The Resume Experiment (5 of 5) The Wrap Up

The Resume Experiment (5 of 5) â€" The Wrap Up Im trying to figure out how to wrap something like this up! I feel there are so many things that are either unsaid or ignored since we are focusing on one tiny little aspect of career management. So Ill include some brief thoughts here and then see where the comments go. Formatting is important. But dont waste a ton of time on getting it just right. I see that Carl and Louise agree that formatting is not the silver bullet. And my previous comment was, just make sure that it isnt a distraction. Dan Johnson wrote to me yesterday: I think so highly of my finished work my resume and often fail to think of it from a recruiters perspective. Content is critical. How do you wordsmith your resume just right so that it gets the point across in just a few seconds? Most people think they are either (a) really good at describing themselves and their acheivements, or (b) not into the self-promotion fluff stuff. First impressions are unavoidable. Play by the rules. Or dont. I didnt and I didnt get the interviews I needed! So because I chose to not learn what I should have I sacrificed weeks months of income. And the stress built. And the self-doubt built. And the discouragement built. Should you get a resume writer? Obviously it depends on your personal situation. If I could turn back time I would have engaged a writer right away. Here are some thoughts on the subject: In all fairness, the responses from the resume experts were based on bare-bones information. In fact, I had one reply back and say that she couldnt even respond without having an interview with John Doe! And Louise Kursmark sent me a worksheet for John Doe to fill out, which she would follow up with a consultation. Note that the process involved is deeper than pulling out a list of action words and then going to town: Barbara Safani priceless from her most recent post: If you would like to have your own resume critiqued, without having the content on full view to everyone, email me for a free resume assessment (my style is much more like Paula Abdul and I will tell you what is working in your current resume as well as what can be improved). Most people don’t understand the value of hiring a writer†¦ many think that all the writer does is edit the document, fix the grammar, and make it look pretty. Having the recruiter’s â€Å"seal of approval† will bring credibility to the writer’s strategy. But if you have 5 different resumes for the same person and 5 different recruiters reviewing them, you might get 6 different opinions†¦This is the fuzziness of resume writing and this is where things might get confusing. Your readers will be left asking†¦so which way is â€Å"right†Ã¢â‚¬ ¦the better message is that there’s no right on wrong way per say, but there are different strategies job seekers can use to gain the attention of the hiring manager. Brad Attig I’m going to try to help you cut though all the fog and give you some guidelines that I would recommend you consider. Remember that every time someone tells you to turn right, someone else will be there to tell you to turn left, or worse, stop, go, backup†¦.. Wendy Terwelp Writing a resume is more than filling in blanks on a template. The way I write a resume includes an in-depth interview (a minimum of 60 minutes) with the job seeker, a prep guide, then the rewrite (or completely new from scratch) with usually 2 drafts. Our process for resume development and strategy takes many hours to produce. We don’t just â€Å"type up a resume† based on the original as often the original document is missing tons of information. That’s why the interview process with the job seeker is crucial. We help candidates see their rock star qualities, what they bring to the table for a potential employer by asking lots of questions. Why? A rà ©sumà ©Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s first goal is to help a candidate get in the door for an interview. As a former recruiter and current member of staffing associations, I know what employers look for in top candidates – and I know how to interview a candidate to get the achievements, skills, and qualities necessary for a g reat resume. Templates just don’t cut it. Deb Dib Thing is, it is so NOT about the resume. The resume is the least important deliverable you get with a great resume pro. But its the only tangible you get, and its the only thing most people know. What Deb? The resume is not what its about? I cant find a reference to this (I saw it sometime this week) but I read somewhere about the value of your resume writer (go ahead and disagree). The value is in the process. The value is in what you learn about yourself as you go through the process you will be more prepared for the interview. You will be able to sum up your skills better. Youll realize you thought things are important but really arent and shouldnt be a focus in your interview. The resume creation process could be should be a therapeutic process that gives you much more value than the written document. What if you want to do it yourself? No problem do it yourself. There are lots of resources to help. If you dont get the results you need with your resume then prepare to spend time figuring out why. And make sure to ask where does a resume fits into my job search? I asked John Doe yesterday how he thought the Experiment was going. He replied: Its been interesting. The feedback is welcomed. However, I get a feeling that a lot of the resume writers are giving some pretty standard feedback. It definitely seems templated. I told him Id respond on the blog today, and after sleeping on it heres my response. It does seem templated. Its all stuff you can get out of books, from blogs, from the CareerHub eBook. Its all stuff that we hear time and again. realizing that they didnt really get a chance (or have time) to do in-depth interviews and the normal exercises that they do with their clients, this is what I expected. Notice that thier responses are consistent. And they generally agree with the customer the person who gets the resume the recruiters (and Pete Johnson, who is a hiring manager of techies (he commented on the formatting post)). The funny thing about principles is they always seem like common sense. Like templated, canned answers. But they are true, and violating them will have adverse results. And if the results do seem templated, and they are common sense, then why do people continue to violate the basics? The principles? Good resume writers are experts they know the tricks, the pitfalls, the lingo, whats effective and whats not. I wont do my kitchen sink plumbing (lots of DIY books on that), I wont cut my own hair (many people do) Ill leave that to the experts. Calling in a resume expert, in my opinion, is worth the money. A huge thanks to John Doe for allowing these people to give feedback on his resume. A HUGE thanks to those that commented to challenge ideas, or ask for clarification. The beauty of a blog is that its a discussion, and you have added to the discussion in a meaningful way. A HUGER thanks for the experts that participated, the time they spent on their original input and the comments they left throughout the week. Hopefully this was a meaningful experiment for you, that it helps you now or in the future. Feel free to pass this along to anyone that may be struggling with a job search, underemployment or whatever. Sponsored by JibberJobber whats this about? Click here! The Resume Experiment Series Post I Introduction Post II First Impressions/Reactions Post III Formatting Post IV Content