Book Review Brazen Careerist The New Rules For Success

Book Review Brazen Careerist â€" The New Rules For Success Ive been following Penelope Trunks blog for quite a while she does a lot of stuff right as a blogger and Ive learned a lot from her. I was excited to get her book in the mail a few weeks ago and dig into it. The very first page of the book assured me that I wouldnt miss out on her no-holds-barred attitude and perspective: I would be lying if I told you that writing a book was easy. My editor, Diana Baroni, transformed me from a columnist to an author. No small feat. Sometimes I imagine that while she was going through edits with me on the phone , she was throwing darts at a wall to keep her voice so even. This is the Penelope Trunk that we all know and love, and her writing style is a perfect example of transparency at its best. Shortly after I met Penelope she announced that she had just signed to write for Yahoo! Finance, and became something of a celebrity in the space (this is after years of writing a career column for the Boston Globe). While she had a significant impact on JibberJobber (she wrote about it a couple of times, and it ended up on Yahoo! Finance (which then was on the front page of Yahoo! for three hours)), she has never played favorites and weve had some really good talks on how to either make JibberJobber better, or improve my message of what it is (stuff I have yet to implement). So Penelope knows about writing. She likes to write with lists, use lots of examples, and give you her raw advice and perspective. Dont expect sugar-coating in her stuff. And if you disagree with her it doesnt matter most of her columns on Yahoo get hundreds of (sophomoric) comments questioning her logic but she keeps coming back with stuff that is right on target. There is a lot to her book and I dont want to paint it into a certain corner. But as I read through it there is one resounding theme that jumps out in every chapter: the difference between Gen Y and every other generation (somewhere Gen X seems to have gotten lost between the Baby Boomers and the YouTube/MySpace masters). Heres the cool thing no matter what generation you are in this book is a must read. I found myself shaking my head a number of times saying no way, its not like that only to give in and agree with her. Im not sure how I feel about the modern workplace as compared to the workplace of my parents, whether its better or worse, but the truth is it is different. And Penelope packs every single page with a broad range of information on how to compete and excel in this new environment. Here are some examples, from miscellanous chapters: Introduction Young people have no interest in climbing ladders when they know they probably wont be working at one place long enough to hit every rung. Chapter 3: Hunting for a Job Is Not a Task, Its a Lifestyle But the hunt is not for the money. Its for more interesting work and a better personal life. So what can you do to make sure you get a job that will encourage new experiences both at work and at home? Chapter 4: An Interview is a Test You Can Study For (regarding stupid questions that you shouldnt ask) What needs to be accomplished in this position in the next six months? This is a useless question at the end of the interview, but an essential one for the beginning. (!!) And here are some chapter titles: Chapter 6: First-Time Managers Do Not Need to Suck Chapter 9: Sex Discrimination Is Everywhere, So Dont Try To Run Chapter 13: Getting a Promotion Is So Last Century Heres my advice: this book is a must read for everyone. If you are a Gen Y, read it and figure out your strategy for a successful career. Read it slow, mark it up and keep it as a reference. If you are a Baby Boomer, read it to understand a lot more about what drives and motivates Gen Y (and even some Gen X folks). If you are Gen X this is a must read to understand all of the oldest child syndrome (Baby Boomers) and youngest child syndrome (Gen Y) issues that you see every day at work (I couldnt resist that analogy!)