5 Good Habits You Can Implement Today - Classy Career Girl

5 Good Habits You Can Implement Today I’m sure you’ve read enough self-help books to get tired of the S.M.A.R.T goals setting formula. Yes, specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely are all important, only they are not enough! You also need good habits. You see a couple of months after the exciting “big commitment”, chances are you’re still daydreaming about this career makeover/life change. Because let’s be honest â€" life gets in the way… Well, I have some good news and some bad news. Bad news: most of those big dreams and aspiring S.M.A.R.T goals never get achieved. Ouch!   The good news, though: you can do something about it. Systems are the name of the game. It’s easy to be overwhelmed with so many ideas and being stuck on how to actually execute them, so creating a structured process and committing to taking one step at a time to achieve your ultimate goal, is the way to make it all happen. Why should you have good habits? Everyone is on the lookout for tactics and hacks that can make success easier. S.M.A.R.T goals are a good start, the problem is that big goals often require A LOT of activation efforts and it’s easy to get lost on the way. In the beginning, you might have the energy to get started each day because you’re motivated and excited about your new goal, but pretty soon (often within a few weeks) that motivation starts to fade and suddenly you’re lacking the energy you need and you begin to feel stuck and overwhelmed.  Good habits will propel you through all of that! 5 Good Habits You Can Implement Today 1. Declutter your Priorities. The word “priority” came into the English language in the 1400s, and it was singular. When we say that we have multiple priorities, what we’re essentially saying is that nothing’s a priority. Most of us have some great expectations from ourselves, and our New Year’s resolution list is a mile long… well, this is really self-sabotaging! Now it’s time to decide what your true, single priority is and pursue that with all your power. 2. Multi-tasking is the Enemy of Focus Modern society loves multi-tasking (and I’m as guilty as anyone). However, the myth of multi-tasking is that being busy is synonymous with being better. The exact opposite is true â€" having fewer tasks leads to better work. If you take a moment to study world-class experts in nearly any field â€" athletes, artists, scientists, teachers, CEOs â€" you’ll see this is true. One characteristic that runs through all of them is focus. If you want to actually achieve your career goal, instead of adding it to the list of diets to do, hobbies to pick up, languages and instruments to learn, and the like that you never actually finish, then practicing focus is the key. 3. Baby Steps Do what you can, with what you have from where you are today. Yes, big aspiration is good, and yes we all want to see results, like yesterday. But, it’s only the small actions and consistency that are going to get you one step closer to the desired makeover. 4. Positive Mindset Ever heard of “time flies fast when you’re having fun?” that’s because your mind attracts more positivity while you are already enjoying yourself. Pretty neat, yes? It seems that the word Mindset has become the buzz term nowadays, and it’s being thrown around all too often. For the success system framework, the meaning is merely being positive and focused on the accomplishments. When you appreciate your achievements, you become more confident, driven and â€" yes once again â€" focused. Start a gratitude journal today, and write down 3 things you’ve accomplished every single day. 5. Accountability We live in a fast-paced, busy, loud world. It’s easy to see why things (even S.M.A.R.T things) get put off ‘til tomorrow way too often, and why there is always the bigger and shinier object waiting in line. Sometimes you need a kick in the pants to keep going, and that’s what your accountability partner is for! This can be a close friend, a neighbor, a colleague â€" someone you know and trust â€" who understands your goal, wants to see you succeed, and is willing to let you know when you should stop being lazy. Now, it’s super important that the terms and condition of this relationship are charted out, so you don’t end up ruining a friendship by being too pushy.

