Personal Brands UCLA Wants You - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Brands UCLA Wants You - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career On Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, I am producing the first ever Personal Branding Bootcamp on the UCLA campus. The program director of UCLA Business Management Extension called to say the event is almost full, so if you want to come, we’d love to have you â€" but please hurry and register. You’ll find more information here: http://bit.ly/cVj7IF Are you ever a greater manifestation of your personal brand than when you hold an event or party? Isn’t that when the activities, décor, food, and the wealth of details reflect what experience you want your guests to have? These details reflect your culture, reference group, aspirations, preferences â€" and your budget! Your brand budget Yes, your brand is made up in part, by your budget. Coke’s budget very large. Rockstar energy drink much smaller by comparison. Of course having an exceptional co-marketing partner to reflect greatness onto your brand really helps. I am very lucky to bear the proud affiliation with Coke (where I was a marketing executive) and UCLA (where I suffered as an undergraduate and triumphantly returned as an instructor). The company you keep Yes, you are known by the company you keep. You are known by the people, organizations, media, book, blog and pretty much anything or anyone you associate with. Have you given your brand the right co-marketing partners? Again, I was lucky when Dan Schawbel gave me the opportunity to connect with him and you as the Tuesday columnist on Personal Branding Blog. I had a great work history, a pretty good book and plenty of amazing people who had teamed up with me on a bunch of ventures. I had hosted International Business on public radio. What Dan gave me was an audience that I might never have known as intimately as I now know the readers of this blog. He focused my attention of the early adopters of personal branding, and directed me to talk about branding in a very granular level. In other words, to be enmeshed in the 50,000 foot view in order to serve on the ground floor of so many people’s careers. It was the gift of this opportunity that gave rise to the bootcamp this weekend. How are you doing with taking on the responsibilities to serve others in an area that you are passionate about? Do you see that not only your personal branding effort, but also the brand promise of those around you, and responsibility for an audience all lead to exactly who you want to be? Make the connections and make the connection Personal brands, I appreciate the opportunity to have even the smallest influence on your view of the choices and benefits that are sometimes hiding in plain sight. If you can make it, it would be great to have you on campus at UCLA this weekend. Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen.

Where Can I Find a Resume Service Near Me?

Where Can I Find a Resume Service Near Me?Have you ever wondered where to find a resume service near me? You know, the service that will take care of all your writing needs for you?There are several professional resume services available in your area. Some are local, while others have regional offices. It really depends on the level of experience and qualifications required for the job.I know, you have probably been looking for a resume service near me, but didn't get the response you were looking for. If you need a quick resume writing service, or a completely customized service, you can't go wrong with getting one from your local office. However, if you want to fill out your own resume, and get something professionally written to match your skills and qualifications, your best bet is to go with a service that has offices nearby you. That way, you can have your work finished in minutes, instead of hours, days, or weeks.You can get an idea of which professional resume services are ne ar me by checking online. There are a few major sites online that have directories of local services. You can easily use this to find out which service is near you and see if they meet your expectations for their services.How can you ensure that you're getting the right kind of service, without spending a lot of money? The answer is simple: price. So the more price you pay, the better.Just remember that you won't get the most bang for your buck if you choose a cheaper service, but only to find out that they don't give you the same level of service as their expensive counterparts. Think about how much you're willing to spend, before choosing a lower priced service. It might seem like a small expense, but what you'll soon discover is that it'all you have to do, and nothing more.Instead of wasting time with the phone, driving around, and even booking a flight, get your work done. Call up the company that best meets your needs, and have them come out to your home. Nothing beats the feel ing of accomplishment after finally completing the work you've set out to do. Plus, the financial value of completing your resume on your own time, with your own resources, is well worth the time you will spend.This is just one reason why you should search for a resume service near me. Find out what others think of the services you can find. You can certainly get a lot of great tips from asking people about their experiences and get some great ideas about where to start.

