Tough (Question) Tuesday What do you need to look inward to uncover

Tough (Question) Tuesday What do you need to look inward to uncover stop sit look closer card from Amy Rubin Flett Im taking this week to just do my sessions that are on the books and answer some big-time, hippy-dippy, inward-business-building questions to discover what I need to stop doing, what I need to keep doing, and what I need to start doing. I know its easier said than done, and while Im scared to uncover and articulate! those new boundaries/goals/commitments, I know its necessary and I also know itll get me down The Right Path. What do you need to look inward to uncover?

What Is the Purpose of Writing a Career Objective on the Resume?

What Is the Purpose of Writing a Career Objective on the Resume?If you are like most people, you have probably asked yourself this question 'What is the purpose of writing a career objective on the resume?' This is not just one of those questions you ask yourself when you want to know what you need to include on your resume. It is one of those questions that you really don't want to be asking yourself! The reason for this is that any time you submit your resume, including on job boards and career fairs, you are actually asking the recruiters for their permission to include any and all information they want to include on your resume, but they don't have a choice.So, you will notice a strange thing: The more personal and specific you make your resume the better chance you have of getting the job you are after. Of course, the majority of people do not realize this and continue asking 'What is the purpose of writing a career objective on the resume?'Well, there is no real answer to this question, other than one you might consider: A career objective is a way to outline what your strengths and capabilities are and what your greatest career goals are. The reason that employers use it so much on a resume is because it is a one-sided statement that is very straight forward and does not necessarily imply anything that is wrong with you personally. You can definitely find ways to highlight some aspects of your own life that could be great to highlight in your resume.For example, if you are a writer, then you might have written a number of books or articles on a variety of subjects over the years. On your resume, you can highlight one or two of these books or articles and to do this highlight just the title of the book or article; and then to highlight the names of the authors or even the date of the book or article was published.When you list your accomplishments and the specific areas you achieved them, this is a great way to give a one-sided description of your achieve ments. Remember, what employers really want to see on a resume is the results of your job history, not your personal experience.This is why you should always keep in mind that one of the first things you should do when you start looking for a job is to find out what job you would like to work in. This will be one of the biggest contributing factors when it comes to how you will be perceived by an employer. So, even though you are working in a different industry, it does not mean that you cannot include on your resume that you have specialized in a particular field; because it would certainly be an advantage.You should always be honest with yourself when it comes to this, because if you do not include on your resume that you have done consulting or writing, then it could greatly detract from your resume. The trick is to find out what you enjoy doing, the fields you would like to work in, and the job openings in those fields before you begin looking for a job.

Paid Sick Leave Decreases Flu Spread

Paid Sick Leave Decreases Flu Spread There are lots of arguments for paid sick leave, but this might be one of the most compelling: It could keep you healthy this winter. A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that when a company offers paid sick leave, the number of employees who get the flu “decreases significantly.” According to the Wall Street Journal, “It also suggests that the absence of paid sick leave causes contagious people to go into work and infect their co-workers or customers.” The researchers found that when people don’t have paid sick leave, they’ll show up to work while contagious, making it more likely that they’ll pass along their germs to the people with whom they come into contact. Paid sick leave cuts down on workplace transmission, the researchers said. “These findings validate our model predictions and provide evidence that sick and contagious employees stayed at home to recover instead of going to work, thereby reducing contagious presenteeism and decreasing infection rates,” they said. This has the potential to affect not just a lot of workers, but a lot of consumers. Workers in low-paying jobs are disproportionately likely to be the ones who go without paid sick leave, but they’re also often in service industries like retail or food service, which puts them into contact with a large number of people over the course of a day. Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  SharePlayback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser Error Code: MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED Technical details : No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2019-12-30:d6a268be21945b0aaa65f548 Player Element ID: jumpstart_video_1 OK Close Modal DialogBeginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.PlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  Playback Rate1xFullscreenClose Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.

