jason@DontHireMe.com does it matter

jason@DontHireMe.com â€" does it matter Here is a great question that I want to weigh in on. Lots of experts have talked about how e-mail addresses can impact the possibility of getting weeded out. But most of them talk about your name such as johndoe@email.com vs. joejobseeker@email.com vs. bighotdaddy@email.com. This question addresses the other part of the e-mail address read on Question: I use AOL.com as my Internet provider, and I use it for the e-mail that I send to companies. I use Juno as my permanent address. I heard from someone that a lot of the [prospective employers] have these auto sorters to weed out resumes. I heard at one of the networking meetings that some of these companies weed out some e-mail applications because they have one of the free servers like Juno and Hotmail and the like. Have you ever heard of such a thing? That I why I stayed with AOL. Is there any truth to any of this? Jasons answer (Id love to hear what others think about this I know Ill get responses to my e-mail address): Great question but nothing new. Check out this blog post from 3 years ago addressing this issue. Im more inclined to think this is an urban legend although I don t put anything past hiring managers or HR. They are dumb enough to send us a sterile automated reply and never ever follow-up with us, even when the position is filled and think that well think highly of their company. Why wouldnt they be dumb enough to judge the worthiness of a job candidate based on their e-mail address without looking at other criteria? Gosh, I hope it is an urban legend! But I, as a former IT manager and somewhat experienced on the internet, do judge people by their e-mail addresses (or the domains they send e-mail from). You only get a split second to make a first impression, right?   Like the guy that wears white socks with dress pants, or a bow-tie?   Nothing wrong with that, but definitely sends a message.   In fact, when I was a hiring manager I would look at the e-mail addys and have preconceived thoughts. Here is a sampling of stereotypes that I harbored. Note that I come from a technical background, so some of these comments might not apply to your field. your_name@gmail.com most techies or up to speed, hip folks have a gmail account. It is cool, modern, etc. And you have to have an invitation to get one, so almost somewhat exclusive. I honestly dont know about the tools that all the other providers offer, but gmail is full of cool tools and functionality and a ton of storage! your_name@juno.com probably someone that has been online for a long time, but hasnt changed there have been lots of new advancements and this dude is probably still on dial-up why hasnt he gone to comcast or something broadband? your_name@aol.com gives me a bad feeling I associate this with people that are somewhat early adopters but cant change to another system even though there is way better stuff out there. My old boss has an AOL account and for the life of me, could not get rid of it so I associate this with old, non-flexible, etc. Oh by the way, havent you read about AOL as company? Dumb decisions etc. Im not impressed, and dont know any techie that uses AOL for e-mail. your_name@hotmail.com no comment either way not bad because you probably us Instant Messaging to chat (which is way better than Google Talk) you are not outdated, have probably been online for a while but I wonder why you arent using Gmail? I dont care for the interface with hotmail, so Im guessing you arent too demanding on your e-mail management. your_name@(your personal domain.com) lots of folks have their own domain like Jason@Alba.com (that really isnt mine I wish!) which shows that you are smart enough to know that you can have your own e-mail, figure out how/where to host it, etc. It doesnt mean you are a techie but it does mean you are serious about e-mail as a communication medium. And you understand the idea of getting a personal brand. Just make sure that if you use that e-mail address, your homepage doesnt suck because people will go check it out. your_name@mac.com Im not a mac user although I almost bought one recently. My judgement on anyone that sends me an e-mail from a mac account is that they are intelligent, likely graphically or video inclined, a sharp cookie, creative, etc. This person is okay to go against the grain to get the best technology for them. From what I hear, once you go mac you dont go back ?? How about your_name@your_current_employer.com? Um. Duh. Dont even think of it. Job searching on your bosses time is one thing maybe it is okay where you work. But once you get canned, or laid off or whatever, they arent going to let you access the old work account! Get your own, personal, permanent e-mail address! This is just my take. You hear that a hiring manager takes just a few seconds to review a resume one thing I happen to glance at is the e-mail addy just because it is right at the top. Im sure some experts will slam my assumptions while others will agree. My advice to anyone is to get a Gmail account, or your own personal domain. Always have an acceptable handle (the part to the left of the @ symbol). In the end I have a really hard time believing that it