Change in the WorkplaceHow to Protect Your Career

Change in the WorkplaceHow to Protect Your CareerChange in the Workplace- How to Protect Your CareerChange makes most people uneasy. When that change is in your workplace and threatens your livelihood, that uneasiness can become abject fear and it may, if you let it, tremendously impact your career. Your response can make a significant difference to the long-term effects. Find out how to respond effectively when your employer is undergoing a major transition, such as one to its senior management team. What Changes May Occur Changes to organizations senior management teams happen all the time. They are often the result of entities merging, being spun off, or getting acquired by private equity firms that buy up companies as investments. Changes to an entitys management team may also occur for reasons that are unrelated to mergers and acquisitions. Boards of directors may decide to bring in new talent to replace underperforming CEOs, or upper-level managers may leave on their own. N ew chief executives, in turn, could bring in new mid and lower level managers to help them turn things around. Regardless of what precipitated it, a management change will alter your workplace in some way. The Impact of Management Change on Your Workplace A new management team may institute new rules and procedures, especially if your small, casually run organization is bought by a larger, more formally operated one. For instance, employees may have to follow processes for calling out and or requesting vacation time that were not in place before. Where limits on taking time off may have been somewhat lax, the folks running your company could stipulate how many sick and personal days they will allow. Your somewhat flexible old boss who didnt care what time you showed up as long as you worked a full day may have been replaced by a strict one who expects everyone to show up at a specific time every day. The effect new management will have on the company culture- an organizations pe rsonality based on its values and underlying philosophies- may be subtle or quite noticeable. A casual workplace may become formal, or vice versa, for example. Your new boss may frown on the big birthday celebrations that used to happen in the break room at least once a week or may encourage parties when your prior boss didnt allow them. A workplace that forced you into wearing geschftliches miteinander attire every day may now allow casual dress. While going from a strict boss to a more laid-back one may sound good, it can also be disconcerting. Even though adapting to revamped rules and procedures, and even a new company culture may be a bit unpleasant, you will probably be able to adjust to them with some effort. Other changes, however, are less pleasant, and can significantly affect your career. When one company merges with or is acquired by another, there will be duplication in lines of geschftsleben and departments. An organization doesnt need two accounting and human resourc es departments, for instance, and therefore some employees will be excessed. Elimination of lines of business will also result in layoffs. When new leaders come into a company, there is a trickle-down effect on those members of the organization who report to them including lower-level managers and the rank and file. You may someday find yourself facing challenges due to workplace changes like this. Your reaction to these transitions could have profound consequences on your career. Follow these dos and donts to cope with changes in your workplace that come about when new senior management arrives on the scene. Tips for Facing the Challenges of Workplace Change Become an Expert on the Changes The more you know about what is happening, the better you will be able to react to it. Do company research to learn about the nature of the merger or acquisition or whatever else is at the root of the management change. If your employer is a publicly-held entity, it is required to make this information available to shareholders. That means it must file documents about it with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It will be more difficult, but not impossible, to find information about a privately-held company. Consult trade publications and other media that publish business news. Get to Know the New Management Team Attend any events your company may hold to introduce the new team to the staff. When you encounter an unfamiliar face around the office, initiate a conversation. Continue your online research to learn about new personnel. Your professional network can also be instrumental when gathering information about your new bosses.Be Realistic About the Changes People, in general, bristle at change, but it is important to note that not all changes are bad nor are they all good. Some may lead to improvements that may increase your job satisfaction, but others may make you dislike going to work. Approach this transition with an open mind. Understand some changes may require time to get used to and some may continue to make you feel uncomfortable no matter what you do. Have a Plan In Place Unfortunately, a workplace change may lead to your having to look for new employment. It may be for reasons beyond your control, for example, an organizational restructuring that results in the company eliminating your position or a manager bringing in his or her own people to replace you. abflug preparing for a layoff as soon as whispers of the transition begin and activate your plan when necessary. Better to have it ready and not have to use it than to be blind-sided by a layoff. If your job is secure, but you decide to move on anyway, your plan can also help with that.

