Top Creative Resume Tips

Top Creative Resume TipsTop Creative Resume TipsFrom one creative resume to the next, employers often come across the same statement from job candidates I am an effective kollektiv player. The hiring manager yawns and thinks, Big deal. Who isnt? But you swear, you really are an effective team player Well, of course you are. The problem is that using the same tired terms on your resume as every other applicant does you no good. Read how choosing the right words can help you tischset yourself apart.A survey by The Creative Group highlights the importance of displaying your writing skills when searching for a job. Nearly eight in 10 (78 percent) advertising and marketing executives said theyd rather receive a traditional resume in Word or PDF format from candidates applying for creative roles. Far fewer executives favored online profiles (14 percent) and video or infographic resumes (3 percent each) as their format of choice.The bottom line Words matter, even in a visual-centric world. And because employers may review dozens of creative resumes every day, theres a good chance theyre reading the same blurbs and buzzwords over and over again.The good news is that changing up a few key terms in your resume and cover letter can help you stand out from the crowd. Specifically, instead of placing emphasis on what you are (i.e., the noun) and the modifier (i.e., the adjective), focus on the verb.If you think back to your second grade English class lessons, youll recall verbs are words that imply action. And actions are what employers want to see. They want to know what youve done and how you did it so they can determine for themselves whether effective team player is an accurate description.While you obviously cant ignore the nouns and adjectives, the point here is to zero in on the verb. Like nouns and adjectives, some verbs carry less weight than others. For instance, weaker words such as assisted, contributed, helped or handled suggest you played a marginal role in a project. In fact, those terms dont explain what you actually did. Instead, ask yourself how you assisted. What did you do to move the project forward and achieve success?Following are some before-and-after examples to get you in the right mindsetBeforeAfterASSISTED in developing the social media strategy for a major consumer electronics product launch.IDENTIFIED appropriate channels to execute the social media strategy for a major consumer electronics product launch.CONTRIBUTED to profile articles that would appear on the corporate blog.INTERVIEWED clients to quote in profile articles that would appear on the corporate blog.SUPPORTED product launch through various marketing efforts, including press outreach, social media updates and speaking engagements.EXECUTED marketing campaign, involving press outreach, social media updates and speaking engagements, to support product launch.HELPED with trade show logistics.MANAGED the creation, delivery and storage of trade show displays.COORDI NATED speaking engagements for executives.SECURED speaking engagements for executives and DEVELOPED supporting visuals (PowerPoint slides, handouts).SERVED as a web design consultant for B2B and B2C companies.COUNSELED B2B and B2C companies on web design strategy, tactics and measurement.HANDLED imagery for a company brochure.DESIGNED graphical elements, illustrations and infographics for a company brochure.DEMONSTRATED ability as an effective team player.SPEARHEADED and ORGANIZED cross-functional team meetings to improve communication and collaboration among employees.Notice a difference between the before and after statements? Weaving in verbs with powerful connotations can also drive you to be more specific with the rest of your word choices.Once youve refreshed your creative resume to spotlight your top skills, abilities and accomplishments, read it back to yourself aloud. This will help you identify any glaring grammatical issues, typos or vague, wishy-washy language. And while you should always use spell-check, ask a detail-oriented friend to review the document as well. Experienced staffing professionals in the creative industry can also provide pointers on improving your resume.If you avoid tired terms and clichs on your creative resume and play up power verbs, hiring managers will take notice. They might even hire youExploring new career opportunities? Send us your resume and search our available creative jobs now

Top Digital Footprint Faux Pas

Top Digital Footprint Faux PasTop Digital Footprint Faux PasWhat you say and do outside of work impacts your career pursuits. Yet some people still fail to realize how much their digital footprint matters. Here are some surprising things employers have found when searching verbunden for information about creative job candidates - and advice for avoiding the same snafus.When you set out to look for a new job, you fine-tune your resume, write tailored cover letters and update your portfolio. But theres another important step you may be forgetting reviewing your digital footprint.Many employers will do some online digging to make sure there arent any red flags before scheduling interviews or extending offers. And that can be problematic for candidates who dont clean away any digital debris floating around the internet.In a survey from The Creative Group, advertising and absatzwirtschaft executives were asked to cite the strangest or most surprising thing theyve discovered when searchin g online for information about potential creative and marketing hires. Here are some of the most amusing responses along with tips on how to steer clear of the same problems.A potential hire arguing on social media.Tip Be aware that caustic online behavior can come back to haunt you. When emotions are running high, you need to be especially careful about quarreling online or insulting people who have different viewpoints. Feeling heated? Step away from the keyboard and take a 30-second break to consider how a future employer might construe your comments. Also, delete any potentially damaging remarks youve shared on social media, news articles or blogs.SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOGOne candidate shared very negative comments regarding previous employers.Tip Its never a good idea to badmouth former employers, bosses or colleagues, especially in a public forum. Even if the criticism is justified, negative comments will reflect poorly on only one person you. Hiring managers may worry that you la ck the temperament and judgment that they expect of their kollektiv members.Too much personal information. I have seen an online resume that had the persons date of birth, marital status and other things that were irrelevant and should not be disclosed.Tip There are pieces of biographical data that do not belong in a resume. For instance, theres no need to include details related to your age, race, religion or marital status. In fact, including it can put potential employers in an awkward position because they are not allowed to take that information into account when making hiring decisions. Your reason for leaving previous positions should be omitted too.A person misrepresented his education and song in his application materials. He said he had a bachelors degree, when in fact, he did not.Tip Theres no better way to shoot yourself in the foot than to lie to a potential employer. Its easier than ever to get caught and even a seemingly small fib can lead to big questions about your character. Stretching dates of employment, inflating your job title or exaggerating academic credentials just isnt worth the risk. If you dont meet the qualifications for a position, write a customized cover letter explaining why youre still a great fit for the role or simply move on to the next job opportunity.Embarrassing party photos.Tip This one is simple protect your reputation by exercising discretion when it comes to photos - or making sure you take advantage of privacy settings. If someone else has posted a less-than-professional picture of you, ask if he or she will take it down or at least remove the tag or any identifying details that could show up in a Google search.Candidates who misspell words or dont know how to put sentences together in their online portfolio.Tip Run spellcheck and proofread the text in your digital portfolio just as you would your resume and cover letter. Ask a friend who excels at copy editing to review it before you publish it. While writing expe rtise might not be the top requirement for the role you seek, sloppiness could easily be held against you.One applicants online resume actually had a photo of her with Im assuming her significant other with the caption Im takenTip A resume you post on your website, LinkedIn or other career sites should portray the same level of professionalism as the one you send to employers. Again, theres no need to include personal photos. Save the selfies and relationship status updates for Facebook.Excessive use of profanity on social media sites.Tip Steer clear of cursing on social media, especially while youre job hunting. Profanity may be viewed as a lack of polish in the eyes of potential employers, and they may hesitate to hire you, especially for client-facing roles.Unprofessional emaille addresses or screen names.Tip Get a handle on your handles. If your email address or screen name is inappropriate, complicated or casts you in an unfavorable light, set up a separate account for job hunt ing. Just remember to check it regularly.As trivial as some of these examples may seem, like it or not, your digital footprint can influence whether or not you land a job. And even if youre highly qualified, you may be deemed too risky to even bring in for an interview if your online image doesnt align with your professional one. The upside is that you do have the power to make sure youre portraying the skills and qualities that employers seek. So do all you can to sell a version of yourself that will appeal to hiring managers and future colleagues.

Management Skills Crucial for Engineering Success

Management Skills Crucial for Engineering Success Management Skills Crucial for Engineering Success More than half of ASME members polled in a 2008 survey reported that their jobs require management skills. The survey, conducted by Deloitte Touche LLP, interviewed about 1,900 engineers, including members of ASME, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers.The importance of management skills was underscored when participants described their immediate plans for professional development. Fifty-five percent planned to undertake management training such as project management, general management, strategic planning, marketing, or accounting/finance. Nearly half of those planning to pursue management-focused professional development considered pursuing certification or a degree.Executive ConcernsThe Deloitte Touche survey also included interviews with senior engineering and management executives from 30 science and engineering companies. Three management concerns emerged from this survey.One is an impending shortage of engineers. Another is globalization, its impact on local employment, and the need to implement quality and standardized management training in emerging markets.The third concern involved the complexity of innovation. Companies need managers well-versed in the disciplines of both technology and business to remain successful in a world where product innovation is increasingly becoming a matter of multidisciplinary, international, and often multicultural collaboration.With this in mind, it is all the more critical to identify the next generation of engineer-managers to lead companies through current and emerging challenges.Adapted from Certified to Lead by Gregory N. Marino, for Mechanical Engineering, August 2009.The importance of management skills was underscored when participants described their immediate plans for professional deve lopment.

