The #1 reason to set unrealistic goals (and its not achieving it)

The 1 reason to set unrealistic goals (and its leid achieving it)The 1 reason to set unrealistic goals (and its not achieving it)There are certain keystone accomplishments that open-up unforeseen and unanticipated doors.These accomplishments are things you do one time that continue to yield opportunities, relationships, collaborations, and ongoing growth. Dan Sullivan, the founder of Strategic Coach, calls these strategic byproducts or unanticipated side-effects.Most of these accomplishments require that you take a leadership role and actually create something.You cant be passive. You must be innovative, creative, and generous. Youve got to work a few years like few people will so you can spend the rest of your life like few people can.One of my mentors, Richie Norton, told me that having a bestselling book was one of those achievements. Im still making money and getting opportunities from the book I wrote over 5 years ago Riche told me. Something in his words sunk-in.I already wante d to be an author - but I underestimated all of the things that becoming a bestselling and traditionally published author would do for me.I also unanticipated everything Id need to do and become in order to write at the level I wanted to.If you want to do something at the absolute highest level, you need to become a polymath - which means youve mastered multiple things, not just one.Youve got toLearn how to set and quickly achieve goalsKnow what to focus on FIRST in order to get confidence and momentum (confidence is a byproduct of winning, even making small wins) so start winning first thing in the morning by doing stuff like making your bed, writing in your journal, going for a walk or a workout, listening/reading to powerful books/podcasts/music, and producing a meaningful result in the first 90120 minutes of your dayGet organizedMaster your time and manage your energy (youve got to know WHEN and WHAT to focus on) mornings are generally best for strategic and creative workDisc ern what really matters and what doesntDevelop mentorships and maximize those mentorships, which means you 1) grow THEIR business, 2) unravel your limited subconscious patterns through transformational learning experiences, 3) quickly learn from them to succeed at their level and beyond, 4) and continue to sing their praises for the rest of your life (as Michael Fishman has said, Self-made is an illusion. There are many people who played divine roles in you having the life that you have today. Be sure to let them know how grateful you are.)Brute-force learn a subject (and multiple other subjects), which means you 1) quickly gather the most important information, 2) test that information, 3) reframe your perspective because of that information, and 4) produce new results because of that informationA new definition of learningYou didnt learn something if you cant produce a new outcome. Thats all learning is - the ability to produce an outcome. - Dan SullivanCan you produce the result you want?What must you learn and become to produce the result you want?Learning requires making a permanent improvement to your perspective and behavior.Learning means you see, feel, and live different. It means you can consistently produce better outcomes than you previously could.You become a NEW and UPGRADED version of yourself. And you should do this over, and over, and over. Personality isnt intended to be a fixed and unalterable trait. Rather, your personality is a state that continuously changes, adapts, and evolves.Identity is fluid and highly flexible if youre willing to learn new things. The problem for most people is that they stop ACTIVELY learning new things. Sometime in their late 20s or early 30s, they stop pushing themselves into situations that force them to purge-out limiting and suppressed subconscious patterns.Emotions get stuck at the subconscious level. Suppressed emotions freeze your personality and keep you living in the past, unable to process and seek new experiences that TRANSFORM you.Just as emotions are what keep you stuck, emotions are also what pull the suppressed patterns up to the surface so you can create new patterns. In order to get to the next level, you need to have EMOTIONAL and transformational experiences. Breaking-down and crying is one thing. But more, Im talking about doing stuff that you consider outside of your comfort zone - outside of what youve defined yourself as. As Joe Polish has said, In order to have a breakthrough you have to break something. Get out of your comfort zoneYoure not an introvert or an extrovert. Those are labels and boxes youve put around your behaviors, patterns, and beliefs.You can learn (and unlearn) all of those things. You can produce new results. You can create a new identity, new worldview, and new ability to operate in the world with people.What happened when I tried (and failed) to write a New York Times bestsellerAs I said earlier, I decided I wanted to write a bestselling book. I n order to get a traditional book deal, I learned that I needed to build an online platform. That concept was entirely foreign to me just a few years ago.Cant I just write a book? I thought to myself.Of course not. If it was that easy, everyone would do hard stuff.Its not the activity itself. Its all of the stuff you need to do (and master) to even GET IN THE GAME that will test and prove you.You qualify yourself by putting yourself in the role, and acting into that role. Your behavior shapes your identity. You can become who you intend to be if you begin living that way, today. Not tomorrow.In order to become a successful author, heres just a small handful of things Ive had to learn in the past 3 