5 ways to manage freelance stress and avoid burnout

5 ways to manage freelance stress and avoid burnout5 ways to manage freelance stress and avoid burnoutThelife of a freelancerlooks so appealing, and many people on thenine-to-five desk grindwill envy the freedom and flexibility that comes with this type of work. You can choose where you work, how long you work for, what type of work you take on, the volume of work you do,andwho you work for. While all this sounds perfect, the fruchtwein common myth about freelancing is that it is stress-free.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreHowever, this couldnt be further from the truth, and nothing can prepare you for the added stress that comes with working independently. Simply lacking the safety net of having a permanent full-time role within a company can be stressful enough for some people, as well as the need to self-motivate when you just arent feeling it.Plus, there will always be times where work is scarce and youre stressed about making enough money and finding more work,and then there will be high-pressure periods when managing the amount of work and meeting deadlines will be just as stressful and exhausting.This fluctuation is hard to get used to, and in my own freelancing career, the unknown nature of what comes next is still something Im getting used to. However, Im definitely not willing to give up the flexibility, and so I found a few practical ways to manage the stress inherent in the nature of freelancing work.5 ways to manage freelance stress1. Learn to say noSaying no is something I have never been good at. Especially as a freelancer, you will feel inclined to say yes because you are never certain that you will continue to have work down the track. And it is this mindset that has been the basis of most of my stress when freelancing.You need to be able to create a realistic schedule, one that allows you to meet all the deadlines for projects you have al ready committed to. To avoid taking on too many jobs at once, make sure younot only schedule in your workhours but also time for social activities, exercise, and any other commitments.You dont want your leisure time to be compromised just so you can take on another project, because that will only be a disservice to the quality of your work and ability to meet deadlines, and could alsoeventually lead to burnout.2. Set work hoursEven though freelancing is appealing because you can work whenever you feel like it, it can also be really useful to set work hours. When I dont do this, I find myself feeling guilty for doing anything besides work, and end up spendingtoo much time procrastinating and consequently skipping out on leisure time. Or on the other hand, I schedule in too much of everything else and fail to leave myself enough time to get all my work done (causing A LOT of easily avoidable stress).The best part is that you arent restricted by nine-to-five hours, and dont need tocomm ute to an office, so you can think about when you are most productive and schedule in a solid block of time to power through some work then. A lot of people are most productive when they first wake up, from 6 am to 10 am, but every individual is different.Setting work hours is also just as important as setting time for activities outside of work like socializing or exercise, and if you have stuck to your schedule and completed your work then you wont need to spend this time outside of work feeling guilty (just as I used to).And if something urgent comes up and eats into all your work hours, its important to find another block of time to make up for it so you keep on top of everything and arent stressing about not getting everything done.3. Schedule breaksWhen your working in an office the best part of the day is usually your break, and it tends to be something you arent willing to give up. But with freelancing, and particularly if you are working from home, you can quite easily forg et to take a break.As someone who works out of home, my bedroom is totally off limits while working, unless Im taking a break. Even though Im working at home, I try to separate my work and my personal life, which is why I still stick to scheduled hours and will only work in my dedicated spot in the house.That way when I go to take a break, it actually feels like Im taking a break because Im relaxing in a different area. If I was to work in my bedroom, then the line would be blurred between work and everything else, and it would alsoinhibit my productivity.Find out what hours work best for you whether that is working straight through a day with an hour lunch break, working in two-hour slots with breaks in between, taking ten-minute breaks every hour etc. The beauty of freelancing is that youre in control, so taking advantage of that is vital to stress management.4. Focus on the task at handIn those high-pressure times where you are flooded with deadlines, the worst thing you can do i s dwell on everything you have to complete.Keep your mind focused on what you are working on right now and getting the most important things done first. You may have no choice but to work into the night sometimes but try not to make this a regular occurrence.At the end of the day, spending time worrying about completely all your projects is simply time wasted, and adds no value to your work. Focus on things one at a time, take regular breaks andkeep breathing The high-pressure times wont last forever.5. Find a hobbyDoing something that you enjoy every day will help eliminate stress and gives you something to always look forward to if youre finding yourself in a work slump. As mentioned earlier, try having a workspace and personal space if your home allows for it, so your mind can easily distinguish between work and your hobby. If youre living in a tiny place where this isnt possible, its really important to get out and practice your hobby, even if that just meansgoing out and exerci sing(which is actually super beneficial when managing stress).Getting out is also great due to the isolative nature of freelance work, which makes it easier to umstand into a pit of depression. Finding a hobby can give you a reason to get out of the house and provide new social connections. You could even take up a hobby with a few friends giving you the perfect excuse to catch up.Just about anything can be a hobby, from making art to nurturing a veggie patch or practicing yoga. To help manage my own freelance stress, I started up a book club with some friends and this has encouraged me to read more books for pleasure, and also allowed me to catch up with friends on a regular basis.It can be difficult to put yourself first when you manage your work independently and also have multiple different people relying on you, but without practices like these, you are more likely to experience exhaustion, burnout andextreme stresswhen freelancing. Taking time out is just as important in the w orld of freelancingThis article first appeared on A Girl in Progress.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Office of Personnel Management Fair Chance Rule

