Virtual Assistant Resume Writing - Writing Your Resume

Virtual Assistant Resume Writing - Writing Your ResumeVirtual Assistant resume writing is essential in today's information driven world. In today's world where entrepreneurs and companies face an increasing demand for personnel, they are now ready to recognize a candidate who can fill their gap or offer something that they are lacking. Allowing the candidate to benefit from his efforts, but at the same time be recognized for his professionalism, virtual assistant resume writing is an ideal option.There are several writers who are writing virtual assistant resume, but some of them are just good and well known in the market, while others are unknown. Though the internet is vast and various web sites display hundreds of jobs all around the world, one of the biggest advantages is the fact that the freelance writing providers do not require any kind of payment for providing these services. The benefits of outsourcing to the virtual assistants are many; the need for virtual assistant also arise due to various reasons which include but not limited to the fact that the position may be temporary or permanent, the role may involve traveling, the need may arise due to the introduction of a new system, or in general because the roles do not fit the existing staff at the organization.Considering the fact that the needs of the client, to have an essential service or project written for him, can differ from one to another, the freelancer needs to put in the time to get to know and understand the situation on how to tackle that particular job. A virtual assistant resume writing is no different; the responsibility lies with the writer to know about the requirements of the client. This is done by means of research on the clients' past projects, the projects that the client has completed and the responsibilities that the client gave to the freelance writer. The writer also needs to understand the nature of the business and how to write the resume for the prospective client in suc h a way that it matches the personality of the client.The outsourcing of this kind helps the writer to charge a lower rate for his writing services. Outsourcing also allows a writer to work at his own pace, as there is no need to meet a deadline. If the client is unable to provide a sample of his previous work, it is not essential to hire the writer. Hence it is important for the writer to show genuine concern in completing the job within the given deadline.A virtual assistant resume writing entails the kind of writing skills which would help the prospective client in finding an ideal person to fill the requirement. A good resume should contain all the necessary information required for the task at hand. The virtual assistant resumes need to have all the details such as the names, addresses, contact numbers, email addresses, telephone numbers, employer's name, and experience in the field.The virtual assistant resume writing is an excellent job for people who are not comfortable writ ing a typical resume. It is also ideal for those who want to earn extra money without necessarily obtaining a full-time job. Online freelancing allows you to come up with a resume without having to be in the office, thereby saving your time and effort.The online service provider does not require the employee to visit the job site and collect the document, since this can take more than an hour. A good website design allows you to write your resume as a single page, thus making the entire process easier and less time consuming. There are some websites who give you the opportunity to download the file before sending it to the client, which makes the entire job more efficient.Writing a virtual assistant resume can be a tough job, but with proper attention and effort, it can be made easy. Thus if you are looking for a freelance writer, it is important to go through a few reviews, to find the best suited candidate. Remember, a well-written resume will help you get more jobs, since it is b etter than an untrained one.

