Day 5 My Blogging Secrets

Day 5 My Blogging Secrets Wow what a week! Heres a wrap-up: Day 1 relationships Day 2 branding Day 3 abundance mentality Day 4 build community My secret for Day 5 is be wary of technology. Yep, you heard it right. Im a programmer, Ive been in IT for over 10 years, Im a wildly successful internet entrepreneur (:)), and many think Im on the bleeding edge of technology. Notice that I dont have a bunch of widgets on my blog? There are hundreds to choose from, and they are very popular. But I feel that my blog is already quite busy. Plus, I dont want my readers to come and have problems with the page downloading. Heres the real reason: Im slow to adopt new stuff! Might sound funny but its true. You may think that blogging is new stuff. I see blogging as self-publishing. Thats it. The sites to create blogs (wordpress, typepad, blogger, etc.) are just tools to use, and make it about as easy as writing an e-mail. I dont think of myself as a great technologist because I blog just someone that is determined to write something good each day. I think this might be one of the more controversial things amongst bloggers. Everyone wants to put their flickr feeds, twitter widgets, mybloglog gadgets and all kinds of neato things. Id rather help my readers focus on my words. Thats what Im hear for to communicate a message, not bring you to a distracting environment. Ill never pretend to be an artistic layout and design genius like David Armano. But at least I can keep most of the clutter and distraction out of your face. On the other side of the technology consideration, think about how to promote your blog. I used to chase after digg votes. I dont anymore I found it to be a waste of time (mostly because I dont have a tech blog). I know the emurse.com blog does well because of Netscape votes. But I dont have many contacts that are Netscape junkies, so I get no traction there. I want to think del.icio.us would do the trick but for some reason most of my readers (and JibberJobber users) dont bookmark JibberJobber or this blog. So using these social methods of getting more eyeballs has not really worked for me. Over the last few months Ive been messing around with MyBlogLog (even though I dont have the widget, I do have a MyBlogLog strategy) and StumbleUpon. I cant say that I have gotten many (any?) readers because of MyBlogLog, but StumbleUpon has had a significant (did I say hugely significant) impact on my traffic. The hardest thing about the technology is figuring out what is noise (or, a fad) and going with the winners. I have no tech advice here because Ive concentrated more on the message and the community than the widgets. I just go really slow with this stuff how about you? Am I wrong? Should I incorporate other widgetry in my blog?   Ill tell you right now, if I put more time into the widgetry Ill have less time for the content.   Ive made my decision, whats yours? There you go I hope youve enjoyed this week of secrets. I have its really made me think more about what Im doing and my tactics and strategy. Huge thank you to all of you who have commented as Ive learned a ton! Day 5 My Blogging Secrets Wow what a week! Heres a wrap-up: Day 1 relationships Day 2 branding Day 3 abundance mentality Day 4 build community My secret for Day 5 is be wary of technology. Yep, you heard it right. Im a programmer, Ive been in IT for over 10 years, Im a wildly successful internet entrepreneur (:)), and many think Im on the bleeding edge of technology. Notice that I dont have a bunch of widgets on my blog? There are hundreds to choose from, and they are very popular. But I feel that my blog is already quite busy. Plus, I dont want my readers to come and have problems with the page downloading. Heres the real reason: Im slow to adopt new stuff! Might sound funny but its true. You may think that blogging is new stuff. I see blogging as self-publishing. Thats it. The sites to create blogs (wordpress, typepad, blogger, etc.) are just tools to use, and make it about as easy as writing an e-mail. I dont think of myself as a great technologist because I blog just someone that is determined to write something good each day. I think this might be one of the more controversial things amongst bloggers. Everyone wants to put their flickr feeds, twitter widgets, mybloglog gadgets and all kinds of neato things. Id rather help my readers focus on my words. Thats what Im hear for to communicate a message, not bring you to a distracting environment. Ill never pretend to be an artistic layout and design genius like David Armano. But at least I can keep most of the clutter and distraction out of your face. On the other side of the technology consideration, think about how to promote your blog. I used to chase after digg votes. I dont anymore I found it to be a waste of time (mostly because I dont have a tech blog). I know the emurse.com blog does well because of Netscape votes. But I dont have many contacts that are Netscape junkies, so I get no traction there. I want