really matters. Chime in jason@DontHireMe.com â€" does it matter Here is a great question that I want to weigh in on. Lots of experts have talked about how e-mail addresses can impact the possibility of getting weeded out. But most of them talk about your name such as johndoe@email.com vs. joejobseeker@email.com vs. bighotdaddy@email.com. This question addresses the other part of the e-mail address read on Question: I use AOL.com as my Internet provider, and I use it for the e-mail that I send to companies. I use Juno as my permanent address. I heard from someone that a lot of the [prospective employers] have these auto sorters to weed out resumes. I heard at one of the networking meetings that some of these companies weed out some e-mail applications because they have one of the free servers like Juno and Hotmail and the like. Have you ever heard of such a thing? That I why I stayed with AOL. Is there any truth to any of this? Jasons answer (Id love to hear what others think about this I know Ill get responses to my e-mail address): Great question but nothing new. Check out this blog post from 3 years ago addressing this issue. Im more inclined to think this is an urban legend although I don t put anything past hiring managers or HR. They are dumb enough to send us a sterile automated reply and never ever follow-up with us, even when the position is filled and think that well think highly of their company. Why wouldnt they be dumb enough to judge the worthiness of a job candidate based on their e-mail address without looking at other criteria? Gosh, I hope it is an urban legend! But I, as a former IT manager and somewhat experienced on the internet, do judge people by their e-mail addresses (or the domains they send e-mail from). You only get a split second to make a first impression, right?   Like the guy that wears white socks with dress pants, or a bow-tie?   Nothing wrong with that, but definitely sends a message.   In fact, when I was a hiring manager I would look at the e-mail addys and have preconceived thoughts. Here is a sampling of stereotypes that I harbored. Note that I come from a technical background, so some of these comments might not apply to your field. your_name@gmail.com most techies or up to speed, hip folks have a gmail account. It is cool, modern, etc. And you have to have an invitation to get one, so almost somewhat exclusive. I honestly dont know about the tools that all the other providers offer, but gmail is full of cool tools and functionality and a ton of storage! your_name@juno.com probably someone that has been online for a long time, but hasnt changed there have been lots of new advancements and this dude is probably still on dial-up why hasnt he gone to comcast or something broadband? your_name@aol.com gives me a bad feeling I associate this with people that are somewhat early adopters but cant change to another system even though there is way better stuff out there. My old boss has an AOL account and for the life of me, could not get rid of it so I associate this with old, non-flexible, etc. Oh by the way, havent you read about AOL as company? Dumb decisions etc. Im not impressed, and dont know any techie that uses AOL for e-mail. your_name@hotmail.com no comment either way not bad because you probably us Instant Messaging to chat (which is way better than Google Talk) you are not outdated, have probably been online for a while but I wonder why you arent using Gmail? I dont care for the interface with hotmail, so Im guessing you arent too demanding on your e-mail management. your_name@(your personal domain.com) lots of folks have their own domain like Jason@Alba.com (that really isnt mine I wish!) which shows that you are smart enough to know that you can have your own e-mail, figure out how/where to host it, etc. It doesnt mean you are a techie but it does mean you are serious about e-mail as a communication medium. And you understand the idea of getting a personal brand. Just make sure that if you use that e-mail address, your homepage doesnt suck because people will go check it out. your_name@mac.com Im not a mac user although I almost bought one recently. My judgement on anyone that sends me an e-mail from a mac account is that they are intelligent, likely graphically or video inclined, a sharp cookie, creative, etc. This person is okay to go against the grain to get the best technology for them. From what I hear, once you go mac you dont go back ?? How about your_name@your_current_employer.com? Um. Duh. Dont even think of it. Job searching on your bosses time is one thing maybe it is okay where you work. But once you get canned, or laid off or whatever, they arent going to let you access the old work account! Get your own, personal, permanent e-mail address! This is just my take. You hear that a hiring manager takes just a few seconds to review a resume one thing I happen to glance at is the e-mail addy just because it is right at the top. Im sure some experts will slam my assumptions while others will agree. My advice to anyone is to get a Gmail account, or your own personal domain. Always have an acceptable handle (the part to the left of the @ symbol). In the end I have a really hard time believing that it really