How to Stop procrastinating at work

How to Stop procrastinating at work by Amber Rolfe Unfortunately, procrastination happens to the best of us…No matter how motivated you are, distracting yourself from what needs to be done with things that definitely don’t need to be done (which is usually anything but your work) can seem like the most appealing option.We’ve already covered six things productive people do every day, but here are a few of our top tips on how to stop procrastinating at work:Eliminate distractions OK, this may seem obvious â€" but that doesn’t mean you’ll always do it.Whether you fool yourself with the excuse that having exactly 57 tabs open helps you think, or that your social media must be checked every hour in case of a photo tagging related emergency â€" procrastination tactics like these are always unnecessary.Even if your distractions are work-related, they could still be compromising the quality of the task you’re currently working on. Because let’s face it, nobody can tackle that many things at once and actua lly do them right.And no, you’re not just ‘an excellent multi-tasker’.So whether it’s your email inbox or phone screen, avert your eyes (for now).Social media: How to make your profiles recruiter-safeFocus on the ‘why’ Sometimes tasks can be impossible to tackle just because you have no idea why you’re doing them.So before you resort to procrastination, ask yourself why a particular task or project is important â€" and why it needs to be done by a set deadline.For example â€" perhaps you’re in charge of building the code for a website. The code you build will enhance your skills and ultimately improve the company’s client base. And, by putting this together quickly and efficiently, you’ll be gaining a good reputation when it comes to future projects â€" not to mention promotion opportunities.You’re also working with a number of other teams to get this work done â€" and your quick turnaround will help them out too.Drawing your attention back to positive reasons like these is a great way to give your work some actual meaning. And if you can’t find one good enough? Maybe it’s not that important.How to prioritise work  Start delegatingPutting things off because you have too much to do? It’s time to reassess your to-do-list.We’re not saying you should give all your work away (sorry) â€" but we are saying that outsourcing should be considered in the right circumstances.Because if lots of little tasks are what’s distracting you from a more important task, it might be that everyone benefits if you delegate. After all, there might be someone in your team who is really interested in this particular topic, or would simply be able to do it better (and faster) than you could.Look for these opportunities to share your workload, wherever possible, and you might find it much easier to focus on your work.  Stop over-planningLet’s face it, if overdone â€" excessive planning can be just as bad as social media, your phone, snacks, and excessive o ffice tea breaks (yes Sandra, 17 is too many).So if you find yourself thinking you can’t possibly start that project without at least some moodboards, a dozen meetings, and a weekly subscription to ‘projects for dummies’ â€" it’s probably time to take a step back from the to-do-list.Instead, create a simple and easy-to-digest plan with small, realistic steps â€" and actually get started. Give yourself too much at once, and you’re basically asking to be stressed out.You might not get everything done, but you’ll definitely get the right things done.How to guarantee productive meetings  Quit the self-doubt OK, so you’re a perfectionist.Every task has to be completed a certain way, and you just can’t stand it if there are any minor mistakes or errors. Otherwise, you’ll be convinced it’s not good enough to submit.And if a particular task or project seems challenging, it can be easier to just avoid it all together. In other words, you’re scared of doing it wrong, so you might as well just not do it.But instead of running away, try to figure out what it is that’s making it so difficult â€" then do your best to overcome these roadblocks.It could just be that more research or a second opinion is exactly what you need to make things clearer.Six reasons you haven’t met your goals  Get an audienceIt’s easy to procrastinate when you’re the only one involved.Sure, you’re ashamed. But who cares? No one else knows just how long you’ve spent staring into space wondering what to have for dinner tonight.The good news is, there is a way to stop yourself. Simply find a friend, colleague, or family member â€" and tell them all about the work you’ve got to do. Then, ask them to check in with you later in the day to see how you’re doing.That way, you’ll find it much easier to stay focused and less likely to give into procrastination.After all, the prospect of someone being disappointed in you is enough to spur anyone on â€" especially if it’s that one friend who practices tough love on a daily basis.    Give yourself an ultimatum Not everyone has the natural willpower to get things done.That’s why introducing rewards and consequences into your work is a great way to push you to actually finish (or start) a task.Whether it’s allowing yourself a coffee after you finish one section of your to-do-list, or telling yourself that you’re only allowed to go out for dinner once you’ve got a particular project done â€" small rewards like this can often be the motivation you need to put the effort in.And if you don’t respond well to rewards? There’s always consequences.Try taking away your favourite TV show, or worse â€" cutting off the internet. Never underestimate the power of fear (and/or your love of Netflix).Looking for more advice? Here are six more ways to beat procrastination  Still searching for your perfect position? View all available jobs nowFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career Advice Sign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features Life At Work Work-life balance

