How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything

How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything I follow author Tim Ferris (it’s a wild ride) and this post was inspired by one of his.   I happen to agree with him that you can tell a lot about people by how they do the small things.   One of my personal observations: how you maintain your car is how you take care of almost everything in your life.   If your car gets regular maintenance and is kept clean (no matter how old it is), you’re probably the kind of person who takes care of all of the things you own.   You can’t convince me, however, that you’re a detail-oriented, organized person if your car is a wreck (metaphorically or literally.) Small details matter   and they’re a clue to how you do the big things.   If you calculate a tip carefully after a meal out and insist that everyone pay their fair share of the bill down to the penny, you’re probably going to be a stickler in a business partnership.   If you don’t bother to do the math and just throw down a couple of loose bills, that’s also a clue to how you handle money.   Show me a woman with a single rose in a crystal vase on her desk, and I’ll show you someone who cares about esthetics everywhere.   I wouldn’t take her to a grimy dive on a date, no matter how good the food is.   You get the point; like it or not, your character is showing in a hundred ways every day. Back to Tim Ferris’ post: If you’re a baby boomer like me, you may remember the story about David Lee Roth (of Van Halen fame) having a clause in his concert contracts about brown MMs.  It sounded insane.   The clause stated that “a bowl of MM’s has to be provided backstage, with every single brown candy removed, upon pain of forfeiture of the show, with full compensation to the band.”   Egomaniacal star obsessed with his own fame?   Not according to his explanation in his memoir “Crazy from the Heat.”   Van Halen often traveled to small markets where no one had ever handled a show with as much equipment and as many technical requirements as theirs.   Roth says that if he went backstage and saw brown MMs in the bowl, he’d order a line by line check of the entire production plan.   They’d almost always find some oversight or error in planning that could have ruined the show â€" or worse. (The recent collapse of a stage at the Indiana State Fair killed seven and woun ded over 40 people.) David Lee Roth understood what most of us don’t take the time to process: that how you do all the small things gives us a clue as to how you do the big things.   Like show up when you’re needed.   Take care of what matters.   Stand by your friends. Pay back your debts. Pay attention to details. The next time you’re tempted to tell a friend, a family member, or your spouse that they’re overreacting to how you handled some minor detail, stop and think.   Is how I do this how I do everything?   And what does that say about me? Now apply that to your job search.   When you meet with a prospective employer, are you organized, on time and prepared? If not, how will you convince her that you will be when it counts?

How to Find Accomplishments for Your Resume

How to Find Accomplishments for Your Resume Accomplishments, accomplishments, accomplishments. It’s probably been said over a million times Here are 3 Questions to Ask Yourself when You Feel Unaccomplished:1. What’s Gone Wrong? If you’re often described as reliable or dependable, perhaps that’s because you consistently achieve deadlines or productivity goals.Are you described as a motivating or inspiring manager?Maybe you have lifted employee engagement or championed professional development plans that resulted in promotions for team members.Has a boss described you as business-savvy?evalThat probably means you’ve voiced concerns about an approach or provided suggestions to improve the effectiveness of a proposed strategy.On the surface, the words people use to describe you at work often seem vague and impersonal. But, there is a reason behind their word choice â€" something you’ve done has resonated with them in a specific way.3. What do People Come to You For?This one is similar to the question above, but I’ve found it can often help clients uncover new information. Think about why co-workers stop at your desk â€" instead of someone else’s. Colleagues asking you for help has probably become so common, you fail to notice the value you’re adding. Becoming a go-to resource is evidence that you’ve become a highly-valuable expert.Do you interpret complex policies or procedures? Does your boss always seem to tap you when there’s a project that requires quick turnaround? Are the “problem” clients always assigned to you? Are you frequently invited to help finalize a contract or close a sale? Are you the default presenter/public speaker on your team?Now, how did you become this known expert? You must have done something right, multiple times, to earn your reputation. Those incidents, are seriously impactful accomplishments to include on your resume. The reputation you’ve built in the workplace, is a big part of your brand. And, the best part is, if you market yourself on these types of accomplishments, others will naturally reinforce this brand for you (references, LinkedIn endorsements, sponsor comments, etc.).Still drawing a blank?Dig-up those old performance reviews â€" some of the best accomplishment gems I’ve helped clients uncover have come from long-forgotten appraisals. You may also consider booking some time with a career coach or resume writer, who can ask the kind of probing questions that will launch your self-discovery in the right direction.

