Job search stress got you down 4 ways to cope - Sterling Career Concepts

Job search stress got you down 4 ways to cope Job search stress got you down? 4 ways to cope Todays guestauthor is Life and Wellness Coach Sharon Ball for a two-part series on betterhandling stress in your life: Stress is an unfortunate part of most job searches.When we are stressed, we aren’t able to think as clearly, focus and be as productive as we need to be. We aren’t able to listen well and miscommunication becomes more possible which increases our stress. Stress can build to a point where we are burned out and just don’t care about much anymore. It can affect us physically as well as mentally. Severe stress over an extended period of time can even lead to “burnout.” So we just need to get rid of all stress, right?Well, not quite. Actually we need some stress just to keep life interesting. Occasional stress increases our energy and mental alertness. When you feel “pumped” up about a project, you are feeling good stress. Good stress, also known as eustress, is that feeling of joy or excitement when a wonderful change is unfolding. There is some controversy related to the exact definition of stress but the one I go with is that stress is the chemical and hormonal response o f our body to a stimulus from the outside world that disturbs, interferes, or causes change in our comfort zone. Another way to look at it is stress is the body’s reaction to a change that requires us to respond or adjust physically, mentally or emotionally. Anything that challenges us also stresses us. We humans tend to dislike change so we often perceive change as a threat and our body’s releases “fight or flight” neurochemicals and hormones in response to the perceived threat. It has been found that this release of neurochemicals and hormones, if brief, actually increases our immune system. If we see the event causing the stress as a negative event we experience distress instead of eustress. It is important to be aware that often the difference between eustress and distress is our perception of the event. For instance, if I discover today that I am pregnant, I could perceive it as “wonderful” or a “disaster” depending on what I think and feel about being pregnant. It is our personal perception that makes an event good or bad. And our personal perception is often a result of unconscious beliefs that were formed years ago. So again, it is usually not the situation but the thoughts and beliefs we have about the situation that create our stress. Often we have an involuntary “fight or flight” reaction to a situation that may or may not be appropriate. Recognize when a reaction of this sort occurs and then take some time and examine it. Exactly what is causing your reaction? Is it really the situation or could it be an unrecognized thought or belief? Does this situation resemble a situation from your past and all those old feelings are popping up again? Most of us want to limit our negative stress to manage our lives, our relationships, and our careers creatively and intelligently. While stress is not something we can get rid of completely, we can manage it so we have minimal distress. There are four main ways to cope with stress: adapt yourself to the stress, avoid the stress-creating situation entirely, accept the stressor, or alter the stress and/or situation. Of course, the bills aren’t going to stop coming, difficult family members or co-workers aren’t going to have a personality change overnight, the dog isn’t going to become magically housebroken by tonight, and you will never find enough time to do all that you have to do. But you can get more control over both the stress and your reaction to it. What are your current stress management skills/coping strategies? Do you smoke more, use alcohol or drugs, eat too much or not enough, avoid stress at home by working long hours, zone out in front of the television, or treat o thers to angry outbursts when dealing with your stress? I’m sure you recognize these coping mechanisms as unsatisfactory. In Part II of this post, we’ll discuss six healthyways to manage stress. Identifying and listing your stressors is the most important step of all to eliminating them. What daily and weekly occurrences stress you out? Job search included, what people, activities, and things cause stress in your life? Make your list and then let’s look at the four ways of managing stress: The first way is to adapt yourself to the stress. I can hear you asking: “So just how am I going to do that?” If you can’t change the stress producing situation, the next choice is to change something about your reaction to it. Can you view the situation differently? Instead of assuming that your difficult co-worker is deliberately setting out to “get you,” maybe they don’t have a clue that what they are doing is like scraping fingernails on a blackboard to you. Is this situation going to be as important to you in five or ten years as it is now? If not, is it worth all the mental energy you are giving it in the present? Is it your perfectionist standards that are causing the stress rather than the situation itself? Is it your belief that things “should be,” always, never, or “must be? The second one is to avoid the stress creating situation entirely. I can hear you now telling me that of course you’d avoid stressful situations if you could.” This may not be an option when it comes to a job search, but in other areas of your life, are you taking on too much and trying to do too much? The next time someone asks you to take on another project or volunteer activity, why not just say “no?” Don’t try to explain or make excuses or allow them to make you feel guilty, just say that you “cannot do it.” If there is someone that just drives you up the wall or sucks you dry of energy, avoid them. If you cannot avoid them entirely, for instance it’s a family member, and then limit the time spent around them