Writing Resume - Whats The Big Deal?

Writing Resume - What's The Big Deal?If you are in need of a resume to help land a writing job, you should know that it is easier than you think. There are many people who apply for a job and don't get one, because they do not know how to write a resume.This can be tricky because the right word can be made to be exactly the wrong word. But don't worry, there are many resources that you can use that will show you exactly how to make a resume that can land you a job.One thing you can do is pay attention to any resume you see and read it over. You may want to look at a copy some parts out. What you are looking for is how the writer wrote the word so that it shows up correctly.If you have no knowledge of how to write your resume, then a guide may be a good idea for you. You can also take advantage of some websites that offer free information on writing resumes.You can even take advantage of online forums, which can offer you some pointers on writing resumes. You can also use examples fro m work history to help you understand how to use the right words.Professional advice that can help you write your resume is to find a writing mentor. There are many available, and they may be able to help you develop a resume for your specific needs.Even if you do not have formal training, you can find a way to develop a resume for yourself that can help you land that great writing job. So start writing your resume today!

A Stressful Job Could Actually Be Good For Your Health

A Stressful Job Could Actually Be Good For Your Health Good news: Your high-pressure job may actually be improving your health. A new study from Indiana University has found that employees in stressful positions are a third less likely to die than those with less strenuous jobs, the Daily Telegraph reports. However, there’s one important caveat: Workers need to have control of their own workflow. Indiana University researchers studied thousands of workers in their 60s between 2004 and 2011. They found that those who had more flexibility in a stressful job were more 34% less likely to have died. Unfortunately, the study also found that those who had high-pressure jobs with little freedom were the most likely to be unhealthy and ultimately, die sooner. Read More: These Are the 10 Most Stressful Jobs You Can Have Lack of control in a difficult job can result in people turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms like over-eating and smoking. “When you don’t have the necessary resources to deal with a demanding job, you do this other stuff,” lead researcher Erik Gonzalez-Mulé told the Telegraph. Stressful jobs that give employees the freedom to set their schedules and goals, meanwhile, force employees to problem-solve and brainstorm ways to complete their work. “Instead of being something debilitating, [they] can be something that’s energizing,” Gonzalez-Mulé said. “That stress then becomes something you enjoy.” He also said the results emphasize the need to restructure jobs to give employees more flexibility over their schedules and goals could benefit both employees and companies as a whole. Cancer was the leading cause of death for those who participated in the study. It was followed by circulatory problems, such as heart failure, which made up 22% of causes of death, and respiratory system issues, which comprised 8% of deaths.

10 Tips For Giving Your LinkedIn Profile A Facelift - Work It Daily

10 Tips For Giving Your LinkedIn Profile A Facelift - Work It Daily Maintaining your online presence is more important than ever. If you want to be taken seriously by employers, clients, and other professional contacts, you NEED to give your LinkedIn profile a facelift. Related: Can Your LinkedIn Profile Replace The Traditional Resume? LinkedIn profile looking old and stale these days? Here are ten tips for giving your LinkedIn profile a much-needed facelift (no Botox required!): 1. Update your photo. I know it’s tempting to use that *awesome* photo of you from that wild college party, but if you’re serious about your personal brand, don’t. In many cases, your LinkedIn photo is your first impression. It’s the first thing people see when they search for you online. You want that first impression to be a good one, right? Here are some quick tips for taking/choosing an appropriate LinkedIn photo: Use a current photo of yourself Don’t have other people/objects in your photo. Make sure your photo is well-lit and not blurry. Don’t use Instagram filters (c’mon guys!). NO DUCK FACES. JUST NO. Smile and make sure you’re looking at the camera. Don’t use a black and white photo. (Watch this video for some LinkedIn photo FAILS!) A word on selfies: Ideally, you would want to get your photo professionally done by a photographer. That said, it’s not always realistic. Instead of taking a selfie on your phone (please don’t - it’s too tempting to do a duck face), take a selfie from your computer. Go into a well-lit room with a nice backdrop and take a snapshot on your computer camera. It’s better than nothing! Whatever you do, though, make sure you HAVE a LinkedIn photo. That stupid, faceless avatar won’t do you any favors. 2. Write an accurate, easy-to-read Headline. Along with your photo, your Headline is one of the first things people see when looking you up on LinkedIn. You want to pack in as much relevant information about your skills and qualifications as possible. Your headline should incorporate your key skill sets, traits, and industry (including niche skill sets). I like to include my company name, too.   If you don’t have a job and aren’t sure what to write in your Headline, think about your key skill sets, traits, and industry. With that information, it will be easy to craft a great Headline. Warning: DO NOT say, “Looking for opportunities” if you don’t have a job. This is a huge turn off. Your Headline is a HIGHLY valuable piece of LinkedIn real estate, and by saying something like this, you’re not using that prime location to its advantage. 3. Craft a cohesive Summary that highlights your best stuff. In this section, you should highlight all of your best skills, qualifications, and accomplishments. I also like to include a personal branding statement that gives you a personality. Tip: Add in links or upload projects that showcase your skills/accomplishments to your Summary section to give it a visual aspect. 4. Spice up your work experience by peppering in numbers. Quantify, quantify, quantify! You want to quantify your experience whenever you can. People like to see numbers. They like to see results, not just tasks. 5. Upload major projects or achievements. LinkedIn has a great feature that allows you to upload/add links to your notable accomplishments or projects. Take advantage of this feature! It adds a nice visual aspect that not only showcases your best work, but also breaks up your profile to it’s easier to absorb. 6. Update your Top Skills section. Is your Top Skills section outdated? Add in any new, relevant skills you want to showcase. (Notice that I said relevant: You don’t want to dilute your profile with skills that don’t add value to your brand. Only add what’s necessary.) 7. Add your volunteer work. Are you a regular volunteer? Showcase it on your LinkedIn profile. In most cases, it counts as unrelated work experience. 8. Add any professional/relevant organizations you’re involved in. Are you a member of Toastmasters? Do you belong to a professional group? Add it to your Organizations section! Employers like to see that you’re involved, and dedicated to your career development beyond the office. 9. Don’t forget about the Honors Awards section! Have you received any professional honors or awards? Showcase them! These are especially helpful if they relate to your major projects. For example, if you received an award at your job for a great project, make sure you showcase both the project and the award on your LinkedIn profile. It helps back up your skills and expertise in that area. 10. Give Endorsements Recommendations. Having Endorsements and Recommendations to showcase on your LinkedIn profile are important. They show that others are willing to back you up on your professional claims. That said, if you want to get, you must give. Try to give out Endorsements and a Recommendation each week to connections who you can vouch for. People will often return the favor. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!