Former FBI Agent on Career Success - The Muse

Former FBI Agent on Career Success - The MuseFormer FBI Agent on Career SuccessHeres something to think about If you arent passionate about your work, if you simply tolerate that which pays the bills but have a super fulfilling life and world outside of it, is that enough? Is it an acceptable way to live? Or does it suggest settling? Recently, I broached this hot topic with LaRae Quy, a retired FBI Special Agent and author. Although I was ostensibly interviewing Quy for an article about determination and how that plays out in job searching, transitioning careers, or attempting to figure out what kind of job to go after, I was- and am- curious about the idea of whether or leid you need to love your career. And if you dont (and you arent actively trying to find something you care deeply about in the career spectrum), does it mean you have untapped potential?unterstellung are big questions, but they didnt phase Quy, who spoke with the experience of someone who has had her share of highs and lows and took risks and explored multiple career paths before finding her sweet spot. Her call We all deserve to find work that excites us.Are you sure? I prodded. Maybe not everyone needs that excitement in the workplace. Isnt it fair to assume that some people are really totally OK working a job that pays the bills if they can look forward to weekends and holidays and vacations? Lets face it Even those of us who love our jobs often anxiously await our days off with baited breath.Those people that punch a clock, who exist only for out-of-office hours, Quy said, are settling for mediocrity. They have not tapped into their potential or asked themselves the hard questions. She went on, The only difference between a rut and a coffin are the dimensions.Clearly this is something the department store-buyer turned FBI werber feels strongly about. As the former, Quy was miserable. Despite the fact her position as a buyer sounded glamorous (and perhaps was), it didnt meet her needs. Tho ugh she had no idea what was next, Quy worried that if she didnt make a move, shed face a lifetime of regret. Quy was, to put it simply, determined. Finding what ones meant to do requires digging deep, she acknowledges. It doesnt just happen. Determination isnt a trait youre born with. It needs to be fed and fostered, sought out. Finding your career path involves experimenting, trying different opportunities, and, most importantly, not being afraid to fail. Through informational meetings, Quy eventually began to feel something. She calls it a fire in her belly, and stoking this fire is something Quy feels is necessary. Its OK to be in a job, be unhappy, and not have a fire to stoke- so if thats you right now, not to worry. In time, though, if you dont make an effort to move on and find whatever it is that gets you pumped to get out of bed each morning, you might come to have major regret.It comes as no surprise that the long-time FBI agent uses words like grit, mental toughness, and self-discipline when she talks about career advancement. Opportunity, she says, isnt going to come knocking- though that much youve probably figured out.Once I felt like I understood what determination meant to Quy, I asked her to talk to me about goals. This word, goal, gets tossed around with increasing regularity, and its one that Quy embraces- at least in connection with having a career vision. She explained that, If you have a vision, then you must create goals to get to that vision, but constantly check the vision.While asking yourself what you want out of life is never easy- conjuring a vision first, and then setting goals related to it is actually doable. First, break it down into specific questions about where you see yourself in five years Are you in the same city or town or in another state or abroad? Do you have a wife or husband? Children? A house in the burbs? A cottage in the mountains? What kind of role would you like to be in? Managing a large team of people? Ownin g a business? Starting a company with a friend? Working flexible freelance hours? In other words, the vision isnt I want to earn $30 million by the time Im 45 rather, it would be, I want to be a powerful person, and in order to obtain that position of power, perhaps you strive for financial success and set goals thatll help get you there.By the end of our conversation, Id like to say that Im 100% on mainboard with Quy in that you must strive to find work youre passionate about, but Im not quite there. I feel tremendously fortunate to be doing work that I feel strongly about, but I suppose Im lucky that I didnt have to dig super deep to figure out what I wanted to do.I believe in taking risks, sure, but what if you cant break away from your less-than-fulfilling mundane job? Can you choose to enhance it, maybe even be the poster child for how to be the best in that field? I dont know the answer to that, but I do know and believe that Quy would agree youre not going to get anywhere twi ddling your thumbs. And, youre certainly not going to find a fire in your belly to stoke if youre miserable and dont try to do anything about it.As Quy says, Face your problems head on. It isnt your problems that define you- its how you react and recover from them. Your problems are not going away unless you do something about them. Photo of rock climber courtesy of Shutterstock.

8 Red Flags Employers See on Your Resume

8 Red Flags Employers See on Your Resume8 Red Flags Employers See on Your ResumeHiring managers spend only seconds skimming your resume before making a quick decision about whether to reject you or consider you further, so its essential that your resume doesnt contain the red flags that will turn them off during that short initial scan. Here are eight red flags that will often put you straight into the no pile without further consideration.1. A history of job-hopping. If you have a history of moving quickly from one job to the next without staying very long, employers will wonder whether you get bored easily or cant keep a job. If you do have good reasons for the job changes (such as having a spouse in the military), make aya to fill in employers upfront so they dont draw wrong conclusions.2. Grammatical or spelling mistakes. Mistakes can get your resume immediately tossed, because they convey to an employer that you dont pay attention to detail. Employers assume that youve polished your resume more than you will most documents, so if you have mistakes in it, they assume your work will have even more errors.3. Bad writing. Even for jobs that dont require flawless writing, employers still want to see evidence that you can communicate well. If you dont write clearly and concisely, theyll worry about how youll communicate once on the job- and many will take your resume-writing quality as a shortcut to drawing conclusions about your intelligence.4. Overly aggrandized self-descriptions. Hiring managers generally frown on language like visionary thinker, creative innovator or respected leader because these are the sorts of things that others can say about you, but you cant say credibly about yourself. Putting them on your resume signals that youre either naive, arrogant or both. Stick to objective experience and accomplishments only.5. Lack of evidence of achievement. If your resume lists nothing but your job duties at each job- rather than what you achieved there- y oull signal that you never did more than the basic requirements. Hiring managers are looking for candidates with a track record of achievement, not meeting extremum requirements, but going above and beyond and accomplishing things that an average candidate wouldnt.6. No overarching theme to your career choices. If youve moved from one unrelated job to the next, without a clear pattern, employers will be skeptical about your commitment to the roles youre applying for now. Most employers want to be able to scan your resume and get a quick understanding of how youve progressed within one or two fields, rather than trying to work out how youve moved from tech writer to salesperson to nurses assistant to video editor.7. Lack of professionalism. If your resume includes information about your spouse and children, or other information unrelated to your qualifications as a candidate, most employers will conclude that youre naive at best and unprofessional at worst.8. Large gaps between jobs. When employers see gaps of unemployment, they wonder what happened during that time. Did you leave the previous job with nothing lined up, and if so, why? Were you working somewhere that youve deliberately left off your resume, and if so, what are you hiding? Gaps raise questions that you dont want on a hiring managers mind.Alison Green writes the popular Ask a Manager blog, where she dispenses advice on career, job search, and management issues. Shes also the co-author of Managing to Change the World The Nonprofit Managers 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 development.