! Like me, youll probably shake your head as much as you nod your head as you read this, but you cant really argue with much of the stuff thats in here. I had high expectations from Penelope and she certainly didnt let me down with Brazen Careerist The New Rules For Success. Here are some more reviews of the book: Joanna Babarger at Punditmom Rowan Manahan at Fortify Your Oasis Cody McKibben at Pursuing Excellence Diane Danielson at Downtown Women’s Club Marshall Sponder at Web Metrics Guru Frank Roche at KnowHR Blog Ramit Sethi at I Will Teach You To Be Rich Maureen Rogers at Pink Slip Note it was also reviewed by Guy Kawasaki, Keith Ferrazzi and Bob Sutton (more info here) Excellent job Penelope! Book Review Brazen Careerist â€" The New Rules For Success Ive been following Penelope Trunks blog for quite a while she does a lot of stuff right as a blogger and Ive learned a lot from her. I was excited to get her book in the mail a few weeks ago and dig into it. The very first page of the book assured me that I wouldnt miss out on her no-holds-barred attitude and perspective: I would be lying if I told you that writing a book was easy. My editor, Diana Baroni, transformed me from a columnist to an author. No small feat. Sometimes I imagine that while she was going through edits with me on the phone , she was throwing darts at a wall to keep her voice so even. This is the Penelope Trunk that we all know and love, and her writing style is a perfect example of transparency at its best. Shortly after I met Penelope she announced that she had just signed to write for Yahoo! Finance, and became something of a celebrity in the space (this is after years of writing a career column for the Boston Globe). While she had a significant impact on JibberJobber (she wrote about it a couple of times, and it ended up on Yahoo! Finance (which then was on the front page of Yahoo! for three hours)), she has never played favorites and weve had some really good talks on how to either make JibberJobber better, or improve my message of what it is (stuff I have yet to implement). So Penelope knows about writing. She likes to write with lists, use lots of examples, and give you her raw advice and perspective. Dont expect sugar-coating in her stuff. And if you disagree with her it doesnt matter most of her columns on Yahoo get hundreds of (sophomoric) comments questioning her logic but she keeps coming back with stuff that is right on target. There is a lot to her book and I dont want to paint it into a certain corner. But as I read through it there is one resounding theme that jumps out in every chapter: the difference between Gen Y and every other generation (somewhere Gen X seems to have gotten lost between the Baby Boomers and the YouTube/MySpace masters). Heres the cool thing no matter what generation you are in this book is a must read. I found myself shaking my head a number of times saying no way, its not like that only to give in and agree with her. Im not sure how I feel about the modern workplace as compared to the workplace of my parents, whether its better or worse, but the truth is it is different. And Penelope packs every single page with a broad range of information on how to compete and excel in this new environment. Here are some examples, from miscellanous chapters: Introduction Young people have no interest in climbing ladders when they know they probably wont be working at one place long enough to hit every rung. Chapter 3: Hunting for a Job Is Not a Task, Its a Lifestyle But the hunt is not for the money. Its for more interesting work and a better personal life. So what can you do to make sure you get a job that will encourage new experiences both at work and at home? Chapter 4: An Interview is a Test You Can Study For (regarding stupid questions that you shouldnt ask) What needs to be accomplished in this position in the next six months? This is a useless question at the end of the interview, but an essential one for the beginning. (!!) And here are some chapter titles: Chapter 6: First-Time Managers Do Not Need to Suck Chapter 9: Sex Discrimination Is Everywhere, So Dont Try To Run Chapter 13: Getting a Promotion Is So Last Century Heres my advice: this book is a must read for everyone. If you are a Gen Y, read it and figure out your strategy for a successful career. Read it slow, mark it up and keep it as a reference. If you are a Baby Boomer, read it to understand a lot more about what drives and motivates Gen Y (and even some Gen X folks). If you are Gen X this is a must read to understand all of the oldest child syndrome (Baby Boomers) and youngest child syndrome (Gen Y) issues that you see every day at work (I couldnt resist that analogy!)