Do You Have A Professional Website Yet

Do You Have A Professional Website Yet A while back I had a monthly series and award for personal branding.  I would find and recognize people who were doing a good job with personal branding.  You can find that series here.  Theres some really good stuff there. Every once in a while I find something similar and want to share it, and thats what Ill do today.  I came across Craig DeLanos website and thought: this is great!  Everyone can do this! Granted, there are a few tweaks that can make it sharper, but what I love about this is that its good enough, and it is doable!  Check out his site here: CraigbDelano.com I like: The domain. YOU should have your own domain name!  Do you? His picture. It is front and center, and its warm and inviting.  He seems like a nice/cool guy. Link to blog. From the top of his site there is a link to the blog. Blogs are amazing tools for personal branding. I dont want to overwhelm you with techno-talk and stuff you must do, but look at Craigs site this is something you can do, right? Do You Have A Professional Website Yet A while back I had a monthly series and award for personal branding.  I would find and recognize people who were doing a good job with personal branding.  You can find that series here.  Theres some really good stuff there. Every once in a while I find something similar and want to share it, and thats what Ill do today.  I came across Craig DeLanos website and thought: this is great!  Everyone can do this! Granted, there are a few tweaks that can make it sharper, but what I love about this is that its good enough, and it is doable!  Check out his site here: CraigbDelano.com I like: The domain. YOU should have your own domain name!  Do you? His picture. It is front and center, and its warm and inviting.  He seems like a nice/cool guy. Link to blog. From the top of his site there is a link to the blog. Blogs are amazing tools for personal branding. I dont want to overwhelm you with techno-talk and stuff you must do, but look at Craigs site this is something you can do, right? Do You Have A Professional Website Yet A while back I had a monthly series and award for personal branding.  I would find and recognize people who were doing a good job with personal branding.  You can find that series here.  Theres some really good stuff there. Every once in a while I find something similar and want to share it, and thats what Ill do today.  I came across Craig DeLanos website and thought: this is great!  Everyone can do this! Granted, there are a few tweaks that can make it sharper, but what I love about this is that its good enough, and it is doable!  Check out his site here: CraigbDelano.com I like: The domain. YOU should have your own domain name!  Do you? His picture. It is front and center, and its warm and inviting.  He seems like a nice/cool guy. Link to blog. From the top of his site there is a link to the blog. Blogs are amazing tools for personal branding. I dont want to overwhelm you with techno-talk and stuff you must do, but look at Craigs site this is something you can do, right?