How to Stop Worrying 4 Steps to Conquer Your Fears

How to Stop Worrying 4 Steps to Conquer Your Fears What are you worrying about right now? A presentation you have to give, an interview, closing a major deal, throwing your first dinner party, or something even more stressful? The thing is, worrying takes a toll. Whether it’s because you care, you’ve been too busy to focus, or it’s part of your DNA, worrying is a drain on your energy. And when you worry, it affects the people around you too. As a master worrier, I’ve tried a lot of strategies â€" hanging things on the worry tree, scheduling 30 minutes a day to worry, telling someone else about my troubles. And all of them have their place. But the strategy that’s helped me the most is one I’ve applied just this year to a big project that looked like it was going to crash and burn. Maybe it can help you too. My Big Worry I had agreed to host a special high-end event in London on behalf of a friend. This was my friend’s brainchild, and she had entrusted me to run this first-ever version in London. With just 8 weeks to go, I had filled only a handful of seats. That wouldn’t have been so bad except that in the US this event typically had 30-40 people. It felt like an impossible mountain to climb. All I could think of was “what was I thinking when I agreed to do something so challenging?” My friend was really nice about it. She said we could just reschedule and choose a day later in the year. People hadn’t seemed to mind when they had to reschedule that one time in the US. But for me, this wasn’t an option. My reputation was on the line. I had promised to deliver this event, and 5 people had already paid to attend. It was up to me to deliver a great experience, which wouldn’t happen unless we got the numbers up to at least 15-16. What was I going to do? The 4-Step Solution That’s when my daughter came on the scene, saying, “Mom, you’re wasting so much energy worrying. It’s probably going to turn out fine, especially if you channel all that energy into doing something about the things you’re worried about.” Here’s the 4-step strategy we came up with. Step 1 â€" Make a List of Your Worries: Take out a sheet of paper. On the left side, make a list of all the things you’re worried about. Here, you want to be complete list everything that’s bothering you and don’t leave anything out. Make sure you hold onto this list because you’ll need it again in Step 4. In my case, I turned out to be very good at listing my very darkest, grimmest fears. It actually felt good to write down every “what if” scenario that weighed on my mind. As the saying goes, “sunlight is the best disinfectant”. Getting your fears out into the light reduces their power over you. Here’s how my list looked: Not enough people to make it worthwhile People drop out at the last minute People don’t show up We run out of things to say or do to make it worthwhile for each person It feels like too small a group and we’re rattling around in the conference room People don’t like it and want their money back Then the question is what to do about that big long list, which is Step 2. Step 2 â€" Take Action on What You Can Control: Go through each item on the list and look for actions you could take right now to make sure that fear doesn’t come true. Basically, you’re looking for what’s in your control versus what’s not in your control. For the things in your control, figure out what actions you can take. Then take them. Looking at my list, my fears really came down to two things. First, having enough people attend. Second, making sure whoever attended had a great experience, which in part relied on having enough people to interact with. Having had enough experience at running events, I knew I could make it a great experience for people… as long as there were enough people in the room. That meant my biggest focus had to be on getting enough “bums in seats” as they say in the UK. My problem was that I was being a perfectionist about how the invitations should be worded, and therefore procrastinating. As a result, I had sent out only 10 invitations. So my “hit rate” was actually 50%, which is quite good. What I needed to do was send out lots more invitations. This was the wake up call I needed. Now that my fear of having an empty room trumped my fear of putting myself out there with imperfect invitations, I had less trouble pressing  â€˜send’ on those emails. And once I had done my bit, it was easier to follow up with friends who had said they would spread the word but hadn’t yet. Step 3 â€" Make It a Daily Focus: Going forward, wake up every morning and ask yourself, “What can I do today to move the project forward and address the things I’m worried about?” This will prompt you to keep taking actions. In my case, it was building on the discovery I made in Step 2: that while I couldn’t control who said “yes”, I could control the number of invitations I sent out. So every day for the next five weeks, I identified more people to invite, sent more invitations, and asked friends to extend invitations as well. I went through my entire LinkedIn contact list, reconnected with former colleagues and leveraged corporate relationships. No stone went unturned. In the end, we had 25 yesses! By the way, I kept the “catastrophe list” list from Step 1 handy. That’s what gave me a kick in the backside to keep taking action and to stay focused. And if I identified additional worries, it made it easy to add them to the list and get to work on those too. Step 4 â€" Do a Post Game Review: Once the source of your worry is over, whether that’s an event, a presentation or an interview, it’s time to do what I think of as a “Post Game Review”. Go back to your original list of worries from Step 1. On the right side of the page, write down what actually happened. The point is to compare the two lists. If you’re a fellow worrier, your “before” list is going to be larger than your “after” list. Here’s what mine looked like: Before After Not enough people to make it worthwhile People drop out at the last minute People don’t show up We run out of things to say or do to make it worthwhile for each person It feels like too small a group and we’re rattling around in the conference room People don’t like it and want their money back It went great! 21 people came, they loved it, and asked when the next one will take place! By doing this comparison of your before and after lists, you’ll get data on how disconnected your worrying is from what actually happens. And that will help you to lighten up on the unproductive worrying next time, and get to action faster. Why This Strategy Works The beauty of this strategy is that simply writing down your worries takes them out of your head where they can ping around and seem bigger than they really are. In my case, worries left unattended in my brain can take on an emotional quality that super-sizes them. So it’s so helpful to get them out where I can do see them in one list. Then you can more rationally deal with each one, and get others to help you move through the list, whether that’s assessing how real the fear is or a team member helping to take an action. Some of your concerns will be very real and also very addressable. That’s why they say, “a problem shared is a problem solved”. Whether it’s just getting it out into the light where you can see it properly, or getting others to do something that they can do but you can’t or shouldn’t because others are better placed to do it. So, when you find yourself worrying about something, make the list and go through it with someone you trust to listen and not judge. Then focus on where you can make an impact and start taking actions. How to Stop Worrying: (1) Make a list (2) Take action on what you can control (3) Keep taking action Finally, let the results take care of themselves. Over time, the weight of the data about your worries versus reality will start to sink in so you can jump quickly into productive mode. What Will You Do? Now it’s time to step back and think about how to conquer what you’re worrying about. What’s your biggest worry right now? And what will you do to shift your energy from negative worry to positive action? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Where Can You Get Free Assistance With Writing a Resume?