Your idea is worthless until you do these 7 things

Your idea is worthless until you do these 7 thingsYour idea is worthless until you do these 7 thingsYou may have a great idea, but that doesnt make you a successful entrepreneur.With the idea, youre about 1% of the way there - because a successful business is only 1% idea. The other 99%?Assembling a great teamResearching and fully understanding your marketMarketing better than everyone else in your marketObtaining ample fundingPutting your company in a sustainable positionGetting timing rightAnd many other factors.In other words execution.Amazing execution can make an ok idea great. A great idea with poor execution will go nowhere. If you have a great idea that you want to turn into a business, consider these thingsDont worry about people stealing yourideaYou could probably tell your idea to a million people, and leise be safe.The likelihood that another person would have the drive, passion, and execution to take your idea and turn it into a profitable business is extremely low.So w hat about Facebook, perhaps the greatest example of a stolen idea there is?Honestly, the Mark Zuckerbergs of the world are going to build highly successful businesses whether or not you share what youre thinking with them.In fact, Im certain that the net benefit you can gain from talking to people about your idea is greater than any risk you might run of finding another Zuckerberg.Using people as sounding boards to collect feedback lets you refine your idea until you achieve its best form.Dont react to what your competition isdoingRather, focus solely on making your product the best it can be. Everything else is just a distraction.Once youve launched, turn that focus onto howthe marketis reacting toyour product. When a market reacts negatively to a product, thats when you need to make changes - not when new competition enters the market.When we set out to introduce a new motorcycle taxi service to Bangladesh, we werent the first tomarketIn fact, two weeks prior toPathaos app launch , a company called SAM (Share a Motorcycle) held a press conference announcing a very similar service to ours. It resulted in a lot of hype - people were expecting it to revolutionize the countrys transportation ordnungsprinzip - so we were pretty worried.But poor execution on their part resulted in a disastrous launchTheir app had tons of bugs, they didnt have enough drivers their first few weeks on the streets were a total mess. Of course, this opened the door for Pathao - and we executed. We ensured better service, faster delivery, readily available drivers, and created a smoothly functioning app.We blew them out of the water.And today, Pathao is the countrys most popular motorcycle taxi service, with over 100,000 drivers and a valuation north of $120 million?- ?even though we werent first tomarket.Ideas are no more than a startingpointIn fact, most startups ultimately look nothing like their initial idea.Building a successful business requires constantly altering and improvin g an idea based on what you learn. There are plenty of situations in which an entrepreneur learns their product isnt marketable - but something similar to it is. On your entrepreneurial journey, you may find that people dont want to buy your new caffeine-packed energy drink, but theywouldif it were healthy.So make it healthy - executeon that newfound knowledge.Im sure I welchesnt the first person to come up with the idea of creating a website offering prank phone call audio templatesBut I was one of the few people to execute it well. In fact, since launchingPrankDialin 2009, Ive watched seven different companies start similar websites - but ultimately fail. PrankDial, on the other hand, has generated more than $10 million over its lifetime.Dont sit around coming up with great ideas - this will prove a fruitless endeavor. Instead, consider how you can execute an idea. After all, ideas are one in a million - but proper execution can yield millions.This article was originally post ed on Medium.

