Managing A Career With Adult ADD (and ADHD)

Managing A Career With Adult ADD (and ADHD) Tomorrow is the huge international Personal Branding Summit. See the post from yesterday to see the schedule of speakers. There is no cost to you, just go register and then figure out what sessions you want to call into! Im no expert in this, but I thought I would present this e-mail I got from a friend of a friend and see what you think: In September, I walked away from dissatisfying career in order to venture out on my own as a freelance web designer. Currently I have a full time contract with a company, but it ends in a few weeks and at that point Ill have to find my own clients. I may get rehired in the spring, but thats never a sure thing. Six months ago, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Since then I have been taking medication and recently started seeing a therapist. She said a coach might be able to help me learn to cope with ADD in my life and in my career. I can see that many of the problems Ive had in my career may have been caused or at least worsened by my ADD. Throughout my life, I have had trouble with time management and motivation. I get distracted easily and end up wasting a major part of my workday on meaningless things. In addition, Ive always been a terrible procrastinator and a perfectionist, which ends up being an impossible combination. Estimating how long a task should take is also a huge stressor for me, but its a required skill for bidding on projects and billing. Its imperative that I deal with these issues right away. Otherwise, I dont stand a chance. If you have any ideas on coaching and coping with ADD in the workplace or know of anyone that I might talk to, it would be much appreciated. Do you know anything about Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? Are you successfully managing a career (or your own business) with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? (yes, I know there is a difference between ADD and ADHD) What advice can you offer this person? Managing A Career With Adult ADD (and ADHD) Tomorrow is the huge international Personal Branding Summit. See the post from yesterday to see the schedule of speakers. There is no cost to you, just go register and then figure out what sessions you want to call into! Im no expert in this, but I thought I would present this e-mail I got from a friend of a friend and see what you think: In September, I walked away from dissatisfying career in order to venture out on my own as a freelance web designer. Currently I have a full time contract with a company, but it ends in a few weeks and at that point Ill have to find my own clients. I may get rehired in the spring, but thats never a sure thing. Six months ago, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Since then I have been taking medication and recently started seeing a therapist. She said a coach might be able to help me learn to cope with ADD in my life and in my career. I can see that many of the problems Ive had in my career may have been caused or at least worsened by my ADD. Throughout my life, I have had trouble with time management and motivation. I get distracted easily and end up wasting a major part of my workday on meaningless things. In addition, Ive always been a terrible procrastinator and a perfectionist, which ends up being an impossible combination. Estimating how long a task should take is also a huge stressor for me, but its a required skill for bidding on projects and billing. Its imperative that I deal with these issues right away. Otherwise, I dont stand a chance. If you have any ideas on coaching and coping with ADD in the workplace or know of anyone that I might talk to, it would be much appreciated. Do you know anything about Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? Are you successfully managing a career (or your own business) with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? (yes, I know there is a difference between ADD and ADHD) What advice can you offer this person? Managing A Career With Adult ADD (and ADHD) Tomorrow is the huge international Personal Branding Summit. See the post from yesterday to see the schedule of speakers. There is no cost to you, just go register and then figure out what sessions you want to call into! Im no expert in this, but I thought I would present this e-mail I got from a friend of a friend and see what you think: In September, I walked away from dissatisfying career in order to venture out on my own as a freelance web designer. Currently I have a full time contract with a company, but it ends in a few weeks and at that point Ill have to find my own clients. I may get rehired in the spring, but thats never a sure thing. Six months ago, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Since then I have been taking medication and recently started seeing a therapist. She said a coach might be able to help me learn to cope with ADD in my life and in my career. I can see that many of the problems Ive had in my career may have been caused or at least worsened by my ADD. Throughout my life, I have had trouble with time management and motivation. I get distracted easily and end up wasting a major part of my workday on meaningless things. In addition, Ive always been a terrible procrastinator and a perfectionist, which ends up being an impossible combination. Estimating how long a task should take is also a huge stressor for me, but its a required skill for bidding on projects and billing. Its imperative that I deal with these issues right away. Otherwise, I dont stand a chance. If you have any ideas on coaching and coping with ADD in the workplace or know of anyone that I might talk to, it would be much appreciated. Do you know anything about Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? Are you successfully managing a career (or your own business) with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? (yes, I know there is a difference between ADD and ADHD) What advice can you offer this person?

