Teamwork Job Interview Questions for Employers to Ask

Teamwork Job Interview Questions for Employers to AskTeamwork Job Interview Questions for Employers to AskThe following sample job interview questions about gruppes and teamwork enable you to assess your candidates skill in working with teams. In todays workplaces, the focus of how employees get things done is on teams. So, every candidate for your various open jobs will need to exhibit some ability to work in a teamwork environment. Even in technical jobs, the ability to communicate and interact with coworkers is critical to the work getting accomplished. You might think that teamwork is not essential in jobs such as development, engineering, or science. The trouble is that none of ansicht employees work alone. They are always interdependent on colleagues who need to know what is going on and especially at the intersection of their two jobs. The ability to participate in a teamwork environment is an essential workplace skill. With the current workplace emphasis on employees telecomm uting or working remotely, long-distance teamwork skills are fast becoming a must-have for employees who wish to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule. Every candidate interview and assessment should include several questions that allow the candidate to demonstrate his or her ability to work in an environment that emphasizes teams and teamwork. You cant work successfully in todays workplaces without the ability to interact effectively with colleagues. Interview Questions that You Can Use to Assess Teamwork Skills Feel free to use these job interview questions in your own candidate interviews. They assess the candidates ability and willingness to work in a teamwork environment. Give an example of a successful project that you were part of. What welches your role? What made the project successful in your view?Describe a situation from your past work experiences in which you have determined a team was the best potential solution to a problem, a needed process improvement or a p lanned change. How did the team work outfor you? Was it the correct decision in retrospect?What actions and support, in your experience, make a team function successfully?Can you share an example of a situation in which teamwork enhanced your ability to accomplish your goals or the outcomes that were expected from you as an employee? Share a time when you experienced working with a difficult coworker on a team. How was the coworker difficult and what did you do to resolve the situation to encourage the teams ongoing progress?Do you feel more energized when you are working alone or when you are working as part of a team?Describe the perfect work environment level of interaction with coworkers in which you would experience the most success.Give me an example of a time when your workgroup or department worked especially well with another workgroup or department to accomplish a goal. Have you been a member of a team that struggled or failed to accomplish its goal? If so, what assessment did you make of the reasons for the failure?Have you had the opportunity to work with a virtual team? If so, what special team dynamics, activities, and actions did working virtually require How did you create team cohesiveness in a virtual setting?Have you ever teleworked away from the office? If so, how did you build the sense of teamwork in your workgroup from afar?Have you managed a group of employees in the past? If so, how did you build the groups sense of teamwork so that the members could work more cohesively together? Teams and Teamwork Job Interview Question Answers Depending on your work culture and environment, working with teams, working on a team, or working in a team atmosphere is likely important. You are attempting to identify how well your candidate works as a member of either a cross-functional or departmental team. You do not want to hire a candidate who tells you during the interview that his or her preferred environment at work is sitting alone in an offi ce getting work done if teamwork is the expected norm. So, during the interview, you are seeking signs that the candidate enjoys teamwork. You are listening to hear that the candidate values teamwork. You are assessing your candidates skill in the analysis as well. You want to listen to any references the candidate makes, during the whole interview and in the answer to any question, to working with a team. If your candidate frequently speaks in terms such as, we accomplished this goal, the team gave the task their best effort, and the team was happy with the outcome of the project, hes golden. A teamwork supporter frequently speaks in terms of the group. You also want to listen to any successes your candidate describes that was accomplished by a team or through teamwork. You are also listening to hear what kind of support and resources your candidate thinks teams need. You are also discovering, with these job interview questions about teamwork, what your candidate believes about why teams fail and why teams are successful. You are learning what must be present in the work environment for the candidate to experience teamwork.

How to maintain healthy eating habits but still enjoy the holidays

How to maintain healthy eating habits but still enjoy the holidaysHow to maintain healthy eating habits but still enjoy the holidaysThanksgiving is fast approaching, which meanspumpkin pie, pumpkin pie, and, oh, more pumpkin pie And then come theChristmas cookies. Even if youre not actively restricting food groups or trying to lose weight, the everyday healthy eating habits youve so proudly honed throughout the rest of the year can get hard to keep intact from Turkey Day to New Years with the constant onslaught of treats thats become synonymous with the holiday season.If you want to stay healthy this year without sacrificing any of the good stuff (mmm, mashed potatoes and caramel apples), portion control and mindfulness should remain your priorities.Eight health experts shared with us how to successfully keep behauptung pledges even during the most gluttonous days of the year.1. Eat your breakfastWith all the food preparation and fuss of Thanksgiving morning, breakfast might not be t he first thing on your mind, but it is important that you fuel up with something healthy at the beginning of the day. I usually have porridge or Greek yogurt with some blueberries and almonds. It is important that you get your metabolism going for the large meal that will ensue. By not skipping any meals throughout the day, you arent as tempted to overeat when the meal finally comes around. (Frida Harju-Westman, nutritionist forLifesum)2. Drink plenty of waterAvoid dehydration by drinking water throughout the day and refilling your glass during your holiday dinner. Dont let yourself be fooled into thinking youre hungry when you might, in fact, just be thirsty. If consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure to limit the sugary mixes and heavy, caloric beers. Alternate your alcohol with glasses of water. (Stacy Goldberg, nutrition consultant and founder ofSavorfull)3. Potluck itCall your host and say, Id love to bring something. What are you planning on serving? If you discover that one of the dishes is particularly unhealthy, offer to bring your own version. Sweet potatoes, for example, can be real killers - full of butter, syrup, and marshmallows. But when prepared with nutrition in mind, theyre perfectly healthy - and absolutely delicious. (Kimberly Gomer, director of nutrition forPritikin Longevity Center and Spa)4. Savor spicesWinter dishes are full of fragrant, flavorful spices, such as cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and rosemary. Instead of going for the butter and salt, learn to get creative cooking with these and other classic herbs and spices for your meals. (Abbie Gellman, nutrition expert and member ofJenny CraigScientific Advisory Board)5. Peruse, then chooseScan the buffet or food table before getting your plate. Decide what foods youreallywant to eat, and forget the rest. If you can take it or leave it, then leave it. And, when possible, bypass the fried and breaded items (think breaded mushrooms and mozzarella sticks) for roasted, baked, or grilled items , such as grilled shrimp kabobs and roasted vegetables. (Rima Kleiner, dietician and founder ofDish on Fish)6. Pick the right plateIt can be helpful to use smaller plates and bowls. Ever hear the phrase eating with your eyes? When you see a big plate with the correct serving sizes on there, you think, Wow, I wont be full off of that But when you use a smaller plate or bowl, you feel better about the amount you took and will probably get full from that portion without needing seconds. Sometimes, its all a visual game and not really about your stomach. (Joelle Malinowski, dietician and representative forNew York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)7. Remember location, location, locationWhere you eat matters. Take your plated food and have a seat at the table. Sitting helps you slow down and be present. Although there will be times when eating on the go is unavoidable, the more attention we can commit to the food in front of us, the more likely we are to make healthier choices an d the more likely we are to recognize when were full. (Lindsey Kane, director of nutrition forSun Basket)8. SocializeMake it a point to walk around and socialize rather than sitting down with a drink and a plate of food. The more you are occupying your time with chatter, the less you will be tempted to indulge. Keep busy (Janine Delaney, fitness and lifestyle expert)This article was originally published on Brit + Co.

