The 5-Step Blog Startup Guide (PODCAST) - Classy Career Girl

The 5-Step Blog Startup Guide (PODCAST) Have you ever wanted to write a blog but you have no idea where to start? Do you have no idea what youll write about and how to get people (other than your mom) to actually read your articles? I just celebrated 8 years of blogging (WOW I know) and Ive learned quite a lot. I also started from square one just like you way back in 2010. Todays episode is going to give you 5 steps you need to take to start your blog so you can finally get your writing out into the world. Im excited for you! The 5 Step Blog Startup Guide Subscribe  on  your favorite platform below: iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Radio TuneIn iHeartRadio Sound Cloud 5-Step Blog Startup Guide 1. Determine your ideal reader. Don’t start a blog for yourself. Who do you want to be reading your blog? 2. Identify another successful blog in your niche. 3. Come up with 5-10 categories that your blog will cover. Your blog doesn’t have to be just one topic. I believe you can mix in other things you are really passionate about so others can relate to you and start to trust you too. 4. Take those categories and come up with 5 posts for each category. If you can’t come up with 5 posts for each category, it might not be the right topic for you. You have to have new content each week so you have to have a lot of ideas within those categories. 5. Choose your website platform. We’ve used and recommended installing WordPress.org. You’ll need to pick your website host as well. You may also like these episodes:  How To Get Out of a Career Rut (PODCAST) How to Start a Website With WordPress (PODCAST) So youve learned the five steps to get your blog started today. But, you know what would be super duper helpful, a checklist. Thats why I put together a free checklist called The Complete Beginners Guide to Starting a Successful Blog. You can download it for free by going to www.classycareergirl.com/blogchecklist

15+ Mechanical Engineering Skills for the Resume - Algrim.co

15+ Mechanical Engineering Skills for the Resume - Algrim.co By 2028 more than 325,000 Americans will be employed with Mechanical Engineering jobs. So how do you stand out? Listing skills on your resume can be a great way to show your future employer that you comprehend the job requirements and know what’s required to drive success in your position. As a Mechanical Engineer it’s important to speak to both the soft skills that you have a particular talent for. As well as the certifications and hard skills that you have formal training for. In this writeup we’re going to discuss the best soft skills to list on your resume for a Mechanical Engineering job. Where to put your soft skills on the resume. And lastly, what certifications you may want to list in order to stand out as a high-profile candidate in the job market. Ready? Let’s jump in! Where to Put Your Soft Skills There are a few options that you have when deciding where to put your soft skills on your job application assets. You have the option of putting your soft skills on your resume directly, under a “Skills” section of your resume similar to your “Work Experience” section. You have the option of including your soft skills as part of your resume summary, where you might speak to achievements on prior jobs or qualities of the work environment which allows you to utilize those soft skills. Then lastly, you might include mentions of your soft skills on your cover letter. In this approach, you’ll most likely discuss a previous business scenario or work scenario which allowed you to utilize your talents and then show your future employer you’re qualified for the position, through that storytelling. With each of these options, you have the choice of using one or many of them. Although, the best option is to use all of them. Combine them to ensure that your job application has synergy and that you’re ready for the interview to speak to these soft skills and more. Best Certifications for Mechanical Engineer Resumes When jobs require certifications, it can be helpful to have a “Certifications” section of your resume similar to “Skills”. Ideally, you place them next to one another. Certifications can often be more appealing to employers than soft skills or hard skills. Here are some certifications that you may want to include as part of your Mechanical Engineering resume: Certified Bearing Specialist Associate Systems Engineering Professional Certified Systems Engineering Professional IAPMO Mechanical Inspector Solar Thermal Installer Certification Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician Certified Manufacturing Engineer Value Methodology Associate Certification Certified Reliability Engineer Certified HVAC Designer High-Performance Building Design Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional Certified Plant Maintenance Manager Certified Building Commissioning Professional Certified GeoExchange Designer Certified Packaging Professional Mechanical Plans Examiner Expert Systems Engineering Professional Fluid Power Accredited Instructor Fluid Connector and Conductor Fluid Power Engineer Certified Automation Professional IAPMO Mechanical Plans Examiner Certified Director or Maintenance Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional Chassis Technician Best Soft Skills for Mechanical Engineer Resumes Here are soft skills that will make you stand out as a high-profile candidate in the candidate pool. Each of these soft skills speaks to functions that allow you to perform your job well. Research skills Automation skills Engineering skills Reverse engineering skills Planning skills Mapping skills Mechanical skills Machinery skills Engine skills Math skills Comprehension skills Geometry skills Trigonometry skills Coordination skills Verbal communication skills Presentation skills Non-verbal communication skills

What Is a Resume Critique?

