How Much Should You Pay for a Resume

How Much Should You Pay for a Resume I recently saw Bridget Brooks blog post about this.  If you are considering paying for a resume writer, and are confused about the range of prices you are getting quoted, you really need to read her article: How much does a resume cost? Before you pay $5 for a resume (yes, really), understand what you are buying, and what you should pay. If you are getting ready to cut a check for a few thousand dollars, make sure you are hiring the right resume writer. How Much Should You Pay for a Resume I recently saw Bridget Brooks blog post about this.  If you are considering paying for a resume writer, and are confused about the range of prices you are getting quoted, you really need to read her article: How much does a resume cost? Before you pay $5 for a resume (yes, really), understand what you are buying, and what you should pay. If you are getting ready to cut a check for a few thousand dollars, make sure you are hiring the right resume writer.

The Freedom Business Roadmap (Podcast #73) - Classy Career Girl

The Freedom Business Roadmap (Podcast #73) We are looking forward to publishing a lot more content on our blog this year in 2017. If youve seen our 2017 social media plan on our blog recently, you know podcasting is one of our top priorities here at Classy Career Girl. Why? Because we love that iTunes has no algorithm and if you are subscribed (thank you by the way) we know that you will be able to get our content  immediately unlike Facebook or Instagram which have an algorithm. So thank you for listening and we will do our best to bring you the very best we have to offer in 2017! So lets get into todays episode. Today we are featuring a QA training I did all about creating your offer and the Freedom Business Roadmap. If you dont know what the Freedom Roadmap and you have a dream to start or grow a business then I highly recommend signing up for our Freedom Workshop that is going on now through January 11th, 2017. You can sign up at www.corporaterescueplan.com/freedom. Todays podcast is all the questions participants in the workshop had about the freedom business roadmap, websites, blogging and lead magnets. So lets dive in and answer your questions! The Freedom Business Roadmap: 5 Things You Need To Grow Your Business 1. CEO Mindset You have to switch from an employee mindset to an entrepreneur mindset. You dont have to sit in your office for 8 hours a day being busy instead the time you put into your business must be focused on revenue producing activities. It’s now time to think like a manager, not a doer. 2. Website Your website is your home base. Social media can change in a blink of an eye. We need to create a place where your followers can always find you now and in 5-10 years from now. You want your ideal clients to keep coming back to your website to see your latest articles, deals, products or services. [RELATED: How Do I Build a Website?] 3. Email List In order to have the freedom you want, you need to start building an email list of people who know, like and trust you. People won’t come and see your website every day or see your posts. You have little control over who sees what on Facebook and other social media sites. That’s why you want to be able to send an email to their inbox when you are ready to sell something. 4. Social Media Pick one platform and master it. Find out where your customers are hanging out and focus in. What social media platform are they on before they shut off their phone and go to bed. What is the first social media site they open in the morning when they wake up? If you dont know, ask them! 5. Lead Magnet A lead magnet is a valuable free giveaway that you create for your ideal client. You give it away in exchange for their contact information. A lead magnet builds a relationship. It is where you are going to give your best stuff away for free. It is where you are going to give a sneak peek of your products or services. This can also be a coupon or discount if you are a store or sell products in exchange for their contact information. Enrollment is closing soon for Corporate Rescue Plan. Register here.