matters. Chime in jason@DontHireMe.com â€" does it matter Here is a great question that I want to weigh in on. Lots of experts have talked about how e-mail addresses can impact the possibility of getting weeded out. But most of them talk about your name such as johndoe@email.com vs. joejobseeker@email.com vs. bighotdaddy@email.com. This question addresses the other part of the e-mail address read on Question: I use AOL.com as my Internet provider, and I use it for the e-mail that I send to companies. I use Juno as my permanent address. I heard from someone that a lot of the [prospective employers] have these auto sorters to weed out resumes. I heard at one of the networking meetings that some of these companies weed out some e-mail applications because they have one of the free servers like Juno and Hotmail and the like. Have you ever heard of such a thing? That I why I stayed with AOL. Is there any truth to any of this? Jasons answer (Id love to hear what others think about this I know Ill get responses to my e-mail address): Great question but nothing new. Check out this blog post from 3 years ago addressing this issue. Im more inclined to think this is an urban legend although I don t put anything past hiring managers or HR. They are dumb enough to send us a sterile automated reply and never ever follow-up with us, even when the position is filled and think that well think highly of their company. Why wouldnt they be dumb enough to judge the worthiness of a job candidate based on their e-mail address without looking at other criteria? Gosh, I hope it is an urban legend! But I, as a former IT manager and somewhat experienced on the internet, do judge people by their e-mail addresses (or the domains they send e-mail from). You only get a split second to make a first impression, right?   Like the guy that wears white socks with dress pants, or a bow-tie?   Nothing wrong with that, but definitely sends a message.   In fact, when I was a hiring manager I would look at the e-mail addys and have preconceived thoughts. Here is a sampling of stereotypes that I harbored. Note that I come from a technical background, so some of these comments might not apply to your field. your_name@gmail.com most techies or up to speed, hip folks have a gmail account. It is cool, modern, etc. And you have to have an invitation to get one, so almost somewhat exclusive. I honestly dont know about the tools that all the other providers offer, but gmail is full of cool tools and functionality and a ton of storage! your_name@juno.com probably someone that has been online for a long time, but hasnt changed there have been lots of new advancements and this dude is probably still on dial-up why hasnt he gone to comcast or something broadband? your_name@aol.com gives me a bad feeling I associate this with people that are somewhat early adopters but cant change to another system even though there is way better stuff out there. My old boss has an AOL account and for the life of me, could not get rid of it so I associate this with old, non-flexible, etc. Oh by the way, havent you read about AOL as company? Dumb decisions etc. Im not impressed, and dont know any techie that uses AOL for e-mail. your_name@hotmail.com no comment either way not bad because you probably us Instant Messaging to chat (which is way better than Google Talk) you are not outdated, have probably been online for a while but I wonder why you arent using Gmail? I dont care for the interface with hotmail, so Im guessing you arent too demanding on your e-mail management. your_name@(your personal domain.com) lots of folks have their own domain like Jason@Alba.com (that really isnt mine I wish!) which shows that you are smart enough to know that you can have your own e-mail, figure out how/where to host it, etc. It doesnt mean you are a techie but it does mean you are serious about e-mail as a communication medium. And you understand the idea of getting a personal brand. Just make sure that if you use that e-mail address, your homepage doesnt suck because people will go check it out. your_name@mac.com Im not a mac user although I almost bought one recently. My judgement on anyone that sends me an e-mail from a mac account is that they are intelligent, likely graphically or video inclined, a sharp cookie, creative, etc. This person is okay to go against the grain to get the best technology for them. From what I hear, once you go mac you dont go back ?? How about your_name@your_current_employer.com? Um. Duh. Dont even think of it. Job searching on your bosses time is one thing maybe it is okay where you work. But once you get canned, or laid off or whatever, they arent going to let you access the old work account! Get your own, personal, permanent e-mail address! This is just my take. You hear that a hiring manager takes just a few seconds to review a resume one thing I happen to glance at is the e-mail addy just because it is right at the top. Im sure some experts will slam my assumptions while others will agree. My advice to anyone is to get a Gmail account, or your own personal domain. Always have an acceptable handle (the part to the left of the @ symbol). In the end I have a really hard time believing that it really matters. Chime in

