How to Choose Good Resume Words

How to Choose Good Resume WordsFor a business to be successful, there needs to be effective and concise resume words that allow the prospective employer to easily skim through it and determine if they're a good fit for the job. The resume is your gateway to your new career, so the words you use on it have to be carefully selected to reach the right impression with your potential employer. Using proper resume words will take away the stress of getting your job interview.When choosing the right resume words, there are a few things to consider. First, make sure your resume can stand on its own without being considered as a sales pitch. Second, while some words may be necessary to get through the first round of hiring, the final decision is still yours. Third, don't limit yourself to one particular resume format. Be creative and always keep in mind the goal of making your resume more appealing.The first step to writing a good resume is picking out the words you'll use. This is your first step, so choose wisely. You don't want to choose poorly-drafted words just because you think they're perfect, however. Take a look at what's already being used in resumes and try to adjust the words you're using to make them more convincing. While you can alter the structure and formatting of your resume, it's best to keep things simple.After you've decided which words will work best in your resume format, you'll then need to decide what those words mean. This is where your personality comes into play. You can enhance your presentation by choosing words that represent who you are.Maybe you've held several positions in the past that still show you can be useful in your current job description. Maybe you feel you have the 'clout' to get the job. Whatever your reasons, remember to include them in your resume and not appear to be too cocky. Being too self-confident can be a turnoff for employers and put you at a disadvantage.Next, take a look at the work history you've accumulated thro ughout your professional career. It doesn't matter how long you've been working at your current job. You only need to have a record that shows you were valuable in the past. If you've held positions with equal skill levels, it makes sense to give the more senior position equal respect. So the words used in your resume must reflect how much experience you have, rather than your current position.The format you use on your resume is very important as well. Make sure it's eye-catching and appealing. If you want your resume to stick out from the crowd, it needs to be legible. Don't settle for an organized layout that makes no sense. Try to remember the following guidelines when putting together a professional resume:Give a thought to the work experience and work history you've gathered over the years and then highlight it in your resume. By using the correct words, you'll give your potential employer an honest assessment of your job skills and background.

#29 Leadership Expert Series Kristin Constable on Whole Life Leadership

#29 â€" Leadership Expert Series â€" Kristin Constable on Whole Life Leadership The Career Insider Podcast Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSFor This Episode of The Leadership Expert Series â€" we will be learning about Whole Life Leadership from our guest Kristin Constable.evalKristin Constable is the Founder of Winning Defined by You. She is an ACC Leadership and Business Coach, Values Driven Learning and Development Specialist, and Team and Systems Coach.Kristin works with organizations, entrepreneurs and business leaders to bring values driven leadership into their lives and into the companies they work in.She has been coaching and in the field or learning and development for the past ten years and in this time has supported organizations build award winning coaching and leadership cultures that not only support the strength of the organizations but that support the growth and development of each individual within the organization.Kristin’s passion is values driven leadership and coaching. She believes that when le aders are connected to, and operating from, their authentic leadership purpose their impact will transform not only their organizations but all areas of their lives, producing Whole Life Leadership wins.Episode Summaryeval1.In the Whole Life Leadership concept, all the individuals are trained to be leaders, as opposed to traditional leadership/hierarchical models.2. When individuals are trained in this model, it shifts the mindset and culture in organizations. It is imperative to teach/coach everyone with Leadership skills.3. Teaching leadership skills to individuals has a holistic benefit , which means it translates into the individual’s life outside of their work/career.eval4. In the interview, we also discuss about understanding one’s values, and how that impacts their respective work, and how it positively impacts the organization.5. How more and more companies are embracing the importance of core values, and how it impacts their culture. The rise in purpose-driven and value s-driven ethos, and how it is good for employees.This quote below from John Quincy Adams summarizes the core concepts of Leadership.LinksevalTo learn more about Kristin Constable’s work visit her website. She can also be reached onTwitter.Intro Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" Siren KickbackEnding Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" No Need to Rush

Life Balance NOW!

