Jumping With a Safety Net

Jumping With a Safety Net Eloise Jumps in a Puddle by flapperdoodle Welcome to the second post by Sarah Ivie, the When I Grow Up scholarship winner! If you havent read the first, Change is Like Laundry, I highly, highly, highly (highly, highly) encourage you to do so. Because its (a) awesome,   (b) introduces her so well, (c) is a total eye-opener. Without further adieu, post #2! (please dont feel blue. I like you! Sorry, cant resist a good rhyme): I am a person motivated significantly by fun and happiness. I took a personality quiz (I love personality quizzes) and it told me this. Which I already knew. But somehow every time I re-discover this simple fact, Im reminded of how important this is. Especially when you consider the alternatives. I am not as motivated by power, wealth (though I wouldnt turn my nose up), or reputation, though these things are REALLY important to a lot of people. So, being that Im so motivated by good feelings youd think Id be following my bliss (as my refrigerator magnet reminds me to do everyday). And while I do  in some areas of my life, it seems I havent managed to follow maxim when it comes to my work, which  for me (as Im sure for most of you) takes up the majority of my waking hours.  I lived in West Virginia for most of my life, and while its a beautiful state the job market has been the pits, pretty much forever. So I grew up with the understanding that having a job was a privilege, and doing what you enjoyed was a luxury reserved for folks who didnt have to worry about making ends meet. So while I studied literature and the humanities (because it was fun), and spent most of my free time cooking and crafting (because it made me happy), I paid the bills working retail, and later with office jobs. I am one heck of a typer, after all. Moving to Austin opened up the job market significantly, but as my job experience is in administrative office work, for the most part, thats what I ended up doing. My first job in town was so awful it made me sick, literally. Ive moved on (side note if your job ever makes you sick, or makes you cry more than occasionally, RUN AWAY!) and things are better now. But I still spend big chunks of my day doing things I dont enjoy. The thing is, I know what I enjoy, and I know Id love to jump in and start my own business, baking away day and night. But Im not quite comfortable enough (both nerve-wise and money-wise) to quit the day job yet. And the great part of my life-coaching with Michelle is that shes helping me find ways to work towards what I want, reach for those goals, without leaving my safety net just yet. I can see how the business my husband and I want to start can actually happen, and I believe Im on the right path to make it a reality. Best of all, Michelle is  gently nudging me in the direction of incorporating more Happy and more Fun into my life!   How fantastic is that?!?

How to Write a Resume For Retail Job Filled Vacancies

How to Write a Resume For Retail Job Filled VacanciesDo you want to know how to write a resume for retail job vacancies? Resume writing for retail job openings is a specialized type of job posting. It involves, among other things, looking at the employee's past work history and experiences and making sure that they are relevant to the job position. The job openings can be from any location in the country and the specific job and location will determine the layout of the resume.One needs to be specific about the initial information that one puts in the resume. The information will include the name of the applicant and whether or not the name and contact information have been changed. It also needs to include contact information for references, employers and other contact information, such as e-mail addresses and phone numbers.The job posting requires that it be tailored to each individual job that is available. A salesperson's resume needs to be tailored to a call center job that has only one position available and that entails a sales role in the home and commercial centers. The retail job requires much more detailed information. This job also requires that the company's annual operating expenses and their customer service policy need to be detailed.The resume writing for retail job does not call for giving too much information about a person who wants to get into this particular job. A person who wants to do a retail job must disclose this particular job and why he/she would like to apply for it. This could not be done if the person wanted to apply for other jobs.The resume should not only contain accurate information about the past employment history but it should also be detailed in terms of what the job entails. It should contain basic information on how to address the company, such as where to send an application, what steps there are to follow to apply and the other basic requirements to follow to work for the company. A person wanting to doa retail job s hould describe the job and why it is right for him or her.If the prospective employee has prior experience in the job before, the resume needs to include this as part of the overall application. The resume should also include a brief description of any special skills that the person possesses or might need in the job.These special skills should include any certifications or certain qualifications that the person has acquired through education or training. These are factors that most prospective employees prefer to get included in their resumes.

