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Have you ever taken a vacation all by yourself? Like really visiting a place all alone and being by yourself from start to finish (except for conversations / lunches / dinners with the odd fellow tourist). What was it like and where did you visit?
40 weeks ago from Travel Addicts, Travel for Business, Slash Jobs and Young Professional Women (YPW)2 more
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Maura V. Pingor:
Yes! With my previous employer I had a business trip to Paris and I extended the stay to be a tourist for the weekend...all by myself! I just ...MoreYes! With my previous employer I had a business trip to Paris and I extended the stay to be a tourist for the weekend...all by myself! I just took a map of Paris and walked the whole day, ate great food, and had an amazing relaxing time!
1 week ago
1 week ago
Sandra Kitchen:
Many times. I have had the occasion to go alone on business trips and I am not one to hold up in a hotel room, so I take advantage of the time ...MoreMany times. I have had the occasion to go alone on business trips and I am not one to hold up in a hotel room, so I take advantage of the time and go see the place whenever time permits. I enjoy the pleasure of my own company so I do not feel intimidated to do so. I've traveled alone to San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Daytona and Minnesota - spent 4 hrs just in Mall of America alone! Whoo-hoo!!
1 week ago
1 week ago
Sadya Siddiqui
Its 10th anniversary is on Sunday - so where were you when 9/11 happened? How did you find out about it?
22 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerists on Twitter, Personal Development, Slash Jobs and Ask A Coach3 more
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Morana Medved:
I was woken up by a girlfriend with the news. We had a class that morning and she asked if I thought the class was still on. Having lived ...MoreI was woken up by a girlfriend with the news. We had a class that morning and she asked if I thought the class was still on. Having lived through a war in my teens (Balkans) I found it unimaginable that an East Coast event would affect classes in California, so we went. I was wrong. Few people that showed up spent some time discussing structural implications of the crash in the typical fashion of an architectural class. Then I went home, stopping to buy a selection of my favorite foods and a bottle of wine, made myself a feast and went to bed, never turning on the TV. I did not want to deal with a potential of another war.
22 weeks ago
22 weeks ago
David Macauley:
I was in a staff meeting at a federal building in Michigan. We were informed by a co-worker when the first plane hit. By the time the second ...MoreI was in a staff meeting at a federal building in Michigan. We were informed by a co-worker when the first plane hit. By the time the second plane hit, we were all in the dining area watching it happen on AV carts they brought in there...
22 weeks ago
22 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
Do you find yourself longing for a more creative career? Or wishing you had pursued a pilot's license, a circus performer or another childhood dream job? You're in good company. I blogged about ways to inch closer to your dream job for Glassdoor.com - http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/5-tips-dream-job/ - and would like to hear how you're advancing toward some more meaningful amazing work.
23 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Career Rocketeer, Slash Jobs and Career Changers2 more
TOP IDEA:
Sadya Siddiqui
Has anyone read Penelope Trunk's latest post - Blueprint for A Woman's life. I'm interested in knowing how many GenY ladies (hey even men) agree or disagree with it.
25 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, I am Gen Y, Slash Jobs, Brazen Careerists on Twitter and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
Morana Medved:
This might get long, but I feel the need to address it fully, as the post itself was very thorough:
1. Do both - you need to get involved in other ...MoreThis might get long, but I feel the need to address it fully, as the post itself was very thorough:
1. Do both - you need to get involved in other things while staying on top of homework. My highschool boyfriend was involved with everything but homework. That continued in college which he never finished. He's the cable guy now, and I did my homework, was moderately involved, and now have a career.
2. Sure, if there is something that really needs fixing, but from advice of a woman I respect who is in her sixties, this should be saved as a tool to stay "updated" later in life, while being healthy when young is more important.
3. Assuming everyone wants to go to business school or grad school? Why? And grad school is totally useless for most people unless they determined through at least 2 years of work experience what they want to do with their career.
4. I married at 26 and somewhat agree with this one. Don't be afraid of "settling down" although advice shouldn't be to "settle" as it almost seems to be.
