What Ive learned as a junior entrepreneur in Bulgaria in three years

What Ive learned as a junior entrepreneur in Bulgaria in three yearsWhat Ive learned as a junior entrepreneur in Bulgaria in three yearsSeven years ago I joined one of the first entrepreneurship organisations here in Bulgaria. One of my first tasks was to conduct a small research on what Bulgarians understand when they hear the definitiv entrepreneur. I was really stunned to see that the average Bulgarian was thinking entrepreneurs are the people who construct huge buildings.Fortunately, things started to change thanks to several significant events that got our capital Sofia listed as one of the top 10 cities to launch a startup. Eleven, a local early stage venture fund was ranked 3 fruchtwein active VC in Europe in 2015. Launchub, the other local venture fund has recently closed anotlageher 18M EUR round of funding. Together they have invested in more than 200 startups for the past 3 years. Dronamics, one of the newborn ventures, won the Pioneers Festival. Last, but not least, the B ulgarian IT company Telerik got acquired by progression Software for $262.5M, leading to the biggest industry exit in Central and Eastern Europe.The foundations of a working startup environment are already laid, but this environment is still much closer to the Wild West rather than Silicon Valley. Im following the development of the local startup community both as part of the community and as a founder of a startup we launched 3 years ago. Here are 8 lessons I learned as a junior entrepreneur in our nascent ecosystem.1. Its not fun, but its up to you to enjoy the gameWith the birth of entrepreneurship here in Sofia, there were a lot of startup events prompting you to start your own company. They paint a pretty picture You are going to develop your own ideas, You will be your own boss, You will lead a team and define its culture, etc. I bet it sounds like loads of fun. Well its not. And if for some reason it is, there surely is a problem either in you or in your company. I cant be convinced that facing all kinds of problems every single day, hearing No 10 times per week when you are fundraising, contacting media or even presenting your idea for the whole team to challenge, is somewhat near fun.However, in a startup, theres nothing you cant control, except for bad luck and bad weather. But here lies the biggest challenge being able to rise above and enjoy the good things in life and business, even when sometimes you want to quit them all. Its one of your most crucial responsibilities as a founder. Feeling blue is normal, but showing it in front of others is something you cannot afford. Youll make it harder for your team to follow you and harder for your investors to say Yes. You should also not forget that building a startup is a long journey and you learn a lot on the way. elend many people have the opportunity to take such a journey and you should do your best to enjoy it, no matter how hard it is.2. There is no finish lineI believe that people should work super hard in order to get things done, but there are moments when you have to slow down or completely switch off. So, when is everything going to stop? When would the so-called tipping point come around and make everything easier and better?Well, in real life and especially in a startup, there is rarely a tipping point. I always thought that the usual startup journey would last for a couple of years. This is a wrong and short-sided opinion and it took me a while to realize it.Look at Zuckerberg, Musk or Page do you think they were calculating how much time they would need to make their ideas come to life? Or that theyre not facing any new tremendous problems a decade after theyve launched their products?Do yourself a favor think of your startup as a lifelong race with no finish line. Anything worth doing takes a lot of time. Probably a lifetime.Related articlesPros and Cons of working in a startupHow we killed our HR departmentHow Hotjar built a 100% distributed company3. Press t he gas pedal harder after a victory, not after a failureWe all know who Elon Musk is probably the smartest and most successful person living on Earth right now. Personally, I think that he has reached such a level not only because he didnt give up despite the million hard situations he had to deal with.The thing he has more than others is hunger. He didnt stop when they sold PayPal. Rather he invested his time into creating the first electric car and sending rockets to Mars. He already was a successful person, but for him, it was simply not enough.At the beginning of our journey, I found that we felt somewhat satisfied when we achieved something big. In fact, this motivated us to do even more. Be proud of what youve achieved, but working on the next big thing right away should be your game. Dont settle and dont please your hunger its one of your strongest weapons.4. Everything is everyones responsibilityIf youre a developer, you probably want to code and have someone else taking c are of the business. If you are a marketer, you probably want to bring thousands of users to your website, but have someone else handling their questions and complaints. And no matter what you do, its very unlikely you want to handle accounting or fundraising.My theory is that building a great company is not only about getting your things done, its about getting your hands dirty. In a startup, its vital to keep everyone on the frontline of the battlefield as near as possible to all customers, actions, dangers, and enjoyments.The closer you keep your team to everything thats going on, the more they understand the impact and responsibility of their actions. Give major tasks to the younger people too, encourage devs to do marketing and the other way around.Try not to establish the kind of culture that makes your team members do only whats their responsibility or what they have a university degree for and you will be amazed by the results.5. Fear and ego are a junior entrepreneurs bigg est enemiesAmaryllis Fox, a former CIA agent, points out the biggest lesson that her work has taught her after 10 years undercoverEverybody believes they are the good guy.Its almost the saatkorn case in entrepreneurship. We, as founders, keep saying that we are doing something great, something that helps a lot of people, that we are on the right track, the next funding round is coming and essentially we are the heroes on this planet.The problem here is that entrepreneurs usually have a huge ego, which might help in specific cases, but for me, its the number one reason we fail. Most of the times we are so delusional about our idea, that we are full of self-belief and this blocks us from listening to our friends, investors or customers. You should remain a student and learn every single day even 10 years after youve launched your product. You should be less, say less and not let the ego overcome you.The other thing that could destroy the early entrepreneurial life is fear. The fear of a potential failure, the fear of losing the trust of the team, the fear of what others might think of you, the fear of not closing that important deal and thats normal. But it could negatively reflect on your team, investors, community, even on your personal life and relationships. Fear makes us nervous and reveals the worst side of us. Be ready to show courage and endure danger without ego.6. bedrngnis the community, but friends and family are the ones who are going to help you build your startupMany entrepreneurs think that a startups success is defined by a number of users, revenue or fundings it has. At the beginning, my thoughts were the same and there were times when I forgot about all the support my friends and family have provided. Theyve put their problems on the side in order to help resolve mine or have just encouraged me and the team after a bad day. Theyve used their connections to make us known. Theyve spent their valuable time reviewing our financials, operations or marketing strategy all for free just because its us. Theyve never refused to help us from funding our financial gaps to just sharing something on Facebook. If I had to list all the names of people whove helped us, Id probably need a whole new post.So my advice is, dont try to build a community. You already have one, just look around. These people are your most important and valuable asset.7. The only startup bubble is your own bubbleLately, many people started suggesting that the next startup bubble is growing and even worse that most of the local startups exist only because of this bubble.In my opinion, its a very big overstatement. Yes, many startups, which probably wouldnt exist in Silicon Valley, were born here only because the European Union has decided to develop and fund the entrepreneurship ecosystem. And thats not necessarily a bad thing. The founders and their whole teams are learning a lot, and even if their companies fail, theyd still bring lots of knowledge to their n ext job or entrepreneurial endeavor.On the other hand, the whole buzz around startups isnt very healthy. Ive met founders who are talking and thinking only about their companies, and this locks them in an even smaller bubble that they have created in their minds. Running a startup doesnt mean you have to be in your office 24/7 or that you should go to every entrepreneurship event in your city. You need to move, go out, spend time with your family, friends and yourself. There are more important things in life than your startup, arent there?8. Life is extremely short and you wont get many chancesLife is short. We all pretend that we know it, but few of us are really aware of it. Three years ago when we founded I was thinking like a typical Generation Y kid. I was assuming that even if we fail, I will learn a lot and that will help me with my next endeavors, especially in Bulgaria, where very few people have startup experience in their pocket.The truth is that our time is now and now only. Second chances in life come rarely so dont just wait around for them. Everyone in the startup world says that you learn a lot if you fail, but Ill assure you that youll learn much more if you succeed.In the end of the day, I think we need a couple of more exciting and successful startups. Telerik still remains the only major example, but the entrepreneurship community in Bulgaria has all the elements it needs to make us a business hot-spot.Looking for more inspiration? Check out our resume examples section that got people hired at their dream jobs.

