5 Tips to Make Money for Your Music Business

5 Tips to Make Money for Your Music Business5 Tips to Make Money for Your Music BusinessThe number one struggle of nearly everyone in the music industry is money. How do you find the money to complete your projects? This short guide to money and the music industry will walk you through some of the options you have for funding your music career while youre still up-and-coming. 01Before You Apply for Music Industry Funding Credit Blend Images - Andersen Ross / Getty ImagesThere are a lot of ways to get cheated out of money in the music industry, but if youre savvy, you can minimize your risk of getting fleeced. Dont fall for common scams, like paying for a list of music industry insider contact names and numbers. Dont pay to play any shows for exposure. Theres no landlord on earth who will accept exposure as payment for rent. It isnt worth it.And dont shell out your hard-earned cash to pay for some so-called experts advice. While there are legitimate consultants in the industry who may be able to offer guidance, look into their other clients and their track record before writing them a check.

25% of employees think they have excellent work-life balance

25% of employees think they have excellent work-life balance25% of employees think they have excellent work-life balancePrior research has found that 38% of working parents say theyve missed a childs major event over the past year, but separate data shows that a slice of American workers think theyre doing very well at having a life outside of the office.New research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows that 25% of employees think they have excellent work-life balance. One survey also showed thatfound that 26% of business leaders said that accessing work-life balance mostly falls on the worker.Independent research firms polled more than 2,800 workers in 28 U.S. markets and more than 5,500 U.S. leaders across a variety of professional fields. Robert Half came up with the surveys.These cities are the greatest for work-life balanceHeres what the infographic shows, according to more than 2,800 American employeesSan Franciscolos AngelesChicagoHoustonMiamiNew YorkAnother survey show ed that 39% of workers think its up to their employer to help them reach this goal.These states are the worst for work-life balanceHeres how more than 2,800 American employees weighed in, according to the infographic.San DiegoDenverNashvilleAtlantaCincinnatiRaleighPaul McDonald, senior executive director for Robert Half, commented on the research in a statement.When employees can enjoy their personal lives alongside work responsibilities, they are happier and less stressed and bring their best efforts to the job, he said.The quality of Americans work-life balanceEven though 25% of professionals said they had excellent work-life balance, 29% were men and 23% were women. Those in the 18-34 age group were the most likely to agree, at 33%.While 49% of them said they had good work-life balance, 49% were women and 49% were men. Fifty-two percent of those in the age 35-54 category said theirs was good, the highest percentage of any age group.Just 22% overall said that theirs was fair. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, a slim 3% described their work-life balance as poor.Robert Half notedon the infographic that because of rounding, some responses dont add up to 100%.

