How to Prepare to Leave Your Job (in 3 easy steps) - AND a free class! - When I Grow Up

How to Prepare to Leave Your Job (in 3 easy steps) - AND a free class! - When I Grow Up Thats it! You’ve had enough of your job and are planning to escape from the golden handcuffs. You mightve written your resignation letter and are waiting for the day you get to give it to your manager with a triumphant smile. You mightve told your spouse that youre gonna give your notice by such-and-such an important date (the holidays, your next birthday, after your annual bonus, etc). You mightve started taking action on your dream career and are trying to supplement your income  now. But what can you  do to prepare to leave your job in order to work on your creative biz? (No, rolling your eyes and/or complaining doesnt count.) STEP 1: Take a long, hard look at your finances. Ive never worked with a client where money didnt come into the picture. We often use it as a fear-based roadblock, saying well never save or make enough (or we have to save or make too much!). Whadda convenient excuse to not take action, huh? Well, knock it off!  Block out an hour on your calendar right now for a finance date, and jot down what you need to make every month to cover your bills, feed yourself and have at least a bit of a life. Write down that monthly number and times it by however many months itll take for you to breathe easy about whats in the bank.  If youre having trouble,   you can, instead, think of your financial cushion in terms of the number you’re already familiar with: your current salary. I personally looked at it that way because I knew the paycheck I was making covered the bills and then some, and I was able to figure out pretty easily that my five months’ severance could last for eight or so if I wasn’t going nutso in the buttso with my spending.  ( And yes, Im trying to make nutso in the buttso a thing feel free to use it.) STEP 2: Open a separate savings account for your business and make it automatic. You can open a free account at Capital One 360, and set up an automatic transfer to build up your financial cushion. Want to save $20,000 and have a target date to give your notice as November 2016? Then youll need $1100/month in that account (or maybe $500/month + bonuses + birthday money + client work?). Whatever you can put away, set it up to happen weekly, biweekly or monthly without you having to do a thing. STEP 3: Get clear on your Phase One, and take action on it every day. What are the non-money things that are non-negotiables for you to  start and/or launch your biz? For me, it was a professionally designed website (I didnt have one for the first 2ish years of my business), a secure sense that people in the world knew who I was (I wouldve done better with a measurable goal, i.e. 3 consultation calls and 2 new clients/month), and becoming an LLC. For you, it might be a high-quality printer, $100/month in sales, and an Etsy shop with 5 products. To get to your Phase One pieces, jot down what you feel you need, want, and/or should have and only keep the non-negotiable needs! Everything else can come later. Then, do something every day to move forward with your Phase One so the finish line becomes tangible! I know that these steps seem big, but you can map this out (I like to call it a SNAP Safety Net Action Plan) in  just a few hours, and theyll keep you on target for the weeks, months, or years to come. Then, when its time to hand in that resignation letter youve keep hidden, youll feel comfortable and confident that youve built a strong foundation for a successful business! Im thrilled to officially announce that Ill be at CreativeLive next month to teach ya how to  Ditch Your Day Job! If you need help with your Breathe Easy number, Phase One, support systems, and more, you can watch it live for free June 11-12th  by RSVPing  right here! And if you want personalized attention and can join me in  the Seattle studio,  were currently accepting applications for my intimate studio audience!  

Kaplans Resume Writing Tip - Writing a Successful Resume For Your Career

Kaplan's Resume Writing Tip - Writing a Successful Resume For Your CareerWhat is Kaplan's resume writing tip? They say: 'When it comes to writing your resume, there are no rules. Everything is up to you.'I know this is a thought that strikes fear into the hearts of many writers, but it is true. When you are not a writer, you are still an editor, and it is the job of the editor to ensure that the resume that is written remains an accurate reflection of the skills and experiences of the person that has created it.The first thing to keep in mind is that this is a career objective, and it should reflect your personal career goals. As we know, people who have the skills and experience will usually get better salaries than those without the same. As a resume writer, it is your job to ensure that you document your skills and accomplishments in a manner that is relevant to your prospective employer. It is not enough to simply list them, but to clearly define what they are, and to make the em ployer understand what these skills mean to you.The second thing to keep in mind when you are writing your resume is that all writers are copywriters at Kaplan. No one else has the 'creative' abilities of copywriters, or the 'original' research skills that will ensure that you go from a first to a successful career. Your resume will have to make sense, and you need to be able to communicate clearly about what your skills and interests are. For this reason, it is the job of the resume writer to be patient with his client.Once you've captured the reader's attention and gained his interest, the whole purpose of the resume is to help him determine whether you can deliver on the promises he is looking for in his company. You've got to meet or exceed his expectations, and if you don't do this, the resume is simply a waste of time.In many cases, writing a resume for Kaplan will only take up about 5 minutes of your time, and Kaplan will create a great resume for you. This means that you don 't need to waste any more time, money, or energy just to get a job at a particular company.So if you've been writing resumes for Kaplan for some time now and have never received any positive feedback from your clients, it is probably time for you to write another one. If you really want to be successful in your career, you need to find your own way of writing a resume, and then develop your skills to the point where the resume you send out today will be in demand.