as much as you can. We previously talked about beliefs that things “should be” always or never, or “must be. Really look at these beliefs. Of course, it is a must that you feed your children but is it also a must that the mashed potatoes are homemade ra ther than from a box and that the birthday cake is also homemade instead of from a bakery? Of course, it is a must to provide clean clothes for your children, but is it also a must that clean play clothes be crisply ironed? Or would clean but slightly wrinkled be OK to play in? If you do feel crisply ironed play clothes are a must, does it have to be you doing the ironing or could you hire your babysitter for an extra hour and let her iron the play clothes? Another good avoidance of stress occurs when you refuse to discuss a subject which makes you or others upset or angry. For instance, put politics or religion on your “I-do-not-discuss” list. The third coping mechanism is to accept the stressor. Easier said than done, right? Hey, I never said it would always easy. Some stresses are beyondour control: the loss of a job,aloved one gets sick, or a country goes through a recession. We can’t change these things. We just have to accept that it is happening and move on with our lives the best we can. If part of the situation was caused by a poor choice on your part, choose to learn from your mistake and again, just move on. Going over and over what has happened in your mind or verbally to other people will change nothing and just add to your stress. Sometimes a stressor that you can do nothing about occurs because of someone else’s actions. You may be hurt or furious, but in the grand scheme of things, is it reallyso important that you have to prolong the stress with your anger? Can you just let it go and move on? We live in an imperfect world and bad things happen. Unfair things happen. By raging against these things we dep lete our energy and wear ourselves out. We need to learn to let go of anger and resentment, even if justified, and make an effort to forgive and forget and move on with our life.The final and fourth coping mechanism is to alter the stress and/or stress producing situation. Can you use the situation as a learning experience and plan better in the future so that the situation does not happen again? Would requesting a compromise regarding a situation lighten your stress somewhat? Do you need to be more assertive or maybe just communicate your likes and dislikes, your wants and needs more clearly? Might more attention to time management alter a recurring stressful situation? In Part II of this post, well review six ways to managestress in your life. Life is meant to be enjoyed and savored, and by taking control of your stress you can do just that. If you have any questions that I can help you with, you can contact me at Sharon@reinventingyourselftoday.com. ©2011 Sharon Ball, Life and Wellness Coach. Get your free report: Begin Reinventing Yourself Today at: http://www.reinventingyourselftoday.com. Job search stress got you down 4 ways to cope Job search stress got you down? 4 ways to cope Todays guestauthor is Life and Wellness Coach Sharon Ball for a two-part series on betterhandling stress in your life: Stress is an unfortunate part of most job searches.When we are stressed, we aren’t able to think as clearly, focus and be as productive as we need to be. We aren’t able to listen well and miscommunication becomes more possible which increases our stress. Stress can build to a point where we are burned out and just don’t care about much anymore. It can affect us physically as well as mentally. Severe stress over an extended period of time can even lead to “burnout.” So we just need to get rid of all stress, right?Well, not quite. Actually we need some stress just to keep life interesting. Occasional stress increases our energy and mental alertness. When you feel “pumped” up about a project, you are feeling good stress. Good stress, also known as eustress, is that feeling of joy or excitement when a wonderful change is unfolding. There is some controversy related to the exact definition of stress but the one I go with is that stress is the chemical and hormonal response o f our body to a stimulus from the outside world that disturbs, interferes, or causes change in our comfort zone. Another way to look at it is stress is the body’s reaction to a change that requires us to respond or adjust physically, mentally or emotionally. Anything that challenges us also stresses us. We humans tend to dislike change so we often perceive change as a threat and our body’s releases “fight or flight” neurochemicals and hormones in response to the perceived threat. It has been found that this release of neurochemicals and hormones, if brief, actually increases our immune system. If we see the event causing the stress as a negative event we experience distress instead of eustress. It is important to be aware that often the difference between eustress and distress is our perception of the event. For instance, if I discover today that I am pregnant, I could perceive it as “wonderful” or a “disaster” depending on what I think and feel about being pregnant. It is our personal perception that makes an event good or bad. And our personal perception is often a result of unconscious beliefs that were formed years ago. So again, it is usually not the situation but the thoughts and beliefs we have about the situation that create our stress. Often we have an involuntary “fight or flight” reaction to a situation that may or may not be appropriate. Recognize when a reaction of this sort occurs and then take some time and examine it. Exactly what is causing your reaction? Is it really the situation or could it be an unrecognized thought or belief? Does this situation resemble a situation from your past and all those old feelings are popping up again? Most of us want to limit our negative stress to manage our lives, our