Job Skills You Dont Want to be Endorsed for on LinkedIn

Job Skills You Dont Want to be Endorsed for on LinkedInJob Skills You Dont Want to be Endorsed for on LinkedInIn the last couple of years, LinkedIn included a new feature that enhanced the profile of its users, allowing connections to endorse one another for the skills we use during our jobs every day. It allows users to compliment the work of others without writing a full-on recommendation. And who doesnt like to see the graphical interface matching our skills with our endorsers. Its a great boost to the ego. But, what if, instead of endorsing connections for such skills as press releases, copywriting, public speaking, organizational development, social media marketing, we, instead, endorsed each for the skills we have mastered over the years that we would never want our employers to know. People goof off on the job every day. Some people are just better at it than others. Here are 15 skills youll never find on LinkedInWalking around the office with a paper in hand to look hard-at-w orkRushing to the copier machine to grab non-work related materialsMulti-tasking skills when hiding gchat, Facebook or a Sudoku puzzle before the boss sees itStaring at work on the computer screen while actually sleepingOffering ideas during meetings when not even paying attentionPositioning body by the water cooler to talk to co-workers throughout the dayLooking ahead blindly so as to not notice co-workers as they enter the elevator, train or busUsing the bathroom as a library, conference room and/or social gathering spaceResearch skills for locating the best cat pics, funny memes or celebrity gossip on the webUsing company resources to aid current job searchMission Impossible repelling when snacks are announced in the break roomMagician-like abilities to show up at the cute new co-workers deskHaving more office supplies at home than in the officeStrong ability to recite movie lines or make pop culture references whenever possibleInterpreting of dress code in a way rivaling all oth er employeesDid we miss anything? Feel free to tell us.Follow me on Twitter. Follow Vault on Twitter and Instagram.Read mora How to Effectively Use Social Media to Develop Your Brand Wash Your Hands and Other Great Workplace Tips Unemployment Still the Best Thing to Happen to Me

6 Science-Backed Memory Recall Tactics You Havent Tried

6 Science-Backed Memory Recall Tactics You Havent Tried6 Science-Backed Memory Recall Tactics You Havent TriedYouve taken walks in nature - or as close as you could get by the koi pond - and youve got the mosquito bites to prove it. Youve played memory games on various apps that cost you several pretty pennies and cramped up your fingers. Youve eaten walnuts and blueberries, but your gut didnt communicate with your brain to the necessary degree. Who? What happened? Nah - dont remember.While you may see a few improvements in your memory, most of what youve tried didnt stick in the long run. You definitely remember the mosquito bites and sadly choosing blueberries over chocolate, but you have yet to find what works for you. Here are six ways to improve memory you havent tried yet.1. Involve more sensesThe reason experts suggest you focus on mindfulness or meditation to boost your memory lies behind using the sensory experience to heighten memory retention. Your five senses all pick up different details that make memory recall more powerful.You likely heard that smell is the strongest sense and closely tied to memory. You might look a little strange trying to sniff an object in public, but the key to recall is involving more senses in the process.Multi-sensory learning improves retention, and many learners gain a performance benefit when they focus on audiovisual stimuli over modality-specific stimuli.The Montessori form of education employs this technique, also, and some studies also found that engagement with multi-sensory stimuli helps stroke victims to recover.Imagine talking with someone whose language you dont comprehend. While listening, you also listen to their body language with your eyes, incorporating more than one sense. You do this in everyday conversation, but when you employ multi-sensory focus to a task, your memory boosts. Dont watch TV while studying, but actively focus your senses on the task at hand.2. Use humorYoure more likely to remember an occasion or detail when it tickles your fancy and makes you snicker. Humor triggers the reward center of the brain, stimulating long-term memory and goal-oriented action.Your sense of wonder and your funny bone are connected. Humor invokes a sense of community and social learning, which is why when you tune into Ellen Degeneres youre more likely to recall nachrichtensendungstories.Faced with a long Spanish vocabulary list? Make a song about a cactus and an eagle falling in love. Peligroso.3. Swap beer for red wineStay close to me, red wine. Now that that song is stuck in your head, did you know red wine helps your brain retain information? So, cancel that beer order, and tell the bartender you want a glass of cab sauv.Researchers conducted a study on aging rats and resveratrol - a chemical in wine known to protect against obesity, cancer and other conditions - and found it had beneficial anti-aging effects on the hippocampus, the region of the brain associated with mood and mem ory. A separate study also revealed brain operations decline less quickly in moderate drinkers, so choose that red, red wine as you age - or whenever you need to take the edge off.Different kinds of alcohol affect your recall. Researchers say that if you indulge and want to improve memory, its best to consume under 14 units a week. A 750 ml bottle of wine holds 10.5 units with an average of 14 percent alcohol per volume (APV) compared to a 50 ml double of vodka, which holds two units and 40 percent APV. A strong beer pint contains 2.7 units and 4.8 percent APV.Wine keeps you steady whereas you might end up under the table with hard liquor - plus, beer makes you feel heavy. Ready for a nap or want to focus? Choose the red wine.4. Wrap yourself in a blanket burrito and snoozeFan of the all-nighter? Stress and perceived lack of time affect your ability to recall details and be productive. You need sleep to skip the mental fog and get a better memory recall weather report. Heres your permission to get the eight hours you deserve - or at least a nice long power nap. Neurons utilized during learning activate again during non-rapid eye movement sleep, resulting in integrating and storing that memory into your long-term memory. When you sleep, the brain rids itself of unnecessary neural connections stored throughout the day and keeps what matters to you.A good 90-minute nap on a Sunday afternoon will make sure you cycle through all the stages of sleep at least once.5. Stop memory-shaming Talk to yourself in third personBad at remembering names? Tongue-tied when a friend asks you what you had for brunch last Sunday? Dont know where you put the tickets? Feel like you just suck at remembering anything and everything? You probably remind yourself of that fact all the time, too.Stop jinxing yourself with memory-shaming. Whats true is that people are their own worst critics, and negative self-talk doesnt get the memory gears going. You wind yourself up, the specific wor ds you choose affecting how you see the circumstance or memory - and pronouns especially matter. Those who use the third person are more likely to offer words of support to themselves and positivity spreads, triggering reward centers of the brain - and memory storing6. Walk through the door againWhen you lose something, friends suggest you retrace your steps, but you end up on a wild goose chase all over town. Your brain feels overwhelmed with the possibilities of where you - or someone else - might find your lost object.Retracing your steps is better utilized with something you just lost, such as an idea or object. Wonder why you forget what you were doing the instant you walk through a doorway? The doorway is literally like a portal or gateway that jilts your thinking - passing through an entryway triggers an event boundary in the brain. Your memory corresponds to your changing environment. So, walk through the door again and pause to try to recapture your fleeting memory.Sim ilarly, this technique works for dream recall, too. When you wake up, lie still in bed and hold on to the last detail you recall. Be present within it and use your senses to absorb what comes to you like asponge. Write it down to cement it when you feel ready.These six enticing and science-backed spins come from what experts say you should do. Plus, they give you permission to take a power nap or have a glass or two of red wine. Dont you just love science?

The Top Secret Truth on Acting Resume Sample Uncovered

The Top Secret Truth on Acting Resume Sample Untiteled The Appeal of Acting Resume Sample Furthermore, you can look for acting jobs on Monster. Just like any resume, you would like to include skills that are related to and desirable for the roles youre auditioning for. The Professional Acting Resume is intended to help actors seeking auditions gain an opportunity to demonstrate a casting director their talent. Many professional acting resumes do not expect a listing of skills as its assumed they are trying for a particular role that theyre suited for. If you own an agent, it would be helpful to keep them updated periodically on what youve done, and list them as your agent when you have the chance to audition. A great sample acting resume will be in a position to demonstrate that the actor is ready to do other activities since they are applicable to the job. In case you have talent for a singer list your vocal type too. As soon as your acting resume is finished, its prepared to send out. The Bad Side of Acting Resume Sample Before spending reference from the angeschlossen sample maintains, think on what kind of resume test format will match the needs youve got. You are going to have the samples for each and every kind of job application. Besides altering the dummy text there may be additional information which you need to include. Irrespective of length of experience in the company, a 1 page resume is all that is needed. The letter should convey a feeling of the contribution youd be contributing to the small business. Then, the sample gives a summary of the absolute most relevant responsibilities and duties performed. Recognizing precisely how to tailor your work application will probably obviously supply you with a benefit. Understanding Acting Resume Sample Odds are you could wind up excluding some important locations and such as other individuals that are not that necessary. Making your resume is vital. If youre looking for Acting Resume Te mplate For Beginners youve come to the correct location. The Basics of Acting Resume Sample Before you even attempt to ready the letter ensure youve researched each one of the important information about the business. To begin with, youll need to list you name and contact information on top. If not, you can choose to compose References located on request. Usually, you can opt to compose References on request. The Number One Question You Must Ask for Acting Resume Sample Often as the business receives a great deal of words, then they may use application to scan the letter. A resume cover letter is meant to be an intro an individual to a prospective employer. Its crucial that you customize each resume cover letter to the job which youre using. Anytime you can create your application letter customized and private, you may have a better response. The Benefits of Acting Resume Sample Imagine you are making a template of your resume. ZipBooks invoice templates are flexible t o meet your precise requirements. Simply check the payment techniques that you wish to accept when sending invoices and were likely to incorporate a payment link by way of your invoice. You want to create an invoice which will be entirely professional and easy to comprehend. The Key to Successful Acting Resume Sample You would want to list in-depth truth about your responsibilities and achievements, and that usually means youre likely to have all the info you wish to turn in an application for any job. First things first, take note that a resume cover letter is like a tool marketers use to keep a place to get customers to acquire something. The letter ought to be greeted and addressed to the correct individual. Hence before you begin on your cover letter writing, list of positive actions is to carry out a lttle bit of investigating to give you a great edge over the others wholl be attempting to find the same position. The employer ought to be considering hiring you. Functi onal Sample whenever youre referring the internet curriculum vitae samples, you are going to need a functional test whenever you have employment spaces inside your past. You also ought to put down if youre union eligible. Make it appear professional.