Air Force Basic Training Workout Schedule

Air Force Basic Training Workout ScheduleAir Force Basic Training Workout ScheduleHere is a workout schedule that will prepare you for the rigors of basic training and help you to get the most out of it. Air Force Basic Military Training Officials recommend that you work out at least 3-5 times per week, and at least six weeks prior to Basic Military Training. Note for your health and safety, we recommend that you consult with your doctor prior to beginning any physical fitness regimen. Week 1 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up2-minute rumpfbeuge/push-up intervals5-minute walk1-minute jog5-minute walk1-minute jog3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 2 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up2-minute rumpfbeuge/push-up intervals5-minute walk3-minute jog5-minute walk3-minute jog3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 3 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-u p2-minute sit-up/push-up intervals4-minute walk5-minute jog4-minute walk5-minute jog3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 4 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up4-minute sit-up/push-up intervals4-minute walk5-minute jog4-minute walk5-minute jog3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 5 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up4-minute sit-up/push-up intervals4-minute walk6-minute jog4-minute walk6-minute jog3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 6 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up4-minute sit-up/push-up intervals4-minute walk7-minute jog4-minute walk7-minute jog3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 7 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up6-minute sit-up/push-up intervals4-minute walk8-minute jog4-minute walk8-minute jog3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 8 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up6-minute sit-up/push-up intervals4-minute walk9-minute jog4-minute walk9-minute jog3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 9 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up4-minute sit-up/push-up intervals4-minute walk13-minute run3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 10 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up4-minute sit-up/push-up intervals4-minute walk15-minute run3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 11 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up2-minute sit-up/push-up intervals4-minute walk17-minute run3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 12 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5-minute stretch/warm-up2-minute sit-up/push-up intervals1-minute walk17-minute run3-5 minute walk2-minute stretch Week 13 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5 minute stretch/warm-up2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals2 minute walk2 minute jog17 minute run3-5 minute walk2 minute stretch Week 14 Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week 5 minute stretch/warm-up2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals3 minute jog17 minute run3-5 minute walk2 minute stretch Above Information Courtesy of United States Air Force.

What are the advantages of working for bad bosses

What are the advantages of working for schwimmbad baboesWhat are the advantages of working for bad bossesA few years ago back, I enjoyed a long dinner with a couple good friends of mine - whose names must be kept anonymous given the facts that follow. I generally like to name names, but in this case, I will notlage out them and will omit identifying information (and change a couple key descriptions) to protect the innocent and the guilty.To get back to our dinner, we were among the first people at the place and the last to leave because we were having so much fun talking about many different topics - why incremental neuschpfung is sometimes under-appreciated and why breakthrough innovations are over glorified, how the best way to influence your spouse is through your kids rather than directly, and why the 130-proof bourbon the bartender gave us to try was a cool idea - especially because the ice cubes sank - although it tasted a bit too much like drinking lighter fluid.This piece focuses on the topic we kept coming back to the idea that, well, bad bosses arent all bad. We all had suffered through bad bosses, and had seen them do all kinds of damage. BUT during the course of the conversation, we started realizing that a bad boss (especially the kind who doesnt really have the power to hurt you very much) can be a great thing in some ways.The notion that you can learn a lot about what NOT to do from a bad boss has been around for decades. A charming version of this argument is in Robert Townsends classic Up The Organization, where he asserts that much of what he learned about being a good boss came from working for awful bosses at American Express early in his career.The focus of our conversation about bad bosses, however, turned a different direction. One of my friends had just ended a long stint working for a lousy boss, one who could be a selfish a**hole at times and was a legendary backstabber and narcissist. He talked about how great it was that this sel fish jerk had been removed from his management job and was now working a line job again, and how his new boss was thus far amazing - selfless, open, always thinking about was good for his group rather than himself, listening all the time, practicing constant empathy. This guy could be the poster child for my book Good Boss, Bad Boss.My other friend chimed in and talked about how he wished he had a boss like that. His boss was inept in many ways, especially committing sins of omission not going to meetings she should, not answering emails no matter how important, not following through on commitments, not jumping into help his team when she said she would, not having the guts to deal with performance problems, not reaching outside of the organization to develop a stronger network, and perhaps worst of all, constantly spending time planning and talking and brainstorming - but pretty much being unable or unwilling to actually get anything done. This boss could be the poster child for The Knowing-Doing Gap.Then, however, the conversation took an interesting turn that still gnaws at my mind. The guy with the good boss said to the one with the bad boss Be careful what you wish for, I got the great boss I want, and it has disadvantages.He went on to explain that, when he had that inept boss, he felt obligated to take only minimal steps to help his organization. He did everything he could to avoid contact with his boss - and would never lift a handglied to help that a**hole succeed. He wasnt the only one in his group who reacted that way Alienation was high and the commitment was low throughout. But he didnt just mess around at work. He devoted his energy to developing a big book of business and for developing a great reputation among clients. In other words, and this is the key point, he was treated sufficiently badly by his boss (as were others), that he felt free to act largely in his self-interest.BUT with this new and nearly model boss, he and many of his colle agues are spending much more time working to help the organization in all sorts of ways - to recruit new people, to repair broken procedures, to attend every group meeting, to develop business that helps the organization and not necessarily themselves. As a result, he is spending far less time doing things that benefited only him, and as a result, not only is making a bit less money, he is having less fun too. He now feels compelled to do things that he doesnt like to benefit his group and organization - because he respects and admires his boss so much, and didnt want to let him down.Then, we started quizzing my friend who still had the bad boss. Our friend has become a total star in recent years. The work his team does is bringing in a third of the groups revenue, he has freedom to do what he wants, his boss is rather afraid of him so almost never tells what to do, he is making a lot of money, and - while he is still doing many things to help his group succeed - he is far more respected both inside and outside the organization than his boss.As my friend with the new good boss warned him, if you got your dream boss - or worse yet they gave you your bosses job - you might feel great in some ways. But your life would change for the worse in other ways. You would start doing more things that benefited your organization that were not in your pure self-interest, you would spend more time doing things to help others that you would rather not do, you would go to more meetings with people who are of no interest to you - and even dislike - because doing so was for the greater good.The conversation went back and forth in this vein for a while. Although all three of us still believe that bad bosses suck on the whole, we started wondering if a more general, elaborate, and evidence-based argument might be made about the upsides of working for a loser. Some of the virtues of working for bad boss we thought of includeYou can learn what NOT to do.If you just have ordi nary competence, you look like a genius compared to your boss.You dont feel compelled to waste time doing extra things that help your group and organization. After all, if they arent doing much for you or are treating you badly (via your boss), why should you do anything to help them?Your boss might be so inept at implementation that it isnt worthwhile going to meetings, generating ideas, or suggesting now paths the organization might take. None of it will happen in anyway, so why waste your time?A lousy boss probably needs you more than a good boss - and thus you may have power - because you keep bailing him or her out, bringing in money or clients that he or she is too inept to do, and performing other competent acts that protect the boss and make the boss look better than he or she really deserves.If the boss leaves (perhaps is fired - but in too many organizations lousy bosses get promoted), and you get the job, people will think you are brilliant because of the power of psyc hological contrast.I am partly having fun here and partly serious. Yet as we talked about the good and bad bosses my friends had, and other bosses we had known and worked for, we realized that there are some under-appreciated virtues to having a bad boss.Bob Sutton is aStanford Professorwho studies and writes about leadership, organizational change, and navigating organizational life. Follow me on Twitterwork_matters, and visit mywebsiteand posts onLinkedIn. My latest book isThe Ahole Survival Guide How To Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt.Before that, I publishedScaling Up Excellencewith Huggy Rao.My main focus these days is on working with Huggy Rao to develop strategies and tools that help leaders and teamschange their organizations for the better - with a particular focus onorganizational friction.Check out my Stanford FRICTION Podcastat iTunesorSticher.Thisarticlefirst appeared on LinkedIn.

