How a Professional Resume Service Can Help You to Stand Out

How a Professional Resume Service Can Help You to Stand OutA professional resume service can be very helpful in crafting a great resume. It is the tool that will help you make your personal touch and experience shine through. The right resume service can allow you to express your thoughts, skills, accomplishments, and your abilities with an impressive presentation. One of the biggest secrets to getting ahead of your competition is to have a professional resume service writing your resume.In today's competitive job market, many people are struggling to find a good job. The job search process takes so much time and energy to accomplish. Many people are losing their jobs each month because of lack of effort. However, there are still some people who find the strength to persevere in the search for a good job. If you are one of those people, you will probably be having difficulty with your job search process.Your age and gender are an important factor in getting a job. Therefore, you shou ld get a resume that reflects the best part of you. In the past, the majority of women are either sent generic resumes or, if they are lucky, are sent resumes that only list their job experience. Since so many women out there are having a difficult time finding a job, they turn to different resources to help them get one.Resume writing is often difficult and it requires a lot of patience. A resume needs to be well designed and concise. It is not necessarily the most complicated thing to do, but it does require dedication and preparation. One of the best ways to approach the process is to use a professional resume service.The professional resume service has years of experience in the field. They have been hired by companies such as Amazon.com, Intel, Microsoft, Toyota, Reebok, and many others. It is not easy to hire a company that specializes in writing resumes to craft a perfect resume for you. However, these professionals can help you provide the information that you need to show y our best potentials.There are several different services that you can choose from. Some of them are free, while others are charge-based. The key is to select the right one that fits your needs. It is not enough to just pick one that is free.Remember that the internet is a great source of research when searching for different services. You can read reviews and try to get the feeling of other consumers who have used the service. Reading and comparing different reviews can help you determine which one to use.When you use a resume service, you can expect quality service and feedback on your resume. You can benefit from the following benefits. You can have a professionally written resume that will allow you to stand out from the competition. You can have a resume that will make a positive impression on a hiring manager or employer.

