Save Your Brand And Dump The Teleprompter - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Save Your Brand And Dump The Teleprompter - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Will video help of hurt your personal brand? Actually, it can do both. A poorly made video will give the impression that you don’t put forth quality products or service. And, a poorly executed video will give the impression that you’re less than professional in your appearance or position. Yet, for any brand video is hard to ignore. It’s viral, it attracts more people and just like words, it can communicate so much â€" very quickly. How do you succeed at it? Practice speaking succinctly. And, practice your speaking voice. Read books out loud. Practice reading quickly yet emoting at exactly the right times to emphasize key points of the story. Practice to ensure that you voice stays at the right decibel level and consistent. Waivering in a voice give an impression of weakness and uncertainty. Practice telling stories in two to three minutes. Then, practice doing so in half that time. It’s important to be clear, on video, and just as important you must be brief. Practice to become better at quickly going through â€" Stating the Problem Describing why you are best able to solve it How you would solve it And, a call to action Practice also ensures that when you speak to the camera you speak like you’re in conversation with someone across the table. Instead of rolling your eyes to the top of your head (a common reflex when people are trying to ‘remember’ what to say next) and appearing forgetful, you can look someone (and yes the camera is your ‘someone’ when you’re shooting a video) in the eyes and engage. Get rid of the teleprompter. It is more powerful when you speak from the heart and with your eyes looking directly into the camera. If you’re a professional anchor person, then you posses a practiced skill in reading a teleprompter yet looking like you are giving good eye contact. Sadly, that’s not true for the rest of us. Even a few inches away from the cameras lens, reading a teleprompter (or just your notes on a poster board, dry erase board or on anything) looks fake, insincere and actually hurts your brand. Think of the last video you saw someone post who was most definitely “reading” yet hoping they can fool you into thinking they are having a conversation with you? What I recommend is to just shoot a video of you speaking passionately about something you enjoy in your industry or in what you do. Then, enlist the help or pay for someone who is a really good video editor. That video editor can make sure that any of the useless or redundant items that exist between golden nuggets of information is discarded â€" leaving a richly passionate, genuine video. Other suggestions? Author: Maria Elena Duron, is managing editor of the Personal Branding Blog and is also the CEO (chief engagement officer) of buzz2bucks.com â€" a word of mouth marketing firm. She helps create connection, credibility, community and cha-ching through mobile marketing and social commerce around your brand. She is co-founder of #brandchat a weekly twitter chat focused on every aspect of branding.

Keeping Abreast of the Changes in The Sports Officials Industry

Keeping Abreast of the Changes in The Sports Officials Industry The United States has a sports culture that starts at a young age, but a referee shortage is causing problems at the secondary school level. While there are 300,000 to 350,000 total high school officials, many states are seeing a steep decrease in officials in all sports.In Nevada, the number of officials registered is 812 down from 1,300 in 2015. Kansas’s basketball referee numbers are at 1,887 down from 2,027 in 2013.There are several reasons being named for the decrease in sporting officials. The older officials are retiring but the younger generation is not replacing them.evalFor example, the average age for softball umpires in Kansas is 60. A policy implemented in Tennessee requiring officials to pay their own fee for a criminal background check is being blamed for the state’s 200 referee decrease.The ability to advance in officiating is very difficult much like many other careers. A limited number of college positions open up each year causing younger officials to spend fiv e to 15 years at the high school level.One of the biggest reasons for the decrease is the increasingly negative environment officials are subjected too. Verbal and physical abuse from fans is increasing each year and it has been cited as the number one reason for officials to leave the field. Another 85 percent of officials have said they will terminate their services if the environment worsens.This shortage of officials is affecting secondary school athletics. Many sub-varsity teams are being dropped from schools, because officials are assigned to varsity games first affecting the younger teams. There are also fewer games per sport each season and some schools are even having to drop certain sports altogether.To learn more about the reasons for the shortage and what is being done to reverse the trend, check out this infographic from Ohio University’s Online Master’s in Athletic Administration. Ohio University Online

Video How To Figure Out What Your Job Search Goal Is

Video How To Figure Out What Your Job Search Goal Is How To Figure Out What Your Job Search Goal Is 1. Narrow down your Job Goal. Do research about possible functions, occupations, vocations, etc.https://www.bls.gov/ooh/https://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. Dont apply to anything! Just shop. Dont even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need. Print 10 jobs you find. Circle keywords of things in common. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that need a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations you see yourself being a part of from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or whatever the job hours are). You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do? If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers come to me for coaching within my own company and say they are not sure what they want to do next, I advise them to go and talk to people about what they do. Ultimately, they should be able to name individuals, such as, I want a job like Mark Smith has. 2. Borrow or buy books on career selection. The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didnt know what he wanted to do next, told me, It was a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.