How to Contact Headhunters

How to Contact Headhunters How to Contact Headhunters In the first post of this series, I talked about how rekrutierers work. In the second post, we looked at how to find them. Finally, I want to walk you through how to get in touch, because the way you approach headhunters is key to your success or failure. Heres how I recommend going about it.1) Contact them by emailI recommend contacting headhunters by email. Its easy for the headhunter to answer in her own time, it allows her to add your resume to the database even if she never responds to you, and it isnt as intrusive as a phone call. 2) Offer helpMake sure you mention that you would be happy to help them with any searches they are currently conducting. This is an open invite to contact you, since fruchtwein headhunters are always looking for candidates. Instead of thinking of headhunters as a source of jobs, think of them as more people to add to your network. By reaching out and helping them, you make it much more likely they will contact you in the future. Not only have you created good feeling, but you have also shown that you are a respected resource within your field. 3) Be clear about what you want Headhunters receive hundreds of resumes a day, many of them totally unsuitable. Make it as easy as possible for them to know that you are perfect for their firm. Do this in your cover letter and/or email, as well as by writing a concise and informative subject heading for your email.4) Create an effective email subject line Dont contact headhunters with an email subject line that reads hi or resume. There is nothing compelling about that to a person with a thousand emails to read in a day.Do use a headline that explains exactly who you are Marketing Executive resume attached, or even better, Marketing Executive - Fortune 500 Experience - PG Training or Internet Marketer - named Innovator of the Year 2009. 5) Address the question of salary I dont usually recommend revealing salary requirements when writing to potential employers (unless they insist) but when writing to headhunters its important to let them know what salary you are expecting. This helps them decide whether to contact you, and may encourage them to get in touch for positions they may otherwise have assumed were not at your pay level. Heres how to make salary expectations clear without limiting yourself too much. 6) Attach only a resume in the right format Dont attach lots of extra documents when you email a headhunter - they dont need to see your references or copies of performance reviews or work samples. Just send your resume in either Word or text-only. Do not send your resume in PDF format when mailing headhunters it wont be stored because fruchtwein applicant tracking computer systems cant scan PDFs for keywords. 7) Write a strong introductory email Your introductory email is one of the most important things to get right in order to maximize the responses to your resume. Remember that headhunters are busy peopl e who earn money only when they make a good placement. They have seen every self-promotional trick in the book and read every stale resume phrase you can imagine. This means your email to them must be direct, to the point, and informative about what they need to know. No BS, no fluff, no unnecessary self-promotion. And focused 100% on them and their needs.Here are a few examples of headhunter contact emails I might have sent back when I worked in Human Resources. The first is an email that I would have written if I were currently employed.Dear Paula,David Bloom mentioned that you frequently recruit HR executives within the fashion industry and suggested that you and I should meet. Even if you are not currently looking for a candidate like me, I have a great network and would be very happy to act as a resource for any other searches.I am currently employed as Senior Director for HR with XYZ Inc., where I lead a gruppe of 10 HR professionals located across the country and serve an emp loyee population of 1,800. My annual budget is $3M and I report to the COO. I am in no hurry to leave my current job, but I am beginning to explore options to take the next step in my career. My next move will probably be into a VP role and, while salary is not my first consideration, I should tell you that I have earned between $$$ and $$$ in recent years.I would prefer to stay within the fashion industry and would be open to relocation.If you have any time, Id love to meet up and see whether I might be a fit for any current or future searches, as well as to offer my assistance with any other fashion industry assignments. You can reach me at 914-555-5555 or by email at louisenet.com.Sincerely,Louise FletcherPS If you need to know more about my hintergrund before we meet, feel free to call me at any time. Youll also find lots of information on Google.Notice how this email is entirely focused on the headhunters needs. I start by telling her that I want to help even if she isnt curren tly looking for someone like me. This is very important because a good headhunter is always looking to expand his or her network and many will accept this offer. Following on from this, I quickly give her the facts she needs to determine whether I would be a good fit for any positions she has open - and I give her only the facts without any self-promotion. I close with an offer to meet, and again reiterate my desire to help her out with other searches. The whole email is short and to the point, and, most importantly, it doesnt convey a tone of desperation but rather an offer of mutual support.But what if you are currently unemployed and desperate for a job? Can you still convey that confidence?Lets revamp the contact email just a littleDear Paula,David Bloom mentioned that you frequently recruit HR executives within the fashion industry and suggested that you and I should meet. Even if you are not currently looking for a candidate like me, I have a great network and would be very ha ppy to act as a resource for any other searches.As Senior Director for HR with XYZ Inc., I lumineszenzdiode a team of 10 HR professionals located across the country and served an employee population of 1,800. My annual budget was $3M and I reported to the COO. As you may know, XYZ has gone through some major changes recently, and the HR department was relocated to the West Coast. Therefore, I am now exploring options for the next step in my career. I am open to positions at the Sr. Manager, Director or VP level and, while salary is not my first consideration, I should tell you that I have earned between $$$ and $$$ in recent years.I would prefer to stay within the fashion industry and would be open to relocation.If you have any time, Id love to meet up for coffee or a brief phone conversation to see whether I might be a fit for any current or future searches, as well as to offer my assistance with any other fashion industry assignments. You can reach me at 914-555-5555 or by email a t louisenet.com.Sincerely,Louise FletcherPS If you need to know more about my background before we meet, feel free to call me at any time. Youll also find lots of information on Google.Only the middle two paragraphs have changed, but note that they still convey confidence, while showing a little more flexibility in terms of the types of positions I will consider. The PS is very effective in this situation as it serves to emphasize confidence, a very important trait to convey when you are unemployed.In summary Professional headhunters can be a great resource, both short- and long-term, once you understand how they work, how to find them, and how to contact them effectively.Good luck