Office of Personnel Management ritterlich Chance RuleOffice of Personnel Management Fair Chance RuleOffice of Personnel Management Fair Chance Rule Feds Issue Rule to Promote Fair Chance for Job Candidates with Criminal Records or Credit TroublesBy Kathryn Troutman, RP President The Resume Place, Inc., andCreator and Program Director, Ten Steps to a Federal Job Certification ProgramPublished May 30, 2017Jan 3, 2017, The Office of Personnel Management issued a final rule requiring federal agencies to delay checks of job candidates criminal and credit records until their employment qualifications have been thoroughly considered.Fair-chance hiring policies are a common-sense way to help formerly incarcerated people re-enter the workforce and contribute to our society.Elijah CummingsU.S. RepresentativeAn Office of Personnel Management rule finalized in early December requires that for most federal job openings, the hiring department or agency cannot ask about applicants criminal or cred it histories until a conditional job offer has been made.FEDERAL REGISTER FINAL RULE, EFFECTIVE JAN 3, 2017http//tinyurl.com/lawvw2vThe purpose of the rule, which follows President Obamas announcement on the issue, is to promote fair consideration in hiring of job candidates who possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and motivation to qualify for a position but have a criminal record or bad credit that might bias menschenwrdig resources or hiring managers against their applications.The new rule parallels actions that many municipalities have taken to ban the box that requires applicants to disclose with a check mark any criminal record.WHITE HOUSE FACT SHEETPresident Obama Announces New Actions to Promote Rehabilitation and Reintegration for the Formerly- Incarceratedhttp//tinyurl.com/nzp7jq3The new rule aims to benefit job seekers in a number of challenging situations. A job candidate might have a criminal record on the basis of one arrest that never led to charges against him, l et alone a conviction. Other candidates might have been convicted of nonviolent crimes, served their sentences with good behavior and been successfully rehabilitated. Yet another applicant might have a history of personal bankruptcy due to medical debt. The rule, now finalized, delays consideration of such background information until candidates relevant qualifications have been fully evaluated.Fair-chance hiring policies are supported by a broad bipartisan coalition of Republicans and Democrats because they are a common-sense way to help formerly incarcerated people re-enter the workforce and contribute to our society, said U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat who has championed the new rule.In some circumstances, federal hiring authorities can request an exception to the ban on criminal records checks in the early stages of application. The rule gives agencies and departments the right to request an exception for postings of certain jobs. This could, for exampl e, include security jobs or positions that require considerable training and a passing grade on an exam based on that training before the candidate can be offered a job.In any case, if a conditional job offer is made and a background check then reveals a serious problem such as a recent conviction for a violent crime, the hiring agency may be authorized to withdraw the offer.The final rule is a modest attempt to produce better outcomes for American society given daunting statisticsMore than 2 1000000 Americans are currently incarcerated hundreds of thousands more file for personal bankruptcy each year.This change in federal hiring practices will enable Americans who have overcome past troubles to apply for federal employment with the promise that their applications will be considered on their professional merits, and with the hope that they will be able to continue to redeem themselves through civil service.Requests for Quotes for Presidential Federal ResumesGET A FEDERAL RESUME QUO TESee Our Excellent Federal Resume Samples click here.Two Ten Steps to a Federal Job Certification Train-the-Trainer Dates coming up3-day Live class at University of California, San DiegoJuly 26 28, 2017 (Wed Fri)3-day Live class at Loyola College Graduate Center, Columbia, MDSeptember 12 14, 2017 (Tues Thurs)PROGRAM DIRECTOR Kathryn TroutmanClick here to registerGet your copy of theJobseekers Guide