Feeling the Heat 5 Reasons a Summer Job Search Is Worth It

Feeling the Heat 5 Reasons a Summer Job Search Is Worth ItFeeling the Heat 5 Reasons a Summer Job Search Is Worth ItAhh, summer. Its a time for long, lazy days at the beach, sipping colorful drinks, and just relaxing.That is, unless yourein a summer job search.Theres a myth that pervades the job market that companies simply dont hire during the summer. As such, many job seekers slow down (or worse, stop) their searches and resume them come fall. But job searching in the summer can be just as good- and sometimes better- than searching during any other time of the year.Here are five reasons why a summer job search is worth it1. Theres less competition. Remember what we said about some people falsely believing that there are no job opportunities during the dog days of summer? Well, there are, and if job hunters are not applying for positions, that means theres less competition for you, according to the US News article, 5 Reasons to Keep Your Job Hunt Alive in the Summer.It can be diffic ult to job search while your friends are enjoying summer vacations, but taking advantage of the zeiteinteilung of your job search- and capitalizing on the fact that fewer job seekers are applying for jobs- means you have a greater chance of getting the job you want.2. It can be easier to get informational einstellungsgesprchs.During the summer, things naturally tend to slow down. Employees take vacations, summer Fridays come into effect- people are just more relaxed. Thats what makes it a great time to score some informational interviews. While some people might moan at the idea of having to go in for an informational interview (and not a regular job interview), theres no denying the many benefits of them.Not only do you get a glimpse of the inner workings of a company, but they are a great way to make new connections, possibly meet your next mentor, and also get your foot in the door should a job opportunity that matches your skill set come up in the future. So target a few compani es that youd like to work for and reach out to the partie whom youd like to make a connection with. Youre much more likely to get a yes to an informational interview during the summer than during the fall, when things can become much busier.3. It gives you perspective.Youve been job hunting for so long for one specific type of job that you feel youre on job hunting autopilot. Take some time between writing cover letters to really assess your situation. Are you searching for a job that you really want, or are you continuing on in a career path that you outgrew two jobs ago?Figure out what type of job would make you happy (along with the type of workplace flexibility you need) and then tailor your search to meet those needs. Chances are, your job searching success will improve dramatically.4. You can improve your technique.Like anything else, a job search is a skill that you learn on the job- no pun intended. But like any skill, there are always ways to perfect it and make it better. Go over the various parts of your job search and see what needs a little improvement. (You probably know where your strengths- and weaknesses- are.)Maybe your resume is a little tired and needs a redesign. Or perhaps you tend to apply for positions that are slightly beyond your skill set- but you hope the hiring manager wont notice.See where you can make some modifications and do so. It might mean hiring a resume writer, or going back to school to get some much-needed certifications. But remember that everything you do towards finding a great flexible job is an investment in yourself, and well worth the effort.5. Networking can be less stressful.Lets face it not many people really love networking. But as a job seeker, networking can really help you make the connections that will open doors to a new job.Thing is, you dont have to don your interview/informational interview/networking suit and hit the circuit to find new contacts. Think outside the box and take advantage of the summer months to grow your network.Since youll most likely be outside more during the summer, get chummy with the parents at your kids swim meets, the neighbors during the annual summer block party, or even frequent some of the local hotspots in your area to find new friends- and find out what they do.When you think about it, a summer job searchsimply makes a whole lot of sense. So resist the urge to halt your search and ramp it up instead. You never know you might start a brand-new job (as opposed to starting your job search all over again) come September.Readers, are you guilty of slowing down your summer job search, or do you keep searching? Let us know in the comments below

This is why you shouldnt blindly trust a candidate saying yes to a job offer

This is why you shouldnt blindly trust a candidate saying yes to a job offerThis is why you shouldnt blindly trust a candidate saying yes to a job offerLet an embarrassing week for a New York City mayor be a case study in elend prematurely announcing a hire.On Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasios office triumphantly announced that his city had poached Miami superintendent Alberto Carvalho to become New York Citys next school chancellor. In a press release, Mayor de Blasio said that he had found the best person to lead the nations largest school system into the future. Twenty-four hours later, Carvalho would dramatically back out of the job during a public meeting broadcasted live on television Thursday.NYC mayor loses candidate afterannouncing his hireDuring an emergency school mainboard meeting packed with board members, students, and supporters the day after de Blasios statement, Carvalho had a public change of heart, citing the children of Miami as his reason.I am breaking an agreemen t between adults to honor an agreement and a pact I have with the children of Miami, Carvalho said to cheers in the room.According to de Blasio and to Carvalhos own account, Carvalho had verbally accepted the New York City job a week prior. Mayor de Blasio said that he was very surprised by Carvalhos last-minute snub since Carvalho had been on board when they talked on the phone as late as Wednesday night.He told me repeatedly this was his dream job,de Blasio told reporters Thursday.He said yes over a week ago, he authorized the story beinggiven to Politico, Mayor de Blasio explained. He negotiated terms and conditions in detail with Dean Fuleihan, affirmed his plans many times over with for how we would go through an announcement.How you should announce a new hireBut in the end, this verbal enthusiasm ended up not amounting to enough. For companies and employees watching this debacle unfold in real-time, there are takeaways to learn even if we are not working on a national stage.It s a lesson in curbing your enthusiasm.Until the first day of employment, its a negotiation, human resources expertAmy Polefrone, CEO of theHR Strategy Group, told Ladders.She advises companies to publicly announce a hire as close to the start date as possible I would recommend probably within a month to announce, Yes, someone is starting, weve made a selection. For positions not in this kind of visibility, Polefrone recommends not making public announcements until the first day.How to handle a change of heart or rejectionIf youre an employee in Carvalhos position, who is having second thoughts, Polefrone advises you to proactively raise your concerns and be discreet about your withdrawal The longer the interview courtship goes on, obviously, the more serious the employer thinks you are. There can be so many hurt feelings if you back out. It just has to be done quickly. Help people understand why sooner rather than later.If you, like Mayor de Blasio, have just been publicly spurned by your top candidate in the eleventh hour of hiring, put the rejection in perspective.For the employer, I think its important not to take these things so personally. These things do happen. Candidates do rescind an offer and its most likely not about the employer, its more about the employees particular situation, Polefrone said. If the person is not ready to make the change, its good that theyre not going to come work for you, because then they are not going to be fully engaged or committed to helping lead that organization.Maybe Mayor de Blasios Press Secretary, Eric Phillips, should take this advice to heart

A Startling Fact about How to Resume Uncovered

A Startling Fact about How to Resume Uncovered Together with mentioning the work type, if youre going to give a small description of your work in the cv then itll be best too. Professionally, our resumes are often the very first impression a prospective employer gets of us. Or you may be unexpectedly laid off, and must start work search. What resume format to utilize in 2017 and the way that it would boost your odds to find the job. If youre in the movie industry they wish to understand what skills youve got and exactly what youve done, although your school history wont be quite as important. For some jobs, youre want to highlight certain abilities, while for others, you are going to want to demonstrate related experience. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. If you get a lengthy employment history, you dont will need to include all of it. Theres no doubt that a resume which is both cohesive and professional will have a much better likeliho od of standing from the crowd even supposing its made utilizing a template. Your contact information is essentially the very first thing your prospective employer will see because its in the topmost aspect of your resume. Whichever format you select, it should make you become selected for the job youre applying for. You also receive a feeling of what information you dont have to include. What to Expect From How to Resume? Interest or skills section is the most crucial and difficult area of the writing. Finally, you wish to attempt to strike a balance between including experience thats both timely and relevant. After you have added your details and work experience, its possible to also save your resume as PDF if you want. The style of resume you will use greatly is dependent on your professional work background and qualifications. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About How to Resume The work description might also earn a difference. Hence, its importance cannot be stressed more to an individual searching for a job or individuals that are actively watching for this dream job. Also show youre a well-rounded worker. Most likely its job portals the very best place for a work seeker, who would like to obtain a work fast and free of efforts. The sole thing I can gather is maybe the writer is critical to getting a superior outcome. Once you do so, have 2-3 other men and women read it for you too. There are a few things that dont belong on a resume for work. Ensure you didnt miss whatever could cost you the job that you dream about Life, Death, and How to Resume The resume format sample ought to be accomplished well. Not all file formats are made equal. The edit file will open into your internet webbrowser at which you will observe a page with a simple instruction to click the edit button at the base of that page. Its high-quality PSD file is completely customizable. New Questions About How to Resume In addition, be sure toinclude any particular ab ilities youve got in your field that will benefit your intended company, like the prosthetics skills mentioned in our make-up artist example. The aim of a resume is to highlight your skills, experience and accomplishments that are relevant to the role you wish to be in. Learn about the three kinds of skills you may highlight and the way youre able to incorporate them into your resume. The important thing is figuring out what transferable abilities and experiences youll be able to be applicable to your new target profession. What Does How to Resume Mean? Employers find it quite unattractive. Job seekers deserve to come across decent content quickly. Transportation jobs involve a lot of responsibility and your resume will want to reflect you can manage that. Job search for freshers is a significant job and therefore, every element of it should be carried out carefully. You dont need to start from scratch. Lets talk somewhat more about main information and new resume format 2016 trend. The very first thing which you should do, is to comprehend what resume format you want to use, what type of template is preferable to choose, what positioning to use and several more. There are lots of beautiful resume templates out there, but nevertheless, it can be simple to feel as a lot of the greatest cost a ridiculous quantity of money, require special design programs in order to edit, or both. Up in Arms About How to Resume? All you need to do is discover one you like, click on it, and get started writing. Writing a strong application is a challenging procedure and we would like to make it simpler. Creating a resume with the assistance of a template can help you become mindful of the resume areas that you should fill. Double check to make certain that everything on the last version of the resume is about you.