8 Survival Tips For The Laid Off And Looking - Work It Daily

8 Survival Tips For The Laid Off And Looking - Work It Daily It can be difficult to stay focused, positive, and proactive when you are laid off, but that is exactly what you need to be if you want to get a job! Related: 6 Reasons Why Employers AREN'T Calling You If you're laid off and looking, check out these eight simple tips to get you out of the house and back to work. Everyday Activities Do the following activities everyday. 1. Get dressed. It may not seem important, but it is. Changing your clothes can change your mindset. Just as it is important to have a designated area to “work” on your job search, you should have a job search wardrobe. You never know when you might interact with someone who might have an opportunity or interview for you. Put your best foot forward at all times. 2. Leave the house everyday. This will increase your chances of meeting others with job opportunities, or even interview opportunities. Even beyond the simple act of reminding people you exist by presenting yourself in public, you get human acknowledgement. Sitting at home, alone, in front of a computer can result in feeling like you don’t exist after a while. Making eye contact with others and receiving acknowledgement can really improve your self-esteem and spirits. 3. Read something career or industry related everyday. Feed your mind! Keep abreast with your industry so you have something to talk (and even think) about. Staying current can help you feel connected to the rest of the working world and will support your self-esteem. Reading job search and career-related articles can also give you some tips and tricks from which you might benefit. These tips can also be reassuring that you are doing everything you need to do and are doing it well. 4. Vary your approach to job search. Not only is sitting in front of the computer applying for jobs day after day boring, but it is also likely ineffective! You will rarely get a response, and if you do, it is often a rejection letter. Follow up on your applications and resume submissions; research and cold call employers with whom you are interested in working; attend in-person networking opportunities; review an actual newspaper for job leads to expand your targets; find a staffing agency or recruiter to work with and follow-up with them regularly. Changing up your job search will keep you engaged, fresh, and motivated. Weekly Activities Do the following activities on a weekly basis. 5. Practice interviewing… now. I am always so surprised when a new client contacts me to practice for an interview a day or two before the main event. Ideally, you should practice with a career coach or other professional several times before you are even called for an interview. Review and refine your answers weekly and schedule one or more sessions to polish your presentation for the specific job when you are called for an interview. This way, you will be ready to “knock ‘em dead!” 6. Keep a schedule. Paper or electronic â€" it doesn’t matter. Map out your week ahead and review your schedule weekly. This will ensure you don’t miss any application deadlines or opportunities to follow up or network. You also won’t forget to keep your word to call an employer back “next Tuesday.” Job search is your business right now… unless you want to continue being laid off and looking…. 7. Review your resume, LinkedIn Profile, website, and cover letter. These should all be considered living documents and regularly reviewed and enhanced. Even small improvements or corrections can make a surprising difference. Additionally, it is easy to overlook things you take for granted like the same link that has been on your profile for ages, but you may find has mysteriously been broken since you last used it. Try to use an objective eye. If it has been a while since you have had your biographical information reviewed, spring for a professional to review it all for you. 8. Volunteer. You may not think you have time for it, but you do. Not only will the organization or individual receiving your time and efforts appreciate it, but you will benefit as well. There is no way for me to describe how good it can make you feel to be able to contribute your time and energy a few hours a week to a good cause. It is good for your self-confidence, builds feelings of relevance, and can be another networking opportunity as well. You just never know who will lead you to your next awesome break! While this is no means a comprehensive list of things that you can do if you are laid off and looking, it is a good start. What have you tried that works for you? I’d love to know! Related Posts #1 Reason You Get Interviews But Not Offers 10 Things Recruiters Won’t Tell You (But I Will!) 7 Surprising Reasons You Didn’t Get An Interview For The Job About the author Mary Sherwood Sevinsky is a career and occupational consultant who is masters-prepared and certified. She is a business owner with nearly 20 years of experience in Corporate Management, Career Assessment Counseling and in writing Career Articles and Educational Materials. She has worked as a corporate manager experienced in hiring, firing, and managing a staff of professionals with a multi-million dollar budget. Learn more about Mary and her services: www.life-works.info. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