Top Choices of Resume Formats 2018

Top Choices of Resume Formats 2018 The very first thing you ought to do is make sure a prospective employer knows whose resume theyre taking a look at You could say its as its something new and you will be right There isnt any reason to skimp on space. The very last thing you would like to do is receive a job which you cant do. There is additionally a reverse chronological element, since the introduction is followed by details about your experience and education, in addition to any additional data that you include. To compose a resume, youve got to gather all the essential data and data about you in 1 place. When youve reviewed resumes in your field, peruse resumes across fields to learn how to vary using action verbs and receive a feel for what makes a highly effective accomplishment statement. The Battle Over Resume Formats 2018 and How to Win It Creative While its important to get a professional resume, sometimes just a little creativity and innovation is acceptable. S ince you wouldnt have plenty of expert experience, it would be hard to group your resume points into skills. For some jobs, you will want to highlight certain abilities, while for others, you will want to demonstrate related experience. Submitting a resume to reveal youre a valuable education leader is critical to securing interviews. What Resume Formats 2018 Is - and What it Is Not There are different kinds of CV possible based on the goal of its use and the expectation of the targeted audiences. The usage of lines to differentiate section titles assists the eye locate the information it needs. Picking the most suitable font can look to be an impossible endeavor, especially because there are dozens and dozens of choices out there. ur free of charge featured box CV template is the ideal approach to list your very best achievements in every single role, in an eye catching yet professional manner that will stand out to prospective employers. Employers care a lot more about yo ur successes, and the way youre able to mirror them at their company. They are looking for concrete skills. Recruiters have a job to do and will need to do it quickly, which is the reason why it is vital that they be in a position to rate your experience, education, and skills in only a couple of seconds. They spend just a few seconds looking at each CV and therefore its really important to make your CV easy to skim through. What You Should Do About Resume Formats 2018 Starting in the Next Two Minutes If you have to, you may also add an expert summary section above the job history section to drive home your private brand. It is possible to see our deutsche post dhl to find out more and examples to help you compose a resume with minimal or no work experience. Yes, the guy or maybe woman reading the fine resume posting examples should be bought on why they have to bring you in. You may find several great resume templates, but youll have to decide if theyre likely to help or hu rt your odds of landing an interview. What Everybody Dislikes About Resume Formats 2018 and Why While its not a resume in any way. You may also download totally free templates from our Resume Library to get going on your best resume. A Secret Weapon for Resume Formats 2018 Regardless of the demand to advertise oneself uniquely, remember that nearly all major organizations utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to scan submitted applications. Resume formats make certain that your best achievements are right there on the top, prepared to be noticed. Even youre using non-traditional job searching approaches and dont use any on-line sources. The hybrid format isnt an effective way for individuals without a work experience to break into a business. A Resume Template is a very important document thats employed in the case when an individual or an applicant is applying for employment, a volunteership, an internship, an educational course or another thing. Well, that and wheth er you truly wish to get that job. When youd like to land that ideal job then you definitely have to have a stellar resume. Simply because youve got zero experience or its your very first job. Resume formats do change over time and it is necessary that you stay informed about the latest so your resume will have an opportunity to become noticed. Ceative Resume Templates must be drafted utilizing an official format and a professional tone. However, it might not be possible for all to receive it right. As previously mentioned, you need to select a resume format thats suited to your personal profile. You ought to understand, that resume format is crucial, as it can boost your odds to get invited for an interview. Each format serves a specific purpose. Each resume format was made to boost your odds to find the job in 2018.

Keep Your Jargon to Yourself

Keep Your Jargon to Yourself Have you ever wondered how your website is doing in the SERPs? What about your PPC? Are you getting a good CPA? What about the CPM? Are you tracking all of your KPIs?Was that paragraph obnoxious or what?Theres a good chance I almost lost you. Maybe I did lose you, and you just skipped down to this paragraph in the hopes it would be better. I certainly couldnt blame you if that were the case.I spent many years as a digital marketer in the corporate world. Ive led plenty of teams and projects centered on acquiring new customers online. Those acronyms I threw at you are part of the jargon digital marketers use every day. (In case its killing you to know, they stand for, in order, search engine results pages, pay per click, cost per acquisition, cost per thousand, and key performance indicators.)Industry acronyms and jargon can be necessary and useful ways to communicate in certain situations like when youre working with a te am of fellow marketers and you all share the saatkorn lingo. Other times, however,using jargon simply obscures your homilie. It can even be downright rude, depending on whom youre speaking to. Im sure you can relate Who among us hasnt felt talked down to by someone just tossing around their industry jargon with no regard for their listeners? It can feel like the person has something to prove.If you can communicate your message to someone simply and without jargon, do it. Only use industry-specificterminology when theres no way around it.You need to be especially cognizant of your jargonwhen talking with colleagues or clients who work in other departments, industries, or companies. You should also be careful when interviewing. Nothing turns off a hiring manager or a candidate faster thana barrage of impenetrable words and phrases.In any professional interaction, it is important to communicate respectfully. Speak to people in a manner that shows you believe youre on the same levelas they are. Assume they will understand the relevant concepts, but dont assume theyve been studying from the same dictionary.One of the highest compliments Ive ever received cameafter giving a presentation to a few hundred franchise owners on the topic of digital marketing. When the session was over, one of the owners approached me. He said nobody else had ever spoken to him about the internet in a way he understood so clearly. He appreciatedthat I took the time to deliver an important message in plain language.This moment has never left me. It showed mehowsetting aside the jargon can allow the real message to come through. It taught me I canspeak with people who areoutside my fieldabout important thingsin plain language and they will understand what I am sayingThe next time you give a presentation, go on a job interview, or sit in a meeting, look for the most straightforward way to explain your point. Your message will get through to everyone, no mattertheirbackground. Best of all, you will gain respect and understanding from the people around you.A version of this article originally appeared onCopeland Coaching.Angela Copeland is a career coach and CEO atCopeland Coaching.