Stay at Home Mom Writing Resume Tips

Stay at Home Mom Writing Resume TipsIf you have been a stay at home mom for some time, it's a good thing that there are a lot of places on the internet where you can get help to write a resume for moms. It's important to make sure that the skills that you have will be able to be transferred to a new position that you apply for.You can use the help of others to help you in your writing resume. There are a lot of web sites that specialize in helping out stay at home moms, and they have people who can help you with the job application process.Most of these sites offer job assistance to people who are trying to get a job in their field of interest. In most cases, you will be able to go through the company's application process without having to spend much time looking through resume templates or filling out applications.By using their database and the services that they offer, you'll be able to get started right away in finding the perfect job that you need. There are also a lot of advan tages to working with these types of companies because they usually have access to the best candidates.Going back to the idea of building your resume with the help of a professional, here is how it works. Your resume will be reviewed by the person who is doing the reviewing, and it will be added to their database for other stay at home moms to see and use.One of the things that you should include in your resume is your work history and education. This is the only place where you should really be embellishing, and you can add links to your articles or online courses that you've written if you feel like you are being shortchanged.You should also avoid leaving out details about yourself. Inorder to keep your resume from being overly personal, you should try to focus on skills that you have and the positions that you have held.In general, the resume that you need to write is one that is based on your skills. You should also remember that there are a lot of people who are in the same sit uation as you, so you should be willing to learn and adapt your skills to fit in with the new industry that you're applying for.

Career lessons about grit (and nepotism) from Oscar-nominee Sofia Coppola

Career lessons about grit (and nepotism) from Oscar-nominee Sofia Coppola When the Oscars run (probably overtime) on Sunday, Ill be rooting for Lost in Translation for best picture. Not that I have seen the other competitors, but I loved this particular movie. In fact, I was so impressed that I read up on Sofia Coppola. In the process, I learned more about career management by how she managed hers. Of course, Sofia has had more advantages than most fledgling directors. Her dad, Francis Ford Coppola, provided her with a stunning apprenticeship, including giving her a part in The Godfather: Part III, screenwriter lessons and producing Lost in Translation for her. But before I launch into a celebration of Sofia Coppola, I need to say that the U.S. is not a meritocracy: Rich people are better connected, so they get better jobs. And rich people who are not well connected tend to get better jobs because they have an easier time envisioning themselves in a successful career than poorer people. An example: My younger brother, now 21, did almost no homework in high school, and he recently landed a job most college graduates would covet investment banking in Europe. He used connections and a lofty vision of himself to get it. He started on his career path in high school by getting a management job at a Blockbuster store? This was easy in the wealthy community where we were raised because no adults there wanted (or needed) this type of job. That left the entry-level management jobs to high school students. At my local Blockbuster store in sort-of-rough-and-tumble Brooklyn, the managers are in their thirties. So the first moment of inequality is that rich kids can get great jobs in high school. Since he had been an actual manager before, I was able to give him a management job in my own company during the summer after his freshman year of college. And I concede he did an outstanding job. But only a sister would give a 18-year-old a management job in a software company. The next year, my cousin, a high ranking guy at a big ad agency, gave my brother a summer internship even though my brother missed the deadline for applying and wasnt in business school like all the other interns. And to be honest, my brother did a great job of mending fences with a basically estranged cousin. He also had a stellar resume written by yours truly. So by the time my brother graduated from college, he had a great experience on his resume that helped him land his new job in Europe. I dont begrudge him that. And I admit that with a lot of effort and even more luck, a poor kid could land the same positions as my brother. But its clear he had a million advantages that poor kids dont have, so he didnt need as much luck. Speaking of people who dont need luck, lets get back to Sofia. Tracing the career of a person who had every advantage in the book can make one a little peevish. So how do people act when they have every advantage? Thats the relevant question, because probably we should all act the same way. People like my brother, who have relatively few advantages compared to someone like Sofia, ask for everything just to see if theyll get it. He asked my parents to pay for him to attend an expensive college even though he didnt do a lick of homework in high school. Even though he knew he wasnt qualified, he asked my cousin for an internship. He could do this because he could envision himself getting it. Poor kids have to stretch to imagine having food on the table every night. In Sofias world, though, you dont just ask for something you operate as though youll definitely get it. The difference is that my brother and others like him still need to make contingency plans, whereas really well connected people dont. Thinking this way is what helps them to succeed. So Sofia Coppola wrote Lost in Translation for Bill Murray before he said hed make a movie with her. Once she finished the script it took her months to finally get it to him. Then she left messages on his 800-number for five months before he responded to the script. We should all believe in ourselves so much. How many of us would spend months on a project that might not happen? Its her belief in herself that impresses me. It doesnt matter if your last name is Coppola; if your screenplay is terrible, Bill Murray wont do it. In that sense, Sofia did, in fact, take a gamble, even though she wasnt in danger of starving like some screenwriters are. And with the biggest risks come the biggest rewards. Maybe rich people can afford to take more risks. But my point is that by believing in yourself, as Sofia Coppola did, you may be able to leap career hurdles you once thought were impossible. How can you not root for her on Sunday?

