The Recession is Bullhonkey Kathryns story - When I Grow Up

The Recession is Bullhonkey Kathryn’s story - When I Grow Up Airplane Art Print by The Dreaming Giraffe From Michelle: This is part of  The Recession is Bullhonkey series, where I share stories of those who have gotten hired and/or started their own businesses (or sometimes both!) since 2008. This is  Kathryn Halls story of leaving the 9-to-5 behind in 2011 to run 2 businesses. Inspiration + usefulness below! ***************************************************************************** It’s 3rd April 2011 and I’m sitting in the departure lounge at  Singapore airport. Surrounded by bored, tired and frustrated travellers there is a  strange sense of quiet agitation as people pass the time any way  they can… shopping, sitting, reading, sleeping. Waiting for a plane  that by now should be 10,000 feet above the ground and heading  west to take us home. As for me? Well, I just sit uncomfortably and anxiously on a plastic  chair that’s rooted to the ground. Blood pumps quickly through my veins as if I’m running a  marathon. Thoughts of what might be race through my mind The flight may well be delayed but it has only served to postpone  the inevitable. At some point, I WILL have to get on that plane. And like every last day of every other holiday, I feel completely and  utterly sick to my stomach at the thought of it. Can I get through this? Is this really what I’ve chosen? What will  await me when I step on that plane? Hours of waiting pass me by until finally a voice through the tannoy  system wakes me from my thoughts. “Flight BA3854 to London  Heathrow is now ready to board, we apologise for the delay”. Right. That’s me. Deep breath. Here we go. It’s time to go home. *** That was over 3 years ago now. And you know the strange thing about that story? Despite appearances, I’ve never in my life had a problem with flying. In fact I’ve always rather enjoyed getting on a plane. After all, it’s basically a chance to be lazy for a few hours without feeling guilty about it. A time to watch films, sleep, read and get waited on hand and foot. Erm, nothing much to dislike there, right?! No. I wasn’t scared of the flight itself. I was however scared of what was waiting for me when I got home. Because the fact of the matter was that I was miserable. Despite my loving partner and supportive friends and family, the sadness, frustration, boredom and stress I felt within my career had a tendency to soak into every aspect of my life. Affecting my energy, lust for life and most importantly my happiness, I dreaded going back to work after those 3 glorious weeks away from the office. The thought of it literally made me feel sick. And so, by the time I started back at work after my holiday in South East Asia, I’d already decided something. 2011 was the year I would take hold of the reigns and create dramatic and positive change in my life. I was fed up of my situation. It was affecting who I was and how I felt day to day. And I knew it was time. Fast forward a few years and these days I run two businesses (a sentence I still cannot believe I’m able to write). And although I love going on holiday for a change of scene and pace, I also really love coming home too. Monday mornings are different now. Rather than bringing with them a sense of doom and gloom, they bring energy, excitement and freedom. No longer do I have to deal with the grey open plan office and busy schedules that I found so suffocating. Instead I have created a career for myself that I love. One where I am able to nurture my quiet introverted nature, work to my natural born strengths, and spend time on the things that get me jumping out of bed in the morning. It has been one hell of a rollercoaster with ups, downs, twists and turns. I’ve worked hard to get where I am and it’s certainly been quite a ride. But do you know what? I have loved every single minute of my journey to freedom. I have learnt more than I ever imagined conceivable, I have faced my fears and found the courage to put myself out there, and I have turned my world upside down and inside out in the best possible way. If you want to do the same there will certainly be challenges on your way. Moments when you may doubt your decisions, abilities and dreams. However I truly believe that everyone has the ability to create positive change in their lives, you just have to do the following: 1) Listen to your heart You only have life do you really want to get to the end of it and wonder ‘what if’? I certainly don’t and if you’re reading this article I doubt you do either. Listen to your heart â€"what do you wish for? What are your dreams and desires? That day sitting in the airport I just seemed to know whatI needed to do. From then on it was just a case of taking action. Look after yourself, listen to your gut instincts, remove yourself from the noise and chaos that gets in your way of your thoughts and then start to tune into your intuition. You’ll know what you need to do if you listen hard enough. Trust yourself. 2) Find your supporters It can be hard to break free. Until you’ve proved yourself to be successful even those close to you will likely challenge your decisions and question your so-called ‘risky’ ideas (often resulting in a blow to your confidence). But the fact of the matter is that you are living YOUR life not theirs and sometimes following a different pathway is exactly what you need to do. If you want to make big change in your career or do something different from the norm, I highly recommend that you find your supporters. These are the people who ‘get’ what you’re trying to achieve. You can share with them your concerns, ideas and successes and use them to help boost your confidence rather than bring it down. 3) Learn from your mistakes Yes, you will make mistakes. No, that’s not a bad thing. Without trying things out, without experimenting a bit, without taking a few risks, you will never learn and move forwards. Inevitably along the way some things won’t turn out as expected â€" that’s just how it goes. But rather than feeling miserable about the experience, you need to learn from it. Reflect on what went wrong, think about how you could do things differently and then give yourself permission to feel gratitude that you’ve learnt a valuable lesson. This process will allow you to grow stronger and find the courage to just keep going. So pick yourself up, dust yourself down, remind yourself what your dreams look like, and then go after them with all the gusto you can muster. Kathryn Hall is founder of The Business of Introverts, an avid writer and mentor to individuals across the globe who want more freedom, solitude and creativity in their careers. She’s big on helping people to embrace their introversion in all its glory, while creating a life they love. Sign up here to connect with Kathryn and receive her free audio series ‘How to create a life of freedom’.

