifer


 MORE
For Employers
Employment Authority's Comprehensive Executive Outplacement Program
Give your executives the most opportunities. MORE

Deduct Our Services

You may be able to claim all of your expenses in your job search, including costs related... MORE


Do You Have Questions?

We welcome all of your comments and questions. EMAIL US

SIGN UP  |   ABOUT US  |   HISTORY  |   WORK AT EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY  |   REFER A FRIEND  |   FAQ  |   TESTIMONIALS  |   CONTACT US  |   SITE MAP  |   TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP
PRIVACY  |   BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY  |   HARRISON BARNES BIOGRAPHY

Employment Research Institute

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars.
© 2026 EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.