Six reasons you should start studying

Six reasons you should start studying by Amber Rolfe Looking for a good reason to learn? Whether you’re considering going to college or university, or you just want to expand your knowledge with a course â€" studying has many benefits. Whether it’s gaining the essential skills needed to be happier in your career, or even finally figuring out what job is actually right for you.To help motivate you, here are six reasons you should start studying right now:  You’ll figure out where your passions lie Figuring out what you want to do with your life isn’t always easy.Not only do you have to decide what you enjoy doing, you also have to realise what you’re already good at.Luckily though, you don’t have to dive head-first into a new industry without any knowledge of what it involves â€" you can actually learn about it first.Whether you take a part-time course or go back into education full-time, learning more about the area you’re interested in will help you realise whether it’s really the right path for you.After all, you might just like the idea of something, rather than the reality.Changing careers: What you need to knowYou’ll expand your interests OK, we’re going to go ahead and say it; studying can be fun.Pick an area you’re really interested in, and you could find that expanding your knowledge is far more interesting than expected.It’s also great way to fulfil any ambitions you might not have had time for in the past.Always wanted to learn how to code? Now’s your chance. Had a sewing machine for years but never learnt how to use it? Textiles course here you come. Need to learn how to beat the hardest level on candy cru…OK, some things just can’t be taught.But whether you want to learn the basics of graphic design, or you’re interested in learning about cat psychology (definitely a real course) â€" there’s always a way to make studying work for you.  You’ll study on your terms Gaining a qualification can seem like a big commitment.But with almost every type of course in a range of sectors offering flexible learning, it doesn’t have to come at a cost to your time. You won’t have to spend five days a week in a classroom, and you won’t have to give up your life either.In fact, with a number of colleges, universities, and course providers giving the option to study full-time, part-time, or on a distance learning basis, you might not even need to leave your house to get qualified.No strict study times, less interference, and lots of control.What type of course is right for me?  You’ll be able to quantify your skills Even if you’re skilled at something, proving it can be a struggle â€" especially when it comes to your job search.Taking a course will allow you put your skills and experience on paper, which will enhance your CV and increase your employability. Because even if particular qualifications aren’t a prerequisite for a role, you might find that someone who has them has the upper hand.After all, who is an employer more lik ely to pick â€" someone who has ‘skills in accounting’, or someone who has ‘an industry recognised qualification in accounting’ (that encompasses all of the essential skills needed for the job)?Trust us; the extra effort will pay dividends in the long run.Exam stress: How to deal with itYou’ll have more career options If you don’t have the right qualifications, you could be missing out on your dream job.Although they’re not essential in every career â€" industries like healthcare, engineering, and teaching usually require a degree to get started, with many others asking for candidates with industry-recognised qualifications.And if you’re worried about a course not linking back to your career goals â€" don’t panic.Many courses include practical work placements that help to build on your experience, and/or offer a direct route into your chosen career path.How to fit work around studyingYou could earn more money Although taking a course won’t necessarily boost you u p to the highest income imaginable â€" it will definitely be a start.And, the higher the level of education you have, the more your income could increase with Masters Students earning a 25% higher salary than the national average. PhD owners are proven to earn even more.Finally, although this isn’t true of every single industry, many employers (especially in fields like healthcare and science) class certain qualifications as a prerequisite if you want to progress or move into a different specialism.So when it comes to your career, a qualification could give you a much needed lift.View more courses qualifications adviceReady to start learning? View all available courses nowFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the

An Introverts Guide to Office Parties

