From Stuck at Work to Jumping Out of Bed QA (Podcast #58) - Classy Career Girl

From Stuck at Work to Jumping Out of Bed QA (Podcast #58) Today we are diving into our second day of the Fall in Love With Your Work and Life challenge. I had a ton of great questions that came in about how to figure out what step to take first when you are making a career transition. This podcast today shares exactly what you need to do that will make all the difference in creating amazing results for your career success. Click here to access the discussion about the first challenge. Alright, let’s dive into today’s podcast! Today’s podcast is a previously recorded Facebook Live but I hope you enjoy the informal nature of these podcasts because I get to be myself a little more. I hope you realize I am just like one of you. I started where you are and just took baby steps to getting the knowledge and expertise that I needed to launch my dream career. So hopefully you get to see the goofy fun side of me in these Facebook Live recorded podcasts too. That is my hope!! Also, note that depending on when you are listening to this, our Love Your Career formula membership community may be open. We only open it at select times per year but if you love what I teach her in this podcast and want to dive deeper and get my specific action plans each week to determine what your ideal career is and then find it, Love your career formula is definitely for you. You can learn more and add your name to the waiting list or see if it’s open right now at www.loveyourcareerformula.com, from stuck to jumping out of bed! Alright, let’s dive into today’s podcast!  Challenge #2: Make a Non-negotiable Commitment From Stuck at Work to Jumping Out of Bed QA Making the commitment always opens up a world of possibilities. It just takes you to say right now, “I can and I will be a success no matter what.” Make it a non-negotiable that I will use my “best self” from day 1 in my work and life. It is hard work! But the least hard work is this commitment process! Share in the Classy Career Girl Network Facebook community what your commitment is. Here are some commitments some of the women are making: Leah: I am committed to living my dream life which will use my God given gifts to help others become their authentic selves! Cynthia: I am committed to completing my business plan, learn with a mastery mindset as I create, and work diligently to make my business a meaningful success. Stefania: I am committed to staying positive no matter what setbacks I may have to my goals Yolanda: Im committed to being who God says I am and being diligent to making my dream a success #mrsworldwide Temi: I am committed to getting my dream job as financial controller /CFO. I am committed to completing my CPA certification exams no matter what. Keep them coming! Let us support and help you! How to Know If You Are Ready for a Career Change? I have a career satisfaction quiz.  Click here to download the quiz. Here’s how you know you need a change. 1) You are not valued, rewarded or appreciated. 2) You are no longer challenged. 3) You don’t trust your company. 4) You have lost your excitement and passion for you job. 5) You just know in your gut. Commit to practicing. You won’t be the best at day 1. Imperfect action. The world needs what you know!

How to Combat Burnout in Your Career

How to Combat Burnout in Your Career Even those of us who love our careers can start to feel less motivated. In fact, recent studies show women are suffering burnout before they even turn 30. Being tired earlier on in the day, a more negative attitude, and generally feeling drained are all tell-tale signs. It’s an awful feeling, but your reaction neednt be too drastic; you don’t have to start looking for another job, but you should take it seriously. Your attitude in the workplace affects not only your productivity but also those around you. Use Your Free Time Wisely Effectively balancing both your personal and professional life is perhaps the most important thing you can do. Be careful that you dont start to neglect the people that are important to you and ensure you make the most of any time you have off work, whether this means catching up with friends or a having a solo Netflix marathon in your pajamas. If you have any sick days or holidays left, take advantage of them. If you’re self-employed, consider taking on a little less work than you usually do. If you have the time, it’s also worth considering having a change of scene. Whether it’s an exotic holiday or a short breakaway on a long weekend, some time away from home could give you the boost you need to get back to work motivated on a Monday morning. Set Yourself Realistic Goals Aiming for the skies is admirable and we certainly aren’t saying you shouldn’t be ambitious, but it’s more about how you structure your objectives. When you focus on a big target for the future, it can be difficult to stay motivated as the finish line always seems so far away. Feeling like your day didn’t amount to anything is a common cause of burnout. Instead, try breaking up what you need to do in smaller increments. This way, you’ll still be working towards a meaningful goal, but you’ll be masking it with smaller, more attainable, targets. Don’t Try to Do Everything Yourself Some of the most influential people in business got where they are by identifying a problem and saying, “This is how it should be done.” Once you’ve identified that target, though, it’s sometimes better to delegate power to those around you. Not only will this free up some of the burdens you have, your colleagues or employees will also be glad to have some extra responsibility. If you’re in charge of a team, there’s a lot of pressure on you to get the best out of everyone. Consider restructuring your office so you have smaller teams working on certain goals, rather than spending all night planning a schedule for everyone to follow. If necessary, consider hiring or contracting extra staff for a project.

