Killer Sales Resume Advice from Don Goodman

Killer Sales Resume Advice from Don Goodman Don Goodman wrote an excellent post on how to write a better sales resume, titled Key Musts for a Sales Resume. In his post he lists the following considerations: Meet and/or Exceed Sales Quota Your Rank Against Your Peers Drive New Business Strong Customer Retention and Account Penetration Closing Rate Awards Training and Certifications Highlight Your Relationships For a more detailed explanation of each, read the full post here. As a hiring manager who just hired a sales professional, I can vouch for these elements in a sales resume. How do you set yourself apart? Each profession has things, like what those listed above, you can list and jump apart from a pack of resumes that all look the same. I want to know the sales professional Im going to hire is awesome that they have outperformed their peers, that they regularly hit their numbers, etc. This is the language I want to see to let me know you are a professional salesperson, not just a dabbler. Read Dons full post here. Killer Sales Resume Advice from Don Goodman Don Goodman wrote an excellent post on how to write a better sales resume, titled Key Musts for a Sales Resume. In his post he lists the following considerations: Meet and/or Exceed Sales Quota Your Rank Against Your Peers Drive New Business Strong Customer Retention and Account Penetration Closing Rate Awards Training and Certifications Highlight Your Relationships For a more detailed explanation of each, read the full post here. As a hiring manager who just hired a sales professional, I can vouch for these elements in a sales resume. How do you set yourself apart? Each profession has things, like what those listed above, you can list and jump apart from a pack of resumes that all look the same. I want to know the sales professional Im going to hire is awesome that they have outperformed their peers, that they regularly hit their numbers, etc. This is the language I want to see to let me know you are a professional salesperson, not just a dabbler. Read Dons full post here.

Information on Financial Analyst Career

Information on Financial Analyst Career Credit: ehow.com Professionals who are experts in critically analyzing financial information to provide Management with significant basis on which to make critical investment decisions are known as Financial Analysts. Financial Analysts use different analytical techniques in relation to the time value of money to predict the outcome of investing resources in different investment options. It is mainly because of these Financial Analysts that investors are able to invest their funds in the most profitable investment option. Pursuing a Career as a Financial Analyst Finance and commerce students who fully understand the mechanisms that drive financial and commodity investment markets can pursue a career as Financial Analysts. Financial Analysts play an important role in allowing different organizations to optimize their operations by analyzing their financial information and providing future forecast reports. Individuals who become successful Financial Analysts possess great financial analytical abilities that are polished over a long period of time as they gain experience. Financial Analyst College: Qualification, Courses, Training In order to become a Financial Analyst, you need to hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration with majors in Finance or a related discipline. Higher educational qualification and prior job experience is preferred. Apart from that, certifications such as CFA (Certified Financial Analyst) could really prove useful for the career of these professionals. Some positions would even require the Financial Analysts to hold a certification, and it could be of immense value to those practicing privately. Financial Analyst College: Schools, Colleges, Universities in USA Financial Analysts could find the following Finance schools as some of the best in the United States. MIT, Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA Harvard University, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA University of California-Berkley, Berkley, CA Stanford University, Graduate School of Business, Stanford, CA Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business, University Park, PA   University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Chicago, IL Financial Analyst Career: Job Opportunities, Salaries and Recruitment According to the figures suggested by the BLS, between 2008 and 2018 job prospects for Business Systems Analysts are expected to grow by 20%, whereas the annual average salary of these professionals is $75,500. Author Bio:   Liza is an avid blogger and freelance writer. She loves writing on Career Guidanceâ€" choosing a right career, to be more specific. Don’t forget to check out her Career Guidance articles on careerguidance.com, where she writes on topics relating to Accounting Careers, Banking Careers, Career Counseling, Government Careers, among others. Image credit:  http://www.ehow.com 0

5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Business You Love - Classy Career Girl

5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Business You Love It’s common business advice to find a career you love so you never feel like you’re going to “work.” While this sounds ideal, it’s not easy and doesn’t happen overnight. As the saying goes, life gets in the way, and following your dreams and passions does not always equate financial and personal fulfillment. But, it’s far from  impossible to create a business doing not only what you love, but being enabled to live the life you want to live at the same time. 5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Business You Love 1. It Doesn’t Have to be Perfect, It Just Has to Get Started It’s really easy for something to never fully be completed because it hasn’t met your definition of “done.” Why? It can be better. Well, everything can be “better.” You can find a better house. You can find a better job. You can think of a better idea. You can find greener grass. You get the idea. It’s never perfect on day one and your business will be a constantly evolving, growing and changing entity based on factors you likely can’t even predict at the moment. So just get started! After more than six years as an owner of my own company, these are some of the essential ideas that I’d advise anyone to consider before building a business of their own. 2. Will You Wish You Did It a Year from Now? If you could travel in time to one year from now, will you wish you that you had taken that step? Likewise, think of yourself on this day last year. If you had started on your path then, you would be in a year into your journey today. 3. Use Your Natural Strengths and Skills Sometimes just because we “can” do something, it doesn’t always mean that’s what’s best for business. For example, if you’re thinking of starting a landscaping company, it means you’re great at designing landscapes. Does it mean that you’re also good at accounting?   Does it mean you’re a savvy marketer? Maybe. But chances are those might not also be your top skillsets. Identifying the areas where you will need help from the start will set your business out on a strong foundation. Of course, business owners wear many many hats, but you have to know where your strengths lie and where you will need help. For example, I can more naturally take on our agency’s HR functions than I can accounting, so we have an accountant that comes in twice a month to help manage those needs. 4. Say Yes, Even When You’re Afraid To A friend of mine was dreaming of taking the leap from her secure, corporate position with a great salary and benefits, to the land of uncertain entrepreneurship. She was unhappy in her corporate job but was scared of leaving it to start from scratch. She was afraid to say yes to her dream; afraid to say yes to the opportunity, and afraid to say yes to the encouragement of all those who believed in her talents. She was essentially afraid to say yes to the possibility of success. Why? Because saying no is often a whole lot easier than saying yes, for fear of “failure.” When she finally had her A-Ha moment  and started focusing on all of the great things that could happen, she said yes to her dream. Don’t tell yourself no. Say yes. 5. You Don’t Have to Start from Scratch Building a business from scratch is really challenging. If you a passionate about a certain industry, but are not sure where to start, consider, is buying a business that is looking to sell.   When you buy an existing business, you are buying a good location, built-in customer base, and potential income much sooner than you would have when starting from nothing. There are lots of great resources to help you find available businesses for sale right in your city. [RELATED: Dont Start a Business Without Doing This First] Creating a business can be extraordinarily rewarding. Is it hard work? Yes.   Will you have moments where you want to give up? Yes. Will you feel fulfilled at following your dreams?   Absolutely. Don’t wait another year to look back and wonder “what if.” There’s nothing more rewarding than creating a business you love.

Guest Post Job Search Tips for Introverts

Guest Post Job Search Tips for Introverts Introverts tend to gain strength, energy and confidence through spending time alone, unlike extroverts who tend to recharge their batteries in social settings. Introverts can be intelligent, calm, thoughtful, and creative. They just don’t find social contact as energizing as extroverts do. But even though introversion can support a highly successful personal and professional life, introverted tendencies can create obstacles to the traditional job search. Networking events, interviews, and job fairs are venues that seem to bring out the best in those who like to talk and have no difficulty approaching strangers. To introverts, these things can seem far more intimidating.   If you struggle to enjoy some of the activities that lead to connection and opportunity on the job market, try these tips. Job Search Tips for Introverts Recognize that you aren’t doing or feeling anything inappropriate, or even uncommon. There are plenty of people out there like youâ€"plenty of successful people. Just accept who you are. Embrace it. And learn to use it to your advantage. Don’t schedule too many meetings and appointments back to back. If social contact drains your resources and time alone recharges them, make sure you leave a replenishing gap between one event and the next. That way you won’t feel rushed and exhausted. Each day, cross the most difficult or dreaded tasks off your list first. If you need to make a potentially awkward call or have a meeting with a contact that might cause some stress, arrange the meeting and make the call before you do anything else. Don’t let tasks become more of a burden by allowing them to hang over your head. Be careful about the jobs you choose to pursue. If you pretend to be more extroverted than you are and land a job that requires constant socializing, you may take yourself off the job market…but you probably won’t be happy in the position for very long. Plan out topics of conversation ahead of time. Making small talk at career-related events can be challenging, but the task gets easier if you think beforehand about questions you might like to ask and topics that might make good grist for the conversational mill. When you attend an eventâ€"from a holiday party to a seminar to a networking meet-and-greetâ€"don’t be tempted to leave early. Some introverts like to duck out the door as soon as they’ve made an appearance. Try not to do this. Instead, give yourself at least one or two hours to settle in. Establish a minimum time limit for yourself before you go. Above all, keep in mind that job searching means reaching out, facing the possibility of rejection, and talking about your most impressive skills and accomplishments. All three of these can seem especially unpleasant to introverts. But if you can find a way to navigate these challenges without betraying who you are as a person, you’ll be on your way to a new job that fits your working style and personality. LiveCareer, home to America’s #1 Resume Builder, connects job seekers of all experience levels and career categories to all the tools, resources and insider tips needed to win the job. Connect with us on Facebook  and  Google+  for even more tips and advice on all things career and resume-related.