Personal Branding 10 Easy Steps toward a New Professional You

Personal Branding 10 Easy Steps toward a New Professional You Nowadays, it is not just enough anymore to have a suitable brand for your business. You need a personal brand as well. Apersonal brand is marketingon a more personal level.Personal branding is the process of creating and preserving that personal brand.evalHaving a personal brand defines how people see you and how you express yourself. It is like reputation management and branding together. If your personal brand is good and worthy, your business has more chance of succeeding.Why Should You Build Your Personal BrandevalPersonal brandingis not always about selling but making yourself available to others. This is also an extension of who you are and what you want to present to others. If you maintain a strong personal brand your business will appear more humane and caring to others that can actually win their trust.And remember, people, trust people so people will trust a personal brand more than a business brand â€" hence, it is important to build your own personal brand.How to Build Y our Own Personal Brand1. Get a Professional HeadshotHeadshots realistically demonstrate one’s appearance for casting or branding so in order to have a good personal branding, having a good headshot will help.And in choosing a professional headshot photographer you must consider the following; their website, experience, specialty, price, and most importantly the quality of your pictures taken.2. Be Discoverable OnlineYou might be the best individual in your field or the most knowledgeable of them all, but it is hard to find you online either by your name, profile or any relevant information boasting your expertise. If this is the case, you don’t actually exist. Some professional create their own website in order for them to be discoverable online.AsLittle Giant Web Designwould put it, “Having your name or profile available online when they try to search you makes you more credible and authentic.” Over time, people will be more inclined to follow you and that will be a great w ay to make amemorable impressionon others.3. Have a Professional PurposeevalThe purpose isn’t just about work. It is something like a fuel that gets us wherever we want to go, it grows as we grow, deepening and evolving over time. So learning to open yourself up to curiosity and oddity might surprise you on your quest to satisfy the urge generated by your professional purpose.It is not always about profit but we must also set a professional purpose because without planning we limit the chance of channeling our future with what we desire.4. Learn to Listen and Practice EmpathyAsuccessful businessmanhas empathy and knows how to listen to others. Even in real life, listen to people is important in order to know their needs, and knowing their needs is advantageous to your part because you now have an idea what to market and what to supply to meet the demand.Every business needs to learn the art of listening and share the feelings of others.eval5. Practice WritingEvery one of us has th e inborn skills in writing about ourselves, expressing what we think and what we feel. We can all write but not all people have the skills to do the right thing in order to reach and connect with the readers.The connection is the very essence of writing; it is the most common reason why we write. And all we need to do is to have the courage and overcome one’s fear due to the thinking that we have nothing to share online or that people are not interested enough to listen or follow what we write which may hinder you to develop your innate skills in writing.6. Re-engineer Your Digital PresenceReimagining vitality plays an important role in connecting with the customers or clients digitally which is far imaginable to happen in the past. There are three steps in reimagining your digital presence; measure, evaluate and adjust your platform by recognizing whether the platform is effective or not.You can also deal each of these with a different approach and use each channel simultaneously with one another.7. Analyze Your CompetitorsCompetitive analysis refers to the relationship between the business strategy and how it deals with the competition which the main purpose is to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each competitor in the market.It is important that you know who the primary antagonists of your business are and do your very best to play along with them. It is also advantageous that you know them more than they know you, and make sure that you should be able to make yours better than what they can provide.8. Craft Your Personal Branding StatementWhat is a personal brand statement? Your statement is 1-2 sentences answering what you are the best, who you serve, and how you do it uniquely. It sums up your unique promise of value. Your personal brand statement must be distinctive to you and you alone.And the step starts with “5 in 5” where we will sit with a partner and talk for five minutes about the following: work experience, education, hobbies and interests, weaknesses, and future plans. Knowing these details about yourself will help you create your perfect branding statement.9. Embrace and Expound Your ExperienceevalIn order to have a good personal brand that will give a good impression, you need to balance what you know and what you have not yet known. Remember that experience is the best teacher, but learning from other people’s experience is the wisest thing to do.It is also important to embrace and expound your experiences and use it in building a personal brand. You will never go wrong once you’ve learned how to utilize or use what you experience in order to avoid unwanted scenarios.10. Be Social by DesignSocial media is one of the most powerful media that greatly influences the people. You can use social media to boost discoverability, speaking engagements, in-person interaction, and more. You can supremely make your brand out if you effectively promote it on social media likeFacebook,Twitter,Instagram, etc.To make your personal brand stand out, start with your personal profile and get your social infrastructure right! It is also an important factor that you are able to create contents with great value and you should know how to optimize your speaking engagements using hashtags.Another thing is, you have to possess an attitude that will remark on the minds of people. And lastly, always be a social wherever you go.eval

How to Identify Your Passion (and Use It To Fuel Your Work) - Kathy Caprino

How to Identify Your Passion (and Use It To Fuel Your Work) I hear from hundreds of women each month asking a fascinating variety of career and work-life questions, hoping for some guidance. But one question emerges more frequently than any other, from women of all walks, levels, and capabilities. The one question I hear more than any other is, “How can I figure out what my passion is?” I had a powerful personal experience this week that I think exemplifies the answer to this question and I’d like to share it with you. I had the wonderful opportunity to attend two important conferences in New York City that opened my eyes to new insights and learnings. The first conference was on business innovation and “disruption,” sponsored by WOBI, and the other was Claudia Chan’s S.H.E. Summit, a global women’s leadership and lifestyle event.  WOBI on Innovation focused on the many, multifaceted disruptions that are impacting business today, and the tremendous upside opportunities they present for those flexible and aware enough to both spot and react to them quickly. The next day I attended the 3rd annual S.H.E. Summit which convened more than 60 thought leaders and partners igniting change and offering a global conversation and celebration of female potential and possibility. Both conferences featured renowned experts, and both focused on exciting topics at the forefront of culture and business. After the first day on innovation, my mind was full with new ways to think about business and career problems, how to turn these problems upside down and perceive and analyze them differently. I was inspired and motivated, by Andy Cohen, on Overcoming Barriers to Disruptive Thinking, and by Stephen Ritz, on Transformational Innovation. Ritz’s story is deeply inspirational â€" it reveals the transformation that’s possible when we challenge assumptions, think very differently, and refuse to accept the unacceptable. Ritz is a Bronx County science teacher leading a double revolution â€" of education and urban renewal. His world is New York City’s South Bronx, a place traditionally associated with gang activity, poverty and crime. As the leader of the Green Bronx Machine, Ritz is driving a movement that is changing people’s perceptions and transforming lives, based on his belief that students shouldnt have to leave their community to live, learn and earn in a better one. The best quote of the day for me was his, “I don’t want to accept what I cannot change. I want to change what I cannot accept.” (Now THAT is passion.) The second day offered the same high level of educational and informational information and experiences â€" with fabulous speakers including Claudia Chan, Marlo Thomas, Sallie Krawcheck, Nigel Barker, Gary Barker, Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power, and many more. I was engaged and upflited, and also had new flashes of insight and revelation about the current state of affairs for women around the world, and new solutions to improve that state. But one thing grew very apparent to me throughout the two days’ experiences â€" my heart, spirit and mind were much more actively engaged by discussions, research and information that touched on global women’s growth and advancement. Throughout the S.H.E. Summit, for example, I cried, I laughed, and felt deeply moved by the speakers’ experiences and often contrarian viewpoints on gender equality, violence against women, fostering diversity in corporate America, integrating men in the support of women, women’s economic independence, education, and more. At times, I wanted to jump up on stage and join the conversation myself, and (dare I say), add my different views and perspectives. I was “buzzing.” The important lesson I was reminded of from this experience is that when you find yourself learning about an area in which you desperately want to help and simply can’t stop yourself that’s your passion. And you are happiest in your work when you’re tapping into that passion â€" giving form to your life intentions in ways that help others (as Maria Nemeth explains in her great book The Energy of Money). Based on my coaching and training work with hundreds of women around the globe who’ve found their passion, and are leveraging it in their work, here are the hallmarks of the experience when you’ve discovered your passion and are working in your sweet spot: Despite all your concerns about how crashingly busy you are already in your life, you want to DO more to help this situation and are ready to act NOW You’re enlivened by the people you meet who are involved in this cause or area, and they inspire you You feel like a beginner you realize you have many things to learn and can’t wait to learn them This area of focus for you is deep, rich and inexhaustible â€" there is so much that needs to be done and explored You feel more alive, valuable, and contributive when focused on these issues, and that makes you happier and more engaged personally and professionally Being involved in this area helps you marry up everything you’ve ever cared about, and everything you are, and allows you to draw on your many talents, skills and capabilities in new, exciting ways This area of focus gives your life meaning and purpose You feel humbled at the enormity of the task ahead of you, but thrilled to be part of it You feel more love and compassion in your heart, and more connected to the world around you But many women say, “Kathy, I’m not sure what I’m passionate about. How do I discover that?” To identify what you’re passionate about, dig deep and answer these questions: Look carefully at what you’re drawn to in life. What do you read, watch, listen to, follow? What agitates and upsets you in the world and compels you to DO something? Where are the people who inspire and uplift you? What are they focused on? If you could take one college level course or program for free on anything at all, what would it be? In what areas are you drawn to helping others? What “mess” in your life can be turned into a “message” for others? What skill or talent do you wish you had, that would be exciting to pursue? What area do you secretly fantasize about being involved in but feel foolish to say it out loud? If you knew you couldn’t fail and it would all work out beautifully (financially and otherwise), what would you try? What did you adore doing as a child that you’ve let slip through your fingertips? What (or who) holds you back most from pursuing what excites you most? Before my current career, I lived through 18 years of a corporate life that was devoid of passion and purpose, and that led to depression, illness, and misery. I can tell you without a shadow of doubt that being lit up by your work is a far happier and more productive way to go. Are you ready to identify your passion and get moving doing important work that fuels that passion? (To build a happier, more rewarding career, visit the Amazing Career Project. And check out my latest Forbes post on how to pursue your passion without going broke.)    