5 tips to warm up your winter workouts

5 tips to thermisch up your winter workouts5 tips to warm up your winter workoutsWilling yourself towork out outdoorsthrough the winteris hard enough as it is (seriously, go you). But unfortunately, the weather doesnt just make convincing yourself to exercise harder it makes the warm-up portion harder too. We focus a lot of our attention on how to stay healthy whengetting our sweat on in the scorching heat, but those shiver-filled workout sessions in the dead of winter also need our attention.So, for those of you who are platzset on running, swimming, or cycling no matter the temp, Matt Kite, a coach and director of education forD1 Training, has some tips about how to get and stay warm before and during your workout.1. Raise your heart rateIn the middle of summer, we can often get away with some half-assed stationary stretches (though even then theyre not ideal). But once the temperatures drop, you need to make sure youre doing dynamic movements during your warm-up. The key here is m aking sure to mix in dynamic movements that not only stretch the muscles but also warm them up thermally by challenging and raising your heart rate, Kite explains. He suggests beginning with full-body movement prep, such as plank walks, then progressing to high knees or burpees.2. Take your timeIts natural to want to get in and get out when it comes to winter workouts (or, rather, out and back in), but dont shorten your warm-up routine simply because its too cold, Kite cautions. He says the assumption that youll warm up mora quickly if you skip straight to cardio is an incorrect - and dangerous - one In fact, spend additional intentional time warming up the muscles and increasing blood flow. Plan on a good 15 to 20 minutes.3. Adjust your atmosphereBecause an extended warm-up can be challenging in inclement weather (hey, no one wants to stand in the cold longer than needed), Kite recommends changing where you do your warm-up altogether. Theres no reason not to bask in the warmth of your home, gym, etc. while you ready your body for the outdoor portion of your workout. Plus, this will accelerate the warm-up process. You still may need to do a few warm-ups outdoors, Kite says, but you will be much better primed heading outside after an indoor workout.4. Dress the partGearing up for your mid-winter workout requires some strategizing. Trap the heat intelligently, Kite says. If the weather is really brutally cold and even wet, keep those under-circulated areas like feet, hands, lower legs, and even arms covered with a breathable but warm clothing. (Marino wool and fleece are great, BTW.) But its not just a see-who-can-layer-the-most-clothing contest. Materials that lose their heat-retaining properties after they trap moisture - such as spandex and even 100 percent cotton - will actually make youcolderonce sweat starts to soak into them.5. Make it routineNow that you know you cant slack on this part of the exercise process, get into the habit of allotting the tim e for it. While its still bearable outside, Kite recommends developing a few well-rounded warm-up routines that you genuinely enjoy and can easily memorize. Once you have those down and it starts to get chillier, seamlessly schedule in the additional time it takes to warm up in the cold. If your group run or workout is at 6am every day, set your schedule and alarm 15 to 20 minutes earlier than usual, Kite suggests. And dont worry - itll only be a few more months until its warm againThis article was originally published on Brit + Co.

The Unexpected Truth About Current College Student Resume

The Unexpected Truth About Current College Student Resume Current College Student Resume - Dead or Alive? Now, read the next explanation of the resume sample below to learn exactly what you should and shouldnt include in your section. You always ought to have three or more references out there. Additional details like your personal and professional references can be listed out in a distinct document. You could also see Resume Examples. Current College Student Resume - What Is It? After all, your degree is most likely totenstill among the strongest cards it is possible to play at this time. Part-time work has supplied a good grounding in the practical application of academic understanding. At this time you can better the strength of your college student resume and boost your probability of being hired. If youre a student, you may not have a big volume of work experience to list on your resume. Each word on your resume can be a trigger for a question via an interviewer, and yo ull often be requested to provide examples of the skills that youve referenced. Your resume should give them a crystal clear response to that question. The correspondence you write could make an immense gap in somebody elses own life thus be certain of stuff you would rather create in the correspondence and ensure you take advantage of the ideal arrangement. The Number One Question You Must Ask for Current College Student Resume Work aspirants ought to watch out for a resume template instead of a curriculum vitae template. Taking livelihood decisions within the most suitable way is vital for many us. You can also Sample resumes. The format of your resume will heavily are based on the information that you need to work with. To begin with, flight schedule and destinations adjust the majority of the moment. See the included Internship resume for a complete example. Your resume will be broken up into sections. Make sure your resume looks professional. The Lost Secret of Cur rent College Student Resume For clues, look to the work description to assist you understand what the employer is searching for. Employers will appear into your resume even when youre still a student so long as youre qualified for the work position dependent on the info youve provided. Most employers arent expecting you to get extensive experience because an internship is generally the very first experience students have in their area. Lets walk through three distinct resumes for different sorts of post-college jobs. If you are able to, have someone from your campus career office, or maybe an alumnus within the field that you want to know more about, have a look at your resume to make sure you have included as much pertinent information as possible. You are going to want your latest education on top. As a new graduate its wise to begin your resume with education in place of part time work experience. Your objective statement ought to be brief and focus specifically on your pre sent career-related experience in addition to your developed skills. With a fantastic document in place, there ought to be no obstructions in your course and youre sure to find the job that youve been planning for. You will see a variety of formats based on your job profile and even differing dependent on the designation youre applying for in the exact job. Focus on technical specifics.

Accounting more than a numbers game

Accounting more than a numbers game Accounting more than a numbers gamePosted October 21, 2013, by Elizabeth Fenech Name any business and you can be sure there is an accountant working to ensure its success. Accounting professionals are in demand and the roles they are doing are more dynamic than ever. Gone are the days of accountants working as bean counters. The modern professional accountant is involved in problem solving, financial management and implementing strategic business plans. And accountants are also very well rewarded for their efforts. Accountants in demand As businesses fight back from the global financial crisis, demand for accountants has improved. As a result of the GFC, insolvency experience has become worth its weight in gold, and larger firms are looking for intermediate and senior-level candidates. At the same time, smaller firms have their eyes out for professionals with experience in self-managed super funds. So accountants really are in demand, from business es big and small. Recruitment activity is set to remain steady, with strength shown in the bedrngnis-for-profit and NGO area. Online retail, energy, oil gas, property, distribution and the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors are also showing strong hiring activity. On the downside, with the current global economic climate, overseas opportunities have dried up and many expats are heading back to the homeland. Overseas workers looking for prospects in Australia will also be hard-pressed to find something with the steady supply of domestic talent filling demand. Accountants salaries Accounting is regarded as a relatively high-paying profession. A graduate can expect to be paid $40,000 a year. While salary increases are currently at a minimum, over the course of a typical career, they can go beyond $150,000 or more. Public sector salaries are, in general, lower than private sector rates, but the public sector generally offers better non-cash benefits. Accounting graduates With th e end of the year approaching, accounting firms will be looking to get their hands on fresh blood with their annual graduate recruitment drives. Many firms judge candidates on their potential, not just their technical skillset alone, and are willing to put in the hours to train and upskill new staff which is good news for accounting students currently finishing up their degrees. Fringe benefits Investment banks offer hefty pay packets for accountants who join their corporations. Companies not able to offer the same level of salary are offering plenty of other perks for their accountants loyalty. Lots of companies are now offering corporate discounts on Internet access and credit cards they may also consider nine-day fortnights, additional superannuation and salary sacrifice arrangements. Many companies see a genuine need for greater flexibility to ensure a healthy worklife balance and have implemented new lifestyle cultures for accountants that have great appeal for their employees . Spice up your love life If youre a woman and your love life is floundering, you may consider taking up accounting. Studies show that for women in accounting, romantic prospects are fantastic and Bernard Salt, a well-known demographer who tracks social changes, has the research to back up the claim. Salt has developed something he calls a fella filter, which identifies where the best romantic prospects can be found in the population. It turns out that accounting has the highest number of rich, eligible men of any profession. Theres a great pool of undiscovered manhood out there and theyre all accountants. Theyre good catches because theyre earning a lot of money. Generally their income levels are much higher than average for their age group, said Salt. Getting the job Employers have become less focused on technical ability and are instead concentrating on a potential employees attitude and ability to work in a gruppe environment. To remedy economic uncertainty, many larger organis ations are pouring energy into recruitment to strengthen their hiring activities. Selection criteria and psychometric testing are common in accounting recruitment processes. Employers are seeking candidates who may be considered outside the box, and are opening their doors to other sectors to secure the right person for the job. Just starting out? Most accountants start out with a bachelor degree in either business or commerce, studying subjects in accounting, business, economics, English or maths. Once a graduate of a tertiary degree, you can also go on to study the CPA Program or the Chartered Accountants Program. Data taken from Job Outlook Interested in an accounting career? 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How to gain your daily motivation back starting today