5 Career-Change Myths Exploded

5 Career-Change Myths Exploded While the job-for-life was once the gold standard of employment, few people who enter the workplace nowadays believethey will work with oneemployer for the rest of their lives. Indeed, it has been this way for a few years now. However,whats also beginning to slowly change is the expectation that a workerwill have one career for their entire life. In todays world, its possible you might start your career as a high-powered accountant and end it as a chilled-out tree surgeon. Massive forces are acting on the workplace e.g., greater independence and self-determination, globalization, automation, unprecedented levels of economic and corporate instability, etc., which means that very few career paths can be truly considered secure.What I mean to say is that we are moving into a career-change world soon, thecareer-changers will be the rule, rather than the exception. And many people will become multi-career-changers that is, many people will change careers multiple times throughout their lives.Themulti-career-change world is a new and untested environment for employeesand employers alike. As a result, many myths prevail that can hinder workers who are seeking to change careers these myths may also causeemployers to pause when looking atcareer-changer candidates.Therefore,I thought it would be useful todisprovesome of the myths surrounding career changes and career-changers. Doing so will help us build a healthier environment in the talent ecosystem.Myth No. 1 The Average Person Will Have Seven Careers in Their LifetimeThestatistic that the average person will have seven careers in their lifetime has been floating around the Web for some time now. However, this stat was never really plausible, and now it has been roundly debunked by many researchers. In my personal opinion, I would expect that the average person might squeeze in two or threecareers in a lifetime.Myth No. 2 You Cant Change Careers, or If You Do, It ComesWith aHigh Risk of FailureAlot of people view career changes in a negative light, but this perspective is not totally justified. Research from the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) found thatsuccess rates for career changes are astonishingly high. The institute found that 82 percent of people over 47 who tried to move to new careers were successful in making that change. The truth, then, is that you canchanges careers and if you do, you have a high aussicht of doing so successfully.Myth No. 3 Youll Have to Take a Pay Cut If You Switch CareersAccording to the AIER study cited above, sideways career changes are possible.The AIER found that, for68 percent of career changers, pay remained the same (18 percent) or increased (50 percent). Thirty-one percent of courage changers took pay cuts.So, while pay cuts are areality for many career changers, they are not the norm in fact, career changers who saw their pay decrease were in the minority.Myth No. 4 You Are Too Old to Change CareersRemember when the AIER found that82 percentof people over the age of 47 successfully changed career? I also want to mentionresearch from the AARP Public Policy Institute, which found that63 percent of older workers who went through long periods of unemployment found jobs in completely new lines of work.The point here is that career change is an option open to anyone, no matter their age.Myth No. 5 Needing to Change Careers Is a Sign of Bad Career PlanningSeveral pieces of research show that our personalities change over the course of our lives. And as your personality and values change, its only natural that your career expectations and needs might also change.So, needing to change careers is not necessarily a sign of bad career planning or failure in you current career path. Rather, deciding to change careers can be an acknowledgement of the natural change in your personal priorities and preferences as you age.

Study A top promotion can double a womans chance of divorce

Study A top promotion can double a womans chance of divorceStudy A top promotion can double a womans chance of divorceA womans professional success may come at the cost of her marriage, according to a new study. Swedish researchers Olle Folke and Johanna Rickne found that when women got promoted to the top job in their field, it doubled their chances of a divorce. The same welches not true for men being promoted.Married women twice as likely to get divorced within 3 years of promotionIn their 2018white paper,Folke and Rickne looked at 30 years ofSwedish register data that followed the careers of job candidates before and after job promotions in the public and private sector. On average, the employees being studied were 50 years old and were people who had been married for about 20 years. When women are asked to balance the scales of work and family, romantic partnerships can be the casualties of career success.The researchers found that women in politics were seven percentage points less likely to stay married to their spouse if they got elected, compared to women who ran for office and lost. This finding meant that married women doubled their baseline probability of getting a divorce within three years after a job promotion. Meanwhile, mens divorce rates were not impacted by whether or not they won an election.This finding held true for women working in private firms of mora than 100 employees too. The researchers found that married women who got promoted to CEO were twice as likely to get divorced within three years of the promotion compared to their male counterparts.Relationships suffered if husbands career was the priority early onWhats causing the romantic strife? The researchers ruled out economic independence as a factor, finding that wives were financially secure before they got the promotion. They had the money to divorce comfortably if they had wanted to do so.But the researchers did find that how couples started their relationship set the tone for t he rest of it. For couples that prioritized the husbands career in the early stages of their relationship, the married womans promotion was more likely to destabilize the marriage and result in a divorce.The researchers determined gender traditional relationships by looking at how much parental leave was taken only by the wife. If she took 80% of the leave available to both parents in Sweden, she was in a gender-traditional relationship. In general, gender-traditional relationships were ones that had husbandswho earned more, did less childcare work, and were older than their spouse.Meanwhile, couples who equally focused on each others careers at the early stages of a relationship were not affected by the increase in divorce rates when a wife got a job promotion.Women face more stress when trying to obtain a highly demanding top jobThe researchers had three theories for why women taking the drivers seat in a relationship steered the end of a marriageThe wifes promotion could be more unexpected in a couple that prioritizes the husbands careerThe wifes promotion causes more stress from task renegotiations in these unequal relationshipsWomen leave relationships that offer the least flexibility and support for her career developmentThis research suggests that women in traditional, heterosexual marriages can have a loving marriage or a successful career, but they will have more trouble accessing both at the same time than their male brethren. For that to change, labor and marriage markets need to stop sending the message that mens careers should come first.As long as there is little specialization in the opposite direction - households in which the wife is the dominant earner and the husband takes primary responsibility for childcare - the average woman will face greater stress in her family life when trying to obtain a highly demanding top job, Folke and Rickne concluded.

