Practice Uncommon Appreciation

Practice Uncommon Appreciation Editors Note: I love anything written by Jack Canfield. He inspires millions with his Success Principles and Dream Big Collection (which I personally own and attribute to my own successes). I love this article because it is so basic and yet so many people still dont get it. I know that I always found myself working harder for the boss who thanked me, or occasionally acknowledged my extra efforts. It only takes a second, but a simple thank you can impact someones life forever. That being said, I figured rather than refer to almost every area of the article in a separate post, I would add the entire thing here.   Enjoy and thank someone today. Practice Uncommon Appreciation by Jack Canfield A recent management study revealed that 46% of employees leaving a company do so because they feel unappreciated; 61% said their bosses don’t place much importance on them as people; and 88% said they don’t receive acknowledgement for the work they do. Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager, teacher, parent, coach or simply a friend, if you want to be successful with other people, you must master the art of appreciation. I’ve never known anyone to complain about receiving too much positive feedback. Have you? In fact, just the opposite is true. Consider this: Every year, a management consulting firm conducts a survey with 200 companies on the subject on what motivates employees. When given a list of 10 possible things that would most motivate them, the employee always list appreciation as the number-one motivator. Managers and supervisors ranked appreciation number eight. This is a major mismatch, as the chart below so clearly shows. 10 Ways to Really Motivate an Employee Employees Appreciation Feeling  â€œin” on things Understanding attitude Job security Good wages Interesting work Promotional opportunities Loyalty from management Good working conditions Tactful discipline Supervisors Good Wages Job Security Promotional Opportunities Good working conditions Interesting work Loyalty from management Tactful discipline Appreciation Understanding attitude Feeling “in” on things Notice that the top three motivators for employees don’t cost anything, just a few moments of time, respect and understanding. Keeping Score When I first learned about the power of appreciation, it made total sense to me. However, it was still something that I forgot to do. I hadn’t yet turned it into a habit. A valuable technique that I employed to help me lock in this new habit was to carry a 3” x 5” card in my pocket all day, and every time I acknowledged and appreciated someone, I would place a check mark on the card. I would not allow myself to go to bed until I had appreciated 10 people. If it was late in the evening and I didn’t have 10 check marks, I would appreciate my wife and children, I would send an e-mails to several of my staff, or I would write a letter to my mother or stepfather. I did whatever it took until it became an unconscious habit. I did this every single day for 6 monthsâ€"until I no longer needed the card to remind me. Appreciation as a Secret of Success Another important reason for being in a state of appreciation as often as possible is that when you are in such a state, you are in one of the highest emotional states possible. When you are in a state of appreciation and gratitude, you are in a state of abundance. You are appreciating what you do have instead of focusing on, and complaining about, what you don’t have. Your focus is on what you have received… and you always get more of what you focus on. And because the law of attraction states that like attracts like, the more you are in a state of gratitude, the more you will attract, and even more to be grateful for. It becomes an upward-spiraling process of ever-increasing abundance that just keeps getting better and better. Think about it. The more grateful people are for the gifts we give them, the more inclined we are to give them more gifts. Their gratitude and appreciation reinforces our giving. The same principle holds true on a universal and spiritual level as it does on an interpersonal level. I challenge you to discover ways to immediately appreciate someone in your life, starting today! For more tips and suggestions on how you, too, can find ways to appreciate those in your life, read Principle 53 in The Success Principles. © 2009 Jack Canfield * * * Jack Canfield, Americas #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul © and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If youre ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: www.FreeSuccessStrategies.com

