The Guerrilla Job Search Fact or Fiction

The Guerrilla Job Search Fact or Fiction Over the years Ive had lunches and dinners with the two outspoken guerrilla job search experts Dave Perry and Kevin Donlin.  They are so confident about their guerrilla strategies and tactics that they have taken their show on the road, even to distraught Michigan, teaching people how to do a job search differently and get real results really fast. They also have some CD training that they practically give away (free plus SH).  I just got mine but havent looked at it yet. I was on the phone with Kevin recently and my question was really about the viability of their system and advice.  Is it real?  Is it hype?  Are they just good at marketing their well-named product, or is there really substance behind what they talk about? That is going to be the basis of a teleseminar this Friday at noon EST (that is 10am for me, in MST.  You get to do your own math to figure out what time zone you are in :)). I made it clear to Kevin, when I talked about this, that Im skeptical.  He said hed explain why he is such a believer. I dont disagree that this stuff works, but I dont know that it will work for everyone very quickly.  Perhaps as the economy gets a little stronger, those who have these tactics and the guerrilla mindset will be heads-and-tails ahead of their competition so the economy will be the  catalyst  to make their ideas more valid. What do you think real or hype? I tell you what jump on the call with me and Kevin Donlin and Dave Perry on Friday morning, listen for about an hour, and then you can decide on your own.  You can order their almost-free DVD here, and if you like their stuff and want to move forward you can get a discount on their paid program here (I get a kickback for everyone who signs up). To get on the call on Friday just dial in (it is not a webinar) to (605) 475-4900 and type in the code: 964394#. Then you can judge for yourself.  If you like it, take their next step. The Guerrilla Job Search Fact or Fiction Over the years Ive had lunches and dinners with the two outspoken guerrilla job search experts Dave Perry and Kevin Donlin.  They are so confident about their guerrilla strategies and tactics that they have taken their show on the road, even to distraught Michigan, teaching people how to do a job search differently and get real results really fast. They also have some CD training that they practically give away (free plus SH).  I just got mine but havent looked at it yet. I was on the phone with Kevin recently and my question was really about the viability of their system and advice.  Is it real?  Is it hype?  Are they just good at marketing their well-named product, or is there really substance behind what they talk about? That is going to be the basis of a teleseminar this Friday at noon EST (that is 10am for me, in MST.  You get to do your own math to figure out what time zone you are in :)). I made it clear to Kevin, when I talked about this, that Im skeptical.  He said hed explain why he is such a believer. I dont disagree that this stuff works, but I dont know that it will work for everyone very quickly.  Perhaps as the economy gets a little stronger, those who have these tactics and the guerrilla mindset will be heads-and-tails ahead of their competition so the economy will be the  catalyst  to make their ideas more valid. What do you think real or hype? I tell you what jump on the call with me and Kevin Donlin and Dave Perry on Friday morning, listen for about an hour, and then you can decide on your own.  You can order their almost-free DVD here, and if you like their stuff and want to move forward you can get a discount on their paid program here (I get a kickback for everyone who signs up). To get on the call on Friday just dial in (it is not a webinar) to (605) 475-4900 and type in the code: 964394#. Then you can judge for yourself.  If you like it, take their next step. The Guerrilla Job Search Fact or Fiction Over the years Ive had lunches and dinners with the two outspoken guerrilla job search experts Dave Perry and Kevin Donlin.  They are so confident about their guerrilla strategies and tactics that they have taken their show on the road, even to distraught Michigan, teaching people how to do a job search differently and get real results really fast. They also have some CD training that they practically give away (free plus SH).  I just got mine but havent looked at it yet. I was on the phone with Kevin recently and my question was really about the viability of their system and advice.  Is it real?  Is it hype?  Are they just good at marketing their well-named product, or is there really substance behind what they talk about? That is going to be the basis of a teleseminar this Friday at noon EST (that is 10am for me, in MST.  You get to do your own math to figure out what time zone you are in :)). I made it clear to Kevin, when I talked about this, that Im skeptical.  He said hed explain why he is such a believer. I dont disagree that this stuff works, but I dont know that it will work for everyone very quickly.  Perhaps as the economy gets a little stronger, those who have these tactics and the guerrilla mindset will be heads-and-tails ahead of their competition so the economy will be the  catalyst  to make their ideas more valid. What do you think real or hype? I tell you what jump on the call with me and Kevin Donlin and Dave Perry on Friday morning, listen for about an hour, and then you can decide on your own.  You can order their almost-free DVD here, and if you like their stuff and want to move forward you can get a discount on their paid program here (I get a kickback for everyone who signs up). To get on the call on Friday just dial in (it is not a webinar) to (605) 475-4900 and type in the code: 964394#. Then you can judge for yourself.  If you like it, take their next step.