Post V Wrap-Up (thats today folks) The Resume Experiment (5 of 5) â€" The Wrap Up Im trying to figure out how to wrap something like this up! I feel there are so many things that are either unsaid or ignored since we are focusing on one tiny little aspect of career management. So Ill include some brief thoughts here and then see where the comments go. Formatting is important. But dont waste a ton of time on getting it just right. I see that Carl and Louise agree that formatting is not the silver bullet. And my previous comment was, just make sure that it isnt a distraction. Dan Johnson wrote to me yesterday: I think so highly of my finished work my resume and often fail to think of it from a recruiters perspective. Content is critical. How do you wordsmith your resume just right so that it gets the point across in just a few seconds? Most people think they are either (a) really good at describing themselves and their acheivements, or (b) not into the self-promotion fluff stuff. First impressions are unavoidable. Play by the rules. Or dont. I didnt and I didnt get the interviews I needed! So because I chose to not learn what I should have I sacrificed weeks months of income. And the stress built. And the self-doubt built. And the discouragement built. Should you get a resume writer? Obviously it depends on your personal situation. If I could turn back time I would have engaged a writer right away. Here are some thoughts on the subject: In all fairness, the responses from the resume experts were based on bare-bones information. In fact, I had one reply back and say that she couldnt even respond without having an interview with John Doe! And Louise Kursmark sent me a worksheet for John Doe to fill out, which she would follow up with a consultation. Note that the process involved is deeper than pulling out a list of action words and then going to town: Barbara Safani priceless from her most recent post: If you would like to have your own resume critiqued, without having the content on full view to everyone, email me for a free resume assessment (my style is much more like Paula Abdul and I will tell you what is working in your current resume as well as what can be improved). Most people don’t understand the value of hiring a writer†¦ many think that all the writer does is edit the document, fix the grammar, and make it look pretty. Having the recruiter’s â€Å"seal of approval† will bring credibility to the writer’s strategy. But if you have 5 different resumes for the same person and 5 different recruiters reviewing them, you might get 6 different opinions†¦This is the fuzziness of resume writing and this is where things might get confusing. Your readers will be left asking†¦so which way is â€Å"right†Ã¢â‚¬ ¦the better message is that there’s no right on wrong way per say, but there are different strategies job seekers can use to gain the attention of the hiring manager. Brad Attig I’m going to try to help you cut though all the fog and give you some guidelines that I would recommend you consider. Remember that every time someone tells you to turn right, someone else will be there to tell you to turn left, or worse, stop, go, backup†¦.. Wendy Terwelp Writing a resume is more than filling in blanks on a template. The way I write a resume includes an in-depth interview (a minimum of 60 minutes) with the job seeker, a prep guide, then the rewrite (or completely new from scratch) with usually 2 drafts. Our process for resume development and strategy takes many hours to produce. We don’t just â€Å"type up a resume† based on the original as often the original document is missing tons of information. That’s why the interview process with the job seeker is crucial. We help candidates see their rock star qualities, what they bring to the table for a potential employer by asking lots of questions. Why? A rà ©sumà ©Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s first goal is to help a candidate get in the door for an interview. As a former recruiter and current member of staffing associations, I know what employers look for in top candidates – and I know how to interview a candidate to get the achievements, skills, and qualities necessary for a g reat resume. Templates just don’t cut it. Deb Dib Thing is, it is so NOT about the resume. The resume is the least important deliverable you get with a great resume pro. But its the only tangible you get, and its the only thing most people know. What Deb? The resume is not what its about? I cant find a reference to this (I saw it sometime this week) but I read somewhere about the value of your resume writer (go ahead and disagree). The value is in the process. The value is in what you learn about yourself as you go through the process you will be more prepared for the interview. You will be able to sum up your skills better. Youll realize you thought things are important but really arent and shouldnt be a focus in your interview. The resume creation process could be should be a therapeutic process that gives you much more value than the written document. What if you want to do it yourself? No problem do it yourself. There are lots of resources to help. If you dont get the results you need with your resume then prepare to spend time figuring out why. And make sure to ask where does a resume fits into my job search? I asked John Doe yesterday how he thought the Experiment was going. He replied: Its been interesting. The feedback is welcomed. However, I get a feeling that a lot of the resume writers are giving some pretty standard feedback. It definitely seems templated. I told him Id respond on the blog today, and after sleeping on it heres my response. It does seem templated. Its all stuff you can get out of books, from blogs, from the CareerHub eBook. Its all stuff that we hear time and again. realizing that they didnt really get a chance (or have time) to do in-depth interviews and the normal exercises that they do with their clients, this is what I expected. Notice that thier responses are consistent. And they generally agree with the customer the person who gets the resume the recruiters (and Pete Johnson, who is a hiring manager of techies (he commented on the formatting post)). The funny thing about principles is they always seem like common sense. Like templated, canned answers. But they are true, and violating them will have adverse results. And if the results do seem templated, and they are common sense, then why do people continue to violate the basics? The principles? Good resume writers are experts they know the tricks, the pitfalls, the lingo, whats effective and whats not. I wont do my kitchen sink plumbing (lots of DIY books on that), I wont cut my own hair (many people do) Ill leave that to the experts. Calling in a resume expert, in my opinion, is worth the money. A huge thanks to John Doe for allowing these people to give feedback on his resume. A HUGE thanks to those that commented to challenge ideas, or ask for clarification. The beauty of a blog is that its a discussion, and you have added to the discussion in a meaningful way. A HUGER thanks for the experts that participated, the time they spent on their original input and the comments they left throughout the week. Hopefully this was a meaningful experiment for you, that it helps you now or in the future. Feel free to pass this along to anyone that may be struggling with a job search, underemployment or whatever. Sponsored by JibberJobber whats this about? Click here! The Resume Experiment Series Post I Introduction Post II First Impressions/Reactions Post III Formatting Post IV Content Post V Wrap-Up (thats today folks) The Resume Experiment (5 of 5) â€" The Wrap Up Im trying to figure out how to wrap something like this up! I feel there are so many things that are either unsaid or ignored since we are focusing on one tiny little aspect of career management. So Ill include some brief thoughts here and then see where the comments go. Formatting is important. But dont waste a ton of time on getting it just right. I see that Carl and Louise agree that formatting is not the silver bullet. And my previous comment was, just make sure that it isnt a distraction. Dan Johnson wrote to me yesterday: I think so highly of my finished work my resume and often fail to think of it from a recruiters perspective. Content is critical. How do you wordsmith your resume just right so that it gets the point across in just a few seconds? Most people think they are either (a) really good at describing themselves and their acheivements, or (b) not into the self-promotion fluff stuff. First impressions are unavoidable. Play by the rules. Or dont. I didnt and I didnt get the interviews I needed! So because I chose to not learn what I should have I sacrificed weeks months of income. And the stress built. And the self-doubt built. And the discouragement built. Should you get a resume writer? Obviously it depends on your personal situation. If I could turn back time I would have engaged a writer right away. Here are some thoughts on the subject: In all fairness, the responses from the resume experts were based on bare-bones information. In fact, I had one reply back and say that she couldnt even respond without having an interview with John Doe! And Louise Kursmark sent me a worksheet for John Doe to fill out, which she would follow up with a consultation. Note that the process involved is deeper than pulling out a list of action words and then going to town: Barbara Safani priceless from her most recent post: If you would like to have your own resume critiqued, without having the content on full view to everyone, email me for a free resume assessment (my style is much more like Paula Abdul and I will tell you what is working in your current resume as well as what can be improved). Most people don’t understand the value of hiring a writer†¦ many think that all the writer does is edit the document, fix the grammar, and make it look pretty. Having the recruiter’s â€Å"seal of approval† will bring credibility to the writer’s strategy. But if you have 5 different resumes for the same person and 5 different recruiters reviewing them, you might get 6 different opinions†¦This is the fuzziness of resume writing and this is where things might get confusing. Your readers will be left asking†¦so which way is â€Å"right†Ã¢â‚¬ ¦the better message is that there’s no right on wrong way per say, but there are different strategies job seekers can use to gain the attention of the hiring manager. Brad Attig I’m going to try to help you cut though all the fog and give you some guidelines that I would recommend you consider. Remember that every time someone tells you to turn right, someone else will be there to tell you to turn left, or worse, stop, go, backup†¦.. Wendy Terwelp Writing a resume is more than filling in blanks on a template. The way I write a resume includes an in-depth interview (a minimum of 60 minutes) with the job seeker, a prep guide, then the rewrite (or completely new from scratch) with usually 2 drafts. Our process for resume development and strategy takes many hours to produce. We don’t just â€Å"type up a resume† based on the original as often the original document is missing tons of information. That’s why the interview process with the job seeker is crucial. We help candidates see their rock star qualities, what they bring to the table for a potential employer by asking lots of questions. Why? A rà ©sumà ©Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s first goal is to help a candidate get in the door for an interview. As a former recruiter and current member of staffing associations, I know what employers look for in top candidates – and I know how to interview a candidate to get the achievements, skills, and qualities necessary for a g reat resume. Templates just don’t cut it. Deb Dib Thing is, it is so NOT about the resume. The resume is the least important deliverable you get with a great resume pro. But its the only tangible you get, and its the only thing most people know. What Deb? The resume is not what its about? I cant find a reference to this (I saw it sometime this week) but I read somewhere about the value of your resume writer (go ahead and disagree). The value is in the process. The value is in what you learn about yourself as you go through the process you will be more prepared for the interview. You will be able to sum up your skills better. Youll realize you thought things are important but really arent and shouldnt be a focus in your interview. The resume creation process could be should be a therapeutic process that gives you much more value than the written document. What if you want to do it yourself? No problem do it yourself. There are lots of resources to help. If you dont get the results you need with your resume then prepare to spend time figuring out why. And make sure to ask where does a resume fits into my job search? I asked John Doe yesterday how he thought the Experiment was going. He replied: Its been interesting. The feedback is welcomed. However, I get a feeling that a lot of the resume writers are giving some pretty standard feedback. It definitely seems templated. I told him Id respond on the blog today, and after sleeping on it heres my response. It does seem templated. Its all stuff you can get out of books, from blogs, from the CareerHub eBook. Its all stuff that we hear time and again. realizing that they didnt really get a chance (or have time) to do in-depth interviews and the normal exercises that they do with their clients, this is what I expected. Notice that thier responses are consistent. And they generally agree with the customer the person who gets the resume the recruiters (and Pete Johnson, who is a hiring manager of techies (he commented on the formatting post)). The funny thing about principles is they always seem like common sense. Like templated, canned answers. But they are true, and violating them will have adverse results. And if the results do seem templated, and they are common sense, then why do people continue to violate the basics? The principles? Good resume writers are experts they know the tricks, the pitfalls, the lingo, whats effective and whats not. I wont do my kitchen sink plumbing (lots of DIY books on that), I wont cut my own hair (many people do) Ill leave that to the experts. Calling in a resume expert, in my opinion, is worth the money. A huge thanks to John Doe for allowing these people to give feedback on his resume. A HUGE thanks to those that commented to challenge ideas, or ask for clarification. The beauty of a blog is that its a discussion, and you have added to the discussion in a meaningful way. A HUGER thanks for the experts that participated, the time they spent on their original input and the comments they left throughout the week. Hopefully this was a meaningful experiment for you, that it helps you now or in the future. Feel free to pass this along to anyone that may be struggling with a job search, underemployment or whatever. Sponsored by JibberJobber whats this about? Click here! The Resume Experiment Series Post I Introduction Post II First Impressions/Reactions Post III Formatting Post IV Content Post V Wrap-Up (thats