Where Can You Get Free Assistance With Writing a Resume?In this day and age, it's more important than ever that you're able to get free assistance with writing a resume. One of the most common types of errors you'll find when it comes to a resume is in how you've highlighted or omitted sections of information. One of the best things you can do when you're trying to get free help with writing a resume is to see if you can find someone who has already done the job for you.There are a few places that you can go to get free assistance with writing a resume. The best one to start with is the internet. There are a variety of websites that specialize in helping people create resumes that are easy to read and follow. The internet is always available to help you with anything that needs to be done on the job market.Another place that you can go to find help with writing a resume is through the business schools you attend. For example, if you're attending school at a business school that offer s a class on job search techniques, that's the place you can go to get free assistance with writing a resume. You will learn techniques for presenting yourself professionally, and this information can really help you in your job search.There are other places where you can find free assistance with writing a resume that doesn't involve an educational institution. For example, there are several online job boards that give a different type of service to those who need help with writing a resume. These job boards are specialized for employers and job seekers to connect and communicate to each other about jobs and what you have to offer.You can find jobs that you might have otherwise missed out on because you missed the right timing in the market. Online job boards are perfect for such needs. They're well-stocked with job applications for you to look over and submit applications for a number of different jobs.Also, if you're looking for assistance with writing a resume, there are other p rofessionals that can assist you. There are so many different individuals in a wide variety of fields that can help you with writing a resume. For example, there are marketing professionals who can create a resume that will showcase you as a professional who is capable of being hired for the job.Another place where you can find free assistance with writing a resume is through personal networks. If you know someone in the community or even in the area, you might be able to get that person to help you with your resume. For example, if you know a local business owner, you might want to make sure they have a few pieces of paper to help you with writing a resume.As you can see, there are a number of different places where you can get free assistance with writing a resume. While it may take some time to find a site that will help you, it's well worth the effort. If you're able to get free assistance with writing a resume from a community member, it will likely be worth it.

