3 steps to become richer and more successful

3 steps to become richer and more successful3 steps to become richer and more successfulWealth begins with a choice. A choice requires a commitment, and a commitment leads to actions.The most powerful words in the English language are I am.What follows those words are critical. I am thin. I am healthy. I am wealthy. I am powerful. I bring joy and energy to people around me. I am a great leader to my team facilitating growth and opportunity. I am worthy. I am powerful. I am a great dad.Once you decide I am wealthy, in that moment you are, in fact, not more wealthy, but the path will clear ahead of you. The how you will get there will become apparent, and the obstacles that stopped you will have less power.Use the power of affirmations. Write down the ones that empower you. Put them next to your bed and read them before you fall asleep and when you wake up. Train your brain, and it will take care of you.If you make the decision to be wealthy, then it doesnt matter what career you have. There is a janitor mentioned in our book, Wealth Cant Wait, who gave away 8 mio dollars at his death.So the question becomes what are the actions required to build wealth in your particular career?The answer could be live to live below your means, save every penny and invest in index funds, or something that grows over time. But there are three other important commitments you can make.1. Be the best you can be at your careerWork hard to serve others. The habitat of being the best you can at your vocation will serve you for a lifetime. It will also lead to increased compensation, which is useful in building wealth.Even if you dont love it, take pride in it and do your best. If this position is not for you, work hard at it, and the next door will open. Take pride in everything you do, and your next job will find you.2.Begin with the end in mindAsk these questions 1. What is wealth to me? 2. What wealth do Iwant in mylife? Carefully answer those questions and be as specific as you pos sibly can.For example, one important aspect of wealth is to achieve financial independence.But thatis just the beginning of the inquiry. Go deeper what, specifically, is financial independence to you? What does it look like? How would you know if you had it?For us, the first step to financial independence is having enough income to offset all of your living expenses with passive income.This means that money coming in from your investments - dividends, rents, etc. pay for your current lifestyle.To create more motivation and mindset to achieve your goal, ask yourself why specifically is this important to me? What, specifically, do I get out of this? This is an emotional impact and intrinsic motivational question. You might be surprised to find that often different people have very different reasons or intrinsic motivations to achieve the same goal.Realize that if you are successful in building wealth, eventually your entire job becomes managing your wealth. So begin now by laying out a plan toward your financial freedom.Say your goal is $10 million net worthin 20 years. Break that down to a present number and work toward your goal.3. Find a career that doesnt feel like work to youFind the thing that you love to do play disguised at work. The more you align your career with your natural calling, the more success you will have.Ask yourself is work hard if you love it? Who would truly want to succeed if it required sacrifice (giving up something that is vital to you)?Yes, you might have to limit drinking beer with your buddies to only one or two nights a week if you want to be a great student and get into a great school. Being the best at a job might require you to put in the extra effort and dive into what others shy away from. But, if you love what you do and you are passionate about the project (even if you dont love every aspect of work), then you can achieve greatness. And, if you are doing what you love to do, what are you sacrificing?We know lots of people w ho work so hard that they dont have time for family, friends, or being healthy. But, we know that this is not necessary to achieve great success. Having a thoughtful, purposeful plan and staying on it sixhours a day, with zero interruptions or distractions would lead most of us to accomplish more every day that someone who works more than 10-hour days sixor sevendays a week.If you are in a career that you dont love, know that it takes effort just to get to work. It takes effort, lots of it, just to get started each day. It takes effort to focus.If you do something you love and are passionate about,there is no effort in getting started the effort goes to execution. That is why we are so much more productive and successful when we do what we love. Wealth will follow.David Osborn is Operating lebensgefhrte at Keller Williams andManaging Partner Align Capital. Follow him on Twitter. Paul Morris is CEO of a RealTrends top 50 brokerage and Regional Director ofKeller Williams.Follow him on Twitter. They are the authors ofWealth Cant Wait Avoid the 7 Wealth Traps, Implement the 7 Business Pillars, and Complete a Life Audit Today