Resume Writing Service - Pros and Cons

Resume Writing Service - Pros and ConsNo matter what industry you are in, a resume writing service Albany NY can be an asset. If you have been searching for a resume writer to take care of your job interview writing needs, the internet has plenty of options.There are a number of resources on the internet that feature directories, and other features to help you find a good writer. A professional writing service can be just the thing to get you into that new job. You might even find that hiring an extra hand will give you the needed edge that you need when it comes to addressing the many job interview questions you'll be asked.Employers today want to hire only the most talented and experienced professionals, so recently graduated and experienced workers alike are going to be highly sought after. Unfortunately, getting past the competition is going to require you to impress, and getting a resume written by a professional service is the best way to do so. This is where resume writing ser vices come in. In this article, we'll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working with a resume writing service, so you can decide if this is right for you.As is the case with anything in this world, the internet provides countless opportunities for making money with less time than one would like to think. For the purposes of this article, we're going to focus on resumes only, but resume writing services can be found in other areas of the market. For example, if you work in sales, a great resume writing service can be the perfect match for your sales-driven company.Working from home and taking on a full-time job that doesn't pay very well can be very frustrating. Most people do not enjoy this situation, so they seek out a different means of income. What this means is you can find a quality service offering resume writing, and continue on the path to success you'vestarted on with your own resume. Let's start with the advantages of finding a resume writing service instead of s elf-publishing your own resume.First, make sure you find a service that you can trust. Make sure your writer knows what he or she is doing and how to sell your product. Sometimes you can get ripped off with cheaper services, so make sure you know what you're getting yourself into before paying for a service.Second, make sure the skills speak for themselves. A service should be able to provide you with a professional, and hopefully competent, resume. Many services will have a portfolio of completed works, so you can be sure that they will be able to deliver a high-quality finished product for your use.Last, always be sure that your service is reliable, and that the information provided by your writer is 100% accurate. By researching a good resume writing service, you should be able to find one that works well for you, and gives you a resume that will impress everyone you meet.

10 Common Construction Job Titles - Algrim.co

10 Common Construction Job Titles - Algrim.co Looking for construction job titles? You might be trying to post a job online or could be including this job title as part of your prior work experience. Whatever your reason, here are the most common job titles for construction professionals. Common Construction Professional Job Titles Construction Engineer Construction Estimator Construction Foreman Construction Laborer Construction Manager Construction Project Engineer Construction Site Supervisor Construction Superintendent Construction Supervisor Construction Worker Entry-Level Construction Job Titles Below are job titles that are for entry-level construction workers. Construction Estimator Construction Laborer Construction Worker Job Titles That Are Within the Construction Field There are some job titles which aren't directly related to construction but may be part of the construction work site. For example, here are a few job titles that would fit within that category: Machine Operator Forklift Operator Assessment Consultant Project Manager Construction Project Manager