Aerial Demonstration Teams in the U.S. Army and Marines

Aerial Demonstration Teams in the U.S. Army and MarinesAerial Demonstration Teams in the U.S. Army and MarinesWhen one thinks of a United States Navy (USN) aerial beweis kollektiv, what pops to mind is likely the Blue Angels - which has been an air demonstration squadron since 1946, making them the second-oldest gestaltal flying acrobatic kollektiv under the saatkorn name in the world, and the oldest in the United States. The Blue Angels also represent the United States Marine korporation Aviation. The Blue Angels The Blue Angels were formed at the end of World War II. The team started out flying a trio of Grumman F6F-5 Hellcats in formation, shortly thereafter upgrading to the F8F-1 Bearcat. The performance routine would later evolve the demonstration routine to include 4, then 5 aircraft. In 1949, the team advanced to jets in the form of the Grumman F9F-2 Panther. In order to move personnel and equipment to and from show sites, they also obtained the Douglas R4D Sky Train.In 19 50, the Blue Angels team welches temporarily disbanded due to the Korean War, but welches reestablished in October 1951 and upgraded to the Grumman F9F-5 Panther and also traded the R4D Sky Train for the Curtiss R5C Commando. In late 1954, the Blue Angels received their first Marine Corps pilot, as well as transitioned to the Grumman F9F-8 Cougar. In 1956, the Blue Angels added a sixth aircraft to the flight demonstration and gave their first performance outside the United States at the grenzberschreitend Air Exposition in Toronto, Canada. As well, they also upgraded from the R5C Commando logistics aircraft to the Douglas R5D Skymaster.In 1957, the team transitioned to the Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (first flying the short-nosed, and then the long-nosed versions).In 1968 the team traded in the R5D Skymaster transport aircraft for the C-121J Constellation. In 1969, the Blue Angels upgraded to the McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II in 1969, as well as upgrading to the C-121 Super Constellati on. (Side note The F-4 welches the only plane to be flown by both the Blues Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds though the Thunderbirds used the F-4E)In 1970, the logistics aircraft was transitioned to the Lockheed KC-130F Hercules, manned by an all-Marine crew.In 1974 the Blue Angels downsized to the Douglas A-4F Skyhawk II and was reorganized into the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. In 1975, the KC-130 was first used to demonstrate Jet-Assisted Take-Off (JATO).In 1986, the Blue Angels transitioned to their current aircraft - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet.Since 1992, the Blue Angels have had two successive C-130 support/logistics aircraft named Fat Albert. Fat Albert I was a TC-130G and Fat Albert II is a C-130T. At some air shows featuring the team,Fat Albert takes part, performing flyovers and demonstrating its capability for short take-offs (it also used to demonstrate its rocket-assisted takeoff (RATO) capabilities but due to dwindling supplies of rockets this practice was dropped in 2009). And, in July 2014, the first female pilot joined the Blue Angels. Currently, the Blue Angels demonstration routine consists of 6 aircraft split into the Diamond (Blue Angels 1 through 4) and the Opposing Solos (Blue Angels 5 and 6). However, there are a total of 10 jets - two F/A-18 A models, five F/A-18 C models (these are single-seat aircraft), one F/A-18 B and two F/A-18 D models (two-seat aircraft). Normally, the six jets are used during demonstration flights are the single-seat versions, and the rest stand-by as spares, in the case that one of the main aircraft is unserviceable and cannot be repaired before the show begins. On the manning side of the equation, there are 126 Navy and Marine Corps personnel assigned to the Blue Angels 16 officers, 110 enlisted. There have