My Journey To Better Thank Yous

My Journey To Better Thank Yous Im kind of a weird guy. I have a hard time saying Thank You. For all of the times when I want to, and when I know I should, I dont. I started to seriously think about it when I came across a partners blog post (Liz Handlins, on her eBook about thank yous), and I wrote about it here. For me this was like a guys guide to saying thanks. So I went to WalMart and found a pack of 25 thank you cards that werent too, you know, feminine. I got them just before a conference last year with the idea that Id write them for people who touched me, from my partners to conference organizers to new friends I would meet. I chickened out. I did, however, force myself to write a heart-felt thank you to someone who did something significant for me (and JibberJobber). It was awkward to write a note like this but it was straight from the heart, and I felt good after I dropped it in the mail. I still have 24 thank you cards left. Then, a couple of weeks ago I got a thank you card from one of my other partners, Deb Dib. Deb and I have a neat relationship the kind you get when you are both stuck at the airport for hours together. We had a chance to really get to know one another and get beyond the superficial part of the relationship. She had to send me something business-related, which she could have done in a regular envelope, with a short note. Instead, she sent me a card. It wasnt a regular thank you card, like the kind I bought at WalMart. This was a real card, with the following message: If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a month, get married. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help others. Chinese Proverb This message really touched me (Ive had the card next to my keyboard since I got it). It was above and beyond, and definitely cooler than my standard thank you cards. Continuing my journey to better thank yous, I got a box in the mail yesterday from Heather Gardner. When I was in Silicon Valley last week Heather had a gift for one of my kids. As we were driving around she found out I have four kids (hey, Im from Utah, what can I say? :p), and she said oh! Ill send you a box with gifts for them and have it there when you get home! Now understand, I didnt ask for, or expect anything like this. But it has left a lasting impression on me. And a huge impression on my kids (they think my JibberJobber buddies are pretty cool. I think so too ;)). This is an impression I wont forget. Like when my coworker, Cory, would take me to lunch for my birthday. Every year. I never took him (I was the boss and wasnt sure how to handle it). I regretted that then, and I regret it now. But Ill never forget how it made me feel to get a birthday lunch from Cory. Or the special card from Deb. Or the box from Heather. Feel awkward to do this stuff? Yeah, probably, especially if you are like me. But man, the lasting impression it leaves! These are shining examples of how to nurture relationships! My Journey To Better Thank Yous Im kind of a weird guy. I have a hard time saying Thank You. For all of the times when I want to, and when I know I should, I dont. I started to seriously think about it when I came across a partners blog post (Liz Handlins, on her eBook about thank yous), and I wrote about it here. For me this was like a guys guide to saying thanks. So I went to WalMart and found a pack of 25 thank you cards that werent too, you know, feminine. I got them just before a conference last year with the idea that Id write them for people who touched me, from my partners to conference organizers to new friends I would meet. I chickened out. I did, however, force myself to write a heart-felt thank you to someone who did something significant for me (and JibberJobber). It was awkward to write a note like this but it was straight from the heart, and I felt good after I dropped it in the mail. I still have 24 thank you cards left. Then, a couple of weeks ago I got a thank you card from one of my other partners, Deb Dib. Deb and I have a neat relationship the kind you get when you are both stuck at the airport for hours together. We had a chance to really get to know one another and get beyond the superficial part of the relationship. She had to send me something business-related, which she could have done in a regular envelope, with a short note. Instead, she sent me a card. It wasnt a regular thank you card, like the kind I bought at WalMart. This was a real card, with the following message: If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a month, get married. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help others. Chinese Proverb This message really touched me (Ive had the card next to my keyboard since I got it). It was above and beyond, and definitely cooler than my standard thank you cards. Continuing my journey to better thank yous, I got a box in the mail yesterday from Heather Gardner. When I was in Silicon Valley last week Heather had a gift for one of my kids. As we were driving around she found out I have four kids (hey, Im from Utah, what can I say? :p), and she said oh! Ill send you a box with gifts for them and have it there when you get home! Now understand, I didnt ask for, or expect anything like this. But it has left a lasting impression on me. And a huge impression on my kids (they think my JibberJobber buddies are pretty cool. I think so too ;)). This is an impression I wont forget. Like when my coworker, Cory, would take me to lunch for my birthday. Every year. I never took him (I was the boss and wasnt sure how to handle it). I regretted that then, and I regret it now. But Ill never forget how it made me feel to get a birthday lunch from Cory. Or the special card from Deb. Or the box from Heather. Feel awkward to do this stuff? Yeah, probably, especially if you are like me. But man, the lasting impression it leaves! These are shining examples of how to nurture relationships! My Journey To Better Thank Yous Im kind of a weird guy. I have a hard time saying Thank You. For all of the times when I want to, and when I know I should, I dont. I started to seriously think about it when I came across a partners blog post (Liz Handlins, on her eBook about thank yous), and I wrote about it here. For me this was like a guys guide to saying thanks. So I went to WalMart and found a pack of 25 thank you cards that werent too, you know, feminine. I got them just before a conference last year with the idea that Id write them for people who touched me, from my partners to conference organizers to new friends I would meet. I chickened out. I did, however, force myself to write a heart-felt thank you to someone who did something significant for me (and JibberJobber). It was awkward to write a note like this but it was straight from the heart, and I felt good after I dropped it in the mail. I still have 24 thank you cards left. Then, a couple of weeks ago I got a thank you card from one of my other partners, Deb Dib. Deb and I have a neat relationship the kind you get when you are both stuck at the airport for hours together. We had a chance to really get to know one another and get beyond the superficial part of the relationship. She had to send me something business-related, which she could have done in a regular envelope, with a short note. Instead, she sent me a card. It wasnt a regular thank you card, like the kind I bought at WalMart. This was a real card, with the following message: If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a month, get married. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help others. Chinese Proverb This message really touched me (Ive had the card next to my keyboard since I got it). It was above and beyond, and definitely cooler than my standard thank you cards. Continuing my journey to better thank yous, I got a box in the mail yesterday from Heather Gardner. When I was in Silicon Valley last week Heather had a gift for one of my kids. As we were driving around she found out I have four kids (hey, Im from Utah, what can I say? :p), and she said oh! Ill send you a box with gifts for them and have it there when you get home! Now understand, I didnt ask for, or expect anything like this. But it has left a lasting impression on me. And a huge impression on my kids (they think my JibberJobber buddies are pretty cool. I think so too ;)). This is an impression I wont forget. Like when my coworker, Cory, would take me to lunch for my birthday. Every year. I never took him (I was the boss and wasnt sure how to handle it). I regretted that then, and I regret it now. But Ill never forget how it made me feel to get a birthday lunch from Cory. Or the special card from Deb. Or the box from Heather. Feel awkward to do this stuff? Yeah, probably, especially if you are like me. But man, the lasting impression it leaves! These are shining examples of how to nurture relationships! My Journey To Better Thank Yous Im kind of a weird guy. I have a hard time saying Thank You. For all of the times when I want to, and when I know I should, I dont. I started to seriously think about it when I came across a partners blog post (Liz Handlins, on her eBook about thank yous), and I wrote about it here. For me this was like a guys guide to saying thanks. So I went to WalMart and found a pack of 25 thank you cards that werent too, you know, feminine. I got them just before a conference last year with the idea that Id write them for people who touched me, from my partners to conference organizers to new friends I would meet. I chickened out. I did, however, force myself to write a heart-felt thank you to someone who did something significant for me (and JibberJobber). It was awkward to write a note like this but it was straight from the heart, and I felt good after I dropped it in the mail. I still have 24 thank you cards left. Then, a couple of weeks ago I got a thank you card from one of my other partners, Deb Dib. Deb and I have a neat relationship the kind you get when you are both stuck at the airport for hours together. We had a chance to really get to know one another and get beyond the superficial part of the relationship. She had to send me something business-related, which she could have done in a regular envelope, with a short note. Instead, she sent me a card. It wasnt a regular thank you card, like the kind I bought at WalMart. This was a real card, with the following message: If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a month, get married. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help others. Chinese Proverb This message really touched me (Ive had the card next to my keyboard since I got it). It was above and beyond, and definitely cooler than my standard thank you cards. Continuing my journey to better thank yous, I got a box in the mail yesterday from Heather Gardner. When I was in Silicon Valley last week Heather had a gift for one of my kids. As we were driving around she found out I have four kids (hey, Im from Utah, what can I say? :p), and she said oh! Ill send you a box with gifts for them and have it there when you get home! Now understand, I didnt ask for, or expect anything like this. But it has left a lasting impression on me. And a huge impression on my kids (they think my JibberJobber buddies are pretty cool. I think so too ;)). This is an impression I wont forget. Like when my coworker, Cory, would take me to lunch for my birthday. Every year. I never took him (I was the boss and wasnt sure how to handle it). I regretted that then, and I regret it now. But Ill never forget how it made me feel to get a birthday lunch from Cory. Or the special card from Deb. Or the box from Heather. Feel awkward to do this stuff? Yeah, probably, especially if you are like me. But man, the lasting impression it leaves! These are shining examples of how to nurture relationships!

RESUME FOR A TEENAGER WITH NO JOB EXPERIENCE

RESUME FOR A TEENAGER WITH NO JOB EXPERIENCE Preparing a resume for a teenager with no experience requires proper and quality explanation so as to convenience the employee to give the job to the teenager with no job experience. The achievements academically are included in the employer to be fully persuaded that the teenager has the potential to work in the institution.  The hobbies and the volunteer jobs are included for a proper personal reflection. The hobbies help to judge the interest of the individual and whether the activities are connected to the job for the teenager to have a proper working environment. When I do my essay, I am going to consider the requirements that a resume for a teenager with no job experience should have for them to get the stated job. Illustrate your skills The teenager should provide the skills acquired naturally or learnt that qualifies for that particular job being applied by the individual. This indicates the knowledge acquired to perform a particular task operated by the organization. Proper stating of the skills by the teenager provides the need for consideration in that position even when he or she does not possess work experience. The skills could be proper knowledge on how to operate the computers which is relevant to the job being applied. The skills in technology and social media are stated in the resume to provide proper quality to the resume considering that the individual does not have experience on the job thus skills are needed in the work place. The skills which are valuable help the potential employer to consider the teenager with no work experience. Professional resume This is where the teenager should demonstrate to the potential employer that he or she is capable of working. This is where the writing of the resume should be standard for the employer to consider the application of the teenager. Professional resume by the teenager provide the ability to work in the stated activity applied to the employer to consider the teenager as he or she is professional in presentation. Presentation of the resume being professional considers the layout of the resume where the font and spacing should be consistent for the resume to look presentable to the employer. Prove you are worth for the job This is where the teenager states the unique abilities that make him or her qualified for the post even when not experienced. The resume should be able to show the competences of the individual considering the education and skills. The education that the teenager and skills are key and how they are implemented in the hobbies helps to prove that the teenager is able to work for the potential employer. This indicates that the skills match up with the requirement for the job and would add value to the company through innovation. Strong interpersonal skills and innovation presentation are appropriate to persuade the potential employer top employ the teenager. Job objective is needed for the employer to know the personal goals set by the teenager and how the goals can be helpful to the achievement of long term goals of the organization. The strengths of the teenager are stated in the objective statement of the resume for the purpose of employing having a proper understanding about the teenager and to take the opportunity once it appears. The strengths that are helpful to the performance improvement are considered by the potential employer for the teenager to acquire the job.

Crush Fear in the New Year - Be Your Own Boss

Crush Fear in the New Year - Be Your Own Boss It’s time again to ring in a new year by celebrating with family and family, reflecting on the prior year.Our career is often a critical focus area deserving of our attention.Maybe this is the year to ask yourself some thought-provoking questions:Is my job invigorating or is it sapping my energy?Do I create my own schedule and have the flexibility to attend important events with my kids and spouse? Or does someone control my destiny?If I stay where I am today, will I be able to build enough wealth to retire comfortably and be financially secure through retirement?If you're unable to answer “yes” to the above questions, it may be time to consider becoming your own boss.However, sometimes when we think of change, the word “fear” gets in the way of achieving our life goals.Could fear be standing in your way?According to dictionary.com, fear is defined as “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger,evil, pain, etc. whether the threat is real or imagined.”When Conside ring Business Ownership, It’s Common to Feel Fear:Fear of failure Fear of success Fear of change Fear of the unknownAnd the list goes on…Fear has often been referred to as theacronymF.E.A.R., which stands for ...False Evidence Appearing RealSo, if we are not in impending physical danger or pain, then we are creating an illusion of fear in our heads, preventing us from pursuing our dreams.(Read theBest Tips For A Mid-Career Change.)How Do We Manage Fear?It’s important to let go of our past failures, so they don’t define our future.In fact, many people believe that a person needs to fail several times before experiencing success.We can take a lesson from Michael Jordan, one of the greatest NBA basketball players of all times who said:“I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”? Michael JordanWe as humans can control our thoughts.How?By becoming more aware of how we process our experiences.It’s a method that will require awareness, pos itive self-talk, razor-sharp focus, and consistent practice.Be aware that one failure doesn't automatically mean another failure will follow on its heels. Practice positive self-talk that builds confidence in your abilities to improve upon every experience. Stay focused on your goals regardless of disappointments or setbacks. If you succumb to discouragement or negativity, just try again to maintain a more positive mindset next time.By concentrating on these new behaviors, we can overcome our fears, step out of our comfort zone, and live our best life!

Weekly Recap Money Matters for Students, Visualising LinkedIn And the Perfect Social Media Resume

Weekly Recap Money Matters for Students, Visualising LinkedIn And the Perfect Social Media Resume Here are the links in what you might have missed this last week. Infographic: The Perfect Social Media Resume There is this constant debate of whether recruitment is staying traditional or going mainstream. We don’t have an answer to that, but graduates are definitely going social with their resumes. There are more thanRead more Funny Friday: Sorry Graduates, but this is Funny We miss Funny Friday’s. It is this day of the week that we post something funny about careers. In this week’s Funny Friday we bring you a couple of ecards from someecards. It isRead more 11 Ways You Can Use Humor to Help Your Career Who says work has to be all seriousness all the time? Actually, no one really says it, but most of us kind of assume. When asked,  91% of CEOs  say a sense of humor is importantRead more 5 Ways To Make Extra Money While Attending College In the U.S., attending practically any college or university is expensive.  Many students find themselves strapped for cash constantly. The  availability of on campus part-time jobs can be scarce. Calling home to  family and friends is notRead more Millionaires Under 30 Who Aren’t Named Zuckerberg or Bieber Age doesn’t really matter. With young millionaires emerging like mushrooms, this gives an idea that their youth may actually be the secret to their astonishing success. They have a tendency of taking on oneRead more Re.Vu â€" Visualising Your Linkedin Profile I found out about Re.Vu a few weeks ago through Twitter and immediately I knew I had to try it out. As a recent graduate, I have been exploring innovative ways of promoting myselfRead more 0

How to Narrow Down the Job Hunt and Start Your Career

How to Narrow Down the Job Hunt and Start Your Career Photo Credit â€" Creative-resume-templates.comWhen you start looking for work, you’ll quickly realize there are thousands of options out there, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed and lose track of direction. Many of the opportunities online are loose ends that will eat up your time, and doing so will add to the stress of securing a job.Here are a few helpful pointers of how to narrow down the job hunt and start your career.1. Narrow Your Job Search via FeedbackFirst of all, you need to know for what you are looking. Whether you are fresh out of college or trying to find a new challenge, it’s important to review your needs and ambitions regularly. You may even want to consult with those close to you, such as friends, family, and colleagues, because often we aren’t even aware of our own strengths.evalIf you consult with enough people, you will soon see what common themes appear. Ask them what they consider your special talent to be and what makes you stand out of the crowd. Also, be sure to limit any defensiveness when presented with the feedback, as this could be an important lesson in self-awareness.You may simply have other strengths then you thought. Thank them and consider how this may open up new possibilities for you.2. Searching for New Career PathsTransitions are sometimes the result of dissatisfaction with a present job, rather than a longing to pursue a specific career. You may need to take a deep look inside and get reacquainted with yourself to find which new career path will make you the happiest.Ask yourself questions, such as what kind of activities you like to do, what makes you lose track of time, what makes you feel excited about life, and what makes you bounce out of bed in the morning and be thrilled to start the day?We get only one life, and it’s important not to let someone else dictate how you can live it. Of course, this has to be weighed against practicalities such as the bare minimum salary you need to maintain your lifestyle or feed your dependents, and how many hours can you work to pursue your new career.The end goal may be further down the line, but you are the one calculating how much risk you are willing to take, and how hard you are willing to work to get there.When it’s time for the actual search, start with the specific job title you have in mind before broadening your search to include related jobs. Make sure the job requirements and details fit your abilities and competencies. Trying to wing it is just never a good idea, as you lose credibility when found out, resulting in a waste of time for both you and your would-be employer.evalStating your goals, on the other hand, will translate to being ambitious and give your employer an idea of what you are looking for in the long run. Smaller or midsize companies can often expose you to a wider range of roles and responsibilities than larger companies can, which may be a good thing if you are transitioning into related areas and need more experience. Also, consider temporary work or short-term assignments, as these alternative work experiences may provide an excellent ‘in’ to a company, or the chance to work on an interesting project that you can add to your resumé as a stepping stone on your new path.3. Network Your Way to SuccessThe most successful way to find a new job is through your existing network. Former colleagues who know you and your abilities will be great references, and it’s equally important to get the word out among friends and familyâ€"you never know who knows who, and your close ones will be your greatest advocates.Volunteer networks and hobby organizations you belong to are likely to value your input, and there are social media groups covering almost every line of work, as well as women’s networks, minority networks and similar, which all offer great support.evalJob boards such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and individual company websites will likely land your resumé among hundreds of other job seekers, but o ne way of increasing your chances to be seen is to submit early. If the job posting is older than a week, the position is likely to have already been filled. Unless stated that applications will be accepted for a certain window of time, focus on new postings.If you see the same ad pop up over and over again, it’s a bad sign. You don’t want to work for an organization that has trouble keeping a position filled. Also, make sure your own LinkedIn page or website is up to date for recruiters.Remember, your dream job is out there, if you can only keep your focus on it. Good luck with your job search!