Industry Focus - Whos Hiring in Food Services - CareerAlley

Industry Focus - Whos Hiring in Food Services - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. This post continues the Targeted Search with Food Services. Technically speaking, Food Services can include top restaurant staff to those working in fast food. Although some might disagree, the coverage will be broad for the purposes of todays post. Rather than focusing on just one type of resource, there will be a mix. Dixie Search Associates Dixie Search is an international recruiting firm that specializes in all segments of Food, Beverages and Hospitality recruitment. Their main page gives an overview of the firm and lists a number of Domestic and International Hot Searches (such as Food Services Manager NY). The bottom of the main page provides contact information. Click Current Openings at the top of the page to go to the opportunities page. This page is sorted by main category (Food Manufacturing, Supermarket, etc.). The left-hand side of the page explains the process. There is a Candidate Registration form at the bottom of the main opportunities page. McDonalds Number 106 on the Fortune 500 list, there are a number of food services related careers available at McDonalds. From Restaurant Manager to Crew Member to District Manager. The main career page has links to several success stories in the center of the page. Careers Search (search by job category), Restaurant Crew Opportunities (Crew, Management and Support Opportunities) and Hamburger University (McDonalds Management Training Center) links are available on the left hand side of the page. American Culinary Federation (ACF) ACF is a professional organization dedicated to chefs and is an industry resource. Their career site provides registration (anonymous), Job Search, Personal Alerts and a Job seeker account which will allows management of your resumes and job search alerts. View Jobs links to the job seeker page where you can search by keyword, location or Job Type. FoodandDrinkJobs.com This is a dedicated search site for the food and beverage industry. The site has 664 registered employers (when I checked). Click on the Candidate Home tab to get started. Similar to the ACF site, you can post an anonymous resume, view jobs, create a job alert and create a free account to manage your resumes and job alerts. There were over 3,400 job opportunities when I checked the site, from Pizza Grill cook to Bakery Associate to Executive Chef. The search function allows for keyword search, location search or job type. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey

REINVENTING YOURSELF How to change job roles, industries or professional goals...

REINVENTING YOURSELF How to change job roles, industries or professional goals... REINVENTING YOURSELF: How to change job roles, industries or professional goals REINVENTING YOURSELF: How to change job roles, industries or professional goals January 20, 2011 by Career Coach Sherri Thomas 1 Comment Image by B Tal via Flickr Craving a new career?   Tired of being under-valued, under-appreciated and unmotivated?   If so, then maybe you need to take a new direction and reinvent your career. Reinventing your career successfully simply means repackaging your skills, qualifications and accomplishments so that you can transition into a new job role, company, or industry. Below is my personal career coaching 5-step blueprint for reinventing your career more quickly, easily and maybe even with a higher salary! In which industry would you like to work? Advertising? Finance? Health Care? When I wanted to stop being a disc jockey, I knew that I wanted to go into television. And after a successful career in television, I then set my sights on getting into Corporate America. I wasn’t sure what kind of job role I wanted (or could get!), but the first step was determining the industry where I wanted to work. Define your passion   If you’re not sure where you want to go then read trade magazines, industry publications and on-line job postings. Visit a bookstore and browse through books and magazines to see what grabs your attention. Allow yourself time to figure out what lights your fire and inspires you!         2.   Identify your transferable skills   These are skills that transition from industry to industry, or from job role to job role. Examples include: managing projects, teams, clients or budgets, as well as negotiating contracts, or proposing and implementing ideas that generate money, save money, or help the company be more competitive. Other transferable skills include personal characteristics such as demonstrating leadership or risk taking, training or mentoring team members, being goal driven, results oriented, a problem solver, or having the ability to influence senior managers. These are ALL great skills to have, and they transfer from industry to industry. All industries and companies value employees with these types of skills and characteristics.         3.  Match your transferable skills to job roles   Read job descriptions posted on CareerJournal.com, CareerBuilder.com and Monster.com, as well as the classified ads in industry magazines, trade journals, and local newspapers. If you want to work for a specific company then check out their website’s on-line job postings. Learn the skills and qualifications required for various job roles. Match your transferable skills to those jobs you want to go after. If there’s a gap between the job requirements and the skills you have, then look for ways to gain that experience such as taking on an extended assignment in your current job, freelancing, consulting, or even volunteering. Also, attend industry conferences, trade shows, business networking events and association meetings. Talk to people who work in the industry to learn about their career path, responsibilities, and advice for how to break into the business.         4.    Blow up your resume.   The first thing I always did before I transitioned into a new career was blow up my resume. Trying to piece together a resume that highlighted the skills I used to get my last job with the skills I need to land my next job is like trying to weld together Lexus parts on a BMW. It doesn’t work. You need a brand new resume. Showcase only those jobs, responsibilities and successes that are relevant to the job you want. The hiring manager doesn’t care about every job you’ve ever had. They just want to know, Can you do their job? Get resume help now.         5.    Attitude is king!   Remember, great jobs don’t just land in your lap. You have to know what you want â€" take action â€" and go after it! Your job is out there. You just need to go get it! When you transition into a new job role or a new company, you need to show the hiring manager that you have confidence in yourself and know that you’ll be successful in the job. When it comes to reinventing your career, it’s not just your talent but your attitude that counts!  And finallyIf you’re ready to make a career change, get some professional help. You’ll have an easier, quicker, less stressful journey ahead of you when you have a partner who can give you the roadmap on how to reach your goal. Heres to your success!   ??