! Like me, youll probably shake your head as much as you nod your head as you read this, but you cant really argue with much of the stuff thats in here. I had high expectations from Penelope and she certainly didnt let me down with Brazen Careerist The New Rules For Success. Here are some more reviews of the book: Joanna Babarger at Punditmom Rowan Manahan at Fortify Your Oasis Cody McKibben at Pursuing Excellence Diane Danielson at Downtown Women’s Club Marshall Sponder at Web Metrics Guru Frank Roche at KnowHR Blog Ramit Sethi at I Will Teach You To Be Rich Maureen Rogers at Pink Slip Note it was also reviewed by Guy Kawasaki, Keith Ferrazzi and Bob Sutton (more info here) Excellent job Penelope! Book Review Brazen Careerist â€" The New Rules For Success Ive been following Penelope Trunks blog for quite a while she does a lot of stuff right as a blogger and Ive learned a lot from her. I was excited to get her book in the mail a few weeks ago and dig into it. The very first page of the book assured me that I wouldnt miss out on her no-holds-barred attitude and perspective: I would be lying if I told you that writing a book was easy. My editor, Diana Baroni, transformed me from a columnist to an author. No small feat. Sometimes I imagine that while she was going through edits with me on the phone , she was throwing darts at a wall to keep her voice so even. This is the Penelope Trunk that we all know and love, and her writing style is a perfect example of transparency at its best. Shortly after I met Penelope she announced that she had just signed to write for Yahoo! Finance, and became something of a celebrity in the space (this is after years of writing a career column for the Boston Globe). While she had a significant impact on JibberJobber (she wrote about it a couple of times, and it ended up on Yahoo! Finance (which then was on the front page of Yahoo! for three hours)), she has never played favorites and weve had some really good talks on how to either make JibberJobber better, or improve my message of what it is (stuff I have yet to implement). So Penelope knows about writing. She likes to write with lists, use lots of examples, and give you her raw advice and perspective. Dont expect sugar-coating in her stuff. And if you disagree with her it doesnt matter most of her columns on Yahoo get hundreds of (sophomoric) comments questioning her logic but she keeps coming back with stuff that is right on target. There is a lot to her book and I dont want to paint it into a certain corner. But as I read through it there is one resounding theme that jumps out in every chapter: the difference between Gen Y and every other generation (somewhere Gen X seems to have gotten lost between the Baby Boomers and the YouTube/MySpace masters). Heres the cool thing no matter what generation you are in this book is a must read. I found myself shaking my head a number of times saying no way, its not like that only to give in and agree with her. Im not sure how I feel about the modern workplace as compared to the workplace of my parents, whether its better or worse, but the truth is it is different. And Penelope packs every single page with a broad range of information on how to compete and excel in this new environment. Here are some examples, from miscellanous chapters: Introduction Young people have no interest in climbing ladders when they know they probably wont be working at one place long enough to hit every rung. Chapter 3: Hunting for a Job Is Not a Task, Its a Lifestyle But the hunt is not for the money. Its for more interesting work and a better personal life. So what can you do to make sure you get a job that will encourage new experiences both at work and at home? Chapter 4: An Interview is a Test You Can Study For (regarding stupid questions that you shouldnt ask) What needs to be accomplished in this position in the next six months? This is a useless question at the end of the interview, but an essential one for the beginning. (!!) And here are some chapter titles: Chapter 6: First-Time Managers Do Not Need to Suck Chapter 9: Sex Discrimination Is Everywhere, So Dont Try To Run Chapter 13: Getting a Promotion Is So Last Century Heres my advice: this book is a must read for everyone. If you are a Gen Y, read it and figure out your strategy for a successful career. Read it slow, mark it up and keep it as a reference. If you are a Baby Boomer, read it to understand a lot more about what drives and motivates Gen Y (and even some Gen X folks). If you are Gen X this is a must read to understand all of the oldest child syndrome (Baby Boomers) and youngest child syndrome (Gen Y) issues that you see every day at work (I couldnt resist that analogy!)