Job Search Replacing the Kitchen Faucet

Job Search Replacing the Kitchen Faucet Last night my wife and I got home from a date and found the kitchen sink faucet was broken.  I dont even know how to describe the problem, and I have NO idea how the break could have happened. I wasnt happy thinking it would cost at least a few hundred dollars to have a plumber come in and replace the faucet. I went to YouTube with the slightest hope that I could be encouraged to fix it on my own.  I dont have many tools, especially specialty tools, and I am nervous about doing something that might cause water damage later.  But one YouTube video said replacing the faucet is actually one of the easiest things to do so off to HomeDepot I went, to get what I needed to solve this serious problem Guess what? All I needed to replace the faucet was about 12 dollars of tools, the new faucet ($150!! yuck), YouTube, and some confidence.  This afternoon I completed the project, by myself! I thought I was really far having my sink fixed, but in fact I had everything I needed (after I bought the basin wrench who knew). What does this mean for job seekers? I would bet you have 90 95% of what you need.  Heres what you might lack: The right tools. Im not going to beat around the bush you need JibberJobber to organize your job search.  If I had a nickel for every time someone said I wish I would have known about JibberJobber a few months ago, when I started! I would be, well, rich.  And just like the basin wrench, JibberJobber is very inexpensive (it is free for life, and you have an optional $10/month upgrade). CONFIDENCE. Last night I had no confidence in myself to do this job.  But after watching a video I thought okay, maybe I can do that.  It helped that the guy said this was one of the easiest jobs to do  So let ME tell YOU: Finding a job can be easy and enjoyable!  I know you dont believe me now, but once you get it, you should enjoy the process, and you should make great strides.  But learn tactics and techniques and strategies.  Without guidance, I would have had a watery mess in my kitchen! YOU CAN DO IT! I and want to help! There you go a peek into my morning, and how I take normal plumbing issues and think about YOUR job search. (oh yeah, want videos for your job search?  I have some exclusive, premium job search videos here) Job Search Replacing the Kitchen Faucet Last night my wife and I got home from a date and found the kitchen sink faucet was broken.  I dont even know how to describe the problem, and I have NO idea how the break could have happened. I wasnt happy thinking it would cost at least a few hundred dollars to have a plumber come in and replace the faucet. I went to YouTube with the slightest hope that I could be encouraged to fix it on my own.  I dont have many tools, especially specialty tools, and I am nervous about doing something that might cause water damage later.  But one YouTube video said replacing the faucet is actually one of the easiest things to do so off to HomeDepot I went, to get what I needed to solve this serious problem Guess what? All I needed to replace the faucet was about 12 dollars of tools, the new faucet ($150!! yuck), YouTube, and some confidence.  This afternoon I completed the project, by myself! I thought I was really far having my sink fixed, but in fact I had everything I needed (after I bought the basin wrench who knew). What does this mean for job seekers? I would bet you have 90 95% of what you need.  Heres what you might lack: The right tools. Im not going to beat around the bush you need JibberJobber to organize your job search.  If I had a nickel for every time someone said I wish I would have known about JibberJobber a few months ago, when I started! I would be, well, rich.  And just like the basin wrench, JibberJobber is very inexpensive (it is free for life, and you have an optional $10/month upgrade). CONFIDENCE. Last night I had no confidence in myself to do this job.  But after watching a video I thought okay, maybe I can do that.  It helped that the guy said this was one of the easiest jobs to do  So let ME tell YOU: Finding a job can be easy and enjoyable!  I know you dont believe me now, but once you get it, you should enjoy the process, and you should make great strides.  But learn tactics and techniques and strategies.  Without guidance, I would have had a watery mess in my kitchen! YOU CAN DO IT! I and want to help! There you go a peek into my morning, and how I take normal plumbing issues and think about YOUR job search. (oh yeah, want videos for your job search?  I have some exclusive, premium job search videos here)

What Do You Need to Know About Resume Writing Technique?

