How a First-Time Tech Entrepreneur Assembled a Dream Team of Mentors

How a First-Time Tech Entrepreneur Assembled a Dream Team of Mentors In less than five years, Andrew Rubin has gone from a relative nobody in the tech field to the founding CEO of cybersecurity unicorn Illumio.Goldman Sachs named him one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of the Year for three consecutive years, and CNBC named his $1 billion company to the Disruptor 50 List for the second year in a row.The obvious questionHow?!The surprising answer:By assembling a dream team of mentors who happen to be Silicon Valley titans:Marc Benioff, founder and co-CEO of Salesforce;Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Opsware (formerly Loudcloud), which was sold to HP for $1.6 billion;John Thompson, chairman of Microsoft and former CEO of Virtual Instruments;Jerry Yang, co-founder and former CEO of Yahoo.But why and how did he surround himself with mentors of that caliber?Find a Mentor or PerishOver a half a million new businesses are created each year, but only half will survive five years and just a third will make it to their tenth anniversary, according to USA T oday.Working with amentor, however, can be the difference between success and failure.A survey by The UPS Store found that70 percent of mentored businesses survive more than five years. Another report by Harvard Business Reviewfound that:84 percent of CEOs who have mentors said theyve avoided costly mistakes and became proficient in their roles faster;69 percent said mentors helped them make better decisions;71 percent were certain company performance improved.Every day when I show up at work, Im showing up to the biggest job Ive ever had, says Rubin.You dont have to be an entrepreneur or CEO to feel this; if youre a manager of a team of 10 and now you need to manage five more, thats the biggest job youve ever had. The cheat sheet you can use to help you get through it is to surround yourself with smart, experienced people whove been through it before.Learn from Your Mentors MistakesThis is why during Illumios early days, Rubin spent time networking with other entrepreneurs.Every ti me I meet someone inspiring, I find a way to make them my mentor. Some I talk to once a year for 15 minutes, others I talk to every day. Learning from others is an important part of my journey. Your mentors will become your network for finding other mentors.Andrew RubinCEO, IllumioRubin met Jerry Yang early in his entrepreneurial journey. Hes prolific, and built and ran a spectacular, large company, says Rubin. My conversations with Jerry have focused on how to build and run a successful organization.With Benioff and Horowitz, Rubin says hes learned how to build a great team. Horowitz also shared what its like to go through tough times.Ben went through a near-death experience at Opsware, he says. Fortunately I havent had that experience, but hes shared what its like to make tough decisions.Thompson has given Rubin advice on semantics. Ive spent more time with him than some of the others, says Rubin. My conversations with John cover every piece of ground, from tactical to pricing to sales models to customer engagement. Hes lived every aspect of it. We go deep.Rubin says he also talks about work-life balance with all of his mentors.As an entrepreneur, the hard work can be stressful, he says. Its very difficult to figure out how to find a balance when youre so passionate about what you do.One tip Ive been given is to not lose sight of the big picture. No matter how tough the day is and how much is piled on your plate, remember that its not a sprint. Running a business is like being on 12 marathons all stapled together. You have to pace yourself.The best piece of advice Rubin claims hes receivedand advice hed offer othersis to surround yourself with people who are smarter than you are.My mentors have given me a road map that has allowed me to be able to go faster than I otherwise would have gone, he says. They gave me insights to avoiding potholes I otherwise would have stepped in along the way. And they gave me confidence along the way to feel like could do the b iggest job of my life.How to Find a Mentor and Make the Most of Their HelpSo how do you find a mentor? Its a numbers game, according to Kevin Kruse, CEO of the leadership development platform LEADx and author of 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management: The Productivity Habits of 7 Billionaires, 13 Olympic Athletes, 29 Straight-A Students, and 239 Entrepreneurs.You should pick at least 10 people who you would love to have as a mentor, with the goal that one of them will say yes, he writes.Choose people who have succeeded in the area you want to work in. Even if they'd be future competitors that's OK, they won't care. High achievers dont worry about competition.Contact them directlyYou never get a yes unless you ask, Rubin says. Theres nothing wrong with emailing and saying, Im building a company and I see youre good at it. Id love to pick your brain. Youd be surprised how many people will engage with you.Look for people who have a shared experience in your industry or stageA CEO of a multi-billion company might not find relevance in a conversation, but someone whos a fellow entrepreneur who scaled the business and lived through the early days, they would probably be thrilled to talk about it, Rubin says.Reach out up to three times over six weeksStart with an email, wait a couple weeks then, if no response, send a handwritten letter via FedEx to their office. If no response in two weeks then call on the phone and leave a voicemail, Kruse suggests.Let them know who you are, what your dreams are, and why you want them to mentor you.Once you get a yes, dont waste their timeMentoring is an investment, Rubin says.They need to see your investment is real; that you care deeply about it. Be willing to put time and effort to get it there. You also have to leverage your mentors; dont ask about every possible thing. Focus on the help you need that theyre particularly good at.Kruse says the most important part of being a mentee is doing what the mentor sugge sts: I'm not taking any mentees now, but when I did, rarely would any of them implement my suggestions, he writes.That gets frustrating after awhile. Why should I voluntarily give you my most precious asset (time) when you dont do anything with it? Im better off mentoring someone else.Show them your passionRubin believes hes been successful getting mentors to invest their time with him because hes passionate about his job and his company.The platform that you are on as an individual is the most important part of your story at any moment in time. When people go to work and they believe in what they do, a lot of that shows through in the way you show up, talk, and behave. You emote how excited you are about your work. People look for others who show up with raw passion and excitement. Its infectious, says Rubin.So, what do you think?Who would be your dream mentors? What questions would you ask them? How can you start building your network to make this dream a reality? Share your insig hts (you never know who might be listening!)