to think del.icio.us would do the trick but for some reason most of my readers (and JibberJobber users) dont bookmark JibberJobber or this blog. So using these social methods of getting more eyeballs has not really worked for me. Over the last few months Ive been messing around with MyBlogLog (even though I dont have the widget, I do have a MyBlogLog strategy) and StumbleUpon. I cant say that I have gotten many (any?) readers because of MyBlogLog, but StumbleUpon has had a significant (did I say hugely significant) impact on my traffic. The hardest thing about the technology is figuring out what is noise (or, a fad) and going with the winners. I have no tech advice here because Ive concentrated more on the message and the community than the widgets. I just go really slow with this stuff how about you? Am I wrong? Should I incorporate other widgetry in my blog?   Ill tell you right now, if I put more time into the widgetry Ill have less time for the content.   Ive made my decision, whats yours? There you go I hope youve enjoyed this week of secrets. I have its really made me think more about what Im doing and my tactics and strategy. Huge thank you to all of you who have commented as Ive learned a ton! Day 5 My Blogging Secrets Wow what a week! Heres a wrap-up: Day 1 relationships Day 2 branding Day 3 abundance mentality Day 4 build community My secret for Day 5 is be wary of technology. Yep, you heard it right. Im a programmer, Ive been in IT for over 10 years, Im a wildly successful internet entrepreneur (:)), and many think Im on the bleeding edge of technology. Notice that I dont have a bunch of widgets on my blog? There are hundreds to choose from, and they are very popular. But I feel that my blog is already quite busy. Plus, I dont want my readers to come and have problems with the page downloading. Heres the real reason: Im slow to adopt new stuff! Might sound funny but its true. You may think that blogging is new stuff. I see blogging as self-publishing. Thats it. The sites to create blogs (wordpress, typepad, blogger, etc.) are just tools to use, and make it about as easy as writing an e-mail. I dont think of myself as a great technologist because I blog just someone that is determined to write something good each day. I think this might be one of the more controversial things amongst bloggers. Everyone wants to put their flickr feeds, twitter widgets, mybloglog gadgets and all kinds of neato things. Id rather help my readers focus on my words. Thats what Im hear for to communicate a message, not bring you to a distracting environment. Ill never pretend to be an artistic layout and design genius like David Armano. But at least I can keep most of the clutter and distraction out of your face. On the other side of the technology consideration, think about how to promote your blog. I used to chase after digg votes. I dont anymore I found it to be a waste of time (mostly because I dont have a tech blog). I know the emurse.com blog does well because of Netscape votes. But I dont have many contacts that are Netscape junkies, so I get no traction there. I want to think del.icio.us would do the trick but for some reason most of my readers (and JibberJobber users) dont bookmark JibberJobber or this blog. So using these social methods of getting more eyeballs has not really worked for me. Over the last few months Ive been messing around with MyBlogLog (even though I dont have the widget, I do have a MyBlogLog strategy) and StumbleUpon. I cant say that I have gotten many (any?) readers because of MyBlogLog, but StumbleUpon has had a significant (did I say hugely significant) impact on my traffic. The hardest thing about the technology is figuring out what is noise (or, a fad) and going with the winners. I have no tech advice here because Ive concentrated more on the message and the community than the widgets. I just go really slow with this stuff how about you? Am I wrong? Should I incorporate other widgetry in my blog?   Ill tell you right now, if I put more time into the widgetry Ill have less time for the content.   Ive made my decision, whats yours? There you go I hope youve enjoyed this week of secrets. I have its really made me think more about what Im doing and my tactics and strategy. Huge thank you to all of you who have commented as Ive learned a ton! Day 5 My Blogging Secrets Wow what a week! Heres a wrap-up: Day 1 relationships Day 2 branding Day 3 abundance mentality Day 4 build community My secret for Day 5 is be wary of technology. Yep, you heard it right. Im a programmer, Ive been in IT for over 10 years, Im a wildly successful internet entrepreneur (:)), and many think Im on the bleeding edge of technology. Notice that I dont have a bunch of widgets on my blog? There are hundreds to choose from, and they are very popular. But I feel that my blog is already quite busy. Plus, I dont want my readers to come and have problems with the page downloading. Heres the real reason: Im slow to adopt new stuff! Might sound funny but its true. You