Lead Your Organization By Leveraging Your Strengths Leadership Workshop - Hallie Crawford

Lead Your Organization By Leveraging Your Strengths Leadership Workshop HallieCrawford.com presents our latest professional development workshop to enhance the performance of your team! Years of research have shown that individuals and teams playing to their strengths significantly outperform those who don’t. Despite all this data indicating the value of engaging strengths, research also indicates that less than 17% of people within the workplace play to their strengths most of the time. This workshop can be provided at your organization as a 1.5 or 3-hour workshop. , Certified Career Coach and the founder of HallieCrawford.com, will lead this workshop directly. Course Objectives Learn the research that demonstrates why playing to your strengths will enable you to be your most productive. Understand your strengths. Awareness of leadership default tendencies and follower needs. Determine the steps you will take to proactively spend more time leveraging your strengths in your work. Our certified coaches work collaboratively with companies who want to add professional development and leadership programs to their offerings for their employees as a competitive edge.  By offering a different perspective and an objective viewpoint, participants’ views are challenged and pushed beyond their perceived limitations and assumptions. To learn more and discuss options for your organization, email admin@halliecrawford.com

List of Best Resume Writing Companies

List of Best Resume Writing CompaniesThe best way to start your career as a professional writer is to start your list of best resume writing companies. Though there are thousands of internet sites in the world, only a handful of websites offer quality resume writing services. You can take help from these well-known writers through online forums.Resume writing is a job search game that involves in picking out words that can define your capabilities. It is crucial to decide on what words you want to use to write your resume and then pick the words that will be effective and deliver the message that you want to deliver.When you are making a list of the best resume writing companies, consider the word count that they are looking for. A good example of a resume writer company would be Jet Resume Writing Services. They offer great resume writing services with the help of well-known writers like Ethan Goldsmith and Megan O'Keefe.If you want to go for a small fee, you can get some great help from the local community college. There are good employment services in this form too. But this option should be used by people who don't have sufficient money to buy hiring companies.On the other hand, if you don't have the time to write your resume in such a way, a freelance resume writer can be very helpful. You can take advantage of a freelance writer's skill to create your own resume. If you are tired of reading, here is another opportunity where you can save time.To select a top resume writing company, you must know what qualities a resume writer needs to meet to get into business. It is true that most resume writing companies have experience in what they do, but it doesn't mean that they have the experience to give you results. There are many job seekers who are making it their life's work to find the best resume writing company, so you don't have to.You will definitely be able to find out which resume writer has more experience and which one is new in this field. Also, you need to find out about their prices and the quality they provide. A good resume writer will be able to make your job hunt easier and faster.

This One Question Helped Me Negotiate to Make as Much as My Male Counterpart

This One Question Helped Me Negotiate to Make as Much as My Male Counterpart I almost signed the contract and returned it without a second thought. My yoga teaching gig was up for renewal, and the quoted hourly rate was the same as the previous year’s. The number still seemed pretty high to me compared to my experience teaching in Texas, where the standard rate was half as much as in New York. But I didn’t send the contract back right away. I’m immersed in the personal finance world and write a lot about women, careers, and negotiation, so I knew I needed to at least attempt to get a higher rate. The tricky part was the director. I had worked with them going on three years, and I felt awkward asking for more since I thought the rate seemed fair. So, I decided to ask indirectly. This is what I wrote back in an email: “As for payment, I do have to ask (since I work for a company that’s all about gender pay parity!), is that what [name of the male instructor] makes?” Sending that question felt bold, and I worried about how it would be received. However, when the director replied, they stated what the other instructor was earning: It was a number 15% higher than my rate. And â€" here’s the best part â€" they said they were happy to match the rate for me. It felt amazing. By asking one question, I ended up with pay parity, and a rate that was 50% higher than what I had started with two years ago. While that question worked for me, there are plenty of situations where it wouldn’t be ideal. If you want to increase your rates, you have to get creative. Illustration for MONEY by Kiersten Essenpreis How to ask for more when you’re negotiating a project price You could ask for more money by packaging your services so that it seems like hiring you for more work will give your client a bigger discount. I did that a few years ago when I was pricing out a series of articles for a website. Instead of agreeing on a lower rate per piece, I gave a higher estimate with the agreement to produce a certain number of articles per month. Not only did this tactic net me an additional $200 per month, but it also guaranteed me a certain amount of work over time.It’s also imperative to know what you’re worth. When you do, you can walk away from a lowball offer that won’t budge. Crowdsourcing is your friend. Ask someone in the same industry for their expertise. You’d be surprised how many are open to sharing. Here’s a simple ask I’ve used before to figure out if an offer was worthwhile: “I was quoted [price] for [describe the scope of work]; since you’re a [insert a true description, like seasoned professional or expert], I wanted to see if you think the offer is fair for someone with my experience [add details if the person doesn’t know you well].” If you have some rapport with who you’re asking, you can add, “What would you charge for this project?” If you’re new to an industry, ask a few people these questions rather than just one person, and you’ll soon get an idea of the range of compensation out there. How to ask for more when you’re negotiating a job offer First, get yourself in the right mindset. It’s easy to fall prey to thinking that the offer is good enough, or that you don’t deserve more money, or that the company is offering their highest possible amount. But you have to remember that most companies (unless it’s a nonprofit, government, or union job with a predetermined set salary) have wiggle room when it comes to compensation; most companies have a rough measure of what they can pay per role. If you accept the first offer given â€" which is almost always on the low end of the available range â€" you’re likely giving the company a bargain. Here are a few tactics to try: Keep it simple and ask “Is that the best you can do?” Sometimes, that will be enough for a better counteroffer. Show your enthusiasm by saying, “I’m very excited about this position and would accept your offer right now, if the salary offered was [name your number].” Try a little hardball: “Thank you for the offer. Unfortunately, that’s lower than I expected.” The key to all of these asks is patience. After you make your statement, stay quiet and give the person time to answer. If you scramble to fill in the silence, you risk sounding unconfident, and a skilled HR manager can bulldoze over you. Remember, when you’ve made it as far as an offer, you have the upper hand. Most companies hate wasting time on recruiting, and it’s often easier to give a candidate what they want than to withdraw an offer and start from scratch. It’s not offensive to ask for more money during a job negotiation â€" it’s expected and it’s your right. So, take a deep breath, do a little downward dog if you have to, and give it a shot.

4 Ways Volunteering Can Help You Find Your Next Job - Work It Daily

4 Ways Volunteering Can Help You Find Your Next Job - Work It Daily Volunteer work is looked upon positively regardless of what type of work you’re doing. As a job candidate, it says something about your character that is admirable. Of course the more relevant the volunteer work is to your actual profession the more beneficial it’ll be, but ultimately, it is experience that you can learn from and that’ll make your resume more effective and impressive to potential employers. Related: 6 Ways Volunteering Can Boost Your Career There are certain situations where volunteer work can be particularly helpful to your job search: 1. The New Grad. If you are a recent graduate just starting out, the only experience you may or may not have is internship experience and coursework. However, if you can refer to volunteer work experience, that may allow you to play up specific skills valued in a professional work setting. Volunteering can also lead to a paid job opportunity at the organization and it gives you access to a professional network of contacts who can potentially serve as your reference when you’re first starting out. 2. The Unemployed, Particularly The Long-Term Unemployed. The trouble with those who are unemployed is employers fear there may be a lack of current experience and skills, especially if you’ve been unemployed for a long period. However, if you can show volunteer work to help fill in the unemployment gap, it demonstrates to employers that you’ve continued to put your skills to work. Perhaps there’s also unique experiences from volunteering that adds value to your existing experience and skills. And let’s be realistic â€" those who are jobless are often down in spirit. Volunteer work provides the opportunity to be productive again, which can help boost your confidence â€" an important component to project when interviewing. 3. The Career Changer. It’s not easy to convince employers you’re the best fit for the job when you don’t have direct experience to offer. When you’re seeking to make a career change, volunteer work in the related field can help make the transition smoother. It allows you to show employers that you’ve had the opportunity to taste, test, and put yourself to work under a relevant work setting, which essentially is viewed much like direct experience. 4. The Career Explorer. It’s not just those who come straight out of school who don’t know exactly where they want to head with their career, it happens to folks mid-way in their career, too! Some may enter a profession to later realize it’s just not right for them. Volunteering provides the opportunity to be exposed to different professions where you can find your way to what’s right. Even if you are volunteering in a department not at all related to where you may potentially want to head, just being part of the organization gives you access to potential contacts who can help by offering advice and guidance. Here you can request informational interviews with the right people to help you further learn and discover. For more tips to conducting an informational interview, read: “5 Rules to Remember For An Informational Interview.” Volunteering is a win-win situation no matter your scenario. It allows you to build on experience, skills, and contacts. Altogether it improves on opportunities for job networking, job searching and enhancing your resume in a way that can help you land your next job. Related Posts How To Customize Your Resume 3 Tips For Flaunting Your Value On Your Resume How To Make Dates On A Resume Work For You About the author Don Goodman’s firm was rated as the #1 Resume Writing Service in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Don is a triple-certified, nationally recognized Expert Resume Writer, Career Management Coach and Job Search Strategist who has helped thousands of people secure their next job. Check out his Resume Writing Service. Get a Free Resume Evaluation or call him at 800.909.0109 for more information. 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!