Santa Claus - the man whos never changed his job

Santa Claus - the man whos never changed his job677What can we learn from Santas resume on career building?I believe there are three main lessons.First, even if youve only had one job or some unpaid experience, your resume can still be filled with information potential employers look for. List what your work has taught you and what youve achieved. Remember, you need to make the most out of every word thats written down. Hey, you can try out our Content Analyzer to help with thatSecond, its important to include human-centric sections on your resume like your personal passions or what a day in your life looks like. Nowadays, recruiters look for a perfect culture fit. Help them see why youd be a great addition to the kollektiv.Last but not least, professional experience isnt everything you can include awards youve received, skills youve honed and any projects youve worked on, be it volunteer work, extracurricular activities or graduate research. The value of any experience is measured , of course, not by the amount of money, but the amount of development we get out of it. (Henry David Thoreau)Happy Holidays from the EnhancersWe wish your holidays to be full of joy and positivity. Take time to slow down and enjoy things that really matter. May you spend your Christmas in a circle of the ones you love and cherish..All the very best from the Enhancv team Tags career, resume example, santa claus

Self Promotion Showcase Your Accomplishments Without Bragging

Self Promotion Showcase Your Accomplishments Without Bragging Your middle name is Reliable. You come in early, stay late and never stop until the job is doneand done well. Unfortunately, these things wont help you progress in your career one bit if no one notices. So how do you get people to notice the work youre doing? If the idea of self-promotion gives you the heebie jeebies, consider these ways to make it easier and let your light shine brightTalk about what you loveWhen you talk about what youre good at, you may appear calculated or worse, conceited. Talking about what you love or enjoy about your work, on the otzu sich hand, will usually showcase the saatkorn achievements while allowing you to relax and get personal. Think about your answer to Why are you a good friend? versus What are the kinds of things you enjoy doing for your friends? Even reading these two questions, you probably went from a pensive, thoughtful expression to a smile. Youll do the same when talking about yo ur accomplishments. When you talk about the things you love, youll naturally light up and show a mora authentic side of yourself. To avoid sounding like youre humble bragging, talk about your desire to bring more of the thing you love into your work. For example, when a project is over, share what you loved about that project and your role, and also share how you hope to do more of that type of work in the future or how excited you are for a specific project on the horizon.Share others praiseCreate a folder to make note of your accomplishments and all of the kind praise youve received from others. Youll find that you receive more recognition and compliments than you think, and in your next wertzuwachs review or catch-up meeting with your boss, you can share not only what youve enjoyed, but also the fact that others appreciated your work as well. Share details of a recent project, why it was a success, and the feedback you received from others during the process. Let others promote y our great workPay it forwardYou know those messages youre saving? Start sending them, too. When you notice what others are doing well or appreciate a thoughtful or helpful act someone has done, share it. Too often we think nice thoughts about someone and never tell them. I recently received an email from a former colleague sharing that she kept a card I gave her in her laptop case because it made her smile whenever she saw it. She didnt have to share that story, but she did and it absolutely made my day and reminded me how fantastic she is. How could you make someones day?Start connectingReally listen to others to binnensee how you can support them. It might be something you can do yourself, but oftentimes, it will be an introduction to someone else. Do you have a friend who is looking for a recruiter and another friend who is a recruiter? Connecting them and creating a mutually beneficial relationship means that you now have two people who will forever sing your praises for bringin g them together. Make connections in a thoughtful way and check in to see how things are going.Keep in touchThe real reason for self-promotion is to stay at the forefront of peoples minds when an opportunity arises. So make a point of keeping in touch. If you see an article that a former colleague would appreciate, send it over. If someones company wins an award, send a congratulatory note. Follow up in ways that make it easy for people to respond and dont include a list of asks. That way when you do reach out to ask for something, people are used to hearing from you and see you as a person who continually provides value.How did that happen? Were at the end of a list of ideas to self-promote and there was no mention of shouting your achievements from the rooftops, bragging, name dropping, or stepping on other peoples toes. When the time comes and an opportunity is before you, you should absolutely boldly ask for what you want and deserve. Consistently promoting yourself in ways that feel authentic using the methods outlined here will make it a lot easier for people to say yes when you ask.________________Alyson Garrido ispassionate about helping women advance their careers and findjobs they will enjoy. As acareer coach, she partners with her clients to identify their strengths and create a path toward a more fulfilling career. Alyson provides support around preparing for interviews, performance reviews, andsalary negotiations, ensuring that you present yourself in the best possible light for job search and career advancement. Learn more or book a session with Alyson by visiting www.alysongarrido.com.

