Seeking Training- Part 1

Seeking Training- Part 1 This week I mentioned the decrease in company training budgets in one of my posts. The resultWE need to pursue our own personal and professional development. So easily said. Where do you turn for training? Before you get frustrated or give up on this initiative, lets take a step back. What is the training you are seeking? Lets look at the whole picture and not just the immediate need. Training is not a quick fix. It should be process of learning and development. Start with an assessment of where your skills are. Then look at which ones you want to develop. This is a model of general workforce competencies from the Department of Labor. It is a solid list. The DOL has a site filled with specific industry competencies, so visit their site here. Tier 3 competencies: Teamwork Adaptability/Flexibility Customer Focus Planning Organizing Creative Thinking Problem Solving Decision Making Working with Tools Technology Workplace Computer Applications Scheduling Coordinating Checking, Examining Recording Business Fundamentals Now, where do you rank and where do you need or want to be? Can you say Gap Analysis? With this information in hand, you can begin to develop your personal learning plan. It will give you an idea of what type of training and development to look for as well as prioritize. Imagine actually creating this gap analysis and bringing it in to a meeting with your manager? OK, not everyone should or could. But it will provide you with the logic to build a case for pursuing training that might need the financial support of your company. You could use the findings from your gap analysis and plan to network to find training resources. Imagine asking a colleague where you might find resources for developing creative thinking. Have they read any good books, attended any seminars or seen any webinars on the topic? Another really helpful resource for creating your personal training plan in ONet Skills Search. Especially if you are thinking about changing careers or industries or both. It maps out the skills required for hundreds of occupations. Remember, Emotional Intelligence: The ability to recognize, understand and express emotions and feelings The ability to manage and control feelings The ability to generate positive effects and be self-motivated The ability to understand how others feel and to relate to them The ability to manage change, adapt and solve problems of a personal and interpersonal nature Also remember Resiliency.