An Introverts Guide to Office Parties Let’s face it â€" office parties are tough events to navigate for a long list of reasons. But for introverts, they are especially problematic. However, with the right planning and advice, there’s no reason why introverts can’t ace work gatherings and even start enjoying them. This 18-step guide covers what introverts should do before, during and after office parties to make a success of them. Here are the key nuggets of advice: Before the party Is it worth your time? If your presence isn’t really required, you should consider saving your energy for more important upcoming socials. Set an objective. Having a goal in mind helps with socializing. For example, if you’re hoping to get in your boss’ good books, make a beeline for them at some point during the evening. Practice makes perfect. Having a think about introductory topics and conversation starters before the event can only put you in good stead. Recruit a buddy. Attend the party with a colleague that you’re close to. That way, you have a friend to keep you company while you’re settling into the event. Rest up. You need some downtime before social stimulation. Read a book, watch a movie or do anything that helps you relax. During the party Be punctual. Its much harder to tap into conversations when you rock up late, so try to be on time. Wear something bold. An eye-catching necklace or a vibrant tie can be an easy way to start a conversation and avoid small talk. Look them in the eye. Direct eye contact is so important during a conversation. Get into the habit of noticing the other persons eye color. Find a quiet spot. Scout out a place you can retreat to if you need a moment â€" even if it means taking a breather in the toilets for a few minutes. Friends make friends. If youre having difficulty talking to new people, hunt down a buddy that you can piggyback off to meet new friends. Go easy on the alcohol. Drinking in excess is a risky game. Swap alcoholic drinks for coke or soda at various intervals â€" your colleagues will be none the wiser. Offer a helping hand. If you have time to kill during the event, keep busy with tasks like party preparation or assisting with the clean-up. Don’t fear small talk. Introverts find it incredibly tedious, but just see it as a springboard to deeper conversations. Know your escape route. Find out how you can swiftly slip out of the party. Keeping that in mind will make you feel more relaxed. After the party Recharge your batteries. Reward yourself with some quiet time â€" you’ve earned it! Taking a bath or going for a walk are good ways to switch off. Return to work. If the party was on a weeknight, don’t be tempted to call in sick the next day. You won’t be doing yourself any favors if you do! Keep the conversations going. Refer to things that took place at the party. It’s an easy way to build rapport with the workmates that you wouldn’t otherwise get a chance to. Congratulate yourself. Attending an office party is no easy feat for any introvert, so you should give yourself a pat on the back! Social events are typically a playground for extroverts â€" but these simple tips will help any introvert make a success of all office parties. About the author:  Luke Doyle writes on behalf of Simply Be and is based in Manchester, UK. When not sharing content, Lukes passions include photography and travel.

Whats Your Excuse

Whats Your Excuse Like the rest of America and the world, I’ve been spending my evenings this past week watching the Olympics, and I never cease to be amazed at the extraordinary talent of the top athletes from every country. There is a commercial that Ryan Lochte narrates saying how luck didn’t get him to the games and he’s right â€" a lot of time, energy and discipline did. The athletes all make extraordinary sacrifices to get to the top of their game, and it got me to thinking about the excuses I and a lot of people I know make when it comes to not exercising or eating healthy. Some of mine are: Don’t have enough time to work out or make food at home. Actually, yes I do have the time. All I have to do is count the hours wasted away on Facebook and there’s magically a lot of time available now! Don’t have the money for a gym membership or for buying good food. Well, people have been active outdoors since the beginning of time. It’s too hot, it’s too cold, it’s too windy, it’s rainy â€" at the end of the day, none of those excuses matter. And I bet if I gave up my $4 coffee treats, I could afford food that is actually healthy and nourishing. Don’t have the energy at the end of the work day to go work out. Here’s a brilliant solution: work out in the morning when I do have energy. Problem solved! These are just some of the excuses  Ive  caught myself making. How about you? What’s your favorite excuse? Once you actually see it written out, and then you watch the Olympic athletes, I bet your excuse won’t look too good anymore.

