How to Say No at Work

How to Say No at Work Perhaps the most important skill to learn at work is prioritization. By taking on some projects and declining others, it is possible to control your work quality more effectively, something that is absolutely crucial. But learning when and how to say no is something particularly difficult in an American professional climate where people tend to be boastful about overwork to an unhealthy degree. According to the study outlined below, over 50% of people feel they are overburdened at work, and the sad fact is, overwork does not mean more productive work. Piling on projects tends to lead to issues like poor job performance, lack of work life balance, and even protracted illness. So how do you make sure that the work you are performing is maximizing your skills and efforts without tipping the balance into overwork? The infographic below outlines strategies you can use to tactfully inform a superior or peer that you are not able to perform a task. With these tips in mind, you can turn a no answer to your advantage. Why do you say no? The primary reason you should say no to a project is when you feel that your taking it on will be to the detriment of the finished product (or will reduce the quality of something else on which you are currently working). There are several reasons that could be the case and you must ask yourself these rather pointed professional questions every time you are assigned a task. When offered a project ask yourself the following: Am I the right person for the job? It’s tempting to take a job, imagining that you could probably get it done â€" but if you know someone with a better skill set to accomplish the task it is always better to mention it. Will this affect my ability to do my other work? Any new project will take valuable time away from something you are already working on, but is that something you can afford to do? If you are performing multiple tasks for the same person, be forthright and ask about prioritization. They may not realize everything that is on your plate. Inform the person, politely, of the several tasks you are currently working on and give them a chance to consult with you on which is the most important and which might be able to wait. Is this to the detriment of the company? If you are faced with a job that you feel is not beneficial or in fact hindering the company’s performance in some way, it is best to make that feeling known rather than barreling ahead with something that is not well thought out. Make sure that you fully understand the assignment and ask to meet and talk through any troublesome spots. You may discover that you misunderstood the project, or you might save everyone time and effort. How do you say no? The short answer is to always be honest about your work situation. Covering up the fact that you are too overworked to take on something new will lead to disaster. It’s just as important (if not more so) to be forthright with your no. Equivocation can lead to a miscommunication. When you say no, do so decisively â€" it may be difficult at first, but with practice and self-discipline you’ll become better at saying no without feeling guilty. GetVoIP has put together a graphic that offers specific language and strategies to turn to when you must decline a project, including: Offering an alternative: Come in with a plan that gives them options if you are unable to perform a task. Being open to a future project: Let them know that you would be happy to take on a project at a later date, but that circumstances don’t allow for it right now. Not making excuses: If the reasons why you can’t perform a task are complex, it is unnecessary to explain them all â€" be calm and direct. Being empathetic: Try to be kind (rather than exasperated) about any rejection. If someone is asking you to do a task it is because they trust and respect you enough to think you will do the best job on it. Give them the respect they deserve back and soften your rejection with understanding. Read the infographic below to see which of these you have followed correctly and which you think you’ll be able to employ when you are next asked to perform a task that is not doable for you. About the author: Reuben Yonatan is the founder and CEO of GetVoIP. As an entrepreneur and tech enthusiast, Reuben brings a wealth of hands-on telecom industry experience, backed by a 10-year track record in strategically shaping operational functionality in all his ventures.

How to Write Great Resume Objectives

How to Write Great Resume ObjectivesGreat resume objectives are an important part of the success of a resume. A good objective answers your question, 'What is the person trying to get out of this job?' The answers to these questions in the objectives are the keys to getting an interview or not getting one.What are resume objectives? They are the key points on the resume to provide a great opportunity for a job interview.Someone was once asked what he thought about stars in the night sky. The answer was that they were guides, he told us. That's basically how resume objectives work. They help the employer to answer your question about the job, the employer can also use them to help them make a decision to hire you.One great advantage for writing an objective is that they are usually short. This allows for more space on the resume. That's another reason for using them. The length of an objective can be anywhere from two sentences to three paragraphs.Most importantly, the importance of r esume objectives is to help the employer determine whether you are a good fit for the position. By putting the points on the resume in a simple and concise manner, the employer can read more quickly. Because your resume is short, your objective will give the employers short answers. That also helps to keep it shorter, which is a good thing for many employers.An objective should include a summary of the experience and accomplishments that you have had in each job. The summary should not be lengthy. It should be descriptive, and concise.There is one thing to avoid when you write an objective, and that is giving too much personal information. Make sure to use your first name, your last name, and your company name at the top of the resume. All of the other information on the resume should be referred to as your personal information, such as your children, where you lived, where you went to school, etc.Hopefully, you can apply the tips outlined above in developing resume objectives. Once you put your objectives on your resume, they can be used for multiple applications.