5 Things To Consider Before Walking Out On Your Job

5 Things To Consider Before Walking Out On Your Job5 Things To Consider Before Walking Out On Your Job Keeping emotions in check, particularly when you are fed up at your job , can be tough to do. But if you let it get the best of you and quit in anger or in a rage it can come back to bite you.Lots of people at some point have fantasized about taking a page from Steven Slater, the Jet blue flight attendant who quit over the planes public address systems, grabbed two beers and made his exit by deploying the evacuation slide. But following in his footsteps can actually end up torpedoing your career. After all, Slater was arrested for his actions and had to pay Jet Blue restitution.As much as you feel justified (by rage quitting) you create an illusion that you are the fly off the handle kind of person who cant keep emotions in control, says Brie Reynolds, director of online content at FlexJobs. For future employers youll look like somebody you cant be trusted to keep t hemselves composed.elend only will rage quitting tatter your reputation but it will also be something that stays with you for years to come. Anytime you are on an interview you are going to have to explain your sudden departure and if you work in a specific industry potential employers may have gotten wind of it already.While it make be hard to control your emotions, especially if you have taken a lot from your current employer, there are ways to temper your reaction and protect your brand. From taking a step back to creating an internal check list, heres a look at five ways to prevent your emotions from causing you to quit.Chances are if you are contemplating quitting out of anger and frustration, its not the first time youve felt that way about your current job situation. One way to prevent yourself from losing it, says Reynolds, is to identity your triggers ahead of time. Lets say its your micro managing boss asking for a status update every ten minutes that gets you in a rage. If you know he or she can be a catalyst for your departure youll figure out ways to deal instead of quitting. Take into account every time you feel tense and frustrated, says Reynolds . If you know that sort of thing is coming you are more likely to be able to control yourself.Feeling fed up can ebb and flow depending on your state of mind, which is why Kathy Harris, managing director of recruiting firm Harris Allied advocates taking all of your available time off to reflect before letting your emotions rue the day. Use that time off to tweak your resume, think about what you want to do with your career and look for a new job. Cooling your heels for a couple of days or a week may be all you need to get your emotions back under control.Quitting may feel good in the moment but if it means you cant make your rent, put food on the table or otherwise pay your bills it will hurt over the long run. Because of that, Ben Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of BambooHR, says one way to calm yourse lf is to think about how quitting will impact your finances. You dont sell a car and then try to figure out what car to buy next, nor should you resign from your employer without having a plan B. If necessary Peterson says to self-impose a rule that you cant make employment decisions without a 72 hours cooling off period.If your boss or co-worker gets you in a rage a way to prevent it from getting ugly is to talk yourself down with a mentor or alley, says Harris. Sometimes all it takes is to have someone to talk to, she says. Be careful that the person you are venting to is trustworthy. After all things can get even worse if your alley repeats everything you said.A tried and tested way to calm an irate toddler or child is to put him or her in a time out. For adults who are thinking of quitting in a fit of anger a time out can work for them too. While it may not be feasible to sit on a naughty chair staring at the wall for ten minutes, Reynolds says taking deep breadths or having a p lace to go whether its for a walk around the block or in the bathroom can go a long way in calming you down. If you feel like you might be on the verge of rage quitting go to the lobby or walk around the block, says Reynolds. Remove yourself from the situation.

Private vs Public Museums

Private vs Public MuseumsPrivate vs Public MuseumsWhile most species museums charge admission, some are public and some are private, and ticket prices have little to do with this distinction. Like other museums, species museums are non-profit organizations, whether theyre public or not. The first thing to understand is what differentiates a museum from an species gallery or other exhibition space. Art museums have permanent collections or endowments and are not-for-profit entities. An art museum is not tasked with selling artwork or representing artists financial interests, but rather act as a kind ofintermediary between the owners of pieces of art and the public. Another commonality among art museums Each has amission statement, established by its founders. This outlines the museums specific aims and goals, and what it views as its responsibilities to the public. For instance, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, which was established in 1876, includes the following as part of its mis sion statement The Museum has obligations to the people of Boston and New England, across the nation and abroad. It celebrates diverse cultures and welcomes new and broader constituencies. Private vs Public Art museums can be either private or public. A private museum is often the personal art collection of an individual who determines how the collection is exhibited and how the museum is run. A public museum must follow legal and ethical standards, plus it must adhere to its mission statement. Many public museums are members ofprofessional museum organizationsand must follow their standards, too. Here are a few examples of public and private museums. Public Art Museums Around the World Perhaps the biggest concentration of public museums in the U.S. can be found in Washington, D.C., home of the National Gallery of Art. Although it is now open to the public and does not charge admission, the National Gallery was privately established by Congress and initially funded in part b y contributions from industrialist Andrew Mellon. The British Museum in London, believed to have the largest collection of art in the world at about 8 million pieces, is another famous and storied public art museum. Established in 1753 with pieces from the collection of scientist Sir Hans Sloane, the British Museum opened to the public in 1759. And the Musee duLouvre in France, perhaps the most famous art museum in the world, was turned from a royal collection into a public museum during the French Revolution. It houses numerous culturally significant works from ancient and recent history. Private Art Museums Large and Small There are numerous private art museums in cities around the world. They can range from a small exhibition space with just a few pieces, to a vast collection of varied artists and media. Some private art museums are rooted in history, while others are new collections on the cutting edge of the art world. For instance, the Frick Art and Historical Center in Pi ttsburgh is the collection of philanthropist and industrialist Henry Clay Frick and his family. Its collection dates back to 1905. Across the world, the Salsali Private Museum in Dubai, UAE was founded in 2011 to showcase contemporary art of the Middle East.

New Edition of BPVC Section I Addresses Locomotive Requirements

New Edition of BPVC Section I Addresses Locomotive Requirements New Edition of BPVC Section I Addresses Locomotive Requirements New Edition of BPVC Section I Addresses Locomotive Requirements Next month, ASME will release the 2015 Edition of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers. This new edition of Section I will mark the first time in more than 60 years that ASME has published a stand-alone code addressing requirements for locomotive boilers.Section I of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, which is maintained by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee on Power Boilers (BPV I), outlines the rules relating to pressure integrity governing the construction of power boilers and high-pressure, high-temperature water boilers. Following a request from locomotive boiler stakeholders, BPV I formed the Subgroup on Locomotive Boilers in February 2010. Chaired by Linn Moedinger, president of the heritage Strasburg Rail Road, the subgro up was assigned the duty of developing a new Section I parte addressing locomotive boiler construction rules.Some may wonder why a modern code would address locomotive boiler technology, which could be considered an arcane art. The simple answer, according to the Subgroup, is that steam locomotives continue to operate in densely populated environments where the need to ensure safe boilers is paramount. Millions of people throughout the world ride behind and stand near steam locomotive boilers every year. Moreover, real working knowledge of what these boilers experience while operating and how their various structures work together while bouncing down the track is not widely prevalent.Since the late 1950s there has been a growing knowledge base on locomotive boilers in preservation railroad circles, but it has been outside the mainstream boiler industry. Over time it had become quite possible - if not probable - that a perfectly reputable boiler shop could have the best of intentio ns and still legitimately build an unsatisfactory steam locomotive boiler in accordance with the Boiler Code. In an attempt to rectify this situation, the ASME Subgroup on Locomotive Boilers has taken the approach of codifying both best practices and Code material from the early steam days of the locomotive, melding modern technology into the process where that technology has been tested and proven. The process of fine-tuning this new Section I Part will continue as long as people continue to tinker with the iron horse worldwide. The timing of this publication coincides with a generational change in the steam railroading world. The new Part captures and codifies the knowledge gained by a generation of railroaders over the past 50 plus years since the last ASME Locomotive Code was published.The result of the Subgroups efforts, Part PL, Requirements for Locomotive Boilers, will be included in the 2015 Edition of BPVC Section I, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers, which will be pu blished on July 1. This new locomotive code section can truly be looked at as a beginning for the technology, as new materials and methods will now have a place to be vetted within the unique perspective of steam locomotive operation so as to ensure safe steam locomotive boilers for centuries to come.An article, titled Rolling Home, further detailing Part PL, will be published in a future issue of Mechanical Engineering. To pre-order a copy of the 2015 Edition of BPVC Section I, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers, visit www.asme.org/products/codes-standards/bpvci-2015-bpvc-section-irules-construction-power. - Linn Moedinger, Chair Subgroup on Locomotive Boilers (BPV I)- Umberto DUrso, Secretary BPV I

