How to find a job youll love - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

How to find a job youll love - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Is your new years resolution to find a new job? Congratulations, youre not alone! According to statistics, around 15% of the population switch jobs annually. At any given time, over half of the workforce are more or less actively looking for new work. This means that many, many people are facing an interesting question: How do I pick my next job? Which factors should matter? Which should I forget about? Many make the decision based mostly on salary, titles and responsibilities. Thats a mistake. Instead ask yourself this: Will your next job inspire you, energize you and allow you to do great work? Will you be working with nice, talented people and managers? Will your job help people out and make the world a better place? In short, make sure that your next job is one that will make you happy at work. Here are the steps you should take to make sure that your next job will be just that amazingly great! 1: Decide to switch sooner rather than later No one has ever told me I quit Company X in June, that was a mistake. I shouldve stuck around longer. The vast majority of people who quit, only wish theyd done it sooner. Its highly tempting to hang around in the old workplace waiting for things to get better. Dont! If its time to go make that decision and start actively looking for something else. The longer you stay in a bad job, the more it eats away the energy and self-confidence you need to find a new one. 2: Give yourself time to find your new job The very first job you look at may be just the right one or it may be the 20th. Give yourself time to actively look for something better and dont let economic pressure, peer pressure or uncertainty force your hand. 3: Focus on what you like at work, not on what you hate Many people switch jobs to get away from a bad situation. However, when youre picking a new job, its not enough to look at all the things you want to avoid. Partly because there are an infinite number of things to avoid. But mostly because even if you avoid every single bad thing, that can only guarantee that you wont be unhappy. To be happy at work, you also need good things, not just the absence of bad. The best way to find out what you want at work, is to look at what has previously made you love your job. Heres how you do it: Think back to some specific situations, where youve been happy at work. Ask yourself what made these situations possible. Find out what will give you more of these great experiences in the future. If you want to do examine this in more detail, page 3 of this workbook has a worksheet for doing just that. 4: Ignore salary Most people think that having a higher income would make them happier. They?re wrong! That is the conclusion of a study by Two Princeton professors, economist Alan B. Krueger and psychologist and Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman. They say this: The belief that high income is associated with good mood is widespread but mostly illusory. People with above-average income are relatively satisfied with their lives but are barely happier than others in moment-to-moment experience, tend to be more tense, and do not spend more time in particularly enjoyable activities. I dont mean to ignore the economic necessities we all face but they should not determine what work we take. What is a 25% raise worth, if it means being stressed, frustrated and unhappy 40/60/80 hours a week? 5: Ignore other irrelevant details Some people choose their new job because of: The title. They want to make me First Assistant Manager. Perks. Theyre giving me a new car and use of the executive bathroom. Status. I get 8 direct reports. Today I only have 5. Peer pressure. If I take this job my husband/wife/friends/dad will be really impressed. None of these factors will make you happy! Forget about them. 6: Ask for what you want Its a lot easier to get what you want if you actually ask for it. In your job interviews, let them know that being happy at work matters to you, and tell them what it takes to get you to love work. Its true that asking for these things may mean not getting the job, and thats precisely the point! If that job wont make you happy, you dont want it! 7: Make that job great Its up to you to find a good job, and then its up to you to make it a great job! You can sit passively on your butt and wait for your co-workers and your manager to make you happy but that means nothing will ever happen. Its your responsibility to: Know what makes you happy at work Tell others about it Do something about it 8: Make yourself free to leave A bad job is bad. A bad job that you cant get out of is excruciating. In fact, knowing that youre free to leave can make it easier to make a job great, as I wrote about in a previous post. Also, reducing your expenses can be a great way to give yourself more leeway at work. The upshot Forget about salary, perks, titles and status. Choose your next job based on one, single consideration: Will it make you happy? Will it make you go Yes, its Monday, I get to work! Do this and youre sure to enjoy your job more, enjoy life more AND be more successful at work. If you enjoyed this post, Im pretty sure youll also like these: Top 5 myths about workplace stress How to turn around a bad day The strongest force in business Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Battling Negative Self-Talk by Drowning it out with a Singing Groundhog - When I Grow Up