What Do You Need to Know About Resume Writing Technique?The resume writing technique that is most popular among job hunters is to prepare one's resume from scratch. This means that the writer has to go through each and every part of the document and write a summary that focuses on the job skills and duties that he or she has possessed. This way, if you are able to find a perfect fit in the company's vacancy, your chances of getting hired will be higher.However, the downside of this technique is that it might not yield a clear understanding of what the employer wants to know. It might also come off as desperate. This is why you should consider employing a resume writing technique. Here are some tips that you can use to enhance your job hunting skills:o Always make a copy of your resume. This will help you keep track of all the vital information about you that should be included in your resume. It will also be easy for you to fix the errors on your resume. To do this, you need to uploa d it online before presenting it to the hiring office. Or, you can make a one-page resume which will work as a mock-up before presenting your resume.o Hire a resume writer. These people can help you craft your resume in an effective manner. They will help you improve your written communication skills and give you a clear understanding of what the employer wants to know about you.o Consider using online services for resume writing technique. These people have been trained to help out in such a manner that they can rewrite the resume for you without any fuss. This will enable you to save time and money.o Remember that the most important thing that your resume should tell the employer is how much do you want to be paid. You should also mention the salary range that you are comfortable with. This will allow the hiring manager to tell you if the salary is suitable for your situation or not.o Summarize your job history. Your resume should also include all the relevant information such as dates of employment, educational qualifications, and even extracurricular activities that you have participated in. Aside from this, you should also mention your advancement opportunities like promotions, job transfers, and other benefits that you would enjoy after a certain age.o Remember that your resume should always have a good flow. Be sure to put a closing date in your resume so that your employer will be reminded of you when you look for a new job.

To Gift or Not to Gift Tips for Office Giving During the Holidays

To Gift or Not to Gift Tips for Office Giving During the Holidays ‘Tis the season for gift giving, and that means we have to figure out what to give to our office mates, bosses and subordinates. For many of us, this is an exercise fraught with anxiety; we worry about how much to spend, what is appropriate, who might be giving to us that we were not expecting, and the biggest question: whether we should give anything at all. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'JGFjB7NsTqVOScRUHW2O-A',sig:'fBJoytlxJ6aeRuMyr3-mfsp5RetLRLmE6HLr3l_W8Hc=',w:'507px',h:'338px',items:'153348071',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Giving during the holidays is one way to express our gratitude and good will to those we work with, and some of us are just more inclined to give than others. It’s not essential to return every gesture with an equal gesture; some people give because they love to. It is essential, however, to express warm thanks when someone thinks of you, preferably in writing. A card or email that acknowledges the other person’s thoughtfulness and tells them something about why you appreciate them can go a long way in building your relationship. Giving individual gifts is expensive and time-consuming, and mostly, it’s a girl thing. (Sorry, but it is.) You might be better off by buying treats for the whole office: sweets, bagels or fruit. Put it in the break room with a sign that says something about how much you appreciate the team. Or stock the break room’s coffee or tea supply, complete with sugar and creamers. If your company can’t afford to offer many extras, these relatively inexpensive gestures can make the whole office feel good. One of the most awkward issues is whether to buy your boss a gift. One solution is to let the team contribute anonymously to a gift fund. Each person can give (or not) according to her means and inclination; there should be zero pressure on individuals to contribute. Together, you can often purchase something more substantial and present it as a group gift. I firmly believe that it should be presented as from the whole group, even if someone publicly opts out of the process.     People have many reasons for not being able to contribute (budgetary, religious, and other, more personal issues), and they may disguise their reasons with a public declaration of disdain for the process. Include them, and allow them to sign the card or present the gift anyway, if they are willing. When choosing gifts for team members, keep it impersonal. Unless you know someone very well, it’s better not to give something that might not fit in with their taste or preferences. Useful gifts for the office are the safest bet: pen sets or desk accessories, for example. Edible treats are (almost) always welcome, provided that you have paid attention to issues that may prevent someone from partaking. (Giving a box of chocolates to someone who’s on a very public diet pegs you as clueless and insensitive; you’d be better off giving nothing.) Emily Post suggests that drawing names is the best way to make the giving easy and democratic. Everyone buys one gift, taking a lot of the choosing and spending pressure off. Should you give a gift to someone whose culture does not observe the holiday? I say yes. You can opt not to wrap something in Christmas paper or give a card that offers a religious-themed greeting. Give something appropriate with a simple expression of goodwill: “This is the time of year that I give gifts to show my appreciation for people in my life; I thought you’d enjoy these cookies.” Do you have a story of a great office gift â€" or gifting disaster? Let me know by leaving a comment.