been three other aircraft associated with the Blue Angels team The North American SNJ Texan, which was used to simulate a Japanese A6M Zero aircraft in demonstrations during the 1946 seas on. The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, which was used in the early and mid-1950s as a VIP transport aircraft for the team. The Vought F7U Cutlass. The team had received two F7Us in late 1952 and they were flown as a side demonstration during the 1953 season. However, the F7U was not a part of the regular Blue Angel formations (at that time the team used the F9F Panther). The pilots and ground crew found the craft to be unsatisfactory and plans to use it as the teams primary aircraft was canceled. But the Blue Angels arent the only aerial demonstration team the Navy has ever had just the first officially sanctioned aerial demonstration team. Though Im sure there were more, previous aerial demonstration teams include The Three Sea Hawks The Three Sea Hawks First performing in January 1928, the team consisted of three Boeing F2B-1 and F2B-2 fighters in San Francisco. Because of their seemingly risky performance, the public called them the Suicide Trio. The High Hatters, The Three Gallant Souls, and the Three Flying Fish The High Hatters formed in the late 1920s, and performing mostly on the west coast, this team flew three Boeing F2B-1 fighters, from the VF-1B squadron based on CV- 3 USS Saratoga. The High Hatters were disbanded at the beginning of the 1930s. The Three Gallant Souls formed in 1929, this team began using the Curtiss F6C-4 fighters, transitioned to Boeing F4B-1 airplanes in 1930, and then in 1931 flew the Boeing F2B-1 fighters. This team is noted as having been the last remaining aerial performance team before World War II. The Three Flying Fish formed in 1930, and performing mostly on the east coast, this team flew the Curtiss F6C-4. This team was disbanded in early 1931. The Gray Angels The Gray Angels this short-lived Marine Aerial Performance team was formed in 1948 flying the McDonell FH-1 Phantom. The Gray Angels are noted as being the first US aerobatic display team flying jet aircraft. The Marine Phantoms (aka Flying Leat hernecks) Also referred to as the Flying Leathernecks, this team was the successor to the Gray Angels. Formed in 1949, this Marine Aerial Performance team flew the McDonell FH-1 Phantom. This squadron was formed out of VMF-122 Squadron at Cherry Point, first flying the standard VMF-122 colors, and later (September 1949) flying new paint scheme of overall sea blue with yellow trim. In 1950, the team transitioned to the McDonell F2H-1 Banshee. The Marine Phantoms were disbanded when the Korean War erupted. The Albino Angels Formed after the end of the Korean War, this team flew the Douglas A-4D Skyhawk. Another short-lived team, the Albino Angels were disbanded after only two aerial demonstrations. The team had the distinction of being the only aerobatic demonstration team to open their routine by being launched from an aircraft carrier. The Air Barons Formed in mid-1958, this teams main role was to represent the Naval Air Reserve forces. When first established, the Air Baron s flew the Grumman F9F-6 Cougar, and through the teams existence, it transitioned to the North American FJ-4B Fury (in the new designation system adopted in 1962, the FJ-4B became the AF-1E), followed by the Douglas A-4B Skyhawk (and A-4L model). It wasnt until late 1968 that the team received official status as a flight demonstration team. One of the routines the Air Barons were noted for in their public performances was an air to air refueling. All pilots on the team were ex-regular naval pilots (pilots in reserve), and as such were all civilian citizens - inspiring the teams motto Twice a Citizen. Due to the teams parent squadron (VA-209) being disbanded - leaving the Air Barons without aircraft and support - at the end of 1971, this unique aerobatic team was also disbanded.