Is Court Reporting the Career for You

Is Court Reporting the Career for You Court reporting is one of the more interesting careers that people don’t often consider. In fact, many don’t even realize that it’s an actual profession. But despite being an underrated job path, court reporting is paramount to a successful courtroom atmosphere and reporters are fundamental in assisting with depositions and discovery. Many states have a high demand for court reporters, so it’s a career path where you can truly thrive. If you’re wondering if court reporting is the career for you, here’s some information to help you make up your mind. What is a court reporter? Court reporters are also known as stenographers and, less commonly, shorthand reporters. At trials, hearings, and other official legal events, they are responsible for transcribing the testimony of all parties involved to keep an accurate record of the courtroom proceedings. Most often, this is done through the use of a steno machine. Though it sometimes resembles a children’s toy, a steno machine is a word processor of sorts. It uses a 22 word keyboard to phonetically record testimonies. This means the reporter needs to work quickly and efficiently to capture the spoken word of all parties involved, and attention to detail is a must-have skill. How to become a court reporter Most court reporting educational programs take two to three years to complete. However, depending on the coursework involved (and the effort a student puts in) this period can extend to around five years. The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) compiles an up-to-date list of certified courses, schools, and programs which is a great resource to find education near you. As far as holding an actual certification goes, it’s typically handled on a state-by-state basis.   Using Florida, which is ranked third in the nation in the number of court reporters, as an example, if you wanted to check into  court reporters in West Palm Beach, youd find that the hiring process is fairly competitive. Also, due to the lack of license requirements, it’s required that all prospective court reporters pass the Florida Professional Reporters Certification exam held by the Florida Court Reporters Association (FCRA). Note that this certification must be maintained while a court reporter is actively working in the state. A coveted career path As a result of an aging workforce, an increased demand for reporters has developed throughout the country. Estimates show that between 2017 and 2022, there will be a need for approximately 5,500 new court reporters around the country. That doesn’t even take into account the amount of freelance court reporting jobs that are available for independent reporters. Typically, the most desirable jobs in the field are official court reporters. These are the individuals who are hired by a specific court system and are placed within the courtrooms. Keep in mind that these positions are in high demand as they’re directly involved in the proceedings of legal cases. For the truly ambitious court reporters (or the political savants), there are lofty positions handling the reporting for Congress or captioning official speeches delivered by elected officials. A talent for court reporting can even be translated into the world of closed captioning. Have you ever wondered how live programming is able to keep up with its captions? If you guessed that it was via a stenographer, you’re right! The skillset of a court reporter has such varied applications and career options that you’re only limited by your imagination and your drive. Reporting for duty While court reporting is an exciting way to be a part of the justice system, it isn’t for everyone. It requires great attention to detail, quick analytics skills, and efficiency. However, if you possess those traits and have always wanted to immerse yourself in courtroom culture, becoming a court reporter should be a no-brainer. Pursue the extra education, maintain your certifications, and get ready for a fascinating career in the courtroom. Somebody’s got to handle the reporting. Why not you?