relationships, and our careers creatively and intelligently. While stress is not something we can get rid of completely, we can manage it so we have minimal distress. There are four main ways to cope with stress: adapt yourself to the stress, avoid the stress-creating situation entirely, accept the stressor, or alter the stress and/or situation. Of course, the bills aren’t going to stop coming, difficult family members or co-workers aren’t going to have a personality change overnight, the dog isn’t going to become magically housebroken by tonight, and you will never find enough time to do all that you have to do. But you can get more control over both the stress and your reaction to it. What are your current stress management skills/coping strategies? Do you smoke more, use alcohol or drugs, eat too much or not enough, avoid stress at home by working long hours, zone out in front of the television, or treat o thers to angry outbursts when dealing with your stress? I’m sure you recognize these coping mechanisms as unsatisfactory. In Part II of this post, we’ll discuss six healthyways to manage stress. Identifying and listing your stressors is the most important step of all to eliminating them. What daily and weekly occurrences stress you out? Job search included, what people, activities, and things cause stress in your life? Make your list and then let’s look at the four ways of managing stress: The first way is to adapt yourself to the stress. I can hear you asking: “So just how am I going to do that?” If you can’t change the stress producing situation, the next choice is to change something about your reaction to it. Can you view the situation differently? Instead of assuming that your difficult co-worker is deliberately setting out to “get you,” maybe they don’t have a clue that what they are doing is like scraping fingernails on a blackboard to you. Is this situation going to be as important to you in five or ten years as it is now? If not, is it worth all the mental energy you are giving it in the present? Is it your perfectionist standards that are causing the stress rather than the situation itself? Is it your belief that things “should be,” always, never, or “must be? The second one is to avoid the stress creating situation entirely. I can hear you now telling me that of course you’d avoid stressful situations if you could.” This may not be an option when it comes to a job search, but in other areas of your life, are you taking on too much and trying to do too much? The next time someone asks you to take on another project or volunteer activity, why not just say “no?” Don’t try to explain or make excuses or allow them to make you feel guilty, just say that you “cannot do it.” If there is someone that just drives you up the wall or sucks you dry of energy, avoid them. If you cannot avoid them entirely, for instance it’s a family member, and then limit the time spent around them as much as you can. We previously talked about beliefs that things “should be” always or never, or “must be. Really look at these beliefs. Of course, it is a must that you feed your children but is it also a must that the mashed potatoes are homemade ra ther than from a box and that the birthday cake is also homemade instead of from a bakery? Of course, it is a must to provide clean clothes for your children, but is it also a must that clean play clothes be crisply ironed? Or would clean but slightly wrinkled be OK to play in? If you do feel crisply ironed play clothes are a must, does it have to be you doing the ironing or could you hire your babysitter for an extra hour and let her iron the play clothes? Another good avoidance of stress occurs when you refuse to discuss a subject which makes you or others upset or angry. For instance, put politics or religion on your “I-do-not-discuss” list. The third coping mechanism is to accept the stressor. Easier said than done, right? Hey, I never said it would always easy. Some stresses are beyondour control: the loss of a job,aloved one gets sick, or a country goes through a recession. We can’t change these things. We just have to accept that it is happening and move on with our lives the best we can. If part of the situation was caused by a poor choice on your part, choose to learn from your mistake and again, just move on. Going over and over what has happened in your mind or verbally to other people will change nothing and just add to your stress. Sometimes a stressor that you can do nothing about occurs because of someone else’s actions. You may be hurt or furious, but in the grand scheme of things, is it reallyso important that you have to prolong the stress with your anger? Can you just let it go and move on? We live in an imperfect world and bad things happen. Unfair things happen. By raging against these things we dep lete our energy and wear ourselves out. We need to learn to let go of anger and resentment, even if justified, and make an effort to forgive and forget and move on with our life.The final and fourth coping mechanism is to alter the stress and/or stress producing situation. Can you use the situation as a learning experience and plan better in the future so that the situation does not happen again? Would requesting a compromise regarding a situation lighten your stress somewhat? Do you need to be more assertive or maybe just communicate your likes and dislikes, your wants and needs more clearly? Might more attention to time management alter a recurring stressful situation? In Part II of this post, well review six ways to managestress in your life. Life is meant to be enjoyed and savored, and by taking control of your stress you can do just that. If you have any questions that I can help you with, you can contact me at Sharon@reinventingyourselftoday.com. ©2011 Sharon Ball, Life and Wellness Coach. Get your free report: Begin Reinventing Yourself Today at: http://www.reinventingyourselftoday.com.