5. Maternity leave is a joke in this country and should be addressed at government level. Most countries concede 1 year is a good time period, and USA should as well. But employing some of Penelope's advice could get you a bad reputation in your industry - bad advice.
6. I agree to a point. More and more men stay home or work part-time while taking care of home and kids. Mine does. Working on your marriage is important, and someone will always have a support role. But as a kid who asked my parents to please finally get a divorce when I was 15 I vehemently disagree that staying together is always better for the kids, and research is still split on this.
7. Good points - financial independence.
8. Really, everyone wants to do a startup? I worked for two small businesses ran by men and they were both horrible businessmen and ran them into the ground, in spite of putting in long hours. Partner with someone you can trust, sex is irrelevant.
9. Whatever.
10. Bad advice - homeschooling is a full time job that most people fail at. It is illegal in my home country. Find a good school district, there are plenty, and homeschool in addition if you deem it necessary (my grandfather did this with me and it was great).
11. & 12. While I partially agree with this I think that people in their forties and younger are ill-equipped to give advice to people in their forties and older and unlike Penelope I would hate to attempt it.
I think Penelope overstepped and while she had some good points she offered some really bad strategies. And based on her comments she seems to think she's addressing a much larger portion of population than she truly is - only a fraction of women share her goals, far from majority. I really believed she had a broader viewpoint of people, life and world, I'm sorely disappointed in her.
24 weeks ago
1. Do both - you need to get involved in other ...MoreThis might get long, but I feel the need to address it fully, as the post itself was very thorough:
1. Do both - you need to get involved in other things while staying on top of homework. My highschool boyfriend was involved with everything but homework. That continued in college which he never finished. He's the cable guy now, and I did my homework, was moderately involved, and now have a career.
2. Sure, if there is something that really needs fixing, but from advice of a woman I respect who is in her sixties, this should be saved as a tool to stay "updated" later in life, while being healthy when young is more important.
3. Assuming everyone wants to go to business school or grad school? Why? And grad school is totally useless for most people unless they determined through at least 2 years of work experience what they want to do with their career.
4. I married at 26 and somewhat agree with this one. Don't be afraid of "settling down" although advice shouldn't be to "settle" as it almost seems to be.
5. Maternity leave is a joke in this country and should be addressed at government level. Most countries concede 1 year is a good time period, and USA should as well. But employing some of Penelope's advice could get you a bad reputation in your industry - bad advice.
6. I agree to a point. More and more men stay home or work part-time while taking care of home and kids. Mine does. Working on your marriage is important, and someone will always have a support role. But as a kid who asked my parents to please finally get a divorce when I was 15 I vehemently disagree that staying together is always better for the kids, and research is still split on this.
7. Good points - financial independence.
8. Really, everyone wants to do a startup? I worked for two small businesses ran by men and they were both horrible businessmen and ran them into the ground, in spite of putting in long hours. Partner with someone you can trust, sex is irrelevant.
9. Whatever.
10. Bad advice - homeschooling is a full time job that most people fail at. It is illegal in my home country. Find a good school district, there are plenty, and homeschool in addition if you deem it necessary (my grandfather did this with me and it was great).
11. & 12. While I partially agree with this I think that people in their forties and younger are ill-equipped to give advice to people in their forties and older and unlike Penelope I would hate to attempt it.
I think Penelope overstepped and while she had some good points she offered some really bad strategies. And based on her comments she seems to think she's addressing a much larger portion of population than she truly is - only a fraction of women share her goals, far from majority. I really believed she had a broader viewpoint of people, life and world, I'm sorely disappointed in her.
24 weeks ago
Christian Adams:
I read it. I liked it. I haven't read this thread but wanted to say that Ms. Trunk is a great writer and in my humble opinion a brilliant thinker.
24 weeks ago
24 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Sadya Siddiqui
BEST Brazen post 2010: Here are the best blog posts in my opinion to be featured on Brazen.
