Personal Brands Ugly Entrepreneurs - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Brands Ugly Entrepreneurs - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Making sausage next to a stockyard is prettier than entrepreneurs behave. Often chaotic, angry, distracted by shiny objects, chasing money, yelling at employees â€" let’s visit with the tribe of ugly entrepreneurs. Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Huntington were all really ugly people. Maybe not in the face but definitely in the way they behaved toward the people who were paid to act out their dreams and dramas. Yelling,   ugly and chasing money There is still not an entrepreneur I would like, if I didn’t love their drive, vision, persistence, wild-eyed belief that theirs is the next great urinal, DNA identification biologic, or high-end green car (see WIRED July 2010). These people, like a mother searching a crowded Wal-Mart for a missing child, are crazed. Determined. Distressed at the lack of urgency everyone else is showing. With bags under their eyes and hair that’s falling out, or could be washed more often, the symptoms they manifest often are really ugly. But, it’s the “squash you up against a wall to get where they believe the lost is found,” that is exactly why we need them. Personal brands: if you want balance you are not an entrepreneur. Not everyone who will be wildly successful must be an entrepreneur. Some people have real talent or great genes. Brad Pitt and George Clooney are just genetically handsome, and equally born to be bad actors. Angelina Jolie leverages a past that captivates us like a beautiful Amy Winehouse would. And those are just the movie-star types who, like a savant playing Mozart at the age of three, have “it.” Pick any field â€" like advertising â€" where being great really means being blessed to think in phrases no longer than seven words about any consumer product. The jingle writer. The fashion editor. The artisan craftsman who knows something about the way wood reshapes itself in humidity.   These are not people with a personal brand that emanates “entrepreneur.” You can tell because there is something awesome and elegant â€" in the Albert Ellis definition â€" about what these people do, which flowers directly from their soul like roses on a fence at a winery. Entrepreneurs are not elegant. They are the Henry Jagloms of acting, not the Cary Grants. Personal brands: do not take on the challenge of being an entrepreneur. It’s not something you don like a mediocre university professor wears his cap and gown at graduation each year, indistinguishable from the truly distinguished academics. Are you an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs are part of a personal brand family. Like all the Gillette brand family of stuff designed to make shaving more … more of what we apparently want from shaving. Entrepreneurs are in a family of personal brands like the inscrutable relationship between a whole bunch of different Kellogg cereals. They are both different and the same. They won’t share a grocery store shelf with ketchup. You know who you are if you are an entrepreneur. You cannot stop embarrassing yourself with the odious qualities of endless, rampant, and disquieting noise that is what it takes to make something exist that before you did not exist. You alone among us can stand the failure, the lack of support, and the withering looks of someone who likes vacations and a tidy desk. Entrepreneurs are an ugly tribe, and without them, we’d never have the waterless urinal, the discovery of the gene that leads to Parkinson’s disease, or the upscale, environmentally sensitive sports car that takes us into the future. Entreprenuers, as my mother used to say about our pug dog: you are so ugly, you are beautiful. Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen.