115 How to Start a Business - Exploring Entrepreneurship - Jane Jackson Career

115 How to Start a Business - Exploring Entrepreneurship - Jane Jackson Career How to start a businessIf youre thinking about starting a business and dont know where to start, then this podcast episode is especially for you!To start a business takes a lot of preparation. If a new business venture is on the cards for you, the best way to start is with the right advice. In this podcast, I share my tips on what all new startups need to know.Is starting a business right for you?The most important question to ask yourself is why you want to start a business in the first place. What’s your motivation? Is it a matter of getting out of the corporate rat race? Or wanting the freedom to make money without being an employee? Or just because you want to do something different? Or something that will challenge you and provide, potentially, unlimited earnings potential?While these reasons are valid, they focus on YOUR needs as the business owner, rather than the needs of your potential customers.For your business to be successful, the product or service offered needs to so lve a specific problem or need for your customers.Remember: your job isn’t simply to make money but to provide value.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *In this podcast episode, listen to what the founders of Defining Style, Sonic Sight, The Digital Delusion, Corporate Podcast Production, Rachel CFO, Virtual Elves, The Word Stylist, The Numbers Matter and Simple Creative Marketing had to say about why they started their businesses. (Links to their businesses at the end of this article.)Let’s go through the 6 steps you must consider before you begin your fun, challenging, sometimes frustrating and always exciting entrepreneurial journey!1.Have you done market research?Before starting out, you need to zero in on your unique offering. Yes, you need a solid business idea, but an idea is only as good as the market demand for it.Ideally, there should already be an existing demand for your service or product. It’s important to test the viability of your idea. Market research will help you determine if there is demand for your product or service. It will also tell you if your business idea is one that generates interest and whether people will pay for what you plan to offer.Luckily, gauging interest is simple. Conduct simple online surveys using services like Survey Monkey. Even more valuable is talking to others who have run successful businesses themselves and ask them about challenges they’ve faced.2.Do you know the business structure best for you?After you’ve decided whether you’re starting your own business, buying a business, buying a franchise or starting a consultancy, you’ll need to decide on your business structure. Will you be a sole trader, partnership, a trust or a company? Talk to your tax accountant to find out what will be the best structure for your personal circumstances.Visit the Australian Taxation Office website for more information where you’ll also find out about the small business concessions available to you, registering you r business, the records you need to keep, the deductions you can claim and all you need to do to be compliant when setting yourself up.I include links to resources I mention at the end of this article.For those of you who live in other countries, be resourceful and find out from your local authorities what’s required regarding business structures at your location.3.Do you need licenses, registrations, and insurance?At a minimum, in Australia, you’ll need to get an ABN (business) number or an ACN (company) number. This can be done through the Australian Business Register. You’ll need to register a business name after checking that it’s available.Insurance is essential and setting up yearly coverage when you’re starting out doesn’t have to break the bank. Keep your finances in check by setting up a relationship with a good accountant and bookkeeper.You might also want to trademark your business name too. For the steps to protect your business name, visit  IP Australia to s afeguard your intellectual property.  Be prepared to put in the hard work and long hours, because building a business is an exciting and rewarding time  4.Do you have a business plan?Without at least a basic plan in place you could charge off in the wrong direction. They key is to know where you want to go with your business, how you are going to fund it initially, how you plan to market it, who your competitors are, how will you price your services or products. If you’re unsure about how to create a business plan, using a business template is a good place to start. It will help you organise your strategy over the short and long term. You don’t have to stick to it religiously, but the more comprehensive your plan is, the more prepared you’ll be. I’ll include a link to a great business plan template for you in my show notes.5.Do you have a website?To harness the power of online marketing opportunities, you’ll need an online presence from day one. Register a domain name for your website through website domain registration sites such as Crazy Domains or NetRegistry.Find a web designer to create your website and a graphic designer to design the logo for your business. You may be able to find affordable design work using online resources like Upwork or 99Designs. And you might also need to hire a writer to communicate your message in the best way.Personal branding is an essential part of building your business and becoming the go to person in your field. Join my FREE Masterclass   3 Secrets to Personal Branding for Career Success and Ill share with you my top 3 secrets to build a powerful brand as a consultant or business owner (and it will help job seekers too!)6.Do you have a mentor or business coach?This is especially important if you’re new to the business territory. A business coach or mentor can guide you with a wealth of wisdom and street smarts that will come in handy starting out.If you’re lucky enough to have older and wiser contacts in busi ness who are willing to help, ask for advice. If not, invest in coaching if you can afford it, or join a small business network in your local area.  This will cost you initially but it’ll pay off in the long run.Once your plans are in place, it’s time to take that leap of faith. Be prepared to put in the hard work and long hours, but remember building a business is an exciting and rewarding time and will create a lasting legacy of your drive and passion.The links to the resources and the entrepreneurs I mention in this podcast are at the bottom of this page.If you like this podcast please subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! Let’s help as many people as we can to gain career inspiration and advice.  Resources:Career/Business CoachingJane Jackson CoachTo request for a Business Plan Template, email jane@janejacksoncoach.com  For ongoing support, join The Careers Academy ONLINE and receive a free 30-minute coaching session with Jane! plus monthly Group Coaching Sessions to kee p you on track!    Until next time Believe in Yourself and Create Magic!    Our enterprising entrepreneurs who shared their ‘Why’:ROBIN POWIS â€" Defining Style    @robinpowisGEOFF ANDERSON â€" Sonic Sight      @geoffsonicDOYLE BUEHLER â€" The Digital Delusion    @doylebuehlerTRACY SHEEN â€" Corporate Podcast Production    @tracy_sheenRACHEL WHITE â€" Rachel CFO    @rachelCFOKRISTY SMITH â€" Virtual Elves      @virtualelvesELIZABETH CAMPBELL â€" The Word Stylist      @wordstylistlizAMANDA FISHER â€" The Numbers Matter      @amandafisherCAANFERNEE CHANSAMOOTH â€" Simple Creative Marketing      @anferneec