What I Learned From My Summer Interview and Job Search Experience

What I Learned From My Summer Interview and Job Search Experience I have been interviewing this summer for a different job.   Before I get too far, I want to say that I am no longer interviewing and will be staying with my current company. My managers are all aware that I have been very frustrated at work over the last two months and we have now come to an agreement that will work for everyone.   So I am extremely happy in this new role now but learned a gazillion things about interviewing and job searching over the summer that I just had to share with you! Although things didn’t work out like I thought they would, I learned so much about myself and what I want for my future.   That is why it is so good to job search and go on interviews even if you are somewhat happy where you are.   You get great experience for that future interview that will REALLY matter and you learn more about what you don’t want and what you do want.  You also develop connections with the people that interview you that you can be beneficial for the future. So here is what I learned from my job searching experiences: 1) If You Don’t Get The Job, There is a Reason For It For two months I was strung along by a company that basically offered me the job in the interview.   I thought I had it and I thought that it is was my dream job. After finding out that I did not get the job, I know it wasn’t the right fit for me and instead of being incredibly devastated by not getting it, I am actually happy and relieved. I know I would have taken it and would not have been the right fit for me LONG-TERM.   Maybe only for a year or two, but then I would be in the exact same position. So I know it is really hard to not get the job and receive that rejection email that they are taking a more qualified candidate, but look at the positive - that job and that environment were just not for you and there is a better opportunity waiting for you right around the corner. That’s what I learned. For me, a better opportunity has already come along at my current job that I would never have expected! 2) You MUST have great references handy If you are just starting to apply for a job or even are just thinking of someday looking for a new job, you need to start thinking about your references NOW. The companies I was working during the interview process all required at least three references. And you think that probably shouldn’t be too hard, right? Well, one company wanted three references who had to be my managers or supervisors at some point. When you have worked for the same company for 6 years and cant use anyone from that company, that is really hard! They allowed you to also use professors, but I have been out of school for a while and didn’t maintain those connections as well as I should have after graduation. So I had to go back to people I hadn’t spoken to in years and ask them if they would be a reference for me.   It sucked. Why? Because I should have been maintaining that relationship over the last few years so I didn’t go to them just because I needed something. TODAY, make a list of everyone that you can use as your reference. Make sure you have about 5 people who are professors or previous managers. Why so many? Well, if one of them is out of town or not available you will need to use someone else. I had to provide references over July 4th week when all my references weren’t available and it was really urgent for the company to receive them as quickly as possible so that they could extend an offer. It sucked. So brainstorm who those people are and reach out to them and make sure that you maintain that relationship. Start today not when you need them later. 3) Not All Companies Are What They Seem I almost made a TERRIBLE mistake. I almost accepted a job at a company with serious financial and regulatory issues. My interviews there were amazing and it really sounded like the perfect job for me! But, my friends who use to work at the company told me not to take it and my dad kept sending me negative news articles about the company.  So, I trusted my gut. Even though it looked perfect from the outside, I had this bad feeling that the company was about to go down. Do your research and know what you are getting yourself into. Ask around and try to talk to someone who currently works there or use to work there. And make sure you set up google alerts or search news articles to determine the current financial status of the company. You don’t want to be the last to be hired at a troubled company, because you may be the first to be fired. Note the red flags and trust your gut. 4) Never Be Too Confident in an Interview Now that I look back at my multiple interviews at my dream company, I realize that they may have been trying to lead me on to see how I would handle it. They literally asked me how soon I could start, told me that I was the one moving on to the final step and congratulated me in the interview.   Of course, I am going to be confident after hearing all this, right? But, I think they were trying to give me a big head to see how I would handle it. And when I look back, I don’t think I handled it well. Looking back, I totally thought I had it, so I stopped trying as hard as I would have originally if I didn’t think that I was the last one standing. What I learned is to never stop doing your absolute best in the interview process until you have that job offer in hand, no matter what they tell you. Don’t let them give you a big head and never think you have the job before you do. Which leads me to the fifth and final lesson that I learned: 5) Don’t Stop Applying While in the Interview Process Since this one company had led me along for two months and I thought I had it, I stopped looking for jobs during those two months. And then I realized I missed another opening at another company because I was a month too late. The hiring manager even reached out to me and told me to apply and that I would be perfect for the job! Only to hear from her again the next day that they already had someone apply a month ago and she had to go with that person because they got my application too late. Don’t count your eggs before they hatch. Constantly be aware of what opportunities are out there and keep job searching until you have a job offer that you want in hand.  Don’t stop just because you had one (or two) great interviews and cant imagine working anywhere else.         Tomorrow I am going to share my job search and application process that landed me five interviews.   Stay tuned! What have you learned from your job searching experiences?  