yearsBuild a websiteWrite articles onlineGet those articles viewed by 1000000s of peopleTurn readers into email subscribersMaximize every online impression I gotReach out to my favorite writers and find-out how I could help them achieve their goalsMake money with my artSell and launch prod uctsInvest money into myself and my educationSpeak more powerfullyFail a lotForget about what other people think about meRedefine who I am and what I do (over and over)Use my time wellGet into flow regularlyLearn fasterInnovate and be creativeHire and train full-time employeesMake large sums of money and invest nearly all of it back into further education, mentoring, experiences, technology, consultants, flights, hotels, etc. etc. etc.Put simply, my path to becoming an author took me down a rabbit-hole of having to master a million other things. If you told me 3 years ago when I was first starting this journey that Id need to hire and train employees, I wouldnt have believed you.If youre seeking TRANSFORMATION, not just achievements, youll be willing to become whatever your path requires you to become.Do it.Once it came time to launch my book, I didnt end-up hitting my original goal of becoming a New York Times bestseller. Although I didnt hit that goal, what I learned trying to hit that goal was worth infinitely more.When you learn something - truly learn it - you OWN it. Its part of you. If you learn how to do a lay-up in basketball, you can do it again and again. You can replicate the result.If you learn how to make a million dollars, you can do it again. And again. And again.This is why you set unrealistic and ridiculous goals, because the path to those goals will change you. Hence, Jim Rohn said, Become a millionaire not for the million dollars, but for what it will make of you to achieve it.What you learn and become is far more important than your previous accomplishments. In fact, if you over-attach yourself to those accomplishments, youll get stuck in a role and identity.What you learn and become is far more important than the accomplishment itself.What you learn is how to produce certain results. You learn how to operate in the world differently.You learn how to learn, and deal with uncomfortable emotions. You also learn how to regulate those emotio ns, because every step you ascend into your personal development will bring-up all sorts of suppressed pain and trauma.Every step you take up, youll have to redefine yourself and the world in a better and more empowering way.What are you trying to accomplish?Are you learning?Are you transforming?Are you able to produce new and better results?What accomplishment would PUSH YOU TO GROW and would also open tons of doors?Your goal becomes the vehicle for learning a ton, developing skills, and creating life-changing relationships.Two types of goalsCrave the result so intensely that the work is irrelevant. - Tim GroverIn psychology, there are two types of goals - achievement and mastery.Achievement goals are all about getting a certain outcome. They are extrinsically motivated.Mastery goals are all about what you learn and become. They are intrinsically motivated.Both are incredibly important. Seeking certain outcomes WHILE seeking mastery is totally possible.Actually, being fully fixate d on either the extrinsic OR the intrinsic can get you stuck.If youre purely Achievement-oriented, then youll never be happy, no matter what you accomplish. Youll fail to realize that the journey truly is the destination.If youre purely Mastery-oriented, you likely wont push yourself as hard as you could. A better approach is pushing yourself to the limits trying to hit a certain milestone. If you dont hit it this time, re-evaluate and try again. Just cause you didnt hit it this time doesnt mean you wont. However, dont forget about all that youre learning and becoming along the way.If you leverage BOTH intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, its like double-dipping. You get the best of both worlds.You can master both byBeing clear on WHY youre pursuing what youre pursuingExpect everything and attach to nothing - expect the best things to happen, have faith and hope, and yet dont over-attach to any specific outcome whether good or schwimmbadRe-adjust your goals when you get new informat ionAchieve your goals regularly and quicklyNever stop learningNever stop honing your motivation and WHY - it really is about other people - as Viktor Frankl said, For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side effect of ones personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the by-product of ones surrender to a person other than oneself. Similarly, Christ said, He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.Take plenty of time, regularly, to connect with yourself and your WHYOnly develop TRANSFORMATION-based, not TRANSACTION-based relationshipsWhat unrealistic goal are you pursuing?The greatest dreams are always unrealistic. - Will SmithAre you pursuing something completely unrealistic?If not, youre missing-out huge. Youre missing-out on BECOMING something totally different and better.Youre missing out on several emotional breakthroughs. Youre missing out on LEARNING and transforming both yourself and others.Set huge goals. Pursue them with insane persistence. Learn everything you MUST in order to achieve them.The learning and BECOMING is the most important part. Learning means youve expanded how you see and operate in the world. It means you can consistently produce better outcomes.Learn.Ready to upgrade?Ive created a cheat sheet for putting yourself into a PEAK-STATE, immediately. You follow this daily, your life will change very quickly.Get the cheat sheet hereThisarticlewas originally published onMedium.

