Friday, November 29, 2019

What my favorite women all have in common

What my favorite women all have in commonWhat my favorite women all have in commonWomen inspire me. Regularly. Often. I learn something from almost every interaction.Being around women deeply connected to their own power is like a master class in how to do the same.Its a reflection of where you have left to grow (which will always be a thing), and the small places you can make abedrngnisher person feel seen.So, lets let the love of our women flow forward. Heres what some of my favorites do, which makes me want to do the same. And for the record, its not about being someones favorite, but its about leaving an impression of love, of inspiration, of support, and of potent good vibes all of which give us all the confidence to keep going.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreTheyre generous with their encouragementThey laugh with you. At you. Because of you. Theyre just so damn easy to la ugh.They actually follow up. You know those conversations where youre like OMG, Ill send this link to you about X,Y,Z and then they ACTUALLY send what they said they would. Its the little things.They show up. For the bigs. For the nothing.They see you rubbing the crick in your neck, and they get up and massage the knot out for you. Queens.Theyre honest. They let you see yourself in them. Because they share that they actually photoshopped their bun, or admitted they said something nasty, or open up about their extreme doubt. Their honesty lets you in.Theyre not always reloading. Theyre actually listening. Theyre curious. They want to know more.Theyre full of ideas and connects on how to bring your dream to life.They say, Thats SO you. Because they cared to understand you in the first place.They text after they see you. Because seeing each other WAS real joy. Why not let em know.They let you spout your bullsh*t. And they know that you know 90% of it is your bullsh*t.They tell you NO. Which is a reminder to have boundaries, too.They make plans. They put things on your calendar. Cuz, committed.Theyre more excited about your wins than you are. Cheer-fking-leaders.When you self-deprecate. They call you out. Because ya, youarebeautiful even if you forgot mascara and have no bra on.They Facetime even if they hate to Facetime because you love to Facetime.They bring you flowers. Just because.They ask about your family. And remember the important days.They quote you to yourself. Because theyre funny d-cks like that.Flow it forwardWoman on xxYou 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

Sunday, November 24, 2019

List of Fake Job Scams and Examples

List of Fake Job Scams and ExamplesList of Fake Job Scams and ExamplesAre you job searching and worried about getting scammed? Many scams involve fake job listings. With a fake job scam, a scammer lists a job, but the job doesnt exist. The scammer uses the job listing to get job seekers to provide personal information, including their Social Security number, credit card information, and bank account information. The information is then used to access your bank account or your credit cards and to steal your identity. Fake job scams often attempt to get job seekers to wire money from their bank, send money via Western Union or otherwise send money to the scammer. Some of these job scams were on Craigslist.However, Craigslist isnt the only job site where there are scam job postings or where your schmelzglas address may be collected to attempt to scam you. Fake Job Scam Examples Its important to be able to differentiate legitimate job opportunities from fake opportunities that could result in you being scammed if youve decided to pursue them. It can happen. Heres how to tell if a job email is a scam. Be sure review examples of different types of fake job scams. Credit report scamHeres an email sent to a Craigslist applicant. The company would like to take this moment to thank you for your response to our Craigslist job posting, as well as inform you that, after reading through your resume, we are interested in discussing this job opportunity with you in person. To proceed to the next step of the hiring process, you will need to get your credit score checked. The applicant is directed to a website where they will input personal information including name, address, Social Security number, etc. Fake job application scam This email asks to complete a job application online. The link takes you to a website where you are to fill out all info needed to steal your identity. The email says something like We look forward to reviewing your application and bringing you in for an interview, but can not do so until you complete our company application.Pay for Background Check Scam With this scam, a job seeker is told a position has just opened up, and aphone interviewor an instant message interviewis conducted. The applicant is notified that they would be responsible for the cost of the hintergrund check. Then the applicant is told that they have to purchase pre-paid $75 Visa debit card and send it to the interviewer to pay for the background check. Pay for startup kit scams These are also called work at home assembly job scams. Companies may offer to sell you a kit you can use to assemble products to sell. Youll most likely end up paying for a kit, and you wont make any money.Pay for software/programs scam The company asks applicants to set up a Yahoo Messenger account for the job briefing and interview. The company then explains that the applicant will need to buy programs in advance and say they will reimburse the candidate.Bait-and-switch Scam- PR/ Marketing This job description isnt what it seems Start entry-level, develop transferable skills, work with the worlds leading corporations, advance to new positions, make money, and along the way, figure out what you want to be when you grow up. It sounds good, but the job is door-to-door sales. Pay for training materials scam The company asks candidates to complete interview tasks such as testing on accounting questions. Then they will tell you that they are going to set you up with software so you can work at home. Instead of a package, they send a cashiers check. They ask the applicant to deposit the check into their bank, then withdraw funds, and then send those funds via Western Union to get the training materials.Pay for online training scam In this scam, the job seeker receives an email from a person about a job they applied for that was filled. They had another job that the person was qualified for, but they had to pay to do some online training. This scam used the name of a legitimate company and an email address similar to the real company name. Direct deposit before interview scam The applicant is offered the job via email and told that all employees are paid via Direct Deposit with the companys banking institution with no additional cost for you. The applicant is sent to a website to sign up and told After registering your Direct Deposit confirmation, please respond back to this email with your ideal interview date/time. Remember, you need your Direct Deposit account info before your interview, as we will be processing your payment information at that time. Trial employment scam The applicant is told that they were selected as one of two people to go through a three-week trial period. The name of the company and the website seem legitimate, but they ask you to fill out a contract with personal information including your Social Security number. How to Avoid Job Scams As you can see, it can be hard to tell if a job is a scam or legitimate. Use t hese tips to learn how toavoid scams, how to check out companies and jobs, and what scams to watch out for when you are job searching. How to Report a Scam If youve become a victim of a job scam, or youve identified a scam, there are a number of methods you can use to report a job scam.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Ever Wonder What Santas Resume Looks Like

Ever Wonder What Santas Resume Looks LikeSantas ResumeEver Wonder What Santas Resume Looks LikeHave you ever wondered if Santa has been happy with work? Have the elves ever gotten the better of him? Did he ever get stressed out at the prospect of a reindeer rebellion that would delay Christmas? Or maybe there were a couple of times he was losing control of the marketing message to the surliness of The Grinch or the rise of the alternative Festivus holiday in the 1990s.OK, maybe Santa has never entertained the idea of changing jobs. But if he ever does, what would his resume look like? We took a crack at it and you can read Santas resume below. (To view a larger version of Santas resume, click here.)