6 Ways to Better Support Your Director

6 Ways to Better Support Your Director It’s possible that no relationship has been more pivotal in my career growth than that which I’ve had with the directors Ive worked for. And no position is more difficult than being their right hand man. In both of my recent positions I was required to work very closely with my directors and superiors. This meant that in both my positions, not only did I need to be able to execute directions â€" but at times I felt like I needed to learn how to read minds, mediate, put out communication fires and successfully cover things up too. Whether it was truly possible for me to fulfill this role didn’t matter. It was expected of me. But I’ll be honest. Being pulled into a meeting to give an explanation for decisions I didn’t make, trying to keep consistent messages and communication between two directors and a team, and constantly working to push through someone else’s creative direction or oddities was no piece of cake. Trust that the saying “Don’t shoot the messenger.” took on a whole new meaning for me. I’m convinced that if you’re holding a position like this there are several best practices to follow and boundaries that must be set to stay mentally equipped and ahead of the curve. So here are 6 key disciplines that Im working towards mastering! Theyll help anyone who feels like they spend half their day perfecting their mind reading skills and the other half trying to relay those messages without getting taken down in a cubicle drive-by. 1. Master your director’s weakness. When your director hires you to work beside them you immediately become their right hand man. First thing to learn â€" no matter what you were expecting to do on the job, your director sees you as one thing and one thing only â€" the solution to whatever problem they can’t solve themselves. I don’t care what the job descriptions said. This will always be the case. In other words â€" it’s not your boss who will have to master his or her detail management issues or deadline deficiencies. You will. 2. Manage and discipline your director. Failed projects, bad communication, missed deadlines and any other issues that arise during your partnership will quickly teach you that a busy director needs management. This is a perfect follow-up to the first point about mastering your director’s weaknesses. Part of mastering them means not letting your boss drop any of his or her own balls because of those weaknesses. For a busy director especially, it’s your responsibility to make sure that they prioritize, communicate, finalize and initiate as they should. Whatever their weakness is â€" if you don’t have the authority to manage the projects at hand yourself you must be sure that your director does. In positions like this, you have to stay two steps ahead. You have to learn your director so well that you’re able to see where things will fall through and prevent them from happening by directing your boss or taking the initiative to make sure it gets done yourself. 3. Think â€" don’t regurgitate. There is absolutely no room for regurgitation when you’re not only the shoulder your director stands on â€" but also the subsequent voice everyone listens to. You must understand everything. Despite what your director or anyone else tells you there will come a time when you alone will be forced to answer questions that you and your superior didn’t take the time to discuss. You will have to give potential or hypothetical plans that you and your director haven’t nailed down yet, or will be asked for an explanation of a decision you had no part in making in front of your entire team. My agency manager would do this to me all the time. Seemingly in the dark herself half of the time, she would ask me for explanations of things that my director and I had never discussed, decisions that my boss had made without telling me why, or worse â€" decisions that my boss had made for reasons that I didn’t feel comfortable sharing. I quickly learned that I had to protect myself by grilling my director to understand the “who, what, when, where and why” of absolutely everything I could. Bottom line is, when you’re sitting at the conference table in a team meeting â€" if you can’t answer the questions then you’re the weak link. Always be prepared with your own insights, opinions, and interpretations to be sure you’re never caught with your jaw dropped and nothing to say. 4. Use the “he said, she said” Don’t be afraid to justify your actions based on something you were told to do by a director. If something goes wrong, needs explanation or is confusing and your only direction to go by is information you got from someone else â€" including your boss â€" relay it. I point this out because I realized I had a strange tendency to not want to justify things that I did by saying “my director told me to…”. But if you don’t do this your only other option is to fumble around looking for a rationalization. And fumbling makes you look worse than admitting you did it strictly out of direct orders. 5. Don’t take all the heat Setting boundaries for accountability is a mental must! You have to learn what you are and aren’t accountable for. This is less about keeping your job as it is about remembering your self-worth and maintaining your self-confidence. I have no idea why, but in my last position I rarely spoke up for myself or against bad practice when I could have. Knowing where you could and couldn’t have prevented things from happening, as well as how issues could have been avoided will be key to successfully moving forward in a position where at times you may feel like your sinking or swimming depends solely on pleasing a director’s interests. And standing up for yourself when it’s easy to become the scapegoat is going to be key to keeping your job. 6. Remember your role In the end, being a trustworthy support system is what’s going to convince your director to push you ahead. No matter how good you get at what you’re doing, how anxious you get about an upcoming deadline, how much your team may come to respect you in the absence or as the representation of your director never forget that you are a support system. Continuously crossing the line in any way, overstepping authority or even unintentionally undermining a director’s decision shows a lack of humility and respect and may cause other superiors and yours to mistrust you. Do what you do well â€" and in time your own authority will begin to grow. The best partnership can take time and effort to build. For those of you whose positions require the mastery of these skills, know that they are seldom taught and often learned. For the most part only time, experience and perhaps even one or two heartbreaking terminations can perfect them (based off my experience). It took my being fired from my agency (and weeks of self-reflection, blame and forced appreciation) for me to even acknowledge how pivotal it is that I master them. Why so much inner conflict? “All learning has an emotional base”, it has once been said. And it is that undercurrent that will make mastery both so rewarding and so painful at the same time.

