Freakin (Great Links) Friday Installment 4 - When I Grow Up

Freakin (Great Links) Friday Installment 4 - When I Grow Up Happy 1 month anniversary to Freakin (Great Links) Friday! I know its not much, but as a newlywed who is still celebrating monthly anniversaries it seems like a lot! Heres the stuff I loved this week ( last, as two of these links got left out of installment 3): The Perfectionism Monster plagues many of the creative types I know. But did you ever think it could plague someone like Michelangelo? Mark McGuiness explores this topic while providing really interesting background on this genius in Lateral Actions Why You Dont Need to Be a Genius to Achieve Creative Success. Alternate: Words post It Doesnt Have To Be Perfect works hand-in-hand under this umbrella (-ella, -ella, hey, hey, hey). I might steal this question for a Tough (Question) Tuesday, but if you read More in Yous What Would You Regret? please forget that you saw it. I just loved what Laura wrote around it I had to include the post in its entirety. Christy at Shine Your Light is a coach that created the ABCs of Achieving Your Dreams. So elementary but so smart and inspiring! Mark McGuiness of Lateral Action does it again by coming up with The 3 Critical Characteristics of the Creative Entrepreneur. I honestly belive that creative types are well suited for becoming successful entrepreneurs, for those of you out there looking for a new direction dont be surprised if you end up working for yourself! Freelance Switch was extremely vulnerable and brave this week with her post, Friends with Structure. With my mini-breakdown last week I can relate to the feeling of overwhelm she describes, especially with such simple things to do. Its tough to own up to the fact that simple things might end up being simply impossible things for you. Woody Allen said it best when he said 80% of success is about showing up. The Creativity Coach expands on that in his post, A Simple Formula for Creative Success. And last but not least, some shameless self-promotion: Luke wrote a beautiful post about me being a kick-ass actress in Ah, My Wife, which makes me happy because I thought he just told me I was good in that showcase to get into my pants. And over at CastleBride Couture, my veil designer featured Luke I ( my veil!) in photos here ( please note that the link is called Meet-Beautiful-Michelle-Solomon. Thats my favorite part). Have wonderful weekends everyone! Ill be back here on Sunday baring my heart. Seriously, itll be juicy. Not my heart specifically, but you know what I mean.

Writing a Proper Resume - the Conspiracy

Writing a Proper Resume - the Conspiracy Resume guidelines can fluctuate from industry to industry, therefore it's recommended to get familiar with specific industry examples. Resume writing can be a fairly straightforward process so long as you're prepared for what you're getting into. Writing resumes is frequently a subject that intimidates many men and women. Written resumes aren't accepted. The Truth About Writing a Proper Resume There is an assortment of benefits of working with the simple resume formats. How to make a resume because you're writing a combination resume you would like to be confident that your resume contains all the right keywords for your. How to make a resume on how best to select a layout and to compose your own resume be certain that your resume contains each of the right keywords for your. Most resume templates may be used to apply for many forms of jobs. How to compose a masterpiece of a resume rockport institute 2017-04 go to linkedin and simi lar websites and have a look at a lot of resumes of folks seeking. The very last thing that you want to do is receive a job that you can't do. Bear in mind, however, it's extremely rare for individuals to have zero experience to include on a resume. If work experience isn't your key highlight or whether you've got an inconsistent work history, its best advisable to start your resume with your qualifications. If you discover that you just are not able to write your own resume you can hire a person to write it for you. Writing a proper resume is critical to acquire your fantasy job and you also might want every word in your resume to be perfect so as to impress the employers. Writing a proper resume is going to be a significant factor in obtaining a very good job. The Simple resume formats must be used dependent on the kinds of templates they are. Resume Templates also be certain you don't miss out any beneficial part of information about yourself which can be important for the organization.