Personal Brands Stop Lying - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Brands Stop Lying - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career You know who you are. You tell us you will get it done â€" and you don’t. You tell us you got it done â€" and you didn’t. You tell us where you will be â€" and you are not. You tell us you understand the situation and are prepared â€" and you haven’t given it a thought. You tell us you used airline miles, when you actually put it on the company credit card. You say you will be back to relieve someone else on their shift, but somehow traffic delayed you â€" again. First you are informally demoted when someone else has to be brought in to do the mission critical portion of your job. Then, you are angry and irritable about feeling “underutilized,” so you lose your job. You have a tower of accusations or excuses. To us, your family and friends, your defenses actually are credible the first and second time.   After all, there really are impossible jobs with terrible bosses, and good people get fired. But, the baseball rule (three strikes and you’re found out) solves the puzzle of what you say happened versus what really happened. Three of the best liars I know are able to look me straight in the eye and lie without blinking. They’re also performance artists: they cry real easily or get angry when they’re called out. They wonder aloud why no one trusts them. How could their character be so impugned? Why do we keep reminding them of what needs to be done? Why do we keep seeking assurances that it’s been done? When lying is part of your personal brand, part of how you cope or how you roll, you are eventually exposed and everyone around you is exhausted from working with you â€" or accommodating you. The path of destruction The path of your destruction: the missed deadlines, the thrown together projects, and the loss of our time, money and opportunity hang like a shroud around you. The anxiety about what will be done, what will not be done, what will be half done and what will be undone but lay undiscovered for months so destroys our relationship with you, that any other amazing contribution you make has no appreciable value. Lying is so stupid and debilitating to your career, that it’s most shocking when a smart, confident and ambitious person does it. It’s stupid because you lose all credibility, trust, respect and regard from the rest of us. No matter what other qualities you have, being a liar defines you. Whether you lie reliably (about pretty much everything) or intermittently (which really destabilizes our relationship with you), just quit it. Cold turkey. People quit smoking, drinking, overeating, biting their nails, creating clutter, and a whole host of other self-destructive habits in service of self-actualization. Consider that lying is a career-ending pattern for you. It’s disrespectful and disruptive to society â€" even if that society is just your workplace. If you know me, you know I am Dr. Seuss’ Heloise the elephant. “I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant’s true 100%.” And I recognize that no one on earth is able to perform 100% on any given day. I suffer from making the same mistakes and experiencing the accidents of life just like everyone else. So, this isn’t a diatribe about your computer really crashing, a family member really falling ill or a sudden detour sign taking you off route. It’s about the truth and our trust. Let sleeping dogs lie. You keep your word. Note to other elephants: Consider sharing this post by email with the people who lie to you. Subject line: “Can you believe this?” Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen.

Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Skills on a Resume

Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Skills on a ResumeIf you need some help with your writing skills, you may be surprised to find out that there are several tips that can help you get started. Some of these tips will also come in handy for those who are trying to improve their writing skills and those who are considering a career change.When you first start out in the world of writing, you will find that it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of basic grammar rules and spelling. One way to get past this phase is to go over your work before you put it on paper. While you may need to revise it, you will find that this will give you the confidence that you need when you are writing.Writing your resume can help you get a sense of how you should dress for your job and even your personal appearance. A good rule of thumb to follow is to choose a clothing style that makes you look your best for your job. The next time you are working on your resume, make sure that you don't pick up clo thes that will cause you to look bad on the job. It is much better to avoid it all together, so choose styles that compliment your best features.When you think about it, it can be difficult to find motivation when you are trying to improve your writing skills. There are many things that people do on a daily basis that can make them lose their focus. One way to keep yourself focused is to take the time to relax and write on a regular basis.When you are having a hard time finding work, it can be difficult to know which opportunities are worth pursuing because you don't have the proper attitude for a job search. It can help to know that writing a resume is not difficult, but making sure that you actually get a job that can help you is. Your resume can become a stepping stone for you to get a job that you want to work at.If you aren't feeling up to the challenge of writing for a particular project, consider that learning from someone else can help you improve your writing skills. Consid er taking a writing class that will allow you to learn from someone who has written a winning resume for you. By doing this, you can get some feedback that will help you be better when you are trying to write a resume for a job.Your resume is your way of showing employers what you are capable of doing. It can help you get a job or any other type of position that you are interested in. Taking the time to check your skills and talents can help you become more professional and show employers what you can do.There are many ways that you can learn to improve your writing skills. Whether you are looking to take a writing class or just learn some new tricks for your resume, you can learn. The best way to learn is by applying what you have learned to your writing.

Five Signs That You Are Not Ready to Work With a Resume Writer

Five Signs That You Are Not Ready to Work With a Resume Writer Occasionally I have to turn a prospect for a resume project away because I have determined that they really arent ready to work with me. There are five signs that a person is just not in the right place to begin a resume project and doing so would lead to frustration rather than a positive experience. Are you any of these people?You dont have time to be part of the process. Resume writing is a very collaborative process. Expect to spend time being interviewed by the writer or completing some sort of questionnaire so the writer can gather the appropriate information. Forwarding them a copy of your old resume and expecting them to glean the best information from it wont cut it. If you are extremely busy, under an enormous amount of stress, or just in a really bad place emotionally, this might not be the best time to embark on an overhaul of your resume.You havent spent any time thinking about the value you can bring to an employer. The writers job is to best represent you and advertise the benefits you can bring to an organization. But they can only write from the information you supply. A good writer will ask targeted questions to get at the key information that they need to write a strong resume for you. You must be willing to be introspective about your past experience. You need to start thinking less about your job tasks and more about what makes you good at what you do. If you wait until the day you meet your writer to discuss what you have accomplished, you are sure to omit key information or forget something that could help the writer do a better job.You expect your writer to write about skills you dont have. If you have an expectation that the writer is there to embellish your experience or suggest you have competencies you dont, forget about it. An ethical writer will only create a true representation of your skills. We dont make stuff up.You cant let go of anything. If you are so attached to the great work you did on a Y2K project in 1999 or your stella r GPA in 1982, you will struggle with one of the real benefits of working with a writerthe ability to look at all of your accomplishments objectively and showcase the ones that have the most relevance in the current market. Approach the process with an open mind and let the writer help you make decisions about the content.You want a resume that looks just like the sample one on the writers website. Dont get me wrong. its a great idea to review sample resumes to get an idea of the writers style. But dont expect your resume to look like the one on the sample page. That resume represents someone elses experience. Yours needs to represent you and you alone. This isnt the drive through window at McDonalds where every hamburger is the same; its more like a salad bar that mixes and matches the best choices for each individual.