Passion May Come After a Zig Zag Career Path! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Passion May Come After a Zig Zag Career Path! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career I think it would be worthwhile sharing a bit about my background as it sheds light on how a person can find their passion. My career path zigzagged and it wasn’t clear to me until now that every experience was necessary for me to arrive at my passion, which is what I do in my current work as a career coach and writer! I often felt confused and frustrated that my jobs werent the exact right fit but in hindsight I know that each one was necessary for me to acquire certain skills that were the prerequisite for what I do now, which is my passion! After graduating from college with a bachelors in psychology I had lots of opportunities… not exactly… Fortunately the eighties was a good time to graduate from college and it was relatively easy to find work if you performed well in college. In hindsight, majoring in psychology was actually helpful when it came to thinking and writing analytically and was a huge asset for interviewing. Having a good sense for people and assessing their needs, I was able to land many jobs in sales. I opted to work in computer sales, as that was the hot new industry at the time: After a year I sold the most IBM Pc Jrs in the state of Michigan. I know what youre thinking… what was that? Or, if you happen to know a bit about the history of computer hardware, youd say… that was a lousy piece of equipment.   That being said, (in all fairness to me), there weren’t so many great options at the time and for word-processing and spreadsheets, many people found it a reasonably priced solution to their small business’s needs. In turn, I learned how to analyze customers’ needs, overcome objections and find solutions to their small business problems with a computer and related software (albeit not the most sophisticated one). Recognizing that my upward mobility in the company was limited as a computer sales person, I went back to school for my MBA at University of Michigan and while in school I worked for Unisys at their world headquarters in their Executive H.R. dept. I worked on developing the company’s succession plan, helped write their internal career path plans, collaborated on an employee rewards systems and then for my last project I wrote their US marketing plan. Working for Unisys developed my appreciation for working for a large company with huge resources, taught me a great deal about HR (Human Resources) and marketing research, which helps me today in my work as a career coach. Upon finishing my MBA I moved to DC and joined my family’s business as a legal recruiter. This experience helped expand my sales skills and my appreciation for the recruiting and hiring of top talent. It also taught me some valuable lessons about working for a family business, which has its pros and cons. One of the pros for me was that I was able to work from my “satellite home office,” become financially independent and support my husband through all of his medical training.   I could close deals from my apartment, skip off to the pool or take a run in rock creek park and still have flexibility to attend classes and even continue recruiting on a flexible schedule after I gave birth to my first child! After my son was born, we eventually moved back to my hometown and again from my “home office” I enjoyed working. But now I decided to launch my own business as a marketing consultant and began writing strategic plans to help companies grow. All from my kitchen table, between naps and play dates, I identified small and medium-sized business that I thought hadn’t fully exploited their potential. You can see I’m getting closer and closer to my work as a career coach. My favorite job was working for Backroads, the largest travel company in the world (at least it was at that time). They were best known for finding back roads for hikers, cyclists and sea kayakers around the world. I loved writing a business plan for Backroads and was thrilled to have enjoyed many of their trips from the wine country to the Gulf Islands and most recently in the Canadian Rockies. After this stint from home, my next job was a widely different one: I was recruited to serve as the marketing director for my kids’ school. I believed in their mission and thought it would be interesting working for a non-profit. Although I enjoyed these various roles and developed new skills at each place, I never felt that I had found my real passion or purpose in life. In fact there were many times that I secretly envied other people who had found their calling even if it were in a field that I had no interest in. It’s only recently that it all makes sense to me. I needed to have all of these experiences (minus working as a personal trainer and step aerobics instructor which has almost no tie in to my current work other than realizing sometimes you need a break) that helped me develop the skills and confidence to branch out on my own and excel at what I do today. Each one of my previous jobs served as a prerequisite for my current job that is my passion! I combine my background in psychology, marketing, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, research, HR, recruiting and career path planning with my understanding of what its like to work for profit in a large firm, a family business, a mid-size firm, and for a non-profit and as an entrepreneurial career coach, author and freelance writer giving insightful career advice to my valued clients and readers. So as you can see from the evolution of my career, your passion doesn’t always come right away in fact it can come after hard work, developing valuable skills, identifying a gap where there’s a need for support (or a solution to a problem) and then being appreciated for your contribution that can lead to finding your true calling and your passion. I have only one regret and that’s not realizing that all of this was necessary for me to help others and enjoy the privilege of being a career coach whose truly found meaning and purpose in my job. So if I can help, even one person, alleviate their anxiety about not having found your passion yet, I’d find that rewarding. Don’t get so caught up in finding your passion that you miss out on the learning experiences that could ultimately lead to it!   You may already know your passion and if you do, thats great as your path will be more obvious. But if you don’t know it yet, relax, it can come later and you’ll be glad you opened yourself to every experience along the way leading up to it.