My Journey and How I Quit My Day Job - Classy Career Girl

My Journey and How I Quit My Day Job In case we have never met, and you are wondering who this woman is teaching about starting your own business, well let me introduce myself! I want to tell you a bit about my journey to where I am today. In 2016, I saw my face on a billboard. Yes really. My dad, my mom, and me and my daughter in 2016 when I got to see with my very own eyes myself on a billboard. Yes, I had to see it to believe it. But I am no overnight success. There’s been a lot to get to where I am today. Let’s start at the beginning. If you are feeling stuck, I have been in your shoes. I remember what it was like when I was stuck in a job I hated (financial management). I wasn’t happy and fulfilled in my career and it was keeping me up at night.  I was so stuck and I would apply to jobs over and over again online with no luck. Monster.com was my best friend at that time, even though I absolutely hated online job searching. I just didn’t fit in my job.   The problem was I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. For Years, I Was Stuck in a Job I Hated I would literally come home crying to my husband, and some weekends I just couldn’t relax.  All I could think about was work and how much I dreaded Monday. I didnt want to face what was on my plate on Monday morning. The only thing keeping me afloat was I had picked up a side project, which helped me realize what I was passionate about. I was able to teach a “How To Navigate Your Career Class” as an Adjunct Instructor at my company that I LOVED. It was in my own time, and I didn’t get paid for it. I had to put a lot of extra hours in, but it didn’t matter. It was work that fit me. I realized I wasn’t in a full-time role that fit my interests, strengths, personality, and motivations. This photo is one of my very first events in 2011! I got a CCG banner and I was so excited to have my very first booth at Girls World Expo. This is a photo of a thank you note, the first one I received from Amanda Tarlton, a college student years ago at Wake Forest University who invited me to my first speaking event in 2011. It was such a lightbulb because I finally was learning more about myself. I realized then that I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny and have my dream business. But I had no idea how to make that happen. I Started By Going Back To School While I was trying to figure it all out, I decided to get my MBA. I thought by getting my MBA I would finally figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. I also thought it would open up a lot more job opportunities and the prospects of working for a different company really intrigued me. What I didn’t realize is how exhausted and burnt out I would be by working a full-time job and also going to school at night. And this was no easy school. I went to the University of California San Diego, and there were plenty of times that I felt like the dumbest person in the room. My classmates were incredibly smart and worked for incredible companies. It was  an honor to go to school with so many of these intelligent people. But, that meant that I had my work cut out for me. With group projects almost every week and team meetings all while working a day job, I was barely treading water. This was before kids for me. Some of my classmates had kids, and I have no idea how they did it. It was all I could do to give my husband a kiss in the morning and good night. Many times I would get home around 10:30 pm and he’d already be in bed. After never seeing me for a few months, he decided that he should get his MBA too. I think he was bored being home alone and saw how much fun I was having with my classmates, so he went to a different school. And then we really didn’t see each other for a few years. We Were Laying A Foundation for Classy Career Girl The foundation was being laid for us to go into business together, and we had no idea. I saw him work on group projects and saw where he excelled. He was really good at things that I wasn’t. For example, I hated the operations class and I was the dumbest person in my group. We submitted answers and I had no idea how my teammates got the answers. I just nodded my head and said yes. I would put in the work; I would study. I even went to a team meeting after I ran a marathon because I didn’t want to be seen as a flake. But I was of no help at all because I didn’t get how it all worked. And then I watched as John got an A+ in his operations class. He loved it, and his team won his competition. Intriguing. My husband is pretty smart. But I watched him be used by his job. He was so smart and talented and his boss and the people he worked with didn’t challenge him or even promote him. It sucked. He hated his job. He kind of hated life. For a while there I pretty much hated life, too. We were not a very happy couple at all. And we were busy. You didn’t see us if you were our family or friends for a couple of years. Then we graduated. All of a sudden we had free time. We had time that we used to devote to school and now it was free. But we couldn’t just do nothing with that free time. We were so used to being productive and getting ahead and learning that going into business together all of a sudden sounded like it could be a reality someday. We had no idea how, but we knew we made a great team. We knew that we had our ups and downs in marriage, seeing a counselor, etc. but we made it through a lot of hard times. What couldn’t we do together!? I often get asked how my degrees helped my career and starting a business. I learned a ton and gained so much confidence. The best class in my undergrad was organizational communication, where I learned how to create a resume, create a portfolio and do an informational interview. I was in love with that class and it was life-changing. It was so practical and really helped me get setup for success. I know not everyone has a class that helps them with these things but I did because I was a business major. I had two favorite classes in my MBA program, Public speaking and marketing communications. Public speaking I dreaded. I hated it and it was definitely not a class that I enjoyed while I was taking it. But because we had to give a speech every week, I got over my fear of public speaking which has helped me a ton in my career as an entrepreneur. My second favorite class was marketing communications. Now, most of what I learned back in 2010 is very outdated now because of how much social media and the internet has changed. BUT here’s why I loved that class. I had to write a paper every week, and this was another example of something that sucked at the time. You might think it was easy because I am a blogger and author, but let me tell you something. I used to hate writing. My college roommate would tease me when I had to write in college because I would write a few words and then hit the delete key OVER AND OVER. Writing was a struggle for me. I was definitely not a natural born writer….until I was forced to write three pages every week. At first, it sucked. It took me far too long to write three pages. Like