Family Emergency Leave Letter

Family Emergency Leave LetterFamily Emergency Leave LetterTaking time off to care for a family member in need can be a touchy subject in the workplace. While your coworkers, friends, and family will likely feel sympathy for you, your employer may not feel the same way. That is why its important that you write a family emergency leave letter to ingestalt them of the reason you need time off, when your leave starts, and when you hope to return. Leaving suddenly without giving notice or a reason for your absence may result in you coming back to find that your employer gave your job to someone else.What Would be Considered a Family Emergency?A family emergency would be something along the lines ofA death in the familyAn accident involving a family member, or the employee him/herselfA medical issue or complication involving a family member, or the employee him/herselfEmergency family leave is an extended period of time that an employee takes off from work in order to deal with a serious f amily matter or health issue. Rules around emergency family leave are governed by the U.S. Department of Labors Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) works like this- it provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for reasons involving birth and child care, as well as serious health conditions affecting the employee or or one of their family members.The FMLA also requires that the employees group health benefits be maintained during the leave.What is a Family Emergency Leave Letter?A family emergency leave letter serves as a form of protection for you. After writing a copy and sending it to your employer, make sure that you save a copy for your own records. You may want to send the letter via the mail and pay for delivery confirmation to ensure your employer gets the letter. This also gives you proof that you submitted the letter. Use the first paragraph to explain why you need time off, when you will l eave, and any other details you think your employer needs. Include your email address and a contact number in the second paragraph so your employers can reach you.Crafting Your Emergency Leave LetterOur family emergency leave letter sample gives you an outline that you can follow when writing yours. Make sure that you include the following information in your family emergency leave letteran email address, cell phone number, or other contact informationthe date you plan to start your leavea valid reason for taking time offthe date you hope to return back to workyour name and work details at the top of the lettera thank you to your employer for letting you take time off worksome promise or guarantee that you will remain in contactInform Your Employers with a Family Emergency Leave LetterWriting a family emergency leave letter is a smart way to keep employers updated about your reasons for taking time off and to ensure them that you will return. Use samples like the one we provided whe n drafting your family leave emergency leave letter. If you decide to remain closer to home, you can also turn to our online resume builder for help writing a new resume when applying for jobs. Related Articles Following Job Leads The How ToGet Your Accounting Resume NoticedGetting a Job in the Healthcare Industry

7 Apps to Increase Career and Job-Search Success

7 Apps to Increase Career and Job-Search Success 7 Apps to Increase Career and Job-Search Success Leverage these seven apps to advance your career.In today’s digital society, there’s an app to help you manage practically every aspect of your life, from your finances to your weight. Your professional life is no different. Whether you want to work more efficiently with a virtual team or job hunt on-the-go, there’s an app for that. Below are some of my favorite mobile apps that will help you be a more successful job seeker and productive, career-driven professional.HopStopNothing’s worse than arriving late to an important meeting or interview. If you’re navigating a new city or trying to get across town during rush hour, arm yourself with HopStop. This free app provides travelers with door-to-door transit, walking, biking and taxi directions in more than 300 cities worldwide. Additionally, it will help you find the nearest subwaystations, estimate the travel time and cost for a taxi and provide real-time alerts and planned service changes.DropboxIncreasingly, professionals are taking their work home, often using multiple computers in the process. If you’re tired of emailing files to yourself, give Dropbox a try. This free app enables you to upload all of your photos, documents and videos from any device and share them easily with a customized link. This is especially useful when you’re working with a freelancer who may not have access to your company’s server or when your files are too large to be sent via email. As a job seeker, use Dropbox to upload your resume and other job application materials so you can quickly share them with a recruiter or networking connection anytime, anywhere.TwitterAs I’ve mentioned before, Twitter is a great way for job seekers to discover new leads, research organizations and access career advice. If you’re not looking for a job, Twitter serves as a valuable networking tool. Use it to engage fellow attendees at an event by using the event’s hashtag. For instance, we use #JobMobile for our local events for re cruiters. You can also use it to catch up on the latest news â€" it’s always easier to network with new people when you know what’s going on in the world. Check out this list of top 15 must-follow Twitter hashtags for job seekers.HootSuiteWhether you’re managing your company’s social media channels or building a strong online brand for your job search or business, HootSuite can help. It allows you to monitor and manage your social media streams including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+. I love that I can schedule messages to be sent at specific times so if I’m stuck underground without Wi-Fi, my followers will still receive my career advice on a regular basis. The app is free, but you need to set up a HootSuite account first (free and pro plans available).EvernoteHave you ever sat down for a meeting, only to realize you brought the wrong notebook? With Evernote, you don’t have to worry about that. You can capture all of your notes, images and audio files in one p lace and organize them into folders. Better yet, you can access these notes from practically every device, so you’ll always have the right information for your meeting. This app is also great for managing your career. Use it to build your brag sheet so you’re prepared to update your resume or prepare for salary negotiations with little notice.NamerickWhen you’re meeting new people while networking or interviewing, the last thing you want to do is forget someone’s name. Not only is it awkward, but it can harm a potentially value relationship. Prevent this with an app called Namerick ($0.99). Use it to quickly jot down a person’s name and notes about them, such as where you met, what they do and what they look like. Go a step further and put down any little details you learned about them during your conversation. Not only will this help you remember the person, but it will make following up and nurturing that connection much easier.

Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Month, 2019

Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Month, 2019 Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Month, 2019 Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Month, 2019 12 Secrets Military Spouses Dont Know About Military Spouse Hiring Programs Designed to Help Them Get Federal Jobs New Book Helps these Job Applicants Manage a Complicated and Confusing System The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses, Kathryn K. Troutman with Bobbi Rossiter, USMC Military Spouse BALTIMORE, MD | May 1, 2019 / Kathryn K. Troutman Frequent moves, erratic job histories and family responsibilities all stack up as hurdles the military spouse must overcome when seeking quality employment in America. A 2018 Blue Star Families report notes that, as a result, the unemployment or underemployment of these spouses is the major reason two-thirds of military families are undergoing financial stress. And while the federal government has developed programs to help employ spouses of enlisted personnel, the difficulty of applying and a lack of understanding of the process often results in these applicants giving up. #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay #milspouse #MilitaryAppreciationMonth Now leading federal jobs expert Kathryn Troutman is shedding light on the path forward with her new book The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses for Federal Careers, 2nd ed. The military spouses have been sacrificing so much to support our countrys military mission, points out Troutman. In return I want to support the spouses so they will get fair consideration for employment by the federal government, especially right at the bases where theyre stationed. To give military spouses new insights, the author has identified a dozen secrets military spouses need to know to vault over the obstacles and get hired by Uncle Sam. Secret #1: There is no more registration for federal jobs with the Priority Placement Program for Spouses (PPP-S) or any other program. PPP-S, which was a program to get military spouses into Department of Defense (DoD) positions, went away April 1. If previously registered in PPP-S, participants were deactivated on that date and can now use USAJOBS to apply to any position for which they feel qualified Secret #2: Military spouses must upload their service members PCS Orders (), their Marriage Certificate, and the PPP Checklist[R1] (for DOD jobs only) into USA-Jobs application system to utilize the MSP hiring authority. Even if an applicant is very qualified, missing paperwork makes them ineligible. Secret #3: Military spouses can apply to Federal Employee announcements on USA-Jobs that allow military spouse applicants. The key here is to search for a green widget on the job posting that looks like two wedding rings hooked together. Thats the sign that military spouses are eligible for that particular opening. Secret #4: Some Military Spouse positions are identified on USAJOBS under their own category. To find these openings, scan down the list of hiring paths and find Armed Forces. Military spouses is one of two categories youll find under this heading. By entering your job category at the top and checking the box by military spouses, youll see the listings. The good news is that the number of military spouse positions listed on USAJOBS is on the rise. In fact, these opportunities have increased 70% over the past year. Secret #5: Military Spouse Preference is not a preference. Its only a hiring program. The program making the USAJOBS openings possible was created through Executive Order 13473 in 2008. But unlike vets applying through Veterans Preference and getting priority, the military spouses are competing on the same level with other types of qualified applicants in special categories. But equal is good and the next secret shows why. Secret #6: With Military Spouse and Federal Employee/Military Spouse positions, Veterans Preference is not applied. With the Military Spouse and Federal Employee announcements there is an equal playing field among the applicants: Federal employees, VEOA veterans, Military Spouses, Schedule A applicants all all of the other Special Hiring Authorities. Secret #7: U.S. Citizen / Open to the Public job announcements are open to military spouses, but Veterans Preference is applied here. Many military spouses dont know vets preference applies for the public announcements, and they get discouraged when their applications are frequently beat by the veterans who are high in the list. Secret #8: Military Spouses can add their PCS military career history to their federal resumes. That way, they will be easily identified as a Military Spouse and gaps in their work history will be understood. This is a new idea developed by author Kathryn Troutman. She was looking for a way to make the resumes of military spouses stand out. Her book, The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses for Federal Careers, 2nd ed., provides six excellent sample fed resumes that show how military spouses can best present their atypical background that is dedicated to the military service career. SEE SAMPLE: Secret #9: Now military spouses can apply for as many Military Spouse Positions as they want. Many of these jobseekers still think they can only apply for one Military Spouse position per installation. There are no limits to the number of announcements that a spouse can apply to. However, E.O. 13473 only grants acceptance of one permanent federal position per PCS move. Secret #10: Another improvement: EO 13473 can be used for the full-time Active Duty military spouse is at each installation, instead of the former two years. Troutman notes that the original rules were very difficult. The spouse had to get family situated and adjusted, and also land a job in two years on base. No more! Secret # 11: Its much easier to land a federal military spouse position at the larger bases where there are more opportunities. But how does one know how many federal jobs are at an installation? While writing her Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses, 2nd Edition, Troutman submitted a Freedom of Information Act inquiry to discover how many federal jobs are at each base. This info is in her book. Secret #12: Free help is available for military spouses for their federal job searches right on the bases. It is provided from most ACS offices on U.S. Army bases; Fleet and Family Support Centers on USN[R3] bases; Military Family Readiness Centers on USMC[R4] bases; Military Family Readiness on USAF bases; and same with USCG offices. The transition and employment readiness staff can help with both federal resumes and USA-Jobs. A list of Certified Federal Job Search Trainers and Certified Federal Career Coaches is available online. WANT MORE INFORMATION ??? TAKE OUR FREE WEBINAR! TAKE A FREE WEBINAR about federal jobs for military spouses! See the dates here. Secrets are described ! IMPORTANT! SIGNUP! WHO SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK. Military Spouses, Active Duty Military Whose Spouses Are Interested in Fed Careers, Military Transition Counselors, Employment Counselors, Federal HR Specialists, EEO Specialists, Federal Managers. HOW TO GET THE BOOK. The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses, 2nd Edition is now available on both Amazon and Resume Place. Individual book price on the Resume Place site is $14.95 + $7.00 shipping. There are multiple order discounts available there too. Buy from Resume Place Buy on Amazon ABOUT THE AUTHOR: KATHRYN TROUTMAN has been a pioneering resume designer since 1996 with her first-ever federal resume. Now she has designed a cutting-edge federal resume format for military spouses. Troutman also created the curriculum, Ten Steps to a Federal Job, which is taught by Certified Federal Job Search Trainers in every military service and at more than 200 military bases worldwide. The author has written 28 books on federal resume writing. She is President of The Resume Place, Inc., www.resume-place.com. For further info, contact: Kathryn Troutman, kathryn@resume-place.com