Lies Youve Been Told About Monster Resume Writing Services Review

Lies You've Been Told About Monster Resume Writing Services Review The Argument About Monster Resume Writing Services Review When writing the financial maintains, it's important to adhere to the important ideas. It's critical that the service you select knows for sure they're only choosing the very best essay writers. In a nutshell, the service exists, so should you want to use it in order to find a top essay, that's reason enough. Monster writing companies review resume. He or she is different kind of resume service available in the market. The company is in fact running a work portal, and they offer monster resume services below the Career Resources' section of the site. Our reviews contain details like the score of the clients, our rating, starting prices, Discounts, and grade of the papers. The 5-Minute Rule for Monster Resume Writing Services Review If you're trying to find work, it's essential to have a powerful resume even so there are lots of people who are intim ated in creating one. If you are looking for work, it's essential to have a powerful resume however there are a number of people who are intimated in creating one. It's extremely important to read carefully essay services reviews, because you wish to prevent low superior services. Maybe, it's what happens when you take service from a business who offer versatile services. Also make certain to tailor the document to the job that you're attempting to get. After you have completed your initial job resume, be certain to save it. You will receive a remarkable job only so long as you set in an effort. Therefore, if you're trying to get a job ( not only all types of job, but the job that you want), make certain to do things right and learn to generate an outstanding resume. If it is possible to partner with a local job fair, you could possibly be able to have a whole booth that provides free resume critiques. Employing a continue design saves you a good deal of period. A job ma y be an experience building stepping rock if you already really understand what type of career you need to make in future. Yes, resume builders are rather helpful in regards to creating a resume in a jiffy, but could never provide you with the satisfaction of true resume where you are able to make thing personalized.

Choosing Good Resume Writing Jobs Melbourne

Choosing Good Resume Writing Jobs Melbourne You can receive your resume written professionally and boost your odds of landing your dream job. Wherever you're in your career, we're here to assist. Or maybe you simply must locate a new job. What the In-Crowd Won't Tell You About Resume Writing Jobs Melbourne Resume is not merely a document. however, it defines you and is the very first important key that ensures your prospective employer takes interest in you. If you've got over 10 decades of skilled experience, I would be careful of any websites that charge less than $40 for a professional-level resume and don't provide individualized, custom, hand-written documents. Each and every work type needs different kind of resumes. If you are searching for resume writer jobs, we're always open for cooperation. You might have to work closely with the writer during the introduction of your resume, therefore it is very important to truly feel comfortable with them. Your resume writer will request that you send them links to any roles you want to submit an application for. Folks of distinct professions and with distinctive skills take assistance from the resume writing services. When reviewing their previous products, ensure you're seeing demonstrations of their capacity to craft certain resumes for particular people and careers. In fact, there are thousands of men and women who have your same amount of expertise and qualifications. Not all resumes are ideal for all sorts of jobs. Our professional resume writers create industry particular resumes made to maximise your probability of making the brief list and land an interview. The writing services make certain you find it possible to catch the eye of the recruiters so that you receive the interview call for your fantasy job. In reality, underestimating the significance of resume in job search is among the explanations for why it's not simple to stick out from the remainder of applicants. While no 2 resu mes will look the exact same, there are specific similarities in all decent resumes. The total cost of the writing service is another element when picking the finest available service for you. Spending a while researching a resume writing service can help set your mind at ease and lead to a top quality new resume for yourself. Resume writing services often provide a whole package strategy to resume writing. Resume writing services have a personalized approach to come up with a type of resume that will certainly supply the maximum quality of professional resume writing. If you pay considerably more than that you might be getting ripped off. The work number, post for which you're applying, ought to be included. If you're applying to government jobs, that is critical. It's also advisable to mention about the things you have accomplished in your prior jobs.

