Men need to get better at gossip

Men need to get better at gossipMen need to get better at gossipMen shoot the sh-t or talk sh-t or bullsht. Women gossip. This is a commonly accepted notion of gendered behavior that may actually hurt men mora than women. Why?Gossipingis an effective form of unfettered communication used to exchange information, assert dominance, andbuild trustin relationships. Gossip can be and often is negative, but research shows that men are mora likely to lose friends and influence people (the wrong way)when attempting to make risque jokes. And gossip has real upside. Theres a reason men who decline to gossip - for moral reasons or reasons related to their conception of masculinity - in social and professional settings tend to be less informed.Gossip has gotten a lot of bad publicity. But the definition is merely casual or unmonitored conversation of others, says psychotherapist Janet Zinn, adding that it doesnt have to refer to throwing people under the bus and offering some good news. Men go ssip a lot more than perceived. They tend to gossip in ways that indicate that they can connect with others.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreStill, there are some psychological reasons men may be less eager to engage in gossip than women. Men tend to be more predisposed to physical hierarchies both biologically and socially, whereas women seek status in more social and relational ways. From a young age,boys tend to roughhouse moreand improve their standing through athletic performance and physical prowess, whereas girls share secrets, spread rumors, and generally speak their way to power. Still, the bulk of data on this sort of gendered performance comes from child development research. Few studies have examined how gossip actually plays out among grown men and women.A recentstudyaddressed this gap in the literature by looking at how 467 people gossiped. Instead of relying on pa rticipants to self-report their gossiping habits, they wore portable recorders that randomly recorded about 10 percent of what they said per day. When researchers analyzed the audio, there were over 4,000 instances of gossip categorized as either positive, negative, or neutral. They found that men engaged in just as much negative tear-down gossip as women, but women engaged in more neutral gossip related to sharing information.Zinn and clinical psychologist Tricia Wolanin, who were not involved in the study, suspect that men may engage in more negative tear-down gossip as a shortcut to achieve status as well. If the goal of gossip is simply status, then tearing down others to build themselves up may work in the short term. In the long term, however, it will almost inevitably create problems and earn those prone to this behavior a bad reputation. Better to balance the mean stuff with pure information sharing.Men have this inclination to gossip, sometimes as a means to connect with ot her people, Wolanin says. When guys talk trash and share secrets, it builds trust, closeness, and can just be a lot of fun. Still, there are healthy ways to pursue healthy social behaviors.If the goal is strengthening connections - and it should be - men should turn up their neutral gossip game. One way to do this is to gossip about strangers. For instance, discussing a professional athletes signing bonus is a solid form of gossip. (Theres a reason that sports guys often seem more comfortable hanging out.) Another way is to gossip about information thats helpful or beneficial to another party, such as in the workplace when someone is being mistreated. Gossiping about kids and other parents can also be an important outlet for any mom and dad to stay sane.The bottom line is if men are going to dish it out, its best to do it in a benign enough way that they shouldnt worry about being gossiped about in turn. Their partners, after all, are probably talking about them behind their backs .Gossip can turn detrimental if we are opting to partake in defaming another, hurting their reputation and those around them, Wolanin says. It can be detrimental if we opt to gossip more about others than taking action in our own lives.This article originally appeared on Fatherly.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

How to Make Your Next Job Change a Success

How to Make Your Next Job Change a SuccessHow to Make Your Next Job Change a SuccessMost of us likely feel grateful that changing jobs is a temporary occupation. Once you land a new position, you can turn off email alerts about jobs in your field and stop writing cover letters. But, even if youre happily employed at a stable company, or just landed a new position, theres still plenty you can do to make your next job search easier. Making Your Next Job Change a Success From writing down accomplishments (to make resume updates easier later on) to broadening your network, theres plenty you can do while in your current position to make your next job search easier. Here are seven strategies to try. 1. Track Your Accomplishments Get in the habit of leiding down your accomplishments and any additional responsibilities that get added to your regular to-do list. One thing that can make updating a resume challenging is that its hard to remember to remember the day-to-day details, like that two summers ago, you made a vital contribution that helped the sales team land a big contract. Make it easier on your future self Using a notebook or the notes section on your phone, keep a running list as these events occur. Not only will you be grateful for it a year-end review (or if you want to ask for a promotion), but itll come in handy if you leave the company abruptly and dont have access to your work email. 2. Learn New Skills Is there an opportunity to learn a new program or system? Get trained on how to be a good manager? Take advantage of these moments as well as projects that will help develop and broaden either your soft or hard skills. This will be helpful fodder for your resume and improve your overall hireability when you apply for a new role. To hiring managers, a candidate who shows initiative in learning new things - and one who does not require a lot of training - is quite appealing. 3. Broaden Your Network Think of your office as a networking goldmine. Working with the same people gives you an opportunity to show who you are as a worker (and to make connections while talking about TV shows by the coffee pot). Take advantage of these opportunities to connect, and look for ways to interact with people outside of your department, too. Basically, you want to show your face - not just in your cubicle, but around the office and during social gatherings. This might mean spending at least some of your lunch hours in communal areas, instead of eating at your desk or running errands. 4. Connect on Social As you build relationships, connect with people on LinkedIn. You can do this early on - no need to wait until you kick off a job search to connect with co-workers. With these connections in place, you can easily keep intouch if you - or others- leave for a different company. 5. Build a Good Relationship with Your Manager If theres one person you want to get along with, its your direct supervisor. Do everything you can to be in alignment and have a strong, positive, productive relationship. A good manager will help you achieve your goals, from recommending you for interesting projects (which will look good on your resume later) to advocating for your promotion. 6. Do Your Job Well Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Taking your current role seriously, doing your work enthusiastically, and thoroughly, will all improve your chances of being visible in your company (more on that below). Plus, if you are engaged with your work, and do it passionately, youll have lots of meaningful anecdotes to share during subsequent job interviews. You wont be searching for examples of successful projects and relationships with team members. 7. Make Sure People Know When You Get Things Done OK, this is a delicate line. Nobody likes a braggart, after all. So you shouldnt boast about your accomplishments. But you also shouldnt be so modest that no one realizes that you did something meaningful or instrumental. One way to get your accomplishments ack nowledged Let your manager do the heavy lifting for you. Share details with your manager (in a factual, not boastful way) and allow them to send emails praising you, or note your contributions in meetings and conversations with other higher-ups. The reason you want people to be well aware of what youre getting done at work is so that youll be remembered by colleagues and seen in a positive light. This will make them feel comfortable serving as a reference and also referring you for positions.