Social Media Dos amp; Donts for Recent Grads on the Job Hunt

Social Media Dos amp; Don'ts for Recent Grads on the Job Hunt Every college student and recent graduate has heard the spiel about refraining from posting wild party pictures on their social media profiles. They’ve been told not to share anything they wouldn’t want their grandmother to see. And they know, too, that all job seekers are expected to have an online résumé or up-to-date LinkedIn profile. Growing up in the age of social media, today’s crop of young 20-somethings who are on the job hunt have a leg up in social media fluency. But it also can be easy for the social media savvy graduates of today to be a bit, let’s say, overconfident, when transitioning from a social media persona that’s entirely social to one that also represents your professional self. “Applying (that knowledge) to the job search is different than interacting with their friends,” says Lauren Griffin, senior vice president at staffing firm Adecco. NEWSLETTER: COLLEGE_PLANNERSign up for COLLEGE_PLANNER and more View  Sample Here’s some advice to avoid rookie mistakes and successfully leverage social media when you’re just starting to develop your professional network. Do: Research Yourself If you haven’t already, Google yourself now. Make sure to type in different variations of your first and last name to see what results are returned and where they appear. Ideally, you’ll see your online résumé and some positive references come up, whether that’s a personal website, participation in collegiate clubs or athletic activities, or links to some of your social media accounts. Pay attention to whether any different Jane Smiths are bogging down your search results, especially if it’s with negative news. And you’ll certainly want to know if something less positive about you comes up, such as a disciplinary issue or arrest. Read more: MONEY’s 2016 Best Colleges rankings “You have to decide what you’re going to volunteer, but you should always know what people can find,” says Tom Gimbel, CEO of LaSalle Network, a staffing, recruiting, and human resources consulting firm in Chicago. Don’t: Share Too Much About Your Personal Life Make your social media private while you’re applying to and interviewing for jobs. If you use your Twitter in a professional setting, leave that open, but in most cases, your Facebook and Instagram accounts should be set on private. Try to view your accounts from a public computer to see what others can see. “The advice I always give people is, you want to let your personality shine in the interview. But you want to be neutral when they haven’t met you,” Gimbel says. Do: Remember Your Social Network When You’re Job Networking Unless you’ve been living under an exceptionally large rock, you’ve surely heard how important networking is getting hired. That’s not just face-to-face networking. (Though, of course, that has its place.) Don’t be afraid to reach out to social acquaintancesâ€"ideally people you’ve met beforeâ€"on Facebook or Twitter to ask them about the company they work for or industry they’re in if it overlaps with yours. Mention you’d appreciate hearing about any job leads they may come across. Don’t: Set It and Forget It You’ve updated your LinkedIn résumé, started a Twitter, and cleaned up your Instagram and Facebook. You’re done, right? Not quite. To get the most out of networks like LinkedIn and Twitter, you need to be regular user. How and where you’re active will depend on the industry you’re looking for a job in. If someone is applying for a marketing job, for example, and doesn’t have established profiles across several platforms, that’s a red flag, says Griffin, who witnessed that with a recent candidate. If you’re applying for a creative position, on the other hand, it may make sense to focus your efforts on building your Instagram and Pinterest accounts into a type of online portfolio. You also want to regularly check your privacy settings on each of your accounts, since user agreements and platform updates can change what appears. Gimbel recommends asking a friend or family member to see how much of your accounts they can access. Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Do: Pay Attention to the Details If you have an egg or an icon as your profile picture, change it. Choose a picture that shows your face clearly. Griffin also recommends personalizing the URL on your LinkedIn portfolio. Changing the generic format (your name and an id number) that LinkedIn automatically assigns to users is a small change, but it can make a noticeable difference, particularly for people with more common names, she says. Don’t: Get Political This is especially apt right now with the presidential election approaching. You want to be politically neutral on your social media, says Gimbel. (Unless, perhaps, you’re applying for a position in partisan politics.) If you have old posts that are passionate political rants, hide them from your page and refrain from sharing or commenting on such posts. Read more: How to Judge a College by Its Career Services Office Do: Research the Company Checking out a company’s social media channels to see what it has shared and commented on recently is a great way to do some groundwork before applying for a job or to prep for an interview. You can do the same to learn more about the people you’ll be interviewing with. Then, don’t be afraid to bring up something you saw on the company’s social media in your application or interview. “It positions you as someone who does your homework, is aware and is curious,” says Adecco’s Griffin. Even better, start following industry professionals on Twitter and LinkedIn. You’ll sound more educated on topics that are relevant in your industry if you know what people are sharing and talking about. Start building a solid “Twitterverse” of professionals in your industry by following the same people or sources the companies you’d like to work for are following or reading. Don’t: Be Too Pushy There’s unfortunately no formula for how aggressive you should be when reaching out via Twitter or LinkedIn after applying or interviewing. But bear in mind that many of the people who are interviewing you will interview hundreds a people a year, if not more. So don’t assume that an interview means you’re now professional acquaintances with your interviewer. Following someone’s professional Twitter account is fair game. But if you’ve met with five people at one company, linking up with them online may suggest that you’re not very self-aware of where you fit within that company. You’re better off just sending an email thanking them for their time, says Griffin. And finally, Don’t: Look at This as a Chore If you integrate it into your life, being active on social media and keeping abreast of the news in your field can be easy and fun, Griffin says. Plus, these skills don’t become obsolete once you’ve got the job. You should continue following industry news, for example, and staying in contact with colleagues and references from different companies. It can make a job change down the road way more smooth.