4 Reasons Millennials Make the Best Employees

4 Reasons Millennials Make the Best Employees Millennials tend to get a bad rap. Most of what you hear about them is how they’re lazy, entitled and want people to do everything for them. However, for most millennials, that couldn’t be further from the truth.   And they want a chance to be able to prove that. Here are some of the best traits millennials possess, why those traits make them great employees and how to hone those skills to be the best employee or applicant possible. They’re Ready to Prove Themselves As we mentioned in the introduction, millennials want a chance to disprove all those terrible stereotypes about them. They don’t want to be seen as the typical millennial. And they’re willing to work hard and give it their all to make sure they don’t get painted with the same brush. Whatever job they get, they’re going to put everything they’ve got into it. Being a hard worker and being willing to go the extra mile is definitely something employers are looking for. But that’s not just something you can tell them â€" you’ll have to show them in your experience. Highlight any extra projects you took on at previous jobs and any academic conferences or extracurricular activities from college that show you go above and beyond the typical worker or student. In interviews, note that you welcome challenges and want to learn new things. And when you get that job you’ve been looking for, make sure you own up to everything you put on your resume and said in the interview. Your actions have to match your words and intentions â€" otherwise, they don’t mean anything. Don’t be afraid to try out a starter job as an assistant, junior team member, or even a paid intern (or unpaid, if you can manage it financially). These positions are often stepping stones in employers’ eyes. If you’re willing to start out in a job like this, it shows that you are passionate and willing to take the time to prove yourself. Then, make sure to prove yourself. Do the best possible job you can in that position, and you may find it leads to more opportunities than you ever imagined. They Welcome Feedback We’re all familiar with the stereotype of the coddled millennial who got a trophy just for showing up. However, reality is a bit different than that. Most millennials’ parents who were very involved in their education, and they also had teachers and academic mentors who worked with them. Millennials are used to getting feedback. In fact, they desire it. They want to know when their work is outstanding, when it’s just average and when it isn’t meeting the required standards. They want to put out the best body of work they can, but they need guidance on which methods produce the best work. If there’s an opportunity in an application question or interview, steer the conversation to feedback and how it helps you produce better work. Maybe talk about a time feedback really helped and influenced you to become a better employee or student. In the workplace, make sure you welcome constructive criticism. Don’t shut down or fight an employer when they give you less-than-satisfactory results. Accept it, and ask how you can do better. Suggest some things you could’ve done differently and have a discussion with them. It shows you truly do want to be better at your job, and employers will respect you for that. Technology Comes Naturally for Them A recent study showed 78 percent of employers agree millennials are the best at using technology in a corporate environment. This generation grew up using computers at home. Technology comes naturally to them. It’s not intimidating, and even if it’s something they haven’t come across before, there’s a good chance they can learn it pretty quickly. Millennials’ heavy social media use is another advantage. Since they’ve used multiple platforms to create an individual brand, they’re already experienced in some sort of marketing. A look at their social media sites can show what kind of self-promoter they are, as a social media profile is a curated preview of how millennials want others to view them. Use all this to your advantage. If you know you have a wonderfully tailored social media profile, make it public so potential employers can view it. Checking social media is a standard employer practice these days, and a solid, up-to-date social media profile can boost your chances at getting the job. Highlight the tech you’re best with on your resume. Most people are going to be good at Microsoft Word, so try to show off things that might not be so common. Depending on the job, any coding experience is going to be beneficial, as well as Photoshop skills and familiarity with content management systems like WordPress. They’re Excellent Communicators With everything from Google Hangouts to texting to social media at their fingertips, millennials are used to constantly staying in touch. They’ve had a lot of practice in the best way to communicate with others. They also value instantaneous communication and getting answers as soon as possible. And they’re not just good at communicating digitally. They value a face-to-face conversation, too. The constant communicating makes them pretty good at reading people and situations. They know an email to a professor or boss is different than a text to a friend. They’re adept at understanding the best way to communicate with someone â€" be it digital or verbal. Communication is likely to come up in interviews. Potential employers will possibly ask you about a time when you solved a problem by communicating. Make sure you’re thinking this through and are prepared to answer. Employers also value experience in customer service and similar jobs because it means you’re trained at communicating with the public. Make sure you show these skills off at a job. Use a different tone with your coworkers than you do with a boss or a client. Impress bosses with your smooth phone skills, as well as your ability to craft an intelligent email or handle the company’s online chat service. Don’t shy away from communication â€" embrace it. You’re probably even better at it than you know. Any employer would be lucky to have millennial employees. Don’t be shy about embracing your generation’s unique set of skills and traits when applying to and working in new jobs. And make sure you prove all those stereotypes wrong.

