Keep Your Resume Up-to-date At All Times - Hallie Crawford

Keep Your Resume Up-to-date At All Times It’s the start of a new year… what’s on your list of resolutions? We suggest you add keeping your resume up to date at all times Here’s why, and how! The beginning of a new year is a great time to assess the past and plan changes for your future. Typical resolutions can include anything from new places to see, people to meet, achieving items on your bucket list, personal targets, and career goals. What most fall short of in achieving those goals, is the planning and preparation necessary to get there. Too many times clients call demanding a quick turn around on a resume that has not been updated in years, to apply for an unexpected job opportunity or for a position they’ve been wanting and at the last minute noticed the posting. Really? If you are planning on making changes in your career this year then here is some advice: Determine your goals write down your goals for the year, then under each goal brainstorm what needs to be done to achieve those goals. Most times those activities need to be broken down even further into a step-by-step process. Laying it all out is just one of the first steps in planning, but it’s an essential step that will help you understand all the intricacies needed to succeed. Set a timeline pull out your calendar, set start and completion dates, and don’t forget to include the steps in between. Be realistic about the timing and resources (like time, people, money, technology, research) needed to achieve each step. Make sure you check in every couple weeks to track your progress. Be proactive dust that old resume off and start adding the additional information missing. Once the information is all together you have a better chance of focusing your efforts on condensing it, making it relevant, and targeted to your job search. Don’t be afraid to seek help most people throw together a resume and think that’s okay! Well, it most definitely is not. Remember this is YOUR first impression to a potential employer. Not only is the content important, but a tasteful presentation, without any grammar, spelling, or formatting inconsistencies or mistakes, is a must. Again, it’s your first impression, so it’s in your best interest to make it, not just okay, but GREAT! Start using your network proven to be the quickest way to find your next position, networking allows you to follow up on applications, connect one-on-one with potential employers, get references from peers, and uncover untapped opportunities. Get your LinkedIn profile done and start connecting with peers, managers, old colleagues, classmates, groups, and more. Take those courses / training you’ve been wanted to take for a while it’s another great way to improve yourself, your skills, stay up-to date on current trends, and keep moving forward. Prepare to market yourself is your elevator pitch ready? Have you brainstormed what makes you tick? Which skills you do best? What are you passionate about? What about references? Are they lined up to attest to your skills, expertise, and work ethics? This is just the beginning, but a good start to achieving your career goals, whether it’s for a new resolution or at anytime in your life. As Steve Maraboli says: “When you establish a destination by defining what you want, then take physical action by making choices that move you towards that destination, the possibility for success is limitless and arrival at the destination is inevitable.” Thank you to our resume expert, Jasmine Marchong, for this article and the resume tips.  Want more Resume and Cover Letter Tips? Watch these helpful videos Hallie has created by clicking here. Schedule a free consult with HallieCrawford.com today

Tips For Writing a Nanny Resume

Tips For Writing a Nanny ResumeSo you've decided that you're ready to start writing a nanny resume. Now that you've decided to take the plunge, the next step is to figure out how to go about doing so. If you are wondering what kind of things to include in your nanny resume, then this article will give you some tips.It's always a good idea to have several versions of your resume handy. This is especially true if you decide to change jobs before you've gotten a lot of experience under your belt. In order to be able to do this, make sure you have at least two versions of your resume. Also, try to have a few samples on hand so that you don't have to go back and start from scratch.When preparing your resume, you need to consider all the different things that you can include. It's a good idea to include all of your employment information in your resume as well as any educational qualifications you may have received. Also, it is very important to include the things that you have done for ea ch employer, such as specific things you did for the home care agency, church group, or nonprofit organization.For example, you should include the duties you did for the employer in your job description. You also need to include any experiences you had working with children or babysitting children while you were a part of a community-based organization, which you may have found through the Internet.It's also a good idea to include any awards or recognition you may have received. Your resume should also include any volunteer work you may have completed while you were working for the agency. The more experiences you include in your resume, the more impressive you'll look.You should also keep in mind that your nanny resume should represent you and your abilities. If you have knowledge in babysitting, then you can include the tasks you did with the agency and what you can do for the agency. You should also give the agency as much information as possible about yourself, including your ag es, details about your education, and anything else that will show how you can help the agency. This way, you can easily get the positions you want.Finally, when compiling your resume, it's a good idea to put each section on its own page. Include the job description on the left and then the responsibilities of each job in the right column. It is best to stick to one page and it will save you some time later on.