How to Derail Your Job Search

How to Derail Your Job Search How to Derail Your Job Search If you're searching for a job, you face a hard enough market these days without making things even worse by sabotaging your own efforts.Here are eight ways that you might derail your job search without realizing it:1. Not bothering to apply because you're sure you won't get the job. Sure, if it's a wild reach, put your time into other opportunities. But if you can make a reasonable case for yourself, then you shouldn't write off an opening just because you assume that others will be better qualified than you. For some jobs, hiring managers may be willing to take a risk on a less-experienced candidate who brings other strengths. You'll never find out if you don't try.2. Obsessing over your resume and cover letter, to the point that you miss application deadlines or don't apply at all. It doesn't matter how perfect your cover letter is if no one ever sees it. If you tend to agonize and put off applying while you work to get things "perfect," set yourself a time limit: No more than 30 m inutes spent per cover letter, and once you start writing one, you must send it that same day.3. Not bothering with a cover letter at all. If you're applying for jobs without sending in a cover letter, you're missing out on one of the most effective ways to grab an employer's attention. A cover letter gives you a chance to make a compelling case for yourself as a candidate, totally aside from what's on your resume. Some job seekers convince themselves that because some hiring managers don't read cover letters, none of them do- which is far from true. At a time when most job seekers are wondering how they can stand out in a crowded field, a great cover letter is one of the best ways to strengthen your chances of getting noticed.4. Being shy about telling people that you're looking for a job. If you're hesitating to let your network, family, and friends know that you're looking for work, hesitate no longer. There's no shame in being on the job market; it's very common, and most people are glad to help if they can. So let people know that you're looking! You never know who in your network might know of an opening for which you'd be perfect.5. Getting defensive about a job that didn't work out. If you're asked about a job from which you were fired, you don't need to give an exhaustive account of what happened. Most interviewers are only looking for a few sentences and won't expect a detailed account. Be brief and to the point, upbeat, and don't sound defensive or angry.6. Being bitter and letting it show. It's easy to start feeling pessimistic if you put a lot of time into applying for jobs and it hasn't paid off with an offer. But if you're bitter, it'll almost certainly show when you talk to employers, and that will kill your candidacy faster than a spotty resume or bad interview answer ever could.7. Not showing your enthusiasm for the job. Sometimes I interview a candidate and end up unsure if she's even particularly interested in the job. If you're excited abo ut the job, say so! Hiring managers are human- we like it when we feel a real interest from you.8. Being too quick to assume that you're out of the running, so not following up. After a job interview, do you obsess over all the little mistakes you think you made, and beat yourself up for not giving different answers? Some people take this to such an extreme that they decide they obviously failed the interview, and so they don't bother to do any follow-up. Obsess if you must, but don't let it deter you from following up after the interview to reiterate your interest. Your self-assessment may not line up with theirs.Alison Green writes the popular Ask a Manager blog, where she dispenses advice on career, job search, and management issues. She's also the author of Managing to Change the World: The Nonprofit Leader's Guide to Getting Results and former chief of staff of a successful nonprofit organization, where she oversaw day-to-day staff management, hiring, firing, and employee devel opment.

Its Five Oclock Somewhere

It’s Five O’clock Somewhere It’s Five O’clock Somewhere It’s Five O’clock Somewhere Attachment: Its Five Oclock Somewhere PDF Its Five Oclock Somewhere Recording Note:Youll need Adobe Reader to view the PDF file above.Download Adobe Reader Thursday, June 28, 2012 Hard work and dedication are qualities of top talent, but even the most engaged employees need free time to enjoy their personal life. Spending time with friends, family, and even having some alone time are necessary to maintain high engagement levels while on the job. A country song Its Five Oclock Somewhere, expresses a mans anticipation for the work day to end so he can relax and spend time with his friends. He vents about not having a day off in more than a year and needing a break. In this webcast, David Miller will reference the song Its Five Oclock Somewhere to illustrate the importance of a healthy work/life balance. Through this webinar, participants will: Learn the benefits of employee engagement Discover how providing autonomy in scheduling can increase employee engagement Discern how flexible scheduling and work-from-home policies can attract and retain top talent Uncover work/life best practices to become an employer of choice Listen andlearn howto examine how supporting a healthy work/life balance can truly impact employee engagement at your organization. would like to thank David Miller for presenting this webinar. Presented by: David W. Miller Senior Consultant, Avatar HR Solutions David W. Miller is a Senior Consultant for Avatar HR Solutions and specializes in talent management, data analysis, and communication engagements. He is in charge of administering surveys, facilitating employee feedback sessions, and providing senior leadership with results-oriented advisory services. Some of the major clients he has worked with have included: Ace Hardware, Envirocon, Hitachi, Johnsonville Sausage, Mercy Health System, Murphy Oil, Potash Corporation, RadioShack, Ranken Jordan Childrens Hospital, Spencer Stuart, and Vanderbilt University. Mr. Miller has presented on topics such as eliciting and interpreting behaviors, emotional intelligence, and motivating the multigenerational workforce. Mr. Miller received his Bachelors of Arts degree from William Penn University, graduating with an emphasis in Psychology. He received his Master of Arts degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, graduating with an emphasis in Industrial /Organizational Psychology.

