Show ACTION in your resume! - Pathfinder Careers

Show ACTION in your resume! - Pathfinder Careers Show ACTION in your resume! When I teach classes on writing resumes, sometimes, to get a laugh out of the audience, I adopt a Ben Stein tone (ala Ferris Buellers Day Off) to provide a dramatic example of how boring peoples resumes can be: I did this, and I did that, and thats that. Yuck! No one wants to read a dry boring resume and try to figure out the person behind the piece of paper. Which is all the more reason why you need to integrate a proactive, dynamic voice to this document! The real key behind adding energy behind the words is to look for active voice words to start your accomplishment statements (under your employment experience). Starting off sentences with words like, Engineered, Conducted, Transformed, Spearheaded or Boosted add that extra oomph in your accomplishments. You can successfully frame your accomplishments around job duties, but tell the prospective employer what you did, how you did it and what the end result was to your previous employer. Being grounded in how the work you did and results you obtained fit into the overall organizational impact. This shows your leadership and vision, and speaks directly to how you are able to grasp the big picture and deliver valuable outcomes to employers in terms that they understand. Most for-profit companies want to know how you can make money, save money or save time. Non-profit organizations want to know how you can expand services, reach more people, expand fundraising streams and impact the constituency they serve. Conversely, government agencies focus on regulation, compliance and driving projects. Your goal is to get at the root of what your target company is looking for, frame what you did in active voice terms, and build the VALUE of what youve accomplished. This alone is of great value to employers, and demonstrates how much of an active asset you are to the prospective employer!

Job Hunting on the Sly - Finding a Way Out of That Dead-end Job

Job Hunting on the Sly - Finding a Way Out of That Dead-end Job Despite what you tell your colleagues, you’ve looked online for work while at work. It doesn’t matter if you say it’s only happened during your lunch break, sure thing, or you admit to taking an entire morning to peruse the job market. Everyone has killed some time looking for that dream job, while your current one takes a back seat. No one is here to judge you. Instead, why not find some ways to make your job hunt easier? After all it’s your life and if you find a way to make it better, why not leap at that chance? If you’ve ever looked for a job while at work, it’s probably not the smartest move you can make. You don’t have to be an Einsteinian genius to know that looking for work while on the job is a bad move. But, people do it a lot and employers are not oblivious to it. The key is being able to look for a job and keep it on the down low. You don’t want some work place colleague to go back and spill the beans to HR or your boss. What are some things you can do to continue your job hunting without getting the hook from your boss? Maintaining productivity One of the earliest signs of a distracted employee is loss of productivity. Excessive job hunting on the clock can kill productivity and make managers look for replacements before you’ve even found your new job. Managers can monitor computer habits so make sure that your job search stays within an appropriate amount of time. You don’t want to get fired and your work computer is one hundred percent the property of your employer, so be careful when looking for another gig. Examining repercussions Even if you do your search at home, make sure you’re using your personal computer. If you use a work related computer, there could be active monitoring software installed, which is completely up to the company. Make sure that nothing you do can be traced back to you. And always remember that US companies have the right to fire an employee for any reason. If they are not just, then why should you be? There are plenty of opportunities out there and all it takes is you applying yourself to get them. When is it appropriate? Even if you’re browsing out of casual curiosity, it can send the message that you’re ready to leave your current job. About the only time it is acceptable to look for work while at work is in the event that you have all ready been terminated and you need the time to look for another job. Employees can spend some time job hunting if they’ve already received a notice saying they will be laid off, just don’t abuse the situation. Know the laws in your state and always have a way to fight your employer.