5 Career Insights From Millionaire Business Owners

5 Career Insights From Millionaire Business Owners Recently, U.S. Trust (which is a part of Bank of America) released the results of their latest survey of 242 high-net-worth business owners, all of whom have at least $3 million in investable assets. The surprise? Many came from humbler backgrounds than you’d expect. If you want to be a success, there’s a lot you can learn from these millionaire business owners about risk, reward, and professional values. Here are a few of the most interesting takeaways from the survey. Most don’t come from money and privilege. The majority (about two-thirds) of those surveyed came from middle class or poor backgrounds. Eighty-seven percent of respondents said they came from a family that “valued discipline,” 78 percent said their families encouraged their talents, and 60 percent reported “early work participation.” While entrepreneurs don’t necessarily come from privileged backgrounds, the roots of their ambition and drive are generally evident in some capacity. Read More: Why the ‘Lifestyle Career’ Is About More Than Work-Life Balance It’s often a family affair. A lot of successful business owners work with family. Roughly 40 percent of those surveyed said that they work with family members, and most see their involvement as helping to give them “a competitive advantage.” There are upsides and downsides to working with family. But, when someone is really committed to their business, as these owners are, it’s a pretty natural fit. “Entrepreneurs tend to think of their business as an extension of themselves and their family, often their greatest source of motivation and strength so characteristic of successful owners,” Keith Banks, president of U.S. Trust, said in a press release. “The hard work and sacrifices needed to create and build a business make being an entrepreneur very much a family affair.” Read More: Do You Need More Autonomy at Work? They prefer to work this way, even though they think it’s harder. Despite the fact that the majority (74%) of the business owners surveyed said that working for themselves was harder than working for someone else, 8 out of 10 of them would still prefer to own their own business. These entrepreneurs are motivated and driven toward propelling their own successes. …but it’s not really about the money. You might think that millionaire business owners would be motivated to start their own companies by a desire to drive up their bottom line, but actually that’s not the case. In fact, the majority of those surveyed said they were motivated by an interest in controlling their own fates and pursuing their passions, not by a desire to earn more money. Although, 83 percent reported that they feel that business owners ultimately earn more than they would if they worked for someone else. Read More: 4 Tips for Finding a New Job After 40 They are taking risks, but they don’t think about it that way very often. A very large percentage (49%) of respondents said that most of their assets and income are tied to their business. Still though, 63 percent said that they don’t have an exit plan. Be sure to check out the full survey results from U.S. Trust for more information.

How to Answer the What is Your Current Salary Question in an Interview

How to Answer the What is Your Current Salary Question in an InterviewIts almost inevitable that in the course of your job search you will be asked for your salary historyeither what youre currently making, what you made in your previous lokalitt, or beyond. Employers want to know because they think it is a good gauge of your market value, and they want to get a sense of what salary level you might be expecting and/or hoping for. If you and the position youre applying for are not in the same league, asking about salary can save you both a lot of time. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) That said, what if youre being underpaid at your current position? What if you know youre getting far less than market value, to say nothing of your actual value? Or what if you were hoping this new position would lead to a significant pay raise? Or its your dream job and you dont care that youd be taking a massive pay cut?Follow these guidelines and tactical options for when (and if) you should show your salary cards to your potential employer.Think in terms of your worth, rather than your pay.There are situations in which divulging your salary information is basically like underbidding on yourself and setting the bar fairly low for negotiations. (And, in situations where you make dramatically mora than the position would pay, you dont want to scare anybody away from hiring you.) The trick with this strategy is to find out what the position is worth on the market and negotiate from that position.Address any major discrepancies with your current pay level in your cover letter. If the question comes up in your interview, simply deflect by saying youve researched the fair market value of the job in that region, and youre sure that at the appropriate time, you would be able to settle a mutually appropriate figure. (Hint you cant say this unless youre sure you would accept something in the fair market range.)Its okay to deflect.If youre kee n not to give a number and the interviewer or HR department keeps pushing you, you can come up with a respectful way to say that you dont believe your salary history should affect your prospective salary future at a different companyor in a different role or industry. Pivot again to describe the ways in which this job is different, and thus your salary comparison is not appropriate. If theyre all about the dollar amount and really getting pushy for no obvious reason, then ask yourself if this is the kind of company you really want to work for.Keep your cards close to your vest.Take caution, especially in the beginning Theres no reason to preemptively disclose your salary history on your application. Put dashes in those boxes if they appear on any forms. If youre asked for a resume and salary history, send just the resume. If they really want it/need it, they will ask, and you can proceed with your chosen strategy from there. If they do call you, that means theyre interested in you. Score Youve just gotten one of their cards before showing your full kralleOf course, this strategy can easily backfire if no one calls you to get the extra information. Then you lose out on a potential interview. (Note some civil service and other jobs require salary disclosure, but these have very rigid pay structures, so theres much less risk to you. In these cases, divulge immediately.)Dont stonewall.If you sense that you are really just frustrating your interviewer by not budging, maybe you can rethink. Try the tactic of honestythe best policy. If youre hesitating because youre currently being woefully underpaid, try just being straightforward about that. This also opens up the conversation about why you think youre being undervalued, which gives you another chance to sell your unique skills and expertise.The Bottom LineNo matter which strategy you go with, remember that the point is to explain your worth in order to get the salary you want. The only way to do this is by selling your skills and your particular blend of experience and expertise. Let your record stand as the biggest bargaining chip. Youre the best candidate at the fair market price youre asking. It is possible to get what you want and what you deserve from the right company willing to realize your value.