Take Control of Your Career Through a SWAG Analysis

Take Control of Your Career Through a SWAG AnalysisTake Control of Your Career Through a SWAG AnalysisDo you feel like your career is stuck in neutral and your professional destiny is in the hands of others? Rookies and seasoned professionals alike experience this sentiment once if not several times throughout their careers. The solution? Take control through a SWAG analysis.I created the concept of a SWAG analysis after moving from investment banking to venture capital. As an investment banker at Goldman Sachs I found the biannual 360-degree reviews, which are tied to bonuses and other forms of recognition, to be quite effective. But there was no such system in distribution policy at the first venture capital firm I joined. My managers were reactive about personal career growth. If I had simply accepted the situation, I would have made very slow progress in my career advancement.I joined my first venture firm with modest expectations- I would under-promise and over-deliver. My salar y was below that of all the assistants in the office, and I borrowed money to invest in our fund. Before long, I brought in several new investments that led to great fund successes, and I recruited several high-impact vice presidents for the firms portfolio companies. The venture capital partners were appreciative of my achievements, yet that appreciation didnt translate into a promotion. Thats when I took action through this SWAG analysis, which I presented to my managersThis SWAG analysis served four purposesIt conveyed to my managers that I was motivated to grow professionally.It demonstrated I had the self-awareness to identify both my weaknesses and strengths.It served as documentation of my accomplishments.It conveyed that I was focused on delivering on my goals.My managers reacted positively. Over time they used the SWAG analysis to benchmark my successes every six months. Eventually they promoted me.The key takeaway here is that you can take control of your career advancemen t, and the SWAG analysis is a great vehicle for self-evaluation and communication to your managers.If youre in a lokalitt of leadership at your company, use the SWAG analysis to empower your employees and foster an environment of self-assessment and goal-setting.Give the SWAG analysis a whirl, and send me a tweet on your thoughts.