5 Things that Make Up a Girl at Play

5 Things that Make Up a Girl at Play I dont remember how I found Another Girl at Play, but I should thank whoever it was. I think it might have been Google. Thank you, Google. According to the homepage, this is a site that not only shares the empowering stories of smart, artistic and unstoppable women but also wonderful links, useful resources and encouraging newsletters to help you either begin or continue on your creative path. These are women (no offense, dudes) that are successful creative entrepreneurs. I read through a whole bunch of profiles cant even pick a favorite (or 10) every single one of these women had their own path that landed them where they are now. But, that being said, there seemed to be some common threads: All of them wear many hats. Think that singer just sings? Nope! Shes a songwriter, a tour manager, a publicist, a booking agent, a performer, a contract writer, a CD shipper. Think that a photographer just takes pictures? Nope! Shes a marketing director, a designer, a bookkeeper,   an account rep. They surrounded themselves with a big, fat support group. They gathered round their Moms, their siblings, their husbands or boyfriends, their best gal pals, their creative partners, their mentors. These are the people that believed in them from the beginning, at their most vulnerable scared. Some actually decided to start their businesses because of all the encouragement they were getting from their creative friends! All the haters were kept out, so they werent able to spread their poison and infect their dreams (so dramatic, but so true!) Many of them tried on many different careers before finding their passion. One successful author designer was a make up artist, an Esthetician,   a secretary, a law clerk, an attorney. Another illustrator was a retail clerk, an apartment building manager, an apartment cleaner and painter, a private cook, a gardener, a bowling alley worker! An Embroidery Goddess worked as a photo re-toucher, a banquet waitress, a museum security guard, a nanny in Paris, a kindergarten substitute teacher, an assistant to the museum exhibition coordinator, and a museum preparator. Some of these girls knew what they wanted to do when they were knee-high, and some found it later in life. For those that followed one path, they often had day jobs that corresponded with their ultimate goal (i.e. a writer worked in a bookstore, a graphic designer worked as an art director, etc). There are no wrong answers! They realized they had to find their own path. Most of them started out living the dreams of their parents or peers, but it didnt make them happy. It was only when they faced their truths and found the goals that resonated with them that they were able to find their own path and their own successes. They all took baby steps. There was not one account of an overnight success, and I read every single one of these profiles. It starts with a class, and research, and reading, and planning, and learning from others and/or going back to school. Then there is cold calling, pitching, showing their work at shows, performingThere is no magic wand its half passion/drive/motivation half really hard work! Each one of these women gave their own advice to other artists looking to be another girl at play. Here are my favorites: “Fortune Favors the Bold!” If you ask for something and the reply is “no” you aren’t any worse off than you are right now without it. There is no reason not to get started. Tera Leigh Be original. Don’t procrastinate. Set goals. Make a website. Tell others. Ask for help. Truly believe in what you do, and don’t undersell yourself, even if you are just starting. Ah, and the most important one, which I’m still working on: Learn to say no. Lorena Siminovich Follow your heartâ€" It will not lead you astray.- Hope Wallace As artists we are unique and extraordinary. Embrace your uniqueness and do not be persuaded to conform to what is perceived as normal. We think differently and live our lives differently. Being an artist is truly special. Stephannie Barba Erase the words, ‘yea but’ from your vocabulary. There is never a perfect time, you’ll never have the right balance in your checking account, you’ll never feel safe enough, or ready enough to do what you want. So, just get on with it already. Pamela Barsky Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. There is no way to know everything about your creative endeavor until you start doing it. Don’t wait, thinking that you’ll start when you know what you’re doing. This will only paralyze you and keep you from ever beginning it. Andrea Scher It sounds stupid and really corny, but if you can see it in your mind’s eye-whatever “it” is, your goals, what you want from life, your level of happiness-you can do it. Hard work, a little bit of luck, and education are all necessary, but believing you can do it helps you put one foot in front of the other until you reach your goal. Catherine Aurelio Begin Now. Dream big. Keep moving forward. Research. Acknowledge successes. Connect with others on the path. Work at loving yourself. Trust. Cry (it’s o.k.) Connect again with others. Trust. Let go. Take time to fill yourself up again (down time). Reinvent when necessary. Trust.   Keri Smith Don’t wait. There are some things you just can’t figure out until you start doing it. Have conviction and be flexible. Stay focused while remembering to do stuff that is pointless and fun. Keep an open mind. Give it everything you can. There is no such thing as failure when you are following your passion. Don’t wait. Julianna Arden Get to it and do it. Learn who to listen to, and who to ignore. Go with your guts, ask for help and you’ll be steered the right way. Don’t take perceived failures too hard, learn to live with multiple rejections, and learn from them. You’ll apply what you know from the experience in the future to make the right decisions. Be persistent, tenacious and you’ll get what you’re going for. Jenny Hart Soare you a girl (or boy) at play?

How to Write a Supplemental Dance Resume

How to Write a Supplemental Dance ResumeWhen it comes to performing well at a performance, one of the most crucial skills you need to have is the ability to write a supplemental dance resume. These documents will be a great help to you and your future employers because they will highlight your strengths, talents, and abilities that are unique and separate from your body of work. In this article I will show you some tips on how to write a supplement that is going to stand out.A great way to begin creating a supplemental dance resume is to analyze the types of things you do that are associated with dance. This can include dance lessons, dance classes, various dance videos, instructional videos, dancing around in different areas, and other positive things that will be associated with dancing. You might also want to list your favorite dance music and dance clubs that you would consider performing at.Another tip is to describe a specific dance genre that you are interested in. Some exampl es of this are salsa, ballroom, tap, or pop. There are various steps that go along with this genre of dance, but if you haven't done any of these types of dances yet then you need to explain how you feel you could perform in that style.There are also plenty of steps and techniques involved in dancing that can be considered completely different from the styles mentioned above. When you get through listing all the steps you can try to create a better description for each and every one.A tip to remember when creating a supplemental dance resume is to put down how much you love dancing in that genre. This shows that you are knowledgeable about the various steps, techniques, and things that go along with the styles you listed. The more that you are passionate about the style, the better you will look to your potential employer.It is a good idea to also state that you would like to perform at the next Dance Company and you are looking forward to meeting with them. You might also want to a sk for an interview at the next Dance Company. Once you are more familiar with the steps and techniques you will be able to convey them to the next group of people who might be interested in hiring you.Writing a supplemental dance resume is just one of the many important steps you must take to be the best dancer that you can be. With enough practice, you will definitely be able to create a supplement that will stand out among the rest. All it takes is determination and commitment.

All About Legal Assistant Resume

All About Legal Assistant Resume Legal assistants frequently use the web and computer computer software programs for searching legal literature. Legal, medical and a number of other academic professions often require the assistance of a transcription writer. So make sure you put the most suitable info. Furthermore, make sure that all info is correct and factual. The Debate Over Legal Assistant Resume To learn more on what it requires to be a Legal Assistant, take a look at our complete Legal Assistant Job Description. Don't believe that just because you're trying to find a work at home job, you don't require a resume. Once you have applied for many jobs, you can develop a simple outline and make little adjustments for particular job listings. If you're searching for a new legal job then take advantage of online listings. Make sure ensure a new employer which you are trainable and can adapt to the present office atmosphere. In some cases, legal assistants could possibly b e trained while at work. Legal administrative assistants usually supply a whole lot of legal administrative support. Legal assistants perform assortments of tasks to aid lawyers and attorneys. In massive organizations, paralegals may work on a certain phase of a circumstance, in place of handling a case from beginning to finish. In each instance, the paralegal is basically taking on a subset of the legal work a lawyer would otherwise have to execute personally. Work hours are usually during regular business hours at work, but legal assistants may also have to do field work and travel. Legal assistants that work in law firms may have to work long hours and could want to satisfy tight deadlines. You'll receive more interviews if you make a master list of skills. Be certain to also mention your availability for interviews and the way you are able to be reached. The Legal Assistant Resume Cover Up It's possible to procure an entry-level position as a legal assistant if you un derstand how to phrase your resume correctly. Also, it's important you use keywords about the legal assistant position. If you're interested in turning into a legal assistant, it will pay to find out more about the job. For that reason, it's very important to create a legal assistant job description through a legal assistant job description sample template so that you don't miss out mentioning the principal duties, capabilities, skills while looking for a legal assistant. New Step by Step Roadmap for Legal Assistant Resume Legal assistants get to experience several of the facets of practicing law without needing to acquire a legal license. Legal assistant work may also be highly specialized on account of the elaborate nature of the law. Because the work description for legal assistants varies dependent on the lawyer, law firm and the form of law practiced, it might be hard to narrow down a particular legal assistant job description. A legal assistant's specific duties may va ry based on the size of the legal department and the subject of law where the lawyer works. The advancement opportunity for a legal assistant is to be a paralegal, and a paralegal's career goal may be to develop into an attorney. Nobody will employ a legal assistant free of experience. It's possible for you to grow to be a legal assistant in various ways.

Tips for Asking Someone for a Resume Testimonial

Tips for Asking Someone for a Resume TestimonialAs the job seeking process becomes more competitive and creative, candidates have to find more ways to stand out from the rest of the pack. Some job seekers have discovered that adding testimonials to their resumes works wonders in marketing their skills through the words of others.If youve been thinking about incorporating these 1- to 2-sentence testaments to your work ethic into your own resume but have never reached out and asked anyone for one, consider these tips to help you get startedContact People Who Will Offer Rave ReviewsWhen asking for a testimonial, its a great idea to request one from a coworker/oben liegend who is not only influential in your current/previous company or industry as a whole but someone who thinks very highly of you as well.When youre reading reviews about products, do you feel excited about those that mention a need for improvement? If the person from whom youre requesting a testimonial wasnt in love with your work ethic (dont be afraid to ask what they thought of you), you may want to thank them kindly for their consideration and then move on to the next person.Tell Them What Youre Hoping to ReceiveOf course, when you ask someone to write a testimonial for you, you want the thoughts and feelings to come from them. In other words, you dont want to write it for them. But it is a great idea to let them know the general guidelines of the testimonial youre hoping to receive.For instance, you could explain that youre applying for a hospitality manager position that requires you to oversee dozens of staff employees and have 5 years of hotel management experience. This could help the person recommending you to narrow his or her focus when deciding what to write about regarding your contributions to the field.Make koranvers the Timing Is RightWhile you may be surprised by the number of people who will be willing to write a testimonial for you whenever you ask, its a good idea to make sure th at you dont reach out during a busy period in someones dayor even in their career.If you know a person had a challenging day, you may not want to say, Sorry about your horrible day, but while I have you on the phone, can you write a testimonial for me? Accurately gauge your relationship with the personas well as their moodso that you dont annoy them by asking for a favor. Even better, start requesting testimonials well in advance of when youll need them in order to avoid the need to pressure anyone to send yours back.Testimonials are becoming more popular with recruiters and hiring managers who enjoy shortcuts to the recommendation. Adding two or three to your resume, in addition to linking to an online profile, will indeed help you stand out from your competition.For additional tips and advice on resumes and cover letters, follow us on Twitter GreatResume or visit our blog.

Male Journalists Ignore Female Peers on Twitter

Male Journalists Ignore Female Peers on Twitter The lack of female journalists in both legacy media outlets and modern curators creates an inevitable absence of the female voice on key issues in national dialogue. And now new research says that ?male political journalists based in Washington D.C. perpetuate this problem.Male political journalists reply to other male journalists on Twitter 91.5 percent of the time. In fact, they retweet other men three times mora than they retweet women. Mens domination of online political debates makes it harder for female journalists to bothbreak into journalism and make their voices heard when they do .The study was based on a months worth of Twitter data collected in 2017. It found that, of the 2,292 Twitter accounts belonging to Washington DC-based journalists accredited to cover the US Congress and known as beltway journalists, men are far more likely to tweet more, retweet each other and, on average, have twice as many followers. They retweet t heir male peers three-quarters of the time and, of the 25 beltway journalists who are most followed by other beltway journalists, 21 are men. Meanwhile, there are only slightly more male than female reporters of this kind.The report also found that male journalists are more likely to tweet their opinions and their reports, which boosts their chances of being picked up. Meanwhile, the report suggests that women may be too busy proving themselves in berichterstattungrooms or doing more emotional labor at home and at work with far less time to build their Twitter rapport.Nikki Usher of the University of Illinois helped author the study and said it was a problem because Twitter debates help frame political reporting on other websites. Twitter could thus be inadvertently marginalizing female journalists in gender silos, she said.The gender imbalances present on beltway journalism Twitter are another case showing women do not receive adequate recognition or attention for their creative la bor, the report read, adding that the importance of Twitter to political journalism means this may well create an even greater structural disadvantage for female journalists, given how this platform is so critical to success in beltway journalism.Already, women receive just 38 percent of bylines and other credits in print, web, television and wire news. They cover just 32 percent of stories on crime and justice 33 percent on religion 34 percent on U.S. politics 37 percent on tech, domestic issues and world politics, 38 percent on culture 40 percent on business and economics 44 percent on social issues and 49 percent on science, according to The Status of Women in the U.S. Media 2017 Report by the Womens Media Center (WMC). Even with regards to topics pertaining to womensuch as reproductive issues and campus sexual assaultfemale journalists claim just 37 percent and 31 percent of stories, respectively.This deficiency is detrimental to the health of our democracy and perpetuates the m arginalization of 54 percent of media consumers in the country, and determines not only what we talk about and who talks about it, but also how we talk about it.And, as one of the biggest sources of news dissemination, Twitter plays a massive role in letting women in or keeping them out. For now, its perpetuating everyday sexism.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solo travel. Shes an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.

Why Nobody Is Discussing Information Technology Resume Writing Services Nyc and What You Need to Do Today

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