by Annmarie Edwards
Your winning resume is not only your marketing tool but also your ticket to job success.
What is your objective?
First, you need to have an objective before you write your resume. A general resume doesn't have any legs to stand on especially in our competitive job market. Before you begin, make sure you know exactly what job you're seeking. Be specific as possible when you write your objective. Here is an example of a written objective: "To gain a position as a Graphic Designer at ABC Company."
You notice by identifying the job at the beginning, you're making it clear to your employer the position you're seeking.
Your job objective is your goal that is the reason it is at the top of your resume.
Brainstorm possible questions
What follow the objective are your skills, experiences, and education. In drafting your skills, you need to answer the following questions:
1. Do I have the skills for this job?
2. In what ways can I apply my skills?
3. Is this an entry-level position where I need to learn about the job?
4. Which one of my skills is the strongest for this job?
Highlight Your Skills, Experiences, and Education…
Now that you brainstorm all these questions you've have some ideas how well your skills, experiences and knowledge fit the job you're applying for. Highlight how using your skills improve sales or reduce spending in the past as an example. You need to show what you've done in the past that you can translate to your new job. By doing this, you're creating an impression on your employer that you're a good prospect.
Also, tailor your experiences based on-the-job you're applying for. In essence, make sure your experience matches the job you're applying for.
Finally, make sure you secure some references from past employers, school counselor, teachers or associates who can vouch for you. Before you send out your resume contact your references first and make sure they know you're in the job search market. Stay optimistic and be ready to defend your resume. Always remember to stay true to who you're in your job search.
Annmarie Edwards is a business growth expert who helps individuals and businesses maximize their full growth potential. She offers advise and tips on her blogs.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
How to Find Your Dream Job
By Annmarie Edwards
If you're in the market to find your dream job then here are some tips to help you on your way.
Know your passion
Many people make the mistake of not knowing what they want when they are job searching. Here's what you need to do to find your passion. List all the work you're excited about doing on a sheet of paper. You can make headings on your paper by writing work I like to do, My skills, and hobbies. Most people find their passion through their hobbies whether it is biking, playing tennis, sewing, modeling, writing and so forth.
Write Your passion statement
Obviously from your list there must be one skill that gets you excited. Write your passion statement based on the skills (s) that make (s) you excited. Your passion is the driving force in your life that will help you to get your dream job.
Know your skills
You've listed your skills previously during the exercise to finding your passion. This information is important when you're in search of your dream job. When you're able to show your skills to your potential employer you're on your way in getting your dream job.
Create Your Portfolio
Your portfolio is your marketing tool in presenting your skills to your potential employer. Your portofolio includes an updated resume, certificates, diplomas, degrees, work samples, publicity, photos and video clips. Use this opportunity to show your skills in landing your dream job. By presenting your portfolio professionally you're showing how valuable you're to anyone who needs a professional for hire.
Networking Your Way To Your Dream Job
When you're in the market for a new job don't forget people you meet at the bank, supermarket, conferences, workshops, library. Your next door neighbors, old schoolmates and co-workers are all part of your network. Call on them for help by letting them know you're once again in the job search market.
Your Network Your Pot Of Gold
Peole you identified as your network are the people who will aid you in getting your dream job. Don't ever under estimate anyone because you never know who they know. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you're seeking a job. The people in your network are happy to help you in whatever way they can. Use your network as your pot of gold in getting your dream job.
Rule of Thumb
Always keep in touch with people you meet because you never know when you need to call a favor. Always put people first by getting to know them. "You can make more friends in a month by being interested in them than in ten years trying to get them interested in you" –Charles L. Allen, Roads to Radiant Living.
In sum, your dream job is just around the corner if you follow the tips above. Remember know your skills, have your portfolio handy, have passion in whatever you do, and network. By following these tips you're on your way in getting your dream job.
Copyrighted © 2008 by Annmarie Edwards
If you're in the market to find your dream job then here are some tips to help you on your way.
Know your passion
Many people make the mistake of not knowing what they want when they are job searching. Here's what you need to do to find your passion. List all the work you're excited about doing on a sheet of paper. You can make headings on your paper by writing work I like to do, My skills, and hobbies. Most people find their passion through their hobbies whether it is biking, playing tennis, sewing, modeling, writing and so forth.
Write Your passion statement
Obviously from your list there must be one skill that gets you excited. Write your passion statement based on the skills (s) that make (s) you excited. Your passion is the driving force in your life that will help you to get your dream job.
Know your skills
You've listed your skills previously during the exercise to finding your passion. This information is important when you're in search of your dream job. When you're able to show your skills to your potential employer you're on your way in getting your dream job.
Create Your Portfolio
Your portfolio is your marketing tool in presenting your skills to your potential employer. Your portofolio includes an updated resume, certificates, diplomas, degrees, work samples, publicity, photos and video clips. Use this opportunity to show your skills in landing your dream job. By presenting your portfolio professionally you're showing how valuable you're to anyone who needs a professional for hire.
Networking Your Way To Your Dream Job
When you're in the market for a new job don't forget people you meet at the bank, supermarket, conferences, workshops, library. Your next door neighbors, old schoolmates and co-workers are all part of your network. Call on them for help by letting them know you're once again in the job search market.
Your Network Your Pot Of Gold
Peole you identified as your network are the people who will aid you in getting your dream job. Don't ever under estimate anyone because you never know who they know. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you're seeking a job. The people in your network are happy to help you in whatever way they can. Use your network as your pot of gold in getting your dream job.
Rule of Thumb
Always keep in touch with people you meet because you never know when you need to call a favor. Always put people first by getting to know them. "You can make more friends in a month by being interested in them than in ten years trying to get them interested in you" –Charles L. Allen, Roads to Radiant Living.
In sum, your dream job is just around the corner if you follow the tips above. Remember know your skills, have your portfolio handy, have passion in whatever you do, and network. By following these tips you're on your way in getting your dream job.
Copyrighted © 2008 by Annmarie Edwards
Thursday, July 24, 2008
How to boost your energy and stay alert eating these foods…
By Annmarie Edwards
Boosting your energy and staying alert by eating the right foods will prolong your health. Here are some tips in helping you to stay healthy.
Vitamin B6 helps to raise your energy level especially if you're under stress. Studies show that foods rich in the B complex vitamins help your energy level stabilize and give you that lift you need especially starting your day.
Foods rich in vitamin B6 are bananas, brown rice, chicken and tuna.
"An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away"
Eating apple once a day reduces blood cholesterol and improves bowel movement with its fiber phytonutrients. The fiber in an apple helps to lower blood sugar. Begin your morning with an apple. It will surely go a long way in keeping the doctor away especially if you suffer with constipation.
Cherries are rich in antioxidants that fight cancer and helps in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar. It has vitamin B, C, and potassium. Eating cherries help you to maintain your health and fight threatening diseases.
Are you working long hours that put strain on your eyes?
Do you know that eating Blueberries and Carrots can improve your eyesight without medicine or surgery? Eating these foods can improve your eyesight so you can put away your glasses for good. If your eyesight needs correction, look no further. Blueberries and carrots will provide you with all the vitamins and minerals you need for better eyesight.
Carrot contains beta-carotene and vitamin A. A shortage in vitamin A can lead to poor vision. Carrot supports the liver by giving it more energy to perform its job.
Strawberry the Stress Buster
Are you under stress because of meeting deadlines or lack of sleep? Eating a handful of strawberries will improve your health and decrease your stress level.
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and keep bad cholesterol away. It has the omega-3 fatty acid, which is good for your health. This magic food has other nutrients such as magnesium, copper, folic acid, potassium, vitamin k, vitamin B5 & B6. Try some…
The Magic Of Orange Juice
A glass of orange juice in the morning will give you the vitamin C you need for the day. It contains calcium and magnesium and other nutrients your body need. Vitamin C is important to build better bones and teeth. Go ahead and stock up on your orange juice.
Don’t forget your glass of milk in the morning. Soy milk has loads of vitamins and minerals that are important to the body. Drinking milk will help your body function by supplying the necessary nutrients your body needs.
Copyrighted © by Annmarie Edwards 2008
Boosting your energy and staying alert by eating the right foods will prolong your health. Here are some tips in helping you to stay healthy.
Vitamin B6 helps to raise your energy level especially if you're under stress. Studies show that foods rich in the B complex vitamins help your energy level stabilize and give you that lift you need especially starting your day.
Foods rich in vitamin B6 are bananas, brown rice, chicken and tuna.
"An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away"
Eating apple once a day reduces blood cholesterol and improves bowel movement with its fiber phytonutrients. The fiber in an apple helps to lower blood sugar. Begin your morning with an apple. It will surely go a long way in keeping the doctor away especially if you suffer with constipation.
Cherries are rich in antioxidants that fight cancer and helps in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar. It has vitamin B, C, and potassium. Eating cherries help you to maintain your health and fight threatening diseases.
Are you working long hours that put strain on your eyes?
Do you know that eating Blueberries and Carrots can improve your eyesight without medicine or surgery? Eating these foods can improve your eyesight so you can put away your glasses for good. If your eyesight needs correction, look no further. Blueberries and carrots will provide you with all the vitamins and minerals you need for better eyesight.
Carrot contains beta-carotene and vitamin A. A shortage in vitamin A can lead to poor vision. Carrot supports the liver by giving it more energy to perform its job.
Strawberry the Stress Buster
Are you under stress because of meeting deadlines or lack of sleep? Eating a handful of strawberries will improve your health and decrease your stress level.
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and keep bad cholesterol away. It has the omega-3 fatty acid, which is good for your health. This magic food has other nutrients such as magnesium, copper, folic acid, potassium, vitamin k, vitamin B5 & B6. Try some…
The Magic Of Orange Juice
A glass of orange juice in the morning will give you the vitamin C you need for the day. It contains calcium and magnesium and other nutrients your body need. Vitamin C is important to build better bones and teeth. Go ahead and stock up on your orange juice.
Don’t forget your glass of milk in the morning. Soy milk has loads of vitamins and minerals that are important to the body. Drinking milk will help your body function by supplying the necessary nutrients your body needs.
Copyrighted © by Annmarie Edwards 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Tips to Survive College
by Sarah Scrafford
Statistic from the American College of Testing (ACT) show that 25 percent of college students drop out before their sophomore year is up and that nearly 50 percent of all freshmen either leave for good before obtaining a degree or transfer to another school. While the figures are alarming, they are a true reflection of the inability of American youngsters to cope with the pressures of college. It’s not that hard though, not if you prepare yourself to work hard and determine to face anything that comes your way. Here are a few pointers for those ready to take their first steps into the portals of a university:
1. Get organized as soon as you arrive. Familiarize yourself with the places on campus and attend as many orientation classes as you can.
2. Do not schedule back-to-back classes if you can help it.
3. Make it a point to attend classes regularly, even if they’re early in the morning.
4. Do not get into the habit of skipping lectures.
5. Take notes in class and spend time after class going over what you wrote in class, editing it and preparing it to help you study during exams.
6. Familiarize yourself with the library on campus and other sources of research and study material.
7. Get to know the people in your living accommodation.
8. Set aside a place exclusively for your study needs, somewhere quiet where you can concentrate and prepare for the next day’s class or the exam coming up.
9. Talk to your professors and get to know them at the start of term.
10. Use a planner to help you remember when assignments and papers are due.
11. Start planning for a career right from your freshman year.
12. Talk to your guidance counselor on a regular basis.
13. Sign up for activities, clubs, fraternities, and sports so that you’re not lonely and homesick.
14. Get to know at least some of the people in each of your classes so you’re not at loose ends when you need extra study material or help before an important exam.
15. At the same time, make sure these extra curricular activities do not take precedence over your lessons and classes.
16. Eat healthy right from the word go. If not, it’s very easy to slip into a junk food-soda routine that will kill your figure and wellness.
17. Set aside time at least three times a week for a physical workout even though you are not into games or sports of any kind.
18. Set up a study group if you’re not too sure of studying on your own. Combined or group study is sometimes more effective and motivating when you need to follow a tight schedule.
19. Watch your money closely – it certainly does not grow on trees when you’re in college. If you’re not careful, you’ll end up deep in debt even before you’re done with your freshman year.
20. Get to know the college shuttle routes and timings so you save yourself a lot of time walking from one class to another.
21. If you’re depressed and lonely, seek professional help which is often available on campus.
22. And last but not the least, work really hard, and you’ll find that you have the time and inclination to party just as hard. It’s very easy to lose focus in college because for the first time in your life, you do not have parents and teachers breathing down your neck to see if you’re studying or not. The onus is on your shoulders once you set foot on campus, so be responsible and put your grades before anything else.
This article is contributed by Sarah Scrafford, who regularly writes on the topic of university of phoenix rating. She invites your questions, comments and freelancing job inquiries at her email address: sarah.scrafford25atgmail.com
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Statistic from the American College of Testing (ACT) show that 25 percent of college students drop out before their sophomore year is up and that nearly 50 percent of all freshmen either leave for good before obtaining a degree or transfer to another school. While the figures are alarming, they are a true reflection of the inability of American youngsters to cope with the pressures of college. It’s not that hard though, not if you prepare yourself to work hard and determine to face anything that comes your way. Here are a few pointers for those ready to take their first steps into the portals of a university:
1. Get organized as soon as you arrive. Familiarize yourself with the places on campus and attend as many orientation classes as you can.
2. Do not schedule back-to-back classes if you can help it.
3. Make it a point to attend classes regularly, even if they’re early in the morning.
4. Do not get into the habit of skipping lectures.
5. Take notes in class and spend time after class going over what you wrote in class, editing it and preparing it to help you study during exams.
6. Familiarize yourself with the library on campus and other sources of research and study material.
7. Get to know the people in your living accommodation.
8. Set aside a place exclusively for your study needs, somewhere quiet where you can concentrate and prepare for the next day’s class or the exam coming up.
9. Talk to your professors and get to know them at the start of term.
10. Use a planner to help you remember when assignments and papers are due.
11. Start planning for a career right from your freshman year.
12. Talk to your guidance counselor on a regular basis.
13. Sign up for activities, clubs, fraternities, and sports so that you’re not lonely and homesick.
14. Get to know at least some of the people in each of your classes so you’re not at loose ends when you need extra study material or help before an important exam.
15. At the same time, make sure these extra curricular activities do not take precedence over your lessons and classes.
16. Eat healthy right from the word go. If not, it’s very easy to slip into a junk food-soda routine that will kill your figure and wellness.
17. Set aside time at least three times a week for a physical workout even though you are not into games or sports of any kind.
18. Set up a study group if you’re not too sure of studying on your own. Combined or group study is sometimes more effective and motivating when you need to follow a tight schedule.
19. Watch your money closely – it certainly does not grow on trees when you’re in college. If you’re not careful, you’ll end up deep in debt even before you’re done with your freshman year.
20. Get to know the college shuttle routes and timings so you save yourself a lot of time walking from one class to another.
21. If you’re depressed and lonely, seek professional help which is often available on campus.
22. And last but not the least, work really hard, and you’ll find that you have the time and inclination to party just as hard. It’s very easy to lose focus in college because for the first time in your life, you do not have parents and teachers breathing down your neck to see if you’re studying or not. The onus is on your shoulders once you set foot on campus, so be responsible and put your grades before anything else.
This article is contributed by Sarah Scrafford, who regularly writes on the topic of university of phoenix rating. She invites your questions, comments and freelancing job inquiries at her email address: sarah.scrafford25atgmail.com
http://www.universityreviewsonline.com/2005/10/ahead-of-the-cu.html
http://www.universityreviewsonline.com/2005/10/top-10-open-sou.html
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Confession of a College Student Part One
Are you ready to face your fears, get discouraged, acquire a new way of thinking while developing self confidence? Going to college is not a joke. Facing uncertainty and grabbing the bull by the horn is the story of a college student confession. I hope you like it.
I started college when I was twenty-seven years old. It was my wish to attend college earlier on but the opportunity did not present itself until I was at that age. I had to deal with a ten-year learning gap. As a result, I started out taking basic skill courses in Math and English.
College course overload a fatal mistake
I wanted to hasten my course work and I made the infallible mistake of taking a course overload. Basic skill course work only gives you one credit for four hours of work. Not to mention lab work. At the time, I was working full-time and carrying a course load of over sixteen hours. This was a fatal mistake on my part. The first semester I took two college level courses with the two basic skill courses that included lab work.
I did well on my two college level classes. Unfortunately, I had to retake my writing class. This was more intense and I did not put much time in my lab work. I felt disappointed with me and with my professor. He was discouraging to the point of frustration. This professor did not help me to correct my errors. He could pinpoint my mistakes but his guidance was inadequate.
Early Discouragement led to persistence
I felt I would not get out of this class. The following semester I registered for the same class but with a different professor. The course work was more intensive. It forces me to look at my errors, get help and I passed the class with flying colors. My professor congratulated me when I exited his class. It was the most wonderful day of my life. I finally made it. Now I was able to enroll in a college level English class. This class was English 101. It was a revelation but something I enjoyed. What I learned in this class and how I did in the finals? Stay tuned for part 2… of the confession of a college student.
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