11 questions to ask yourself before doing unpaid work - Debut

11 questions to ask yourself before doing unpaid work - Debut This post was written by a member of the Debut Publisher Network. Bridie thinks unpaid work is an inevitable part of the millennial job hunt. A word of warning: not all unpaid work opportunities are made equal. If you’re a millennial, you’ve probably accepted that you have to do unpaid internships at some point. Likely, you’ve already done a few placements yourself. It gets to the point where you need think about if this work is worth it here are some questions to ask yourself. 1. How long is it for? The word ‘internship’ is used interchangeably with work experience, but they’re different. A good rule of thumb is no more than two weeks for free. Generally, more than two weeks is considered an internship, not work experience. (This means you should really be paid!) 2. Is it going to add to my CV? Is this your first piece of work experience in this industry, or your tenth? Realistically, how much value does this opportunity add to your CV and your future worth? If you think this is going to significantly boost  your CV, then it’s worth considering. If not, then it’s worth looking for alternative paid work. 3. Can you get a good reference from this? Will your boss give you a good reference? Also, will this reference be useful and relevant to a future employer? Is this opportunity from the right sector of the industry? If yes, then it could add to your employment prospects. 4. Am I learning from this? Rather than just looking good on your CV, is this experience going to help you in your career? Are you going to be able to take this experience and and apply it later? 5. Should I be getting paid? What’s the law? A good employer will pay their interns. Legally you probably should be getting paid at least minimum wage (between £5.60 and £7.50 an hour depending on your age). The problem is, the criteria of being a ‘worker’ is vague, and the law isn’t being enforced effectively. It’s really important to know your rights so read up on them. Remember, the minimum wage law is there to protect you. 6. Could I be getting paid? Could you be doing something similar elsewhere where you could be getting paid? Have you explored that option? 7. Am I missing something else for this? Are you missing school, university or paid work for this? Are you missing valuable time where you could be applying for paid work? Will you be able to catch up on anything you’ve missed? Is it worth it? 8. Is it costing me money? Can I afford this? Its one thing not to be paid but another thing to be losing money while youre working. Are you being paid expenses? Will these expenses cover cost of living? In London, employers will often only cover expenses in Zones 1-4, and up to about £10 a day. This means if you live outside of London you could be losing a lot of money by interning. 9. Can I get credit for this? Is this worth university or school credit? It’s always worth checking with your tutors if this can count for class credit. This will make not being paid slightly less painful, knowing that its contributing to your education. 10. Will I be doing something useful? Will you be doing something useful that adds to your future job prospects and skills? Or will you be making coffee? It’s worth considering where you currently are in your career and how good the employer looks on your CV. Ask yourself, is this employer a big enough name to add value to my CV and will I be doing something cool or useful on my placement? 11. Will I get a job out of this? Traditionally, internships were designed to be a “free trial” to test out a grad before giving them the job. However, more usually these days employers operate with a ‘revolving door’ of interns where no one gets hired. That said, some companies are very favourable to former interns when it comes to grad jobs. All these are worth considering, as well as what if I don’t do it? Am I missing anything valuable by not going? Will I regret it not doing it? In the end, unpaid work will probably be a reality for most young people entering the workforce. However, these questions will hopefully help to guide you in choosing the best opportunities out of an unpaid bunch. Tell us about your experiences with unpaid work by tweeting us @DebutCareers. Download the Debut app and get Talent-Spotted by amazing graduate employers! Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter

Networking Approach Some People Rub You The Wrong Way

Networking Approach Some People Rub You The Wrong Way Networking Approach: Some People Just Rub You The Wrong Way This is a story about networking approach. The past weekend, I was out of town for a girls’ weekend with a friend, and we decided to head to the nearby resort’s spa for massages after going on a short rafting trip… as a way to end the day on a high note. When asked what style I preferred after checking in, I said “relaxation” versus a deep tissue… I didn’t have any issues going on, and just wanted to chill out. My session started, and the therapist went to work. And by work, I do mean WORK. It wasn’t relaxing at all.   I think the best metaphor that I can equate this entire experience to was being massaged to the “Phantom of the Opera” theme.   Frantic. Hurried. When asked about 10 minutes into the session whether the pressure was ok, I replied that it was. However, I did ask her to slow it down. She started when I said this, and so I added that I wasn’t sure if it was her style or not, but it felt very fast and in a hurry… not exactly what you’d expect for a relaxation activity. The result? She never altered her speed, nor checked back with me to find out if she was meeting my expectations. Now this blog isn’t about the finer points of massage therapy inasmuch as it is about what happens when someone gives you feedback on how to improve your approach. Sometimes, someone rubs us the wrong way… or we are the person who causes friction. That’s okay- we can’t expect to get along with everyone in the workplace, but it is how we handle that disconnect that matters the most. Have you ever been in a situation where you know you weren’t building rapport or making that “connection?” What does that tell you in terms of your approach? What have you done to try to make a course correction and revise how you were interacting with them? We learn socially by taking our cues from how people react to us.   If you are getting a lot of negative reactions, you can’t assume that the problem lies with everyone else but yourself. That means that it’s time to start reflecting on what we might be doing wrong and find a way to work around it.   And sometimes, that means we have to completely change how we treat and react to others. But the most important thing is to keep an eye out for those cues and learn to read/gauge how people are reacting in order to adapt our approach. In the case of the massage therapist and the direct feedback that I provided, she didn’t alter course. Most people aren’t provided clear communications like that, and she ignored the opportunity to revise her approach. I do need to cut the therapist some slack… immediately after my massage (which was adequate although not exactly relaxing), she was already taking the next client back so obviously, she was indeed in a hurry. But it’s important to remember that whatever pressures we have going on in the background should never impact how we people in the present. It’s part of the brand promise that we deliver and how people will remember you.

The Job Market and How to Write a Resume

The Job Market and How to Write a ResumeIf you want to get hired at your desired job position, there is only one surefire way to make that happen: write a great resume. But how do you start? Send to Employers Service is a way for those who are interested in getting jobs for themselves to not only learn about the job market, but also how to write a resume. They offer everything from writing a resume by yourself, to hiring a professional resume writer, to writing a CV/resume for an employer.The sites will be able to let you know how many people have searched on the Internet for a company that you may want to work for, and also give you the results of the websites that potential employers use to find someone. Once you enter the information on the web site and submit your resume, you will receive a number of responses. You can either go back and change or add more information if you did not receive what you were hoping for or continue to search for other jobs.Send to Employers Service of fers a lot of great services. For example, they can write a resume for you for free. You do not even have to provide any information about yourself; all you have to do is enter the required information for the job position that you wish to apply for and then pay a fee to send your resume. This means that you do not have to worry about money getting in the way of your dreams, which is always a good thing.They also offer resume writing services to those who would like to hire a professional resume writer. If you would like to get the best rates, you can use this as a bargaining tool for better benefits when you hire the writer. Also, the writers work for a service and therefore should be honest and truthful. This is a way for them to show you how talented they are in their field, thus giving you an idea of how much they can be paid.Your resume is a way for you to showcase your skills, experience, and capabilities. This will help you get a better job than you would have gotten without the extra marketing you can get with a professional resume. The problem is that many people choose to just send a resume to the first employer that they find. They think that by doing this, they will be able to get a job at a lower salary because the companies will be impressed with the resume.If you send out hundreds of resumes, you may be able to find a job faster, but you will end up making a lot less money. Another thing that makes resume writing services so popular is that it saves you time. If you are looking for a job, a few days of your time is not very much time, and you should be able to find a position in about a week or two. However, if you spend all your time finding a job, you will not get the most out of your time.Send to Employers Service offers a way for you to get hired at a lower wage and save time by getting the best services. It is simple to use, takes no money up front, and will give you the chance to learn more about the job market. You do not have to worry ab out the first employer receiving the resume. However, there is no time frame, so you will never get that feeling that you do not deserve.Resume writing service is easy to use and it will help you get the most out of your time. Just be careful about what you give out in the resume and how you format it. There are some tips that you can follow but make sure you put enough information into the resume that it will get a good look and score you a higher salary.