Why a Face-to-face Resume drop-off is a Good Idea Building Your Future Now

Why a Face-to-face Resume drop-off is a Good Idea Building Your Future Now There are a lot of industries that you have to apply online including Information Technology or any computer related jobs. However, in many other industries dropping off your resume can work to your benefit. If you are in sales, hospitality, customer services or any trade popping in to drop off your resume is a great idea to get the ball rolling in your job search. Here are some positives in dropping off your resume in person. The Employer gets to meet you The resume is the number one tool in helping you get the interview. Unfortunately in many instances the propective employeer doesnt have time to go through all the resumes. If you pop in to drop off your resume, the HR professional or the hiring manager gets to see you before looking at your resume. In any position related to customer service for examplestrong communications skills is very important as well as being attentive and presentable. These are three key areas that managers analyze you and its great if you ace this test. If they like you and your demeanor a possible interview is in order. Build instant repore You shake hands. You smile. You are already building a relationship by showcasing your positive body language when you drop off your resume. You are building an instant repore with someone and that can lead you to something more powerful than only applying online. Getting an Interview The ultimate aim when dropping off your resume is to get an interview. If your resume is well written, properly formatted has the experience matches what the company is looking for as wellnas coupled with your personal visit it just might be the power combo that the doctor ordered! It is a powerful 1-2 punch especially if you are in a very interactive field like sales. In a trade, they can see what you are made of by testing your skills quickly and on-site. Quick Overview Going in and submitting your resume doesnt excuse you from writing an average one. You need a great resume regardless. Additionally, even if you have a great face-to-face meeting, you still more than likely have to apply online to satisfy Human Resource/Hiring corporate requirments. Image: Raw Pixel

Job Interview Tips from Glove and Boots

Job Interview Tips from Glove and Boots Its tough to find advice on job interviewing that hasnt been done over and over again. But Glove and Boots somehow managed to provide some in this entertaining video. If youre not famliar with Glove and Boots, they provide a popular webseries on YouTube. As their web site explains: Glove and Boots is a place on the internet where lots of puppets live. So that should clear things up. Lets see what guidance  Mario and Fafa the Groundhog have to share regarding job interviews:

When Dieting Goes Too Far How to Conquer Eating Disorders -

When Dieting Goes Too Far How to Conquer Eating Disorders - Disordered eating is not the same as eating disorders, but it can lead you down the path of developing one. For that reason, it’s important to recognize what disordered eating is, and take steps to fix it. Disordered eating isn’t unusual in our society. It stems from pressure to be fit and healthy, but many people don’t have a solid understanding of how to achieve that. Even if you haven’t dealt with disordered eating personally, you probably know someone who has. Learning what it is and what to watch for can help you to recognize it and head off an eating disorder before it gets started. Eating Disorders vs Disordered Eating Defined Eating disorders and disordered eating are defined by EatingDisorders.org as: “…a wide range of abnormal eating behaviors, many of which are shared with diagnosed eating disorders. The main thing differentiating disordered eating from an eating disorder is the level of severity and frequency of behaviors.” This has an assortment of implications. First, it implies that disordered eating is an early version of an eating disorder. Second, it seems very simple to fall into. After all, who hasn’t gone on a quick diet to fit into an outfit? Maybe there was another diet for a date night, and you skipped a meal or two the next day to make up for eating out and drinking. If these things happen often enough, and you focus on getting thinner or controlling your food in an effort to feel good about yourself, there could be an issue. Overall, approximately 75 percent of women suffer from some sort of disordered eating. When youre busy juggling a career, family and stress, the desire to lose weight can sometimes spiral out of control, resulting in unhealthy habits.  These habits can take various forms, but there are several clear warning signs you can watch for, both in yourself and others. Warning Signs Frequently skipping meals Binge eating, sometimes in conjunction with strange food combinations Obsessive calorie counting Obsessive weight tracking Forced purging â€" vomiting or misuse of laxatives and diuretics Constant dieting Excessive exercise Basing all or part of your self-worth on your weight Some of these warning signs are closer to an eating disorder than they are to disordered eating, such as purging. If you notice these behaviors have become a part of your life, it’s important to seek professional advice. Yo-Yo Diets A yo-yo diet is when you go on a diet, lose some weight and gain it right back when you come off the diet. That’s no fun for anyone! These sorts of diets are usually pretty restrictive. Think no or low carbs, zero sweets and nothing but water, all at the same time. Although that particular diet means you can have steak and eggs for breakfast, it won’t stop your 2 p.m. sugar craving. This type of highly restrictive diet isn’t usually considered a long-term problem by health professionals. However, its pattern is reminiscent of binging: There is a period of denial followed by a period of giving in and eating a large portion of the foods you had been avoiding. No matter what kind of disordered eating pattern you or your loved one(s) may be experiencing, you should know you aren’t alone. After all, the majority of women have experienced this at some point in their lives. Thankfully, there are plenty of things that can be done in order to move forward. Getting Healthy Treatment for disordered eating can be a combination of self-care and help from a professional. The first step, however, is realizing what’s going on and wanting to create healthier habits. This, of course, is the step that takes the most time and courage. Disordered eating and anxiety about eating isn’t a good way to spend your time, and it’s certainly not the most fun for those around you. Instead of continuing to live life with food in the back of your mind, take some steps to live in the moment. Establish Healthy Eating Habits Many people fall back on diets because they don’t understand how to eat healthy as part of their regular lifestyle. Sometimes it really can be hard to do, but if you find yourself stopping at a fast food joint once a week instead of once a month, you might want to reconsider your habits. It seems easy to diet because it’s a short-term solution. Working on changing your eating habits to reflect a healthy eating lifestyle, however, is a big change; so don’t try to do it all at once. Break it into steps. Stop drinking soda for a week. Then include broccoli two times in one week, and avoid soda. Instead of cutting things out, limit them. Small steps can make a big goal seem easy. Listen to Your Body When you have cravings, it’s usually for a reason. Address your cravings head on â€" acknowledge that you have them, and agree to yourself that if you still want cake after you’ve had an apple, you can. By acknowledging them but refusing to allow them to run your life, your cravings become easier to handle. This can help prevent purging and allow you to think about if you really want cake or not. Additionally, if you skip breakfast, you’re probably hungry earlier than most of your co-workers. It might be hard to start eating breakfast every day, so bring a snack with you to eat when you do get hungry. Eventually, your body will start to realize that you can eat earlier, and you’ll get hungry accordingly. Trust Yourself You are the only one who knows what is inside your mind, so you are the only one who can really confront and conquer disordered eating. Learning how to trust yourself is something that can only be done with practice and by listening to your body. Eventually, you will know to eat when you’re hungry, and only eat until you’re full. For now, simply learning that you can trust in what your mind and body feel is enough. Practice Mindful Eating Mindful eating is simple because all you have to do is pay attention to what you’re eating. It means that you don’t watch TV while you eat, or read a book, or scroll through your phone. You simply eat. You talk to the people you’re with, you try to identify the flavors in your food. And you eat slowly, pausing frequently to take a drink or join in a conversation. Those pauses also allow you to assess yourself, and to see if you’re still hungry or if you’re getting full. Use these tips to take control of your eating instead of letting food control you.   If you feel you need professional assistance, consider an outpatient eating disorder treatment plan.   The important thing is to take action and make changes that will lead to a healthier you!