How to gain your daily motivation back starting todayHow to gain your daily motivation back starting todayJuggling many responsibilities can make you feel depleted and completely lacking in motivation. The lack of motivation could also be caused by the loss of a sense of purpose, setting goals you simply cannot achieve, lacking confidence, having an unhealthy lifestyle and insufficient patience.If you feel like youve lost direction, there are things you can do to feel excited and driven once again. Heres how to make it happen.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more1. Regain your excitementIf youre so used to the praxis that nothing gets you excited anymore, chances are that you have no motivation whatsoever.To break this vicious cycle, you will have to rediscover the passion for your job, your hobbies or the interactions you carry out in your personal life.Find a source of inspiration. For some people, inspiration comes from the people who have already achieved something major. For others, its the sense of fulfilment that others will get from the work they do. Some people want recognition. Some want to get their name out there. Some want to make their loved ones happy.While this is an obvious state, its important to get up in the morning and feel driven to work hard towards your goal.2. Lead a healthy lifestyleMotivation is dependent on fueling your body and taking proper care of it. If youre under slept, you eat junk or you have other nasty habits, chances are that youll be incapable of finding a source of motivation until you get those resolved.Changing your diet is one of the easier steps that will quickly contribute tobetter health. There are dozens of information sources out there. The keto diet has proven to be incredibly beneficial to provide the body with the right kind of fuel and you can learn about its principles throughketo podcasts(just listen to them on the go).Get in the habit of going to bed at the exact same time each evening and attempt to do at least seven to eight hours of quality sleep.Finally, incorporate more physical activity in your everyday existence. Exercise produces feel-good hormones, it energizes the body and focuses the mind. Once you become more active, youll see your passion getting rekindled for many other aspects of your life.3. Build the right support networkSurrounding yourself with the right peoplewill have a profound impact on nearly every aspect of your life.Your social circle could push you to achieve or it could hold you back.Choose similar-minded individuals that are driven, passionate and positive. Naysayers can quickly drain your confidence and your desire to pursue your dreams.The process of selectingfriendsand narrowing down your social circle is a natural one. It occurs with age and you may notice that youre contacting certain people less frequently than you used to. Trust your instinct and be careful about those you allow near you. These people can lift you up or they could destroy your confidence.4. Step out of your comfort zoneThe routine is comfortable nothing new and exciting happens. You feel secure and you can address your responsibilities almost automatically.The lack of a challenge, however, is going to kill your motivation to achieve sooner or later.If youre feeling way too comfortable with the things that you do, it may be time to push yourself and try something different.Challenging yourself and getting out of your comfort zone every now and then will give you a new perspective. An adrenaline rush, an experience youve never had before and a fresh perspective can show you just how much more you have to explore in life. When this passion is reawakened, you will feel inspired and motivated to live to the fullest.The process of regaining your motivation can be quick and challenging or slow and easy. Do what feels right at the time being. You may need to incorpor ate gradual changes and thats ok. Set manageable milestones and dont forget to celebrate every small accomplishment. Be kind to yourself and to the people who are there to support you along the way. Life isnt a race do what makes you happy and dont compare your progress to that of others. If you accomplish these steps, your motivation will be reborn naturally.This article originally appeared on Your Coffee Break.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

5 Great Startup Events for Rookies and Gurus Alike

5 Great Startup Events for Rookies and Gurus Alike 5 Great Startup Events for Rookies and Gurus Alike If youre in the same state of mind, dont worry. Today, there is a bevy of startup intensives that can give you the chance to try out the startup grind for a day, a weekend, or a week at a time. These events, held frequently throughout the year, can help you decide if starting up is right for you.1. If Youre Just Getting Started, TryStartup WeekendIf you simply want to dip your entrepreneurial toe in the water, consider attending a Startup Weekend event. These events, held every week in cities around the world, are easy to find and gain access to. Be prepared to pitch an idea for a company and work on someone elses idea, in case yours isnt selected by the group voting process as a top team.Over the weekend, youll work with a group of strangers to create a new company and plan for its growth. By the time Sunday night pitches roll around, youll have a good understanding of some of the traits it takes to be a successful entrepreneur e.g., the ability to work under pressure, lead a team, and wear many hats.2. If You Have a Business but Youre Struggling to Gain Customers, Trytexas tea Startup MachineIf youve tried a few Startup Weekends and are looking to further build your entrepreneurial skills, or if youre running a startup company that is in its early stages, try attending a Lean Startup Machine event near you. This weekend is geared specifically toward those who are trying to identify and build customer-driven products and organizations. Lean Startup Machine events operate in the framework established by Eric Riess The Lean Startupand the work of Steve Blank.You may not like hearing customer feedback especially if those customers dont value yourproduct or service but by finding out what customers thinknow rather than later, you can begin to understand theproblems your customers do have and avoid wasting your time and money building things that no one wants to buy. While this event is also relatively easy to access, a thick skin and a willingness to talk to strangers are necessary to get the full benefit.3. If You Have Technical Skills, Try a HackathonWhether youre a student or a professional developer, hackathons can provide you the time, support, and freedom to build what youve always wanted to build. While hackathons vary in length, intensity, and focus, you can find a good collection of student-targeted events atMajor League Hacking. If youre in my neck of the woods (the Midwest),Hack Midwestis the banner event of the year. There are even distributed hackathons, open to anyone in the country, like theATT NYU Connect Ability Challenge. Its also worth mentioning that these events often have pretty attractive cash prizes (and bragging rights) at stake.4. If Youre a Maker, Inventor, or Hardware Hacker, TryMake48If using Arduinos to create your own home security ordnungsprinzip isnt cutting it for you anymore, you might want to try a we ekend-long event like Make48. While this particular competition is based here in Kansas City, there are similar robotics builds, invention challenges, and other makeathons around the country. If you get more pleasure out of creating physical solutions to problems than coding software, maker events like this offer a hands-on equivalent to a hackathon.5. If Youre Just a Little Unbalanced, TryStartupBusAre you a regular ultra-marathoner? Does a Tough Mudder sound like fun to you? You just might want to try your hand at being a buspreneur. StartupBus is a four-to-five day startup intensive created by a team of entrepreneurs who had attended Startup Weekends and asked themselves, Could we do that on a moving bus?If youre invited to become a buspreneur (yes, the program is invite-only and requires that you be connected enough to find former buspreneurs and secure an invitation from them), you will find yourself facing all the challenges one might imagine the act of trying to build a compa ny ona moving vehicle would entail e.g., spotty and/or insufficient Internet access, limited resources, motion sickness, ice storm, etc.But successful buspreneurs find a way to thrive in this environment, securing paying customers, raising seed money, and garnering national media coverage for a barely-hatched idea. Its a crucible, but if startup life doesnt seem daunting enough for you on its own, you may want to consider trying a trip on the StartupBus.Regardless of how you learn about the startup lifestyle, getting a chance to try it out before jumping in with both feet can be helpful in many ways. You can make friends and begin to build a network of support to lean on when times get tough. You can start to understand the structure and process of testing and iterating quickly. Even if you should decide that startup life isnt the right fit for you, your time spent dabbling in the startup world wont be wasted. You can apply you new understanding of how to make big things happen wit h few resources to any aspect of your career.Versions of this article originally appeared Startup Grind and BusinessCollective.Melissa Roberts is the president ofFree State Strategy Group, an integral public affairs firm the helps clients develop and execute grassroots advocacy strategies to build engaged and receptive communities both online and offline. Melissa is a proud Kansas City startup community feeder, serving on the Board of the Kansas City Startup Foundation/Kansas City Startup Village, working with theEnterprise Center in Johnson Countyand the Mid-America Angels investment network, and advising a handful of local startups in strategic communications and digital marketing efforts.