How to Navigate Searching for Inclusive Employers [Guest Post] - Career Pivot

How to Navigate Searching for Inclusive Employers [Guest Post] - Career Pivot Inclusive Employers Copyright: stocking / 123RF Stock Photo Pivoting as a boomer can be hard enough, especially when you have had negative experiences because of who you are. African Americans, Asians, Latinos, Women, LGBT individuals, and those with disabilities have all faced ceilings of one kind or another in their pursuit of a fulfilling career. Some have experienced stagnant upward mobility or have found their projects pushed back because of underlying discrimination. Over time the norm has changed though, reflecting politics; a slow and steady progression from blindness at best and discrimination at worst toward an openness, and now specific efforts being made for inclusion and appreciation. Stats show that over a third (37%) of companies’ newly hired employees are currently of African American, Latino, or Asian descent (DiversityInc’s 2016 Top 50 Companies for Diversity), while nearly half (47%) of all employees are women (B.O.L.S., 2012). This closely reflects the national picture of the U.S. labor force in general (B.O.L.S., 2012). It takes more than a diverse workforce, though, to make a diversity-friendly and inclusive company. Here are six key elements to look for when searching for companies that will not only welcome you but lift you up and appreciate your potential. 1 â€" Specialty job boards or specific job board search features It used to be that when you searched for a job, you would use your connections, search through local newspapers’ classifieds, and make some good old-fashioned phone calls to companies you might like to work for. Now, the job search looks slightly different. Although using good connections is always extremely beneficial, not all of us are lucky enough to have such resources. If you are like the majority, you will go to an online job search database, which enables you to narrow down what you are looking for by various criteria like salary, job field, and location. When it comes to diversity though, none of the major job boards have a special search feature that is just for diversity. Only a few enable you to search by keyword, which is the search option that will best suit your needs; you can simply type in words like “diversity” or “inclusive” and the search will list companies that have job descriptions with those words in them. In other words, this search will typically bring up any job description that has the traditional diversity and inclusion line â€" a line that most companies have adopted, leaving you with more jobs to sort through than most of us have time for. So how can you narrow down your options? The safest way is to use specialty job boards designed just for diverse candidates. Most of these job boards develop connections with companies who are making diversity a priority and therefore have a special interest in seeking diverse candidates. You can find these by Googling “diversity jobs” or “jobs for Hispanics” or “jobs for women.” Be as specific as possible and be careful not to get lost on illegitimate job boards. You will want to use one of the top four or five options listed by Google (or any general internet search engine), and once you go to a job board you can typically find information on any awards they have won, any press appearances, and so on. This will help you understand how legit the job board is. 2 â€" Extended diversity line in the job description Once you have found specific jobs you are looking for, you will typically see the classic diversity and inclusion line in the job descriptions. The standard line looks something like this: “___COMPANY NAME____ is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer considering candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or disability.” If a company elaborates more upon this standard line, you can be assured that they are invested more heavily in diversity. Listen to the most recent episode 3 â€" Awards or “Top” lists Instead of starting your search looking for a specific job, you can try to search for specific companies you know offer the dynamic you are looking for. To find out if a company is “all that,” find top employers by going to award lists. For example, Forbes, Inc., Fortune, and many other top business-related organizations award employers each year for diversity and inclusion. Find these lists, and use these companies as starting points to investigate open positions. 4 â€" Positive corporate profile in the media and on the news While researching companies that are more inclusive, you may also want to search social media. Starting with a general “diversity” term search on Twitter, for example, may bring up the latest news relating to any companies who have made headlines both positively or for less flattering reasons. You can similarly search for specific companies, or combine different keywords with different social media platform searches to get a general impression of current news pertaining to Diversity and a prospective employer. Some companies even have special HR twitter or Facebook accounts which host pictures, recent company events, and articles often offering a glimpse into the company culture. 5 â€" Corporate Ownership and/or Leadership Demographics While researching specific companies, find out whether people of diverse backgrounds are in leadership or management positions, or if the company is owned by someone who is “diverse.” This can give you a sound idea of your chances of upward mobility, for example. Diversity in management is sadly rare, however; in fact, we, unfortunately, see a stark lack of diversity in corporate boardrooms. Looking specifically at Fortune 500 CEOs, only 21â€"a mere 4.2 percentâ€"are people of color. Four are black (0.8 percent); nine are Asian (1.8 percent), and six are Latino (1.2 percent). What’s more, only 4 are female people of color, representing just 0.8 percent of all Fortune 500 CEOs. And while women make up nearly half of the labor force today, only 18 Fortune 500 CEOs (3.6 percent) are female. Diversity is not lacking, however, among our nation’s business owners. Strong diversity in business ownership has played a key role in advancing an economy that meets the needs of all consumers. According to the Census Bureau, people of color own 22.1 percent of all U.S. businesses. Moreover, women own more than a quarter of all businessesâ€"28.8 percent.” (https://www.ameri canprogress.org/issues/economy/reports/2012/07/12/11938/the-state-of-diversity-in-todays-workforce/) Keep this in mind when researching companies, and do not get discouraged if a company is making progress, is invested in diversity, but still has not met their goals for diverse leadership. 5 â€" An open workplace culture Workplace culture is perhaps the hardest yet most important quality to understand when seeking future places for employment. The day to day atmosphere of a company is highly underrated, but critical when it comes to diversity acceptance and appreciation. Researching within social media, company websites and descriptors, and finding opportunities to speak with current employees are all ways to delve into understanding this elusive picture. It is those companies with the company cultures that extend beyond old-fashioned cubicles and toward dynamic teams, employee appreciation, and out of the box thinking that most likely will reflect the diverse value sets you seek. Most importantly when seeking welcoming companies, remember to appreciate your own talents and not do doubt your own competitiveness just because of who you are. Thispostwas written by Cherise Tolbert who works for LatPro.com, an award-winning diversity-focused job board which connects Hispanic and bilingual job seekers with employers throughout the Americas. Cherise specializes in social media and communications and has her Master’s from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

Psychological studies confirm what we all know Long meetings are a waste of time - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Psychological studies confirm what we all know Long meetings are a waste of time - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Psychological studies point out one more reason why long meetings are no fun and get less done: Imagine, for a moment, that you are facing a very difficult decision about which of two job offers to accept. One position offers good pay and job security, but is pretty mundane, whereas the other job is really interesting and offers reasonable pay, but has questionable job security. Clearly you can go about resolving this dilemma in many ways. Few people, however, would say that your decision should be affected or influenced by whether or not you resisted the urge to eat cookies prior to contemplating the job offers. A decade of psychology research suggests otherwise. Unrelated activities that tax the executive function have important lingering effects, and may disrupt your ability to make such an important decision. In other words, you might choose the wrong job because you didnt eat a cookie. Research by University of Minnesota psychologist Kathleen Vohs and colleagues indicates that we have a limited amount of what they call executive resources. Once they start to get depleted, we make bad choices. And how do you consume your executive resources? In three ways. You use them every time you: Exercise commitment (as in not eating that cookie you really wanted because youre on a diet) Focus your attention (as in listening to someone speaking, though youd rather check email on your Blackberry) Make a decision (as in choosing which of two possible projects to approve) A-HA!!!!! Business meetings require participants to commit, focus and make decisions with no acknowledgment of the fact that in doing so theyre consuming a finite resource. Once this resource runs out, people make worse decisions!!! Suddenly those three-hour project meetings arent looking so smart, are they? Not that they ever really did, but you know what I mean. The article left me with a few questions: How do we recharge our executive resources? Can we increase our executive resources over time by exercising them? The way physical exercise makes you tired right now but increases your fitness over time. How quickly can they be recharged? Once theyre gone, are they gone for the day? The week? Or can they be recharged in time for the next meeting? If you know the answer to any of these questions, Id love to hear it! Your take What do you think? Have you noticed this kind of thing in meetings? What do you think is the cut-off point beyond which meetings just devolve into pointlessness and no good decisions can be made? An hour? Two? 15 minutes? Related posts 5 simple ways to shut up in meetings. 5 weeeeeeird tips for great meetings. How to get people to arrive on time for meetings. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

How to Put Grant Writing in Resume

How to Put Grant Writing in ResumeIf you are one of the many people who are unemployed and need help to get a new job, one way to do so is to make a resume that you can submit in the job application process. If you already have experience or a resume that was written using good resume writing skills, you probably know how frustrating it can be to submit this form as well as to get a job interview that you have not even applied for. Fortunately, there are many ways to get a resume written without having to hire a professional or even look for a job.How can a resume be written? How do you think that the resume can make it in to a marketing or recruiting company? How do you think it can make your resume stand out? It can be done easily if you follow these simple steps. It just takes the resume to another level.The first thing that you need to do is take a look at the resume you have written. This is the best time to remove the extraneous things. Don't even try to edit or rename the resu me that is on your computer.Now, you need to figure out what sort of resume you want to use. You will need to understand what it is that you hope to promote or market in your resume. What are you trying to accomplish with your resume?Once you have determined this, you need to find a way to describe your resume. You can do this by listing the benefits that you want to highlight in your resume. You may have to come up with a list. With this list in mind, you can now go about making your resume better.Start by making some changes. You will want to work to remove any adjectives and you will want to take out any words that you don't want to say. For example, if you really don't want to be called a 'career coach', don't put this word. Just remove it. Also, if you don't want to be called a 'lifetime program', then don't use this word either.Have you figured out what you want to say? You should then have your resume modified in a way that you can relate to this. There are many changes that you can make. For example, you can add the word 'addition' to the end of your sentence. This will allow you to list the skills that you have worked to develop or the skills that you have developed through a program.You can do this quickly and easily if you are willing to follow a few simple rules. Follow these steps to get a resume written and you will find that it will be easy for you to make a resume that will stand out. If you are still interested in getting a job, give a resume writing service a call.

A Resume Writing Workshop Guide

A Resume Writing Workshop GuideIf you're a newbie in resume writing, then you might be interested in knowing how to choose a resume writing workshop. You don't want to commit the same mistakes that others have, so the best way to find a good one is to research.One thing to look for in a resume writing workshop is how long it takes for them to actually teach you everything you need to know about resume writing. Some are a lot more fast-paced than others, but you need to know if you're going to be sitting there all day long. You're not.What's more important is that you get an effective workshop with great instructors. Make sure they do some online forums, and follow up with references if you need them. Ask them how much time they put into their workshops, and ask them how long they'll take you. What's the catch?Most people would rather hire someone than spend the time on a workshop. This is especially true if the workshop does not guarantee you success with your resume. It's easier to put money down and say, 'It worked for me,' than to say, 'I tried to do this and I got a lot better results.'So, how should you choose which workshop to attend? The first thing you can do is try to find out who the instructors are, and what experience they have. Does the workshop always hire people with a few years of experience, or does the instructor go by experience instead?Next, you need to decide whether you are a beginner resume writing or if you are a more advanced resume writer. Is it an online workshop or a traditional one? What experience level do you have?Finally, do you have any other ideas about what you think a writer's resume should look like? Are you more into grammar or punctuation? What about an interview?

The Tried and True Method for Writing an Apartment Address on a Resume in Step by Step Detail

The Tried and True Method for Writing an Apartment Address on a Resume in Step by Step Detail It is possible to still attach your cover letter in a different file, just be sure it matches the content of your cover email. Often you will discover instructions on what they want in the topic line. Writing a perfect resume email is only a fraction of all of the situations you must keep in mind before you click send. It's not difficult to receive a domain like ResumeGlobe or some such website, throw up a site, tell everyone you've been in existence for decades and claim to get dozens of capable writers on payroll. You may have a letter of recommendation by means of your rental resume, but you may also offer reference contact data in the body of your resume. Your email address ought to be a combo of your name or your name and the work title you are looking for. It's possible for you to provide links to an expert on-line profile or private webpage only as long as you believe it'll bolster your general profile. After that, move to LinkedIn to see whether you can locate their email address. Developing a top-notch CV is, thus, essential. Possessing an excellent CV or curriculum vitae is important as it can assist you in getting the job of your pick. Resumes give flexibility for some extra clarification but applications don't. Don't let yourself be lazy in regards to writing a cover letter! Resume writing may be an easy job if you understand how! While writing the resume, you may use the overview of your qualifications at the start. Writing a resume for the very first time is an intimidating job. You've captured the employer's interest. Finally, you wish to make sure you've got an objective that lines up with the aims of the school and job. The background section lets a landlord get to understand a bit more about their possible tenant. On the flip side, a professional resume writer provides you an accurate assessment of the way the employer would vi ew your background. Writing an Apartment Address on a Resume Fundamentals Explained You are able to learn to compose a resume by asking yourself questions as though you were an interviewer. Examine the email account frequently, so you do not miss out on employer inquiries. Even in the event you craft the ideal email to send a resume, it's still true that you require a killer cover letter. Your resume email needs to be short and sweet. The One Thing to Do for Writing an Apartment Address on a Resume The typical full-time realtor can expect to create upwards of $50,000 annually. The easiest way to create a cover letter is to write in a fashion that explains to the possible employer as to why you're an excellent fit. Bear in mind that the majority of people only scan resumes. After all, should you need something done immediately, get someone who can! Top Choices of Writing an Apartment Address on a Resume A typo in your telephone number or email address is more prevalent t han you may think. Read on to learn how to compose an address on a resume. Since you can see you're able to either place your complete address or all you have to do is set your city and state. The return address has identical elements as the shipping address. When it isn't pertinent to your intended job objectives, reconsider its place on your resume. Position yourself now so that you'll be in the proper place later. To conclude, don't forget that a resume isn't designed to be an entire job history and isn't meant to list every accomplishment you've ever had. What Does Writing an Apartment Address on a Resume Mean? Possessing an address on a CV can be a great trust element. Make certain you don't get scammed! It's extremely important that a CV ought to be complete in all feasible aspects in order to leave a strong impression on the prospective employer. An excellent CV forms an important role in the work screening practice.