Tough (Question) Tuesday Is what youre fearing The Truth, or only a matter of Trust

Tough (Question) Tuesday Is what youre fearing The Truth, or only a matter of Trust Reality by Ashley Inzer, found via pecannoot Lately, Ive found myself talking to my clients about the difference between The Truth and Trust. It always comes up when were discussing their fear, which is always real but is sometimes only valid. Can you distinguish: Is what youre fearing The Truth, or only a matter of Trust? Feel free to share (up to you if you wanna give the backstory!) in the comments! Would love to hear your take. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Im givin away a copy of The Spark Kit ($150value), and it can go to you!

A Resume That Meets Your Specific Needs

A Resume That Meets Your Specific NeedsIf you have the creativity to express yourself in writing, it is very possible that you can find resume writing services in Seattle, Washington. There are several writers available in Seattle who can help you come up with the perfect resume for your job search. For starters, they can get you into the perfect resume format to ensure that you are ready for the best job offers.Resume writing services can help you come up with a resume for your job search based on the requirements that you want for your work. For example, if you want to be seen as the most dedicated employee and a person with high achievements, then you have to ensure that you create a resume that includes your expertise, skills and good work ethics. The best way to do this is to enlist the services of a resume writer. A resume writer can also come up with a unique resume format based on the situation of your job hunt. This can really help you in landing that dream job of yours.As m entioned earlier, a resume can really help you land that dream job. There are plenty of resume services in Seattle that offer job seekers in Seattle the services of professional writers. These services will make sure that you have the best resume that suits your needs. The right information can make a big difference between getting your dream job and not getting it.As much as the services of resume writing services in Seattle WA can help you land the dream job, the writer also needs to maintain the professional image of the resume they wrote. These professional writers need to help you get the best resume that fits in your specific needs. Most likely, you will need a professional resume written for a specific job position.Professional resume writing services in Seattle WA need to be able to meet the needs of their clients. They have to create a resume that fits the situation of the jobseeker. For example, if you are looking for the ideal job, you might want to get a resume that cont ains your experience with all relevant jobs related to the job you want. You have to tailor the resume according to the role and position that you are looking for.A professional resume writing service in Seattle WA can help you come up with a resume that fits your circumstances. It has to be able to address the specific job requirements of the job seeker. At the same time, it has to meet the requirement of the job seeker in general. Therefore, the best thing to do is to find the right service that can help you find the best resume.So, if you want to come up with a great resume that will help you land the best job that suits your situation, then enlist the services of a resume writer. You can also help your job search by hiring the services of a professional resume writer.

The Difference between Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile (Examples) ZipJob

The Difference between Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile (Examples) â€" ZipJob Spread the loveIf you have any experience with the job-search process in today’s marketplace, then you probably know how important LinkedIn has become. It’s a competitive market out there, and tools like LinkedIn are essential for ensuring that you stand out. Unfortunately, many job candidates are not quite sure how to effectively manage this new platform. Too many believe that their profile should be just another version of their resume. In fact, job seekers often copy and paste content from their resume into their LinkedIn profile. That’s a mistake! To avoid that mistake, you need to understand the difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile.Resumes Are Tailored to the Job; Your LinkedIn Profile Is NotWe always advise job-seekers to tailor their resumes to the individual job. That’s always the best way to ensure that you highlight the right skills for that position. After all, two different job opportunities might require a dramatically different approach. Now, you might assume that you should do the same thing with your LinkedIn profile â€" but you’d be wrong. One key difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile is that the latter does not need such tailoring.That’s because your LinkedIn profile has a different job than your resume. Your resume provides employers with the basic information they need to see that you deserve an interview. In contrast, your LinkedIn profile is there to supplement your resume.It does that by enhancing your brand and showcasing you as a real person. That means taking a more expansive approach in your profile. Tailoring it to individual jobs could make it less attractive to others.This also means that you can rely on a set group of recommendations and references as well. Try to get recommendations from old co-workers, satisfied bosses, and colleagues, and fill your profile with them. You can also focus on getting skill endorsements to show just how much of an expert you really