Interview Series - Career Experts - Wendi Weiner from The Writing Guru CareerMetis.com

Interview Series - Career Experts - Wendi Weiner from The Writing Guru In this interview series, we caught up with Wendi Weiner from The Writing Guruwho shares her expertise and insights about job search, career change,etc.in today’s marketplace.Tell us a little bit about your company evalMy company, The Writing Guru, started off as a professional writing and editing company in 2010, and has since grown into a trademarked brand with more than 10 honors and awards in resume writing and content creation.I create powerful career and personal brands for attorneys, top-tier executives, and business leaders.Nearly 70% of my clients are high-level attorneys, and 80% of those attorney clients are general counsels and senior corporate counsels at start-ups, and Fortune 20 through Fortune 500 companies.A snapshot into my client demographics shows that nearly 65% of my clients earn between $350K to $500K annually, and 25% earn over $500K annually.How did you get started in this path? Is this something you decided early on in your career? I have always been a wri ter and the person my friends and family turned to when writing essays and resumes.Candidly, I have over 15 years of expertise in resume writing, essay writing, and professional editing. My parents nicknamed me “The Writing Guru” and in early 2010, my mom encouraged me to start a writing business because as she said, “You are too talented not to be a professional writer.”Almost a decade later, here I am! I grew my expertise pretty quickly in the industry, mostly because of my talents in writing, my legal background, and passion for helping others. I have since acquired 6 resume writing, personal branding and career coaching certifications.Significantly, I am the country’s only Nationally Certified Resume Writer For a long time, I didn’t love my career in law, 10+ years to be exact.When I left law to be a full-time executive resume writer and personal branding expert, I wanted to impress that philosophy in the work I do.Being passionate about the work I do for clients hel ps transcend their own confidence, determination, and outlook in their job search and career goals. What is the most exciting part of working in this industry? No client is the same even if they are in the same industry or vertical.I really enjoy building up the confidence of my clients and helping them to become better versions of themselves by marketing them in a unique, targeted way.I love my colleagues, and appreciate the professional relationships and friendships I’ve made through the years. I am fortunate that I receive a high level of referrals from former clients, current ones, and my own large professional network.evalHow do to stay abreast of the industry as an expert? I am committed to this industry in various ways.For 3 years, I served as a board member for the National Resume Writers’ Association, and have remained an active member of the NRWA, Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC), Career Directors International (CDI), and Career T hought Leaders (CTL).I’ve attended and spoken at numerous conferences in the resume industry as well as outside in other verticals (especially the legal industry) and I am continuously growing my expertise through continuing education, new certifications, and professional development opportunities.I also write a lot of unpaid and paid content for publications and media outlets, and I am continuously interviewed as a career expert from various journalists and media outlets. I also write all of my own content (articles, social media, etc) and this keeps my brain consistently flowing with new ideas.What are some of the things that you see job seekers struggle with the most?Employers spend only 5-7 seconds today on a resume.It must be a strategic marketing document instead of just a summary of your work history. I find that a lot of professionals leave out their important accomplishments in resumes today, and instead focus too much on the job tasks/functions to ensure the keywords are in the resume.The more effective thing to do is to have a separate core skills section and focus your work experience section on results, major contributions, and key projects you have worked on at various companies/organizations.It is the number one way to distinguish yourself among the hundreds of applicants applying for jobs.What are the common mistakes that you see them do? A lot of them do what I call “spray and pray.” You can’t just mass apply to jobs and hope that one sticks.If you are ONLY applying to job search boards and not actively networking, you are missing out.Job search boards have a 4%-8% response rate, but networking has an almost 80% chance of getting you a new job.The idea is to get in front of the right person and market yourself.Consider attending local business networking events and join professional associations to really grow your own professional network.How should job seekers approach job search today?LinkedIn is the number one source for creating a powerful digital footprint that effectively brands you for your expertise in your respective industry.In fact, in October of 2016, LinkedIn became even more influential by changing its algorithm for how job seekers can job search.I wrote an article about this in the HuffPost entitled, “How To Leverage LinkedIn’s New Algorithm And Power Your Job Search.