How to spring clean your professional online profile

How to spring clean your professional online profile How to spring clean your professional online profile It’s not often a trend becomes so viral it becomes a verb - but this spring, ‘Kondoing’ became a thing. Thanks to the Netflix success of Marie Kondo’s Japanese method of decluttering, many households are taking on the challenging of determining which things bring ‘em joy - and which ones fall short.Though the strategy doesn’t apply perfectly to your career, it’s smart to give your professional online presence a once over. After all, these days, Googling is usually step-one in the hiring process for most managers.And if your online profiles no longer reflect your recent work experience and current goals, career expert for Top Resume, Amanda Augustine says it sends mixed messages.“If your LinkedIn profile hasn’t been updated in some time or an old version of your resume is still displayed on a job board, chances are you won’t be considered for the right types of positions,” she continues. “Even if you’re not actively hunting for work, it’s good to know wha t relevant opportunities are available, should you decide to make a move.”So how can you tidy up - and see results? Here, leading career experts share their best organizational hacks:Make sure your profile is keyword optimizedYou’ve heard about search-engine optimization before, even if it isn’t directly part of your role or industry. While you probably don’t need professional training on research and development - utilizing keywords can upgrade your professional profiles. Specifically, on LinkedIn.Career branding expert Wendi Weiner says more than 94 percent of recruiters source potential job candidates on LinkedIn - and if you aren’t using the right language to attract them, you’re missing out. She suggests focusing on three or four key areas of focus within your industry that mirror the work you are doing. She explains this will help you to brand yourself as an expert within your field.“If you are in sales and marketing, digital communications, client relationshi p management, and business development are core skills that are often found in job descriptions and keywords that recruiters would be looking for,” she gives as an example.Be mindful of privacy settingsPop quiz: when was the last time you checked your privacy settings?This goes for most all accounts you have online - from Facebook and Instagram to Twitter and beyond. Career expert Elizabeth Whittaker-Walker reminds, anything and everything that has your name associated to it will appear in searches, whether you like it or not. Each account, for instance, should serve a different purpose and thus, have a different protocol.“If you are job seeking, you may want to make all or part of your professional profiles public, so that potential employers are able to see your amazing accomplishments. If you lead sensitive work and are connected to high profile clients, you may not want your connections to be visible to the publicâ€"or people outside of your network,” she explains. “If some of your online profiles are purely social, make sure the public only has access to photos and posts you wouldn’t mind being posted in a newspaper or in your company’s conference room.”Create new contentYou by content, Augustine means get creative. While you don’t have to start a blog or build a personal website, those are some time-consuming measures that’ll definitely have all-eyes-on-you. If you don’t have time - or you’re not in a field that requires this type of work - consider updating LinkedIn in the same way you would Facebook.“LinkedIn allows its members to publish articles on their profiles. There is also an option to add multimedia - videos, images, presentations - to your profile, which allows readers to get a more comprehensive view of you as a professional,” Augustine recommends.This sends the message to employers and recruiters that you’re listening and you’re engaged, and more importantly, ready to hear from them.Obtain new connections a nd recommendationsHey, wintertime is when we all hibernate - but as the sun comes out, so should your appetite for networking. Weiner notes if you haven’t grown your reach in a while, now is the time to put effort into fostering connections. She suggests digging deep into the target companies that interest and intrigue you, and touch base with people at a lateral or higher level.“From a best practice standpoint, this can lead to effectively building relationships with key persons of interest that will open more doors in the long run for your career,” she explains.On that note, for anyone that you’ve worked with in years past - from managers to clients and colleagues - ask if they’d write you a digital recommendation. This adds character and validation to your LinkedIn profile, making you that much more attractive.Make your profile action-oriented.Whittaker-Walker says the more detailed and results-driven you can be on your online profiles, the better. Since this is what your potential future boss could read to see if they want to interview you or not, you definitely want to make sure it’s impressive.She urges professionals not to merely say what you did - but describe the impact on your team, your company, your industry and so on.“If you were responsible for training and managing 3 new team members last year, describe the impact of your training and management on their performance and how both impacted your company’s success,” she continues. “Make sure you also update your profiles with the work you accomplished on major new projects and describe its impact.”

Important Skills Photographers Need With Examples

Important Skills Photographers Need With Examples Important Skills Photographers Need With Examples With high-quality cameras on smartphones, it may seem at first glance that paying for photographers is a thing of the past. As photography has become more popular, demand has also risen for better quality photography and for those that shoot professionally. Weddings, newborn photography, family lifestyle shoots, and even military homecomings have breathed new life into the professional photography industry. Photography  can be an art, a hobby, or just a way of documenting your own life. For some, photography is a career. Professional photographers work in a variety of fields, from advertising to journalism. They can also work independently, doing portraiture or creating and selling prints for display. What Skills Do You Need to Be a Photographer? You don’t need a special degree to become a professional photographer, though an art degree can certainly help you hone your skill. Most simply develop skills using professional equipment and then begin taking pictures. Many of the top-selling photographers in the world taught themselves. However, competition can be fierce. The very fact that anyone with a camera can take pictures means you’ll have to be exceptional in some way or another to be noticed. One way to stand out when applying for jobs is to emphasize that you have skills that employers are looking for in a photographer. Types of Photography Skills Hardware and Software To be a successful photographer these days, you need to know the latest  technologies. This includes developments in both hardware and software. Hardware, in this case, refers to cameras, lenses, tripods, lights, and all the other physical equipment a photographer might use. Some of that equipment is extremely complicated to use until mastered. Just as an aspiring poet must first be fluent in the language he or she uses for composition, so must you become fluent in the tools you use. Naturally, professional cameras have unique pros and cons, as well as which optics are best used with a specific camera or location. It is possible to create great pictures by pointing and shooting, but you will have more control and more options the more you know about manual camera settings. Additionally, you must be familiar with visual editing software. Now that digital photography has become standard, the work that used to be done in the darkroom is typically accomplished on the computer. There are many different software packages to choose from. Learn enough to pick your favorite, and then master its options. Digital ImagingEditing SoftwareDSLR CamerasElectronic Image HandlingFilm DevelopmentHigh-resolution imagingImage manipulationISO SpeedsLensesPrintingResizingShooting Film Composition Composition is the artistic dimension of photography â€" knowing how you want the image to look. Although one aspect of composition is simply the photographer’s taste and  creativity, you do have to learn how to think deliberately and intelligently about what looks good in a frame and why. There are certain universal principles that you should learn, rather than having to reinvent them through trial and error. Artistic AbilityBalanceColorCreativityDesignFormFormattingGood EyesightLightingPatternsShape Business While not all photographers work independently, many do. Working as a freelancer or selling prints requires you to be your own business manager. You must handle everything from  marketing  to payroll, and you must know how to speak with potential clients or customers. AccountingCommunicationCustomer serviceEntrepreneurialFlexibilityInterpersonalMarketingMediaNetworkingSalesSelf-ConfidenceAble to Read and Understand ContractsCopyright LawFreelancing Attention to Detail Photographers need to have good attention to detail when taking photographs â€" they need to be able to capture light and color and think carefully about all components of each image. However, they also need to be detailed in postproduction. They must identify and fix any small issues in each photograph. Photographers must also be organized. They must be able to manage thousands of photographs digitally and/or in print and maintain digital albums for each client. ArchivingCatalogingDetail-orientedOrganizationPatiencePreservationRetouching More Photography Skills Close ReadingCritical ThinkingUnderstanding of Intellectual PropertyPayrollDisclosure AgreementsEntity EstablishmentSocial Media ManagementWebsite DevelopmentEventsComputer SkillsAdobe Creative SuiteFlash PhotographyLifestyle PhotographyPortrait PhotographyWedding PhotographyStudio DesignCustomer ServiceConsultingCreating and Managing ExpectationsProblem SensitivityPhysical EnduranceWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationPresentationConsistencyPrice SettingBranding How to Apply for Photography Jobs Prepare to apply for jobs. If you are working freelance and are looking for clients, much of your work may come through networking, and you might not submit formalapplication materials very often. If you are seeking a more traditional job,however, you will likely need to compile job materials and prepare for aninterview. In this case, knowing the top photography skills will come in veryhandy. Create a professional portfolio. When applying for jobs, most photographers develop a portfolio â€" a collection of your photographs â€" that you can share with potential employers and clients to demonstrate your style and range. After all, your value as a photographer ultimately depends not on your history or your equipment but on the type and quality of the images you can produce. List skills in your resume. For example, in your resume, include some of the most important photography skill words in your resume summary and your “Experience” section. You might also create a “Skills” section on your resume, and list some of your key photography skills there. You might also list the photographicequipment and software you are familiar with. Include skills in your cover letter. When submitting a cover letter, you can select one or two key skills and provide examples of how you have demonstrated those skills at work in the past. For example, you might talk about how you took a course on a particular photography software, and explain how you have mastered it and used it professionally. Resume and Cover Letter Examples Review examples of a resume and cover letter for a professional photographer, with tips and advice on what to include. How to Make Your Skills Stand Out Prepare a Portfolio: Create a portfolio to share with potential employers and clients to demonstrate your style and range.Highlight Skills in Your Cover Letter: When submitting a cover letter, mention the skills that are mostly closely related to the job.Use Skill Words in Your Job Interview: In interviews, you mention some of the key photography skills you have and provide anecdotes about times you used each of these skills at work.