9 Steps to Take During Your Job Search

9 Steps to Take During Your Job SearchNo matter why youre looking for a job, you can get started on any of these nine steps immediately and feel more proactive and prepared. Blitz through them fast and youll be well on your way. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) 1. Update your resumeYou know you need to. Set aside an hour and update that thing. Make koranvers the formatting is clean, professional and uniform, then get ready to send it out.2. Reach outEven if youre not sure what you want to do next, or how to go about it, engage your network. Ask for advice and suggestions. Chances are someone has a great idea or opportunity for you. All you need to do is ask.3. Take a quizIt never hurts to reevaluate, especially if you think it might be time to try a new career. Take an online career quiz like this one to make sure youre going in the right direction for your skills and tastes.4. Ask up the ladderDont be shy to reach out to someone above yo ur station, so to speak, whom you admire. People love to be asked for advice. The worst-case scenario? Theyll say no. The best? They might not have realized they had the perfect opportunity just waiting for someone like you to come along.5. Get organizedWhen you get heavy into your search, youll have resumes going out and correspondence coming in like mad. Take a breather to set up an organizational ordnungsprinzip to serve you smoothly throughout the process. Youll be glad you did.6. Give yourself a digital makeoverGo ahead and Google yourself. Make sure your social media accounts reflect the best and most professional, hirable version of the special snowflake that you are. Take down those drunken pictures from the Christmas party, or set your Facebook privacy settings to Friends Only. Shore up your online presence before the right person searches for you and gets the wrong impression.7. Tailor your titelbild letterDont just send out the same soulless form letter. Do your homework. Learn about the company and the job first, then tailor each cover letter to match.8. Bone upStudy up on interview strategies and techniques so as not to feel the waves of panic when you get one9. Hit the job boardsReady, get set, get a job

Fairygodboss of the Week Shannon Sneed

Fairygodboss of the Week Shannon Sneed When born and bred Marylander Shannon Sneed was faced with the choice of staying in the communications field or running for public office, she chose...both. Now, as a Baltimore councilwoman, shes a testament to how takingchances can pay off in the long run and how doing work you love doesnt feel like work at all.Fairygodboss of the Week Shannon SneedCouncilwoman of Baltimore CityBaltimore, MDTell us a little about your career. How did you get to where you are now?I am currently a Councilwoman in Baltimore City. I represent the 13th District in East Baltimore. My background is in broadcast, but in 2011, when I decided to run for office, the general manager said that I had to choose one or the other. I made the decision to leave the broadcast after 12 years, but I stayed in the communications field. I worked for a utility organization (BGs sekretariat of Employment Development. In my spare time, I would volunteer in the community and that lead me to run for political office. I am a product of Marylands higher education system, with a Masters degree from Morgan State University and Bachelors degree from University of Maryland Eastern Shore. What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?I have a lot to be proud of, but most recently I introduced the Disdistributions-mixd Workers Protection Act bill that passed in Baltimore City. Now, thousands of employees are protected if a companys contract changes between different owners.What is a challenge that youve faced and overcome?Since I decided to take my daughter to work with me, I feared that I would not be able to juggle both duties at the same time and that people would not take me seriously when I showed up to meetings with a baby. I overcame those challenges by showing up to meetings a few minutes early, so I could get my daughter settled. And the extra time allows me time to get comfortable before I have to speak.Who is YOUR Fairygodboss? and Why?My mother is my Fairygodbo ss. My mother was a single parent that worked full-time and never made a lot of money, but she always managed to get my sister and me whatever we needed.What do you do when youre not working?When I am not working, I travel to go spend time with my nieces and nephews.If you could have dinner with one famous persondead or alivewho would it be?I would want to have dinner with Shirley Chisholm, because she was the first black woman to run for president of the United States.What is your karaoke song?Im Every Woman by Whitney HoustonWhat is your favorite movie?This Christmas, written by Preston A. Whitmore IIWhat book would you bring with you to a desert island?Singing in the Comeback Choir by Bebe Moore CampbellWhat is your shopping vice? What would you buy if you won the lottery?Shoes would be my shopping vice, but if I hit the lottery, I would buy a bigger home to adopt a child to grow my family.What is the 1 career tip youd like to share with other women who want to have successful ca reers like you? To be successful sometimes we have to take chances, and sometimes that means moving to another state or walking away from a comfortable job. We should all have careers we love and that way it will never feel like work.Why do you love where you work?I love where I work because of the people I am working for. I working to make my community a better place and I am changing policy that will help families for years to come.Fairygodboss is all about women helping other womenso each week, we celebrate a woman who made a difference in another womans career. Is there a woman who has made a difference in your career? Celebrate her and thank her by nominating her here.