Will All Workers Need a Degree To Land a Job in 2020

Will All Workers Need a Degree To Land a Job in 2020 With education costs rising dramatically in the UK recently and already being high and rising in the U.S., many of the more financially challenged will be seriously considering whether it is possible to bedrngnis only land a job but have a successful career without having a degree. Of course, there are many massively successful business people who dont have degrees such as Bill Gates, the late Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Michael Dell, Duskin Moskovitz (Facebook founder), Pete Cashmore (Mashable Founder), David Karp (Tumblr), and the list goes on. But, lets not kid ourselves these people are exceptions who didnt land jobs but created them.The reality is that 21 percent of all jobs and an even higher percentage of career jobs need a degree in todays climate. According to research by Georgetown University, by 2020, 24 percent of all jobs are expec ted to require a bachelors degree. This means that on an aggregated basis, 47 percent of jobs will require some form of degree (associates, bachelors or masters), and if a job seeker is looking to land a serious career job in 2020 he or she will need to have some form of degree. And any job seeker who currently holds an associates or bachelors degree, might want to consider upgrading his or her degree to the next level available to remain competitive in the job market.This is a summary of the Georgetown University Report findings on 2020 degree requirements for a job6.6 million (or 12 percent of all jobs) will need less than high school education13.2 million (24 percent) will need only a high school diploma9.8 million (18 percent) will need some college experience (no degree)6.6 million (12 percent) will require an associate degree13.2 million (24 percent) will require a bachelors degree6.0 million, (11 percent) will require a masters degree or better.So, it does appear that workers will need at least an associates degree to land their dream job and climb the career ladder to success in 2020. Of course, there are some caveats as shown by the SMB Wellness study 2013, reported by Forbes, which showed that 50 percent of small businesses had hired staff that didnt have a college degree and 62 percent had not experienced any difference in performance between graduates and non-graduates. This means that if non-graduates focus their career around small businesses and stay away from large corporates and governmental organizations they may still find it reasonably practicable to land a career job in 2020 even though they dont have a degree.But, its pretty clear that if workers want to have the full access to the job market in 2020 and maximize their chance of career success, they will need a degree. This does not mean that there are no other alternatives to the degree route to a career. As I showed before, there is an army of successful entrepreneurs without a degree who have succeeded based on their skills experience alone.And while the average entrepreneur may not mimic the success of Zuckerberg and co., there is a growing marketplace for freelancers, contractors and entrepreneurs where there is far more emphasis on ability to deliver than there is on education.