The Changing Landscape of Gendered Career Paths

The Changing Landscape of “Gendered” Career Paths When a baby is born, the doctor proclaims their sex based on their physical anatomy. Hearing a doctor proudly state, “It’s a boy” or “It’s a girl” has been happening since the beginning of modern medicine. However, just because hospital staff placed a blue hat on your head doesn’t mean you will grow up only liking football, fire trucks, and race cars.   And it shouldnt impact your ability to pursue any career path that life draws you toward. Unfortunately, this is all too often the case. Throughout your lifetime, you learn social norms for people who are assigned the same gender as you. Society might tell you that because you have male genitalia, you should grow up to be a construction worker, doctor, or truck driver. And for people born with female genitalia, jobs like nurse, secretary, or teacher are at the top of the list. Due to recent strides, however, gender distinctions like these are beginning to fade. Today, just about every role in the United States, except for the presidency, has been held by both sexes. With the erosion of norms surrounding “gendered” career paths, some questions arise. Even though we’ve come a long way in the journey of understanding the answers to questions like “What is sex?” or “What is gender?,” others are harder to answer. Finding your answer to such questions can be a very personal journey. For example, you might still struggle to determine what your gender identity means to you, which might play a role in the career you feel most comfortable in pursuing. Sex and gender fluidity remain hotly contested topics. As society becomes more understanding of differences, career opportunities are opening for both men and women. Checking the Box for Your Sex Choosing a career is challenging. However, for many people picking their sex or gender on employment paperwork can be downright tricky, especially as individuals may want to avoid being treated differently based on their reported gender. This has caused employers around the world to consider new ways to identify gender identity or expression in the workplace. The sooner more employers embrace the idea that you might be nonbinary, the sooner you can be yourself at work and meet all of your career goals. Another area of need in the world of employers is to understand LGBT history and culture when creating workplace policies. With the removal of destructive norms from the workplace, new workplace policies that accomodate for modern needs and expectations will need to be instituted. Flipping the Script of “Gendered Jobs” Gender lines in the workplace are starting to get blurry. Careers that were once considered female now host a larger percentage of men. The same is true for traditional male occupations. For instance, a man might identify as a female in daily life but work in a job that is traditionally male-dominated, such as a firefighter. Regardless of your particular circumstances, your available career paths should no longer be determined by your gender. As more “gendered jobs” are now being flipped than ever before, it’s an excellent time to consider some career choices that are getting a facelift. Here are four career fields where gender roles are becoming obsolete over time: Is a Male Nurse Still a Nurse? When you see a man in scrubs walking down the hall of a hospital, do you automatically think that he must be a doctor? Well, you might want to reconsider, because the new normal in nursing is placing more men at the bedside. In 1960, only 2 percent of all U.S. nurses were men. Fast forward to 2017, and 13 percent of nurses were men. Spend any time in an intensive care unit or emergency room and you’ll likely find a man caring for ill patients. Men have entered the profession to enjoy the dependability of the job, good pay, and a job outlook that continues to increase each year. Embracing Women in the Military Pick up any history textbook, and you will probably see images of men during wartime protecting our country. However, in recent years more women have stepped up to the plate to protect and serve. It’s important to note that women have been on the periphery of the military since the American Revolution in roles like cook or nurse. Today, roles have changed for women in the military, allowing them to serve in combat and even advance into the highest ranks. Women in the military have made tremendous strides. However, for people of other gender identities, the advancements aren’t nearly as notable. The Supreme Court recently revived a ban on most transgender people from serving in the military. The ban allows those who are currently serving to continue and others who are willing to serve “in their biological sex” to join. Women in Police and Fire Fire and police stations remain dominated by men. However, more women are choosing to stand on the front lines of public safety careers. Women have been in law enforcement since the early 1900s but primarily served in roles working with women and children. Today, the value of women in these male-dominated roles is being acknowledged. Women offer new ways to deal with conflict, have creative problem-solving abilities, and employ verbal skills that the force hasn’t seen in the past. Leveraging your skills in these