Bethenny Frankel, Gary Vaynerchuk and Other Business Leaders Share the Worst Career Advice They Ever Received

Bethenny Frankel, Gary Vaynerchuk and Other Business Leaders Share the Worst Career Advice They Ever Received Go to college. Get a “safe” job with a 401(k). Work hard. We’ve all received similar advice â€" but is following it truly the key to success? These self-made millionaires and Advisors in The Oracles, including Bethenny Frankel and Gary Vanyerchuk, say if you want to fulfill your dreams, ignore these nine pieces of well-meaning advice. 1. “Perfect Your Business Plan.” Bethenny Frankel, Courtesy of The Oracles If someone tells you that you need a perfect business plan to get started, it’s not true. When you wait for the perfect plan, you often end up procrastinating and getting stuck instead. Besides, perfect doesn’t exist, and most of the things you write down won’t happen anyway. So just get in the car, get on the road, and start mapping your route while you drive. You don’t have to know everything about business either. I’m strategic and business-minded, but I’m not very knowledgeable about important areas like financial planning, banking, and tax structures. You just have to be honest with yourself about what you don’t know and surround yourself with experts. Then you’ll learn by doing it. â€"Bethenny Frankel, founder of Skinnygirl, cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” New York Times bestselling author, and Shark on “Shark Tank”; follow Bethenny on Twitter and Instagram 2. “Fake it till you make it.” Gary Vaynerchuk, Courtesy of The Oracles Advice is only good in context and from those closest to you who truly have your best interest in mind. That means almost all advice is bad, but “fake it till you make it” is particularly awful. It worked when nobody was watching and you were faking it by learning on the job. The problem now is that people are faking it in public. They try to position themselves as “entrepreneurs” or “thought leaders” when they haven’t sold anything or done the work. Too many people are projecting a personality and a personal brand on social media with nothing to back it up. You’re saying you’re there before you are. That doesn’t mean you can’t get there. But don’t brand yourself as the entrepreneur who’s “made it.” Brand yourself as someone who is on the journey to becoming successful. There’s a big difference. â€"Gary Vaynerchuk, founder and CEO of VaynerX; five-time New York Times bestselling author of “Crushing It!” 3. “Get a ‘safe’ job.” Torben Platzer, Courtesy of The Oracles When I was growing up, my parents stressed the importance of getting a “safe,” reliable job. So when I finished high school, I went to college to become a teacher. I quickly realized that wasn’t the direction I wanted to go; but I trusted my parents’ life experience, so it took me six years to break out and start my own business. Times have changed. Few jobs are truly safe, thanks to artificial intelligence and digital development. At the same time, there are countless career options; so you don’t have to choose one you don’t like. A few years ago, it was ridiculous to think you could make money playing computer games. Now teenagers are winning millions in gaming tournaments. “Job safety” today comes from digital skills and the ability to create brand awareness and influence online. â€"Torben Platzer, founder and CEO of personal branding agency TPA Media GmbH, founder of business education program SELFMADE, and host of the German podcast “SELFMADE”; connect with Torben on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube 4. “Follow your passion.” Gail Corder Fisher, Courtesy of The Oracles We don’t instantly find our passions; we develop them. They emerge and morph over time. It’s unreasonable to expect anyone to know their passion straight out of college. You might know what you like to do, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a viable career. Our passions are often destined to become great hobbies â€" not careers. Besides, most people aren’t good at what they do at first. As a result, they give up, move on, and limit their beliefs about being good enough. You can’t get to what you’re great at without jumping over lots of hurdles. Just like passion doesn’t come without exploration, success doesn’t come without failure. That’s why it isn’t about how many times you fall down, but the number of times you get up. â€"Gail Corder Fischer, executive vice chairman of Fischer Company, a leading global corporate real estate firm that provides consulting, brokerage, and technology solutions 5. “Be realistic.” Mike Peters, Courtesy of The Oracles If people tell you to focus on one thing because you can’t pursue three ideas at once, they’re wrong. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Try multiple things at once, then cut the losing projects and double-down on the winners. In business, you have to break all the rules. That’s what disruptive companies like Uber, Amazon, and Facebook did. I’m obviously not suggesting you do anything illegal. But if you want to stand out and make an impact, you have to think outside of common conventions and the status quo by stretching what’s acceptable. The founders of billion-dollar companies like UPS, SpaceX, and Apple all had a “reality distortion field.” You must believe in a grand vision with every fiber of your being and paint the picture for others. It’s the only way to make the impossible possible. â€"Mike Peters, entrepreneur, philanthropist, XPRIZE Foundation board member, and founder of the Yomali group of companies, which has generated more than $1 billion in sales online; read more about Peters: Mike Peters’ Rollercoaster Journey from Young Millionaire to Flat Broke to Running a $1 Billion-Plus Business 6. “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Keri Shull, Courtesy of The Oracles Telling people it’s as useful to save money as it is to earn more is the worst business and life advice I have ever heard. Building an empire requires making an investment, not saving your money. In order to scale a business, you must have the confidence and vision to invest many pennies, which requires belief in yourself and your business. Whenever I am facing setbacks trying to achieve the next level of success in my business, I always remind myself that I don’t want to be ordinary â€" I want to build something extraordinary. And to do that, I need to take risks, including with money. â€"Keri Shull, founder of the Keri Shull Team, which has sold over $2 billion in properties; co-founder of real estate coaching business HyperFast Agent; named one of America’s Best Real Estate Agents by REAL Trends; connect with Keri on Facebook 7. “You can’t trust anyone to be as committed as you are.” Brandon Dawson, Courtesy of The Oracles Many people will tell you that “Good people are hard to find” or “You can’t expect employees to care like you do,” but that’s not true. There are many remarkable people looking for opportunities to succeed â€" you just have to understand what inspires them and align their passions with your business objectives. Demonstrate exactly how they can attain their own goals by positively impacting the business. Businesses don’t drive people â€" people drive businesses. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to uncover your employees’ aspirations, give them the encouragement and tools they need, and celebrate successes with them. That’s how you create a trustworthy, quality team that will help you drive your business to the next level. â€"Brandon Dawson, serial entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Cardone Ventures; founder and CEO of Audigy; host of “The B Dawson Show” podcast; connect with Brandon on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   8. “You’ll succeed if you work hard.” Rafael Romis, Courtesy of The Oracles This is the worst advice to give someone, especially when they’re trying and underperforming, because it can lead them down a path of working hard without success, which is just a waste of time. Instead, you should work smart, evaluate your results, optimize the way you work, and repeat. If you don’t see improvement, move on to something else. Time is our most valuable asset, so you shouldn’t waste it. This applies to everything. For example, when we work with our clients, we try a lot of things at once because you don’t know what works best until you try. Next, we review performance, optimize, and try again. Then we focus on the top-performing techniques and drop the rest. Working hard is great as long as you focus your hard work where you get the best return. That’s how you succeed. â€"Rafael Romis, founder and CEO of award-winning digital agency Weberous and e-commerce strategist at Generate Culture; connect with Rafael on LinkedIn Want to share your insights in a future article? Join The Oracles, a mastermind group of the world’s leading entrepreneurs who share their success strategies to help others grow their businesses and build better lives. Apply here. For more free business insider advice, follow The Oracles on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