How to Find Jobs Online

How to Find Jobs Online How to Find Jobs Online Finding jobs online can be a bit like walking through a labyrinth. Sometimes you find your way to the other side while other times you hit a wall. So what is the secret to finding jobs online? Well, there is no secret! Finding jobs online just takes a little persistence, hard work, dedication, and a few good resources. Check out the information below on where to look and some steps to take to find jobs online. Wondering where you can find jobs online? Here are four great options! Job boards While job boards can be tedious to dig through, they do offer A LOT of potential job leads. Search job boards not only for open positions, but for companies you may be interested in connecting with. Additionally, job boards can serve as a great resource to discover new job titles, new companies, and new industries that could open up many more opportunities. Blogs There are many blogs that offer career advice and information. Many times these blogs will post information on job fairs, companies with mass hiring functions, as well as information on start-ups you may have never thought of searching. Social Media and Networking Sometimes it is about the people you know. Networking and the use of social media can aid in finding jobs online. Subscribe to social media sites, professional networking sites, and any online communities your college might have. Online forums and communities can also provide a platform to connect with others and get referrals through word of mouth. We couldn’t leave this one out! is a great resource for finding jobs online. Whether you are looking for part-time, flexible, temporary, freelance, or remote jobs, has it. Our job database is comprised of nearly 14,000 new jobs and over 3,000 companies all with flexible opportunities. Unlike many other online job sites, takes the guesswork out of the equation, as every job is hand screened to omit any potential scam! So now that you know where to find jobs online, here are some ideas to get you started! Check Daily Online job listings update on almost a continual basis. Make sure to check for jobs online every day. Checking daily will allow you to find the newest open jobs, postings with limited open times, as well as jobs needing someone ASAP. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts through many of the job boards providing job ads at your fingertips. Keywords Depending on the type of job you are looking for, you are going to want to keep a list of related keywords and continually build it to include similar words that employers are using. For instance: if you want to find a flexible job, you would compile a list of all potential synonyms that may be present in “flexible” job postings. Personalize Documents Yes, it takes a lot of time to personalize your resume and cover letter for EVERY position, but it is worth it and sometimes the difference between getting hired and not even being considered. For employers that use Applicant Tracking Systems, your personalized documents can be the difference between getting seen and getting lost. For employers that don’t use Applicant Tracking Systems, having personalized documents shows that you read the entire job posting, researched the company, and that you are truly interested in the position. Watch for Scams Online job scams are unfortunately common, and its crucial to be cautious. Whatever you do, DO NOT give out personal information such as social security numbers, passwords, or any financial/banking information. Additionally, be wary of anything that offers quick money. Legitimate jobs do not offer “easy” money. There really is no “science” behind finding jobs online, it is more of an art form. With a little practice, a little time, and great resources like the ones highlighted here, anyone can find a great job online. For additional information on finding jobs online, continue to check out the blog! Have you found a previous or current job online? Do you have a system you use to find jobs online? Share your experience and tips in the comment section below!

9 Inspirational TED Talks You Should Watch (Video) - The Muse

9 Inspirational TED Talks You Should Watch (Video) - The Muse 9 Inspirational TED Talks You Should Watch (Video) We’re all different, that’s what makes us special, right? Because of that, there’s no one right hack, trick, tip, or inspirational quote that’ll work for everyone out there. And if you want to improve yourself, this can be a little frustrating because you see, and then read, the best advice ever and get nothing from it. Well, to help you harness your best self, I’ve found nine inspirational TED talks for nine different kinds of people. So, rather than watching all nine and hoping one will jump out at you, I’ve done that work for you and already made it clear who should watch what. 1. For the Stubborn: Why You Think You’re Right- Even If You’re Wrong Julia Galef, co-founder of the Center for Applied Rationality, explains why we choose to let one idea “win” and others “lose”- the “soldier mindset” as she puts it. Her research has led her to discover that having good judgment has nothing to do with intelligence or education, but emotion. If you’re someone who always has to be right, no matter what, this talk will completely change your disposition for the better. 2. For the Person Who Takes the Path of Least Resistance: What Can We Learn from Shortcuts? In his speech about walkways (yes, walkways), Tom Hulme, designer and venturer, talks about what we can learn about consumers by looking at the “desire paths” they create. His point? Taking shortcuts isn’t always a bad thing- in fact, it is the best thing to know exactly what people need. 3. For the Person Who Is Obsessed With Being an Introvert or Extrovert: Who Are You, Really? The Puzzle of Personality Brian Little is watching you. That is, because he’s a Cambridge professor studying personality science. In his TED talk, he’ll explain the differences between introverts and extroverts- in the way they communicate, act, feel, and even how much coffee they need. 4. For the Person Who Is Always Checking Her Phone: How Better Tech Could Protect Us from Distraction Tristan Harris is a design thinker and entrepreneur who wants to change the way we spend our time. He discusses why our phones have become such a distraction and how to restore choice and meaningful interactions back into technology. He ends on a powerful note- that ultimately, we have the power to create a world that cares about us. 5. For the Outcast: The Beauty of Being a Misfit Author Lidia Yuknavitch had a rough start in life- several, in fact. Her story’s inspiring, and an important reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. And that even the misfit can become something great. 6. For the Person Who Fears for the Future: Wisdom from Great Writers on Every Year of Life Is the future predictable? Journalist Joshua Prager would argue yes- which is why he has documented wisdom from books to cover every year of your life. So not only can we learn what to expect going forward, but positively reflect on what has already happened. 7. For the Person Who’s Always Correcting Grammar in Facebook Statuses: The Nit-Picking Glory of the New Yorker’s Comma Queen If you think you’re obsessed when it comes to grammar, Mary Norris, copy editor for The New Yorker, just might outrun you for the title. Her funny talk’s not just informative, but also perfect for all the writers out there who need the confidence boost to not let critics get in their way. 8. For the Creative: The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers Psychologist Adam Grant was shocked to discover that procrastinators are actually more creative. In fact, he discovered that some of the most successful ideas were created by people with bad ideas, people who weren’t the first to come up with the idea, and people who waited until the last minute. If you’re wondering how this is possible, check out his amazing talk. 9. For the Workaholic: My Year of Saying Yes to Everything Shonda Rhimes, writer and producer, is truly poetic in her speech about her life as a work titan. She talks about fear, careers, and the “hum” that motivates you to keep going- and what happens when it stops. Photo of man on computer courtesy of Caiaimage/Martin Barraud/Getty Images.

15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Year Ends

15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Year Ends 15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Year Ends We’re in the final stretch of 2014, and that marks the best time to squeeze every last moment from what has hopefully been a great year for your career. From a performance perspective, it’s easy to either hit cruise control and assume you’ve achieved as much as you can for the year, or press the gas and push yourself too much without enjoying a little bit of holiday downtime. So what’s the middle ground? I would encourage you to think about what how you can make the most of the next month or so before popping the New Year’s champagne. The final months of the year are a great time to take stock in what’s gone well this year and what’s gone not so well. As you start to think of 2015 and its possibilities, being conscious of where you are from a work performance standpoint will help you more easily think of your goals or resolutions for the year ahead. Here are a series of questions that will help you find clarity on where you are- and where you want to be. You might try asking a mentor or colleague to review these together. What have been the most exciting wins of your career so far in 2014? What have been the most disappointing moments in your career in 2014? What are you most grateful for so far in 2014? Do you feel you’ve taken a step forward in maximizing your potential thus far in 2014? If so, how? If not, what has prevented you from maximizing your potential and performance at work this year? Is this something that is in your control? What is one powerful change you can make right now that would impact your performance almost immediately? Can you make this change now and try operating differently for the rest of 2014, to help you continue the progress into 2015? Is there someone you can call to help you be accountable for this change? How would making this change set you up differently for 2015? What has been a theme for you in 2014? What would you like your theme to be in 2015? Come up with one or two words at the most. What is the predominant feeling you would like to be having at work for the rest of the year? With that in mind, what is the predominant feeling you would like to have at work in 2015? What are three actions you can take to ensure that you feel that way at work for the next month or so? These questions are meant to be a catalyst for you to get clear on what has been working well in 2014 and what singular area you can focus on before the year is over. You still have time to rack up some more successes before we start celebrating the ball dropping in Times Square. Here’s to making the most of the rest of 2014! More From Inc. Leadership Tips: 6 Powerful Questions You Should Ask Yourself Daily 7 Signs You’re Not as Self-Aware as You Think 5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Every Monday Morning Photo of question mark courtesy of Shutterstock.