When to use nicknames, legal names

When to use nicknames, legal namesWhen to use nicknames, legal namesIts bedrngnis as obvious as it seems. Follow this guide on when to use a nickname, your legal name, tie your name to a degree, or even use the phonetic spelling.You were anointed with a name when you born. But have you considered your naming strategy for your job search ? How do you handle a nickname? When do you tether your name to an advanced degree? Do you know whether to use a suffix? Or how to make a long or difficult-to-pronounce name more accessible?It may seem obvious, but its leid.There needs to be a strategy behind everything you do in a job search - including how you expect others to refer to you. This will affect how you send an e-mail, leave a voice message and even what you name your resume file.Common naming questionsThe name on your resume does elend necessarily need to be your legal name. I always ask people how their business cards are printed. How do you want people to know you professionally? Thi s is very important. You want people to be comfortable and know what to call you on the first contact. This is part of the social graces that make communication easy. Here are some examplesPronunciationSome names are hard to pronounce based on the spelling. Chlopowicz can be pronounced Clop-o-wits or Clawp-o-witch. So on the resume it can include one phonetic spelling, such as Nancy Chlopowicz (Clop-o-witz).NicknameAll three of these are suitable, depending on what you want people to call you on a day-to-day basis Elizabeth Jones Liz Jones or Elizabeth (Liz) Jones.LengthIf you have a particularly long name, then a similar strategy can be used. For example, Afshinamibaka Mohapatra can become Afshinamibaka (Afshin) Mohapatra.SuffixSometimes people use a career transition as an opportunity to change their name. Bobby can become Robert. I worked for John Smith III. He realized that his father had been gone for a while now, and he would rather just be John Smith. It was an important pers onal decision for him as a middle-aged man. Remember to reflect on your naming strategy as you make a transition.Advanced degreesYou can include degrees such as MBA, PhD, M.A. or M.S. behind your name if it will strategically help with your job search. You are then Nancy Smith, MBA. This is important if many of your professional peers do not have comparable education.It can also be suitable to include licenses and certifications like CPA, PMP, CFA and CIA as long as they are understood by the intended reader. If you were a CPA but have not kept up with the continuing education, it is not appropriate to put it behind your name. However, you can include it at the end of the resume as CPA (inactive) because it shows that you met that industry benchmark at one point. If the CPA is active in another state but you are relocating, the same strategy can be used Do not put CPA behind the name, but do include it at the bottom of the resume as an active out-of-state license.Now that youve got your basic naming strategy underway, here are a few guidelines to make sure it stays consistent in the following mediaE-mailVoicemailFilenameSocial-media profilesE-mailIt is very important that your e-mail easily tracks to your name. If not, you take a real chance of your e-correspondence going into spam. For examplePersonal affinitiesExample ginnybelleserver.com. Ginny Belle was the name of the dog that belonged to a senior executive I counseled. I told him the doggy needed to stay home from his job search and stick to her hunting.Family namesExample markandnancyserver.com. Some people may be wary about how private a family e-mail account might be.AbbreviationsExample jjd3server.com. If your name is John Jacob Doe, I can understand where the e-mail name came from, but if the subject line is not clear, it may seem like spam. Who is jjd3? This is a very common mistake.Clever monikersExample cutesypieserver.com or soccermomserver.com. These are fine for friends and family but very ina ppropriate for a job search.You can get e-mail addresses for no charge at Yahoo, Google, AOL, MSN, SBCglobal and others. But if you get a new address for a job search, be sure to check it frequentlyVoicemailYour voicemail prompt should mention your name. Again, it seems easy, but many people dont do so and I wouldnt leave a confidential message if Im not 100 percent sure Ive reached the right person. Though using your current work phone as your contact number is not appropriate, if you are using a home phone as your contact number, make it professional (for example, no dogs barking in the background).File namesJust like your e-mail address, it is very important to name your resume file clearly. Working with Ladders resume-writing service and other top executives over the past 10 years, I have seen hundreds of resumes that have My Resume.doc as the name. That is not helpful for someone managing a large database of candidate resumes. Here are some better examplesDoe_Jane resume Octobe r 2009.docDoe_Jane Bank of America resume October 2009.doc (noting potential employer)Social-media profilesConsider the name on your profile. If I cant find James Smith on LinkedIn because your profile says Jim Smith, that can be a problem during your job search. You want to be consistent so people can find you.Remember, every part of your job search needs to be strategic. Think about all the ways you present yourself. What do you want people to call you? How can you make it easy for people to understand your name? How do you clearly identify all documents you send to people?It seems basic, but sometimes the most basic parts of a job search can be overlooked.