How to Get a Distributor Deal for Music

How to Get a Distributor Deal for MusicHow to Get a Distributor Deal for MusicFinding a music distributor is crucial if you want to see your album in the shops, whether youre a kapelle planning to self-release your album or a label trying to get several albums out there. The task of finding music distribution is leid always easy, however. This guide will help you get started and give you some clues as to what you should look for in a distributor. Get the Ball Rolling Trying to get a distributor on board is not much different than trying to get signed to a label. Instead of sending your demo to a record label, you are instead sending your demo to a distributor. Of course, when you are looking for a distributor, your demo is usually a finished album, or in most instances, your demo package will contain several releases. To decide which distributors are going to get packages from you, do your research just as you would if you were trying to choose a record label. Check out your reco rd collection many albums list the distributor in the liner notes. Independent record stores can also be a great resource get someone on the staff to tell you which distributors they buy from and what they think of them. Once you have made your short list of iabsprache distributors, start making calls. Youll want to introduce yourself and get the thumbs up to send in a package. Larger distributors will have frontline staff running interference for their label managers, but be persistent and try to get through to one of ansicht managers, so you have someone expecting your package. Distributors often have label managers who have varying music tastes so that the distributor can work with a wide variety of labels make sure you get through to the person who is most likely to be into the music you are pitching. Make Your Pitch Now, about that pitch. What you will send to a distributor is essentially a promo package, but you should tailor your package so that it specifically address es the information that distributors need to know. What exactly is it that distributors need to know? They want to know that they will be able to convince record stores to stock your album, so they want to know the album will be adequately promoted. Here are some things you will want to include in your pitch to the distributor An extensive set of press clippings for all of your releasesRadio playlists if the album has received any radio attentionPress/radio campaign plans including details of any impending press coverage (these plans can either come from you or a professional PR company)Tour dates or information about any tour plans underwayDetails of plans for the label or the band - upcoming releases, etcAnd of course, the music Increase Your Chances Sometimes, the reason finding distribution is so tough is that you are not really ready for it yet - you dont have a framework in place to be able to take full advantage of distribution and move quickly if one of your releases tak es off. The following things can increase the attractiveness of your release/label with distributors A self-release can be a tough sell to a distributor, especially if you dont have any plans to work with other bands in the future. This kind of setup can make your label look like a vanity project instead of a legitimate business. Youll create a better impression if you can show that you are interested in more than self-promotion.Promotion is extremely important to distributors, so having a professional radio plugger or PR company can help your case quite a bit. If you dont have the money to shell out for a pro, then create your detailed promotion plan and make that available to the distributor (be specific about which publications you will target, how you will approach the web and radio, etc.) Unless an MD deal is on the label, distributors want to know that small labels will be able to deliver the product. A working relationship with a manufacturer can be extremely helpful when you re trying to get a distributor on board. Seal the Deal When a distributor is interested in working with you, all that is left is to work out the specifics of the deal. Youll need to figure out the following things How many of each release the distributor wants to start withHow they will re-order stockWho will pay for manufacturingHow many promos the distributor needs to work withHow long before the release date do they need promo materialsWhat price the distributor will sell the album to the stores for (this can change per release)What cut the distributor will take from each saleHow you will be paid, when you will be paid, and how often you will be paidHow you will get sales sheetsWill the distributor have any authority to put the album on sale without your permission, and how much can they cut the album price before needing to seek your permission or both. Of course, this list is not exhaustive - your personal circumstances will determine what needs to be covered in your deal as well as the specifics of the deal. The most important thing to remember is - get it in writing Types of Distributors There are many different forms distributors can take - indie distributors who work exclusively withindie labels, distribution through a major label, distribution through a larger indie label - there are several differentsetupsthat can be used for distribution. But when you are pitching distributors, there are two basic kinds to look out for the clearinghousetype of distributorthat works with anyone who comes along and selective distributors who pick and choose the labels on their rosters (note that I am using these terms for descriptive purposes only distributors are not usually referred to in this way). Heres the difference Clearinghouse Distributors These kinds of distributors work solely as middlemen between labels and stores. They arewilling to add just about any label to their books, and they will deliver your product if stores start ordering, but th ey will not actively try and sell your album to the stores. It is up to you promote your music enough so that the stores take notice (often communicating directly with the stores is best). There are a few problems with this kind of distribution Directly promoting your releases to record stores is afull-timejob in itself, and the job gets larger depending on where you live (imagine trying to communicate with every record shop in the USA).These distributors usually have very large catalogs, so even if they send sales books out to the shops listing the releases they carry, a store may not be able to find your releases easily when they want to order them.Most of these distributors work on a consignment basis with labels, so you will have to carefully track all of your sales and invoice the distributor appropriately - there is lots of room for error, here. Having said that, there are a few benefits If finding distribution through other channels is proving difficult, a deal with a cleari nghouse distributor at least gives you the avenue for getting your album out.Success at one of these distributors can be a selling point you can use to move to a more dedicated distributor.Because you are (likely) working on a consignment basis, the world is not going to come crashing down if you miss a release date or have to cancel an album you dont have to answer to the distributor.Many of these distributors have non-exclusive deals so that you can stock your releases at several of them. Selective Distributors These kinds of distributors choose to work with you much the same way a label chooses to work with a band. They will be closely involved with your release schedule, working with you to make sure promo is happening in advance of the release date and coming up withgood release datesfor your albums. They will have the inside track on when other releases are coming out, so they can steer you toward a date when you will not be overpowered by a big-ticket album. This is the ideal kind of distribution for several reasons These distributors take an active role selling your album into the shops. They will have sales teams working the phone and going around visiting record shops trying to convince them to stock your release.You will be working with a dedicated label manager who is familiar with your entire catalog and has an interest in seeing your records sell.MD dealsmay be available. There are a few problems that can arise, however If you are a small label working with a large distributor, you probably wont be their priority and can get lost in the shuffle.Because the distributor is working with you on a sales plan, not getting promos done on time or having to push back a release date can ruffle feathers. If youre looking for your firstdistributiondeal, of course getting in with a selective distributor is the ideal. However, ultimately you just want your album on the shelves, and a clearinghouse distributor can get it there as well. Theres no harm in t aking any distribution deal you can as you get started and using that to set you up for better distribution in the future.