Professional Resume Writing Service in Atlanta

Professional Resume Writing Service in AtlantaIf you are currently looking for a professional resume writing service, there are several things that you can take into consideration. To start with, you need to find out if they will accept your resume. Next, you need to consider how long it will take for them to get back to you and also how fast they have been able to do it.One of the easiest ways to search for this service is to use an online directory. There are many directories that you can choose from, but some of them are very expensive. You can easily avoid paying too much for a service that does not help you in the first place. This can be especially true if you are looking for a professional resume writing service, since you will probably need a professional to get your resume done.However, you can find a directory that helps you save a lot of time and money by letting you enter the person's information as a generic first name. In most cases, this method does not cost that much more than other directories, so you may want to use it if you cannot afford the other services.Once you find a professional resume writing service in Atlanta, you can immediately begin to prepare your own resume. This means that you can choose your own topics, write your own introduction and several sections. Of course, you do not have to use only the traditional format of resume; however, you should ensure that your resume is focused on the essential information about you. This includes a list of your most important skills and talents.It is also very important that you understand the job search process and all of the steps involved. This includes finding a suitable job and submitting an application. Even if you have already obtained the required qualification, you may still be required to fill in more information and interview for the job. In this case, you need to know how to optimize your resume to stand out from the rest.A professional resume writing service will also help you m ake sure that your resume will be accepted by the companies that you are aiming to apply for. Since they have many years of experience, they are well-versed in knowing how to craft effective resume formats. This way, you are sure that you will be successful when applying for a job.A professional resume writing service in Atlanta can help you save time and money while obtaining the job you want. They can also help you make sure that your resume will be accepted. So, if you want to hire a professional, then you can find a directory that helps you save time and money.

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Is Your Past Boss An Overlooked Job Search Resource - Work It Daily

Is Your Past Boss An Overlooked Job Search Resource - Work It Daily Does the thought of calling your previous boss to help with your job search make you cringe just a little? Wait…hear me out. Even if you were fired, there still could be a way for you to make that call and come away with something great. If you left on good terms, the chances are even better that a past boss could be a wonderful source of opportunity. Related: 4 Great Resources For Career Changers Why a past boss? The first thing you may think of when considering telling a previous boss about your job search is, “Will they think I’m asking them for a job?” Or, “Should I go back to work for them?” Neither is the goal you’re looking for here. Consider this: A previous boss probably knows more people than you do, at a higher level. They know others who are hiring, and might let you know about it (or even recommend you to that person who’s hiring). A past boss is the best reference you can have. Also, someone you’ve worked for in the past knows you pretty well, because they’ve worked with you. They will remember things about you and your work, and they could very well offer you sound insight into how to sell yourself to employers in your job search. If you’re brave, you can ask them what they liked and didn’t like about working with you, so you can be stronger moving forward. Some of this could be difficult to hear, but you will be much better off in the long run. If they will be a reference for you, absolutely ask them what they would say. You always need to know what every reference would say about you. What if you were fired? Just because you were fired in one role, doesn’t mean they couldn’t recommend you for a different role. I’ve had people that I fired that I would recommend for a different kind of job than the one I fired them from. They just weren’t a good fit in that role, but that doesn’t mean they couldn’t be great in another one. What if you don’t know how that person feels about you? I’ve spoken to many job seekers who were afraid to call on an old boss because they weren’t sure what kind of reception they would get. There is no other way to get past this than to just do it. The best that could happen is that this person would be an extremely positive reference for you. This is the case a large portion of the time. The worst that could happen is that they will tell you what they didn’t like about you. That may be difficult to hear, but it doesn’t really hurt anything. It’s important that you know, and it’s important that you gain that reference if you can. You may very well be pleasantly surprised. What if you know you burned a bridge? If it’s possible, now is a good time to repair that relationship. If enough time has passed, it may be easier than you expect. If it isn’t easy, it’s still worth doing. Maintaining positive relationships with as many people as you can will only benefit you down the road. Are you in a job search? Check out my blog series, Fastest Way to Find a Job. It has 25 tips for a super-fast, super-successful job search. This post was originally published at an earlier date. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!