Open Office and Co-worker Etiquette - The Muse

Open Office and Co-worker Etiquette - The MuseOpen Office and Co-worker Etiquette Open floor plans have become all the rage these days, with employees sitting at tables across from one another instead of being trapped in cubicles. And while there are many advantages to have your team co-existing in the same space, there can also be some downsides to the constant interaction. Namely, distractions.Ever wondered if youre bothering the people next to you or the rolle across the table from you at your job? Well, if youre doing any of these five things, the answer is probably yes.1. Spreading Out Too MuchBetween the photos of your family and your mountain of pens, its easy to accidentally get a little too comfortable at your desk and invade the space of others around you. One of the few great things about working in a cubicle is that there are boundaries to show you where your space is and isnt. In an open office environment that consists of just tables, that luxury doesnt exist, and its e asy to become that person whose stuff ends up all over the table instead of in a confined space.The solution? Keep your desk light, and make sure you talk boundaries with the people next to you and across from you.2. Being a SlobSimilarly, the lack of cubicle walls means your mess is out there for the world to see. I once worked a temporary office job where the woman who sat next to me constantly left her lunch plates and coffee mugs out for days after using them. It sounds like a small thing, but its definitely something that grosses most people out.When it comes to this tip, remember that there is a difference between cleanliness and clutter Most people are aware that your desk will probably be filled with papers and other work-related items, but they wont be too happy with that moldy Chipotle burrito bowl thats been sitting on your desk for two weeks.Moral of the story? Be neat, and clean up after yourself regularly. No excuses.3. Talking Loudly in Person or on the PhoneI persona lly think that this is a no-brainer, but Ive been in so many situations where people have taken phone calls at their desks and proceeded to loudly talk with a family member, friend, or client for upwards of 30-40 minutes. Or, even worse two co-workers spending an hour gossiping about another. Can you say yikes?If youre working in an open office, definitely see if theres a designated conference room or phone booth where you can take calls or chat with others. If there isnt one, leave a note on your desk telling people where you are, and step outside the office to talk or take the call.Its just the nice thing to do.4. Distracting OthersIt can be nice working right next to work friends or other people on your team you can quickly lean over and ask questions, have impromptu brainstorming sessions, and cut out the need for too many meetings (after all, youre basically meeting all the time). But be considerate that you and your team actually need time to focus in order to do the work your e trying to get done. As a general rule, only interrupt someone sitting next to you or across from you if its time-sensitive, and wait for other times (like lunch or a designated check-in) to socialize or ask tiny, non-urgent questions.5. Being Passive AggressiveAre there things about your co-workers office habits that annoy you, too? Mark my words Dont be passive aggressive about them. One of my favorite examples of this is when one colleague of mine would leave her coffee cup in my other co-workers table workspace, so that second co-worker would always put it in the trash can. Eventually, they got mora and more annoyed with each other, and their issues became about more than just coffee cups. If someone had just said something, the problem probably wouldve been easily fixed.Scared to tell a colleague how you feel? Remember that you dont have to be rude when talking about an issue- a polite, Hey, would you mind usually does the trick. At the end of the day, surviving (and thriving) in an open workspace is about understanding the nuances that come with being next to other people all the time. Be considerate, think about how youre treating others, and definitely dont leave your lunch out for more than a day. Trust me on that last one. Photo of people working courtesy of Shutterstock.