How to Create a Professional Brand

How to Create a Professional BrandHow to Create a Professional BrandPersonal vs. Professional Branding There may not be much difference between personal and professional branding, but from my perspective, your professional brand is what matters to a potential employer, networking contact, or anyone who can help you find a job or grow your career. Its more than a case of making sure your personal brand reflects who are as a person. Its also making sure that the information available about you online is visible, available, and relevant to where you are in your career and where you want to go next. Check Your Online Presence What type of branding do you have? Theres an easy way to check what image you are showing to the world. Google your anthroponym and see what shows up. Ive put quite a bit of effort into building my Alison Doyle brand. Google my personenname and youll find, all on page one of the search results, my Job Searchingsection, my LinkedIn profile, my Twitter Profile, l inks to the books Ive written, a link to my Alison Doyle blog, and a link to my companys website. Expert Susan Heathfield has done a good job of building her professional brand, as well. Google Susan Heathfield and youll find Susans section, her blog, and her bio on Microsoft, where she has contributed some articles. This is all the type of information you want a prospective employer or client to find. You dont want to advertise the photos of what you did on your summer vacation, the great time you had at your high school reunion, or the number of last calls youve made at your favorite bar or club, to anyone who might be in a position to hire you or recommend you for a job. Keep Your Personal Life Private You can still have personal information on the web. Just make sure that its only available to the people you want to see it. Use this Job Search Internet Checklist to ensure that employers are finding what you want them to find, and what they are viewing is appropriate. Be care ful what you write on your blog, or other peoples blogs or social networking pages. Dont let the whole world see your personal information Blogging and Networking Dos and DontsFacebook Privacy Tips Tips for Creating Your Professional Brand Once youve made sure that your personal information is only viewable by who you want to see it, abflug building your professional brand. This will serve a couple of purposes. In addition to being information that showcases your talents for potential employers, its also information that, if created properly, will bump the not-so-good stuff down the list in Google. That way, any prospective employer who Googles you should see what you want them to see your professional branding. Use the Same Photo Use the same photo on all the networking sites, websites, and blogs that you use. For example, if youre usingLinkedInandFacebook, and/or have a blog or a personal website, upload the same photo to each site. That visual effect will help build your brand and will help increase your recognition by prospective employers and career contacts. Heres advice onhow to take and choose a photo for your LinkedIn profile. Use that same photo on all your networking sites so the brand you are presenting is consistent. Here are examples of what Ive done Alison Doyles Facebook ProfileAlison Doyles LinkedIn ProfileTwitter - Alison Doyle Use Your Name One goal of personal branding is to increase your presence in the search engines. So, when you (or prospective employers) search Google, Yahoo or the other search engines, your results rank high. Using your name as your URL whenever possible will help you bolster your rankings. Professional Branding Tools Branded.me- Get a free customizable personal websites from Branded.me.JibberJobber - Use JibberJobber to keep track of those networking contacts and keep a log of how they have helped you.LinkedIn - Create a LinkedIn profile and start connecting. Ask and answer LinkedIn questions to incre ase your visibility.Write a Blog - I know everyone has a blog these days. However, a well-written blog focused on your area of expertise is another good addition to your professional branding package.Create a Presence - Comment on other peoples blogs, write some articles, go to industry meetings, conventions, and events, and make contacts in your field. Be sure that all your endeavors are focused and relevant to both your skills and your career goals. Build a Website - Consider a website to create and showcase your brand. Many web hosting services have built in web building tools and its quick and easy to build a site that reflects your professional presence.Get Your Name Out There - Try to meet, either online or in-person, the important people in your field. Send them an schmelzglas or a message via their website or networking profile. Over the years, Ive met lots of the important people in the world of job searching and careers, many of them because I sent them a quick email intr oducing myself or vice versa. Volunteer - If you have time and if theres a way to volunteer in a capacity where you can use your skills and expertise, volunteering is another way to gain exposure as an expert in your career field. Its a good resume building tool, as well. Keep Working Building your brand isnt a one shot deal. It takes time to build a solid presence and should be an ongoing endeavor. Keep your profiles up-to-date, stay in touch with your contacts, build and maintain your network, and work on your branding on a regular basis.