Insights into the remote lifestyle The digital nomad survey

Insights into the remote lifestyle The digital nomad surveyInsights into the remote lifestyle The digital nomad surveyFlexJobssurveyed over 500 digital nomadsabout key topics related to their digital nomad career, lifestyle, and work style in September and October 2018. The results of our digital nomad surveychallenge some of the conceptions we see about who digital nomads are, and offer a fascinating look at this nomadic remote lifestyle.Whos the typical digital nomad?According to the nomads themselves,the profile of the average digital nomad is a married female gen Xerwho is an experienced employee working at a company at least 40 hours a week in the writing, education and training, or administrative career fields. She has health insurance, is saving for retirement, and has a bachelors degree or higher.This is far from the stereotypical nomad. In the media, the typical digital nomad is oftenportrayed as a freelancer or solopreneur, or ayoung professional backpacking across Europe, or atech startup founder living the dream. Andmora often than not, a digital nomad is characterized as a man rather than a woman, yet according to this survey, 70% of digital nomads are women.We learned a lot about digital nomads from the answers given by unterstellung 500-plus survey respondents, and we hope you do, tooRead on for an inside look intodigital nomads, how they work and live, and why theyve chosen the nomadic remote lifestyleDemographicsGeneration27% identify as millennials or gen Z, 41% identify as gen X, and 32% identify as baby boomers or the silent generation.GenderThere are more women (70%) digital nomads than men (30%).Education72% have at least a bachelors degree and 33% have a masters degree.WorkMore digital nomads are employed by a company (35%) than digital nomad freelancers (28%) or business owners (18%).Time42% have been digital nomads for less than a year, 33% for 1-5 years, and 24% have been digital nomads for more than 5 years.Career fields for digital n omadsWe asked nomads to choose the career field they work in, and these were the top 10 fieldsWritingEducation TrainingAdministrativeCustomer ServiceArt CreativeComputer ITConsultingData EntryMarketingProject ManagementWhere digital nomads live and travelWhere They StayThe majority of digital nomads live in hotels (51%), then with friends/family (41%), Airbnb (36%), car/van/RV (21%), and hostels (16%).Top Places They TravelAmerica (53%) Western Europe (18%) Asia (13%) all over the world (12%).How Many Countries They Visit in a Year1-2 countries (73%) 3-4 countries (19%) more than 5 countries(8%).Travel ProgramsOnly 6% have participated in travel programs for nomads, such asRemote Yearor Hacker Paradise. Just 5% have used co-living spaces, such asOutsiteor Nomad House.Longest Travel TimeThe longest amount of time theyve spent traveling while working 1-3 months (65%) 3-6 months (14%) 6 months-1 year (10%) 1+ year (11%).Moving AroundHow long they typically stay in one location befor e moving on it varies (27%) 1-2 weeks (22%) less than a week (17%) 3+ months (12%) 3-4 weeks (11%) 1-2 months (11%).Families of digital nomadsMarriage61% of digital nomads are married and 39% are unmarried.Travel with Spouse31% of married digital nomads partners travel with them full-time, 38% travel with them part-time, and 32% dont travel with their partners at all.ChildrenOnly 26% of digital nomads have children 18 and under.Travel with ChildrenOf those with children, 59% say their children dont travel with them at all.Schooling for Nomad KidsFor those with children who do travel with their digital nomad parent, the majority are enrolled in public school to meet their educational needs, followed by homeschooling and online schools.How digital nomads work hours, spaces, tech, travelHours70% work 40 hours per week or fewer. One-third of digital nomads work more than 40 hours per week, far fewer than the general population where86% of men and 67% of women work more than 40 hours per week.SpacesLess than one-fifth work in coworking spaces (19%). The majority work from their hotel/hostel (46%), coffee shop or local dining establishment (45%), Airbnb (27%), primary mode of transportation (van, camper, RV, car, etc.) (21%), or a library (20%).Top 5 Digital Communication and Collaboration ToolsSkype (67%)Google Chat (34%)GoToMeeting (32%)Google Hangouts (29%)Zoom (24%)Top 5 Technology ToolsLaptop (91%)Cell phone (88%)Battery charger (67%)Hotspot (51%)Wall power outlet adapter (48%)Challenges, benefits, and reasons for being a digital nomadTop Challenges of Being a Digital Nomadfinding reliable Wi-Fi (52%) finding a good place to work (42%) networking (35%) time zones (29%) work communications (20%).Top Benefits of Being a Digital Nomadflexible schedule (85%) no commuting (65%) freedom to live and work where I choose (65%), work-life balance (63%) no office politics (52%) no dressing up for work (51%).Top Factors for Wanting to Be a Digital Nomadwork-life balance (7 3%) enjoy the freedom (68%) love to travel (55%) avoid office politics and distractions of a traditional work environment (43%) want to explore other cultures (37%) high cost of living in home country (30%) poor local job market in hometown (24%).Lifestyle92% of digital nomads say the lifestyle is important to them.Impact88% report that being a digital nomad has had a huge improvement or positive impact on their lives.Salary, healthcare, finances, and retirementHealth Insurance74% of digital nomads have health insurance.Income18% report making six figures or more and 22% make between $50,000 and $99,999. According to the Social Security Administration,the average U.S. worker today earns roughly $46,641 a year.Making More or Less Than In-Office31% make similar amounts of money and 18% make more money as a digital nomad than when they worked traditionally. 46% make less money as a digital nomad.Additional Financial Support32% have occasionally received financial support beyond income from an outside source like a friend or family member to help make ends meet.Financial Stress38% say they feel less stressed financially as a digital nomad and 34% say there is no difference in financial stress than when they worked a traditional job.Retirement Savings55% are saving for retirement (a 2018 retirement savings survey found 42% of Americans will retire broke).31% are very concerned about saving for retirement and 34% say it is a concern.20% are slightly concerned and only 15% are not concerned at all.What everyonewants to know from digital nomadsThe question digital nomads are most commonly asked revolve around practical logisticsHow does it work/how do you do it? (35%)How do you afford it- can you make a living doing this? (12%)Does your family travel with you, what do your kids do for school, and do you miss being away from home so much? (9%)This article first appeared on FlexJobs.

Older Candidates Dont Take a Back Seat in the Hiring Process

Older Candidates Dont Take a Back Seat in the Hiring ProcessOlder Candidates Dont Take a Back Seat in the Hiring ProcessHere are five pointers for candidates who may have a few years under their belts.Does age bias exist in the hiring process today? Thats a tricky question, as its often hard to prove. Yet many mature workers seem to face an uphill battle when competing against Gen-Xers and Yers today.Dont let worries about your age block your path. Use these five tips to take control of your job search.Here are five pointers for candidates who may have a few years under their belts.1. Change Your MindsetRemind yourself that youre experienced, bedrngnis old. Youre seasoned, not over-the-hill. Youre here-and-now, not history. Its all about spin and reframing. If you had any doubts, just review the presidential campaign.The latest financial- and credit-market collapse has created a lot of employment casualties and anxiety. But theres hope. Just because youre an older worker doesnt mean youre permanently sidelined. We can all agree that todays job market is tough, challenging and competitive. You can win in any job market with a can-do attitude and by powering up the tools you use to find a good job.2. Go on the OffensiveYou may be an older worker, but youre not dead. Use your savvy to sell your experience against youth. There are benefits to being older, like having wisdom and common sense, and a long work record of accomplishments. Sell your track record. During the interview, take advantage of your lengthy work history. Remember when you were fresh out of school and had no experience? Its hard breaking into a career or getting a job without experience. Arent you glad youre not in that position anymore? Appreciate being on the other end of the spectrum now, and turn your age into an advantage. Start by seeing your age as a strength and an asset.3. Wear Just One HatFocus only on the job title for which youre applying. Tell them what they want to know and nothing m ore. Most likely youve worn many different hats during your career. If your duties and experiences from some of your previous positions dont address the job titles requirements, dont emphasize them. In fact, get them off your resume entirely if you can. Dont give employers another reason to screen you out. This is your story. Tell it your way. Magnify only the aspects of your background that are relevant to your target objective. You want to focus your resume to reflect yourself in the most positive, powerful ways possible.4. Modify Your ResumeTake another look at your resume. Ask, Would I hire myself for this position? You cant do anything about your age, and you cant change the cultural and employment biases that exist today against older workers. But you can stack the job-hunting deck in your favor by reworking your resume to emphasize your strengths. Spin your story in your favor. Make sure everything relates in some way to your desired job objective. Drop old work history from your resume. You generally shouldnt need to show more than 10 years of work history. Any prior work is most likely irrelevant now, bores the reader and emphasizes your age. Remove obvious road markers such as dates. Remove college degree dates and older professional-training dates that go back more than a few years. Of course youve been around a while, but you dont have to shine a flashing light on the fact.5. Sell ResultsHeres the most important tip of all Hiring managers today are looking for results, not years. Talk the language that an employer understands and appreciates, which is return on investment. Instead of citing 20 years of experience, identify your benefits to the employer and put them into monetary terms. Back up your accomplishments with facts that are benefit-based. Sell them from the perspective of the end result of your work and how it served your present and previous employers.Money talks and it talks rather loudly. Heres some good news Money can trump age. As an employee, you either make money or save money for your employer. If the hiring manager doesnt see your value in one of these two categories, then you dont want to work for this company. In this recession, if the company isnt concerned about its bottom line, then it may not be around for long and isnt a viable option for you anyway. Get as close to money as you possibly can in the language of your accomplishments, and list them on your resume.SummaryIf youre an older, experienced worker, you dont have to take a back seat in the hiring process. While there will be age discrimination with some employers, you can still stack the deck in your favor. Remember, its about being honest but also about emphasizing your strengths rather than magnifying your vulnerabilities. Do this, and you can find a great job regardless of the economy.

Experienced Public Relations and Publicity Resume Template 2018s Top Format

Experienced Public Relations and Publicity Resume Template 2018s Top FormatExperienced Public Relations and Publicity Resume Template - 2018s Top FormatCreate ResumeDion Myers100 Main Street, Cityplace, CA, 91019 C (555) 322-7337example-emailexample.comSummaryCharismatic and persuasive communicator offering expertise in public speaking, and experience in entertainment advertising and media relations. Superb writer and editor who communicates effectively with my identified target audiences using strategic brand management and effective communication.HighlightsContinuous learnerDeadline-drivenDecisive problem solverExceptional multi-taskerExceptional writerOrganized and efficientProject managementRelationship building expertExperience07/2014 to CurrentCEO The Domino Struggle Entertainment Company New York, NYIdentified customer needs in corporate entertainment through market research and analysis.Defined company vision and goals, developed several strategies and tactics to ensure t he success of those goals.Established and maintained mutually beneficial- working relationships with event planners, caterers, and other entertainment companies.Oversaw the design of all of our web content. web and other content, including social media, website, online marketing and advertising.Researched to identify event entertainment trends and developments that might influence decisions and strategies.Estimated project costs and monitored budgets and generated operating capital by planning and coordinating fundraisers, writing grant proposals and business plans to present to investors and banks. I also secured several interns to assist in large projects and day to day operations.Coached and mentored these less experienced interns on akrobat and business development.Built a party band under the company and continue to manage and develop this group.01/2013 to 09/2013Assistant to Booking Agent Road Dawg Touring Company Denver, COShadowed and assisted managers at shows and events. R esearched marketing strategy and implemented different trial marketing strategies.Day to day administrative work.01/2012 to 09/2013Assistant to Booking Agent Alpine Music Connection Denver, COAssisted three national booking agents by confirming booking info, arranging complex traveling schedules, communicating with artists, managers, and venue personnel.Day to day administrative and secretarial work.06/2010 to 09/2013Communication Technician II Arapahoe County Sheriff Department Centennial, COHandle incoming emergency and nonemergency phone calls.Training in Communicating with Purpose, Time Management, PowerPoint Training. Type 76 word per minute.01/2008 to 01/2010Beauty Consultant Ulta Centennial, COAssisted clients in advice on issues and products related to health and beauty.01/2006 to 01/2008Wedding Coordinator Assistant Lehrers Flowers Denver, COAssisted in providing the floral needs of major events including weddings, parties, corporate events, and major holidays.Education2010 Bachelors Degree Music Business Colorado Christian University Lakewood, COThe first to graduate under a designed degree of Music Business. My program was pfote designed and used as an experiment for the university. Since it was successful it is now a regularly offered program at my university.2008Music Business Contemporary Music Center Vineyard, MAMusic Business School where I was 1 of only 25 students accepted into the program nationwide.The program shows you how to be a successful and effective manager by teaching its students the legalities of contracts, public relations, marketing, scheduling, show management, song selection, collaboration, and studio recording. You learn to work with other managers and their artists, while you too are assigned two artists to manage.2005High School Diploma Irvington High School Fremont, CAArts Program*References available upon request.Customize ResumeMore Entertainment and Media ResumesEntry Level Journalism Resume Templates

5 Side-Gigs to Earn Income While Searching For Your Dream Job

5 Side-Gigs to Earn Income While Searching For Your Dream Job5 Side-Gigs to Earn Income While Searching For Your Dream Job Youre eager to dive into your next role, and youve started to submit applications for job opportunities. You quickly find out, though, that things arent as easy as youve been made to believe. This is taking much longer than youve been made to believe it will, and besides the fact that you have amassed some serious debt, you just need money to sustain yourself right now. What do you do? Take a side gigMost side gigs do not require a lot of experience. Some require a bit of technical know-how, but not something you cant learn in a week or two if you really want to - and then gradually build on (as you earn). Some require skills youve acquired over the years. Regardless of your qualifications, below are five side gigs you can do to earn an income while waiting to land your dream job. With these gigs, it isnt unusual to see people earning four fi gures or mora every month.Do you know that over 155 million Americans regularly play games, spending three or more hours on games every week? Furthermore, 4 out of 5 households own video game consoles. The explosion of web internetbrowser games like io games and social media games like Candy Crush has made gaming even more mainstream, resulting in great progress in breaking the gender divide in the gaming industry (48 percent of gamers are females).This presents great opportunity for you if you have programming knowledge. Even if you dont, there are several tutorials verbunden that will show you how to create your own video games without you having to sell your soul. Of course, it would be no Clash of Clans, but itll be playable. And if your skills are good enough, you could just earn a good enough living taking side gigs as a freelance game developer. You could apply to freelance opportunities for game developers on freelance sites like Upwork and Freelancer.com .If youv e been fascinated by the legal system and want to earn income while still making an impact, you might consider joining an online jury. With the kind of verdicts being delivered in court these days, most lawyers arent willing to take any chances on their clients cases. Instead, they want to get as much uninfluenced and unbiased view from a varied pool of people, hence the popularity of online juries. A simple online search will reveal a lot of opportunities to be a part of online juries, and while being a part of these juries wont take too much of your time, you can earn up to $60 for every case you review. Depending on how many opportunities you get, this can quickly amount to something serious while you wait to land your dream job.1.2 billion. Thats the total number of websites in the world as at the time of writing this article. Whats even more interesting is that millions of businesses, globally, head online to launch their website and become more globally accessible every mont h. From mom and pop businesses to bigger corporations, a lot of businesses will be creating their own website in the near future. Some of them will use resources like this one on how to create a website , and others would have no idea such resources exist. Even some of the businesses that know about such resources wont be able to create their own websites either because it isnt the best use of their time or because they simply dont know how to due to a lack of technical savvy. This is where you come in.Look for brick and mortar businesses, as well as mom and pop businesses, around you that do not have a website or that have a nonfunctional website. Reach out to them and tell them you can handle it for them. If they pay you a few hundred bucks for this and you get a handful of opportunities every month, it quickly adds up.With the explosion of blogging and content marketing, demand for freelance writers has increased? Statistics from Hubspot shows that businesses that blog generate 67 percent more leads compared to businesses that dont blog, and that publishing more content will result in more traffic and leads for businesses. Statistics like these ones have created a kind of frenzy and great demand for freelance writers, and it isnt unusual to see many freelance writers earn as much as $50 per hour - although the majority are on the lower end, and there are a few freelance writers who earn much more than that.Regardless, if done right, you could be earning a comfortable four figures monthly income by taking freelance writing as a side gig while you wait for your dream job. You could start with this comprehensive list of websites looking for freelance writers .So you have a talent for drawing that you have honed over the years? Or perhaps your major skill is that you are a maths genius? Dont despair. Despite the fact that you are yet to get your dream job, your skills and learning wont go to waste after all. Tutoring is one of the easiest ways to earn a side income. You can tutor on absolutely anything Maths, music, drawing, even how to use certain computer applications. Sites like Tutor.com and Tutor Hunt are constantly looking for people to join their pool of tutors, and a simple Google search for tutoring opportunities will reveal several tutoring opportunities. By tutoring alone, you could find yourself earning four figures on the side before you get your dream job.Jane Hurst is a content manager from San Francisco. She is a business writer and writing coach. Find Jane on Twitter .