! Like me, youll probably shake your head as much as you nod your head as you read this, but you cant really argue with much of the stuff thats in here. I had high expectations from Penelope and she certainly didnt let me down with Brazen Careerist The New Rules For Success. Here are some more reviews of the book: Joanna Babarger at Punditmom Rowan Manahan at Fortify Your Oasis Cody McKibben at Pursuing Excellence Diane Danielson at Downtown Women’s Club Marshall Sponder at Web Metrics Guru Frank Roche at KnowHR Blog Ramit Sethi at I Will Teach You To Be Rich Maureen Rogers at Pink Slip Note it was also reviewed by Guy Kawasaki, Keith Ferrazzi and Bob Sutton (more info here) Excellent job Penelope! Book Review Brazen Careerist â€" The New Rules For Success Ive been following Penelope Trunks blog for quite a while she does a lot of stuff right as a blogger and Ive learned a lot from her. I was excited to get her book in the mail a few weeks ago and dig into it. The very first page of the book assured me that I wouldnt miss out on her no-holds-barred attitude and perspective: I would be lying if I told you that writing a book was easy. My editor, Diana Baroni, transformed me from a columnist to an author. No small feat. Sometimes I imagine that while she was going through edits with me on the phone , she was throwing darts at a wall to keep her voice so even. This is the Penelope Trunk that we all know and love, and her writing style is a perfect example of transparency at its best. Shortly after I met Penelope she announced that she had just signed to write for Yahoo! Finance, and became something of a celebrity in the space (this is after years of writing a career column for the Boston Globe). While she had a significant impact on JibberJobber (she wrote about it a couple of times, and it ended up on Yahoo! Finance (which then was on the front page of Yahoo! for three hours)), she has never played favorites and weve had some really good talks on how to either make JibberJobber better, or improve my message of what it is (stuff I have yet to implement). So Penelope knows about writing. She likes to write with lists, use lots of examples, and give you her raw advice and perspective. Dont expect sugar-coating in her stuff. And if you disagree with her it doesnt matter most of her columns on Yahoo get hundreds of (sophomoric) comments questioning her logic but she keeps coming back with stuff that is right on target. There is a lot to her book and I dont want to paint it into a certain corner. But as I read through it there is one resounding theme that jumps out in every chapter: the difference between Gen Y and every other generation (somewhere Gen X seems to have gotten lost between the Baby Boomers and the YouTube/MySpace masters). Heres the cool thing no matter what generation you are in this book is a must read. I found myself shaking my head a number of times saying no way, its not like that only to give in and agree with her. Im not sure how I feel about the modern workplace as compared to the workplace of my parents, whether its better or worse, but the truth is it is different. And Penelope packs every single page with a broad range of information on how to compete and excel in this new environment. Here are some examples, from miscellanous chapters: Introduction Young people have no interest in climbing ladders when they know they probably wont be working at one place long enough to hit every rung. Chapter 3: Hunting for a Job Is Not a Task, Its a Lifestyle But the hunt is not for the money. Its for more interesting work and a better personal life. So what can you do to make sure you get a job that will encourage new experiences both at work and at home? Chapter 4: An Interview is a Test You Can Study For (regarding stupid questions that you shouldnt ask) What needs to be accomplished in this position in the next six months? This is a useless question at the end of the interview, but an essential one for the beginning. (!!) And here are some chapter titles: Chapter 6: First-Time Managers Do Not Need to Suck Chapter 9: Sex Discrimination Is Everywhere, So Dont Try To Run Chapter 13: Getting a Promotion Is So Last Century Heres my advice: this book is a must read for everyone. If you are a Gen Y, read it and figure out your strategy for a successful career. Read it slow, mark it up and keep it as a reference. If you are a Baby Boomer, read it to understand a lot more about what drives and motivates Gen Y (and even some Gen X folks). If you are Gen X this is a must read to understand all of the oldest child syndrome (Baby Boomers) and youngest child syndrome (Gen Y) issues that you see every day at work (I couldnt resist that analogy!)! Like me, youll probably shake your head as much as you nod your head as you read this, but you cant really argue with much of the stuff thats in here. I had high expectations from Penelope and she certainly didnt let me down with Brazen Careerist The New Rules For Success. Here are some more reviews of the book: Joanna Babarger at Punditmom Rowan Manahan at Fortify Your Oasis Cody McKibben at Pursuing Excellence Diane Danielson at Downtown Women’s Club Marshall Sponder at Web Metrics Guru Frank Roche at KnowHR Blog Ramit Sethi at I Will Teach You To Be Rich Maureen Rogers at Pink Slip Note it was also reviewed by Guy Kawasaki, Keith Ferrazzi and Bob Sutton (more info here) Excellent job Penelope!