Marcs Update - Pulling the Plug and Moving to Mexico [Podcast] - Career Pivot

Marc’s Update - Pulling the Plug and Moving to Mexico [Podcast] - Career Pivot Episode #96 â€" Marc Miller Explains Why He Has Pulled the Plug and Made the Move. Description: In this episode, Marc explores healthcare, insurance, automobiles, shipping food supplements, house rentals, the internet, visas, public transportation, and downsizing. He explains his plans for the next year while continuing to run his businesses from Ajijic. Key Takeaways: [1:22] Marc welcomes you to Episode 96 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [1:34] If you’re enjoying this podcast, Marc invites you to share this podcast with like-minded souls. The more people you share it with, the more he can help. Please subscribe on CareerPivot.com, iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, TuneIn, Spotify, or Stitcher. Share it on social media, or tell your neighbors and colleagues. [2:03] Last week, Marc answered LinkedIn questions with his ‘partner-in-crime,’ Mark Anthony Dyson. [2:10] Next week Marc will return to the career pivot evaluation series “Can Sara Repurpose Her Career?” for Part 3 of four parts. [2:16] In this podcast episode, Marc will be discussing a variety of issues around their final decision to make the move to Mexico. This will include things like healthcare, health insurance, automobile insurance, automobiles, shipping food supplements and medications from the U.S. to Mexico. You can’t get everything in Mexico. Now on to the podcast… Download Link | iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast| Podbean | TuneIn | Overcast [2:38] Marc will talk about leasing property in Mexico, and their move. Finally, Marc will talk about shopping to set up their house. Don’t plan on bringing your “stuff” from the U.S. Just get rid of it and buy used or new stuff in Mexico. [2:58] Marc and his wife made the decision in the last two weeks to “push the button” and sign a lease on a two-bedroom, two-bath Casita in central Ajijic, Mexico. The number one factor in making this move is the absurd behavior of the U.S. Government and the healthcare and health insurance industries. [3:18] Marc wrote about this in a post called “The Looming Healthcare Insurance Catastrophe for Baby Boomers.” Marc’s prediction about rates has come true. Marc’s health insurance provider has asked the Texas Insurance Board for a 34% rate increase in 2019. Marc already pays $1,358 per month premium for a $10,000 deductible policy. [3:50] In two-and-a-half months in Mexico, Marc’s wife has seen an endocrinologist, a hematologist, a dermatologist, had blood work done and had her teeth cleaned. Overall they have paid about $150 in fees. She has been treated by doctors with credentials from top universities. The three doctors spent a total of four hours with Marc’s wife. [4:19] Mrs. Miller’s blood was drawn at a local clinic but for about 200 pesos ($10.00) more, the nurse would have come to their house. The Millers have researched a variety of health insurance policies and a worldwide policy, excluding the U.S., with a $2,500 individual deductible, will cost them a little less than $2,000 per year. [4:43] If Marc stayed in the U.S., health insurance for him and his wife would have cost $2,000 per month. They could take a worldwide policy that includes the U.S., with a $5,000 individual deductible for something less than $4,000 per year. [5:01] The world-wide policies don’t cover pre-existing conditions but Marc’s wife’s out-of-pocket expenses have been very low. [5:15] Marc talks about a couple near them in Mexico who are both enrolled in Medicare. They don’t carry coverage in Mexico, and for anything major they go to the U.S. Another senior covered by Medicare returned to the U.S. when he had a heart attack. [5:43] Another senior in their Introduction to Spanish class came down with pneumonia. She was admitted to the top cardiac hospital in Guadalajara and for two nights her total cost was $1,500. She was thrilled with the treatment and the care. The doctor even made a house call to check in on her. [6:14] Marc and his wife are in Mexico for the health insurance and healthcare. Then they had to face questions about bringing their car into Mexico. Mexico does not want your American car there. Marc put up a blog post about it last week and talked about Visa levels. On a temporary visa, you can bring a U.S.-plated care into Mexico temporarily. [7:04] You cannot sell your American car in Mexico. After four years you have to take it back to the U.S. and dispose of it. Mexico wants residents to buy Mexican cars. With duties and taxes, cars are more expensive in Mexico. [7:21] Marc has not investigated all the aspects of car insurance in Mexico. In an accident, you need to call your insurance agent first, and then the police. [7:40] Mrs. Miller takes certain food supplements and a thyroid medication that she cannot get in Mexico. She is a Genesis Pure distributor and uses the products. Genesis Pure does not ship to Mexico. There are shipping companies in Mexico to facilitate that with an address in Laredo, Texas where you ship your products. [8:16] The products are taken through customs by the company, duty is paid, the products are taken out of the box, reboxed and shipped to the company’s address in Ajijic. Where it is picked up and the customer pays for the shipping and the duty on the products. Just ship small amounts at a time, as the reboxing is not careful or gentle. [9:36] When the Millers go back to the U.S. in October, they will bring as much of the supplements with them as they can when they drive back. On every trip back to the States, they will bring more. [9:52] The next issue is renting property in Mexico. Many people just buy. Marc is not planning to do that. You pay cash to buy property in Mexico. There are no mortgages. Everyone has recommended to the Millers to rent. They are in their fourth location in the area. They decided they wanted to be in the center of Ajijic. [10:33] Marc’s original plans were to come down in June for three months, then again in September, for three months, and arrange for a long-term rental property in January. That would not work. The rental market in Ajijic is so tight that rental agents are asking people for more properties to rent. People are moving from both Canada and the U.S. [11:12] At least a third of the expats are Canadian. The high season is October through March. [11:27] There are two ways to acquire rental property. One is through a rental agency and the other is from an individual. Individuals rent by word of mouth. Marc didn’t have the connections, so they contacted a couple of Realtors ® and with their direction, connected to three or four services. They ended up choosing Access Lake Chapala. [12:41] Julio was their agent. It is