Writing an Academic Resume - How to Get the Information You Need For Your Resume

Writing an Academic Resume - How to Get the Information You Need For Your ResumeWriting an academic resume can be a difficult process if you don't have the right information. It is vital that you get all the information you need to write a good academic resume so that it meets with your potential employer's expectations. This article will give you some tips on how to find out what information you need.A job description can be helpful in getting a general idea of the type of position you want. Your job title, salary range, and the specific duties you are required to do are all great pieces of information to know. Once you have these pieces of information, you can begin writing your academic resume. Use only your job title, salary range, and specific duties to create your resume. Keep it clean and simple.Next, list your job responsibilities on a separate sheet of paper, along with your job title and name. In this section of your academic resume, include all your contact information. In clude your location, name, and email address so that you can get back to them when you have additional information about your job or have gotten new job offers. Include all the job requirements in this section, but don't list them in the 'to do' section.Use a separate sheet to include additional information. This section of your academic resume can include an essay or personal statement, as well as extra hobbies and experiences. This section will also provide you with an opportunity to bring a portfolio to your next interview.The final section of your academic resume should be an introduction and a summary. It is important to have a good introduction so that you begin to draw attention to your accomplishments. It is also important to start with a summary at the top of your resume so that you don't forget anything. Include all the information about your professional history, educational experience, and awards.These are just a few of the key elements that you should include in your ac ademic resume. As you can see, there are a number of pieces of information that you will want to consider when writing one. Just remember to do the following when you are doing your academic resume.Use the job descriptions, salary ranges, and specific duties in your academic resume to get a rough idea of the types of job opportunities that you may have. Keep it brief and clear so that you can get started right away. With these tips, you will be able to write a great academic resume in no time.

Creative Jobs With High Salaries

Creative Jobs With High Salaries Creative pursuits can lead you down the most fulfilling career paths, but unfortunately, many artists and musicians are struggling just to make a buck. There are, however, some less obvious right-brained jobs that will pay your way, and then some. Here are five creative gigs that are unexpectedly, and handsomely rewarding. 1. Instagram Pro While millions of people around the globe use the Instagram photo sharing app to boast views of sepia-enhanced sunsets for the sheer fun of it, others are striking it rich. The most successful Instagram professionals are earning six-figure salaries and being flown around the world to snap and share photos with their thousands (sometimes hundreds of thousands) of followers. Companies and agencies ranging from Nike to state tourism boards are shelling out big bucks for sponsored photos designed to seem authentic, when really they are representative of a new wave of carefully architected branding. 2. Food Scientist Charles Spence studies flavor. His research, ranging from how background noise affects taste to why it matters who we eat with, has influenced top chefs and restaurateurs around the globe. Spence is a food scientist, which means discovering new food sources, researching ways to make processed foods safe, and inventing new food distribution methods are all within his domain. Food scientists like Spence earn a median salary of more than $66,000, giving us all a reason to question the ethics of “don’t play with your food.” 3. Animator The Flintstones. The Simpsons. Popeye the Sailor. The cartoon characters that star on television shows, cereal boxes, and book covers are the works of animators, the artistic and technically inclined folks who make a living doing what some of us already do for fun â€" drawing, coloring, and creating. Animators, also called multimedia artists, earn an average salary of $67,000 â€" and upwards of $112,000 for those at the top of the game. (Walt Disney, we assure you, earned far more than this.) While few animations gain the legendary status of Mickey Mouse, there certainly is opportunity out there. In 2012, there were about 70,000 animator jobs in the U.S. with a forecasted 6% growth rate. 4. Advertising Copywriter Don Draper never worried about money. And if you’ve got the visionary thinking to come up with the next “Just do it” or “Got milk?” slogan, neither do you. Advertising copywriters help sell products by condensing big concepts into concise and catchy phrases. Think of them as mini mission statements. These tagline generators can earn a salary of $70,000. But, paywise, the sky’s the limit. It will be a handsome payday if you can devise the next “Think Different” campaign. Apple’s stock price tripled within a year of the iconic “Think Different” commercial’s release. 5. Geographer World mapping may seem to have gone the way of the street lamp lighter, but there are actually 1,700 modern-day geographer jobs in the U.S. These gigs are centered on tracking human activity, charting demographic trends, studying migration patterns, and sketching and editing maps of points of interest across the planet. In addition to earning a contemporary job rooted in the age of global exploration, geographers earn a median salary of about $75,000. There’s more good news: Geographer jobs have a rapid growth forecast rate of nearly 30%, which means new opportunities are sprouting across the country. 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Resumes To Lie or Not to Lie - Work It Daily