159 Amanda Blesing Executive Impact - Jane Jackson Career

159 Amanda Blesing Executive Impact - Jane Jackson Career Businesses with women in leadership equal to men deliver a 36% higher return to shareholders. However, many women Amanda Blesing speaks with say they feel lost in their leadership quest.As one of Australias freshest thinkers speakers on feminine ambition, ­ how to tackle it, spark it and see it flourish Amanda helps career-minded women in leadership to build their presence, positioning and personal brand, then fast-track their progress pathway to the boardroom.Since her last role as CEO of SOCAP Australia, she have helped more than 600 people speak out and take charge of their careers or their organisations.How Amanda helps:? Mentoring one-on-one | strategic leadership development for women ? Corporate talent pipeline leadership development ? Public speaking | keynotes | Emcee | workshopsAmanda was nominated for a Telstra Business Women Award and the AFR 100 Women of Influence Award in 2016.Amanda has been featured on Huffington Post, The Age, Sunday Life, SMH, ABC radio, Business Chicks, The Australian Minerals Institute Bulletin Spice Magazine. Her recent book, ‘Step Up, Speak Out, Take Charge’ is a woman’s guide to getting ahead in her career.We have a fascinating conversation about Amanda’s early career aspirations and her career transitions from teaching, to dance, to fitness, to corporate and the entrepreneurship.     A fabulous journey that is filled with joy and achievement.Amanda’s top tips for success:Back yourselfSell yourselfOwn your expertiseTo build your brand effectively and attract the career of your dreams, Personal Branding for Career Success Program guides you every step of the way to project an authentic and credible brand. Where to find Amanda:www.amandablesing.com  Twitter: @amandablesing