Pro Tips to Use When Applying for Entry Level Jobs

Pro Tips to Use When Applying for Entry Level Jobs Pro Tips to Use When Applying for Entry Level Jobs When you leave college or university, you will be keen to kick-start your career. However, landing an entry-level job when you have no previous work experience can be tricky.The same goes for those who are looking to make a career change after a few years of working in one business sector and wanting to switch to a completely different one. Whether you are taking your first steps on your career path or looking to change direction, there are certain tips and methods to use to help you get started by landing an entry-level job.Why do entry-level jobs require experience?When you start to check out entry-level job adverts, you will wonder why so many of them are asking for candidates with sometimes up to two years of work experience.This makes no sense in the real world because how are you supposed to have a decent amount of work experience under your belt if you are fresh out of college or you have spent the last decade working full time in a completely different business sector?How frustrating is it to find a perfect job advert from a company that you long to work for, features all the responsibilities that you are happy to take on, yet the company is looking for candidates with at least one to two years of experience in this field.Is it worth applying for an entry-level job that requires experience?Reading the job description and seeing that the company are asking for candidates with experience to fill an entry-level position is enough to put most people off applying.The whole idea of entry-level jobs is to give people with no prior work experience the knowledge they need in order to advance in their chosen career sector.Even though the job looks like a perfect fit for you â€" other than the requirement for experience â€" it is still worth applying for. Dont worry! It wont be a futile effort on your part.With the following tips, you will be able to reframe the request for work experience into something more positive from your point of view.Interpret the job d escription differentlyInstead of taking the job description at face value, think of it as a wish-list being put forward by the company HR department.In most cases, what you see written here are the desired skills the employer wants from the person in that position.Whether or not you possess them when you join their team or you go on to develop them over time while working in the role, the end result is the same.A lot of the skills being asked for could be personality traits such as being capable of working independently or taking proactive action. You will have developed these skills anyway during your educational training.Reframe most of what you read in the job description concerning previous experience along the lines of the employer saying it would be nice for you to have these skills rather than you must have these skills.If you meet most of the job requirements â€" apply anyway!You have nothing to lose by applying for the job if you meet with nearly all of the requirements. Tr y not to overthink your decision. Just apply anyway!Stack the deck in your favor by being positive in your approach and your application. Never apologize for the skills you lack that the company is asking for.As already mentioned above, you need to believe that the employer has a wish-list in place for their candidates, but not necessarily a have-to-have list.After all, you are applying for an entry-level job where most candidates will not have 2 years of work experience in the field. Anyone with this level of experience most certainly will be looking to climb the career ladder â€" not stay exactly where they are or take a step backward.Start off with a strong entry-level resumeNo matter what entry-level job you want to apply for, it all starts with your resume. To get your resume into the read again pile, you need to know how to structure your resume to make it easy to read and apply the correct layout that promotes your strengths.There is no big secret around why some entry-level resumes are more effective than others â€" in most cases, the job candidate simply picked the right resume format.Why does my resume format matter?If you were to pick a resume format that a more seasoned and experienced worker would use, you may end up burying your best qualities and transferable skills.In most cases a more traditional resume layout will use a chronological layout to show an employer your years of work experience and impressive achievements, positions held and list the companies you worked for. However, as a recent college leaver without any notable work experience, you will need to structure your resume differently.An ideal layout would be to use a reverse-chronological structure. This will ensure that your resume will show your best achievements first.Your prospective employer will be interviewing for an entry-level job so will not be expecting a busy resume packed full of history.However, you still need to make sure you deliver the information they are looking for in a candidate as quickly and as easily as possible.Here are some entry-level resume tips:Use large headings to separate your resume sectionsUse simple fonts â€" dont try to impress the employer with fancy fonts that make your information hard to read or gives the employer eye-strainMake good use of white space to give your reader a chance to rest their eyesKeep your resume to one single pageTry to remember that an entry-level resume is more of an introductory piece rather than a potted history of your career so far.One very important tip that should never be overlooked is to spell check, read again, spell check again.Spelling mistakes in your resume won’t create a good first impression and will leave the employer thinking that your work will be sloppy and unchecked.Entry-level resume templatesAnother tricky task for recent graduates or those changing career after many years is that of creating a suitable resume.Many job seekers that have never been employed before may never have had to create a resume. Someone looking to changing careers