Underemployment Study Finds Most Workers Feel Underpaid, Gender Gap Prevalent

Underemployment Study Finds Most Workers Feel Underpaid, Gender Gap Prevalent Underemployment Study Finds Most Workers Feel Underpaid, Gender Gap Prevalent Underemployment is a real concern for todays job seekers as the economic recovery continues to be sluggish, Katie Bardaro, lead economist at PayScale, said. Hiring in many industries remains below expectations and unless you are in certain high-demand fields like technology or health care, well-paying job opportunities are simply not plentiful.Some highlights from PayScales Underemployment study includeBeing underpaid is the fruchtwein common reason (80 percent) that workers say they are underemployed.48 percent of female workers say they are underemployed, compared to 39 percent of male workers.Generation Y, defined as workers born between 1982 and 2002, is experiencing the most underemployed workers (45 percent). However, they are the least likely (77 percent) to say they are underpaid.12 out of 15 of the most underemployed ma jors have more female than male graduates.Liberal Arts, Psychology, and English Language and Literature are the three majors with the highest percentage of workers who claim to be underemployed because they are not using their education/training. These majors all have more than 70 percent female graduates.PayScale has found that more than 40 percent of our surveyed users feel they are underemployed, and the overwhelming majority of them (80 percent) feel it is due to their pay not matching their level of education or training. Underemployment is clearly a broader issue than the strict definition by the Bureau of Labor Statistics which defines it as settling for part-time work when seeking full-time work, continued Bardaro.

What You Should Do About Resume for Pharmacy Technician Beginning in the Next 4 Minutes