Free will - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Free will - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Edge magazine have posted their annual roundup of answers to the question: WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS TRUE EVEN THOUGH YOU CANNOT PROVE IT? Great minds can sometimes guess the truth before they have either the evidence or arguments for it (Diderot called it having the esprit de divination). One of the topics in review is the matter of free will; do we or dont we have free will? Clifford Pickover holds a view that is similar to mine: That we do have free will, even though our brains are essentially tinkertoys: If we believe that consciousness is the result of patterns of neurons in the brain, our thoughts, emotions, and memories could be replicated in moving assemblies of Tinkertoys. The Tinkertoy minds would have to be very big to represent the complexity of our minds, but it nevertheless could be done, in the same way people have made computers out of 10,000 Tinkertoys. In principle, our minds could be hypostatized in patterns of twigs, in the movements of leaves, or in the flocking of birds. The philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Leibniz liked to imagine a machine capable of conscious experiences and perceptions. He said that even if this machine were as big as a mill and we could explore inside, we would find nothing but pieces which push one against the other and never anything to account for a perception. If our thoughts and consciousness do not depend on the actual substances in our brains but rather on the structures, patterns, and relationships between parts, then Tinkertoy minds could think. If you could make a copy of your brain with the same structure but using different materials, the copy would think it was you. This seemingly materialistic approach to mind does not diminish the hope of an afterlife, of transcendence, of communion with entities from parallel universes, or even of God. Even Tinkertoy minds can dream, seek salvation and bliss and pray. Susan Blacmore has a totally opposing view, and is even trying to rid herself of her sense of making decisions and even of having a conscious self alltogether: It is possible to live happily and morally without believing in free will. As Samuel Johnson said All theory is against the freedom of the will; all experience is for it. With recent developments in neuroscience and theories of consciousness, theory is even more against it than it was in his time, more than 200 years ago. So I long ago set about systematically changing the experience. I now have no feeling of acting with free will, although the feeling took many years to ebb away. But what happens? People say Im lying! They say its impossible and so I must be deluding myself to preserve my theory. And what can I do or say to challenge them? I have no idea other than to suggest that other people try the exercise, demanding as it is. When the feeling is gone, decisions just happen with no sense of anyone making them, but then a new question arises: will the decisions be morally acceptable? Here I have made a great leap of faith (or the memes and genes and world have done so). It seems that when people throw out the illusion of an inner self who acts, as many mystics and Buddhist practitioners have done, they generally do behave in ways that we think of as moral or good. So perhaps giving up free will is not as dangerous as it sounds but this too I cannot prove. As for giving up the sense of an inner conscious self altogether this is very much harder. I just keep on seeming to exist. But though I cannot prove it I think it is true that I dont. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Resume Writing Services in Haverhill, Massachusetts

Resume Writing Services in Haverhill, MassachusettsIf you're looking for resume writing services in Haverhill, Massachusetts, you can't go wrong with the Greater Lowell Regional Office. The people there are very qualified and have handled many jobs, including executive, medical, marketing, and business writing, which they've done on a wide variety of clients' resumes. When considering their services, it's important to keep in mind that what they do will be directly relevant to your situation because their experience in a variety of industries is based on hard-earned experience, and not just flash in the pan exercises.It's true that some resume writing services in Haverhill, Massachusetts, will promise you a miracle solution that will skyrocket your career in a matter of weeks or months. That's what happened to one writer who thought it was so easy that she went out and promoted her skills to well-known clients like Hearst and Conde Nast. Sadly, that was the start of a disaster of man y wasted opportunities. After enduring the stress and heartache that comes with having to work with such unprofessional people, she decided it was best to go back to school.When looking for resume writing services in Haverhill, Massachusetts, it's always a good idea to check the credentials of the organization in question. This way, you know that they've got your best interests at heart and won't be biased in favor of anybody who approaches them with an unrealistic goal.They'll also be ready to share advice and recommendations about topics they're familiar with and that interest you, as they've experienced their own rise and fall, from being rejected in various magazines to being published in top publications, including Popular Mechanics and Life. In short, they know what it takes to get there.What's more, they may have other writers working for them who may already be accomplished. These writers may have achieved success in a variety of industries. This means they will know exactly what it takes to write a good resume.You may find they offer smaller packages than others because of their large diversity of experience. You may be pleasantly surprised at what the company can do for you. They understand how important it is to choose a writing company that you can trust, and if they can't live up to the job you need done, they will go out of their way to make sure it gets done the way you want it.As a result, they can give you suggestions about hiring and writing resumes. Additionally, some will let you know exactly what sort of assistance they can provide when it comes to interviewing and hiring employees.So, whether you want to learn how to write a resume in a hurry or just want some great advice on how to get your resume off the ground in the first place, resume writing services in Haverhill, Massachusetts, has a lot to offer. They have many experienced individuals on staff to help you out.