I hunted down an 89-year-old book Elon Musk recommended

I hunted down an 89-year-old book Elon Musk recommendedI hunted down an 89-year-old book Elon Musk recommendedIn July 2016,TeslaandSpaceXCEOElon Muskrevealeuchtdiode that he welches reading alargely forgotten 1929 bestseller William Bolithos Twelve Against the Gods.The 89-year-old book delves into the lives of 12 famous - and infamous - historical adventurers, malcontents, and non-conformists.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreMusks endorsement sparked a bit of a frenzied search forcopiesof the out-of-print non-fiction book. At one point, the work welches listed on Amazon for a not-at-all intimidating price of $575.Well, just recently, Twelve Against the Gods welches re-released. History buffs can now purchase it onAmazonfor $12.78.But back in 2016, I didnt have that option. I volunteered to find and read Twelve Against the Gods becauseI like historyand old books. The epic title didnt hurt either - to me, Twelve Against the Gods sounds kind of like a Hellenistic blockbuster.I had to do quite a bit of digging before I could get my hands on the rare text. Everywhere I looked online, Twelve Against the Gods welches either astronomically expensive or unavailable.Just when I was beginning to suspect that the book itself might not actually exist, it turned up in my local library system.I was put on the waitlist and, about a month later, finally obtained Bolithos account of the lives of 12 wanderers.The copy I read was old, with a scuffed, dark red cover and yellowing pages. (Its got that sweet old book smell, too.) I was careful to keep it away from the sand when I began to read it on the beach one cold, windy weekend.The book profiles the lives of unconventional historical figuresEach chapter paints a portrait of a historical figure that smacked convention in the face through war, exploration, political intrigue, romance, or all of the above. Subjects include b ig names like Alexander the Great, Christopher Columbus, Giacomo Casanova, the Prophet Muhammad,Napoleon I, Isadora Duncan, and Woodrow Wilson, as well as slightly less famous characters like Lola Montez, Alessandro Cagliostro and Lorenza Seraphina Feliciani, Charles XII of Sweden, Lucius Sergius Catilina (also known as Catiline), and Napoleon III.Beginning with Bolithos proto-adventurer Alexander the Great and his destructive sweep eastward, each of the twelve follows a similar, often tragic, arc. They display promise and make their mark on history in a spectacular fashion, only to eventually succumb to hubris or circumstances.The biographies must have been considered pretty edgy at the time. Bolitho shines the punktlicht on his subjects often unusual life choices and colorful antics, noting that true adventure is rarely chaste, or merciful, or even law abiding at all, and any moral peptonizing, or sugaring, takes out the interest, with the truth, of their lives.I especially enjoye d the chapters focusing on the less famous figures. I had never even heard of Lola Montez, the mistress of a Bavarian king who pushed for liberal reforms until she was forced to flee Europe altogether Cagliostro and Seraphina, a couple known for everything from occult rituals to an infamous scandal involving Marie Antoinettes diamond necklace or Charles XII of Sweden, a saint of adventure who emulated Alexander the Great and led an initially successful, but ultimately fatal, march on Moscow.Keep in mind, the book is often super dated, historically and culturally problematic, and riddled with offensive and cringeworthy nuggets (with the woman-adventurer all is love or hate her adventure his man her type is not the prospector, but the courtesan - yikes), but given its publication date, none of that is exactly surprising.Ultimately, one of the books most intriguing characters isnotone of the twelve.Just like Musk, the books author had roots in South Africa. Charles William Ryall - wh o went by Bill and later adopted the pen name William Bolitho to avoid confusion with the sportswriter George Ryall - was born in England. His father was a Baptist minister who moved the family to Cape Town, South Africa when Bolitho was young.The author led an unconventional life himselfFascinated by Bolitho, I called up China Ryall, Bolithos daughter. He died when she was just two years old, but she has spent years digging into her fathers legacy.He led a wild life, not unlike his adventuring subjects.Ryall found that Bolitho originally wanted to follow in his fathers pastoral footsteps, entering a seminary and becoming an Anglican deacon as a young man. But history intervened, and Bolitho enlisted to serve in WWI. The experience changed his life.The legend is he went off to war and then sort of lost his interest in God, Ryall told geschftliches miteinander Insider. He saw all the mayhem in the trenches.Bolitho was badly wounded andburied alivein the 1916 Battle of the Somme. He was taken to a hospital in Scotland to recover where, according to Ryall, a group of poets befriended him and encouraged him to become a writer.He became a reporter for the Manchester Guardian - now known as the Guardian. Later, he took a job with the now-defunct New York World. Bolitho rubbed shoulders with the influential literarti group, the Algonquin Round Table, in the 1920s. Over the course of his career, Bolitho also befriended the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Noel Coward, and Walter Lippmann.Bolitho reported on fascist dictator Benito Mussolinis rise to power in Italy, wrote a book called Murder for Profit about infamous killers, and published Camera Obscura, a collection of his essays. Bolitho turned out pieces on everything from the saxophone to stamp collectors to the gangsters of Chicago.He just had this enormous curiosity, Ryall said. He wrote about anything that interested him. He wrote about anything and everything.Like many of his 12, Bolitho didnt have much time to s avor his success. Just a year after achieving enormous recognition with Twelve Against the Gods, Bolitho died of appendicitis while in France. He was only 39.Theres still space in the world for adventurers to break new groundRyall has a good idea of some of the present-day adventurers fit to be added to a modern update of the book. Her first spielblttchen was the man who kicked off the resurgence of interest in Twelve Against the Gods Elon Musk.All that he does with the rocketry and the tunnels under LA - hes always thinking about inventing things, Ryall said. And he gets in trouble, as lately we know. He doesnt lead quite a pure life.Ryall also said that Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, who Musk promised to take to themoon, and the late chef and journalist Anthony Bourdain, would also qualify as adventurers.All in all, Twelve Against the Gods provides an interesting perspective on what drove and impeded this group of adventurers. Its a good read for anyone whos interested in h istory or looking to find some motivation to switch things up and break the rules. Although, take everything with a grain of salt - dont get yourself so hyped up that you declare yourself a god and try to conquer everything from Greece to India.As is the case with many histories, the book often reveals more about the author than its historical subjects. Bolitho was quite a character himself, and might have become equally as famous as some of his dozen adventurers had he lived. Taking some time to read about his thoughts on promise, risk, and success is definitely worthwhile.You have to read the books in the context of the times in which they were written, Ryall told Business Insider. Some of the perception is rather dated. But I think its also very appropriate for this day and age. We need adventurers, and there still are a lot of adventurers.This article was originally posted on Business Insider.