Kayla Johnson Making Money My Mission - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Kayla Johnson Making Money My Mission - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Editors Note:   Im excited to share a guest post today from Kayla Johnson! Kayla Johnson is a marketing lead at brightpeak financial, a new organization dedicated to helping young Christian adults and families start taking action on their finances now, and for the future. From the time you first hear it as a child, few nuggets of universal wisdom ring as true as the simple observation, “Actions speak louder than words.” You see it in others. You see it in yourself. Large or small, intentional or accidental, actions define who we are. And who we are defines our personal brand. When we decide where to go to school, where to work, where to shop, or where to hang out with our friends, we are constantly taking action in ways that define us. When I was getting ready to graduate from college and started looking for a job, I had one criterion: the job I had would allow me to “help make the world a better place.” Sound familiar? This mentality, goal, mission, is very common amongst our generationâ€"which is what makes us great!   I want my personal brand to be about helping people…about something greater than myself. So when I started working at a financial services company right after school, I wasn’t exactly convinced that I was “sticking to my brand standards,” so to speak.   Afterall, financial services companies are after my money, aren’t to be trusted, and are for old people…not me. Money has always meant “in-action” in my world.   I’ll just put it on auto-pilot and not think about it. I assume my dad will tell me when I need to make big money decisionsâ€"and how to make them, too. I assume things will just fall into place, and with a little hard work I’ll get to where I want to be, some way, somehow. Actions speak louder than words But as I started working and learning about the money issues my friends and family members face or could face, I started to think.   What would happen to me if I lost my job and wasn’t getting a paycheck every month? Would I be like the 25% of Americans who wouldn’t make it one week without financial problems if they lost their paycheck (Life Foundation, 2009)?   What would I do in retirement if I actually ran straight out of money? “Actions speak louder than words,” started ringing in my ear. It wasn’t enough to say: “I’ll handle it later.” “This is for old people.” “Money is not my mission.” That’s when I found myself starting to create a different definition of money for myself…one that fit better with my personal brand. For me, money is about my ability to give; to give to my community in times of need, to give to my kids’ education far down the line, and to give to myself so that I can really live life to the fullest right now, and during the last years of my life. Money requires action, just like your personal brand. It requires a first step. It requires a commitment to yourself, and your community, and your loved ones now and in the future. And that is how I’ve made money part of my mission and part of my personal brand. Is money part of your personal brand?   How does it fit? Author: Kayla Johnson is a marketing lead at brightpeak financial, a new organization dedicated to helping young Christian adults and families start taking action on their finances now, and for the future. To learn more about how brightpeak’s mission inspired Kayla to incorporate money into her own personal brand, take a look at this video, and follow @brightpeakSpeak for daily updates and tips

2011s Best Gifts for Authors and Small Business Owners - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