important to understand what comes with the rental, and what the costs are. Some expats want to rent a property that is fully furnished and where everything is paid for. [13:17] Water is included in the rental. It is usually paid annually. The water flows from the city to an underground cistern on the property. Then a pump moves it to a rooftop cistern. This provides the water pressure to the home. No one drinks the water, though it is potable. Marc gets a 5-gallon jug of drinking water delivered for 20 pesos. [14:24] Taxes are also included in the rental. Then there are the internet, gas, and electricity. A poll and air conditioning take a lot of electricity so it can run high. April and May are the hottest months. Otherwise, you don’t use air conditioning. [14:56] Marc looked at several places where the internet was not installed. The incumbent carrier is TelMex. It is ADSL. There is no guarantee you can get a line at a specific property. Marc turned down a property because the internet was not installed. [15:34] Marc was advised over and over again, if the internet was not installed and where you could test it, not to rent that property. [15:46] The lease looks very different from a lease in the U.S. It is in Spanish. An unofficial English translation is provided on the back, but Marc found a local expat attorney, Spencer McMullen, to go over the lease for him. In Mexico, the landlord does not have to fix any problems on the property if they don’t affect health and safety. [16:44] Most Gringo landlords don’t play those games. Written into Marc’s lease is a clause that if the repair costs less than 900 pesos ($45-$50), Marc is responsible, and if it costs more, the landlord is responsible. The landlord is Mexican and has a very good reputation. He manufactures furniture and fully furnished the casita with nice furniture. [17:28] The Millers found the casita right in the center of Ajijic. It is going to be noisy, particularly around the holidays. Some of the expats head to Puerto Vallarta for the holiday season. The Millers will head back to Austin in early October and not return to Mexico until mid-November, so they will miss the Day of the Dead, November 2nd. [18:05] Marc will empty their condo, saving only a few keepsake pieces from his parents. You don’t want to ship furniture to Mexico. As it goes through customs it is not treated with care. Also, American appliances do not fare well with Mexican power surges. [19:14] Appliances in Mexico are really cheap and don’t last through too many power surges. Marc will bring a VitaMix with him and leave it unplugged most of the time. [19:38] Ajijic is a very transient community. There are a lot of second-hand stores where items are inexpensive. Juan, the landlord gave some basic Kitchen cookware. They are buying utensils, a cutting board, and large knives for fruits and vegetables. They picked up coat racks and hat racks and custom cat trees at bazaars. [21:03] People find it hard to give up their stuff when they move but it is best. The Millers only live in a 1,000 sq. ft. condo in Austin, so they’ve already downsized once. They are not attached to a lot of their stuff. Marc has his mother’s urn. They don’t have a place to bury her. Marc does not know if he will bring the urn to Mexico. [21:36] Marc wrote in the recent blog post about the visa needed to bring a car to Mexico. Marc will get a permanent visa so he can get a bank account. Mrs. Miller will get either a tourist or a temporary visa so she can keep the car. Marc is thinking about getting rid of the car on the next trip back to the U.S. and not have a car in Ajijic. [22:43] Public transportation on the north shore of Lake Chapala is very inexpensive. It’s very easy to get around. Buses run all the time for seven to nine pesos (35 to 50 cents). [23:15] The point is to live like a local and not like a tourist. There are a lot of gringos who don’t assimilate. They drive everywhere and keep to themselves. Marc has a 71-year-old neighbor from Dallas who has no car and walks everywhere. He has lost five inches in 18 months! It is also easy to eat healthy in Ajijic. [24:08] Marc has been getting lots of positive feedback about both the blog posts and podcast episodes. Reach out to Marc at Podcast@CareerPivot.com, or leave a comment at CareerPivot.com/Episode-96/ with any questions. [25:56] Click back next week, when Marc will continue with “Can Sara Repurpose Her Career?” Mentioned in This Episode: Careerpivot.com “The Looming Healthcare and Insurance Catastrophe for Baby Boomers.” “How to Move Abroad and Take Your Job With You â€" Part V” Genesis Pure Access Lake Chapala TelMex Spencer McMullen Chapala Law Please pick up a copy of Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey. The paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats are available. When you have completed reading the book, Marc would very much appreciate your leaving an honest review on Amazon.com. The audio version of the book is available on the iTunes app, Audible, and Amazon. Marc has the paid membership community running on the CareerPivot.com website. The website is in production. Marc is contacting people on the waitlist. Get more information and sign up for the waitlist at CareerPivot.com/Community. Marc has five initial cohorts of 10 members in the second half of life. Those in the initial cohorts are guiding the direction of this endeavor. Marc is in the middle of recruiting members for the sixth cohort who are motivated to take action and give Marc input on what he should produce next. Ask to be put on the waiting list to join a cohort. This is a unique paid membership community where Marc will offer group coaching, special content, mastermind groups, branding sessions and, more importantly, a community where you can seek help. CareerPivot.com/Episode-96 Show Notes for this episode. Please subscribe at CareerPivot.com to get updates on all the other happenings at Career Pivot. Marc publishes a blog with Show Notes every Tuesday morning. If you subscribe to the Career Pivots blog, every Sunday you will receive the Career Pivot Insights email, which includes a link to this podcast. Please take a moment â€" go to iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean, TuneIn, Overcast through the Overcast app, or Spotify through the Spotify app. Give this podcast an honest review and subscribe! If you’re not sure how to leave a review, please go to CareerPivot.com/review, and read the detailed instructions there. Email Marc at Podcast@CareerPivot.com. Contact Marc, and ask questions at Careerpivot.com/contact-me You can find Show Notes at Careerpivot.com/repurpose-career-podcast. To subscribe from an iPhone: CareerPivot.com/iTunes To subscribe from an Android: CareerPivot.com/Android Careerpivot.com Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

