You Have The Guts To Do It

You Have The Guts To Do It I regularly get e-mails from people asking about starting their own gig (like I did with JibberJobber) or writing a book (like my LinkedIn help book). Heres one of my favorites, from a friend I met in Mexico almost 15 years ago: I am glad to hear your business is doing well. I wish I had your skills to go out and start my own business, but I am too big of a chicken. I have always wanted to own my own business but I wasnt on the path to do it. My schooling was geared towards a rich, fun corporate life, where I could climb the ladder and retire after a rewarding career I didnt think I would ever come up with the better mousetrap, or be in a position to actually execute on an excellent idea. So just how did I get to where Im at (disclaimer: Im not saying where Im at is my definition of success, but I sure do love what I do!)? Heres how I responded to this very good friend who is climbing the corporate ladder: So here is my formula for going out and starting your own business: Focus 150% on your career, give your life and time and thoughts to the company. Get laid off because of any lame reason (usually something out of your control). Work 60 hours a week looking for a job. Have a great looking resume that has some ghost problem (something that is a problem but you cant figure it out and no one can tell you). Have an aha moment that is wow, this would be really cool!! Continue to not be able to get a job (much less a couple of interviews) Figure that going forward on your own business is going to be more fruitful than spinning the job search wheels (this happened to me months into the job search) Being okay with giving up all of the corporate perks (steady paycheck, bonus, holidays, sick leave, cheap health insurance, etc.) There you go. Theres my guts. Where are yours? You can see the original post on my personal blog. This is one of my favorite blog posts. People think that you have to be lucky, or have good timing, or have funding, or something similar to get started. All I needed was a swift kick in the pants, out the door, and to the unemployment line. And look at me now (trust me, thats not an ego-trip statement, I still think Im a pretty normal guy). YOU HAVE THE GUTS. I bet more than 1/2 of my readers now will get that swift kick in the pants in the next few years if you dont believe me that you have the guts now, you will prove it to yourself later. You Have The Guts To Do It I regularly get e-mails from people asking about starting their own gig (like I did with JibberJobber) or writing a book (like my LinkedIn help book). Heres one of my favorites, from a friend I met in Mexico almost 15 years ago: I am glad to hear your business is doing well. I wish I had your skills to go out and start my own business, but I am too big of a chicken. I have always wanted to own my own business but I wasnt on the path to do it. My schooling was geared towards a rich, fun corporate life, where I could climb the ladder and retire after a rewarding career I didnt think I would ever come up with the better mousetrap, or be in a position to actually execute on an excellent idea. So just how did I get to where Im at (disclaimer: Im not saying where Im at is my definition of success, but I sure do love what I do!)? Heres how I responded to this very good friend who is climbing the corporate ladder: So here is my formula for going out and starting your own business: Focus 150% on your career, give your life and time and thoughts to the company. Get laid off because of any lame reason (usually something out of your control). Work 60 hours a week looking for a job. Have a great looking resume that has some ghost problem (something that is a problem but you cant figure it out and no one can tell you). Have an aha moment that is wow, this would be really cool!! Continue to not be able to get a job (much less a couple of interviews) Figure that going forward on your own business is going to be more fruitful than spinning the job search wheels (this happened to me months into the job search) Being okay with giving up all of the corporate perks (steady paycheck, bonus, holidays, sick leave, cheap health insurance, etc.) There you go. Theres my guts. Where are yours? You can see the original post on my personal blog. This is one of my favorite blog posts. People think that you have to be lucky, or have good timing, or have funding, or something similar to get started. All I needed was a swift kick in the pants, out the door, and to the unemployment line. And look at me now (trust me, thats not an ego-trip statement, I still think Im a pretty normal guy). YOU HAVE THE GUTS. I bet more than 1/2 of my readers now will get that swift kick in the pants in the next few years if you dont believe me that you have the guts now, you will prove it to yourself later. You Have The Guts To Do It I regularly get e-mails from people asking about starting their own gig (like I did with JibberJobber) or writing a book (like my LinkedIn help book). Heres one of my favorites, from a friend I met in Mexico almost 15 years ago: I am glad to hear your business is doing well. I wish I had your skills to go out and start my own business, but I am too big of a chicken. I have always wanted to own my own business but I wasnt on the path to do it. My schooling was geared towards a rich, fun corporate life, where I could climb the ladder and retire after a rewarding career I didnt think I would ever come up with the better mousetrap, or be in a position to actually execute on an excellent idea. So just how did I get to where Im at (disclaimer: Im not saying where Im at is my definition of success, but I sure do love what I do!)? Heres how I responded to this very good friend who is climbing the corporate ladder: So here is my formula for going out and starting your own business: Focus 150% on your career, give your life and time and thoughts to the company. Get laid off because of any lame reason (usually something out of your control). Work 60 hours a week looking for a job. Have a great looking resume that has some ghost problem (something that is a problem but you cant figure it out and no one can tell you). Have an aha moment that is wow, this would be really cool!! Continue to not be able to get a job (much less a couple of interviews) Figure that going forward on your own business is going to be more fruitful than spinning the job search wheels (this happened to me months into the job search) Being okay with giving up all of the corporate perks (steady paycheck, bonus, holidays, sick leave, cheap health insurance, etc.) There you go. Theres my guts. Where are yours? You can see the original post on my personal blog. This is one of my favorite blog posts. People think that you have to be lucky, or have good timing, or have funding, or something similar to get started. All I needed was a swift kick in the pants, out the door, and to the unemployment line. And look at me now (trust me, thats not an ego-trip statement, I still think Im a pretty normal guy). YOU HAVE THE GUTS. I bet more than 1/2 of my readers now will get that swift kick in the pants in the next few years if you dont believe me that you have the guts now, you will prove it to yourself later.

Resume Writing With Biotherapeutics - Avoid Key Words to Help You Stand Out

Resume Writing With Biotherapeutics - Avoid Key Words to Help You Stand OutBiotherapeutics is a field of science that involves the investigation and development of substances that fight and cure life-threatening diseases. In this career you can focus on disease prevention or disease treatment.The problem with some people in this career is that they use too many keywords on their resumes. Key words are generally defined as words or phrases that are used frequently by the search engines. Most of the time you will be able to tell whether the words are key words or not by using Google AdWords Keyword Tool to check how much people are bidding for your keywords.Since your resume is basically the first thing your prospective employer sees, it is crucial that you use fewer keywords. You do not want to leave a lot of 'wiggle room' for your employer to wonder what is in your resume.One way you can get around using too many keywords is to narrow down your focus. If you can write an outline of b iotherapeutics and figure out the most important areas of focus for you, then you can choose those words to use only for those areas. After all, it would be much better to research a specific area of research than to try to research a bunch of words.Another technique to avoid using too many keywords is to use more general terms. Instead of using key words like 'new anti-cancer drugs'new drug combinations', you might consider using the term 'combinations of different types of drugs'. Or, you might also consider using terms such as 'drug interventions'emerging therapies'.Using these terms will allow you to cover a broader spectrum of topics while still keeping it concise. Many times, when a person researchessomething, they discover new information and new evidence that challenges their belief systems. If they have a list of words to use, they will find themselves repeating facts and information that are already out there.Finally, another technique to use to avoid using too many keywor ds is to use a combination of both single and double quotes. As a rule of thumb, the single quote in a sentence should be near the end of the sentence or the beginning of a new sentence; the double quote should be placed right at the end of the sentence.Resume writing with biotherapeutics should be focused and include your key words as well as your specific interests. However, your resume should also include enough space to let your reader know that you are aware of the different research topics as well as the latest developments and studies that impact the field.

12 Ways Every Entrepreneur Should Protect His or Her Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

12 Ways Every Entrepreneur Should Protect His or Her Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The following answers are provided by members of  Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched  BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. 1. Stick to Your Core Values Your core values are the DNA of your company, it is the foundation of what you are and should not change, ever. Walmart? Cheap. Starbucks? Third place. Google? Smart.  Thats how employees and customers know and perceive you.  You hire, fire, sell, expand, explore new business lines and shut down old ones based on these, and thats the  brand you have to protect dearly.   â€"  Andre Chandra,  I Print N Mail 2. Be Consistent The concept of consistency is at the core of identity, which is what your brand is. This concept is perhaps the most important for maintaining your brand image. Whether its messaging, the use of colors, logo, etc., you need to make sure these are used consistently in all of your marketing materials. Its wise to put together at least a basic  brand guidelines deck for your team to have on hand.   â€"  Andy Karuza,  FenSens 3. Register Everywhere When youre launching a brand, its important to safeguard it like youre a celebrity. Think forward to a time when your brand will be  super  successful and could inspire knockoffs and con people. Register for every social network with @[yourbrand], whether you plan to use it or not, so no one else can. Register every possible misspelling of your URL. I own at least 20 for both my businesses.   â€"  Brittany Hodak,  ZinePak 4. Set Up Google Alerts Unfortunately, it’s common for someone to copy or try to piggyback off a successful brand or idea. It is so important that you set up Google Alerts to make sure that this doesnt happen. I regularly check to make sure that no one is out copying my brand. If you dont catch these infringements, they can do serious and possibly irreversible damage to your business.   â€"  Phil Laboon,  Eyeflow Internet Marketing 5. Invest in a Preliminary Legal Check Invest in a preliminary legal check before you start to use the brand name to make sure it is not likely to cause customer confusion, which could result in trademark litigation. It is wise to make sure you are not stepping on anyones IP toes before you spend marketing time and money developing a brand name, not afterward.   â€"  Doug Bend,  Bend Law Group, PC 6. Google Thyself Make it a quarterly best practice to Google yourself. Look for any inconsistencies in your marketing descriptions and update any old or outdated information on profiles. Its also important to make sure you dont have any dead links anywhere that your name is associated with articles. Swapping out old photos is another best practice for keeping your brand fresh.   â€"  Nicole Munoz,  Start Ranking Now 7. Register Your Brand Internationally When you finalize your brand, its natural to get the website and register with the U.S. PTO (trademark office). If you have any ambitions of scaling internationally, make sure to register in China, where the law is first to file, and probably Europe secondarily. These processes cost money, but once youre confident in your business, these are worthwhile investments.   â€"  Aaron Schwartz,  ModifyWatches.com 8. Trademark Your Business Name Make sure to go through the proper legal channels to trademark your business name. Getting a trademark is generally faster than trying to get a patent and is a lot cheaper to do, too. Theres simply no excuse not to protect yourself. Starting with a unique name can also be helpful, as you are unlikely to run into any issues with your business name being too similar to others.   â€"  Ismael Wrixen,  FE International 9. Monitor What People Are Saying Online Regularly check all social media profiles and channels to see how your brand is being used to ensure its not being abused with negative information. Provide a formal policy for employees on how to represent themselves in social circles if they are clearly connected to the brand when communicating with others. There are online tools that help you efficiently stay on top of what people are saying.   â€"  Peter Daisyme,  Due.com 10. Invest in Those Who Are Willing to Invest in You Assembling the right team of employees is essential to the success and resilience of a business. New entrepreneurs make the mistake of being loyal to an individual’s personality instead of what they are contributing to the progression of the business. Invest in people who have the expertise, drive and vision to ultimately be profitable for your company.   â€"  Rakia Reynolds,  Skai Blue Media 11. Use Your Trademark One misunderstood facto about trademarks is that you must use them in commerce. Its not enough to just file a trademark without using it. Be sure to actively use your name, slogans and other trademarked assets on your website and print marketing. We learned this the hard way in a previous company. With trademarks, either use it or lose it.   â€"  Andrew Thomas,  SkyBell Video Doorbell 12. Create a Brand Handbook The best brands are great because every part of the company understands what they are all about. To keep your brand image cohesive, develop a brand handbook that is well-designed and easy-to-understand.  Explain  what your brand is about, the language you use, brand colors and assets, and your goals and mission. Ask everyone involved with your business to read the brand handbook.   â€"  Jared Brown,  Hubstaff