How To Become A Morning Person in 9 Steps

How To Become A Morning Person in 9 Steps Are mornings the bane of your existence? Do you find it impossible to find the energy to get out of bed most days? Do you require at least two cups of coffee in order to function like a real adult? Then youre definitely leid a morning rolle.We all envy those morning people the people who get up hours before work to go for a run or hit the gym, or those who can get up without an alarm. These people seem to have absolutely no problem getting up and ready to go. And getting to that point can seem like the most impossible thing in the world but its not as hard as you might think If you wantto be a morning, dont worry there are some simple steps you can take to shift your schedule.In fact, ansicht nine strategieswill teach you how to become a morning rolle in no time.1. Create a schedule.First things first its important for you to make a schedule for yourself. This includes both your evening, pre-sleep activities and your morning, post-wake up activities. This way you know what you have to get done before going to bed and what you have to do when you wake up.Plan out your chores whether you have to do dishes, clean the kitchen, or work on any last-minute tasks. Then give yourself some time to de-stress. Take a bath. Read a book. Have a glass of wine. Wind down from the day, and block out some time to do it so you have an adequate amount of time to relax.Setting a schedule also lets you know when you have to get to bed and start trying to sleep. And once you get to bed, having a schedule can get you up and moving as soon as your alarm goes off. Maybe you want to work out as soon as you wake up. Maybe you want to take a shower and get your lunch ready. Whatever you want to accomplish in your morning ritual, plan it out. This will ensure it all gets done.2. Go to bed earlier.This one almost goes without saying, but getting to bed earlier will make the whole process of waking up in the morning that much easier. Even just try ing to go to bed half an hour earlier can make getting up the next time a simpler process. Most of us dont get enough sleep as it is, so adding a few minutes of REM sleep to your sleep cycle can leave you far more relaxed and refreshed the next morning. And if youre someone who habitually stays up late, going to bed a little earlier a few days at a time can give you the good night sleep youve been craving. And having a good nights sleep will put a smile on your face the next morning. You cant be a morning person without a good nights rest.3. Dont hit snooze.You didnt plan to hit the snooze button, so dont let yourself Hitting snooze can actually do more harm than good, not allowing you to get adequate rest in the few minutes you spend laying in bed waiting for the next five minutes to be up. It also wastes time that you could have spent jumping into your morning routine. By hitting snooze, youre taking time away from your morning coffee or morning workout. Youre letting your body st ay in a prolonged state of sleepiness. And youre not getting out of it what you think you are. Skip the snooze and opt for a morning jog or a good hearty breakfast instead.4. Eat breakfast.Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you better not skip it especially not if you want to become a morning person You need morning fuel to keep you going and to keep you from feeling sleepy during peak circadian rhythm times. It will also help to push away all feelings of sleepiness.5. Get moving.Whether this means going on an early-morning gym jaunt, doing some strength training in the living room, or going for a walk around the block just get moving. You dont even need to work out just get up, get out of bed, and do some stretches. This is good for getting the blood flowing, which will get you ready to take on your day much more quickly than if you stayed static. Movement is vital for happy, healthy morning people.6. Get some sun.Natural sunlight can do wonders first thing in th e morning. It can wake you up, get you motivated, and breathe new life into you. And getting up with the sun can help establish a rhythm that your body can adapt to, making it even easier to get up in the morning. Sunlight can positively affect your natural body clock, making being a morning person second nature.7. Give yourself something to look forward to first thing.Maybe its a big, yummy breakfast. Maybe its a show you DVRd. Maybe its a coffee from your favorite coffee shop. Whatever works, use that as a motivator. Itll be much easier to get out of bed when you know you have something waiting for you once you open your eyes.8. Get your coffee ready the night before.If youre a coffee person, get the pot ready the night before. Fill it with water and you favorite coffee grounds. This way, all you have to do is blindly walk to your kitchen and hit a button to get your day started9. Stick with it.It might be frustrating at first when you try getting up earlier. But dont get discoura ged Itcan take about a month for a big shift like thisto become habit, and becoming a morning person is no different. Try following these steps for a month. By the end of it, youll be glad you didnt give up.Whether youre a natural night owl, or just cant get a good night sleep, if you take the time to follow these steps, youll be an early riser before you know it. All it takes is time, days of dedication, and a thorough morning routine to leave your night owl days in the past. And think of all the things you can accomplish by starting your day a little earlier, and with a little more intention Before long, youll be one of those morning people you spent so much time envying

Slideshare Resume Writing Fundamentals Explained

Slideshare Resume Writing Fundamentals Explained Dont forget, resumes are formal documents that need a formal manner of writing. Therefore, many students and employees decide to acquire cheap essay rather than writing it themselves. Once you pick the language, youve got to konzept your CV and a cover letter in the exact same language. Utilize Tagsreinforce keywords, search terms you need to get found for. You could also have presume or resume, but this isnt vital info. The information that you include on your resume needs to be clear and brief. In the sphere of human resources theres a difference in resumes. Resume making is most likely one of the most overlooked parts of a work hunting strategy. Video resumes are the current trend in the world today. There isnt any reason why your resume must seem amateurish. Even if youre qualified for the job, if youre bedrngnislage able to convey your qualifications through a fast glance of your resume, the recruiter will assume th at youre not capable and proceed. Customize, its a Best Practice If you would like to hook the interest of a prospective employer or recruiter within a couple-of-seconds, you should customize your resume to reflect the job youre seeking. If youre sending out 5 resumes to 5 distinct employers, ensure each resume is specific to every organization. There are lots of basic kinds of resumes used to make an application for job openings. What You Should Do to Find Out About Slideshare Resume Writing Before Youre Left Behind So dont be discouraged to rewrite your resume based on the post youre applying for. One of the absolute most helpful techniques to update and enhance your resume is to be sure your resume is aligned with each specific job post you respond to. Your resume should be formatted in an easy, professional method. Slideshare Resume Writing Options Even if it is a somewhat related skill for this job include it in the resume. Possessing a well-formatted, clean and profe ssional resume will make a fantastic first impression and pave the best way to landing a job which you truly want. Its also excellent to contemplate the job that youre vying for. Any work seeker whether a fresher or a seasoned partie has to compose the resume. The Little-Known Secrets to Slideshare Resume Writing Although generally theres no necessary length set for resumes, it is critical that you attempt to be aware of if the company does require some particular length for your resumes. Sales resumes have to show what type of salesperson you are and how well youve performed before. Alternatively, you can visit the interview prepared to deal with any questions associated with the gap in a confident way. Will figure out whether or not you get the interview. The very first important thing to notice is that the Career Objective should be quite specific to that specific job youre applying for. Requirements for obtaining an SES position are really strict and that having been sai d, if your SES resume isnt perfect you might not even get the opportunity to go up for review. Writing a good resume is extremely vital for securing work. Educational Qualifications There are some suggestions for resume writing.