All About Sales and Marketing Careers

All About Sales and Marketing Careers All About Sales and Marketing Careers Traditionally, the marketing departments of businesses were responsible for product design, identifying demographics, designing promotions, advertising and enabling the sales force with tools for their go to market strategy. Once marketing was finished, the sales professionals took over. If sales were strong, the marketing team felt as if they did a good job on their end. If sales were weak, the marketing team would be charged with creating a different marketing plan and to redesign the go to market strategy. While many large businesses still operate in the traditional marketing then sales model, most small to mid-sized businesses have merged these two departments into one. Doing so not only reduces overhead but also can provide a few distinct advantages. This merging has created several career opportunities for creative thinking sales professionals who can benefit from the advantages of a dual-role position. Direct Feedback A common challenge with the traditional marketing departments is the lack of experienced sales professionals on the team. Sales cannot be made in a boardroom or on a dry erase board. Sales ?is done face to face, belly to belly, sales professional to customer. An experienced sales professional knows what works and what falls short. Career marketing professionals often rely on polls, industry analysis and charts when designing a strategy. What this approach lacks is the real-life experience that only sales experience can offer. When experienced sales professionals are employed as sales marketing specialists, they bring the crucial missing piece that can make or break a marketing plan. This eliminates the delay in getting feedback from the sales force and can greatly increase both the original marketing plan as well as any needed revisions. Multiple Career Paths One common challenge faced by many employers is retaining and attracting quality employees. By offering career advancement opportunities, employers are better positioned to both attract and retain quality employees. While the typical career path for sales professional follows the rep-manager-director path, blending marketing in with sales creates multiple advancement paths. Not only will blending sales and marketing provide a value-add to employees, but the employer also benefits through the cross-training of mid and senior level executives. Loss of Skills Sales and marketing skills are like muscles: If not used, they will shrink, become weaker and, eventually atrophy to the point of being useless. Despite what some believe, sales is not like riding a bike. Just because you were effective in a sales position 10 years ago does not mean that you will be effective after an extended period of time out of the sales field. The same holds true for those in marketing. Skills need to be used consistently and constantly improved. Things change drastically in the business world and your skills need to change right along with these changes. Be out of sales or marketing for any length of time and you will be passed by your competition. Having multiple career paths does create the potential for sales or marketing skills to wane unless your position is one that places consistent demands of both your marketing and sales skills. Employers should be aware of this potential, and design job positions that reflect the college system of major-minor. This means that no employee should be 100% focused on sales or marketing, but should have a 75/25% split favoring either marketing or sales. What Employers Look For A typical college degree in business management includes elements of sales and marketing that employers want in candidates interested in a combo position. But getting experience in both fields can be challenging. In typical situations, people focus to either a career in sales or a career in marketing but seldom do both. For the job seeker, the answer may not be easily found. There are options, however. The first being asking your employer for training with their marketing department employees for those in sales and asking for sales training for those in marketing. Very few employers would deny an employees request for additional training and allow  you an easy, free and readily available access to on the job training. Another option for cross training is to reach out to local colleges and universities for continuing education courses. While this option may take longer, take more of your personal time and cost you more capital, the resume-improvements and the visible signs of self-drive can more than make up for the costs.

How to Avoid the Frustration of Phantom Job Postings

How to Avoid the Frustration of Phantom Job Postings How to Avoid the Frustration of Phantom Job Postings Phantom job postings are for supposed job openings that are not open at all. They are a cause of ongoing frustration for many job seekers, and there are various reasons why they exist. Genuinely Hidden Job In this scenario, there is a job opening, but it already has been filled through informal networking processes. However,  the public job posting is a mere formality undertaken to comply with human resources department rules that mandate the advertising of open positions.   In such a situation, people responding to the formal public job listing actually have no chance at all of ever landing the position. Not only are they wasting their time in applying, but they also do not know that they are. In some cases, however, applicants for such phantom jobs actually be putting themselves under consideration for future openings, if their credentials are impressive enough. This is most likely in situations where the job posting is being worked upon by a recruiting firm (also known as a job placement or headhunting firm) and the applicant has made contact with a member of that firms staff. Delayed Communication Flows Even if the job is indeed filled through an open and competitive process, sometimes a recruiter or job board may not be informed of this in a timely fashion, and thus the posting may persist after the job has ceased to be open. This is less likely and less excusable in the case of job postings maintained by the human resources department on a companys own website, but such errors are indeed possible and do occur from time to time. Likewise, a job opening may continue to be advertised erroneously even after it has been eliminated, such as due to a hastily imposed budget exercise. Postings Designed for Future Needs Some companies have frequent needs to fill job vacancies on a timely basis, as the result of a regular turnover. In some of these cases, these vacancies stretch across broad categories of jobs. As a result, these employers often advertise for such jobs before the openings emerge, to secure a pipeline of qualified candidates that can be tapped in a hurry once the need arises. In this case, a job applicant may find that the advertised job is not currently available, but instead may be so at some indeterminate time in the future. Competing Postings In some cases, the hiring company may have hiring needs in various areas, but only the budget to add a subset of these people. Once the aggregate hiring limit has been reached, the remaining job postings effectively become null and void. Applicants for the latter then will find that they have been seeking jobs that have vanished. Risks to the Company Becoming known as a company that regularly makes phantom job postings is likely to have a highly negative impact on outside reputation and internal morale. The most highly qualified external candidates, those with the widest employment options, are bound to shun a company with a reputation for dealing in bad faith with applicants, by advertising openings that do not really exist. Similarly, employees will become demoralized if they do not believe that they have a fair chance at advancing internally  and if promotions appear to be tainted by cronyism and internal politics. Source:  Ask-A-Recruiter: Phantom Job Postings, by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart as published on theglasshammer.com, April 8, 2009. The Glass Hammer is an online community for women in financial services, law  and business.