days. After the first two weeks, I was like I can’t take days to write this paper any longer. I have two hours this weekend, and then I want to have some fun by the pool for the rest of the day since it was a Saturday. So, I challenged myself to write the three pages in two hours. I did it. I cranked it out. I just wrote down whatever I was thinking. It didn’t have to be perfect. And that one paper, who knows what it was about, changed my path. I started to think of myself more of a writer and starting a blog didn’t seem crazy to me, because writing started to come more naturally. And clearly, I had a lot of thoughts in my head that needed to come out. As an introvert, I think a lot but I don’t necessarily say a lot. I found that with writing I could start to communicate what I was thinking but maybe never said. Another plus about that marketing communications class was at the end of the class, we had a group project and we had to do market research to help a real company grow their sales of baby clothes. This was real life and it totally intrigued me. My job on the team was to research blogs to see how we could use blogs to get the word out and grow sales for this company. I started writing other blogs for this research project. No one wrote me back with any help but my eyes were opened. Real people in 2011 were making a living writing their blogs. Real people made blogging their full-time job. Real people got to collaborate with brands and sponsors and be their own bosses doing what they loved every single day. Oh my goodness. I could do that too! So after the group project was done, we had a 1-week break off of school. I just had my full-time job to go to so at night I got bored with no class to go to and decided to start a blog. And that’s where it all began! There Are No Overnight Successes When people want to figure out what they should do with their careers, and they want their lightbulb to happen immediately, I love sharing how long it took me. Nothing happens overnight and the only way I could have made that first step and into a career and business I love is by taking action and trying new things. By learning and making changes and being very, very uncomfortable. That speech class was not comfortable. Emailing bloggers was not comfortable. Going to networking events with my classmates who were geniuses was not comfortable. Applying to jobs and putting myself into the MBA shark tank where ten alumni reviewed, analyzed, and critiqued my resume and elevator pitch was one of the worst experiences ever. I almost threw up. But it got me ready for my next step, which was speaking at Universities around the country and even my first international speaking engagement in Brazil. All of the little steps I had to take to get to where I wanted to go. I hated public speaking and that required speech class, thank God I took it so I was ready when a reader of my blog came and asked me to speak at Wake Forest University. I had a work trip coming up and I just tagged a few vacation days on the back and stayed with family. I was so incredibly nervous and almost threw up. But I did it. And it helped the students. They were thankful. I even got a thank you note. While still working my full-time job and going to school at night, I was now doing speaking events. I look back, and it’s a little crazy at how hard I was hustling and how I was not saying no to anything. I just took all the opportunities that came my way. Another Year Went By, I Was Still In The Same Position I got comfortable. Nice salary. Promotions. But something was just off.  Letting life pass me by. I was dealing with a lot of frustrations you might be dealing with right now, lots of ideas but no solid plan, bored and stuck, don’t want to regret not being all that I was capable of being. I knew I had more to offer the world but I had a lot of fear and self-doubt. It’s so sad to think of that time in my life because I just let go.   But I knew I had a message. I knew I had a purpose. My thoughts can be found in the quotes I was posting on Instagram around that time. This photo I posted on Instagram in 2012 with only three likes. I was inspired by this quote I posted that said, “Your life is your message to the world. Make sure it’s inspiring.” I knew I had more potential than my day job. Another quote I posted on Instagram was “I guess the only way to make 2013 ‘your year’ is to get off your butt and do the things you didn’t do in 2012.” It’s a big reason we share daily quotes on our Classy Career Girl Instagram page because I know how much one quote can change your life when your life is in chaos like it did for me. But there was this whole other side door opening that I wasn’t aware of.  There was this door of happiness by working on my blog. The door to work I loved and complete personal fulfillment.  But, I didn’t know what was through that door. There was a step or a major leap that I needed to take. But, I almost didn’t take that step until my life took a turn and I learned what was truly important in my life. Through 2011 and 2012 when I was working and struggling to turn my blog into a business, I suffered the loss of two babies in early miscarriages. Our precious little ones devastatingly forced us each time to hope more, grow more, trust more and love more, I remember each of them by the impact they had on my life. Each of them causing a drastic change. They each were activators that reversed the direction we were headed. They live on now in everything John and I do, how we live our lives and in every decision we make. I finally learned not to care what people thought, and I suddenly had this mad determination and fierceness to change my life and the world so there was some reason and purpose for my pregnancy losses. Trust me everyone thought we were crazy when we both quit our jobs to work on our business full-time, but we didn’t care!! The only reason I can talk about this dark time in my life now is I have I have a beautiful, miracle daughter, Mila. My miracle happened when I wasn’t expecting it, and all happened as I was pursuing my purpose and path and let go of what was holding back in my life and making me stressed and unhappy. And let me tell you she was worth the wait. Ever since that moment I have had this fire in me. I have had a purpose. And I beg you not to let as much time go by stuck in a job that isn’t the right fit for you as I did.  Please, if you are feeling discontent in your current role, it is time. You don’t need to hit rock bottom and have a major life tragedy like mine to give yourself a jolt to make a change.  I am here to tell you that I know you can feel it if I am talking to you; your time is now. That is why you are here today. Lots of people want to know and ask me over and over about my journey to start a business. How the heck did I get started? The truth is, I had no idea I was starting a business when I started. I was just starting a hobby blog to write down some stuff I was learning at my job. Then, my world started to open up. I started to learn about email lists and see other people making a living online. Found my calling: Sharing what I was learning: I started with a blog. I started writing about what I was learning at my day job. Trying new things: I started taking new opportunities at my day job. I volunteered to be on the training team. I volunteered to become an Adjunct Professor and teach a course. Commitment: I started to see that I could make this my living. And I committed. My blog tagline originally was a Consultant by day, MBA Student by Night. Journey with me in my final year of business school. I stole a picture off the internet and put it on my header. I didn’t know you couldn’t do that. I started on blogger. I didnt even own classycareergirl.com, and it took me a few months to purchase it. But I started somewhere, and my mom read it. Haha. Then, we graduated a few months later to another re-brand. I wanted it to be more professional, and I decided to move over to WordPress and invest in my blog. So I hired a designer and we made a new look to match my professional corporate look. Then, I had the legs and I was a girl on a search for success, happiness, and balance. No pinks. Can you believe it? I was in a male-dominated environment and at the time I thought classy was strictly manly. I dressed in suits and very professional at all times. It was my brand at the time. But things can change, and nothing needs to be perfect when you start. You just have to get started!! How I Started a Business I produced blog content consistently. I answered questions. There wasn’t a week that went by that I didn’t have a post up. I wrote about what I was excited to write about. It could be getting out of debt or the Insanity workout challenge or how I felt about my miscarriages. Often it was tips and articles about my day job. How to handle work trips. How to nail interviews. Mistakes you are making on your resume. I would do this on the top of my day job and some times if I was lucky I could get out a few posts per week. I engaged with others on social media. I used whatever social media platform was popular at the time. It’s always changing. When I started in 2011, Twitter was popular. Eventually, I also added Facebook, Pinterest,  and Instagram. I think my ability to learn new things and dive in and just use it to get to know it really helped. I will figure it out. Don’t count on someone else to do it for you. I’ve had interns who do my social media but engagement is always best when I do it myself. I know my brand and my vision for CCG better than anyone. Eventually, I created my first online course. There were four people who joined that first course called The Get Unstuck Bootcamp. From there two people upgraded to individual coaching with me. I’ll never forget sending the email and going to my day job. I got the first sale while I was in my cubicle. I wanted to jump up and down when that Paypal order came through I started an email list. I’ll never forget the feeling of that first person subscribing for my 30 Day Networking Challenge Guide. It was a topic I had written about and lots of people enjoyed it so I started on MailChimp and just started growing my email list. I knew I wanted to teach and I wanted to quit my job. So I came out with a plan to launch the Get Unstuck course with some pretty ugly colors. I am glad my branding and creativity have changed, so we don’t have promotions like this anymore, but who cares what it looks like. The fact was I was taking action, moving forward with baby steps, getting over my fears, finding the time and putting my work out into the world!! Following my dreams with Classy Career Girl’s Get Unstuck Course! So Classy Career Girl (with her legs), was on a mission to help women become successful, happy, and balanced, and I sent out this little email to about 100 people. Here’s the thing, I did this in the morning before I went to my day job. I would wake up one hour before I had to go to work every day and work on my dream business. So it probably was sent out at about 6 am in the morning and then I rushed off to work at a job I was stuck in. Yes, I was teaching about getting unstuck while feeling stuck myself! I was sharing what I was learning! So the sign-up link to the course was buried in the email. I think I was hoping no one would buy because I hadn’t created the course yet.  It was in like the fourth  paragraph. Hidden. I am sitting at my cubicle. Bored. Checking my email and seeing what’s happening in the blog world. Kind of forgot I even sent the email that morning. And then I see this. Notification of payment received from Paypal.  Oh my goodness, I was ready to jump up and down. The first sale I swear is the hardest but after that, I was on fire because I knew I was going to make it happen. I was useless at work for the rest of the day but who cares. I had to make this course! This woman halfway across the world bought something I hadn’t even created yet! So let me tell you, I got in action and started putting it together. By the end of that first little launch, there were a total of 4 people in my first Get Unstuck course. I was charging $97 a piece. That’s where I started.   Of course, I wasn’t going to make a living on just that, so here’s the key. I didn’t stop. I kept improving the course and tweaking it with what we learned from surveys and doing more individual coaching with my clients. Then, turn it into a 90-day group coaching program. And today what that little course has turned into Love Your Career formula membership site and community. In 2015, we completely revamped the course so it is now Love Your Career Formula 2.0 which I am so incredibly proud of. It is a membership site with hundreds of members around the world and I get to help women determine what their ideal career fit is and help them land their dream job step-by-step. Here’s the thing. It’s not easy. You know that. That’s why you are here. There’s no easy button. But, it is easier when you have a mentor and guide telling you what to do, and that is when my business changed almost overnight. When I started getting coached, and invested in myself and my business and learning from someone who knew how to do things quicker, easier and better than me, my business quickly transformed into a self-supporting business that now supports my entire family and a team. Today I can’t get enough about learning about business, marketing, social media, business coaching, time management, personal growth, and development. Even though I have an MBA, I am continually reading something new and teaching myself how to grow businesses and help others. I built my business from the ground up but realized I still wanted to help educate and train, so now what I do is help other women do exactly what I did. Ditch their day jobs and transition into their dream businesses. And now’s a good time to do it. I am at the point of self-growth and development where I know what I love doing. I know my strengths and I put all my attention into doing what I want to do, what inspires me and that’s it. Our mission is to help 1 million women each year find career fulfillment.  I hope you see this is me being totally transparent with you. Make sure you register for our Freedom Workshop www.corporaterescueplan.com/freedom

