Carnival Anyone

Carnival Anyone I did my first blog carnival entry a few weeks ago and it was a blast. Basically the host has a question and you respond to it on a blog post by a certain date. Then the host links to all of these responses. Thom was the host and asked me if I was interested in doing the next one and because I dont have anything else to do *cough cough* I figured there is no time like the present! So here goes Im hoping to get a good varied response from career experts (coaches, resume writers, HR, etc.), recruiters and just regular people that have been affected by a job search. The question below (in bold) really applies to EVERYONE since no one is safe from that proverbial pink slip. So please write a post as it applies to you personally. I think it will be interesting to see how a recruiter responds vs. an executive that has recently lost his/her job and I know that coaches/resume writers will have very interesting perspectives. Heres the topic/theme/question: Yikes! You just lost your job! Youve been so busy at *work* that you dont feel your network is as strong as you would like it to be! What are you going to do with (and to) your network in the next 6 weeks as you begin an aggresive job search campaign? And, outside of your network, what job search tactics will you employ? Or your best networking tips related to job searches. Edited Oct 17, after getting feedback for more clarification on how to participate: Please post your entry to YOUR blog by 5am on November 6th, 2006. Then, send me the Permalink to that post, which Ill put up on the 6th (hopefully in one big list, categorized). If you dont have a blog, and arent going to start one, you can send me the text and Ill put that up in future posts (not until after Nov 6) Carnival Anyone I did my first blog carnival entry a few weeks ago and it was a blast. Basically the host has a question and you respond to it on a blog post by a certain date. Then the host links to all of these responses. Thom was the host and asked me if I was interested in doing the next one and because I dont have anything else to do *cough cough* I figured there is no time like the present! So here goes Im hoping to get a good varied response from career experts (coaches, resume writers, HR, etc.), recruiters and just regular people that have been affected by a job search. The question below (in bold) really applies to EVERYONE since no one is safe from that proverbial pink slip. So please write a post as it applies to you personally. I think it will be interesting to see how a recruiter responds vs. an executive that has recently lost his/her job and I know that coaches/resume writers will have very interesting perspectives. Heres the topic/theme/question: Yikes! You just lost your job! Youve been so busy at *work* that you dont feel your network is as strong as you would like it to be! What are you going to do with (and to) your network in the next 6 weeks as you begin an aggresive job search campaign? And, outside of your network, what job search tactics will you employ? Or your best networking tips related to job searches. Edited Oct 17, after getting feedback for more clarification on how to participate: Please post your entry to YOUR blog by 5am on November 6th, 2006. Then, send me the Permalink to that post, which Ill put up on the 6th (hopefully in one big list, categorized). If you dont have a blog, and arent going to start one, you can send me the text and Ill put that up in future posts (not until after Nov 6) Carnival Anyone I did my first blog carnival entry a few weeks ago and it was a blast. Basically the host has a question and you respond to it on a blog post by a certain date. Then the host links to all of these responses. Thom was the host and asked me if I was interested in doing the next one and because I dont have anything else to do *cough cough* I figured there is no time like the present! So here goes Im hoping to get a good varied response from career experts (coaches, resume writers, HR, etc.), recruiters and just regular people that have been affected by a job search. The question below (in bold) really applies to EVERYONE since no one is safe from that proverbial pink slip. So please write a post as it applies to you personally. I think it will be interesting to see how a recruiter responds vs. an executive that has recently lost his/her job and I know that coaches/resume writers will have very interesting perspectives. Heres the topic/theme/question: Yikes! You just lost your job! Youve been so busy at *work* that you dont feel your network is as strong as you would like it to be! What are you going to do with (and to) your network in the next 6 weeks as you begin an aggresive job search campaign? And, outside of your network, what job search tactics will you employ? Or your best networking tips related to job searches. Edited Oct 17, after getting feedback for more clarification on how to participate: Please post your entry to YOUR blog by 5am on November 6th, 2006. Then, send me the Permalink to that post, which Ill put up on the 6th (hopefully in one big list, categorized). If you dont have a blog, and arent going to start one, you can send me the text and Ill put that up in future posts (not until after Nov 6)