A History of Writing Marketing Resume Refuted

A History of Writing Marketing Resume Refuted What Writing Marketing Resume Is - and What it Is Not Hiring managers in the advertising area will wish to be informed about your achievements and successes with your advertising campaigns. It is an important part of any business, so hiring managers look for applicants who are dedicated to bettering the company and improving it. While every marketing resume ought to be tailored for a certain job, there's still a lot you're able to learn from a huge data approach. You Are the Product The first step to creating the best marketing resume is accepting that you're a solution and you must sell yourself. You might also add other work positions from different industries if you think that it will be great for your application. You should make sure the contact information which you will give to the company is accurate, updated and totally free from any errors. A premium quality sample marketing resume will contain a lot of the key phrases and phrases employers are seeking, a couple times throughout their application. On the flip side, you may use a career summary if you currently have prior industry experiences that you think can help you to receive more impact for your application. When you have experience as an executive then you have to reveal you're prepared to become dirty and do work in addition to directing things from up on high. If you're an executive, you will want to prove that you're not only a person who directs events from 30,000 feet but that you might also roll up your sleeves and do the job. Your resume should always start out with a statement introducing the most essential things the hiring manager ought to know about you. Maybe you're targeting companies in a specific industry. The marketing business is among the hot selling cakes but you've got to be sure before you set foot within it. If you're a marketing professional and have a difficult time selling yourself' to recruiters, don't desp air, you aren't alone. A digital advertising and marketing specialist will be accountable for managing online advertising campaigns, sometimes many at a moment, with the target of reaching new clients and retaining the interest of old ones. Resumes ought to be targeted effectively at the particular sort of marketing job applied for. If you're on the lookout for Great advertising CV Examples or Templates. Marketing is quite a common career option for many men and women. Marketing in the 21st century demands intimate understanding of social networking platforms. What You Must Know About Writing Marketing Resume The advertising training programs and seminars you've attended. Marketing is a wide job descriptor with various skill sets needed. If you wish to compose the best marketing resume then you have to consider which skills you employ during work and showcase benefits over features. To compose a thriving marketing resume, you must step back, consider the skills you use ev ery single day on the job then apply them to yourself.

3 Reasons Trucking is on the Rise

3 Reasons Trucking is on the RiseHave you ever seen those commercials on TV for tractor-trailer training schools? They always make professional truck driving look fun and fulfilling keep on trucking through this great land of ours, and make a living doing it. Sounds pretty appealing, right? Well, it turns out that it just may be the career (or career change) for you and here are 3 reasons why. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1472832551951-0) ) 1. Its BoomingAccording to Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) research, the professional truck driving industry is on a serious upswing right now. The FTR tracks growth and aggregates positive (or negative) characteristics like pay, demand, and growth in an industry. For 2014 (and 2015 so far), trucking has grown greatly in all of those areas. Especially in demand, which means that new drivers would be entering the field at a great time.2. Its ProfitableAs demand for professional drivers goes up, so does the rate of pay and number of jobs available for drivers. Most carriers are able to get rising rates for their drivers, building on a strong 2014. The FTRs high rating of the trucking field shows that pay, benefits, and stability are likely to continue on that positive path for the time being.3. Its Getting Better All the TimeWith customer-driven commerce growing all the time, the trucking industry needs to keep up with the demand for drivers and offer a good amount of benefits and stability to get those drivers on the road. That the trucking industry has experienced so much growth in the past two years makes it a good entry point for new drivers. The FTR expects this trend to continue, on pace with 2014s numbers.So what do you think? Are you ready to hop in the cab and hit the road?Read mora at www.roadmaster.com

Asking Yourself These 2 Questions Will Keep Your To-Do List In Check, According to a Top Exec