are.For more on how LinkedI n differs from your resume, check out our other great article on the topic: The Difference Between a Resume and LinkedIn Summary.Your LinkedIn Profile Offers More Room for Your StoryYour resume is, at its core, a messaging document designed to grab an employer’s attention. Resumes tend to be relatively brief, fact-focused, and to-the-point. They are not a vehicle that provide much opportunity for building your personal narrative.That’s a key difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile. With the latter, you have more room to tell your story in an informative and compelling way. You can offer more details and provide greater context for your achievements.So, what does that mean? To begin with, you can include more detailed information about projects that you worked on. You can better describe the challenges that you were tasked with overcoming, and how your solutions benefited past employers.You can use more colorful and vivid language to give your story flavor. In additio n, you can also include details that you might otherwise reserve for the interview. For example, instead of a dry resume description like, “Charged with overseeing development of new marketing campaign,” your LinkedIn profile can say:“In 2016, the ABC Corp management decided to address slowing growth by creating a new campaign that would target the 18 to 25-year-old demographic. Because I had designed a similar campaign at my previous job, leadership tapped me to head up the new project. Four months later, we had grown our share of that demographic market by 32%, which had an immediate impact on the company’s bottom line.”How LinkedIn Is Different From a Resume ExampleLets take a look at how your LinkedIn profile is written differently than your resume. Remember that the resume is more detailed and should contain information relevant to the position youre applying to. You can include some of these achievements under your LinkedIn work experience section but they should be a brief summary.Example:ResumeDirector of Sales, Southwest Region Millennial Media | Los Angeles, CA - Aug 2015 â€" Present   Led a team of two account executives. Together we managed a portfolio of 50+ clients and agencies. Our client base consisted of Fortune 500 companies from a wide range industries, including Entertainment, Auto, Technology, Fashion, Technology, and Travel.Launched the company’s first app download campaign with a re-targeting strategy resulting in a two-day $500K package.Managed risk by partnering with clients and other stake holders for a seamless campaign launch.Achieved sales pacing of 70% for the year a 150% year-over-year increase in annual revenue to $7.5M.Built relationships to foster better communication between the sales and operations teams, including weekly calls to collaborate on campaigns that resulted in a 33% increase in performance.Streamlined client communication to be more responsive and timeline management that increased staff productivity .Now lets see how this can be summarized for LinkedIn:LinkedInLed a team that managed a 50+ client portfolio, launching the firm’s first app download campaign while partnering with stakeholders to minimize risk and streamline client communication. Increased annual revenue by 150%, and team performance by 33%.Your LinkedIn Profile Can Help Personalize YouThe final main difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile may be the most significant of all. Use your profile to reveal a more personal side of yourself. For while your resume offers a host of facts to outline your qualifications, your LinkedIn profile personalizes you. It provides a forum for you to showcase yourself as a person. To properly leverage that benefit, though, you should keep a few things in mind:Avoid formal language in your profile. While you want to be professional, you should do so using a more conversational tone.Don’t use third-person language. That works for the resume, but LinkedIn readers want to h ear your literary voice.Include plenty of details that wouldn’t ordinarily make it into a resume. LinkedIn is a great place to address things like why you chose your industry, how you got your start, and your inspirations.Remember: readers should be able to feel your passion.The Difference Between Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile: It Matters!LinkedIn can be an invaluable tool to enhance your job search efforts â€" but only if you use it properly. By learning the difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile, you can more effectively leverage its potential. So, learn the differences and take advantage of all that the platform has to offer! The Difference between Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile (Examples) â€" ZipJob Spread the loveIf you have any experience with the job-search process in today’s marketplace, then you probably know how important LinkedIn has become. It’s a competitive market out there, and tools like LinkedIn are essential for ensuring that you stand out. Unfortunately, many job candidates are not quite sure how to effectively manage this new platform. Too many believe that their profile should be just another version of their resume. In fact, job seekers often copy and paste content from their resume into their LinkedIn profile. That’s a mistake! To avoid that mistake, you need to understand the difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile.Resumes Are Tailored to the Job; Your LinkedIn Profile Is NotWe always advise job-seekers to tailor their resumes to the individual job. That’s always the best way to ensure that you highlight the right skills for that position. After all, two different job opportunities