5 Social Media Mistakes That Will Get You Fired - Classy Career Girl

5 Social Media Mistakes That Will Get You Fired Every job candidate has been told to clean up their Facebook account before they get their paperwork out there. And most are smart enough to do that. We know those embarrassing photos don’t permanently disappear, but at least getting them off of your page helps. A cursory look-by at your social media accounts by a potential employer should be fine if you have cleaned up. You are Employed â€" Now What? Dont think that just because you are safely and securely in your position that you can relax your activity on social media. Very recently, there are both publicly and privately employed individuals who have lost their positions because of inappropriate and/or offensive postings on social media. Here are five social media activities that will put your job in jeopardy.  Some are blatant; others subtle. 5 Social Media Mistakes That Will Get You Fired 1. Voicing Complaints or Frustrations About Work We all have people, events, and tasks in the workplace that are frustrating. Posting those frustrations, even if you dont name individuals, and doing it rather regularly, makes you look like a complainer (and you totally are). If and when others from your organization see these posts, word will get out. There are some supervisors and managers who do regularly check the social media accounts of their employees. If you are complaining all of the time, even to yourself, it’s probably time to evaluate your social media and your attitude. 2. Politically or Socially Controversial Comments Everyone has a right to his or her political views and may have opinions on tax laws, climate change, abortions, gay rights, etc.  Stating a reasonable position in a reasonable way on social media will generally be fine. Going off on tangents against those you disagree with or using lots of obscenities, ad hominem attacks, and slurs can definitely be a career-ender. It’s happened to a number of local politicians and even to people with executive positions in companies.  source This tweet was from Justine Sacco, head of PR for IAC.   She tweeted this and left for her trip. By the time she landed in South Africa, it had gone viral and she was the subject of much “negative press” on Twitter. When she returned from that trip, IAC fired her. [RELATED: 5 Ways to Improve Your Online Reputation] 3. Profiles/Content Filled with Grammatical Errors Lots of job applicants have their own websites. They also establish profiles on LinkedIn and niche-related career and networking platforms. If theyre poor writers, they probably had professional help composing profiles and content. After they land a position, they may continue to update everything, which is a good thing, but now their poor writing skills are flagrantly visible. There are plenty of reputable writing services that will do this work for a reasonable price and maintain professional-looking profiles after you get the job. 4. “Sick” Days â€" Be Forewarned We’ve probably all done this if we have been in the workplace for any length of time. We accumulate sick days. We have the chance to take a day trip with friends to the beach, so we call in sick. We also get some great photos, which of course we want to post. Hold off. Rather than posting them in real-time, wait until the weekend for those postings. Additionally: check to see if friends tagged you in any photos â€" you will want to delete those or at least untag yourself. Better to be safe than sorry. 5. On-the-Job Temptation Theres that post you made last night. You want to know if your friends have responded to it, liked or shared it, etc. Plus, you have that friend posting pictures of her wedding, or her new baby, or whatever. You’ll just take a quick look. That quick look turns into a lot more time, hooked into reading more, responding more, etc. Remember that IT may monitor your work computer. Even if you use office wifi on your phone, they still might be able to monitor it. Okay, so maybe they dont, but remember that the time and date stamps of your posts are there for all to see. Check your social media during lunch â€" it signals respect for your organization. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and your career path may be quite promising. Yes, the workplace is becoming more casual; yes, flexibility and tolerance are greater now. But there are just some things that require some common sense and caution. Your social media presence is one of those things.

Looking For the Best Resume Writing Services?