JEN GRESHAM- Career Design, Part 1: Why Three Jobs Are Better Than One http://bit.ly/fj1g2X
CAMERON PLOMMER- http://howtobeextraordinary.com/the-sex-and-cash-theory-keep-your-day-job/
JAMIE NACHT FARRELL- What Kind of Wall Will You Build? http://bit.ly/idf925
Consultants Why Some Make it &some CRASH http://bit.ly/hV1dTQ
59 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerists on Twitter, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Slash Jobs3 more
Ryan Paugh, Kelly Seiler and JenG recommended this
Sadya Siddiqui:
and since I'm cringing over how mangled & badly formatted the text above looks i'm adding Penelope trunk's Perfectionism is a disease Moreand since I'm cringing over how mangled & badly formatted the text above looks i'm adding Penelope trunk's Perfectionism is a disease http://bit.ly/eQByyC
59 weeks ago
59 weeks ago
JenG:
Thanks, Sadya, for the mention. But my personal favorite is YOUR guest post on my blog, Much Ado About To-Do Lists MoreThanks, Sadya, for the mention. But my personal favorite is YOUR guest post on my blog, Much Ado About To-Do Lists http://bit.ly/aX1WxJ
That's the one that gets my vote!
59 weeks ago
That's the one that gets my vote!
59 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
Making yourself memorable can make all the difference in a job interview. Yet you don't have to borrow a mascot costume to do so. Here's my Glassdoor blog post offering three smart ways to be a standout in your next interview. http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/3-tips-standout-job-interview/ What are some other standout strategies that work?
25 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Slash Jobs1 more
Dawn Lennon:
Terrific post, Vickie. I especially like the suggestion about interviewing a company's customer before your interview. That's one way to make the ...MoreTerrific post, Vickie. I especially like the suggestion about interviewing a company's customer before your interview. That's one way to make the interviewer feel like you're already part of his/her team.
25 weeks ago
25 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
Making yourself memorable can make all the difference in a job interview. Yet you don't have to borrow a mascot costume to do so. Here's my Glassdoor blog post offering three smart ways to be a standout in your next interview. http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/3-tips-standout-job-interview/ What are some other standout strategies that work?
25 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Slash Jobs1 more
Vickie Elmer
With the job market still slow, it's clear that we're in an era of entrepreneurship and gigs. My latest blog post looks at five trends for this year, based on Friday's unemployment report and related reports. The post is here: http://workingkind.com/2011/02/5-job-market-trends/
What job trends do you see developing? What opportunity spots?
52 weeks ago from Slash Jobs, Consultants R US, Entrepreneurs and Career Rocketeer2 more
Edward Antrobus:
Jamie, I've been hearing reports about manufacturing making a comeback as well, and it seems the industry has been adding jobs...in the US. They ...MoreJamie, I've been hearing reports about manufacturing making a comeback as well, and it seems the industry has been adding jobs...in the US. They aren't the big factory jobs of our parents/grandparents generation, but smaller, more specialized and technical jobs. Instead of welding parts onto a car, new manufacturing jobs seem to be more like making parts that are assembled to make car parts.
My cousin works for a company that makes chain-link fencing. They have actually TRIPLED in size over the last decade.
52 weeks ago
My cousin works for a company that makes chain-link fencing. They have actually TRIPLED in size over the last decade.
52 weeks ago
JRandom42:
Manufacturing also includes aerospace. Boeing, lifted by orders from the latest airshow is going great guns, and looks to add another 10-15,000 ...MoreManufacturing also includes aerospace. Boeing, lifted by orders from the latest airshow is going great guns, and looks to add another 10-15,000 manufacturing jobs, if it can find qualified assemblers, machinists, technicians and engineers
31 weeks ago
31 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
This week and next, I need to interview a handful of people who are jobless and actively seeking employment. Ideal candidates will be black or Latino, ages 21 to 27, with a college degree and some work experience (internships or part-time jobs definitely count). Interviews go into future media articles or blog posts. I'm kind and caring. Hope to hear from Brazens and their friends.