How to Get Started With Your Business Idea in 2019

How to Get Started With Your Business Idea in 2019 Starting and managing a business can be a big deal. Regardless of whether you keep your day job after starting it, or you risk it all on the hope that your side business will give you the success you are looking for, all of it requires careful planning. Yes, it is true that if you keep your full-time job when you start your new business idea then you have a buffer space to keep you comfortable while you learn the ins and outs of running a business, but this option isn’t for everyone. Running a business isn’t for everyone, but if you think you have a great business idea in you get started today with this guide: Research, Research, Research Every business idea, whether done on the side or as a full-time endeavor, needs research to succeed. Unless you have been operating as a CEO for a company in the field you want to start a new business in, chances are there are things you don’t know quite yet. Before you start looking for funding, then, you should: Know the Market Knowing the market is one of the most important parts. It will help tell you whether your business is needed or not, and what you can do to put yourself ahead of the competition. Know Your Competition By understanding who your competition are, how they have succeeded, and who their demographic is you can take direction from them. Copy what has worked and improve upon their faults, and you can easily become a contender in a short period of time. Know the Rules and Regulations Though not exciting, you must always know and adhere to all the rules and regulations of your country or state. Create a Business Plan Once you know all of this information, you can then start creating a business plan that outlines the steps you plan to take to get from startup to success. These plans are typically short so that they can be adapted as needed without too much difficulty. Acquire Funding There are a variety of ways you can get funding for your business. You can fund it through your own personal savings, if you have the money stowed away. Or you could see if you could apply for a business loan or bring up your idea to investors. These options, however, are best suited to startups. If you want to just open up a little boutique, you might have a harder time acquiring the funding that you need.   In any event, you always have options. That is where personal loans come into play. You can get a Peerform personal loan for as little as 5.99% APR and get the funding you need with no repayment penalties. Want to pay back more, faster? Go for it. Build Your Customer Base From there, all that is left to do is build up your customer base. How you do this will depend on your business model. You might need to create a great website that provides ongoing information via newsletter or articles to build up your customers, or you might want to create a great space in-store to keep people there for longer. Whatever you do, don’t give up. There will be challenges to face.   But rise up to meet them and you will be well on your way to the path of success.

5 ways an IT career in the energy industry will surprise you - Debut

5 ways an IT career in the energy industry will surprise you - Debut This article was written in collaboration with E.ON. Explore exclusive graduate and undergraduate opportunities at E.ON by downloading the Debut app.   Here at Debut, our mission is to get you, brave, ambitious young person, into the role of your dreams. Often, this means taking a misunderstood career path and revealing hidden treasures. Now, we all know that the energy industry is  booming.  Renewable energy is a continuing source of fascination. With climate change the way it is*, now, more than ever, we need the best minds in the game to (very literally) save the world. *Climate change is a thing.  Dont let any politicians tell you otherwise. 1. Tech is needed in every single department Despite what people think, an IT career isnt just tech support. Think about it tech is needed everywhere. From finding a better way to secure employee feedback in human resources, tweaking the user experience of a machines interface, or building a customer service bot for clients. An IT career is so beautifully flexible.  A foundation in computer science can set you up for your life, no matter which industry. In regards to the energy industry, innovation is absolutely key: 2. Hardware is important, but software takes it to the next level Wed put money on this: when you think engineering you probably think high-vis jackets, high seas and oil rigs. Of course, heavy machinery is a huge aspect of working in the energy industry. However, if you recall, there are two important components to tech. The physical hardware, and the software that helps to run it. Imagine being part of a team that figures out the automation software needed to replace oil and gas forever. User experience is  the key to make sustainable energy mainstream. If you dont believe us about the whole user experience being an important thing, take a wee look at Apple. Their iPhones have remained the same, but they update the iOS software basically every month. Why?  Because perfection is impossible to attain, but theres always room for improvement. 3. An IT career can and will take you places Dont worry, doing an computer science role doesnt involve sitting in a chair and not moving ever again. Sure, theres a lot of screen time. However, E.ONs IT and Business Change scheme takes you all over the UK, and even a spell overseas!  Cities such as Berlin, Paris, Budapest or Malmö could be your next job locations. Generally, working in information technology lends itself really well to remote work. After all, isnt everything up in the cloud nowadays? 4. You can develop some serious soft skills Another stereotype: techy people arent people people. However, no man is an island, even if they work in IT. A role in IT requires some serious communication skills, strong project management, and requires you to be a quick problem-solver. 5. Theres no other role with more potential An IT career in the energy industry is absolutely bursting with opportunity. This sector is moving at warp speed Star Trek-style, and its just waiting for you to come on board. Whether youll be working to improve a business efficiency, or whether youll get the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, the world will be your oyster. Just dont forget us once you make it to the top. To stay up to date on whats going on with careers at E.ON, follow them on Facebook. Hurry, applications for E.ON’s 2017 Graduate and Undergraduate Schemes close on 20 February! Download the Debut app to apply to one of their amazing grad roles. Images via Pexels, Debut Download the Debut app and  get Talent-Spotted by amazing graduate employers! Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter

The Future of Automation and Your Job [INFOGRAPHIC]