5 Things You Need To Know Before Your First Day at Work

5 Things You Need To Know Before Your First Day at Work Todays post is written by Samantha Leal, a writer  and editor living in NYC. She is currently the assistant editor for  TheNest.com, the sister site to TheKnot.com, where she’s a jill-of-all-trades covering everything from entertaining to money. Follow her on Twitter  @samanthajoleal. Nothing is quite as nerve-wracking the first day at a new job. And when that job is your first job or first in a new industry, it can be completely terrifying… but also slightly exhilarating! You can’t wait to see where you’ll be working, get to know who your coworkers, and â€" perhaps most importantly â€" show them what you can do! Hey, you were hired for a reason, right?  Although your employer obviously did see something in you â€" something enough to hire you it’s important to take a step back and realize a few things before your first day on the job. Here are some things I wished I had known my first day: Let Others Explain Themselves to You, Not Vice Versa. Titles aren’t everything. When introducing yourself to your new coworkers, feel free to ask them what their job entails (if they haven’t already volunteered that information). A big no-no? Assuming that “assistant” means they assist, that a senior title means they’re not hands-on, or that their title matches up with how many years they’ve worked there and/or seniority. It’s not always the case, and you definitely don’t want to unknowingly insult someone by saying something like, “So you mostly help out so-and-so, only to later realize they are the central cog to your department (and that they plan the happy hours…d’oh!). [Related Post:  How To Keep It Classy With Difficult Coworkers] Being Bored is Okay… For Now.   Your first day of work can be easy â€" and you might be scared you chose the wrong job, aren’t going to be challenged enough, or volunteer to take on more tasks than what your original job description entails (Words of advice: Not yet.) Relish this downtime. Take the time to really hone in on your department, learn what you need to do the best job you can, and how the office works. Soon enough you’ll have more than enough duties to keep you busy. That’s a guarantee. Be Gracious, But Don’t Be a Doormat.   New hires are always eager to please â€" which is great! But don’t let your willingness to take on everything result in you sitting at your desk until 10 p.m., while everyone left the office hours ago. Have your manager directly spell out your duties if you’re unclear on them, and if anything comes up that seems strange (like, requests from a separate department you weren’t aware of) ask politely who took care of these types of requests before you were hired. Sometimes, people just have a lot on their plate, and look for anyone to help the workload (it’s human nature). Don’t run to your manager to sort out every little mishap â€" instead, work it out with those who are asking of your time. They may reconsider who to give these tasks to, or clarify that it’s a favor, in which case you’ll have to weigh whether it’s a good thing to devote your time (in most cases, as a new hire, it is.) That person will generally have your back when you need something from them later. And as a new hire, you will need something from them later.)  If you find that you took on too much of a workload, or are bogged down by work that has nothing to do with your manager’s expectations, find time to talk to your manager about how you can structure your workday better. It doesn’t show weakness, it shows the maturity to know that you have too much going on â€" and to learn from an exec who has (hopefully) worked out a balance. Write Down Your “Great” Ideas â€" and Keep Them To Yourself (At Least for Awhile).   When you were interviewing, you were probably throwing around great ideas on how you saw the role functioning in the department, and what you would do to better the company. The problem? You are working without insider’s knowledge. Most of the time, if it’s a really great idea, it probably means you weren’t the first to think of it (sorry). There may be a reason why it hasn’t been implemented (costs, deeming it too much effort for too little benefit, priority, etc.). There is nothing more frustrating than explaining to new hires why their idea isn’t the best fit… knowing that if they observed just a little bit longer, they would have figured it out themselves. Trust your new team and coworkers (and those who came and went before you) that they may have already thought of this themselves.  Don’t get me wrong: I’m not saying to never come up with or share your new idea! On the contrary, you should always be looking to improve your work and company. And who knows? You may have stumbled on something that was never considered or that is really a new approach to the workload (Yay for improvements). My advice? Just wait a week. [Related Post:  Get Your Voice Heard: What To Do If No One Listens To You At Work] Go With Your Gut.   Starting new means you’re constantly looking back at what others did before you. How they formatted that spreadsheet, wrote that memo, or structured meetings with other departments. While you should observe and note how things are done (and ask your manager how they prefer things from you, including updates on your work) most of the time, your intuition doesn’t lie. If you find that old data spreadsheet to be daunting and irrelevant, draft up what you would want to see, and ask your boss which they prefer. It may be that they got overwhelmed with the old one as wellâ€"and that they love your upgrade. And if they don’t? Well… chalk it up to “being new.” What things do you wish you had known your first day on the job? What do you wish others knew?