Top Resume Writing Services Online - How to Find Them

Top Resume Writing Services Online - How to Find ThemWriting resumes on the internet is now a very common thing. However, these people are still looking for the best top resume writing services online. If you are looking for the best resume writing services online, there are still a few things that you have to do in order to find the best service for your resume.First, make sure that you are doing the research right in order to find the top service. The internet is one of the best ways to get hold of the top resume writing services and it is also one of the cheapest ways to get them. If you choose to do the research on your own, you will surely end up getting a service that has really low quality.Second, choose to get the top resume writing services online because they are usually cheaper than going to a company that specializes in this kind of work. If you are a writer yourself, you know that it takes a lot of time to write a resume. With the help of some of the top resume writing s ervices online, you can finish your work faster because you don't have to do any specific writing but you can just focus on getting the most important information to your employer. You can also include a sample of your previous work or education, which can greatly increase your chances of getting a better job.Third, it is a proven fact that getting the top service for your resume means that you will be able to get a more favorable response from the companies you are applying to. Because they are already aware of your past accomplishments, they can see that you are capable of doing the work that you have promised to do and that you have been continuously doing it for quite some time now.Lastly, when choosing the top service, you will also have to consider the credibility of the company that you have chosen. The top service should be someone who is not just reputable but also has a good reputation online. Acompany that has done a good job in the past would mean that they have a strong website and a good reputation.The best, top service for your resume should have a website that is easy to navigate and also have a website that contains lots of information about what they offer. Most of the top resume writing services online provide samples that you can use to start your work. Some also offer a free trial period so that you can evaluate the free service before paying for it.The best, top service for your resume should be an easy way to get the most attention from your potential employer. All you have to do is to choose the best service for your resume and you will be able to get the job of your dreams.

Best Way to Beat Anxiety at Work

Best Way to Beat Anxiety at Work Sarah Wilson wears the same gym clothes every morning. She always wakes up at 6 am, promptly changes out of her pajamas, and into the running gear she laid out the night before. And then, no matter what the weather is like, or what kind of mood she’s feeling, she goes outside. Wilson, an Australian author and entrepreneur, has a chronic anxiety disorder. The specificity of her morning ritual goes beyond recognizing the benefits of exercise, and the freedom that comes with not having to shuffle through a drawer of sports bras in a groggy, early-morning haze. It’s how she deals. “It’s hard to make decisions when you’re anxious,” she says. “I carve out that time to get up, get out the door, and do exercise. It sets the tempo for my day.” In her new book, First, We Make The Beast Beautiful, Wilson takes a deep dive into the science of mental illness, and the specific habits that, through much trial and error, have helped her cope with her own disorder. Routine is a big one. Brain-imaging studies, like one from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in 2016, show that the part of our brain that controls decision-making, the prefrontal cortex, also controls anxiety. For some people, those two functions are at odds â€" making decisions harder than they should be, or making it hard to function “normally” after the person or individual has been forced to make a lot of decisions. Sticking to a morning routine has helped Wilson circumvent that internal squabble. It’s a habit she picked up from some of the best-known thought leaders alive. Seth Godin eats the same thing for breakfast every single day. Mark Zuckerberg wears the same grey t-shirt â€" a habit made famous by another celebrated (if not snappy) dresser, Steve Jobs. Vogue editor Anna Wintour starts every morning with a 5:45 am tennis match, according to The Guardian. “We all hear about those stories, and we yawn,” Wilson says. “But there’s a reason for it. Routine reduces the number of decisions you make. Once you know that, you can start to do things differently.” Anyone (anxious or otherwise) can benefit from a personal ritual â€" and it doesn’t have to involve rigorous cardio. Maybe it’s committing to eating breakfast at the same time every morning. Maybe it’s walking the family dog for a full 30 minutes, even if it’s cold and windy. Maybe it’s just waking up at the same time every day; leaving plenty of time to get ready without having to rush out the door. If this seems a bit oversimplified, Wilson says, that’s kind of the point. Anxiety affects roughly 40 million adults in the U.S., most of whom have to go to work and school just like everybody else. If our anxiety-ridden population is ever going to thrive in our anxiety-ridden world, it needs a simple, practical solution anybody can act on. “The anxious experience is amplified by grasping outwards,” Wilson says. “The new self help guru, the new car, the new running shoes, whatever. I think it will come as a relief to a generation that thinks that the answer can be bought, or mind-mapped, that every bit of science shows the opposite.”