When Taglines Get Lost In Translation

When Taglines Get Lost In TranslationWhen Taglines Get Lost In TranslationAlmost every brand has a tagline. And some brands have multiple taglines for multiple products, including Proctor Gamble, Pepsi, and Chrysler Jeep. You may not have given this much thought, but what happens when some of Americas greatest taglines are put through the translation filter? Its not actually as cut and dry as simply hitting the translate button, due to different cultural references. For instance, in some countries, it is common practice to put a picture of the product inside the can on the label. Imagine how they would react to baby food or dog food So, we went through the advertising archives to find some of the best examples of tagline crash-and-burn. Although its funny, its also very expensive to these companies (and embarrassing to the copywriters). If they dont do their homework, they could end up paying millions of dollars in reprint costs, reshoots and apology ads. Heres the list, in no par ticular order. We start with the most famous of the last few decades. COORS Tagline Turn It LooseAH, who doesnt love an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day? The tagline from Coors, Turn It Loose, was based around setting the flavor of Coors free. Alas, the Spanish translation made people think they were setting something else freeSpanish Translation Suffer From Diarrhea Pepsi Tagline Come Alive With the Pepsi GenerationSounds great, doesnt it? In fact, its not a million miles from some of the taglines being used by todays energy drinks. However, it didnt go down to well in China. After it was put through the translation machine, it came out asChinese Translation PepsiBrings Your Ancestors Back from the Dead KFC Tagline handglied Lickin GoodMmm, mmm, mmm. Which meat-eating connoisseur doesnt like to tuck into a plate of hot, crispy fried chicken? Well, once again this tagline fell foul of Chinese translation, becoming something quite the opposite of tastyChinese Translation Eat Your Fingers Off Parker Pens Tagline It Wont Leak In Your Pocket and Embarrass YouNot the catchiest tagline but its a straight-up brand promise. After all, who wants nasty ink stains on their crisp shirts and blouses? But the folks at Parker made one small snaffoo. They thought the Spanish word embarazar meant embarrass. Nope. And this is how the ads ran in MexicoSpanish Translation It wont leak in your pocket and make you pregnant Milk Tagline GOT MILK?Its one of the most famous, and most copied, taglines ever. We all know it. However, Latin consumers also got to know it for all the wrong reasons. They must have thought the American Dairy Association were smoking something very strong when this came outSpanish Translation ARE YOU LACTATING? Coca-Cola Product Coca-ColaAnother example of things going haywire in China. In the 1920s, Coca-Cola decided to export its product to China, but wanted a name for it that sounds similar to the English pronunciation. After some bac k and forth, they went with a phonetic translation, and the result was quite confusingChinese Translation Bite the Wax Tadpole Electrolux Tagline Ingenting Suger Som en Electrolux.You are forgiven if you dont know what the tagline means. Its Swedish and comes from the home of Swedens famous vacuum cleaner manufacturer Electrolux. However, when they used the tagline in the USA, it translated well with one unfortunate drawback - in the USA, sucks has more than one meaningEnglish Translation Nothing Sucks Like an Electrolux General Motors Tagline Body by FisherBody By Fisher is not actually a tagline but a sub-brand of GM. It was basically responsible for a lot of the bodywork done on GM cars (and was bought out by GM in 1925). Of course, there was a glitch with the name. This time, it was Belgium that had the problem, and its not something that makes any car alluringBelgian Translation Corpse by Fisher Ford Product PintoAgain, not quite a tagline, this was the model of a car you know all too well. But in Brazil, its not a bean. Well, not unless youre talking about the frank or the beans. Yes, PINTO was probably the most insulting name you could give a car. They changed it to the CORCEL, which means HORSE. Good thing tooPortuguese Translat?ionTiny Male Genitals Perdues Chicken Tagline It Takes a Tough Man to Make a Tender ChickenPerdues chicken has been producing its products since 1920, and put himself on TV saying the infamous tagline it takes a tough man to make a tender chicken. Lovely play on wordsin English. Of course, when it got translated into Spanish, something went awry, and Frank was saying something best put in the WTF CategorySpanish Translation It Takes an Aroused Man to Make a Chicken Affectionate Otis Engineering Tagline Completion EquipmentOtis Engineering has significant ties to Halliburton, and so its a different kind of scandal that usually rocks the boat here. However, when Otis was asked to take part in a Moscow exhibition , it did so and got a little help from the translation department. It probably had the most interest it has ever had in its productsRussian Translation Equipment for Orgasims Clairol Product Mist StickWhat is it? Not a deodorant but a curling iron. Clairol launched the product in Germany under the same name, not realizing that mist is manure in that country. Sales of the product were appallingGerman Translation Manure Stick Hunt-Wesson Product Gros Jos(Baked Beans)At last, a flub that didnt actually hurt sales And youll soon see why. When Hunt-Wesson launched its brand of baked beans in Canada, it was surprised at the sales figures. They didnt realize that the term means, well, see for yourselfFrench-Canadian Translation Big Breasts McDonalds Product Big MacIf youve ever watched Pulp Fiction (and if not, why not?) youll know the whole McDonalds issue with the Royale With Cheese. It turns out, of course, that theres another issue on the table. Big Mac, translated into Fre nch, became Gros Mec. And this means something very differentFrench Translation Big Pimp Braniff Airlines Tagline Fly in LeatherOh, what a promise. In 1987, Braniff Airlines introduced some very new and stylish leather seats to their planes. The tagline seems perfectly fine until its translated into Spanish. Then, its a proposition that most of us would not want to happen, at allSpanish Translation Fly Naked