10 TERRIBLE Habits That Make You An Unbearable Co-Worker - Work It Daily

10 TERRIBLE Habits That Make You An Unbearable Co-Worker - Work It Daily One of the best things about work is that you get to collaborate with your co-workers. However, in offices all over the world, there are co-workers people would rather NOT work with every day. Co-workers can get labeled as terrible for multiple reasons. And that label can do some serious damage at work. Here are a few habits a colleague can have that would earn them that bad reputation. Are you guilty of any of them? Gossiping About Your Co-Workers via GIPHY It's important to build a team that has respect for one another in the workplace. One of the biggest things that KILLS respect among colleagues is gossiping.If you talk about your co-workers behind their backs, there's no way they're going to trust you or respect anything you have to say.Plus, they won't want to work with you if you're talking badly about them. That could have a major impact on your work, especially if you have a project you need help on. Gossiping could give you a brief moment of satisfaction, but it can really do some serious damage to your work relationships. Having A Bad Attitude At Work via GIPHY We've all had bad days at work. We're human, it's bound to happen. However, having a consistent negative attitude at work will have a tremendous impact on your relationship with your co-workers. Multiple studies show that negative attitudes can spread quickly, especially in the workplace. That means people will want to stay away from those who generate negative energy. Also, having a negative attitude at work kills workplace productivity and puts a major dent in workplace culture. With that being said, take a minute to reflect on your attitude at work. Could it use some adjusting? Distracting Your Co-Workers While On The Job   via GIPHY Let's be real -- everyone needs a little break at work. It's good to take some time to get away from your desk, whether it's a 5-minute walk around the office or a quick trip to the vending machine. However, constantly being distracted at work can lead to major problems that impact productivity. A source of these distractions can come from co-workers. Think about it -- is there a co-worker who is always talking, even when you're trying to work? Or is there a co-worker who blasts loud music at their desk throughout the work day? These distractions may not be intentional, but they can cause other people to lose focus at work. If you have distracting habits at work, think about how you can curb them. You'll be surprised what it does for your office's productivity. Taking Credit For Your Co-Worker's Work via GIPHY Working with a team at work has great benefits. You're able to collaborate with people and come up with ideas you may not have thought of on your own.That being said, giving credit to your co-workers for their contributions to the workplace is essential to maintain good relationships with them. If you're collaborating with a co-worker on a project and you want to expand on one of their ideas, be sure to give them credit where credit is due. If you take all the glory and don't mention their contribution, it will reflect poorly on you. Not Pulling Your Weight In The Office via GIPHY When you go to work, it's expected that you show up and actually do work. However, there are some people who do a lot of showing up...but not a lot of work. When someone doesn't do their job, they force their co-workers to pick up the slack. That, combined with the workload they already have, could cause some MAJOR frustration in the office. Make sure you're doing your job when you're at work. It can be so easy to get distracted, but you have to stay on track and do what needs to get done. Doing your share of the work will give you a lot of satisfaction and your co-workers will appreciate your contributions. Immediately Shooting Down Co-Workers' Ideas via GIPHY Your co-workers will have ideas they want to share with the team from time to time. You may not like these ideas and, as a result, you may shut them down before the team even discusses it. There are multiple reasons why this is a bad habit in the workplace. For starters, it could give off the impression that you're not open to hearing new ideas. It could also give off the impression that you don't care about your team's opinions. So, before you shoot down a co-worker's idea, take a moment to really think about it and have a discussion with them about it instead of immediately expressing your distaste for it. Bringing Personal Issues Into The Workplace   via GIPHY It's important to have a good work-life balance. However, bringing too much of your personal life into the workplace can cause some riffs in the office. You may have co-workers you can talk to about your personal life. But you may also have co-workers who wish to maintain a strictly professional relationship with you. If you vent about your personal life at work, you risk compromising your relationships with your co-workers. As a worker, you are a business-of-one, which means you want to market yourself the best you can. Bringing a lot of your personal baggage into the workplace is not a good thing, and will make it harder to market yourself as an employee and co-worker. Stinking Up The Whole Office With Your Lunch via GIPHY You know exactly what I'm talking about here. There are certain rules of office etiquette that go unspoken. One of those rules is not to stink up the entire office with your food. Unfortunately, not everyone follows this rule. There are some people who have no problem heating up their leftover fish at lunchtime. It may be in the microwave for only 2-minutes, but its impact lasts much longer.Stinking up the office with your lunch is distracting. Seriously, it's an issue if the only thing your co-workers can focus on is how your lunch smells. Being Passive Aggressive In The Office via GIPHY A workplace culture should be built around mutual respect and trust among co-workers. Once in a while, you may disagree with your colleagues and that's okay. Disagreements happen, but how you handle it says more about you than the disagreement itself. If you're passive aggressive towards your co-workers, it will cause some tension in the office. Being passive aggressive means you aren't being direct with your co-workers about your issues with them. If you aren't direct with them, then how are you going to work past the issue you're having? Passive aggressiveness will take its toll on the workplace if it isn't nipped in the bud. The best way to curb this is to be direct with your colleagues and have a professional discussion about the issue at hand. Constantly Showing Up Late To Work via GIPHY Everyone is late to work once in a while. However, it's an issue if you're constantly late to work.Showing up on time is a sign of respect in the office. It shows that you care about your work and that you care about getting in on time to get your work done. If you're always showing up late, it shows that you don't respect the work you do. Also, running late can impact your co-workers. If they need your input on a project, but you're running late, it makes them crunched for time. That can lead to a stressful work environment. Showing up to work on time reflects on you as a worker. So, show up on time, and be ready to put your best foot forward. So, which of these habits is the absolute WORST one a co-worker can have? Tell us in the poll below. Is there a bad habit we didn't mention here? Let us know on social! From Your Site Articles Co-worker Likes To Overshare, What Should You Do? - Work It Daily 5 Strategies To Deal With A Horrible Co-Worker - Work It Daily Workplace Drama: How To Handle A Difficult Co-Worker - Work It Daily Related Articles Around the Web 10 Tips for Dealing With Difficult People at Work Collaborating With a Difficult Co-Worker: Dos and Donts 9 Tips for Handling a Difficult Coworker Back Whats the worst habit a co-worker can have? vote 0 Votes Gossiping vote up 0 Votes Having A Bad Attitude vote up 0 Votes Distracting Other Co-Workers vote up 0 Votes Taking Credit For Another Persons Work vote up 0 Votes Slacking On The Job vote up 0 Votes Shooting Down Ideas vote up 0 Votes Sharing Too Much Personal Information At Work vote up 0 Votes Bringing Smelly Food Into The Office vote up 0 Votes Being Passive Aggressive vote up 0 Votes Constantly Showing Up Late vote up Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