Special Operations Command Fitness Tests

Special Operations Command Fitness TestsSpecial Operations Command Fitness TestsTraining hard to excel in fitness tests to is a must to become a special operator within the ranks of the Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Its not atypical for selection programs to require over a year of continuous training. Additionally, each branchof service and their special operations ground units have differing criteria. Army To enter Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), candidates must pass athree-week test begin the Special Forces Qualification Course (Q Course) 50-meterswim with full gear including bootsPushups, twominutesSitups, twominutesPull-ups maxTwo-mile andrang After this test, you will immediately begin other very physical events such as ruck marches, obstacle courses, a large variety of calisthenics, log PT, and running. This will continue for three weeks during SFAS and involve other tactical skills such as land navigation, problem-solving, patrolling, and teamwork. 75 thArmy Rangers Regiment - To become an Army Ranger at a Ranger Battalion or the 75th Ranger Regiment, you must qualify to attend Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP). This is an eight-week course that prepares soldiers to become operating members of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Some of the physical requirements and tests you will be required to take within your first few days of Ranger Assessment are the following Army Physical Fitness Test (PFT) with a five-mile timed runCombat water survival testDarby Mile Run eventFive-mile runsTerrain runs and obstacle courses12-mile foot marchNight and day land-navigation tests Recommendations Get used to rucking and load-bearing exercises. The rucking, decreased calories per day, and land navigation are a few of the challenges many students endure. Navy Navy Sea, Air, and Land Teams (SEALs) candidates attend Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training (BUD/S)in Coronado CA. To get accepted into BUD/S, the Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) must be mastered. Officers and enlisted students attend the same coursehowever, the officers must also attend a pre-BUD/S selection program called SEAL Officer Assessment and Selection (SOAS). Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EODs) and divers all must master the following fitness test to get to the training 500-yard swim - using the combat sidestroke or breaststrokePush-ups, twominutesSit-ups, twominutesPull-ups, max reps1.5-mile timed run Air Force Air Force Combat Rescue/Pararescue (PJ) units take the Physical Abilities and Stamina Test (PAST), which includes 2 x 25-meter underwater swim(Pass/Fail)500-meter surface swim- Any stroke but backstroke1.5-mile runPull-ups,max repsPush-ups, twominutesSit-ups, twominutes Initial Training PhaseOnce in the PJ and Combat Control Team (CC)TCandidate Course, you will be challenged physically for ten weeks atLackland AFB. The first phase is known as Team Training and is eight w eeks long. It consists of extensive physical training with swimming, running, weight training, calisthenics and obstacle courses. Educational training such as medical and diving terminology, CPR, weapons qualifications and dive physics are also part of the Candidate Course. After this course, the PJ and the CCT pipeline splits as one will attend the combat medic course, and the other will attend the air traffic controller course. Officer Selection Course and StandardsAir Force Special Tactics and Combat Rescue Officers within the Air Force Special Operations Command have to pass a similar PAST. However, it is longer and considered tougher and more competitive as the slots to become a Special Tactic Officer (STO) or Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) are highly competitive and few in number. Here is the advanced PAST the officers have to take 2 x 25-meter underwater swim(Pass/Fail)1500 meter surface swim- Any stroke but backstroke.Three-mile runPull-ups,max repsPush-ups, twominutesSit-ups, twominutes Marine studentencorps The United States Marine Corps is part of the Special Operations Command and have created the Marine CorpsForces (MarSOC) Raiders after seeing the need to create high-level special operators capable of todays sensitive special operations, counter-terrorism, and foreign internal defense missions. To enter into the MarSoc Raider training course, you have to ace the USMC PFT of the following Crunches, two minutesPull-ups, max repsThree-mile timed300-meterswim with utility uniform (cammies) top and bottom (no boots)15 minutes total of treading (11 min) and floating (4 min) test while wearing/using inflated cammies Making it to special operations training programs requires you to specifically train for a fitness test. In this case, it is the voreingestellt USMC PFT, including pull-ups, crunches and a three-mile run. It is important that your basic program addresses this basic physical fitness test. It is fine to lift, swim, ruck, shoot guns and pract ice land navigation, but if you cannot ace this fitness test, you will not be granted orders to any of the advanced training programs. Pre-Training Acing the fitness test/building a foundation of fitness so your body can handle the actual training (Boot camp, School of Infantry (SOI), Basic Recon Course (BRC), RECON, MarSOC Selection, etc) is the specific focus on training you must have during your pre-training/recruiting process. This process can take at least a year depending on your starting fitness level, or as little as half a year months depending on your athletic history. Regardless, you do not want to go to any training program without having reached near the maximum standards of the fitness requirements. Otherwise, the likelihood of injury, failure, and other delays are certain. You have to train for the training. Following this entrance exam, all ranks of 0-4 and below have to excel in a 3-week central assessment and screening that is overseen by Marine Special Operat ions School (MSOS). It is pretty standard physical and tactical testing for Special Operations Community under US-SOCOM operational control and heavily weighed in the students operational skills. Air Assets The Special Operations Aviation Units, such as the Army Special Operations Regiment (SOAR TF160) and the Air Force Special Operations Aviation, are a major part of SOCOM and are an invaluable asset to the above Special Operations ground units. 160th SOAR(A) Green Platoon is the assessment training program you must excel in for six weeks. It is an advanced physical training program that teaches the basics of being a soldier with advanced first-aid techniques, combatives, land navigation, and weapons training. You have to score well on the Army PFT to attend the course, as well as be prepared for the following other challenges of the six-week screening program Army PFT4-6 mile runs4-10 mile road marches with a45-pound rucksackRope climb/pull-ups

3 Questions You MUST ASK in a Job Interview

3 Questions You MUST ASK in a Job Interview3 Questions You MUST ASK in a Job InterviewThis article was updated from the original on July 26, 2017Lets face itif were being honest, no one actually enjoys the process of interviewing for a new job. The sweaty palms, nervous glances, awkward pauses and constant second guessing make the entire scenario seem like something more appropriate for an awkward first date rather than a potentially career-making opportunity. This doesnt need to be the case, however. Preparing for an interview can eliminate much of the nervousness that comes with veering out into the great unknown job market. Doing your research on the potential new employer, though, is just the tip of the planning iceberg. Critical interview points should be prepped and mildly rehearsed in buchen to make you an unflappable, ready for anything, type of candidate.One of the most important parts of the interview is the do you have any questions for me portion when the tables are turne d and interviewees are able to quiz their potential new employers on job, company and work-culture details. In addition to gathering information, these candidate driven questions are also excellent opportunities to show off your critical thinking and analysis skills in order to improve your chances at scoring the role.With that in mind, here are the top three questions you should be asking during your next job interview1. Could you describe your ideal candidate for this fleck?While this question may seem a bit open ended, asking your interviewer about their expectations and goals in the position is a great way to learn more about both the individual job and their potential management style. After all, if you win them over this person will potentially be your new supervisor and responsible for providing feedback and performance reviews.The question also demonstrates that youre interested in doing the best job possible in your role. More than a simple what does this job entail query, the active phrasing expresses your genuine interest in meeting and exceeding established ideals for the position.2. If I were offered the position, what would I need to accomplish in order to receive a five star review from you a year from now?This question again serves double duty for both illustrating your work ethic and commitment to excel while also flushing out your prospective employers expectations. Youll find out what is needed in order to move on up the corporate/job title ladder and your interviewer now knows that youre motivated to excellence rather than merely meeting expectations. The phrasing of this question is also important. By asking your interviewer to picture yourself in the position it sets you apart from the crowd and allows them to see that exact scenario. Consider this a bit of a twist on the old stand by visualization method of accomplishing your career and personal goals.3. Why is the position available?Perhaps the most important question in our list of the top three must asks, inquiring as to why the job opening is available will yield helpful information to both yourself and your potential new employer. Finding out whether an opening is a staff expansion could point to increased growth of your role within a given company. On the other hand, learning that someone else vacated may trigger the need for follow up research or questions as to dynamics amongst team members or co-workers.That brings up an important note that is often overlooked by interviewees asking about their new potential position. Whether this or any other question, remember to process the answer and use the responses to make thoughtful follow up questions. Inquiring about the reason for an expansion, for example, could yield useful information regarding company growth or new office openings. Likewise, news regarding someone leaving allows you to make inquiries regarding work-life balance, working environment and team interaction, without coming off as wahnhaft or over ly zealous.Regardless of whether you use our recommendations (we really think you should) remember that asking questions during the interview process is about more than just stretching out your interview or filling awkward pauses. Questions are valuable tools for gaining insightful knowledge into a job listing. In skilled and prepared hands, asking for additional info in an insightful way can also demonstrate in demand critical thinking skills and a sincere interest in landing the job. Give our questions a try, or modify them to fit your own strengths or personality, and watch as your confidence in interviews reaps real benefits in callbacks, job offers and more.

The Current Resume Trends Cover Up

The Current Resume Trends Cover Up If you look at the templates weve listed below, you will see that they all are similar in the manner your information is prioritized and structured. One of the very first sections people look at on your profile is going to be the headline. As previously mentioned, you need to decide on a resume format thats suited to your personal profile. When you format your resume you wish to make certain your leave enough margin space to permit for printing. Theres apparently an advance available for you. On the flip side, if youve got no resume written you have quite bad chances to acquire work. The very first thing you ought to do is make aya a possible employer knows whose resume theyre taking a look at Just utilize year to year when writing about how long you spent at work. Current Resume Trends - Dead or Alive? Therefore, if youre on the lookout for a new job, its much better to employ specialists who know all the inner workings of your precise field. You may read mora about the procedure for creating your value known inside my latest article. It is important to remain knowledgeable in regards to the current resume writing trends since the work market is getting more and more competitive. Just make sure tore updated based on your work field latest technology and learn to use them for more opportunities. If youre struggling to obtain an interview for all of the jobs you apply for, the very first thing that you ought to look at is your resume. Every individuals resume looks slightly different. The very last thing that you want to do is receive a job that you cant do. If you wish to receive a new job then youll need to ensure your resume does two things. The Secret to Current Resume Trends The truth is that its tough to place somebody into one definitive category. Individuals nowadays are aware that a good resume 2018 isnt so easy to construct. There are two primary trends in 2016. With the new resume 2018 trends, there are various different elements which are important to consider if you prefer a resume to be good enough. Employing unusual section headers as opposed to the common abilities, work history, and education headers may also confuse an ATS. So if youd like to keep up with the newest practices for an excellent application, find out more about the resume trends 2018 in the next section together with the significance of employing the correct resume format. You should make certain to select a format thats easiest for you. Knowing which to use keeps you updated with the hottest formats in writing your application. Whatever They Told You About Current Resume Trends Is Dead Wrong...And Heres Why Its possible to connect with a range of professionals. To begin with, perhaps its time to evaluate your current resume to make sure tore elend committing any cardinal sins. With the perfect one, you may also emphasize on what you desire the employer to concentrate on when reading your re sume. If you desire employers to resist over you in 2018, then read on. Employers want to seek out employees that are likely to stay with their company, not job-hop from 1 opportunity to another. Recruiters appreciate examples that show the affect your work has had in previous roles since it gives them a notion of what youd bring to the table should they hire you. Most jobs have a slew of activities that might not be related to your target position. Youre going to need unique versions of your resume for each and every position you apply even in the event the job which you apply for is the very same, but the employers are different. Too many job hunters will send the exact same tired resume to each job they are applying to. Just make sure, whichever format you select, which youre targeting it for the job which youre applying to. If it comes to discovering a new job, the exact same holds true. Even youre using non-traditional job searching approaches and dont use any on-line s ources. New Step by Step Roadmap for Current Resume Trends The majority of the applicants neglect to do so, but most of recruiters doing their search, searching for some skills, and just then contact you, clarifying some info. It is not valuable and its actually harmful to include things like a generic expert summary, she explained. Take a look at our article on the way to use your job references strategically in the event you need more info. Therefore, make certain that your resume is full of industry-specific key terms and terminology. Job Resume enables you to create your very own personal brand logo in only two or three minutes. Job search is still personal. Recruiters want to find out more about you than a boring collection of skills. The recruiter will know whether you have not properly formatted the document.