Resume Writing Services Reviews on LinkedIn and Linkedln

Resume Writing Services Reviews on LinkedIn and LinkedlnLinkedIn and Linkedln have become one of the most popular websites for professional use and resume writing services are one of the popular methods used by these professional social networking sites to help people get the proper and correct resumes. No matter what your level of experience is, there is a company out there that can help you get a great resume in a timely manner.The first thing you want to do is go online and read some of the resume writing services reviews that you can find on the Internet. You will need to search for the link on LinkedIn or the link to Linkedln. Once you have found the link to these sites, you will be able to see what each site has to offer.The first thing you will want to do is type in the search term 'Resume Writing Services Reviews' on LinkedIn. Once you have typed in the search term, you will be shown several review sites that will review different companies and service providers. As you read these different review sites, you will be able to find which ones have been around for a while, which have not, and which have had their issues with customer service. This will help you make sure that you are choosing the right company.Once you have found a few resume writing services reviews, it is important that you read through the individual reviews and pick out the ones that might be worth your time and money. One of the ways that you can learn more about a company and their services is by reading other people's reviews.Another way that you can learn about resume writing services is to visit the website for the major service companies and look for reviews. You can read through some of the testimonials and see what other people are saying about them. This will give you an idea as to what other people think about the services and what the company offers.When looking for a resume writing service provider, you should always keep your eyes open for one that has been around for awhil e. The reason for this is because they will have plenty of customers and they will have established a solid reputation for customer service. You will want to take the time to check the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Federal Trade Commission to see if there are any complaints about a particular resume writing service.A resume writing service provider will offer many different types of services. They can help with cover letters, job descriptions, resumes, and even cover letters that will be delivered to the employer. You will be able to get a resume that is exactly the same from a resume writing service that is not only completely different, but comes from a very professional and qualified professional.There are many things that you can learn from these resume writing services and how to write a great resume during the hiring process. With these resume writing services reviews, you will be able to get a great resume for your needs, which can get you the job you want.

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese FCCs CIO Change Agents Need Employer Support

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese FCC's CIO Change Agents Need Employer Support David Bray says the world is experiencing more turbulence, and he isnt talking about a rough airplane ride or a nasty noreaster. Bray, senior executive and chief information officer for the Federal Communications Commission, says the turbulence is a result of the increasing velocity of worldwide transactions. Despite such unsettled times, Bray believes there are exciting opportunities ahead for the more agile companies while others may suffer. He points out that while traditional top-down hierarchies are efficient and focused when dealing with a known or predictable environment, they are very bad at being resilient and adaptive when an environment is rapidly changing or unpredictable. Thats why Bray says that the organizations that embrace and supportchange agentswithin their organizations will gain agility and resilience. There is no textbook for where our organizations or societies are going next with the rapid, exponential changes in technology and services possible as a result, he says. The next seven years will see more change than the last 20 years combined in terms of network devices, data on the planet and computational capabilities. But that scenario doesnt panic Bray, a co-chair for an IEEE committee focused on artificial intelligence and innovative policies for the future. To me, this presents a degree of excitement, he says. How do we maintain those things we want to hold true to as individuals, as organizations, as a nation, and as a world and alsoadapt to such rapid change? One way that leaders can confront the challenges now and in the future is by tapping into diverse teams who can bring different tools and experiences to the table. Still, such groups will only work if theyre focused on the same goal or they may splinter into factions and in-fighting, he cautions. Effective change agentsas leaders will listen, learn and help craft shared goals and shared narratives to bring diverse groups of people together, he says. Bray says that the best leaders provide change agents with: Autonomy to bring their ideas to fruition. Measurable progress updates. A worthy cause that adds value for the public. I do tell change agents that Ill be their flak jacket. If change agents(read more here)

Starring in our Own Truman Show - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Starring in our Own Truman Show - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Ten years ago, a movie called The Truman Show explored what would happen if a person who had unknowingly been filmed their entire life for a television show suddenly discovered that every part of their life was public. At that time, that was a radical concept.   Reality shows were just getting popular.   Jon and Kate had just gotten married and were probably dreaming of having 2.4 kids and a peaceful, private life.   Facebook didnt even exist. So it was entertaining to watch a fictional character discover that every mistake hed ever made, every stupid thing hed ever said, had been broadcast to the world. But today were living the Truman Show It is now possible that private moments of your life can be broadcast to the world.   (Or at least found on Google.)   