The Cost of Bad Hires How to Avoid Them

The Cost of Bad Hires How to Avoid Them When it comes to  hiring a new employee, pressure is well and truly on to fill the position quickly. However, by rushing the process, chances are you wont  find the best candidate for the job and a bad hire can have a series of negative implications for the organisation. Though there is always an element of risk when hiring a new member of staff and you can never know for sure whether someone will be the perfect fit for a role before they start, making a hiring decision should involve a lot of consideration. Not only can hiring the wrong person  cause a disruption among the team, but it can also have sever financial repercussions. Next Generation have put together this video which outlines  the true cost of a bad hire, from the salary, to lost business. The financial cost The average cost of a bad hire is 30% of the employees first year earnings. 10% of sales opportunities are lost. 27% of UK companies said that bad hires cost them more than £50,000 The effect on productivity Hiring the wrong person can cause a 36% drop in productivity. Hiring a replacement is time consuming, causing 40% lost time, recruiting and training  the new person. The cultural damage It can disrupt the  team dynamics and has potential to cause a 32% drop in employee morale. It can also be damaging for client relationships. How to avoid a bad hire Thorough preparation: Write a candid and detailed job description, so that candidates know exactly what the role entails. Be prepared to dedicate time to making the right hiring decision. Effective interviews:  Assess the candidate against specific criteria that is essential for the role your are hiring for. Evaluate not only their skills and experience, but also whether theyre a good cultural fit for the company. Psychometric tests:  18% of companies currently do psychometric tests and they could be the answer to finding well suited candidates. Related:  What Could a Bad Hire Cost Your Company?

How a Free Sample Resume Will Helps

How a Free Sample Resume Will HelpsThere are a number of companies and organizations that offer resume writing help free clerical help. These companies will give their resume writers a number of sample resumes to choose from. Some of these sample resumes can be sent to a person for free while others may require the writer to send in some form of payment before they will send them out.The idea behind hiring resume writers is to be able to fill the vacancies that arise in a company as a result of employees getting hired and then going on to get promotions or new jobs. This is why the need for a company to be able to give away free samples of their resumes is very important. If a company cannot show a prospective employee what they are getting into, then they may not be able to get that person's attention. Therefore, the need for an organization to offer resume writing help is extremely important.By using a free resume, a person will have an idea of how to create their own. They will al so be able to get some good information about how to write their own resume from someone who is willing to give it away for free.An organization that offers sample resume writing help will also be able to show a person how to add in a cover letter and what to do with a job application. These are things that every employee should know about before they start to fill out the resumes. The idea is that by having this information right there, a person can make sure that they are doing all of the necessary steps in order to get hired.A free resume that has been sent in for review is the same as any other resume for the most part. It will differ slightly in the way it is formatted and designed, but the information will still be included on a standard resume.A free resume that has been sentin for review is the same as any other resume for the most part. It will differ slightly in the way it is formatted and designed, but the information will still be included on a standard resume. By using a sample resume, a person will be able to get some quality free advice and guidance.The best thing about sample resumes is that they are filled out by real people who have real experience. A lot of the time, a person who is getting paid to fill out a resume will use some of the information in the sample so that they know how to write it better.The need for a company to offer free samples of their resumes is extremely important. If a person can see a sample of what they are getting into before they begin to fill it out, they will know a lot more about the process.