Volunteer Resume Sample: the Ultimate Convenience!

Volunteer Resume Sample the Ultimate Convenience Life, Death and Volunteer Resume Sample Nonetheless, your hobbies and travel will often dont have anything to do with the position that you would like. This is particularly true if you dont have lots of paid job experience. Possessing the perfect skills is good. Your career objective can earn a huge effect on the success of the resume in getting you the much sought after interview. The probability of obtaining a job for a volunteer is often significant. A lot of people, RPCVs included, make the error of thinking that the employer would like to know them as somebody. The Hidden Facts About Volunteer Resume Sample In some instances, you wont get paid in any respect. In such situations, its better to remain quiet. In spite of this simple fact, while taking a look at volunteer resume samples, you are going to notice there are some similarities. This is the capacity to interact and communicate with people irrespective of backgr ound. Its no problem about differing beliefs. For instance, if the organization is searching for someone whos adept at producing government reports, then that language should show up on your resume. Adhere to an easy and crystal clear email address which is based upon some variation of your name. But in order for this to happen, content isnt the only consideration. One needs to use a great format also. Volunteer Resume Sample - Dead or Alive? A volunteer is somebody who has made a decision they will get the job done for a business or an organization without expecting a payment. Hospital volunteers offer an essential service in hospitals. Aside from the skills needed for that specific job profile, volunteer experience brings highly desired qualities. If your volunteer experience beyond Peace Corps is related to the position to which youre applying, it must be listed as professional experience. Some individuals meet their community service requirements by spending a couple of hours or a couple of days volunteering with lots of distinct places. Ive been a volunteer worker for the last two decades and see the experience as life-changing for myself and others. There are a couple unique places where you could consist of volunteer experience on your resume the placement will truly depend on just what the remainder of your professional experience appears like and your present job objectives. Demonstrated capacity to supply excellent childcare experiences for kids, ensuring their security and wellbeing. A COVER LETTER is a distinctive letter to a certain person for a particular reason with a unique. Resume examples and templates are incredibly helpful, especially when youre writing one of your initial resumes. Many groups that need volunteer work are extremely specific about the sort of people they require. People do volunteer work for numerous explanations. Becoming a volunteer isnt always as simple as it seems. Volunteering for the society is fruc htwein likely the most satisfying job an individual might have. Charity work caters to an exceptional group of individuals. In case you havent been in a position to get out into the community lately, start looking for ways that you can help out to remain current. Communities want individuals who can put in long hours for little if any pay. Volunteer Resume Sample Ideas There is an assortment of possibilities concerning this section. Well answer that question within the next section. You might even have a hobby for example, writing a blog thats a review of every book you read or posting beautiful photographs on the internet that could be related to your job application. This might or might not be true but, whatever the case, your resume is not the place to get this done. However, there are times when you should place it in an Additional Activities section. Therefore, the document must be articulate and simple to read. Crafting your document will become easier when you group items into their various sections.

Overcoming HRs Engagement Barrier A Simple Formula for Effective Internal Communication

Overcoming HRs Engagement Barrier A Simple Formula for Effective Internal Communication Every day in HR departments, failures of communication and engagement stymie our best efforts to be the conscience of the organization. The benefits, programs, and support we strive to offer fall on deaf ears or never reach their intended audiences. We can capture this dilemma with a formula from the Six Sigma worldQuality x Acceptance = Effectiveness (Q x A = E)Quality refers to the product, process, or program in question. Acceptance captures what you do to communicate the program, raise awareness, and manage change such that people want what you offer. A high-quality, well-accepted program is going to be effective, but a program lacking in quality, acceptance, or both will struggle.A synonym for effectiveness in the HR world is employee engagement, whichrefers to employees willingness to listen and take action accordingly. The action could be to change their app roach to a project, develop a new skill set, sign up for open enrollment, or do anything else that stems from gaining awareness.In HR, we take pride in offering great benefits and programs, but we often struggle to communicate their value in a way that earns acceptance from employees. There are many potential reasons for that. Some internal communicators write dense, confusing emails that no one reads. Many send the saatkorn HR emails to everyone in the organization without regard to location, role, age, or tenure. Recipients dont relate to the information and start to tune out HR communications. How can we get a better outcome?Winning at Q x A = EI cant know precisely what challenges your HR team faces. That said, I can offer some principles that may help you gain acceptance, which is usually the weak point in Q x A = E.1. Think in Campaigns and JourneysIf you tell 1,000 employees its time for performance reviews, theyre going to be indifferent at best and fearful at worst. A journ ey of communications must explain what a performance review really is, why it matters, how its used, whats being evaluated, and so on. That requires HR people to question the digital-era gospel that content is king.Acceptance cant necessarily be earned with one email or one video. If a new HR program is the Q in Q x A = E, then communication is the A. And if content is king, its missing a queen, which is the campaign-style, long-term delivery of emails, social posts, portals, and other experiences that cause people to listen and act. Its also the multiplication of content into different messages for different personas to help people find relevance in communications.For moreexpert HR insights, check out the latest issue of Recruiter.com Magazine2. Kill PowerPointCarefully manicured PowerPoint presentations have long contained the wealth of benefits and HR programs employees are supposed to engage in. They dont work. Neither do handouts and booklets.Its hard to imagine anything worse at gaining acceptance than 80 slides (or pages) of jargon and stock photography that could be condensed to a single page of bullets. No employees curiosity or self-interest is strong enough to suffer through the slides.Point being, no more PowerPoint. Switch to bite-sized content delivered in videos, interactive portals, mobile apps, and other places where millennials and iGenworkers will pay attention. Its not a coincidence that YouTube advertisements are 15 seconds long and tweets are capped at 280 characters.3. Have a StrategyWhatever merits a campaign whether its open enrollment, a new performance management program, or a change initiative like integrating new employees from an acquisition you can model the strategy similarlyDefine your communication goals. Whats the intended outcome and how do you measure it? For example, can you track what percentage of employees obtained insurance during open enrollment and compare the rate to previous years?Identify and segment the audienc e. Based on geographical location, age, gender, and roles, who needs what information? The more the campaign is personalized to the recipients, the more likely they are to listen.Create the campaign content. What web experiences, videos, infographics, blog posts, etc., do your audiences and campaign strategy demand?Define the delivery-channel strategy. Where are employees likely to notice and engage with campaign content? Do they have access to desktop computers, or mobile devices only? In which channels can you measure open, read, and click-through rates?Measure results, analyze, and iterate. Based on the goals and corresponding metrics you defined, examine how you performed. Which channels and content worked best? What would you repeat or change? By tracking the same data over time, you can analyze your progress against a baseline.Remember the big picture. Ultimately, benefits and programs are meant to increase employee satisfaction and retention. Gauge the impact of your campaign s by conducting satisfaction surveys before and after, being sure to ask questions about your new offerings. In addition, examine how retention changes after introducing these programs. Can you show that investments in rewards programs translate into increased retention (and therefore big savings)?Q x A = E is a formula that HR can always come back to. Its a reminder that our best intentions are known only to us, unless we choose to communicate them with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.Its hard to imagine that HR communications can become something employees are eager to receive, but theres no penalty for striving toward that possibility.Colleen Blake is SVP of People at GuideSpark.