Asking Yourself These 2 Questions Will Keep Your To-Do List In Check, According to a Top Exec Danielle du Toit is someone who wants to know what drives you. Whether you work on her team or simply find yourselves seated next to one abedrngnisher on a plane, du Toit believes that everyone has a super power, and shes passionate about helping others unearth what exactly theirs is.I am fascinated by watching people discover the areas where they are powerful and the places where they have X-ray vision, which I define as the things that come to someone so easily, they dont even know its a skill, she said.As President of SeatGeek Enterprise, a mobile-focused flugticket platform, thats a passion she gets to apply to her job daily. Overseeing such a wide variety of businesses from product and marketing to sales and operations means that du Toit gets to work closely with bright, dedicated humans from across company functions. And getting to hone in on those individuals unique strengths is som ething she says she finds her greatest joy in.A whole lot is currently being delivered at SeatGeek, a company that du Toit says is changing an industry within the space of live events. Of course, pioneering innovation while simultaneously ensuring that those underneath you are growing and feeling empowered requires a pretty rigorous degree of prioritization. Du Toit has learned some tricks, though, that help her stay on top of it all.She recently shared those with Fairygodboss (hint her favorite prioritization hack involves asking yourself two questions), as well as the top qualities she looks for in candidates.Heres what she had to say.How long have you been in your current role, and what were you doing previously?Ive been in this role just over seven months. Previously, I worked for a digital marketing technology company and oversaw all that was post-sales, with a really large global team who implemented and took care of thousands of clients around the world.Describe what you do i n one sentence.Today, I own all of the Product, Marketing, Sales, Relationship Management, Services, Support and Operations for SeatGeek Enterprise.How do you prioritize and deal with your to-do list each day?The goal is to ensure that your to-do list is something that serves you instead of something that controls you. And that truly is a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly process. Its not easy and yet, it is essential. How I approach that is by keeping the following in mindWhats important? We will always have a lot of stuff to accomplish, but what are your big goals and how does this to-do list item contribute to those big goals?Is this a now or a not-now item? Or is this something you completely delete from your list?How would you describe your leadership style? While there are many styles of leadership, I think in the end whats important is to remember youre simply leading a group of humans who are focused on achieving a shared goal. The key part there being humans.I get grea t joy from figuring out the strengths of my team and working with those strengths to drive incredible results. Its an amazing phenomenon how when you focus on those strengths, your team flourishes as a result.I have also learned that if you have high expectations of your team members and you trust them, they always surprise you. They always deliver mora than you thought possible.Whats one thing you think young job seekers should know about your company? What about those who are in a more advanced career stage?We are a place to be if you are interested in changing an industry. Thats never an easy thing to do, but the muscles you develop mentally and emotionally as you work on stuff that isnt easy thats incredible. And this company is full of bright, dedicated humans who will change the industry and change the nature of live events for every human both those who are attending live events and those who are putting them on.How have you used your role to help bring up other women behin d you? How do you build time into your schedule for this kind of work?Helping others grow their career is something I dont need to schedule into my calendar. It is something I am deeply passionate about, whether you are on my team, in my company or sitting next to me on a plane. I am fascinated by watching people discover the areas where they are powerful and the places where they have X-ray vision, which I define as the things that come to someone so easily, they dont even know its a skill.Whats something youre really good at at work?Making big problems into smaller problems. Something I truly love is to take what looks like an impossible problem and, with a few people and a whiteboard, solve that problem.Also, looking after humans is a skill of mine. I really care about my team, and I care about them growing and feeling empowered.What about outside of work?I am not sure about good, but I love to cook, read and paint. I really love color. People always seem to laugh at my color-cod ed books, but I think of books by their color more than by their title.What are the top three qualities you look for when youre interviewing a candidate?For a long time, I have believed that all someone needs is aptitude and attitude. And its still comes down to those two things. Can someone understand complex concepts, and are they willing whether that means being willing to solve, to work with other people, to smile when things are tough, to be fair, and to communicate.Why do you think your company is a particularly supportive work environment for women?We are really focused on working with our entire company to drive change, acceptance, fairness and equality.--Fairygodboss is proud to partner with SeatGeek. Find a job there today