How to Talk to Your Boss About Your Mental Health - The Muse

How to Talk to Your Boss About Your Mental Health - The MuseHow to Talk to Your Boss About Your Mental Health A close friend of mine suffers from panic attacks. While he generally knows how to keep them at bay, theyre sometimes unpreventable. Before a recent business trip when hed been experiencing a particularly difficult time in his life, making the anxiety even worse, he began to fear getting on the plane (with his companys COO, nonetheless). I encouraged him to be candid with his anfhrer and with his traveling companion. It took some cajoling on my part, but eventually, my friend realized that he needed to be straightforward with his manager about his situation or risk something far worse.This got me thinking though. Sure, it was easy enough for me to instruct him to reveal this hugely personal part of himself, but I wasnt the one who had to face unterstellung people at work every day. Once you admit that you struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or zweipolig disorder, are you just putting a scarlet-like letter on yourself? Are you setting yourself up for failure read in the form of not getting the big project or the promotion? Of course, being discriminated against because of any kind of mental health issue is illegal (more on this below), but that doesnt mean that your concerns with opening up about them arent valid.I trusted that Muse Coach and Licensed Social Worker, Melody Wilding, would know far more than me how to proceed, even though I dont think the advice I gave my friend in his time of need was wrong. His flight was postponed by a full day, giving him more time to prepare for the departure (time he used to visit his psychiatrist, in fact). He reported that his COO was glad hed been honest, explaining that hes familiar with anxiety disorder, having a family member who faces a similar challenge. The trip ended up going off without a hitch if there had been any issues though, at least the COO wouldnt have been shell-shocked. Understand Where You AreTheres something about being prepared that often adds a level of security to things. And yet, I asked Wilding, at what point do you reveal this information to your boss? During the interview? Once you have a job offer? As I half-suspected, Wilding tells me that there is no single right answer. What you decide to do varies depending on the individuals conditions, symptoms, and comfort level in addition to the dynamics and culture of the workplace.It stands to reason that because mental health issues are such delicate ones, disclosure is a very personal decision, explains Wilding. If youre getting by OK, and your work isnt suffering, you may not feel comfortable making a big announcement that essentially reveals your medical history. But, if the state of your mental health is starting to interfere with your work and your ability to, well, do your job, Wilding says youll want to speak with your boss, especially if youre in need of accommodations or are going to need time off. If you simply go in asking for time off due to a personal issue or emergency, know that you may be asked about the nature of your condition, by which point, youll probably have to disclose more information, though this doesnt mean you have to read your medical chart to anyone. Find an Appropriate TimeIf your relationship with your boss is good, if you communicate often, and if you trust him or her, sharing some details of your situation will likely be a lot easier than if the workplace culture is a challenging, stiff one where its all work and no play, not ever. This is when scripting what youre going to say and being ready with a list of things youve been excelling at can come in extra handy. If you and your boss have poor communication, you might consider paying a visit to the HR department first. Oftentimes, these individuals are better trained and equipped to assist in these complicated areas.While most people probably wont choose to disclose any details during the hiring process, if your issue is one that you struggle to keep under control, waiting until you get the offer and sign on the dotted line, after which you begin working and drop the ball on a major assignment solely due to your condition, probably isnt your best bet. Instead, Wilding says, you may need to be very up front and disclose during the interview process. Youll want to frame it, and put it in context, so thats not the thing the interviewer is remembering about you. If youre a part of a support group, it can be a good idea to speak to others about how theyve approached this delicate situation. Many of us have felt over-tired, over-worked, just flat-out exhausted. You may even be familiar with burnout. Maybe you immediately took a personal day or submitted a vacation request. Perhaps you approached your boss about your workload or figured out a way to finally start delegating some of your tasks. Whatever you felt like during that crazy, busy work period cant compare to a serious, depressive epi sode. And if youve been diagnosed with depression, a few days off from work arent likely to whip you back in shape. You should be talking to your doctor or a trusted medical professional, but you should also plan to have a conversation with your manager. Wilding says, however, that if youre in the thick of a depressive episode, for example, it might be best to wait until youre in a better place so you have the energy and can appropriately bring yourself to have the best conversation with your employer.Maintain Your PrivacyRegardless of the conversation you have with your boss, you need only reveal as much as youre comfortable with. You do not need to go into a lengthy explanation of your familys history with bipolar disorder, nor do you need to give a run-down of all of your panic attacks. For example, if you have ADHD but this isnt something you want to state as such, you might consider telling your supervisor that you have issues with concentration that affect your ability to work , Wilding says. Its also appropriate to reveal that you have a medical issue or condition without actually mentioning your diagnosis by name, Wilding elaborates.Although you may feel embarrassed by your mental health issues as my friend certainly was, you are far from alone. Wilding believes that as a culture were (slowly) approaching a greater acceptance of such issues. Were having more conversations and understanding that the open dialogue around mental health and well being can be healing in and of itself. One way of speaking to your employer about your situation may be to reframe the situation as an opportunity, suggests Wilding. You do this by regularly sharing your strengths, working with your team to create an optimal working situation, and being as productive as possible when all is well. And, of course, if youre not already, you should be working with a licensed mental health professional. This person is trained to help you develop coping skills, process your worries and co ncerns, Wilding explains. He or she may even offer to role play with you so that youre confident and prepared before you sit your boss down to tell him whats been going on and what he can anticipate based on what youre sharing.Know the LawAbove all, as awkward as the discussion may feel, go into it knowing that you are protected. The Americans with Disabilities Act, which your HR department should be familiar with, prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment The act further stipulates that Anyone known to have a history of mental disorders can be considered disabled. That means you have rights and shouldnt be worried that your employer will act against you simply because you open up about whats happening. Because the law allows for qualified people to be accommodated to a reasonable extent, Wilding points out that, depending on the nature of the impairment, a person may be eligible for accommodations such as a flexible schedule or work from home privileg es. Better than assuming a couple of personal days will get you where you need to be, you might consider chatting with your boss about flex hours or remote working schedule thats not determined in advance but rather is decided when you need it most. If and when you do decide to disclose, the information you reveal will be kept confidential. Since overall well being and mental health issues arent as hidden as they once were, any companies, in fact, have resources for which you can locate behavioral health services, again, if you arent already seeing someone. While I know it is easier said than done, you really shouldnt be ashamed of your mental health issues or let them prevent you from going after the job you want or the career you deserve.Editors Note This article is for general informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used to make a diagnosis or treat a condition. If your mental health is suffering, please consult with a medical specialist.