Seven Marketing Tactics for Business Success

Seven Marketing Tactics for Business SuccessSeven Marketing Tactics for Business SuccessSeven Marketing Tactics for Business SuccessExcerpted from THE COMMITMENT ENGINE Making Work Worth Itby John Jantsch. Published by Portfolio/Penguin. Copyright (c) John Jantsch, 2012.fruchtwein companies invest in employee handbooks. These valuable resources detail rules, regulations, mission statements, policies, and expected conduct. But they often ignore what might be the most important company knowledge absatzwirtschaft.Any employee who comes into contact with a customer or client is performing a absatzwirtschaft function. Do they know how to represent the organization accurately and positively?Business owners should add marketing training to the ongoing development of every staff member. Teach new hires and conduct routine, perhaps quarterly, all-hands sessions.Here are the seven things to work into training your staff in marketing.1. This is whom we work with.Write a paragraph that paints a vivid picture of the kind of client you seek to serve. Include the problems or challenges that make your company the right one for them to do business with.Until you narrowly define the exact person or business that is your ideal client (or problem that client has), your business will fall prey to the marketing tactic of the week.2. This makes us unique.Give your staff a simple yet compelling way to introduce what your firm does thats unique. This is your core marketing message. It communicates why your product or serviceproduces greater value than every other option.Have employees practice this by role-playing until they are comfortable delivering it authentically.3. This is what our clients worry about.People rarely walk around saying they need your product or service.But they do lament the lack of something. They talk about specific problems or voice an aspiration.Instead of saying I wish I had some new accounting software they say things like I cant ever get a handle on my rece ivables.Your entire staff should know the most common things people say that indicate they could be an ideal prospect.4. This is how we keep our brand true.Your marketing department probably spends time and money on getting the color and font of your marketing materials just right. But everyone else in the business just wings it in their communications.If employees dont practice consistency, how will your clients recognize your company brand?The best way to adhere to brand standards is to make them internal as well as external. Train everyone on the use of color, type, and images and demand that they adhere to these standards in their communications. This will ensure that everyone is consistent with the visual elements of your marketing.5. This is what we are saying right now.Show off your latest ads, mock-ups for the next direct-mail piece, and offers that are going out in every medium. Make sure that your entire staff can talk about your current promotions.When your staff is bedrn gnis able to comfortably answer questions about what is going on with your business, its bad for your company. Keeping them in the loop will make them feel even more engaged in marketing. It will also give them the confidence to better serve your customers.6. This is how we take care of our customers.Make sure the entire staff reads the company blog, understands the educational content, attends your online training, and routinely takes a shift answering customer service calls. Have your staff view the content you produce from the clients perspective.7. This is how we all win.Give your staff a way to know if the company is winning the game.Share the key strategic indicators your organization uses to measure success. Teach them what these indicators mean and help them find a way to tie what they do to one or more of these numbers.If every employee realizes the way their day-to-day contribution adds to a key indicator of success, and ultimately to the overall success of the organizatio n, you give them a way to connect everything they do with success.With this understanding, they know that cutting costs in their department can contribute to lowering the client-acquisition cost.Every business is a marketing business, and all employees trained this way can become contributing members of the marketing team, no matter what their job titleis.Read an interview with John JantschAuthor BioJohn Jantsch is a marketing and digital technology consultant, an award-winning social media publisher, and the acclaimed author of Duct Tape Marketing and The Referral Engine. His most recent book is THE COMMITMENT ENGINE Making Work Worth It.He blogs at ducktapemarketing.comand lives in Kansas City, Missori.

Important Finance Skills That Employers Value

Important Finance Skills That Employers ValueImportant Finance Skills That Employers ValueAccounting and finance professionals can find career opportunities in many different industries. Whether youre applying to be a CFO, financial analyst,financial planner,orinvestment counselor, youllfindthatthese punkts have certain functions and terminologies in common. To get into the field and land any of these positions, you will need at least a bachelors degree, although you have afew choices of majors that qualify. There are degree programs in finance, accounting, and economics. Some professionals alsoconsider coursework in communications to be useful for this type of work. Depending on which field you enter and which positions you wish to applyfor, you may need to complete a specialized training program and earn one or mora certifications or licenses. What Kind of Skills Do You Need to Be a Finance Professional? Because many different roles and positions exist within the world of finan ce, thenecessary skills can vary a lot. Accounting and finance professionals must have excellent analytical abilityand interpersonal skills and a sharp understanding of industry technology. As someone who manages money, an organizations most important commodity, financial professionals bear a great deal of responsibility. So being trustworthy and able to perform well under pressure are incredibly important traits. Review Finance Resume and Cover Letter SamplesFinance Resume ExamplesEntry-Level Finance Resume and Cover Letter Types of Finance Skills When interviewing for any finance or accounting-related position, you will need to demonstrate several skills, both technical and soft, in order to land a job. Many of the most sought-after skills for finance jobs are also important in other fields. You may well have more relevant experience than you think. Accounting Accounting skillsinclude the knowledge necessary to record accounting transactionsand a strong understanding of t heapplicable accounting regulations. You may or may not be preparing financial statements and budgets directly, depending on your position. You dontneed to be an expert accountant because you may have an expert accountant on your team assisting you. But you will need to be entirely comfortable reading and discussing financial statements in order to give financial advice. AccountingAccounting PrinciplesAccounting StandardsAccounting TechniquesAveragingBudgetingCalculationsCash Flow ManagementComputerConcentrationCost AnalysisCost ReductionData ProcessingFinancial DataFinancial ManagementGAAPGeneral LedgerJournal EntryMathematicsMS ExcelProfit and LossQuantitative DataReconciliationsReconciling Balance StatementsReportingSortingTax FilingTax PlanningTax ReportingTrial BalanceWorking with Numbers Analytical Analytical thinkingmeans looking at a situation accurately, understanding how it works, interpreting what it means, and then coming up with a thoughtful, intelligent response. T his skill has technical applications, such as data analysis or financial analysis, as well as wider applications, such as generalized problem-solving. You will need both. Analyzing DataDecision MakingEconomizeEstimationFinancial AnalysisFinancial PlanningForecastingLogicPlanningPrioritizationProblem-SolvingProjecting Fiscal BalancesQuantitative AnalysisRankingRecognizing ProblemsRestructuringRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementStrategic PlanningSolving EquationsSolving ProblemsUsing Analysis on Financial ScenariosValuationsValue Added Analysis Technology Modern technology makes it much easier and faster to find, sort, and process the bulk of the information you need to work in finance or accounting. The downside is that you need to understand that technology in order to use it. Because the available tools continue to change and evolve, a detailed list oftechnical skillsin this area would be quickly out of date. But if you ground yourself in modern information technology and then rigorou sly keep yourself up to date, youll be in a good position to succeed. At a minimum, in-depth experience with a spreadsheet program is a must. Financial EngineeringFinancial ModelingFinancial SystemsHyperionIT SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeMobile ApplicationsQuickBooksSAPSecuritiesSoftwareSQLTechnology Written and Verbal Communication Not only do you have to be able tocommunicate clearly to give financial advice, but you also need to inspire trust and develop a strong rapportwithpeople.Otherwise, no one will trust you with their money. This is not a matter of putting on a trustworthy front while some people misrepresent themselves in order to attract business, such practices are both morally wrong and usually less effective. You must actually have integrity and good judgment. If you cant communicate well on all levels, other people wont be able to tell that youre a trustworthy person. The finance industry can be both financially rewarding and personally satisfying because, in certain p ositions, you get to spend your time helping people. Like many other fields, you will have to apply yourself and work hard to succeed in this kind of demanding career, but the potential for success is worth it. CommunicationFinancial AdvisingFinancial ConceptsFinancial ReportingInterpersonalLeadershipManagementNonverbal CommunicationPerformance ManagementPersuadingPractice ManagementPresentingProject ManagementRelationship ManagementTranslating Data More Finance Skills ComplianceDecision MakingDexterityEstate PlanningHandling Detailed WorkHandling MoneyInvestmentsInvestment PrinciplesMarketingMergersMBAOrganizationalPerformance MeasuringPortfolio Performance ReportsSalesTaxationWealth ManagementWorking under Stress How to Make Your Skills Stand Out ADD YOUR MOST RELEVANT SKILLS TO YOUR RESUME Review lists of the top skills employers look for when evaluating job applicants and the best skills to put on your resume to help you get hired. You do not need to mention every single ski ll just be sure to pick a few from each section to show that you are well-rounded.HIGHLIGHT YOUR SKILLS IN YOUR COVER LETTER Use your cover letter to show the hiring manager thatyoure a strong match for the jobby mentioning how your qualifications fit the job requirements.MENTION YOUR SKILLS DURING JOB INTERVIEWS You can also mention these words in your jobinterviews. Each job will require different skills and experiences, so make sure you read thejob descriptioncarefully and focus on the skills listed by the employer.

Heres whos taking your annoying behavior at work straight to the boss

Here's who's taking your annoying behavior at work straight to the boss Here's who's taking your annoying behavior at work straight to the boss New research from Olivet Nazarene University  finds that while 100% of people surveyed reported feeling “annoyed” in the office sometimes, Baby Boomers are least likely to tell the person who is making them feel this way upfront - but most likely to bring it straight to their manager.Meanwhile, more than three-quarters of respondents, 76%, say they’ve never kept annoying someone after being made aware that they’re bothering them - while 24% admit to actually continuing annoying behavior after being notified.The research team surveyed 2,000 U.S. employees. Here are some more  of the findings.Here’s what people say they hate dealing with at workThe research found that nearly half of respondents - 49% â€" have been the most annoyed at work by coworkers’ “loudness and complaining,” followed by 32% who picked “gossip and bullying,” and 12% who selected “bathroom or eating habits.”Just 6% said “email or meeting habits,” and 1% said “personal hygiene.”The research found that there’s a tendency for leaders to be seen as irritating at work, with those in “senior or managerial” roles being 34% “more likely to identify as the source of someone’s annoyance.”Thirty-six percent of people said they’ve actually switched jobs because of annoying colleagues.Here’s just how annoyed people say they’ve been feelingWhen asked, “how many coworkers annoy you on a regular basis?” 21% said just one, 73% said two to five, 4% said six to ten, and 2% said 10 or more.While 78% of people report having “confronted” a colleague about what’s been driving them up the wall, 22% say they have not.But of the ones who did confront their annoying coworkers, 47% did so via another person they work with, 30% did it directly, 18% relied on the support of their boss or supervisor, 2% took things up with HR, and 3% actually say they’ve gotten “the entire office” involved.