Battling Negative Self-Talk by Drowning it out with a Singing Groundhog - When I Grow Up Hey, there! My names Lesley and I, well I still play with stuffed animals. I also write musicals, and I’m going to tell you a little story about how these two things mixed this winter and helped me learn a very important lesson about the importance of pushing through negative self-talk. On February 2nd, I awoke with a song in my head about Groundhog Day. I cant really explain it, but I knew I had to write that song, and I had to record it and make a video of it. And Mr. Groundhog had to sing it (you’ll meet him in a minute). Up until this year, I had not been public about this ‘hobby’. I was convinced that something was wrong with me for spending more time than I’d care to admit with a puppet on one hand and a video camera in the other for my own entertainment at age 27. I mean sure, Jim Henson had to start somewhere. But little old me? I must just be weird, or crazy or something. Still, that song wouldn’t leave me alone, so I spent the whole day working on it. By about 9pm I had a very rough finished project with 3 hours left until it’d no longer be Groundhog Day. And that’s when I got very, very scared. I just recently watched an incredibly inspiring commencement speech by Neil Gaiman where he says, “the moment you that feel that just possibly you’re walking down the street naked, exposing too much of your heart and your mind and what exists on the inside, showing too much of yourself, that’s the moment you may be starting to get it right.” Let’s just say I felt like I was in the middle of Times Square in my birthday suit. With puppets on my hands. This was more than just sharing something I was working on. This was showing a part of myself to the world that until then only my close friends and family knew about. I knew I had to share it. I really wanted tobut it was too amateurish. If only I’d had more time. What would people who bullied me in middle school think? (seriously, Lesley?!) And then my sweet, sensible husband pried apart my wringing hands and was like Les. You put in all this effort. Its hilarious because its amateurish. Nobody cares that you can see the kleenex box in the background, honest. You need to share this. That little pep talk gave me the final push I needed. And as I shared it, wincing and attempting to calm my nervous chest rash, something wonderful unfolded: one by one, people started sharing it with their friends, and then their friends, and then theirs. And not one person sent me hate mail being like “omg I could see your sleeve in that one shot for 2 seconds”. My fears were totally out of proportion because I was facing vulnerability. Negative thoughts love those moments because that’s when you’re the most susceptible to anything that can help reassure you that you’d better stay somewhere safe and not go for it; to not do what only you can do; to not honor your truest self and share that with others in order to make the world a better place, because that all involves risk, and change. Change is scary, and negativity is fueled by your fear. Finding some way to push through at that peak moment of maybe-I-can’t-do-this is crucial. If I hadn’t had someone to shake me out of my negativity stupor I never would have had the chance to see what happiness could spread as a result. In addition to making a lot of people (and me!) happy, it also showed me some really important things: Perfection is overrated. Often times, done is its own form of perfect. Professional training comes in all shapes and sizes, even if it just feels like play to you. It is so worth it to push through with sharing something that reflects the true essence of you even if (and especially if) you feel naked. Youre never too old to play with stuffed animals. When have you been brave and pushed through with something you felt self-conscious about? What was the outcome? Have you had moments where you had to prioritize done over perfect and had it work in your favor? I’d love to know! And you didnt think Id post all this without sharing the video with you, did ya? Without further ado, here it is! I hope it brings you a smile! Lesley DeSantis is a bit of a Renaissance woman, making her way in the world in the arts. In addition to being the voice and hand(s) behind a singing groundhog, she paints guinea pigs in period costume, writes musicals, blogs, and even walks the occasional runway (ooh la la!). Want to come along for the ride? Follow her adventures on twitter and keep an eye out for a children’s book or two in the not-too-distant future!

Do You Put Your Address on a Resume?

Do You Put Your Address on a Resume?Do you put your address on a resume? Or is it a case of accidental address placement?Do you put your address on a resume? Do you use a template that was never actually printed or typed in on paper? Do you just take the address you know from job applications, or do you go out and try to get it printed off on a laser printer? Do you try to make up a personalized address in an attempt to be creative? Or do you leave it in your resume?There are quite a few reasons why an address is left out of a resume or letter. Below are some of the most common reasons as to why addresses aren't put on a resume.If you know you are working somewhere that is a job you have applied for, it may be a good idea to make a note of your address. A letter of recommendation can come in very handy during a job interview. You can also use your personal address for a person at the company you are considering applying for. This works because if you have applied for a job at a compa ny that has helped you in the past, it may be well received that you wrote them a letter of recommendation.If you know your previous employer provided you with the employment history on your resume, it may be wise to just leave the address out. If you have a dated employment, such as a job at a magazine that you may have written about in an article you wrote about the local area, it may be better to leave it out. At the very least, some people do this to make a point that they only have their most recent information.You may be working with a mailing address that is out of the state or country. Some addresses are simply not city or state based. That being said, a residential address like the one you use on your driver's license may not be a good place to put a mailing address on your resume. Maybe it's best if you check and see if they provide you with the name of the people in the zip code that you work with.Addresses may be left out of a resume or letter because it is the only addr ess that is readily available. Sometimes people are made to feel guilty about leaving their address in a resume, or letter. Leaving an address can give an employer the ability to locate your resume or letter by name, and see what is in there.