may think that blogging is new stuff. I see blogging as self-publishing. Thats it. The sites to create blogs (wordpress, typepad, blogger, etc.) are just tools to use, and make it about as easy as writing an e-mail. I dont think of myself as a great technologist because I blog just someone that is determined to write something good each day. I think this might be one of the more controversial things amongst bloggers. Everyone wants to put their flickr feeds, twitter widgets, mybloglog gadgets and all kinds of neato things. Id rather help my readers focus on my words. Thats what Im hear for to communicate a message, not bring you to a distracting environment. Ill never pretend to be an artistic layout and design genius like David Armano. But at least I can keep most of the clutter and distraction out of your face. On the other side of the technology consideration, think about how to promote your blog. I used to chase after digg votes. I dont anymore I found it to be a waste of time (mostly because I dont have a tech blog). I know the emurse.com blog does well because of Netscape votes. But I dont have many contacts that are Netscape junkies, so I get no traction there. I want to think del.icio.us would do the trick but for some reason most of my readers (and JibberJobber users) dont bookmark JibberJobber or this blog. So using these social methods of getting more eyeballs has not really worked for me. Over the last few months Ive been messing around with MyBlogLog (even though I dont have the widget, I do have a MyBlogLog strategy) and StumbleUpon. I cant say that I have gotten many (any?) readers because of MyBlogLog, but StumbleUpon has had a significant (did I say hugely significant) impact on my traffic. The hardest thing about the technology is figuring out what is noise (or, a fad) and going with the winners. I have no tech advice here because Ive concentrated more on the message and the community than the widgets. I just go really slow with this stuff how about you? Am I wrong? Should I incorporate other widgetry in my blog?   Ill tell you right now, if I put more time into the widgetry Ill have less time for the content.   Ive made my decision, whats yours? There you go I hope youve enjoyed this week of secrets. I have its really made me think more about what Im doing and my tactics and strategy. Huge thank you to all of you who have commented as Ive learned a ton!

Right Message, No Results Why Audience Matters and How to Find The Right One - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Right Message, No Results Why Audience Matters and How to Find The Right One - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Do you ever feel like youre doing all the right things with networking, but youre not getting results? I got an email recently from one entrepreneur who networks diligently, participating in a business leads group, local Chamber of Commerce meetings, and other events. He writes: I feel my presentation is adequately polished, I follow up promptly both on the phone and via email, mail out follow-up letters, etc. but I am not getting business from my efforts. What am I doing wrong? If youre in this boat, one thing to consider is while your message may be dead on, you may be aiming at the wrong bulls-eye. Aiming at the wrong bulls-eye Sometimes in our haste to jump onto the networking bandwagon, we start looking for a group, any group, to network with. But, even if you think you might be doing everything right, and thats still a big IF, your personal branding message may be reaching an unreceptive crowd. Its almost as if youre tuned into completely different wavelengths, and that could happen for any number of reasons: 1) They arent there to network. One group of people you might find at certain networking events are those who want to socialize and hang out with friends, rather than meet new people (this is more common than you think). On the other end of the spectrum are those who are there to sell, either to get job leads or referrals for their products and services (this is pretty common too). Yet if everyone is busy pushing their own agendas, theyre not going to be in the right frame of mind to learn about what you do. Your challenge is to find that group in the middle, the folks who are there to build lasting and supportive relationships. 