Summary Sunday Networking and Starting a New Job

Summary Sunday Networking and Starting a New Job I love sharing ideas and content! As an introvert, finding ideas and content to share in my Summary Sunday post comes very easily to me!   I hope some of these golden nuggets help you with your job search and managing your career, no matter where you are in the journey! Yesterday, during my presentation on social media and reputation management, I proclaimed that Twitter is only stupid if you are following stupid people!   There is always great content to be found through great people. (Psst, this is a shot of the group yesterday!) I love Twitter, it is no secret. It has allowed me to meet other helpful and wonderful professionals! That is why I was so excited to go to the #140cuse event on Thursday. I was going to be able to learn from other social enthusiasts and meet in real life with people Ive been following on Twitter! In case you arent familiar with what #140conf is, this is what it is: The “State of NOW” / #140conf events provide a platform for the worldwide twitter community to: listen, connect, share and engage with each other, while collectively exploring the effects of the emerging real-time internet on business. Please follow us on twitter and join our community on Facebook. The schedule for the events are unique and fast paced. It was Jeff Pulver’s intention to provide a platform for as many people as possible to share their thoughts and engage in conversation with the attending delegates. You will find individual talks set to: 10 minutes; “Featured talks” 15 minutes and the various panel discussions are set for 10 to 20 minutes. Fast-paced. Innovative ideas. People with passion.   Thats what it delivers! You can check out the Twitter profiles of the speakers here! One of the speakers was Beth Beck (@BethBeck) from NASAyes, NASA is using social to connect to the real time web! Sitting in the front row with some friends from Rochester made for a great morning! But you need to know this about me..as an introvert, prolonged interaction with lots of strangers tends to send me into retreat.   If this happens to you too, this post will help provide you with some tips on how to improve your networking skills. 10 Tips to Help Introverts Successfully Network from Keppie Careers Here is a teaser to get you started: 1. Become a sleuth. Before attending in-person events, find out who else plans to attend. 2. Research several targets. It’s not stalking; many make a habit of Googling people they expect to meet before an in-person encounter. 3. Search for recent press. Have their organizations been in the news? What about the contacts themselves? How To Survive and Thrive in Your New Job [5 Useful Tactics] from The Undercover Recruiter Awesome Idea 1 â€" Be a savvy subordinate.   Brilliant Idea 2 â€" Be likeable and approachable. Grand Idea 3 â€" Be open to making mistakes. Youll have to go read the post for the full explanation! If you want to catch everything a tweet, follow me on twitter @careersherpa If you are still an email news junkie, Subscribe to Career Sherpa: Guide for Lifetime Career Navigation by Email If you dont want to be overwhelmed but still want job search and career management news, you can get my monthly newsletter, News You Can Use.