traditionally male positions can allow you to distinguish yourself as an innovator. Men Educating Future Generations Male educators aren’t a new occurrence. Many men have worked as principles and high school teachers. However, in recent years there have been more men serving in childcare roles and as preschool/kindergarten teachers. These positions were traditionally considered female roles because of the amount of care and nurturing that teachers provide to younger children. Old stereotypes that men cannot be educators are being broken every day as we embrace the importance of male teachers. Trailblazing Your Own Career Path In spite of these changes, you will may encounter occasional hardships. Here are for some tips for navigating the workplace going forward: Answering Questions: Co-workers or managers with traditional mindsets may feel confused and have questions about your identity or interests. Don’t feel pressured into speaking about subjects that you’re uncomfortable delving into, especially in a new work environment. Assumptions and Stereotypes:    When faced with assumptions from managers or co-workers based on your identity, show them that you want to engage in a mutually respectful workplace. For instance, if they use an incorrect pronoun to address you, calmly correct them. Harassment:    Of course, words and actions from others at work can cross the line from innocent misunderstanding to clear harassment.   Especially if there are repeated incidents or physical intimidation. While you may be hesitant to do so, don’t be shy about reporting these individuals to your supervisor or HR department. Regardless of what the doctor proclaimed when you were born, you’re unique and have qualities that this world needs. Create career goals that fit what you want to do in this life â€" not what your sex supposedly says about you. This guest post was authored by Brooke Faulkner Brooke  Faulkner is a writer, mom and adventurer in the Pacific Northwest.  She spends her days pondering what makes a good leader.   And then dreaming up ways to teach these virtues to her sons, without getting groans and eye rolls in response.

13 Effective Brand Taglines (And What Makes Them Powerful) - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

13 Effective Brand Taglines (And What Makes Them Powerful) - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career What is one example of a brilliant tagline that perfectly captures a brands essence? Explain why it works well. The following answers are provided by members of  Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched  StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. 1. Delivering Happiness, Zappos Zappos nailed it with this tagline. It elevated them from being thought of as a shoe company to being thought of as a customer servicebrand that happens to sell shoes. Nailing the why behind the business allowed them to leap from $1B a year in sales at the time of their acquisition to $3B a year today. Sharing your values helps align customers to feel amazing about doing business with you.   â€"  Corey Blake,  Round Table Companies 2. Betcha Cant Eat Just One, Lays Lays potato chips arent particularly flavorful compared to other packaged snacking options, but they captured the essence of what makes people crave their products: the addictive quality of a full bag of crispy, salty carbohydrates and our deep-seated inability to control ourselves when confronted by it.  Same thing is true for popcorn or pita chips, but Lays caught on first!   â€"  Dave Nevogt,  Hubstaff.com 3. The World On Time, FedEx FedExs tagline perfectly captures the companys essence: a global organization dedicated to speed of delivery.   â€"  Andrew Schrage,  Money Crashers Personal Finance 4. A Diamond Is Forever, De Beers It taps into a huge cultural belief structure about diamonds and  how they are the hardest stone. Then it implies that their product and anything that product touches (i.e. your relationship with your loved one) will last forever. In four words, it encapsulates and perpetuates the entire cultural impact of diamonds and relates that entire value to the brand.   â€"  Brennan White,  Cortex 5. Maybe She’s Born With It. Maybe It’s Maybelline, Maybelline The tagline includes  a phrase that every woman can relate to. It articulates the desires of their potential user to improve their appearance but not let the makeup define who they are.  Maybelline can be part of their users daily routines so much that others will think  they were born with the natural beauty that they show every day.   â€"  Angela Harless,  AcrobatAnt 6. The Best or Nothing, Mercedes The Mercedes tagline The best or nothing fits perfectly with the way the company designs its cars: every detail is considered, and only the finest materials are used for each car. I also like the philosophy behind this line, which is the type of approach youd like both your employees and your children to follow. It seems like less of a slogan and more of a life approach.   â€"  Grant Gordon,  Solomon Consulting Group 7. Stay Thirsty, Dos Equis I  dont always drink beer, but when I do I prefer Dos Equis, Stay thirsty, my friends, and The Most Interesting Man in the World perfectly capture the Dos Equis brand essence. They want  to present their beer as delicious, fun and the favorite of interesting people. This campaign is incredibly famous, has been made into thousands of memes and is seen today as one of the best ads and taglines.   