Can You Take Classes on Writing a Resume?

Can You Take Classes on Writing a Resume?The question, can you take classes on writing a resume is often asked by young job seekers who want to create a professional-looking resume but do not know how. Usually a student will find out that he or she cannot finish the necessary required learning time for the program before he or she has been assigned a deadline. This does not mean that he or she has failed to understand the instructions of the course. It just means that the learning time for the assignment had ended and it was now time for the students to give an example resume to a prospective employer.If the student is still unsure about how to create his or her resume, here are some things to help. First, make sure that the resume is presented in the proper format. If the employer reads the resume format, he or she will be able to easily find what he or she needs to see and this will certainly help the job applicant to be hired quickly.Second, it is essential that the resume include s information that is easy to find. Some applicants do not know how to write a complete resume. So, a self-proclaimed novice who can actually make a difference on a person's professional future needs to take this course.Third, the employer will be able to quickly determine if the resume format is appropriate for the job position. In addition, it is also important that the employers will see how the applicant handles information.Fourth, the resumes should include the name of the employer, the name of the supervisor, the contact number, and the type of job. If the employer asks for these details, he or she will surely be interested to see if the applicant is really fit for the job.Fifth, the resume should be used as a reference. If the employer wants to get to know the applicant better, he or she will also need to refer to the resume at a later stage to check if the resume can be verified and is correct.Sixth, the applicant should also learn how to write a cover letter. If the employe r hires the candidate, he or she will definitely use the cover letter to verify the candidate's qualifications.Finally, the final question that needs to be answered is how to learn how to write a resume. There are many ways to learn how to do this. However, the best way is through enrolling in a certificate program.