11 New Habits for a Happier Career - Career Advice Blog for Millennials

11 New Habits for a Happier Career - Career Advice Blog for Millennials We all want to be happier at work. We’re there for most of our week, it shouldn’t be a place that we dread going to every day. Start your 2017 off right by making resolutions and forming new habits so you have a happier career in the New Year. 1. Socialize With Your Coworkers One of the most important parts of workplace happiness? Good workplace relationships with your coworkers. It makes a lot of sense, too. Having a positive network to help boost you if you’re having a bad day can make a huge difference. A little small talk or an encouraging smile can be extremely reassuring. Socializing shouldn’t cut into productivity, but if you plan for it you’re good to go. Chat during your lunch break or if you’re there a bit early before it’s time to clock in. 2. Get Into a Morning Routine How you start a workday can have a huge impact on how the rest of your day plays out. If you come to work miserable, you’re likely to feel that way all day. Make it a point to do something at the beginning of each day that puts you in a good mood. Take a short walk in the morning or read a chapter or two of a good book. Play with your pet or really savor that first cup of coffee. Try some different things until you find what really boosts your attitude. 3. Be Active at Work Sitting behind a desk all day can be tedious. Being active has proven to release chemicals in your brain that produce positive and energized feelings. Try making a “moving” meeting and spread the good vibes to your coworkers, too. Walk and talk, while keeping a notepad to jot things down or record a voice memo. It’s even better if you have the option to take the meeting outside on a nice day. Sunlight can do wonders for your mood as well. Double benefits! 4. Make an Awesome Work Playlist You know how you feel when your favorite song comes on the radio â€" it instantly gets you pumped and brightens your day. There’s science to back up what you’ve felt: Music can be a natural mood booster. If you’re allowed to wear headphones at work, make yourself a mood-boosting playlist filled with the best upbeat jams. It could be particularly helpful if you’re normally stuck in a cubicle all day and don’t get much of an opportunity for social interaction. 5. Help Your Coworkers Besides being a nice thing to do in general, helping others can have many different benefits for you. It makes you happier, helps you live longer and gives you a sense of satisfaction. Helping others can be contagious too, leading it to help the workplace in general. It doesn’t have to be anything major to make a difference. Simply grabbing a cup of coffee for the guy in the next office when you’re already getting something can brighten his day â€" and yours. 6. Make Fewer Decisions Decision fatigue is serious business. Making so many choices each day â€" both as a consumer and in the workplace â€" can wear us out. We only have so much mental energy to make choices, so eliminate them where you can. Meal plan your breakfasts and lunches or pick out all of your outfits for work ahead of time. This helps you save your energy for the important decisions you need to make at work and leaves you feeling less fatigued. 7. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments â€" Even The Small Ones We’re slow to give ourselves credit for what we accomplish, but quick to get down on ourselves for one thing we do wrong. Acknowledging small wins can give a boost to both your self-esteem and motivation to do more. Take the time to recognize the things you do well and finish, no matter how small they seem. 8. Think About the Things You’re Grateful for During a bad day â€" or even every day â€" think about what you’re thankful for. Maybe this is your dream job, or it helps you support your wonderful family or gives you the means to travel. Gratitude has social, psychological and even physical benefits. Try keeping a gratitude journal to make this into a lasting habit. 9. Get Enough Sleep It may seem like something simple, but so many of us don’t get the sleep we need. Even the smallest amount of sleep deprivation can have a serious effect on your mood. It makes you irritable, makes you more likely to get angry and limits your ability to deal with stress. This kind of goes back to number two, and making sure that you start your day in a good mood. If you haven’t had enough sleep, it’s nearly impossible to do that. Start making sleep a priority. 10. Laugh More Laughing isn’t detrimental to productivity â€" in fact it’s the opposite. It releases endorphins so it instantly makes you happier and helps you relieve stress. In addition, it helps everyone become a bit more relaxed, putting coworkers more at ease with each other and whatever they’re working on. Take a short break to share a joke or funny video clip with your team to clear your heads after a long period of working hard. It helps you all bond, as well as gives everyone a break to refocus and recharge. 11. Redecorate Your Work Area Sometimes all you need a change. Doing the same work at the same place every day gets monotonous. Feng Shui is a popular practice that claims to remove negative energy. Try some of the tips and see if it helps your mood. If you don’t want to do that, try to liven the space up a little. Place pictures and inspirational quotes. Use bright colors and surround yourself with things that make you happy. Instead of dreading sitting down at your desk, it can put a smile on your face every time you walk into work. Work can be much more enjoyable than we make it out to be sometimes. Try some of these tips and find the ones that really work for you! Want more content to help you have a happier career? Sign up for the Punched Clocks mailing list! #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Join over 675 readers! Get expert career advice sent straight to your inbox!

How Good Does an Indesign Resume Template Looks?

How Good Does an Indesign Resume Template Looks?If you are looking for a great place to get a decent resume template, your search has just been made easy. That's because there are many different websites and online resources that will allow you to use their templates. The problem is, however, that the majority of these templates are poorly designed or created in an amateurish way.There are many reasons why most websites and free templates provide poor templates. Many websites simply don't care about their visitors and do nothing to make them feel welcome or comfortable. Even worse, they may provide a subpar template that may not serve its purpose of helping you make a great first impression.To make sure that your resume is produced in a professional manner, consider having it created by a company that is capable of providing it at a high quality level. You should expect this kind of service from the company you choose to have your resume created for you. Instead of wasting your time and money on low quality templates that can really do more harm than good. This is the reason why you should always look for an Indesign resume template in order to make sure that it looks great and can really help you present yourself in the best light possible.While there are many different reasons why a resume created by Indesign may not be up to par, one of the major reasons is that most templates created by this company are done in a very unprofessional way. The truth is that most templates are done by people who are not properly trained to create professional resumes. In other words, a resume that is created by professionals is extremely expensive but it is also professionally created.You can find many websites on the internet that offer professionally created Indesign resumes. These websites offer a wide variety of templates that are user friendly and easy to use. They also come with easy to follow instructions that will ensure that you have no trouble at all creating your ow n resume. The cost of such a service is a small price to pay when you compare it to the value you can get out of a job well done.One good reason to consider getting a template is if you have a very busy schedule and you are constantly having to design your own resume from scratch. The task of coming up with a good resume is often overwhelming and tedious. It is never easy to find time to learn new things. Templates help you save time while getting a great first impression and thereby landing that great job you have always dreamed of.Whether you are a business person looking for that perfect job or you are looking for that resume that will take your career to the next level, you should consider using a template created by Indesign. These templates are great and professional, which means that you can rest assured that you will have a nice first impression. This is a big help if you are ready to step up your career to the next level.