3 Super Easy Ways to Maximize Your Morning Meetings (For Everyone Involved)

3 Super Easy Ways to Maximize Your Morning Meetings (For Everyone Involved) Good morning Are you ready to departure your day with back-to-back meetings? Chances are youre (probably) not in the headspace to hit the ground running just yet. You might still be pouring a cup of coffee or going through your inbox to ease yourself into the workday.However, there are some mornings where you have scheduled meetings as soon as you arrive to work. How can you start these meetings off on the right (AKA organized) foot? I reached out to a few experts for an inside look into the strategies they use to maximize their morning meetings.1. Dont brainstorm do draft an agenda.Tracy Julien is the Vice President of Marketing for GuidedChoice, a digital investment advisory firm. Julien has more than 15 years of experience working for esteemed global brands and credits agenda outlines to her success during meetings.Many people think meetings waste valuable time and disrupt the flow of a work day, Julien sa ys. The key is not to have your morning meeting be led by brainstorming. The meeting needs to be informative and should add value to the people involved in the meeting.Julien advises typing up a brief outline the night before you leave work. Then, email it to your gruppe members so the agenda is waiting in their inboxes the next morning. This ensures its one of the first things they see, and an efficient way to have a productive morning meeting.2. Shake the jitters away by exercising.As the CEO of my own business, Im all in favor of exercising before, during, and after the workday. Movement is particularly helpful if youre nervous about an important meeting. Even going for a quick 15-minute walk gets your blood flowing and endorphins up, allowing you to come back refreshed and ready to go.Theresa Nguyen, RN MSN and coach for female entrepreneurs at More Time More You, also shares my belief that exercise is the best hack for successful meetings.Not sure if you have time to squeeze in a walk or spinning class before the meeting? Here are two types of exercise Nguyen says you can bring to the office with you.Jumping jacks These reactivate your body with a quick burst of activity. The attitude you come into a meeting with is contagious and lifts up the energy of the room and theres nothing than arriving feeling drained. Do a quick platzdeckchen of jumping jacks before the meeting. It will give you for more energy, focus, better ideas, and increased productivity.Belly breathing This kind of deep breathing stimulates the vagus nerve. It sends a message back to the brain, telling you to relax. Breathing helps you relieve stress and stay grounded in the moment. When we relax, all aspects of life feel easier.3. Set a hard stop.Hard stops where you set a time limit to one commitment in order to move on to the next one sound easy enough to implement. Beth Tucker, CEO of KNFT Staffing Resources, knows that this is actually much harder to do in practice.She advises sett ing aside personal distractions, like laptops and smartphones, so the meeting can end on time. Come prepared, too.Set an agenda so that the meeting is better structured, Tucker says.Additionally, let the other party youre speaking with know about the hard stop in advance. Send out a calendar invitation for the meeting whether youre taking a call or video chatting together that outlines how long everyone can anticipate it lasting. Its highly likely that the individuals youre meeting with may have commitments of their own and theyll be grateful you planned an end date.--Deborah Sweeney is the CEO of MyCorporation.com which provides online legal filing services for entrepreneurs and businesses, startup bundles that include corporation and LLC formation, registered agent services, DBAs, and copyright and trademark filing services. You can find MyCorporation on Twitter at MyCorporation.