â€"  Miles Jennings,  Recruiter.com 8. Think Different, Apple Computer, Inc. Years before being elevated to God status, brands like Apple found it difficult to compete in an industry that had made itself used to cheap computing. Back then, owning an Apple  computer meant that you were  a revolutionary and renegade that was defying convention. This tagline personified the brand (it was the David to IBMs Goliath), and made lifetime devotees out of early  adopters.   â€"  Cody McLain,  WireFuseMedia LLC 9. Just Do It, Nike I love the Nike tagline because it captures the emotional impact of what Nike is all about, rather than simply being a descriptor. It is active, echoing Nike’s place as a well-loved sports/activewear brand. It also makes sense. Taglines that aren’t as effective merely describe what the brand does, like defining a word with its own definition. Or are just plain confusing.   â€"  Cooper Harris,  Klickly 10. Drivers Wanted, Volkswagen I always thought this old tagline perfectly encapsulated the Volkswagen brand while calling on people as  wanted  consumers, but it’s my favorite because it speaks so well for the CEO. I need  to lead and drive this company, and I want my team members to be drivers at what they do. When you have drivers at the helm of  all the parts of your business, thats something special.   â€"  Anthony Johnson,  American Injury Attorney Group 11. Be a Hero, GoPro This works so well because most of the events that the camera is used for are extreme sports, where the participant is trying to display himself in a superhuman/hero-type manner (jumping out of planes, etc.). The slogan also captures the quality of the camera to be heroic since it is durable. Thus, the product and the encouragement to push the user to do more or bigger things heroic fits perfectly.   â€"  Kofi Kankam,  Admit.me 12. Open Happiness, The Coca-Cola Company The  Open Happiness campaign further reinforced Cokes  brand as something linked to having a good time and being amongst friends.  So whenever people think of having a good time or are meeting friends, they think of Coke.   â€"  Pratham Mittal,  VenturePact 13. Mmm Mmm Good, Campbell’s Soup Campbells tagline is so interesting to me because they sell a product that so many millions can relate to as a comfort food. Its a taglinesimple enough for people of all ages to relate to, and unique enough that almost every American can instantly recognize it as theirtagline. Their ability to differentiate as a trusted and delicious product has allowed them to endure and thrive.   â€"  Joshua Dorkin,  BiggerPockets

Personal Branding Interview Sydney Finkelstein - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Sydney Finkelstein - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke with Sydney Finkelstein, who is a professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and the author of Think Again. Sydney has researched and analyzed why executives have made poor decisions and reveals some of that information today for us. He examines why people make poor decisions over and over again and how to prevent future mishaps. Why do decision-makers sometimes think theyre right when they are really wrong? Our brains are wired in such a way that most of the time our decisions are based more on emotions than rational thinking. When emotions dominate, our subconscious takes over and we quickly reach a conclusion, usually without even knowing how it happened. The result is we fully believe we’ve got it right when in fact our emotional biases have steered in the wrong direction. From your research, what are 3 facts that point to leaders making mistakes? Leaders are more likely to make mistakes when they are lone rangers, operating on their own rather than surrounding themselves with talented people. They are more likely to fail when they insist on relying on solutions to past problems that worked for them, regardless of whether those past solutions are the right ones in the present situation. And leaders are more likely to make mistakes when refuse to learn from past mistakes. Why do people keep believing they have made the right choice, even when disastrous result stare them in the face? It is very difficult to admit you’ve done something wrong. Sure, some people are more adaptable and open-minded than others, but the power of the choices we’ve already made is enormous. We will tend to look for confirming evidence, and disregard or deny other viewpoints or data that challenge our choices we’ve already made. You can see this when people quickly point out that others are wrong, and they are right, regardless of the facts in place. So, we have a natural tendency to believe we are going in the right direction, and it sometimes takes an enormous amount of information to change our views. This was true in Iraq, and it has been true in the automobile industry for decades. Why do we try and take shortcuts in life, when the long road can be healthier and help us achieve even more success? Who has time to think through every little decision we need to make? Our brains are expert at reaching quick conclusions, at using heuristics to