How to Write an Actor Resume Template

How to Write an Actor Resume TemplateAn actor resume template is a collection of information that is needed for a prospective actor to gain an accurate profile of one's career. The typical information contained in the resume template includes education, experience, specific references and performance. The content of an actor resume template should be crafted in such a way that it identifies the work and talent of a person in a concise manner.A simple and straight forward actor resume template includes the following information, but it is important to remember that it should be tailor made for your career needs. Education refers to the education that a person has received throughout his or her life. The educational background of an actor includes high school, college and post-graduate study.Experience refers to the experiences that an actor has had throughout his or her career. The work experience of an actor covers the range of entertainment work, from non-professional events like th eatre and live stage productions, to on-camera work, radio work and other on location work. Most actors have a mixture of work experience and performance experience, which is important in gaining a professional profile of an actor.The information pertaining to references should include specific references to the references that are listed on the resume. References are people that a prospective employer may contact in order to obtain more information about the actor in question. The information pertaining to references and contact details should be included as part of the actor resume template.Performances refer to specific years that an actor has worked on screen and television. Performances are listed in two formats: year-to-date and year-to-season. The dates for individual performances will be indicated in the actor resume template, but they are not required to be listed in this format.In addition to the content listed above, a synopsis of the actor's work history and current care er pursuits should also be included in the actor resume template. Most resumes include a work history section that contains a brief summary of the job experience that the person has achieved. A professional actor would not include any unnecessary or fluff in this section of the resume.A resume should be formatted according to certain standards. It is important to remember that an actor should be careful when drafting a resume. The information should be put in a format that is easy to read. Scripts of current television and film roles should be included with the actor resume template.After following these guidelines it is important to review the actor resume template that you have chosen and edit the contents accordingly. When a candidate has been accepted into a particular company, they will need to prepare a resume that they can use to contact their agent or casting agents for further information. This could take a great deal of time, but is often worth the effort for the actor who wishes to be discovered.