Can I Pay Someone to Find Me a Job

Can I Pay Someone to Find Me a Job The simple answer is yes, you can pay someone to find you a job. There are companies and individuals that will help you with certain aspects of the job search. You can work with staffing agencies, recruiters, headhunters, career coaches, and others.The job search process can feel like a job all on its own. It is a long and exhausting process that many people don’t have time for, don't have experience with, or simply do not enjoy doing.Quality job searching takes time. It takesknowing how to make a great resume, how to appropriately network, and how to apply to the right jobs. Not to mention being able to successfully interview once you get your foot in the door.All of this can seem overwhelming to someone whose profession is, well.... anything other than job searching. Don't worry. We've got your back. In this article, we will explain some options that can ease your mindwhile also providing you with more freedom to do the things you love.Who Can You Pay to Find a Job?First of all - let's get one thing straight. There are very few companies(if any)who are going to ask you to write them a checkand as a result, they will 100% guarantee you a new job.I'd be wary of any company that 'guarantees' employment. Read the fine print!There are however companies out there whocan assist with your job searchand play a key role in finding your next job.As a job seeker, it's important for you to know exactly what resources you have available, and which ones will be best for your unique situation.Here are types of people you can work with to find a job:Career Coaches (Paid) Resume Writers (Free/Paid) Recruiters Headhunters (Free)You might be surprised to hear exactly how these people can help you...Career Coaches (Traditional + Modern)Did you know that there are two different kinds of career coaches?Most people think of career coaches as individuals or teams who coach job seekers through the frustrating process of job searching.While this is an accurate description of most car eer coaches, it is not true for all of them.There are traditional career coaches like the onewe just described above, and there are modern career coaches, like the one we will describe below.Traditional Career CoachesTraditional career coaching servicescome in many different shapes and sizes.You could hire a traditional career coach to help with:Job search techniques Resume cover letter writing Interview preparation Salary negotiation Mid-career changeWhile traditional career coaches will not usually guarantee a job as a result of their services, there are many excellent career coaches out there who have been attributed to making the difference that the job seeker needed to actually get the job.Traditional career coaches are great for job seekers who just need a little extra boost to make the difference. They can be a great coach, teaching you how to have a successful job search.However, at the end of the day, it is still you who has to do the work to find your next job. Your coach will be there to support you, but a traditional career coach will not physically do the work for you. That brings us to the modern career coaches...Modern Career CoachesModern career coaching services take a slightly different approach to helpwith yourjob search. Rather than teaching you how to do the work, modern career coaches simply do the work for you.You could hire a modern career coach to:Find relevant jobs for you each week Customize your resume for eachapplication Fill out job applications on your behalf Network with target companies on your behalf Prepare you for interviewsAs you can see,modern career coaches aren't afraid to get their hands dirty and do the work for you. If they looked just like you, modern career coaches would probably want to walk right into your interviews for you, but that's pretty much where theydraw the line.At Find My Profession - we believe that we have pioneered the Modern Career Coach process. We are proud to offer a professionally managed job s earch service unlike any other.Not for you? Keep on reading, we have plenty of great resources to help you find a job.Resume Writers (Most Common)When it comes to paying someone to find a job, resume writers are usually the first people that come to mind. Resumes are considered by many to be the most fundamental part of a job search. After all, without a resume, it would be hard to fill out a job application.Resume writers all have at least one thing in common. They write resumes. However, that would be like saying all humans have one thing in common. We have legs.Resume writers are not all the same. In fact, they are very unique. Writing resumes that actually get results requiresa thorough understanding of your work. If one resume writer has written 100 sales resumes, but 0 finance resumes, then that person really would not be very useful.When you are looking for a resume writer, check for three easy things:Do they have experience writing resumes in your line of work? Are they will ing to work with you to make edits/revisions? How is their online image (reviews?)By doing the basics above, you will save yourself countless headaches and disappointments.Resume writers truly do play a huge role in helping people find jobs. Whether you hire a professional to write your resume or use a free resume builder website, you are much better off with a resume than without one.Recruiters Headhunters (Free option)If you’re looking for free help finding a job, you willprobably want to work with a recruiter or headhunter.A lot of people think that recruiters and headhunters are totally different jobs. They really are not.Difference Between a Recruiter and a HeadhunterThe main difference between a recruiter and a headhunter is that a headhunter usually is recruiting for senior-level or executive roles.If you are a senior-leader, executive, or c-suite candidate you are much more likely to come across headhunters than if you were just graduating from college.Different Types of RecruitersThere are two main types of recruiters. Most recruiters areeither corporate recruiters (working directly for the hiring company) or staffing agency recruiters (working for a third-party company - retained by the hiring company).All recruiters have one thing in common. Their job is to find the best candidates for the specific job they have been assigned to hire for.Here's where you come in...How Headhunters and Recruiters Help Find Your JobIf you want a free optionand have a little bit of time to invest in the process, it never hurts to get in touch with some local recruiters and headhunters.Decide what kind of job you are looking for, what location(s) you are open to, what compensation you are looking for, etc.With this information, you can do a Google or LinkedIn search to find recruiters in your area.Come up with a compelling message to send these recruiters - letting them know a little bit about yourself, and the other details mentioned above about your job requirements .While this option is free, it is also usually the least effective. Since recruiters and headhunters get paid by the hiring company, there is very little incentive for them to go out of their way to help you find a job.However, there is no doubt that recruiters and headhunters do help people find jobs. If you happen to have the background and experience that a recruiter is looking for, then you can guarantee they will be more than happy to help you get that job. It's in both of your best interests to land you that job.Key TakewaysAs we mentioned at the beginning of this article. Yes, you can paysomeone to help you find a job. While the options are limited, career coaches and resume writers are currently the best two options.Recruiters and headhunters provide a great free alternative if you just need some extra eyes and ears out there passively looking for you.We hope you enjoyed this article and found it helpful! If you have any comments or additions to this article, we'd love to he ar from you!