“In this article, I discuss how LinkedIn has now enabled job seekers to job search in private while also alerting recruiters as to the job search. This new element of LinkedIn has helped various clients of mine obtain jobs much faster than before as this feature also allows users to post a 300-word bio about their current job search needs.Unemployment is at the lowest levels, why do you think that is? More people are becoming freelancers and entrepreneurs today. The digital world has transformed the way people do business and position themselves adequately.The traditional roles are now being re-targeted for people to be individu al contributors and consultants. Social media has made businesses more accessible and given people a new way to market themselves.What is the biggest trend(s) you see that job seekers will face in the next 2-3 years? I don’t believe the resume will ever fully disappear, but I believe it will be much more digitally-focused beyond just LinkedIn.Those who are not tech-savvy and who really struggle with the idea of having a digital presence or being on social media will find job searching a struggle.What is one advice you would give someone just out of college today? The best way to begin building a resume is to have it include your academic credentials, relevant coursework, honors/awards, community involvement, and leadership/memberships. Companies want well-rounded candidates so being involved in your community and serving as a leader is extremely important beyond good grades.I always recommend that college students should consider unpaid internships as great resume builders. I also believe highly that every college student should have a LinkedIn profile. Today, with over 600 million users on LinkedIn and more than 94% of recruiters utilizing LinkedIn to research candidates, LinkedIn has become the #1 resource for career professionals and job seekers to advertise and market their skills.If you think about it, your LinkedIn profile has become your online resume. It’s the place that employers go to before they extend a job offer, and your LinkedIn profile is searchable by Google. If you don’t have a powerful profile today, you are wasting a lot of prospects in terms of business and job opportunities. You want to be engaged and active on LinkedIn as well. That means sharing articles, posting your own content, and actively networking with other professionals.If you think about it, your resume is seen by only a hand-selected number of people you send it to, but your LinkedIn profile has the ability to reach millions of users.For college students, it’s a power ful social network that really can position them well in their careers upon graduation.What is one advice you would give someone who is switching careers?Switching careers is great, but always have a plan in mind.First, talk to people who are in that current industry, and see what the pros and cons are.Learn from them and don’t be afraid to get a mentor.See what has made them successful â€" are there specific certifications that can help advance and propel you? Do you need more professional development? Consider all of the options.A great article that I wrote about this is in The Muse and it’s titled, “3 Common Reasons People Change Careers (That They Later Regret)“What is the biggest trend(s) you see that hiring managers will face in the next 2-3 years?Hiring managers will face dealing with employees that want more flexible work opportunities or who seek more remote work roles and independent consultancy roles.That traditional notion of needing a 9-5 will not necessarily be for everyone, and I believe hiring managers are going to be more open to people expanding their flex time and work opportunities.Wendi, what are you currently working on?I am continuing to grow my speaking presence and have a number of exciting speaking opportunities on the table for 2019 and 2020.Additionally, I’ve been invited to contribute to new publications, and I am excited to announce those soon!What are the best resources you recommend to job seekers? Definitely look to the professional organizations in the resume and coaching industry as there are lots of free resources out there.Continue reading top-rated career blogs (like mine) and other colleagues of mine who put out incredible content and seek to educate the job seeker in a non-pecuniary way.Don’t be afraid to expand your educational horizons (not just a degree, but certifications, continuing education, and other professional development) and professional horizons.What is the best way for our audience to reach you ? Our WebsiteConnect with or Follow Wendi Weiner on Social Media:LinkedInTwitterFacebook PageYouTube PageWendi Weinerand The Writing Guru have also been featured in our recent compilation of the most resourceful career experts and career blogs â€"Top Career Advice Websites.