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrange rs know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong peopleI hunted down an 89-year-old book Elon Musk recommendedIn July 2016,TeslaandSpaceXCEOElon Muskrevealed that he was reading alargely forgotten 1929 bestseller William Bolithos Twelve Against the Gods.The 89-year-old book delves into the lives of 12 famous - and infamous - historical adventurers, malcontents, and non-conformists.Musks endorsement sparked a bit of a frenzied search forcopiesof the out-of-print non-fiction book. At one point, the work was listed on Amazon for a not-at-all intimidating price of $575.Well, just recently, Twelve Against the Gods was re-released. History buffs can now purchase it onAmazonfor $12.78.But back in 2016, I didnt have that option. I volunteered to find and read Twelve Against the Gods becau seI like historyand old books. The epic title didnt hurt either - to me, Twelve Against the Gods sounds kind of like a Hellenistic blockbuster.I had to do quite a bit of digging before I could get my hands on the rare text. Everywhere I looked online, Twelve Against the Gods was either astronomically expensive or unavailable.Just when I was beginning to suspect that the book itself might not actually exist, it turned up in my local library system.I was put on the waitlist and, about a month later, finally obtained Bolithos account of the lives of 12 wanderers.The copy I read was old, with a scuffed, dark red cover and yellowing pages. (Its got that sweet old book smell, too.) I was careful to keep it away from the sand when I began to read it on the beach one cold, windy weekend.The book profiles the lives of unconventional historical figuresEach chapter paints a portrait of a historical figure that smacked convention in the face through war, exploration, political intrigue, romanc e, or all of the above. Subjects include big names like Alexander the Great, Christopher Columbus, Giacomo Casanova, the Prophet Muhammad,Napoleon I, Isadora Duncan, and Woodrow Wilson, as well as slightly less famous characters like Lola Montez, Alessandro Cagliostro and Lorenza Seraphina Feliciani, Charles XII of Sweden, Lucius Sergius Catilina (also known as Catiline), and Napoleon III.Beginning with Bolithos proto-adventurer Alexander the Great and his destructive sweep eastward, each of the twelve follows a similar, often tragic, arc. They display promise and make their mark on history in a spectacular fashion, only to eventually succumb to hubris or circumstances.The biographies must have been considered pretty edgy at the time. Bolitho shines the spotlight on his subjects often unusual life choices and colorful antics, noting that true adventure is rarely chaste, or merciful, or even law abiding at all, and any moral peptonizing, or sugaring, takes out the interest, with the truth, of their lives.I especially enjoyed the chapters focusing on the less famous figures. I had never even heard of Lola Montez, the mistress of a Bavarian king who pushed for liberal reforms until she was forced to flee Europe altogether Cagliostro and Seraphina, a couple known for everything from occult rituals to an infamous scandal involving Marie Antoinettes diamond necklace or Charles XII of Sweden, a saint of adventure who emulated Alexander the Great and led an initially successful, but ultimately fatal, march on Moscow.Keep in mind, the book is often super dated, historically and culturally problematic, and riddled with offensive and cringeworthy nuggets (with the woman-adventurer all is love or hate her adventure his man her type is not the prospector, but the courtesan - yikes), but given its publication date, none of that is exactly surprising.Ultimately, one of the books most intriguing characters isnotone of the twelve.Just like Musk, the books author had roots in South Africa. Charles William Ryall - who went by Bill and later adopted the pen name William Bolitho to avoid confusion with the sportswriter George Ryall - was born in England. His father was a Baptist minister who moved the family to Cape Town, South Africa when Bolitho was young.The author led an unconventional life himselfFascinated by Bolitho, I called up China Ryall, Bolithos daughter. He died when she was just two years old, but she has spent years digging into her fathers legacy.He led a wild life, not unlike his adventuring subjects.Ryall found that Bolitho originally wanted to follow in his fathers pastoral footsteps, entering a seminary and becoming an Anglican deacon as a young man. But history intervened, and Bolitho enlisted to serve in WWI. The experience changed his life.The legend is he went off to war and then sort of lost his interest in God, Ryall told Business Insider. He saw all the mayhem in the trenches.Bolitho was badly wounded andburied alivein the 1916 Battle of the Somme. He was taken to a hospital in Scotland to recover where, according to Ryall, a group of poets befriended him and encouraged him to become a writer.He became a reporter for the Manchester Guardian - now known as the Guardian. Later, he took a job with the now-defunct New York World. Bolitho rubbed shoulders with the influential literarti group, the Algonquin Round Table, in the 1920s. Over the course of his career, Bolitho also befriended the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Noel Coward, and Walter Lippmann.Bolitho reported on fascist dictator Benito Mussolinis rise to power in Italy, wrote a book called Murder for Profit about infamous killers, and published Camera Obscura, a collection of his essays. Bolitho turned out pieces on everything from the saxophone to stamp collectors to the gangsters of Chicago.He just had this enormous curiosity, Ryall said. He wrote about anything that interested him. He wrote about anything and everything.Like many of his 12, Bolitho d idnt have much time to savor his success. Just a year after achieving enormous recognition with Twelve Against the Gods, Bolitho died of appendicitis while in France. He was only 39.Theres still space in the world for adventurers to break new groundRyall has a good idea of some of the present-day adventurers fit to be added to a modern update of the book. Her first pick was the man who kicked off the resurgence of interest in Twelve Against the Gods Elon Musk.All that he does with the rocketry and the tunnels under LA - hes always thinking about inventing things, Ryall said. And he gets in trouble, as lately we know. He doesnt lead quite a pure life.Ryall also said that Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, who Musk promised to take to themoon, and the late chef and journalist Anthony Bourdain, would also qualify as adventurers.All in all, Twelve Against the Gods provides an interesting perspective on what drove and impeded this group of adventurers. Its a good read for anyone whos interested in history or looking to find some motivation to switch things up and break the rules. Although, take everything with a grain of salt - dont get yourself so hyped up that you declare yourself a god and try to conquer everything from Greece to India.As is the case with many histories, the book often reveals more about the author than its historical subjects. Bolitho was quite a character himself, and might have become equally as famous as some of his dozen adventurers had he lived. Taking some time to read about his thoughts on promise, risk, and success is definitely worthwhile.You have to read the books in the context of the times in which they were written, Ryall told Business Insider. Some of the perception is rather dated. But I think its also very appropriate for this day and age. We need adventurers, and there still are a lot of adventurers.This article was originally posted on Business Insider.