Your plan to be the on-the-job fab starts with planning your look

Your plan to be the on-the-job fab starts with planning your lookYour plan to be the on-the-job fab starts with planning your lookSelf Assessment Quiz True or FalseI enjoy feeling frazzled each and every work morning.I have a hard time getting organized.I have clothes I never wear to work because I cant find them, theyre dirty, or they dont fit.I often hear people say, You always look so nice or Look at you Fashionably meticulous as ever I politely thank the person giving the complimentandthe closet gods for helping me get outta the house coiffed to a T. But you need to understand something. This look doesnt just happen. It is very carefully thought out and executed.Now to you Millennials who think a clean pair of jeans and t-shirt is dressing up, you might take issue with this post. But read it in its entirety, then decide if you need to up your wardrobe game. Casual dressing has become the dress codedu jourfor offices, but I am old school. Every time I go into a casual work enviro nment where people are walking around in torn sweatshirts and ratty jeans anchored by flip-flops, I just want to pull them to the side and say, Have some work wardrobe pride, child Heres the deal. If you want to stand out in what you do, I firmly believe you have to put a bit of self-care into your appearance as well. Especially if you interface with clients or the public. And that takes planning.I plan my entire weeks wardrobe every Sunday night, but it hasnt always been this way. When I started out in my 20s, rolling out of bed and grabbing the first thing that welches clean out of my closet was my go-to-work strategy. It wasnt agoodstrategy, but at the time, it worked for my party-until-1am-crash-for-five-hours-before-getting-up-and-dressed-for-work life. However, as I climbed up the career ladder, it became more apparent to me that just wearing any old thing didnt make mefeelgreat. And guess what When I didnt feel optimal, I didnt do optimal work I clearly am bedrngnis alone in this regard according to Scientific American, which supports my belief when it cites, Many studies show that the clothes you wear can affect your mental and physical performance.As my jobs changed and began to include face time with board members, elected officials, community leaders, media personalities, clients, and others, my stop-drop-and-roll out of bed dressing strategy no longer worked. If I was going to make a WOW impression at each business function - and yes, that was and continues to be my goal - it became important to plan out each and every outfit because fabulosity doesnt just happen by itselfPlanning is a strategy. You may not need to be as obsessive with it as I am - determining in advance every single outfit for the entire week, down to jewelry, shoes, handbags, and undergarments- but I will tell you, it has become a part of my brand. People think because I look acertainway - polished, professional, stylish, upscale - my delivery will match the visual expectat ions they have set for me. I recently wore a stunning red dress, statement necklace, and matching red stilettoes when speaking on a panel. Afterward, in the ladys room, a woman who had attended the session said to me, That dress is EVERYTHING When you walked on stage, I was so hoping that your delivery was as impressive as your look, and you did not disappoint Ha SCOREIf you answered True to any of the above questions, what does your look say to others about what they can expect from you? Are you interested in positively standing out from the others? Whats your unspoken professional brand? If you cant give a positive response to any of these questions, then why not give this advance planning strategy a go this month? You have nothing to lose, really. Take this coming Sunday, and lock yourself in your bedroom. Turn on your most upbeat playlist, and map out what youre going to wear this week. Determine which shoes need to be repaired. Decide which jeans should be reserved for pizza an d beer night with the after-work gang. Consider how youll keep your professional wardrobe separate from your club wardrobe. Be as precise and meticulous as you can that means from undies all the way to jewelry and even hair accessories. Hang all the clothes and the accessories on a hanger in your closet. If you wanna get cute and fancy with it, make fun day-of-the-week signs for your hangers so youll know exactly what you had planned for Monday, Tuesday, and so on.A side benefit to all of this planning youll be surprised at how much time youll have in the morning to get your makeup doneat homerather than in the car. Or, youll find those few extra minutes to make yourself a real breakfast that doesnt come out of a foil wrapper. OR, youll suddenly have time to actually see what your kids are doing in the morning, rather than yelling at them to Hurry it upBut more importantly, you willfeelbetter and, therefore,performbetter. Isnt that ultimately what your on-the-job goal is?Try it on for size, and let me know if you feel a difference.Cheryl Grace is the sassy aunt, best friend, and mentor youve always needed in your life. The successful jet-setting, global corporate executive founded the aspirational lifestyle brand Powerful Penny LLC. Her products, workshops and speeches probe, inspire and empower to ensure those who really want to can get to their next level of best. Her blogs on careers, prosperity, relationships, family, looking and living fabulously, and living a five-star life can be found atwww.powerfulpenny.com.