Resumes To Lie or Not to Lie - Work It Daily The other day, I was talking to a recruiting friend of mine who is especially known for his candor about talent acquisition issues, and we were comparing notes about our resume frustrations. As a career industry professional, I advise clients to NEVER lie on a resume. Yet many people abandon the truth and move into uncharted areas of creative fiction when it comes to discussing their career background. And believe me, they come up with some incredible whoppers. But as a resume writer, I am not there to act as a judge/jury to my client’s work history. My work does require asking in-depth questions to clarify what the client is telling me, but it’s not my place (since they hired me) to act as the police officer investigating the truth to their claims. But you know what? I can TOTALLY tell when a client is lying to me about their accomplishments in the consultation. They won’t make eye contact, and can’t get as specific as they need to, and will do anything to change the subject. It’s that clear. If I can spot these stinkers a mile away, you can only imagine what it must be like for human resource folks. Given the fact that it’s their job to separate fact from fiction, they absolutely specialize in reading through the clouds of smoke to find out where the real BS lies. They won’t explain to you why they aren’t calling you in for an interview. They simply move on to the next candidate versus telling you what you are doing wrong. So, you should NEVER (ever) lie on your resume simply because you WILL probably be found out sooner… rather than later. And this could have long-reaching repercussions on your reputation and career brand, as borne out by the recent media flurry over the inaccuracies included in a certain large web company executive. But the flip side of this sword is that you can’t ever tell the truth in your resume, either. Consider this: As much as we have to not lie about ANYTHING in our resume, we also can’t tell the truth about what really happened at a previous job: That you had the worst boss in the world that created such a toxic environment that you were sick in your stomach every morning going into work. That a spiteful and co-worker sabotaged you. That you did your job right, but due to an idiot co-worker’s incompetence, they bungled a major project that had you as the project manager. That you were mislead about what the job involved and didn’t know it wasn’t a fit until you got in there, and hated it so much that you had to leave. That the company wasn’t exactly forthright about the state of their finances and went belly up. There are a million stories out there that many workers wish they had the opportunity to explain themselves, but resumes, being the inflexible documents that they are, force all of us to walk down a narrow road that provides no space whatsoever to explain what REALLY happened, or at least have an opportunity to provide your version. Wouldn’t it be great if the resume could evolve into a 100% ACCURATE document that reflects the truth without creating a need to lie? What do you think? Should the resume be made into a completely honest document? Resumes image from Bigstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

How To Write A Press Release (Like A Public Relations Professional)

How To Write A Press Release (Like A Public Relations Professional)How To Write A Press Release (Like A Public Relations Professional)A press release is one of the most important tools in the arsenal of any public relations or communications professional.But writing them isnt as easy as just following a format. Press releases are an exercise of thought that require you to answer a few essential questions every time, rather than just jam predetermined boxes full of information.We spoke to Jada, an expert over at Brunswick Groupa premier international public relations and strategic communications firm that helps companies navigate major financial, political, and social eventsabout how to write the perfect press release (and prepare for a career in the field).Answer All The QuestionsWe really take the time and effort to make koranvers were including the details in a press release that answer every single question that we could think a stakeholder could have, says Jada, an Executive at B runswick Group and recent graduate of The University of Alabama.In just 2 years with Brunswick Group, Jada has transformed into a public relations expert.The document is so important to get right, Jada explains, because its the first piece of information out thereso there are bound to be questions.Whats happening? Why is it happening? What does this mean for the future? These are all things that should be answered in a press releaseand done so succinctly.Ensuring that the press release contains all of this information is importantbut its bedrngnis the only consideration to make when writing one.Keep It Short And SweetWere a big fan of short and sweet, Jada says. Because a lot of the times behauptung press releases are to guide the conversation that media tends to have or that they produce a story from.You want someone whos going to read it to see it quickly and know the gist of the announcement, she explains. And regular people like you and I are going to read what the article is mo re than what the press release is.Thats why, Jada says, setting a one-page limit for yourself is an important benchmark of press release quality.A two-page press release is sometimes unnecessary. Its just too much information, she says.This is especially true considering that only a select group of media professionals and stakeholders are really going to be reading the releaselike Jada says, everyone else is reading the articles or hearing the talking points on the news.Fact Check It (Like Your Job Depends On It)Theres another reason to keep the press release so concise You dont want to risk getting anything wrong.Press releases are the first line of defense against misinformationso making sure that theyre 100 percent accurate is a must.Weve definitely had occurrences where weve had to refer back to a press release to correct someone, Jada says.When researching other companies, Ive seen press releases that have included wrong numbers or a decimal in the wrong place and those things can be catastrophic, in the sense that they wrongfully report something, she explains.For many companies that are publicly traded, reporting misinformation can lead to investigations and formal reprimands from regulatory agencies like the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). Thats why getting things like decimals, percentages, and any sort of statistics exactly right is essential.These Same Skills Can Make You An Excellent Candidate For Public Relations And Communications RolesEveryone brings something different to Brunswick, but there are certain traits all the best public relations professionals share.The skills that are essential to building a great press release together are the same that make a great public relations professional excellent writing ability, attention to detail, and being able to research and digest information in a way that makes it simple for others to learn.Brunswick Group, whose specialty lies in helping companies navigate major social, political, and fi nancial events, looks for these traits in their interns and early-career hires.However, above all, Jada says, they look for adaptability and the ability to learn quickly.Were looking for those highly talented individuals who are ready to dive into something and show that they can adapt really well to a circumstance, she says.Curious individuals are really great candidates here at Brunswick because people who are smart are usually people who dig deep when it comes to a project, Jada explains. Theyre asking those questions like, Why are we advising them to do this? or Why arent we advising them to do this?This focus on research and writing skills is part of what drives Brunswicks successas well as their distinction in the communications space. Thats why they look for more than just Public Relations majors when theyre seeking interns and entry-level people. According to Jada, political science, literature, and even history majors can all make great public relations professionals.After all, Brunswick employs people who were formerly on the Hill, lawyers, and even former CIA employees (in addition to a ton of intelligent recent graduates like Jada).Want to abflug your PR career at a company that works (and thinks) outside the box? Check out open opportunities at Brunswick Group on WayUp