Make Your Workspace Work 4 Organization Tips

Make Your Workspace Work 4 Organization Tips Make Your Workspace Work Disorganization is the enemy of productivity, so whether you work from home or have a traditional office space, it’s important to tidy up. The tricky part? Most offices are small, which means you’ll need to be strategic in your use of space. Clearly, it’s time for some storage hacks. Remember, as with everything in life, the key is to find a space for all the key components and then plug in your little extras â€" big rocks first, gravel and sand after. And in the office, that means building the perfect desk area, then filling out the room from there. Zoning Laws When we design cities, we break them down into residential zones, commercial zones, and mixed areas. You need zones in your office, too. Split the area up into a primary work zone, a storage area for supplies, another for reference materials, and finally a space for personal items. While the lines don’t need to be strict â€" sometimes there’s an apartment over the coffee shop â€" they should help you keep your primary workspace uncluttered and ready for the task at hand. Work With What You Have Whether you’re crammed in a cubicle or trying to find space for a home office, your work area doesn’t need to be picture perfect â€" just work with what you have. That might mean building your desk under the stairs or creating a compact closet office. These are perfect solutions for when there isn’t a traditional office available. Similarly, you don’t have to invest in all new storage materials when you can just spruce up what you have. Tired of that old wire shelf? Give it a fresh coat of paint and add wire shelf liners for an easy-to-clean supply area. Your folders, staplers, and office plants will look smart in their new home. Think Vertically When you’re short on space, one of the best ways to maximize the available area is to think vertically. By focusing on adding storage space up your walls rather than all around you, you can create a reduced sense of clutter and still have room for everything you need. Bookcases are a simple example of vertical storage, but you can also add floating shelves, mount cubbies of various sizes, or choose an all-in-one desk and storage solution that rises towards the ceiling. From there, just organize items based on need â€" supplies for restocking up towards the top and more frequently used items within reach when seated. Be Task Oriented Obviously, different storage approaches work better for different jobs. Have a lot of small tools for creative work but not a lot of physical files? A peg board might be the perfect solution. Peg boards, formerly relegated to sheds and workbenches, are hitting their stride lately as a great way to hang items without putting hundreds of holes in your wall. Just post a peg board and add different hooks and supports as needed. They even make small shelves and baskets for peg boards. You’ll find everything is right in arm’s reach. Similarly, if you do a lot of work standing up or want to make sure there’s space to squeeze in a little workday stretching, vertical storage can be great because it keeps your space uncluttered. Paired with an adjustable sit/stand desk, you’ll be ready to take on the day from your newly structured office. Every office can benefit from an organizational upgrade, whether it’s some new shelves or a couple of hooks to keep sweaters and tote bags out of the way, so don’t be afraid to renovate and innovate. The less time you spend shifting items around during the workday, the more time you’ll spend actually getting things done.