What Is a Resume Critique?A resume critique is a group of professionals in the professional world who are put together to review and critique your resume. This group will include people from inside and outside the workplace. Your resume will be seen by many people, and it will help you get that job you have been hunting for so long.If you are looking for a job, the first thing you should do is to get a copy of your resume to be professionally evaluated. It is much more important to get your resume taken care of quickly than it is to wait until it is accepted. By submitting your resume as soon as possible, it will help ensure that you have a better chance of getting the job. It also will help you get into the business that you are looking for.A resume critique will take your resume and look over it carefully to find flaws. They will help you find these flaws, then fix them. This will make your resume look better than it has ever looked before.Usually, a resume critique group consists of individuals who are at the same level in the workplace. These professionals will help you find the flaws you are looking for. It will be easier for you to catch the mistakes yourself, rather than having to hire someone to catch them for you.When it comes to finding a professional career, there are many pitfalls and problems that you can run into. Having your resume reviewed before you start the process will help prevent these problems from happening. You should never hire someone to write your resume for you. It is always best to outsource this service.Resume reviews are an excellent way to get your resume noticed. This will increase your chances of getting the job you have been trying to get for so long. You can't afford to give up on a dream job just because you don't have the perfect resume.Just as there are professionals who have done this before, there are resume critique groups who will do the same for you. Find a good group to get a professional critique of your resume tod ay. You will be surprised at how easy it is to land the perfect job for you!Great career can be yours if you work hard for it. Make sure you are in the right place when it comes to finding the perfect career for you.

Wanna see one of my speeches in 40 seconds - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Wanna see one of my speeches in 40 seconds - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog A few weeks ago I spoke in Holland at the awesome Happy People Better Business conference and heres a 40-second impression of that speech. Weve always felt that a speech about happiness at work should be happy to be effective and I think the video conveys just that. Last week I spoke in the UK at the Service Desk Institute conference, this week Im speaking at Transbank in Chile and next week Im in Poland at?a conference for innovators and startups. Woohoo :) 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

Why Did You Take a Break From Your Job Search

Why Did You Take a Break From Your Job Search Thousands of job seekers fall off unemployment every week, but we dont hear about those numbers. DOL does track Discouraged Workers. DOL reports for July 2009: Among the marginally attached, there were 796,000 discouraged workers in July, up by 335,000 over the past 12 months. (The data are not seasonally adjusted.) Discouraged workers are persons not currentlylooking for work because they believe no jobs are available for them.The other 1.5 million persons marginally attached to the labor forcein July had not searched for work in the 4 weeks preceding the surveyfor reasons such as school attendance or family responsibilities. Almost 800,000 people (and that number is probably much larger) havereported they arent looking for work because they dont believe there are jobs out there. THE GOOD REASONS TO TAKE A BREAK Going back to school THE UNFORTUNATE REASONS TO TAKE A BREAK Family responsibilities THE OTHER REASONS TO TAKE A BREAK None It is easy to get discouraged. Here are some ways to prevent job search drop out: Dont over-do it. Spending too much time on your search can burn you out. All things in moderation. Be realistic about what jobs you are looking for. Be realistic about how long it will take you to find a job (it will be longer than you want and expect) 53.7% of the unemployed have been looking for over 15 weeks (DOL, 7/2009). Hold yourself accountable or find someone who will (probably not your spouse or partner). Set smaller weekly or daily goals instead of the big one (to Get A JOB). Dont go it alone.Join a networking or support group. Ask for help when you need it (when, not if. You will need help).

Spring Episode 2 Intentions Goals Resolutions, Oh My!

Spring Episode 2 Intentions Goals Resolutions, Oh My! HEEEEY YEEEEEWWWWWWW GUUUUUUUYS! (Sorry, I had to have a Goonies moment please excuse me. And please dont tell me if you actually clicked on the link. It would make me feel old) The 2nd episode of Spring is up today! In this installment, we focus on intentions, goals resolution the differences between them, why some work ( others dont!), how to bring more of the good stuff into your life. There are some really concrete, awesome exercises in here, if we do say so ourselves! And I say that Im gonna put my money where my mouth is post the letter I wrote to Future Michelle on New Years Day up here tomorrow. If you dont know what the heck Im talking about, watch the video you, too, can steal Jess LCs incredible idea!

Helping You Get a Job - Tips for Writing a Law School Resume

Helping You Get a Job - Tips for Writing a Law School ResumeWriting a law school resume is something that many people seem to put off for as long as possible. It takes a tremendous amount of time and energy, time that they could be spending in the classrooms. Luckily, you don't have to put it off anymore.Let's look at a law school resume. You will see a line for all of your accomplishments. While many people put emphasis on achievements or how great of a student you are, you can also put other things in here such as how long you have been a lawyer. This gives employers a general idea of where you've been in the past. In addition, employers can get an idea of your personality.There are plenty of things that you can do to help you make this information easier to understand for the person who is reading it. To help with the resume itself, you can include as much information as you like. For example, you can list the different states you have lived in. However, you need to leave out any information that is not related to being a lawyer or the specific field that you are applying for.Another thing that you should consider when writing a law school resume is to highlight any awards that you have received. Attending law school is just one of the accolades that you will receive. Awards are a way to show employers that you are a student who has shown commitment and dedication. Of course, it is important to keep it from getting too mushy. Your employer probably won't be impressed if you listed every award you had won in high school, but they will be impressed if you mention the big ones.The last and most important fact that you need to include on your resume is your education. In most cases, you will have the option to include a chapter or two on your education. Make sure that you follow up by making sure that it is accredited. Just make sure that the school that you are talking about actually has accreditation so that your resume reflects your academic background.Last, it is also a good idea to write a personal note on your law school resume. It is also a good idea to have an appendix if you want to go into more detail about your experiences.There are many things that you can do to improve your law school resume. Don't put it off any longer, start writing now!