Despite Their Firms Going Under, Bear and Lehman Execs Made

Despite Their Firms Going Under, Bear and Lehman Execs MadeDespite Their Firms Going Under, Bear and Lehman Execs MadeWrong, says a new study by Harvard. And in fact, according to the study from that school in Boston, bigwigs like Jimmy Midnight Toker Cayne and Tricky Dick I Wont Get Fuld Again pocketed millions if not billions, thanks to stock sales and big-time bonuses doled out before both banks burned out.AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

Interview with Adore Me CTO

Interview with Adore Me CTOInterview with Adore Me CTOInterview with Adore Me CTOBogdan Lucaciu is the CTO of Adore Me. I had the chance to help his team recruit new colleagues, and got introduced to a puzzling organization.Adore Me has started out as a maverick, challenging the status-quo on the US lingerie market, and nowadays not only have they succeeded in this, but are also a refreshing presence in the Bucharest tech agora.To the end of this piece Bogdan will voice his own journey with Adore Me, but for now, Id like to use his example in building a case for a balanced attitude towards what comes your way.A bit of context he is currently in dienstgrad of a tech team of +70 people, and I know for a fact that hes striving to achieve a democratic way of working. Everyone gets involved, takes risks and makes decisions.Can you perceive the potential burden there? Interacting with Bogdan, I have observed a few habits that I think can help in dodging some of the stress bullets.Say what you mean, mean what you say - or in other words, assertiveness. I remember one phone call when Bogdan asked for an update on a recruitment project, adding that I shouldnt mention whos to blame for the delay in closing the vacancy.At first, I found it odd, but then I pondered about the useless pressure we slowly build by sugarcoating ourselves too much. Try speaking your mind, in a non-aggressive manner youll thank yourself for saving time spent on matching thoughts and words.Dont embrace assertiveness blindly, practice speaking frankly in a safe environment first, then ask for feedback and improve the way youre communicating opinions. We all know that dialogue could have saved us the trouble of one too many conflicts.Confidence is silent, and modesty often helps to ease the effort to be constantly wearing the I-saved-the-day cape. Though modest is not the first word that comes to mind when I speak of Bogdan, I did observe him giving space for opinions and debates, mostly in job inte rviews.Most of the times, Adore Mes recruitment brief is often simple get us people that are smarter than us. Do you use every chance you get to prove yourself? Dont answer that, but think of the freedom of not having to control what others think of you. Every once in a while rest in the awareness of your own worth.Growth is more important than control. It was encouraging to work with a hiring manager such as Bogdan when a hire we made chose to leave after his first month with Adore Me. He was genuinely happy for the guy having left for a better job and was assessing the good work he had done in the short time he was their employee.Bogdan and his team did not even qualify this as a setback, but a chance to improve their job specs. By all means, dont dwell in self-indulgence. There are only a few things you actually do have control over, try stressing less about the outcome and focusing more on what you actually can improve.I encourage you to do some observing of your own. Choose tho se around you who stand out as being freer than the norm. Work with them, its fun. And if you dont trust me heres Bogdan side of the story.Bonus read between the lines and find out how you could work with him as part of the Adore Me team.Give me a bit of context about Adore Me, why and how did you start it?Adore Me was started by Morgan, a French guy fresh out of Harvard Business School at the time. We were pretty close from a previous collaboration with my software company.I initially acted as a technology advisor, but things evolved and I joined as CTO, also merging my engineering team into Adore Me at the same time.What kind of entrepreneurial experiences prepared you to go ahead and launch the company?Funny thing is, being CTO at Adore Me is my first real job. I had been playing the entrepreneur for my entire adult life since I was 21 years old.I learned about innovation, research, technology, open source, mentoring, problem-solving, success,failure,people, and dreams.How would you assess your experience as Adore Mes CTO? Give me a few reference points about what youve learned so far.Its really a personal growth rocket. From a test lab where I could apply my technology vision, to having a real understanding of business and markets, to creating a decentralized, adaptive organization, every year I face new realities that shift my personal learning journey to new territory.Now that Adore Me Bucharest is established, what is your experience with hiring? What do you look for in a colleague?Im looking for a good human. Someone you wouldnt mind being deckenfries in an airport with. Curious, always learning. Compassionate, willing to contribute to others. Sharp, getting stuff done.And last but not least masters of their craft.In your opinion, what makes and breaks a high potential employee?I think its high self-worth and an adaptive mindset.How would you describe what goes on on the inside? What does the Adore Me team stand for (values, behavior, expertise)?Its a bit like a living organism. Things are autonomous but interconnected. We are constantly adapting, learning, reinventing ourselves. Lots of moving parts, lots of changes. People are accountable for their work and own their stuff. No assholes. We do strive for technical excellence, and we do move fast, so balancing the two is an art. We get involved, try to connect to the communities inside and outside the company.Give me some hints about how to get on-board withAdore

3 Tricks of Successful Job Seekers

3 Tricks of Successful Job Seekers 3 Tricks of Successful Job Seekers In a decade of recruiting for countless sales and marketing jobs spanning numerous industries and locations, there is a reliable stable of tricks Ive seen job seekers use to put themselves ahead of the crowd in any interviewing situation. Below are the top 3 tactics to take your interviewing to the next level, bringing you more and better employment offers. 1. Do Meaningful Research Once youve secured an interview, everyone knows the basic rule do your research.   But keep in mind that anyone can read a companys website, and your interviewing competition will do just that. The idea of doing research on the company prior to the interview isnt so you can rattle off factoids you gleaned from their website or list their major competitors to prove you read up a little on the industry. Set yourself apart by digging into as much recent history of the company as you can find (e.g. recent earnings reports for public firms, press releases and social media profiles, articles in the media about the industry). By learning about the companys recent direction and plans for the future, you gain a key piece of insight as to how you can help build momentum in the position. 2. Take Cues From Your Interviewer By far and away, the most consistent feedback I hear about successful job seekers is that they were able to follow the interviewers cues and provide the information the interviewer sought. By and large this is about listening and watching (when not on a phone interview). For instance, job seekers with spot-on qualifications can lose out on the next interview by never answering the question being asked, and instead monologuing on the topics they feel show them in the best light. At the other end of the spectrum, candidates who perhaps seem like less-than-perfect fits on paper come through interviews with flying colors when they successfully engage on an interpersonal level with the interviewer. Whether you are dealing with a by-the-book HR associate or an off-the-cuff Director of Marketing, you are interviewing with the person through whom you take the next step to getting an offer, and adaptability is the name of the game. 3.   Treat Interviewers Like Clients Approach the interview process as if it were any other client-facing project and you will usually find the steadiest footing. You would never dream of not following up with a client or potential client, or not thanking them for their time. Likewise, it ought to be second nature to ask clients for their priorities for the project (or in this case, the position) and to find out about the main challenges they want you to tackle as a vendor (or in this case, as an employee). In many ways, skilled sales and marketing job seekers come into the job search a step ahead.   Use those skills to your advantage. In the End Whether you are after an entry-level marketing role with a multinational CPG firm or an executive-level business development role in a startup software company, these are the major steps you can take to ensure your success in the interview process. There are no guarantees in interviewing, but the above tactics are the most sure-fire ones to land you that next step in any interview process.