2) They dont reach the same buyers. Some people you meet may truly understand what networking is and are open to sharing your message, but their target audience may be in different industries, functional areas, or managerial levels from your target audience. That means theyll be hard-pressed to make an effective introduction on your behalf because they wont have access to the right people in the organization. The ideal networking partner has strong relationships and frequent interaction with the same types of people who would hire you. 3) They dont have the credibility to recommend you. If Im looking for a new phone system for my company, Im probably not going to ask my dentist for a referral, as wonderful a guy as he is. Instead Im likely to turn to someone who is involved in the telecommunications arena and can help me determine what to look for, what questions to ask, who the major companies are, etc. A productive lead will come from someone who knows enough about your capabilities to warm up the prospect and generate interest in meeting you. Smart networking isnt about putting in tons of hours, but about doing things that get results. If youre getting out there but not attracting business opportunities, even with a strong message, you need to analyze where youre spending your time and who youre spending it with. If youre not sure who the right audience is for your message, an easy way to test is through social networking. For example, since Smart Networking was released in November, many of the comments Ive gotten on my blog, on Facebook, and on Amazon have come from career coaches whove recommended the book to their clients. Prior to this, I always considered small business owners my main market. But armed with this new knowledge, I plan to seek out different networking events and perhaps even create special programs targeted to the career coaching field. Figuring this out offline would have taken a lot more time and a lot of trial and error. If your networking efforts arent paying off, consider devoting some time to building up your online presence on a blog and on Facebook. Talk about what you do and see who is most receptive to your message. See who gets what youre saying and starts to engage with you. Then find networking events and groups that attract that same audience to start building relationships in person. When the right message reaches the right group of people, youll be amazed at how quickly you can achieve whatever career or business goal youve set out for yourself. Author: Liz Lynch is founder of the Center for Networking Excellence and  author of Smart Networking: Attract a Following In Person and Online (McGraw-Hill, 2008).   She writes, speaks and consults to experienced professionals on  how to seamlessly integrate social media and traditional networking to save time and accelerate results.

Why Your Social Media Life Could Affect Your Job Prospects

Why Your Social Media Life Could Affect Your Job Prospects Why Your Social Media Life Could Affect Your Job Prospects Getting ready for a job interview is a nervous time for many. You have yourself mentally ready and you have done your research on the company. But there is a chance that the company has done their research on you too and nowadays that means more than just a background check. It involves social media and all that you freely post online.Big Brother recruitmentAt one time, you would attend an interview with your resume in hand and be asked about your accomplishments, your strengths and weaknesses or perhaps a specific project you had worked on. Questions were very job-specific, tried and tested and you had a pretty good idea what sort of questions were going to come up during your interview. But the modern day interview is a very different prospect with companies and educational institutions opting for obscure and strange questions. These range from the surprising to the outright bizarre and big names such as Apple are famous for their weird questioning approach during interviews.The y also do a lot to research candidates on social media before an interview and this is where your social media life could affect your job prospects. Harvesting information about a candidate’s online life isn’t an area that is regulated in the way that other background checks and credit checks are, meaning there is nothing to stop a company ‘investigating’ you across Facebook, Twitter or any other social media platform that you have joined.Problems from social mediaWhile you might think that your social media life is harmless and would have no relevance to your real-world job prospects, not all employers join you in this view. In fact, many of them actually look at what you do online as a reflection of what you would do for them if they employed you. So what areas raise red flags for companies?Firstly, there’s the big stuff, things like joining public groups that are likely to raise eyebrows such as ‘I Hate My Boss’ and similar sites â€" this shows a person who is unhap py and rather than dealing with it appropriately will turn to social media instead to rant openly about their boss. On the other hand, joining positive groups relating to your profession is a good sign and can put you in a better light with your prospective employers.Avoid complaining about the customers of your current job in the same way if you can help it. While we all encounter the worlds worst customer at some time or other, talking about it in private messages with a friend can help you get your frustrations off your chest, or better yet, actually speak to a friend or family member to vent your frustration â€" just don’t do it on an open social media site.Your profile information should