Workaholic Find Your Work/Life Balance… NOW! Workaholic? Find Your Work/Life Balance… NOW! Workaholic… yes, I am one. And I’ll say it: My name is Dawn and I am a workaholic. Just ask my husband.   He comes home after work and is occasionally surprised to see me off the computer by 6:30-7:00pm, and wonders what’s wrong since that is so early. Betsy the cat telling me to stop working for the day. Or ask my cat (really, it’s true). By 7pm, she is sitting inches away at my face, staring at me as I type away, meowing every 30 seconds. I suppose it’s her way of saying, “Enough. Shut it down.” Other than my human and feline time clocks, it’s easy to fall prey to being a workaholic. There’s always one more project to get done, or one more reason to keep plowing ahead so there’s not as much of a traffic jam the next day. But enough is enough. My waistline was spreading (not a comfortable fact to admit), and in December 2013, I decided that something needed to be done. I started going to a trainer, and FORCING myself to push away from my desk to quit being sedentary. Ultimately, any kind of work/life balance comes to a narrow decision point… are you willing to commit to making a change? Do you want to control work, or are you going to let it control you? I mentioned my decision via Twitter, and several people responded asking me to write a blog post about how to come up with this balance. And again, I point to the decision. We allow ourselves to be sucked into the endless machinery of human productivity. There’s nothing wrong with that, but the heart of the matter is that productivity marches on, regardless of whether we are there or not. And that’s the part I realized. Sure, there’s always going to be one more project to do. Another client who has emailed after hours and is waiting for a response.  Another phone call to make. But the decision to be a workaholic is truly that: a decision. Or we can decide not to be a workaholic, and start making changes that gives us space to have fun, live life, share family time, or do something for ourselves. So checking email constantly doesn’t do anything except rob us of our attention that would be otherwise directed elsewhere. Or answering phone calls during dinner time with the family only steals away our sense of family. Or staying late after work or thinking, “Just one more project… and I’ll be ahead for tomorrow” can slowly steal us from our health because we’ve sat on our butts for 10 hours a day. It’s a choice. Being a workaholic is not a job. It’s a choice. And as someone once told me, “In 5-10 years, is anyone really going to care that you were such a workaholic?” Good question. Puts things into perspective, doesnt it? [Side note: Since I started focusing on having a work-life balance, Ive lost 22 pounds and feel much more vitalized!]