Why Generational Differences Are a Workplace Myth

Why Generational Differences Are a Workplace Myth Why Generational Differences Are a Workplace Myth Based on the headline, you may be thinking- great, another millennials in the workplace article. Since millennials are the largest share of the American workforce, it is no coincidence that they generate considerable attention. But the conversations around the topic of millennials often emphasize generational differences that do not exist. The truth is that what motivates your employees at work has nothing to do with their generation. What’s in a Generation? Before you dispute that argument, however, it is important to define what generations are. Generations refer to cohorts of people based on shared experiences at similar ages. The assumption is that shared experiences at similar ages create  similarities among people in terms of personal attributes, attitudes, personalities, political orientations and other dispositions, such as work-related attitudes and behaviors. Millennials Are Lazy, Entitled Narcissists Look at millennials under this microscope. Millennials are generally categorized as people born between 1982-2000. Countless assumptions and assertions are made about millennial workers. Some of the most common assertions were made popular in a TIME Magazine cover story that stated that millennials are “lazy, entitled narcissists.” These stereotypes, which are fueled by pop psychology, have shaped the perceptions that this generation is upending the workplace, among many other areas. But are these assumptions correct? In the case of workplace attitudes, academic research finds little support for meaningful generational differences. In a meta-analysis of generational differences in workplace attitudes, professor David Constanza and his colleagues concluded that “meaningful differences among generations probably do not exist.” In a more recent review article published in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Constanza and Lisa Finkelstein concluded that, “There is little solid empirical evidence supporting the existence of generationally based differences, almost no theory supporting any reason behind such differences, and plenty of viable alternate explanations for any differences that are observed.” Qualtrics research, for example, suggests that the drivers of engagement are not very different across generations. Similar to the academic research that is referenced here, Qualtrics found that the differences that do (or appear to) exist between generations are more attributable to factors such as age, tenure, and the point at which an employee finds himself in his career or personal life. For example, you can attribute generational differences to factors such as childcare stages, more dual-career families, retirement preparation, and years of experience in the workplace, among others. Moreover, the workplace trends often attributed to generational differences (especially millennials) are often more ubiquitous trends that can impact employees across generations, ages, job levels, and so forth. For example, your employees’ expectations of what work should be, what they get personally from work are shifting. Employees have better access to information about other jobs and organizations. These trends have an impact on the entire workforce, not just members of some generations. Using Data to Debunk Stereotypes To provide greater context, it’s helpful to examine some examples of work-related attitudes and behaviors where millennials stray and tow the line, drawing from experts as well as The Millennial Study, a research initiative Qualtrics completed in partnership with Accel that surveyed over 6,000 millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers. Millennials Are More Likely to Jump Ship for a New JobQualtrics found that 82 percent of millennials say that their job is an important part of their life- a rate higher than that of older generations. But how do you reconcile that given that millennials switch jobs every 26 months? Generational differences aren’t necessarily the culprit; often it is a case of tenure or other related variables. Costanza and Finkelstein confirm this in their article. “Older employees may be more likely to show higher organizational commitment than younger employees may be, but this is not because they are boomers instead of millennials. Rather, any differences may be because older workers have more invested in their job, organization, and career than do individuals just starting out in the work world. This is also not to say that a particular younger person will not be committed to their organization simply because they are young.” In other words, this professional nomad attitude among millennials is a product of entering the workforce- not a generational byproduct. Many Millennials View Work as a Place of AngstQualtrics  research revealed that half of the millennials question their capacity for success, making them two times more worried about their skill set than older generations. Conventional wisdom would hone in on the stereotypes- millennials are the anxious generation. But a more nuanced analysis suggests that some of this anxiety about having the right skills to succeed may just be because millennials are under pressure to make a good first impression as the new person in the office. Additionally, technology and globalization are constantly changing the scene, giving every generation reason to be concerned about staying with the pack. When taken to its logical extreme, applying generational tags to employees is extremely dangerous. Generations are one of the broadest categories into which you can bucket employees. The notion of adjusting hiring, performance management, and pay practices, for example, to groups of people based on the year that they were born is fundamentally the same as doing so based on gender or race/ethnicity, which most (if not all) of us can agree is absurd and unethical. So, What Do They Want? Ultimately, there are many factors that are far more important (and well supported) in predicting workplace attitudes like engagement and workplace behaviors like performance and retention than the generational differences of the employees. Instead of relying on unsupported stereotypes and erroneously attributing workplace trends to a generation, you should focus on what matters to individual employees. You’ll be much better off focusing on your employees as unique individuals rather than lumping them into large and meaningless meta-groups. Consultants, who work in the fields of  management and HR, are frequently asked, “What do millennials want at work?” The best answer comes directly from the title of Bruce Pfau’s Harvard Business Review article: The same things the rest of us do.  Benjamin Granger, Ph.D.

Job Search Tips for a Smooth Military Transition

Job Search Tips for a Smooth Military Transition Job Search Tips for a Smooth Military Transition Five targeted tips for military professionals in transition.It’s important to always remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. As retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Walter Hitchcock, first said, “Freedom isn’t free.”So what better way for a career coach to serve our troops than to provide them with job-search advice? Read on for five targeted job-search tips for military professionals.Highlight your strengths.Emphasize key words, accomplishments, and transferable skills on your resume in order to be more easily captured by online applicant tracking software (ATS).Get out there and network.Create an online professional profile, participate in discussions on social media sites, and coach your kid’s soccer team. You might meet someone who shares your interests and who can help you find a new opportunity.Don’t stress the resume gap.Searching for a new job now can take an average of 6-8 months. Find ways to bridge that potential time by doing volunteer or contract work, or participating in professional organizations.Reach out to recruiters.Their sole purpose is to recruit top talent for the organizations they represent. If you fit the bill for some of the jobs they are looking for, recruiters can be your best friend in this process.Reach out to veteran organizations.They are great resources for leads, companies hiring, and places to network with other veterans and active military members who understand the process you’re undertaking.Ladders is committed to serving those who have served our nation by helping them find opportunities that match their skills and expertise.

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3 Tips for Choosing the Best Job References

3 Tips for Choosing the Best Job References 3 Tips for Choosing the Best Job References 24One of the most basic but critical elements of a successful job search is choosing job references- the best people who know your outstanding qualities and who will provide glowing details to prospective employers to help you land the job. Choosing whom to ask for a reference can be a make-or-break deal, and as such, requires thoughtful consideration. Thanks to social media, most of us have extensive networks of so-called “friends” and work acquaintances. But when it comes to picking someone to recommend you for a job, you should be pretty ruthless in culling your list of possible references to those who can offer real “added value” to your job application package. Here are some suggestions for evaluating your job reference options in an easy-to-remember “three Cs” format that sums up the targets for choosing job references: They should be Current, Communicative, and Compelling. Current Make sure that the people you choose as references for your next career move are still a part of your day-to-day life, whether you still work for them or just keep in contact with them even if you dont work together anymore. Staying in touch  with the people who were colleagues in the past can reap great rewards for your future career aspirations. Communicative The people you list as references should be communicative- ideally, they should be willing to respond quickly and positively to requests for contact from your potential employers. Being smart in figuring out your strategy for handling references  can have a huge impact on whether you succeed in finding the job thats best for you. Here are tips on preparing your job references. Compelling What your references say about you should be compelling- more than just the typical, Sally was wonderful to work with. Their recommendations should be the best references you can get:  specific, accurate, and flattering. The remarks from your references should give heft to your application and allow potential employers to learn new details about you that enhance their view of your skills and leave them wanting  to have you on their team. Readers, who do you choose for job references: old bosses, coworkers, friends, networking acquaintances? Leave your tips for choosing job references below!

