Results Masked as Advice

Results Masked as Advice Change Anything is subtitled “The New Science of Personal Success.” Written by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan , and Al Switzler , the book bills itself as a strategic, step by step system for adoptingâ€"and sticking toâ€"better behaviors. The authors have tested behavior changing methods, and claim to be able to help anyone break bad habits â€" from addiction to overeating to being stuck in your career. One of the barriers to change, according to the authors, is the unhelpful advice people give you when they see you have a problem. We’ve all experienced this and the authors call it “Results masked as advice.” In other words, people are telling you what results that want you to achieve, instead of telling you what to do next. “Be a team player” or “Be more open to constructive criticism” sound like good advice, until you actually try to do it. You might have thought all along that you were a great team player; how in the world do you act on that general piece of advice? It’s hard to figure out because it’s an outcome, and not an action step. Real advice tells you what to do. Instead of simply telling you to be a team player, your supervisor might offer specific steps: Offer to help on projects instead of waiting to be asked Offer to share information you learned at a seminar with the team Offer to help with a team member’s duties while she’s on vacation Offer to cross train on the new system These steps are clear, well-defined, and actionable. They also give you a very clear idea on what your supervisor considers to be teamwork. You were always happy to help out when asked, and you thought that meant you were a great team player. From the suggestions above, you understand that your supervisor thinks that offering to help (instead of waiting to be asked) is what makes you a great team player. Suddenly, all the praise and great assignments Melissa gets make sense â€" she’s always offering to help when a new project gets started. That probably also explains why she’s appointed as interim manager when the boss is away, even though you’re equally good at what you do and have been here as long. Think about the last time you gave advice to your child at home. Did you make the same error? “If you want to go outside after dinner, I want to see your room all clean.” If you get pushback often on issues like this (“It IS clean!”) you may have the same problem as your supervisor. Try real advice instead. Hang up all your clothes Make the bed Put the toys in the toy chest Put away your homework and store the books in your book bag for tomorrow The next time someone gives you outcomes masked as advice, ask for specific action steps that will move you closer to the goal. Then, take them.

How to Use a Science Writing Resume Template

How to Use a Science Writing Resume TemplateThere are many templates available online but a good science writing resume template can make all the difference in the world. When it comes to writing a science resume, the writer should try to avoid too much hard work and just go with the flow when it comes to composition.Often, the resume is written because someone's own interest or expertise leads them to certain areas of study. For example, a person with an engineering degree may have a science component included but have the grade point average and GPA be related to a business degree. The science component will still be there but it will be different than the grades for the two degrees.Choosing the right science writing resume template should be based on the requirements of the individual job being applied for. If it is a post-graduate position, there may be specific requirements about what should be included on the resume. A solid science writing resume template will help to guide th e writer in a logical manner through the entire process. They will be able to organize the contents of the resume and understand what should be included and what should be left out based on the educational requirements of the job.If a resume is geared towards any type of professional position, it is imperative that it has a unique skill set for the position that is desired. This is particularly true if a scientist is looking for a job in a medical field or a biochemist is applying for a job in a pharmaceutical company. Even a biochemist with several years of experience in his area of expertise can still gain a leg up by including a portfolio in his resume. The portfolio is an overview of the individual's professional career and should also include evidence of recent accomplishments.A science writing resume template will assist the writer in producing a unique statement of his skills and achievements. This can be done simply by including the name of the organization that is seeking t he candidate on the application. It can also be made more interesting by incorporating current industry news and the latest trends within the industry. The good ones will incorporate words such as this, that and the other in their samples as well.Experienced individuals know that they should keep their experience relevant to the job they are applying for. If they are looking for a job in a medical lab, for example, they should indicate this on their resume. By including a portfolio or an overview of their professional experience will make them more desirable for the job.Another tip for writing a resume for those wishing to get back into the industry is to include an objective and a summary of career goals. These two components will help to define the career objectives of the individual. A science writing resume template can also give the writer guidelines on how to start a new career or move back into the industry. If there is a special certification required for the job or if a per son wants to try something different, a resume with this information will make the person feel as though they are already prepared.With these tips, any science writing resume template can be beneficial. Just remember to maintain consistency throughout the application and to keep everything focused on the details.