Skills Fundraisers Need to Be Competitive Job Candidates

Skills Fundraisers Need to Be Competitive Job Candidates Skills Fundraisers Need to Be Competitive Job Candidates Effective fundraising is a critical part of successful political campaigns, charitable organizations, community organizations, entrepreneurship, and even scientific research. Virtually any endeavor that needs money needs to engage in fundraising can benefit from hiring a professional fundraiser. Professional fundraisers can work at many different levels, from designing campaigns to simply following a telephone script. There are also different types of fundraising, from asking for big donations one-on-one (a process that might take several months of relationship building per donor), to grant writing, to organizing raffles or benefit dinners. What Skills Do You Need to Be a Fundraiser? As the name implies, fundraising pertains to using creative ways to raise funds for a worthy cause. The work can be rigorous and closely resemble sales, event planning, and marketing. Fundraisers are not necessarily required to have any particular academic background, and many get their start working as volunteers for community groups. Masters’ programs in fundraising, however, do exist, and a bachelors’ degree in a relevant field, such as public relations or journalism helps, and may be necessary for some jobs. For some types of fundraising, detailed legal knowledge may be necessary. In some states, independent fundraisers who work as contractors may have to register accordingly and follow stringent regulations. Types of Fundraising Skills Communication Its natural that people who work in fundraising need to have good written and verbal  communication skills. Its difficult to convince people to contribute their money to a cause without an excellent pitch. Fundraiser workers should be able to write letters, edit, proofread, and write grant proposals and press releases. Theyll also need to be able to effectively facilitate discussions, inspire confidence and trust in face to face communication, and effectively engage in public speaking. Public SpeakingOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationGrant WritingCollaborationPresentationFacilitate Group Discussion Interpersonal Individuals who work as fundraisers should have a wide range of  interpersonal skills. They should practice  leadership  and assertiveness. They should be able to build relationships with donors and motivate and train volunteers. They should also know how to effectively recognize prospective donors and be  persuasive  in their dealings with them. LeadershipAssertivenessNegotiationMotivationInspirationTrainingConsultingPersuasion Technology Fundraising employees need to be able to reach out to supporters on social media, as well as properly collect, analyze, and store donor data. Individuals who feel known and recognized by an organization may be more likely to donate. Conversely, sending an unsolicited fundraising call to someone who has already asked to be removed from the list could alienate a potential donor permanently. Common programs used in fundraising include Microsoft Excel,  Microsoft Office,  Microsoft PowerPoint, and  Microsoft Word, as well as Raisers Edge, DonorPerfect, and  Sumac. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) SoftwareDatabase ManagementCustomer SegmentationFundraising SoftwareGraphic Design SoftwarePresentation SoftwareEmail Marketing SoftwareMicrosoft Office Suite Sales People who fundraise for a living need to be good  salespeople. It often entails promoting events effectively, acquiring sponsors for events, developing a salesforce, and securing donations for fundraising raffles. Being a salesperson also includes identifying the selling points for the organization and thinking strategically about the fundraising campaign. Business StorytellingValue PropositionsLead GenerationCreating and Developing PitchesCold CallingPersistenceConfidence Judgment Fundraiser workers need to exercise good judgment. It means strategic planning, assessing the interests of prospective donors, coordinating logistics for events, and devising budgets for programs and events. This also entails measuring the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives, structuring fundraising campaigns, and structuring mechanisms for online giving. Theyll also need to draw consensus regarding goals and conduct research to identify prospects. Process ManagementProject ManagementStrategic PlanningCreating a Mission StatementVisionEvaluatingOngoing ImprovementDiscernment More Fundraising Skills DonorSearch Online ToolsFile990DonateKindlyDouble the DonationSocial Media ManagementMail ChimpMIP Fund AccountingQuickBooksForecastingFinancial StatementsBuilding Business PlansCustomer ServiceInformation ManagementCritical ThinkingPersonal EthicsDrivenProactiveDealing with ObjectionsPolicyAcquiring Sponsors for EventsCreativity  Measuring the Effectiveness  of Fundraising InitiativesRecruiting VolunteersPress ReleasesPublic RelationsMultitaskingOrganizationBudgeting How to Make Your Skills Stand Out Add Relevant Skills to Your Resume:  Include your most relevant qualifications on your  resume  to stand out from the crowd.Highlight Skills in Your Cover Letter:  Remember that desired qualifications will vary based on the position for which youre applying.  Read the job description carefully and include relevant skills in your  cover letter.Demonstrate Your Commitment:  The key to successful fundraising is believing deeply in a cause. While maintaining authenticity, you should demonstrate to potential employers in your  interview  the level of commitment to the organization’s cause.

Target These 11 Things in the Job Listing Before You Apply

Target These 11 Things in the Job Listing Before You Apply Target These 11 Things in the Job Listing Before You Apply What if there were a way to know what was most important to an employer? Good news! Job postings contain more than just hiring criteria. By taking a closer look at job postings, you can identify topics of importance and pick up on nuanced information to help you prepare better applications. Here is what to look for when deconstructing a job posting: Job Title Align your experience with what the company is looking for by using the same language they do in the job title. For example, if you are a public relations officer and they are looking for a communications specialist, call yourself a communications specialist or utilize parentheses on past similar roles to match the job title if applicable (e.g. Public Relations Officer (Communications Specialist). Job Number If a job number is available, include it in your email, cover letter, and even filenames. This will make it easier for those receiving, searching, and processing applications to pay attention to your submission. HR Manager’s Name and Contact Details Use this information to personalize your applicationspecifically, your cover letter. This not only shows that you paid attention and read the job posting but also demonstrates professional courtesy and respect. You can also use this information to research the hiring manager with the goal of finding a way to connect with them.  If the posting does not include this information, be resourceful. Try locating it online, through your network, or even by calling the company and asking for it. Location If you are applying for a position across town or across the country, be proactive and address any concerns the employer may have about daily commutes or plans for relocation in your resume or cover letter. Posting Date and Application Deadline Show employers you are prepared and serious about finding work by submitting your application ahead of the submission deadline. Research shows that, on average, 60% of applications are submitted within seven days of a position being posted. Applications submitted early in the application window do better than those submitted later, because there is less competition and employers are not yet overwhelmed with candidates.   Application Instructions Be on the lookout for specific application instructions such as, “Submit your resume, cover letter, references, and a sample of your work”; “Please indicate your salary expectations”; or, “No follow-up calls.” There is always a reason behind these requests and applicants whose submissions follow the instructions are more likely to be considered. Qualifications When reviewing job requirements, a good rule of thumb is that you should satisfy 75-80% of the duties listed for the role. That said, understand that “credential creep”when employers include an excessive list of hiring criteriais a real thing. Pay special attention to the duties listed first, as job ads are typically written in order of importance. Be sure to highlight your experience in these areas early in your resume.Focus on position-specific duties. For example, “Manage the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions,” rather than more general catch-all phrases, such as, “Perform extra duties as assigned.” Keywords Take note of the terms and vocabulary used throughout a job posting. Start by identifying the hard, soft, and technical skills the employer wants, and include that terminology in your resume and cover letter.  Using the same language as the employer will help target your application and increase your resume’s rank if you are applying through an applicant tracking system (ATS).   You can also use resume keywords to get a sense of what skills the employer prioritizes. For instance, if you see the words analyze, analysis, and analytical repeated, this may indicate a key part of the role, and you can focus on demonstrating your competency in this area. Jobscans resume optimization tool helps automate this process. Just paste in your resume and a job description to get a detailed report of which skills are most important to your application and whether or not your resume has you covered.   Assets, Must-Haves, and Deal Breakers It is common for specific knowledge or experience to be listed as an asset.This information is often listed toward the end of a posting, but if you have that skill set, you should highlight this early on your resume.This is a quick way to stand out among other applicants. You should also be on the lookout for must-haves and deal breakers.If a posting states, “Must have own vehicle,” not having a car will likely prevent any further consideration. Similarly, if a posting outlines “50% out-of-town travel,” and that does not work for you or your household, it could be a potential deal breaker. Tone and Company Culture Job postings traditionally have been written from a neutral perspective. Fortunately for job seekers, companies have started to realize that by writing job postings in a way that reflects their culture, they can attract applicants that fit their organization. Take note of how the job ad is writtenfor example, formal versus informal, professional versus humorousand demonstrate fit by mirroring that sentiment through the language in your application. Font, Colors, and Branding A unique way to target your application is to design your resume so it matches or subtly mirrors the company’s brand. By using the same resume font, colors, and design elements, you can align yourself with the employer early on in the application process. By deconstructing a job posting, you can get a more complete picture of what the employer is looking for.  Use all the information available to write stronger, more targeted applications that will get you noticed! Matthew Purdey, BA, CCDP, has 15 years’ experience in language, educational and vocational guidance and is the Founder / Principal Consultant at Foresight Career Coaching. Matthew helps people understand and apply best practices in job search so they can search smarter, perform better, and take control of their career. Through his work with non-profit organizations, universities, and private clients, he has helped over 1,000 people, including professionals, newcomers and students, to start and grow their careers.