2011s Best Gifts for Authors and Small Business Owners - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Here are 7 suggested gift ideas for the tech-savvy brand-building authors and small business owners in your life. I tried to choose gifts that offer genuine day-to-day utility and brand-building value for todays smartphone and iPad-carrying, brand-building authors and small business owners. But, I also wanted suggestions that also incorporated elements of engagement, personality, and surprise at a variety of price points. 1. Moleskin Smartphone iPad digital folio covers If you know an author or a small business owner, youve probably noticed theyre never far away from their iPhone, smartphone, and/or their Apple iPad. Email and online access are taken for granted in todays connected world. But, its equally important to be always able to capture ideas, because ideas can turn up anywhere, and at any time. But, ideas are fragile, and can disappear as quickly as they appear. Although authors and small business owners routinely use there smartphones and iPads for taking notes. But, there are still times when hand-written notes are more convenient! Thats why I recommend these Moleskins digital folios cases for smartphones and iPadsthey combine the best of digital and handwritten tools for taking notes and sketching. Moleskin has been creating top-of-the-line notepads and writing accessories for artists, authors, and inventors since the Italian Renaissance. Moleskins Folio Digital   Smartphone Cover and Digital Folio Tablet Cover for the Apple iPad offer protection from impact and scratches, jolts, combined with the always-there availability of a notepad and pen  for writing down ideas. 2. Apple iTunes gift certificate Apple iTunes Gift Certificates make excellent gifts for authors or small business owners. They permit recipients to purchase exactly what they want: If they want pleasure, recipients can redeem their gift certificates for games, music, and videos for iPhones, iPods, and iPads. If they want more mobile computing power, they can redeem the gift certificates can be redeemed for hundreds of mobile apps for writing, mind mapping, and social media engagement and tracking. For more information about iPad applications, see my recent Authors Corner blog post surveying iPad apps. In another post, I described IA Writer, a minimalist writing application that makes it easy to concentrate on ideas and words without the formatting and menu distractions characteristics of most word processing software. Note: you can also purchase iTunes gift certificates from as low as $ online, as well as in local drug store and supermarkethelpful if you get caught gift-less at the last minute. 3. Subscription to Chuck Freys Mind Mapping Insider Mind mapping is a technique that authors and small business owners around the world use to planning, project management,  presenting, and writing.  Its a topic I highly recommend to my coaching clients. Chuck Freys Mind Mapping Insider is an independent member-supported subscription site for authors, small business owners, teachers, and managers who want to become master mind mappers. Chuck is the publisher of the Mind Mapping Software Blog who has been comparing mind mapping software programs and sharing ideas and tips since 2006. A   Mind Mapping Insider subscription offers members: Reports and tutorials explain advanced mind mapping techniques for writing and typical small business tasks in simple, step-by-step language. Map templates help you to get started using these powerful techniques faster. Interviews with mind mapping experts and notable users who use mind maps to make a difference. Mind map analyses teach by example. Chuck describes  what works well, and what could be improved so you better understand the characteristics of world-class mind maps.   Video reports and reviews of mind mapping software. 4. Steven Pressfields Do the Work Seth Godins bestselling Linchpin: Are you Indispensable?, introduced Steven Pressfield to a broad spectrum of authors and small business owners. Steven Pressfield   is a best-selling fiction author who described the origins, symptoms, and cures for writers block in The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles. Seth called Pressfields book: The most important book youve never heard of.   Recent, Seth Godin and Domino Project published Steven Pressfields Do the Work, another powerful look at the causes of author procrastination, self-doubt, and under-achievement. Do the Work is a very important book for authors and small business ownersand those who live with them. You can learn more about Do the Work in a recent Authors Column post entitled, How to Write Your Brand-building Book in Spite of Yourself. Available in hardcover, audio, or Kindle formats, Do the Work is a unique combination of empathy, tough love, and practical ideas to help any author return to their book with increased confidence and energy. 5.   Jonathan Fields Uncertainty Two years ago, Jonathan Fields first book, Career Renegade: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love, burst onto the writing and small business scene and became a bestseller. This year, Jonathans second book, Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance, builds upon the latest research into creativity and productivity, offering a variety of perspectives and cognitive psychology tools for authors and small business owners who are often their own worst enemies. Uncertainty describes specific ideas and techniques which can help any author better understand the symptoms of fear-based procrastination so they can take proactive action to work around them. Its unique in the breadth of tools and techniques that authors and small business owners can take to control their thinking and their work habits, maximizing the likelihood of project completion without compromising quality or unnecessary stress. Uncertainty describes both personal habits, like meditation, short writing sessions with frequent breaks, proper nutrition and sleep, and community habits like surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who are facing similar challenges and opportunities. 6. Michael Stelzners Launch Michael Stelzners new book, Launch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition, is an excellent resource for authors and small business owners looking for a practical guide for creating brand-building online content creation and building a social media following. Launchs title refers to the emphasis on content as the propellant needed that rockets need to lift off and escape from earths gravity. Launch describes hundreds of ideas and resources for authors and small business owners to use setting up a content discovery and content creation process, plus ideas and examples for efficiently distributing content online. In addition to detailed references to current blogs, books, and websites, the most interesting anecdotes describe Michaels creation of the Social Media Examinar, the worlds largest online social media magazine. 7. Joel Friedlanders Self Publishing Companion These days, it seems that everyone is coming out with books about self-publishing and book promotionbut, few have done it successfully for as long as Joel Friedlander, author of A Self-Publishing Companion: Expert Advice for Authors Who Want to Publish. Joels father was a successful typesetter and printer serving the largest New York City publishing houses, and Joel spent much of his time working with his father. He successfully self-published his own book over 30 years agowhich he continues to sell! Joel also went on to publish other authors. One of the first things youll notice in A Self-Publishing Companion, based on articles written for his The Book Designer blog, is the clarity and detail of the writing. No matter whether youre looking for a gift for an experienced author, a new author, or a small business owner exploring ways to build their brand, A Self-Publishing Companion will provide new insights and examples. A word about these holiday gift ideas Ive read every word in the above books, and my recommendations are not affiliate-links. Each and every gift idea is offered solely because it can help the authors and small business owners. No list of holiday gifts can ever be complete, of course, and I encourage you to share your gift discoveries and suggestions as comments, below. Author: Roger C. Parker’s Published Profitable offers ideas and tools for writing a brand-building book. Download his free 99 Questions to Ask Before You Write and Self-publish a Brand-building Book.