66 weeks ago from Consultants R US, Blogging Ideas, Slash Jobs and We're Hiring2 more
Vickie Elmer:
Katrina, Amanda, Shayon - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed. Could you each send me your contact information please via email? My email ...MoreKatrina, Amanda, Shayon - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed. Could you each send me your contact information please via email? My email address is Vickie.Elmer@gmail.com . Job market is starting to thaw a bit so I hope your hunts are going well.
65 weeks ago
65 weeks ago
Shayon Donaldson:
Vicki, I'm pretty sure you've already completed your interviews and I want to apologize for not contacting you. For some reason, I never saw your ...MoreVicki, I'm pretty sure you've already completed your interviews and I want to apologize for not contacting you. For some reason, I never saw your reply with your email. Did you already post your articles? I'm very interested in what other candidates had to say!
44 weeks ago
44 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui
Friends with Money: Two friends decide to start ...well....a start-up. One says I'll put in the money , the other says I'll put in all the daily hours. They both believe this situation will work since both of them are allotting the resources that each of them has - money and time. But will this work?
I'm skeptical about this arrangement - i think the friend-with-money will demand results from the other guy & the other guy will always feel shortchanged....
80 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Slash Jobs, Entrepreneurs, Consultants R US and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
Dannielle Blumenthal:
Following Penelope's line of thinking...does the $ person have more say over decision-making? Or the one who is putting in the time and effort but ...MoreFollowing Penelope's line of thinking...does the $ person have more say over decision-making? Or the one who is putting in the time and effort but whose efforts may not be as visible? History shows that unless you are directly contributing money you will not have as much say...which will lead inevitably to conflict, power struggles, etc. that can hurt the business. Need more balance here.
78 weeks ago
78 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui:
Thank you everyone for sharing your views on this arrangement. I think the comparison of a startup with marriage was really amusing. since i do ...MoreThank you everyone for sharing your views on this arrangement. I think the comparison of a startup with marriage was really amusing. since i do not know right now what either of two feel like so i'm just gonna take it in.
75 weeks ago
75 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
What's your career theme song? Is there one song you play in your head or on your iPod or laptop all the time to motivate yourself? I write about some of mine over the years in a new blog post: http://workingkind.com/2011/06/my-work-theme-songs-music/ So what's on your career playlist? And how often does it change?
33 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Slash Jobs1 more
Ben Donahower:
Cat's In the Cradle by Harry Chapin. I don't have kids yet but this song has always made me think. I work like heck for a successful career but I ...MoreCat's In the Cradle by Harry Chapin. I don't have kids yet but this song has always made me think. I work like heck for a successful career but I won't neglect my family in the process.
33 weeks ago
33 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
Matchmakers are business people too. My piece in the Washington Post's Capital Business looks at the career (including some slash careers), the marketing they do- and the clients they love and dislike. http://wapo.st/mCQNpm Seems like a career for a pragmatic romantic with a wide network.
35 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs and Slash Jobs
Elysa Rice
what is your favorite part of your current job?
43 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Professional Development, Company Culture, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Slash Jobs3 more
Cathy Reisenwitz:
contributing to the bottom line! geekiness! social media! believing in what I do.
43 weeks ago
43 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer:
Looking at data and creating a business and communications strategy from numbers. I also enjoy how I can bring my knowledge on advertising and ...MoreLooking at data and creating a business and communications strategy from numbers. I also enjoy how I can bring my knowledge on advertising and social media and add my creativity to campaigns.
40 weeks ago
40 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
. “Use your social life in your professional life," Momentum Jennifer Folsom told me for my new post on Glassdoor.com - http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/networking-soccer-shorts/ She looks for job seekers and clients on her soccer team and in her kids' schools. How do you use your personal life to advance your professional goals? And what are the advantages and disadvantages to intermingling them?
43 weeks ago from Slash Jobs and Entrepreneurs
JRandom42:
I don't know. There were a number of great parents when I was coaching swimming, and they knew how to have a great time at the meets and how to ...MoreI don't know. There were a number of great parents when I was coaching swimming, and they knew how to have a great time at the meets and how to keep the kids entertained, but I'm not sure I would want to work with any of them.