How To Build Your Creative Business Quickly - When I Grow Up

How To Build Your Creative Business Quickly - When I Grow Up grow stretch reach dare by Jessica Swift I just love it when super smarties join forces, dont you? In this case we have Becca from The Uncaged Life teaming up with Ellen the Money Making Expert to help coaches jumpstart their biz. But the interview they give below applies to building any creative biz. Win-win! What do creative businesses struggle with? Becca: Creative business owners tend to fall into the category of multi-potentialites, scanners, and shiny-object chasers. We have TONS of new ideas and are always creating new stuff often stuff that is unrelated to our other stuff. So what happens is that we find it hard to settle on just one thing or one group of clients, and as a result, we end up being super wishy-washy, and trying to help EVERYONE, which means that the people who really need us get lost in the mix and never find us which sucks for us and them! Ellen: That’s exactly it. Every creative business person I’ve ever known healers, coaches, writers, teachers   has initially wanted to help everyone. And it’s too much.  No one person or business can really help everyone. It’s too much. And by not focusing your efforts you’re missing tons of wonderful clients because you’re not speaking clearly enough to them. Stop trying to help everyone and start thinking about which particular groups of people you want to help. What’s THE most important thing to do to grow your business quickly? Ellen: The key to growing your business quickly is to become known for a specific, tangible thing.  Something that people can easily remember and understand when it’s time to go to that person for help.  Saying you’re a Life Coach is well and good, but it’s unlikely that your friends are going to know who to recommend to you, because at the end of the day Life Coach is a pretty ambiguous title.  Now, if you get really specific about a problem that you use your life coaching skills to solve, it suddenly starts making things a lot easier for you.  So if you become a coach that helps people deal with breakups from long term boyfriends, or the a coach that works with first generation latinas to help them gain career advancement, those are super specific things and people know who to send to you, and potential clients know very clearly when you are talking to them. The most important thing is to position yourself and develop your expertise around solving real world problems that other people seek out. Becca: Yep, what Ellen said! And remember that the specific tangible thing needs to be something you’re super deeply connected to. If you choose it at random, you’ll be onto the next thing before you even have your first client. You need to be mega emotionally connected to what you’re doing, so instead of picking a niche or an area of expertise at random, pick something that matters to you! What do C.B.Owners need to think about before they do another thing? ((what problems they solve)) Becca: Before you do anything else, think about what problems you solve in your business and make them real and tangible. It’s so easy to get caught up in creating our businesses, that we forget about what we’re actually doing (sounds crazy, but it’s true). Before you do anything else, write down what top 3 problems you solve for your clients and slap them somewhere that you will see them every single day. When you can stay connected to how you actually help people, everything in your business stays way more focused, so you’re not chasing every new idea that you have! Ellen:  After you’ve done that,  think about who you want to help or work with.  Make sure the the problems you solve are real in their lives. Creative business owners tend to be great, amazing compassionate helpers.  You can’t help everyone, so think about who you want to help.  Make sure to map your expertise and offerings to groups of people you really want to work with. The tighter you can connect those two things, the easier it is to be known for what you do, and for your business to go through the roof. If you’re a coach struggling to make your business work,  Becca  +  Ellen  have your answer with Coaching Business Jumpstart. This program is your ticket to making the business side of coaching feel fun and easy. You will learn exactly where you need to start, lay out a plan for moving forward, and leave with the skills and knowledge to make your dream coaching business a reality.  You’re great at what you do. You KNOW you can help people. Now if only you knew who those people were, where to find them, and how to get them to hire you!  Coaching Business Jumpstart  teaches you how.

How to Write a Resume That Is Fit For A Employer

How to Write a Resume That Is Fit For A EmployerWhen you are thinking about writing a resume, one of the first questions that should be asked is if you are considering re-recruiting for a particular position, or even whether you have already applied for that position. The fact is that when a position comes open and the candidate needs to be in a position to hire the best person, often times the candidate for the position will already have a resume that they are happy with. It is best to make sure that a resume makes an impression with any potential employer before you write the resume.The first thing that you want to do when you are writing a resume is to ensure that the resume is as professional as possible. This means that you should focus on your qualifications and strengths as well as your skills and experience.Notice the fact that while it may appear that you wrote several resumes in a row, it is important to remember that this was simply a good way to come up with samples that would hopefully interest an employer. You can only really get what you write on your resume into the minds of employers by writing a resume that focuses on your qualifications. In doing so, you can ensure that you retain your dream job, or maybe one that is more reasonable in the direction that you wish to take your career. Another thing to realize is that a resume that focuses on your qualifications and skills will not immediately tell an employer that you are the right person for the job.Now, what you want to do is to write a resume that is not professional but rather one that are informative. The reason for this is that you will want to make sure that you put something in there that is not going to make the employer want to throw their resume in the trash. A resume that focuses on facts is the one that should receive the most attention from the employer.What you do then is to edit your resume by taking out certain points and inserting other ones that are going to be more exciting . For example, you can add in a section that discusses your interests or hobbies, and that you are always available for an interview.Writing a resume is a time consuming task, especially when you are working on several at the same time. There are certain things that you will want to include in the resume, however, before you actually begin writing you should ensure that you get all of the facts out and you have an idea of how much you need to add. A good tip is to make sure that you read over the different types of resumes that are out there and see which one is going to offer you the best benefits.Finally, the most important part of a resume is to put your name, address, phone number, and email address on it. There are certain things that you want to include in your resume, so make sure that you make sure that you get all of the necessary information onto the document. Also, while there are certain requirements when it comes to information on a resume, make sure that you make sure that you put your best foot forward in any resume you write.