What You Should Do About Resume for Pharmacy Technician Beginning in the Next 4 Minutes The Most Popular Resume for Pharmacy Technician Please be aware, submitting a registration form doesnt guarantee that youll be registered or accepted in the Pharmacy Technician program. Please contact the Oregon Board of Pharmacy in case you have any questions concerning the background check before applying. In order to ensure the best positions, you might need to abflug looking into a pharmacy technician training plan or certification. Background checks will be run prior to admittance in the externship program. Showing gratitude to your upcoming employer can enhance your odds of getting hired. It is possible to then ask somebody else to do the exact same. Before you begin applying for jobs, its a fantastic concept to make certain your resume has each one of the things your new employer is searching for. For the reason, theres no universal pathway to the profession. The Key to Successfu l Resume for Pharmacy Technician Training You can turn into a pharmacy technician through on-the-job training, learning the essential skills straight from the pharmacist or a seasoned pharmacy tech. Attaining a certificate and license for a pharmacy technician may be the very first step to a brilliant career that could take your life in many terrific directions. By using our Pharmacy Technician resume sample, youre surely going to enhance your odds of landing the job that you want. A hospital pharmacy technician spends a lot of the day on her or his feet. How to Get Started with Resume for Pharmacy Technician? One of the absolute most important qualities of any very good Pharmacy Technician is the capacity to work quickly and precisely. Math Skills You need to have a comprehension of math skills utilized in pharmacies. If youre asking for work in a hospital or other kind of health facility, being trained in one of the a variety of specializations provided by the National Pha rmacy Technician Association (NPTA) is an extra bonus. Registered pharmacy technicians have to continue to keep their abilities and knowledge current with annual continuing skilled development (CPD). Resume objectives can be a bit controversial. Your objective ought to be aligned with the standard job and typical department that you want to cater to. The target in your rAsumA should clearly state what you would like from your work and the way it is possible to result in the enterprise where youd like to work in eventually. Setting reasonable and articulated objectives can help you to make a proposal which will have higher opportunities to acquire funded and thereby assist you in developing a positive effect in the culture. Heres What I Know About Resume for Pharmacy Technician There are other job requirements that you need to possess so as to develop into effective. Exactly like the problem formulation, the overall objective has to be framed in one sentence. Which usually means you ought to define a new objective for each work application. Tailor your statement objective Your statement objective should be told to the particular job youre applying for. When it is for hospital or retail pharmacy positions, they need those who would give the very best service to their clients. A bigger facility, like a hospital, might make more advancement opportunities than an off-site pharmacy. In a clinical setting, you might have to to work with different physicians and pharmacists specializing in various areas of medicines. The task of the pharmacy technician is to give assistance to pharmacists so the pharmacist can free some time for the more complicated facets of their duties. Despite the fact that you work as a pharmacy technician, look at returning to school to be a pharmacist. Therefore, pharmacies are typically quite busy places. In conclusion, retail pharmacies are definitely the most typical kind of pharmacy, and thus the location where the vast ma jority of pharmacy techs are employed. The CVS pharmacy technician role demands someone who displays a whole lot of attention to detail. Therefore, the function of the pharmacy technician is undergoing substantial shift. Pharmacy technicians have to be in a position to multitask while maintaining accuracy and wonderful attention to detail. The certified pharmacy technician resume sample can act as a handy resource for everyone fighting to compose her or his own. What Everybody Dislikes About Resume for Pharmacy Technician and Why To learn what openings are offered in your town, have a look at the CVS jobs page to find out more. Most retail pharmacy websites have a shop locator or locate a pharmacist search option that will offer you a list of the folks working at a specific branch. Pharmacy technicians should be good with people, pay attention to details and have a feeling of the way to supply exceptional customer services.