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What genetics say about whether youll keep your New Years resolutions

What genetics say about whether youll keep yur New Years resolutionsWhat genetics say about whether youll keep yur New Years resolutionsSo many of us start out with good intentions at the beginning of a new year. And then those intentions land in the garbage when we realize we really havent changed all that much just because we have a new calendar.Its an easy cop-out to blame something else for our failure to keep our New Years resolutions. We can blame our work schedules, or gym prices, or family matters that got in the way. But can we blame our very predispositions? Can we blame our genes?Personal genomics and biotechnology company 23andMe set out to answer that very query. Each March for the last three years, the DNA testing group asked consenting customers two questions Did you make a New Years resolution this year? and if so, How well have you been able to follow your New Years resolution until now?Then, researchers used customer answers in a genome-wide association study to see if genetics predisposed any particular set of people to keep their resolutions while others foundered.At this point, some readers may grow weary. After all, anything that tries to study natural genetic inclinations sounds like it may lean toward eugenics and Social Darwinism - two fields of thought that have grown antiquated with the passage of time, as people have realized that both have racist underpinnings.But the 23andMe research does not seem to wander into problematic territory in fact, researchers found that the adherencegenome-wide association study did not yield any genome-wide significant hits (though they noted the analysis was underpowered and might need more responses for interesting results). Instead, factors for whether people kept their resolutions were much more practical and environment-dependent.Who sticks to resolutions?Women are really good at pointing out their own flaws. 23andMe found that theyre much more likely to make New Years resolutions than men, which probably isnt all that surprising. Without risking stereotyping, its safe to say at least some women focus a lot on self-improvement and self-realization, and magazines and other cultural touchstones are constantly telling women how to be better.But though men may make fewer resolutions, theyre more likely to keep them once they do. The same goes for older people - though theyre less inclined to come up with that original goal, they stick with the one they make.Why do some people succeed?Though wed all like to blame our genetics for our failings, researchers at 23andMe said that genetic effects we identified here are mild. They cited influencers such as picking reasonable goals and having a supportive environment as other forces that affect whether we see our resolutions through.So instead of resolving to run that marathon after avoiding the treadmill for years, maybe its a good idea to go on a 20-minute walk every day. Or instead of giving up our favorite dessert forever, perhaps its enough to limit consumption to once a month. Little steps can turn into big strides, no matter our genetic code.

What Make You Own Beats Online Is - and What it Is Not

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Webinar on How to Source Diverse Talent

Webinar on How to Source Diverse Talent A 45-minute session on sourcing success with an expert panel featuring leaders from Shopify, Vrbo (Formerly HomeAway), and PowerToFly.Building a robust talent pipeline thats also diverse can be a real challenge for many recruiters. 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The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electrici ans ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.

