Selling Yourself To A Potential Employer

Selling Yourself To A Potential Employer Selling Yourself To A Potential Employer In many ways, a job interview is akin to a salesperson presenting to a buyer. First, if you were in sales you would spent some time researching your potential client. Next, you would analyze their needs a sales person and were about to sell a product to a customer you would do some homework or research These steps would help you convince potential clients that your product was the best choice to so that you could convince your customers that you had the best product to fill their needs. This same process can be a powerful tool in your interview toolbox because you should sell yourself like a product. What do you have to offer (as a product) to the customer (the employer)? What do you have that will fill their needs (the requirements of the job)? What can you bring that is unique or added value to the position/company? (that sets you apart from the pack)? Let’s begin with what you offer. Find opportunities to present key qualities throughout the interview. For example, when interviewing for a position that requires “strong organizational skills” you’ll need stories that demonstrate these abilities. Preferably, descriptions that show how your abilities have positively impacted your team, department, or employer. Anyone can say that they have “strong organizational skills,” but not everyone can give specific examples of a time when they had a success using those skills. Don’t tell them â€" sell them â€" with examples of your success. Before you go to a job interview, evaluate the employer’s needs and how you (as the product) can fill those needs. Study the job description for the “must haves” and the “nice to haves.” Make sure you have stories to back up your claims for the skills and experience that are that the employer considers essential. Read the job description between the lines. What would it take to do this job? If for instance, there is a statement such as, “Position will require frequent collaboration and interaction on all levels of staff and management,” you can gather that “strong interpersonal” and “communication” skills will be needed to do this job. Make sure you can provide examples of those abilities as well. Finally, to complete the sale you’ll need to let the employer know that you can “fit in” and be a “team player.” Being able to do the job is only part of the equation. Employers want to know that you will be a good addition to the team. Don’t dismiss your personal traits in your sales “pitch” preparation. Follow companies on social media to get a feel for their culture. Ask questions of anyone with inside information. Identify traits that align with the company culture. If the company is laid back and you love working under pressure, this may not be the place for you. Make sure to show your willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Be excited and enthusiastic. Go in with a good attitude. These things may be the difference between you and an equally qualified candidate getting the job offer. Take time to prepare for your job interview. Focus on the idea of selling YOU to the employer. By the time, you leave the interview the employer should have a strong sense of what you offer and why they need to hire you. They will be sold on why you are the best person to fill their needs. P.S. Be sure you dont make these interview mistakes.

Social networking advice for job seekers and business owners -

Social networking advice for job seekers and business owners - One ironic thing about writing my book, Social Networking for Career Success, is the more writing I did for the book, the more difficult it was to put together a blog. I didnt want to share the same information I was writing in the book, and my inspirations for blogs were running low. Now that Im promoting the book, Ive been concentrating my efforts on trying to highlight contributors and blogging on the books website! Here are some recent blog posts Ive added to the books blog. I hope youll click through and take a look! How to use social networking for your business Highlighting contributors Tasti-D-Lite (@tastidlite) and Pizzeria Venti (@pvatl), this post reminds readers of key considerations when thinking about using social media to grow a business How to use job boards to prepare your social networking strategy This post highlights Chris Russell (@chrisrussell) and Susan P. Joyce (@jobhuntorg), experts on job boards and online job hunting. While job boards arent generally considered social media sites, they are an important part of many job seekers strategies, so I tapped my network of experts for advice for you. Also, learn how to use job boards to help you research and prepare your pitch. Chris interviewed me for a podcast on the topic of social media for job seekers. You can listen to the podcast by visiting the link HERE. Twitter helps grow your reputation This features my friend Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa), who noted, Twitter, more than any other social media tool, enabled me to establish a recognizable presence and brand online. I highly recommend that everyone even job seekers and business owners who do not have an interest in blogging experiment with Twitter. I agree with Hannah I love how Twitter helped me connect and become friends with many colleagues and contacts. Its an amazing resource for job seekers and business owners, which is why I devote three chapters to it in my book! photo by birgerking

The Role of the Substantive Word in the Writing of an Effective Rsum

The Role of the Substantive Word in the Writing of an Effective RsumThis is the first of a four part series of articles on writing an effective Rsum. I'm going to discuss two of the most critical aspects in determining whether you've written an effective Rsum. Hopefully the details I've provided will help you better understand the value of the concepts discussed in this article.The second most important aspect in determining whether you've written an effective Rsum is to select your wording verbatim. In other words, you should write in the same language and style that you would with a plain English manuscript. Some of the concepts that I discuss in this article are imperative to the style you should use when writing an effective Rsum. By selecting your wording verbatim, you'll gain the benefit of sticking to the style you've chosen.I like to use an abbreviated short sentence for sentences that contain extremely specific information. For example, for a program-based Rsum, I would use a sentence such as 'Find articles by state and their economic impact.' This concise sentence effectively explains what is being searched for. The short sentence will not contain too much descriptive material such as 'the availability of petroleum products in the state of Washington,' or 'the magnitude of the high unemployment rate in the state of Washington.' This short sentence effectively explains what is being searched for, and its use in this way allows me to maintain clarity.The third aspect of writing an effective Rsum is the use of the correct modifiers. This is a very important concept in determining whether or not your writing will be effective. There are a number of important modifiers that are used in Rsum that will help to clarify the contents of your Rsum.The first of these modifiers is an important one called informative titles. An informative title is a title that highlights a particular point. For example, a title such as 'Subsidizing Clean Energy Projects,' or 'Trac king Evidence of a Washington State Oil Shale Extraction Limit,' or 'The Role of the Federal Employment-Skill Shortage in Regional Wage Unemployment,' or 'Effective Transportation Infrastructure Policy,' or 'Social Insurance Demand Implications of Tax Cuts for Families with Children,' will enhance the clarity of your topics. The use of an informative title should be used in conjunction with a short sentence. In this way, you're able to clearly convey your theme in a sentence that is easily understood.The last of the most important aspects of writing an effective Rsum is to include evidence for the effects that your Rsum has produced. In other words, when writing an informative title, you need to include a numerical summary that identifies the number of articles associated with your topic. It's important to clearly identify the number of articles, the total number of articles and the percentage of articles produced as a result of your work.If you'd like to discuss more of the underly ing principles, check out the article series over at my website. Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful day!

29 Unprofessional Habits That Make Everyone at Work Hate You

29 Unprofessional Habits That Make Everyone at Work Hate You Americans with full-time jobs spend about a third of their weekdays at work. So it’s understandable that in all that time you spend around your coworkers and bosses you’ve let a bad habit or two slip. Many of these office faux pas, however, may be avoided â€" you just need to know what it is that drives everyone around you nuts. For the sake of your office companions, take a moment to remind yourself what behavior at work may be negatively affecting others. Showing up late to work innovatedcapturesâ€"Getty Images/iStockphoto “Punctuality is critical,” says Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, an etiquette and civility expert and author of “Don’t Burp in the Boardroom.” “The professional thing to do is to arrive on time, ready to do what is expected. It’s not like they just sprung this job on you,” she says. Rolling in 10 minutes late to every meeting Jetta Productionsâ€"Getty Images/Blend Images Similarly, arriving late to meetings shows that you neither respect your coworkers â€" who showed up on time, by the way â€" nor the meeting organizer, Vicky Oliver, author of “301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions,” tells Business Insider. “Keeping people waiting can be construed as inconsiderate, rude, or arrogant,” Randall says. Calling in sick when you aren’t Burak Karademirâ€"Getty Images “Remember the adage that half of life is showing up,” Oliver says. You won’t prove you deserve the promotion if you call in sick every few weeks. Eating particularly smelly food at your desk Yuri_Arcursâ€"Getty Images Eat lunch at your desk at your own peril. Experts say you should never eat lunch at your desk because it’s unhealthy and makes you less productive. But eating lunch at your desk doesn’t just affect you â€" foods that are messy, crumby, smelly, or noisy can have a serious impact on your coworkers’ productivity. This is especially true for pungent foods, which can be hard to ignore. Smelly foods like the following should stay out of the office: • Reheated fish • Hard boiled eggs • Brussels sprouts • Raw onions • Garlic • Pungent spices • Tuna salad • Stinky cheese Being negative all the time PeopleImagesâ€"Getty Images Repeatedly responding to suggestions with a pessimistic or contrary attitude can be construed as being uncooperative, Randall says. Phrases like “That won’t work,” “That sounds too hard,” or, “I wouldn’t know how to start,” should be avoided. Similarly, complaining too much puts you in a bad light. “While there may be times when everyone feels the desire to complain about the boss, a coworker, or a task, voicing it will only make you look unprofessional,” Randall says. “It’s even worse if you complain every day, all day, from the moment you walk into work. Before long, people will go out of their way to avoid you.” “There’s nothing as energy-draining as having to deal with a pessimistic coworker,” Rosemary Haefner, chief human-resources officer for CareerBuilder, tells Business Insider. “Things do go wrong, but even when they do, focus your energy towards what you’ve learned from a bad situation.” She points to a recent CareerBuilder survey, which shows that a majority of employers â€" 62% â€" say they are less likely to promote employees who have a negative or pessimistic attitude. Playing ’20 Questions’ on every new assignment Caiaimage/Sam Edwardsâ€"Getty Images/Caiaimage There may be no stupid questions, Oliver says, but there are certainly annoying questions. These are the kinds of questions that prove you really don’t want to do the assignment or illustrate you only want to hear yourself talk. “When you receive a new assignment, gather your questions, and pose them in an organized way,” Oliver suggests. “Never just spout out question after question off the cuff.” Being a slob Dirty plates and cutlery in kitchen sink before washing pbombaertâ€"Getty Images “Whether you’re at your desk or in the break room, being known as the office slob is never a compliment,” says Randall. When you clog the office kitchen sink and leave your garbage around, who exactly are you expecting to clean up after you? “Leaving your mess behind shows lack of responsibility or consideration, arrogance, and immaturity,” Randall says. Similarly, your workspace can be a reflection of you, she says. “If you’re like me, who works well in a semi-messy environment, it can be inhibiting to be clutter-free. But with open cubicles or workspaces, the professional thing to do is to make some compromises,” Randall says. “It would be disrespectful and inconsiderate to expect your coworkers to deal with your mess.” According to Haefner, employees who don’t clean up after themselves can hurt their chances for a promotion in the eyes of 36% of employers. Being distracted during meetings Westend61â€"Getty Images/Westend61 “There is a reason why texting is illegal while driving: It’s impossible to concentrate fully on two things simultaneously,” Oliver says. Texting, surfing the web on your laptop, instant messaging, emailing â€" doing any of these things during a meeting shows everyone else in the meeting, especially your boss, that you’re not paying attention. “They know that while your butt may be planted in the chair, your mind is roaming,” Oliver says. Interrupting Creatasâ€"Getty Images “It’s rude to interrupt. When you do, it shows others that you don’t have any respect, judgment, or patience,” Randall says. While participation can earn you some brownie points, bad timing can wipe those points away. Knowing it all NBCâ€"NBC via Getty Images “Piggybacking with a comment either to outdo, correct, or worse, rephrase the comment and claim it as your original thought, is a sure way to make your coworkers’ eyes roll,” Randall says. Bragging UpperCut Imagesâ€"Getty Images/Uppercut RF “When we’re proud of an accomplishment or about something good that happens to us, it’s natural to want to share the news with others,” Randall says. But sharing can easily become bragging, and she says there are a few key indicators that this is happening: • If you go on and on, telling everyone and anyone who walks by. • If you speak of it in a loud tone so that even the window washer can hear it through the thick glass. • If you use a tone of superiority. • If you feel the need to put down others and point out their failures. • If you fail to say “thank you” when you are congratulated. • If you start embellishing the story. “When in doubt, try a little humility” Randall suggests. Grooming yourself at your desk Westend61â€"Getty Images/Westend61 In most fields, casual grooming in public is frowned on, Oliver says. If you need a touch up, she suggests heading to the bathroom. Practicing poor hygiene and grooming SIphotographyâ€"Getty Images/iStockphoto At the same time, you want to look like you take your job seriously when you walk into work, and your hygiene and appearance play a role in that. “Poor hygiene and sloppy clothes scream, ‘I don’t care!’ and are a surefire way to put off those around you,” Randall says. Your boss may wonder whether your attitude about how you present yourself extends to your work, she explains, and you may be passed over for a promotion, overlooked when it’s time to meet with a client or represent the company at a conference, and not invited to social gatherings. “Burping, passing gas, picking your teeth, adjusting your body parts, and rarely showering are not just unprofessional behaviors for the workplace, but they’re pretty darn gross as well,” Randall says. Discussing your personal problems " PhotoAlto/Eric Audrasâ€"Getty Images/PhotoAlto Oliver says there are two issues that arise from openly discussing personal problems like your ongoing divorce at work: “First, you just don’t look like you are actively employed when you spend hours a day dishing about your ex. Second, you’re discussing a personal problem at the office when you’re supposed to be a maestro at solving problems.” “The place for disclosing confidences is outside the office,” Oliver says. Talking about political or partisan issues Hill Street Studiosâ€"Getty Images/Blend Images If they’re divisive issues in politics, they’re probably divisive at work, too. Certainly, you spend so much time at work that you may have built up a chummy relationship with your coworkers and bosses, which makes you feel entitled to express your opinions. But you’re walking a fine line when you bring politics into the workplace. Passionate discussions are to be expected in the workplace, but they should really be focused on work-related issues. At the end of the day, you’re there to do work, and political or partisan arguments can be distracting to both you and your coworkers. What’s more, as an employee expressing yourself at work, it turns out you have fewer protections than you’d thinkâ€" and if your boss doesn’t like what they hear, you could get fired for it. “Before you pull up your soapbox, you should be aware that in most cases, free speech in the workplace is limited or non-existent when it comes to controversial movements or topics,” Randall says. Nosiness Getty Images/Blend Images “There is a line between curiosity and nosiness, which you don’t want to cross,” Oliver says. Curiosity, she explains, is when you ask who the new hire is. Nosiness, on the other hand, is when you rifle through your boss’s files to see how much the woman three cubicles down earns. Unseemly bathroom chatter altrendo imagesâ€"Getty Images/Juice Images RF There are two conversations in particular that you should never initiate in a work restroom, Randall says: The first is a conversation with someone who is using the bathroom. “Cornering someone in the restroom to hold a conversation, especially when they are in their private stall, is awkward and intrusive,” Randall says. “They have the right not to respond while conducting their business.” If you must converse, at least wait until you’re washing your hands. And the second is a conversation with someone on the phone. “You might not care if the person on the other end hears your business, but don’t assume that others don’t,” Randall says. “Besides, I can’t think of anyone who finds the sounds of toilets flushing pleasant. It’s just plain rude.” Selling stuff CatLaneâ€"Getty Images It seems like almost every office has one or two people who sell cookies for their kids. But Randall says that some companies prohibit soliciting at work because it takes up work time and places people in an awkward position. Breaking the rules could be grounds for firing. Soliciting signatures, volunteers, or donations artursfotoâ€"Getty Images/iStockphoto “Before you go cubicle to cubicle enlightening your coworkers about your cause, read the company policies and procedures manual. Most companies discourage or forbid promoting personal causes, especially on company time because it’s deemed disruptive,” Randall says. Getting drunk on the job Witthaya Prasongsinâ€"Getty Images Some employers stock beer in the fridge and host weekly happy hours. Others do not. But regardless of whether social drinking is part of your company’s work culture or not, it’s still not a good idea to drink at work so frequently and heavily that you become labeled the office drunk. This rule of thumb also extends outside the office to company gatherings and happy hours. Commenting on someone’s appearance Robert Dalyâ€"Getty Images Even if you see it as a complement, your coworker may view your comments about their appearance as harassing or discriminatory. It’s best to stick to valid compliments pertaining to work rather than how you think someone looks. Being too noisy Westend61â€"Getty Images/Westend61 Whether you play music loudly while others are trying to work or have conversations the entire office can hear, then your coworkers likely consider you one of the most annoying distractions on earth. Being noisy, especially in an open office, has a significant effect on your coworkers’ focus and productivity, and the noise could hurt business if it carries into an important phone call. “Try to show your coworkers that you respect them by keeping the music down, and hopefully they will return the favor,” Oliver says. Making personal calls all day long Westend61â€"Getty Images/Westend61 Talking or texting with friends or family on company time is unprofessional and could be against company policy, Randall says. What’s more, doing it during a break is fine, but these correspondences should be kept out of the workplace, even the lunch room. “You never know when your boss may walk by for an impromptu chat,” she says. “What will they see or hear?” “If the topic of conversation is of a delicate nature, be sure to keep it private. One overheard juicy tidbit can spread like wildfire,” Randall says. Being overtly cliquey Caiaimage/Paul Bradburyâ€"Getty Images/Caiaimage “Maybe the new guy who smells like French Onion Soup is not your favorite person on staff,” Oliver says. “That’s no reason to flee him every time he asks you for help on an assignment.” Nor should you be spreading gossip about him, Haefner says. It’s best to act friendly toward everyone, Oliver explains: “You will come across as more of a team player and show you have management aptitude.” And according to Haefner, nearly half of the employers CareerBuilder surveyed say they would think twice before moving an employee who participates in office gossip up the ranks. “Take care that any criticism you make about someone’s performance is deemed to be constructive, measured, and deserved,” Oliver suggests. Not keeping the discourse civil could cost you your job. Spreading out Jetta Productionsâ€"Getty Images/Blend Images Don’t be the one who edges into other people’s personal space, Randall warns. “You know the ones â€" they place their coffee mug just so, a comfortable reaching distance, making room for their notebook, elbows, and of course their cell phone and protein bar,” she says. “As the person seated next to them, you’re left with only enough room for a water bottle.” Swearing Richard Theis / EyeEmâ€"Getty Images/EyeEm “Using foul words or questionable language is not only a bad habit, but in most places of business, it’s still considered unprofessional and can even land you in Human Resources for a little chat,” Randall says. Swearing demonstrates to others that you aren’t able to calmly and thoughtfully deal with a situation, and it could make you the last resort in an even more difficult or extreme dilemma, she says. Haefner says that more than half of employers CareerBuilder surveyed consider vulgar language an indication that an employee is not ready for promotion. “Consider learning some new adjectives,” Randall suggests. Displaying nervous habits Joerg Steffensâ€"Getty Images Jingling your keys, tapping your pen, shaking your leg, constantly checking your phone, chewing gum, biting your fingernails, scratching your head â€" the list of nervous habits goes on, and you probably don’t even realize you’re doing it, but your office mates probably do, Randall says. Not only can these habits be distracting to others, but they could also be perceived as boredom. “Perception is a person’s reality,” Randall says. Avoiding work social events Fiona Jackson-Downesâ€"Getty Images/Cultura RF Whether you’re shy or you feel like you have better things to do, never attending company-hosted events, declining coworker lunches, and calling in sick on team building days gives the impression that you are antisocial, arrogant, and not a part of the team, Randall says. “So, next time when you need a favor from your coworkers, don’t be surprised if they go MIA,” she warns. Obnoxious email habits Hero Imagesâ€"Getty Images/Hero Images From not including subject lines to sending ‘urgent’ emails that aren’t urgent, poor email formcan really rub your coworkers the wrong way. While mastering the art of good email etiquette doesn’t mean sending out beautifully crafted prose each time â€" that would take forever â€" if you can avoid these bad habits, you’ll be off to a great start. This article originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com.

Resume Education Section Writing Guide

Resume Education Section Writing Guide Resume Education Section GuideSeptember 23, 2019 By Mark Slack, CPRW How to write the education section of yur resume depends on your current life circumstances and past experience. Click the link below in the table of contents that best describes your situation.Build My Resume NowWhetzu sichbei youre a high-school or college student, a recent graduate, or a professional with several years of experience under your belt, read on to discover the most effective way of presenting your education section on your resume.Table of Contents (Select Your Education Level)High School StudentCollege Student/Recent GraduateWorking Professional1. High School Student Education SectionAs a high-school student, the education section is one of the most important things to put on a resume no matter how much work experience you have. The format and content of your resume depends on how much work experience you have and how active you are as a high-school student.Cl ick the link below that best describes your situationNo Work ExperienceSome Work ExperienceHigh School No Work ExperienceAre you a high schooler with no professional work experience? Dont worrythis resume example can help you write a strong education section that will land you more interviews. Check out how the candidate fills out their education section in this high-school resume exampleWhat this applicant didThe above resume depicts a high-school applicant who does not have work experience. In the education section, she lists herGPA (only do this if its above 3.0)Relevant coursework (courses that are pertinent to the specific position you are applying for)Honors/academic achievements Further down in her resume, she adds a section dedicated to her extracurricular activitiesLast, in lieu of a formal work experience section, she adds volunteer workWhat you can doWith no work experience, you should aim to write your resume in a similar format. Try to think of activities you participat e in, like school projects and clubs, volunteer work, or even athletics. You can list unterstellung in distinct sectionslike our example candidate doesor you can compile them under a major achievements section of your resume. This gives you more leeway to stretch your activities and projects to fill space in your resume. Your aim should be to present yourself as an active person who can be trusted to learn quickly and manage an entry-level job efficiently, so dig up whatever evidence you can to show that youre up to the task. TipWant to make your volunteer experience look professional? Learn how to do so with our guide to putting volunteer work on your resume.High School Some Work ExperienceAre you a high schooler with some work experience?Check out our babysitter resume sample for a great example of how to write an education section as a high-school student (or recent grad) with some work experienceWhat this applicant didNotice how this applicants education section is present but not particularly prominent. She lists the high school she attended, as well as a certificate received during her education, but leaves off her GPA because it is below 3.0. Because the applicant has actual work experience, she keeps the education section to a minimum and describe her work duties and achievements in detail.What you can doYou should aim to format your resume in the same manner. Your education section should briefly detail your academic activitiesincluding relevant clubs, athletics, theater, student government, or other projectsbecause they are important indicators of your personality and character.If you already have work experience as a high schooler, you should be proud of yourselfits an asset that will help you get entry-level jobs easily in the future.However, there are many rules to writing a work experience section, so be sure to read our guide on how to write an accomplishments oriented resume.2. College Student/Recent GraduateAs a college student or recent grad uate, your education section will likely be placed at the beginning of your resume, and details throughout your resume will reflect your skills and achievements as derived from your higher education. Beyond that, the length of your education section and what it includes will depend on the amount of work experience you have.Click the link that best describes your situationNo Work ExperienceSome Work ExperienceCollege StudentNo Work ExperienceAre you a college student with no work experience? Dont fret take a look at this college resume sample to see how they formatted their education sectionYou may be concerned that because you have no work experience, its impossible to make a one-page resume. This isnt true.As you can see from the example above, the candidate fills up over half the resume without any mention of work experience. She does, however, use the next section to detail relevant experience, in the same manner you would list professional experienceNotice how her first experien ce listed is a semester studying abroad. She even quantifies her achievements from this experience, giving any hiring manager a firm idea of how competent a candidate she is, given her communication skills, writing abilities, and adaptable nature. How you can also make a one-page resumeDo you also have experience from your university that has in some way prepared you for your target position? Feel free to move that experiencewhether its study abroad, a big project or report, volunteer work, campus clubs, or athleticsto a relevant experience or major achievements section of your resume, instead of listing it in your education section. This will fill up more space, and allow you to expand on what involvement you had in these activities, and how they make you the perfect candidate. TipIf you dont have a wealth of extracurricular activities or particularly relevant coursework to boast, you can start building your resume by volunteering in your local area.College StudentSome Work Experi enceAre you a college student with some work experience? We have several resumes on this site that reflect the experiences of college students and recent graduates. Click the example youre interested in to check out the downloadable template and writing guide.Entry-Level Janitor Open GalleryEntry-Level Nurse Open GalleryOffice Work Open GalleryNow, read the following explanation of the resume sample below to learn what you should and should not include in your own section.AEducation section This applicant kept her Education section to a minimum, because she already had some work experience. BWork Experience The work experience section trumps Education, because it lets employers know that youre already familiar with the pressures and expectations of the professional world. Real work experience is more valuable than the activities you may have managed in an academic setting, like clubs or events.CExtracurriculars While she emphasizes actual work experience, as this candidate is still a recent graduate, its acceptable to list relevant school activities. As she earns more professional experience, she should remove them.What you should doIf you have work experience, your resume should be formatted in the same way. Feel free to list your clubs and activities at your college, but emphasize your work experience. For you, writing a successful resume will come down to writing the strongest work experience section possible, and keeping the education section to the bare necessities. 3. Working Professional Education SectionFor a working professional, the education section is very straightforward. Mostly, the section exists as evidence that you have a degree of some sort. It should be placed less prominently than the professional experience section, and take up significantly less room. All working professionals should format their education section like thisInclude the followingName of schoolSchool locationType of degree/field of studyGraduation yearGPA (if above 3.5 /4.0)What if you recently went back to college?Working professionals who recently went back to school should put their education section at the top. Those who have not recently been back can keep it below the professional experience section.Resume Genius Resume BuilderResume Genius Resume Builder Tool makes it easy to format the education section, along with the other sections of your resume. You can use this guide to help you add content to your own section within the builder and make a powerful resume. Alternatively, we encourage you todownload our free resume templates and start writing a resume on your own. 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13 Habits That Make You Look Unprofessional At Work

13 Habits That Make You Look Unprofessional At Work The idea of whats professional has largely changed over the years. Email andsocial mediahave made communication mora casual, and in most industries,what you wear to workprobably looks quite different from how employees dressed for similar jobs 30 years ago. But some habits just never look good -- so if you want to maintain your reputation and avoid embarrassment, you better make sure yourenotdoing unterstellung 13 things while at work1. Taking tons of personal phone calls.Everyone has a life outside of work, so the occasional quick phone call to your doctor or sister is no big deal. But no one wants to hear you arguing with your husband or talking about the rash on your foot for more than a few minutes. So save the personal conversations for post-work hours -- or if youre dealing with something urgent, take the call outside or in an area where you wont be bothering your colleagues.2. Catching up on Instagram. We all get distracted b y social media sometimes, but youmustminimize your scrolling when youre at the office. Theres a time (after work) and a place (on your couch) to get up-to-speed on what your best friends cousin made for breakfast. If you use social media for your job, dont think for a second that your coworkers wont realize if youre looking at your friends new engagement photos rather than whatevers relevant to your company.3. Sending snapchats. As hard as it is to resist seeing what you look like as a dog, wait. til. you. get. home. Those filters arent going to disappear overnight (OK, some of them are), but taking snapchat selfies at work (or any kind of selfies, for that matter) isnevera good look.4. Being (chronically) late. Were all a few minutes late sometimes....especially if were depending on unreliable public transportation. But while the occasional five-minute tardiness might be understood, its not cool to show up half an hour late every day. Not only does it make you seem like you dont ha ve youre a hot mess together, but it also makes your co-workers resent you for not being respectful of their time.5. Whining. Its not cute. Sometimes you just need to vent, but dont overdo it -- especially at work. If youre struggling not to complain about something work-related, talk to your manager about how you can resolve the issue.6. Gossiping.We all know how it feels to bond over a mutual dislike of something or someone. But too much negativity is never a good thing, and these kinds of conversations can be especially dangerous at work. Stop about your coworkers, because youre working with them whether you like it or not. If youdowant to confide in a friend at work, be productive instead brainstorm ways to improve your relationship with the colleague whos pissing you off.7. Playing games on your phone. Whether youre a Candy Crush fanatic or a Words With Friends pro, work is not the place. Ever.8. Being passive aggressive. Youre not in middle school. If somethings bothering you, be polite but upfront about it.9. Being messy. Do what you please at home. But at work, where youre coexisting with other people for (too many) hours every single day, dont leave the remnants of your lunch on your desk through the afternoon -- and dont hoard random crap youre never going to look at again.10. Clipping or filing your nails. Enough said.11. Talking with your mouth full. This isnt appealing in any context, but among your colleagues, be especially mindful of how gross it can be. If youre eating at your desk or during a casual meeting, wait to chime in untilafteryou swallow that bite.12. Calling in sick. Sick is in quotes for a reason. If youre not well, of course you should be resting at home But dont call in sick and then Instagram a pic of you and your friend frolicking in the park. Either ask for a day off or go to work -- but dont lie about your whereabouts. People will catch on.13. Being unresponsive. You dont need to answer emails 24/7. But when somethings importa nt, dont leave people hanging for longer than you need to. The key to being a team player at work is being communicative, so make sure youre transparent about what youre working on and how youre contributing.While being professional means different things to different people, we can all agree that there are some basic faux-pas you want to steer clear of at work. Bring your best self (but not selfies) to the office every day to ensure youll be able to work well with your teamFairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer

General Resume - a Short Outline

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