Dream, Inspire, Create Seven Souls, One Musing

Dream, Inspire, Create Seven Souls, One Musing While I was running around like a chicken without a head last Saturday, gettin ready for SXSW (Ill give ya a rundown soon promise!), the lovely Louise Gale was sweet enough to post an interview with me!  Click here to find out how I came up with my name, the advice Id give any new or aspiring coaches, and how Ive overcome my biggest coaching challenge. Fun! I was also included in the very first volume of Seven Souls, One Musing interview series on Kind Over Matter, along with super cool chicas like Alexandra Franzen, Jamie Ridler and Rachelle Mee-Chapman. Head on over to hear about the spontaneous thing I ever done even though I planned it 3 months in advance!

How to Make a Resume Stand Out From the Rest

How to Make a Resume Stand Out From the RestDo you have the formal writing skills to make a resume stand out from the rest? Does it matter if you do not have the formal writing skills? There are many reasons why having the formal writing skills would be helpful and could even increase your chances of getting a job.First of all, having the formal writing skills will help you in writing a more professional looking resume. The only way to make sure that your resume stands out from the rest is to make sure that your resume is well-organized and formatted. And that starts with having the best resume writer you can afford. Your resume writing skills might not be good enough to get you a job if you do not have the professional writing skills to make it look professional. Besides, your resume will actually be seen by the hiring manager will want to see what your resume has to say about you and your abilities.Having the formal writing skills would also give you the confidence to express yours elf well in your resume. If you have done well in school or even during college or high school, your resume could also include you speaking about your academic achievements and accomplishments. Of course, you cannot just make a list of accomplishments. You have to put in your efforts to make sure that your resume will stand out from the rest.Aside from putting in your efforts in making your resume stand out from the rest, there are other things that you can do to make your resume stand out from the rest. Having the formal writing skills will also help you in putting up your resume well in front of the hiring manager. Instead of having a long or short resume, you will only have one that will fit the person. And the more professional looking it is, the better.When it comes to making your resume look professional, there are a few things that you can do to get a good look. For example, you can use graphics in your resume instead of using regular text. Graphics are easy to use and easy t o read. Also, you can even combine graphics and regular text to make your resume look more professional.You will also find that having the formal writing skills will mean that you have the ability to explain yourself in a very professional manner. You will know exactly what you have to say and how you should talk about it in your resume. And you will be able to make your resume stand out from the rest. Having the formal writing skills is also something that you can use when trying to convince the hiring manager of your abilities.So if you are going to make a resume, make sure that you make the most of your formal writing skills. It will definitely help you make your resume look professional looking.