after many years in a job will be out of practice. The best place to start is by using a well-structured resume template.Freesumes has a beautiful range of well-designed basic resume templates that are perfect for you to use when applying for an entry-level position.Don’t go out of your way to create a fancy looking resume to impress your prospective new employer. If you try too hard to cover up your lack of work experience with a fancy resume, the employer will see right through you.Keep it simple is the message here!Saving and amending your resume templateBe prepared to edit and revise your resume template often.A lot of job seekers make the mistake of preparing just one single generic resume and using this to send out to all employers for every job they apply for. Big mistake!Keep your resume in Word format so that you can return to it over again to tailor it to fit each new job you apply for.You can also add new skills learned, qualifications achieved or training courses attended as you complete them. This means that you will not have to start over again from scratch each time you want to add to your resume.You can save a version of your resume in PDF format to send to employers that ask for this format, but make sure to check the job application carefully before sending a PDF version of your resume.Want to try out other resume formats?We offer a stylish range of different resume templates â€" both free and premium.Recent grad? Have a look at our signature template The New Candidate. Ideal for an entry-level job application for a recent college leaver!Need help with creating your first cover letter to go with your resume? You will find lots of useful posts offering cover letter tips on the Freesumes blog. previous article The Strategist A Free Professional Resume Template next article À La Mode Creative Resume Template for Women you might also likeThe Best Way to Explain Your Sabbat ical To a New Employer

How to build resilience for your career

How to build resilience for your career In doing a quick search on which skills employers need graduates to have, resilience came up several times.   In a world of tremendous uncertainty, and with more attention being paid to well-being, it seems appropriate to unpick what resilience actually means, and how you can develop and evidence it. One dictionary definition is “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties”.   Resilience apparently comes back from the Latin word resalire which means springing back.   So what does this mean for 21st century students? During our lives, things won’t always go to plan. We may encounter unexpected challenges or disappointments and each one can alter our perception of ourselves.   For those of us who are control freaks, this is very disconcerting and uncomfortable.   But we do get to choose how we view and deal with the difficulty. It can be easy to catastrophise, by assuming that because you got rejected for your first internship application, you’re not going to get any work experience. And without that you won’t be able to get a job after graduation, and all the money that you’ve spent on studying will have been wasted. Re-frame your thinking But hang on a sec â€" it was only one internship you were rejected from, right?   So to re-frame this you can slow things down and think about how you approached the application. Is there anything you could do differently, for example?   Or you could consider that it’s very unlikely that you’ll get interviews for every role you apply for, so you are going to get some rejections.   Students sometimes say that everyone else seems to have got an internship already, and they’re feeling despondent about their failure.   It’s worth pausing again at this stage and asking if it is a definite fact that everyone else has got an internship.   Just because you’re thinking it doesn’t mean it’s actually real.   When you pause, you’re likely to realise that there are going to be other students in the same position as you, and that you’re not all failures. Try to be objective If you do get a number of rejections, despite your best efforts, it’s worth talking to friends and careers staff about this to get their advice.   It could just be a hugely competitive market that you’re trying to break into, where persistence and stamina are going to be the name of the game.   Or there may be some things that you can do to strengthen your applications.   Getting an objective view of your applications can be illuminating! So what steps can you take to develop this ability to spring back from adversity? Here are some initial suggestions, but please feel free to comment and add your own ideas: Your natural instinct might be to intellectualise the situation and to spend a lot of time thinking about it. Whilst this might be useful up to a point, it can also help to give yourself a break and to get out of your head.   Exercise, music, art, nature, comedy or yoga all have their place in taking time out to stop ruminating on what’s happened. Connecting with others, rather than isolating yourself, can normalise your experiences. If all your friends really have got internships then ask for their help, and if they haven’t you can compare notes on how you’re going to move forwards. Break it down into manageable steps â€" if you want to change your application strategy perhaps start by seeing a careers professional to agree your next steps and then set yourself some realistic goals that you can tick off one at a time. Because employers want applicants to demonstrate resilience they will tend to ask questions about how you handle stress or disappointment.   In thinking of examples remember that you don’t need to be perfect.   It’s okay for there to have been stressful moments. It’s how you handle them that will determine whether you sink or swim.   So what did you learn about yourself as a result of the challenge?   Did you grow as a person in any way?   Do you factor in time to relax in a busy week to help you cope, and are you able to pick yourself up and dust yourself down after a fall?   This is what will reassure the employer that you can cope with the pressures of the working world.