The Idiots Manual to Writing Resume for Software Engineer Revealed

The Idiots Manual to Writing Resume for Software Engineer Revealed Write the Experience Summary parte of your job resume for each particular ort you are looking for. Networking is among the most crucial characteristics of the work search procedure. Free Resume Samples Free Resume Examples and sample resumes can be found in every employment niche possible and you may view dozens of particular examples for. Writing Resume for Software Engineer Can Be Fun for Everyone Buzzle Software Solutions is that which we are called. Software Engineering is a very intricate and technical industry that is continually evolving due to technological advances. Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for Writing Resume for Software Engineer In the event that you were not a contractor or a consultant, and it appears like youve got a tough time staying at work, I will be somewhat cautious. At the close of the day, the recruiter would like to observe the way your background is pertinent to the position. M ost engineers believe they dont have a thing to blog. The Dos and Donts of Writing Resume for Software Engineer A fast email or phone call can make a big difference. Also, your resume needs to be on the key objective however you should add all of the info regarding your experience regarding the concerned field. If you are feeling overwhelmed or unsure if youre up to the endeavor, you might want to look at the help of a top resume writer. Resume is a concise documentation of your professional journey, and it plays an important part in any work interview. The Writing Resume for Software Engineer Pitfall Putting together an extraordinary software engineer resume, or any resume whatsoever, can be greatly complemented by taking advantage of the abundance of online writing services trust me, it is an intelligent move. To begin with, list the master list of each skill youve got, obviously linked to your experience for a software engineer Fantastic programmers understand how to p rioritize clear code. While technical pros resumes do not will need to be pretty, formatting can earn a tremendous difference in a resumes readability. Writing Resume for Software Engineer at a Glance Functional resumes mean to highlight your unique abilities and accomplishments that have been demonstrated through specific work related achievements. Thus far now put down all the skills you are able to consider. The skills are decisive portion of the resume and they ought to definitely discover their place in the very first page of resume. Listing skills needed for the position is a no-brainer. Web developers are needed to be creative in plus-rechnen to experts in the several software utilized for designing and programming a site. For an engineer whos into designing and innovating, its critical to write what youre good at on your resume. Who Else Wants to Learn About Writing Resume for Software Engineer? The majority of the huge employers and job boards utilize applicant tracking systems to shop and manage the large number of resumes received by them. Its possible to have a look at the software engineer job description released by the recruiter to know the responsibilities needed for the position. Essentially, youve nailed work at a unicorn business. What you have to do is simply minimize jobs which dont add value to the job that youre seeking.

Things You Wont Like About Teachers Assistant Resume and Things You Will

Things You Wont Like About Teachers Assistant Resume and Things You Will The Good, the Bad and Teachers Assistant Resume By highlighting what you do well, it is going to allow you to look for work in areas which you will enjoy. Its wise not to ramble.Classes, since the name implies, literature review. The term process itself connotes the worth of time. Theres an extremely great origin which you must saunter as a way to manufacture the very best viable resume. You might need to set new challenges if you feel you your role is changing. The History of Teachers Assistant Resume Refuted It is vital to create a great impression without delay. You will need the skills as It makes for an extremely competitive industry List any creative approaches you could change a students perception or grades by utilizing motivation tactics. Even though most of resumes must offer data in your work and education experience, together with your abilities and achievements, there are many methods to offer this info. Employers want employees who are seriously interested in doing the job and they are searching for those who care about their jobs. Your work is to aid them, after all. When applying for a job for a teacher assistant, make certain to read the work description for a list of the particular skills needed for that job. Providing one-on-one assistance from the assistant could be required to aid a learner to turn into successful in classroom tasks. Assistants may help the teacher by helping students to do research tasks. Assisting with numerous needs. Some principals want their assistant principals to take care of discipline so the principal can concentrate on administrative tasks. Teachers will have a hard time carrying out their responsibilities without the assistance of a Teacher Assistant. Incorporating an effective testimonial or prozentzahl from her time for a student teacher can help to solidify what she can provide a school district. Teacher Assistant searc hing for a position with XYZ School. Motivating children to learn is a big part of a teachers job. You have to demonstrate that youre passionate about education. Special education students greatly gain from the usage of teacher assistants in a classroom atmosphere. Teachers also have to do the same if they need to get hired for a teaching job. Whether this Teacher Assistant resume example was not sufficient for you, youre totally free to review a few other samples and templates from our website. Experience in infographic resume with each work search objective. Job post and any type of my preceding work. Sometimes words arent the most efficient means to communicate. Frequently the answer is usually yes. In the event you require someone to make an zugnglich writing style. When youve confirmed your requirements are complete then you may start your job search. Some applications wont enable you to edit the shape or submit online. No matter your degree of work practical underst anding, your resume structure is vital to making your application stick out. Whatever your level of job experience, it is critical to making your application stand out.