Setting Your Career Path How to Get a Degree in Marketing - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Setting Your Career Path How to Get a Degree in Marketing Marketing jobs are growing 9% faster than the national average for jobs. This fact is a clear indicator that there is a demand for qualified personnel in the field of marketing. A degree in marketing will help you get into the fast-paced business of branding, advertising, and selling to potential customers. Getting that degree will depend on your time, goals, and financial commitments you are willing to make. Crucial Steps Involved When Getting a Degree in Marketing Diving into the marketing career does not begin once you get into a marketing school. It should start as early as high school. Learn how you can get a marketing degree through the following steps: Complete High School The first step of getting a degree in marketing is getting a high school diploma. Understanding Math and English is important. Those two have a lot to do with marketing and business unlike subjects such as Physics and Biology. You could also join organizations and clubs that promote skills needed from marketers. Join A Good Marketing School Joining a good marketing school is essential after you get your high school diploma. Marketing as a course is a staple major in most universities and colleges. Completing the degree will take you about four years to complete. It is worth noting that marketing and business studies are intertwined. You can also get a business degree with an emphasis in marketing. Choose One Type of Marketing Specialization There are several types of marketing degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning. The type of marketing degree you want will depend on the line of career that you want. Here are some of the most popular marketing degrees offered today: Digital Marketing This one covers various aspects of a company’s online marketing strategies. They include social media marketing, search engine optimization, online brand management, email marketing, and influencer management. The dynamic nature of digital marketing allows marketers to develop many creative strategies almost every day. Learners are also taught how to craft creative marketing campaigns. The campaigns are implemented through social media platforms, email newsletters, mobile apps and online influencers. Learners are also equipped with skills on how to use online marketing tools such as Facebook Business and Google AdWords. Click here to learn how you can get started on a career in digital marketing. Public Relations Public Relations is the art of managing communication of information about individuals or organizations to an audience. While it is not particularly a part of marketing, Public Relations Officers help create exposure for the client. They achieve this by cultivating interest among the select target audience. They also strive to find ways to publish the information on platforms that do not need payment. People holding Public Relations degrees can enter almost any industry they deem fit. Marketing Research and Analytics As a marketing researcher, part of your job description will be to analyse data on consumer behaviour. This involves identifying marketing opportunities, finding out information about the target audience, and monitoring consumer behaviour. Insights gained from analysing consumer behaviour will help you determine the most suitable marketing strategies to sell a product or service. Marketing Management This is a degree that specializes in the practical applications of marketing. The course content should cover marketing techniques and organizational marketing management. It should also include buyer behaviour, advertising trends, brand management, and marketing strategies. Social Media Marketing Over the past decade, social media has revolutionized advertising for both brands and consumers. Brands use social media to advertise while consumers use social media to find product reviews as well as online stores to buy from. A degree in social media marketing will teach you strategies how to influence these consumer choices. This degree will cover the implementation and assessment of the most successful social media marketing strategies. It also covers creating digital and social media marketing campaigns for different platform with respect to their different features and users. For instance, Instagram is more visual-oriented, making it a good place to share videos while Twitter, is a shortened-text platform. Get a Marketing Internship There is no better way to get exposure to the marketing field than through an internship. During the internship program, you will gain a better understanding of how to apply what you learnt during class in the real world. It will also be easier for you to get a gist of what to expect once you start working. Most colleges and universities will need at least three months of internship. But it is advised that you begin your internship as soon as your first year. That way, your resume will be a gold mine of experience and training. You may also get a well-paying job from one of the organizations that train you on marketing. Get Some Work Experience Your first entry-level job will not pay as good as you hope. However, it will give you unmatched experience in the corporate world. Besides, this job will teach you a lot about budgeting and how to maintain a work-life balance. Good Marketing Does Not Establish Links, It Establishes Relationships A degree in marketing can get you into many fields and industries. There are marketing opportunities in the hospitality industry, construction, legal, and even medicine. A degree in marketing will thus be an invaluable addition to you getting a job in the field. The average pay for a mid-level marketing manager is around $124,850. The lucrative salary should give you a more positive outlook if you choose to take up marketing as a career. Keep reading our blog for more tips and information on how you can land that dream job you’ve always wanted.