How to Build Your Self-Confidence - Work It Daily

How to Build Your Self-Confidence - Work It Daily Success Tweet: Identify the self-confident people you know. Pay attention to how they act and carry themselves.Watch what they do. Act like them. I’m a basketball fan. I like high school, college, and pro basketball. I especially enjoy the NCAA basketball tournament â€" March Madness as it’s called. In March of 2009, I did a blog post in which I told the story of tiny Siena College’s upset of Ohio State in the NCAA tournament. Part of that story is worth repeating here… Siena is a small liberal arts college near Albany New York. It has a total enrollment of about 3,000. Ohio State is one of the largest universities in the US. It has a total enrolment of over 60,000. I bet there are some dorms at Ohio State that have more residents than the total number of students enrolled at Siena. None of that mattered one Friday night. Siena beat Ohio State 74 â€" 72. It took them two overtime periods to do it, but they did it. The Saints, as Siena is called, were losing by 11 points at one point in the second half. They demonstrated the power of optimism. They refused to quit. They believed in themselves. And they won a hard fought victory. This is a great story in and of itself. However, Ronald Moore’s story is even better. Ronald is the Siena point guard. As the first overtime period was winding down, he found himself with the ball and Siena trailing by three points. At that point he was 0 for 4 in three point shooting in the game. He shot and made a three point basket that sent the game into a second overtime. Then he did it again! With 3.9 seconds remaining in the second overtime, and Siena losing by one, Ronald made another three point shot to win the game. Ronald Moore made his last two three point shots attempts after missing his first four. That takes some guts. He hadn’t made a three point shot in over 44 minutes of play, yet with the game on the line, he made not one, but two, three pointers to win the game. Talk about facing your fears and acting. Ronald demonstrated the power of optimism by his willingness to take the shots he needed to win the game. Good for him - and for Siena. Ronald Moore demonstrated supreme self-confidence in the Siena win in the 2009 NCAA basketball tournament. He was willing to take a three point shot in overtime when he hadn’t made one all game. If you want to create the life and career success you want and deserve, you need to follow Ronald’s example. Take your best shot, even when things aren’t going well. Look your fear in the eye and act. Ronald Moore and the 2009 Siena basketball team’s story is nice, but you don’t have to look for athletes to show you how to act in a self-confident manner. You can find self-confident people all around you. I bet you know someone who is in sales. Watch him or her make several calls one day without a single sale â€" and then get up the next day and do it again. That’s self-confidence. You probably know someone who is in business for himself or herself. Watch him or her go about building his or her business. That’s self-confidence. Summer is budget time in many US corporations. If you work for one of them, you probably know some people who have to do budget presentations. Watch them as they prepare and present. That’s self-confidence. The common sense career success coach point here is simple. Successful, self-confident people follow the advice in Tweet 52 in Success Tweets: “Identify the self-confident people you know. Pay attention to how they act and carry themselves. Watch what they do. Act like them.” Self-confident people are all around you. If you pay attention to what they do and how they act, you’ll notice that they have several things in common. They are optimistic. They believe things will turn out well. They face their fears and act. They take the shot, make the sales call, start a business, make the presentation. They surround themselves with positive people. They work with mentors. They mentor others. Follow their lead, and you’ll become self-confident too. Who are the self-confident people you know. What have you learned from them? Build self-confidence image from Bigstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join For Free!

Electronic Arts is Recruiting Women to This $16B Industry Heres Why You Should Care