The Recently Leaked Secret to Professional Resume Templates Uncovered

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How to Identify Your Greatest Professional Accomplishment

How to Identify Yur Greatest Professional Accomplishment Search How to Identify Yur Greatest Professional Accomplishment Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailStop Focusing on Yur Weaknesses Play to Your Strengths in Job InterviewsWhen I help prepare people for einstellungsgesprchs, they inevitably ask how to respond to the What is your greatest weakness? question. Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is leid a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job bewerbungsgesprchs are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Re member, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind welches a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre fruchtwein proud or e xcited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a dicke bretter bohren mssen plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track ansicht details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information causa through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest s trength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind welches a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors . Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to upda te your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information problem through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major require ment of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wond er why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your mo st proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relev ant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they re member something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This inclu des your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accompl ishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze an d solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your r eply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at you r resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall t hrough the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers ar e asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these deta ils, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (a s long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediate ly obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compl iments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years a go, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a m ore recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friend s and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not rele vant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with yo ur professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, ac complished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Di d you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. 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Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interv iew or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly significant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont let any important information fall through the cracks. Related Salary.com Content 5 Ways to Hire Good Employees and Weed Out U nqualified Applicants 7 Personality Traits of a Great Boss Why & How Your Employees are Wasting Time at Work From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development How to Identify Your Greatest Professional AccomplishmentHow to Identify Your Greatest Professional Accomplishment Search How to Identify Your Greatest Professional Accomplishment Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailStop Focusing on Your Weaknesses Play to Your Strengths in Job InterviewsWhen I help prepare people for interviews, they inevitably ask how to respond to the What is your greatest weakness? question. Its important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the job and the weakness would disqualify you).But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment?All too often, people on job interviews are ill-prepared to talk about their greatest accomplishments. So how would you answer? Remember, in an interview or professional setting, your reply must relate to your work. For example, you may very well believe raising a successful, accomplished child is a great accomplishment. But unless you are applying to be an au pair or a nanny, that information is not relevant to the position. Additionally, if the accomplishment that immediately comes to mind was a long time ago, try to identify a more recent (and possibly more relevant) achievement to describe. If you wax eloquent about something you did six or seven years ago, the interviewer is left to wonder why you havent done anything worth describing more recently.If your answer is not immediately obvious, consider the following to help you identify your top accomplishments Review written evaluations or endorsements (for example, from LinkedIn) by supervisors. Has someone highlighted or outlined a particularly sig nificant achievement? Look at your resume. If you had to point to something youre most proud or excited to discuss, what would it be? Have you inspired or incited a big change at your organization? Did you save or bring in a significant amount of money? Did you create a system or analyze and solve a problem plaguing your organization? Ask people you know and who are familiar with your professional history. This includes your colleagues, past and present (although, more recent is best), as well as close friends and family members. Maybe they remember something you were really proud to share, but has somehow slipped your mind. If you do have trouble identifying your most proud professional accomplishment, make a point to start a brag file to keep track of compliments, specific results you create at work and details about how you positively affect your workplace. When you track these details, it will be so much easier to update your resume and professional profiles, and you wont l et any important information fall through the cracks. Related Salary.com Content 5 Ways to Hire Good Employees and Weed Out Unqualified Applicants 7 Personality Traits of a Great Boss Why & How Your Employees are Wasting Time at Work From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development How to Identify Your Greatest Professional Accomplishment