work things out, and taking shortcuts. That is why we do it, but the risks are large when there are warning signs in place ahead of time. How can we identify that we are at risk for a major mistake/issue that can hurt our business or our health? These warning signs are the key to identifying our vulnerability to making big mistakes. They include having an experience base that has been successful, but may not be well-suited to the present problem. For example, Bank of America acquired Merrill Lynch at the beginning of 2009, using the same logic that had been successful in making deals beforehand. The global financial crisis, however, has made this past experience obsolete, and dangerous to follow. A second warning sign is when we are attached to a person, place, or thing that might color our thinking. For example, as people lose their jobs in this downturn, where are they looking for work? Most people will focus on the same industry, or functional area, they come from, even if the job opportunities are elsewhere. Our attachment to certain ways and places of working can limit our opportunities. - Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Sydney is the author of Think Again: Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions and How to Keep it From Happeining to You. He also has experience working with executives at Northwestern, Wharton, Duke, Bocconi, London Business School, Australian Graduate School of Management, Melbourne Business School, Hanoi School of Business, the Chalmers School (Sweden) and the Helsinki School of Economics. He teaches executive education at the Tuck School, where he serves as the Faculty Director of the flagship Tuck Executive Program. Professor Finkelstein has published 11 books and over 60 articles, including the #1 bestseller in the U.S. and Japan, Why Smart Executives Fail.

9 Clever Ways To Become More Productive At The Office - CareerMetis.com

9 Clever Ways To Become More Productive At The Office The typical work-day is never-ending. It seems as soon a worker accomplishes one task; two more urgent matters have made their way to the desk which pushes back other duties.Productivity is always on the minds of business owners, management teams, and staff as a lack of productivity is revenue potential wasted. evalIn 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual Productivity and Costsmemothat detailed the last five years for nonfarm businesses and manufacturing.The yearly compensation rate rose by 1.6% of hourly compensation, but the production rate increased only 1.2% which was well below the long-term rate of 2.1%. Productivity for manufacturing grew by 0.6% while the average hours worked increased by 1%.For business owners and CEOs, productivity remains a significant concern because of lost revenue. The problem seems to be that departmental heads continue to implement universal policy and procedure without understanding that individuals vary.For workers who want to imp rove output, here are 9 clever ways to become more productive at the office.1. Use Quality Office FurnitureOne of the essential issues that can hinder or promote productivity is the type of office furniture used. According to research cited byBusiness Insider, 88% of office personnel reported not being comfortable in their desk chairs, and 41% experienced pain. Appropriate DMI office furnitureis critical.If you or your employees hate the workspace that they are in, they will be bringing that negative energy every single day into their job. Chances are, they will not be able to enjoy what they do and thus, will not be as productive. At worst case, you might even experience higher employee turnover rates.2. Strategize Your WorkdayevalEvery office worker has daily duties that require precise attention to detail. Whether it is watching your after-call work time or the amount of energy put into tasks like email, accounting, or data entry, each can contribute to idleness when workers lack a strategy to complete tasks.An excellent approach is to let individuals set their work patterns. Morning personalities will opt to do their most challenging work earlier in the day. A nighttime person would be more productive doing tasks more efficiently in the afternoon.3. Implement Exercise Routine In Work DayevalOne of the worst things about sitting in an office all day is the lack of activity one experiences that affect energy levels. According to research cited byHarvard Business Review, regular activity while on the job improved concentration, memory, creativity, and reduced stress levels. Adding a bit of exercise to the daily work schedule can boost productivity significantly.4. Do Not Work Through Your BreaksSome workers tend to work through breaks believing it helps them with productivity. While it visually looks as if you are completing more tasks, you are failing to recharge mentally and physically which contributes to a lack of productivity.Leaving the desk to say hell o to a co-worker, reading the daily news, checking social media, or meditating during breaks can significantly improve a person’s ability to get more work done.5. Be InnovativeEmployees are the best sources to ask about ways to improve productivity as they are usually the ones who find ways to enhance office practices. The problem is that some offices implement