Do You Want To Get Help Writing Your Resume?

Do You Want To Get Help Writing Your Resume?If you are going to be taking a resume writing workshop at Atlanta, you will want to make sure that it is going to give you what you need. There are a number of different writing tools that you can use when you are taking a workshop. These tools allow you to show your true personality and skills to the potential employer. Your future employer is not going to hire someone who does not have some idea about what they are doing and where they are going.There are a number of different aspects that you will want to look into when you are working on your resume. The first part of your resume is to include information about yourself. You will want to include any accomplishments that you have in the past. This is an excellent way to show employers that you have some sort of success in the past.Your resume will also need to list several different options that you have. You will want to indicate which job you are seeking as well as any special talents or skills that you have. By listing this information, you will be able to be specific when it comes to what you are looking for in a job. One thing that you should try to do is indicate what you are looking for. This is important because it will help you narrow down your options and see what the opportunities are.A writing workshop is going to help you find out about how to write a resume. Many people do not have the time or the skill set needed to develop a very good resume. If you take a workshop, you will be able to get some feedback on how to go about writing one that will get you the job that you are looking for. You can use this to show you what other people who have already done this have done and to give you ideas for your own resume. Taking a workshop will give you the opportunity to see where you will need to be more creative and have more skills to produce a better quality resume.Another thing that a workshop will allow you to do is to see if you can get suggestions from the others who are attending the workshop. It is always better to have ideas that you can follow rather than just getting suggestions from others. These suggestions may not always be accepted, but they will help you get started on your project. Take some time to get to know the other people in the workshop and ask them what they think you should put in your resume. Also, there will be the opportunity to get input from other people who are taking the workshops.In order to get the most out of a writing workshop, you will want to make sure that you follow everything that the instructor says. This is a vital part of the whole process and it will benefit you in the long run. If you don't follow everything, you could run into trouble later on.These are some of the many benefits that a writing workshop will provide. Take the time to take a workshop to see what kind of help you will get and how you can improve your chances of getting the job that you are after.