The Salesman Resume Skills Pitfall

The Salesman Resume Skills Pitfall The Unexpected Truth About Salesman Resume Skills Below, you will locate a list of resume examples that may assist you with your work search. Have a look at My Perfect Cover Letters expert example to have the guidance you need to construct your own. Its certainly recommended to include as many of the subsequent examples of information as possible. View our whole collection of resume samples. The very first and foremost duty of a Car Salesman is to sell cars by completing all the essential steps involved with selling. In case you have absolutely no former car sales experience, well, you must find some. A thriving Car Salesman resume should demonstrate you know the way the auto geschftsleben makes money and that you may help it make even more cash. To begin with, despite financing programs readily available, purchasing a car can be a drain on savings. Your car salesman resume should emphasize your capacity to communicate with professionals a nd possible customers. With a superior vehicle salesman resume, youre going to be in a position to articulate why you ought to be hired for a specific job. Just like he should. Last, the ideal car salesmen knows the way to listen to a customer and take her or his suggestions, financial circumstance and concerns into consideration when picking a vehicle. New Ideas Into Salesman Resume Skills Never Before Revealed Salespeople are a few of the most inventive workers. Locating an incredible job gets easier when youve got an incredible resume. To be helpful at this job you might have to be self-confident. Youre going to compose a resume that gets resume work in retail. You want to have that retail job. An individual might even feel this is the simplest job in the Earth, as it can supposedly be described with so few sentences. Salesman Resume Skills - What Is It? Your resume should demonstrate your capacity to choose the initiative rather than waiting around for things to occu r. When youve reviewed resumes in your field, peruse resumes across fields to learn how to vary using action verbs and receive a feel for what makes an effective accomplishment statement. Even though most of resumes must offer advice in your work and education experience, along with your abilities and achievements, there are a variety of ways to deliver this info. A way to ensure youre a great fit is to do research on the enterprise to learn regarding their principles, and work ethics. You also ought to prove your capacity to collaborate with teams. Submit the one which best highlights your abilities and abilities. The Fundamentals of Salesman Resume Skills Revealed Anything to boost your odds of turning into an automobile salesman needs to be well worth the effort. You would never attempt to sell a product without knowing your intended audience and the exact same applies to your resume. The demand for an auto salesman resume cover letter is a matter of private option, but n ot quite as critical as it is with different professions. If youre likely to work at an auto dealership of a specific brand, it goes without saying that you need to demonstrate some good product knowledge. Where to Find Salesman Resume Skills Salespeople are frequently the surface of the organization and they normally interact with customers daily. Sales also requires the capacity to identify and fulfill the requirements of consumers. To learn more on what it requires to be a Salesman, take a look at our complete Salesman Job Description. After a promising Summary, your Hiring Manager will be eager to understand how exactly youre able to help their company. Remember that the employer is particularly interested to understand how much you will enhance the bottom line for the organization. As a Shindlees Retail Clerk, you will bring magic to our clients. Sales Specialist salaries salesman business in usa. Salesman Resume Skills the Ultimate Convenience Try to remember youll require a cover letter to have the greatest chances of landing employment. Make your points, outlining why you feel youre great for the sales associate role. In case it has pertinent info and it appears like its been prepared by a prospective employee that is eager to go the excess mile it will make you distinguish yourself from the crowd. Whenever you do get to your career chronology, make sure the whole section is full of results.