Lies Youve Been Told About Chronological Resume

Lies Youve Been Told About Chronological Resume In case the work listing requires you to get specific certification, for instance, its much better to list that certification before any sort of specialist experience. At the same time that you might consider a resume as being a singular kind of document, there are in reality many varieties of resumes. Do not compose any unambiguous info, which may later backfire to you. Resumes have lots of distinct sections, based on the aspects which you want to illustrate about yourself. If youre in a creative position (like graphic design), think about using a nontraditional resume. Use numbers whenever its possible. From your signature statement on emails to sophisticated professional biographies and intriguing sites, there are a lot more marketing tools than the aged chronological resume to assist you realize your targets. There are a number of easy tweaks that may make a functional resume advantageous One of the fruchtwein important pieces of writing an effective resume is deciding on the most appropriate format. The functional resume format is a powerful method to lower the amount of pages an employer will need to read and will make your application more impactful. If thats the case you will want to use the hybrid resume format to permit your most relevant accomplishments up at the peak of your resume. A chronological resume is truly a reverse chronological resume with your latest employment listed first. When it has to do with applying for work, the chronological resume may be among the best options youve got available to you. If youve got many past employers or jobs incorporate the latest position if youve been there more than a couple of months and add the jobs which are most relevant to the position youre seeking. You dont need to stop at 3 jobs. You may also skip any jobs which do not apply, and you do not need to set the jobs in chronological order. Your job resume must get an objective that shou ld make it simpler for your hiring manager to understand the work role youre applying for, and the way that it will benefit their company. A chronological resume is among the most frequently desired styles of resume. References ought to be a distinct document, one which you simply provide when its asked for. Functional resumes are extremely tricky and might or might not go nicely with the recruiters. They make it look like the applicant is trying to hide something from the recruiter. Functional and conventional resumes arent the only resume types to select from. A Functional Resume or Skills Resume is intended to highlight your abilities and accomplishments on top of your resume instead of grouping them below the jobs or positions that youve held as in a chronological resume. For most entry-level applicants, a decent chronological resume can be completed in one page. Under each job theres a comprehensive description of your accomplishments. Should you do, youll probably ge t a job which you dont really want, since youre not qualified for it. Chronological Resume - What Is It? Functional resumes are perfect for folks who dont have a great deal of work experience regarding the job they are applying for. The kind of resume you create is dependent on how much experience youve got in your preferred occupation. If any new job experience must be added then just one section must be incorporated between the texts without making any other alterations. Chronological Resume Hiring managers just do not have enough time to play guessing games with your resume, so remember to give them exactly what they want at first. You should also think about the position, company and industry that youre pursuing. Its much better to limit the information to things which are relevant to the job which you are trying to get. 1 advantage for employers to internet resumes is the substantial cost saving in contrast to traditional hiring methods.If your gaps are the result of n ecessity, such as, for instance, a family illness, they will usually be understood by potential employers and you need to not have any difficulty offering a genuine explanation. The objective section should state precisely what position youre applying for, and why youre a great fit for this position. There are several reasons why a functional resume might be proper for you.

Why Everybody Is Talking About Writing a Resume when Youre 25...The Simple Truth Revealed

Why Everybody Is Talking About Writing a Resume when Youre 25...The Simple Truth Revealed A Startling Fact about Writing a Resume when Youre 25 Uncovered Letters of interest can be transmitted by anybody at any degree of experience. A little creativity can go a ways in regards to resume writing. The majority of the times your prior work experience will be absolutely the most significant part the resume, so put it at the top. You should have the ability to create a story around your writing work in order for it to be meaningful. Writing a Resume when Youre 25 Fundamentals Explained Whether youre a recent graduate or a career changer, understanding how to compose a resume whenever you have zero work experience may appear daunting. In case you have any extra qualifications that bolster your expertise, you may include them here. For this reason, you might or might elend have a writing specific level. List real estate skills that are related to the job which youre applying for. The Hidden Secret of Writing a Resume when Youre 25 For instance, make certain to include keywords from the work description in your resume. Youre going to compose a resume summary which gets far more interviews. Since your resume should, if at all possible, be no longer than a couple of pages, you might need to nck certain products. 1 A resume summary is a brief, snappy introduction paragraph that offers a summary of your very best work. Telling someone you managed a huge project is fantastic. Know the purpose of your resume Some men and women write a resume as though the function of the document was supposed to land work. Regardless of the sort of resume you pick, aim to tailor your resume to the job which you are applying to. Your aim ought to be to keep the resume concentrated on the work target and downplay irrelevant info, states Isaacs. Skilled secretaries are essential to the smooth running of any business or business. There are a few things that dont belong o n a resume for work. Its tough to compose a resume expertly tailored to the job that you desire. The Writing a Resume when Youre 25 Trap If youre sending a resume to a company, it ought to be a given that youre obtainable for an interview and you will provide references if requested. By offering data, you will leave a more powerful impression than youd with a vague statement. A resume, actually, is your own bonafide advertising document. In many instances, your resume is the very first document a hiring manager will take a look at when reviewing your program, and therefore is an actual first impression. So you should be taking a look at the particular job description for keywords. When you build a resume, you are going to supply a couple of bullet points under each work title. Your resume header needs to have your name and present designation on top. Bear in mind that recruiters may see the name of the file that you send them and also try to remember they get lots of resu mes each and every day. Understanding Writing a Resume when Youre 25 If youre a career changer, a combination resume lets you highlight relevant transferrable abilities and accomplishments while additionally supplying a snapshot in your background. Soft skills are a valuable part of your resume. So once youre considering how to compose a resume, dont forget that you need to be selling your abilities and accomplishments, not merely listing your work history and your old responsibilities. Putting generic abilities or achievements on your resume may do more damage than good.