Why We Hide From Feedback Marla Gottschalk

Why We Hide From Feedback Marla Gottschalk Photo by Raj Eiamworakul on Unsplash Does your heart pound at the mention of constructive feedback? Do you ruminate over the smallest bit of criticism? Are you convinced that you need to become more open to opinions from the field? We neednt debate the power of feedback to enhance both work and career. However, its benefits are not always realized. One obvious reason? We are individuals. Some of us are naturally more receptive. For others, feedback poses a far greater challenge. Ive worked with clients who were completely open to feedback and absorbed the content effortlessly. Others experienced great difficulty processing its content and applying it to their work lives. The differences that exist among us concerning feedback are not often acknowledged or addressed. As such, much of value that we might gain from feedback is left on the table. We cannot deny that our predisposition toward feedback â€" what we bring to the equation â€" is critical. So, how might we understand differences in how we approach feedback? Researchers have been examining a multifaceted construct, aptly named Feedback Orientation which captures a number of key elements that collectively influence our receptiveness. These elements include, perceived Utility (Our beliefs concerning the usefulness of feedback to help us reach desired goals or outcomes), Accountability (The belief that we should respond to given feedback), Social Awareness (The tendency to utilize feedback to gain a picture of our performance through others, and Feedback Self-Efficacy (An individual’s perceived competence to interpret and respond to feedback appropriately.) Where we fall on the continuum has broad implications for performance development. Those of us with high feedback orientation, are more likely to seek feedback, perceive its value, process it effectively and find avenues to apply the information to their work. Those lower in feedback orientation, are not as likely to embrace the elements of the feedback cycle. While Feedback Orientation may be stable in the shorter-term, it can be enhanced longer-term by addressing its components. We can learn how to process and apply feedback more effectively. With this, we might then view the entire process more favorably. A few things to keep in mind. As a manager: Acknowledge individual differences. Feedback is indeed valuable â€" however, we do vary in terms of our receptiveness. Get a read from your staff on how they feel about feedback, their past experiences and what they find valuable. Discuss what needs to be communicated and how it is shared. Develop a culture of feedback. Employees are more likely to be open to feedback when the environment consistently supports feedback-seeking behavior. But, first and foremost model this. (Seek feedback from your direct reports and act on it.) In return, offer honest feedback accompanied by coaching whenever possible. This should be on-going, frequent and not reserved for formal appraisals. A supportive climate is critical. Offer time to process. Everyone deserves the opportunity to think about feedback â€" whether positive or negative â€" before they respond to it. Were more likely to utilize the feedback, if this is built in to the process. Organizations that value continuous learning are ripe to gain the most. Facilitate application. Once work-related feedback is delivered, offer help for employees to process and apply it to their work lives. Develop solutions to keep your employee moving forward. Feedback should enhance development â€" not derail it. Dont ever drop the bomb and retreat. As a contributor: Be mindful of your individual orientation. Pause and examine your overall attitude toward feedback. Do you believe that feedback can help you reach desired outcomes? Many of us under-value feedback for a variety of reasons. As a result, we cant take full advantage of its merits. Be mindful of your preconceived attitudes toward it. Ask yourself â€" are you a doubter or supporter of feedback. Monitor your resistance to change. Feedback sets the stage for needed change, including how we work. This can be difficult to process and affect, as we become attached to our patterns of behavior. Attempt to open your mind and realize that change can help your progress. Approaching your work in a new way, can lead to a positive outcomes. View it as another tool. Feedback can allow you to assess your invisible resume and help gain a read on the impression you leave with others. Although this can be a challenge to process, it can allow you to capture information not picked up through other channels. Seek a feedback mentor. Formulate a plan to respond to feedback effectively â€" and seek out help to make this happen. This will help build self-efficacy and the overall feeling that the information is useful. This translation step, is often overlooked. Overall, strive to give feedback a chance. This does not come naturally to us â€" as we can perceive feedback as a threat. However, try not to abandon ship. Remind yourself that learning to receive feedback effectively, is a worthy skill that can be honed over time. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, consultant and coach.