The 7 Deadly Job Search Sins

The 7 Deadly Job Search Sins The 7 Deadly Job Search Sins If youre looking for a job in this current climate, the bad news is that you have a lot of competition.The good news is that most of them have no idea what theyre doing.I meet a lot of job landseekers during the course of my work as a professional resume writer. From executives to entry-level, I see the same mistakes over and over again. And the people making unterstellung mistakes have no clue that they could be doing better.So how about you? Are you committing any of these sins?1. You Have No Idea Where Youre GoingThe old saying is true, If you dont know where youre going, any road will get you there. At least once a day, I turn away a potential resume client because he or she doesnt know where theyre going. To write a resume and departure a job search without any sense of direction is to simply waste time.By the way, its OK to have several very different career targets. Its just not OK to start out without knowing where you re going. If you need more help at this stage, check out Nicholas Lores book Pathfinder, or work with a professional coach such as The Rockport Institute, Pathfinders or The Reinvention Institute. 2. Your Resume Is Boring Im going to be honest. Most people are horrible at resume writing. I dont know whether you are one of them or not, but the odds are not great. When I started my business 7 years ago, I made a vow that I would never sell services to someone who honestly didnt need them. Ethics are very important to me. Well, all these years later and I would say I have turned away maybe 50 people. The rest badly needed my help.I am not saying this to sell you on Blue Skys resume writing services. I am saying it because its true. If youre not getting a response to your resume, then its not good enough. Period. End of story. Either work with a professional (see our recommended writers here) or do some serious home study on how to write a great resume. We actually offer a free course a nd youre welcome to sign up here. 3. You Havent Built a Strong Web PresenceWhat happens when someone googles your name? What do they find?Google my name (Louise Fletcher) and youll see that I compete with a famous actress for page 1 space on Google. Despite this, I have made it onto page 1 with my Twitter feed and also by creating a Google profile, which appears at the bottom of the page when my name is searched. If you dont share your name with a famous person, you can do even better. There are a ton of free websites that allow you to establish yourself online and promote your professional knowledge completely free of charge. notlage using them is insaneTo create static profiles, start with LinkedIn (more on this next), ZoomInfo, Google and Facebook.To promote your knowledge of your subject area, sign up for Twitter, start a blog, or create Squidoo pages on your area of expertise. Job search is not what it used to be and if youre not using these tools, youre not playing the game.4 . Youre Not Active on LinkedIn I ask all my clients for their Linkedin URL when we start working together. I would say that 10% of them have a fully completed, active profile.40% have created a profile, but have not completed it properly.50% are not even on there.What???LinkedIn is a free network of highly influential professionals. It super charges your networking capabilities. If youre not on there and active, you are definitely not in the game.More on why you need to be on LinkedIn here. And here are my tips for creating a profile. 5. Youre Not Networking Many people shy away from networking because they imagine it to be a difficult and awkward process. But it doesnt have to be that way.Whats more, networking is without a doubt, the 1 best strategy for finding your next job. Everyone feels more comfortable with a referral and employers are no different. If one of their current employees hands over your resume, you are much more likely to wind up with the job than if you applied o nline.If youre not networking right now, check out our coach Barbara Safanis article 7 Rules for Networking Success or if you are really lost, contact us for in-person coaching.The single best thing you can do for your job search is to start networking today.6. You Have Not Sent Your Resume to Tons of Recruiters Before I ran my own business, I worked in Human Resources. I obtained each of my last three positions through recruiters and interviewed for quite a few more opportunities as a result of my recruiter relationships.If someone can refer you to recruiters in your field, thats great. As I said before, everyone likes a referral. But that may not be possible and in that case, you will need to contact them cold. The key to success is a) Target recruiters carefully, contacting only those who work in your field or industry (this is a great tool to research and contact recruiters).b) Make koranvers your resume shows exactly how you will add value in your next job.c) Contact lots of re cruiters because most of them wont be recruiting for a suitable vacancy right at that time. You need to find the 5 or 6 who are.Recruiters hold the key to a great number of excellent vacancies so getting on their radar screen is crucial.7. Youre Following the Rules This is a bad habit to get into. When youre applying for a vacancy, dont apply the same way everyone else does and then leave it at that. Follow the instructions, sure.Theres always a slim chance that your resume wont disappear into a vast database never to be seen again. But then take it further. Start doing some research to find out the name of the hiring manager or other senior people within the company. Then use your network (including LinkedIn and Twitter) to make contact. Or send a creative job application directly. Or call them. Or come up with any one of 100 different ways to stand out. Just dont, whatever you do, follow the rules.If youre interested in learning more about how to look for a job, you can start read ing my e-book, The Blue Sky Guide to Job Search, for free. I shared all my secrets in this book its like having me walk you through the job search process step-by-step.

Confidential Info About Should a Resume Be in past Tense Only the Experts Know About