How To Brand Yourself As A Freelancer - Work It Daily

How To Brand Yourself As A Freelancer - Work It Daily Finding your way as a full-fledged freelancer can be tricky. Between getting your name out there and scoring a steady stream of clients, the road to a freelance career isn’t always easy. Related: How To Determine Your Niche As A Freelancer Here are five ways to brand yourself as a freelancerâ€"and enjoy the flexibility, freedom, and financial gain that comes with it. Get social. Up until now, you’ve been social on social media posting pics of your family and friends. As a freelancer, you’ll need to put a more professional polish on your social media strategy. For starters, you should have a professional Facebook page, as well as a Twitter account for your business. You’ll need to rethink your LinkedIn profile, too, to give it a more polishedâ€"and freelance-focusedâ€"look. Revamp your resume. Up until now, your resume has shown all of your work that was done while you worked for various companies. If you want to find freelance clients, though, you’ll need to redesign your resume to spotlight the work you’ve done as a freelancer. After all, clients will want to see samples of your current work so that they can determine what you can do for themâ€"and subsequently hire you. Set up shop. As a freelancer, you can find potential leads anywhere in the world. But in order to secure those leads as future clients, you’ll need to show them samples of your work. In lieu of a brick-and-mortar store, you should have a website that spotlights your skills and services. If you’re on a budget (or aren’t too tech-savvy), there are simple ways in which to get your portfolio online ASAP. Sites such as Squarespace or About.me can get youâ€"and your bizâ€"up and running quickly. Find your referrals. You know that you’re a whiz at marketing, but potential clients don’t know that… yet. That’s why it’s important to get referrals and recommendations from former clients you’ve worked with. It can be as simple as having them write a small testimonial for your website, a recommendation on your LinkedIn profile, or even a Like on your Facebook page. Every referral will aid in establishing you as an expert in your field, and someone who should be hired for a company’s next project. Practice your pitch. From standing in line at the supermarket to picking up your kids from their after-school activities, you never know where you may find your next client. It’s crucial to be able to explain your skills, services, and previous work experience to a potential client at a moment’s notice. Write out the most important aspects that a client who may hire you would want to know about your business, and then practice saying your story until you feel totally comfortable and confident. The last thing you want is to sound phony or rehearsed. So be sure to keep it short, sweet, and personable. Being a freelancer is one of the best ways to achieve work-life balance. All you need to do is take some small steps and you’ll ensure a long and successful freelancing career. This post was originally published on an earlier date. Related Posts How To Find Clients As A Freelancer 7 Things You Should Do Before Becoming A Freelancer Warnings To Consider Before Taking A Contract Job   Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!