Technical Skills in Resume Writing Tips

Technical Skills in Resume Writing Tips The One Thing to Do for Technical Skills in Resume Writing Your skills section stipulates a window into how much capability you are able to bring to the firm. Writing and editing is a rather wide category. Skills can help you in your work enhance your efficiency and performance. Writing and editing need a lot of interrelated abilities, and it's really hard to understand what to include. The New Fuss About Technical Skills in Resume Writing People must undergo training. Technical skills turn you into a valuable commodity for potential employers and has to be suitably highlighted to demonstrate your worth. Written language skills are an essential part of many positions in nearly every business. It's serious that your resume includes anything that would help you acquire the job which you're interested in. For more specific technical jobs based on a specific skill, it is a lot simpler to demonstrate. In addition, if your skill set bec omes matched with job openings then definitely you'll get the job. 1 other approach to describe hard skills is that they're quantifiable or measurable. List all the skills which you have. Hard abilities, on the flip side, could be taught and learned on the way. Hard abilities, also referred to as employability skills or technical abilities, can be quantified by your degree of expertise in the topic or years of experience working with a specific technique or program. You might also wish to consider detailing exactly how familiar you're with the numerous tools and skills you mention. When it has to do with skills, technical skills are comparatively simple to define. You have the proper tech abilities. As an accounting, your technical skills can incorporate proficiency with different accounting tools like Oracle, or understanding of ERP systems and auditing tools.

3 Tips to Strengthening Your Network, Even When Happily Employed - Your Career Intel

3 Tips to Strengthening Your Network, Even When Happily Employed - Your Career IntelSo youve landed your next job Congratulations Thats certainly a thrilling feeling, and also can be a relief. Youve likely worked hard to build your network during your job search, whether it was your first, third or fifth, including touching base with everyone you know, attending networking events and much more. Im here to tell you leid to ever let those freshly updated contacts and that energizing momentum go to waste.Just because you have a promising job, doesnt mean you should stop trying to expand your professional network, which is unfortunately what I see happen a lot once job seekers land their next position. Keep up the good work and you will reap the rewards when its time to look for the next one down the road or, hey, you might not even need to the next gig could come to youThe following are three simple ways you can continue to grow your network, even while fully embracing your current op portunityContinue to meet new people face to face. Theres something to be said about booking a coffee or lunch with a new contact, and putting a face to the email address, even if nothing specifically comes of it right now.Keep updating your LinkedIn page. Maybe theres a cool new project that you just completed at your company add it to your personal LinkedIn highlights. In the future, you could forget about these day-to-day successes, which make for really good research material for a future employer.Get out and play. Some of your best contacts are made when you are doing something outside of work that you enjoy, such as a group fitness class, foreign language course or volunteering at a nonprofit. Its a great way to build your network without actually trying to grow your network.Whether youve just landed a new job or are fully engaged at your current position, networking is a life-long process that requires ongoing nurturing and energy. Dont rest on your laurels and become compla cent in your networking. Follow these simple tips, keep those networking skills sharp and remain connected to those around you.Do you have a question about how to expand your professional network? What simple ways do you stay connected? I welcome your comments and ideas.