43 weeks ago
43 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer:
@Kim - I agree. Due diligence is definitely in order wherever you meet potential clients, employees, interns, advisors.
The point is to include ...More@Kim - I agree. Due diligence is definitely in order wherever you meet potential clients, employees, interns, advisors.
The point is to include your social and family connections as part of your approach and not overlook possibilities there.
43 weeks ago
The point is to include ...More@Kim - I agree. Due diligence is definitely in order wherever you meet potential clients, employees, interns, advisors.
The point is to include your social and family connections as part of your approach and not overlook possibilities there.
43 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
What's the best internship you ever had? How was it exceptional and what would you recommend to this year's internship coordinators? Vault.com lists the top internships each year, including this year for the first time those found at non-profits. (http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/topinternship?year=2011 ) Thoughts on finding a great internship please!
47 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Career Rocketeer and Slash Jobs1 more
Steph Auteri:
It's been awhile since I've interned anywhere (in fact, I'm now an internship coordinator at a small web magazine), but I always loved interning ...MoreIt's been awhile since I've interned anywhere (in fact, I'm now an internship coordinator at a small web magazine), but I always loved interning at smaller companies. Though I sometimes brewed the coffee (a mutual benefit, I assure you), the small sizes of the companies I was with always afforded me the chance to take on greater responsibilities, and to get a clearer picture of how all departments worked together.
As an intern, and as an internship coordinator, I'd also like to point out that an internship is what you make of it. Don't just sit back and do as you're told. Take initiative. Throw out ideas. And take advantage of where you are. Schedule informational interviews with those at the company you're interning for.
Also, as an internship coordinator, I conduct midpoint (and end-of-internship) interviews so I can get a feel for what an intern would like to learn more about, or what they're struggling with. One of the things they always mention is that they're hungry for more feedback from the people who are giving them work. I know that people struggle for time, but it's something to be mindful of.
Hope this helps!
47 weeks ago
As an intern, and as an internship coordinator, I'd also like to point out that an internship is what you make of it. Don't just sit back and do as you're told. Take initiative. Throw out ideas. And take advantage of where you are. Schedule informational interviews with those at the company you're interning for.
Also, as an internship coordinator, I conduct midpoint (and end-of-internship) interviews so I can get a feel for what an intern would like to learn more about, or what they're struggling with. One of the things they always mention is that they're hungry for more feedback from the people who are giving them work. I know that people struggle for time, but it's something to be mindful of.
Hope this helps!
47 weeks ago
Dave Ellis:
My best internship was my very first... I worked in the Marketing Department for a minor League baseball team. It was unpaid... well in a monetary ...MoreMy best internship was my very first... I worked in the Marketing Department for a minor League baseball team. It was unpaid... well in a monetary sense... I did get to take home the leftover hotdogs and BBQ chicken from the games. That was plenty good enough for me at the time!
I now work for a start-up company, but looking back I see that baseball internship was a lot like a start-up in itself... with such a small staff, I was involved in the whole company: marketing, customer service, batting practice, maintenance, sales, PR and retail.
As Steph said, above, "the small sizes of the companies I was with always afforded me the chance to take on greater responsibilities"... I couldn't agree more. My current start-up helps entrepreneurial-minded candidates connect with start-ups and small businesses through internships. We encourage candidates to view internships at these smaller companies over those at large corporations for that very reason Steph mentioned - because you get to wear so many hats out of necessity... you learn SO much more.
47 weeks ago
I now work for a start-up company, but looking back I see that baseball internship was a lot like a start-up in itself... with such a small staff, I was involved in the whole company: marketing, customer service, batting practice, maintenance, sales, PR and retail.
As Steph said, above, "the small sizes of the companies I was with always afforded me the chance to take on greater responsibilities"... I couldn't agree more. My current start-up helps entrepreneurial-minded candidates connect with start-ups and small businesses through internships. We encourage candidates to view internships at these smaller companies over those at large corporations for that very reason Steph mentioned - because you get to wear so many hats out of necessity... you learn SO much more.