Looking For the Best Resume Writing Services?Resume writing services use different components for writing a resume. But when it comes to salary, it is essential that you look for the one that's capable of listing all of your credentials and information in the most convincing manner. Of course, this is an important component to your resume that can get you a higher salary than that of your prospective employer.Many people still choose to write their resumes on their own, but many others choose to outsource these jobs to the best of their ability. They do this because of specific requirements that are applicable in most cases. These are resumes that contain more detail in terms of qualifications, and salary can be listed in a clear manner. In addition, they can produce their resumes using an easy-to-understand format.However, this doesn't mean that they are incapable of producing a career-oriented resume. There are individuals who still find time to do this even if they don't have to o utsource the work to the best resume writing services. However, this should be done only when all the other components of the resume are impressive enough.Resume writing services can write a salary for you in a way that is both interesting and professional. You would be able to identify yourself as a skilled professional in the field you work in. You will be able to create a better impression on your employer if your resume contains relevant details about your accomplishments and skills.Take some time to think about some of the examples below. After doing so, you'll have an idea of what to include in your resume. It is also important that you understand that your resume needs to stand out from the crowd. Many of the employers that I've had contacted me through a job placement agency or through referral services to look for their new employee.Do not neglect the basic aspects of your job description. This includes describing what you did during your previous positions. This can help s et you apart from the usual resume writers who produce a generic resume.Some people choose to hire professionals resume writing services to write their resumes. This could be more expensive but it will be worth it in the long run. You can always outsource your resume to online providers of resume writing services if you can afford to.Resumes are one of the things that every employer looks for. Make sure you do not underestimate the importance of your resume. And try out your best to write one that can impress your employer.