Unearthing Yourself from a Crushing Pile of Debt

Unearthing Yourself from a Crushing Pile of Debt Unearthing Yourself from a Crushing Pile of Debt Unemployment combined with bills and credit cards can add up to unwieldy debt. How can you get out?1. Take stock. Make a list of whom you owe money to, how much you owe, and what rate of interest you're paying on each of those debts. Your credit card(s) are probably giving you the most trouble; deal with those with the highest rate first. 2. Get a lower rate. Call your credit card company and ask if they can lower your rate. Then try to combine all your debt onto one card with a lower rate than what your other cards are charging you. This allows you to lower your monthly payments and therefore pay off this debt more quickly.3. Know your credit score. A high credit score can qualify you for cards with lower rates. Anything over 660 is good, and a score over 720 is great. If it's below 660, you'll need to spend a few months improving it before you can get a lower interest rate. You can improve your score by doing the following: Pay every bill on time. Even one late or missed payment c an dramatically decrease your score. Pay off the cards with balances closest to the maximum first. You'll get points deducted from your score anytime you charge more than 50 percent of the limit on any kind of credit card. Do not cancel. Closing credit card accounts can actually hurt your score. As ridiculous as it is, you're scored based on the percentage of credit you have available that you're using. If you close some accounts, your overall credit limit will decrease and you'll owe a higher percentage of the total. Check your score again in six months. That's enough time to see a 50: If your electric bill is higher than usual because of a recent heat wave, you can pay and then spend a little less during the rest of the month to compensate for the increased cost. 7. Plan way-ahead for the holiday season. If you know that, come December, youll wind up spending quite a bit on gift, buy them throughout the year and do so with only what you can pay out of pocket. In addition to avo iding a giant post-holiday credit card bill, you can save by buying things when theyre on sale and youll avoid the Thanksgiving to Christmas rush.Posted by Sophie Friedman, Vault Web Content Intern

How to Influence an Interviewer With a Thank-You Letter

How to Influence an Interviewer With a Thank-You Letter How to Influence an Interviewer With a Thank-You Letter Youve done all you could to prepare for the most commonly asked interview questions, but you need to make a lasting impression even after you leave the potential employer. Its always great to write a good thank-you note after an  interview, but you should also consider sending a letter that will help influence the hiring manager to choose you for the job, henceforth called an influence letter. Its hard to know how to move on from job rejection, but confront any doubts you think might have been raised during the interview and stress the ways in which youve performed in the past and how you can successfully fill this employers position. Additionally, if you think any extra persuasion is necessary post-interview, an influence letter highlighting your qualifications and skills will carry much more weight than a simple thank you letter. Heres an example of an influence letter sent by email. Influence Letter Example Subject Line:  Sales Representative PositionDear Mr. Williamson,It was a pleasure meeting you last week and discussing the sales representative position at XYZ Financial Company. Thank you for introducing me to Mr. James and Mr. White, with whom I would be working.I am glad I had the opportunity to explain to you my exemplary sales record, which I believe would make me an asset on your team. I realize you expressed that the ideal candidate for the position should be experienced in team sales; while most of my experience has been as an individual salesman, I thrive in collaborative settings. As a sales representative at ABC Company, I met weekly with the other 20 sales representatives to collaboratively develop sales strategies and troubleshoot various sales issues. I flourish in this collective setting and would love the opportunity to bring my passion for teamwork to your company.I also have a history of developing and maintaining long-lasting relationships with both clients and col leagues. At ABC Company, I maintained more than 75 percent of my clients for my entire tenure as a sales representative. Im confident that my ability to develop strong relationships will also make me a strong team salesman.I hope this illustration of my collaborative skills will instill confidence that I am the ideal candidate for the sales position. Thank you again for taking the time to speak with me and if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you about this position.Best regards,[First Name Last Name] Expand Influence Letter Example After Job Rejection You can send a standard follow-up email after a job rejection, but its even better to send a strong influence letter if youve been rejected for a position. This letter would address whatever issues the interviewer noted when he turned you down for the job. For example, maybe you lacked experience or didnt have a certain set of skills. Communicate to the employer that youre not afraid of challenges and can step up to the plate if given another chance. While one influence letter probably wont win you the job, it will tell the employer that you are confident and persistent: two traits that are sure to impress and may keep you on a short list for future job openings. Influence Letter After Reject Example Subject Line:  Marketing Assistant PositionDear Ms. Snow,Thank you so much for taking the time to inform me that you have hired another candidate for the Marketing Assistant position with IceBreakers Inc. While I am, of course, disappointed that I was not selected for this role, I am very grateful that you took the time to interview me twice.It was good to learn that you chose your new Marketing Assistant because they had slightly more experience than I did and possessed a greater knowledge of how to create original graphic designs on the multiple Adobe Creative Cloud platforms (Adobe InDesign and Illustrator). Realizing my limitations in the use of this software, I’ve just enrolled in a certification course at Valley View Community College so that I will soon be able to add digital design skills to my professional toolbelt. I know that this training will significantly extend my effectiveness in social media management, public relations, and marketing communications!Again, thanks f or making our interviews so collegial and informative. I was truly impressed by IceBreakers’ office culture, and I would be grateful if you would consider me for future appropriate positions that may open with your company.Best regards,[First Name Last Name] Expand