September Update your Résumé Month - Sterling Career Concepts

September Update your Résumé Month September: Update your Résumé Month In case you didnt know, September is Update your Résumé Month, sponsored by Career Directors International. Updating your resume when you’re not actively looking for a new position is a smart move for three reasons: 1) Easier to Manage â€" When I was recruiter and had to ask people if their résumé was updated and ready to send to me, all too often I heard a groan and a pained “noooo, not yet.” For many, updating a résumé falls into the category of mundane or dreaded tasks. A big reason why is because it can seem overwhelming to document three, four, five or more years of your professional life. If you stop annually to list your accomplishments and completed projects, to add to a file of positive performance evaluations, to collect letters of recommendation or emails that attest to your success at work, then updating your résumé will overwhelm you. 2) ABCs of Networking â€" they call it the ABC’s of networking, and it’s very smart advice: you should Always Be Connecting. A good opportunity may come your way when you’re not actively looking for a new position. Savvy networkers know it’s all about the give and take, tooâ€"offering advice to others when they need it, being a resource to those in your network. An effective business network is not brushed off and put back into use once you start another job search. You should remain in loose contact. If you network in this way, you never know when someone may think of you when they hear of a strong opportunity. 3) Hit the Ground Running â€" if you ever find yourself in a situation where you unexpectedly need to start looking for a new position, you won’t have to stop to update your résumé first. It’ll be ready when you are. Your time and energy will be free to dive into the meat of your search, not swallowed up in bringing your résumé up to speed. So think about it. Add it to your to-do list. Begin jotting some notes. Make the time this month to update your résumé. It’s a sterling career move.

The Benefits Of Organizational Flexibility

The Benefits Of Organizational Flexibility Unless you are agile, flexible, and able to move with the times and quickly the reality is that your small business will eventually fail. It’s that simple. Flexibility in today’s business world is essential if you want success, due to a variety of different reasons. Take technology for example the modern industry is changing incredibly quickly as a result. Services are available today that weren’t even dreamed of only 5-10 years ago. Economic changes will also play a part, and unless your small company is capable of moving with the times, you won’t be in a position to take advantage. Here are a few benefits of being a flexible organization. Get and stay competitive. If you dont adapt, you will fade into the distance. A good example of this is the enormous array of companies that thought Internet shopping would never catch on. The likes of Circuit City, Radio Shack, and Blockbuster all fell off the edge after not being able to adapt to the threats of Amazon and streaming services for music and movies. Use the cloud The cloud offers incredibly flexible conditions for new businesses. For example, you can access many cloud services for businesses and only use what you need, rather than needing to use your capital to invest in expensive hosting and server equipment. It means you take less of a risk, too, especially when it comes to rapid periods of growth. Be more efficient It’s not just technology that provides flexible opportunities, however. It’s your entire approach to running a business that can ensure a thriving, adaptable future. Keep a close eye on your company policies and seek to refine them, always identifying new and better methods of working. Try new approaches, even when you think everything is fine over time you will find that your flexibility is resulting in more efficiencies, too. Strengthen your workforce Strong, skilled workforces will be more able to deal with change than those that are not. It’s that simple. Build smart teams that utilize a range of different skill sets and complement each other. Hire people that are willing to take on a variety of different challenges. And make sure you give them plenty of opportunities to train, too. As a manager, you should aim to be less rigid and more flexible with your dealings with employees. And finally, listen to your staff they will know intricacies about their job role that you would never guess. All of these things can contribute to creating a more relaxed, robust and highly adaptable workforce. Employ flexible strategies Finally, ensure your business strategy is flexible if you want continuous success. Take Apple as the perfect example. The Cupertino company started out as a manufacturer of computers, moved into music technology hardware, and now makes almost as much money through music and video streaming. In fact, there’s a good chance that if Apple hadn’t moved into streaming, it might not have been the most successful tech company in the world today. As you can see, flexibility is critical in business, and if you can’t adapt, you won’t survive. Business plans are essential, but having that ability to move and pivot into new areas will make the difference. Good luck!