This Survey Explains Why You Feel Poorer in the Summer

This Survey Explains Why You Feel Poorer in the Summer As the temperatures rise during summer, cooking ur meals becomes much less appealing. Sitting outside in a backyard restaurant sipping on drinks with friends seems like a just reward after being cooped up indoors all winter. But one drink becomes drinks and appetizers for the table and suddenly we are hit with a triple-digit bill.According to a new Capital Onesurvey, this is a normal spending behavior, because we are more likely to spend money on dining out this summer than at any other time of the year.We spend more on socializing during summer than any other seasonThe survey of 1,000 Americans found that eating out for dinner is a guilty pleasure for us during the summer months. When summer comes, so do the invitations to get out of the house and socialize. And those happy-hour get-togethers add up. On average, U.S. adults spend $305 more on socializing during the summer months than any other season.Turns out, we like to spend our summer paychecks on dinners. Dining out was the top activity the majority of Americans 80% said they would be doing this summer.Theres another way to socialize that does not involve costly drinks and overpriced entrees. Fifty-four percent of Americans said they would prefer to host a dinner cocktailparty for their friends than take out them all out for dinner on their dime. You can heed their fiscal advice. If you notice that you are overspending on drinks and eating, try hosting people over for a meal at your house. Your slim wallet will thank you.This article originally apepared on The Ladders.