always be up to date and consistent, especially when compared with your resume. Don’t tell the world through social media that you have had two years out of work when your resume shows a constant stream of jobs for the same period â€" inconsistency leads to doubt. Ensure all the information available about you tallies up.Don’t post to the world that you are applying for a new job, or at least don’t include any specifics as employers don’t like to see this sort of information all over the internet, especially if the process is confidential. And never say anything negative about a potential employer! That would be asking for trouble.Subtle signsThe time of day you use social media can also work against you, especially if you are using it during work time when you are meant to be doing your job. Sure, if your job is to post on social media information about your employer or you are responsible for responding to your companys social media queries, then this is fine, but otherwise you will be showing you have a lack of application to your work. Uploading pictures, commenting and liking posts when you are meant to be working doesn’t create a good first impression. The quality of your posts may seem irrelevant â€" so you use abbreviations, daft words and never rea d what you have written for spelling mistakes but so what? It’s only social media after all! However, this isn’t really the case any more. Whatever you post, comment, like or share reflects you and your personality, your attitude, approach to life and your general views. Even taking the time to spell check a tweet or post shows you care how the world sees you and that you take pride in every word associated with you. According to one survey conducted by Jobvite, 54% of employers react negatively to bad grammar and spelling while only 47% reactive negatively to drunken night out references.Check yourself outWhen you come to begin the process of finding a new job, make sure you Google yourself. Have a look at what comes up associated with you, the content, images and other links. This allows you to see what the employer will see when they do exactly the same. Then it might be time for some serious consideration about how you deal with social media going forward. previous article Blush and Pixie â€" The Pink Resume Template Giveaway next article Spick and Span â€" A Clean Resume Template Freebie you might also likeCareer (Con)Quest #20: Spray and Pray

How to Bring Out the Sexy in YOU

How to Bring Out the Sexy in YOU Imagine one of your favorite heroines from a movie. What did she definitely have? Strength, confidence and vulnerability. So how can we make like JLaw from Silver Linings Playbook and keep it real? Step one: Wear Red. Seriously. My Dad sent me this golf article last weekend about how wearing red can give athletes an advantage. It seemed sound, and after all I can think of a couple of times when I was wearing a red dress and I got asked out…however, I also got asked out when I was wearing a blue dress, proving that it’s not the color you wear that makes you attractive; it’s your outlook on life. And if it’s positive, people will want to share time with you. Step 2: Remember who YOU are. Some studies show that looking at our friend’s “Facebook Life” can make us feel miserable. Other studies say that since you have posted some great moments from your life, taking a spin through these old photos can make you feel good. So next time you’re getting ready to go out, forget trying on half of your closet. Grab a  glass of wine and look at some of your old photos those moments when you were being true to yourself, honoring yourself, and having wonderful stints with your tribe. Step 3: Bring who you REALLY are to work, to happy hour, wherever you go, hold true. This is so much easier said than done. I’m still new in town and according to some astrological sources; Virgos (me) are chameleons, one of the mutable signs who adapt to our surroundings and those around us to be just like them. So what’s a people pleaser to do? Don’t try to be “cool girl” all the time. Eventually the real you will have to come out, so just be her on date one. Remind yourself. Wear special jewelry. Journal to check in. Call your best friend once a month. It seems contradictory, but you can still grow and change while remaining YOU. Step 4: Speak freely, with grace. Ive asked a guy, on our first date, when his last serious relationship was and how long it lasted. I didnt care if it made him squirm or if he never called me again, because I legitimately wanted to know! (He apparently didnt care and did call me again, the next day to ask me for date two.) Confidence is sexy. Speak your mind within reason though, because not everyone finds overtly confidence attractive. So take a balanced approach and be real but not too forward.   