Especially when were not careful about what we put online. A couple years ago, students and recent graduates were shocked that employers and college officials were searching through their profiles for incriminating information. Athletes were kicked off sports teams for underaged drinking, or consuming alcohol (or other substances) that they werent allowed to have at that point in their season.   Young job applicants were losing coveted positions because they prominently displayed photos of them behaving badly on Facebook   or unwisely wrote immature things in their profiles. Luckily, those stories seemed to have died down.   Some people still dont make the connection that everything they say publicly online is in the public recordthere are still some Twitter horror stories emergingbut most people who use the Internet for networking and business seem to have got the picture.   Even Facebook has drastically increased their privacy controls, so members can determine which of their friends can see which parts of their account. Privacy isnt assured Except, even if youre taking precautions, your privacy isnt assured.   A high school cheerleading coach in Mississippi forced cheerleaders to reveal the passwords to their Facebook accountand then shared a students private messages with school officials.     A grumpy co-worker or an annoyed friend could easily share access to your private profile and pictures with people you havent approved.     And it only takes one angry ex with your Facebook password to wreck havoc with your personal information and connections. Luckily, though those situations are possible, theyre rare.   Most people dont deliberately set-out to share the private information of others. The real biggest personal branding threat on the internet is what we put up ourselves when were not aware that what we do is public. Recently, when I wrote about a personal branding fiasco where (among other mistakes) the subject of my post wrote insensitive comments about his wife on a blog, one commentator took a stand that the person I was writing about had a right to write whatever they wanted online under their full name.   And that commentator was right that its a persons choice about what they want to be associated with their personal brand online. Except the person Id written about hadnt realized that using his full name when he wrote a commentwould put that comment front and center in a Google blog search.   He was pretty humiliated when he realized that a careless comment would be findable as part of his brand. Careless costs Ive seen that happen with others as well.   A relative (also in a job search) wrote a very opinionated comment for his political views as a comment on the Minneapolis Star Tribune (our local newspaper) website.   There was nothing wrong with having an opinion or expressing it.   But hes right in the midst of a tough job search and doesnt have much of an online presence.   So his vehement political views scream out from the front page of Googlea potentially embarrassing situation. Although politics shouldnt be taken into account during a job search, an employer might be influenced in their hiring decision by their stereotypes about a persons politics. Been there, done that Of course, Ive made the same mistake myself.   Its easy to dash off a comment or a blog post, sign your name and not even consider that it might go on your permanent record.   Only to realize laterwhen a Google Alert arrivesthat people can actually see that comment when   they search for my name! (Whoops!) Obviously, we all have a right to put whatever we want up online under our own names.   But its still important to realize thatlike in Trumans worldthe cameras are always filming.   Nothing is truly private. Author: Katie Konrath writes about creativity, innovation and “ideas so fresh… they should be slapped!” at www.getFreshMinds.com.

Resume Writing Promotion - What Are Your Unique Selling Qualities?

Resume Writing Promotion - What Are Your Unique Selling Qualities?If you have been looking for a way to improve your chances of getting hired in the next hiring process, then you need to look into resume writing promotion. In this process, you are allowed to use your personal skills to give your resume a face lift. Aside from that, resume writing promotion is also a way of convincing your potential employer that you are an effective candidate for the job. If you are looking for a way to get this type of promotion, then here are some ways you can use to do so.Before you start the process, make sure that you have an idea of what you want to promote and why. This will help you in narrowing down your goals. If you are having trouble finding the reason, then you should just ask yourself what it is that you would like to change and improve about yourself.The next thing you should do is make sure that you have a sample of your own resume written. Make sure that you have an example in front of you of a good example. In this way, when an employer or reference person looks at your resume, they will be able to see how good you are at writing a resume.Next, you should use headings. You should use keywords that are related to the position that you are applying for in your cover letter. Having a list of your strengths, skills, and qualifications will go a long way in helping you get your resume noticed by the employer.After you have all of this planned out, you will then need to write your resume. You should keep your resume organized. The one you are using should have a structure in which it goes through each of the parts of the resume and the details that go with it. For example, the name of the company or position, the duties you have for that position, and even the education level.After your resume is ready, you will need to sign your name on it. This is where you will put all of your contact information including your phone number, your email address, and your work numb er. Try not to leave your address out because this could cause problems. This is something that you should always do before you hand in your resume.The final step in your promotional process is the paper. You should always be sure that this is going to be present before you even start sending in your resume. It is very important to know how much room you have for errors and mistakes because it will be easy to fix them later on.Now that you know the processes involved in writing a resume, you will know what steps to take to improve your chances of getting hired. By keeping track of all of these steps, you will be able to get through your process smoothly. Make sure that you try to put your personal skills into it and that you are not submitting a generic resume but rather one that is tailored for your specific needs.