The Future of Automation and Your Job [INFOGRAPHIC] Automation and Your Job Have you thought about what you can do to make yourself indispensable. This question is becoming more difficult to answer as we look at advancements in automation and artificial intelligence. While no one knows for sure how new technology will impact the future, many experts have made predictions. Its especially important to note what skills are important for you to master to decrease the odds of being replaced. I hope you pay special attention to these skills and make it a priority to develop them! We experienced the downsizing and outsourcing trends and next, well have to face the automation trend. In fact, it has already started to impact our lives, so now is a good time to learn more about the consequences. Automation and Your Job Deloitte reports on automation and its impact on the workforce. Business process  outsourcing autonomics Show me the money! says: Autonomics â€" a new era in outsourcing? The term “autonomic” describes systems which are designed to perform routine tasks and operations performed by humans. The technology interfaces with existing applications for processing transactions and triggering responses. Now combine Autonomics with artificial intelligence (cognitive technologies) and well either see 33-47% of  jobs disappear or the creation of new jobs. According to Deloitte: A widely cited recent analysis by researchers at the University of Oxford is an example of the dark side of the debate. The study estimated that 47 percent of total US employment is “at risk” from computerization over the next decade or two.2 Gartner Group, an information technology research firm, takes a similar position, forecasting that “one in three jobs will be taken by software or robots by 2025.”3 Three Gartner analysts have offered a starker “strategic planning assumption:” “By 2030, 90 percent of jobs as we know them today will be replaced by smart machines.”4 What Jobs  Are Safe? Jobs that rely on repetitive and routine tasks are at risk. Deloitte says: On the other hand, the skills required to perform broadly or loosely defined jobsâ€"skills such as common sense, general intelligence, flexibility, and creativityâ€"and those required for successful interpersonal interactionsâ€"such as emotional intelligence and empathyâ€"are likely to become relatively more valuable. INFOGRAPHIC KEY POINTS Though the data in this infographic is about the  UK,  it wont be all that different in the US. Thanks to my friends at NeoMam for sharing this infographic! Skills less likely to be computerized: Originality Fine Arts Social Perceptiveness Negotiation Persuasion Assisting/Caring for Others Odds of Machine Doing Job | Pokerstars.com

Fiverr Resume Writing Tips

Fiverr Resume Writing TipsFiverr is a very popular website that provides you with a lot of opportunities in the field of online marketing. Most people choose to use it as an alternate for advertising their products and services, and Fiverr has earned a lot of good names for itself in this regard.However, if you have been looking for ways to earn a living with this online marketing website, then you must not forget to put some of your product on one of these other very popular websites. Today, I am going to share some tips that will help you make your Fiverr resume writing professional. The first thing that you should remember is that you should create a nice Fiverr resume that highlights your expertise. You should be well aware of what you are capable of and the relevant experience that you can bring to the table.Another tip that you can follow in Fiverr resume writing is to avoid unnecessary contents. Try to avoid writing articles, reviews, press releases, and websites. By doing so, you will be able to reduce the chances of getting rejected by many job seekers. Many employers are very picky about this type of content.Another thing that you should consider when writing your Fiverr resume is to avoid using too many fancy words and phrases. These kinds of words and phrases should only be used in some of your highest level of expertise or relevance. That means, when you are trying to grab the attention of an employer, it is best to avoid using overly complicated wording or complex formulas in your resume. Try to stick to simple language that will be understandable to an employer.Always include your contact information, including your e-mail address, in your Fiverr resume. You should also add a business card for that matter. You should also write your phone number or business contact numbers. There are a lot of other tips that you can follow in Fiverr resume writing, but I think that these tips are enough to start with. If you want to be more professional, I sugges t that you look up some of the other tips on the internet that can help you on how to create a professional resume.Of course, the most important thing that you need to remember when you want to put your first good job advertisement on the internet is to not only create a very impressive resume, but also to create one that will stand out. Make sure that you use specific keywords in your resume that will be easy for employers to locate your profile. Also, you should consider creating a video that includes you talking about yourself and your work experience.Creating a great quality resume is not difficult to do, but remember that you should keep it professional. With these two tips, you can be on your way to a great job on Fiverr resume writing.