Bill Gates on the potential (and dangers) of artificial intelligence

Bill Gates on the potential (and dangers) of artificial intelligenceBill Gates on the potential (and dangers) of artificial intelligenceBill Gates is one of the many respected minds of the 21st century that frequently makes a point to inform us about the potential dangers companioning the rise of artificial intelligence.First, the machines will do a lot of jobs for us and leid be super intelligent. That should be positive if we manage it well. A few decades after that, though, the intelligence is strong enough to be a concern. Gates told CNET back in 2015.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreHonored neuroscientist, Sam Harris joins him in this sentiment, employing the term, death by science fiction, poking fun at the way many have become so exercisedby the rapid development of various forms of virtual technology, theyre effectively blind to the scary future that potentially rests on the horizon.If intelligence is just a matter of information processing and we continue to improve our machines, we will produce some form of super intelligence and we have no idea how long it will take to create the conditions to do that safely. Fifty years is not what it used to be. Fifty years is not that much time to meet one of the greatest challenges our species will ever face, Harris explained in a Ted Talk a few years back. For the most part, the experts that augur the dangers of AI do so with both sobriety and measured evidence.Few reasoned minds outright condemn automation wholesale.The responsibility of innovationRecently, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates spoke at Stanfords Human-Centered AI conference.Many media outletsbecame fixated on a particular quote from the prolific investor, one that compared artificial intelligence to nuclear energy. This angle is certainly justifiable, though when observed in proper context, the sentiment of the quote dulls it s bite a bit.Gates fears that The United States doesnt really have a good handle on the global AI research race. The US was in this totally unique position for most of these breakthrough technologies. Now the US is still very much the leader, but not in the same dominant, dominant way, Gates explained.As far hes concerned, the technology is every bit as promising as it is dangerous but if were not careful things can get out of hand very quickly. Here, the parallels between AI advancementsand nuclear energy begin to become more clear, and less frantic sounding. Its a hard comparison to dismiss. Although Gates believes that evidence of super intelligence dramaticallyimproving society so far is limited, he remains optimistic about its potential.Ladders has reported about the admirable philanthropy practiced by both Gates and his wife Melinda through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Considering this organization seems to feststellung the majority of his focus of late, it makes se nse that the value Gates perceives in artificial intelligence owes itself to humanitarian concerns.If robots are gonna do us any good, Gates motions that itll be in the fields of medicine and education. As verification, he mentioned the recent breakthrough in the premature birth crisis happening in Africa. AI was utilized to screen 23andMe geneticdata, uncovering a link between deficiency of the element selenium and premature births.We expect to see about 15% reduction in prematurity, which for Africa as a whole would project out to be about 80,000 lives saved per year, said Gates.AI for goodMoreover, he hopes superintelligence can be contracted to figure out patterns that enable children to remain engaged and motivated in schools.One begins to understand the thread that separates Gates expectations for artificial intelligence and the breed of expectation that keeps Harris up at night. Gates seems to champion technology that nurtures human virtues tech that keeps us well and informe d, as opposed to tech that seeks to make these virtues obsolete-a perspektive to supercharge the social sciences, he said at the conference.I think allowing our excitement for the new age of automation to be accompanied with a little caution, is more than a reasonable stipulation.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