How to Job Search 2015 Style 3 Mindsets to Embrace

How to Job Search 2015 Style 3 Mindsets to Embrace Job seekers are afraid. They are afraid to take risks and afraid to stand out.  Most believe it is safer to play by the rules and hope the right fit finds them. Those odds arent very good. The job seeker of tomorrow needs to become a marketing marvel, savvy salesperson and take risks like a serial entrepreneur. In fact, all employees in the future would be served well by heeding this advice too! 1) Learn to market like the top advertising agencies: Marketing covers everything from marketing research through product launch. Thats a pretty huge spectrum of skills. Job seekers who have been successful understand how to position themselves in the market and highlight their differences so that employers view them as a Must-have versus a Nice-to-have. (When was the last time you invested your hard-earned money on a product that was just mediocre?) In case you havent heard, there is some competition out there for the good jobs. You start marketing by knowing your competition and identifying your targets. Learn how to research companies, network and understand the needs, wants and desires of employers in your field of expertise (or desire). Next youll have to create solid and compelling messaging about your success. Hone your writing skills! And finally, youve got to build a buzz around you. Not just during job search, but throughout your career. According to Topco, these are the top 11 skills required of marketers: Revenue-driven Know their customers and markets Create remarkable customer experiences Great storytellers Test everything and assume nothing Never stop acquiring new marketing tricks Use data to make decisions Enjoy working with technology Manage their work according to a schedule Write very, very well Deliver specific, identifiable results Create job search materials that are more like advertisements. Target them to your specific audience. Capture their attention with the right message and use visual content to give you message oomph! 2) Become the worlds best sales person: Sales people are driven by results. And as a job seeker, you are too! In order to achieve results, sales people develop proactive strategies to increase their odds of closing a deal. They dont wait by the phone or computer for a response. They know better. Sales people have learned  how to dismiss rejection as part of the process. Persistence is key to the sales persons success and so are these top 12 skills listed by  Salesforce.com: Qualification Talent Attitude Digital Savvy Research Habits Listening Skills Ability to Combat Rejection Presentation Style Trust Building Referral Maximization Storytelling Closing Talents Writing Strength These are a lot of skills to master, however, you are now and forever in the business of selling. Go read Daniel Pinks To Sell Is Human. The premise of Pinks book is that we all have to convince people, at some point, to embrace our ideas or move people to do things they may not want to do and these both involve selling! RELATED:  How to  Sell Yourself  Effectively in an Interview 3) Think like an entrepreneur: Serial entrepreneurs are hard-wired to take risks. Most of us are risk-averse. There are many skills and traits that make entrepreneurs successful and perhaps embracing some could help catapult your job search and career. It may also inspire you to embark on your own entrepreneurial venture.  Under30ceo found these were the top  six entrepreneurial skills: Sales Communication Desire to Learn Focus Time Management BONUS: Persistence Pour your heart and soul into the process! If you want someone to hire you, you MUST believe in your own abilities. Dont hold back. Dont overlook the overlap: Can you see the overlap among these occupations? Its no coincidence that time management, focus, and great storytelling appear on multiple lists. We live in turbulent, fast-moving times.  Capturing someones attention, especially someone screening applicants, demands you deliver more than ho-hum content. The bar is constantly being raised by employers who need to bring in new talent. They want new employees who are engaged from the get-go and will deliver results. Now that you know what they are looking for- go deliver it! Tell great stories, keep learning new skills, and always make sure you address the needs and concerns of your customer (potential employer)!

Susan Joyce of Job-Hunt.org on Personal SEO and Privacy [Podcast] - Career Pivot

Susan Joyce of Job-Hunt.org on Personal SEO and Privacy [Podcast] - Career Pivot Episode #132 â€" Marc Miller shares a Webinar Susan Joyce gave to the Career Pivot Online Membership Community Description: In this episode, Marc gives Susan Joyce the stage as she presents her webinar called “Personal SEO: Being Found and Protecting Your Privacy.” This is a recording of the webinar Susan gave to the Career Pivot Online Membership Community, with important links included. Listen in for expert advice on managing your online presence in social media, getting the most visibility from your LinkedIn profile, standardizing your professional name across all media and print pieces, and targeting the job and company you want. Key Takeaways: [1:17] Marc welcomes you to Episode 132 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast. Career Pivot brings this podcast to you; CareerPivot.com is one of the very few websites dedicated to those of us in the second half of life and our careers. Check out the blog and the other resources delivered to you, free of charge. [1:47] If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with other like-minded souls. Subscribe on CareerPivot.com, iTunes, or