today folks) The Resume Experiment (5 of 5) â€" The Wrap Up Im trying to figure out how to wrap something like this up! I feel there are so many things that are either unsaid or ignored since we are focusing on one tiny little aspect of career management. So Ill include some brief thoughts here and then see where the comments go. Formatting is important. But dont waste a ton of time on getting it just right. I see that Carl and Louise agree that formatting is not the silver bullet. And my previous comment was, just make sure that it isnt a distraction. Dan Johnson wrote to me yesterday: I think so highly of my finished work my resume and often fail to think of it from a recruiters perspective. Content is critical. How do you wordsmith your resume just right so that it gets the point across in just a few seconds? Most people think they are either (a) really good at describing themselves and their acheivements, or (b) not into the self-promotion fluff stuff. First impressions are unavoidable. Play by the rules. Or dont. I didnt and I didnt get the interviews I needed! So because I chose to not learn what I should have I sacrificed weeks months of income. And the stress built. And the self-doubt built. And the discouragement built. Should you get a resume writer? Obviously it depends on your personal situation. If I could turn back time I would have engaged a writer right away. Here are some thoughts on the subject: In all fairness, the responses from the resume experts were based on bare-bones information. In fact, I had one reply back and say that she couldnt even respond without having an interview with John Doe! And Louise Kursmark sent me a worksheet for John Doe to fill out, which she would follow up with a consultation. Note that the process involved is deeper than pulling out a list of action words and then going to town: Barbara Safani priceless from her most recent post: If you would like to have your own resume critiqued, without having the content on full view to everyone, email me for a free resume assessment (my style is much more like Paula Abdul and I will tell you what is working in your current resume as well as what can be improved). Most people don’t understand the value of hiring a writer†¦ many think that all the writer does is edit the document, fix the grammar, and make it look pretty. Having the recruiter’s â€Å"seal of approval† will bring credibility to the writer’s strategy. But if you have 5 different resumes for the same person and 5 different recruiters reviewing them, you might get 6 different opinions†¦This is the fuzziness of resume writing and this is where things might get confusing. Your readers will be left asking†¦so which way is â€Å"right†Ã¢â‚¬ ¦the better message is that there’s no right on wrong way per say, but there are different strategies job seekers can use to gain the attention of the hiring manager. Brad Attig I’m going to try to help you cut though all the fog and give you some guidelines that I would recommend you consider. Remember that every time someone tells you to turn right, someone else will be there to tell you to turn left, or worse, stop, go, backup†¦.. Wendy Terwelp Writing a resume is more than filling in blanks on a template. The way I write a resume includes an in-depth interview (a minimum of 60 minutes) with the job seeker, a prep guide, then the rewrite (or completely new from scratch) with usually 2 drafts. Our process for resume development and strategy takes many hours to produce. We don’t just â€Å"type up a resume† based on the original as often the original document is missing tons of information. That’s why the interview process with the job seeker is crucial. We help candidates see their rock star qualities, what they bring to the table for a potential employer by asking lots of questions. Why? A rà ©sumà ©Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s first goal is to help a candidate get in the door for an interview. As a former recruiter and current member of staffing associations, I know what employers look for in top candidates – and I know how to interview a candidate to get the achievements, skills, and qualities necessary for a g reat resume. Templates just don’t cut it. Deb Dib Thing is, it is so NOT about the resume. The resume is the least important deliverable you get with a great resume pro. But its the only tangible you get, and its the only thing most people know. What Deb? The resume is not what its about? I cant find a reference to this (I saw it sometime this week) but I read somewhere about the value of your resume writer (go ahead and disagree). The value is in the process. The value is in what you learn about yourself as you go through the process you will be more prepared for the interview. You will be able to sum up your skills better. Youll realize you thought things are important but really arent and shouldnt be a focus in your interview. The resume creation process could be should be a therapeutic process that gives you much more value than the written document. What if you want to do it yourself? No problem do it yourself. There are lots of resources to help. If you dont get the results you need with your resume then prepare to spend time figuring out why. And make sure to ask where does a resume fits into my job search? I asked John Doe yesterday how he thought the Experiment was going. He replied: Its been interesting. The feedback is welcomed. However, I get a feeling that a lot of the resume writers are giving some pretty standard feedback. It definitely seems templated. I told him Id respond on the blog today, and after sleeping on it heres my response. It does seem templated. Its all stuff you can get out of books, from blogs, from the CareerHub eBook. Its all stuff that we hear time and again. realizing that they didnt really get a chance (or have time) to do in-depth interviews and the normal exercises that they do with their clients, this is what I expected. Notice that thier responses are consistent. And they generally agree with the customer the person who gets the resume the recruiters (and Pete Johnson, who is a hiring manager of techies (he commented on the formatting post)). The funny thing about principles is they always seem like common sense. Like templated, canned answers. But they are true, and violating them will have adverse results. And if the results do seem templated, and they are common sense, then why do people continue to violate the basics? The principles? Good resume writers are experts they know the tricks, the pitfalls, the lingo, whats effective and whats not. I wont do my kitchen sink plumbing (lots of DIY books on that), I wont cut my own hair (many people do) Ill leave that to the experts. Calling in a resume expert, in my opinion, is worth the money. A huge thanks to John Doe for allowing these people to give feedback on his resume. A HUGE thanks to those that commented to challenge ideas, or ask for clarification. The beauty of a blog is that its a discussion, and you have added to the discussion in a meaningful way. A HUGER thanks for the experts that participated, the time they spent on their original input and the comments they left throughout the week. Hopefully this was a meaningful experiment for you, that it helps you now or in the future. Feel free to pass this along to anyone that may be struggling with a job search, underemployment or whatever. Sponsored by JibberJobber whats this about? Click here! The Resume Experiment Series Post I Introduction Post II First Impressions/Reactions Post III Formatting Post IV Content Post V Wrap-Up (thats today folks)