How to Survive a Social Media Mess Up

How to Survive a Social Media Mess Up Whether it’s a celebrity Twitter feud or a corporate social media disaster, we’ve all seen how online posts can flare up into huge news. But you don’t need to have started an international career-ending media storm to have your online presence wreak havoc on your professional life. In fact, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled in recent years that employers can justifiably fire you for comments you make on social media, even if they had nothing to do with work. Meanwhile, a 2015 CareerBuilder survey found that 48% of hiring managers have found something on a potential hire’s social media account (such as inappropriate photos or discriminatory comments) that caused them to pass on that candidate. Yet, though most of us know that terrible tweets and Facebook faux pas can cause trouble, that doesn’t seem to prevent the occasional slip-up. Plus, even if you monitor your activity, friends can quickly unravel your image by tagging you in questionable posts or pictures or leaving less-than-palatable comments on your account. So what do you do if you’re feeling a bad case of social-media remorse? We asked a few experts to outline the steps to take if you find you need to do some damage control and reclaim control of your online brand. Step 1: Figure Out ASAP Who’s Likely to See and Take Issue With Your Post/Tweet/Instagram You attended an epic bachelor party on Friday night and, in a less-than-sober state, you captured the highlights on social mediaâ€"including that 3 a.m. trip to a racy club that would make your boss cringe. What now? You’ll want to assess quickly not only how many peopleâ€"and which onesâ€"may have caught wind of itâ€"stat. “If only one or two people saw it, but it’s the ‘wrong’ one or two people, you still have a problem,” says Miriam Salpeter, a social media strategist and founder of Keppie Careers. If your faux pas happened on Twitter, you can use the app’s analytics feature to see how many impressions a tweet has (i.e., how many users saw it) or engagements (i.e., how many times someone liked it or retweeted it, for example). Though it doesn’t list the users individually, it’ll give you a sense of how viral the tweet became. If your lapse in judgment happened on Facebook, you may be able to deduce which people likely saw your post in their News Feed. As Facebook explains it, what pops up on a user’s feed is influenced by who they engage with the most, as well as how many comments or likes the post generated. So if you’re in the habit of liking your boss’s Facebook posts, it’s much more likely she may have seen yours. But if you haven’t interacted with her in the last several months or don’t see her show up much on your feed, you could (fingers crossed) be in the clear. But the only way to be 100% sure someone saw your post is if you actually noticed that they commented on it or shared, liked or favorited it on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. So … Step 2: Get Rid of the Evidence We know, we knowâ€"nothing is ever truly gone from the Internet, right? But still, the first line of defense would be to “immediately delete said post,” says Bill Fish, founder and president of ReputationManagement.com. So here’s a quick cheat sheet on how to do that across some of the most common social media platforms: Facebook: Go to your Activity Log. From there, you can delete a post, hide it from your timeline or untag yourself from any questionable photos. (Better yet, ask your best buds if they’re willing to delete any photos of you that they posted.) For further control, you can enable your privacy settings to review posts or photos your friends tag you in before they hit your public timeline. Twitter: Go to your tweets, open the offending tweet, choose the ellipsis symbol and hit “Delete Tweet.” Instagram: Go to the incriminating photo, tap the ellipsis shown beneath it and hit “delete.” LinkedIn: Go to the regrettable update and hover your cursor over the time stamp on your update. You’ll see the option to delete in the drop down menu. Google+: Click on the post you wish never existed, click on the menu icon (the three vertical dots) and select “delete” from the drop-down menu. Depending on how bad your social media slip is, you might be tempted to delete your entire accountâ€"but unless you’re being threatened, that might be an extreme move. “Shutting down an account admits defeat and basically looks like you are hiding from the issue you caused,” says Fish. “Why delete any good will you have built with your posts over the years? Simply go in and scrub your account to get rid of anything that could be offensive.” Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean that what you’re trying to cover up won’t live on in screenshots, shares or similar photos from oblivious friends who can’t stop trying to relive the moment. This means you may have to keep doing some digital triage (more on that later). Read More: How To Budget Your Money With The 50/20/30 Guideline Step 3: Apologize, As Needed As we’ve just discussed, there’s no way to fully know who saw what, so keep your eyes and ears peeled to see whether you’re the talk of the water cooler come Monday morning. “Workplace gossip likely makes it clear who saw your unfortunate post. However, if you’re unsure, don’t stir up trouble by asking questions that may lead to more problems,” advises Salpeter. In other words, thinking you’re doing right by blurting out an apologyâ€"in real life or onlineâ€"could generate even more publicity about your slip-up to folks who may not even know what you’re talking about. But what if you do get pulled into the boss’s office with raised eyebrows? Then it’s time to take full responsibility, says Fishâ€"and “it is imperative that you do not use phrases like ‘If I offended someone … ’ The only reason you are making this apology is because you offended someone, so as difficult as it may be, admit you were wrong and offer a heartfelt apology,” he adds. Salpeter adds that an in-person or phone meeting is probably best for an apology. “I would advise making the effort to engage live with a supervisor instead of trying to explain something via email, where tone is lost and it can be difficult to avoid the appearance of trying to justify an inappropriate scenario,” she says. Then, of course, assure them that you’ll exhibit better judgment down the road. Comb through your previous posts to remove anything that you think could tarnish your image. Duck-face mirror selfies and party pictures are a major red flag. Read More: LinkedIn Super Secrets: 9 Tips for Job Seekers, Brand Builders and Hiring Managers Step 4: Scrub Your Social Media For starters, go back to your normal posting schedule (although you’re going to think twice and only publish things that are safe for workâ€"right?). This is especially helpful if you don’t think you’ve gotten rid of all the vestiges of your questionable decisions. “There are no guarantees when it comes to ‘burying’ a bad post, but unless people make a point to keep sharing and referring to your mistake, the post itself will be buried in no time if you post other updates. People are less likely to scroll through your content than you think,” Salpeter says. Personal security expert Robert Siciliano also recommends ramping up your privacy settings on all social media accounts to prevent unwanted retweets, shares, likes or posts. Then comb through your previous posts to remove anything that could tarnish your image. For instance, “duck-face mirror selfies and party pictures are a major red flag,” Siciliano says, as are any insulting or negative comments you may have left on other people’s posts. One final caveat: “Never drink while posting. While PUI’sâ€"posting under the influenceâ€"are legal, you could regret it,” he says. Finally, take a moment to search for yourself online to see what shows up in the results. “Use all of the popular search engines, such as Bing and Google,” he suggests. “View the search results when you’re logged in and out of your browser, as this can alter the outcomeâ€"results can be different depending on many factors, including the type of web browser you’re using, geographic location, web history or the data center that is serving up the search results.” If truly false or unflattering results appear, you can request to remove the page from Google search results by going here. However, keep in mind that a search engine may only remove the page if it proves to hold sensitive personal information, is sexually explicit or is in response to a legal request, such as copyright infringement. If it’s just your old Spring Break photos, you’re probably out of luck. In that case, your best defense is to strategically focus on rebuilding your online image. Read More: Recruiters Confess: 6 Social Media No-Nos That Can Knock You Out of the Running Step 5: Reinvent Your Online Self It only takes a moment to post a potentially career-threatening faux pas on social mediaâ€"and far longer to create a positive and professional online image. But there are ways to expedite the process. “Our mantra is to take up as much search engine ‘real estate’ as possible,” says Fish. “Creating [business] social accounts across multiple platforms will be in your best interestâ€"but you can also take it a step further.” First, create a simple website for yourself. Try to reserve a domain name that’s as close to your name as possible, suggests Fish. The site may only house your resume at first, but it’s a step toward building a professional brand online. Online portfolio sites like flavors.me or About.me are also good places to start, suggests Siciliano. Then, create professional-only social media accounts. Link to them from the homepage of your new site. “Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ seem to be given the most preferential treatment on Google these days,” says Fish. “Keeping your posts intelligent on those platforms gives you the best chance to succeed. Once you start to get a bit of a following, your website and connected social media accounts should gradually begin to appear on page one of Google when someone searches your name.”