Submit a Cover Letter, Whether You Need It or Not

Submit a Cover Letter, Whether You Need It or NotSubmit a Cover Letter, Whether You Need It or NotSubmit a Cover Letter, Whether You Need It or NotThe cover letter sometimes gets a schwimmbad rap as an unnecessary document. Some bloggers in the career space even go so far as to suggest not submitting one because hiring managers wont read it. But, whether they read it or not, the strange thing is that many hiring managers will disqualify you if you dont send a cover letter.Confused? You may be thinking Let me see if I get this straight. Hiring managers want me to send a cover letter to accompany my resume, even though they wont read it? Yes, that makes about as much sense as that sprig of parsley on your restaurant dinner plate its there but serves no useful purpose.But this is a job search, and you need to be prepared for everything, even if it means that submitting a cover letter is only a formality, or some hiring managers version of an initiation rite.The cover letter serves as an opening act for your resume, offering you a chance to make a personal statement beyond the skills, qualifications, and achievements you list on your resume. It allows you to speak directly to the hiring manager, in your own words, to address how you can provide what the company needs. Then, hopefully, the hiring manager reads your resume.The cover letter also gives you an opportunity to showcase your writing skills, which are in higher demand today given the growth of Internet-based communications over the brde decade. If the job involves some writing, the letter can work in your favor.But what if the hiring manager doesnt read it?Well, you cant force someone to read your cover letter. But if youre asked to come in for an interview, be sure that what you say in the interview matches what you wrote in the cover letter. At the least, it will demonstrate how well you know yourself and how your skills match what the company needs.And if the hiring manager admits to not reading the cove r letter, it demonstrates who was more prepared for the interview.