Dubai Resume Writing - A Superior Path

Dubai Resume Writing - A Superior PathDubai is a superlative destination for tourism and for business ventures. That is why it's crucial to understand the fundamentals of successful Dubai resume writing. After all, it is what will determine your success or failure in Dubai.A Dubai resume should be designed with two major sections, the first is the job objective and the second is the skills section. The job objective is written under the name of the prospective candidate. It consists of the education and work experience that he possesses. This is an important section because employers looking for employees in Dubai look at applicants as if they were prospective workers. An employer of an international company in Dubai will want to know whether you have recently graduated or if you have worked for a while in your career.The second section of a Dubai resume, the skills section, should contain some information about your qualifications. For example, if you are interested in English teach ing in Dubai you would need to put in your qualification and the level of English teaching you are capable of.It is advisable to write a cover letter when you submit your Dubai resume to any company that has an application for employment. There are certain things that a cover letter can do for you in terms of Dubai resume writing.First, it puts in the applicant in the target group. Employers who consider your resume complete may consider looking at your cover letter for you, too.Second, a short cover letter presents your self as someone who knows what he wants. It is a good way to get that contact address in the company whose job it is to find you a job. It also makes you look like someone who takes hiring seriously.Third, it shows that you are concerned about the future of your company and that you want to help the people working in Dubai find good jobs. If you don't provide a copy of your resume to the prospective employer, they might just hire someone else who wants to do the sam e thing. But, if you take the initiative to write a long resume for your prospective employer, they will appreciate your efforts and they will try to work with you to find you a job.Dubai resume writing is an art. It can be a very time consuming process and it does require some research on your part. When you learn to do it right, it will pay off many times over.