How To Prepare for Phone Interviews

How To Prepare for Phone Interviews First stage interviews by phone or Skype are very common these days. It’s a cost-effective way to screen candidates in the initial stages of a recruitment process.Some of my clients find phone interviews harder than in-person ones, as they can’t see the interviewer’s reaction. At the same time, the first interview in many companies is always conducted on the phone, so it is good to be prepared!Here are some tips that I hope will help you:eval2. Make sure you won’t be interrupted, and be sure to charge your phone in advance. It’s happened to me a few times that a candidate’s phone battery died during the interview because they forgot to charge it. This doesn’t create a good impression.2. Do your research and prepare your answers to typical interview questions, as you’d do for an in-person interview. Many phone interviews are just brief phone screens with a recruiter, to find out if you have the minimum experience required for the job. However, sometimes during this fir st interview you might find yourself on the phone for an hour and are expected to answer detailed questions about your previous roles and achievements. Make sure you have relevant examples prepared using the STAR format Lastly, as you obviously can’t judge reactions in the same way as when you’re face-to-face with an interviewer, it might be useful to ask questions such as, “Do you want me to go into more detail?”Remember to also ask them some good questions and send a thank you note after your interview to reiterate your interest in the role.

6 Myths about Career Coaching 5 Signs You Need One [Part 1] - Cubicle Chic

6 Myths about Career Coaching 5 Signs You Need One [Part 1] - Cubicle Chic 6 Myths about Career Coaching 5 Signs You Need One [Part 1] Career, Career design, Job search April 9, 2018 0 CommentsIf you are an ambitious career woman like myself, or ever googled words like “how to be successful in one’s career” you’ve probably heard of the term Career Coach. Have you ever wondered how exactly does a career coach help everyday people like you and me?   We all have a vague sense that we can use some help here and there in our career. We all know the importance of having mentors who will help us navigate our career but how is a career coach different? And how exactly does a career coach help one progress in their career? Here’s a brief description from Shinebright, a boutique career coaching company, about what career coaches do:Identify and develop your talents into powerful strengthsExplore the type of roles that will tap into your natural motivations and energize youDetermine which work environments are the best fit for you and will allow you to flourishChoose a career path that will lead to increased engageme nt, fulfillment, and successTo fully understand this mythical group known as career coaches, I have a 2-part series on Cubicle Chic this week. First, let’s bust some of the most common myths about career coaching. Then, in the next post, we will talk about the 5 signs that indicate you actually need a career coach.Most fundamentally, career coaches lead you through a process that helps you get stronger in your understanding of self that allows you to move forward in your career in a powerful, informed way. Maybe you knew that maybe you didn’t. Chances are, you had some preconceived notions about what career coaching is about. Some may be myths, some may actually be true â€" let’s address them all.6 Myths about Career Coaching:I’ll hire one when I need one. This is perhaps the biggest and most commonly-heard myth about career coaching. Most people seek out professional help only when they are already in crisis. The truth is, career coaching is often most effective when it’s applied at a point of thriving rather than a point of struggle. But this is how the human mind works â€" we tend to only think about improving and problem-solving when there is a problem already. When thinking about hiring a career coach, imagine having someone whose only job is to help you improve, do better and become better, keeping you accountable for your progress and making sure you are moving along the right path to meet your goal.It’s for executives or people in management.  