Astonishing Information Regarding Resume Writing for Indepedent Work Unveiled

Astonishing Information Regarding Resume Writing for Indepedent Work Unveiled Freelance work ought to be included as a boost to your resume, and is less valuable if youre doing work that doesnt relate to your field or wouldnt lead to a reference. If youre looking for jobs as a general contractor, you should begin your work search with the correct steps. To acquire a job as a social worker, youre require a lengthy collection of qualifications prior to a hiring manager will take you seriously. As a general contractor, you can choose to operate your very own independent company or sign on with a bigger company for a contractor, project manager, or supervisor. Never assume you didnt get a job till youre supplied a definitive answer. You are going to learn how to best format your resume and the strategic advice that you will need to stand out as an excellent candidate at every stage of your career. At the saatkorn time that you can format it in many of ways, elect for simplicity. Peruse our expansive collection of resume samples to locate the ideal fit for you. How to Get Started with Resume Writing for Indepedent Work? Employing this approach lets you highlight and compartmentalize the forms of projects youre known for. No cost agents who network frequently and wish to present a succinct summary of the value they give on a business card. Each resume format can be helpful, based on your individual conditions. If you select the second option, youre going to need a resume that may demonstrate your history of expertise and highlight your training and licensing credentials. The Little-Known Secrets to Resume Writing for Indepedent Work If you do work for an assortment of clients, the company name may be your own especially if youre already incorporated. Language skills are highly desired in social work, because sometimes youll have clients whose first language isnt English. Include a quick description, client info and URL if applicable. The list proj ects or forms of freelance work the same as you would under an official small business name. Marc Grandmaison Operations Director Marc is an extremely experienced, skilled, and talented hospitality professional that has been in the business for over 20 years. You dont need to incorporate all of your experience on your resume, especially in case you have been in the workforce for several years. The many skills linked to the market have to be exhibited in consultant resumes. Social work licensure confirms that social workers have the ideal education and training as a way to present competent services to the general public. What Needs to be Done About Resume Writing for Indepedent Work Before You Miss Your Chance For social workers however, virtually every section is just as important. You could also have specific social work strategies or practices which you were not able to mention in different sections of your resume. Your work history shows eignung employers what type of e mployee you will be. Use this overall contractor resume example for a formatting guide and make a document of your own thats broken up into separate sections. You might be surprised how many folks are filtered out simply since they give up. Lots of people dont like their existing job or career. There is a good deal of work ahead of you, but its possible to do it. Attempt to think about the absolute most impressive thing youve done in social work, and set it on display.