Starting an Equine Transport Business

Starting an Equine Transport BusinessStarting an Equine Transport BusinessEquine transport geschftslebenes are responsible for safely shipping horses from one location to another. An entry level business can be started with just a single truck, trailer, and driver. This is a great solo business opportunity for an individual with solid horse skills and the ability to travel extensively. Form Your Business The first step when establishing your equine transportation business is to determine whether you will operate as a sole proprietorship, limited liability company (LLC), corporation, or partnership. There are tax and liability advantages associated with each schriftart of business, so you should consult an advisor to landsee what will work best for your business. You will also need to look into acquiring permits, licenses, special liability insurance policies, or any other documentation required by city, state, or local regulatory agencies. Define Your Service Area The next st ep is to decide whether you will offer transportation on a local, state, or national scale. Large-scale operators with many drivers often choose to offer national service, but smaller operators may choose to focus on a local area or a particular range consisting of a few hundred miles. You also want to be sure your base of operations is in an area where there is a high concentration of potential horse industry clients. Equine transporters can focus on shipping horses for racing, showing, sales, or breeding purposes. Purchase or Repurpose Equipment It is likely that those interested in starting an equine transport business will already own a truck, a trailer, or both. A new vehicle or trailer can be a significant expense for those without such equipment, but a reliable vehicle is critical for success in this business. Trailers can range from a simple 2-horse gooseneck to a large tractor-trailer that will accommodate a larger number of passengers. Create a Shipping Contract Eq uine transporters should have a standard contract that the horse owner must sign before a horse is shipped. It is advisable to have an attorney draw up your contract. You should also try to obtain other transport provider contracts from competitors to see what specific areas should be addressed. Contracts usually outline terms of service in great detail (including pickup and drop off locations, total distance to be traveled, the cost of transportation, and any liability or insurance concerns). Owners are also required to provide documentation that horses are up to date on all necessary vaccinations and tests (including a current Coggins test to allow interstate travel). Establish Service Fees Most equine transportation services base their fees on the distance traveled, the cost of fuel, the amount of space the horse will require (for instance, some owners prefer that their horses travel in a larger box stall rather than in a standard stall), and the number of horses being shippe d. It is wise to find out what other companies are charging for similar services, particularly in your local area. You need to be priced competitively within your market to attract and retain new customers. If there are many transportation companies in your area, you may want to identify and target a particular niche market (such as racing or show transportation) to build an initial customer base. Advertise Your vehicle and trailer should feature the contact information for your equine transport service and its logo. Magnets or professionally applied permanent lettering can be used for customization. Your truck and trailer act as a moving advertisement for your services and will be visible to potential customers when it is on the road or parked at shows, sales, and farms. You should also create a business card and service flyer to post at horse shows, race tracks, and other high traffic areas where those who might require transportation services will have a chance to see it. Rid ing instructors, racehorse trainers, farriers, and bloodstock agents may also be willing to refer clients to you, so it is important to reach out to as many equine professionals as possible when establishing your business. You should also consider placing ads in local publications, equine magazines, the yellow pages, on major equine websites, or on Craigslist. Print ads in show, racetrack or sales programs can also be a good source for prospects. Create a Schedule A schedule should be created and maintained to ensure that all shipping contracts are completed on time. It is wise to have your appointments accessible from a smartphone through an app or scheduling feature so you will be able to review your upcoming plans while traveling. You should also have a cell phone dedicated to your business and use that number for client interactions, as you will be spending a significant amount of time on the road.