How To Have A Successful Career in 10 Ways CareerMetis.com

How To Have A Successful Career in 10 Ways There are many people out there who want to provide you with advice on how to have a successful career. There are teaching professionals, mentor consultants and professional coaches who offer their services to help guide you on what to do to maximize your potential.Many of these individuals have limited experience in terms of living in a real organizational environment where politics, personal bias and subliminal discrimination are alive and well.And to advance in such conditions requires much more than an academic perspective of what it takes to achieve a rewarding career.I was never educated on the theory of career advancement; on what the text books said was the right things to do.evalI had a basic university education with mathematics as my major with computer science as a minor â€" if you consider batch processing of Fortran IV, COBAL and ALGOL programs a meaningful foray into the digital world.The point is, my academic background didn’t help me prepare to take on corporate li fe and figure out how to more than satisfy my career ambitions evalShow an open willingness to take on whatever you are asked to do even if you’re trepidatious about the task. It demonstrates you want to experience There are many individuals who will be willing to serve as your mentor, and you should do everything you can to assemble a diverse team and use their counsel and advice to help you navigate through your career journey.But try and discover that gem of a mentor who is all in with you. Someone who believes in you so strongly they stop at nothing to see you succeed. And in fact they will put themselves at risk to back you in situations they perhaps shouldn’t.I had such a person look out for me. He was a VP who came to our organization from the retail sector and for some reason he adopted me â€" I was his director of marketing. He supported me to everyone inside and outside the organization. He praised me. He took chances for me. He was my loyalist without whom I would nev er had succeeded.Find a believer and watch the magic.4) Take a punch and keep the long term in perspectiveBad stuff happens to everyone their career, but the deciding factor is what you do after the moment. Once the dust settles and you have finished licking your wounds what action do you take?It’s easy to have a knee jerk reaction when you are in pain, but the right thing to do is to take a deep breath, step back and consider your options with the long term in mind. Make your decision based on long term possibilities not on a short term emotional response.When we merged with another telecom company I found myself outside the new leadership team looking in. My previous direct report was given the role that I believed should have been offered to me â€" I was demoted.Amidst the clatter of advice around me telling me I should quit, I decided to stay and see how the new guy played out. Good call. Within a year he performed below expectations 5) Never lose sight of your goalevalKeep yo ur eye on the prize. Regardless of the chaos around you always keep your personal end game in front of you. You will find that This focus will subliminally guide you to make the right career decisions. You may not be aware of it until you reflect on your journey and be struck by the fact that things just seemed to work out â€" your plan was somehow successfully implemented.I had an audacious objectiveto become a VP by the time I was 40 in an engineering dominated organization that was slow to promote younger people. I looked at every opportunity that came my way through my “VP by 40” lens and make a decision that was consistent with that target. It led me to leadership positions in operations, startup divisions and eventually the CMO.6) Learn how to be an inspirational communicatorPublic speaking doesn’t some easy to anyone; it is an acquired skill honed by constant practice. But incredible careers are made by being brilliant communicators â€" layered on competence in a releva nt field of course.Being that person who can talk about a subject and get others excited over the prospects it has for them is an amazing gift that gets you noticed and prepared for greater leadership.My career path was studded with communication moments. Although at first I stumbled through presentations, I found that through relentless practice and listening to feedback from my audience I increased my competence in getting my message across and triggering an emotional response from my listeners.evalMy suggestions for you â€" be informal, really know your topic and be passionate about it, talk in simple language, lose the podium and inject some humour along the way.7) Be differentSuccessful careers are built by people stand apart from the crowd, who make the conscious decision to display a needed skill or competency in a way that is different than how others perform. This approach is based on the fact that it’s difficult to notice an individual in a herd; everyone looks the same and they act the same. And if a person isn’t noticed, they will miss opportunities that come their way.You need to find a way to be different and it doesn’t require a silver bullet. Look for little things you can use to differentiate yourself from your colleagues who are all vying for a limited number of jobs.My be different career strategy has these elements â€" unique communicator, customer service expert, the champion of front-line people and marketing practitioner.If you’re not different, you’re dead (or soon will be).If you are to have a successful career, it will not be based on your schooling â€" not every MBA makes it; not every PhD can reflect on an illustrious past.The tipping point for success is what you learn “out there” in the real world with dynamics that can’t be formularized. Find people who have made it by navigating messiness not preaching from a pulpit. Add THEIR experiences to your dossier, practice them and let them be your guide to a successful c areer.