any of the other apps that supply podcasts. Share it on social media or just tell your neighbors, and colleagues. The more people Marc reaches, the more people he can help. [2:07] Marc has released three chapters of the next edition of Repurpose Your Career to the Repurpose Your Career review team. If you would like to be part of the review team, please sign up at CareerPivot.com/RYCTeam. [2:23] You will receive new chapters as they become available. Marc is looking for honest feedback and would love to get an honest review on Amazon.com after the book is released. [2:34] Marc’s plan is to release the book in mid-to-late-September and do both a virtual and a real book tour. He will be in Austin, the NYC Area, and D.C. during the months of September and October. Marc would love to meet his readers and listeners. [2:51] Reach out to Marc at Podcasts@CareerPivot.com if you’d be willing to give him some advice on venues or groups who would be interested in hosting an event. [3:01] Next week, Marc will release the next chapter of Repurpose Your Career, which will be called “Building on Weak Ties.” [3:09] This week, Marc replay a webinar that Susan Joyce of Job-hunt.org fame gave to the Career Pivot Membership Community called “Personal SEO: Being Found and Protecting Your Privacy.” This should give you a good sampling of the quality material available in the Career Pivot Community. Listen to the end to hear how to join. Now on to the podcast… Download Link | iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast| Podbean | TuneIn | Overcast [3:36] Please see the slides for this webinar at CareerPivot.com/personal-seo or see the show notes and find links at CareerPivot.com/episode-132. [4:06] Marc welcomes everyone to the Community webinar call with Susan Joyce of Job-Hunt.org. The webinar is called “Personal SEO: Being Found and Protecting Privacy.” [4:42] Susan introduces herself and begins. Job-hunt.org is her website and the hyphen is necessary to get to her site.[5:00] Susan says it is hard to be purely private, but there are things to do to protect your privacy while still making sure you are found by prospective employers and clients. [5:42] If you are currently employed, keep a low profile while looking for a job online. Susan calls it a stealth job search. You want to avoid a very uncomfortable discussion with your manager. [6:12] Susan is a veteran and learned in the military to know the enemy. To think of it from a marketing perspective, know your customer. Employers are very worried about the cost of a bad hire. That slows the process. A bad hire costs the employer more than double the salary of the employee, assuming the employee didn’t do any damage. [7:06] Recruiters are measured on time-to-hire. Job postings don’t work anymore. Less than 25% of applicants to a posting are qualified. Recruiters will systematically ignore candidates who apply multiple times to jobs for which they are not qualified. [8:28] Recruiters are also measured on the quality of the hire. The look for the best candidates and hope they will become the best employees. [8:39] The safest way to hire is through the employee referral program. Most of the Fortune 500 companies have employee referral programs and so do many smaller companies. Each employer has their own set of rules for the program. [9:17] Employers research candidates. They search Google and LinkedIn, looking for qualified candidates. When they have an applicant or a candidate, they research the facts on the application or resume. Employers assume the facts on your LinkedIn profile are correct because anyone can see your profile. [10:19] Susan gives a typical example of an employer starting a search for a candidate on LinkedIn. They will start with the job title and city. Make sure your job title and city are in your description. No one will search for “Experienced medical professional.” They will search for “Pediatrician.” Having the right keywords (search terms) is very important. [11:18] Once an employer has researched a candidate, they may contact the candidate. If they don’t pay for LinkedIn’s recruiter service, they may try InMail or email, but they really want a phone number so they can call right away and find out immediately if you’re interested. [12:17] Of course, contact information in public is not a good thing. Fortunately, Google has provided a solution, Google Voice, which is free in the U.S. and Canada. You set up the number, pick the area code you want, and you have a choice of a few numbers. You can forward it to as many as six phones. It will also take a voicemail and email it to you. [13:29] Google Voice allows you to put a phone number out there without putting your real phone number out there. Marc notes that Google just added it to their Enterprise package. Susan highly recommends it. She uses it for her business. [14:45] With your relatively private contact information in place, you can start working on your online reputation management or personal Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Author Dick Bolles once told Susan that Google is the new resume. Whatever is out there associated with your name is part of your Google resume. [15:24] According to a CareerBuilder’s survey from August 2018, 47% of employers are unlikely to interview a job candidate if they cannot find the candidate online. Don’t try to be invisible online! The smartest approach is to manage the online visibility you have and emphasize the things you want to emphasize. [16:11] Employers want to confirm the facts on your resume. They also want to observe how you communicate, your knowledge, your skills, and your attitude. They can learn quite a bit through