8 Must Have Java Development Skills for 2019 CareerMetis.com

8 Must Have Java Development Skills for 2019 It’s the dawn of another new year and a significant change for all the aspiring developers to get more Java into their coding skills. Java as a programming language has evolved a lot right from the time it was used initially. Since the language is brimming with a considerable range of versions, it becomes the right choice for developers to opt for learning the language.There are plenty of courses that can help you to learn the same. However, we are not going to talk about this in the post. Today, it is time for knowing the most important skills that Java developers must have with them.evalJava ecosystem has changed dramatically in the past few years. That makes it mandatory for either budding or even experienced developers to get the hang of all the updates. The Java version updates have made it challenging for developers to remain up-to-date with the changing scenario.The concurrent version updates every six months seemed demanding for the budding developers to keep pace with the same.Well, this is quite the nature of Java, it may sound complicated, but once you are into it, the programming language gets more interesting.While having my research on Java ecosystem, I came across some of the interesting facts on this evergreen programming language. Here is a brief on the same.In the beginning, Java was known as OakJava is ranked 2nd in the popularity after CJUnit testing framework is currently the most used Java technologyJava has no concept of pointers“The Duke” is the mascot for JavaMore than 3 billion devices run on JavaNow that we have some significant insights on Java, let’s have an elaborated discussion on must have Java skills for the developers:1) Hands on Experience on Different Java VersionsevalDevelopers who want to have expertise in Java must learn Java 8, 9, 10, and 11. They may extend their learning to Java 12. Among all these versions, my suggestion is to keep Java 8 on the priority to get a better insight of Java ecosystem. Java 8 has exc ellent features for productivity, ease of use, improved security, and performance and much more to it.Development kit nine of Java also brings a lot of surprises for the users regarding modules, process APIs, Jshell, and API improvements including collection factory methods. Java 10, on the other hand, offers var technology to give developers experience of dynamic typing.2) Expertise on DevOpsevalDevOps watched a lot of traction last year. As a result of the same, a lot of companies are adopting it for deployment and code integration.DevOps forms a significant part of the overall Java ecosystem making it vast enough for a professional employed in any Java app development company. There are a lot of tools, principles, and a lot more that keeps it enriched for the developers.DevOps engineers generally manage and automate the related ecosystem to improve the overall coding structure. It is excellent skillset for Java developers that can help them land an exceptional position.As Java de velopers get hired for their expert coding skills, DevOps may become another reason for securing an outstanding job in the app development company.3) Spring Framework 5evalSpring 5 has brought some new features like reactive programming and some unit test programming. The list of these features is an extensive one that gives sufficient knowledge to the developers. There are some courses available for the beginners to learn the Spring Framework 5 from the beginning. It provides major insight on the development front to the developers.Developers who are looking forward to learning the course can either sign up for the class or can opt for reading the books to get the knowledge on the same. It is essential to have these critical skills to secure a position in a Java development company.5) Git and Github ExpertiseExpertise on Git and Github is fundamentally important for developers dreaming of having a great kick start to their careers. More and more companies are migrating their projec ts to Git, which makes it essential for developers to have expertise on the same. These free and open-source distributed versions are handy to learn. All it requires is investing some time to get the necessary skill.There are some free courses available for the developers in the form of online classes. There are popular platforms too that can help developers get expertise on the same.eval6) Learning more about APIs and LibrariesSkilled Java developers have considerable expertise in APIs and libraries, and that helps them code exceptionally well. Being one of the most matured programming languages, Java has some libraries and APIs. These APIs help developers create essential classes while coding the application. This makes it easy for them to be more efficient at the coding.It is, of course, neither reasonable nor expected that any single developer will know all of these APIs. However, it is vital for them to know at least something about multiple, as efficiency and insight when deal ing with APIs and related skills makes you all the more competitive during the hiring process. Some places to start are major industry APIs including Jackson, Gson, and JAXB along with unit testing libraries like JUnit.7) Knowing more of JVM internalsSome elements are essential for a Java developer to know. JVM internals is one such element. It is crucial for developers to learn why this element is necessary and where it is deployable in the coding ecosystem. The developers who are well-aware of same can easily write scalable applications that are robust.As the part of the learning, the Java developers would come to know about profiling their Java apps and finding the issues in coding while growing more as a developer. Understanding different Java elements is necessary to gain insightful details.8) Knowledge of Spring Boot 2Spring Boot 2 is the new release in the series Spring Boot framework. As more and more companies are now shifting to this framework, it is very much important fo r developers to learn the same. Frameworks like Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, etc. are favorite to many developers for creating web applications. It thus becomes important to get all the required knowledge.evalIn the case of budding developers, they should start with beginners guides to learn the basics first. As they get familiarity with the framework, it will become easier to climb the success ladder.In ConclusionBesides the pointers that have been illustrated here in detail, developers must also get the required knowledge about Angular 2, React JS, Jenkinsâ€"all things that are related to Java at a fundamental level. Especially if you want to become a developer in custom Java app development company. Knowing all the fonts makes it easy to grow in an ever-growing space.This is all about the pointers that every developer must know about while learning the new ins and the outs of Java. It may take some time to learn all the related skills, but it is always wise to keep learning, especia lly in a space that is growing and changing every single day. In the field of programming languages, new developments occur constantly. Only those who remain updated will survive.Pro tip: To start with the Java app development, learn the nitty-gritty of Java 8. This will help make learning the language much more straightforward, and in turn, help you become an efficient developer.