LinkedIn Makeovers for NFL Quarterbacks Tom Brady and Matt Ryan

LinkedIn Makeovers for NFL Quarterbacks Tom Brady and Matt RyanLinkedIn Makeovers for NFL Quarterbacks Tom Brady and Matt RyanLinkedIn Makeovers for NFL Quarterbacks Tom Brady and Matt RyanWhat will life after the NFL look like for Brady and Ryan?With nearly 25 years of combined experience in the National Football League a lifetime in professional sports Tom Brady and Matt Ryan are in the second-half of their careers. This means a career transition is on their horizon. TopResume asked me to create LinkedIn summaries for these Super Bowl-bound gunslingers with the goal of positioning them for their next career moves.Will the heartthrob Brady join his wife Gisele as a full-time model? Will the well-spoken Ryan pursue a job in television? The reality is, with both superstars pulling in millions of dollars per year, their job search isnt likely to heat up anytime soon, elend to mention they still have some playing time left in their careers.Still, its never too early for these supersta rs to start thinking about the next chapters of their professional lives. Read on for examples of how their LinkedIn summaries could read if they were average job seekers in todays competitive market (Bradys LinkedIn is in first-person, while Ryans is in a third-person, bio-style format. Either can work for you just be consistent in your approach throughout your profile)Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr., New England PatriotsMatthew Thomas Ryan, Atlanta FalconsCheck out our top tips on how to write a winning LinkedIn profile for your job search.How to Write a Powerful LinkedIn Profile Summary10 Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand OutHow to Create a Custom URL for Your LinkedIn ProfileNeed more help writing your LinkedIn profile? Let our pros do the work for you.