might require a dramatically different approach. Now, you might assume that you should do the same thing with your LinkedIn profile â€" but you’d be wrong. One key difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile is that the latter does not need such tailoring.That’s because your LinkedIn profile has a different job than your resume. Your resume provides employers with the basic information they need to see that you deserve an interview. In contrast, your LinkedIn profile is there to supplement your resume.It does that by enhancing your brand and showcasing you as a real person. That means taking a more expansive approach in your profile. Tailoring it to individual jobs could make it less attractive to others.This also means that you can rely on a set group of recommendations and references as well. Try to get recommendations from old co-workers, satisfied bosses, and colleagues, and fill your profile with them. You can also focus on getting skill endorsements to show just how much of an expert you really are.For more on how LinkedI n differs from your resume, check out our other great article on the topic: The Difference Between a Resume and LinkedIn Summary.Your LinkedIn Profile Offers More Room for Your StoryYour resume is, at its core, a messaging document designed to grab an employer’s attention. Resumes tend to be relatively brief, fact-focused, and to-the-point. They are not a vehicle that provide much opportunity for building your personal narrative.That’s a key difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile. With the latter, you have more room to tell your story in an informative and compelling way. You can offer more details and provide greater context for your achievements.So, what does that mean? To begin with, you can include more detailed information about projects that you worked on. You can better describe the challenges that you were tasked with overcoming, and how your solutions benefited past employers.You can use more colorful and vivid language to give your story flavor. In additio n, you can also include details that you might otherwise reserve for the interview. For example, instead of a dry resume description like, “Charged with overseeing development of new marketing campaign,” your LinkedIn profile can say:“In 2016, the ABC Corp management decided to address slowing growth by creating a new campaign that would target the 18 to 25-year-old demographic. Because I had designed a similar campaign at my previous job, leadership tapped me to head up the new project. Four months later, we had grown our share of that demographic market by 32%, which had an immediate impact on the company’s bottom line.”How LinkedIn Is Different From a Resume ExampleLets take a look at how your LinkedIn profile is written differently than your resume. Remember that the resume is more detailed and should contain information relevant to the position youre applying to. You can include some of these achievements under your LinkedIn work experience section but they should be a brief summary.Example:ResumeDirector of Sales, Southwest Region Millennial Media | Los Angeles, CA - Aug 2015 â€" Present   Led a team of two account executives. Together we managed a portfolio of 50+ clients and agencies. Our client base consisted of Fortune 500 companies from a wide range industries, including Entertainment, Auto, Technology, Fashion, Technology, and Travel.Launched the company’s first app download campaign with a re-targeting strategy resulting in a two-day $500K package.Managed risk by partnering with clients and other stake holders for a seamless campaign launch.Achieved sales pacing of 70% for the year a 150% year-over-year increase in annual revenue to $7.5M.Built relationships to foster better communication between the sales and operations teams, including weekly calls to collaborate on campaigns that resulted in a 33% increase in performance.Streamlined client communication to be more responsive and timeline management that increased staff productivity .Now lets see how this can be summarized for LinkedIn:LinkedInLed a team that managed a 50+ client portfolio, launching the firm’s first app download campaign while partnering with stakeholders to minimize risk and streamline client communication. Increased annual revenue by 150%, and team performance by 33%.Your LinkedIn Profile Can Help Personalize YouThe final main difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile may be the most significant of all. Use your profile to reveal a more personal side of yourself. For while your resume offers a host of facts to outline your qualifications, your LinkedIn profile personalizes you. It provides a forum for you to showcase yourself as a person. To properly leverage that benefit, though, you should keep a few things in mind:Avoid formal language in your profile. While you want to be professional, you should do so using a more conversational tone.Don’t use third-person language. That works for the resume, but LinkedIn readers want to h ear your literary voice.Include plenty of details that wouldn’t ordinarily make it into a resume. LinkedIn is a great place to address things like why you chose your industry, how you got your start, and your inspirations.Remember: readers should be able to feel your passion.The Difference Between Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile: It Matters!LinkedIn can be an invaluable tool to enhance your job search efforts â€" but only if you use it properly. By learning the difference between your resume and LinkedIn profile, you can more effectively leverage its potential. So, learn the differences and take advantage of all that the platform has to offer!