Online Video Interview Tips for Job Seekers

Online Video Interview Tips for Job Seekers Online Video Interview Tips for Job Seekers Businesses have been using video interviews to screen candidates ever since they became available. In the last decade, this job interview method has gone mainstream on video chat software such as Skype, HireVue, Zoom, and RingCentral, to name a few. This post explains several of the top online video interview tips for job seekers. Why an online video interview? This video interview method is a candidate screening tactic, often used when companies want the chance to meet possible future employees outside of their immediate location. A video interview is particularly useful in a global business environment for people looking to relocate. As part of the screening process, the online video interview usually takes place or replacesa phone screening. At first glance, you may think, “Great! I can interview from home!” However, the communication styles between “video” and “in-person” interviews are very different. There are many things you must consider in order to make a professional impression without the usage of eye contact or body language. Create your professional setting Before your next video interview, turn on your video camera and test what the interviewer is going to see. Be hypercritical of your appearance. Be vain. Remove any and all distracting items that will take the focus off “you”. As you look at yourself in the camera, start to ask yourself these questions: Will they see a personal object of mine I don’t want or need them to see? How do I appear on camera? Is there anything I should clean up? Are there strange things in the background that may raise an eyebrow or two? If it is not related to business, remove it from the view of the camera. By now, you may be realizing you are “setting up the shot of your next video interview”. This may sound like a vain approach, but they will only have a talking 2D image of you. If you appear to be someone who is not taking care of him/herself, it will reflect on the interviewer’s opinion of you. Clean up your audio and video quality You are interviewing for a professional position, and therefore, you should have professional audio and video quality. This is all about your professional image and sound. Improve the video and audio quality of your interview with the following: Fast Internet connection with an upload/download speed of at least 50 Mbps Prevents your call from cutting out, freezing or dropping completely. Invest in a USB mic, for example, a Samson mic or podcast mic, at a very low price The improved audio quality will allow the interviewer to hear you clearly. You will sound better, too. Laptop mics are usually located near the speaker and sound terrible. Don’t worry about the cost of a mic. You will use it for many interviews and they last a very long time, even when you buy new computers. Invest in a quality USB camera When you want to look your best to a complete stranger, a grainy image from a laptop camera will not do the trick. Consider investing in a quality camera that shows a clean and crisp image of you. Make sure you are in a quiet place Audio distractions can be silenced by making sure all social media notifications, phones, alarms, etc. are turned off. However, you cannot stop cars from honking or residual noise from outside, especially if you live in a metropolitan area. Video distractions happen, so think about this example. There was a famous incident in March 2017. A BBC interview with a professor was disrupted by his daughter walking in the background. At that point, the image of this person’s work location changed from “office” to “what he must deal with working at home”. If for some reason the professional image of your interview is broken, do not panic. If it becomes obvious that there is a distraction in the room, handle it with a cool and calm demeanor. After all, you want to be viewed as someone who stays cool under pressure. Things happen. How you respond to adversity says a great deal about you. Dress like it's an in-person interview Studies have shown companies are more judgmental of appearances on video because they are without the benefits of seeing a person’s body language or direct eye contact. In addition to this, video interviews are often used as a screening method to see if an in-person interview is necessary. Therefore, how you present yourself in the video interview will most likely determine if they want to meet you in-person.The trick is...Dress like you would for an in-person interview! If this all sounds like too much, ask yourself these simple questions: If you were hiring any employee, would you want to meet a candidate in person, who interviewed in his/her bathrobe or pajamas? Or would you rather meet the person who seems to dress appropriately for interviews, has a clean office, and presents him/herself with a professional image, even though they were at home? Keep answers short and sweet Video interviews have the potential to be really boring. Interviews in-person are more engaging because of things like body language and eye contact between the interviewer and job candidate. When you remove this, the potential for losing a person’s attention sets in for both parties. The last thing you want to do is make the people at the office sleepy. Therefore, because you are at home and they are sitting in an office looking at you on a screen, it is best to make your video interviews short and sweet. Communicating on video matters The ultimate goal of your video interview is to make sure the company cannot wait to meet you in-person. On a grand scale, companies in the USA are thinking globally. The United States is now responsible for 84% of the world’s media and everyone with a camera on their phone has the potential to be a freelance video journalist. Positive company image is something companies know will influence sales and growth. They want employees who have a worldly understanding of “professional image”. They will get a great idea of how you professionally present yourself by your communication style on video. Your ability to communicate your awareness of image surely will make you an attractive employee. Your awareness of what others will be concerned about, and addressing such concerns proactively, will go a long way to show a company you can be a trusted employee.