social media and other public visibility you have. They search to contact you. They may be searching for you or someone else like you who is qualified. [17:04] Your most important keywords are your name. If your resume says William J. Jones and your LinkedIn profile says Bill Jones, that’s not a match. Susan is Susan P. Joyce, to differentiate herself from other Susan Joyces. Be consistent in using your name the same way on your LinkedIn profile and all your profiles and stationery. [18:33] On your resume and any applications you submit, include the URL for your LinkedIn profile. The vast majority of hiring managers will want to see your LinkedIn profile. [19:01] If you have a cranky side, don’t put it online. Don’t rant about sports, politics, religion, or anything else you want to rant about under your professional name. If you must rant, use a different name than the name you use for your professional visibility. [19:30] Susan shares a homework assignment: Defensive Googling. Search your name inside quotation marks and see what you find. You need to be near the top of the Google results. Watch out for anyone else with the same name. Susan tells of a man who had the same name as a deceased porn star. Add your middle name, if needed. [21:07] Susan recommends doing this on a regular basis as people with similar names may end up in the news for breaking the law. [21:21] You want to consistently use that professional version of your name. You want to maintain a positive presence for that name. The best information to go with that name is a job title. Like your name, your target job title and your current job title are very important keywords. [21:53] You control what LinkedIn tells the world about you. Recruiters depend on LinkedIn. The LinkedIn Recruiting Service is more than 50% of LinkedIn’s income. Google trusts LinkedIn. Usually, your LinkedIn profile is on the first page of Google results. This may not be true for a relatively famous person if they have LinkedIn. [23:00] Marc reads a question from Matt, who wants to use his nickname on LinkedIn to appear more approachable. Susan answers to use the best version of your name and use the same version of your name everywhere. LinkedIn has a nickname field. [24:10] Matt also asks how different should alternate names be on non-career social media, such as Facebook? Susan says Facebook is a problem because close to 54% of recruiters will check what you put on Facebook. Susan suggests making sensitive topics private on your Facebook page.[24:43] For non-professional visibility, maybe use your first two initials, a nickname, or something that is different enough from your professional name so nobody would connect the two easily. [25:16] Susan shares a scenario: A recruiter has 10 qualified candidates but can only interview three of them. None were recommended. Three have good, complete LinkedIn profiles. Three have scanty LinkedIn profiles. Three only have Facebook visibility. (Susan recommends adding your resume to Facebook.) One has no online visibility. [26:13] You would interview the three with the complete LinkedIn profiles because you would have a better idea that they are qualified for the job. The others could be as qualified but they haven’t made it clear. So, you go with the safe choice, the ones with the good LinkedIn profiles. [26:39] Marc reads a question from Brian: I’ve never had a Facebook account; is that suspect in today’s culture? To a certain degree, Susan thinks that’s smart. If you are an attorney, recruiters would be glad you don’t have a Facebook account. If you are a social media specialist, they would want would be disappointed you didn’t have one. [27:13] To a degree, it depends. Susan barely has Facebook, and she has it because she has to for her family. Brian replies that he is an attorney. Susan agrees it’s not a bad idea for him to avoid Facebook. Susan’s husband, an attorney, does not have a Facebook account. [28:15] Susan gives advice on finding your keywords. Don’t use generic words. “Experienced marketing professional” is not good. Skip words like “professional” unless your field is professional development. Keywords are specific. They are the job titles employers will search for to fill that job, or they are requirements for that job. [29:03] If something has a standard well-known abbreviation, like PMP (Project Management Professional), or CPA, you don’t have to type out the whole term, but it is a good idea to use both the full term and the abbreviation. Susan shares examples of unhelpful keywords she pulled from actual profiles. You have to be specific. [31:05] Susan breaks it down into three parts. The first part is the most difficult.[31:11] Part 1) You have to have a target job. Being flexible; avoiding being pigeonholed â€" these instincts don’t work. A target job gives you keywords. Have target employers so you know what they call the job. Susan shares a case study. Use your current title, a slash, and your target title. Use all the keywords. [33:12] Have a professional online presence. LinkedIn covers it, but professional associations have directories where you can be listed. Look around and see what’s relevant to your target job or employers. [33:56] Susan recommends having at least 20 target employers and possibly more. The idea is to know who you want to work for. It makes it easier to learn about them and network into them. You may know people there, or make connections there. It is essential for a successful job search. [34:41] Marc adds that having a target employer lets you see the exact title of the job you are targeting at that employer. Marc gives a client example. [35:14] Marc reads another question: What if