Kickstarter Tips 4 Secrets to Crowdfunding Your Small Business

Kickstarter Tips 4 Secrets to Crowdfunding Your Small Business Driving a tricked out BMW motorcycle with a refrigerated compartment attached like a sidecar, Simon Anguelov earns money to pay for community college in San Diego as a mobile ice cream vendor. The 20-year-old MiraCosta College student took out $30,000 in bank loans to create the customized bike with help from his sister, who cosigned for him. Recently, it dawned on Anguelov that it would be easier to generate business if there was an Uber-like app people could use to order ice cream deliveries from vendors like him or ice cream stores. In May, he launched a campaign to get funding for IceCreamZilla, an app-enabled network, on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Kickstarter enables donation-based crowdfunding, where individuals make donations to business ideas they want to bring to life. “Ice cream vendors like me would benefit from an app like this,” says Anguelov. “It would draw a lot of business to the industry.” But Anguelov was in for a surprise. It has been harder than he expected to raise money on Kickstarter. By the time his campaign ended, he had raised only $1,980 toward his $25,000 goal. Under Kickstarter’s rules, that meant he didn’t get to keep any of the money. “It’s really hard to spread the word,” he says. But he didn’t give up. He restarted his campaign on June 1, this time with a smaller goal of $5,000â€"and on his first day had already hit $3,015, with 59 days to go. It’s easy for new entrepreneurs to get excited by the potential to raise money on sites like Kickstarter, where fundraisers have collectively snagged $1.7 billion since it launched in 2009. Some entrepreneurs have hit the jackpot. Pebble Watch, a smartwatch, raised $20.3 million in the site’s most funded campaign to date, and the Coolest Coolerâ€"a picnic accessory that comes with a waterproof Bluetooth speakerâ€"raised $13.2 million, which was good for second place. And Kickstarter is just one option. In 2014, crowdfunders in North America raised $9.46 billion, a 145% increase from the year before, according to a recent global report from Massolution, a research firm in Los Angeles that collects data from 1,250 active crowdfunding sites around the world. Its data included both donation- and equity-based crowdfunding, where companies typically sell an ownership stake to investors. Still, as Anguelov discovered, crowdfunding isn’t as easy as the success stories we constantly hear make it sound. Here are four key things to know before you start your campaign. Successful campaigns start way before the launch. Many crowdfunders start building their following on social networks months before they actually launch a campaign. There’s a reason for this. Crowdfunding campaigns have a time limit. It’s not easy to reach your funding goal if you don’t start working on building up your social media followingâ€"a primary way to share these campaignsâ€"until the day you launch. “It’s hard to get viewers unless you have a presence on Facebook,” says Anguelov, with 20-20 hindsight. “I don’t have any followers.” This time around, he has started building his Facebook following and plans to join groups on the social media site where he can talk about his project. He has also changed his rewards. Previously, he offered discount coupons; this time, he is offering some extras to local donors who pledge $99 or more, such as a chance to meet him and have him personally deliver 25 ice cream treats. It pays to set realistic goals. Each donation-based site has its own rules, but on some donation-based sites, including Kickstarter, you don’t get to keep any of the donations if you don’t hit your funding goal. However, it is possible on the site to set a stretch funding goal once you meet your initial goal and try to raise additional funds. Other sites will cut you more slack, but you’ll pay for it. For instance, Indiegogo lets you keep all the money you raise, even if you miss your target. However, it charges a 4% fee if you hit your goal versus 9% if you get part of the way there. That means that if you raise $100,000, you have to pay the site $9,000. Industry-specific sites may work best if you’re a niche player. If you’re looking to attract the attention of high-net worth investors, equity-based crowdfunding sites that target investors in your sector may be your best bet. Visio Financial Services, a 45-employee company in Austin that was founded in 2011, used this approach. It lends money to private investors who are purchasing single family homes to flip or rent. About a year ago, the firm raised $10 million in a debt facility through the real-estate crowdfunding site Realty Mogul, says CEO Jeff Ball. “There are a lot of accredited investors who have money they would like to invest in alternative asset classes,” he says. However, gaining entry to such platforms isn’t easy. “It’s getting more crowded,” says Richard Swart, crowdfunding and alternative finance researcher and scholar-in-residence in the Institute for Business and Social Impact at the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. “It’s becoming more difficult to attract interest.” Plus, they have little incentive to promote deals that aren’t right for their particular investors. “Many of these platforms are rejecting 90% to 95% of companies seeking funding,” says Swart. Crowdfunding may not help you get more financing. Getting a bank loan or credit card and making timely payments can help you build a financial track record. But raising money on a crowdfunding site may not carry much weight with future lenders. Ask David Goldin, president and CEO of AmeriMerchant, a New York City firm that provides working capital to small businesses. “It’s irrelevant,” says Goldin. Why? Interest by people who aren’t professional investors or lenders doesn’t necessarily signal to someone like him that a business has staying power. It’s similar to the world outside crowdfunding platforms. “A lot of people invest in a restaurantâ€"and most restaurants fail,” he says.

