Im in the paper in Argentina - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Im in the paper in Argentina - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Argentinian magazine ?mbito recently featured us and our awesome partner in Buenos Aires, Martin Leroy of Grupo Aukera?in a number of articles about happiness at work. You can read all three here: Animarse a renunciar al trabajo Se deben priorizar las relaciones Nuevos cargos gerenciales para potenciar las organizaciones Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

ROI, your job search and social media -

ROI, your job search and social media - Whats the ROI? How do you know you are GETTING something from it? How much time do you spend? These are questions a friend of mine asks when I talk about how much I enjoy using Twitter to connect with colleagues and job seekers. She wants quantified RESULTS. How much money did I earn from it? How many clients do I have because of Twitter? Shes busy. She needs to make every second count. Im thinking, Do you ask about the ROI and decide if you are going to use the phone for your business? Email? Do you know much MONEY you made last month because you use the phone? Im thinking, If you want to move your business to the next level and doing what you have always done is not working, it is time to try something new. Something new does not always come with any immediate ROI. It builds. Snowballs. When that something new is Twitter, the impact could come in drips a new client here and there a retweet or two, or it may come in a wave a new business opportunity or partner, a new friend. We have lots of opportunities to expand our circles. Entrepreneurs have opportunities to share our expertise and sell our services. Similarly, job seekers can dive in, stake a claim online and lay claim to their own brands. Are you going to see an immediate return on your investment in social networks as a job seeker? Probably not, although you never know. (After all, it only takes one good contact.) Certainly, you can sit on the sidelines, shaking your head and saying, That will never work. I cant do that. It takes too much time. It is your own choice. My vote? Dive in with wild abandon, as my English teacher used to say. (Although, he was talking about great books, not Twitter!) Do something new! Try something different. Its a chance. A risk that you will be wasting your time. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. If you have something to offer, get out there and offer it or no one will know. Just do it. What is stopping you? If you need help mobilizing your networks and your job search plans, learn more about how I can help you! While youre at it, be sure to become a fan of Keppie Careers on FacebookId be thrilled to have you as part of the community! photo by nolly

Resume Writing - Simple Rules

Resume Writing - Simple RulesA resume that is well written correctly is the first thing you need to get right. When your resume is composed and written correctly, you are given a greater chance of getting your resume accepted for the job interview. Without a resume, you will not get hired.The resume has to be written properly. It has to be formatted properly to show all important information about you. You need to include a cover letter, you need to include a resume, employment history, contact details, and more. If there is an error in the resume, it will not be able to create an impression.There is a very important rule to follow in the format of the entire document. It is called in alphabetical order. It should be written in the reverse order to the job you want to apply for. After reading the resume, the hiring manager will read it again and will evaluate your qualifications.There are different types of resume that you can use depending on the requirements of different companies. There are resumes that are usually prepared by the software and there are some simple forms that you can just fill up. You will have to check the form carefully and make sure that it is correct and has all required information.Your resume should not only include the job you want to apply for but also include the requirements that you need to fulfill before getting the job. For example, if you are applying for an accountant position, it should contain the criteria for the position and the salary. The resume should include everything that is necessary for a hiring manager to find out whether you are suitable for the job or not.You can check your resume on the internet and go through it. You will see how the resume has been designed. If you do not find anything interesting in the resume, you can just hire a resume writer who can offer you a resume that has great formatting and presentation.Most of the people like to send their resume as an attachment, fax, or even to email. They do no t really care about sending the resume in the computer. The hiring manager can use the email to verify the contact details.