How Professional Medical Device Sales Resumes Writing Service Can Help

How Professional Medical Device Sales Resumes Writing Service Can HelpResume writing service is made possible by the very fact that the world has become a global market place. There are an endless number of business opportunities to be explored on a global scale. But the international marketing and sales training can be achieved only if your resume is written properly.The average life span of a doctor is more than fifty years, with many still practicing their profession well into their eighties. It is always a good idea to keep on updating your career objectives and bring up your knowledge regarding the latest developments in the healthcare field.A resume written in a professional and personalized manner is of immense importance. This is because people who get a chance to read your resume will be able to pick up on your level of expertise. Even when a person applies for a job at a foreign country, it is advisable to have a resume to impress the interviewer with.There are people who o nly understand the medical industry, which can be very difficult to understand if you are not a doctor. One way of getting your name into the public domain is through professional writing. It is important to know that medical devices can have a wide range of uses. Hence, your resume must be skillfully written to encompass all facets of your industry.Your credentials should be up to date, as this will enable you to address all the business requirements of the organization and not just the technical stuff. It is important to make your resume stand out and differentiate you from the rest of the competition. It is always better to add skills and expertise to your resume rather than focusing on past achievements.Medical device sales resume writing service is the most effective way of contacting people. With more companies outsourcing their sales job, the competition is getting tougher day by day. The only way to succeed is to research thoroughly before approaching them. Make sure that yo u have a comprehensive view of the situation in order to come up with a well-written resume that conveys your brilliance.It is always important to be yourself at first, so that your sales person does not lose his or her temper when he or she contacts the sales manager or owner. You must portray a professional image during the interview. If you do not know how to write a medical sales resume, do not worry, it is not a big deal. People in the medical device sales industry know how to handle this and have the right answers ready when they are called for an interview.Do not hesitate to ask for help from a reputed medical device sales resume writing service. It is just the same as calling your accountant and asking him to prepare your tax returns for you. Why not ask the professional to handle your sales resume?

Writing a Resume - Using the Best Resume Writing Service For Nurses

Writing a Resume - Using the Best Resume Writing Service For NursesUsing the best resume writing service for nurses is not an easy task. There are so many people trying to get your attention in the office of a nurse recruitment agency or through other recruiting sources. If you're looking for help, there's a good chance that your prospect has already applied for positions with the same agency. So what can you do to convince them to hire you?First, make sure that you write a professional resume. When it comes to a nursing position, your professional resume will be used as the first impression for the prospective employer. The first impression lasts for a long time and it's critical that you write your resume using these six important points to make it stand out. If you want the best resume writing service for nurses, make sure that you stick to these tips.First, don't try to become an expert on nursing before you ever meet with the potential employer. While this is true in most career fields, it's more critical for nurses. It can be easier to tell whether or not the prospective employer is interested in nurses through the content of your resume. If you give examples of the kind of work you've done at your previous jobs, the employer will feel confident about hiring you. However, if you show experience only in specific procedures or certifications, the employer won't know if you'll be able to handle the job requirements.A second important thing to remember is that it's never too early to begin collecting samples. Remember that most employers use samples to compare your skills against the work environment. A written resume that includes samples of the experiences you can offer them will do wonders for you. Taking the time to get samples in advance will give you a much better chance of landing a job interview.Third, make sure that you emphasize your strengths. Nursing schools, hospitals, and agencies keep track of a variety of skills you have acquired. Make sure th at you highlight these specific areas in your resume. To do this, just make sure to include some sample achievements where you excelled.Also, keep in mind that not all applicants look good in photos. Photos can help the hiring organization to determine your ability to work in a highly stressful situation. If you have a bad photo, consider taking a second, slightly cropped version and uploading it on the Internet.Finally, you should practice your resume until it is perfect. A number of companies, including nursing recruitment agencies, require that their applicants proofread their resumes. So if you haven't done this yet, now is the time to do it. Practice the features that you want highlighted so that you can get it right the first time.One last tip: you should never give up! Remember that your resume is just that, a tool to help the employer to assess your skills and qualifications, not a letter that tells them what they already know.