Electronic Arts is Recruiting Women to This $16B Industry Heres Why You Should Care According to the The International Game Developers Associate reported that only 21% of 963 game creators surveyed world-wide said they were female in 2017. But Miele is uniting women who want to increase representation within the space.I passionately believe in womens rights and started a womens networking and mentorship group at EA about four years ago, she said. I think were making strides, both internally and in the representation of female characters in games.She shared that Electronic Arts has a large internal project called A Diversity Framework, which acts as a kind of screening to understand the studios representation of women.How many female roles are in them? How many lines of dialogue do they have? When are they the antagonist, the protagonist? We have this pretty amazing audit, or framework if you will, that we run all of our games through, she said. Im not being prescriptive about it. Im not saying there has to be a tiefpunkt level of dialogue for female characters or there has to be this many women in a game. But any choices that we make are deliberate. And I think that is what I want most for the content that we create and for the players that we create the content for.Miele is hoping that by better representing women in actual games and by supporting women in the games industry more women will be attracted to game development. And so far, it seems to be working. More women are playing games now than ever before, and experts are hoping this translates to more interest in the geschftliches miteinander side.Our statistics show that 50% of our players are women. Mobile gaming has been, for some women, a gateway into more immersive, high-definition gaming on their TV sets or PCs. And those games are developing richer, more diverse stories, so theyre becoming more appealing for female players, Miele explained.While women still face barriers to equal gaming experienc es, such as sexual harassment in chatrooms or cyberstalking by male players, Miele thinks having a company culture that embraces diverse thought and skills is the first place for us to start.Getting more women involved in video games is important for many reasons. The industry isnt only an important avenue for economic empowerment and creative expression its changing the way we communicate and tell stories.Games are so much more accessible... Thats helping people build more connections, Miele said.Hopefully, these connections will include the entire population with the help of industry titans like EA.

Alarming Facts Regarding Resume Writing Multiple Choice Questions Uncovered

Alarming Facts Regarding Resume Writing Multiple Choice Questions Uncovered Ruthless Resume Writing Multiple Choice Questions Strategies Exploited Now most large businesses take a whole automated application procedure, so they can manage the resumes, applicants qualifications and documents the greatest possible. Written assignments are an integral component of the Australian educational system. The assessment questionnaire USAJobs provides you requires your complete attention. Even though you can find sample questions within the job requirements, you wont find the actual assessment till you initiate work application. Investing time on such questions are going to be a comprehensive wastage. When seeking resume assistance from a business, either you came across their site or a magazine or newspaper advert, please be sure you subscribe to the correct support. Review your questions to ensure youre not tipping your hand and making it straightforward for employees who dont know t he proper answer to use grammar recommendations to recognize the right answer. Peer review is always the best method to create high excellent exam questions. It is crucial that multiple-choice questions were subject-oriented. It can be inviting to create a question in a particular format simply because its much easier to write. In the fest the options dont have any intuitive order, insert the proper answer into the responses randomly. If you cant appear to produce enough answer choices, think hard and attempt to create one or more plausible one. Your question will appear within a box on the primary survey builder page. Finding plausible distractors for each question can be a tough undertaking. Make sure theres only one best answer. The test-takers challenge is to process the info and apply what they know to get there at the right answer. A great deal of you write test questions for internet training. Due to our user-friendly company, its really simple to purchase assignm ents online Australia. Instead, paraphrase the suitable answer so that it means something similar in slightly different words. Additionally, their wisdom and experience about the topics they cover enable them to manage the challenging deadline. Eighteen varieties of assignments are discussed. Short, straightforward things are usually simpler to understand than complex statements. Writing good multiple-choice items can be hard. A multiple choice item is composed of an issue, called the stem, and a list of suggested solutions, referred to as alternatives.

Singled Out - Spark Hire

Singled Out - Spark HireA couple weeks ago we touched on Yahoos new (cant) work from home policy. A number of the complaints about the policy stemmed from stay-at-home moms or dads but what about the single folks out there? Do swingin singles deserve the same considerations as parents when it comes to paid time-off or work-from-home?Its my belief that it is inherently unfair to assign a somewhat second-class citizen coding to the childless. And yet, as the Washington Post expounds,isntit harder to deny the parent with a young child work-from-home abilities than the young, single person who has a long commute or attends grad school classes? Are those reasons as good? After all, no one is requiring anyone to get an advanced degree, and its much easier for the young and free to pick up and move closer, right? Human resources professionals face a difficult task of determining whom to allow work-from-home allowances, in essence deciding whose work-life balance is more important.The truth of the matter is that the single will likely carry more burden for a perceived thinking that they simply have less concrete responsibility outside of work. Is that necessarily the case? No. There are a number of reasons someone without a family may request work-from-home, and not all of them may be avoidable. In the end, however, human resources managers will likely have to make tough decisionsSo while the new Yahoo work-from-home policy may be unpopular, for human resources managers, it may help eliminate some sticky situations arising from who gets work-life balance priority. It levels the playing field, albeit by taking away a privilege for everyone. Is it fair? Again maybe not, but neither is prioritizing one employees work-life balance over anothers.Give us a shout, human resources managers. Do you give work-like balance and work-from-home to parents? Would a work-from-home ban eliminate some of these issues?ansehen Courtesy of Flickr bylimaoscarjuliet