The 10 qualities of an emotionally intelligent person

The 10 qualities of an emotionally anspruchsvoll personThe 10 qualities of an emotionally intelligent personThere are many different kinds of intelligence, and its ur job to discover what they are and how to integrate them into our lives. Sources of intelligence can be measured in quotients. fruchtwein of us are familiar with IQ, or the intelligence quotient, which is primarily associated with our ability to memorize, retrieve items from our memory and our logical reasoning.Theres also a new up and comer, CQ, or curiosity quotient, which refers to ones ability to have a powerful motivation to learn a particular subject. What I spend much of my time in both research, and in working with clients and organizations on, is focusing on emotional intelligence.The definition of emotional intelligence (as first advanced by researchers Peter Salavoy and John Mayer, but popularized by author Daniel Goleman in his seminal, eponymous book) is the ability toRecognize, understand and manage our own emotionsRecognize, understand and influence the emotions of othersIn practical terms, this means being aware that emotions can drive our behavior and impact people (positively and negatively), and learning how to manage those emotions - both our own and others - especially when we are under pressure.We are emotional creatures who often make decisions and respond to stimuli based on our emotions. As a result, our ability to grow in EQ has an enormous impact in all of our relationships, how we make decisions and identify opportunities. EQ is enormously important. Through my work, Ive identified 10 qualities that I believe comprise the emotionally intelligent person.I hope you gain value from this and learn to understand the ways you can influence your mind, and the minds of others, by growing emotionally every day, in all that you do.1. EmpathyI love this definition of empathyEmpathy is the capacity to understand or feel what abedrngnisher person is experiencing from within their f rame of reference, i.e., the capacity to place oneself in anothers position.There are two different types of empathy. This piece from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley beautifully depicts what they are Affective empathy refers to the sensations and feelings we get in response to others emotions this can include mirroring what that person is feeling, or just feeling stressed when we detect anothers fear or anxiety. Cognitive empathy, sometimes called perspective taking, refers to our ability to identify and understand other peoples emotions.We empathize based on the reaction to others. What Id also say is that empathy can be cultivated and learned through experiences. Store away in your memory those feelings that you feel both in reaction, and as you put things in perspective. Write these thoughts out, analyze them and determine how you want to treat others in the same way youd want to be treated.2. Self-awarenessSelf-awareness is the art of understanding yourself, recog nizing what stimuli youre facing and then preparing for how to manage yourself both in a proactive and reactive manner. Self-awareness is how we see ourselves, and also how we perceive others to see us. The second, external aspect, is always the most difficult to properly assess.Dr. Tasha Eurich puts forthLeaders who focus on building both internal and external self-awareness, who seek honest feedback from loving critics, and who ask what instead of why can learn to see themselves mora clearly - and reap the many rewards that increased self-knowledge delivers.For yourself, ask the introspective questions, yearn for knowledge and be curious. And for others, seek feedback in an honest, caring environment.3, CuriosityI have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. - Albert EinsteinShow me a curious person whos willing to learn and improve, and Ill show you a success story waiting to happen. When youre curious, youre passionate, and when youre passionate you are driven to w ant to be your best. Your antennae are up to things you love, to wanting to grow and learn more. This learning mindset positively affects other areas of your life like relationships.Tomas Chamorro-Premusic writesFirst, individuals with higher CQ are generally more tolerant of ambiguity. This nuanced, sophisticated, subtle thinking style defines the very essence of complexity. Second, CQ leads to higher levels of intellectual investment and knowledge acquisition over time, especially in formal domains of education, such as science and art. Source HBR4. Analytical mindThe most emotionally intelligent and resolute people are deep-thinkers that analyze and process all new information that comes their way. They continue to analyze old information, habits and ways of doing things to see if they can extract ways to improve. Were all analysts in the sense that we consciously think about all new information that comes our way.Savvy EQ individuals are problem-solvers and everyday philosophers who contemplate the Why of existence, the Why of why we do what we do, and who care passionately about living a virtuous life. Having an analytical mind means having a healthy appetite for a continuously improving mindset geared at bettering yourself and always remaining open to new ideas.5. BeliefA major component of maintaining emotional self-control is using the power of faith to believe in yourself both in the present and in the future. Its believing that the people and things in your life are there for a reason, and that everything will ultimately work out for good.Faith alone will not help you. It takes action, of course. But when you combine faith with powerful values like hard work, perseverance and a positive attitude, you have formed the foundation of a champion. Every great leader and thinking uses faith, either in a practical context, emotionally and certainly spiritually.Spend time in meditation. Think about the way you believe in yourself. Engender a greater faith tow ard the person you are and who you want to become. And trust and believe that the pieces in your life will come together in a way that will help you live boldly and joyfully.6. Needs and wantsThe emotionally intelligent mind is able to discern between things that they need versus things that would be nice to have that classify more aptly as wants. A need, particularly in the context of Abraham Maslows Hierarchy of Needs is the basic level stuff like safety, survival and sustenance. Once those things are met, then we can progress to other needs and of course, wants.A want is a big house, nice car, and even the brand new iPhone. We do not need those things to survive, but rather we want them based on our own personal desires or what we perceive to matter to society. Become well-versed in knowing what you truly need to to live, to accomplish goals and to support yourself and loved ones. Make sure you draw a very clear distinction between what it is you need, and what it is you want.Emo tionally intelligent people know the difference between these two things, and always establish needs prior to fulfilling wants.7. PassionateInspired leadership and love for what you do is born from having a passion for a subject or people. People with a high EQ use their passion and purpose to ignite the engine that drives them to do what they do. This passionate is infectious and contagious - it permeates all areas of their lives and rubs off on the people around them.Passion is sort of that je ne sais quoi that when you feel it, or even when you see it in others, you simply know. Passion is the natural desire, instinct, drive, ambition and motivated love for a subject or someone. Passion brings positive energy that helps sustain us and inspire us to want to keep going. And theres no secret that emotionally intelligent people who are passionate are also willing to persevere and power forward no matter their circumstances.8. OptimisticIf you want to increase your opportunities, imp rove your relationships and think clearly and constructively, youre best positioned to maintain a positive attitude. Of all the things that we try to control and influence, our attitude is the primary thing that is always within our control. We can choose to live each day by being positive. Its that simple.When we are happy - when our mindset and mood are positive - we are smarter, more motivated, and thus more successful. Happiness is the center, and success revolves around it. - Shawn Achor9. AdaptabilityAdaptability is not imitation. It means power of resistance and assimilation. - Mahatma GandhiEmotionally intelligent people recognize when to continue their course, and when its time for a change. This vitally import recognition and ability to make crisp, swift decisions in your best interest is called adaptability. You must determine when to stay the course, or when to keep moving forward in another direction.Similarly, when one strategy is not working, try evaluating and dete rmining if something else will work. From the way you treat yourself, to how you treat others, to your daily routine, always stay open-minded and be willing to adapt and introduce new elements to how you think and what you do.Throughout your life, youll need to change course and make assessments on whether youll be happy and successful if you choose one path or another. Recognize that you CAN always change. You can always start over. It may not always be the most prudent or wise decision, but only you will truly know in your heart what is or what isnt. Start with leaving the option on the table.10. Desire to help others succeed and succeed for yourselfLast but not least, an emotionally intelligent person is interested in overall success and achievement - not just for themselves, but for their peers. Their inspired leadership and passion, combined with their optimism, drives them to want to do best for themselves AND others.Too often, we get so self-absorbed and concerned only with WIIFM, or - Whats in it for me? We have to be concerned about this. Its a must, so dont let anyone ever convince you otherwise. But in the same way that we should be focused on our self-interest, we should also maintain a spirit of desire and hope for wanting to see the people around us succeed.Not only is this a brilliant safeguard against envy and greed, it also revitalizes our passion and drives us toward achieving our next goal. It helps us gain allies and builds powerful relationships that come back to help us in reciprocal fashion.Increase your emotional intelligenceJoin my newsletterand check out my book,The Value of You.This will give you inspiration to start planning for success on your journey. If youre interested in working with me try me here.Thisarticlefirst appeared onMedium.