How to Properly Send a Resume, and that Resume Writing Service Should You Choose

How to Properly Send a Resume, and that Resume Writing Service Should You ChooseI'm going to be the first to tell you that if you have a resume writing service, your resume is your first and last impression. Every resume that gets sent out has some sort of flaw, it's the same as having a dog in the house without the collar.There are hundreds, if not thousands, of professionals that use these kinds of services every day, and there is a different line for each one. Some use bullets, others use code words, and still others take a bit more time before they fill in the gaps. But what exactly is the 'right' way to send a resume?You have to realize, when it comes to a resume, you can't send it back and forth without any sort of modification. Some will customize your resume with any picture that you can think of, a couple will even add to the header of your business details and website. The best thing about this is, you can tell them what information is missing. So if you have a picture of y our family or your dog, they can change it for you.Then there are those that may write an introduction that begins with something like 'To whom it may concern', or they may start with 'Hello'How may I be of service to you'. This is important because it will help your resume stay on track and make it easy for you to scan through.Your resume will be your first impression, so you have to make sure that you are clear and that you communicate your needs and who you are in the most concise way possible. After all, no one wants to sit and read a resume that is a mess. If you're going to send one out anyway, make sure that it's clean and organized.Professional resume writers will go through the information that you already have and then go over the rest, adding whatever is needed to make it flow. They do this for both the larger companies and smaller ones. But do you know what they do the most for people who don't have their own service?Your resume writing service will add the header and yo ur contact information to your existing resume, and then they'll give you the first paragraph. These are the first words that they want you to see, and when you get them, you have to make sure that you have all of your information there. This means that your date of employment, the position that you held, how long you've been working for the company, and your current duties.Most times, the companies will go over this first paragraph with you and then add the job's requirement to the resume. If you do this, it will take away any doubt about the resume being part of a job application.

Writing Dates on a Resume - Dont Forget to Write Your Event Date!

Writing Dates on a Resume - Don't Forget to Write Your Event Date!Writing dates on a resume is usually one of the first things employers look at. Even if the date is in error, the employers don't like it, and it can hurt your chances of getting a job. However, there are some things you can do to make it more correct and avoid trouble.To start with, write the date as a month, rather than a day. That way you can be certain to be accurate in the year column. Also, if you want to say something more than 'January', you should include 'February'March'. If you've got a school, try to write 'January' when you're at school. That's why it's important to think about this problem in advance.If you have a wedding date, it's fine to indicate that, but don't use 'Marriage Registration Office'Mary's Wedding Registry' as your date. When you want to put in the date of your wedding, use the full address.One other thing to remember when writing dates on a resume is that your event date might not be perf ectly set. You might need to take a picture and send it to a photo agency to get the exact date, or you might want to know for sure how old the bride was.If you do find out that it's a wrong date, add some extra information to make it easier for your employer to match the date to your resume. For example, if you found out a month late, include a new one in the same space as the old one. It's also a good idea to change the word 'January' to 'February'. If you've had it a long time, add the date of your death.Dates of events aren't the only date you'll want to check. A great way to figure out the precise day you'll be available for work is to ask your boss about it. If you don't think they'll tell you, ask your boss to put you on a two week notice so you can move into your new apartment.Writing dates on a resume is a lot easier if you do it early enough. Most employers will be happy to know about your situation, because they like it when people who have been laid off get hired right a way. So take a few minutes to plan your date and get it right!

Short Article Reveals the Undeniable Facts About Poetry Writing Coach Resume and How It Can Affect You

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3 Skills We Need To Make More Money - Work It Daily

3 Skills We Need To Make More Money - Work It Daily How would you like to make more money? I did a presentation a few months ago on the three reasons why some people make less money than their peers. (FYI - You can watch the full recording for free if you have a subscription to CareerHMO.) The attendees shared some incredible stories of how they found out co-workers were making more money than them. The best was a story of an employee who was supposed to hire someone beneath them. When they asked their boss what the salary range was for the job, the boss quoted a range HIGHER than what the employee was currently making. Yikes! That must have been an uncomfortable moment, huh? The fact is, there are really only three skills we need to make more money. They are: Ability to negotiate more pay. Know how to market our brand effectively and consistently. Believe we deserve it. It doesn’t matter if you are a pro-athlete, a movie star, or an hourly-worker at the local sub shop - the same skills apply if you want to make more money. Now, that doesn’t mean possessing these skills will guarantee you’ll get more money. Among other things, you still need to have talents in demand and a personality people can get along with. But, I can tell you talent and nice demeanor won’t get you more cash all by itself. Just ask the millions of kind and talented people out there who are underpaid. The reality is nobody is going to just hand us more money because we are good people and do nice work. We need the three skills above to earn more money or we can spend a lifetime being underpaid. Your Turn What’s the worst way you ever found out you were making less money that your co-worker? Have you every successfully negotiated for more money? What tips can you share to help others develop these important skills? Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!