How to overcome awkward silence in an interview

How to overcome awkward silence in an bewerberinterviewHow to overcome awkward silence in an interviewWeve all been there Youre in an interview and everything is binnenseemingly going well. Then, suddenly, the conversation hits a lull. Do you speak first to fill the awkward-feeling silence? Do you wait for your interviewer to lead the way? What body language do you express?Ive worked in recruiting in the financial services industry for over five years and interacted with thousands of candidates throughout all stages of their interview processes, and I can tell you that awkward silences happen in nearly all interviews. They are rarely the result of doing something wrong, but rather part of a natural course of events someone stopping to think about a previous answer or someone trying to remember the point he or she was planning to make, for example. Unfortunately, candidates often assume the void is their fault, get nervous, and departure rambling to fill the void. But thats not neces sarily the best plan of attack. Heres what to do instead.1. Understand the importance of the silenceAs a recruiter, there are so many things that go through my head during an interview. First and foremost, Im responsible for taking as many notes as possible. I dont want to forget anything the candidate is saying, because I have to pass along the right information to the hiring manager. This sometimes requires me to pause and take it all in. That said, I sometimes do use silence as a test I want to see how the candidate will respond under pressure. Hiring managers do the same - they use silence to assess a candidates comfort and emotional intelligence. To come out ahead, let the awkward silence run its course. Show poise. Count slowly to five, and then say, Is there anything else I can fill in on that point? Consider this a moment to reflect on your answers and gather your thoughts for the rest of the conversation.2. Come preparedYour battle plan starts long before you walk into the room and shake your interviewers hand. Practice answers to common inquiries with your friends and get comfortable answering open-ended questions. Structure each point to tie back to what you studied, what youve been doing, or why youre interested in this particular role. I recommend using the STAR format to make sure youve covered everything in detailSituationWhat was the context or background?TaskWhat exactly needed to be done?ActionWhat did you do to accomplish the required result?ResponseWhat was the overall outcome and how was it received?If you know youve hit all the points youve practiced, you wont feel the need to keep talking just to fill the silence.3. Know your audienceYoure likely to go through multiple interviews as part of a hiring process. It usually starts with a conversation with a recruiter or member of the menschenwrdig resources team. This can be your opportunity to drive the conversation a bit more. If and when you make it to the next stage of the process and sy nc up with the hiring manager, youll want to be a bit more deferential. That doesnt mean you shouldnt have space to ask questions - you absolutely should. But its not up to you to steer the ship, so when that silence does happen, allow it to pass so as to give the hiring manager the chance to move onto the next topic he or she has on the agenda.4. Dont rambleI know its nerves, but Ive had candidates blather on so much that their sentences stop making sense. One interviewee started by speaking about her current job (makes sense), but ended up explaining why she dislikes a certain coworker. Clearly, thats no good. When a candidate goes on and on, he or she usually loses sight of the point and starts trying to connect the wrong things. For example, I once asked a job candidate to give me an example of a time he received criticism over his work and how he dealt with this feedback. He started out well, citing a specific project, but quickly diverged into a lengthy assessment of his mana gers difficult personality. Not only did he fail to answer the question at hand, he made it seem as if he couldnt possibly be the problem.If you catch yourself going down this road, know that all hope isnt lost. You havent blown the interview. Just apologize for rambling and say, Let me start all over. Its perfectly fine to admit when something doesnt go perfectly in an interview. Recruiters appreciate honesty over all else.This post was originally published on TheWell.com.Jopwell helps Americas leading companies connect with and recruit Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American professionals and students at scale.Sign upto find your dream job.