How a Career Transition Can Change Your Life

How a Career Transition Can Change Your Life Graduation is just around the corner, which means many students are making career plans and fretting over life-changing choices.After years of hard study, many graduates feel a pressure to succeed, while otherbeis are worried about the prospect of long-term unemployment. Leaving the comfort of college for the unpredictability of corporate life often overshadows the excitement of embarking on a new adventure.To take a little weightoff their shoulders,graduates should remind themselves that what they decide in this instant will in no way determine their entire future career path.If there isone piece of career advice graduates should take to heart, its to embracethe benefits of change. Be brave enough to consider a career transition down the line. Dont allow yourself to become one of the 52 percent of people who are unhappy atwork.To show you the power of career transition, I found three examplesof ambitious p rofessionals who had the courage to take a leap and shake up the course of their careers.From Police Officer to Fitness GuruKim Scotts life has changed significantly since she decided to overcome her career transitioning fears. For years, she studied and enforced law, first as a solicitor, then as a police officer. For four whole years, she struggled with the decision tomake a change.In February 2015, Scotttook up running, but she found herself wanting some company. She sought support from her community, and the response was incredible. Scott was overwhelmed by how many women gathered to motivate one another. The sense of camaraderie and fulfillment gave Scotta lift, and something inside her clicked. Scottrealized that with enough hard work, she could make the group grow and create a business doing what she loved.Leaving behind a career and a pension was a scary move, Scott says. I think I printed out and ripped up my resignation form at least ten times before finally taking the plu nge.Scottstarted a small business in June 2015 at the age of 38 and named it These Girls Can Run. The aim was to help women become more active in a supportive, positive, and safe environment.Although I took a pay cut initially, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat, Scott says. Finally, I feel fulfilled, and Im doing something I love. This is the hardest Ive ever worked, but the risk was absolutely worth it, and Ive never looked back. I have two beautiful daughters who are my motivation, and I want to teach them to have the courage to follow their hearts while working hard.To all the soon-to-be graduates out there, Scott emphasizes the importance of authenticity and contentment Be brave Happiness in your chosen career is so important. Listen to your inner voice. If you feel like youre going down a path which doesnt feel right, then dont be afraid to make a change. I wish Id had the courage to follow my heart sooner.From Community Health Worker to Freelance Hair and Makeup Art istSandra Cormack became dissatisfied with her careeras a community health worker. The people she worked with were beginning to seriously affect her happiness, motivation, and well-being.Like many people in her position, Cormackstruggled on for a few years. She didnt know how to change careers or what that transition would look like. What finally prompted her to take action was the realizationthat whatever the risk might be,nothing could be worse than her current situation.Cormackstarted a business as a freelance hair and makeup artist. It provided her with a creative outlet, and she began to thrive in ways she had never experienced before. Since starting her company, Cormackhas had a number of celebrity and corporate clients. She regularly works with zwischenstaatlich clients, is a published beauty writer, and has experience in creating and directing makeup and hair for fashion shows.It may be a clich, but it is true that the most interesting people are those who dont initially kno w what they want to do after completing their studies, Cormack says. If you end up in a career youre not passionate about and youre eager for a transition, just do it If you dont, you will always wonder. If it doesnt work out or it isnt for you, then you can plan another venture. Remember that you dont always have to work for someone else. You can be your own boss, and you can be an entrepreneur. It can be scary leaping into the unknown, but it can also be the best thing you ever doFrom Corporate Buyer to Virtual Agency CEORebecca Newenham began her career as a corporate buyer, working in London for high-profile retail giants like Superdrug and Sainsburys. Successful though she was, Newenhamwanted to find a way of working that allowed her greater flexibility and work/life balance. Knowing that there were many women out there who wanted the same thing, Newenhambegan researching various business ideas.I came to the conclusion that launching a virtual assistant business was the best so lution, she says. I use all the networking skills I gained in my corporate career but in a completely different way, building something for myself and my family.Newenham platzset up Get Ahead VA in 2010. Get Ahead VA now supports hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs across the country. Newenham runs the team of more than30 virtual assistants, which includesmany award-winning experts in their fields.Taking the risk to set up my own business was one of the best decisions I have ever made, Newenham says.To those cautious of change, Newenham has the following words of encouragement Dont be afraid to follow your dreams. Do your research up front, and then just get on with it. If things dont turn out quite as you thought first time, dont panic. Just think about how you could do it differently. Keep evolving until you get it right.One resounding message sent by all the people interviewed I would never go back. They are all inspired and intrinsically satisfied wi th the career changes they have made. Although they might never go back, they might still go forward and make yet another seismic career change.After all, we spend decades working. These years should be exciting, rewarding, and satisfying.Ida Banek is the founder ofGRIT International.

Job Search Need Some GAS Try Personal Branding

Job Search Need Some GAS Try Personal BrandingJob Search Need Some GAS?Job Search Need Some GAS Try Personal BrandingTodays deutsche bundespost is written by Melissa Cooley (pictured), a career consultant with a passion for helping people develop strategies to reach their goals and maximize their potential. As founder of The Job Quest, she assists individuals who are binnenseeking employment or facing the confusion of navigating a career path. Melissa also provides a fresh perspective and other resources on Twitter and Facebook. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.Is your job search puttering along like a beat up old car? Inject some personal branding strategies into the mix to give it some GASGenerosity, Authenticity, and SynergyG = GenerosityOne of the hallmarks of a good personal brand is the act of giving of oneself. As you network both online and offline, show an interest in the activities of people you meet. Find out what theyre doing, then ask them, How can I help you?It seems a bit counterintuitive to step out of the spotlight to focus on another persons needs, but three things happen when you take that approachYou get the opportunity to showcase your skills and talent.You demonstrate your ability to collaborate with others.The person you helped becomes your biggest ally, and will think of you when other opportunities arise.The late author and business philosopher Jim Rohn said it best Whoever renders service to many puts himself in line for greatness great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy.A = AuthenticityDigital marketing specialist Mitch Joel wrote a post about personal branding in which he characterized some who use it as feeling like plastic and tasting like vanilla.That points to a problem that crops up when trying to execute a good personal branding strategy Personal branding is NOT slick marketing that would have you be perfect in every way. That kind of execution lacks the stamp of YOU that would ma ke it uniquely yours. Its not authentic.Done right, no one personal brand would be like another. The process to get there can be the same, but the outcome will be different, based on interests, personality nuances, and life experiences.Say, for example, youve messed up on a work project. Thats OK Weve all made mistakes. Good personal branding doesnt try to cover up the past. Instead, a good strategy would be to acknowledge an error was made, then talk about the steps you took to make it right and the lessons you learned. That speaks volumes about your values and ability to rise from the ashes of something that can be very embarrassing.Nothing plastic-y or vanilla about that use of personal branding Injecting a proper dose of you in the mix will allow prospective employers to feel your authenticity and see the real you shine through.S = SynergyIn todays job searches, youre talking about yourself in many different places. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and a blog are just a few accounts you may have set up to connect with others and get out the word about your job hunt. Are you sure theyre all sending the same personal branding message?Im not suggesting they all be carbon copies of each other, but each site should convey the same strengths, professional interests, and values, as well as what you can do for a potential employer. Having one strong, united message makes for a solid presence.Having a clear, consistent message across all social media platforms can boost your personal brand so that someone reading your message on different sites will be able to say I remember seeing that on another site, then make the connection that the messages came from the same person. That synergy can only make your personal brand more effective.Use generosity, authenticity, and synergy to jump-start your job search Its the GAS you need to drive your personal brand and land the job you want