How to get your mind and career ready for spring

How to get your mind and career ready for springHow to get your mind and career ready for springSpring has almost sprung, but itisnt just about flowers and changes in weather.So, with the first day of the new season arriving on March 20, its the perfect time to apply your spring cleaning mentality to both your mind and career. Here are some ways to shake off the winter blues and enter spring with a new sense of passion.Get your workspace in orderIs your work desk or home office wildly cluttered?Do folders and notebooks crowd the space, and wires run rampant under your desk? If so, carving out the time and energy to straighten all of this out is crucial. After all, clutter can really chip away at your focus.The same also applies to your computer, so you should take the time to organize your desktop or laptop. You might just feel lighter the next time you use it for something.Take up mindfulnessThis practice can be a big help, no matter what season it is. It helps you regroup, whether its in the middle of the workday, or at the end of a long week.If you find that your mind is racing, remember that mindfulness meditation may be able to help with an anxious mind and mental stress.Need some inspiration? Consider giving these methodsa try.Try something newThe start of a new season seems like a natural time to take up an additional hobby or work on a new skill.D0 you ever feel like the warmer it gets, the more adventurous you feel? That could just be me, but if youve been toying with the idea of launching a side project or a side hustle, this could be a prime moment to harness that momentum.Even something as simple as making exercise more of a priority by going to the gym more regularly, or signing up for a personal trainer can do wonders for your health and mental clarity.Get back in touch with your networkDont forget about your networkIts easy to crawl back into your professional shell and only send emails their way around the new year.Instead, sign up for that conv ention. Go to that alumni happy hour. Reach out to former coworkers on LinkedIn before you actually need them for something, like acting as a reference during your next job search.Taking the time to regularly check in with your network will make it that much easier when you actually need help because the doors of communication will already be wide open.So, if you have a mentor, schedule a time for a lunch or a call to talk about whats been going on in both of your careers. They should be open to answering any questions or concerns youve been having - like plotting your next move or finding that waning career spark again.

What Everyone Is Saying About Sample Resume for Executive Assistant to Ceo Is Dead Wrong and Why

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BambooHR Study Reveals Top 5 Workplace Deal Breakers [Infographic]

BambooHR Study Reveals Top 5 Workplace Deal Breakers Infographic People have deal breakers in every relationshipand the employer-employee business relationship is no different. To help educate employers on deal-breaker territory when it comes to their business, BambooHR recently released the results from a nationwide survey and an accompanying infographic, Workplace Deal Breakers Wheres the Breaking Point for Employees? The study of mora than 1,000 U.S. employees revealed that more than money, people desire the opportunity to improve themselves via career advancement and to have a healthy work-life balance.The infographic highlights the top 5 deal breakers employees listed in the survey1. Your boss doesnt trust/empower you2. Work expectations during off-time3. Difficult co-workers4. Boss blames you for mistakes5. Work is not flexibleThe study also showed the differences in deal breakers between me n, women and by age group. For example, 29 percent of women viewed working during off hours as a deal breaker compared with 18 percent of men. And having a lower salary is annoying to 52 percent of those ages1829, while this number steadily declines as employees get older.The infographic also notes other situations that annoy employeesManagement is less aware of the industry than you or your team (82%)Lack of recognition (82%)Co-workers being promoted faster (78%)Subpar benefits (74%)Employees must be valued and respected at work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance or they wont stay at a job, the infographic explains. As long as employees pressing needsempowerment, flexibility in the workplace and fair wagesare met, theyre more willing to tolerate lesser annoyances.

