#74 - Career Expert Series - Brian K Wright

#74 - Career Expert Series - Brian K Wright The Career Insider Podcast Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSForEpisode 74of The CareerMetis Podcast, we will be hearing fromBrian K Wright.This interview is part of the “Career Expert Series“.evalGuest Introduction â€" Brian K WrightevalBrian K Wright is the host of Success Profiles Radio, and his mission is to inspire others to discover their unique talents and follow their dreams in life.With extensive experience teaching and training in economic and corporate environments, he understand that many people live far below their potential because they really believe they don’t deserve success.Episode Summary1. Brian kicks off the interview chatting about Success Profiles Radio and all of the cool opportunities that were generated as a result of having the show.2. He also describes the way the show leveled up his network, allowing for those opportunities to take shape.3.He explains that he sees a lot of people living below their potential , and afraid to take the leap in case things don’t work out.4. He also touches on the fact that having a job at some point in life is very beneficial to deciding what kind of leader you want to grow into.eval5. He talks about the success mindset and how a lot of people keep themselves from being successful because they don’t feel deserving.6. He describes the impact that an adjustment to that mindset creates in life, and how tangible it can be: houses, cars, security, you name it.7. Brian talks about having gratitude and how it can reflect in some pretty amazing ways back to you, he also explains that giving creates a feeling that aids in building happiness in life.8. He also talks about finding your gifts and utilizing them in order to make the most out of your job, business or life.eval9. He lists the top 3 skill sets industries will always need to hire. He also breaks down communication, sales and marketing, and how the pertain to any career or job setting, as well as in the job search itself.10. Finally he leaves off with thoughts about self worth, and how hearing something from a friend encouraged him to continue building toward successQuotes“If you do aspire to start out on your own, you want to have an idea of what kind of leader you want to be, and what kind of leader you don’t want to be”.“It’s really a life altering question: What if it goes right?”.“Life is about finding your gift and having the greatest possible impact”.“A lot of people feel like they don’t deserve success and so they hold themselves back”.“Life is too short to do something you hate”.“You cannot have more without being thankful for what you already have in front of you”.“Any industry will require one of those three skill sets: communication, sales or marketing”.“The person with the most energy wins. The person with the most confidence wins.”.evalLinksTo learn more about Brian K Wright’s work visit hiswebsite.You can also connect with him onLinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.We also recommend that you listen to Brian’s Podcast â€" Success Profiles Radio.Intro Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas Ending Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" No Need to Rush

Word of the day Affluenza - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Word of the day Affluenza - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Af-flu-en-za n. 1. The bloated, sluggish and unfulfilled feeling that results from efforts to keep up with the Joneses. 2. An epidemic of stress, overwork, waste and indebtedness caused by dogged pursuit of the American Dream. 3. An unsustainable addiction to economic growth. 4. A television program that could change your life. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

CV Layouts IM HIRED

CV Layouts Meeting you half way with some sample ideas If you read my blog on CV Writing youll know I am not a fan of a  template; there is nothing worse than reading CV after CV that look and sound the same. You need to be unique in your approach to get yourself to stand out from the crowd. Below is some examples of different types of resumes: as we can all do slightly better than just opening word and writing down a list of your recent responsibilities. There are a lot of tools out there to support you designing something different so you dont have to be a graphic design to be a little more creative. Clear and Concise This layout allows the employer to quickly see your experiences and work history, whilst also adding some personality. The Detailed CV This layout is perfect for candidates who have a lot of relevant experience to discuss whilst remaining clear and concise. Creative but Specific CV This layout is for those looking to be a little bit more creative and stand out from the crowd but still has a lot of experience they want to showcase. The Visual CV This layout is perfect for candidates who maybe dont have much experience in the work place but still want to highlight their skills and strengths in a much more creative and visual way. The Time Line This is one of my favourites, clearly showing what you have done in a organised and logical fashion. The time line is great for employers to see how you have transitioned from education through to your work experience. Check out my CV Writing blog at (CV Writing) to learn how to write the perfect CV that will get you hired.