How to Get an Internship That Doesnt Suck + 20 Best Sites for Finding It Fast

How to Get an Internship That Doesnt Suck + 20 Best Sites for Finding It Fast How to Get an Internship That Doesnt Suck + 20 Best Sites for Finding It Fast 1. How to choose an internship Get an internship. It will give you much more than just an extra college credit or something to put on a resume. It might even pave your way to a regular job. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, almost 72% of paid college internships end up turning into full-time job offers. So if youre looking to land a killer internship during your studies and kick off your career like a pro, heres how you do it. Table of Contents 1. How to choose an internship2. How to explore your options3. How to prepare your resume4. How to ask for an internship5. How to increase your chances6. How to persevere throughout7. How to get in touch with the right people8. How to not ruin it once you get itBest 20 Resources to Find an Internship Fast 1. How to choose an internship Identify your interests and narrow your focus. First, write down your goals and everything you want out of a work placement. It’s a great way to  figure out what you hope to gain from an internship. Based on your living expenses, a paid internship might be the only option. For others, though, finding a position that allows them to hone a specific skill will be a priority. And some might prioritise working at a reputable company above anything else. At the end of the day, it’s all about knowing what you want. So make sure to narrow your focus right away to save yourself the pain of aimlessly browsing around. Familiarize yourself with the industry. Is your industry saturated with interns? Are companies constantly looking for new ones or hiring them selectively? Is the interview process lightning fast or rather slow? Which ones are the top companies in the field and what do they have to offer? Are these positions paid, unpaid or honorarium? Understanding your field is essential as it will give you a sense of what to expect of the whole process and the internship itself. By making this extra effort, you can better gauge what is expected from applicants and prepare accordingly. And now you can comfortably compile a list of businesses or organisations that are worth reaching out to.   2. How to explore your options Visit your on-campus career office. If youre just figuring out how to get an internship, give your schools career office a chance. Drop by to see if they can provide internship placement assistance. They can give you a hand by looking over your resume or cover letter. And if theyre really nice, they might even give you some valuable advice to improve your chances of landing an internship. Show up at internship fairs. Keep an eye open for any on-campus events or nearby internship fairs taking place. Theyre ideal to look for current openings and establishing useful connections. Remember to dress up and present yourself as a professional with a handful copies of your resume up your sleeve. 3. How to prepare your resume Tailor your resume and cover letter to the position youre applying for. A surprising number of college students are too lazy to tailor their career documents to the positions theyre applying for. If youre applying to work for two different companies, you really shouldnt use exactly the same resume for both gigs. Employers will notice the amount of effort you’ve put into your application. In other words, generic resumes and one-size-fits-all cover letters are sure to make zero impression. If you’re not willing to show how much you want this internship, why should they waste their time talking to you? Be prepared to review each and every document youre sending out. Make sure to tweak your resume if necessary. You should always highlight the skills that are most relevant to the job youre hoping to snag. Lets say, for example, that youre majoring both in English and Management. You’ll want to play up your verbal prowess for a magazine job. On the other hand, a managerial position would require your analytical and organizational skills instead. To make things easier, you might want to create a solid resume and cover letter template that you can refer back to and adjust to match what employers are looking for. Dont forget about letters of recommendation and references. This one is particularly important when applying for highly competitive internships. Collect any relevant letters of recommendation and references that you can send to the internship coordinator. Ask your professors, thesis supervisors and tutors whether they can vouch for your skills and back up the claims you make in your resume or cover letter. Make sure to have all of this information ready to go before you start applying. This way you wont be scrambling to get it together when someone asks for it. 4. How to ask for an internship Write an email. If you dont have one yet, create a professional email account with an address that contains your last name. Avoid  nicknames or unnecessary symbols and numbers. As for the subject line of your email, try to be as specific as possible. You want your email to get noticed in a high-volume inbox. Use something along the lines of “Google Internship Application: Jonah Whale.” Start with a formal greeting.  Then introduce yourself and explain that you’re interested in the internship. If you have a mutual contact, state this as soon as possible:  My professor, , suggested that I contact you Go on to mention your availability, specifying the semester and the number of hours per week you can work. Make it clear why you’re qualified and include any relevant academic or extracurricular achievements. Close your email with your contact information and thank them for taking the time to read your email. Last but not least, dont forget to attach any documents that are relevant to the position  - your resume, cover letter or letters of recommendation. Or make a call. If talking is one of your strengths, maybe youll want to call the company instead. First, do a bit of research into who they are and what they do.  If you are hoping to score higher than others, its important to dig deeper to demonstrate your interest. Next youll need to prepare a pitch. Its a short summary of who you are, what you do, what your qualifications are and what you would like to do. Remember that if you are cold calling the company may have a number of questions for you concerning the position. Prepare your answers in advance so that nothing can take you by surprise. Finally, call the company and ask to speak to the internship director or HR person.  Once you actually start speaking to someone, lead off with your elevator speech and make sure to close the conversation by repeating your request for an internship. 5. How to increase your chances Always apply to more than one position. Youve probably submitted a handful of college applications during your senior year in high school. Why not do the same with internships? Dont put all your eggs into one basket. Even if have your heart set on a particular position or company, theres nothing more demotivating than not getting it and having no plan B. Apply to a host of opportunities. The more applications you send out,  the higher your chances of succeeding. Send your applications early. Remember that the best positions fill up quickly. Usually theres a much greater supply of eager applicants than a demand for poorly paid or unpaid positions. So if you want to stay ahead of the game, find out when local companies open internship applications and get yours in ASAP. This will increase your chances of finding a suitable internship instead of having to wait another long year. 6. How to persevere throughout Be proactive and send your resume anyway. Is there a specific company that youre absolutely dying to intern for? Even if you dont see an opening on their website, theres something you can do (and not die). Try your luck by sending in your resume together with expressing your interest in working for them. Your initiative may be enough to convince them to take you on board. Stay optimistic and keep on searching. College students already have a lot on their plate and searching for an internship is just another bite to add. Yes, job hunting is exhausting. And to send an application after application without hearing back from anyone at all can really be quite exhausting. As overwhelming as it gets, don’t let it break you. Remember to stay on the lookout for new opportunities every day. The chances are a killer internship is lurking just around the corner! 7. How to get in touch with the right people Seek advice from those whove done it before. Perhaps your roommates older sister had a cool internship at your local marketing hub back when she was still at college. Or maybe your dads friend once worked for the consulting firm youre applying to. Pick the brains of those who were successful in landing the internships youre hoping to score. Take time to learn what qualities set them apart. Just a couple of key points of advice may give you the advantage you need to edge out the competition. Network your way to success. Although you might find a range of internship opportunities at your college career center, some companies go about it quite differently and may not list their internship opportunities publicly at all. In fact, Forbes estimated that around 80% of jobs are not posted online. This is commonly referred to as the “hidden job market.” And if you want to hear about at least some of these invisible jobs, you need to turn your attention to networking. Reach out to your professors, family members, former neighbors and good friends who have already graduated. You never know when you meet someone who will tell you about a new opportunity and help you get your foot in the door. 8. How to not ruin it once you get it Show that youre professional. Maybe you wont get paid for an internship, but thats no excuse for being careless. Youll always need to act professionally, no matter what you do. That includes dressing appropriately, showing up on time and doing high-quality work. The first chance to prove you take things seriously regardless of the pay, is your internship interview. If nothing else, take it as an exercise to train your verbal and nonverbal communication skills that will show youre an aspiring industry professional. Be flexible. As far as internships go, flexibility is essential. Dont pass up on an internship just because the conditions dont exactly match what youve dreamed up. Be prepared to work longer hours or different days than you would have otherwise preferred. Compared to a regular job, there wont be much much space for salary negotiations either. However, dont let this discourage you. An internship is the first step on your career path. Be patient, you never know where this experience might take you. Remember that you have to work your way up. Lets face the truth. As an intern, youre not going to be working on a lot of glamorous tasks. You might be doing a lot of paperwork and making coffee in the beginning. Dont worry, though. Start small and work your way up. This is the way how employers test your dedication and look for the potential to take on greater responsibilities. And once they find it, all those mundane tasks can turn into something far more engaging. Best 20 Resources to Find an Internship Fast Its too easy to find yourself looking desperately at an endless list of websites claiming to be the “best and only” one you need to find the perfect internship. Just a simple Google search gives you about 146,000,000 results and to make things worse, they all plead for your attention. Heres the shortcut - a list of 20 top job search websites that are worth checking out if you need help in figuring out how to get an internship. Some of them will list all types of internship opportunities while others focus on a specific industry or area of interest. Whether these sites offer Fortune 100 internships, non-profit internships or opportunities to work abroad, theres something here for everyone: Social networks and communities LinkedIn.com will pair your social media obsession with finding an internship, allowing you to connect not only with friends but also with recruiters and jobs. The user-friendly site makes it very easy to spend hours looking at jobs and internships. Heres our guide to help you get noticed in the first place. Indeed.com includes all the job listings culled from major job boards, newspapers, associations, and company career pages. You can save your searches and have internships and jobs delivered right to your email account. Glassdoor for Students is a great resource for starting your new career. It can help you find internships and entry-level jobs, research salaries, companies, career paths and prepare for interviews. Facebook is home to a plethora of internship groups and pages that you definitely shouldnt miss when fishing for opportunities. Check out our  short guide for more information. FindSpark is an online and offline community dedicated to setting up every young professional for career success. The website makes it easy to make new connections, start interesting conversations and provide you with the resources to maintain your growing network. College.monster.com lets you learn about internship opportunities, get interview advice and talk to other people searching for jobs. Aggregate internship boards SimplyHired.com is a simple but helpful website that aggregates job listings and includes employer websites, job boards, and additional background information about companies. Internships.com allows you to search in the pool of more than 5,000 internships based on major, job category, city and company. And dont forget to check out the “Internship Predictor” feature to match you up with internships based on your personality and references. WayUp.com is a destination for early career professionals who want to explore internships and get noticed by employers. Sign up and youll receive a number of personalised opportunities based on your qualifications and skills. InternJobs.com is a global database of internships and entry-level jobs for college students and recent graduates. AbsoluteInternship.com attracts adventurous college students and post-graduates. The website works with over 800 companies to provide students with the opportunity to develop their career aspirations across the globe. Nonprofits Idealist.org lets you browse internships from over 129,000 nonprofit and community organisations in over 180 countries. Great for those who want to volunteer or give back and make a difference in the world. Student Conservation Association  (SCA) is a nonprofit organisation that offers 3-12 month paid internship opportunities for college students interested in ecology and environmental work. Websites with added value Experience.com offers a wealth of resources and advice for those seeking internships. The website is packed with useful articles providing an enormous amount of information written by college students who share their personal experiences. InternQueen.com allows you to search for internships depending on your preferred industry and semester, with the added option of a virtual internship. The blog offers highly engaging content on writing resumes, acing interviews and other tips for your professional life. Industry specific internships USAJobs.gov is the official U.S. government website for college students interested in landing a government job or internship. Prepare for tough competition, though, there are too many folks out there dying to say they spent their summer working for the Navy, NASA or even FBI. MediaBistro.com is for those looking to launch a career in the media. The site lets you find internships in advertising, social media, TV and video, publishing, design, technology and many more. HerCampus.com is the ideal place for smart, enthusiastic, and highly motivated college women looking for internships. Internship as meaningful travel GoAbroad.com is an umbrella website that collects thousands of international opportunities from StudyAbroad.com, InternAbroad.com and VolunteerAbroad.com. With dozens of different countries to offer, its a great resource for those wishing to turn their wanderlust into meaningful travel and career development. CoolWorks.com is the ultimate job finder for adventurous souls. Its the best place where to look for internship opportunities in places ranging from national parks to ski resorts, dude ranches to retreat centers and everything in between. Although most of the opportunities are entry level, these jobs can easily lead to a career-oriented trajectory. Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments!