3 Things You DONT Think About During Job Interviews (But Should!) - Work It Daily

3 Things You DONT Think About During Job Interviews (But Should!) - Work It Daily Job interviews are typically your first chance to present your whole self to a company, so you want to put your best foot forward. It's time to impress your future employer! In addition to having great responses to the interviewer’s questions and dressing to the nines, you need to think about... 1. Your “likability” factor. People want to hire people they like and think they could work with, for obvious reasons. So, your likability level is a HUGE factor in the job interview/hiring process. Employers want to know you’ll fit in with their “tribe” of employees. They don’t want to throw off their company culture by hiring someone who’s not a good fit. Take steps to build rapport with your interviewer and meet people within the company. 2. Your ability to communicate thoughts effectively. When answering interview questions, it’s important to communicate your thoughts clearly and confidently. Otherwise, you risk sounding unprepared or unconfident. During job interviews, be concise and convey confidence in yourself when you speak. 3. Your body language. Also, communication isn’t limited to speech. You need to be aware of your body language, too. If you’re fidgeting, swiveling in your chair, slouching, or not making eye contact with your interviewer, it can make you seem unconfident and even untrustworthy. So, be aware! Don't waste this precious opportunity to impress a potential employer. Make sure you go into job interviews knowing what you're doing! Need more help? Is every element of your career plan working together to help you get the results you want? Are you confident that the career plan you've developed will get you out of your career rut for good? If you're not getting the results you want out of your career, we can help. Find out how. Photo Credit: Bigstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

How to Survive Work with No Sleep

How to Survive Work with No Sleep The first week after my son welches born, I thought to myself no sleep? No problem Ive got this. My baby is amazing. I could stare at him all day and all night. Sure, Im a bit tired, but whats the big deal?Three weeks in, of course, I was singing a different tune. And by the time that dreaded three-month sleep regression hit, I truly thought I was about to die of chronic sleep deprivation. That three-month point is, of course, when maternity leave ends for many moms in the United States. Meaning that on top of the sleepless nights, theyre expected to be on during the day.I was lucky to be able to take 20 and 16 weeks off, respectively, after the births of my first and second sons. But I was not so lucky in the sleep department. Neither of my boys truly slept the night until they were about 13 months old, andwowwere those the hardest years of my life. Three hours landseemed to be the magic number for me if I got a block of three consecutive hours of s leep the night before, I could function at work (relatively well). Anything less than three hours in a row, though, and I was truly a mess.How to Survive Work with No Sleep 5 StrategiesIn my years of sleepless nights and busy work days, here are a few things I learned on how to get through your day at the office on little to no sleep.1. plattl three things.Identify three and only three things that MUST get done at work that day, and do those. Write them on a yellow sticky note and put that note on your computer monitor. When your mind wanders or you start to nod off, take a sip of coffee (if thats your thing) or stand up and go for a short walk. Shut off your email and put down your phone so you can focus on the task at hand. Then, bring your attention back to that sticky note.2. Give a nap some serious thought. If itsat allpossible, try to take a nap before you go into the office. I know this is not always realistic given different roles, schedules, and obligations. But if you ha ve some flexibility in your day, drop your child off at daycare and come back home to sleep for an hour before you go into work. There were a handful of days when my babies were little when I was so ridiculously exhausted that I was in tears at daycare drop-off, not sure how I was going to function during the day. Two or three times when I knew I was truly a hazard to myself and others I went home and slept for an hour before going into the office. The nap saved the rest of the day for me.3. Work in a gratitude practice. The chaos and sleep deprivation of motherhood inspired me to begin a practice of finding the good in life daily. When you get into the office and arent sure how youre going to make it through the day, time-out and write down a few things you are grateful for. Yes, I know this can feel like work (when Ive reached my limit of sanity and am up all night with a little person, theres often not a whole lot Im automatically feeling grateful about). But the practice alway s forces me to zoom out, think about how quickly these stages of life do pass by, and to focus on the fact that, all in all, my life is full of wonderful people and opportunities. 4. Commit to an early bedtime. When evening rolls around, choose sleep over clean up. Its easy to get a second wind in the evening, particularly if you turn on a phone or computer and let its light wake up your brain. On a day like this, though, leave the dishes and bottles in the sink, dont do that load of laundry, and dont log onto Facebook. Instead, commit to collapsing into bed as soon as you are able. The piles of things can wait. Your Facebook community can wait. Just get yourself into bed so you can do a reset for the next day.5. Let yourself off the hook.For today, just focus on survival. Its all about putting one foot in front of the other and making it to the evening so you can collapse and try to make it to tomorrow. Days like this are not about achieving major life goals, curing cancer, or maki ng any big decisions. Repeat after me I am enough. And mean it. Tomorrow is another day, and somehow you WILL get through this.My boys are now 4 and 6, and Im happy to report that weve definitely turned the corner on the sleep front. No, not every night is undisturbed, but a much bigger percentage of them are. The prioritization and gratitude skills I learned during those early baby years, though, still serve me well both at work and home.FAQs1. How can I function with little to no sleep?There are many hacks for getting through the workday on little to no sleep, such as Splashing cold water on your face Going for a quick, brisk walk Stretching Eating foods high in carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and healthy fatsCheck out these additional strategies for more suggestions.2. How can I recover from lack of sleep nicht weit davon entfernt sein?Staying hydrated, eating the proper foods (see FAQ 1), and drinking coffee around 930 am (dont overdo it) can help you function through the day.3. How can I stay awake after not sleeping?Your brain will try to compensate for your lack of sleep, but your tasks will be more difficult than they normally are. The above strategies (coffee, movement, power naps, and others) can help you stay awake throughout the day. DO NOT engage in any activities that might be dangerous to perform when youre not fully alert, such as driving.4. How long can you go without sleep before you die?According to Healthline, the longest recorded time without sleep is approximately 264 hours, roughly 11 days. It is very rare for someone to die from lack of sleep. Staying away for 24 hours is unlikely to have any long-term effect on your health, though the impact becomes greater the longer you stay awake. If you believe you are suffering from insomnia, you should see a physician.Pulling an all-nighter once every couple of months likely wont do any long-term damage. But if theyre happening more often intentionally or not talk to your doctor.--Lori K. Mihali ch-Levin, JD, is the founder of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and creator of the Mindful Return E-Course. A partner in the health care practice of a global law firm, she also is mama to two beautiful red-headed boys. Lori holds a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center and completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton Universitys Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer

The Battle Over Can You Include Writing on Quora in Your College Resume and How to Win It

The Battle Over Can You Include Writing on Quora in Your College Resume and How to Win It The Essentials of Can You Include Writing on Quora in Your College Resume That You Can Benefit From Beginning Immediately Consistent Formatting Your academic achievements ought to be laid out in a means thats in accord with the remainder of your resume. For instance, if you place the name of a single company in italics, every company name has to be in italics. The resumes layout is going to be dependent on the placement and fashion of its sections and headers. Your formatting should be consistent. Clear and Easy to Read Your academic achievements, like the remainder of your resume, needs to be clear and simple to read so an employer can skim over the most crucial elements of your resume promptly. Including a summary is vital should you really need to catch the interest of a hiring manager. Finally, your resume will be particular to you. Including relevant coursework on your resume ca n be an excellent approach to back up your skills when youre searching for your very first job, but after youve gotten that, college coursework appears silly. Also make certain to leave out your high school GPA when you have been in college for a couple of years. As soon as you graduate from college and begin hunting for your very first entry-level position, its assumed you will get rid of any information that refers to your high school pursuits and concentrate on your new undergrad degree. Read below for suggestions on how to compose a strong college resume. The majority of the moment, references havent any geschftlicher umgang on your resume since there is quite a higher probability your recruiter is not going to contact thousands of people used as references in various job applications. Its possible to have a look at our post about how to include things like a LinkedIn URL on a resume. Of course if youre asking for a particular job, its simple enough to amend a resume to i ncorporate an objective that matches the work description. Lets walk through three distinct resumes for different sorts of post-college jobs. Every candidate differs, so every resume will differ, too. Your resume should give them a very clear response to that question. Hiring managers realize that someone coming right out of school is probably going to have a whole whole lot of work experience, especially within the field. Concentrate on the abilities and experiences you already possess to demonstrate to new employers youve got the chops to find the task done well, even if youre new to the area. Still, you wish to make the absolute most of your work even should it seem like being a teaching assistant is a simple sell. For instance, if youre asking for a job as an administrative assistant, you dont will need to discuss the way your role for a babysitter helped improve your childcare skills, but you might share the way the experience helped you cultivate time management abilit ies and the capacity to juggle several tasks at the same time. Employers want candidates who recently used their abilities. They want to know youre proud of your achievements and confident in your skills. Be certain to include any highlights. The format of your resume will heavily be based on the information that you must work with. elend because you wish to pad your college application. Youre able to take two unique approaches. Its possible to even include things like unrelated experiences, as you never understand what unique background an employer could be on the lookout for. You most likely have terrific conflict resolution skills, and you learn how to communicate with all sorts of individuals.