How drama can accelerate your leadership growth

How drama can accelerate yur leadership growthHow drama can accelerate yur leadership growthMany people believe workplace issues are distinct from personal issues. However, if you pay attention to your family dynamics, youll see many parallels. Both family dynamics and workplace dynamics offer many of the same opportunities for personal and leadership growth.For example, I traveled to Boston a few weeks ago to attend a convention. I called my mother several hours after landing and getting settled in. I expected her to be happy and grateful to hear from me. Instead, I got chewed out.Why did you wait so long to call? she asked.You see, she had heard about Southwests engine blowing out a window and almost sucking a woman out of the plane. Naturally, my worrywart mother assumed the woman sucked out of the plane was me.In the past, I have avoided these kind of family phone calls while on trips. It seems that, when Im gone, theres always a fire to put out or some concern that must be handl ed now.As a consultant, I also see avoidance used as a workplace coping mechanism. Bosses avoid difficult performance conversations, executives avoid talking about upcoming changes, and employees avoid giving schwimmbad news to their managers. However, avoidance and withholding often makes the situation much worse than if we would just address the issues at hand and keep everyone updated.In short, both family systems and workplace cultures experience a fair amount of avoidable drama. We falsely assume that the real problem is drama when, in fact, the problem is the avoidance of addressing the drama square on. We see the elephant, but no one is willing to acknowledge it.Why we avoid has less to do with character and more to do with awareness and courage. We are unaware that, at the root, we are simply afraid of all the emotions that will surface - theirs and ours.We are afraid of our own anger. We dont want to have regrets. Or we may be afraid of hurting their feelings or seeing the ir surprising reaction. In the end, the root issue is fear of feeling our own emotions.As a result, we learn how to cope by using avoidance or taking on the other persons issues so that their worries become our problems. I call this rescuing in Stop Workplace Drama.In my own personal growth, Im working on letting others feel what they feel without having to change them to make myself feel better, or without reacting to their personal drama.I reassured Mom that I was fine. I didnt take the bait. I didnt engage in the drama. I was glad that I was able to stand in peace rather than avoid the conversation just so I could have peace.What good came out of the situation is that I saw some leadership lessons just waiting to be shared.The leadership lessonsDrama is a part of life at home and at work and requires us to grow personally.Avoidance is a coping mechanism where we disengage when we use the irresponsible language of blame and excuse-making.The root problem is not drama, but the fear of strong emotions. We fear our own anger and other peoples emotional reactions.Sometimes we are the ones others avoid. When we as leaders lead with worry, negativity and doubt, our employees learn to avoid sharing important information.Growth requires the courage to engage in a conversation even though you already know how it is going to play out. The key is to not take on someone elses emotional issues.It takes two to play games unless youre playing solitaire.If you are in the midst of some type of drama dynamics, here are some questions to considerWhen have I lead a conversation with a scolding?When have I started a dialogue from doubt and worry?What can I do to break the dysfunctional patterns?What kind of results are my conversations driving?Marlene Chism is a consultant, international speaker and the author of Stop Workplace Drama (Wiley 2011), No-Drama Leadership (Bibliomotion 2015) and 7 Ways to Stop Drama in Your Healthcare Practice (Greenbranch 2018). Download The Bottom Line How Executive Conversations Drive Results. Connect with Chism via LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and at MarleneChism.com.This article first appeared on SmartBrief. If you enjoyed this article, sign up for SmartBriefs free e-mail on leadership and communication, among SmartBriefs more than 200 industry-focused newsletters.

Millennials parents just wont stop getting involved in their kids jobs

Millennials parents just wont stop getting involved in their kids jobsMillennials parents just wont stop getting involved in their kids jobsWhen Millennials parents arent busy evicting their 30-year-old sons from their houses, it seems theyre busy pestering their kids bosses. Parents This is a bad idea.Weve heard it over and over and over and over. The helicopter parents who raised the Millennial generation first headed to college with them to pester professors and roommates. Now, they wont stop inserting themselves into job searches, problems at work, and even firings.Ask a Managers Alison Green- who hears perhaps more than anyone else from the trenches of the verkommen workplace - dives into the problem in a post over at SlateSome parents are guilty of the minor sin of simply giving bad advice. Like those of this letter writerMy parents still push me hardcore to job search by walking around to buildings with an armload of cookie-cutter resumes that list every job Ive ever had (ev en my high school laundromat job from over ten years ago Im a VFX artist now), shove it at the receptionist, ask to speak to the hiring manager right then and there and if they tell me s/hes busy, say no problem, Ill wait and then just awkwardly loiter in their lobby until I am presented with the hiring manager- or much more likely if I ever tried this, forcibly removed.Yeah, bad idea.But others are much, much worse. Like this mom who is TWEETING AT HER KIDS fhigkeit EMPLOYERSMy mum is insisting that the way to get a job is through social media Shes tweeting companies in our area to tell them Im looking for a job and asking if they have any vacancies. Its very embarrassing. Shes tweeting them my full name, my age, location and the type of work Im looking for. Ive asked her to stop so many times, but she downright refuses and keeps doing it.Yikes.Managers are fed up, like this guyI have frequently had young employees parents contacting me to call in sick for their child or to ask me why their child has been terminated/ask me to re-hire their child. I am absolutely frustrated with this.Green has some pointers for the kids (so to speak - these are actually, technically ADULTS) mortified by their parents behavior. But there may be no script on earth that could undo the damage here.So, kids, do what you can. Apologize profusely and get your parents to knock it out.And parents Do. Not. Do. This.

Personal Branding For the New Year

Personal Branding For the New YearPersonal Branding For the New YearCorporate branding enables a business to boil its identity down to its streamlined essence, which is then captured in a pallet of words, colors and images. Corporate brands are engineered to pop, which is a challenge on a landscape noisy with competitors. Job seekers can use some of the same strategies to make their materials stand out. Branding is all about being clear, impactful and compelling. That is exactly what you want for your candidacy package.When you examine your current profile, you will probably notice that certain words and themes come up repeatedly. Self-branding means claiming these terms as indicators of your professional identity by incorporating them into an elevator pitchthat you use uniformly and strategically. Once youve amassed a representative vocabulary, use it to mindfully refresh your materials as components that function together with a complimentary look, feel and sound. The end result se nds a clear and unified message about who you are and where you plan to go professionally. This may sound like a lot of work, but its a great way to refresh your materials and to mentally organize yourself for the job search ahead. Creating the streamlined clarity that makes corporate branding so impactful is a helpful communications exercise that will yield a stellar candidacy package and help you get your mind in the game. Heres how you can do it Discover your essence Review your resume, cover letter and social media profiles. Undoubtedly you have evolved since you penned these. Also, review performance appraisals and other feedback from mentors, peers or teachers. See what terms surface. Are you a dynamic leader? Are you a team player who relishes a challenge? Are you detail-oriented and innovative? Identify words that represent youaction words that are clear, vibrant and speak to your essence. As you reflect on these terms, think about your brand voice. In corporate branding, th is is how a company focuses its communications so its messaging remains consistent with the language of its brand. The brand voice isnt stated. Its an underlying thesis, a pulse of the corporations identity. A job seekers brand voice might be articulate, creative, and management savvy, for example. It speaks to that individuals core professional values. Identifying these values is a satisfying and productive exercise. Your brand voice is in line with your strengths, and identifying it will help you focus your communications. Revise your materials Once you have identified your brand voice and a bank of actions words that represents you well, enhance your existing materials with those terms. You want your materials to compliment each other as nuanced components of a complete package. They can work together or function as individual pieces to tell your story in a concise and strategic way. Now its time to add concrete examples. Dont just say youre a dynamic leader, demonstrate it by ci ting numbers of team members or projects youve lead and accomplishments that happened under (or because of) your leadership.Champion your brand Be a good brand ambassador and use the pallet of language that represents you. Dont stray from your brand voice. In order to be impactful, branding has to be a systematic and consistent. So carry this approach through the preparation of your materials and into your interviews. It will help you to keep yourself focused and your communication strategy clean.