The 5 Undeniable Limitations of Using Online Resume Builders

The 5 Undeniable Limitations of Using Online Resume BuildersThe 5 Undeniable Limitations of Using Online Resume BuildersThe 5 Undeniable Limitations of Using Online Resume BuildersIn todays age of cut-throat competition, a professionally-crafted, error-free resume is your sole weapon to beat your rivals into getting that coveted job you always desired. However, professional resume writing can be a tedious task. If you have just finished college, and are looking to launch your career, you must be at a loss to say mora than just listing your qualification. And if you have been working for a long time now, you must be facing the dilemma of compressing your entire career in a single page or two. Now, that is exactly where an erreichbar resume builder can help. However, everything is not hunky dory with these programs, as they come with their own share of flaws.Here we shall explore the 5 main limitations of online resume builders.1 Limited FlexibilityThe major limitation of online resume builders is that is they work purely online, and lack the functionality to enable the user to save a copy of their resume in other word processing software like Microsoft Word. Often, you have limited options of modifying the resume most of the time you can just print out whatever you have updated online. This makes it a tad difficult for people who wish to apply for several different positions at the same time, or if they intend to alter their resume to fit the requirements of different positions that theyre applying for. Some resume builders provide your resume in a portable document format format, which again limits you from updating it further.2 Restricted Choice of Spelling GrammarYour resume doesnt just reflect your passion for the job, but also speaks oodles about your professional capabilities. Speaking of professional capabilities, the one skill that appeals to every employer is perfectionism. Needless to say, perfectionism, like efficiency is a desirable skill in every p rospective employee, and nothing proves perfectionism more than a next to perfect resume. In addition to highlighting your credentials elaborately, you also need to make sure to use proper spelling and grammar. Not just that, whenever you are applying for a position in America, you need to use American spelling plus grammar. Likewise, if you are applying to a company based in New Zealand, you will have to use Australian English while writing your resume. This flexibility of language choice is not available with an online resume builder. Often, you are restricted to using U.S/U.K English, and in case you end up applying for a company based outside of U.S, this would come across as a poor attempt to your befhigung employer.3 Restricted Choice of FormatsAnother limitation with resume builders is that they mostly offer a limited choice of formats. Predesigned statements and boring, cookie-cutter templates lower the authenticity of your resume considerably. Most online resume builders te nd to stick to the basics, such as providing templates and a place for online resume editing and display, and allowing employers to contact you via a personal resume address. Ideally, this is good enough for people who are hard-pressed for time, and applying for a number of positions simultaneously. But suppose you are a graphic designer or a TV newscaster with an impeccable portfolio. Obviously, you would need to represent your resume in a visual manner. And for this purpose, you may need to use your online resume information for a different purpose, like professional networking, rather than routine job searching.Your prospective employers schmelzglas/ desk will be stacked with piles of curriculum vitae from interested candidates, and thus, your resume will get no more than 20 seconds of evaluation time. Within that limited time frame, you will have to capture your potential employers attention and entice them into reading the entire resume. That is exactly why it is mandatory to s how personality and creativity while carving out a resume, because these are what you need to fit into any profession, and any company. Now, the problem with online resume builders is that they mete out canned statements, and artificial templates that come across as too generalized and dull. And, if you are aspiring to build you career in a company or profession that practically thrives on creativity, say fashion, or event management, a resume builder is probably the last thing you would want to bank on.4 Restricted UsageSometimes, the license for using an online resume builder is only valid for a single person, and sometimes, a single resume, meaning if you have shelled out a decent sum of money to use the builder, you may not be permitted to use it for another family member or friend, or more than once for yourself. Moreover, free usage is not always free, and sometimes you may be required to pay a free before printing or saving your resume. Many a time, free usage is limited to a 21 or 30-day trial. This limitation of use is a big disadvantage for people who are applying for jobs on a tight budget.5 Limited ProtectionThere are various security concerns of updating your personal details online. There is a huge chance of being bombarded with spam upon providing your personal email address in resume builders. Statistics show that online resumes are easy bait for identity thieves and those who are seeking to do all kinds of harm. While many resume builders do give you the option to create an exclusive email account for further use with your online resumes, the security risk is still very much present.Ending NoteWhile there are a few limitations of online resume builders, they are not all that bad- in fact, they are a boon ti newbie graduates and job-seekers who are completely stalled in their attempts to create an error-free, professionally-crafted resume. However, the truth is that they must be used in moderation. An online resume is a good place to start, tho ugh it should never be your end product. Instead, its always better to take a template and modify it with a personal touch to craft a final product that is creative, interesting, and a true reflection of your personality. Needless to say, a resume like this is sure to capture the attention of any employer, and play a pivotal role in shaping your career in the long run.