How to Write a Good Resume For a Student

How to Write a Good Resume For a StudentA frequently asked question among career hunters is how to write a good resume for a student? I have to say, you are in luck. Here I will show you a little hint of how to become the best in this area and help you hone your skills.When looking for jobs, job seekers often search high and low to find a suitable job. The problem with this is that sometimes, their resumes are not enough to impress employers and they don't get any jobs or only a few. The reason for this is simple, they didn't know how to write a great resume for a student!When you work hard in school and strive to learn as much as you can, one of the most important things you should do is to be able to market yourself in your future. Writing a great resume is only the first step. Now you need to learn how to make a great resume for a student.A professional resume is the first step to make when looking for a job. The objective of your resume is to showcase your personality and other t alents that would make you stand out from the crowd. Your cover letter should be professional and should also tell what you have done so far and what your career goals are.Your student's resume is the next step. Your goal is to get noticed first. Be sure to have a well-written resume that highlights your achievements and skills, or the value you bring to the company. A well-thought out resume is the best way to get noticed in a fast-paced and competitive market.One of the problems faced by many job hunters is the fact that they do not have a good understanding about how to prepare and submit their resumes. Resume writing for students may seem like an easy task but there are a few points you need to be aware of. You may be able to do it yourself, but I would recommend hiring a professional.You need to do a thorough research before hiring a writer. See if he/she has experience working with students, gives relevant examples of their work and their letters. A professional in this field will help you get the job you deserve.

How to Become a Billionaire Salesman First Job to Be Rich

How to Become a Billionaire Salesman First Job to Be Rich More billionaires started out as salespeople than any other occupation, according to a new analysis of the world’s 100 wealthiest individuals. British recruiting firm Aaron Wallis broke down the backgrounds of the world’s 100 richest people, and found that 10% of them started out hawking goods and services. “It could be that people who are familiar with business deals at an early point in their career will take this forward to be successful in the million and billion-pound deals that come later on in their life,” the group’s report stated in its conclusion. “Certainly, this is true of the story of George Soros, the 29th richest person in the world, who started his career as a traveling salesman for a toy and gift wholesaler before making his fortune as a trader and broker. The same could be said of Michael Dell, who started working as a cold call salesman for a newspaper before making his money as the founder of the computer hardware company Dell.” The next most common first job for billionaires was stock trader â€" which in some ways is a sales job by another name, as it requires excellent communication skills to get the best deal. Software developer and engineer came next in the list: Each field was the first job for five of the billionaires on the list. Meanwhile, the first job for two of the world’s richest people was construction worker. The study also looked at the college majors of the world’s richest individuals. Engineering was the most common university degree on the list, with 22 having studied the subject. “There’s a clear trend between the people who studied an engineering subject and the richest 100 in the world,” the firm said. “Many of the entrepreneurs who made their money in technology studied engineering, for example Jeff Bezos of Amazon, or Larry Page of Google.” A business degree was second-most-common at 15, followed by finance and economics at 11. Only three billionaires studied computer science â€" but that doesn’t include individuals like Bill Gates, who also studied but it dropped out. A full 25% on the world’s richest list do not have degrees. Only 17% of the list started their own business as their first job, suggesting that it is in fact one of the most difficult paths to financial superstardom; 53% started out at another firm. And 30% became ultra-rich through the easiest path possible: They inherited their wealth. Read the full study here.

3 Ways Women Can Sabotage Their Careers - Work It Daily

3 Ways Women Can Sabotage Their Careers - Work It Daily Imagine the following scenario: You walk into the office, just days after your promotion. You’re happy you’ve upgraded to a new office, a better parking spot, and a better salary. You’re proud of yourself, and you should be, you’ve worked really hard for this. So, why are the rest of the women in the office whispering to themselves when you walk by? Why have they suddenly stopped inviting you to lunch? And why is there a nasty rumor about how you “really” got your promotion, spreading around the office like wild fire? It’s called relational aggression and it’s just one of the many ways women can sabotage their careers. Ways Women Can Sabotage Their Careers Leadership and strategic communications consultant, Susan Tardanico, shares some of the ways women can impair their careers, and potential ways on how to fix those problems: 1. Relational Aggression As I already described above, relational aggression is when women work to sabotage other women in the workplace. The typical catty syndrome, where women are competitive in all of the wrong ways. “Behaviors include things like backstabbing, gossip, rumor-mongering, bullying and icing people out,” said Tardanico. “This not only hurts women, but it’s a turnoff to many men, too, and can prevent a woman from moving up in her career.” Though there’s been a significant rise in entrepreneurship, there still seem to be gender gaps in those leadership positions, particularly in the U.S. That being said, one would expect more women to help each other in the workplace, but instead, they tend to criticize and even sabotage each other. 2. The Good Girl Curse Though this certainly doesn’t apply to all women out there, that doesn’t mean this problem doesn’t exist. I, myself, am guilty of falling victim to the ‘good girl’ syndrome. As Tardanico describes, the ‘good girl’ curse stems from years of messages that tell women they shouldn’t “rock the boat, [they should] get along with others, be the peacemaker, don’t talk back, be selfless and soft-spoken, make friends,” said Tardanico. Though these routines seem okay when one is younger, Tardanico states that these types of attitudes can be harmful in the workplace. There are several situations when capable women work hard on projects in the workplace, but at the first sign of challenging feedback, the good girl retracts and forgets all about her research, all to avoid conflict or confrontation. 3. The Impostor Syndrome We’ve all carried feelings of self-doubt, it’s in our nature as human beings. However, with the impostor syndrome, it’s more than just self-doubt. It’s “a condition of such deep rooted insecurity that we feel like we're an impostor - faking how good we really are,” said Tardanico. “And deep inside, we’re afraid that someday, someone is going to realize the truth - that we are really incompetent and undeserving of our position - and our dirty secret will be out.” Such strong feelings of self-doubt can cause employees to sabotage their careers by not striving for promotions simply because they don’t believe that they can, or they become “intense micromanagers” which can make an employee susceptible to burning out quickly because they are constantly trying to “overcompensate for their lack of confidence,” said Tardanico. Fortunately, there are solutions to these problems, and it all begins with recognizing these behaviors. “In all three cases, awareness is a crucial first step,” said Tardanico. “Often, women don’t realize that these sabotaging thought and behavior patterns are within their control... they can make a new choice.” Search within yourselves. If you have any of these behaviors in the workplace and it’s negatively impacted your career, find out what’s keeping you from excelling at your talents and actively seek to make changes for a more positive, successful career. Enjoy this article? You've got time for another! Check out these related articles: 5 Interview Mistakes That Will Sabotage Your Chances 6 Tips For Working Women With Families Are You Sabotaging Your Job Search? Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