Research report How to have a happy family in 7 steps

Research report How to have a happy family in 7 steps Research report How to have a happy family in 7 steps 1) Having dinner together mattersKids who have dinner with their families do better across pretty much every conceivable metric.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:A recent wave of research shows that  children who eat dinner with their families are less likely to drink, smoke, do drugs, get pregnant, commit suicide, and develop eating disorders. Additional research found that children who enjoy family meals have larger vocabularies, better manners, healthier diets, and higher self-esteem.  The most comprehensive survey done on this topic, a University of Michigan report that examined how American children spent their time between 1981 and 1997, discovered that  the amount of time children spent eating meals at home was the single  biggest predictor of better academic achievement and fewer behavioral problems.  Mealtime was more influential than time spent in school, studying, attending religi ous services, or playing sports.Doesn’t work for your family’s schedule? It doesn’t have to be dinner. And it doesn’t have to be every night.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:Many of the benefits of family mealtime can be enjoyed without sitting down together every night.  Even the folks at Columbia University’s center on addiction, the ones responsible for a lot of the research on family dinner, say  having joint meals as infrequently as once a week makes a difference.  2) Share the family historyChildren who know the stories of those who came before them have higher self-esteem and a sense of control over their lives.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:Marshall and Robyn asked those questions of four dozen families in the summer of 2001, and also taped several of their dinner table conver sations. They then compared the children’s results to a battery of psychological tests and reached some overwhelming conclusions.  The more children knew about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem, and the more successfully they believed their families functioned.I’ve posted many times about  the power of story. Having a family narrative is great for children.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:“The most healthful narrative,” Marshall continued, “…It’s called the oscillating family narrative.  â€˜Dear, let me tell you, we’ve had ups and downs in our family. We built a family business. Your  grandfather was a pillar of the community. Your mother was on the board of the hospital. But we also had setbacks. You had an uncle who was once arrested. We had a house burn down. Your father lost a job.  But no matter what happened, we always stuck together as a family.’ ” Marshall says that children who have the most balance and self-confidence in their lives do so because of what he and Robyn call a strong “intergenerational self.” They know they belong to something bigger than themselves.  3) Reduce stressNot easy, I know, but it’s what kids want from their parents  more than anything else.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:In a survey of a thousand families, Ellen Galinsky, the head of the Families and Work Institute and the author of  Mind in the Making,  asked children, “If you were granted one wish  about your parents, what would it be?”  Most parents predicted their kids would say spending more time with them. They were wrong.  The kids’ number one wish was that their parents were less tired and less stressed. …Studies have shown that parental stress weakens children’s brains, depletes their immune systems, and increases their risk of obesity, mental illness, diabetes, allergies, even tooth decay.Here’s  how to reduce stress.  4) Be part of a larger communityTons of research shows religious families are  happier. Why is that?Further study has shown  it’s the friends that a religious community provides.  A community of ten supportive friends makes families happier.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:The most comprehensive study ever done on this topic, in 2010, gives some clues about why this might be. After examining studies of more than three thousand adults, Chaeyoon Lin and Robert Putnam found that what religion you practice or however close you feel to God makes no difference in your overall life satisfaction.  What matters is the number of friends you have in your religious community. T en is the magic number; if you have that many, you’ll be  happier. Religious people, in other words, are happier because they feel connected to a community of like-minded people.  5) Use checklistsI’ve posted before about  the amazing power of a simple checklist, as described in Atul Gawande’s  The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right.Bruce Feiler applies the same research to helping families.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:I was interested in applying his technique to the problems families face when leaving home for a trip. He gave me a number of recommendations. 1.  Create different lists for different times in the process. “Checklists have to be linked in time and space,” Pronovost said. “So I have a checklist for ICU admissions, and another for blood transfusions. You should have a checklist for one week before the trip. Then two days before you’ll likely need another. Then one more for when you’re walking out the door. But you always need time to recover, so if you have one for when you’re at the airport, it’s too late.” 2.  Make it specific. “A checklist should take less than a minute to complete,” he said. “Each item should be a very specific behavior. Avoid vague language.” 3. Killer items only.  â€œTarget your checklist on things that commonly go wrong,”  he told me. “If you put down things you don’t fail at, you’ll drive people crazy. This has been borne out  in aviation, where accidents have been caused by checklist fatigue.” 4. The rule of seven.  â€œI have a rule that checklists can be only seven items,”  Pronovost said. “It’s the same reason our telephone numbers are seven digits. Otherwise, people will take shortcuts and items will get missed.” 5.  Include the kids.  â€œI would sit down with them and say, ‘Hey, girls, I’m trying to improve how we travel, so I made a checklist. Does this make sense to you? What else can you add?’ ”  6) Empower the childrenDown with parental dictatorship!  Kids do better when they make plans themselves or at least have a say.You should even allow them to pick their own punishments. It creates greater motivation to obey the rules.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:Scientists at the University of California and elsewhere found that  kids who plan their own time, set weekly goals, and evaluate their own work build up their prefrontal cortex and other parts of the brain that help them exert greater cognitive control over their lives.  These so-called executive skills aid children with self-discipline, avoiding distractions, and weighing the pros and cons of their choices. By picking their own punishments, children become more internally driven to  avoid them. By choosing their own rewards, children become more intrinsically motivated to achieve them. Let your kids take a greater role in raising themselves.  7) Grandmoms have superpowersScores of studies show the incredible benefits that grandmom brings, like teaching kids to cooperate and to be compassionate.Children who spend time with their grandparents are more social, do better in school and show more concern for others.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:Countless studies have shown the  extraordinary benefits grandmothers have on contemporary families.  A meta-analysis of sixty-six studies completed in 1992 found that mothers who have more support from grandmothers have less stress and more well-adjusted children… So what are these grandmothers actually doing?  They’re teaching children core social skills like how to cooperate, how to be compassionate, how to be considerate.  Researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah interviewed 408 adolescents about their relationship with their grandparents.  When grandparents are involved, the study found, the children are more social, more involved in school, and more likely to show concern for others.I hope this post helps your family be happier.Join 300,000 readers.  Get a free weekly update via email  here.Related posts:Parent myths: How much of what your parents told you was crap?Important Life Lessons: What’s The Most Important Life Lesson Older People Feel You Must Know?What 10 things should you do every day to improve your life?This column first appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree. Research report How to have a happy family in 7 steps 1) Having dinner together mattersKids who have dinner with their families do better across pretty much every conceivable metric.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:A recent wave of research shows that  children who eat dinner with their families are less likely to drink, smoke, do drugs, get pregnant, commit suicide, and develop eating disorders. Additional research found that children who enjoy family meals have larger vocabularies, better manners, healthier diets, and higher self-esteem.  The most comprehensive survey done on this topic, a University of Michigan report that examined how American children spent their time between 1981 and 1997, discovered that  the amount of time children spent eating meals at home was the single  biggest predictor of better academic achievement and fewer behavioral problems.  Mealtime was more influential than time spent in school, studying, attending religi ous services, or playing sports.Doesn’t work for your family’s schedule? It doesn’t have to be dinner. And it doesn’t have to be every night.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:Many of the benefits of family mealtime can be enjoyed without sitting down together every night.  Even the folks at Columbia University’s center on addiction, the ones responsible for a lot of the research on family dinner, say  having joint meals as infrequently as once a week makes a difference.  2) Share the family historyChildren who know the stories of those who came before them have higher self-esteem and a sense of control over their lives.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:Marshall and Robyn asked those questions of four dozen families in the summer of 2001, and also taped several of their dinner table conver sations. They then compared the children’s results to a battery of psychological tests and reached some overwhelming conclusions.  The more children knew about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem, and the more successfully they believed their families functioned.I’ve posted many times about  the power of story. Having a family narrative is great for children.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:“The most healthful narrative,” Marshall continued, “…It’s called the oscillating family narrative.  â€˜Dear, let me tell you, we’ve had ups and downs in our family. We built a family business. Your  grandfather was a pillar of the community. Your mother was on the board of the hospital. But we also had setbacks. You had an uncle who was once arrested. We had a house burn down. Your father lost a job.  But no matter what happened, we always stuck together as a family.’ ” Marshall says that children who have the most balance and self-confidence in their lives do so because of what he and Robyn call a strong “intergenerational self.” They know they belong to something bigger than themselves.  3) Reduce stressNot easy, I know, but it’s what kids want from their parents  more than anything else.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:In a survey of a thousand families, Ellen Galinsky, the head of the Families and Work Institute and the author of  Mind in the Making,  asked children, “If you were granted one wish  about your parents, what would it be?”  Most parents predicted their kids would say spending more time with them. They were wrong.  The kids’ number one wish was that their parents were less tired and less stressed. …Studies have shown that parental stress weakens children’s brains, depletes their immune systems, and increases their risk of obesity, mental illness, diabetes, allergies, even tooth decay.Here’s  how to reduce stress.  4) Be part of a larger communityTons of research shows religious families are  happier. Why is that?Further study has shown  it’s the friends that a religious community provides.  A community of ten supportive friends makes families happier.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:The most comprehensive study ever done on this topic, in 2010, gives some clues about why this might be. After examining studies of more than three thousand adults, Chaeyoon Lin and Robert Putnam found that what religion you practice or however close you feel to God makes no difference in your overall life satisfaction.  What matters is the number of friends you have in your religious community. T en is the magic number; if you have that many, you’ll be  happier. Religious people, in other words, are happier because they feel connected to a community of like-minded people.  5) Use checklistsI’ve posted before about  the amazing power of a simple checklist, as described in Atul Gawande’s  The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right.Bruce Feiler applies the same research to helping families.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:I was interested in applying his technique to the problems families face when leaving home for a trip. He gave me a number of recommendations. 1.  Create different lists for different times in the process. “Checklists have to be linked in time and space,” Pronovost said. “So I have a checklist for ICU admissions, and another for blood transfusions. You should have a checklist for one week before the trip. Then two days before you’ll likely need another. Then one more for when you’re walking out the door. But you always need time to recover, so if you have one for when you’re at the airport, it’s too late.” 2.  Make it specific. “A checklist should take less than a minute to complete,” he said. “Each item should be a very specific behavior. Avoid vague language.” 3. Killer items only.  â€œTarget your checklist on things that commonly go wrong,”  he told me. “If you put down things you don’t fail at, you’ll drive people crazy. This has been borne out  in aviation, where accidents have been caused by checklist fatigue.” 4. The rule of seven.  â€œI have a rule that checklists can be only seven items,”  Pronovost said. “It’s the same reason our telephone numbers are seven digits. Otherwise, people will take shortcuts and items will get missed.” 5.  Include the kids.  â€œI would sit down with them and say, ‘Hey, girls, I’m trying to improve how we travel, so I made a checklist. Does this make sense to you? What else can you add?’ ”  6) Empower the childrenDown with parental dictatorship!  Kids do better when they make plans themselves or at least have a say.You should even allow them to pick their own punishments. It creates greater motivation to obey the rules.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:Scientists at the University of California and elsewhere found that  kids who plan their own time, set weekly goals, and evaluate their own work build up their prefrontal cortex and other parts of the brain that help them exert greater cognitive control over their lives.  These so-called executive skills aid children with self-discipline, avoiding distractions, and weighing the pros and cons of their choices. By picking their own punishments, children become more internally driven to  avoid them. By choosing their own rewards, children become more intrinsically motivated to achieve them. Let your kids take a greater role in raising themselves.  7) Grandmoms have superpowersScores of studies show the incredible benefits that grandmom brings, like teaching kids to cooperate and to be compassionate.Children who spend time with their grandparents are more social, do better in school and show more concern for others.Via  The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More:Countless studies have shown the  extraordinary benefits grandmothers have on contemporary families.  A meta-analysis of sixty-six studies completed in 1992 found that mothers who have more support from grandmothers have less stress and more well-adjusted children… So what are these grandmothers actually doing?  They’re teaching children core social skills like how to cooperate, how to be compassionate, how to be considerate.  Researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah interviewed 408 adolescents about their relationship with their grandparents.  When grandparents are involved, the study found, the children are more social, more involved in school, and more likely to show concern for others.I hope this post helps your family be happier.Join 300,000 readers.  Get a free weekly update via email  here.Related posts:Parent myths: How much of what your parents told you was crap?Important Life Lessons: What’s The Most Important Life Lesson Older People Feel You Must Know?What 10 things should you do every day to improve your life?This column first appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