Confidential Info About Should a Resume Be in past Tense Only the Experts Know About How to Choose Should a Resume Be in past Tense Dates are a sizable part of the resume puzzle. Resume writing is an overwhelming task. Writing an outstanding resume is essential to find that dream job. Some individuals argue you should always compose a business plan in future tense as youre speaking about your future plans. They write their current lage in the present tense and use past for all others. There are a lot of opinions about whether to use an objective, or exactly how to accomplish this, if one IS used. Describe any relevant experiences youre able to. If you own a mistake pointed out to you during the interview process, make sure you maintain professionalism and thank the individual who caught on. Landing a job is about your qualifications, meeting the most suitable opportunities, and having an excellent interview. By then, youll have used Big einstellungsgesprch to prepare and practice so that you could speak about your reasons in a constructive and professional way. In case the position has a lot of applicants, odds are the hiring manager hasnt had an opportunity to assess the error-filled original. Youve got to recognize the type of the keyword the business uses in the work ad and optimize your resume accordingly. Bear in mind that recruiters may see the name of the file that you send them and also keep in mind they get lots of resumes each and every day. All prior positions are described in the previous tense. Writing an excessive amount of information is just one of the most frequent mistakes. The deutsche bundespost will supply you interactive Tense Questions that are asked commonly in several examinations and previous papers. So lets examine some approaches to compose aggressive, up-to-the-minute resumes that genuinely SELL you. How to Get Started with Should a Resume Be in past Tense? Deciding upon the most suitable tense is important o nce youre beginning to compose a resume and apply to jobs. As soon as it is of most importance to at all times be honest on your resume, you also will need to be certain to tailor each resume to each job that you apply for. Youre elend in the work anymore, its in your past. Every job that youve ever had. In your previous jobs, you want to ensure everything is past tense. It is essential that all the prior jobs are mentioned in the previous tense. The past-perfect tense (otherwise called the pluperfect tense) is a bit more complicated. Qualify or quantify whatever youve accomplished. Its fast and simple to use. Youre likely going to find you indeed have strong accomplishments you may mention. Utilizing the previous tense FORM is only a signal, not the true shift that we see once an event is really finished. If you maintain your resume updated, are always going to have it ready to go once an opportunity presents itself. Students lead busy lives and frequently forget about an approaching deadline. If you compose the day, month, and year for a single date, then use the exact same format throughout the remainder of the resume. If you arent a native English speaker, you may want to generate a list and memorize the most typical ones. Utilizing action verbs in resume writing is as simple as any other kind of writing, so long as you know what things to include and what things to look for. When you add the new one, every one of the tenses want to get changed to past. Mixing tenses in your present job isnt problematic, because you are currently not doing everything at the exact same moment. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About Should a Resume Be in past Tense Lets look at some examples. Resume action words offer a number of advantages. As you probably already know, there are a number of job titles in the gas and oil field, much like any business, so make certain the search phrases you incorporate into your resume coincide with your skills set and the position you are searching for. Lead is likewise the name of a particular sort of metal. What You Need to Know About Should a Resume Be in past Tense Also, remember that theres a good opportunity you resume will be scanned electronically as a growing number of companies utilize special software to index resumes. Theres no specific resume format thats ideal for everyone. Leave comfortable margins on the webpage and ensure that everything is neatly aligned. If it doesnt do the job, it might ruin the format and produce your resume look unprofessional. How to Choose Should a Resume Be in past Tense Because a given action can occur at several points previously, and can last varying durations (some actions happen and are complete, while some are ongoing), there are lots of distinct kinds of previous tenses. It isnt hard to imagine how the previous tense may have been among the earliest grammatical constructions to emerge during the language formation procedure. The past ten se is an easy manner of talking about any action that occurred before. They all should arrive in handy when you start to string words together in your resume, particularly whenever the time arrives to describe your work history.

When Is It Okay to Say #8216;No#8217; at Work

When Is It Okay to Say 8216No8217 at Work Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose. I am a speaker,an author, and anexpert in time and project management. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more profitable, and have time to enjoy life. At the end of the day, I transform the way you run your geschftlicher umgang into a geschftliches miteinander you love to run. In todays installment of my column, Im going to tackle a question Recruiter.com hastouched on beforeWhen, if ever, is it okay to say no at work?This situation comes up in many different flavorsfor employees working for a company or corporationfor managers answeringtheiremployees requestsand for business owners answering to their clientsAlthough theabovelist is not exhaustive, it does give you the idea that regardless of what role you play inanorganization be it empl oyee, manager, or owner you will always have someone that you need to answer to. And sometimes, that answer is going to be no. Were always worried about saying no at work, but its never the answer that gets us into trouble its how and why we give that answer that does us in. The great news about this is that we can always control the how, and sometimes even the why.The key is to be very clear about your overall goals and long-term plans. If the current situation does not support your overall goals or long-term plans,than it should be a candidate for one of the Four Ds delegation, deletion, delaying, or diminishing.Its Okay to Say No at Work When Youve Done These Things1.Co-created a professional business commitment plan with your manager.This is a documented that clearly states your career goals, your current roles and responsibilities, and your SMART goals that support your business commitment goals.2)Co-created an individual development plan with your manager.This document state s your career path and career goals. It lists the skills that you need to develop and the things to need to accomplish toreach the next level of your career.3)Understood your managers business commitment plans and how your current role and responsibilities support both his and yourprofessional business commitment plans.Once you have done the above, you can intelligently decide if anyrequest in front of you supports the previously agreed upon road map. If the request doesnt match your goals, then you can work with your manager to find another solution (i.e., modify the request so that it does fit your goals delegate the taskto someone into whose professional business commitment planit does fitdetermine if the essence of the goal can be accomplished by some other means).The bottom line is to work with your manager or whomever it is you are answering to in order to find an alternative way to accomplish the essence of the goal if not the exact task itself.For more information on ever ything discussed here, including the Four Ds and professional business commitment plans, why dont we schedule an appointment, where I get to know more about your unique situation? I will be happy to make recommendations on what your best steps are moving forward.ContactLauraRoseRoseCoaching.info.