7 Ways You Can Advocate For Other Women at Work

7 Ways You Can Advocate For Otzu sich Women at Work Disneys High School Musical welches right Were all in this togetzu sich. When women in the workplace amplify each otzu sichs ideas, defend each others styles of leadership, and coach the next generation of female employees, everyone benefits.Here are seven things you can do today to advocate for your work sisters1. Mentor her.The temptation to compete with other women is strong. Fight it. Success is contagious. If you reproduce yourself, you can both move up. Show her by example how to stand up for herself and other women. If youre in a senior position, take mentorship a step further and look for a younger woman who wants a sponsor. Keep tabs on her performance reviews, suggest projects she can lead, and give her actionable feedback. Lead her to be a good leader.2. Champion her.When coworkers talk about her behind her back, stand up for her. Point out her credentials She didnt get this job because shes pretty. She got it because she has the experience and skills necessary to do it. Or, Taking charge of a situation does not make her bossy. It makes her a boss. Everyone makes mistakes and women tend to accept a bigger share of the blame when a project flounders. Dont allow anyone to heap mora blame on her than her share.3. Encourage her.Work can be hard. Being a working woman can be harder. Dont let her wallow in self-pity. Nothing will change if she gives up. Something might change if she just keeps swimming. Celebrate her successes. Women are team players and tend to share their success. Men tend to own their victories solo. Be her hype girl Did you hear that she caught an accounting error and saved this company $10,000?4. Center her.In meetings, suggest she sit more toward the center of the table when she gravitates toward the end. If shes presenting an idea and gets interrupted, ask the interrupter to let her finish making her point. Encourage men to work with her at the center of a project. Suggest she take that challenging assignment shes afraid of.5. Pay her.If you are a manager, strive to equally pay women who are in roles equivalent to men. During pay raise season, are you given a percentage of money to distribute among your team? Is it up to you to decide who gets how much of that pie? If you have two Account Executives, one male and one female, doing the same quality work and they both deserve a raise, but the male already has a larger salary than the female, consider giving the female a bigger percentage raise to start bringing her up to the appropriate level.6. Promote her.Combat second-generation bias Company policies that seem gender-neutral, but hurt women in real life. For example, companies want a woman to be empathetic, nurturing, and selfless, but when she displays these virtues, she gets passed over for leadership positions because shes perceived as weak. Women tend to lead through teamwork. Recognize this as a legitimate leadership style and promote her.7. Educate him .Have her identify a male colleague who is willing to have her back and ask him to support her. Give him some suggestions invite her to networking events the rest of the team attends. When she voices an idea and a team member repeats it as his own, ask the colleague to immediately remind the listeners that the concept was originally hers. Encourage him to ignore her personal life dont punish her for having a family, and dont punish her for not having a family.Looking out for one another is a choice we have to make daily. In the chaos of our projects demands and deadlines, its easy to lose sight of long-term goals like moving more women into senior level positions. But when we carry this load together, it will get lighter. More on advocating for women at workAnyone Who Cares About Supporting Women at Work Should Read This Mans Advice ASAPWhat You Can Do in One Minute To Empower Women in the WorkplaceHow to Be a More Inclusive Leader, According to This Olympic Gold Medalist