Video Interview Secrets to Hiring The Best Young Workers

Video Interview Secrets to Hiring The Best Young WorkersIs your company ignoring young workers? Perhaps when its time to schedule a video interview, youve gotten into the habit of avoiding those in a younger age bracket. Aside from being discriminatory, this just isnt wise for the future of your company. Young workers are bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to companies both big and small. After all, one of the richest CEOs started his company from a dorm room. That little company is now called Facebook and alfruchtwein everyone you know has an account.A recent post on Steve Boeses HR blog discovered a fairly alarming statistic to many. The number of workers 55 and older will soon surpass the number of workers in the 25 to 34 age bracket. The reasons for this are diverse, but they tie back heavily to the recent economic recession. For instance, the new crop of college students are having an increasingly hard time finding work, especially jobs matching their credentials. Meanwhile o lder workers, many of whom lost huge amounts of money in the economic downturn, have been forced to stay in the workforce longer.Bleeding young talent is bad news for most companies. The workers in the 25 to 34 bracket are the talent companies want to establish and develop. They are the next round of superstars at your company. While older workers are smart and competent, they may also come at a higher cost immediately and will be on the way out of your organization sooner.Its time for companies to start taking a chance on younger workers today if they want to be able to compete in the global marketplace of ideas tomorrow. The best way to hire the most talented young workers is to focus on hiring better right from the video interview. Here are some secrets on how to use video interviews to nab your next young superstarFocus on Skills, Not ExperienceYounger workers, especially those right out of college, wont have the same depth of experience as their older counterparts. Its a mistak e, however, to think this means they have no value to add to your company. In fact, behauptung potential employees are eager to gain the experience they need to become a real powerhouse in your industry.Instead of focusing on experience in the video interview, focus on skills instead. Ask relevant interview questions about the candidates industry-specific skills and qualifications. Do they know certain programs or software? Also make sure to ask about what theyve done outside the classroom and their first entry-level jobs. Many candidates have taken on unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities from which theyve learned a wide variety of useful skills they can bring to your organization.Look for PassionYou dont just want a candidate looking for a day job, you want a candidate ready to embark on a career path. Passionate employees are going to be more engaged and more likely to take on additional responsibilities in the office.Young workers picked your industry for a reason, so f ind out what that reason is directly in the video interview. Does your candidate have a real passion for the work or are they just looking for a handsome paycheck? Ask about why they chose this career path and what they like most and least about the industry. These answers can give you a good feel for just how committed they are to your field, and how likely theyll be to stick around. Find the candidates who truly love what theyre doing and youll be hiring motivated, productive employees.Thirst for KnowledgeTraining is a major concern on the part of most companies when it comes to hiring young workers. Training can often be time-consuming and expensive and many companies want to hire candidates who can hit the ground running. The benefit of hiring younger workers, however, is that they are not opposed to learning new things. They dont have bad habits to break and theyre hungry for knowledge.In the video interview, make sure to ask what they know and what they want to know. If your c andidate has a list of things they want to learn on the job, this is a good sign. It means the candidate sees your company as a place to learn and grow, a place to become a better employee. Beware if they cant think of anything they want to learn from your position.Companies cant afford to ignore emerging talent, because this talent will make up their next generation of superstar employees. Its important, however, to assess this talent critically in the video interview. If you follow some of these video interview hiring secrets youll hire great young workers who will be adding value to your company for years to come.What are some secrets you have for using video interviews to hire great young candidates? Share with us in the commentsSOURCES Metro, Steve Boese, Pew Research Center

Your Appearance Could Impact Your Next Promotion - The Muse

Your Appearance Could Impact Your Next Promotion - The MuseYour Appearance Could Impact Your Next Promotion What if how you dressed impacted whether or not you ended up getting a promotion? Its nearly impossible to stomach, especially considering your skills and the accomplishments youve made at the company. The last thing you want to consider is that after all your hard work and focused effort, what you choose to wear every day could be the one thing holding you back. And yet, according to Kristin Wong on Lifehacker, this actually happens. Citing a recent CareerBuilder poll that surveyed 2,000 HR managers across the U.S., Wong tracks the statistics for notable employer attitudes about employee appearance. This is what she reports from among the findings44% were less likely to promote an employee who wore provocative clothing to work.43% were less likely to promote an employee who wore wrinkled clothes.32% were less likely to promote an employee with piercings other than traditional ear piercings.27% were less likely to promote an employee who frequently wore clothing that was too casual for the workplace.Of course, the piece also notes the obvious- that the impact will definitely vary from company to company. Still, its pretty safe to say that no one wants to hear that how he dresses can negatively impact his career success. Look on the bright side behauptung numbers may not tell a story you like, but they tell a story nonetheless- one you can use to your advantage. In other words, the old clich still rings true Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. Photo of colleagues courtesy of Thomas Barwick/Getty Images.