Does Luck Exist In A Job Search - Work It Daily

Does Luck Exist In A Job Search - Work It Daily Make Your Own Luck What is luck? How is it some job seekers seem to attract career opportunities easier than others who possess the same qualifications and the same job search tools? Is it really just luck? I think there is more to it and it begins with perspective. Related: 7 Tips For Organizing A Messy Job Search Discovering your luck is about expecting it, creating it, identifying when opportunity knocks at your door, following your gut instincts, taking risks, and looking at challenges from a position of power and not a victimized perspective. Unlucky Job Seeker Statements The economy is so tough. There are so many qualified people out there. Recruiters are mean to me! How could this be happening to me? I am worried this is going to take a long time. Can you cut me a resume deal since I really can’t afford it? How soon can I get back to you if my resume is not working? Lucky Job Seeker Statements Can’t wait to get this resume out there. I feel so much more confident now with this new resume. If I post this resume every day, I will be sure to get ahead of all the others. I will do everything I can to speed up this job search process. Coincidentally, I just reacquainted with my old colleague. Do you see the distinction? Clue: attitude, expectation, energy, enthusiasm, and focus on the goal! Yes, these are very difficult times right now for many job seekers, but focusing on the challenges instead of on ways to overcome them is not going to change your luck or attract the right employment. Make Your Own Luck Allow me provide you with a few tips so you spark your good luck and begin to reverse your unfruitful job search. (Yes, practical steps for a totally magical transformation!) 1. Create A Job Search Road Map Creating a job search plan is a pragmatic way to ignite your luck. A navigation tool with detailed action steps, a clear and defined job target, along with job search tools (resume, cover letter, reference list, thank-you/follow-up letter, job search methods, networking strategies, and an online presence). Luck favors the prepared, they say. 2. Be Flexible And Take Risks While a plan is in order, don’t employ a tunnel vision. Work toward your plan but remain open to the idea that there may be something else or another way of getting to your ultimate goal. Consider temporary assignments or even relocating if need be. Change industries; try a different side of the coin. 3. Be Observant And Curious Come up for air occasionally and notice others. While you network be present for the other person and see if you can assist. When you focus on only what you can gain, you actually fail to notice wonderful opportunities that are right under your nose. Investigate further on leads that may not seem so attractive at first - you really don't know where they may lead you. 4. Expect To Win Self talk if you must, but bank on your success and not your failure. Practice saying, “Once I have my job, I will.” This is not new age nonsense. This really is a great way to motivate yourself. I know that by the time you finish reading this post you will feel more positive. (See. I just practiced it.) Last, when things seem to not go your way, make a lemon margarita! This post was originally published at an earlier date. Related Posts 6 Tips For Managing Job Search Stress The 3-Step ‘Beat Unemployment’ Plan How To Use Google+ To Kickstart Your Job Search   Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!