3 Industries You Need to Learn More About in Order to be a Successful Freelancer CareerMetis.com

3 Industries You Need to Learn More About in Order to be a Successful Freelancer Running a gig-related business is a lot of work. It proves too much for many people. What starts out as an easy way to make money from your kitchen table often becomes overwhelming and a rabbit-hole of information for those who are not prepared to run an actual business.In fact, a lot of people only want to do the work related to their specific skills, and very few actually want to run a business.evalWe know this because of the high turn-over rate that occurs in the gig economy. Freelancing is a wonderful opportunity for people who have a saleable skill that can be marketed online and in person, but it’s also a burden for some who aren’t ready to take on the responsibilities of running a real business.In order to run a successful business as a freelancer, you need to educate yourself on a number of other industries â€" not just the industry in which you happen to write. This is necessary so that you have a well-rounded sense of where your clients are coming from, what their expec tations are, how to find them, and how to keep your business afloat during dry seasons.If you’ve been freelancing for any length of time, you know the dry seasons are cyclical and you can have a plan for dealing with them. To help you understand more about the business of freelancing, we’ve put together this guide for you about the 3 other industries you need to learn more about in order to be a successful freelancer.It doesn’t just happen. You have to work for it. And know where you need to put your efforts from day one.1) You Need to Know More About Recruitment and Human ResourcesevalYou might be asking yourself, “why do I need to know more about recruitment and human resources if I am a freelancer?” You might even be saying to yourself, “I left corporate America so I wouldn’t have to deal with recruitment and human resources departments anymore.” And that’s a fair point.But you do need to spend some time getting to know the ins-and-outs of recruitment and human resources so that you can do a better job of finding opportunities and representing your freelance business in a way that resonates with companies that have human resources departments.Of course, a lot of companies run lean these days, meaning they have a skeleton crew and the bare minimum infrastructure to run their companies. This is one of the many reasons why freelancing has become so popularin recent years: there is work everywhere for anyone who is willing to go out and get it and do the work.evalBut understanding more about recruitment will help you see where you may be able to help companies. There is a high cost of hiring, training and retaining an employee to do the job a freelancer could do for a fraction of the cost and investment of time and energy.Sometimes, however, saying that to a potential client is not enough to sell them on hiring you. When you understand how the human resources and onboarding processes work at a particular company or even a company that is meant to represent your ideal customer, you are better able to carry on a conversation about their needs and how you can fulfill those needs as a freelancer-for-hire.If you are looking to make a lot of money in your freelancing career, there are two basic ways of doing this. The first way is to find a high volume of clients and service those clients’ work as fast as possible.While working on volume alone is enough to make a lot of money, it takes considerable amounts of time and energy and you’ll end up burning yourself out before you ever get to enjoy any of that money you are making.evalThe second way to make a lot of money as a freelancer is to work with high-paying clientsand only take on a select few. The more selective you are about the clients you take on, the more you can charge.But you need to understand how those companies work from top to bottom to be able to fill in the blanks for them. Understanding the human resources and recruitment practices a company has can help you create a customized approach for that client so they can save money, get quality work, and keep you rolling in the dough.2) You Need to Understand the Marketing Industry, Cycles, and BenefitsAs a freelancer, it’s likely that you lead some kind of nomad lifestyle. You probably don’t report to an office every morning, although some freelancers do have a dedicated space that they like to work in.If you are someone who travels a lot or likes to lead a flexible lifestyle, then it’s likely that you are doing a lot of work to build up your business yourself. This is also true of freelancers who are just getting started.A lot of the work and energy has to come from you in the beginning. As you start to make more money, of course, you can hire people to help you manage parts of your business that don’t need your personal touch. This is where knowledge of the marketing industry comes into play.If you don’t understand how to market your business, your business won’t be a business for long. What’s more, if you don’t understand the marketing industry and how to reach the people you want to serve, even if you hire someone to do it for you, you could get taken for a ride. Who knows what you are paying for!Rather than risk putting your business on the chopping block, getting really familiar with the marketing industry is the safest, and frankly, the most productive thing you can do to help your freelance business along.When you understand how marketing works you can have a conversation about your business and actually sound like you know who you are trying to serve and support. But what’s more, you will know how to find those people to actually serve them.And of course, knowledge of the marketing industry only helps your customers even more â€" especially if you happen to work in graphic design, copywriting, or if you are a virtual assistant of some kind that takes on a number of tasks each day.evalMarketing knowledge not only helps you grow your business, but it helps you serve your clients in a more robust way. In addition, having a good understanding of how marketing works will allow you to have a better understanding of your competition and what they are doing in the same space.If you are sitting there thinking to yourself, “I don’t have any competition,’‘ you most certainly need to familiarize yourself with the marketing industry. You do have competition. You just might not understand enough about the industry to find that information.2) You Need to Know How Money and Finance in Your Business and BeyondFinally, an industry that you need to understand more about is the finance industry. There are countless reasons for this, but we will focus on just a couple of them here.For starters, you need to understand the finance industry because you need to know how to get money and keep money in your business. This comes in all shapes and sizes, including merchant cash advances, loans, investment, sales, revenues, profits, losses, competition, cycles of the retail or service industry and more.If you aren’t clear on where your business is at risk of losing money, it could cost you in big ways. In addition, you could be leaking cash without even realizing it. Having a clear understanding of how finance and money work within your business will not only help you grow your freelance business bigger and brighter than you ever imagined, but it will also help you recognize when things aren’t going well.evalIt’s a tough sell to tell freelancers to go to take a finance course or take a bookkeeping course because it’s all too easy to hire experts in those areas, but the more you know about your own business, the better off you will be. And as always, that information only helps make you a better service provider for your clients.Don’t underestimate how much you can learn about a topic when it comes to helping your freelance business grow. Finance is a traditional old industry and there are lots to learn about it. As you grow through the information and history of finance, you might come across some unique and interesting stories about how companies were made, saved, and lost.The problems you experience as a freelancer might not seem so unique once you’ve done some digging into the kind of financial problems literally every other business in the world has encountered. It not only makes you feel confident that you can overcome financial issues in your business, but you might get some really creative and unique ideas to save your freelancing business.3) Don’t Underestimate Your Freelancing BusinessYou might think that this advice is overkill for a freelancer who just wants to make a few bucks working from home â€" and maybe it is.But for every person who just wants to make a pocket change for fun on the weekend with their freelance business, there are two more people who are serious about making a go of freelancing and want to build a successful, profitable businessfor themselves.If you are in the second group of freelancers, be sure to take time every week to learn more about human resources, recruitment, marketing, and advertising, money, and finance.All of these industries combined help a business grow and prosper, but even if you focus on just one aspect at a time, you’ll notice a shift in the way you see yourself and your business.Knowledge is power. Both for you and your clients. Invest in the learning and development of your freelance business and see where you can take it.

