Spring Break - Time to Write a Colorful Resume

Spring Break - Time to Write a Colorful ResumeSpring Break - Time to Write a Colorful ResumeSpring Break Time to Write a Colorful ResumeSpring Break is for Colorful Resume WritingIf you have never written a resume, or if you feel like a new look for your current resume, check out the samples in Kathryn Troutmans latest book, Creating Your First Resume. Using www.hloom.com, a free Microsoft du sagst es template resume builder website, your resume can be beautiful and ready for Spring and Summer Job Searches.Top TipsWrite your resume content in Word following the samples in the Creating Your First Resume bookFind one or two job announcements to compile some keywords and skillsLook at the sample resumes in the Creating Your First Resume resume bookGo to www.hloom.com and copy and paste your resume into the builder systemSelect your template based on your mood for the day structured, colorful, two-columns, graphs, charts, logos or traditionalFind all the steps for writing a winning re sume in the book loaded with examples and ways to use all of your experiences to help you find your next job. Buy the book, follow the steps, and get the jobFind this and More in the BookHave fun its Spring Time for a better looking resumeSee the Creating Your First Resume book preview and order a PDF or print book here.resume-place.com/creating-first-resume/ View AwardGet this Award Winning guide to writing your first resume in time for Spring Break. Make this Spring Break count by preparing for your futureLearn More or buchung Creating Your First Resume

16 working moms on what they really want for Mothers Day

16 working moms on what they really want for Mothers Day16 working moms on what they really want for Mothers DayTrue the phrase working mom pairs two synonymous words, since all mothers (and parents in general) are always on the clock.Also true for those female professionals who balance a full-time gig with another full-time, lifelong job, Mothers Day offers an opportunity to celebrate the magical way she somehow, pulls it all off.Though there are plenty of gift guides and recommendations for the sweetest, coolest, trendiest and kindest products around, there are some gestures that go even longer.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreHere, women entrepreneurs and executives share what they really want for Mothers Day - and spoiler - its not a box of chocolates. Though, sure, thatd be nice, too.I want my kids to use their voice.For Mothers Day, I would really love all three of my kid s to recognize the importance of making their voices heard and speak out. In the workplace, this is critical because its how you ensure you are recognized and are able to have an impact. In the personal sphere, speaking out is necessary to effect change and feel empowered. By speaking out, you recognize yur power and can never regret missing opportunities. - Vanessa Yakobson, CEO/Partner at Blo Blow Dry Bar, and mom of three.A nice family photo and a full night of - uninterrupted - sleep.We are having our family over for Mothers Day. Weve bought jewelry - and will buy cards and flowers - for the grandmas and will be cooking up a storm and drinking nice wine. But, then well be cleaning up a messy home and kitchen, still having to figure out naps, do bath-book-bottle-bedtime routines and somehow go to work the next day. So, I would really love a nice family picture where everyone is looking at the camera and smiling so I can print it and frame it. And, Id love to sleep a full eig ht hours to recharge and get ready for the week. - Meredith Klein, Director of Media and Public Relations for Jet.com, and mom of two.I want someone to drop me off at my local bookstore.I want the luxury to browse at Vromans in Los Angeles - alone - for at least two hours. Losing myself in a bookstore is one of my favorite things in the world. But its not the type of errand you put in the datebook. While I am overjoyed to share a love of books with my kids, I miss wandering through the shelves, completely lost. - Amanda McIntosh, founder of Take My Face Off, and mom of two.I want thoughtful things or experiences that mean a lot to me.I dont want them to feel obliged to go over the top for and their mom seems to feel the same. Little things like knowing what I like, or use, or need, mean a ton to me - coupled with a kiss on the cheek, and Im good Gardening is my thing. I really have no idea what Im doing, but I feel good about it when Im done and I freak out when we have our own veggies. - Noreen Moriarty, Co-Founder of Aethera Beauty, and stepmom to three.A girls day with my girl.As a working mom, time with my 5-year-old-daughter is so precious. So for us, that means brunch with my L.A. mama friends and their littles, mani/pedis at Olive June, and blowouts at Drybar. Then home to nap - Im not kidding We end the day with a spa night in together where we take a eucalyptus bubble bath, put cucumbers on our eyes, wrap ourselves in fluffy white robes, order pizza, and watch My Little Pony. Perfection - Sara Happ, Founder of Sara Happ, and mom of one.The gift of one Wednesday a month to myself.The most valuable commodity for a crazy busy, stressed out, pulled-in-every-direction mom is having some time alone to unwind and recharge. A local eatery here hosts some relaxing music and a few wine specials on Wednesday nights, but I am rarely able to escape the chaos of bedtime to enjoy either. The gift of time just one Wednesday night a month where I could dash out the door for a few hours of calm would be more appreciated than anything that could be bought at a store - Bethany Hollars, Content Director of BrickSeek, and mom of four.I want thoughtfulness and time.I love reading and I really enjoy getting time outside, so my family chooses a hiking trail, pulls together a picnic of my favorite foods and takes me out for the morning. Then we will go home where they give me time and space to read all by myself on the porch - no interruptions, no questions - just me and a good book with no guilt at all. - Tonya Dalton, Founder and CEO of inkWELL Press and mom of two.I want