The Best High-Paying and Loss-Stress Jobs- Punched Clocks

The Best High-Paying and Loss-Stress Jobs- Punched Clocks There are two universal truths when it comes to work: We like to make money, and We don’t like to be stressed out. You might be thinking there’s no job out there that would afford you both of these luxuries. You might even be happy to just consider a position that gives you one or the other. Well, the good news is that you can have both. In fact, the following 32 jobs are known to be equal parts low-stress and high-paying. The stress rankings rely on stress-tolerance data gathered from the Occupational Information Network: the lower the number, the less stress you’ll feel on the job. Of course, not every job is going to be stress-free, but the ones on the list are certainly lower than other positions known to spike your blood pressure big-time. We can then pair this stress information with salary data in order to compile a list. As you peruse the list, you might find that a stress-free job will require a career change which, of course, is a big step â€"  but not an impossible one. If you’re happier at the end of the day, one of these fields might just be worth the leap. What are you waiting for? Here are the 32 best jobs if you want to de-stress at work while padding out your wallet. In other words, let’s find you a career win-win. 1. Fuel Cell Engineer Stress Level: 53 Average Annual Salary: ~$88,000 Education Level: Minimum bachelor’s degree, although many jobs require a master’s or Ph.D. Job Description: Fuel cell engineers need quite a bit of education in order to work with fuel cell components or systems, but the payout plus minimal stress might just be worth it. 2. Materials Scientist Stress Level: 53 Average Annual Salary: ~$95,000 Education Level: Minimum bachelor’s degree, although many research jobs require a master’s or Ph.D. Job Description: Materials scientists know how atoms and molecules work and they use that knowledge to improve the products we already know and love. Sounds fulfilling, right? 3. Mathematician Stress Level: 57 Average Annual Salary: ~$113,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s or master’s to work in the public sector; doctorate often required for the private sector. Job Description: Let’s crunch some numbers: You can make more than six figures by applying your mathematical knowledge to science and management, among other fields. Simply put, you can solve tough math problems for big companies â€"  for a big payout. 4. Geographer Stress Level: 58 Average Annual Salary: ~$75,000 Education Level: Entry-level government positions require a bachelor’s, but most other positions require a master’s. Job Description: Geography is so much more than maps, hence the big paycheck. As a geographer, you could work for the federal government, for example, and give leaders an idea of how human expansion will affect a particular area. You can also opt for a more traditional route, learning about the Earth’s surface and the attributes that make your region special. 5. Economist Stress Level: 59 Average Annual Salary: ~$109,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree Job Description: You only need a bachelor’s degree to make the big bucks as an economist. Once you learn about supply and demand, you can use that in companies across the board, helping them better produce and dole out their goods and services. 6. Statistician Stress Level: 59 Average Annual Salary: ~$84,000 Education Level: Graduate degree, usually Job Description: Equally as nonstressful as an economist’s job, statisticians use tried-and-true statistical evaluations to help solve problems. Statisticians can find work in a slew of different fields, as many companies rely on in-depth analysis in order to make decisions. 7. Agricultural Engineer Stress Level: 61 Average Annual Salary: ~$75,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree Job Description: There’s no harm in loving food and, as an agricultural engineer, you will have a hand in making sure everyone has food that’s well-produced and sustainably harvested. Yum. 8. Political Scientist Stress Level: 61 Average Annual Salary: ~$103,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in the subject, as well as a master’s or Ph.D. in political science or a related field Job Description: Flip open any newspaper and you’ll probably find a politically charged headline on the front page. As a political scientist, it’ll be your job to digest all of this and explain it to the rest of us â€" clearly, there will be plenty of work out there for you, too. 9. Materials Engineer Stress Level: 61 Average Annual Salary: ~$95,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree Job Description: A materials engineer develops the machinery and materials needed to make more materials. It sounds vague, but the work is very precise and must meet very specific production and performance criteria. 10. Biomedical Engineer Stress Level: 61 Average Annual Salary: ~$91,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in the subject or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, plus either a focused graduate degree or on-the-job training Job Description: This job will suit you if you like helping others while helping yourself to a less stressful career. You’ll be tasked with solving problems that go onto improve patient care and the quality of that care. 11. Physicist Stress Level: 61 Average Annual Salary: ~$119,000 Education Level: Ph.D. for a research job Job Description: If you’ve ever wondered how the physical world works the way it does, then this might just be the job for you. You’ll perform experiments to better understand physical phenomena and perhaps even come up with your own laws and theories. 12. Postsecondary Economics Teacher Stress Level: 62 Average Annual Salary: ~$72,000 Education Level: Perhaps just a master’s, although most positions require a Ph.D. Job Description: It’s pretty clear what a college-level economics professor does, right? You’ll have to figure out how to make your subject matter understood and engaging but, with your Ph.D. in hand, it shouldn’t be a big deal. 13. Astronomer Stress Level: 62 Average Annual Salary: ~$110,000 Education Level: Ph.D. if you want to be a researcher Job Description: This job is not to be confused with astrologist: In other words, you won’t be writing anyone’s horoscopes anytime soon. Once you have a Ph.D. â€" and a well-paid research position â€"  you will explore what’s happening in the astronomical atmosphere and make us all aware of your findings. You’ll make the world smarter, which seems like a pretty rewarding job to have. 14. Geoscientist Stress Level: 63 Average Annual Salary: ~$106,000 Education Level: A bachelor’s degree plus a state-issued license, depending on where you live Job Description: A geoscientist studies the Earth’s composition and structure, as well as its diverse physical attributes. 