There Are No Absolutes In Job Search

There Are No Absolutes In Job Search The entire job search process and allof itselements should probably be approached with a trial and error mentality. If it were an exact science, this wouldnt be difficult. Job seekers are looking for the right answers however, there isnt necessarily one right answer for each individual. RESUMES: Youll find that no two people will give you the same feedback on your resume. This is confusing as all get out. Objective or no objective, one page vs. two and the list goes on and on. What worked for one person may not necessarily work for you. What this means is that youll want to monitor the outcomes of the resumes you are sending to employers (not hit count your resume gets on the job boards). The one absolute on a resume is that it contains your name and contact information. COVER LETTERS: To include a cover letter or not? No two people receiving resumes have the same process for reviewing them or preference in what they are looking for. The general guideline is to include a well crafted one. INTERVIEWS: The process of hiring is highly personal. It is about chemistry. Even if you were the most talented and skilled candidate, you may not get the job. There are even unknown factors that can prevent a job seeker from getting the job- an internal candidate comes forward at the last minute, a past employee wants to come back, the boss has a friend of a friend that needs a job, etc. Get a lot of them and prepare well. It is a numbers game, you wont land every job you interview for. NETWORKING: Said to be the most effective job search method, networking wont work for everyone. You are playing the odds. If you are networking strategically with the right group of people AND you are doing it well, your chances might increase. It still wont guarantee you a job. CONTACTING RECRUITERS: It isnt enough just to contact them. Again, there are so many variables when working with recruiters. Be informed understand how they work and who they work with. Youll want them to know you, trust you and believe they can make money by placing you and that you will stick. LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK, TWITTER: Social media is not the quick fix or magic bullet either. These are only tools you can use to help provide you with information and a vehicle for spreading your message. Not the message that you are unemployed, but the message that you are great at what you do. These tools also can make it easier to build on line relationships which are not the same or necessarily as strong as personal relationships. They have been known to lead to personal relationships however. While there are no absolutes, there are best practices: Be sure of what you can do Be focused in the message you are delivering Be of great value and service Be able to tell good stories of your accomplishments Be findable online Be proactive in your search Be likeable Be authentic

A Career With An Element Of Risk IM HIRED

A Career With An Element Of Risk Taking the Right Risks in your Career If youre the type of person to face risks head on, then there is a good chance that you want to reflect this in your career choices. The truth is its actually surprisingly easy to find jobs which invoke a degree of risk.   If you are looking for an exciting career which pushes you to your limits, below is a few examples of the kinds of careers open to you.   A Career as a Police Officer This is certainly not a career for everyone. A certain type of person is generally drawn to the police force, and you will probably know if you are that kind of person. Being a police officer is definitely a highly risky career, and you will be entering in a number of high-risk situations, some of which could put your life in danger. That sounds scary enough, but you also have to go through a rigorous and extensive training regime which will see you undergo a  number of difficult and risky situations too. If you don’t think you can handle that, you should probably not apply but if so, it could prove to be a worthwhile and valuable career choice which could make your life considerably more complete. A Career as a Lifeguard Maybe you want to be on the side of things where you help people in difficult situations. In this instance, there are many roles to choose between, one being life guarding. Being a lifeguard is hugely rewarding, especially if you do actually ever have to save someone’s life. Its likely to be enjoyable too,   so consider trying to find lifeguard and swim teacher jobs if you want to get into this career sector. A Career as a Pilot Of course it is rare that planes actually crash, and statistically you are more likely to be in danger on a bus than a plane but nonetheless, there is no denying the incredibly highly risky nature of flying a plane. If you have always wanted to be a pilot, you should look into it as soon as you can. As the training process is lengthy. However, get started and you will soon find yourself in one of the most coveted jobs in the world.   Other Careers to Consider Nothing says risky more, than entering into a burning building to save lives. This is something firefighters are doing everyday without any hesitation. Once you have gone through training, youll be on the front line, waiting for the call. Potentially risking your life on every shift. Other careers to consider if risk is on your tick list is joining the military. Signing up to a community, where everyone is putting themselves in danger for one another. Whilst none of these options should be entered into with the really consideration. They could turn into an extremely fulfilling career.