18 freelance experts for you to follow on Twitter

18 freelance experts for you to follow on Twitter18 freelance experts for you to follow on TwitterIf youre a freelancer, Twitter is a great resurce to grow your network, stay current in your industry, find the motivation to get your work done and continue to learn about the freelance job market. It might even be a great way to find clientsIf youre looking to do any or all of the above, weve got a helpful list of great experts (individuals, organizations, and more) for you to follow on Twitter.Abdullahi MuhammedAbdullahi Muhammed is a writer, content marketing consultant, and a mentor to the worlds top freelancers. As the CEO ofOxygenmat, he helps people succeed at freelancing and content marketing, and is an expert on freelancing, the gig economy, and remote work.Carol TiceGetting paid as a freelancer can be quite a challenge. Carol Tice helps other freelance writers earn the income they deserve by offering tips on her blog. The author of 11 books and ebooks, she encourages others wh o might have ho-hum day jobs to pursue their dreams of becoming freelance authors.EntrepreneurIf you place yourself on the entrepreneur side of the freelance spectrum,Entrepreneurmagazine a must-follow for you. Youll learn how to multitask multiple projects, find a great mentor, and the importance of embracing change as a freelancer.FlexJobsOf course, were including ourselves on this list When you follow FlexJobs, youll get immediate alerts to our latest blog posts, including all of our100 Days on Freelance Jobsarticles, as well as flexible job news and trends, companies hiring, and more.Freelance FolderIf youre a freelancer, independent contractor, web worker, self-employed, or one of the many labels that means you work for yourself, Freelance Folder is a great resource for tips and tricks related to freelancing. It has a robust community that is a great way to bounce ideas off of fellow freelancers and get more work-related tips.FreelanceliftFreelancers can sometimes find the busi ness side of freelancing tricky. Learn how to run your business like a boss by following Freelancefit. It offers news on freelancing, including ideas on how to land better clients, create a steadier source of income, and get paid what you deserve.Freelancers UnionA one-stop shop for freelancers looking for a little camaraderie, this organization offers help with benefits, freelance resources, and public policy geared towards the freelance community. Get tips on efficiency, determining your freelance rate, and other advice, like how to handle nonpayment problems.FreelanceWritingJobsListed as the number one online community for freelance writers, FreelanceWritingJobs tweets out breaking freelance writing gigs, job hunting tips, and inspirational quotes from top writers and authors.FundboxAFlexJobs partner, Fundboxhelps you handle the financial side of freelancing. Its Twitter activity offers tips and advice for cash flow management, invoicing, and all that other fun financial stuff th at freelancers need to deal with.HomeWorkingClubBilling itself as the ultimate online resource for freelancers and home workers, HomeWorkingClub offers freelance news, tips on how to spend (and save), tools and tricks of the trade, and most importantly, how to make money working as a freelancer.Janet AttardFreelancing can be big business,ifyou know how to run it like one. 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3 Ways High Performers Do Sick Days All Wrong - The Muse