How to Ask for Help When You Actually Really Need It

How to Ask for Help When You Actually Really Need ItHow to Ask for Help When You Actually Really Need It In todays work world, being a self-starter who can handle anything with minimal intervention from your superiors is a highly-prized personality trait. The ability to problem solve independently is one of the marks of a creative, intelligent employee, which is essentially what employers are looking for. That being said, there are absolutely times in your career when you wont be able to complete a task or project on your own, and in those cases, you really do need to ask for help . While it might bedrngnis feel like your best moment, part of being a professional is being able to recognize when you cant do something on your own and then effectively recruit others to lend a hand. Heres how to do it efficiently and with grace.Im not koranvers its easy for anyone to ask for help at work, says Jada Willis, Founder and Chief HR Advisor at Willis HR Advisory Group . For some reason, we all believe we are professional superheros that shouldnt make mistakes or have questions, she adds. The truth is, we all need help every now and then, and thats totally fine. So when you realize you really cant do something by yourself, dont try to sweep it under the rug. The good news is that the majority of the human population will give help when asked appropriately, Willis says. 2. If possible, dont go straight to your boss. Your manager is probably busy, and though they should be willing to help you when you need it, experts say you should look to your peers first, when feasible. Your c oworkers and colleagues all have a unique skill set . Whatever the problem is that you are having, go to the individual that has had the most success in the past with the skill set needed to fix the problem, recommends Willis. When approaching this individual, be sure to share your understanding of their expertise and be clear that you are seeking their help , she says. T hat way, youre acknowledging youre coming to them because you respect their mastery of this skill set, not because youre lazy. Your supervisor should be the last resort, Willis continues. Thats because as your supervisor, your boss wants to know that you did everything possible on your own before coming to them. Of course, if your boss is the only person in your company with the skills or knowledge to help you, then you should go to them first.3. Understand your boss priorities before you ask them for help. If you do end up having to go to your boss, make sure you have taken their perspective into account first. You must identify your boss values, says Maelisa Hall , psychologist and career coach. Basically, you dont want to bother them with tasks that dont fit with whats really important to them. Ask yourself if what youre working on lines up with their priorities before you walk into their office for assistance. The way you go about asking counts, too. Some bosses hate emaille be cause they get too many emails. Others may hate random phone calls because it interrupts them for non-urgent issues. If you know the best way to reach your boss, youre more likely to get a positive response, Hall adds. Before reaching out to anyone else, determine whether you need an answer or an approach, suggests Leila Bulling Towne, executive coach and founder of the Bulling Towne Group . When you ask your manager for an answer, you ask for a decision- an explicit judgment. Its a closed-door discussion. When you ask your manager for an approach, you ask for suggestions or a direction on how to accomplish a task. Its a dialogue, a conversation, she explains. Knowing exactly what youre looking for will make it easier to phrase your questions clearly and efficiently. This strategy also cuts down on the need for follow-ups, since youve already determined exactly what you need.The best way to make sure youll be able to get help when you need it? By being available to help others wh en they need it. Be kind to your coworkers and always offer assistance to others, knowing that may be you in their shoes one day, advises Hall. People unconsciously want to repay you when you offer them help so building up that karma savings account can have a huge payoff when you need a favor yourself.

What to Look For in Contract Administrator Jobs

What to Look For in Contract Administrator JobsWhat to Look For in Contract Administrator JobsIf youre interested in contract administrator jobs, your timing couldnt be better.Contract administrators manage a crucial function in law firms and corporate legal departments. They draft and negotiate new contracts, solve conflicts that arise from existing contracts and oversee the closeout process when a contract has been fulfilled.They also put strong technical skills to work while managing the contract database and using other programs to create contract boilerplates, track progress toward contractual obligations, and ensure contractor payments are accurate and on time.So its no wonder that demand for these professionals in the legal field is growing. If youre one of them, this strong demand might have you leaning toward looking for a job with a new company. But how will you know if its the right opportunity? Here are a few things to consider as youre interviewing and searching for new contract administrator jobsSalary and benefitsBefore you head into interviews, visit the Robert Half Legal Salary Center to find out what other contract administrator jobs in your raum are paying. That way, if you get an offer, youll immediately know if its competitive.Dont look only at the annual salary, though. Factor in the medical, dental and retirement benefits, along with any other perks you might be getting, such as free food or telecommuting. The benefits might be good enough to justify taking a slightly lower salary than you expected.Opportunities for career growthWith enough years of experience and expertise, employees in contract administrator jobs can become contract managers. If career advancement is important to you, make sure the contract department is large enough to allow you to move up and that the company is open to promoting from within.Also ensure that the firm is willing to invest in training. New technological tools for managing databases and creating contract s are constantly being developed, and you want to make sure you can keep up with any changes that will make you more efficient and better at your job.Read the Future Law Office report Technology Reshapes the Legal Support Profession.The firms mission and cultureAs you evaluate contract administrator jobs, set aside time to learn about the organizations mission. If you believe in the firms principles and goals, youre more likely to work hard and enjoy your job.Also find out what you can about the company culture. If you prefer a more casual, easygoing workplace, youll likely find it difficult to thrive in an arbeitszimmer where suits are required and the hierarchy is so strict that partners rarely leave their top floor offices to consult with associates and legal support professionals.The structure of the contracts and procurement departmentFinally, try to learn about the staffing structure and technical capabilities of the specific department youd be joining. You want to be sure tha t theres a well-equipped support staff in place to help you create and track contracts, as well as the IT tools necessary to do your job effectively.Searching for contract administrator jobs can be exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking when youre worried about whether youre doing the right thing. If you keep these things in mind throughout the job search and hiring process, youll be more likely to choose the opportunity that fits your abilities, ambitions and working style.Subscribe to the Robert Half newsletter and youll get articles and resources to help you land a new job and succeed in your career - all sent directly to your inbox.