How to keep going when the going gets tough - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

How to keep going when the going gets tough How to keep going when the going gets tough is a question we all face from time to time. We all encounter times when life is tough, and we may wonder if we are ever going to get to where we want to be, whether we have what it takes to get there, or even if we have what it takes to keep going. In this video and article, I want to share with you 8 practical ways that can help you keep going when the going gets tough. Look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Looking at your progress, which you can actually measure because it has already been accomplished, is encouraging. When we stop and look at how much we have already achieved, we often realize that we have achieved quite a lot, and that we haven’t really noticed this because the advancement has been made step by step. When you appreciate yourself for the progress you have made, this can help you to remember that you will continue to make more improvement, and that eventually this progress is going to get you to where you want to be. Keep your vision in sight. Write out your dream, your vision, what you’d like to happen, and read it every day. Detail what your life will be like, how it will feel, how it will look when you have achieved your goals. Remind yourself of what you want, and tell yourself that you will have it. It can also be very helpful to create visual reminders, such as a vision board. A vision board is a collection of pictures and words that allow you to actually see your goals on a daily basis.? You don’t even need to cut pictures from magazines â€" you can create an online version on Pinterest or find images in Google Images. Take breaks when you need to. Watch a funny movie, talk to a friend, get out in nature, get some exercise. At various points when the going is tough, these strategies can ease the pressure, and give us the fuel we need to keep going when the going gets tough. Get support. Find someone who will encourage you, whether this is a friend or family member, a support professional such as a career coach or a therapist, or someone you can connect with online through forums or social networks. Read and listen to inspiring and uplifting material. Books, articles and audio products can provide a great deal of encouragement. Just take the next step. When it feels like you have been climbing uphill forever, and there isn’t an end in sight, it is all too easy to feel like you can’t keep going, because it seems like you have to find the stamina for a never-ending journey. All you have to do is just take one more step. That is all we ever have to do; all we can do, is take the next step. Put yourself on automatic pilot. Stop wondering if you have what it takes to keep going, and just put one foot in front of the other. Just point your body in the direction that you want it to go, stop thinking, and just do it. Have faith. Whether your faith is in God or a Higher Power, in the perfect order of the Universe, in hard work and discipline, in karma and destiny or simply faith in yourself, faith is one of the most vital things that can help you keep going when the going gets tough. It can be tough to keep going when the going gets tough, but I hope you have found these 8 ways to keep going encouraging. We all have those times that we just feel like giving up, but the difference between success and failure is determined by whether we give into our feelings of discouragement, or whether we find those extra reserves of courage that we all possess deep down, and find a way to just keep going when the going gets tough. I’d also love to hear what strategies you use to keep going when the going gets tough? Please post your comment below! If you would like to get some help with your career challenges, please answer a few questions at http://www.talkwithmargaret.com  to apply for your complimentary discovery session. ___________________________________________________________ Margaret Buj  is an  Interview Coach  who’s helped hundreds of professionals across Europe and the US to get the jobs and promotions they really wanted. Margaret also has 9 years of experience recruiting for a variety of positions at all levels across Europe and in the US, primarily in technology and e-commerce sectors. If you want to find out how recruiters read resumes, why you are not getting hired, how to sell yourself successfully in a job interview, and how to negotiate your best salary yet, you can download her  FREE “You’re HIRED!” video course.

The other side of the hiring desk, pt 3 How candid should you be with a recruiter -

The other side of the hiring desk, pt 3 How candid should you be with a recruiter - You know you should be honest in your job search, but sometimes there is information that youd rather keep to yourself. How candid should you be with a recruiter? More or less candid than youd be with a prospective employer? How candid should you expect a recruiter to be with you? Here is another in a series of interviews with with my friend and colleague Stephanie A. Lloyd, a Talent Strategies Consultant and Owner of Calibre Search Group in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a National Careers  + Workplace Columnist for Examiner.com and also blogs at Radiant Veracity. You can also follow Stephanie on Twitter. Watch this space for additional interviews to learn more about what goes on on the other side of the desk. How candid should a job seeker be with a recruiter? How much candor should a job seeker expect in return? If you are working with a third-party recruiter (executive search consultant, etc.) tell him or her EVERYTHINGthis includes current compensation as well as any issues that may come up in the process such as a poor credit or criminal history, etc. I know this is difficult for some people, but in order to work effectively this has to be a trusting relationship. Without complete candor its not going to work. Remember, were on the same side. Our job is to fill our clients job openings.   If you get the job its a win for us as well. DUIs and bankruptcies are not always a deal-breaker, but they can be if not disclosed up frontnot because theyre there, but if not uncovered until the background check results come back, the hiring manager may feel blindsided and question your integrity. Do you need help with your search? Follow this link to learn how I can help propel your job hunt!