How To Speak To Your Boss About Them Paying For Your Course

How To Speak To Your Boss About Them Paying For Your Course How To Speak To Your Boss About Them Paying For Your CoursePosted March 19, 2019, by EleshaSharpening your skills by staying updatedwith industry changes is essential for a thriving career. Whether its a night course, a workshop or an MBA, its possible your babo will cover the cost if the training benefits the organisation. But youll never know if you dont ask Heres your game plan on how to speak to your boss about them paying for your course.Its a fact Over 45% of our part-time students receive tuition help from their employers. How? They asked. By helping you gain new, relevant skills with our part-time or online courses, your company isnt just investing in your future theyre making the entire team stronger - General Assembly.Step 1 - Find Out The Company Policy On TrainingDoes your company already have a training policy or budget allowance in distribution policy? Check your contract and speak to your HR representative to find out. Dont be too discouraged if a policy doesnt currently exist about paying for your course, just focus on putting forward the best case you can.Step 2 - Do Your HomeworkIf you want your boss to consider paying for your course, the training must help you get better at what you do and add value to the geschftsleben. Cost, timing, and ROI will all contribute to whether your boss says yay or nay to your request.When researching course options, begin with the destination in mind - what goal will it help you reach?Use the below questions to help guide your decision makingWhat are your learning goals?What job-specific skills will you learn and how will they benefit your organisation?The top 3 reasons this course will help your career?How long will the course take and how is it delivered?Is the time commitment realistic for your current schedule?Is the course accredited? How much is the investment and what is the payment schedule/cancellation terms?Its also important to do a little background research on the training provider and their reputation. Step 3 - Prepare The Case On Paying For Your CourseYouve found the perfect course Its time to prepare your case with a value proposition your boss (hopefully) cant refuse and have them agree to cover the cost.If your organisation doesnt currently have a policy in place around covering professional development costs, nailing your pitch is even more critical. Without a precedent in place, your case will need to be really compelling. You need to frame your request about paying for the course in a way that highlights to your boss whats in it for the company and your team Pull together a list of the tangible benefits taking this course will have on your team. Depending on the course youve chosen, points to consider could beTop 3 ways the course will boost your workplace performanceYoull bring new insights and up to date methodologies to the team, helping them update their own skillsYour management skills will improveYour new knowledge will allow you to step up and take on bigger projectsThe organisation wont have to invest in hiring and training someone newHow the course will address any current issues in the businessHelp foster an innovative and competitive approach to the organisations workWhat might be the potential costs of delaying the trainingInclude a summary of course details the cost of paying for the course, payment schedule, duration and trainer reputation as per your research. Its likely your employer will ask for a commitment on how long you will stay with the business if the course is expensive. This is only fair and you should have a think about what youd be willing to commit to for your value proposition.Get your points down on paper. Youll either send these to your boss via schmelzglas or during a face-to0face chat, which brings us to the final stepStep 4 - Present Your PitchConsider how you will convey this information to your boss, would they prefer a concise email or an informal chat? If its a chat, be prepared and take your value proposition with you. Alternatively, weve put together this email template for you to make your own.Hi (Bosss name),As you are aware weve recently put more spend into our digital marketing budget and as the marketing manager and Id love to get a better sense of current industry trends. Through my research, Ive found (name of course) delivered by (name of provider). I think this is an excellent learning opportunity because(Heres where you include the points about the course will address and the benefits to the organisation)The course is delivered via a series of night classes over 4 weeks which wont interfere with my current workload. Ive included a link to the course synopsis below and details about payment.(Link to course)(Investment / payment schedule)Id love to know if there is room in our teams professional development budget for me to enrol in the course?(Or, if HR have no policy for professional development already in place) The course is a little out of my personal financial reach but Im not sure there is currently any professional development budget policy in place for our team? I wanted to check if there was a way for me to enrol in the course and be reimbursed, or partially reimbursed, for the fee? Happy to discuss how it may be arranged. Throughout the course, I could share my learnings with the team via a few presentations or a workshop here in the office. Im happy to talk more about any questions you have or provide any additional information required.Regards,(Your name)Ongoing professional development will play a major role in your career success. Dont be afraid to ask your boss to pay for a course you know will benefit you and your organisation. 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