Step 5: Be nice to yourself no matter what. You acted in the best way you know how and your boyfriend or boss disagrees with how you handled it. Own up to how you responded to  the situation â€" even if it’s not to them but at least to yourself or your journal or your best friend. You tapped into the experience you had and reacted in the manner you thought was best. Everyone has a different background and different experiences and different approaches. There is not one correct way. Thank them for telling you how they would have dealt  with the situation new intel is sometimes helpful and  growth and evolution is what keeps us interesting! But, as Teddy Roosevelt would say, realize that you also did the best you could, with what you had, where you were! So learn, grow, be gentle with yourself, and move forward. Confidence isn’t a red dress or a signature remark you say to someone; it’s the realization that every day, you stand as the best version of yourself and remain open to people and ideas. Columnist Archive Photo 1, Photo 2,  Photo 3,  Photo 4

#80 - Career Expert Series - Eric B. Horn - CareerMetis.com

#80 - Career Expert Series - Eric B. Horn The Career Insider Podcast Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSForEpisode 80of The CareerMetis Podcast, we will be hearing from Eric B. Horn.This interview is part of the “Career Expert Series“.evalGuest Introduction â€" Eric B. HornevalEric B Horn is the cohost of a video blog C.A.R.E Vlog and the co-founder and co-moderator of the Facebook group The C.A.R.E. Club. He has written 4 books and has been at thing for a long time. He’s helped multiple job seekers to land their dream jobs and start compelling and fulfilling careers.He’s an IT geek, and at his first job after college, after 4 years and 4 promotions, there was a downsizing in the company and he was let go. He wasn’t prepared for it, and was caught without a resume or savings to fall back on. It was the wake up call that he needed to better prepare himself for the career management world.After this run in, and the journey that followed, he decided to share his experience, and expertise to help others find the career they would truly thrive in.Episode Summary1. Eric and Nissar discuss trends, and how the evolution of technology is always a game changer in the world of career management. He explains that as technology advance, people are forced out of jobs that no longer require as much of the human element, and they simply aren’t prepared for it.2. He also shares that people lack initiative when it comes to training and educating themselves, and rely too heavily on corporate America to give them what they need.3.He talks about people making the excuse “I can’t afford to go back to school” and gives action steps a person can take even if that is a true statement in order to make a shift toward a better future.eval4. He also describes a very real misconception people have about applying for jobs in the modern day, and that it’s just no longer the case. Things have changed drastically from previous years, and it takes a much more involved approach to get where you want to go in today’s job market.5.He takes a moment to break down the number one asset you have in your arsenal when it comes to the job search: your relationships. Eric shares that for every position posted online, there are hundreds of applicants, and as a result of that, people are more likely to hire someone they know, like and trust over a complete stranger.6. He says that people in your network that you forge real connections with, are more likely to open doors for you that you’d be unable to open for yourself.7. Nissar asks Eric to share some ideas, insights or tips on how to build a better network, and Eric is more than happy to oblige! Eric explains that helping a fellow professional and providing them with help is a great way to create a strong relationship right away.eval8. He also describes the fear that you have to get over in order to put yourself out there, do the thing you may not want to do, and build strong bonds with the people around you.9. He talks about massive job websites and how they are here to stay, but that they benefit a company more than a job seeker, because a company needs to fill a position quickly and understands that a large volume of applicants will be available to them.10. For the job seeker, it’s important to find a way to stand out beyond the job banks, and establish a way to share their expertise in order to attract the right connections and people who need their knowledge and skills.Quotes“I’m never going to put my career in someone else’s hands”“You’re going to be tested in your career in some way, shape or form”“Always ask yourself: ‘What are you becoming?’ not ‘What’s happening to you?’”“Every time technology evolves, it puts people in positions to lose their jobs”“We both know that the only constant is change”“You will find a job a lot faster based on the relationship you have with people”eval“Help your fellow professional”“It’s a giver’s gain world”Links ResourcesTo learn more about Eric B. Horn visit hiswebsite.You can also connect with him onLinkedIn,Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.evalIntro Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" Siren KickbackEnding Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" No Need to Rush