Step by Step Guide on Writing a Sorority Resume

Step by Step Guide on Writing a Sorority ResumeThe people who are planning to join a sorority know that the most important part of their process is the sorority resume. If you are trying to become a member of any sorority, there are a lot of things that you have to prepare for. In this article we will try to give you a short guideline for writing a sorority resume.At first, you should know how many sorority members you want to join. There are a lot of websites that give you the list of sororities in your area. You can search them to find out which one is the best fit for you. This is an important step in preparing your sorority resume.The next thing that you should consider is to prepare a brief description of your current status in the organization. This may include your year and the sorority you are currently a member of. In this way, you will be able to show the information about your membership history.A very important part of your resume is your contact information. Just by havi ng your contact information, you will be getting your application or invitation to interview. You need to be very careful in writing this part. If you do not have a phone number or an email address, you must have one. This is because your recruiter will probably ask you for these.When you are finished with the sections of your resume, the next step is to insert the section on your achievements. Again, this depends on which sorority you are currently a member of. Take into consideration the activities that you participated and the accomplishments that you have already made. Add it all together to create a nice total. This is what will get you further in the interview process.The next section you have to includeis your personality, and although this does not directly relate to joining any sorority, it is very important for the people you are recruiting. Remember that your recruiter will read your resume, so be as complete as possible. Showing your personality will go a long way in get ting you further in the process.Since a lot of sorority members belong to more than one sorority, it is very important to include your abilities, goals, and future goals. You need to include everything that relates to the different sororities you are currently a member of. This is just to give your recruiter a complete picture of you.The great thing about this part of your sorority resume is that there is no need to be specific when you are describing the things that you want to mention about yourself. The goal here is to tell your recruiter that you are a good representative of the organization, and that you will be able to make the right decisions for the future.

5 Reasons Why You Should Look Forward To Life After College

5 Reasons Why You Should Look Forward To Life After College Life After College: Downhill? It is repeatedly stated that university will be the best years of your life. But, never fear, life is not all downhill after 3 years in student digs struggling through exams! For a whole range of reasons, life after college just keeps on getting better and better. Whether you finally achieve the sense of security and success you always hungered after, or realize that no one really has it together, becoming a ‘proper’ adult is a less daunting prospect than it might originally appear. 1) Independence Whilst you may feel that in flying the nest and escaping your home life in the dizzying freedom of college,   you achieved real independence, this misconception will soon be realized when you actually have a taste of freedom. Whether by school, parents or a university body, we are watched, measured and assessed for almost all of our adolescent lives. Once you’ve progressed beyond this accepted route that you were channelled through and are living independently by your own means, you’ll understand what it is to be beholden to no one, rising or falling on your own merits. 2) You get out of student digs Student life is great fun, but is also not necessarily sustainable. The intensity, pace and pressure of being expected to keep up with your work, a thriving social life, living on your own for the first time and (of course), the expectation that you’ll be having the best time of your life can be exhausting. Alongside this comes the stereotypical living conditions of students; whilst it may sound clichéd, the grim student house is an expectation usually fulfilled.   After college, your living arrangements are likely to improve and as a young professional your standards will rise. 3) You realize that no one knows what they’re doing Whilst you’re still at school and uni, it looks like everyone in a job who pays rent or has a mortgage really has everything together in their lives. Once you emerge from education to join the pool of working individuals, you realize that actually no one has it together and everyone is wondering when they will hit that stage of being a ‘real’ adult. This is an oddly comforting thought, as you all feel in the same boat, muddling through life together. 4) Time is on your side Rather than suddenly feeling old and all grown up, graduating from uni is like joining high-school all over again, and suddenly you’re the new, youngest and least experienced kid on the block. Now that you’ve got a degree, a world of possibilities opens up to you â€" in further study and research as well as in work. You realise for the first time that life isn’t a race against the clock, and you do have time to stop and consider what you want. It may sound clichéd, but you do need to make sure you enjoy the journey as much as you look forward to the destination. 5) No more exams! (Probably) No one likes the continuous years of assessment that we go through from the age of 15 all the way through to the end of college. Dependent on your course, you may have been able to choose a less exam-heavy course, but a lot of your worth will have been measured up till now on a few stressful hours at the end of a term. Moving into the world of work means that you are likely able to put all of your effort into work projects without the fear of a final exam looming over you, which can be a huge relief to many. Alexandra Jane writes for Inspiring Interns, which specialises in sourcing candidates for  internships and graduate jobs, including digital jobs.