Sarcasm vs. humor in the workplace

Sarcasm vs. humor in the workplace Sarcasm vs. humor in the workplace A rabbi, a priest, an imam, and a porn star walk into a bar … if you think a joke with that intro counts as appropriate workplace humor, you probably haven’t been paying enough attention. So, what does count as the right kind of humor and is sarcasm every an appealing option?A few professional wits weighed in on the appropriate use of humor in the workplace.Humor can get you noticed: “Humor is a way that you can leave a memorable or lasting impression,” said writer/producer Alana Sanko. “If your email or cover note is among a stack of other applicants, the right use of humor can make you stand out.”Make it matter: Don’t just slip in a joke or emoji for effect. Sanko said that as beneficial as humor at work or in meetings is, you should always try to be meaningful and honest: “People want to connect, and sharing a laugh with someone is an all-around positive (often bonding) experience.” Don’t overdo it. “A little can go a long way. Don’t want to push humor at t he expense of coming across as not serious about whatever it is you’re discussing,” she added.Use humor as a tool: “Humor is a great way to deflect situations and win over coworkers and clients. No one wants to be around a sad sack. But everyone loves to be around an upbeat, funny person,” said publicist and comic Jackie Saril. “I lost my younger brother and best friend close together and I healed myself through laughter. I decided to learn stand up to make others laugh.”But maybe not in an email: Unless you know someone personally, try to keep things professional. “I’ve learned the hard way that humor and Outlook invites do NOT mix,” said writer Claire Zulkey who runs literary humor reading series Funny Ha-Ha. Zulkey says she hasn’t worked in an office for a while, but learned if she has something funny to say, in-person is preferable to email. Zulkey tries to tone down her friendly vibe. “I’m fine with my professional emails being less personable. Work-wise it’s just too risky you might catch somebody on a bad day, or they misread something, and it’s just embarrassing and a time-waster.”Use measured sarcasm, if at all: “I tend to be sarcastic in my private life and more upbeat onstage,” said Saril. “Of course, sarcasm does appear in my act. Especially if I’m talking about politics. Which I try not to.”Sanko believes sarcasm can be a turnoff. Before you add snark to a conversation, think carefully: “Do you know the person at all? Do you have any friends or colleagues in common that might give you a sense of someone’s sensitivities? It’s a complicated process and too sensitive for the work environment.”Mean what you say (don’t meme what you say): Even if things are tense at work, don’t go for the easiest laugh. “Something that depresses me is going online and seeing how many people think they’re funny using the same jokes. ‘Oh, you’re using that Gene Wilder meme? Tell me more,’  â€ Zulkey said. For that reason, she’s tightened her social media circle “because if I try to be funny and it fails, at least it’s in front of people who know me [in real life].” She also no longer tries to be the most interesting one in the group. “The cachet of saying the edgiest thing or having the hottest take has really worn off for me in the last couple of years,” Zulkey added. “What if I die and the last tweet I made was about hating my children and I wasn’t alive to defend it as the hilarious joke that it is?”Be true to yourself (and personal brand): Whoopi Goldberg was executive producer of a show Sanko wrote for Nickelodeon and she continues to develop with Goldberg and the president of her company, Tom Leonardis. Sanko cited Goldberg as an example of authenticity in humor. “When she speaks about issues (often on The View) she’s not just speaking as a movie star, she’s a woman, a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother who has lots of perspective and a natural a bility to use humor to bring her audience together.” Though what she says isn’t always popular, “She doesn’t do it to get a shock reaction,” Sanko said. “It really does come from whatever she believes and I think that when her true fans disagree, they at least respect her opinion.”Sanko offered tips to inject more humor at work or in emails: If it’s not a formal situation, you can try to write like you talk, using dashes (- ) or punctuation that will emphasize you’re not being serious. Less is more. You want to leave them wanting more, not wear out your welcome. Avoid anything controversial, especially with someone you really don’t know - it can be distracting and you could accidentally offend someone. If you’re sending a thank you note and there is something you can call back from your meeting with a bit of humor, that can really be effective and put a nice callback button on your engagement. At the end of the day, Sanko reminds us, “There is always someone out there you can and will offend and depending on the situation you have to gauge the pros and cons of the risk.”

Majority of us are looking for a new job at our jobs

Majority of us are looking for a new job at our jobs Majority of us are looking for a new job at our jobs In my last class of school, my professor offered his students one piece of parting career advice that has stayed with me years later. The best time to find a job, he advised, was when you already have a job. You have the greatest leverage when the hiring manager knows you could walk away, he said.This is advice that many employees beyond me are taking to heart. In a new survey from global staffing firm Accountemps, the vast majority of working professionals - 78% - said they felt at least somewhat comfortable looking for a new job while with their present company.In fact, they were so comfortable that a majority of workers were also doing their job hunt at their current workplace. Sixty-four percent of respondents said they were doing their search from their jobs. But before you set up a job interview, you will need to be discreet, careers experts advise.The perils of job hunting at your jobMillennials ages 18 to 34 were the most open to conducting job searches at their jobs, compa red to older generations, according to the survey. Men were also more likely to job hunt on the clock with 72% of them looking, compared to 55% of women doing the same.While job hunting at work is increasingly common, there are many ways this method can backfire, as a recent Wall Street Journal article illustrates. In the article, one job seeker told his boss he was going to a doctor’s appointment but forgot he had a shared calendar with his colleagues that revealed he was going to “interview with Company X.” The job seeker said his boss never fully trusted him again after the incident. It is a lesson in discretion. Even as you seek out a new job, you want to preserve your current relationships, because careers are long and you never know who you may work with again.Job hunting, in general, is hard. Looking for a new job is an unpaid second job on top of your actual work. It can be easy to answer LinkedIn connections at your job. But career experts said that keeping boundaries between the two activities is key to keeping your current workplace happy.“While it’s OK to pursue new opportunities while employed, a search should never interfere with your current job,”  Michael Steinitz, executive director of Accountemps, said in a statement. “Schedule interviews during lunch breaks or outside of business hours, and avoid posting anything on social media that indicates you’re on the market.”