Changing Your Resume for Each Company

Changing Your Resume for Each Company A recruiter once gave me an excellent tip when she said to change my resume every time I applied for a   job. Why I asked? She told me that company recruiters will often use a keyword search to select the candidates that they feel matches the position. This keeps them from having to sort through the hundreds of resumes they receive. She said that if the resume does not have the keywords that they look for, then they typically go into the rejected pile. Depending on the position youre applying for, you should use words that will notify HR managers about your qualifications. For example, if youre looking for a position as the Vice President of an accounting company you might want to include words such as: Tax Accounting Reconciliations Profit and Loss Statements It can be very difficult to find a job in todays economic climate, and looking for high level or executive work requires a keen eye, and often, knowing someone whose already in the organization. After updating your resume, send it to your friends in the industry and see if they are able to direct it to the appropriate HR managers. If youre looking for a job as an administrative assistant you should use the following words when updating your resume: Ability to type 80 wpm Microsoft Office Mac office Reception Phone support No matter the type of work youre looking for make sure you ask past colleagues or friends if they know of any open positions within their companies. Its always an excellent decision to put your feelers out and see what kind of work is available. And always change up your resume to meet the requirements of the job. It may be a entry-level position, but as long as you can turn it into something down the road, it may be worth looking into. Tips for Working with Keyword Search Software Many companies will use a type of software that identifies keywords in resumes. But what can you do to beat these machines? Revise your resume so it includes keywords included in the job description during your opening. Take for example, if the job description says, “Coordinate and develop websites and blogs,” your resume must include keywords such as “websites” and “blogs”. But only if you have the experience, of course Update your multipurpose resume with frequently used keywords so that you do not have to revise it every time you have another job interview. One idea is to revise it every six months in order to stay current. Newer keywords may be used in the future, so stay current with them. Add the most important keywords to your cover letter. Dont over do it though. You just want to have a few of the choice words that HR managers are looking for.

How to Create a YouTube Resume

How to Create a YouTube ResumeWhile a resume is usually your first introduction to potential employers, it doesn't mean that you have to show the whole world what you look like when you're walking down the street. With the ability to create a YouTube resume, you can keep any secrets from your potential employer and show how enthusiastic you are about your skills and talents.It's important to use a professional-looking video in a professional way. You do not want to have a resume with a video that seems tacky or amateurish. A video that looks professional looking is more likely to get noticed by your potential employer than a resume that does not follow any type of format.One thing you should know before creating a video, however, is that it should be under a formal form of text. If you upload your video to a public website like YouTube, you may want to have it published on the site. Keep in mind that if your video is about something you have not done, it may get you in trouble if the person viewing it has shared it on social networking sites. There may also be laws about using a resume and video to deceive the public, as well as laws that protect people from having their identities used by others.Regardless of where you post your video, however, it should be posted under the YouTube Creative Commons license. This means that you have the option of selling your video or keeping it for personal use.It's important to know that there are several different options available to you, depending on what type of video you want to create. For example, you can have a video that shows someone executing some specific skill. Or you can create a video that has people chatting or commenting on how they would hire you or what type of job you could do.Make sure that you choose a video that is a good representation of who you are. A video will have more chance of getting noticed by your potential employer if it is as good as possible. A great video will have the same looks and styl e as your actual resume, making it appear to be a reflection of you as a person.In order to create a YouTube resume that fits into all types of situations, though, you need to practice making different videos. You can watch a video on YouTube before you even create it, so that you don't get frustrated.