How to Get An Exceptional Nights Sleep

How to Get An Exceptional Night’s Sleep Leading a busy lifestyle can often get in between you and a good night’s sleep. Sleep is essential for restoration, yet there is reason to believe nearly one-third of adults sleep for less than six hours a day. This is alarming when you consider the importance of sleep for functioning at full capacity, and it is evidence that people neglect good quality sleep and its benefits. Physiological benefits range from better heart health to less stress, alongside simply having more energy to fulfill tasks throughout the day. Good quality sleep can also improve your memory, and help you make other positive lifestyle decisions in everyday life. But how can you get a better night’s sleep? Well, using American made sheets is one way to guarantee a high-quality product. Cotton and Care produces sheets made entirely in the USA, which defies the norms of outsourced manufacturing. What’s great about Cotton and Care is that they donate 50% of their profits to charity, which means they are ethically considerate alongside providing a great product. Comfort is one route to a better night’s sleep, but there are many other factors to consider. To help you on route to getting high quality sleep, here are some key points to embrace: Develop a Routine Though sleeping in at the weekends is tempting, what’s most important is you establish a routine and stick to it. This will help you maintain an effective sleep/wake cycle in line with your circadian rhythms, while enhancing your quality of sleep tenfold. By going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day and night, you’ll improve your quality of sleep, and sleep much easier as your body expects sleep at specific times. Exercise Adults who exercise regularly improve their quality of sleep dramatically, because not only is it easier to get to sleep, but the restorative aspects of sleep are enhanced. This reduces sleepiness during the day, aiding vitality while ensuring you have sufficient energy for everyday tasks. Exercise at your own pace, knowing how anything that raises the heart rate will help you feel tired in the evenings. Though exercising during the day is a good idea, it’s important to not be too stimulated before bed. Improve Diet Heavy foods, especially when eaten before bed, will sit on your stomach and inhibit your normal bodily functioning during sleep. It’s important to avoid processed foods, sugar, and caffeine, since these have a tendency to keep you awake. With the right nutrition your body can recover during sleep, and you’ll feel much better waking up the next day when you’ve eaten well. Focus on not eating too close before bedtime too, and you’ll notice your sleep quality improve. Stop Smoking Smoking is a bad habit in general and is a leading contributor to not feeling well-rested. As a stimulant, nicotine has a tendency to keep you awake, and nighttime withdrawal can wreak havoc with your sleep cycle. Smoking can also exacerbate sleep apnea, and aggravate other breathing disorders which can make sleeping a challenge.

Tips to Choose a Resume Writing Service For Teachers by School Professional

Tips to Choose a Resume Writing Service For Teachers by School ProfessionalAre you looking for a resume writing service for teachers by school professional? The truth is that there are several ways to find a suitable writer. But, you must be certain of your requirements before hiring one. This will help to ensure that you get the kind of resume you need to present to the right people.One of the first things that you need to do is to set your budget for writing a resume. Determine how much you want to spend on this project and from this, you can choose a writer who can be able to deliver what you want. You can also choose a freelance writer who offers resume writing services at a lower rate. If this does not suit your needs, you may have to look for a good ghostwriter or a resume writer for teachers by school professional.When it comes to the use of online resumes, there are many schools professionals that are already using these in order to present their resumes to prospective employ ers. What you need to do is to access the online resources which allow you to compile a very impressive list of school professionals who offer resume writing services for teachers by school professional. The idea is to review the resumes in detail so that you will know how to present your qualifications to potential employers.Even if you are looking for a resume writing service for teachers by school professional, you should be very careful in choosing which writer you would hire. This is because of the fact that you may not know how to select the best professional to write your resume. The first thing that you need to consider when looking for a resume writing service for teachers by school professional is the experience that they have.You should not hire a resume writer whose resume you find difficult to read because your goals might get derailed by the mistakes in spelling and grammar. Experience does not mean that they have mastered all the tricks of the trade but the basic know ledge of English grammar. Some writers also consider punctuation as a skill, so it is best to know the basics of punctuation before you hire a writer.When you are looking for a resume writing service for teachers by school professional, you should be especially careful about the way they select your resume. There are some who will actually send you an original resume which you will have to copy exactly. Other resumes are already prepared and they are simply stapled together, which could end up hurting your credibility.For instance, in schools where students credentials are not as important as their grades, you will not find any use for plagiarism. Your resume must be original and as such, should contain only the information that is required by the school. Also, you should be sure that the summary of your academic achievements is as brief as possible, or else you may come across as not presenting yourself well.When looking for resume writing service for teachers by school professiona l, the next step is to decide what type of resume you want to prepare. You can go for the content based or the professional writers styles. Whatever you do, you should make sure that you will be able to recognize the information that is being presented to potential employers.