LinkedIn Survey Reveals Obstacles to Career Satisfaction and Success for Women

Citi/LinkedIn Survey Reveals Obstacles to Career Satisfaction and Success for Women The Todays Professional Woman Report, a national survey conducted by Citi and LinkedIn, recently explored what women perceive to be their biggest obstacles to career advancement, success, and satisfaction. Even as the report found that the financial power of women is on the upswing, professional women still feel unsure of their control over their advancement opportunities and financial futures. Regarding career advancement, the survey found the following obstacles of utmost concern to women Lack of opportunity, time, and loyalty Thirty-eight percent of respondents think they will eventually reach a mora senior position in their organizations. For those who dont, the top obstacles are lack of opportunities (41 percent), personal lives (30 percent), and lack of interest in their current company (20 percent). Reluctan ce to ask for a raise Twenty-five percent of professional women asked for a raise over the past 12 months, though 75 percent of those did receive one. Gender-wage gap Breadwinning women still make less than their counterparts making an average of $35,000 more per year than her partner. When a man is the breadwinner, he makes an average of $49,000 more. Mentorship as a non-priority Over half of women lack a mentor, especially those women over 45.Work/life balance and flexibility Most women feel they have work/life balance with 63 percent of respondents reporting having a good sense of balance. Ninety-five percent of women think that having it all is a reachable goal. Women desire more flexibility, particularly with the option of telecommuting. Forty-two percent of respondents want to work from home more frequently with 90 percent of women who work at home at least once per week reporting productivity on par or greater than when they are in the office. Opportunities for promotion decr ease with telecommuting. Twenty-six percent of telecommuting women think they will receive a promotion compared to 40 percent who work solely in an office.Other factors reported to affect the careers of women include unequal pay, office politics, and not being used to their fullest potential. Over half of women worry over their ability to save for retirement followed by concerns about their childrens education and paying off their own student debt. Also, women who work in a full-time office setting are over two times as likely to foresee themselves jumping ship than women who telecommute.

How to Deal With Difficult Interviewers

How to Deal With Difficult InterviewersHow to Deal With Difficult InterviewersSome articles featuring job interview tips focus on preparing for different types of difficult questions. This one is about handling different types of difficult interviewers.When applying for a job in the creative field, its always smart to take a targeted approach. Youre more likely to pique the interest of employers when you take the time to tailor your resume by spotlighting your skills and experience most relevant to the specific standort youre seeking.But your customization efforts shouldnt end there.Youll also benefit from adapting your approach during in-person job interviews. Not all hiring managers, human resources professionals or prospective creative colleagues sitting in on interviews have the same style or level of interviewing expertise, yet many job candidates treat them the same way.Here are three distinct types of challenging job interviewers and tips for dealing with themThe pckchen Chec kerBox Checkers are not particularly personable. They want answers to a defined set of interview questions and only those questions. They rarely ask follow-up queries. Box Checkers are extremely process-oriented and rarely stray from their script. He or she typically takes lots of notes, but makes little eye contact.Tip When you encounter a Box Checker, keep your answers clear and concise. Dont drift into tangents. Hit your primary speaking points easily digestible sound bites that highlight your top qualifications and then let the person move onto the next topic. Speak slowly so the Box Checker has enough time to take accurate notes about your responses. The ChatterboxIn sharp contrast to the Box Checker, the Chatterbox is all talk. Before getting around to posing any career-related questions, the Chatterbox might wax poetic about his or her commute to work or the new bagel shop down the street. In between questions about your creative skills and employment history, he or she ma y tell you about tomorrows weather forecast or inquire about your favorite movie.Tip You have to go with the flow to some degree because being all business wont work in this situation. No matter the subject that arises, your goal is to gently steer the conversation back to what you can bring to the table as an employee. Its a balancing act. Establishing rapport and showcasing your soft skills is important, but remain mindful that youre not applying to be the Chatterboxs best bud. You want to be thought of as the most qualified job candidate, not just a great conversationalist. Bottom line Be friendly but highly focused.The Poorly Prepared InterviewerAs perplexing as it sounds, the Poorly Prepared Interviewer might not even remember reading your resume. Why? Perhaps the hiring manager hasnt been able to adequately oversee the hiring process because its the busiest time of year and he or she is short-staffed. Maybe he or she is just incredibly disorganized. Or, perhaps the human resou rces department reviewed applications and took the lead in selecting the first round of interviewees. Regardless of the reason, this ill-prepared interviewer seems to know little about you.Tip When youre excited about a career opportunity and youve diligently prepared for an interview, it can be upsetting when the person on the other side of the table has not. Dont take offense or let frustration show. Instead, stay upbeat and strive to deckblatt lots of ground. Make sure each answer packs an information-laden punch. Weave in lots of details about your most pertinent skills and successes. Because you never know when youll encounter a Poorly Prepared Interviewer, bring extra copies of your resume along with your portfolio to every interview.Selling yourself in a job interview requires great finesse in the best of circumstances. But you have to be even more nuanced and tactical when conversing with a difficult or less-than-adept interviewer. Being able to quickly get a read on an inte rviewer and then altering your approach accordingly can give you a leg up on the competition.SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG