Success According to LinkedIns Allen Blue

Success According to LinkedIns Allen Blue Success According to LinkedIns Allen Blue Blue explained how the social and professional networking site is all about empowering every professional through the connections they already have. Personal relationships are very important, and, with 175 million members, the key to LinkedIns success. As his third startup, LinkedIn came into Blues life through the companys own approach a personal relationship. Blue met fellow co-founder Reid Hoffman through a mutual friend while he worked as a theatrical set designer in the San Francisco bay area.What we realized was that what really mattered was the relationship between me and you, Blue said. And if I reach out to you, youre bedrngnis saying, Hey, I want to join LinkedIn, youre saying, Hey, I want to join this colleague this person who I trust and respect. I want to join them and be a part of their network and I want them to be a part of mine.Aside from personal relationships, Blue added that lo ving what you do is one of the most important factors in a successful career. Understanding the role passion plays in, not only his own, but anyones career, Blue also explained how LinkedIn was designed to help people in their career endeavors.LinkedIn is also a very mission-oriented company, said Blue. We really do want to make a difference for people who are looking for work, people who are looking to be great at what they do, people who are trying to make their companies better, and for people trying to do the work that they really love.His advice to entrepreneurs was to do what youre passionate about because the desire to do what youre doing and do it really well makes all the difference in terms of you being able to succeed. Passion allows you to see how what youre doing is bigger than yourself and it opens you up to learning and trying new things.The VP also advised future entrepreneurs to fail early and fail often. When you attempt to do something youre passionate about and i t doesnt work, that is perfectly okay. Get back on the horse and try another path, Blue said.The combination of passion and a willingness to fail is a fantastic combination to building a career and building a career thats going to be you, he said.So personal relationships + passion= success. elend a bad formula. Yet, I wonder, how much of each variable is required to truly become successful? The popular saying, Its not what you know, but who you know does prove true for many success stories. Yet, you also have those who relied on nothing but the desires that burned deep in their hearts and the relentless determination to catapult them into their dreams.Networking is, and, most likely, always will be a beneficial tool. So many doors can open for you simply by knowing the right person. I interned at Scholastic Inc. this past summer and, unlike all the other interns, I didnt even apply for the position. How did I get in? A family member (and former employee) knew someone who knew someo ne in the HR department. Connections are important.Yet, although I understand the benefits of having a network, I am convinced that if it came down to it, in the pursuit of success passion must be your greatest resource. You can have all the connections in the world, but if you lack passion for what youre doing it will be that much harder to reach your goals. Sure people can help and encourage you, but when it boils down to it, there has to be something inside of you that keeps you going. There has to be something internally that fuels you, something that motivates you to continue pursuing your dreams even if you do not have those personal connections life says you often need.Success is subjective, its relative to each persons goals. Like LinkedIn, personal connections can heavily contribute to accomplishing your career goals, but, like its co-founder and VP, more so the passion for what youre doing.

Decisions How to make decisions and be more productive at work

Decisions How to make decisions and be mora productive at workDecisions How to make decisions and be more productive at workWant to be happier and more productive?Fewer decisions lead to better decisions.Do everything possible to put yourself in a box and reduce the number of decisions you need to make in a day.Think of every decision you need to make (whether big or small) as a one-pound weight placed on your head. Having a few to make is no big deal - that extra weight might even be a pleasant felling - but theycan add up quickly and eventually hamper your ability to move.Why? Your brain is bedrngnis always good at understanding the differences between big decisions and small decisions.Decisions take a lotof effortEven small ones tax the brain. You should try to only make the big decisions and outsource as many of the small decisions to others (or to a routine).For instance, if you are having a special meal that really matters, spend a lot of time on the meal. If leid, bestellung q uickly. Use some heuristic. Or order the same thing. Whatever. Just dont spend 10 minutes deciding on what you want to eat or where you want to eat unless it is really important.Create a default and follow it. When I go out to eat with friends, I often ask them to order for me.Lots of decisions in a compressed timeframe leads to worse decisions. The more decisions you need to make in a day, the worse you will be at making the right decision.Default decisions are your friendOne of the reasons it is so tempting to buy everything on Amazon (even though there might be a cheaper or better option somewhere else) is that it makes decision-making easy. If you trust a site like Amazon, then just trust it and use it for your needs. Dont worry about optimizing on every purchase (on price or quality) unless that purchase reallymatters to you.Its OK to go to the same restaurant or order the same thing. When I was first starting out as an entrepreneur I ate pasta and tuna fish for dinner every ni ght and I still love that meal.If you are not known as an amazingly stylish person, then try to spend as little time as possible dressing yourself. Feel free to wear essentially the same thing every day. And no, it doesnt need to be a black turtleneck - it could be jeans and a blue-button-down shirt (which is what I wear to work every day).Its OKto just follow a GPS system you trust (like Waze) every time you drive. It might not be right, but the consequences of being wrong are usually just a few minutes difference in the length of trip.Its OKto listen to the same playlist over and overOne of the huge benefits of the rise in good television is that it reduces the number of decisions aboutwhat you want to watch. Since watching all of The Sopranos takes about 100 hours (and an average movie is just twohours), by watching a TV show, you might need to make about 50 fewer decisions as to what to watch.I actually know some people whospend more time selecting amovie to watch than actuall y watching the movie.This is even true of bigger things like vacations. Yes, spending a bunch of time planning it will increase the value of the vacation. But spending the time planning the vacation might significantly reduce your ability to make other decisions.Try to buy as few things as possible. Thats a good way of reducing the number of decisions you need to make. Then, when you find something you really like, its OK to overpay for something to ensure you get it. If you never go to concerts, then you can pay a lot for the one you reallywant to go to (from the savings of not going to other concerts).Focus on one decision at a timeIf you do need to make a reallybig decision, try to take all other decisions off your plate.When you need to make a super important decision that is hard to unwind, dont make it under duress. Try to disengage with whatever is causing you to make lots of decisions.One of the reasons people get really stressed before their wedding is that there are so man y little decisions that need to be made for the event. The color of the napkins doesnt matter, so outsource all those decisions to someone else and then be OKif they pick something that isnt optimal.Make decisions quicklyUsually, a decision is better than punting on decisions.The other way to spend less time making decisions is to try to make these decisions very quickly.For small decisions, its OKif you make bad decisions. If you order something at a restaurant you end up not liking, no big deal. If you pick a bad movie, no big deal. So better that you make them fast and move on.For bigger decisions, you want to think more but still make them quickly. Its OK to sleep a night on a decision, but taking a month will not likely lead to a better decision (and every unmade decision is that one-pound weight on your head).This article originally appeared on Quora.

13 Ways to Impress a Potential Employer

13 Ways to Impress a Potential Employer13 Ways to Impress a Potential EmployerLooking for ways to impress a potential employer? Want to make your resume or job application stand out from the pack? During one two week time period, a Human Resources staff member shared that she reviewed 485 resumes and applications for 18 different positions. They then vorstellungsgesprched 23 candidates and brought six back for a second, mora intense round of bewerbungsgesprchs. Believe this. This HR staff person can tell you what really rang her chimes. You may find that some of this advice is like, duh, who doesnt know this job search advice? Some of this advice may surprise you. Some may even make you angry because it doesnt seem fair or right to you. Not all employers will agree with this advice. But why take a chance when you want to find the best, fruchtwein well paying, exciting job for you? How to Impress a Potential Employer Here are thirteen ways in which you can impress a potential empl oyer. 1. Apply for jobs for which you qualify. HRsno hire pile of applications is increasingly made up of people who dont even remotely qualify for the posted position. These job applications frequently consist of a resume in an envelope. Why waste the paper, the stamp and the time? Ditto for an online application or resume. Its become increasingly easier to spam a potential employer with unqualified applications. If you find yourself applying because its an area of work you might want to get into, or think youd like, dont bother. Unless you can make the stretch and fit between your qualifications and background and the described opening, you are wasting your time. Each application or resume gets less than thirty seconds of review time. You need to quickly qualify yourself as a potential candidate because the employer doesnt have or take the time to do it for you. 2. Write a targeted cover letter for the position for which youre applying. Address the targeted cover letter that intr oduces your key qualifications and highlights your fit with the position to the person conducting the candidate search, when known. And, no, dont presume familiarity and write, Dear Susan. Until the employer knows you, her anthroponym is Ms. Smith. Additionally, the cover letter needs to specifically mention the available position for which you are applying. Spelling and correct grammar do count. So does the spacing of words on the page, an attractive overall appearance, and the feel of the paper in a paper resume. Online applications, which are the norm, must be targeted and formatted appropriately. Pay just as much attention to spelling, grammar, and appearance. Recognize that some online application systems do not permit the submission of a cover letter and many employers dont want nor read cover letters anymore. If the potential employer does not state to submit a cover letter, it is optional. 3. Target the resume to the job. Would you like to know how many people are looking fo r a challenging opportunity to utilize my skills with a progressive employer who will provide opportunities for growth? Dont even ask the answer will break your heart if this is how you routinely describe the position you seek in your resume. Even more importantly, with instantaneous printing, no one needs to photocopy 100 resumes at an instant print store for distribution. Customization counts. Customization is everything when you are looking at substantially different opportunities, too. Say, you are looking for a training position or a marketing position. The identical resume wont sell your skills for either field. 4. Lead with your strengths. What makes you different from 40 other applicants? On your customized resume, start out with the background and experience most important for the position you seek. The stage of your career is also highly relevant to the placement of information on your resume. If you are just graduating from college, lead off the first portion of the resum e with your education and degree. A seasoned veteran will start with an accomplishment summary with key achievements and then list jobs, titles, companies, and responsibilities chronologically. A network administration applicant should lead with his or her certifications (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and list software and hardware experience (Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server) before listing jobs and education. The key is to make it easy for the resume reviewer to see that you are qualified for the position. You want your resume in the coveted yes pile awaiting an interview or phone interview. Looking for more ideas about getting your foot in the door for the face-to-face interview? Youre unlikely to obtain a job offer without a highly effective interview. You have a couple more hurdles to cross, however, before you get that coveted opportunity to impress a potential employer. 5. Most employers hate fishing phone calls. These are candidate phone calls or emails that have absolutely no purpose other than to make a potential employer notice an applicant. Wonder how many people call an HR office each week to see if the office has received their resume? Lots- and only the people with whom HR doesnt want to speak- they would have called you if you were a contender. Its a wonderful opportunity for you to make a lasting bad impression. An HR staff person said to one caller, You are calling to ask me to look through this pile of 200 resumes to see if I have received yours? If you are that uncertain, why dont you just send it again? Fishing-for-attention phone calls rarely help and usually brand you as a pain. They steal the companys time, irritate the resume screener and generally, accomplish nothing in your favor. In a client company, callers, and especially repeat callers, are known as stalkers. 6. If you want a call from a recruiter or potential employer, give them a handy number. Give them this number or another number at which they can reach you and talk. Many resumes received by HR list only a home phone, although this is becoming less common. Big mistake though. HR staff membersgive up on candidates with whom they play phone tag for days. No, dont give a potential employer your number at your current job. But, you really need to honor the potential employers time by giving them your smartphone number. HR staff needs to reach you to set up a time and date for the phone screening. 7. Yes, phone screening. Forward-thinking employers dont waste their time or yours without an initial telephone interview. Be prepared to schedule a date and time, usually during the 8-5 p.m. work day. (Your potential employer is already working ten hour days- you wont endear yourself if you ask them to work more.) The phone interview eliminates most of the yes resumes from contention. Be prepared for a mini-interview and to give the interviewer your salary expectations. People who play coy when they are asked about salary are often not invited to vis it in person. Why would the employer waste staff time interviewing an applicant who is making $70,000 or more, currently, for a $50,000 job? Employers can eliminate this problem completely by posting the salary range for the position in their job postings- but still, not all employers follow this recommendation. This is recommended if you want to attract the best candidates who dont want to play games or to have to negotiate a huge salary increase. And no, you are not going to be such a wonderful candidate that the employer blows away the salary range. In nine out of ten situations, the salary range is set with a large number of variables in mind including the local job market and the salaries of coworkers. 8. Preparation counts for both the phone screening and the potential face-to-face interview. If the HR staff member has set up a time with you for a phone interview, research the company in advance. Visit the website to see what the employer does. Many organizations even describe their company culture on their websites. If you take just a few minutes to do your homework, the quality of the interview will go up exponentially. Think about the HR staff persons time, too, as your potential employer. Imagine the decisions that are made about you when you ask for directions to the companywhile driving your car and talking on your smartphone. Wait a couple of minutes, one candidate said, while I get somewhere so that I can write all of this down. Research the company drehort online first call the company for directions as a last resort. Youve done the right things right. Your materials and credentials made a good impression. You passed the interview phone screening and youve been invited to the company for that all important interview. How do you continue to build the relationship with the potential employer that will lead to an eventual job offer? 9. Take time off work for the interview. As highlighted earlier, dont expect the potential employer to extend their d ay by several hours to accommodate your schedule. If youre currently working and looking for a new position, hopefully, youve chosen the most ethical path and your employer knows. If you are unable to inform your employer, for any reason, hopefully, youve saved up your vacation timeto use for your job search. A recruiting employer is often willing to interview a good candidate late in the afternoon, but rarely will the interview extend past 6 p.m. (Remember, most potential employers started work by 8 a.m.) You dont want your potential to contribute as an employee assessed at the end of a ten hour day either. 10. Make the right, positive impression at both the interview and with the company staff. Need the employer tell you to arrive early, dress up for the position for which you are applying and bring an additional resume with references? Remember to treat every person you encounter with dignity and respect. The receptionist is reporting their impressions of you to the HR director. Count on it, especially in small- to mid-sized organizations. Be unfailingly polite throughout every interaction you have with the company. Each person is assessing your potential fit within their organization. Dont blow your chances by behaving boorishly. 11. You will be asked to fill out a job application. So bring your resume and other needed information to complete the document. And, no, See attached resume, doesnt cut it. It is likely your application information is entered into an employment database and used for company records, government reporting, and more. The filled out application usually attests to the fact that all of the information you provided on it is true. It also allows the company to obtain your written permission to check your references, employment history, do criminal background checks if you are hired, and more. 12. The Interview Tells the Employer Whether You Fit the Culture The actual interview is the subject of additional articles. For purposes of this o ne, remember that the purpose of the interview is to determine if you and the organization are a good fit. The real purpose of an interview, sorry to tell you, is not to gain you a job offer. Do you feel confident that you can do the job and grow with the company? Have you conveyed this to the potential employer? If so, they will ask you back for a more intensive second round of interviews at most companies. 13. Follow up after the interview with a thank you letter, and perhaps a phone call. Good manners always count. The above-discussed HR office received three thank you letters and a couple of phone calls from the 23 people who participated in the first interview with the hiring team. Are thank you letters going the way of the dinosaurs? Not from candidates who count. Doing the right things right will result in more interviews, better job offers, and a more successful career. Take a little more time at each step and your application will rise above the pack. This is a promise and true.

10 healthy alternatives to your guilty food pleasures

10 healthy alternatives to your guilty food pleasures10 healthy alternatives to your guilty food pleasuresWhen youre living theyoga lifestyleor just looking to be kinder to your body, its not always easy to alleviate certain cravings. Sweet, baked goods and fatty foods are some of the things you may unexpectedly crave. Thats why its important to have some quick recipes available to stave eating foods that are schwimmbad for you.All these foods are so delicious you wont believe theyre not bad for you. Theyre actually even good for you.1. Chia Pudding With Chocolate and CoconutThis dessert is easy to make and has a lot of nutrients too It has healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Instead of picking up a chocolate bar or blueberry square full of sugar, make this.1 can of Coconut Milk1/3 cup Cocoa Powder cup Chia Seeds3 teaspoons of Canadian Pure Maple Syrup2 teaspoons of Natural Vanilla ExtractThrow it all in a bowl and chill in the fridge for a few hours. Enjoy2. Peanut anken and DatesThis is a super fast, easy crave-reducing snack. The nice thing is you can make just one. Just slice open a date, put in some peanut butter and enjoy.3. Mixed Fruit CrispFruit crisps can be really good for you. Any fruit works and you can add nuts as well to pack them full of protein. They are also quick and easy to make. This is a mixed fruit crisp.4 cups Gala apples, sliced1 cup Strawberries, sliced cup Coconut Palm Sugar1 Tbsp Tapioca Starch or Flour cup Rice Flour cup Sorghum Flour cup Quick Oats cup Large Flake Oats1 tsp Cinnamon cup Coconut OilPreheat oven to 375 F.Put all your fruit in a baking dish.Stir in the coconut palm sugar and tapioca starch.In a separate bowl, stir in oat flour, sorghum flour, oats, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut the coconut oil into this mixture. Put the crumble over the fruit and back for 30-40 minutes (middle rack).4. Gluten-Free CookiesThere are a wide variety of gluten-free cookie options you can find online. Whatever youre in the mood for whether its choc olate chip or peanut butter, there are ingredients that are much better for you but still give a cookie the same sugar, fattening sensation when they hit your lips. All the pleasure without the guilt.5. Lemon MousseThis is a great dessert for the summer months as its light and refreshing. cup raw cashews1 cup mashed bananas cup lemon or lime juice, fresh squeezed2 tsp of natural vanilla extract cup agave1 tbsp. raw cane sugarZest from one lime and one lemon.Mix together and you have a perfect zesty dessert.6. Nut Butter BallsThese will fill any craving you have It has everything in it. Salty, sweet, and a nice texture that makes you feel like youre eating something sinful. Youre not though. Its actually an incredibly nutritious snack that fills all your food cravings.2 cups of salted Natural Peanut Butter/Cashew Butter/Almond Butter cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, dates, dried apples, dried apricots etc.) cup pumpkin seeds cup sunflower seeds cup chopped nuts cup unsweetened coconut cup mini chocolate chipsA drizzle of honey to taste cup quick oatsA sprinkle of turmeric cinnamonPut all the ingredients together and combine well. Roll into balls and put into the fridge until theyre firm.7. Nutritious Mounds BarThese are no-bake snacks that are way healthier than an actual mounds chocolate bar or baked square.1 cup shredded of unsweetened coconut6 tbsp of pure maple syrup2 tbsp virgin coconut oil1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract tbsp cocoa powder cup liquid virgin coconut oilCombine the coconut, maple syrup, virgin coconut oil, vanilla extract into a food processor to make the filling. For the chocolate coating, mix together coconut oil, cocoa powder and vanilla extract together. The sauce will be thin. You want to pop out the cold filling from the muffin tin and then coat them in the thin chocolate sauce. Throw them back in the fridge.8. Pumpkin CookiesThese are a great example of how you can make a healthy cookie that tastes great too. These are vegan if yo u follow the recipe. cup vegan butter cup of organic cane sugar. Youll need more than this for the topping so keep it out. cup brown sugar1 tsp pure vanilla extract cup pumpkin puree1 cups quinoa flour + 1 Tbsp unbleached rice flour tbsp arrowroot powder1 tsp baking powder tsp baking soda tsp salt1 tsp pumpkin pie spice tsp ground cinnamon1Tbsp unsweetened almond milkAdd the vegan butter to a mixing bowl and mix to make it creamy for about a minute. Add the sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Add the pumpkin and mix further.Use a sifter and put it over a bowl. Use a spoon to stir the dry ingredients and sift over butter mixture.Mix only until combined. Dont overmix.Add almond milk and mix and there is a soft dough. Free the dough for 15 minutes.Preheat oven to 250 degrees.Roll dough into balls and put on baking sheet two inches apart.Let bake for 10-12 minutes.9. Eggplant ParmesanIf youre craving a schnitzel style kind of meal, this is perfect. Its vegan and gluten-free.A peeled and sl iced eggplant (should be cut vertically into 8 pieces.1 cup of unflavoured almond milk cup whole rice flour1 tsp apple cider vinegar tsp saltFreshly ground black pepperA dash of oregano, parsley, and basil2 cups ground cashewsPasta sauce of your choiceA package of vegan cheeseCooked spaghetti or greens, for the basePeel and slice eggplant into 8-10 pieces.Sprinkle the pieces with salt. Allow it to stand for awhile. The salt is going to bring out the water.Batter InstructionsWhisk almond milk, flour, vinegar, salt, pepper, and seasonings in a bowl.Preheat the oven to 450 F.Rinse the salt off the eggplant with water. Dry with a towel.Dip the eggplant into the batter and then dip into the cashew crumbs (put crumbs on a plate).Put on a baking sheet and bake for 9 minutes. Flip and bake for another 9 minutes. Top them with heated pasta sauce of your choice.10. Cheesy QuinoaThis is a great vegan dinner that is packed full of nutrients.2 cups cooked quinoa1 cup vegan cheese cup finely grat ed yamsSalt and Pepper, Granulated Garlic, and Paprika2 tsp balsamic vinegarMix all above ingredients and chill for 20 minutes. Make a pancake out of the mixture and just add little scoops to a hot pan. Flip when the bottom side is brown.These recipes can be helpful in keeping you on your healthy path. Not only that, youll feel great because youre not throwing toxins into the body. You can take care of those cravings and enjoy sweet or savory flavours that wont weigh you down.This article was originally published on Your Coffee Break.

How to boost your creative output at work by meditating

How to boost your creative output at work by meditatingHow to boost your creative output at work by meditatingIts a common misconception that to achieve great things you must work as hard as you possibly can and that anything other than extreme dedication to hard work will detract from your success. While focus and input are essential to productivity, giving yourself time to relax and allowing your mind to drift are also vital to the creative process.What does creativity actually look like? Most often creativity comes from inspiration followed by action. That doesnt mean that you spend your days idly waiting for inspiration to strike the act of repeatedly sitting down to work is essential for success. However, you have to give your mind room to breathe in order to tune into those moments of inspiration. This is where meditation offers a helping hand.Creativity comes from that connectedness to your hausintern sense of self, your intuition. Meditation is a practice that encourages and fosters that intuitive connection. When you develop a heightened awareness through meditation, you strengthen your self-belief and inner knowing. With that sense of trust comes the freedom to explore and follow creative thoughts that occur to you. Creativity and spontaneity are intrinsically linked. When you force yourself to come up with an idea it is far less likely to come. Inspiration usually strikes when we are least expecting it, not when we are frowning at a blank screen.Thats why so many writers take long walks or runs, or why you hear about geniuses coming up with their best ideas in the bath or shower or while doing some mundane activity. Those quiet moments where we are doing and thinking about something else act like a reset of the brain. You can get tunnel vision trying to force your idea into shape, but when you take a break from that, you allow for a fresh approach to occur to you. This exact process can also take place when spending time with those you love, includin g pets. Jenny Nolan from pet specialistsCleaner Pawshas spoken at length at how spending time with animals is an excellent way to become present.Consider breaking up your workday with regular breaks to freshen and reset your brain and body. Sitting in meditation is a great way to find a few moments of stillness but you could also take it outside and practice a walking mindfulness meditation. Online resourcekensho wayexplores different ways that you can integrate meditation into your everyday life.Neuroscientistsstudying creativity found that the whole brain is involved in the creative process, not just a single brain region or side of the brain. When we meditate we activate all areas of the brain, just like in creative thinking, communication of the entire brain is whats happening.It can be hard to let go of the idea that relaxation and downtime are just procrastination, but the value of spending time alone in quiet stillness should not be overlooked. The key is to find that balance where you can optimise your time away from the desk to really benefit you mentally and emotionally.Regular meditation can provide an incredible boost to your creativity. Studies show people who meditate receive incredible psychological and cognitive benefits. Meditation has been shown to enhance memory, improve learning skills and the ability to sustain attention. These are all so important for creativity. A mind and body working in harmony is far more likely to produce exciting, fresh ideas than one that is overworked and frazzled from effort.This article was originally published on YourCoffeeBreak.co.uk.

Thoughts on Resume Help in Simple Step by Step Order

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The same as the cover letter, the objective ought to be specifically tailored for a certain job application. Youll also stand out from a number of candidates just by having one when others dont. Don t overlook to prove that you already familiar with the role for the particular market and inform your talent which will assist you and the organization to thrive. Theres no cause for you to wait around for success. You will need to put some highlight that could be discover by the audience quickly. If you arent specific in regards to the job youre targeting, dont utilize objectives, because it will only limit your alternatives.

Travel Should Employers Foot the bill Upfront

Travel Should Employers Foot the bill Upfront Tis the season for turkey, garland, football andtravel? Well, of course. Between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve, millions of people will be traveling for the holidays. And the same is true for the geschftlicherbei umgang world, holiday season or not. With any type of travel, whether for business or pleakoranvers, there are associated costs. tuch tickets, hotels, rental cars, foodthe list can go on and on. And while associated costs may mirror one another for both business and personal travels, one area differs drasticallywho is footing the bill.Here me out Unless youve just received a very generous, all-inclusive vacation package as a gift, most people have to pay for their personal travels upfront and out of their own pockets.Yet, in many instances, when a worker is required to travel for business, he or shenot the employermust foot the bill upfront a nd then wait to be reimbursed by his or her employer. This is especially true for workers who dont frequently travel and/or dont have set spending accounts at their disposal.So, for a personal trip I must use my own funds and for a work-related trip I must also pay out of pocket. You may be thinking, Well youll get the money back once youre reimbursed, but this wait period is precisely my point of this article.When it comes to requiring employees to travel, should employers foot the bill upfront? Should a worker be required to use his/her funds to cover a business trip and then wait for his/her company to reimburse the individual? Or if a company wants its worker to travel, should it set aside funds to cover all expenses upfront?These questions came about after a discussion with a family member who recently had a required multi-city business trip approaching. She was required to fly into one city for a meeting, drive two hours to another city for a meeting, drive one more hour to a third city for a final meeting and then fly home. Her company required her to cover all expenses (including the rental car) and it would reimburse her afterward. Between gas, food, hotels and flights, its obvious to see that this wasnt going to be an inexpensive trip. But, should workers have to use their personal money now even if its going to be returned later?A study showed that 66 percent of U.S. business travelers have extended a business trip for a personal vacation and many employees required to travel for work treat their business trips like mini vacations.Even if this is the casea worker using business trips for his/her pleasure as welldoes it mean its justified for a company to require its workers to use their personal money to fund a work trip?Think about it Many Americans are barely holding on in these tough economic times with a vast majority freelancing, working part-time and taking on extra jobs just to make ends meet. It may be a huge inconveniencemonetarilyfor a wor ker to have to give up a chunk of his/her funds to cover a business trip, especially if the trip was thrown at him/her suddenly and/or the required travel is around an already busy and monetarily draining season like the upcoming holidays. Now the worker has sacrificed his/her personal funds for the tripmoney their household(s) most assuredly needsand has to wait for HR to reimburse them. And we all know how quick HR can be when it comes to reimbursement.Im not sure if companies consider a workers financial stateand the fact that they dont even know what their workers financial states arewhen they say, Hey, you need to cover XYZ travelling expenses and well pay you back. What if a worker simply doesnt have enough money to cover the required trip? Or really cannot wait for X amount of days or weeks to be reimbursed? Although companies can tell workers I owe you bills and life expenses dont understand the phrase.Is requiring an employee to cover business travel expenses and then wait to be reimbursed a good business practice? Why or why not? Share your business travel experiences below

5 Pro Tips for Finding a Remote Job

5 Pro Tips for Finding a Remote Job5 Pro Tips for Finding a Remote Job Theres nothing like waking up each morning knowing you dont have to compete with traffic, fight people on public transportation or even rush to get dressed. My last position welches as a Mobile UX Architect, and in that position, I was able to work from home 100 percent of the time. Thats right - every day I worked from home, eight hours a day. Every morning, I went to the gym, cooked breakfast and chatted on the phone with my retired mother before starting my work shift. I had never been so calm in my life - a stark contrast from when I was traveling 90 minutes to work each way in my previous role.When I resigned from that job, I vowed to myself that I would only search for and consider remote jobs . Luckily, as an informationtechnology professional , it was easy to find remote job options. AsI began my search, I developed my own remote job search formula. This helped me not only maximize my options, but also helped me save more money - when you work from home, you skip out on so many hidden work expenses like gas, eating out for lunch and dry cleaning for formal clothing.Sound like a dream? You too can find remote work if you search dailyutilizing these six key components.The key to finding a high-paying remote position is identifying which job titles and cutting-edge skills you need to have in order to work remotely. Professions like information technology (IT), engineering, healthcare, customer service , project management and recruiting can often be done remotely. But keep in mind that fruchtwein high-paying remote jobs also require you to know how to use webinar technologies, online database systems and document repositories.As I searched for a remote job, I discovered many companies use different terms to describe remote working. I took note of this and began to use all of the following terms in my searches remote, work from home, virtual, telecommute and partial remote . When you search by these keywords individually, youll find all types of positions that may fall under the remote work umbrella - much more than if you were to just search one term. Most of the time, only one of these keywords will appear in the job title, for example, Project Manager (Remote) or Project Manager (Telecommute). Once you identify the right keywords, its time to pair them with relevant jobs. In my search, I wanted to narrow my results to roles like Project Manager, Product Manager, Senior Consultant and Product Owner, so I tried variations like Remote Project Manager, Telecommute Senior Consultant and Work From Home Product Manager. I also paired these keywords with relevant skills, like Remote Agile, Telecommute WordPress and Work From Home Sharepoint.By default, fruchtwein job sites use your location to narrow down the available jobs by your city, state and/or zip code.But when you search for remote jobs, you should double check to make sure that this field is either blank orchanged to Remote . This way, youll widen your search criteria and receive more relevant results. After all, most companies wont require you to live in the same state or country as the companys headquarters.Most popular job sites, including Glassdoor, allow you to create job alerts , which notify you of new job openings based on a specific job title, salary or location. These alerts might come in the form of a daily or weekly email, or a mobile app notification. When I actively looked for a remote job, I created an alert for each remote keyword listed earlier and each job title I was interested in - for example, Remote Project Manager, Telecommute Agile, Work From Home, etc.Thousands of companies hire large numbers of remote workers. Amazon , Dell , GitHub , IBM and Humana are just a few of the many popular private sector companies who offer remote information technology, healthcare or customer service opportunities. In my search, I also disco vered, applied to and interviewed with companies I had never heard of that loved to hire remote professionals. The appeal of work-life balance helped me stay open-minded to both small and large organizations.The key to career happiness is finding what works for you. Personally, I find Im happy working in my pajamas and having the freedom to get things done at home for my family. It may take a while, but dont give up on finding a remote position. If you dedicate a couple of hours a day to searching for and applying to opportunities, you might justbe enjoying your new remote lifein no time.

Top questions you should ask in an interview in order to raise eyebrows

Top questions you should ask in an interview in order to raise eyebrowsTop questions you should ask in an interview in order to raise eyebrowsJob interviews are laced with questions that give the interviewer the opportunity to get to know A) if you will be an astischset to the company and B) if you will fit into the company culture. As a prospective hire, use the interview as an opportunity for YOU to ask questions that will not only show how your character aligns with the company mission but, shows the interview gruppe that you care about their long-term strategy and are already thinking of how you will align with it to ease the pain that keeps them up at night.Talent Acquisition specialists have as many as 80 or mora resumes for each standort and may not know enough about a specific role to understand your transferable skills. They must streamline the interview process of find top talent to forward to hiring managers and look for reasons to eliminate as many borderline candidates a s possible. Mix speaking and listening 50/50. Your main goal is to put down all the red flags. Seek to interview with the actual hiring manager as often as possible.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraRed flags that interviewers use to eliminate candidatesDoesnt have the skills.Lacks experience.Cant adapt.Less preferred.No finesse. Flat partieality. Not a leader.ArrogantWont stay long and will continue to look for another job.Wont fit in.Too passive. Wont motivate.Not a strategic thinker or problem solver.No executive presence.Will discredit me as the hiring manager.Will undermine me as the hiring manager.Top questions you ask on the interviewPick the ones that make the fruchtwein sense to you but ALWAYS include the brde one.Could you describe the type of employee who fits well with the organization?How are the goals set for the department?How long was the last person in this role and where are they now?What is your biggest challenge as a leader in your position? What keeps you up at night? (This will give you their pain that you want to help solve. Offer ways that you can ease that pain.) My goals is to work without a lot of oversight so you can go back to the work you need to do. Be the low maintenance problem solver. Offer details of what you would do to help. Be specificWhat can I do in this role to make your job (or the hiring managers job) easier?What is most important to you when considering a new member to your team?How would you describe the culture here? What is the companys management style?What characterizes the most successful people in this company?What significant changes has this company gone through in the last three years? What is the organizations plan for the next three years?What are the companys strengths and weaknesses compared to its competition?If I were in this position, whats the most important thing I could accomplish within my fir st 90 days? (This is your opportunity to delineate your plan for the first 30-60 and 90 days. Be sure to be prepared to share this even if they do not ask. They will be impressed that you did your research.In my research, I have learned that your company values are ____. They dovetail with my personal values. (Give examples.)Describe your team in three words.What is your team doing that makes this open role exciting?Where do you see the person in this position in three years?What types of personalities mesh well with the team?What are your teams strengths? What are the opportunities or gaps within your team?How long have your employees worked for the company?(ALWAYS end with this question.) What stands out that would keep me from being the top candidate for this position? (This shows you have grit. This is where you hope they will state any concerns they have about you such as not having been employed in a while. You likely know what the concerns are so come prepared with an answer. )Mary dem wind abgewandte seite Gannon, ACC, CAEis an executive coach and corporate CEO who helps busy leaders get off the treadmill to nowhere to be more effective, earn more, bemore calm and enjoyconnected relationships with the people who matter while it still matters.Watch her FREE Master Class training on Three Things to Transform Your Life and Career Right Now atwww.MaryLeeGannon.com.Top questions you should ask in an interview in order to raise eyebrowsJob interviews are laced with questions that give the interviewer the opportunity to get to know A) if you will be an asset to the company and B) if you will fit into the company culture. As a prospective hire, use the interview as an opportunity for YOU to ask questions that will not only show how your character aligns with the company mission but, shows the interview team that you care about their long-term strategy and are already thinking of how you will align with it to ease the pain that keeps them up at night.Talent Acqu isition specialists have as many as 80 or more resumes for each position and may not know enough about a specific role to understand your transferable skills. They must streamline the interview process of find top talent to forward to hiring managers and look for reasons to eliminate as many borderline candidates as possible. Mix speaking and listening 50/50. Your main goal is to put down all the red flags. Seek to interview with the actual hiring manager as often as possible.Red flags that interviewers use to eliminate candidatesDoesnt have the skills.Lacks experience.Cant adapt.Less preferred.No finesse. Flat personality. Not a leader.ArrogantWont stay long and will continue to look for another job.Wont fit in.Too passive. Wont motivate.Not a strategic thinker or problem solver.No executive presence.Will discredit me as the hiring manager.Will undermine me as the hiring manager.Top questions you ask on the interviewPick the ones that make the most sense to you but ALWAYS include t he last one.Could you describe the type of employee who fits well with the organization?How are the goals set for the department?How long was the last person in this role and where are they now?What is your biggest challenge as a leader in your position? What keeps you up at night? (This will give you their pain that you want to help solve. Offer ways that you can ease that pain.) My goals is to work without a lot of oversight so you can go back to the work you need to do. Be the low maintenance problem solver. Offer details of what you would do to help. Be specificWhat can I do in this role to make your job (or the hiring managers job) easier?What is most important to you when considering a new member to your team?How would you describe the culture here? What is the companys management style?What characterizes the most successful people in this company?What significant changes has this company gone through in the last three years? What is the organizations plan for the next three y ears?What are the companys strengths and weaknesses compared to its competition?If I were in this position, whats the most important thing I could accomplish within my first 90 days? (This is your opportunity to delineate your plan for the first 30-60 and 90 days. Be sure to be prepared to share this even if they do not ask. They will be impressed that you did your research.In my research I have learned that your company values are ____. They dovetail with my personal values. (Give examples.)Describe your team in three words.What is your team doing that makes this open role exciting?Where do you see the person in this position in three years?What types of personalities mesh well with the team?What are your teams strengths?What are the opportunities or gaps within your team?How long have your employees worked for the company?(ALWAYS end with this question.) What stands out that would keep me from being the top candidate for this position? (This shows you have grit. This is where you hope they will state any concerns they have about you such as not having been employed in a while. You likely know what the concerns are so come prepared with an answer.)Mary Lee Gannon, ACC, CAEis an executive coach and corporate CEO who helps busy leaders get off the treadmill to nowhere to be more effective, earn more, bemore calm and enjoyconnected relationships with the people who matter while it still matters.Watch her FREE Master Class training on Three Things to Transform Your Life and Career Right Now atwww.MaryLeeGannon.com.

How to build a capsule collection according to designer Fotini Copeland

How to build a capsule collection according to designer Fotini CopelandHow to build a capsule collection according to designer Fotini CopelandRummaging around your closet to find something that matching every single morning is a weak move. If you want to show your togetherness and project a unified look thats an extension of your personal brand, consider a capsule wardrobe.Your fashion-related personal brand is the visual representation of who you are, fashion designer and personal brand consultant Fotini Copeland told Ladders.Its that seven seconds to make that first impression and what is it that you want your story to be?When Copeland asks her clients about how they envision their personal brands in the fashion sense, they have many different answers. Some are unsure. Some of my clients will say, Well, I want to man that partner punkt in my firm. Others will say, Throughout the year I have a calendar filled with different types of events, and I want to relay the right message.Fo llow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreHow to build a uniform closetCopeland told Ladders consistency with the message you are telling through your clothing is important. Thats where the capsule wardrobe comes in, she said. Understanding what kind of clothes you have, and a way to build a uniform closet, so that dressing comes easy for you.Time is luxury today, she added. You want to make it as easy as possible.Here are here essentials for uniform dressing.The suitI always believe in investing in suits, because it gives us a varying amount of looks. If you have a suit you can wear that as a separate, whether its a pantsuit or a skirt suit. You can wear the trouser with a great shirt. You could wear it with a t-shirt. You could wear it as a full suit I think you want to maximize the potential of the looks.DenimInvesting in a really great pair of denim is important. Lets say for geschftli cher umgang casual at the office, and then also going out for drinks with your girlfriends or your partner. She emphasizes classic washes and cuts, and avoidance of denim trends like ripped and shredded fabric. As much as I think trends are fabulous, I think its important to stay close to the classics.That little dressKeep it to the classics the little black dress, the little white dress, the little red dress. That little classic silhouette will take you a long way from a business meeting, to a business function, to a social event within your family.A neutral shoeWhen I mean neutral, that doesnt mean necessarily just nude. Neutrals are in the world of navy, gray nude as well.Beware of trendsTrends are fabulous, but I think its You dont want to spend your money investing in a specific trend.And rememberAt the end of the day, the most important thing is to be yourself, said Copeland. Nothing ever works without authenticity You want to be the best version of yourself. Trying to tran slate into something else will never work.But almost everybody looks good in a nude shoe.