policies but lack the experience of performing them which sends a message to office personnel that engagement and innovation are not necessary.It is critical for office staff to contribute to policy that affects their work responsibilities, so be innovative and speak up when you see ways to improve performance.6. Create An Autonomous Work EnvironmentWorkers who feel that they are free to complete tasks autonomously are more likely to finish work than those who are micromanaged. When workers feel more in control of their time, they show a higher responsibility for getting it done on time.evalSetting up your workstation and i ndependently working is a significant benefit to productivity. It also lowers the time that management has to spend overseeing the daily tasks. This type of workstation also allows supervisors to work on more pressing matters.7. Do Not MultitaskWhile you might think you are the best multi-tasker in the office, it is not the best idea because of the financial consequences when errors occur.According to theAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science, a person makes three times as many mistakes when multitasking as opposed to doing one at a time. Separately doing each will ensure accuracy and improve productivity throughout the workday.8. Complete Personal Tasks Off The ClockevalAccording to research byForbes, cell phone usage costs employers about 8 hours of productivity per week. Add to phone use the lost hours from unscheduled breaks, talking to co-workers about non-work-related activities, and surfing the internet, the time involved will contribute to a significant loss of revenue potential.It is just one of many examples of how employees perform personal tasks while on the clock. To increase production rates, employees should avoid any actions not connected to employment.9. Avoid Disruptive InteractionsWhile it may not seem like it, interruptions will disrupt productivity when you have an open-door policy. While you do not want to appear rude, you certainly should avoid any engagement that puts you behind in your daily duties. While you do not have to be rude to co-workers, you do have a responsibility to complete your work on time.Perhaps this is the type of thing you can address during a team meeting to offer advice about improving productivity. It is an ideal opportunity to let others know about ways to improve productivity while also inferring you do not want to engage in them either. It also sets a precedence in the office that workers need to adhere to work duties rather than private affairs.Productivity is always at the forefront of any corpor ation’s focus as many temptations disrupt daily duties. For many employees, it is also something they strive to improve to receive promotions or financial incentives like bonuses or pay raises.Paying attention to productivity can lead to fewer hours worked and an increase in a contribution to revenue and growth. In today’s market, it is all about thinking smarter instead of working harder or longer. Start with your office furniture and work from there to establish yourself as a force in the workplace.

7 Qualities of a Professional

7 Qualities of a Professional Do others see you as professional?  What does it mean to be a professional? And how does that help you stand out in your career and get noticed for the right reasons? Being a professional is my highest compliment. When I can say,  â€œShe’s a professional”, that means I’m more likely to sponsor you, which means plucking you out from where you are and placing you into a bigger and better opportunity where you can shine. It means I’m more likely to advocate for you  and  recommend you, whether it’s for  a bigger role, a new project, a promotion. So, being a professional is a really good thing. The interesting thing is, it’s easy to fall short. I had a colleague who went to all the right schools, had all the right credentials, was super smart, and brought in lots of business. He had many redeeming qualities, yet he still  wasn’t a true professional. Why? Because we could never count on him. He would say,  â€œOh yeah, I’ll have that paper to you by 9 a.m.”  But, it might be 10 a.m.,  it might be noon, it might not be  until the next day. Ultimately, he didn’t move up to a senior management position. Instead, what you want to do is  to embrace all the qualities of a professional. So what  does  professionalism really look  like? Here are seven qualities I look for. 1. You are excellent at what you do You set high standards for yourself. You  take  pride in your work. You demonstrate your expertise. And you are regularly investing in yourself, learning and growing. 2. You take the high road You have a choice in how you react to difficult situations and how you make decisions about what to do and say in a tricky situation. Taking the high road means choosing an option that is honest and honorable, rather than sinking down to the lowest common denominator. You respect others and  treat people fairly. You don’t gossip, but rather you’re discreet. You don’t blame others  and  finger point. Instead you admit your own mistakes when you make them. 3. You can be counted on Being counted on means honoring your commitments and not leaving people wondering whether you’re going to come through.  