How to Overcome Insecurities at Work - Career Advice Blog for Millennials

How to Overcome Insecurities at Work - Career Advice Blog for Millennials Some bosses micromanage and leave you feeling like you’ll never live up to their standards of perfection. Promotions challenge you to take on new responsibilities, but you don’t feel equipped for the task. Outside conditions contribute to your insecurities, but the underlying issue is the fact that your self-image is disempowered. The worst criticisms attack from the inside, as negative self-talk plays like a broken record. It’s hard to fight that kind of negativity, but you need to accept you’re a valuable player at work who does their best, has succeeded in the past and will do so again. 1. Accept That Insecurity Is Universal and Natural At some point, everyone experiences insecurity at work, and many of the largest successes have been achieved by those who felt deeply insecure with themselves and their circumstances. Insecurity isn’t a direct reflection on you or your abilities. It’s not linked to your strengths or your happiness. There’s at least one person in your life who sees your personal and professional strength and admires you for your talent, and chances are they’ve pointed it out to you before. 2. It’s OK to Ask Questions Asking questions or for help doesn’t mean you’re incompetent at your job. You might be new, and the six-inch-thick training binder of information isn’t sticking easily in your head. Applying transferable skills between departments, as a part of a new promotion, may not be as easy as you thought. Everyone experiences brain fog and fumbles from time to time. Ask questions, but remember to take notes. Keep a cheat sheet of strategies and solutions, so you won’t find yourself asking five versions of the same question a year later. 3. Get Curious to Be Courageous In The Wizard of Oz, the Cowardly Lion spends the whole story looking for courage. The Wizard’s remedy ends up being a placebo, as the Lion finally takes action and discovers the courage that was within himself all the time. Instead of talking yourself out of something, transform those insecure thoughts and negative self-talk into statements of curiosity, and let your actions finish the unfinished sentences in your head. What if I led the meeting? What if I spearheaded this project? What if I learned programming? Don’t assume you can’t accomplish anything, and act instead of reacting. 4. Perfectionism Is Tiring Whether you’re trying to live up to your own ideals of perfectionism, or those of your coworkers or boss, it’s exhausting to attempt to be perfect all the time. You’re ultimately setting yourself up to fail because there are so many possibilities. By trying for a certain kind of perfection, you’re failing to see other ideas and avenues of action that could bring better success to the situation. Free yourself from perfectionism to take advantage of better opportunities. 5. Innovate Your Way Now that you’ve ditched perfectionism, consider other ways of going above and beyond on your next assignment. What about securing new markets or clients? What about following your gut on developing a creative campaign for a longtime client? How will you do this? When you go the extra mile, do it in your style. Innovate your way. 6. Get Feedback As time goes by, your boss may not give you as much feedback, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing â€" it doesn’t mean your work isn’t contributing to the company. Ask for constructive feedback, and the answers may surprise you. For example, acknowledge to your boss there were several routes you could’ve taken on a client project, and ask them to evaluate how you handled it. Your boss should be able to tell you what you did well with your approach and may suggest other avenues that could’ve also had beneficial results. That doesn’t sound so bad, does it? Getting feedback on a project as you take it step by step also helps reassure you that you’re making progress and meeting or exceeding expectations. 7. Gather Allies If you’re new to a city or coming out of your shell, the professional world can seem a little lonely, and you might feel insecure about developing your career and your skills. As the hero in your professional journey, you’re not without allies. Look to your network for support, and if that feels empty, gather allies. Write a thoughtful email to an old mentor, and ask to meet for coffee and new connections, clearly outlining why you’re getting in touch to avoid awkwardness when you get together. Let go of the Negative Nancys in your life, and make real allies who will support you, instead of trying to sabotage you. A quality few is better than having 100 professionals who give back nothing. 8. Get Into Character Do you feel like an imposter? A twist on “faking it until you make it” is getting into a professional character. Part of that is smiling, making eye contact, being accessible and dressing well. Looking the part doesn’t have to mean acting how you think someone else would approach your role. It’s about how you’re going to do well in this role. Change up your look, but still keep the base elements of your essential style. It’s OK if you’re introverted, but make an effort to invite a new person to a coffee date to grow your network. 9. Be True to Yourself If you’re not fully satisfied with your job, it’s not necessarily your fault. If your employer fails to appreciate or take advantage of your talents or skills, it may be time to move on to an opportunity that’s a better fit. Even if you quit your job, don’t burn bridges â€" give your notice in a timely and professional manner. Permit yourself to be you, personally and professionally. Look at your career, and ask yourself if you’re going somewhere you earnestly want to be. Will you be happy? Will you enjoy the work and contribute at your best level? If you’ve just lost your enthusiasm for the work, it may not be because you lack the ability, but because you no longer have the desire driving you to pursue this path professionally. 10. Recognize Your Achievements for Yourself Invest in yourself professionally. Whether you are or aren’t getting recognized for your successes at work, it’s important to honor and celebrate your achievements for yourself. Create a personal incentive program. Keep a journal of these successes, and track your goals. Reward yourself with a new blazer, espresso maker or professional development class. Your self-image is important at work, too. Know that everyone experiences insecurity, and negative self-talk is hard to shut down. It’s better to ask questions, get feedback and get involved in acting, instead of reacting, to that negative self-talk. Doesn’t perfectionism get tiring after a while? Gather allies, innovate your way and put your best foot forward. Don’t be afraid to reach out to others for help or to offer a hand and a smile. Be true to yourself and honor your achievements because you’re doing just fine. What insecurities hold you back at work? Share your plans for overcoming negative self-talk at work in the comments and subscribe to Punched Clocks for more career tips to fuel your professional growth.