The Biggest Mistakes New Job Seekers Make

The Biggest Mistakes New Job Seekers Make I meet many job seekers who have never had to conduct a formal job search. After coaching over a thousand clients at every professional level and across practically every industry, I’ve found that most make the same rookie mistakes.If you’re looking for a new job, below are some tips for starting off your search on the right foot:1. If you have spent the last eight hours posting for jobs online, you have wasted seven hours and 50 minutes. It can be tempting to apply to jobs online. So many positions are listed, and so many appear to be a fit. But while you are hitting the send button, so are 500+ other people. Job postings represent the open market; the jobs everyone gets to see. Most people source their jobs through the hidden job market, the ones where opportunities are shared through close contacts and conversations. Shift your strategy and spend most of your time networking for job leads, and limit your time applying to jobs online.2. Just because you did it doesn’t mean it belongs on your resume. Many people’s resumes read like a laundry list of everything they’ve ever done. A resume should be targeted to the needs of an employer and prove where you can add value. The employee recognition award you received for a Y2K conversion back in 1999 probably isn’t going to cut it with an employer in 2016. Instead, tell stories of initiatives you are involved in today that are helping to move your company, industry or profession forward.3. Don’t tell me about the things you were expected to do; write about the things you did that no one ever dreamed possible. Most resumes describe tasks that hundreds of others perform in their jobs every day. What catches the hiring manager’s attention is the value you brought to that job task. For example, if you are an operations executive, don’t just write that you ran a call center. Instead, explain how you transformed its performance, implemented metrics to improve accountability and the customer experience, o r saved money or time.4. If no one returns your calls requesting a networking meeting, you are leaving the wrong message. Many people approach their contacts by saying something like, “If you know anyone who is hiring, please let me know.” It’s highly unlikely that your contact knows someone who is hiring for a position with your skill set right now. A better message would be to say, “I’m in a career transition and I would love to pick your brain to learn more about your company, the industry and trends in the profession. I wanted to reach out to you because I trust your opinion and value your advice.” By asking for information rather than a job, you are more likely to get a response and initiate a conversation. Many will be flattered that you asked and will reciprocate with whatever help they can offer.5. People who don’t think online networking is relevant to their job search will become irrelevant to the hiring managers who think it is. Many job seekers are still re luctant to create an online digital footprint. But it’s becoming more difficult to substantiate being an expert in your profession when there is no online proof of your thought leadership. LinkedIn will be the social media tool of choice for many professionals â€" but don’t just create a shell of a profile. Optimize your professional image with proof of your accomplishments via strong stories of success, keywords, the LinkedIn publishing platform, and even case studies and videos if appropriate.6. People think they should talk in general terms about career successes, but you build trust with interviewers by talking about specifics. The goal of the interview is to build trust and engagement. This is best done by showcasing stories about business problems you have solved that are relevant to the organization, not by focusing on the typical personality clichés. Telling the interviewer how you influenced the entire senior management team to fund a multimillion-dollar technology upg rade that in turn protected them from a cyber-security breach will be much more memorable than simply telling him you are a good communicator.7. When hiring managers ask you in an interview what your weakness is, they already know.  The goal is to figure out what they believe is the gap in your candidacy and address it head on. Perhaps you lack experience in a particular industry or don’t have the MBA they say is preferred. Show that while you don’t have a certain qualification, you have other skills that are more relevant and transferable. For example, an HR professional who doesn’t have hospital experience and is interviewing for a role in a hospital  can focus on the similarities within the HR function that transcend industries. The candidate who lacks an MBA can show how they’ve solved business problems that are frequently solved by candidates who have the degree.A job search is like a marathon. You can’t cut corners on the preparation and expect to cross the finish li ne in record time. Everyone who is in a job search wants the silver bullet. There isn’t one. Job searching, even under the best of circumstances, is a lot of work. Be prepared for a lot of rejection, but also for a lot of kindness and support along the way.This post was originally published at Forbes.com.

172 Ingrid Thompson Healthy Numbers - Jane Jackson Career

172 Ingrid Thompson Healthy Numbers - Jane Jackson Career This episode of Your Career Podcast is a special one as Im delighted to interview Ingrid Thompson, Founder of Healthy Numbers. We have known each other for a number of years, and I’ve always been impressed with how she has transitioned so successfully from a corporate career into entrepreneurship.ABOUT INGRID:Ingrid has made a number of career transitions from hospitality to manufacturing to airlines and insurance, before transitioning into business owner and entrepreneur. How did she do it so successfully? In this episode we have a fascinating chat about her journey and also her business, Healthy Numbers.Ingrid is a Business Mentor, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Founder of Healthy Numbers and host of ‘So You Want to Start a Business’ podcast.She specialises in small business start-ups, helping them set solid foundations while ensuring they are under no false illusion about cost and commitment.Ingrid has a particular passion for working with health and wellbeing professionals. They are extremely good at what they do yet rarely have the opportunity for business acumen training and education.She is also the author of “So you want to Start a Business! The 7 Step Guide to create, start and grow your own Business.”In which she takes the complex and makes it simple and easy to understand.Listen to our conversation, and learn exactly what is involved and how to take that crucial first step, PLUS the common mistakes most people make when they are just starting out with their own business.Here are the top three things Ingrid recommends you must consider when starting a business:1. How hard it is, and how long it takes. 2. You are the Manager of Everything and sometimes this is pretty overwhelming.3. You must get the pricing (and the numbers) right and its not as simple as you think! Click here to start today!https://www.janejacksoncoach.com/3secretsWhere to find Ingrid:Website:   www.healthynumbers.com.auTwitterBook

9 Things to Double-Check on a Cover Letter

9 Things to Double-Check on a Cover Letter You can wipe the sweat from your brow. Finally, you’ve completed the excruciating yet exciting task of crafting your cover letter. The only fear that remains to be conquered on your quest to apply for this job is hitting “submit” â€" but what if you find glaring grammatical errors and more afterward? Give yourself a break as a reward for writing your cover letter. Make yourself a cup of coffee and sit down, because you need to give it one last once over. Double-check these nine crucial things before you hit submit: 1. Name of the Hiring Manager Remember in school how you sometimes received one bonus point for writing your name on the test? Getting the hiring manager’s name right is just as vital to making sure your application doesn’t get scrapped all together. “To Whom it May Concern” is dated. While “Dear Hiring Manager,” is a safe bet, it’s also generic, and your cover letter and skill set are anything but that. Make your best effort to track down the name of the hiring manager, and take the time to spell it correctly. If you’re in doubt about how to address the hiring manager, don’t use a title. Skip the “Ms./Mrs.” and “Mr.” and opt for the complete name. 2. Your Name and Contact Info You may have passed the test of writing down your name, but did you spell it correctly? Writing a cover letter can be nerve-wracking, and the easiest mistakes are understandably made. How often do you double-check your name and address? Did you adjust any name change on your application materials, resulting from a marriage or divorce? Did you just move? Don’t forget to make these important changes and updates to your cover letter. Don’t forget the best phone number and email address to reach you. If your email address includes your name, it’s more professional and easier for the hiring manager. 3. The Correct Name of the Company Corporations often have many subsidiaries and go through mergers. What company are you specifically applying to? This is very important to get correct, down to the “Inc.” on the end of the name. The company’s name is a reflection of their reputation, and the proper use of their name shows you respect and understand that reputation. It also helps to make a completely separate document for each application so you don’t risk forgetting to swap out the company name from your last application. You may even want to include the company name in the title when saving so you don’t accidentally upload the wrong document. 4. Are the Dates Correct? Incorrect or inconsistent dates happen when you use the same cover letter and resume repeatedly and try to switch out the information. As the years go by, dates get fuzzy when the application materials require an exact date of employment. For your cover letter, double-check the date of post for the letter â€" when it was written â€" and the language you’ve used in the body of the cover letter. If your letter is over two years old, would you have worked in a prior position since then? 5. Spelling and Grammar May the curse of autocorrect and spellcheck not affect your cover letter. Avoid this feared debacle by buckling down on your spelling and grammar. You’ve probably read over the file on the computer so much that it feels burned into your brain. So, print the cover letter out. Why? Fingers can slip and type incompressible phrases and add letters in places. Your tired screen-glazed eyes miss errors more easily. Prove to the employer you have those “good communication skills” listed in the job description. Get your highlighter or red pen ready. Print out an initial, double-spaced copy in a larger font so you can make notes between the lines and your eyes won’t blur the words together. Look for commonly misspelled and misused words, such as “affect” vs. “effect,” “its” vs. “it’s” and “your” vs. “you’re.” Skimming through the cover letter backwards will also help shake your brain out of its tired state and catch errors quickly. I also love using Grammarly to double-check spelling and grammar, although it’s not always 100% reliable so make sure you still do your own check. 6. Does It Read Well? Seriously, read it out loud. You’re not a slam poet, but it could be fun to read it that way. Is it dry? Is it boring? The tone of your cover letter is important. Just as you should avoid word choices that aren’t specific or clear in your resume, the same should be done in your cover letter. Does your cover letter reflect your personality and what you bring to this position? Have someone read the cover letter to you. If no one is around, use the computer voice in your program. Hearing it will help you make adjustments, and in an interview, a hiring manager may quote something from your resume as they discuss your candidacy. 7. Fix Formatting Issues While you were checking spelling, grammar and usage, you may have noticed some paragraphs were bigger than others or the body text was too close together. Break up big paragraphs and leave enough white space so your cover letter is easy to read. Remember, hiring managers see many cover letters every day. Don’t unnecessarily shrink your font to make your cover letter fit on one page. Sure, lengthy cover letters are one thing that hiring managers despise, but don’t go about it the wrong way. You don’t want to make the hiring manager squint. 8. Character Length In certain cases, you’ll have to input your cover letter in an application box that has a character length restriction. If your cover letter risks getting cut short, the hiring manager never gets the full story about your amazing professional experience. Copy and paste your cover letter into a word-count site to double-check. Then, you’ll be prepared to pare it down or create a shorter version. 9. Avoid Conversion Nightmares If only every computer and software program opened every file successfully and as beautifully as it was designed on the original computer. If only. When the hiring manager opens your file, there’s the potential that it converts your carefully crafted cover letter into a strange alien language or formats it nightmarishly. Place your resume and cover letter into its own time capsule. Freeze it into place by saving your file as a PDF. Double-check how your cover letter looks across different computers or platforms. It always helps to double-check your cover letter one final time before hitting submit. What are some glaring errors you’ve noticed when sending your cover letter too soon? What advice do you have for others when it comes to giving your cover letter the once over? Continue the conversation by commenting, and subscribe to Punched Clocks for great career advice and assistance! Get everything you need to build a career you love by signing up for the newsletter.

Want to Learn How to Write a Resume Free?

Want to Learn How to Write a Resume Free?If you are searching for a free resume writing software for your own personal use, then you should not worry about the time and effort it will require you to spend on the writing process. Because most software available for free will offer you the ease of using this tool in less than thirty minutes and the entire process can be done within a simple thirty-minute budget.Resume writing software helps you make your resume stand out among the list of applicants as your resume will have the ability to rewrite your old and outdated resume to make it more appealing and interesting to employers. You do not have to worry about your resume to only consist of your skills and education because most software can use all the different resume formats that you will be provided with to edit your resume and convert it into something that you will be more attractive and practical for the employers.One of the best things about using resume writing software is tha t you will be able to create a resume and use the same resume on all websites and even share it with your friends and family members as long as you have the software to edit and improve the look of your resume. This will help you give your resume some style by using your resume to attach your resume to several business websites and even social networking sites.Because the entire package will consist of writing programs that are built in a basic meaning, your resume writing will be much more efficient and will look more professional as the whole package will be comprehensive. This package will definitely help you and the hiring manager to see you as a professional and the professionalism that you will bring to the job position that you are applying for.Of course if you do not have any experience in this field and do not have any sense of style and styles of writing then there are different resume writing programs that can be used by you to create a professional resume that is updated regularly and properly. If you do not have any experience with using the software, then you should be provided the software with some lessons. Learning how to edit the resume can be very difficult and there is no sense in you wasting your time if you can not get used to editing the resume on your own.One of the benefits of using the software is that you will be provided the ability to customize your resume to create a unique resume that can be used in different environments and situations where you might not be included in any of the job positions you apply for. The personalization of your resume will also create a much more attractive resume that is more relevant and appealing to employers.There are some resume writing software applications that will be able to make use of a variety of content formats such as electronic mail, online presentations, PDF documents, Microsoft Word files, and Microsoft Excel files. You can even use the personal writing programs that you already have to make your resume as long as you get the most out of it. This will make the job much easier for you as you will be able to bring the most out of your resume by using the tools that are already at your disposal.

The Resume Writing Services Boston Game

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