3 Reasons You Really Do Need a Career Coach

3 Reasons You Really Do Need a Career Coach3 Reasons You Really Do Need a Career CoachI understand the aversion many people have to using a career coach. Ive always been a do-it-myself kind of gal, so the same feelings run through my head whenever someone suggests I try talking to a coach when facing a career challenge I should be able to do this on my own The struggle is part of the learning process Plus, who wants to actually admit they need help?So when my boss asked me to try out a online coaching class with Fundamentum, I was skeptical. But, admittedly, I had been struggling to hone in and describe my personal brand, so I figured Id give the Introduce Yourself class a shot. Well, let me tell you I am a coaching convert. I was shocked how the two hours I spent with a Fundamentum coach helped me solidify my brand and elevator pitch- and I spend every day reading and writing career advice What exactly made it so valuable? Read on to learn a few of the things that anybody can gain f rom spending some time working with a coach.1. You Get Personalized AdviceSure, theres plenty of career advice out there on the web. But while theres a myriad of general advice on how to hone in on your brand, how to come up with a pitch, and the like, youd be hard-pressed to find an article on How to Succinctly Explain Your Diverse Writing and Design Skills While Also Sharing Your Leadership Abilities and Mentioning Your Love of Food (or whatever your situation might be).As much as I hate to admit it, general career advice can only get you so far. Almost everyone will, at some point, have some technicality or specific about their situations that theyre not sure how to handle. And thats where a career coach can really come in handy. After all, this is someone youre paying, not just to spout off any career advice, but to listen to your situation and give you an expert opinion on how to handle it. For example, I have never worked in food but think that its an industry that Id like to transition into with my next move- something I always felt was awkward to explain when telling someone about what I do. My coach was able to wordsmith with me to find a way to tie my love for writing with a desire to engage with different topics, with an interest in food being one of those topics. I doubt I would have ever come to this solution on my own- and I certainly would have never found it with a simple Google search.2. You Get Dedicated Time to Make ProgressSo, lets pretend for a second you already have all the advice you need and know exactly what you need to do to solve your career questions. How likely are you to actually carve out the time- among all of your other priorities- to get it done?One of my favorite parts about doing the coaching session was that it forced me to- for an hour and a half- put everything else aside and actually spend time defining and vocalizing my personal brand. Many of the steps we walked through I technically could have done on my own, but hav ing a scheduled coaching session gave me the accountability I needed to actually sit down and do it. Whatever career-related task youve been procrastinating on again and again, think about a coach as a good motivator to finally spend a good chunk of time on it. 3. You Get to Experiment, Iterate, and ImproveWorking with a coach is also a good, low-stakes way to experiment with different ideas for your career. You wouldnt necessarily want to try out a new elevator pitch at a formal networking event or when an interviewer asks so, tell me about yourself?- because if you say something wrong or mess up, it could actually affect your career But during time spent with a career coach, you can still get an outside perspective on new ideas, without there being any actual repercussions. That means you have much more space to experiment, and then get real-time feedback and strategies from your coach to incorporate and try again. During our session, I was able to work through some ideas about ho w to describe my personal brand that I never would have felt comfortable trying out in a real-life career setting. For example, by the end of the session, we had decided to remove the word editor from my pitch entirely, realizing that there were too many assumptions with the role that didnt totally describe what I spent most of my time doing. It was great to get a sense of how different wordings were actually received by outside ears and work on tweaking them until it represented me just right. I know, I know- this is all well and good, but who can afford a career coach? The best thing about Fundamentums WebClasses is that they only cost $99 for a 90-minute group coaching session, plus a short follow-up individual session. And, if you sign up for the Introduce Yourself class, you can use the code MUSE20 for an additional 20% off. However you go about doing it, consider at least giving a career coach a try. I have a hunch youll be pleasantly surprised. Photo of coaching diagram court esy of Shutterstock.

Facebook patents technology to predict whether youre rich or poor

facebook inc patents technology to predict whether youre rich or poorFacebook patents technology to predict whether youre rich or poorWe already know that Facebook is watching us very closely. Tracking our online activity on its social network and off of it, Facebook learns more about us each day, collecting data points about our age, location, gender, language spoken, field of study, school, ethnic affinity, income, and net worth, among many other factors, according to its ad targeting options.Now, with its new patent, Facebook is signaling that it wants to go one step further and make predictions about our socioeconomic class.Facebook patent seeks to determine anwenders socioeconomic classFiled in 2016 and published in February, the patent application calls its technology a SOCIOECONOMIC GROUP CLASSIFICATION BASED ON USER FEATURES. The patent said it aims to help third parties like advertisers increase awareness about products or services to online system users.By collecting and an alyzing datasets on a users travel history, internet usage, homeownership status, and the number of tech devices owned, the classification system makes predictions on Facebook users socioeconomic status.Do you trust Facebook with your user data?Although Facebook is known for its comprehensive consumer profile, it is also known for making flawed predictions with its datasets. The social media giants sophisticated ad targeting tool came under fire recently for how it was allegedly making decisions about its users job eligibility based on their age. The ProPublica-New York Times investigation found that employers like Amazon and Goldman Sachs were using Facebook to create recruitment ads that targeted only younger job seekers, excluding older job seekers from seeing them.Facebook vice president of ads Rob Goldman defended his company by saying that, age-based targeting for employment purposes is an accepted industry practice.Before we start dreaming up dystopian hierarchies of what Fac ebook feeds can do with socioeconomic status data, its important to recognize that a patent does not guarantee a technologys commercial release. This socioeconomic predictor tool may end up never being produced.Facebook said it files more than 1,000 patent applications every year. But this patent does serve as a signal as to the companys future. By pouring time and resources into patent20180032883, Facebook is signaling that it thinks it is appropriate to predict your social status - even if these predictions feel invasive or have the potential to be inaccurate.