How to Stand Out and Get Hired in A Competitive Job Market

How to Stand Out and Get Hired in A Competitive Job Market Photo Credit â€" Research Job prospectsWork: Everyone’s favorite word. Meme’s abound with our society’s ‘passion’ for the daily grind, and yet every day we wake up, put in our hours, and take it with a grain of salt that this is what it means to be an adult.Work just becomes another thing we have to put up with in our busy lives.Getting a job, keeping a job and advancing on the job can be difficult to navigate. What works at one company might not work for another and what work with one manager might not work with another.evalThe workplace is a ever evolving and dynamic animal that often requires skills beyond what is mentioned in the job description to stand out and get ahead.For those of us who are new to the job market, or who are looking to advance their position, the workplace transforms from its mundane self into a daunting new world â€" with no part more so than the interview process.Ah yes, the dreaded interview, bane of every and all potential applicants. Well, hold on now. Before you start sweating and wringing your hands, know that there is in fact a way to ace an interview, and fortunately for you, we’ll discuss some of those methods in this article.Not only is there a way to ace the interview but there are many things you can do before the interview to increase your chances of success.Today’s job seekers are faced with several obstacles not seen by previous generations that have made landing a job somewhat trickier than before.Despite the economy steadily rebounding from 2008’s recession, the job market remains increasingly competitive due to several factors.Among those factors is the trend of the current generation entering the workforce later than its predecessors.evalThis is in part a result of people from the Baby Boomer generation actively working past 65, and more importantly, because a majority of employers are insisting that applicants have at the minimum a college degree, oftentimes even a post-graduate degree â€" whether th e demands of the job truly necessitate one or not .Contrary to the initial motive behind the surge in college graduates â€" that being the idea that having a degree will guarantee a higher ranking job â€" you now have a situation where there are millions of overqualified college graduates and not enough jobs to accommodate them.Photo credit- Pixabay.comAs of 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that only 27% of jobs required post-secondary education. Which, in a nutshell, means that when you create your resume and go for that interview, you had better stand out to the recruiter.So then let’s begin with the resume, shall we? Your resume is the very first thing any recruiter sees and what defines their preliminary opinion of you.evalThey only spend a few seconds looking at each one which is why it is so crucial that your resume contains the necessary information and is properly laid out.Although there are a few different styles, they must all contain several key points. Contac t information is paramount. There’s no sense in applying if the recruiter can’t get ahold of you.You should also highlight your work experience and any skills gained from that experience, whether it be in-depth knowledge of various software and computer programs, or how to lead a team project.Skills like leadership, problem solving, and effective communication â€" both written and verbal â€" are highly desirable in applicants and should be showcased as much and as often as possible.Any relevant skills gained outside the workplace should also be included, as should your education. When done effectively, recruiters will have a concise summary of your abilities without having to hunt for information or guess about your qualifications.One small mistake and your resume could end up on the discard pile. No pressure right? All joking aside, that’s why having a flawlessly put together resume is vitally important.Networking is another way to drastically increase your chances of getting an interview in the first place. With the internet and resources such as LinkedIn and good old email you can network without even leaving your home.Photo Credit â€" Pixabay.comA strategy that has proven effective is to find recruiters and hiring managers on LinkedIn or the company website who work at companies you’re interested in working for and send them a message.Tell them why you want to work for their company and ask if they are available for a brief phone call about their experience working there so far. At this point you’re not asking for a formal interview or for a job.evalYou’re just asking for an informational interview to learn more about the company. The purpose of this interview is to show you’re genuine interest to a real person who has decision making power.This way when you send your resume in it’s not just going into a pile with all the other resumes that eventually end up in the resume graveyard. You’ll have an advocate who knows you, albeit briefly, a nd can look out for your resume and application when it comes in.Let’s say you’ve done the above and have been asked to come in for an interview.Congrats! But here’s where the serious preparation begins.You need to prove, beyond any shadow of a doubt, that you are the BEST candidate for the job.evalHow, you might ask?By exceeding their expectations. Easier said than done, I know, especially given the competition, but the interview is where you put it all together to really impress the recruiter.Think of it like this: you sold them on your qualifications, hence why your resume was selected, and now youhave to sell yourself. Show the recruiter why they absolutely need YOU for their business and no one else.Try and practice answering their questions beforehand so you’re not blindsided by anything they may ask. Focus on your strengths and do your best to provide examples of where you really excelled or were able to better yourself from an experience.Let them know that you’re a daptable and willing to continuously learn. You are an asset to their company. Make sure they realize it. And remember, despite commonly asking about your weaknesses, what they really want to see is the capacity for self-reflection so please don’t tell them that you find deskwork boring or frequently lose your temper with customers.Chances are you might not be hearing back if you do. When ask about weaknesses it best to focus on examples that show you have made mistakes in the past but have overcome them and learned from them.Everyone has made mistakes before. The key is just to demonstrate whatever you past mistake may have been they will not effect you future work.Business People Waiting NervouslyThe interview process is an exhausting and nerve-wracking one, but it doesn’t have to be if you take the appropriate steps to prepare yourself.Doing so will help you stand out from the crowd and with luck, land you your dream job â€" or at least one that pays the bills.As an added bon us, today’s job seekers have the internet at their fingertips, providing them with limitless access to information on how to rise in the workplace.If you find yourself with further questions, try looking here for additional material and keep in mind, a little persistence and preparation is all it takes!