How to Write a Resume After Being Fired From Your Job

How to Write a Resume After Being Fired From Your JobWhen you are being fired, you may want to rewrite your resume as a way to find employment. This is possible but is a long process. You have to get help from an agency that can put together a new resume.The good news is that many resume writers can help you find a new resume so that you can get back to work. We can help with writing a resume after being fired and help you with your search for employment.When you find out you were fired from your job you may be out of a job, but that does not mean you cannot get a big dream job. I am sure you have been thinking about what would be the best job for you and also a way to pay your bills. Once you find out you were fired and want to get a new job you can start a new career with a resume writing services. Here is what you will need to do.First you will need to find a resume writing agency. Finding a resume writing agency will take a bit of time. If you don't want to spend money you can ta ke the services of a paid resume writing service. The pay may be worth it for those who need resume help but need to make a lot of money. The people you hire may also be able to do a resume rewrite for you if you don't want to do it yourself.Once you have your resume and you are ready to start writing a new resume you will need to call a few resume writers and ask them what they can do for you. Most resume writers will help you by offering to write your resume. For some you will need a sample resume. This is where you will need to pay a fee.If you are not sure if you can write a new resume that is a good thing. The resume writing agency you contacted will tell you how they can help you write a new resume and how they can make the job search easier for you. This is a good step to take if you are trying to find a new job.When you find a resume writing agency that you want to use you can also be able to take a look at the sample resumes they offer. If you are looking for a resume write r to help you write a new resume you will want to look for a reputable agency. A good resume writing agency should have strong reviews. You can also get references if you would like.

What Pros Arent Saying About Cost of Resume Writing Services and How It Affects You

What Pros Aren't Saying About Cost of Resume Writing Services and How It Affects You Using Cost of Resume Writing Services If you're wondering how a resume writer expenses, you're in the proper place. You require the writer mentioned previously. If you reach out to a resume writer and see they have various certifications, odds are they will charge a little more for their services. The writer is likely to make contact and start to work with you immediately! If you're tasked to write a college essay, you're not alone. There are all types of psychology courses to pick from. Basically, writing skills really make a difference in the way you run into. Resume writing is the most crucial step in presenting your abilities and receiving the job that you desire. Type of Cost of Resume Writing Services You'll locate a list of some of my personal treasured services at the close of the post. One particular special feature offered by Resume Writers Service is that if you're a returnin g customer, you can secure any services for half off the normal price. It's possible for you to review services on our site at Great Resumes Fast. If you're looking for a higher-end provider, please see the top 10 list mentioned previously. The Cost of Resume Writing Services Stories However hard you attempt to make an awesome resume, you might still fail to make your qualifications and experiences attractive for the prospective employers. Generally speaking, most writers for resume mills aren't very experienced and will need to pump out dozens of resumes each day to make an adequate wage. Resume journalists that have a place with resume-guaranteeing associations are vulnerable to remain exceptional in resume viability. However polished your writing skills are, at times it's much better to employ a professional who can frame your experiences in a manner that lets you command the interest of the greatest companies in your industry. Rather, you are going to be requested to comp lete an on-line questionnaire to which the writer will selectively pluck information to complete a template. Also, be sure to tailor every resume submission to the particular job you're applying for. In the event the procedure is simply submitting your resume and the sort of job that you want, you'll usually wind up with something that doesn't match your ends. Editing the resume will usually incorporate the fundamental editing techniques and the polishing or changing some wording if needed. This list includes not just the category of the resume but the merchandise and price too. Our clients get helpful recommendations and tips based on their professional life. A lot of inexpensive services on the internet also outsource their work to inexperienced or very low excellent writers. Most services offer package deals which include more than 1 service. Where to Find Cost of Resume Writing Services It's quite hard to find a person to compose a quality resume for that price. If yo u would like to receive your resume written by an actual professional, you must be really careful with the service you employ. Our services won't only demonstrate your value as an employee to prospective organizations, they'll also convince you of your very own expert worth. The service of Resumarea is given to clients at a sensible price that correlates to the value of your self-presentation.