3 Steps To Handle Stress As A Business Owner - Work It Daily

3 Steps To Handle Stress As A Business Owner - Work It Daily If you’ve ever thought of starting your own business, the question of “How am I going to handle it?” might be one of the first things that creeps into your mind. While the thought of being your own boss can be daunting, don’t let that stop you from starting your own business! The tips below can help you be a successful, un-stressed business owner! Related: A Simple, Effective Way To Handle Stress At Work (Or Anywhere) Starting something new, regardless of what it is, can be stressful. And let’s face it - stress is never fun. But, if you can learn to manage your stress, you’ll be able to handle just about anything that comes your way. According to this Huffington Post article, eight out of ten Americans are stressed about their jobs. Jan Bruce, CEO and founder of meQuillibrium, an online platform and app that digitally coaches users to help dial down stress levels, and co-author of 14 Days to Cooler, Calmer, and Happier, offers some insight on how to deal with these stresses. Here are Jan’s three simple steps to manage the stress of being your own boss: 1. Learn To Quit Now, this doesn’t mean you should quit your job, but instead quit working on a project or task. Learn when you need to stop working on a project and go home for the night. Your project will be on your desk in the morning, and after a good night’s rest, you’ll probably be more productive. When you start your own business, all of the responsibility falls on one person -- you. That means that until you get a dedicated team of employees behind you, you are the team. Being a team of one is a huge responsibility, and sometimes things might not work as you’d like them to. You have to learn when to stop and cut your losses. “Quitting can feel like a moral failing and a fatal mistake,” says Bruce. “....The truth is, quitting thoughtfully is a powerful act. It’s you choosing, of your own volition, to grow professionally and personally. A conscientious quit gets you closer to your purpose as an entrepreneur.” When you’ve worked tirelessly on a project to excel your business, but the project just isn’t working, sometimes stepping back, and looking at the issue from a different angle can increase your chances of success. 2. Take Time To Actively Ward Off Stress “The first things we blow off when we are stressed and short on time are often the very things most likely to help usâ€"sleeping, eating, moving around,” says Bruce. “Basic human activities get short shrift, and we end up paying a price in terms of our energy, focus, and resilience.” So, how exactly do you go about warding off stress? It’s pretty straightforward - make time for yourself. Bruce gives some simple ways to do just that: Enjoy a few moments of quiet in the morning 20 minutes of physical activity Get an extra hour of rest at night. A meal with friends or family without your smartphone to distract you 3. Develop Resilience Resilience is defined as: the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity Bruce says, “Resilience is a key characteristic of success not only in business and entrepreneurship. I believe it is also a valuable and accurate predictor of success not just in business but in our personal lives.” If you’re able to spring back into shape after a campaign fails, or a project you’ve been working on doesn’t turn out quite the way you hoped it would, you’re golden. According to Bruce, people who are resilient, are able to continue being successful regardless of setbacks, and adversity. With these three ways to manage stress, you can take your business to the next level. Related Posts 11 Job Search Commandments For College Grads 4 Common Fears Of Recent Grads 4 Ways Young Professionals Can Stand Out In A Crowded Job Market About the author Sarah Lynch is an intern for CAREEREALISM Media. She is a senior Mass Communications Major with a minor in Public Relations at Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina. Connect with her on LinkedIn or follow her on Twitter.   Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!