a Mothers Day card, picked out by my son - without my husbands help.In that card, I would love a heartfelt message from him written in his own writing. And, perhaps a ten-minute conversation with him where we actually talk about what is going on in his life One more thing, that he takes a picture of him and me together Its a lot, I know. This to me would be the true es sence of motherhood, meaningful time spent with the child I gave birth to - no easy feat - and helped to raise I just love seeing and hearing who my child is as a human being-especially now, when he will be off to college in a few months. - Jill Boylan, Owner of Soul Journey, and mom of one.A casual family photo session.My family needs to be intentional about taking a picture of all of us - and I can imagine it will only get harder if we have more kids. It would mean a lot to me if my husband and in the future, kids, chose a frame and then made time to take a picture together. It would be great to see the family year over year on a special day like Mothers Day day. Then I want to go to a yoga class alone. - Amy Zitelman, CEO and Co-Founder of Soom Foods, and mom of one.Spend a day with my children, living in the moment.As a busy entrepreneur and a mother of four young children, I always look for time in the day to focus on self-care and a little pampering. The best gift I coul d receive on Mothers Day is to spend quality time with my family. My business takes a lot of my attention and I often feel like I am juggling a million things. I would love to spend the day with my children being present in all the activities we do to celebrate the day. A morning cuddle with my kiddos, healthy morning breakfast in bed, yoga, picnic in the park, long walk or bike ride sounds fantastic to me. Spending time with the ones I love is what I would adore this Mothers Day. - Leila Aalam, Aesthetician and Founder of Beuti Skincare, and mom of one.A day when Im off. As an entrepreneur in the parenting space, I spend my working time devoted to creating products that fill the needs of children. And when I am off, I switch to spending all my personal time with my own little girls. So, while flowers and brunch are really cute ideas, what I really want is to feel young and free for just a few hours - nobodys needs to fulfill, no kid-centric activities and just plain fun Of course , well talk about our children and husbands but well laugh along the way and be carefree for a bit. For the past three years, Ive taken a short mom-cation to re-center and disconnect, and I highly recommend it - Julia Lera Israch, Founder of Tantrum Fix, and mom of two.I want to spend time with my family - and to finish a hot cup of coffee in one sitting.This holiday used to be one so wrapped up in expectation. For so many years, I measured success by the standards of others, by constantly looking sideways and constantly comparing myself to other moms. So Mothers Day became another comparison game for me. When I finally found a new way to measure success, which for me is by looking inward and defining it for myself, in a unique way for me and my family, I no longer measure my self worth, or my importance by an Instagram-worthy breakfast in bed, or any other external measure. I measure success in quality time, with the people and things that bring me joy, which includes food, flowe rs, and hot coffee. - Lisa Canning, Speaker, Author and Coach, and mom of seven.I want to cook them breakfast play and binge-watch.I would like to wake up and be able to cook a very special breakfast for all of them - I know, different. Some moms would want breakfast made for them. Then, I would like to go to the park and shoot some soccer ball with them for at least two hours until they are exhausted. Afterward, I would like to go out to lunch at a nice restaurant with them, order and eat whatever I want, including a nice bottle of dry white wine. Come back home, binge watch TV for the rest of the afternoon. For bedtime, I would like to put them to bed, but not be the one who gives them their showers and have a babysitter watch them while I go out to a fancy restaurant with my husband for date night. it is hard balancing my career and motherhood. I dont get to have a lot of quality downtime with them, due to lack of free time. And they are constantly requesting I do these activi ties with them, so as a mother making them happy on makes me happy on Mothers Day. - Carmen Larach, Head Designer at Charles Diehl Architect LLC, and mom of three.I want a massage - and four hours alone at home.My reasons for wanting a massage are pretty self-explanatory. Its a time to deeply relax and feel good. The experience of going to a spa and being really cared for, while basking in some quiet time is the perfect situation for Mothers Day. Id also love four hours alone in my home with no husband or kids around. During that time Ill do exactly what I want to do. People, particularly mothers, tend to be so externally focused on what were doing, so we rarely have time to feel our desires and do what we actually want to do. Taking time to tap into that space - what is it that I actually want to do - gives us grace in the rest of our lives. - Briana Borten, Founder of The Dragontree and Leader of Love Rising Collective, and mom of two.Whatever they want to give meI do not wan t my kids to spend money on a thing for me for Mothers Day. The best gift for this busy working mom with many children is spending time with them. If they want to take me for brunch or a play, that is a beautiful memory we can make together. Last year, one of my daughters wanted to do a clean-up of the ravine in our backyard with me on Mothers Day. It was not a glamorous way to spend the day, but we worked on the project together, had some laughs and spent time together outdoors. That was good for me - Julie Cole, founder of Mabels Labels, and mom of six.I want my son to take the garbage out - and my daughter to focus on homework.I want my son to bring down the garbage cans before being asked and my daughter to stop making silly Tik Tok videos and focus on her homework. That, or a two-hour massage in a foreign country My son is about to go to college and my daughter is almost a senior in high-school so they are growing up fast and need to start fending for themselves - as much as it pains me to say. I want my kids to be set up for success, so even taking the steps to do these little things points them in the right direction. I certainly attribute a lot of my success the being accountable for my actions and owning them - Risa Barash, Founder and CEO of Fairy Tales Hair Care, and mom of two.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Job Hunt 101 Find the Right Company Culture for You