Liking Yourself In The Mirror 8 Tips to Make it Easier

Liking Yourself In The Mirror 8 Tips to Make it Easier Lets face it, in western culture especially women are expected to meet the standard of the ideal female image portrayed in the media.  But most of us, by far, dont have the time or resources that the celebrity types have.  We have limited budgets, and the thought of personal trainers, makeup consultants, and dietitians is just a fantasy.  So we struggle trying to keep it all together, both physically and emotionally.  Sometimes, its hard liking yourself in the mirror because were so self-critical. Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a  Neuropsychologist and  teaching faculty member at Columbia University, shared some tips to help put things in better perspective.  Counseling that we should separate our happiness and self-worth from our physical image, she encourages us to focus on things that provide lasting satisfaction and are rewards in themselves.  Here are her insights. Beauty is no panacea. On average, attractive people are not happier than their homelier peers.  â€œA sense of optimism and hope, gratifying relationships and meaning and purpose in your life have much more influence on your happiness than do your looks,” says Dr. Hafeez.  Celebrity Media Images Do Not Exist Understand that the women we see in magazines, advertisements, and television shows do not actually exist.    They are phantoms, created by tricks of makeup, lighting, and Photoshop, not real women! Yet we compare ourselves to them, and decide that we don’t measure up. You’ve probably heard Cindy Crawford’s famous line, “I wish I looked like Cindy Crawford.” Because the real Cindy Crawford (who is a beautiful woman) doesn’t look anything like the woman we see in magazines or on television. “So don’t compare yourself to women who don’t exist,” says Dr. Hafeez. With makeup . . . . . . . . . . and without Dont Compare Yourself Or, at least, dont compare yourself with people whose bodies are unrealistic goals for most of humanity. If your standard of attractiveness is too high, youll always be discouraged. Dr. Hafeez points out that, “Most of us will compare ourselves whether we want to or not.   “Try to compare yourself to other normal people in your culture, and who are about your age. This will make you feel so much more attractive than when you compare yourself to unachievable ideals.” Remember What Your Body Can Do When you feel unattractive, its easy to focus on all of the things that are wrong with your body. When you think about what your body can do, the gifts it gives you, you will feel more attractive simply because you will feel better about your body, and its hard to think well of something and be down on it at the same time. Say Thank You When you give thanks, you focus on what is good about your life. If youre feeling unattractive, focus on things youre thankful for about your body. You may love the texture of your hair, or the way your calves fit so well in boots. Dr. Hafeez says that, “Even if most of the things youre thankful for are little, the act of giving thanks for them will help you feel more attractive.”   Do Something That Scares You “Its easy to fall into routines that turn into ruts, but trying new things literally triggers a happiness response in the brain, says Dr. Hafeez. So do something youve always thought looked fun but never had the nerve to try. That spin class youve been talking about trying is a great place to start. Go skydiving. Travel. Learn a new language. Get your Scuba certificate. Endorphins are a powerful thing, and you can stimulate them right now for immediate gratification and long-term gain.  Be an Observer, Not A Judge Dont issue good/bad/pretty/ugly judgments when you look in the mirror. If you have a scar, you can decide to see it as a flaw or simply as a memory of an injury, says Dr. Hafeez.Try to take in your physical attributes the way you would those of a child or beloved friendâ€"with appreciation and acceptance, not criticism. Exude Self-confidence Show the world that you know you are beautiful where it counts. “Your self-confidence rises in direct proportion to your self-acceptance, remarks Dr. Hafeez. Love the unique and beautiful person you are and share that with the world. This is basically a case of   “fake it till you make it,” and that’s not a bad thing. Smile When You Look in The Mirror As much as anything else, dare to smile when you look in the mirror.  You might be pleasantly surprised as you find how easy it really is to like yourself, just as you are.  And thats a great base from which to build an awesome future. Dr. Sanam Hafeez is a New York City based Neuropsychologist and School Psychologist.   She is also the founder and director of  Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C.    She is currently a teaching faculty member at Columbia University.   Click here to see Dr. Hafeez on Dr. Oz:   Images: Main  Anne  Makeup  Roberto Rizzato  Martial Arts  Michael Holler

The Value Of Profit Making Money - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

The Value Of Profit Making Money - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career For the last few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, people have been posting each day on why they are thankful. I saw one post that said that the individual was thankful for being able to make money. It got me thinking, why are you making money? If you define your reasons for working hard it can keep you focused and consistent during times of challenge. Money is not a goal. Money is not a goal in and of itself. Its the value that money can provide that is the real purpose to making money. For some its developing a sense of security, for others its providing a level of comfort for their family, for others its being able to flaunt a new sportscar. Whatever your reasons are, you should think about and define them. A recent McKinsey survey found that some  non-financial incentives are even more effective motivators than the highest-rated financial incentives. Even financial motivators have deeper ties, money in and of itself has no value, its the value that it creates in your life that enables it to have value in your life. If youre struggling with motivation, it may be time to reassess your motivators and the value behind profit for you.

