Feel Frustrated With Writing a Resume? Get Your Hands on These Easy Tips

Feel Frustrated With Writing a Resume? Get Your Hands on These Easy TipsDo you feel frustrated with writing a resume? You should not be. Resume writing is simple and effective. In fact, if you are an experienced writer, it can be one of the most rewarding jobs in your career.The first thing to remember when writing a resume is to put yourself into the picture. The resume must include facts, experiences, and skills relevant to the job you're applying for. You need to convey your accomplishments in such a way that an employer will be impressed. So, take the time to identify all the experiences you have had in the past few years that were relevant to the job you are applying for.Make sure you put your accomplishments in the right order so you can easily find them in your resume. By doing this, you make it easier for your potential employer to find what they are looking for and they can read your resume quickly.The next two important components of your resume are your education and your employment history. Make sure that you list all the degrees you have earned from the colleges you attended. This includes technical, formal, and college courses. A good rule of thumb is to list all the credits you have earned, even if they may have been on a part-time basis.The last component of your resume is your employment history. Include any jobs that are still open as well as jobs that have already ended. This will help show employers that you are a risk taker. If you are looking for a job, this is an important attribute that you need to emphasize.Also, you may want to include times list. This can give your employer information about your work history as well as help them organize their resumes. The easiest way to do this is to list the jobs and dates in which you worked them.Lastly, do not forget to update your information regularly. As much as possible, keep records of all your previous jobs and the dates of them. You never know what career opportunities you may have missed.

Jobs for Older Workers Career Strategies to Not Get Fired

Jobs for Older Workers Career Strategies to Not Get Fired Americans expect to live longer compared to their parents’ generation, and workers today are well aware that medical costs and other expenses encountered in retirement keep rising. So, naturally, more people figure it’s wise to push back their retirements by a few years, to keep a steady income stream coming, and to increase their Social Security benefits when they finally do decide to stop working. The problem is that workers sometimes don’t get the opportunity to put off their retirements. Many older workers face a greater risk of job loss. Their bosses might not perceive them as relevant or able to provide the kind of fresh, new thinking the company needs to thrive. And then there’s also the cold economic logic: Your boss could probably hire some kid a few years out of college to do your job for considerably less than you’re earning right now. Fortunately, we have some tools to help 50-plus workers retire when they actually feel ready, rather than being forced out of the workforce early. We tapped career coaches to ask for their top book recommendations for how older employees can stay relevant â€" and employed â€" as long as you want to keep showing up to your desk every morning. #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso Courtesy of Amazon Sophia Amoruso’s claim to fame is that she shifted from leapfrogging from dead-end jobs in her early 20s to becoming head honcho thanks to a vision of a virtual vintage clothing storefront, which turned into the successful clothing brand Nasty Gal. What relevance might this book have for older workers? With so many generations in today’s workforce, you’ll need to be able to communicate with all of them â€" and bridge those generational differences, if you’re a manager responsible for keeping a team on track â€" in order to succeed. “While this might seem a bit unorthodox to recommend to older professionals, Amoruso’s status as a millennial powerhouse is precisely why it’s so impactful,” says career coach Elana Konstant. “Understanding those working for and with you is key for successful managers, even more so for those of a different generation,” she says. “Engaging your team by prioritizing their growth potential and promoting open lines of communication is vital to keeping strong talent.” This book will help Baby Boomers and Gen Xers stay professionally and culturally connected to younger colleagues. Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work by Sophie Wade Courtesy of Amazon Kathryn A. Sollmann, author of Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman What to Do Instead, recommends Embracing Progress and characterizing it as one of the “great bibles on the future of work.” The book is full of insights about how the workplace is changing, and how older workers can adapt. “The traditional, more-than-full-time, tied-to-your-desk job will soon be a dinosaur,” Sollmann says. “The best way to be relevant in today’s job market is to truly understand the forces driving it forward and where you can best fit in.” Reading Embracing Progress can help you figure it all out. Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs by John Doerr Courtesy of Amazon John Doerr, the famous venture capitalist, might be best known for being an early investor and believer in Google, but he also delivers solid advice for late-career employees in Measure What Matters, according to career coach Elana Konstant. “This book is important to anyone looking to understand how to remain a relevant and engaged employee,” Konstant says. The key for workers of any age, but especially those within a decade of retirement, is to prove their continued value and relevance to their employer, and Doerr’s book offers strategies on how to do that, Konstant says. “In order to continuously add value, employees need to lead from within and evolve along with the company and industry.” Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead by Laszlo Block Courtesy of Amazon Career coach Ngoc Nguyen says that Work Rules!, written by Google’s long-time top HR pro Laszlo Block, has insights that go way beyond hiring and corporate organizational practices. “The book draws on behavioral economics, human psychology, and Google’s own research to provide any manager with knowledge into the philosophy of work and a blueprint to bring the best out of employees,” Nguyen says. If you manage anyone, Nguyen says there is a ton of practical advice in this book to help you make your reports more effective in their jobs â€" which enhances your relevance to your employer. We’ve included affiliate links into this article. Click here to learn what those are.

3 Reasons Why Employees LOVE Working At Zillow - Work It Daily

3 Reasons Why Employees LOVE Working At Zillow - Work It Daily You know that feeling of getting up every day excited to go to the office, work on your projects, and hang out with your co-workers? Related: 5 Reasons Why I Love Working At Greatist If yes, yay! Good for you. It’s the best feeling, right? If no, well, it’s time to discover a company that can give you that feeling - Life is too short! Don’t waste your time at a company that makes you m-i-s-e-r-a-b-l-e. YOLO! First, you need to determine your values - What’s most important to you? Then, you need to create a bucket list of companies that you think might be a good fit for you. Well, if you love to have fun at your job and surround yourself with really cool people, you definitely should check out Zillow, a virtual home and real estate marketplace. Here are some things we learned about Zillow’s culture from it’s Glassdoor page: 1. They love their company... According to Glassdoor, 98% of employees approve of the CEO and 84% would recommend the company to a friend. With a 4.2 rating after over 260 reviews, that says a lot! 2. ...And their co-workers! “I can honestly say the best part of working here is my co-workers. People come from various backgrounds, and I dig the diversity,” one reviewer wrote. “Everyone is really smart, respectful and overall just a fun group to be around.” 3. They take fun seriously. The people of Zillow take fun seriously (I mean, check out their party photos). They’ve even got designated “culture beacons” who organize regular social events for employees so they can bond and have fun with each other. That’s right, they have dedicated party planners - Don’t you wish your company had one of those?! Want to learn more about Zillow’s culture? Check out their Careers page! Is your company disrupting your industry? Do you put culture over commodities?   Related Posts 5 Companies That Encourage A Healthy Lifestyle Culture Showcase: Fashion, Fun, And Bagels With The CEO Company Culture Is Important To Hiring Managers Photo credit: Zillow Glassdoor page Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!