How to Take a Vacation When You Are the Boss

How to Take a Vacation When You Are the Boss Entrepreneurs can take a vacation whenever they want, right? After all, they are the boss. But reality is often far different. Sebastien Dupéré, President CEO of Dupray Inc. says he hasn’t taken a vacation in a decade. “My business is my baby and I simply cannot stand to be away from it from more than a few days at a time. It’s exceedingly difficult to unplug,” he says. On average, American workers reported using just 16 days of paid time off in 2014, the lowest level in nearly 40 years, according to Project Time Off, a coalition dedicated to encouraging Americans to take vacations. Those who are self-employed may be even worse at getting away. In 2014, OnDeck found that just 57% of small business owners surveyed said they planned to take a vacation that year, and just over a quarter of those (26%) were only going to take a few days. For many entrepreneurs, the “time is money” mantra figures into their mental calculations of how much a vacation will really cost them. “I lose money when I’m not working,” says Donna Lubrano, a consultant and adjunct faculty at Northeastern University. “I’m a solopreneur; there is no staff to keep things going while I’m away. (If) I don’t work, no money is generated and no new business is generated, either.” She compensates by taking a day or two here or there when she can. Jennifer Bright Reich, co-author of “The Mommy MD Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great,” has been self-employed for over a decade and says she’s always taken family vacations (often to Disney World) with her sons, now 9 and 10 years old. But she brings her laptop and tries to get at least some work done. It hasn’t been easy. “I tried to minimize work, but it was always stressful,” she says. “So often it felt a project would implode while we were on vacation, and I felt torn between my work and my family.” Getting away from your normal routine can be essential to enhancing creativity and problem-solving. In addition, Project Time Off has compiled research that demonstrates numerous benefits associated with taking time off. Among them: less risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks, and decreased risk of depression and stress. Yet turning that knowledge into action can be tough. Bob Sullivan is an independent journalist and author of the book, “Getting Unstuck: Breaking Free From The Plateau Effect.” He’s written about the importance of taking vacations, but admits he has struggled with it himself. Last summer, for example, he says he worked “ahead” for a month so he “could get an honest 2-3 week break and leave town. Then, on my road trip, an amazing opportunity came about that would basically pay for my vacation with only a day or two of work. How could I say no to that?” Like many who are self-employed, it’s hard to resist the siren’s call of work and the income it can produce. “I know, it’s a first-world problem,” he says. “But it’s very, very hard to say no to money when there’s no guarantee of money coming in the future.” How to Get Away Perhaps a two-week trip to the Caribbean or Europe isn’t feasible given your commitments to your business. That doesn’t mean you have to forgo a vacation all together. Here are a few option to consider: Try Workcations. If all else fails, try Dupéré’s approach. He calls it a “workcation” and describes it as “working remotely at a place significantly nicer than the office.” For example, members of his team were recently on a workcation in China. After a three-day trade show in China, he and members of his team stayed an extra week to work from China. “A workcation is the type of thing where we can get as much of a vacation vibe that we can get without disconnecting from our business,” he says. A bonus: Travel expenses for a workcation may be tax deductible; check with your tax advisor. Cash in Your Rewards. If you’re putting everything into your business, you may not have the funds to foot the bill for a getaway. If you have a business credit card with rewards, however, you may be able to use the points or cash you’ve earned to pay for airfare, lodging or other expenses, making your vacation free, or at least very cheap. Reich is a Disney Visa cardholder, for example, which she says earns her “about $1,000 a year” worth of points that helps defray the costs of her visits to the Magic Kingdom. Relax. Even if you only take a short break, try to disconnect completely. “When was the last time you really allowed yourself to rest?” writes Nav CEO Levi King in an essay, Work, Rest, Play. “I don’t mean slump in bed staring dull-eyed at your Facebook feedâ€"I mean rest, in the full-on sense of a cat curled up in a sunlit window.” Any new parent can tell you that one good night of sleep can feel miraculous, and make you a better parent. The same thing is true of your relationship to your “other” babyâ€"your business. With ample rest, you’ll both be healthier. Case in point: When Reich’s mother passed away unexpectedly a few months ago, she took a solo trek to Disney. She brought work along, but kept it to a minimum. “I totally let myself off the hook!” she says. “I kept up with email. I did read some. But otherwise I maximized the vacation for what it really was for: relaxing, rejuvenating, reflecting and remembering my mom. And I came back a better, more focused person, better able to work and cope.” Gerri Detweiler is head of market education for Nav, which provides small business owners with free business and personal credit scores, and helps them create financially healthy companies. She is the coauthor of “Finance Your Own Business:Get on the Financing Fast Track” with attorney Garrett Sutton.