How to fill out your primary application

How to fill out your primary application Share Share via TwitterShare via FacebookShare via Google PlusShare via LinkedInShare via E-mail Plan to spend quite a lot of time on your applications. Some students have compared the time demand of the application process, including the primary and supplementary applications, to that of taking three semester-long coursesPrint out and read the official instructions completely before beginning to fill out any part of the application. Everyone wants to skip this step but it is wise to carefully read the instructions before you begin.The first section you should fill out is the Schools Attended section even though it is leid listed first. After entering each school, print out the accompanying Transcript Request Form. You will need to include that form when you ask each of your schools to send an official transcript to the centralized application service. You can and should do this step first well before you submit your application so that your application will not be held up later because transcripts have not been received yet. (Remember, if you have AP/IB credit on your CU Boulder transcript, you need to ask again for the itemized credit to be sent with your official transcript. See instructions in the section on official transcripts above.)As you fill out the Coursework section, enter the names of the courses EXACTLY as they are displayed on your official transcripts. Read the instructions carefully to understand how to enter non-standard forms of credit such as that for AP/IB or study abroad courses. The centralized application service will compare your entries to your official transcripts and will note any errors that they needed to correct. Too many errors would convey a poor impression of your attention to detail.Now enter the meaningful activities you identified in the section above. It is often a challenge to stay within the character limits but your goal is to describe what you actually did making clea r what your contributions were and (if you have space) what you learned or how you benefited. Consolidate where possible. For example, if you were on Deans List for six consecutive semesters and received another form of academic recognition, create one entry called Academic Recognitions, not seven separate entries.When the application is complete, have at least three different people proofread the whole document. Errors reflect poorly on you. They can be interpreted as an indication that you are not committed to becoming a healthcare professional.Please authorize the centralized application service to release your information to your PreHealth Advisor so we can best advise you throughout the application year. All your information will be kept strictly confidential.Before submitting, double-check that you followed all of the instructions and make copies of ALL parts of the application.Submit your application, pay the fee, and get ready to fill out secondary applicationsWhy you should order copies of your official transcripts before you need themMany people are surprised that this step should be first in the process but it is important for you to order copies of your official transcript to be sent directly to you from every U.S. or Canadian college or university that has any sort of academic record for you including CU Boulder.Do this several months before you intend to submit your application When you fill out your application, you will need to enter your coursework exactly as it is shown on your official transcripts. Therefore, look at your official transcripts several months in advance so you have time to have any errors corrected.Even if the only record a college or university has for you is from a non-credit course, a course you took in high school, or from credit you earned during a study abroad program, you will need to enter it on your professional school application. You should request an official copy of the transcript now to verify that it is correct. You do not need to request transcripts from any foreign universities outside of the U.S. or Canada, however.This step also pertains to your CU Boulder transcript. The unofficial CU Boulder transcript that you and your advisor can access by computer differs slightly from the official transcripts that are sent out especially with regard to AP credits. You will want to see what is actually being sent out. Note that on official CU Boulder transcripts, AP and IB credits are not broken down by individual courses. If you have AP or IB credit, you must specifically ask the Registrars arbeitszimmer to provide an dateianhang that lists your itemized AP/IB credit. (Note that you must order a PAPER copy of your transcript in this case. On the online transcript order form, upload a Word document to ask for youritemized AP/IB credit to be provided as an attachment to your transcript.)CategoriesHealth Professions

Kids, Work and The Art of Resume Writing

Kids, Work and The Art of Resume Writing Resumes are definitely the fruchtwein important thing in a persons career. They dont have to be difficult, long-winded or entirely inclusive to catch a potential employers attention. A professional resume writer will have the capability to set your accomplishments in context for you. Dont delay to try and find assistance if youre not a strong writer. Your life resume is much the same. Writing about personal targets and aspirations ought to be kept to a minimum and is frequently unnecessary. Vital Pieces of the Art of Resume Writing Choose theprofessional summaryif youve got over 2 decades of art teaching experience. Whether you need a job with the genuine creative component of being an artist or you desire a career more on the technical side, youre going to need a first-class resume. In 5 minutes, you are going to discover how to compose an equally great artist resume yourself. A very good martial artist knows the benefits of or tingand it doesnt have anything to do with speed. the Art of Resume Writing Help The editing is to be carried out afterwards, which isnt a complicated job for the person who know the art of writing good resumes. Resume advice abounds for the work seeker trying not just to make a great impression, but also to stick out from the competition. Resume writing services are present to offer you a hand when youre hunting for employment. What You Must Know About the Art of Resume Writing Each writer specializes in a particular area, to guarantee they are utilizing the ideal keyword phrases that will interest employers and recruiters of a specific industry. Then list the most crucial ones in a distinctive section of your artistic resume. A professionally written resume or CV supplies a great deal more than simply listing your skills in a normal way. Ok, I Think I Understand The Art of Resume Writing, Now Tell Me About the Art of Resume Writing Its important to keep in mind that a resume is a very simple introduction to whats being brought to the table. The information that you put on a resume is valuable, and you wish to deliver the hiring manager with enough material to have a very good sense of what youd bring to the position when leaving him or her wanting to find out more. If youre looking for a new job, it may be wise to put money into the services of certified resume writers to make an attention-grabbing resume for you. Seriously though, resume writing is extremely tough for many job seekers thats the reason why there are things called resume writing services. Dont attempt to cram in all youve ever done. When in doubt, its a great idea to get somewhere between 15 and 20 parts of art.4. You should master the art of selling without looking just like you are working to sell. Therefore locating a person who knows the way to write properly can be a huge help. Other crucial areas in your work experience will likewise be explored to highlight your c redentials and make a stand-out resume. The procedure is easy and straightforward. In addition, there are services which perform the endeavor of writing resumes but it is impossible for them to write as great as someone can himself.