3 Ways High Performers Do Sick Days All Wrong - The Muse 3 Ways High Performers Do Sick Days All Wrong I’ll be honest. For someone who’s such a big advocate of taking time off when you need to, I did a pretty bad job of it recently. In fact, when I came down with a cold recently, I tried to go to work (and made a lot of my colleagues pretty upset in the process). Sure, it makes sense that you’d want to be productive when you have “nothing more than a little cough,” but it’s important to take a sick day- and if you need to redefine what a sick day means to you to make yourself actually take one, do that! So, before you try to power through another (contagious) cold from the office, make sure you’re not making these three mistakes: 1. You’re Treating Your Sick Day as an All or Nothing Proposition If it were up to my mother, I’d shut off the internet connection from my apartment whenever I was sick so that nobody could get a hold of me until I got better. “Sick days are for being sick,” she’d probably say. “You can’t be sick and work at the same time.” However, you and I both know the reality is that even when we’re home sick, we’re awake for a good portion of the day. You might not leave your bed much (or at all), but it’s natural to start feeling restless after a while. Not to mention stressed from getting behind. For those of you who’ve been in bed for a few days and just can’t take it anymore, I bet you want nothing more than to suck it up and head into work the next day. What to Do Instead of Going Into Work Sick Depending on your boss, it might be as easy as being honest: “I’m not well enough to come in, but I can do most of my work from home today.” Or, if your boss won’t go for that (or you company has a strict policies), go ahead and take the official sick days and then do as much work as you feel up to from bed. Emphasis on feel up to- which might mean just monitoring your inbox to avoid getting restless. Yes, it sucks to “waste” a sick day working, but it also sucks to return to the office after not feeling well and then get stuck spending a few really long days in the office catching up. And if you’re the kind of person who can’t bear the thought of getting behind, try compromising with yourself. 2. You’re Trying Too Hard to Get Out of The House I took this to a bit of an extreme recently by talking myself into going for a jog. That was borderline idiotic and I would not recommend it. However, even if you’re not as dumb about this as I am, think about all those times when you’ve had a little cold and thought, “Hey, I’ll stay home from work today- and run all my errands instead!” I get that it’s tough to stay isolated for an extended period, but just as much as you’d want to keep your teammates from getting sick, you should also spare your literal neighbors from the same fate. Plus, you and I both know that you’re not helping your health by moving around. What to Do Instead of Going Out If you’re feeling up to it and have outdoor space, feel free to take your laptop outside and check in on things. Of course, use your discretion (and do not go for a run like I did). But if you’ve been home for a few days and are getting better, then treat yourself to some fresh air. However, if you’re barely able to get out of bed, spare yourself the trouble and stay indoors. The only person who’s putting this pressure on you to get up and moving is you (assuming you don’t have an evil boss). 3. You’re Working Too Hard You’ll notice that the first two ways you’re messing up your sick days include a few tips on how to stay productive when you’re feeling antsy. But here’s the thing- when you’re taking a sick day, you are sick! It’s important not to lose sight of the fact that while it’s totally understandable not to want to fall completely behind on work, you do need a little time to sit around and take care of yourself. What to Do Instead of Taking Meetings From Bed I’m not here to tell you to do absolutely nothing during a sick day, especially if you know you have a tight deadline coming up. But instead of working a typical day from home, make yourself a list of things that have to get done ASAP. Find some time to do those things, and once they’re out of the way, allow yourself to do something you need to get better. That includes, but is not limited to, watching mindless TV, scrolling through social media, and taking midday naps. There’s nothing worse than having to stay home from work because of a cold, when all you want to do is go to work and get some stuff done. However, you shouldn't always put pressure on yourself to loaf around while you're feeling less-than-stellar just because you’re taking a “sick day.” Don’t be afraid to redefine what it means to you so that you can return to work feeling better and ready to jump back in.