When a Layoff Leads to a Better Life

When a Layoff Leads to a Better Life When a Layoff Leads to a Better Life Multiple layoffs lead to better jobs and more income for one national sales manager.Lynn Hancock has developed a resilient coat of armor. Early last year she found herself out of a job for the third time since 2001, when she was informed that her position at a privately held consumer electronics firm would be relocated. Hancock â€" a Virginia native who resides in Mechanicsville, Va. â€" was by then a seasoned and savvy job hunter. She knew how to launch a full-scale campaign to find not only alternative work but an ideal position with the highest base salary and earning potential she has had to date.“It has been my experience that if you are good at what you do and you believe in yourself and your skills, and can adapt easily, there is always something out there,” said Hancock, “and in many cases, it may take a while but it can turn out to be something that can be better. Progressively, my positions have been better opportunities for me.”Unable to relocate; a virtual searchA principal mandate for Hancock was to find a job in Virginia. Relocation was not an option. For that reason, when she signed up on Ladders, she conducted her search in the “virtual/travel” option. This enabled her to secure a home-based position, something that she has enjoyed in her previous jobs since 1991. “I just wanted to maintain that continuity. I was able to achieve that by looking for virtual/travel positions through Ladders â€" which was very important to me.”She lost no time getting her search underway. Job opportunities, Hancock said, should be pursued the day they are advertised because first respondents receive the quickest recognition. Only the positions she responded to on the same day they had been posted proved to be the most promising. She received a response within 48 hours and in every case was called in for an eventual interview.A pre-emptive approach also served Hancock well. She began her search as soon as she “caught wind that something might be ha ppening” within her organization. As a supplemental action in her job-search strategy, Hancock joined SalesLadder before her last day in her previous company on the recommendation from a co-worker. When she was laid off, her approach to finding work was already in place and multipronged. Hancock began researching firms she thought might be a potential fit, identifying companies where she might be able to create a position for herself and working with an outplacement service from her severance package.The general perception, she recalled, was that networking was the key element in the job search. So when she received a standard form letter by e-mail thanking her for her resume and interest with the distant promise that the company would be in touch, her next step in those cases was to network among colleagues and friends to see if they knew anyone who worked in those companies. “But I was able to overcome the perception [that solely networking â€" not online listings] were effect ive, and got three interviews off Ladders. One was the job that I received.”A narrow focus on customer electronicsHancock began working in technology in her first position out of school in the late ‘80s: an information-systems coordinator in a savings and loan. She has been involved in tech ever since. With an undergraduate degree in marketing from Virginia Tech and a Masters in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), she remained focused on identifying a job in the consumer-electronics industry. It was only later that she added sales to her repertoire.While working in the merchandising department of a computer firm, buying software, peripherals and accessories, Hancock realized her personality was better-suited to sales, and she went to work for one of her company’s suppliers, a hardware and software distributor. Based out of her home office in Virginia, she covered retail accounts for all of the East Coast and has been working in sales from home ever since.She had previously worked for a company that produced media-player and laptop accessories. So when she learned of the role of national sales manager for Internet business and sourcing network sales at Pandigital, Hancock knew the position would be a great match for her experience and skills.Based in Dublin, Calif., Pandigital boasts of a position the market-share leader in the production of digital picture frames, with more than 1 million units sold.But it was not only the fact that Pandigital is the manufacturer of a globally distributed consumer-electronics product that attracted Hancock to the position.Between 2002 and 2004, Hancock had worked at Digital River, where she led a sales force that focused on channel building e-commerce stores for online retailers. The job at Pandigital lets her exercise her digital expertise with a consumer-electronics product that is available online as well as retail outlets.. “I have a lot of experience managing products and building Internet businesses. I was looking for something that might also tie into that.” Hancock was brought on board at Pandigital to expand the company’s Internet presence: “Typically, Pandigital has not sold on the Internet in the past except through their major retailers. We have a strong belief that in slower economic times [consumers] tend to gravitate toward the internet for a lot of their purchases because of the perceived value that you get.”For others in the job market, she is confident that there are still positions in sales up for grabs: “It is a tough time out there. But I am still getting my base Ladders e-mails, and there are still plenty of positions. So, they’re out there and you just have to know what you want to do and really go out after it.” But job seekers, she says, need to self-analyze, look into their career backgrounds and identify their transferable skills. “If I am in sales in the financial-services industry,” she said hypothetically, “I am st ill in sales. And I have been in business, and I understand business, and I am a consumer. I have a great interest in technology, and I keep up with technology. You really have to sell the fact that you can sell and have great account-management skills. A proven success record is what people are looking for. You really have to call that out. My advice is if you applying to these ads, [your pitch] can’t be ‘Dear Sir, Here’s my resume. I am interested.’ It has to be ‘I am the person you are looking for. I can do this. I have done it. I will do it.’”

Are You Reading their Resumes all Wrong

Are You Reading their Resumes all Wrong Are You Reading their Resumes all Wrong It’s not rare to see a beautiful resume slide across your desk. The resume that has an easy-to-follow layout, detailed job history, personalized cover letter, college education and even some personality. With all the right information, it is understandable that an interview is scheduled as soon as possible. Though this method may work a majority of the time, how often are these employees sticking with positions or even being successfully hired on? It’s not a little-known fact that recruiters skim resumes, spending only a little time to find a few key items. Those clues are great indicators of what will make a successful employee, but they aren’t foolproof. Are these  resume-reading shortcuts leading to your hiring process shortcomings? His/Her job history just isn’t what we’re looking for… In the 6 seconds a  recruiter  takes to skim resumes, one shortcut being used is that of well-known previous employers. While employer brand is huge, the idea that an employee is only as good as his or her last employer might lead to a missed opportunity. Start-ups  are a common thing nowadays and not all start-ups hit it big. Not to mention family-owned and small businesses- a recruiter’s time is crunched, so the practice of throwing out the candidates who have worked for a company you’ve never heard of may seem beneficial, but are you overlooking a raw, talented multi-tasker? How long did this individual work for the company? What was their job title? What did their position entail and did they help streamline processes or organize new business opportunities? Sometimes the potential lies in the details and not the name. We’re looking for a skilled employee who has some experience in the business. The average  skilled employee’s age is 56 and while hiring a baby boomer might give you all the skill and experience you think you need, are you letting culture or other factors fall short? Of course, a baby boomer can be well-rounded and a perfect addition to your company, but there may be some other qualified fits sitting in your “no” pile simply because they haven’t had the chance to work in the industry yet. Even more, by 2025, 75 percent of the workforce will be  millennials. Do not fear investments. If you’re looking for a hire based solely on the skill set they already have, you are allowing time investments to get in the way of lengthy  employee-employer relationships. Things like  cultural fit, motivation, willingness to learn and values are much more withstanding than a predetermined list of skills and years in the field. Yes, the resume is important. It is a one-page biography of our work history, cultivated for years, edited multiple times, passed through many hands, and yet, never perfected. But it isn’t the end all be all. Just when the best method to read these pieces of someone’s life is found, another curve ball comes through and more trends lead to a change. One thing always remains, however: there is a person behind that page and they could be your next best hire.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. We're SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

What to Wear to Work for a Real Estate Job

What to Wear to Work for a Real Estate Job What to Wear to Work for a Real Estate Job Are you starting your new career as a real estate agent and not sure what to wear to work? Dressing in an appropriate manner is important for almost any job in which you work with clients in a professional setting. What you wear to your real estate job may vary depending on what you plan to accomplish that day and where you will be working, but you should always dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner. Location, Location, Location The way you dress may depend a lot on the area where you work. If you work in a larger metropolitan area, you’ll want to dress in more formal business attire on a daily basis, compared to working in a small rural town, where you may dress in a more relaxed fashion. For example, in a highly visible position in a larger city, you’ll need to dress the part even if you have a light schedule. Although you may not be meeting with any clients on a particular day, your colleagues may be, and its important for the entire staff to project a competent but conservative image. For realtors in smaller towns and in locations that are vacation destinations, more casual attire is appropriate. Dressing too “professionally” may be off-putting in some areas â€" you may not want to show farmland while dressed in professional attire. If you’re not sure how much to dress up, you can ask your new boss or check around with other people who work in the same area. Meeting Clients If you’re meeting clients or showing properties, you’ll most often choose to dress in  business attire, although it depends on where you’re working. For men, this means a suit or dress slacks and a jacket, button down shirt, tie, dark socks, and dress shoes. Make sure your shirt is pressed, and your suit or slacks aren’t wrinkled. You may want to invest in a clothing steamer for easy wrinkle removal, which will save you money and time compared to taking your suits to the cleaners constantly. For women, a skirt or pantsuit, conservative dress with a jacket, or dress skirt or slacks with a blouse or sweater, and a coordinating jacket, hosiery, and closed toe pumps are appropriate. Jewelry should be kept to a minimum and match the clothing you wear. If youre in a vacation resort area more casual attire is the norm. For example, if youre showing condos in a ski or beach town, business casual or even  casual attire  is more typical. In a small rural town, khaki pants and a plain shirt might be fine â€" especially if you’re showing farms or wooded areas where business type attire might seem to be uncomfortable and not functional. However, when you’re in the office, you may need to dress up a bit more. Of course, even if you work in a small town, rural area or resort area, you want to look neat. Business casual or casual clothing should be clean, well-matched and in good condition. There’s never a good reason to wear clothing that’s in need of repair. In the Office If you’re spending the day in the office doing paperwork and making follow up calls, you can often wear  business casual attire. Business casual for men encompasses dress slacks or chinos, button-down shirt, dressy polo shirt, jacket optional, dark socks, and dress shoes. For women, business casual means wearing a skirt or dress slacks, blouse, sweater, or twin set. A jacket is optional, but hosiery and closed toe pumps are always acceptable.  In some cases, wearing plain dress pants, a shirt or blouse, and flat shoes is fine. No jeans, no sneakers, and no sweatshirts, unless you are specifically told that they are acceptable, and even then, its better to wait until after you’ve been there a while and have noticed how predominant that kind of dress is. For the most part, it’s almost always better to dress up rather than dress down. Whenever you’re not sure how to dress, it’s best to ask your manager or co-workers so that you dress at the appropriate level for a real estate agent.