15. Postsecondary Law Teacher Stress Level: 63 Average Annual Salary: ~$126,000 Education Level: A bachelor’s degree plus a law degree, of course Job Description: This one’s pretty clear, too: teach future lawyers about the law. 16. Operations Research Analyst Stress Level: 63 Average Annual Salary: ~$84,000 Education Level: There are plenty of entry-level positions if you have a bachelor’s, but you might find some companies hesitant to hire you without a higher degree than that. Job Description: You might see a trend starting to develop among the jobs on this list, and operations research analysis is no exception to the rule. As the name implies, this position will require you to analyze how organizations target particular issues. Your work will then help them better handle problems in the present and future. 17. Actuary Stress Level: 64 Average Annual Salary: ~$111,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree, plus a handful of certification exams Job Description: For $111K, all you have to do is figure out what the financial costs could be surrounding a particular risk. Sounds easy enough, but there’s a lot of math skills involved. As you can see, the stress ante is getting a bit higher as we get down the list. 18. Computer and Information Systems Manager Stress Level: 64 Average Annual Salary: ~$141,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree Job Description: Once you’re hired, you’ll be tasked with understanding your company’s technological shortcomings and goals for the future. Then, you’ll fix those shortcomings and come up with the system required to achieve those goals. 19. Applications Software Developer Stress Level: 66 Average Annual Salary: ~$102,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree and computer programming skills Job Description: It should come as no surprise that designing computer programs and applications is a big field today and will likely continue to be in the future. Jump in now and start developing and building your own software, as well as fixing glitches in others’ creations. 20. Hydrologist Stress Level: 66 Average Annual Salary: ~$83,000 Education Level: Master’s degree Job Description: If you know anything about word roots, you know that hydro implies this job has something to do with water. Master’s degree-holding hydrologists use their knowledge of how water travels across the planet to make water more available in a particular area or improve an area’s water quality. 21. Orthodontist Stress Level: 67 Average Annual Salary: ~$221,000 Job Description: Smile! You’re making bank and giving people confidence in their own pearly whites. You’ll have to diagnose their problems and build the apparatuses required to fix their teeth, but it’s a rewarding career if you love helping others. 22. Computer Hardware Engineer Stress Level: 67 Average Annual Salary: ~$115,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree from a program with accreditation Job Description: Much like a software developer, the hardware engineer tests, designs and develops. He or she does so in order to create equipment for military, scientific, commercial or industrial use. 23. Technical Writer Stress Level: 69 Average Annual Salary: ~$73,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree, plus knowledge in a technical subject so you can properly write about it Job Description: While this job requires a bit of technical knowledge, you won’t actually be using it to analyze and solve problems. Instead, you’ll write about all things tech: user manuals, operating instructions, maintenance tips … you name it. 24. Art Director Stress Level: 69 Average Annual Salary: ~$102,000 Job Description: Your eye for design can serve you well â€"  very well. Art directors pick and choose what looks good and what doesn’t. This serves to build a concise, beautiful brand for magazines, advertisements, newspapers and beyond. You might even find yourself creating movie posters or designing the packaging used to market products at the point of sale. 25. Optometrist Stress Level: 70 Average Annual Salary: ~$116,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree, four years of optometry school and a state licensing to seal the deal Job Description: All eyes will be on you as you check patients for potential eye problems or diseases. You’ll also be the person who prescribes them glasses or contacts. 26. Audiologist Stress Level: 70 Average Annual Salary: ~$77,000 Education Level: Doctoral degree and licensing Job Description: Just as an eye doctor helps you see, the audiologist helps you hear. You’ll diagnose and treat hearing issues, and you might also fit devices that make it easier for people to hear. Some audiologists also do research full-time. 27. Postsecondary Psychology Teacher Stress Level: 71 Average Annual Salary: ~$79,370 Education Level: Doctoral degree or professional degree Job Description: A few other postsecondary teaching positions are considered low-stress. You’d have to have a background in psychology before getting this particular position, but relying on your knowledge to lead a course? Piece of cake! Plus, you can even conduct research on the side for extra learning and stimulation for yourself. 28. Microbiologist Stress Level: 71 Average Annual Salary: ~$76,000 Education Level: At least a bachelor’s, though some employers might ask for higher education credentials Job Description: Peer into the microscope and investigate some of the world’s tiniest organisms as a microbiologist. Your job might have you uncovering the relationship between two specific organisms, or have you studying just how effective antibiotics are on bacteria. 29. Medical Scientist Stress Level: 71 Average Annual Salary: ~$79,000 Education Level: Doctoral degree or professional degree Job Description: Your job will improve the world around you as you try and understand all elements of disease. Research will obviously be the focus of your job. 30. Dental Hygienist Stress Level: 71 Average Annual Salary: ~$73,000 Education Level: Associate’s degree Job Description: You can earn a serious salary with only an associate’s degreeâ€" one of the easiest education levels to obtain on the list! You’ve likely seen a hygienist, so you know what they do: clean teeth, scan for oral disease, take X-rays or treat your teeth with fluoride. 31. Civil Engineer Stress Level: 71 Average Annual Salary: ~$88,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree Job Description: The major construction projects going on in your city or town are probably the mastermind of a civil engineer. Roads, railroads, airports, harbors, water systems, irrigation, dams and bridges all fall under the umbrella of civil engineering, and that could be your incredible job. 32. Chemical Engineer Stress Level: 71 Average Annual Salary: ~$104,000 Education Level: Bachelor’s degree Job Description: Everything from plastic to detergent to cement to paper is created with equipment and processes thought up by a chemical engineer. Obviously, this isn’t an exhaustive list and, at the end of the day, it’s important that you love what you do and feel good when you leave work. Which stress-free job caught your eye? Let me know in the comments section below. Don’t miss any future career advice by subscribing to Punched Clocks today! 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