Get the Interview - CareerAlley

Get the Interview - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. By Dr. Oliver HedgepethProgram Director, Government Contracts and Acquisition at American Public University ** This article originally appeared on the blog **Onlinecareertips.com** If your resume looks the same for each job application, stop it. Make sure you research each job you apply for and rewrite your resume and cover letter for each job after a thorough study of the company or organizations job site. This approach increases your chances of getting and interview, the first step in landing the job. Developing the Custom Resume Spend time at the employer website. Study the mission and goals and understand where the company is headed. Re-write your resume and cover letter using the same words that are part of the job posting and the organizations website. Make sure the words you use reflect the many talents you could bring to the job. Will, a person I know, has had four job interviews where the companies paid him to fly to the interview. He is not special. He has a college degree. He was laid off four times from the four banks he worked for. He got nowhere for six months until he tried this process. For each job you apply for, there are 100s or 1000s of others applying. Why should anyone want to talk to you? They do not have to hire you or me or anyone who has a great job experience record, great awards, and great education. It is a game of matching what you can do to that company, but in an exacting and time consuming manner. Will sent out 12 resumes in 2012 using this method. He got 14 job interviews. His approach is to be laser-focused on every aspect of the company he is applying to. He drills down to understand the organization and reflects that knowledge on the resume he develops. It is really hard work. But it really pays off. Convince the Organization that they Need You I recently had my granddaughter do this. She was tired of her McDonalds job. She wants to be a lawyer. She said she has no skills, experiences other than McDonalds, and does no volunteer work or after school stuff. We sat down together over the website of a law firm nearby her house She studied the site. She studied the cases they represented. She wrote a letter to one of the lawyers. She explained how she had seen their website, had been following one of their cases, was interested in being a lawyer, and would like to be in a position of an intern or some front or back office worker in his law firm. The lawyer, Steve, called her up and set up an interview. We bought her a professional looking suit for the meeting. [Related: Strategies for Preparing for a Job Interview] He created a job for her. She has now been there a month. She is getting paid, too. This method works. Try it. About the Author: Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth is the program director for Government Contracts and Acquisition at American Public University (APU). He is the former program director of Reverse Logistics Management and Transportation and Logistics Management. Prior to joining APU, Dr. Hedgepeth was a tenured associate professor of Logistics and chair of the Logistics Department at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His book, RFID Metrics, was published in 2007 by CRC Press and is in revision. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Visit Joeys profile on Pinterest. jobs by job title, keywords, company, location Job Search

9 Things Bosses Hate More Than Your Taking a Sick Day (Part 2) - Hallie Crawford

9 Things Bosses Hate More Than Your Taking a Sick Day (Part 2) Hallie was honored to be featured in a recent Glamour.com article about things your boss hates more than you taking a sick day.  As a follow up to this article, we wanted to share some additional tips with you. Some people fear calling in sick because sometimes it is an excuse employees give when they dont want to go into work. Because of this, many can be leery of calling in saying they are sick, even when they really do have an awful flu. Some may be afraid to get too behind on work projects to call in sick. They may think that their commitment to the project or to their job will be called into question and they wont look as committed as they should. However, here are some other things to avoid at work that bosses hate more than taking a sick day. Coming in late and leaving early. Habitual tardiness or leaving early regularly are annoying habits that drive bosses crazy. Handling personal matters at work. This could be regularly taking personal phone calls, texting, or scheduling personal appointments during work hours. Bosses translate this as a lack of respect for the work environment and that employees dont consider their work to be important. Being unreliable. Missing deadlines, meetings, or other appointments is something that drives bosses crazy. They cant depend on these this kind of employee. Discover the Essential Components to a Satisfying Career Today Want free tips, tools and expert advice on finding a career youre passionate about? Visit the certified career coaches at HallieCrawford.com, and sign up for their monthly career newsletter, right now. Bookmark their career blog for recommendations on resume writers, online career tests and more career resources. Schedule a free consult with HallieCrawford.com today