How to Talk About Gun Violence At Work

How to Talk About Gun Violence At Work This week has been rife with gun violence, from the shootings of civilians Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile to the gunning down of five police officers in Dallas on Thursday night. Amid these events, millions of Americans have headed to work with a flurry of complicated emotions and opinionsâ€"a situation compounded by the fact that this week’s tragedies are bound up with the complex issue of race. In this environment, it’s inevitable that gun violence will come up as a conversation topic among coworkersâ€"and almost as inevitable that it will cause widespread discomfort. Some of us find it difficult to talk about hot-button issues at the office; others are equally uncomfortable remaining silent; and still others feel both ways at once. So we asked some experts, including organizational psychologists, business professors, and corporate consultants, for guidelines on how to address these terrible events in the workplace. Don’t be afraid to talk about the news at work. If you’re a manager, be sensitive to the fact that many of your employees are likely distraught. Tell them that you sympathize with their concerns, and offer to set aside a timeâ€"whether it’s a small group discussion or a larger forumâ€"to talk through people’s concerns. If you’re an employee whose company isn’t acknowledging the tragedy, and you feel it should, bring your concerns to a trusted senior colleague or mentor in the office, suggests Kira Banks, an assistant professor of psychology at Saint Louis University who studies race relations. Let that person know that employees are upset about what’s happened, and ask whether it would be possible to organize a forum for any employees who wish to talk. When they do happen, work to make these discussions productive rather than incendiary. “Ask yourself what the purpose of having this conversation is,” David Maxfield, vice president of research at VitalSmarts, a corporate training and leadership development company focused on human behavior, told my colleague Alexandra Mondalek in the wake of last month’s Orlando shootings. And remember: This is a forum for discussion, not a platform for launching political action. “If you want to express sadness for the victims or support, do that,” Maxfield added. “Where the conversation turns risky, though, is when people are looking for a solution to the event.” Be clear about your feelings and compassionate toward those of others. Make sure you’re being candid about your views, says New York University professor Erica Foldy, co-author of The Color Bind: Talking (and not Talking) about Race at Work. However, she adds, be prepared to acknowledge that other people may not feel the same way, and couch your statements with phrases like “from my perspective” or “This is a reaction I’m having.” Foldy recommends asking colleagues about their feelings and opinions. And even if you disagree, show them that you respect their viewpoints and sympathize with their distress by saying things like “I can’t imagine how you must be feeling right now.” Acknowledging that most situations will have “multiple truths,” Foldy says, makes it more likely that everyone will walk away ready to be productive. Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Stay committed to the conversation, even if it becomes uncomfortable. Chances are, you’re not going to agree with all your coworkers over highly politicized issues like race and gun violence. Stick to the conversation even if it becomes awkward. If matters become too heated, make sure that you stay calm and respond to your coworkers with respect and understanding. Use phrases like “I appreciate you sharing your thoughts” when you come across a viewpoint different from your own. “Don’t get defensive,” Banks said. “Be responsible for yourself and be engaged.” If the talk becomes too politically charged, use logic to deescalate the situation, advised Alison Davis-Blake, a professor of business and former dean at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Remember that people’s reactions, especially in the immediate aftermath of a tragedy, are likely to be emotional. Don’t vent on social media. Try to keep your emotional reactions to national tragedies offline, especially if you are connected to coworkers or your boss via social media. You’re more likely to speak rashly and provocatively, which is “what you want to avoid” when you’re talking about sensitive issues with your colleagues, Foldy says. Ranting on social media also increases the likelihood that your statements or intentions will be misunderstood. In person, you’re likely to quickly recognize such misunderstandings and try to clarify or diffuse your point. You rarely get such a second chance on social media, which has a tendency to amplify those errors of judgment. “In many instances, especially in the initial raw moments, [social media is] not the most effective way to process emotion,” Davis-Blake says. Look into resources provided by your employer to help you/your coworkers cope. Maybe you’re not comfortable talking about potentially contentious events like the Dallas shootings with your coworkers, but still need to someone with whom to discuss your feelings. Ask your employer if there’s an “employee assistance program,” a voluntary, confidential program that helps workers deal with challenges that could adversely impact job performance or health. If your company doesn’t have such a service, ask about alternative counseling services, or even look into online and community-based events that could help you work through your feelings.