you already have an established Facebook account? My creative life is very different from my business life, and Facebook only allows one account per person. Susan says recruiters want to see what you’ve done on Facebook, but it’s OK if you don’t have a Facebook account. [36:36] If you have a Facebook account that’s in sync with what you want to do professionally, that’s helpful. If you post “crazy things” on Facebook, it can hurt you. Be very careful with Facebook and if you want to use that for a different side of your life, then use a different version of your name there that is not your professional name. [37:12] Most social media platforms do not want you to have multiple profiles. [37:24] Part 2) You have to use the keywords recruiters use. Look at the job descriptions the target employer uses; what are the job titles? Look at the locations. If you want to relocate to a different state or city, use that as your official location. Use a Google Voice number with the area code for that location. [38:15] Recruiters are interested in skills and experience. The LinkedIn recruiter’s service offers skills as one of the top sorting filters. It finds the skills in the Skills and Endorsement section. [38:41] Education, certifications, and licenses are all important. Depending on the field, past employers can be very important, especially if it was a major company.[39:00] Use the keywords carefully, with perfect spelling. Susan gives examples of unfortunate spelling that would not be caught by spell check. You could make an actual wrong word by misspelling the word you intended. Use the best grammar you can. It helps to print the pages and read them a few hours later to catch errors. [39:57] Use current terminology. If your MBA is in MIS, no one will look for you. Use the title IT. That’s the current term. Do searches on your skills and certifications and look at what people are calling those jobs. Don’t write Sr. if you mean Senior unless that’s how the title is written of the job you are targeting. [41:22] Why be on LinkedIn? Invisibility doesn’t guarantee privacy. It makes you look out-of-date. Recruiters who can’t find you will assume you have changed your name or are hiding something. Or they may find someone else with your name. [42:19] Information aggregator sites take your information from Facebook, especially your birthdate. You may be better served to provide a completely different date for your Facebook account. When you search for your name, if there is not a lot of information about you online, you will see the aggregator listings. [44:39] Marc reads a question from Matt. Whitepages shows my age, and that is a concern because of ageism for people 45-plus. Susan says that’s why you want a good LinkedIn profile, and Twitter, and Slideshare; make yourself visible so you push the aggregators off of the first page. Most people don’t look to the second page of a search. [45:32] Write a Kindle book and publish it on Amazon. That will push things down, too. [45:55] 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn as their number one search engine. LinkedIn gives you a lot of space, compared to a resume. Use it all. It is your marketing portfolio. [46:21] The LinkedIn professional headline follows your name throughout LinkedIn. You want to have a really good sales pitch full of keywords there. Susan shows some usage examples full of terminology an employer would use. [47:06] Marc shares a LinkedIn hack published by Andy Foote. If you enter your profile on a mobile device, LinkedIn will allow 200 characters in the headline. Susan says she doesn’t think many people use that many. 120 is plenty long, but put what is appropriate for you. [48:11] LinkedIn has an introduction card with the name, headline, location, and “See contact information.” If you’re a Premium member, more contact information shows up, but you can add it to the About area. It used to be called Summary. [49:02] The first 50 or 60 words are the most visible. Write it in the first person. Use all 2,000 characters available. [49:10] In the Experience section, if you’re over 40, don’t include 30 years of experience. 15 or 20 years is enough. If you have a noteworthy accomplishment from earlier, mention it in the About section, instead of in the Experience section. [50:02] Most Contact Info sections on LinkedIn profiles only include the LinkedIn URL. You can add contact information here and also in the About section. [50:10] Susan shows an outstanding example of an About section, broken into sections by job, including work the person did as a volunteer. He used a great number of keywords. [50:42] Susan shows a description of a job that started more than 10 years ago, including key responsibilities and accomplishments. Use bulleted lists, and separate things into topics. Don’t make a wall of words. Break it up. You have to copy and paste in the bullets. Susan has a page of them on Job-Hunt.org she calls LinkedIn candy. [53:04] Put lots of keywords in your Profile section. Put projects in the Projects section of the Profile section. There is a Certifications section. These are keywords in themselves. [53:51] If you speak more than one language, you can legally have a LinkedIn profile in each language. This demonstrates that you are multilingual. Of course, you have to keep each of them updated. [54:39] Useful links: “Eye * Candy * Adds Interest to Your LinkedIn Profile”, “Build Your Personal SEO: The 25 Best Keywords for You in Your Job Search”, “10 Steps to Outrank Your Competitors in LinkedIn Search (Personal LinkedIn SEO)”, “How Top ATS Systems Analyze Your Resume”, “7 Ways to Protect Your Privacy While Job Hunting”. [54:57] Marc hopes you enjoyed