Recruiters Change the Way you do Email with Zoho MailMagnet

Recruiters Change the Way you do Email with Zoho MailMagnet The way people communicate today has drastically changed due to the rise of technology and social media. Traditional means of communication, such as talking on the phone, sending hand-written letters, and even talking face-to-face, are slowly being replaced with technology. We Skype, Facetime, text, send Tweets and Facebook messages, but what about email? Has social media, videos, text and SMS replaced marketing and communicating via email? Although many might think the answer is yes, research proves otherwisefruchtwein of the worlds email traffic comes from the corporate world. In 2012, the number of businesses emails sent and received per day totaled 89 1000000000000. This figure is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 13% over the next four years, reaching over 143 billion by year end 2016. (Email Statistics Report, 2012-2016, The Radicati Group. Inc)eMarketer expects there to be 216.6 million US email users this year, representing 89% of total internet users. Two out of three people in the US will be email users in 2013. (eMarketer, US Internet Users 2013 Solid, Saturated Market for Web, Search and Email)The total number of worldwide email accounts is expected to increase from 3.3 billion accounts in 2012 to over 4.3 billion accounts by year end 2016. This represents an average annual growth rate of 6 % over the next four years. (Email Statistics Report, 2012-2016, The Radicati Group. Inc)Its clear to see that email is not dead, but actually growing. And that is no different in the recruitment world.Everyday recruiters can receive hundreds of emails in their inboxes, and it can be a daunting and lengthy task to sort through them. Dont you wish there was a tool allowing you to easily sort through your incoming mail, filtering away spam and/or irrelevant emails and only displaying the emails you want when you want them? Applicant tracking system and recruitment software anbieter Zoho Recruit has a great tool that will allow you to do just that.Zoho MailMagnet is a cool new feature that abrollcontainer-transportsystem like a magnet for emails. When users turn on MailMagnet for Zoho Recruit, it instantly looks at his/her inbox and presents only those emails that are relevant for the recruiter depending on which candidate/contact he/she is working on.Who knows best about the candidates/contacts you are working on? the company asked. Its not your email system its your Recruitment system. So expecting your email system to prioritize your email for you is nonsense it should be your Recruitment system.The worldwide company helps companies run their business processes, manage information and be more productive through angeschlossen business, productivity and collaboration applications. The site, Zoho.com, has launched 25+ online applications from CRM to Mail, Office Suite, Project Manage ment, Invoicing, Web conferencing and more.Zoho Recruit said it desires to change the way recruiters use email, i.e. doing email within their recruitment system in the long term. Zoho Recruits Mail Magnet feature intelligently scans your inbox and then notifies recruiters of the emails from their candidates and client contacts in Zoho Recruit. Users can also reply to emails and view attachments all from within MailMagnet.The ATS and recruiting software company also has a Mail Add-On feature, which allows recruiters to keep track of all incoming and outgoing candidate/contact messages from within the Zoho Recruitment System. Yet, this tool didnt quite solve the problem of filtering out irrelevant emails (those not from candidates/clients) nor did it do so directly inside Zoho Recruit.Were combining what, until today, was the Mail Add-On and this brand-new functionality into the new Zoho MailMagnet. Existing Mail Add-On customers will get this automatically, at no additional cost, the company said. Its important to note that MailMagnet works with pretty much any modern email provider you might have Zoho Mail, Gmail, Google Apps, your ISP, etc.According to Zoho Recruit, MailMagnet is not just a featureIt signals our vision and aim to change the way recruiters interact with their email, the company said.