The Hidden Truth About Harvard Resume Uncovered

The Hidden Truth About Harvard Resume Uncovered Be as clear as possible in your writing, states Hawkins. After you have finished the letter, don't forget to sign it. Reading through our sample student and internship cover letters will provide you with a clearer idea of the way to compose your own. Should you need some inspiration about what to put in your CV and cover letter, have a look at our handy examples. The point is to take a look at many of examples and allow them to inspire you to compose a document which suits your specific style, situation, and purpose. In the very first example, you will observe the way the writer employs specific phrases from the work description and includes them in the letter. Use the examples to obtain a concept of formatting and precisely what details you must include. Hiring managers see the exact phrases and sentences again and again. For work in real estate, you will need to highlight your eligibility to market to prospective home owners in addition to your drive to reach sales quotas. As much as experience is crucial, it isn't the sole thing hiring managers want to find. Finding a nice job can be exceedingly difficult no matter your profession with incredibly qualified applicants being your strongest competitors in the industry. Include evidence which you've done research on the business. Just take a peek at all the samples to find a notion of distinct formats, even if you're targeting a particular career path. So however much experience you've got, our examples will help you to get started. The secret to a customer service role is a good nature and communication abilities. To be a thriving community manager, an individual must be an excellent communicator, an enthusiastic personality, and a dialed-in social networking guru. Your work is to pick the top 3 requirements that match your experience. Put simply, you intend to relocate regardless of whether you get the work offer, and that may instill confidence. Choosing Harvard Resume You would like to stand out for your abilities and experience. Whether you would like to receive a job in nursing, dentistry, or pharmaceuticals, we've got a sample that is relevant to your career path. Don't forget to reveal the hiring manager how you'll benefit the company by means of your skill set, experience and other qualifications. If you've been working in the exact same company or position for many years, your experience might actually be considered outdated. Bear in mind that it's important to tailor the letter based on the corporation's mission and the work role you're seeking for. Try to remember, you should target the requirements of the business not your own. As soon as it's certainly important you're a very good fit for the job, additionally, it is essential that the provider is a great fit for you. If you're asking for work in marketing or sales, you will need to highlight key performance metrics. New Questions About Harvard Resume Your pals at Resume Companion are here in order to assist you with your transition. There are not any appointments. Yes, it's very simple and convenient to blast out the very same copied-and-pasted message to a hundred unique employers. When applying for employment, you always need to incorporate a cover letter. The resume cover letter is supposed to allow the employer to understand how they may benefit from what is presented in your resume. You CANNOT use exactly the same exact exact same cov er letter to apply for every single job. An effective cover letter has to be compelling yet to-the-point to avoid wasting someone's time. Whatever you put in your cover letter ought to be relevant to the necessities of the position you're applying for. Form letters indicate that you're either just sending your resume to each employer in the region or you haven't made an attempt to find out more about the provider. You can see the complete cover letter at the next link. You may have heard that keeping your cover letter to a single page is great.

The Argument About Functional Resume Format

The Argument About Functional Resume Format Even when you lettered in three sports, it isn't a very good notion to reference high school experiences. Your special situation differs from everybody, therefore your resume will be customized to satisfy YOUR individual needs. If you're thinking of a nontraditional resume format, it's even more reason you wish to get it reviewed before you use it in order to apply to jobs. Our resume builder is the quickest approach to create a resume that can help you get your fantasy job. Organizing your career information into a different sort of resume format may be good way to shake things up in the event you've been having bad luck with your work search. Your name ought to be visible at a fast glance. Next on your resume is going to be an expert summary. Building a functional resume can be fascinating whenever you have the most suitable guideline to follow. Deciding on the right resume format is simply part of the procedure for ultimately getting the job that you desire. Creating your resume is essential. Make certain you specify positions held. The absolute most important skill for the job that you are applying to should go first. On the contrary, it focuses on the skills you have developed that fit the needs of the job for which you're applying. Instead, it permits you to highlight your skills that are necessary for the job that you are trying to ge t. It's fast and simple to use. Functional and conventional resumes aren't the only resume types to select from. Functional Resume Format Features So never utilize only a functional resume. The skills listed, which focus on sales, promotion, and communication, showcase an extensive understanding of the area. The majority of the document is going to be based on your abilities and your employment history, so let's start from that point. If you don't have sufficient work experience, you should earn a functional resume instead of a chronological one. The Basic Facts of Functional Resume Format You can pick the layout that is most suitable for your personality whilst keeping up a professional appearance. When you've reviewed resumes in your field, peruse resumes across fields to know how to vary the usage of action verbs and receive a feel for what makes a potent accomplishment statement. Look at a functional format only as long as you've been out of work for several years and you will need to emphasize your functional skill collection. In such situations, your previous work experience might be a hindrance for the new job. Visual resume is about visuals, utilizing visual facets of graphic design to permit visual imagery and total visual appearance to speak for itself. Based on your work history, you might want to think about employing a functional resume. There's more than 1 sort of resume. There's no need to bring a subheading. Hopefully, you're already beginning to observe how your resume could take shape. Men and women utilize all types of resume templates which use different sort of design approaches, but ultimately it's always likely to come to the simple fact that your resume should convey a very clear message above your skills, your experience, and also why you'd be the ideal candidate for the position. There are a number of simple tweaks that may make a functional resume advantageous! Below, you will locate a list of resume examples that could aid you with your work search. The first thing which you want to think about is the formatting of the text. Perusing resume templates and deciding on the one which's suitable for you. Work aspirants will need to look at a resume template in lieu of a curriculum vitae template. If you wish to compose a functional Resume Templates then you are able to take assistance from the be low-given sample functional resumes. You may also see Teacher Resumes. Functional resumes make up one of the 3 major forms of resumes. For example, if you've got an important employment gap since your final position, you might want to use a functional resume rather than a chronological one. Then you may wind up excluding a few important locations and which include other people that are not that necessary. Then you could wind up excluding some critical locations and such as other individuals that are not that necessary. Use the work listing for the job that you're applying for to find out what sorts of skills the provider needs. It's better to use a functional resume when you would like to change work and at the exact time the work role and domain too. Also, in the event you frequently change jobs, you might also think of a functional resume. Maybe you've had a great deal of short-term jobs over a little time frame and you're concerned about looking like a job-hopper. There are many jobs out there for certified nursing assistant.

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The Foolproof Diffrent Types of Resumes Strategy The Death of Diffrent Types of Resumes The important thing is to put your latest experiences at the very top and work your way down. To better understand which option might be ideal for you, let's look at every one of them separately. You might be able to create a number of versions of your resume, but this isn't a realistic alternative for your LinkedIn profile. There are 35 different kinds of commercials, but only six primary approaches. Perfect for candidates that are focused and want to get more progression in similar regions of profession. Such candidates might be deserving, and might build a thriving career given an opportunity. Diffrent Types of Resumes Can Be Fun for Everyone The info that will best position you as the best candidate depends upon your special conditions. There are three major kinds of cover letters. 1 kind of cover letter is known as the application cover letter. A cover letter is not merely a r eiteration of your resume. What You Should Do to Find Out About Diffrent Types of Resumes Before You're Left Behind This sort of resume is prepared in such a manner that it may be sent to a range of organizations. It is appropriately called a combination resume, and it is becoming increasingly popular. There are a couple of common kinds of resumes, and we're likely to evaluate when (or if) you ought to use every one of them. There are varieties of different kinds of resumes. Characteristics of Diffrent Types of Resumes As its name implies, these resumes offer you a mix of functional grouping of skills, but still take advantage of an easy-to-understand timeline. In addition, it may be three or more pages for those that have longer careers. Nontraditional resumes are perfect for men and women in creative fields, who would like to demonstrate their capacity to create visually engaging designs or to make web pages. The functional resume is utilised to concentrate on skills th at are particular to the sort of position being sought. For the best impact, tailor each resume for each and every job application. If you don't have any particular objective or should you not wish to turn in an application for any specific job, the Inventory resume is best for you. The primary purpose of a functional resume is to concentrate on the abilities and abilities of the candidate in place of the work experience. The Basic Facts of Diffrent Types of Resumes In the combination format, you may also include your little expertise in your prior organizations or jobs. Individuals that are working as freelancers in many companies at the exact same time may also utilize functional resume format. The benefit of this resume is that it's great for those situations where the employer just scans through resumes because the skills are mentioned as keywords at the start. 1 advantage for employers to internet resumes is the considerable cost saving in contrast to traditional hiring methods. If you fulfill the requirements required to find the job, the resume can help you raise the odds of getting an excellent job. Again, please remember to utilize a resume writer to come up with your resume if you're uncertain of how to, or not able to develop one yourself. The resume objective ought to be written in line with the job that you are applying for. For creative jobs, it's a superb notion to consider beyond the 3 major kinds of resumes and design a creative resume. Be certain to do as the work announcement says. There are a number of different trends of resumes used to make an application for job openings. If that's the case, then the functional resume format could be perfect. The last format you might want to take into account is a targeted resume. You might want to have a text-based version stripped of formatting so it's possible to post it quickly to job boards and internet databases.

Startling Information About Best Resume Maker Uncovered

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