Change Your Career - Change Your Life - CareerAlley

Change Your Career - Change Your Life - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If youve been working for any length of time, Im sure youve had the thought How did I wind up in this job?. Not all of us wind up where we had planned at the beginning of our careers. And, if you are reading this article, then you are probably contemplating your next move or hoping to land a job if you are out of work. It is never too late to re-think your career, but if you are going to take the plunge and completely change what you are doing, you really need to be prepared. There are degrees of commitment to changing careers. Maybe you dont want to switch from being a concert promoter to a Monk, but even if you just want a small change,you should do your homework. It is never too late to re-think your career, but if you are going to take the plunge and completely change what you are doing, you really need to be prepared. Tweet This Make a Plan The first thing you will want to do if you are making a career change is to make a plan. There are steps that you should consider before you make that change. From Evaluate your current job satisfaction to Consider alternative roles. See CareerAlley Planning for Your Job Search The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success (T Price: $14.99 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 Financial Considerations Now I dont want to say that you are just in it for the money, but we all have to eat and why not eat well? While money shouldnt drive your choice of career, it is certainly a consideration for most of us. Take a look at sites like Glassdoors salary calculator. Salary Calculator One of many salary calculators (way to many to list here), this one is offered by homefair.com. Type in your title put in your zip code and you are all set to go. Fairly generic, but should give you a rough indication. PayScale Salary Calculator This one is from, you guessed it PayScale.com. Same deal here job title, city and state and off you go. How to Raise Your Own Salary Price: $14.95 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 Best and Worst Careers Your quest for a new career is not complete if you dont take a look at the worst jobs as well. Now everything is relative (as Paul Simon would say One mans ceiling is another mans floor), so while you may have a different view, you should still take a look at careers you should avoid. 50 Best Jobs in America Im sure you knew where this was headed and I couldnt simply list the worst without listing the best as well. As luck would have it, Glassdoor.comhas a list of the best jobs. An interesting list, as as you would expect, Tech is at the top of the list as well as Health Care and Accountants. In addition to brief overviews, the article also provides the median salary and job openings. Ways to Fast-Track Your Career You have heard it numerous times planning is crucial for everything, and it should be included in terms of your career. Having a great career action plan is the right move to jumpstart your career or make the necessary changes to achieve your long-term goals. Take a look at 3 Career Action Plans to Fast Track Your Career The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster Price: $9.69 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to launch your career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Inspiring Your Co-Workers - Hallie Crawford

Inspiring Your Co-Workers Certified Career Coach, has had another article published on US News called, 3 Ways to Inspire Your Employees or Co-Workers. Understanding the needs of your co-workers promotes productivity and communication. Being inspired and motivated at work is a critical piece to being successful in your job. And when youre working within a team or managing your employees, their excitement, or lack of it, is infectious. Weve all experienced that high when we are working together with our group and everyone seems in the flow, moving quickly and easily through tasks. Sometimes our team members or employees give us that boost and other times, we need to provide that boost to them. It especially falls upon us as leaders to look after the needs and well-being of our employees, and motivate them when they just arent feeling it. Maslows hierarchy of needs, a theory proposed by the psychologist Abraham Maslow in 1943, states that when the basic needs of a person are taken care of, they are more able to succeed and reach for greater goals. Keeping this principle in mind, how can you help meet the basic needs of your team, and beyond that, inspire them on a consistent basis? Here are three tips to start with. Read More