Job Hunt 101 Find the Right Company Culture for YouJob Hunt 101 Find the Right Company Culture for YouWhat does company culture mean to you? Corporate culture, by one definition, is the thephilosophy,values,behavior,dresscodes,etc.,thattogether constitute the unique style andpoliciesofacompany. It should be one of the most important considerations in your job search after job requirements and pay. Corporate culture is reflected in the way employees treat each other, the way they get things done and the physical working environment. It can have a profound impact on your level of job satisfaction.As you search for and apply to jobs its important to keep an eye out for cultural clues- signs that indicate what it might be like to work at a given company. While more and more companies are making the effort to promote their culture online through employee videos, in-depth career blogs and detailed careers sections, the on-site interview is where you will gather the most important informati on about company culture. Heres how to make the most of your online and real-world research.The peopleReflect on your past roles and consider what you liked and didnt like about the culture. Were people generally nice? Were they driven to meet goals? Did they act differently when a member of the management team walked by, or did they welcome him or her? How did they promote people? How did they celebrate success? Depending on your stage in life, you may want a culture thats different from one that you liked in the past.When you visit an arbeitszimmer look around at the people you pass by on the way to your interview. Notice how they are dressed and what their demeanor is like. Do they look relaxed or stressed out? When its your turn to ask questions in the interview, here are some you can useWhat do you like about working here?What do you wish was different about working here?How often do people get promoted? Why do they get promoted?What do you do when you have a problem with somet hing?How do you get things done as a team?As your interviewer answers, look out for emotional responses such as excitement or discomfort.The questions you are asked can also be a clue to a companys culture. One friend of mine said that a large portion of his interview for an analyst position at a state-run organization focused on his skills in conflict resolution rather than his skills as an analyst. He said, It felt like it was all about people with titles sitting on their little fiefdoms, and sensed that he would be end up being the go-between as they fought over budgets. Because of his preference for a flat organizational structure, that hierarchical culture would notlage have been a fit for him.Every culture has pluses and minuses, and not every company- even the popular ones- will appeal to everyone. Be secure in your own values. For example, someone interviewing for that government analyst job may like the security of knowing their place within a hierarchy and letting people a bove them make decisions.The working environmentReflect on your past working environments. Did one particular office layout work well for you over another? I worked at one company that had a comfortable, fun office with white desks, big windows and skylights near Union Square in San Francisco. Then the company moved offices to an area of the city that was less vibrant. While the new office had state-of-the-art technology, the layout was sterile, and the desks and cubicles were gray and far apart. My job was the same, but I didnt like going to work anymore. The company started losing clients, and hundreds of people were laid off- including me. The culture the company had built up simply could not survive the new environment.As you look around the office, notice the break areas. Are they clean? Does the company offer coffee, tea, drinks and free food? Does it look like the common areas are used? Free food is a perk. Government organizations are unlikely to offer it.Ask your interviewe rs what they do when they need to take a break. I once worked in a building near Electronic Arts and would go out for a walk in the afternoon and see its employees playing volleyball or soccer on the lawn. At another company where I worked the engineers would meet for Ping-Pong matches in the afternoon. The best companies know that creativity is inspired by physical activity, and they encourage responsible break time. That pendulum can swing too far in the other direction, with free beer, pool tables and little focus on customer needs. If youre the sort of person who takes pride in doing a good job and satisfying customers, some corporate cultures may be too laid back for you.If a company offers videos or photos of its work environment on its careers page, note the things that appeal to you. When you go in for an interview look and ask for evidence of those things. Dont be afraid to mention the videos- HR put them up for you to see. For example, if you like games, you could say, I s aw on the video that there is a foosball table. How often do people use it? You might find out that its only used during monthly Happy Hours or that its used every day. The answer will clue you in to the company culture.As you consider different corporate cultures, remember that every job is a fit for someone it may or may not be you. By having a better sense of what appeals to you and doing as much research as you can before the job interview. youll be able to ask smart questions and make astute observations. And when you accept an offer, youll have fewer surprises when you show up on the job.