The newest trends in company benefits and perks

The newest trends in company benefits and perks What do companies like Google, Facebook, Wegman’s and Workday have in common? They’re known as “great places to work,” famous for lavishing employees with eye-popping perks. But does it pay to invest in generous benefits? What does a company have to do to gain a competitive advantage? And what’s driving the trend toward parental leave replacing free food as the must-have work perk? To find out, I talked to Michael Marty, Care.com’s vice president and general manager of Operations and Business Services. Mike’s Workplace Solutions team partners with corporate clients who offer access to Care.com’s digital platform and family care experts as an employer-provided benefit to their employees. Why the theme of “companies that care” as those that will succeed in 2016? It’s not a new trend that when companies care about employees it’s good for their workers, their customers, shareholders, and their bottom lines. There’s definitely momentum building around many of these issues. We’re coming off a year in which we saw company after company â€" and we’re talking about big names, like Microsoft, Netflix, Virgin â€" announce expanded parental leave benefits. And then the data continue to show the value employees place on work-life balance and family care benefits, and how this can impact an employer in big ways. Companies recognized as “Best Places to Work” regularly outperform and deliver better stock returns than competitors. Glassdoor’s chief economist recently reported that despite the flat market in 2015, the site’s 2015 Best Places to Work winners showed share price increases 2.8 times the return of the overall market over the course of the year. The bottom line is, companies that care aren’t making emotional decisions; taking care of employees is sound business. What other ways could companies support employees beyond paid maternity/paternity leave? Elemental to every company that cares is the understanding that employees don’t check their personal and family lives at the door when they come to work. Life doesn’t work like that â€" and it doesn’t have to. A Better Benefits survey of employees at Fortune 1000 companies reported that 90 percent of employees have left work, and 30 percent have cut back by more than six hours per week, due to family responsibilities. So whatever you as an employer are able to do to reduce the friction in your employees’ lives outside of work â€" whether that’s helping to find a nanny for a newborn or offering flexible hours to allow for a yoga class â€" that benefit, perk or informal policy will help your employees to be more present, productive, and engaged while they’re at work. Is the need for elder care support as important for companies to provide as is child care support? Our population demographics are shifting and the importance of elder care support is growing. Nearly half of adults in their 40s and 50s fall into what we call the ”Sandwich Generation,” meaning they’re providing some level of care for both their children and aging parents. The number of “sandwiched” employees is only going to increase, considering there are 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day on average and the population of Americans 65 and older is expected to hit 55 million by 2020. The issue about senior care is that it’s unpredictable, sudden, and wrought with emotion. When you have an employee experiencing an elder care challenge, often he or she is searching for information on what to do, where to find help, and even how to have these difficult conversations with their parents or siblings. In the face of our looming senior care crisis, the companies that care are the ones who step up and provide more than a standard, reactive Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The good news is, we are seeing a growing trend, according to data from the Families and Work Institute, of companies who are beginning to offer elder care assistance benefits. What can smaller companies do to support their workforce if they cannot match what larger companies are doing? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to be a company that cares. What’s really important is to consult with your employees to evaluate their requests and use the data to inform the decisions you make about how to have the most impact with your investments in employee benefits and work-life initiatives. And technology is giving companies of all sizes a lot of options for creating flexible, scalable solutions for taking care of employees. For example, you might not be able to afford to subsidize an on-site child care center, but it could be within your budget to provide a technology-driven resource and referral option that would meet the same basic needs. How much impact does the millennial generation have on these evolving benefits? The concepts behind these benefits have been around for a while now. But with millennials, who are now the largest workforce demographic, we’re seeing employee benefits and work-life initiatives pushed to new levels. Everything from the way millennials look at families to the way they communicate is influencing not only our benefits plans but the way we work. For years, it was all about what we as employers did to attract and retain millennial talent. But now, as the oldest millennials are hitting their mid-30s and attaining leadership positions, we can expect millennials to start exerting their influence from positions of power.

No Time! (Like the Present) -

No Time! (Like the Present) - I recently attended a networking event with other business owners. Typically, I pitch Keppie Careers and let everyone know that I write resumes and how I can help those seeking jobs gain clarity and confidence about the job search process. In addition, to take my own advice to always let networking contacts know how I can help THEM (networking should always be a two-way street), I mention that I am very involved in social networking, blogging and  Twitter and that Im happy to talk about linkedin.com and ways to grow a business using online tools. When I share this information, inevitably, someone comes up to me to inquire about the TIME it takes to get involved in social networking. Yes, there is a time commitment. Yes, it is worth it! The same advice applies to job seekers as entrepreneurs: There are many ways to invest in your career. Investing time to discover and use the most effective online resources is key to success. Once you determine the right tools for you, you want to optimize those tools and leverage them to help you achieve your goals. Writing a half-baked linkedin profile with typos isnt going to get you far, but putting together a top-notch summary of your skills and accomplishments has the potential to really propel your search to the next level! Let Keppie Careers help you with your job hunt. Need a great resume? A top-of-the-line linkedin profile? We can help! www.keppiecareers.com. Photo by Toni VC