93% of Workers Are More Productive Outside the Office

93% of Workers Are More Productive Outside the Office If you’re like most workers, the location in which you do your job isn’t up to you. Your company either allows employees to work from home, on a part-time or full-time basis … or mandates that everyone comes into the office. If your employer is in the latter camp, they might want to rethink their strategy. According to FlexJobs’ 5th Annual Super Survey, only 7 percent of workers say they’re most productive at work. FlexJobs surveyed more than 3,100 respondents who described themselves as interested in work flexibility, and found that workers in many demographics felt they were more productive almost anywhere else but in the office. Flexible work, including the ability to work from home, appealed to entrepreneurs, working parents, introverts, students, and military spouses, among others, and included every generation of workers, FlexJobs said in a statement. Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  SharePlayback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser Error Code: MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED Technical details : No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2019-12-31:4340052e461ad4b2748e1353 Player Element ID: jumpstart_video_1 OK Close Modal DialogBeginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.PlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  Playback Rate1xFullscreenClose Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. The reasons boiled down to the number of interruptions most encounter at the office: 76 percent said working at home offered fewer interruptions from colleagues 75 encountered fewer distractions at home 69 percent cited fewer meetings Workers also chose reasons like avoiding office politics (68 percent) and the hassle of a commute (67 percent), and working in a more comfortable environment (51 percent). Sixty-five percent of workers said they felt they’d be more productive telecommuting than working at an office. Read Next: Are Cooks and Chefs the Most Egotistical Workers in America? If you’re a working parent reading this and wondering how the office could possibly be less distracting than what you have going on at home, you’re not alone. Although 51 percent of respondents chose their home as their favorite place to work, 8 percent opted for a coffee shop, coworking space, or similar, while 8 percent said they’d go to the office … but only outside business hours, when distractions are at a minimum. Read Next: 3 Ways to Reboot Your To-Do List More than a quarter of respondents said they go to the office to work, but only because they’re not allowed to telecommute. Read Next: 3 Crazy Things Managers Say and How to Respond “When the overwhelming majority of workers say that traditional office spaces are not conducive to inspiring their highest levels of productivity, something is clearly brokenâ€"certainly with the actual workplace environment, but more importantly with the corporate culture that isn’t addressing this problem,” said Sara Sutton Fell, Founder and CEO of FlexJobs, in a statement. “Employers who continue to blindly reinforce antiquated ways of working are going to find themselves with lower performing, less engaged, and less happy employees, whereas those who explore more flexible workplace arrangements such as telecommuting and flexible schedule options are taking advantage of a great competitive opportunity for their company.”

Happy Grad Jessica Nielsen - Work It Daily

Happy Grad Jessica Nielsen - Work It Daily Age: 23 Graduation Date: 2013 Major: Economics/Marketing School: Valdosta State University Current Position: Research Analyst at NBC Universal   Q: What was your biggest fear about leaving college and entering the “real world”? Finding a job that would serve a strong foundation for a career while being fairly compensated for the experience; Feeling like I didn't have enough experience to leverage my education anywhere. Q: What five words would you use to explain your job search as a recent grad? Frustrating, anxious, self-development, creativity, open-mindedness. Q: What is it about your situation now that makes you a happy grad? That taking the risk to do something I never imagined for myself, paid off. And not only did it pay off quickly, but in a fashion that will always look amazing on my resume (I moved to New York City), and that I got a job with a huge corporation that is recognizable by all. Not only that, my job is in my desired field and I work for someone I respect and respects me. Q: What are the best things about your current role? Being able to apply what I learned in college, knowing that those years and dollars weren't for nothing. Also being in a role in a company that values new opinions and those who are willing to bring new ideas to the table. Q: What advice would you give recent grads today about leaving college, and finding a career and life they love? It's never to early to start looking, utilize as many contacts as you can, find someone who studied what you did/does what you want to do, pick their brain on how they got started and if they can help you in any way. Be genuine in your approach to job searching, if you're looking for something specific, say so and stick to it. Be patient, despite the fact nobody wants to. Be open minded and willing to work hard wherever you end up, and verbalize that to others, it will pay off. Q. What are some of the best things about being a recent grad? Being fresh in the mind of what you recently learned - I know some of my colleagues haven't had to think like they were in college in 10+ years. Furthermore, having ideas for application, some of which may be more efficient or just providing a new perspective. Also, the amount of responsibility on my shoulders is minimal, it's okay to make mistakes being a recent grad. That being said, being able to know that my superiors understand and want to help me grow and development. Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!