The Unusual Secret of List of Power Words for Resume Writing

The Unusual Secret of List of Power Words for Resume Writing Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for List of Power Words for Resume Writing In addition, it ought to be in an active voice whilst writing a resume. It's necessary that your resume should seem good and hence use of voices is likewise very important. Resume Keywords are centered through your base abilities. It ought to be of prior importance that just writing what you've done blindfolded won't help you get a position in a firm. It's also important to concentrate on skills that you will use if you receive the job which you're applying for. The practice of resume writing has gotten so generic that lots of organizations already understand what things to find in about eighty-five percent of resumes, consequently, the only manner in most cases to have the ability to secure a small bit of advantage is to be fluid with the building of your resume and try as much as possible to prevent cliches. There's basically no guaranteed answer for this query but here are a few ideas that will be (with a little bit of luck) useful for you just if you are still not receiving any phone calls. The Ultimate Strategy for List of Power Words for Resume Writing Let's take a quick glance at the five chief areas of the typical resume. Every business values employees who understand how to get the resources essential to foster growth. Since it focuses the writer's attention on the reason why a good or service would be helpful for their readers. Rather than searching new words linked to your professionalism all over the web, just purchase your institution's newsletter and you'll discover an array of new words. Choosing List of Power Words for Resume Writing Is Simple Rather than adjectives, you can take advantage of nouns that are the foremost priority. This means that you're on the market for 25 or so verbs. Action verbs show your capability to succeed. Regardless of the accomplishment or duty you're attempting to show off, there are a few power verbs that are relevant. Facts, Fiction and List of Power Words for Resume Writing Use of adjectives ought to be on the third option for a backup. It is likewise very important to take advantage of certain keywords while writing a resume. There are different kinds of keywords. Take a look at free resume examples on the internet and you will observe that headings ought to be the exact same all throughout.

Personal Branding in 140 Characters or Less - Your Career Intel

Personal Branding in 140 Characters or Less - Your Career IntelOn the corner of networking avenue and social media station, lies the opportunity for potential employers to gain their first impression of you, even before the initial handshake. Like executive recruiters, many employers are now utilizing social networking sources to vet and uncover information about candidates not included in a resume. In a socially savvy and digitally transparent society, we are plugged in, tuned in and connected.Navigate to the nearest open browser window and Google yourself. What does your online persona and reputation say about you? You will find that you already have a personal brand. Whether the latest photo stream from Facebook pops up or your LinkedIn profile appears, we live in a digital village and you should assume everyone is monitoring the activity. But are you?Here are 10 ways you can manage your personal brand, online and on paper, especially during your career search, in 140 characters o r lessYour personal brand takes careful planning. Define who you are and identify which personality traits you want to shine through.A professional headline should reflect what you can offer a potential employer. Consider your unique strengths, career goals and aspirations.Be original If you dont stand out from the crowd you run the risk of being forgettable just another resume or handle.But never like this Tech junkie from Hotlanta. Coder by day and beer drinker at night. Live for WarCraft weekends Follow meIm on TeamFollowBack.Rather SocialMedia marketing professional and digital platform analyst, increasing bottom line profitability through strong project leadership.Be clear about the namen you intend to project and what you are about. If you have more than one message you run the risk of confusing people.Leverage who you are in your industry and how you add value. Share insight on market trends and position yourself as a thought leader.Support statements with objective proof a nd quantify your accomplishments. Identify appropriate metrics that will add value and show your worth.Ensure that your brand message is consistent across all platforms. Your resume and LinkedIn profile must align and the tone be equally appropriate.Buy into your brand. Start conversations on social platforms and engage. Network and build confidence in your personal brand. Own itBuild credibility within an already competitive marketplace, align your key messages and understand that the kampagne to build your brand is a direct investment in yourself as a professional. Focus on your goals, take charge of the results you want to see and manage the message you can create. While you cant remove whats already out there, you can control how you communicate your personal brand and ensure that what people see is what you want them to see.Share your personal branding in 140 characters or less belowWeigh in What does your personal brand look like and are you confident it will land you the car eer or promotion you are working toward?