5 Ways Your Cover Letter Just Killed Your Chances

5 Ways Your Cover Letter Just Killed Your Chances5 Ways Your Cover Letter Just Killed Your ChancesThat blank page sure is intimidating How to fill it? Do you fill it? Should you cover letter be long or short? Should it be formal or friendly? Should it be funny, perhaps? Its easy to load up your cover letter with all the wrong stuff, so lets talk about how to avoid the key mistakes that are killing your chances.Im outlining 5 key points in this video that you can address today, because I believe in giving actionable steps, not just theory. If you have a weakness or a gap in your experience, tune in. Also youll find out the critical wrong thing that will kill your chances every time.No reason to have the cover letter knock you out, especially if youre otherwise a strong candidate. If youre not getting responses to job opportunities that you know youre perfectly suited for, then you need to find out more of what the smart jobseekers are doing that gets them hired. Were talking about tha t in our free online program, 3 Simple Steps To Cut Your Job Search Time In HALF 1 of the key things youll learn to do is direct your cover letter and resume straight to the correct decision makers, and how to increase the likelihood that theyll actually respond

Sir Robert Peels Principles of Policing

Sir Robert Peels Principles of PolicingSir Robert Peels Principles of PolicingAt various times throughout recent history, the public and police forces around the country and around the world have seemed at odds with each other. While many within the law enforcement community are quick to ascribe these tensions to the unfortunate result of an increasingly entitled society, they all too often remain ignorant of- or unwilling to explore- the role of the police force in contributing to the apparent discord between the community and the police who protect them. A Surprisingly Young Profession Some forget, and many do elend even know, that the modern history of the police force as we know it is not a long one, not even 200 years old. The concept of a modern, organized, and uniformed police force welches only first established in 1829 in Londonand didnt make its way across the pond to the U.S. until 1845 when the NYPD was organized. Public Distrust of Police is Not New There was muc h resistance then, as there is now, to the idea of a uniformed, armed, occupying force patrolling the streets of the community. To address that resistance and assure the public of the good intentions and important benefits that a police force can provide, Sir Robert Peel, at the time the Home Secretary of the United Kingdom (and later two-term Prime Minister), published what are now famously known as the Nine Peelian Principles. These principles outline the purpose and the mission of policing and provide admonishments for police forces so that they do not lose sight of why they exist and who they serve. Sir Robert Peels nine principles, paraphrased below, are perhaps more necessary now than ever before, and those within and without the law enforcement community would do well to recall and adhere to them The purpose of the police force is to prevent crime and maintain order.Police depend on the approval and trust of the public in order to effectively do their jobs.The ultimate goal o f policing is to achieve voluntary compliance with the law in the community.Police must be unwavering in their duties and adherence to the law, maintaining impartiality and avoiding the temptation to be swayed by public opinion.Police must recognize that the more cooperation they can achievewithinthe community, theless often they will need to use force to achieve compliance with the law. Police must maintain the public favor and cooperation by providing impartial and independent law enforcement services, as opposed to succumbing and pandering to the whims of the public. They must extend the same courtesy and respect to everyone, regardless of economic or social standing.The use of force and physical control is to be used as a last resort, only when other forms of persuasion have failed.Police officers must remember that they, too, are members of the public and that their purpose is to serve and protect the public. The true measure of the effectiveness of any police force is not the number of arrests or police actions taken, but the absence of criminal conduct and violations of the law. Getting Police Back to Basics The ultimate goal of any officer is to protect the life and property of the public they serve, all while upholding the laws of the land and respecting individual rights. The job is not so complicated as it is sometimes made out to be. Police are called to be guardians, not warriors. When officers are properly oriented toward problem-solving and public service, communities are better served and trust between police and public is preserved. By remembering the principles laid out for law enforcement by Sir Peel not so long ago, it is possible that police forces around the world can begin the healing process communities so desperately need. In this way, we can better keep both the members of the public and our brave brothers and sisters in law enforcement safe so that everyone makes it home at the end of their shift.