5 Ways To Boost Your Career Prospects - Work It Daily

5 Ways To Boost Your Career Prospects - Work It Daily Given the condition of the economy and job market for the better part of this last decade, there are really two kinds of people in the workforce: those who are looking for a job and those who might well be looking for one very soon. There is no longer any such thing as real job security, but there are a few things you can do to give you a leg up, whether you’re currently employed or actively looking for a job. Related: 3 Tips To Avoid Missing Out On New Job Opportunities Here are a few ways you can boost your career prospects: 1. Be The Go-To Guy Or Gal Be the person whom others think of first when they need something. That means being knowledgeable beyond the immediate requirements of your job description, and willing to go the extra mile to make the business â€" and not just your little corner of it â€" function smoothly and profitably. If you’re currently employed, taking a can-do/will-do approach will increase your value to the company, and could well put you further down the pink slip list. And, if you’re looking for a job, demonstrating that you’re a team player is infinitely more impressive to a prospective employer than merely spouting the requisite buzz-word. You don’t want to be the person whom everyone pushes their less desirable tasks, of course, but there’s a big gray area between being a great resource and being a patsy. (Hint: Keep a jar of good candy on your desk, and let people know they’re welcome to sample it. You wouldn’t believe how essential such a simple gesture can make you appear to co-workers.) 2. Be On Time Big job interview at 9 o’clock? Get there a few minutes early. Not so early that you appear desperate or completely devoid of anything else in your life, but under no circumstances barring an emergency should you be late. Announcing yourself to the receptionist 5 to 7 minutes before your appointment is optimal. To a prospective employer, being available the moment he or she is ready to interview you indicates that you are reliable and respectful, and if the interviewer becomes available a couple of minutes early, you will have saved him or her precious time, which is always appreciated. The same applies if you already have a job. The only reason you should be late for a meeting or appointment is when you are doing something crucial for the company. 3. Cut To The Chase Whether you’re being interviewed or passing along information in a meeting at your current job, be as direct as you can in responding to questions or offering information about yourself. You don’t want to be a robot, but neither do you want to come across as a pontificator or a comedian. Meetings and interviews aren’t anybody’s idea of a fun pastime, so the less you dance around the information you’re supposed to be giving, the more your listeners will appreciate it, and the more likely you’ll be to get a positive response (and the job). 4. Never Procrastinate It doesn’t matter whether you feel secure in your job or are shooting resumes across the globe, the old adage to never put off ‘till tomorrow what you can do today still rings true. There will almost always be someone in your company who will jump in and solve a problem the minute they see it, and there will always be applicants for your dream job that are promoting themselves right now. If you think you can afford to wait before acting, you may well find yourself waiting for a long time. 5. Never Quit Learning The world is constantly changing, and those who don’t stay abreast of those changes are doomed to be left behind. Take the initiative to continue your education in your field, and stay abreast of emerging technologies, process breakthroughs, and regulatory initiatives that affect your industry. By doing so, you will continually increase your value to an employer. And just for the record, a resume that shows your commitment to continued growth as a person and an employee is mighty impressive to prospective employers. There are plenty of other things that you can do to boost your career prospects, and these were just a few. You need to start somewhere, and if you follow these simple tips, you’ll quickly learn about other things you can do to make you a desirable employee, in your current job and throughout your career. Related Posts Is Your LinkedIn Profile Picture Killing Job Prospects? New Boss, New Career Opportunities Job Shoppers ALWAYS Get The Best Opportunities   Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

Why Every Woman Should Be Celebrating Small Wins

Why Every Woman Should Be Celebrating Small Wins At this years annual Multicultural Womens Conference, Level Up, Subha Barry, President of Working Mother Media (and a mentor of mine), kicked off the conference by sharing her guiding career principles. Subha spoke to the over 600 attendees at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan, most of who identified as women of color, on how she has able to navigate the corporate landscape and built an incredibly successful career.One of the key guiding principles she shared with us dont forget to celebrate the small wins.From my college days, I had been conditioned to focus on my areas of opportunity where I could improve. Strategic thinking. Public speaking. Stakeholder management. The art of storytelling with data. Negotiating capabilities (Im still behind on this one my 4-year-old and 6-year-old negotiate more Boss Baby time on Netflix almost every other day).I welches always so focused on what I needed to work on instead of stopping and saying, Hey, I am actually really good at a whole bunch of stuff. I am actually doing a bunch of stuff really well and making change.No one ever really asked me what are you really good at? What do your friends and family say you are good at? How are you making an