Monday Motivation Your Weekly Career Links

Monday Motivation Your Weekly Career Links Photo by Duru Welcome to my weekly post called Monday Motivation! Every Monday morning, I will share with you some of my favorite links around the web. These may be about personal development, goals, career development, networking, fashion.who knows! I promise you that these tips will be a great start to your busy week and you will be able to use some of these tips at work or at home this week. Here are a few great posts around the web to start your week off right! I love  these tips  from Gini Dietrich about  Preparing Students and Young Professionals for the Business World.   A great tip she gives is to be  ready for this interview question What was the last book you read?    Whatever you say dont say  â€œI don’t have time to read.” Check out a guest post I did recently for the New England Job Show  Career Assessment: How Going Back to School Can Help you Land a Job. Have you checked out the  2010 Working Mother Best Companies?   How does your company fare with family-friendly benefits and flexibility? Have you made someones day lately?   Here are some simple ways to make someones day by Real Simple magazine. Without labor, nothing prospers. -Sophocles Feel free to share in the comments how these tips have helped you or add your own positive and motivating tip!   Have a wonderful week! ?? TODAY is your last chance to join before the price goes up! Just a quick reminder that the special inaugural member discount ends MIDNIGHT tonight!  Heres the link if you want to reserve your spot.   This is really the career community for you if you are serious about learning exactly how to get ahead in your career and be the successful woman that you know you can be. I am also throwing in these 3 bonuses: Bonus 1:  The recordings of the 6 interviews with 6 expert authors that I have already completed with Cliff Notes for each interview in case you dont have an opportunity to listen to each of them. Bonus 2:  My  Get What You Deserve Salary Negotiation  Workbook. Bonus 3:  My free webinar and workbook about what I learned from 27 successful women in 2012. Heres the link so you can learn more about this amazing opportunity plus  success stories  from other professional women just like you already in the club! They are already out there, taking action with what they are learning and making a big difference in their careers! Join us here. Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right: How to Allocate Your Time and Your Effort by Harvard Business Review How to think like the next generation by Penelope Trunk 6 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Negotiating Your Salary by Brazen Life Ask an Advisor: Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?  by Daily Worth 15 Ways to Organize The New Year by I Heart Naptime “ It is hard to look up to a leader who keeps his ear to the ground. ”  â€"  James H. Boren P.S. In case you are wondering, my Get Ahead Club is not a pitchathon for myself and authors. The women I interview are  sharing all of their secrets and all the good stuff  from their books!  Get the Cliff Notes of the interviews and save a ton of time and money by joining us here. P.S. Dont forget the discount ends  TONIGHT at midnight! ?? 5 tips for planning a career change at Careerealism 20 essential TED talks for new grads at Accredited online colleges Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. -Confucius Have a great week! ?? Here are some photos of our wine tasting excursion in Mexico: Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right: Overcome the Top 25 Excuses to Wait on Your Dreams by Lori Deschene Things to Do After Work that Can Help Your Career by Amy Levin-Epstein 4 To-Dos for Your First Year on the Job by Jennifer Winter Best Apps for Busy Women by The Class Hammer Key Pieces for Any Work Wardrobe by WorkChic  â€œI’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” -Thomas Jefferson ?? ?? If you havent yet, please take this super short 4 question reader survey so I can make sure to bring you want you want and need in 2013. Click here to take the survey. Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right: Richard Branson on Smiling as a Competitive Advantage by Richard Branson The DIY End-of-the-Year Career Review by Chrissy Scivicque What You Need To Know About Asking Your Boss For a Flexible Working Arrangement by Yvette Maurice 3 Budgets: Gifts for a Colleague (That You Can Buy Fast, Online) by Women Co. Take Ownership Of Your Life in Four Steps by Michael Hyatt All success is, really, is having a predetermined plan and carrying it out successfully over a long period of time.  Harvey MacKay ?? Here are a few great posts around the web to start your week off right! I definitely could have used this post during grad school 10 caffeine substitutes every student should know about.   I love to read and will definitely be checking out these 10 books that will change your life from She Takes on the World. Can you change the world from your cubicle?   Find out how  at Ms. Career Girl. Be sure to check out the best paying jobs for women in 2011 by Forbes magazine. New uses for things in your office Make your office supplies work overtime with these unexpected twists by Real Simple magazine. Dream as if youll live forever, live as if youll die today. ~James Dean Have a great day! ?? 10 Best Hobbies to Boost Your Career by AccountingDegree.com. If you have ever struggled with what to wear under a suit jacket, check out Corporettes Guide to the Best Tops for Under Suits. What Not to Say in a Job Interview according to the Wall Street Journal Online. One important key to success is self confidence. An important key to self confidence is preparation. ~  Arthur Ashe Have a great week! ?? Here are a few great posts around the web to start your week off right! When you are working with the a group, you want the smartest and best people on your team.   Check out Keith Ferrazis blog  for the  six tips to help bring out a colleagues inner einstein. Life is full of deadlines.   If you are having trouble getting your work done in time, read  Unclutters four reasons you may be missing deadlines and how to fix these problems. Its Monday and that means you need lots of motivation today!    Read Grow with Stacys key to staying motivated and how to really use it. I am always looking for ways to stay healthy.   That is why I love this article about taking on the world with healthy living goals.   I am working on my posture this week! Need some new work shoes?   Read Workchic.coms top 10 look good and feel good shoes. “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”  ~ Anatole France ?? Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right! 10 Things You Must Consider Before Becoming a Full-Time Entrepreneur by Young Entrepreneur Council of Brazen Life Most workers not ready for major illness by Career Diva 10 Career Tote Bags That Accommodate All Your Magic Tricks by Corporate Fashionista 15 Spring Dresses Perfect For Work by the Daily Muse (P.S. I think these dresses only work in a casual environment) Where are Women Taking Over (and where are they not?) by Forbes Your imagination is your preview of lifes coming attractions.  ~Einstein ?? Tonight I am doing a Google Hangout with Pink and Black magazine.  Get the details and join us here. Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right: 14 Things Successful People Do On Weekends by Forbes.com 4 Things I Wish I Could Say to all Job Applicants by Inc. Feeling Lonely? 4 Ways to Make Friends at the Office by The Daily Muse 5 Quick Tips For Better Listening Skills by Careerealism 10 Lessons From Skinnygirl from Selling to the Masses (Thanks to LinkedIn group member  Kim Herrington for this article!) “ No one’s happiness but my own is in my power to achieve or to destroy. ” â€" Ayn Rand IMPORTANT: Today is the LAST day to get access to all of the 15 Get Ahead Interviews that I have already done in 2013 for $1.  Join us here to get a ton of career inspiration, advice and support right at your fingertips! ?? Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right: The Dark Side of Confidence by Forbes How To Sell Yourself In 30 Seconds And Leave People Wanting More by Business Insider Are You Stuck in the Buy, Debt, Work Lifestyle? by The Daily Muse Women: 3 Ways to Get More Respect by Inc. 7 Things to Do When You Get a Raise at Work by Money Crashers “ Our bravest and best lessons are not learned through success, but through misadventure. ”  â€" Amos Bronson Alcott ?? Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right: 12 Things Successful Women Do Differently by Huffingtonpost.com The Career-Advance secrets of 3 People with Awesome Careers by Fastcompany.com 3 Simple, Powerful Things Leaders Can Do To Inspire People To Do Great Things by Forbes.com 4 Essentials For Reaching Out To Strangers On LinkedIn by Careerealism.com (thanks to Get Ahead Club member Allison Cooper for this article!) 5 Strategies That Will Turn Your Employees Into Leaders by TheDailyMuse.com Have a great week! Anna