CHO Academy is happening. Tell us how. - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

CHO Academy is happening. Tell us how. - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog As we previously announced, were creating a training program for other potential Chief Happiness Officers. Just to recap: It will be a 4 or 5-day training some timein the first half of 2015. Possibly in Copenhagen (where we are), possibly in London or New York. Space will be limited to approx. 25 people. Were still working on pricing and exact timing. The academyis for: Consultants/speakers who want to build a business creatinghappier workplaces. Managers and HR people who want to become internal CHOs inside theirorganization. But we have some questions for you. Please write a comment and give us your opinion on the following. WHERE would you prefer we have it? You get to choose from Copenhagen, London and New York. Approximately WHEN would work best for you? Pick a month in the first half of 2015. WHICH TOPICS would you like to see covered? This is what were thinking of including: The theory and science of happiness at work. Everything we do is based on research from psychology, neurology, sociology, management science, etc.We will give you an overview of the most relevant findings from these fields and how they apply in the workplace. The practice of happiness at work. We will share all of our favorite tools and interventions, so that you can then use them yourselves. Presenting happiness. We will work on your presentation skills, specifically aimed at giving you tips and tricks on how to present on happiness at work. Measuring happiness at work. How do you measure happiness at work, so that you can document progress from your work. How to sell this to others. How do you sell the idea of happiness at work either inside your own organization or to potential clients. Pitfalls and traps. What can go wrong? What must you avoid? How and why do happiness interventions fail? WHAT would make this the best and most valuable training youve ever attended? Please write a comment below and share your thoughts on these questions or anything else about the CHO Academy. And if you havent already, you can sign up to stay informed about the training here: Yes, I want to be a Chief Happiness Officer * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Writing a Resume That Doesnt Show Your Age

Writing a Resume That Doesn't Show Your AgeSometimes, we writers have to make sure that we're giving off the right impression when we are writing a resume that doesn't show our age. We have to make sure that we're showing people the best side of us, and we can't do that by looking old or getting haggard, or even writing in the wrong sentence structure.There are certain things that you should watch out for if you want to make sure that your resume looks good. There is no reason that you have to write a resume that doesn't show your age, because in the current world, we know that everyone is going to be over 50 within a few years. This is a great thing, because everyone wants to hire older workers who are still able to do the job.Avoid any bad habits. You should be careful not to look as if you've always been sitting around on the couch or have always had bad breath. A good looking person will look better, and this shows that you're more serious about your career and will be working ha rd to achieve success. If you find yourself trying to write something like, 'I'm twenty-two years old,' it might be time to move onto something else.Show off your best traits. Your resume should be a reflection of who you are, not someone else. Don't try to hide your limitations, because if you can't stand up to a standard of competence, then no one will be impressed with you at all.Your first name should be the first thing you put on your resume. It's important that people remember that you came from the same town as them. You should always include your birth date so that people know where you were born. Keep in mind that this is an important part of what you are qualified for.Try to avoid spelling words correctly. While a lot of people have trouble doing this, you should try to learn to keep it simple. Any spelling mistake can seem childish, and this could have a negative effect on the kind of person you're trying to portray.Try to avoid using filler words in your resume. You shou ld avoid using the same words over again, because they don't mean anything to anyone. No one wants to read about someone who has problems with the spelling of their name, or with the grammar of their work history.If you are writing a resume that doesn't show your age, then your goal is to make your resume as impressive as possible. Make sure that you highlight any skills you have that make you stand out from the crowd, and make sure that you avoid things like bad grammar and spellings.