47 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
As an optimist, I'm so glad to see the job market warming up. As a business writer, I'm always a little nervous to sound so hopeful. Yet I was able to bring together seven signs of spring in the hiring world and economy. My Glassdoor.com blog post gives details: http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/signs-spring-growth-hiring-possibilities/
What signs of hiring springtime are you seeing? (Snow forecasts can be added too.)
48 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Career Rocketeer, Slash Jobs and Blogging Ideas2 more
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Bradley Bravard:
As much as I want to be hopeful, the BLS report also says "the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.9 percent." Also from the New York ...MoreAs much as I want to be hopeful, the BLS report also says "the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.9 percent." Also from the New York Times, "Taken together, the job growth for the first two months of 2011 has not been much better than it was last fall." As a student who will be in the job market next year, I would very much like to be hopeful. :) But I'm in the Tampa Bay Area where unemployment is around 12%, and I just don't see reasons for optimism yet. Just my perspective, you still wrote a post with a lot of food for thought.
48 weeks ago
48 weeks ago
Jason H. Parker:
Hiring is increasing, especially in urban areas. Companies are also seeking FT employees rather than contractors, which is a great sign as well. I ...MoreHiring is increasing, especially in urban areas. Companies are also seeking FT employees rather than contractors, which is a great sign as well. I don't think it'll be easy, but there are trends that suggest that we're going to experience an uptick in the job market.
For those who are still searching or are searching for a better opportunity, remember that while it is a numbers game, it's mostly a relationship game. Who do you know that can help you? What do you want to do, and why? Can you articulate that in 30 seconds? In 5 minutes? What have you done to prove you're a quality individual?
48 weeks ago
For those who are still searching or are searching for a better opportunity, remember that while it is a numbers game, it's mostly a relationship game. Who do you know that can help you? What do you want to do, and why? Can you articulate that in 30 seconds? In 5 minutes? What have you done to prove you're a quality individual?
48 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
As an optimist, I'm so glad to see the job market warming up. As a business writer, I'm always a little nervous to sound so hopeful. Yet I was able to bring together seven signs of spring in the hiring world and economy. My Glassdoor.com blog post gives details: http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/signs-spring-growth-hiring-possibilities/
What signs of hiring springtime are you seeing? (Snow forecasts can be added too.)
48 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Career Rocketeer, Slash Jobs and Blogging Ideas2 more
TOP IDEA:
Elysa Rice
do you still go by the rule that your resume MUST fit on 1 page? my friend who is a recruiter says please don't! -- 10 Things to Quit Putting on Your Resume - http://bit.ly/hYBtjC
58 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer, Professional Development, Resume Feedback and Slash Jobs3 more
Benjamin Paul Schuman and Whitney May Parker recommended this
Juliana Brodsky:
If you're not sure of how resume length is judged in your job field, ask the people at different companies what they think about it. Go with the ...MoreIf you're not sure of how resume length is judged in your job field, ask the people at different companies what they think about it. Go with the majority opinion in your field. I asked 10 firms (5 large, 5 small) what they thought. In architecture, everyone sends in a resume and a portfolio, so my resume shouldn't be longer than one page unless I've got 10 years experience.
57 weeks ago
57 weeks ago
Marc Shiman:
I don't get why anyone would be thinking about the number of pages in a resume. First of all, you don't have a page, you have a third of a page. ...MoreI don't get why anyone would be thinking about the number of pages in a resume. First of all, you don't have a page, you have a third of a page. Thats the part that shows on my screen when I click on the .doc file you sent me. Most people waste two thirds of it with a big address line and an objective that says "to use my people skills in a job that will challenge me... "
You have one third of a page to make me read more. In that one third of a page, you have to tell me who you are. If you succeed, I'll read. I'll read a page, I'll read two or three pages. In fact, I think because people work so hard to make the format look professional, on a one page resume there's so little content in there that it looks awfully pathetic. Sorta like a big white plate in a French restaurant with a 3 oz steak in the middle by itself.