Unanswered Questions Into Resume Writing School Transfer Disclosed

Unanswered Questions Into Resume Writing School Transfer Disclosed Get the Scoop on Resume Writing School Transfer Before Youre Too Late Still, you might have questions, and were here to assist Resume writing tips enable you to understand the proper techniques of resume writing. Writing a winning college student career objective is a fairly effortless means to bolster your application for this internship or job youve got in sight. You do not have to incorporate every job that you have had since college. Next, you will find out how to create a college resume prepared for the big leagues Youve precisely what it takes to be successful in college. Sorry, youre likely to need to learn how to edit. If youve got additional work experience that is related to the position, provide tons of details (like salary info and who to contact to find out more about your work experience). Getting job isnt very easy in the current world. Your letter must sound find it irresistible turned i nto written with a true individual. There are various sorts of cover letters for resumes. Your cover letter needs to be typed professionally. It should be perfect and it should highlight all your fhigkeit and working experience related to the job you are applying for. Finding Resume Writing School Transfer Online A crystal clear statement about how you are going to utilize your strongest relevant abilities and professional experiences to satisfy the specific role youre applying for 3. If thats the case, your resume can nevertheless be quantified, and provide the hiring manager a concrete idea of the reach of your abilities and abilities. If youre targeting work beyond the defense Earth, then you most certainly will need to translate your skills, experiences and accomplishments in the English Language. Proofreading is of extreme importance when you wish to land that coveted job at a big organization. Resume Writing School Transfer Explained There are several valid reasons for wanting to relocate, and if youre satisfied in your work, the most logical place to initiate a work search in your new city might be your present-day company. When youre looking for a new job making an impression on the hiring manager is not simple in any way. You wish to land a great job which pays well. Provided that you dream high, youre definitely going to land on an ideal job. Law school essays are totally different from all sorts of writing students. If youre looking to discover a college to transfer to, I advise using the College Board College Search Portal that will help you discover the perfect college for you. The Law School does not need you to have a distinct major to apply. The company school resume is only a single page. Resume Writing School Transfer and Resume Writing School Transfer - The Perfect Combination Since youll discover, even in the event that you dont have any prior professional experiences, you may still draw on your school experiences. You didnt choose to be a teacher since you wished to turn into rich, you did it since you have passion for education. If youre out of school for over five decades and are not able to secure an academic recommendation, submit additional professional recommendations. Based on how far along youre in school and what number of activities you take part in, you might want to model your resume off of either Student Caffes college or higher school example.

Creating your own Marketing Hook

Creating your own Marketing Hook Any promotion is built around a marketing hook. Think of a hook as a thirty-second pitch, your most important, and often only, chance to attract attention and interest during limited interaction with potential clients and customers. A Hook is the fruchtwein Basic Element in Promotion.Think about yourself, your product and service for a moment. If you cannot immediately conceive of a simple word or phrase that signifies who you are and what you offer, youre thinking too hard or the message you want to convey is too long. Either way, your audience has a good chance of losing interest before you really have a chance to hook them. Dont let that happen.Think of it this way If you found yourself in an elevator with an especially influential individual, how could you maximize that opportunity? Even if this type of situation never happens, you need to be prepared to get ac ross two essential points, and quickly what you do, and what makes you special. With a little (or a lot) of foresight, youll be ready to stand out from the crowd. Invest the time now to make yourself that unique individual whose message shines clearly in any interaction and remains after its over.Prepare Your Hook.Your message is in competition with many, many others, and not only is your audiences attention and patience is limited, but he or she is accustomed to tuning out sales pitches on a daily basis. Only short messages have a chance to get through to your listener, and only the special ones will be retained long enough to be effective.To begin, try writing about you and your business. Use colorful language and really celebrate the important qualities and skills you offer. Structure the story in a way that answers basic questions about you and your business. Include personal details about your career and training, aspects of the business that you enjoy, and your motivation.Got it? Now smooth it out, and tame silliness into something you could imagine actually saying to people. Then practice giving that pitch first to yourself and then to friends. Youll develop an ear for both what feels natural to you to say, and what works on the listener. You can even record yourself practicing again and again, to get more familiar with the material and the image you portray. If youre really pleased with the results, you might even consider sending a clip to your contacts in a multimedia promotionStay FocusedKeep in mind what this hook is for you a teaser for your audience. Its a short attention-getter that doesnt tell them everything about you and your companyit doesnt need to and your audience wouldnt pay attention that long anyway. Generate enough interest to eingabeaufforderung them to either seek out more information, or be even more receptive to what you have to say at the next opportunity. Your marketing hook is the single most basic and powerful tool in your ars enalmake it strong and use it.