How to Determine If the Purpose of Your Resume Is Clear

How to Determine If the Purpose of Your Resume Is ClearHow to Determine If the Purpose of Your Resume Is ClearHow to Determine If the Purpose of Your Resume Is ClearBuild an effective resume that supports your job goals. Heres how. TWEETHave you ever tried to fly a kite without a string to guide its direction or without a tail to give it proper weight and navigational assistance? Sounds pretty frustrating - unless you dont care where the kite goes. Sending out a resume without giving it direction or strategic design can be a similar exercise in futility.Like a kite, a resume needs to be built properly (eye-catching, easily readable design and format), guided to its destination (by tailoring it to a specific job and market), and weighted properly (with quantified accomplishments and responsibilities).Consider the purpose of your resume.A resume is the marketing vehicle that, when crafted effectively, will facilitate your ability to secure an interview. It will also help you prepare fo r that interview because it will highlight your key selling points and boost your confidence in your own abilities.Like many applicants, you may feel at a loss for words when you initially try to list your accomplishments at work. I havent contributed anything, you say. I just do my job. However, once you take a step back and go through the process of brainstorming how youve actually added value to your department or company, I guarantee your feelings of self-worth will rise - and even soar. And that confidence will definitely get noticed by the hiring manager during your next interview.Define your resumes intended destination.While written resume objectives are no longer the standard, it is imperative that your job goals are clearly stated and supported throughout your resume for it to be effective. Below are questions to ask yourself before you start the resume-writing process. Your answers will help give your resume the direction and content it needs to land in the right place. W ho do you expect will read your resume?Believe it or not, most job applications are not initially reviewed by a menschenfreundlich being. Instead, an electronic applicant tracking system (ATS) will scan your job application for keywords and skills. If you are fortunate enough to have an actual human read your resume, the design can either hurt or harm you, depending on its effectiveness and readability. Keep in mind that HR professionals may not be familiar with all industry or job-related acronyms, so use both the acronyms and the actual words. Managers will pay more attention to your specific accomplishments to try to determine if you would be an asset, so make sure these are prominently featured. Which industry are you targeting?If you are open to a variety of industries, this point does not apply. But if you are seeking a position in the manufacturing industry, for example, industry keywords need to be included in your resume. This will increase your chances of the electronic ap plicant tracking systems honing in on your resume. Sophisticated systems can now detect if keywords are actually used in context, so they have to be strategically and effectively integrated into your resume.What specific position are you seeking?Unfortunately for the over-stressed and over-worked, the days of sending out a generic resume for several types of jobs are behind us. You have to design your resume with a particular position in mind. You have to know what keywords, skills, areas of expertise, and qualities an employer is looking for in a candidate. And then you have to make sure you feature them in your resume and show - not tell - that you have them. That brings me to the next bullet point. What results do you want your resume to showcase?Do you get things done? Do you improve processes or procedures? Do you surpass sales goals? Do you lead teams?Simply stating that you possess a certain quality will have almost no positive impact on a potential employer. In fact, it may actually work against you. How many times do employers read, Highly motivated, multi-tasking, very organized, successful, team player? Too many times They either yawn or toss the resume.Instead of telling the reader about your skills,show them what youve accomplished using dollar amounts, percentages, descriptions of projects, and other quantifiable results.Ready for a new career? Get started with a new resume today.

4 Quick Job Interview Tips - FlexJobs

4 Quick Job Interview Tips - FlexJobs4 Quick Job Interview Tips -2314 Quick Job Interview Tips1) Do some serious research. Hiring managers want to know that you are familiar with the company when theyre interviewing you. Be prepared to answer questions like, What do you know about ur company? and, What attracted you to our business? and even, What did you think about our big news last week? The more you know about a company, the better prepared youll be to demonstrate your sincere interest during the job interview.If possible, follow your companies of interest on Facebook or Twitter to stay up-to-date on their latest happenings and get a sense for how they interact with the public. Are they light-hearted, fun, serious, casual, formal, etc2) Be comfortable with pauses. Its tempting to keep talking to fill the silence because youre nervous, but if youve answered their question, pause and take a breath. Chances are, the interviewer will jump back into the conversation. And if youre not sure if youve done yourself justice with your answer, dont be scared to inquire of the interviewer, Does that answer your question?3) For Phone Interviews Prepare specifically for a PHONE interview. Phone interviews arent like talking to a good friend (though, wouldnt that be nice). The conversation can be awkward unless youve planned accordingly. Youll want to demonstrate your ability to interact well over the phone. Pick a quiet spot to have the interview, and remove any distractions (turn off your computer, put away random objects on your desk, etc.).The only things you need for a job interview over the phone are a copy of your resume, a list of talking points and answers to common interview questions, a list of important info about the company and your interviewer, and a phone.4) Definitely send a thank-you email. Hand written cards are a nice gesture in theory, but if the company is large, it may get deckenfries in the mail room and not reach the intended recipient before they have made a hiring decision. Also, be sure to email each person with whom you interviewed, and make each note different so that they arent all reading the exact same thing.Include your genuine thanks, as well as any specific qualifications you wanted to re-highlight or forgot to mention in the interview. Consider the thank-you note your last chance to make a great impressionTo find a job thatll make you excited to interview, check out our job listings available in 50+ professional categoriesReaders, tell us your favorite, quick job interview tips