Terrible Career Advice for Women - Kathy Caprino

Terrible Career Advice for Women I love reading Penelope Trunks posts theyre always thought-provoking, controversial and stimulating.   Im thankful that she has a large voice and an even larger audience because she is able to prod  so many of us to  think about what we truly believe, in comparison with and contrast to her very strident views. I must say, though, that her recent post on BNET Terrible Career Advice Women Give Each Other really got me going, and I have a feeling it will arouse a vigorous response from you too. Please do check it out!    And read my comments on her post here: Penelope, youre always interesting to read and ponder, but sometimes you get it SO wrong. This is one of those times. Wrong, wrong, wrong, and so skewed to the negative. Everything youve shared flies in the face of what I know to be true as a woman, a high-level professional, a trained therapist, and a career coach whos helped hundreds of women succeed on their own terms. First, Ive been sexually harassed at work, and its hellacious. I didnt do anything about it just to save my skin and my job and let me tell you, thats the wrong advice. For Gods sake, if you encourage women to grin and bear it and shut up about it, what does that say about you as an advocate for women, and about the future we can expect for women in the workplace? Yes, what you do about harrassment depends on the gravity of the situation, but if its grave, you must find a true advocate (even if its outside the organization) and speak up. Secondly, I was married at 30, had two fantastically beautiful children at 34 and 37. Im 50 now, and it all unfolded as I wanted it to. Women need to decide for themselves when to marry and when to have kids. If they listen to you (or anyone else) about it, theyre barking up the wrong tree. Its absurd to advise a woman about this its a deeply personal issue. Thirdly, of course books dont make you a good leader you make you a good leader. But reading, exploring, inquiring, learning, and stretching yourself through powerful books and ideas is a terrific way to become more of who you really are. Sometimes I wish your views werent always so skewed to the extreme negative its fun that youre a contrarian, but its not as beneficial as it could be that your writings are so overwhelming bleak. Spice it up with some positivity, will you? But thanks, as always, for getting us going! _______________________________________________________ So folks, Id LOVE to hear from you.   PLEASE! leave a comment below.   What do you think about Penelopes views, and mine.    Share your voice!   Give us some great career advice for women puleese!

Book review Impro for storytellers - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Book review Impro for storytellers - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Keith Johnstone is the inventor of theatresports and in Impro for Storytellers, he writes about the importance of stories in improvisational theatre. He argues, that without interesting storylines impro simply degenerates into a loose collection of gags and becomes a lot less interesting. The funny thing is that I bought this book thinking it was about storytelling, when its focus is actually on impro theatre, but I still enjoyed reading it and I learned a lot from it. In impro youre on a stage with no script and no idea whats going to happen next. Youre totally reliant on your co-players and an audience is watching your every move. You can either open yourself to these circumstances and be present and aware of your co-players and surroundings or you can build up a number of defenses and try to play it safe. Does that remind you of anything? Its life! Thats exactly what life is like, and that makes impro an excellent laboratory for learning skills and tools that you can use in real life because in impro you have immediate feedback from the audience (and in theatresports also from the judges). The book mentions many exercises that Keith Johnstone uses in his workshops, and Im itching to try some of them out soon. Most of the exercises are designed to bring your awareness to here and now. Dont worry about what youre going to say in a minute when a minute has passed, the scene may be going in a totally different direction. Focus on whats happening right now with you, your co-players and the audience. Being present here and now is a skill that were rapidly losing. An yet its a vital skill for being alive and happy, and one thats an integral part of many spiritual and psychological practices. I believe that there is a lot to be learned from impro theatre and even if you dont actually perform in front of others, many of the exercises have a lot to offer. And this book is certainly a good place to start. 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