I have about 20 years experience, so my resume is longer - but I also have a half-page of keywords for hits on searches. Don't want them to appear on the print version? Reformat your keywords to 4-point white font.
Hiring managers don't print the majority of the resumes they receive. They print the ones they already like from what they've seen on their computer.
57 weeks ago
You have one third of a page to make me read more. In that one third of a page, you have to tell me who you are. If you succeed, I'll read. I'll read a page, I'll read two or three pages. In fact, I think because people work so hard to make the format look professional, on a one page resume there's so little content in there that it looks awfully pathetic. Sorta like a big white plate in a French restaurant with a 3 oz steak in the middle by itself.
I have about 20 years experience, so my resume is longer - but I also have a half-page of keywords for hits on searches. Don't want them to appear on the print version? Reformat your keywords to 4-point white font.
Hiring managers don't print the majority of the resumes they receive. They print the ones they already like from what they've seen on their computer.
57 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
It looks to me as though the merger and buyout business is picking up speed. As it does, workers need to rev up their connections and may want to start a stealth job search. My latest blog post suggests some ways to get going: http://workingkind.com/2011/02/buyouts/ What else could you do to be ready for a huge change in ownership and outlook?
50 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Career Changers, Blogging Ideas and Slash Jobs2 more
Vickie Elmer
Do you hug your co-workers or your boss? I do - and think it's a part of my professional style. Yet I'm in the minority. My blog post explores the art of hugging at work: http://workingkind.com/2011/02/hugging/ What do you think? When is a warm welcome or encircling of support appropriate?
52 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Creatively Inspired, Career Rocketeer, Blogging Ideas and Slash Jobs3 more
Robin Mills:
I think it depends on the work culture. If I felt comfortable enough with you, I may hug you or put my arm around you at work, regardless of the ...MoreI think it depends on the work culture. If I felt comfortable enough with you, I may hug you or put my arm around you at work, regardless of the gender. We would have to be friends or on a very cordial level though.
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Chris Parker:
@Jesse That I would have no problem with, that is a cultural norm and actually there are some in London who are the same way when I visit, but it ...More@Jesse That I would have no problem with, that is a cultural norm and actually there are some in London who are the same way when I visit, but it is not a norm here because to many people would sue. I would fit right in in South America. I hug and cheek kiss my friends when we greet and exit, I have met people in public where the kiss on the cheek is a part of a hello, but not at work. Maybe a new thread about how to show support at work should be started.
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer
I've never been very comfortable with doing something nice for myself; shopping, treating myself etc. Anyone else with me on this? Any ideas on why you think people feel this way?
65 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Personal Development and Slash Jobs1 more
Heather Gaona:
Hi Sabera, if I'm reading your initial question correctly, you're having a hard time doing anything nice for yourself; not as a reward for ...MoreHi Sabera, if I'm reading your initial question correctly, you're having a hard time doing anything nice for yourself; not as a reward for accomplishment or in celebration, but just as an everyday taking care of yourself. And let me say, I am with you! Becky noted it's not limited to any one culture. I think it's a common problem among women, as across cultures we are prone to take care of others before ourselves.
So far all I have is: pedicure. Total pampering, for under $50, no waiting.
I think we should challenge ourselves to take better care of ourselves. I don't know about you, but nobody is taking care of me.
65 weeks ago
So far all I have is: pedicure. Total pampering, for under $50, no waiting.
I think we should challenge ourselves to take better care of ourselves. I don't know about you, but nobody is taking care of me.
65 weeks ago
Hannah Kane:
The question is, what would pampering yourself look like?
For me, pampering myself is taking a whole day to myself and going into the city (DC) ...MoreThe question is, what would pampering yourself look like?
For me, pampering myself is taking a whole day to myself and going into the city (DC) to visit an exhibit I haven't seen yet or something. Once I figured out what I needed to reward myself for hard work I made sure to regularly build it into my schedule.
65 weeks ago
For me, pampering myself is taking a whole day to myself and going into the city (DC) ...MoreThe question is, what would pampering yourself look like?