You do what you say you’re going to do. It means creating a track record of delivering on your commitments, and not leaving others with the anxiety of wondering whether they need a backup option when they’ve asked you to do something. 4. You are calm under pressure You’re  poised, and can keep a cool head when everybody around you is going crazy, so you can come up with an answer or action that will save the day. It’s about cultivating that quality of being unflappable even when you’re being grilled in a big meeting or facing an important deadline and something goes wrong. This quality is about thinking clearly and taking the right actions in emergencies. 5. You are proactive You’re proactively anticipating things that might happen, so that you can smooth the path forward. And when things do go wrong, you’re focused on finding solutions. You’re taking the initiative to set things right. It’s also about being a leader and taking action without other people  having to tell you to. 6. You go the extra mile Going the extra mile  means  being willing to take things up a notch in what you do, and going up to that next level to serve your clients. And it extends to helping other colleagues around you. Those extra touches are what differentiate you and your organization from the rest of the crowd. 7. You represent yourself and the organization in an excellent way This  means  looking the part, which is your appearance and the way you dress. It’s the way you behave â€" how you conduct yourself, your demeanour, the way you handle yourself. It's also the way you communicate â€" are you discerning about the language you use and how you interact with others, whether that’s in person or in writing? Conclusion Those are seven qualities that I look for in a professional. If you’re seeking a sponsor or bigger career opportunities, then these are qualities that others are looking for too. Nobody’s going to be perfect, but the key is that you continue to work toward being more consistent in having and displaying these qualities. And by the way, these qualities are helpful in the rest of life too, not just at work! Now I’d love to know: What does professionalism look like to you?  And is there a quality that you would add to this list? Leave a comment below and let me know.

Using Resume Writing Highlights of Qualifications

Using Resume Writing Highlights of QualificationsResume writing highlights of qualifications are a perfect way to motivate yourself and your potential employer in making you a well-qualified candidate for the position. When you are out there searching for a job, you will want to make sure that you find and send a resume that has the most positive effects on the employer. But how can you ensure that you are doing so?Job hunting can be a very difficult process that often leaves candidates confused about the most effective way to get the job they want. In addition, in today's time, many jobs are not advertised as much as they were in the past. There is a lot of competition in the job market. Therefore, it becomes imperative that you take the time to focus on the best ways to build your resume highlights of qualifications to show that you are an exceptional person with qualifications and experience that are valued.One of the best ways to prepare for a job interview is to know what to say and how to say it. If you know what not to say, you will feel much more comfortable in presenting yourself. So, one of the most important elements of resume writing highlights of qualifications is to not make any mistakes. By being prepared with this information, you will ensure that you will make it through the interview process unscathed.Although it may seem like a tedious process, you should conduct a thorough background check on the company that you are applying for. You may wonder if this information is available to the public. There are websites that will provide background information on companies as well as specific information about the employee such as their education and employment history.When the time comes for the interview, always make sure that you are ready and able to answer any questions that the potential employer may have. These interviews may seem like easy jobs for some people, but there is no easy work when it comes to interviews. At all times, remember that the interview is about your experience and qualifications, not about you. Because of this, it is important that you appear calm and confident in answering questions.You should also make sure that you have a great sense of humor. Most employers look for people who laugh at themselves. This will give them the impression that you like yourself and that you think your performance was satisfactory enough to warrant a job offer.Most importantly, remember that the interview is not the end of the job hunting process. You should continue to send resumes to companies that you have an interest in. Remember that there is always room for improvement when it comes to resume writing highlights of qualifications.Remember that having an excellent resume is a way to achieve success and a way to help get you the job that you desire. This can be accomplished by preparing yourself for interviews and making sure that you understand how to answer any questions the interviewer may have about your abilitie s and qualifications.