Never Make These 5 Grammar Mistakes On Your Resume - Work It Daily

Never Make These 5 Grammar Mistakes On Your Resume - Work It Daily The number of grammatical errors I see on resumes prompts me to think about the reasons behind their frequency. Is it carelessness on the part of the resume’s author who knows better? Or is it lack of knowledge on some of the basic concepts of correct grammar? Is it too much trust in the spellcheck features? Or do some job seekers just believe that Human Resources and hiring managers will ignore them because “grammar really doesn’t matter.” RELATED: Need to write a resume? Watch these resume tutorials! The easiest of these to refute is the last one. For Human Resources and hiring managers, grammar mistakes can be one of the first red flags that move a resume into the “C-Pile” within the first few seconds. And a resume immediately placed in the “C-Pile” means it’s been completely rejected. Grammar mistakes are one of the top 2-3 irritants for many of these resume reviewers. Many job seekers ask “What’s the big deal?” Why does it matter if my resume confuses “its” with “it’s?” It matters because the mistake is seen as a sign of carelessness, or inattention to detail, or lack of awareness, or lack of knowledge, or… There are multiple lists of the “most common grammar errors” on the internet. I’ve selected the following five to highlight because they are the ones I see as the most common on resumes. 1. Impacts Versus Affects Versus Effects I am starting with this, not because it’s the most common, but because it directly affects one of the most important areas of a resume, your accomplishments. Using these words improperly can have a significant effect on your resume’s successful review. For some grammatical purists, it might even have a disastrous impact on your search. “Affects” is a verb; “effect(s)” is a noun; “impact” is a noun denoting a strong collision. “Impact” has become more common as a simple synonym for “affects” and is recognized in dictionaries as a verb. But if you review opinions by several well-known grammar experts, you’ll see a consensus that it’s still frowned upon. 2. There Versus Their Versus They’re There are too many examples of this mistake on resumes, complicated like all of the others presented here because they will all pass clearly through the spellchecks of their authors. In these cases, while it might be carelessness, it is more likely an instance of a failure to have someone else proofread. Job seekers are often hesitant; they’re reluctant asking someone for help. “They’re” is a contract for “they are,” which should clearly refer to a plural noun, e.g. “authors.” “Their” is a possessive pronoun indicating “something belonging to,” e.g., “the spellchecks of their authors.” “There” is a reference to a place, e.g., “there are mistakes on resumes.” 3. Too Versus To Versus Two When this mistake occurs, it often seems like a simple typo â€" because it is too easy to make. But that is exactly why it is so important to check for it. Fortunately it is a mistake caught by many spellcheck programs. But if you’re ignoring it, it is very risky. Because, even though it seems like a minor mistake, it is the type of mistake that really hits the grammar radar for some people. It will be seen by some reviewers as carelessness, as a reflection of an attitude that the company wants to avoid. Seems unfair? But remember, the company has hundreds of other resumes, not just two, and this simple mistake can put your resume in that “C-Pile.” 4. It’s Versus Its This is another mistake that is simple to make â€" but also one that really irritates some people. It’s easy to make and, for a resume, damages its credibility. There is another reason behind this error that I haven’t mentioned yet. Many of these common mistakes are words that sound exactly the same, even if they are spelled differently, even if they have very different meanings. When you write, it is highly likely you are “speaking” the words as you write them. So these words that sound alike become mistakes that are easy to make. “It’s” is a contraction for “It is” or “it has.” “Its” is the possessive for “It.” 5. You’re Versus Your Your resume and your LinkedIn profile present the picture of who you are â€" your accomplishments. You’re responsible for creating this picture accurately â€" and correctly. There’s a special twist here. While “you’re” is a contraction for “you are,” it would be inappropriate to use the contract in the first sentence of this paragraph for “who you are.” Unfortunately, this is also one of the mistakes that I see way too often, typically using “your” instead of “you’re.” I received an e-mail accompanying a resume recently that included the sentence: “Your about to read the resume of an accomplished marketing professional.” I’ll repeat because it is so important. There is a high likelihood that the resume attached to this might never be opened â€" or will quickly land in the “C-Pile.” Review, Check, Review There are other common grammar mistakes, e.g., “then” versus “than.” One of the steps in preparing your resume, or LinkedIn profile, or e-mail is to review it specifically for common grammar mistakes. Too often a job seeker focuses on the message and how it “sounds” and can then easily overlook the grammatical errors. A related step is using a checklist of common errors as part of the review process. A third step is always to remain vigilant on the use of your spell-check program; it is a great help, but it is not perfect. And finally, there are some sophisticated grammar checking programs, like Grammarly, that can be a good investment. Related Posts How To Create SMART Goals Set And Achieve SMART Goals Promotion Killers: Weak Goals About the author Jim Schreier is a management consultant with a focus on management, leadership, including performance-based hiring and interviewing skills. Visit his website at www.farcliffs.com.     Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