this episode. Show notes with links are found at CareerPivot.com/episode-132. This should give you an idea of the quality material they are developing within the CareerPivot.com Membership Community. [55:20] The Career Pivot Membership Community website has become a valuable resource for approximately 50 members who are participating in the Beta phase of this project. Marc is recruiting new members for the next cohort. [55:31] If you are interested in the endeavor and would like to be put on the waiting list, please go to CareerPivot.com/Community. When you sign up you’ll receive information about the community as it evolves. [55:47] Those who are in these initial cohorts set the direction. This is a paid membership community with group coaching and special content. More importantly, it’s a community where you can seek help. Please go to CareerPivot.com/Community to learn more. They are starting a group for bloggers, writers, authors, and publishers.[56:21] Marc invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn.com/in/mrmiller. Just include in the connection request that you listen to Marc on this podcast. You can look for Career Pivot on Facebook, LinkedIn, or @CareerPivot on Twitter. [56:41] Please come back next week, when Marc will read the next pre-release chapter from the next edition of Repurpose Your Career. This chapter is called “Building on Weak Ties.” [56:53] Marc thanks you for listening to the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [56:57] You will find the show notes for this episode at CareerPivot.com/episode-132. [57:06] Please hop over to CareerPivot.com and subscribe to get updates on this podcast and all the other happenings at Career Pivot. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, the Google Podcasts app, Podbean, the Overcast app, or the Spotify app. Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

The best damn newsletter - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

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How Show Writing Skills Can Be Used To Enhance A Resume

How Show Writing Skills Can Be Used To Enhance A ResumeEvery individual has talents and skills that can be found on a resume, but not all individuals have the creativity and imagination to write a resume that highlights these talents and skills. There are many writers who apply for jobs without the writing experience required to write a quality resume. In some cases, the writer may use language in the resume that is inaccurate or include sentences that lack accuracy. In some cases, the resume will be rejected for being too generic.Many of these applicants, when asked about their resume by an employer, will say they have good writing skills but not how to show writing skills can be used to enhance the resume. However, using a show writing skill on resume is one of the best ways to appear professional and communicate effectively with a job applicant. You may have talent and writing skills, but there are a few things you can do to maximize your resume for consideration.First, remember h ow to write a resume is something that can only be learned with experience. This is where you can learn how to properly edit and format a resume. Once you have a clear understanding of how to format a resume, you can take your resume to the next level and start incorporating show writing skills into the resume. You should also consider having a third party review your resume writing.While this does not mean you will want to hire a person to do the reviewing of your resume, it will help you get the information that you need to show writing skills on your resume. To the outside reviewer, the only thing that should matter is that you have demonstrated skills and talents. If you know someone who is experienced with writing resumes, then you can ask them to do the review. Be sure to ask them what sort of criteria they use and how they rate your resume.Now that you have a good idea how to write a resume, you will want to know how to show writing skills can be used to boost your resume. Yo u may be able to incorporate your resume into an existing project that you are involved in. Consider including your skills and writing abilities into a freelance writing project and make the skills and abilities obvious.You may also find that a company will be willing to work with you and consider incorporating your skills and abilities into their existing project. This will allow you to add value to the resume while also showing your skills on paper. With a well-written resume, you will have a better chance of getting the job than if you just had some common experience on your resume.If you are interested in hiring a professional resume writer, consider the fact that there are many writers who do not have the skills or experience to highlight writing skills on resume. Most resume writers are a little more educated than the general public and understand how to make their resumes stand out. Instead of looking for ways to find a professional, you should consider hiring a professional writer who has experience in show writing skills on resume. The best way to ensure your resume has a professional look is to ask them to do it for you.After you have read how show writing skills can be used to enhance a resume, you should realize that this is an area that is not common knowledge. You should take the time to research the writers that can highlight your skills and talents and offer you assistance in creating a resume that demonstrates you are an expert in the field. After all, it will be your resume that will be used in an interview so you should not let it fall apart due to improper formatting or poorly worded sentences.