Resume Html - an in Depth Anaylsis on What Works and What Doesnt

Resume hypertext markup language - an in Depth Anaylsis on What Works and What Doesnt The True Meaning of Resume Html Do not profess skills you dont have. Otherwise, however, youve still picked up valuable skills from your activities that could only assist you in your new job. Also if you prefer to show off what excellent language abilities or vocabulary youve got, restrain yourself when youre drafting your resume. Therefore you must say whats special about you and ensure youre highlighting your most important abilities and qualifications. The resume builder may be able to format your resume and provide you ideas on wording for certain circumstances, but youre the rolle who needs to enter the achievements. You ought to make sure your resume is printed on nice high quality paper. Consider the Resume Dojo HTML resume template if youre searching for a personal site plan that has a lot of characteristics to display not simply your abilities and education but your hobbies and awards too. Preparing a web-based version of your CV or resume is among the simplest methods to edge in front of the pack in your job-hunt pursuits. An expert CV is frequently the ideal approach to go for the higher paying and titled employement like manager or CEO instead of one that youve thrown together. Job descriptions let you know what theyre searching for, and its your job to allow them to know you have it. Resumes start to look and sound the exact same to them. Employers wish to observe the individual behind the resume. They are looking for employees that can stand out above the rest of the applicants that are vying for the same position. They think the same way when they need to hire a new employee. Most employers never want to have an impression of who they are prepared to meet. Testimonials from prior clients are an exceptional method to display your references and the contact section involves a Google Map. You may make some changes without any issues. Use the check list to be sure you have included all appropriate data in your resume. Additional information needs to be added later. The author is aware of what questions to ask as a way to find the very best information out of you. The edited work indicates some degree of organization in somebody and portrays a neat person who can be entrusted on a specific assignment or post. When it is only a laundry list of past job duties or its full of overused resume cliches it wont resonate with the reader. It is possible to also display your ideas and work procedure, showcase testimonials, and even consist of pricing tables if youre freelancing while trying to find your fantasy job. As a consequence, writing a resume to be utilized in an effective career transition demands a great deal of concentration and effort from a person. There are a lot of ways to put a resume together. There are a lot of tactics to make your personal resume website. Second action will cause you to be a liar and lying on your resume is never advisable. Even if the business youre currently applying at does not request a scannable resume, its an excellent concept to create a scannable resume and keep it on hand so that youll have it in the event you require it later on. The process was not precisely the smoothest, so I made a decision to chronicle my journey so that others can have a less difficult time. With the very first action you could possibly be missing an excellent prospect. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About Resume Html References References are people whod say something positive about you as somebody. Employing an HTML template is a terrific method to begin and to find an expert site up quickly. Editing an HTML template may seem intimidating in the beginning, but its not quite as difficult as soon as you understand the method by which the template is structured and what ought to be edited. If you change your HTML file, make sure to save it again before you attempt to view it. The subsequent LaTeX style file isnt difficult to use and probably a better choice if youre new to to LaTeX. Select a typical font or typeface, which is streamlined and straightforward instead of decorative, and make sure it remains consistent throughout the entire document. Scanned documents are more difficult to read.

The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes

The 8 fruchtwein Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookschmelzglasleunterstellung Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Yure ApplyingAvoid the Following Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your resume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the vorstellungsgesprch its nearly impossible to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted angeschlossen video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little mora traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said t hat, we leise landlandsee plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital infassonation to adhere to a rule that is leid valid for fruchtwein resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two pages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Including Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or leid you are qualified for the position. So why include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation during the bewerbungsinterview, fine. If leid skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the fruchtwein deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers litera lly detest the functional format. It does leid give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something since the functional format is used to titel up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or lack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to decision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that often ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is j ust as schwimmbad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on achievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when its time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a result, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section of the resume to create. As a result, job seekers fragestellung back on soft-skill phrases or fluff phrases such as good communicator or hard-working. behauptung sound good but they tell the reader leidhing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good communicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont load the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes Misspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spell-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It seems like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. schmelzglas Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we see is an incorrect emaillele address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make koranvers it is correct. Dont use your work email address o n your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numeral. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. schmelzglas systems that use automated junkmail authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so stay away from them during your job search. Remember, you can platzdeckchen up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com vorwort staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and titelbild Letter for Every Situation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter PhrasebookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume MistakesThe 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailThese Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Youre ApplyingAvoid the Following Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your resume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the interview its nearly impossible to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted zugreifbar video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little more traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said that, we leise see plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital information to adhere to a rule that is not valid for most resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two pages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Including Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or not you are qualified for the position. So why include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation during the interview, fine. If not skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the most deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers literally detest the functional format. It does not give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something since the functional format is used to cover up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or lack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to decision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that ofte n ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is just as bad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on achievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when its time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a result, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section of the resume to create. As a result, job seekers ding back on soft-skill phrases or fluff phrases such as good communicator or hard-working. These sound good but they tell the reader nothing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good communicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont l oad the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes Misspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spell-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It seems like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. Email Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we see is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make sure it is correct. Dont use your work email address on your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numeral. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. Email systems that use automated junkmail authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so stay away from them during your job search. Remember, you can tischset up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com editorial staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letter for Every Situation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter Phraseb ookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume MistakesThe 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailThese Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Youre ApplyingAvoid the Following Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your resume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the interview its nearly impossible to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted online video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little more traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said that, we still see plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital information to adhere to a rule that is not valid for most resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two pages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Including Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or not you are qualified for the position. So why include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation duri ng the interview, fine. If not skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the most deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers literally detest the functional format. It does not give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something since the functional format is used to cover up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or lack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to decision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that often ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is just as bad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on achievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when its time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a result, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section of the resume to create. As a result, job seekers fall back on soft-skill phrases or fluff phrases such as good communicator or hard-working. These sound good but they tell the reader nothing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good co mmunicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont load the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes Misspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spell-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It seems like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. Email Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we see is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email co mmunications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make sure it is correct. Dont use your work email address on your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numeral. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. Email systems that use automated spam authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so stay away from them during your job search. Remember, you can set up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com editorial staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letter for Every Sit uation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter PhrasebookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume MistakesThe 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailThese Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Youre ApplyingAvoid the Following Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your resume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the interview its nearly impossible to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted online video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little more traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said that, we still see plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital information to adhere to a rule that is not valid for most resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two pages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Including Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or not you are qualified for the position. So wh y include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation during the interview, fine. If not skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the most deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers literally detest the functional format. It does not give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something since the functional format is used to cover up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or lack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to decision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that often ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is just as bad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on achievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when its time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a result, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section of the resume to create. As a result, job seekers fall back on soft-skill phrases or fluff phrases such as good communicator or hard-working. These sound good but they tell the reader n othing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good communicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont load the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes Misspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spell-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It seems like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. Email Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we s ee is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make sure it is correct. Dont use your work email address on your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numeral. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. Email systems that use automated spam authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so stay away from them during your job search. Remember, you can set up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com editorial staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letter for Every Situation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter PhrasebookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume MistakesThe 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailThese Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Youre ApplyingAvoid the Following Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your resume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the interview its nearly impossible to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted online video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little more traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said that, we still see plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital information to adhere to a rule that is not valid for most resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two pages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Including Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or not you are qualified for the position. So why include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation during the interview, fine. If not skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the most deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers literally detest the functional format. It does not give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something since the functional format is used to cover up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or lack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to decision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that often ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is just as bad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on achievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when its time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a result, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section of the resume to create. As a result, job seekers fall back on soft-skill phrases or fluff ph rases such as good communicator or hard-working. These sound good but they tell the reader nothing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good communicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont load the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes Misspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spell-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It seems like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. Email Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we see is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make sure it is correct. Dont use your work email address on your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numeral. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. Email systems that use automated spam authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so stay away from them during your job search. Remember, you can set up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com editorial staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letter for Every Situation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter PhrasebookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume MistakesThe 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailThese Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Youre ApplyingAvoid the Following Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your resume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the interview its nearly impossib le to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted online video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little more traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said that, we still see plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital information to adhere to a rule that is not valid for most resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two pages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Includ ing Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or not you are qualified for the position. So why include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation during the interview, fine. If not skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the most deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers literally detest the functional format. It does not give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something since the functional format is used to cover up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or lack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to decision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that often ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is just as bad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on achievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when its time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a result, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section o f the resume to create. As a result, job seekers fall back on soft-skill phrases or fluff phrases such as good communicator or hard-working. These sound good but they tell the reader nothing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good communicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont load the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes Misspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spell-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It see ms like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. Email Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we see is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make sure it is correct. Dont use your work email address on your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numeral. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. Email systems that use automated spam authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so stay away from them during your job search. Remember, you can set up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com editorial staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letter for Every Situation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter PhrasebookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume MistakesThe 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailThese Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Youre ApplyingAvoid the Following Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your res ume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the interview its nearly impossible to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted online video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little more traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said that, we still see plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital information to adhere to a rule that is not valid for most resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two p ages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Including Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or not you are qualified for the position. So why include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation during the interview, fine. If not skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the most deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers literally detest the functional format. It does not give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something since the functional format is used to cover up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or lack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to d ecision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that often ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is just as bad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on achievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when its time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a result, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section of the resume to create. As a result, job seekers fall back on soft-skill phrases or fluff phrases such as good communicator or hard-working. These sound good but they tell the reader nothing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good communicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont load the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes Misspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spell-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It seems like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. Email Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we see is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make sure it is correct. Dont use your work email address on your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numeral. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. Email systems that use automated spam authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so stay away from them during your job search. Remember, you can set up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com editorial staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letter for Every Situation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter PhrasebookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume MistakesThe 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailThese Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Youre ApplyingAvoid the Fol lowing Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your resume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the interview its nearly impossible to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted online video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little more traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said that, we still see plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital information to adher e to a rule that is not valid for most resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two pages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Including Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or not you are qualified for the position. So why include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation during the interview, fine. If not skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the most deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers literally detest the functional format. It does not give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something since the functional format is used to cover up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or l ack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to decision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that often ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is just as bad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on achievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when its time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a resu lt, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section of the resume to create. As a result, job seekers fall back on soft-skill phrases or fluff phrases such as good communicator or hard-working. These sound good but they tell the reader nothing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good communicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont load the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes Misspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spell-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It seems like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. Email Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we see is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make sure it is correct. Dont use your work email address on your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numeral. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. Email systems that use automated spam authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so sta y away from them during your job search. Remember, you can set up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com editorial staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letter for Every Situation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter PhrasebookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume MistakesThe 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFace bookemailThese Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Youre ApplyingAvoid the Following Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your resume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the interview its nearly impossible to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted online video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little more traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said that, we still see plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital information to adhere to a rule that is not valid for most resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two pages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Including Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or not you are qualified for the position. So why include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation during the interview, fine. If not skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the most deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers literally detest the functional format. It does not give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something s ince the functional format is used to cover up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or lack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to decision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that often ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is just as bad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on achievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when i ts time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a result, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section of the resume to create. As a result, job seekers fall back on soft-skill phrases or fluff phrases such as good communicator or hard-working. These sound good but they tell the reader nothing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good communicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont load the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes Misspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spe ll-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It seems like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. Email Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we see is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make sure it is correct. Dont use your work email address on your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numeral. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. Email systems that use automated spam authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so stay away from them during your job search. Remember, you can set up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com editorial staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letter for Every Situation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter PhrasebookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume MistakesThe 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Search The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailThese Resume Blunders Should be Avoided No Matter Where Youre ApplyingAvoid the Following Resume Goofs at All Costs Companies dont hire resumes, they hire people. But your resume is often what gets you in the door, so if you cant get the interview its nearly impossible to win someone over. The strength of each resume is dependent on many factors, including the type of job to which youre applying. Hiring managers at Google will probably appreciate a well-crafted online video resume, whereas if your goal is to land a job as a CPA you might want to stick with something a little more traditional. But there are some things that are mistakes no matter what. Here are eight resume blunders you NEVER want to make 8. The 1-Page Resume One page resumes are long gone unless you are a new graduate without much experience. Having said that, we still see plenty of one page resumes for more senior job seekers come in for critiques and it does surprise me When a job seeker tries to limit the content of the resume to fit into one page, he/she is cutting vital information to adhere to a rule that is not valid for most resumes. Many resumes (including mid-level) are two pages in length and three pages are acceptable for some senior level candidates. 7. Including Personal Information The fact that you are an avid skeeball player, or that you collect old world coins has no relevance to whether or not you are qualified for the position. So why include information on hobbies, sports, or interests? If it comes up in conversation during the interview, fine. If not skip it entirely. 6. Using a Functional Format Using the functional format (also called a skills resume) is probably the most deadly error you can commit in terms of the resumes effectiveness. Recruiters and employers literally detest the functional format. It does not give them the information they need in the format they want. Additionally, it generally indicates the job seeker is trying to hide something since the functional format is used to cover up problems such as date gaps, job hopping, or lack of experience. Just the mere appearance of the functional format is a huge turnoff to decision-makers.5. Too Much Information Job seekers often forget for whom they are writing. The recruiter or hiring manager is going to be skim-reading the resume and will be looking for the main points. The job seeker, on the other hand, feels its necessary to put every bit of information possible in the resume, right down to including that Eagle Scout designation from 1984.Having too much information, or irrelevant information, is a common resume error that often ends with said resume in the trash bin.4. Not Enough Information The opposite of TMI is TLI too little information. Being too general in the resume is just as bad as being too wordy. Usually too little information takes the form of no details on ach ievements. Most people can get their job duties or role descriptions down, but falter when its time to detail their successes in some sort of quantitative or qualitative way. As a result, the content is thin or bland and doesnt inspire the reader to make contact with the job seeker. 3. Using Fluff Phrases The profile or summary is often the most difficult section of the resume to create. As a result, job seekers fall back on soft-skill phrases or fluff phrases such as good communicator or hard-working. These sound good but they tell the reader nothing. These are subjective traits that are opinion-based. You may think you are a good communicator but your peers might say otherwise. These traits will be judged in the interview so dont load the resume down with these. Remember, 99.9 percent of all the other candidates will also be claiming these skills. Have you ever heard of anyone putting bad communicator or lazy with sloppy attention to detail on the resume?2. Mechanical Mistakes M isspellings are the most common mechanical mistake. People rely on spell-check too much. Spell-check might be able to save you from spelling mistakes, but it cannot tell the difference when it comes to meaning. For instance, if you write manger instead of manager. spell-check wont flag it. Other mechanical problems include verb tense shift and capitalization. It seems like when in doubt, job seekers will capitalize something just to be on the safe side but that just creates an error. 1. Email Errors One of the most common (and costly) goofs we see is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a major pothole in the road to success. Double-check your email address to make sure it is correct. Dont use your work email address on your resume, and try to avoid having an email that has the number 1 in it as it can be difficult to tell if its a letter or a numera l. Avoid goofy or cutesy email monikers such as vanhalenlvr83 or similar. Email systems that use automated spam authenticators are loathed by recruiters and line managers alike, so stay away from them during your job search. Remember, you can set up an email address that you use JUST for job search. Recommended Reading Thank you for reading. As an added bonus, the Salary.com editorial staff has compiled a recommended reading list on this topic. Enjoy How to Say It on Your ResumeA Top Recruiting Directors Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job The Resume HandbookHow to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letter for Every Situation The Overnight ResumeThe Fastest Way to Your Next Job The Resume Cover Letter PhrasebookWhat to Write to Get the Job Thats Right Related Salary.com Content 8 Ways Pinterest Can Help Your Job Search 7 Best Careers for the Future 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise From our trusted Partners From our trusted P artners Home Articles The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes

Providing Feedback that Helps Employees Improve

Providing Feedback that Helps Employees ImproveProviding Feedback that Helps Employees ImproveMake your feedback have the impact it deserves by the manner and approach you use to provide performance feedback. Your feedback can make a difference to people if you can avoid provoking a defensive response. These guidelines will help you help employees develop their performance. Heres How You Can Best Provide Feedback Effective employee feedback is specific, bedrngnis general. For example, say, The report that you turned in yesterday welches well-written, understandable, and made your points about the budget very effectively. Dont say, good report. One of the purposes of effective, constructive feedback is to let the individual know the specific behavior that youd like to see more of from him. General feedback like a pat on the back makes the employee feel good momentarily but doesnt do a good job of reinforcing the behavior. Useful feedback always focuses on a specific behavior, not on a person or their intentions. (When you participated incompeting conversations during the staff meeting, while Mary had the floor, you distracted the other people in attendance. As a result, Marys point was partially missed.)The best feedback is sincerely and honestly provided to help. Trust me, people will know if they are receiving it for any other reason. Most people have internal radar that can easily detect insincerity. Keep this in mind when you offer feedback. Successful feedback describes actions or behavior that the individual can do something about. If you can, provide any tools, training, time, or support that the person needs to successfully perform as you need her to perform.Whenever possible, feedback that is requested is more powerful. Ask permission to provide feedback. Say, Id like to give you some feedback about the presentation, is that okay with you? This gives the recipient some control over the situation which is desirable.When you share information and spec ific observations, you are providing feedback that an employee might use. It does not include advice unless you have permission or advice was requested. Ask the employee what he or she might do differently as a result of hearing the feedback. You are more likely to help the employee change his approach than if you tell the employee what to do or how to change. Whether the feedback is positive or constructive, provide the information as closely tied to the event as possible. Effective feedback is well timed so that the employee can easily connect the feedback with his actions.Effective feedback involves what or how something was done, not why. Asking why is asking people about their motivation and that provokes defensiveness. Ask, What happened?How did that happen? How can you prevent that outcome in the future? How can I have done a better job of helping you? What do you need from me in the future? Check to make sure the other person understood what you communicated by using a feedb ack loop, such as asking a question or observing changed behavior. Set a time to get back together to discuss whether the feedback changed performance and whether any additional actions are needed.Successful feedback is as consistent as possible. If the actions are great today, theyre great tomorrow. If the policy violation merits disciplinary action, it should always merit disciplinary action. Tips to Providing the Most Effective Feedback Feedback is communicated to a person or a team of people regarding the effect their behavior is having on another person, the organization, the customer, or the team.Positive feedback involves telling someone about good performance. Make this feedback timely, specific, and frequent.Constructive feedback alerts an individual to an area in which his performance could improve. Constructive feedback is not criticism. It is descriptive and should always be directed to the action, not the person.The main purpose of constructive feedback is to help p eople understand where they stand in relation to expected and/or productive job behavior. Recognition for effective performance is a powerful motivator. Most people want to obtain more recognition, so recognition fosters more of the appreciated actions.

Start-Up Excitement; Grown-up Security

Start-Up Excitement Grown-up SecurityStart-Up Excitement Grown-up SecurityHigh-level schlussverkauf director considers relocating herbei H.S.-age daughters in order to land a job.Parrish said leaving her previous position, as the regional director of sales for the Southwest region of Reliant, which sold software to school districts, welches a gamble. The company had been a startup, and it had grown tremendously. It had gotten to be an extremely corporate environment, and it was time for me to leave. It wasnt anything I could be passionate about anymore.The appeal of her new company was that it was starting a new division something she felt was tailor-made for her.People who are high-level salespeople are motivated by projects that are difficult, she explained. Anytime there is something new, an opportunity to shape the building of something I did it at Reliant, and I get to do that again. Acceleration of growth in a company thats where the fun is.Considering relocation with H.S.-age daughtersParrish, who has two daughters one a junior and one a senior in high school, said she realized their lives could change as she tried to make changes in her own life.I knew I would find a new job. But, the worst that could happen is that I would have to relocate. Thats far better than fruchtwein people in terms of getting job opportunities, but still, I needed a backup plan. If things should really go south and we would have had to move, I would have had my daughters stay with my parents, so they could stay in the same school. It would not have been ideal, but it would have been better than being unemployed.Traci Parrish decided to leave her employer of eight years to find a new position that would renew her passion for sales.The only bad part was I made the decision to quit my other job before this nifty economic downturn worsened, she said. She left her former employer on Oct. 3, 2008, with the goal of finding a new position within three months. I wanted to get something within three months, but I had enough savings to make it for six months.Parrish admits that after she quit her job, she went into full-blown panic mode. Thats when everything in the economy was bottoming out. I was, like, What were you thinking?But once she started on the job hunt and signed up to SalesLadder, she quickly felt much more confident that she would find the right job. Ladders set my mind at ease. The job leads I got from them were all sales. What it came down to was, I know Im a good candidate with a solid work history. The worst thing that could happen is that I would have to relocate.Parrish got her first serious inquiry just under a month after she registered on Ladders. One was definitely not the right fit. They were interested in me, but I told them, trust me. Im not the right person. She spoke to two potential employers seriously, first with phone interviews and then face-to-face.In the end, Parrish hit her goal with a few weeks cushion she started her new job on Dec. 16, 2008. She is now the K-12 sales consultant for Student Paths, a company that provides software programs to schools that help students negotiate their way through the post-high school world of work and college.She said that in her search, there were specific criteria I had set for this new job. I liked the start-up environment. The company has been around a little while, but this was new territory for them. They did not have anyone on staff in the K-12 division. I was getting an opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Balancing a challenge and job securityAt one point Parrish did consider looking outside of the educational software industry. But her level of expertise in the educational environment, ultimately, is what made her an appealing candidate. I loved working in the schools, and also, there is a high level of stability there. Its a lot easier for a company to go belly up than a school district to do so, she said.In her new position, she works remotely from her hom e outside Joplin, Missouri. The company is headquartered in Minnesota, and her sales territory consists of Texas and Missouri. It means she is traveling quite a bit, but its not something that bothers Parrish. This is what I wanted. I enjoy it a lot. I live in a good location for the territory. I can get on a plane and be in Dallas for the day, and be home in time for dinner. Travelwise, that matched what I did in my previous job.In the end, her need to move on in her career didnt mean the whole family had to move. And shes ready for the next stage in her own life.Ive got two daughters heading off to college soon, she said, pointing out that in the next couple of years, she will have more time to spend on her job. If its not going to be fun, I dont want to do it. Take me back to fun.

7 ways minimalist living can help you save money

7 ways minimalist living can help you save money7 ways minimalist living can help you save moneyWhen I first adopted a minimalist lifestyle, my only goal welches to clean out my closet and declutter my bedroom.I had just graduated from college and landed my first full-time job. And with an adult job came the need for a new adult wardrobe.Id saved up some money specifically for this occasion, sofitting it into the budgetwasnt the issue. The problem was figuring out where to put my new clothes once I bought them.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraMy closet at the time was packed with shirts, dresses, and sweaters - fruchtwein of which I never even wore. I was out of hangers, and each laundry day felt like a game of Tetris trying to arrange every piece perfectly in hopes that the door would eventually close.I was somewhat of a hoarder when it came to clothes. Most of the T-shirts tha t used to crowd my drawers were from my middle school and high school track days. After years of fighting to tame my ever-growing wardrobe, it was time for a change.I spent the better part of a weekend stuffing boxes and trash bags with old clothes and hauling them off to the local YMCA. After it was all said and done, I was surprised the difference, not just physically, but mentally. I hadnt realized the amount of anxiety and mental clutter my clothes were causing me.Cleaning out my closet led to decluttering my entire bedroom. From there, it was the bathroom, the kitchen, the living room. The next thing I knew, I was cleaning out my entire house.Some of the benefits were immediate. I felt less stressed, mora at peace, and less consumed by the things I owned.However, I had no idea how much of an impact a minimalist lifestyle would have on other areas of my life. Namely, my finances.What is Minimalist Living?Most people think of minimalism as paring down your wardrobe, living in a m onochrome world of black furniture and white walls, and wearing the same style of clothing day after day.However, minimalism isnt actually about decluttering at all.According toThe Minimalists, Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of lifes excess in favor of focusing on whats important - so you can find happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.In other words, the idea behind minimalist living is to be more intentional. Its about allowing space for the things that really matter to you and eliminating the ones that dont add value to your life.How Minimalist Living Benefits Your WalletFor most people, minimalism starts out on a more superficial level - cleaning out the closet, decluttering the kitchen, downsizing to a smaller space.What most dont realize is that the benefits of minimalist living go far beyond having a clean, clutter-free house. One of the most rewarding aspects of minimalism is the positive impact it has on your bank account.Value Experiences Over ThingsMinimalism encoura ges you to focus on whats important to you. When you stop and think about it, youll probably realize that traveling, spending time with friends and family, and having new, fun experiences are far more valuable than living in a big house or driving the nicest car.Once you have this realization, your spending naturally shifts. Its no longer a question of whether or not you should buy those designer shoes or that expensive pair of earrings. Youd rather continue saving for your next big excursion instead.Recognize Needs vs. WantsThe average American household spends over90% of their annual income. A large portion of that spending goes towards things we dont need - at least in the quantities we consume - such as in-home entertainment systems, dining out, and new clothes.Minimalist living helps you identify whats essential in your life and whats excessive. As a result, youll start to recognize and eliminate spending that doesnt align with your values.Thats not to say you cant spend mone y on the things you want. Youll just have a clearer picture of the wants that add value to your life and the ones that dont. For example, eating out alone because you dont want to cook versus having dinner with friends, or buying a new car versus saving up for an zwischenstaatlich vacation.Quality Over QuantityBefore minimalism, I was notoriously cheap. Fast fashion was my way of life, and I was always looking for the best verstndigung im strafverfahren on every purchase, even if it meant sacrificing quality.Now that I have fewer things in my life, each one is more important than when I had more. Buying fewer high-quality items not only decreases my waste it also helps mesave moneyin the long run.For example, I used to buy $25 tennis shoes. While they seemed like a great deal at the time, they would only brde six months to a year before I had to replace them. Not to mention, they werent all that comfortable, to begin with.The tennis shoes I have now cost five times as much as my old ones, but theyve already lasted six times longer and theyre far more comfortable on my feet.Minimalist living helps you view spending from a different perspective. Rather than getting the best deal today, its about finding the product that meets your needs and adds the most value to your life. More often than not, this quality over quantity mindset saves you money in the long run.Fewer Things Means Less SpaceAn obvious benefit of downsizing your belongings is decreasing the amount of space you need to keep your stuff.Considering nearly1 in 10 Americans rents self-storage space, almost 10% of the country could save money in this category alone.Additional storage aside, fewer belongings also means less square footage needed in your home. Im not suggesting you move into a tiny house, by any means. However, consider how much money you could potentially save by giving up even a few hundred square feet. and Lower Maintenance CostsWhen you only own things that add value to your life, you feel more compelled to take care of them. As a result, they last longer. That means less time and money spent on maintaining and replacing your belongings.One example of this is laundry. I used to look for the cheapest clothes I could find. But just like everything else, cheaper clothes usually means lower-quality material. Many times I bought a new shirt just to wash it once and find it was already fading or pilling.Now, rather than spending $15 each for 5 different shirts, I regularly pay $80 or more on a single shirt. Instead of 50 cheap shirts, I have 5 to 10 quality ones that I love.Ive found this saves me money in two ways. First, my clothes last longer, and that in itself lowers the overall cost of updating and maintaining my wardrobe. On top of that, I spend a lot less time looking for new clothes. I can then use my extra time to work on other things, like growing my business or making money with one of myside hustles.Pay Off Debt FasterWhen you start to value experiences ov er possessions, recognize your needs vs. wants, and invest in quality over quantity, a natural byproduct is more money in your bank account.This is especially good news if youre in debt. You can take all the savings minimalist living affords you and use it to accelerate your debt payoff plan.That may not sound like the most exciting thing to use your extra money for, but think about the snowball effect. When you pay down your debt sooner, you save on interest and eliminate your monthly payments. Without those monthly commitments weighing down your checking account, you have less stress and greater freedom with your money.You also have the option to invest a significant portion of your income. The earlier you start investing and the more you have to invest, the more youll benefit from the effects of compound interest.Saving Money Becomes EasierFor many people, saving money sounds about as pleasant as stubbing a toe on the coffee table. When you practice minimalist living, however, sa ving money becomes a way of life.You hardly even have to try. Without the compulsive need to spend, money begins to pile up in your bank account. You know your priorities and would rather save up for the next grand experience or meaningful purchase than blow your cash for instant gratification.Minimalist Living is More Than DeclutteringWhen I first jumped onto the minimalism bandwagon, I had no clue what I was in for. For many people, myself included, it starts with decluttering and downsizing. However, the mental, spiritual, and financial benefits are a huge, often unexpected bonus.First, youre decluttering the bedroom, and the next thing you know youre making your last debt payment or saving up for your dream vacation. Minimalism has changed everything for me, from my relationships to my wardrobe to the amount of money in mysavings account.Who knew all that could come from cleaning out your closet?This article originally appeared on Your Money Geek.You might also enjoyNew neurosci ence reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people