10 Classic Interview Blunders You Must Avoid

10 Classic Interview Blunders You Must Avoid Interviews can be nerve wracking and its important that you make a good impression to put yourself in good stead for being selected as the right person for the job. However, factors such as nerves or just a lack of organisation can jeopardise this and there are certain common job interview mistakes that you want to do your best to avoid. Making any one of these can hurt your chances of getting the job or have the employer hire another candidate who didnt make these common job interview mistakes. 1. Looking sloppy Wrinkled or stained clothing will be noticed a mile away. No matter how nice the rest of your outfit is, if you have a stain on one part, it will ruin your entire look. Plus, its a dead giveaway for your  lack of attention to detail. If youve ever hear the saying, how you do anything is how you do everything, it could hold more truth in this situation. 2. Not being prepared Before you go into your interview, you should always go over some questions you think you could be asked. While you dont want your answers to sound rehearsed, you definitely want to sound prepared. If you are asked a question and dont give an intelligent answer to it, the employer will most likely move on to the next candidate. This includes your resume as well. If the interviewer asks you about a previous job you have listed on your resume and you cant remember because it was so long ago, you will only make yourself look bad and unprepared. Brush up on everything that you have listed on your resume its fair game for your interview. 3. Talking about salary too soon Dont jump the gun regarding salary. Wait until the interviewer gets to know you a bit and or asks you about it before you start talking about it. If you only want the job because of the money, it will show and hurt your chances of getting the job. Most often there are several candidates who are competing for the same position you are. The company isnt going to give the job to the person who is only in it for the money. While it is completely reasonable to negotiate your salary, make sure you do it at the right time. 4. Being late Always be on time for your interview. Make sure you have the right directions and allow plenty of travel time, considering traffic to get there. If you are late for an interview, your employer might see that you will probably be late showing up for work. Of course, there are some exceptional situations where you might be late and if one of those arises, make sure you call and let the interviewer know. 5. Lying Always tell the truth about your past job history and anything that is asked of you at your job interview. If you lie, it will be a matter of time before the employer finds out. 6. Gossiping about a former boss Nothing will make you look worse than talking badly about a former boss or place of employment. If you talk badly about your previous employer, chances are you will talk badly about this company if you get hired. Nobody likes a gossip. Plus you never know who knows who, so its best to keep your personal business personal. 7. Having a bad odor Bringing a strong odor into an interview can be very distracting. Dont wear any perfume or smoke a cigarette right before your interview. You never know what kind of allergies the interviewer may have and this is not a great way to find out. Try not to smell like anything, so your interviewer can concentrate on you instead the smell. 8.  Fidgeting If you are fidgety and anxious, the interviewer will sense your lack of confidence. Before you go into your interview, take a few minutes to collect your thoughts and take a few deep breaths. Make a point to make eye contact with the interviewer to create a good non-verbal connection. 9. Not listening carefully If you dont listen to what questions the interviewer is asking you, you are basically insinuating  that what you think is more important that the question they are asking. Make sure to listen to exactly what they are asking and answer the right question. If you dont listen carefully during the interview, you will probably not be great at following direction on the job. 10. Appearing desperate Interviewers can pick up on this right away. Its ok to be enthusiastic about wanting the job, but there are limits. Keep your emotions out of the interview and focus on the skills and experience you can bring to the table.