For me, pampering myself is taking a whole day to myself and going into the city (DC) to visit an exhibit I haven't seen yet or something. Once I figured out what I needed to reward myself for hard work I made sure to regularly build it into my schedule.
65 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer
Can you give me some tips on planning a twitter chat? The goal is to answer people's Indian food related questions. So the chat will be one where people ask questions (to me and another moderator) and we'll answer them. Another objective is to generally meet people interested in Indian food. What is the best way to manage a chat while meeting these goals, without letting the chat go totally out of control? Where do I begin with the planning?
66 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!, Personal Development, Slash Jobs, Social Media and u30pro3 more
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Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer:
Thank you so much for the tips everyone! I'll be sure to do a follow-up with more questions.
@Jenn - Where can I see a list of all Twitter chats?
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Dr. Woody:
I've used TweetChat.com which seems to work reasonably well. Post specific questions and encourage answers from others too!
Also, at the end of ...MoreI've used TweetChat.com which seems to work reasonably well. Post specific questions and encourage answers from others too!
Also, at the end of the chat ask everyone to invite a friend to the next one!
66 weeks ago
Also, at the end of ...MoreI've used TweetChat.com which seems to work reasonably well. Post specific questions and encourage answers from others too!
Also, at the end of the chat ask everyone to invite a friend to the next one!
66 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer
I recently had a terrible experience regarding payment issues. I did what I thought was prudent - talk to the person concerned to clarify doubts. The conversation didn't go very well partly because I feel like I didn't handle it as well as I should have. I'm doing this for the learning and quite honestly, also the money. Been beating myself up over it. Have any of you experienced anything similar? How do you get over it and prevent it from affecting your quality of work?
67 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW) and Slash Jobs
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Mark W.:
I'll second what Aiden said about giving the person the benefit of the doubt. Try starting with a clean slate with no preconceived thoughts/ideas ...MoreI'll second what Aiden said about giving the person the benefit of the doubt. Try starting with a clean slate with no preconceived thoughts/ideas or expectations on the first communication exchange. Listen carefully to what the other person has to say - completely. Write it down and follow it up with written communication, if necessary. The next step would be the use of snail mail certified and registered to let the other party know you are serious and you're willing to spend the time to rectify the situation.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui
What's the hardest decision you've ever made as a manager/supervisor?
In the next couple of days I'm going to close my unit & have all the agents transferred to another dept. This is in line with overall business objectives. Also they will be with other call center agents who are of the same age (18-24) which will be more fun & honestly they need a better supervisor than me. But I know they will take news really badly.
67 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerists on Twitter, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Slash Jobs and Personal Branding3 more
Carol Christen:
In this economy, few will escape without some disturbance in their worklife. These are the hashmarks of experience. Telling them that while you ...MoreIn this economy, few will escape without some disturbance in their worklife. These are the hashmarks of experience. Telling them that while you are sad to no longer be their supervisor, you are delighted that none of your employees will be unemployed. And, that's something to celebrate
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui:
@Jeff - the thing is that I'm the one who made the decision to close the unit. It was part of the strategy i presented. While the strategy & ...More@Jeff - the thing is that I'm the one who made the decision to close the unit. It was part of the strategy i presented. While the strategy & decision were easily approved , implementing it has been harder than I thought it would be. Today the transfer took place, I had two agents shedding tears at my desk...
@Cheryl what a great idea. I will be holding a party within the next few days.
@Carol and also @Jeff you guys are absolutely right that in this economy they are lucky to get to hang on to their jobs & get a job-enrichment. But I guess the breaking a long-term affiliation is always hard.
@Jamie - leaving the company was a career decision. what about any decisions that you made that affected those who reported to u?
67 weeks ago
@Cheryl what a great idea. I will be holding a party within the next few days.
@Carol and also @Jeff you guys are absolutely right that in this economy they are lucky to get to hang on to their jobs & get a job-enrichment. But I guess the breaking a long-term affiliation is always hard.
@Jamie - leaving the company was a career decision. what about any decisions that you made that affected those who reported to u?
67 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer
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