Skills you can learn from the comfort of your bedroom

Skills you can learn from the comfort of your bedroom This post was written by an external contributor. Sarah Wilson reveals how you can build up your skills and turn down time into do time.   Look, there’s no denying it. There’s nothing more satisfying than coming home after a long day, jumping into your comfy clothes and zoning out in front of your latest Netflix binge. But almost every one of us has at some point reached our eighth episode and quietly thought I should probably do something a bit more productive with my free time, before allowing the next one to queue. Of course, days/evenings/weekends like this are important. I’m obviously not asking you to give up Netflix (god forbid) any time soon. But with the vast expanse of the internet at your fingers, it’s worth checking out what it can offer you beyond TV shows every once in a while. There’s a whole world of skills available to you on the internet. The kinds that won’t only help your personal development but your career development too. Many of these you can learn totally for free, (or for a very small fee) and the extra bonus is you don’t even have to get out of your PJs for it. Coding Unfortunately, I happened to fall into a generation in which IT lessons were more focused on PowerPoint presentations about my favourite films than coding (or in fact, anything much useful at all). In schools nowadays, kids are learning to code early, and it’ll set them up incredibly well for the workplace. Although I know how to make WordArt swirl around the screen in a loop, so there. Don’t fret. These child geniuses aren’t coming for your job just yet. In the meantime, there are a tonne of free resources you can go to for coding advice and tutorials in order to catch up. Codeacademy is a great place to start, offering free coding classes in 12 different languages. If that’s not your style, try out some YouTube tutorials.  Codingbasics is particularly helpful for beginners. Language learning There are so many resources for learning languages online that it’s almost hard to know where to start. Duolingo is a great place to go for getting a handle on the basics. However, it’s important to remember when learning a language that you need to tackle all areas. Whilst Duolingo is great for vocabulary, it’s not so strong on grammar teaching. So be sure to supplement it with something else. Fluent U is a great website for giving you authentic, real-world uses of language perfect for holidays whilst Verbling is a site for setting learners up with native speakers. If there’s some element of the language you’re unsure about, there’s almost certainly a dedicated blog out there to help you with those tricky conjugations, tenses and genders. Online lectures   If you’re a recent graduate yearning for your university days or even a current student wanting a little bit extra, (kudos to you) then there’s a plethora of sites that offer free access to lectures and course materials from around the world. Try coursera or open learn with The Open University for material ranging from Literature to Science and Mathematics. Or, if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to attend Yale, stop imagining and dive in with their free materials available here. Lots of universities have similar online courses, so see where else you can be a student at! Writing Whether for papers, copywriting sites, or freelance projects on sites such as  Upwork, writing is a fantastic way to build your portfolio. It also makes your CV shine, as we highlighted previously. If you’re looking to write more journalistic stuff, google around to find pitch guidelines and the best way to contact whichever publication you’re shooting for. If you’re selling your work, make sure you’re getting a fair price for what youve written, and set yourself realistic deadlines. Once you start building up a portfolio, you’ll find more opportunities to write content you actually enjoy. And who knows, maybe in a few year’s time you’ll be writing those Netflix shows rather than just watching them…. Download Debut  and  connect with us on  Facebook,  Twitter  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Great research on happiness at work from Gallup - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Great research on happiness at work from Gallup - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I have found a veritable treasure trove of articles on happiness at work over at the Gallup Management Journal. Here are a few great ones: Construct the workplace to encourage interaction You are three times as likely to have a close-knit group if the physical environment makes it easy to socialize. Dilbert Is Right, Says Gallup Study A national employee survey confirms that uncomfortable work environments do make for disgruntled employees. Bringing Work Problems Home Employees who aren?t engaged in their jobs are more likely to be unhappy in their personal lives too. Can Employees Be Friends With the Boss? Yes, according to research. In fact, managers who demonstrate care for employees have more engaged staffs. Theres much, much more 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

What to Include in Your Yoga Instructor Resume

What to Include in Your Yoga Instructor ResumeYoga instructors have several different things to mention in their resume. It should be easy to read and provide a good description of the qualifications and professional experience. Let's look at some of the things you may need to include in your resume.Knowledge - Includes information about how long you have been in the industry. Discuss why you chose this career as opposed to another one. You may also want to mention how you received your training. If you want, you can also mention whether you received certification or whether you have some experience with an alternative form of yoga such as Reiki.Experience - Describe your current education and training. Even if you have received some degree, you still need to add information about it. Some schools require applicants to demonstrate experience in a certain field before they can be considered for employment. Make sure that the experiences you have with your certification are highlighted in your resume. If they don't make it obvious enough, they could take up an additional page on your resume.Certification Level - To help you get better job opportunities, some companies will hire those who have a certification level below the required level. In order to be effective as a yoga instructor, you will have to have a B.S. C.D. rather than a B.A.C.D.The available positions - Now that you have decided on your career path, you will want to find out which positions are available in your area. Write down the names of schools you have attended, and contact the schools to see if they need any applicants.Your knowledge of yoga - You should not limit yourself to just knowing the basics of yoga. A good resume should let you describe the specialties of your experience, as well as showing the amount of experience you have within this field.A good yoga instructor resume will display many different skills in your resume. This means you need to consider what other responsibilities you will have within the yoga school, and which positions you may be able to fill.Whether you are working in the yoga program or are qualified to work with alternative methods, having a resume is essential. Have a quick look over your resume before you submit it. You may want to print it off and discuss it with an accountant or a lawyer to ensure that it is legal and formatted correctly.