How to Write a Stunning Resume as a Freelancer - CareerMetis.com

How to Write a Stunning Resume as a Freelancer Photo Credit â€" designshack.netCalm down. Nobody is telling you to look for a job. You are a freelancer evalIn this case, you don’t have a career objective, because you aren’t looking for any career in their company. But you can and should add a brilliant personal profile to your resume. There, you can tell all about your soft skills, and how reliable you are as a freelancer.Let them know that you take you work seriously, and that you aren’t one it just while you find something better. Also demonstrate that you are professional freelancer, and how happy you will be if you get the gig â€" and all this should be said in 4 lines tops, so feel free to ask for help to write your resume if you aren’t feeling confident.2. Showcase your Portfolio More important that your previous jobs here is your portfolio. You are a freelancer, so they aren’t interested in knowing that you were such a great employee. But they definitely want to know how much you can handle all by yourself.So cho ose what you have done before that match what they are looking for now, and list it on your CV. Write a brief about the working process and the achievements as well. And if it is something that can be found online, add links to the finished work.3. If you don’t have a portfolio, look for anything else that can be relatedYou might be just starting as a freelancer, so it can be that you don’t have much a portfolio yet. In this case, you should think hard and find out anything you have done in your life that can be related to the job in question.You might have published something in your school’s newspaper, and it is relevant if you are looking for a gig as a writer. Or you might have created your own website or an app just for fun. Anything like this can be added, as long it makes sense considering the job requirements.4. Add any links to reinforce your messageAs a resume is something a bit odd for a freelancer, yours might not be that great. So you should add any links to your CV that help you to reinforce what you just said.evalI’ve mentioned about your portfolio, but you should also have links to your LinkedIn and Twitter profiles, to your blog or website If you think you can manage to get some references from previous clients, go ahead and add them to your CV. Of course, you need to clear it with them first, but your potential client will be very happy to find it there. Just have in mind that you should add any quotes from them â€" it only a name, job title, company name, and contact details, so don’t transform it into a testimonial.6. Talk about your educationEven though qualifications hardly are mandatory for freelancers, if your client is looking for a resume, you should consider adding them to your resume. It is clear that you are dealing with someone more conservative or new on hiring freelancers, so, instead of giving them a lecture, go by the book.But it is important that you only mention what is relevant, such as certifications and degrees related to the job. Your primary school can certainly stay out of the paper.7. Tell them how to hire youevalAnother thing that you want to do is to let them know how they can hire you. You won’t be contracted as an employee, so your cover letter should mention how they can get the work started with you.Mention any contract you will need to be signed, what your fees are (if the job has already been fully discussed), and how you usually get paid. It will also help them to understand that you aren’t a remote worker, in case there is any confusion going on here.8. Make it onlineAnd, whenever possible, create an online resume. It will give you the chance to use a more flexible format, be creative, and show that you are up-to-date with new technologies. Of course, you still should have a PDF version ready to be attached, and another version that you will adapt to the right job. But, in many cases, you will see that clients are happy enough with your online resume.THE BOTTOM LINEWritin g a stunning resume as a freelancer is all about adapting what you already know about CV/Resume writing to your new career. The tips above are simple enough to follow, so you should be safe enough to get it done in no time. Best of luck!