Red Cross Babysitting Course Certification

Red Cross Babysitting Course Certification Red Cross Babysitting Course Certification Is your tween or teen considering a babysitting job? Dont let him or her plunge right in. Sure, its fun to play with babies and small children, but theyll also be responsible for making sure the little ones are safe and properly fed. Theyll also have to be sure theyre washed, brushed, and in bed on time. Perhaps most important, your child will be the person in charge should an emergency arise. So with all that said, its important that they understand that  the job comes with some significant responsibilities. The Red Cross Babysitting Course Of course, your child should always be able to count on you as their parent for help in a crisis. But its also a great idea for them to enroll in a babysitting class to get the training they need. The Red Cross provides a terrific program offered in many locations, and its available online as well at a nominal cost. Its  a well-established organization with many years of experiencing in preparing children and adults to stay safe, even in unsafe situations.   Red Cross Babysitting Course Benefits Why take a whole day to learn the skills of babysitting? Unless your child happens to be an older sibling who actively cares for younger brothers or sisters, chances are they know very little about the critical aspects of caring for youngsters. And while some of those skills could be described as common sense, many actually have to be taught. For example, when is it appropriate to call a parent versus 911? What should they do if a child decides not to obey them? And what questions should they be sure to ask the parents of their young charges? After taking the class, your child will be better prepared to answer these questions and to manage the complicated experience of standing in for parents. Perhaps just as important, theyll be able to include that they have taken a babysitting course when they advertise their  babysitting  services - and thats something that really appeals to parents. In fact, studies show 8 out of 10 parents are willing to pay more for a babysitter with these credentials.   The Classroom-Based Red Cross Babysitting Course The six-hour babysitting course is designed for 11- to 15-year-olds. Participants leave with a whole set of materials, including a Babysitters Training Handbook with information and resources to use in class and on the job. Your child will also receive a Babysitters Training Emergency Reference Guide with instructions on handling common emergencies such as bee stings and asthma attacks. They will also be provided with the tools theyll need to run a successful babysitting business, including a babysitting organizer, and a printable activity booklet with games, crafts, songs, and recipes. Theres even a resume template.  Hours are flexible and available at various times with your busy schedule in mind.   The Online Babysitting Course Your child can take the Babysitting Basics course online at home if a classroom-based course isnt convenient or available in your area, starting at just $40. The online course covers the same concepts as the in-person class using a combination of videos and multimedia scenarios. It also includes the same downloadable and printable materials provided in the in-person course. Unlike the in-person course, it takes only about four hours to complete the online course and your child can do it at any time. What Your Child Will Learn Both courses include the basics: training on safety, games, maintaining discipline, feeding, and emergency situations, as well as information about how to manage a babysitting business.   Beyond that, your child will learn specifics, such as the components of age-appropriate care like changing a diaper. Theyll learn first aid procedures, including CPR and AED training. Theyll learn what to expect from children behaviorally based on their ages and theyll be instructed on what types of activities are suitable for each. Theres even an entrepreneurship angle - theyll learn about professionalism and how to expand their business. When theyve completed the course, theyll receive official certification so no one can doubt their skills or where they learned them. A unique ID and QR code allow potential employers to verify her  certification.   How to Enroll in a Red Cross Babysitting Course You can contact your local American Red Cross chapter to enroll in an in-person babysitting course. Class dates and fees vary by location. The Red Cross website offers more information on their babysitting course, including contact information for the local chapters. The website also makes it easy to sign up for the online course.

The Secrets of Objectives in Resume Revealed

The Secrets of Objectives in Resume Revealed Created computer generated landscape symbols unique to the customer. Let's punish those who include Objectives. Lists, as a rule of thumb, are also simpler to write. If you get a professional Web website, include the URL. It's possible to also Simple Resume Template. Resumes ought to be targeted effectively at the particular kind of marketing job applied for. They may be organized in different ways. 50 Best Samples for Career Objective You have begun preparing your Resume and the following thing you're seeking is Career Objective. Want to Know More About Objectives in Resume? There's a long field of career objective examples that can be put in on entry level resumes. The perfect place to explain why you wish to visit grad school is in your private statement. When you're crafting your resume objective, you should concentrate on particular abilities and experiences which are directly associated with the job. A crystal clear statement about how you'll utilize your strongest relevant abilities and professional experiences to satisfy the specific role you're applying for 3. It is thus very important to understand how to compose a captivating Objective if you need your resume to get a possibility of getting you the much desired interviews. In case it fails to accomplish this, you will likely not be invited to an interview. If your response is yes, then continue reading. Before you begin, don't forget that resume-writing takes time and practice. An objective is a brief statement that clarifies your goals concerning the kind of employment desired and the way in which your skills make you a nice fit. An overall objective doesn't show employers that you're open to considering a wide range of chances. The absolute most efficient objective is one which is tailored to the job you're applying for. Whether you take advantage of a summary, objective, or some combo of both, you're helping employers receive a quick feel for who you are and what type of work you'd be best at. Applicants should also know about the spellings utilized in the nation in which he's applying for employment. Thus, ensure your objective for wanting the job communicates the vital benefits you'll be bringing to the employer for a cook. On the contrary, it gives employers the impression which you are unfocused and not specifically interested in or qualified for the particular role they're attempting to fill. You are earning a career change. It may be hard to create a formulation of your own which will gather your whole expertise in 1 phrase. Whenever you wish to emphasize that you're ambitious, that you understand what you want in a career, or you have the skills for the particular job, you could benefit from a resume objective. When you compose a resume for work, you include what job you wish to acquire. Prepare one resume for every type of job. After you understand what you have to give and the kind of jobs you're interested in, you will have the ability to compose your very best career objective. Goals give a symptom of where a provider is headed, while strategies indicate the way the provider is likely to get there. You need to have five objective statements. Include examples of ways that you could add value or even enhance the organization. Include interests only as long as you feel they support your general expert message and brand. Make certain it's tailored to not merely the position, but the business also. Various kinds of work in the food service industry require resumes with a lot of the very same skills. Rather than mentioning ways to help your business succeed, state directly that it is possible to help XYZ Company to succeed. Also possess the capacity to think of new and useful ideas a company may benefit from.

The Definitive Strategy to Resume for Housekeeping

The Definitive Strategy to Resume for Housekeeping When you have prepared and submitted your resume to an employer the hope is you will be requested to attend work interview to go over further whether you're going to be suitable. Additionally, there are certifications which are internationally recognized that are useful for entry-level housekeepers who might be planning to look for employment in various states or overseas. You are going to see that there are 3 sorts of format used generally employed for resumes. All you need to do is select the suitable template! Finding Resume for Housekeeping Online There are an assortment of strategies to generate your cover letter stick out amongst the rest. There's a thin line between writing a resume that's amazing, and one which is simply mediocre. You will be supplied a defined period of time to accomplish a cleaning task. You may be asked to serve a probationary period. As you'll conduct a great deal of your work alone, you sho uld also be in possession of a service-oriented attitude and strong interpersonal skills which will help you provide a welcoming guest experience. Most work can be carried out remotely. You will shortly discover if you desire a job which requires you to devote each day with children. Tip If you've held many jobs for brief amounts of time, do not list all them. If you're searching for a housekeeper position, you are going to require a professional resume. Individuals who dwell in a residential region and apartment may use the help of a facility management company to keep their homes and get household support. There are several kinds of housekeepers you can see in the work market nowadays. When sending the nursing home housekeeping resume you'll want to address the ideal person responsible for the selection. If you would like to be a housekeeper supervisor, you require experience at that. To have a job for a housekeeper, you require housekeeping experience. To bag a job in this way, you have to use a brilliant resume. Possessing the correct wardrobe will help you earn a decent first impression and will present your employer that you're the one for the job. You will have the ability to include all of your work info in the templates, together with the rest of the qualifications. Our sample resume is a great case of the way you can present your years of housekeeping experience for that managerial function. The above mentioned objective samples are guaranteed to assist you create great objective statements for your housekeeper resume and so enhance the effectiveness of the resume to secure you an interview. In both conditions, there's an excellent chance your internships is going to be the experience that sets you apart from the crowd. You will likely encounter a whole lot of patients and employees on each and every shift, therefore it's a job well-suited for somebody who likes people and being active. To learn to compose a resume you must commit a whole lot of thought and effort in what you can do to help an employer. If you're planning to apply for such a work then here are some points that you want to stay in mind at a better impression on the selector. There are many advantages of housekeeping resume templates that we've shared above for candidates seeking to turn in an application for a suitable housekeeping position. These housekeeping resumes would be ideal for anybody applying for work in the identical profession. Your experience level will have an effect on your pay. In any event, you will need to assess your experience during the internship. If you don't have previous housekeeping experience, you will need to use examples from your other professional experiences or personal life to show that you'll be an important worker. It can be quite a valuable experience.