This is the exact amount of alcohol you should be drinking

This is the exact amount of alcohol you should be drinking This is the exact amount of alcohol you should be drinking Some of us wind down the day with a glass of wine without guilt. We know that alcohol abuse is a problem, but moderate drinking has been permitted by  the  Dietary Guidelines for Americans  and other health standards that acknowledge that one or two drinks a day is not bad for you and can even confer  some health benefits.But according to a new review of 694 existing studies on global alcohol consumption habits and nearly 600 studies on alcohol and health for Lancet, no amount of drinking is good for you. There is no wiggle room for a drink here and there if you want to be safe. “The widely held view of the health benefits of alcohol needs revising, particularly as improved methods and analyses continue to show how much alcohol use contributes to global death and disability,” the study concluded. “Our results show that the safest level of drinking is none.”That’s right, the risks so outweigh the benefits of drinking that if you truly want to guard your health, you’re bett er off not drinking altogether.No amount of drinking is safe for your bodyAcross the world, drinking alcohol is a popular activity. The researchers estimated that 2.8 billion people are current drinkers. But this popular pastime comes with fatal consequences. In 2016, the researchers found that alcohol consumption led to 2.8 million deaths and was the leading risk factor for premature death and disability among people ages 15-49.No amount of moderation could minimize the health risks alcohol causes, the researchers concluded.  People who had one alcoholic drink per day had a 0.5% higher risk of getting cancer-related health problems like tuberculosis, self-harm, cancer and road injuries. These risks went up the more you drank. Two drinks bumped that number to 7%. Five drinks made it 37%,  Emmanuela Gakidou, senior author of the report, calculated.Although it’s true that moderate drinking did give women some protective benefits with diabetes and heart disease, the researchers sugge sted that the bigger health risks outweighed these benefits.“Taken together, these findings emphasize that alcohol use, regardless of amount, leads to health loss across populations,” the researchers said.

4 Steps to Speak Better in Interviews

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Best Practices for Building Your Creative Portfolio

Best Practices for Building Your Creative Portfolio Best Practices for Building Your Creative Portfolio Just like a museum that pulls from its archives to create exhibits on a theme, your creative portfolio?should be?a curated collection of your work, adapted?for each client or job opening you pursue. The best agencies expect job seekers’ portfolios to be targeted to the skill set, industry knowledge and?discipline required for the position or project they seek. If you want to land a coveted design gig, you'll need to fine-tune both your physical and?online portfolios. Here are some portfolio tips to help you rise above the competition. Create a portfolio even if you're not a designer It's a no-brainer that every designer should have a?killer portfolio. But copywriters, account executives and marketing managers can benefit from creating portfolios, too. In fact, because it's not as common for those who work outside the field of design?to have a portfolio, creating a collection of your work can help you stand out from your competitors and demonstrate your initiative and organizational skills. Think both digital and analog A portfolio website  may help you get your foot in the door with an agency, but it's helpful to be able to show off?something physical when you want to call out specific examples of content you've created during a job interview. That’s why, whatever kind of creative role you hope to land, you need?to maintain both online and physical versions of your portfolio. Include the optimal number of pieces How many content pieces do you need in your physical book? Advertising and marketing executives surveyed by The Creative Group said they prefer to see eight items, on average, in someone's design portfolio. In a?digital portfolio, you can include more samples, as long as they're organized by category and easy to navigate. Employers are looking for eye-catching pieces that highlight your ability to: Think strategically Communicate complex concepts Use multiple software applications Solve real-world problems as part of your client's objectives SEARCH OUR JOB OPENINGS Essential components Focus on the most essential elements of your online portfolio. Whether you build?a personal website or use a portfolio website, your?online portfolio?should follow these rules: Create a?home page that clearly conveys who you are and the services you offer. Some visitors may not go any further than your home page. Include a brief biography, full resume and highlights of your client list (assuming you have permission to talk about the work). Testimonials lend even more credibility. Display your contact info on every page. Don't leave any prospective employer or client wondering how to get in touch with you. Divide your work into clear categories. This makes it easier for potential clients to browse content that is relevant to them.? Give a brief description of each project. Explain who you worked with and the objectives you followed. Supplying a printer-friendly resume?is especially important?if you're looking for a full-time job, so make sure it's easily accessible and ready to print. (A PDF file?is best.) All your files should be sized appropriately so that images load quickly. Keep your portfolio current by adding new samples (and promote them on social media when you do). Use search engine optimization techniques to make your portfolio easier to find. Strategically showcase?your work Depending on your particular strategy for approaching the market, organize your online and physical portfolios by industry, media specialty or chronology. For your hard-copy version, start with your strongest piece and end with your second-best option. Include: The name of the client for whom you produced the piece (again, be sure to obtain permission) The date it was completed A sentence or two explaining your role and the project objective The name of the software you used Any positive outcomes (awards, client praise, increased sales, better customer engagement, etc.) Make sure all of the samples in your portfolio are free of smudges, folds, tears or extraneous markings. Show one only item at a time to avoid a chaotic, cluttered look. Use pocket pages for your resume, biography, and client list;  carry bulky or odd-shaped items separately. Perfect your pitch Even a stellar professional?portfolio won't win over?a potential client if your verbal presentation turns into a 20-minute monologue. Select five pieces that best represent your skills and how they served a company's needs. For each one, develop a brief pitch that addresses the objective, your role and the results. Revenue, stats and percentages are instant indicators of how your work made a difference. The more you can quantify a?project's outcome, the better. Answering common portfolio?questions Here’s how to respond to questions that might trip you up during a portfolio review: Q: What would you have done differently with this piece? A:?Never disparage a former employer or client. Instead, demonstrate tact and diplomacy. Discuss what you might have done with a bigger budget or more time, for instance. Q: What do you think of our current marketing materials? A:?Don't harshly critique the work or give hollow praise. Show that you're observant by commenting on the strengths and weaknesses of each piece. Suggest how you would improve the collateral to better meet business needs. Q: Which piece are you most proud of? A:?Keep in mind that employers may be more interested in why you're pleased with the sample than in the work itself, because your answer reveals the things that inspire or motivate you. Q: What was your role in this piece? A: Resist the temptation to exaggerate your contributions. If your role in a project was minimal, it should not be included in your book. If the piece was a group effort, explain how the team worked together and use the opportunity to highlight your communication and collaboration skills. Make it a living document Finally, keep updating your portfolio with your best work so the?samples are fresh when a career opportunity arises. It's far easier to archive and summarize your work when you've just completed it than to revisit it months later when you’ve forgotten many of the details. Regular maintenance also makes it easier to swap pieces in and out of your physical portfolio as you customize it for a potential employer. The bottom line: There's no one-size-fits-all portfolio solution. To land a job, you'll need to tailor your?portfolio?so it presents work that's most relevant to the position. Tags

The Key to Successful Resume Formatter

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