Why Resume Writing in Albany NY Is So Important

Why Resume Writing in Albany NY Is So ImportantThe history of resume writing in Albany NY goes all the way back to around 1864, when a man named Erastus W. Schuyler became the first person to start filling out resumes himself. Since then, resumes have always been a staple part of the job hunting process and most resumes today are prepared by a professional resume writer.Before you go and hire a professional resume writer, though, it's important that you understand exactly what a resume is and how it works. If you want to write your own resume, it's important that you familiarize yourself with the basics of the job search process as well as some of the more common mistakes that job seekers make when filling out their own resumes.You can learn a lot about a job candidate or company from people's resumes. These documents are simply the written catalog of their skills and experience. A resume is the opportunity for an employer to get to know you before they decide whether or not they wan t to make you an offer.Some of the various fields where resumes are used include construction, manufacturing, office, retail, finance, education, healthcare, hospitality, and marketing. If you're hoping to break into one of these fields, this is the place to start.Now that you know what a resume is, it's important that you know how to write one. When you go out and hire a professional resume writer, they will not only help you craft your own resume, but they will also be able to help you get past the hiring manager's screen. Remember, this is the person who is going to decide whether or not you're the right person for the job.Most HR or human resources departments require a job seeker to take a 'skills and abilities' test to see if you have the necessary skills and knowledge to do the job. Your resume is your window to the hiring manager's thinking process and if you are not presenting yourself properly, it will be very difficult for them to see how you will fit into the company.Thi s is why it's so important to use a professional resume writer when you're looking for a job seeker. They will be able to help you present yourself in the best light possible.Once you've hired a professional resume writer, don't expect them to just sit down and tell you what you should have written on your resume. Instead, be patient and let them do their job - they'll do a good job for you!

Are We Just Too Demoralized to Fight, Or Just Catching Our Breath - Kathy Caprino

Are We Just Too Demoralized to Fight, Or Just Catching Our Breath  In a powerful article in the Harvard Business Review called “Women and the Labyrinth of Leadership” authors and researchers Drs. Alice Eagly and Linda Carli explore women, leadership and gender equality, and observe that “signs of a pause in progress toward gender equality have appeared on many fronts.”   They speculate about the causes of this slowing of progress, and indicate:   “It may simply be that women are collectively catching their breath before pressing for more change. In the past century, feminist activism arose when women came to view themselves as collectively subjected to illegitimate and unfair treatment.   But recent polls show less conviction about the presence of discrimination, and feminism does not have the cultural relevance it once had. The lessening of activism on behalf of all women puts pressure on each woman to find her own way.”   This statement coincides precisely with what I’ve observed in my research with hundreds of working women over these past several years.   I’ve noticed that while throngs of women are more than willing to share their stories of traumatic challenge and crisis, they are not at all ready to stand up and fight for what they need and want.     When I speak with executive women at Fortune 100 companies, for instance, the depth of despair is palpable about how challenging and out of control their lives are, but the courageous stand-up-and-fight mentality is not present.   They’re still afraid to speak up.   An inspiring  friend and colleague of mine, Krista Reiner, who supports authors in expanding their platforms and audiences to the next level, asked me today, “Does there have to be crisis and conflict in order for change to come about?”   I say yes, because change is incredibly difficult and frightening to most people.   Significant social change comes only after struggle and conflict.   Social change is generated when there is a collective commitment to bringing about a dramatic shift away from what is no longer tolerable, fair, or viable.   If you think about yourself and all the women you know, how would you answer these questions?   By and large, are we fulfilled with our lives and our careers? If not, are we taking solid, powerful action to change our lives? Do we know what we want, and have a plan to get it?   When I went through my worst heartbreaking and crushing crises in the late 1990s up through 9/11, I’d have to answer the above questions with a resounding “NO!”   I was miserable and chronically sick, but despite some feeble efforts here and there, I simply didn’t take enough forward-moving action to create any real change at all.     Why?   Because deep down, I didn’t want to do it.   I wanted what I had to work for me.   I didn’t want to give up all that I thought I’d achieved after years of hard work (money, “security,” self-esteem from being an executive, power, etc.).   What I know now is that the very things that held me hostage in a crushing life were the things I was most afraid of giving up.   If this resonates with you, I hope and pray that you’ll take some courageous action today.   Let’s activate ourselves toward change â€" let’s become activists in our own lives.   Please don’t wait until you have one of the hidden crises (or all 12 â€" as I did) that working women face today.   Please…take action and make a change and speak up for your life today.   I’d love to hear your views about what holds you back from making change in your life.   Are you too stressed to do it, or just catching your breath?  Is change just around the corner for you or do you have to fight for it?    Please share your thoughts.     I hold onto the belief that a breakthrough movement for women is just one breath away.   Let’s take the breath.

1 in 5 say low body confidence negatively affects career progression - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

1 in 5 say low body confidence negatively affects career progression Not only does a low level of body confidence have an impact on everyday things such as mental health, love life and social life, but 20% of people said that it has also held their career progression back, according to new research by Better. The statistics were revealed through a survey of over 2,000 people, to better understand the issue of body image and body confidence which has become so prevalent in recent years due to the constant media images of the “perfect body”. The survey found that women have a lower body confidence than men, with over half of female respondents claiming they are not confident about how their body looks, compared to 36% of men. As a result of this lack of confidence, it was found that 37% of people would avoid wearing certain items of clothing, 22% would not take part in physical activity, 14% would not go on a date and 13% wouldn’t go on holiday. Such number highlight the everyday issues people who suffer from low body confidence must face, with 7% saying that they wouldn’t even go to a job interview because of it. The biggest impact was seen to be had on 18-24-year-olds however, with a massive 57% of respondents confirming that their mental health took a hit due to their negative perceptions of body image, as well as 35% saying their career progression was also affected. This could perhaps be linked to an increased consumption of images on social media platforms. Body image disorder activist Daren Pritchard said: “In a day where image is so important, social media perpetuates this and makes it hard to feel confident if you don’t conform to 90% of what is sold to you as attractive. Again, when your body type is represented, it becomes a big deal and is often shown as ‘alternative’ to the ‘norm’ which doesn’t assist in being inclusive.” Social media influencer and model, David James Seed, who struggled with his own body confidence issues in his youth due to suffering from a structural deformity in his chest called pectus excavatum, said that social media can sometimes misrepresent reality. He said this sort of content could potentially cause some to become insecure and suffer in terms of confidence. He said: “Granted, social media especially, is often a perception of someone’s life, only showing the ‘ups’ and rarely the downs (unfortunately) and cannot always be taken as reality. That needs to be understood. Unfortunately, there are influencers who do portray a false reality, false aesthetic, false success and this derives from their own insecurities and financial gain.”