These are the future skills youll need to thrive in the workplace - Debut

These are the future skills you’ll need to thrive in the workplace - Debut Put away your crystal ball (or Tarot cards, or tea leaves, or whatever your preferred form of fortune telling is) there’s no need to turn to mysticism in order to predict what skills you’ll need to succeed in the future. The reality is, you already possess every skill you’ll need to do well in your career; identifying exactly what these skills are and how to improve them is a whole other story, however. The fact of the matter is technology is causing change at a rate that is often hard to predict which is why the World Economic Forum took it upon themselves to research what skills will be in the greatest demand by businesses in the year 2020. It *actually* turns out that while AI and smart machines may claim many jobs, there will be increasing demand for skills where the human touch is still required. Naturally, there are quite a few skills on the list. So from this, EY took the time to identify the top five you can’t afford to ignore when setting out on a path to career success. Mirror, mirror on the wall… What skills are the fairest of them all, you ask? Let’s get into it; as stated most of us already possess these skills, but may not recognise them as a future skill or know how to develop them: Creativity: The future will require a lot of creative thinking creativity leads to innovation, after all. Businesses will seek people who are both entrepreneurial and inventive, with the ability to challenge the status quo, connect the apparently unconnected, and join the dots in unique ways. Emotional intelligence: Being able to listen, have empathy and navigate tough social situations will ensure you come across as an A* candidate and employee. It’s about using this awareness to show maturity, level-headedness, resilience and self-control, while maintaining a positive outlook. Collaboration: This doesn’t just mean smiling at people and offering to do a tea round it’s an ability to coordinate well with others, including those you don’t know. It requires being socially and culturally aware and being able to build solid relationships in fragmented circumstances. Complex problem solving: Being able to look at complex information and make an informed and accurate decision is like gold dust to employers. This skill is about understanding what is and isn’t important through objective critical thinking and showing accuracy and sound judgement in choosing a response. Cognitive flexibility: Think of this like an advanced form of multitasking. It’s an ability to conceptualise multiple ideas at once and flit between them seamlessly if necessary. It pushes you to be constantly testing and learning new skills. But it’s one thing knowing what each of the five skills means, it’s a whole other kettle of fish living them. So, we took aside some employees of EY both graduates and apprentices to discover their thoughts on these future skills and how EY is already helping develop them. Future skills for future success We spoke to Hassan Kamara and Rosie Muge, Digital Apprentices and, Andrew Brown, Assistant Tax Advisor, who between them have first-hand experience of utilising these skills. First, in order to help develop the above, Hassan says you should “never say ‘no’ to opportunities. You may find that they give you new skills.” Similarly, Andrew believes you should “work with different types and groups of people, and try not to stay in your comfort zone” and Rosie recommends “stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring new things.” By embracing these skills and actively seeking to improve them, Hassan, Andrew and Rosie have been able to excel in the workplace. They have helped Andrew to become “an integrated, functioning member of [his] team”, whereas they have helped Rosie to build “a strong network of people [she] can turn to who can offer guidance and feedback” for her continual development. During his time at the company, Hassan has been able to “work alongside a number of stakeholders across a number of levels and contribute in the same way.” Skills in practice We also asked them how they practice these skills in their day-to-day jobs. For Andrew, cognitive flexibility is a skill that he applies daily in his role: “Working in Tax there are often differences between accounting and tax concepts and procedures. One has been applied and the other needs to be applied. This mean that both need to be understood and applied to complete the work.” For Rosie, creativity comes into play in her role on an innovation project. She says: “When given a project, I enjoy challenging myself to think of a different way to find the answer, as well as working with members of my team who have alternative working styles to help push me to think outside the box.” Similarly, she uses emotional intelligence to ensure she works “efficiently and effectively” with her team. She explains that “having the ability to adapt your personality to those around you can create a better dynamic, as by understanding how you and your team react to each other you will always be able to deliver to the highest standard.” Despite coming from different backgrounds and working in different teams, Hassan, Andrew and Rosie employ these five skills in multiple different ways. They’re multi-functional, multi-purpose and pretty darn handy. Not just work skills Developing these skills can help outside of the working world too. All five apply naturally to every aspect of our lives, and Rosie claims that they can help “create well-rounded and confident individuals who challenge themselves and others to improve and achieve the best.” They’re skills a lot of people already have, but potentially “don’t recognise”, says Andrew; but “if you can recognise them and focus, they can be improved” so that you benefit from them both inside and outside of work. Being “open minded” to how these skills can help outside of work can also help young people seeking to better prepare for the future of work, Hassan says. It’s important to try and embrace opportunities outside of work that can help improve these skills as well; Rosie says she always “volunteers for new experiences” to achieve just that. By following the above you’ll be able to “develop these five core skills, which will help you improve in confidence and ability to excel in a working environment”, says Rosie. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. You can find out more about EY’s future skills here, and more about their opportunities for students here.

Career Development as an Ongoing Personal Goal

Career Development as an Ongoing Personal Goal I was talking with a friend the other day about various aspects of life and she made this comment, “it doesn’t have to be bad to be better.” I found it very insightful and very relevant to the work I do every day. Many people feel “fine” in their jobs. They might not look forward to their work, but they don’t dread it either. Many of these individuals don’t necessarily look for ways to improve their situation or seek out a career coach. They live in the status quo and believe it works for them. Their pain point isn’t great enough for action. Act before the pain is too great However, this is a great time to take action before it gets bad and while small changes can make a significant difference in your life and in your work. Oftentimes when individuals wait until the pain in their current job becomes too great, the process of making the change seems too slow. For example, we have individuals who work with us who hate their company or truly hate their job. They want out immediately. The pain is too great. It might take them three months or longer to get that new job depending on their circumstances. The thought of it taking 90 days or more to find and get that new job or work for a new company seems unbearable. Each of those 90 days seems longer and longer. Making it better doesnt mean a dramatic change Start the process of taking steps to make your current job better or to find a new one while the pain of the job is still manageable or when it’s not really painful at all but doesn’t feel great. Starting early will make the process of making changes easier and even enjoyable, verses stressful and long. While I do work with clients in career transitions, I also work with many individuals who want to stay and should in the job they are doing at the company they are working for. They just want to enjoy it more. We work on an action plan to make the job feel better before it gets bad. In summary, dont wait until it gets bad to try and make it better.