10 Differences Between The Job Search Of Today And Of Yesterday - Work It Daily

10 Differences Between The Job Search Of Today And Of Yesterday - Work It Daily Job search has changed drastically over the last few years. If you want to succeed in today’s job search, you'll have to take a much different approach than your parents did. Here are a few things that have changed: 1. Google Has Replaced The Resume Recruiters are now using Google and LinkedIn searches to find talent, instead of paying for job board or talent databases, like they used to do. In fact, many companies are even mandating every new application go through a Google screening process. So, that means the first page of your Google results matter more than they ever did before during a job search. 2. A Summary Is Enough Today, the resume is used mostly in the screening process while actual decisions are made after interviews. And, because there are so many candidates competing for each job, HR people (or hiring managers if they are tasked with recruitment) often scan resumes very briefly. In fact, the average time on a resume is 30 seconds. 3. Social Proof Is A Must Social proof, testimonials, or recommendations seriously reduce the perceived risk of you as a candidate. The most costly mistake a hiring manager can make is to hire the wrong person. Some say that if a new-hire leaves within three months, it costs the organization one and half that person’s annual salary. And with the economy as tight as it is, you can understand why hiring managers are so risk averse. 4. Resumes And Cover Letters Are Not Read On Paper Anymore Most organizations are not receiving paper resumes and when they get them via e-mail or their application system, they don’t print them. So, expect your resume and cover letter to be read on a computer screen. This means you have to format your documents in a way that makes screen-scanning easy. 5. Relationships First, Resume’s Second Resumes are not used as introductory documents much these days. In fact, “send me your resume” is often an after thought after an introduction is made. And if an introduction is made online, then your online profile offers much more information than a resume. So, shift your priorities from, “Oh crap, I have to get my resume done!” to, “Oh crap, where can I meet some more people today?” 6. Employers Only Care About What They Want In years past, a resume or job application was focused on what the job seeker wanted. This is not true any more. Now, an application, resume, or cover letter must speak to what value the seeker can bring to the organization. How can you bring value to the company and how soon can the company realize that value. 7. Don’t Mind The Gap Large gaps in your resume are not as important as they used to be. Not only do employers today realize than millions of great and wonderful people got laid off, they also appreciate it when candidates showed initiative and tried to start their own thing. 8. Nouns Are The New Currency Screening software and LinkedIn talent searches have introduced an unexpected element to the way a resume should be written. Because these tools rely on nouns or keywords to deliver search results to recruiters, the resumes with the right combination of nouns often win. If you want to succeed in today’s job search, make a commitment to learn how to research keywords and how to use them appropriately on the page. 9. Everyone Has A Personal Brand - Yes, Everyone 10 years ago, not many people even knew what a personal brand was, let alone was having one really that accessible. These days, even if you don’t know what it is, you still have one. And because recruiters and hiring managers are just looking for red flags, inconsistencies in your image or messaging will prevent you from passing screening. Even if you never touched a computer in your life, you have a personal brand as well as an online reputation. So, you have to decide, will you be in control of your image or will someone else? 10. Typing Isn’t A Skill Anymore Being able to type used to be a skill people would highlight on their resume. Now, you have to know how to type just to have a resume. What really matters is well you’ve prepared yourself for the application. You have access to more information about a company than generations past. As a result, expectations for preparedness are much higher. To really shine, focus on customizing each resume and cover letter. It’s better to send off a few very targeted applications then it is to spray and pray. Special thanks to the following people for their valuable insights for this post: - Sean Harry, career coach and author of Careers 2.0 - Vicky Lind, career counselor and marketing coach - J.T. O’Donnell, founder of CAREEREALISM and career coach Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

6 Ways to Show Your Career Some Love This Valentines DayFairygodboss

6 Ways to Show Your Career Some Love This Valentines DayFairygodboss Valentines Day can be a day to show the people in your life how much you appreciate them but it can also be the perfect time to show yourself some love and make stellar strides in your career.If youre trying to think of ways to boost your career at the beginning of the year, look no further. Here are 6 ways to show your career some love this Valentines Day.1. Write in your career journal.Light a candle, snuggle in, and start a career journal. Tracking your thoughts about what you want to do with your career and reflecting on what goals youve already accomplished is an important step to take to enaya youre working toward your career plan. Taking time to appreciate what youve already done for yourself can also give you the boost you need to keep moving forward.2. Splurge on a conference.Instead of (or in addition to) dropping dollars on a flowers or chocolates for someone special, purchase something that will help you learn more about your industry like hearing someone in your profession speak, or attending a cool networking event. Going to a conference gives you the chance to connect to other people, and keeps your career moving in a positive way.3. Treat your mentor.The work professional mentors put in can go unnoticed, so show your mentor some love by treating them to coffee or drinks Give them a thank you card that tells them how much you appreciate their guidance. It could be just the boost that they need, and a simple act will keep you in mind if any opportunities come up.4. Buy yourself jewelry (for your work wardrobe).Maybe you let your last big promotion happen without thanking yourself for your hard work, or maybe you never celebrated that new raise. Whether youre in the market for a statement piece that acts as a great conversation starter or a nice set of pearl earrings sure to elevate any outfit, Valentines Day is a great time to invest in jewelry that compliments your work ward robe. Plus, adding something new can help give you a confidence boost that you can carry with you into your next meeting.5. Have a video marathon.Have you been thinking about learning to code for a while, or has learning advanced Excel functions been on your to do list for too long? This Valentines Day, instead of heading to the theater to see a rom com, watch video tutorials online. There are plenty of resources available that can be the first step to learning the new skill that will help advance your career.6. Spruce up your resume.Instead of spending an hour getting ready to go out, spend a couple of hours getting your resume ready to go out Add new titles or accolades youre received, and if you know InDesign, try to make it more aesthetically pleasing.This Valentines Day, forget getting set up on a date. Instead, take advantage of one (or a few) of these activities to set yourself up for success.--Kayla Heisler is an essayist and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet. She is a contribut ing writer for Color My Bubble. Her work appears in New Yorks Best Emerging Poets 2017 anthology.