Your Internet Profile Matters when Searching for a Job - CareerAlley

Your Internet Profile Matters when Searching for a Job - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Its not always what you know about your Internet profile that can keep you from getting a job (or worse, get you fired). Sometimes what you dont know can hurt you as well. Being tagged in photos, having things posted about you, even someone with a similar name (and ugly Internet profile) can hurt you. The key is to stay on top of your Internet presence and actively manage it. As many job hunters find out over time, it just takes one wrong posting on the Internet, be it a comment, image or video, and they are left out when it comes to interviews and getting the desired job. Except for the smallest companies, a large percentage of hiring companies now do a basic Internet check on candidates. Many employers are asking for Facebook passwords (although there is a push by many States to ban this). According to a 2014 CareerBuilder.com survey (survey), 46% of job candidates had posted provocative or inappropriate photographs or information while 41% had posted information about them drinking or using drugs. It should not come as a surprise to job applicants that their online reputations do in fact matter as companies do not want their names and reputations associated with individuals who dont have the best judgement. According to a 2015 report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), more than 92% of employers use LinkedIn to check on their candidates and 74% check Facebook. What You Can Do: Live by the saying Never do anything that you wouldnt want to explain to your Mother. Google Yourself Yeah, I know this is the first thing you thought of. But there is more you can do. In addition to running a search on yourself, setup a Google Alert (google.com/alerts). This will automatically send alerts to you based on the criteria in the alert (and hopefully they are few and far between unless it is good news). Clean-up your Social Media Presence Search for yourself on Facebook and other social media (Facebook, etc.) and clean-up whatever you can. Facebook (and some other social media sites) have built-in content removal tools. Use these. How to Use the Internet to Investigate Your Next Date, Coworker, or New Friend (Without Being Creepy) How to Fix Internet Embarrassments and Improve Your Online Reputation Good Replaces Bad: Once youve cleaned up as much as you can, start to build a positive Internet profile. The more you post (across different sites) the more you dilute the bad stuff. You can also start a blog and post stuff related to your industry (like articles on Finance if that is your background). Keep Yourself Clean Watch what you post While you may like spending time on social media and in online forums, it just takes one mistake to cause issues. If any comments and/or images seem that they may stir even the least bit of controversy, definitely rethink posting them. As more employers turn to social media to screen job applicants, you could find yourself to be the unlucky one, leaving you out in the cold for an interview. If you have second thoughts about anything dont do it. Watch who your online friends are It may seem innocent enough to you to be following or having folks follow you that may have some questionable personalities. Keep in mind, however, a prospective employer may think otherwise. If you are following or being followed by some in areas such as gambling or X-rated material, it could make you look bad, especially when it comes to judgment calls. If a prospective employer doubts your ability to make judgment calls, you could find yourself not even getting in the door for an interview. Watch what others say about you Finally, you may be oblivious to things being posted about you on the Internet, so periodically Google your name to see what is going on. Some companies take personal data and post it to the Internet, information like addresses, income, divorces, legal matters and more. In the event such information gets out there about you, your online reputation could take a hit without you knowing it. Always go under the assumption that it is better to be safe than sorry, especially when you are searching for a new job. 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 Google+ what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by

Steps That Need to Be Followed When Looking to Put Publications on Resume

Steps That Need to Be Followed When Looking to Put Publications on ResumeIf you're looking for how to put publications on resume then the following are some of the steps that you need to follow. Every professional need to have publications in their possession to be able to use it as their resume. The presence of this can give you an advantage when you're trying to find a job in the future.The first step in how to put publications on resume is to decide what to put in the publications. You need to make sure that these publications are important and interesting. There are some publications that people might not even notice especially if they're just part of your job history. When you're searching for these, you need to make sure that they are relevant to the position you're applying for.The second step that you need to take is to list all the publications that you might have. Make sure that they are listed in chronological order. This will allow you to be able to see which publications have been important since your last job. You should try to sort these out so that you can take care of the ones that are more recent.The third step is to then add other details about these publications that you might not have listed earlier. Try to include any awards or other achievements that you might have for these publications. Adding them to your resume will make your application stand out and make it easier for a hiring manager to see your skills and experience.The fourth step that you need to do is to find the publications that you need. Search through the ones that you have listed earlier. You can ask your former supervisor or friends and relatives for help in finding these. Be sure to get the ones that you need in order to make sure that you have them on your resume.Your fifth step is to organize the publications that you've found. Make sure that they are organized in a way that makes it easy for you to access them when you need them. When you're going to search for these publications, you need to remember that you will need to make sure that you have your PWD number handy. This is the number that you will need to access them when you need to.The sixth step is to consider what to do with these publications when you're ready to transfer to a different job position. This is usually a time when you need to have them updated so that you can bring your work history up to date. You need to make sure that you have all of the relevant documents that were needed for these publications in order to make sure that everything is on the up. This will allow you to show the hiring manager that you have all of the details that you need.These are the steps that you need to follow when you're looking to put publishing materials on resume. It is very important that you know how to put publications on resume. Not only does it give you an edge when you're trying to find a job, but it is also a good way to show the hiring manager that you're knowledgeable about the positio ns that you're looking for.