Gallup study says bosses are the only ones who can stop jerks at work

Gallup study says bosses are the only ones who can stop jerks at work Gallup study says bosses are the only ones who can stop jerks at work The office can be an emotional place, and who you interact can affect your performance.Jim Clifton, Chairman and CEO at Gallup, outlined how to assess a company’s culture  in the article  â€œAre You Sure You Have a Great Workplace Culture?” and included the company’s suggestions on how to  make improvements to each type.Gallup also conducted interviews, analyses from outside researchers, information from executives, managers and workers, and a review of their databases of more than 60 million workers for a research paper called “Re-Engineering Performance Management.”Clifton writes about how managers are the key to company cultures. But be aware that you could also become like your negative coworkers if you’re caught up in a bad work environment.Positive company cultures start with managersYour supervisor can impact the nature of your workplace.  Clifton emphasized just how significant a role he or she can play.“Remarkably, 70% of the variance between lousy, good and gr eat cultures can be found in the knowledge, skills and talent of the team leader. Not the players, but the team leader. This is one of Gallup’s most profound workplace breakthroughs,” Clifton writes, after attributing the idea that managers are “the silver bullet”  to the company’s Chief Workplace Scientist Jim Harter.Gallup finds bosses needs to motivate employees moreA few findings stood out in the company’s comprehensive  paper  - including the role supervisors can play in shaping the targets that workers want to reach.“While just 30% of employees strongly agree that their manager involves them in setting their goals at work, those who do strongly agree with this statement are 3.6 times more likely than other employees to be engaged,” the paper says.But it doesn’t seem like many workers feel they have the tools necessary to do a great job.“Only 2 in 10 employees strongly agree that their performance is managed in a way that motivates them to do outstanding wo rk,”  the paper says.The authors of the paper go on to point out that “performance management” is meant to enhance corporate culture, but that “traditional approaches have consistently fallen short of this goal.”The paper  says that in “many companies,” workers consider “the annual performance review” to be “unfairly subjective” and that they don’t happen enough to help people do better at work. The authors suggest that “performance management practices - including performance ratings and reviews” don’t have to go, but that talks about how workers are doing and how “progress reviews” are carried out should be enhanced.How you do at work could hinge on your relationship with your manager.Lousy corporate cultures must be torn down and rebuiltClifton categorized workplace cultures as “good,” “lousy” and “great,” depending on the people working there (managers included), and said that improvements can be made at all levels.One of the compan y’s recommendations that stood was total restructuring.  After writing about the influence of the “team leader,” Clifton writes, “So you say, ‘What exactly do you recommend?’ Our answer is, it depends on where your culture is today. If it’s lousy, you should start over. Get out a clean canvas and announce you are reorganizing the whole company.”Restarting with a clean slate could change how employees view their environment and their assignments.Gallup also made more  suggestions, including that teams should alter their “leadership philosophy from the current command-and-control to one of high development, high purpose and strengths-based coaching,” that they should change expectations for managers (have weekly coaching sessions with “team members”), and that they should announce the changes in culture to the  â€œexecutive committee and board.”Why you should avoid  the wrong people at workYou could become like the negative people you meet at work, according to  research from  the book  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt  by Stanford professor Bob Sutton.Sutton’s tips reportedly  include avoiding them if possible, resisting revenge (but if you choose to: consider your role in relation to the other person’s, have proof, and the power of having multiple people on your side), and “reappraising.”Eric Barker puts it more succinctly: “If you spend most of your day around a jerk, your chance of becoming a jerk more than doubles.”

6 presentation pitfalls that can kill your credibility

6 presentation pitfalls that can kill your credibility 6 presentation pitfalls that can kill your credibility I recently attended a conference in London hosted by a very reputable organization featuring speakers from reputable companies. I went there to learn about recruitment industry trends, but instead found myself focused much more on the poor presentation skills of the speakers.As someone who gives keynote talks and hosts workshops for a living, I spend a lot of time regularly developing, rehearsing, and delivering presentations to audiences. As much as I think of public speaking as one of my strengths, I rarely finish one of my own presentations without thinking it could have been better. There’s always room for improvement. A slide that could have looked better. Something I could have said differently. An intro I could have delivered more confidently.So anyway, as much as I critique my own presentation skills, I found myself absolutely cringing at some things I saw on stage at this conference. Unfortunately, I see these same pitfalls with other conference speakers.Part of landing yo ur next role or building your personal brand is about being able to present yourself powerfully. So here are a few public speaking pitfalls to avoid that I was reminded of that day.Using notecardsBelieve it or not, at many professional conferences I attend, where there’s a lineup of speakers from reputable companies, there seems to always be at least one speaker who uses notecards. No joke. At the past three conferences I’ve attended in London, including this one, at least one speaker used notecards. This is an absolute no-go. It makes you look unprofessional, inexperienced, and unprepared.If you’re going to be giving a talk in front of a crowd of industry professionals, you really  have to know your talk inside out.  Although rehearsing, again and again, is not the most fun activity, it really helps you come across as polished and professional.Explaining your presentation’s structureNo single speaker at this conference provided a detailed overview of what they were going t o cover before diving into the content. Instead, they just started talking, and ten minutes into their presentation, I was left wondering what they’re actually planning to cover, where they were in their presentation, and how much they had left to go.If you’re talking for more than two minutes to an audience,  you need to give listeners an agenda of what you plan to cover. You don’t even have to have a full slide with a bulleted agenda, but you need to at least give a high level, verbal roadmap of the topics you plan to cover so people know what to expect and where you’re going every step of the way.Self-handicappingSo many people seem to self-deprecate when delivering talks. I realize this might be a bit of a cultural thing here in the UK, and I may be used to more of the American style of presenting. However, it seemed like every speaker I saw on this day seemed to be trying to lower expectations before and during their talks. I can’t tell you how many people said,  â€œI won’t bore you with this slide, but . . . “  or  â€œThis won’t be nearly as interesting as the last speaker, but . . . “There’s actually been a lot of research done into this behavior, also known as “self-handicapping.” Self-handicapping, in a nutshell, is when you  make excuses and downplay expectations to protect your self esteem. Psychologists like Sean McCrea and others have found is that  self-handicapping actually leads to lower performance.You have to believe in the quality of your talk so others can too. The best presenters I’ve seen confidently dive in and act like they know exactly what they’re talking about. Audiences are there to be informed, inspired, and entertained, so if you start your presentation saying how bad it’s going to be, that doesn’t exactly instill people with confidence.Stopping to find waterSeveral speakers stopped mid-presentation to hunt down a bottle of water. This really disrupts the flow of a presentation and feels amateur. It also signals to your audience that you’ve reached a point where you’re struggling to keep going.Getting everything in place beforehand is what every professional speaker does. You absolutely have to have everything you need within arms’ reach  before  you start talking. That means having a bottle of water, handouts, props, clicker, business cards, and anything else you plan to use for the presentation ready from the start.Using anything other than PowerPoint or KeynotePlease, please, please,  don’t use Prezi. It’s very amateur-looking and simply too distracting. While Prezi was all the craze around 2010 (briefly), few reputable speakers use it because your audience will spend more time trying to figure out the confusing logic of all the dizzying transitions rather than listening to your actual content. Trust me.Stick with the mainstream slide presentation programs. The industry standards for presentation software are either  PowerPoint  or  Keynote. End of story. These tw o programs are by far the most versatile, clear, and effective platforms to deliver your presentation.CussingThis seems so obvious, but  I was shocked how many speakers thought it was okay to use cuss words during their presentations. I heard one speaker use the word “sh#t” three times within the span of 10 minutes. Another panelist seemed to casually inject a cuss word into nearly every paragraph he spoke, which I found offensive.Maybe in their organizations, cussing is acceptable. Perhaps they think cussing is more conversational, relatable, or comical. Maybe they’re simply used to it because all their friends cuss a lot. However, there are enough people out there who see cussing as unprofessional and offensive. You really need to find other words to express your ideas.For all of you out there who think cussing is acceptable in a public, professional presentation, it’s generally not. I personally find cussing incredibly unnecessary and inappropriate in a professional confe rence. Play it safe, drop the habit, and find other words to express your points.In conclusion …Delivering a powerful, memorable presentation requires a lot of hard work, practice, and preparation. A lot of bad presentation behavior exists out there. By simply rehearsing your presentation in advance, providing an overview at the start, believe in your content, organizing your materials from the start, using a professional application, and speaking to your audience with respect, you’ll be miles ahead of most speakers out there.This article first appeared in Be Leaderly.

Rumors, Deception and Law School Resume Examples

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Thoughts on Objective in Resume for Fresh Graduate in Step by Step Order

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Occupational Therapist Resume for Dummies

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The Lost Secret of Job Resume Format

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