How to barely hang on as an introvert in the corporate world

How to barely hang on as an introvert in the corporate worldHow to barely hang on as an introvert in the corporate worldAs an introvert, you may think its impossible for you to rise to the top of the corporate ladder above the shoutiest of shouters. You may be right. Should you even participate in a corporate culture that ignores at least 50% of its workers? I dunno. Could you try to work to change things? Maybe, but that takes so much energy and saying words out loud is terrible. In light of these painful truths, heres how to just barely stay afloat as an introvert in the corporate world.When extroverts are loudly debating stuff in meetings, resist the urge to weep quietly in the cornerYes, theyre loud, and yes, contributing to a combative and chaotic meeting is the last thing you feel like doing. And thats OK its perfectly normal for introverted freaks to have these boundaries. Just dont take it too far by weeping in the corner this could damage your career in unforeseen ways.Netwo rk in your own, introverted styleEvery introvert dreads networking, and thats fine. But youll need to find a style of networking that youre comfortable with in order to get ahead in your career, or at least keep the job you have. You dont need to go to big events and talk to a bunch of people to achieve this try staring intensely at people you see around the office, or writing a long, thoughtful email to Susan Cain, celebrated introvert and author of Quiet. You may never meet her face to face, but she will always remember you as the special soul who rambled on about your beautiful cat for 6700 words. And at least shell never get close enough to experience your haunting stareOver-prepare for meetingsEveryone should really be doing this, but you just know that those dumb extroverts have been out all night talking loudly with the CEO of your company. Thats ok, because as an introvert you, too, have a secret - albeit extremely boring - weapon preparedness. The night before an importan t meeting, write a detailed script of things youd like to say during the meeting. If the conversation goes a different way than you anticipated, now is the time to weep quietly in the corner.Carve out a quiet workspace for yourselfWith the rise of the open concept office, it can be hard to find a peaceful place to get some work done. Tactfully fraktion out the noise and the sight of your wildly gesticulating, narcissistic colleagues by covering yourself with a pretty heavy blanket and just working under there. If youre really serious about checking some tasks off your to-do list, slap a do not disturb sign on that blanket. You got this.Attach a lighthearted disclaimer to each meeting invite you send outKeep it simple, but specificThough I am sending you this meeting invite, Id actually much rather be working under my blanket or weeping quietly in the corner. Hope you understand if I stare at you intensely or type a long email to Susan Cain, celebrated introvert and author of Quiet, for the duration of the meeting. I am an introvert, just barely holding on here, and thats just how we introverts are. ?Be yourselfStay true to yourself. Though this world was built for extroverts, and you are most certainly not welcome, if you just be your quiet self, you may be tolerated long enough to earn a solid pension for yourself. Diversity of thought FTWThis articlefirst appeared on The CooperReview.