Ruthless Resume Templates Strategies Exploited

Ruthless Resume Templates Strategies Exploited Its important to get complete understanding about tailoring resumes. The ready-made schablones are made to create the candidates job easy in addition to for assisting them and the recruiters into writing the resumes in an acceptable format. Moreover, resumes are occasionally examined very intensely. One of the most typical mistakes as soon as it comes to writing or updating resumes is they underestimate the effect of well-crafted resumes. Make sure the template youre choosing can highlight your details in the very best approach. The absolute most hard step here is to choose which resume format is suitable for you. Utilizing a template can help you to create a cover letter with a normal structure. Template for resume is a typical layout that may be used for any work position. The Birth of Resume Templates There are lots of books and much details online about ways to compose your own resume. Resume writing is tough but not i mpossible particularly if you know the best regions to look of superior help. Writing resume with the assistance of resume templates readily available on the web has become the most efficient method of writing resumes that ensure that youre using the proper format and correct information that is proper for the job youre applying for. What You Should Do to Find Out About Resume Templates Before Youre Left Behind The voreingestellt of paper on which the resume is printed also matters a good deal, when it has to do with giving a professional appearance to your resume. Use the name based on the nation in which youre submitting the application. Resume template will be able to help you in earning your application impressive and as stated by the expectations of the employer. Its wise not to blindly adopt any resume template and begin filling in the information. Possessing a current Resume is critical in the current job marketplace. Little research for the acceptable template incre ases your odds of getting your dream job. Each resume format was produced to boost your odds to find the job in 2018. To improve your odds of finding the interview, you must always customize your resume based on which template is the most appropriate to use. Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for Resume Templates Using Microsoft word to create a resume can be extremely uncomplicated but at the identical time just a little bit sophisticated if you dont understand how to start it. Resume writing isnt tough. Details of Resume Templates Resumes are made to highlight the ideal side of an individual. Templates play a significant part in your job search as it saves plenty of your time and offer you a better format for your CV. A template will inform you all of the relevant data that you need to be mentioning in your CV, with particular reference to the sort of position you are looking for. You only need to understand how to produce effective use of resume templates. To download res umes from FreeResumes, you are going to need to discover the template you desire. Avoid, if youre able to, common resume templates. Some resume templates are also only readily available for people that have subscribed to the website. All About Resume Templates Resumes come in various forms and formats. Some resumes dont have a typical format throughout. Templates will supply you the raw format of resume. Different types of Resume Templates Word 2003 There are different kinds of templates for resumes an individual may come across online.

Summer MOOCs recommendations

Summer MOOCs recommendations Summer MOOCs recommendationsPosted November 29, 2013, by Marni Williams If youre the type of person who looks forward to the holidays all year but gets bored after three days, a bit of light learning could be just the remedy. These days theres no need to spend your precious summer hours tucked away in a summer-school classroom when you can dip into some free calculus while youre waiting for the swim-up bar to open. Theres an zugnglich course for almost anything dog grooming, aromatherapy, psychology really, anything. If youve been thinking of polishing up your skills over summer but youre not ready to commit to a full qualification, then taking a MOOC (massive open online course) is a great way to get a taste and have both a relaxing and productive holiday. MOOCs are free and delivered by top lecturers and teachers across the globe. Without further ado, here are some of the top MOOCs on offer for summer study. And if theres a MOOC youve been raving a bout, let us know in the comments below If these havent whetted your appetite then you can look out for some more MOOCs hitting the web in early January 2014. The soon-to-launch FutureLearn out of the United Kingdom is offering courses on sustainability, branding, forensic science and the intriguing subject of randomness, chance and free will early next year. Cornell is also set to start offering courses next semester and our very own University of Melbourne is making its MOOC debut with discrete optimisation in March. But for now, make the most of the silly season by seeing what its like to learn online. You might even find yourself signing up to get some more serious online qualifications in the new year. Just dont get sand in your laptop this summer. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPo pular Career Searchescareer advisor onlineunsw early entrystudy in australia for international studentsyear 10 work experience ideasflexible entry usyd CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMarni WilliamsRelated ArticlesBrowse moreWORKFORCE TRENDSUniversity degrees pay offThe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published estimates of the return on investment (ROI) for university bachelor degrees and the news is good for uni graduates.ChristmasVolunteeringGive a little why you should volunteer this ChristmasWhats more fashionable than giving a knitted steckbrcke with a snowman on it this Christmas? Giving your time through volunteering Heres how you can get involved.Career counsellorVET/TAFEVocational Education and Training in the spotlight infographicIn 2013, n early 2 million Australians chose to study at a VET institution. Molly casts a spotlight on this popular mode of study to learn more about the current state of play, and what we can do to keep vocational education and training fighting fit.