10 Simple Ways to Learn to Love Your Job

10 Simple Ways to Learn to Love Your Job10 Simple Ways to Learn to Love Your JobWhat should you do if the job you thought youd enjoy is turning into something other than you expected? Perhaps your job felt like love at first sight but slowly turned into a struggle, or maybe you accepted it because you needed work but knew the situation wasnt ideal. Either way, its possible to revive your relationship with your job. If youre reading this now, youve already taken the first step Even the best job wont seem so great if your attitude is bad, so the fact that youre seeking ways to improve your outlook means youre already on the right track. 10 Ways to Learn to Love Your Job There are things you can try to help change your perspective. At best, your job may turn into what you expected it to be. At the least, youll know that you tried and you can plan on conducting a job search and moving on. Here are ten simple ways to learn to love your job, even if you dont like it very much at the mo ment. 1.Work With Your Supervisor to Set Goals Work can feel like a real bore if you dont feel like you have something to strive for. Work with your supervisor to set reasonable but inspiring goals that will motivate you and help provide structure and focus for each day. Achieving these goals can also help create leverage for you to negotiate a promotion or a salary increase, or provide leeway to switch teams, departments, or roles down the road. 2. Make a List of Things You Want to Improve Make a list of what aspects of your current job youd like to improve, because you cant begin to solve a schwierigkeit until youve defined it. Take some time to clear your head and step away from any biases or negativity. Then, set a timer for ten minutes, and jot down everything you dont love about your job. Be as specific as possible. Whereas distracting atmosphere or rude coworkers are both too vague to troubleshoot, breaking these down into desk near the elevator makes it hard to focus or Seth in Marketing always shuts down my ideas in meetings can help clarify your next steps. For example, you might talk to your supervisor about potentially moving your desk space or getting approval to work from home one day per week, and maybe you can find a meeting buddy who can help make space for you to express your ideas. 3. Figure out What You Really Love to Do First, think hard about your job and what parts of it you love. Nothing is too big or small for this list. Then, brainstorm a dream job description. If you could wave a magic wand and have any job, what would it be? Finally, look for the overlaps. Consider talking to your supervisor about making these tasks a bigger part of your day-to-day work. If there are no overlaps, you can look into opportunities for transfer within your company. Or, if your dream job description entails responsibilities you arent yet qualified for, its time to make a plan of action to figure out how you might get there. 4. Dont Be Afra id to Ask for Support If you feel overwhelmed, swamped with work, or are struggling with a particular aspect of your job, dont be afraid to consult a trusted co-worker or manager about ways you might be able to find support. See if they can help you figure out ways to delegate work, schedule tasks so your workload is more balanced, or even point you to resources (like training or education) that will make those nightmarish tasks more manageable. 5. Expand Your Network Although it may seem like the challenges you face in your specific role or industry are unique to you, its very likely that others are going through the exact same thing. Make connections in your field by attending industry meet-ups, events, or conferences. This can help build a support system that you can consult or simply commiserate with when times get tough. Note that expanding your network doesnt necessarily have to apply to people outside your company. You can benefit greatly by building relationships with c olleagues in your organization. 6. Make Use of Your Benefits So maybe you dont love your job, but there are probably perks that are easy to love For example, maybe your health insurance covers self-care practices like massage or acupuncture, or you have a technical budget to treat yourself to a new monitor, or your company offers complimentary gym memberships for its employees. There might even be benefits that you arent aware of, so do your due diligence to find out whats on offer and then make it a priority to make use of them. 7. Stay Present Its impossible to love your job if youre mindlessly browsing Facebook, CNN, or Amazon all day. Try to stay present and concentrate on the task at hand. If you simply dont have a lot to do, consider finding a side project to work on. Completing extra projects shows initiative, and will make a positive impression on your supervisor. If you do have a lot to do but just cant concentrate, set increments of focused time and then reward you rself with mini-breaks as you get stuff done. 8. Create a High-Vibe Workspace Give your workspace a make-over get rid of clutter, hang an inspiring quote or some photos of places or people you love, buy a new pen or planner that makes you smile, bring in a pair of headphones so you can listen to your favorite soundtrack, or light an uplifting candle. By creating positive associations with your workspace, youll feel better about coming into work every day. 9. Make a Gratitude List for Your Job Write down all the little and big things youre grateful for, from the coffee shop you stop at on your way into the office to the fact that your job helps you support your family. Studies have shown that listing everything youre grateful for can help you feel more optimistic about your current circumstances. 10. Remind Yourself Why You Took the Job in the First Place Think back to the initial job offer and why you accepted it. Perhaps youre making good money, or youre working for a g ood cause, or your schedule is flexible, or the benefits are great. Even if things have changed since then, keeping in mind why you accepted the job offer (and whats important to you now) can help you navigate your next steps, whether thats taking action to improve your job or preparing a plan to find a new one.