The (Re)Birth of Dreams, or What I Learned at The World Domination Summit 2013 - When I Grow Up

The (Re)Birth of Dreams, or What I Learned at The World Domination Summit 2013 - When I Grow Up I realized this weekend that Ive stopped dreaming.   It started in my throat, closing up and not letting in as much air as Im used to. It traveled to my eyes, stinging them as they watered up. I tried to breathe deep to compensate, to pre-emptively stop the hysterics. It didnt feel like a light cry. It felt like, if I let the tears falls, they would be all-consuming. And I was confused. Darren Rowse  was onstage, speaking of dreams. He started with his dreams from when he was a child, then a teenager, a college student, a photographer, an entrepreneur, a husband, a Dad. Photo used with permission via Chris Guillebeaus Flickr account. Then, he pointed the spotlight on us. Looking at my notes, in retrospect, he didnt say anything I didnt really hear before, although it was all powerful stuff. What were doing right now shapes our future. Big things often start as small things. Nurture the current small things that energize you. Become obsessed with creating solutions and being useful. Set aside time to create and complete. What kind of future will you create? I only let the tears fall once, quietly, and I was able to blink them away until Clare came on stage and sang  Amazing Life. I super encourage you to press Play on the video below, close your eyes, and give yourself the gift of these ~4 minutes. I thought of who I was as a little girl, writing songs in my room and pretending I was Debbie Gibson. I thought of who I was as a teenager, obsessed with musicals and hell-bent-edly bound for Broadway. I thought of who I am as an adult, and I got.scared. I have dreams, but I can see now that Ive locked them away. I hear myself intelligently talking about my business goals being able to support my entire family, publishing more books, reaching hundreds of thousands of people, being regarded as an expert in my field. But there are Bigger, Scarier Dreams afoot. Ones where I change *millions* of lives. Where I have my own television show. Where I have a city house and a country house. Where I perform on the regular. Where theres super quality time with my family and friends, often. Where I have a team of people who work for me full-time. Where I can fulfill the dreams of my whole family. It wasnt until my throat started to ache and my eyes starter to water that I realized Ive been shoving those dreams in a closet in my mind. Theyre replaced by being logical and sensible and realistic. Its everything I stand against hell, its what I help my clients work past!  but here I am. As I say often, its why life coaches have life coaches. The World Domination Summit  had me tap into my dreams in the here-and-now, as a 35 year old Woman of the World. I know that putting my head back in the clouds is the best strategy for me to practically fulfill my goals and make these visions a reality. It even gave me a window into these dreams, thanks to  the uber-success of our Declaration of You Book Lovin Par-Tay Jess I at our book table at the beginning of the night. 2ish hours later, all 57 of these books were gone! Huzzah! and making my Oprah wishes come true by facilitating a QA on stage in front of 300 people at  the Indie Kindred screening from left-right: Jonatha Brooke, Jolie Guilleabeau, Liz Kalloch, Christine Mason Miller, Liz Lamoreux, Jen Lee and me. I know, right?! Photo stolen from Vivienne McMasters Instagram (thanks, Viv!) Both left me with a feeling of awe and wonder, of gratitude and peace, of strength and ease. My dreams are coming true, and I want them out of the closet forever, for good. What do you see when you put your head in the clouds? Were you a dreamer as a kid, but have put a stop to it as an adult? What was a dream of yours that has already come true? Let me know in the comments.