How to Stop Procrastinating in 7 Ways

How to Stop Procrastinating in 7 Ways Were all prone to procrastinating for some reason every now and then, but serial procrastination can have a serious effect on you, from raising your stress levels to decreasing your productivity.What Is Procrastination and How Can it Hurt You?Procrastination means to defer or delay action. You become a serialprocrastinator when youll do anything else than the work you have at hand. A serial procrastinator puts off their work over and over again, and they seldom meet deadlines.Procrastination can hurt you in several ways.Youre less productive.You lose precious time.You could blow opportunities.You could hurt your career when youre considered unreliable.Studies show thatchronic procrastination can make you more vulnerable to health conditionslike cardiovascular disease and hypertension.Research suggests that putting off important tasks can cause stress, and the added stress canpsychophysiologically impact the body and increase your vulnerability to everyday illnesses.Whether youre a serial or occasional procrastinator, check out these seven tips to stop procrastinating and focus on the task at hand.How Can You Stop Procrastinating?1. Use the Two-Minute RuleWill a task take you less than two minutes to complete? If so, just do it First cited in David Allens Getting Things Done, the basic principle here is to train yourself to stop procrastinating on tiny tasks that add up like hanging your bag up when you get home, taking out the trash or dropping your dishes in the dishwasher after each meal.2. Set a RoutineThink about if there is something you consistently procrastinate on like dropping your plate in the dishwasher after dinner, for example and find ways to build that into your daily routine. Start small and only add in a goal or two at a time, and only add in more once your goal has become a habit.3. Manage your EmotionsYou may have just done a double take when I mentioned that managing emotions is key to stopping procra stination in its tracks, but hear me out How many times have you been presented with a task and been hit with negative thoughts, like I cant do this, or this is too hard, or I have so much to do already, I dont have time for this. Called catastrophizing, making a bigger deal out of something that it really does not only encourage procrastination but can also stress you out more and have negative effects on your health.4. Pad Your To-Do ListTheres nothing more satisfying than checking something off your to-do list. Padding your to-do list with simple items like make breakfast or walk the dog can give your brain a shot of dopamine and make you feel like youre on a roll. Here are some to-do lists to get you started.5. Set Self-Imposed DeadlinesThis takes practice, but setting a deadline for yourself is a good practice when it comes to curbing procrastination. After all, if you have a deadline, you cant put it off forever.6. Break Down Your Goals into Manageable ChunksRemember the five- paragraph essay, and how it was the foundation for any paper you wrote be in 1 page or 100 pages in school? Just like this format taught you to break down a paper into manageable chunks an introduction, three points, and a conclusion you can use this same approach to break down any task or project you need to accomplish. Youll likely need to set aside some time to think it through and figure out what micro-goal you need to accomplish your overall goal, but once you do, youll find that your project is a whole lot more manageable and less daunting.7. Find an Accountability PartnerWe need different types of people in your professional lives, and an accountability partner is one of them who can take many different forms. For example, it could be your mom, sister or best friend checking in daily to see if youre sticking to your to-do list. It could also be a co-worker thats willing to sit down with you in a collaborative workspace and churn through projects together. Though you might b e tempted to chat while in a group working session, they also fed off procrastination by providing a deadline and a structured environment.--Samantha Smoak is a journalist turned tech public relations professional based in Nashville, Tennessee. For sports jokes and dog pictures, follow her on Twitter and Instagram at samanthaksmoak.

The Tried and True Method for Atlanta Resume Writing in Step by Step Detail

The Tried and True Method for Atlanta Resume Writing in Step by Step Detail The Ultimate Atlanta Resume Writing Trick Its not that you arent qualified since you know you are the ideal fit. Its time to deal with the music and admit that you have to do something wrong. When it has to do with your job search, theres nobody size fits all approach. Below you will discover a couple of lists on all the very best rated resume writing services we could find. Various sites offer resume writing services, and its up to the man deciding to pick out the best among them. Not only might we write compelling and productive resumes, we additionally supply a complete suite of employment search writing services. Youre empowered to begin your job search immediately. Get the Scoop on Atlanta Resume Writing Before Youre Too Late An expert writer with several years of experience provides expertise to come up with interview-winning resume packages. A resume is a crucial slice of instrument thats u tilized to apply to get a job in any business. Well, it is contingent on the business. Because in fact, seeking employment isnt always that easy, youve got to showcase your finest efforts and prove to the employer that it is possible to do the tasks and responsibility required to make their company grow. Robins Resumes can assist you My schedule is already full of interviews. Executive Resumes Atlanta earned its spot on the list as a result of their steady stream of decent output. Contact Capstone Resume Services today to create the resume which will help you land your dream job Atlanta Resume Writing - What Is It? A professionally written resume can dramatically improve your response rate in addition to substantially decrease your work search time. Our approach is extremely personal which enables us to offer quality solutions, leading to raving advocates of our expert services. Many times, the new hire pipeline can last some time. 48-hour rush service if necessary. For tunately, theres a means to realistically enhance your odds of having the ability to choose the very best group for the job. Whether youre looking for a local resume writer to meet in person or you simply need to work with a resume writer in a certain location, this list should aid you in finding what youre looking for. We save you time and money so that you can begin your work search immediately. It took upwards of a month to receive a hold of Jodi. Beyond their resume writing services, they also provide an abundance of information on their site. We can help in positioning you more competitively in the work market by creating the right resume to entice the most suitable employer for the best job and right damages Todays employment market is extremely competitive. Benefit from our resume expertise in a huge collection of career and employment places. Who Else Wants to Learn About Atlanta Resume Writing? If you dont offer an outstanding resume, its likely that you will get i gnored and will fail to receive the position. We are ready to help you immediately. Youre uncertain how to explain your work history. Choosing Atlanta Resume Writing Is Simple Cover letter resume sample is very important. You dont have to be scared of the free resume samples which you might discover on the net. You ought not, in any circumstance, copy any sample verbatim.