impact? And honestly, I never asked myself.Boastful. Arrogant. Loves the spotlight. Narcissistic. This is what comes to mind when we think of celebrating our own wins. What will others think of us? How we will be perceived? How we will be misjudged, mischaracterized, misunderstood?The women I work with the ones I have grown up with as we have supported each other in our journeys in corporate America they seem hesitant, reluctant and embarrassed to share wins. It doesnt seem ever seem good enough or big enough or important enough.Subhas powerful insight on dont forget to celebrate the small wins can have significant impact on our careers. Celebrating small wins helps build our personal brand. After all, no great brand leid Nike, not Apple, not Google became great overnight. Small wins show the impact we have over time, what we deliver for the organization. Small wins show others the importance of how small wins lead to change, because small wins snowball into a big win. Small wins can inspire us all to do more.No one ever sat me down early on in my career and coached me to understand that I should be celebrating the smalls wins. Its a guiding principal I wish I had discovered early on.Dont forget to celebrate the small wins. This doesnt mean we have to jump up and down on our desks with a megaphone and shout Look at me, Look at me, Look at me Look at how amazing I am. Look at all my wins. Yes, yes, I am amazing. Simply amazing How do we celebrate? Share your wins with your boss, with your peers and with your team. Share your wins in an email, in a team meeting or in a larger community meeting. Celebrate with a cupcake, with a mafiatorte party, with a happy hour. Celebrate visibly. Please dont hide in the corner, covertly eating that cupcake. Celebrate that small win with pride.And celebrate each other. Give each other a boost, give each other a shout out. Share a colleagues win on their behalf. Email their boss, email their leaders, tell people the impact they made. Share it on LinkedIn. Give them a handwritten card. Buy them Starbucks, buy them lunch. Buy them a cupcake. Buy them a balloon. Celebrate that small win visibly.Dont forget to celebrate the small wins. Lets celebrate ourselves. Lets celebrate each other. Take a moment to celebrate the impact no matter how small it is someone has made in your organization today.

A Deadly Mistake Uncovered on Network Engineer Resume Writing and How to Avoid It

A Deadly Mistake Uncovered on Network Engineer Resume Writing and How to Avoid It A lot of networking opportunities are provided by professional organizations, which are excellent for you, whether youre seeking employment or would like to advance your career further in the area of engineering. Specific programs and applications are frequently used as keywords in the event of a technical resume. Opportunely, engineering resumes have an extremely straightforward format. The Network Engineer Resume Writing Game The majority of the times, it usually means that the geschftliches miteinander is serious with you. If youre interested in engineering for a career, you first will need to find out mora about the different alternatives available. Irrespective of the branch you might be interested in, becoming an engineer takes plenty of dedication and hard work. Also, there arent many job opportunities to offer you. New Ideas Into Network Engineer Resume Writing Never Before Revealed A great technical resume should highlight your abilities and experience in short and beneficial way. The keyword for virtually any network engineer CV is dependent on your job target and experience. Check to be sure youre providing all of the info required and clearly define your skill sets with respect to application requirements. Its hard for a writing service to guarantee you a job because there are many variables that will impact the last selection. In some instances, the organization will even give you a money-back guarantee in case you dont become sufficient job interviews. Its possible for you to look at generic resumes, but engineering resume samples will be absolutely the most useful due to their specificity to your area. Network Engineer Resume Writing the Ultimate Convenience Credentials like the Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) may also indicate that a website is legit. If youre a Software Engineer, you may want to have a look at adverts for software plan vacancies. Networking resumes should demonstrate that you find it possible to summarize the info. Opportunely, network engineer resumes have an extremely straightforward format. The Network Engineer Resume Writing Trap Other factors like the job itself also help determine the salary of network engineers. Your network administrator resume must present your education isnt only a bit of paper. So, make sure he resume shows lots of different accomplishments. He has to do that if you want to get the best jobs. The Battle Over Network Engineer Resume Writing and How to Win It Maybe you would like to submit an application for a high paying job or you only want to change companies. You are going to be earning an entry-level network administrator salary in virtually no time. The salary policy differs for many businesses. You may still state that youre capable with the established programs, especially in the event the job posting states theyre required or beneficial. From it, youre going to be in a position to comprehend whats important to the employer for hiring for the engineering position, after which you are able to craft an outstanding objective that meets their needs for the position. You should remain prepared to adjust your resume to fit the position youre applying for. Just ensure the recruiter can get in contact with you as easily as possible. If youve written ten or more resumes which dont elicit a response, then youre doing something wrong.