The best analogy I have for debunking this myth is equating this thinking to the following. This is the same as when you are poor, you think saving is reserved for the rich. It’s also the same as when you are overweight, and you think CrossFit is only for people that are already in shape. The truth is, a career coach helps you understand yourself, set the right goals, then accomplish them using the right, personalized method. The majority of the work is done by you with the support of the coach. So, if executive professionals and those in management can put in the time and effort into improving their careers, so can you.It’s going to cost me an arm and a leg.Traditionally, career coaching has been offered to those that have already “done well” in their careers. So, the traditional clientele in career coaching tends to fall into a certain (high) income bracket and therefore can afford fees that may seem intimidating to the rest of us in Corporate America. This isn’t the case anymore in 2018. There are so many flavors of career coaching offered by various groups and individuals. You can hire a coach from boutique career coaching companies like Shinebright, or find the coach that meets your needs through a network of coaches such as Marlow, or find individuals who own their coaching businesses like Emily Liou at Cultivitae (a good friend of mine!) These various coaching options also come at various prices, so choose according to your budget and what you need. Coaches usua lly understand that if you are in crisis mode (for example if you just got laid off or somehow lost your job), so depending on their business model or service offering packages, they can offer you only the services you need and none of the nice-to-haves.   Or, sometimes they may even let you make payments on a payment plan.I’ll just read books listen to podcasts. If this is your thinking, I commend you and I can 100% relate. I am a proud reader and hoarder of information. I take pride in knowing things that most people don’t know…and derive pleasure from learning. So, for me to admit that I NEED HELP in my career is incredibly difficult. Heck, I have a blog where I write about my career. I should know what I’m doing. Right? The sad truth is: not always. We all have blind spots, biases, and habits (esp. the bad ones). And we don’t know what we don’t know. A career coach is supposed to help you understand yourself and your environment with a new pair of lenses. These lens es will give you different perspectives so you can see alternative outcomes or solutions that you otherwise wouldn’t see.The career coach is going to solve all my problems for me. If you are a self-help book fan, you might have this myth of hiring a career coach. You might think they have the key to a missing piece of your puzzle. You might think they have a magic formula. You might think they have all the answers for you, all you have to do is to make a payment and unlock the answers. While some coaches to advertise and market their services as such, I’d wager it’s mostly marketing language and promotional verbiage. No one has a magic bullet or secret formula… if they did, they wouldn’t be a career coach, LOL. What they have instead, is experiences working with other career professionals, insight into the human psyche and organizational behavior, patience in guiding you, supporting you on your personalized career journey and expertise in teaching.I’m not sure if I need it. It’s easier to argue that everyone needs a career coach at some point in their career (which I do believe to be true) than to pinpoint exactly when you will actually need one. The truth is that a career coach helps you see beyond your existing accomplishments and align you with your talent and potential. A good career coach guides you toward your goal and helps you achieve them. So when you need a career coach depends on all of the key points I mentioned above â€" what your talents are, what your untapped potential is, what your career goals are, and how you can achieve them. A good coach will help you 1) figure out all of the  above and 2) help motivate you to accomplish your newly defined goals and 3) stay on track to reach your potential. This is why I say one should see a career coach when they are actually thriving in their careers. When you don’t have to dig yourself out of a hole, you can focus on building yourself upwards!If you are still unsure whether or not you ne ed a career coach right now, I’ve pinpointed some signs that may indicate you do. Stay tuned for the next post later this week if you’re curious about whether you need a career coach right now! [ 5 Signs You Need a Career Coach Right Now ]

Education on Resume Examples - How Can You Use This Information in Your Job Search?

Education on Resume Examples - How Can You Use This Information in Your Job Search?Education on resume examples is extremely important for a person who wants to land a great job. Some people only know how to write a resume. Others have good communication skills, but they simply do not know how to utilize them in order to create a top-notch resume.The best way to learn about how to write a resume is through education on resume examples. You will find thousands of examples on the internet and from books. These can be useful and very helpful to you in creating a great resume.The problem with learning these things from education on resume examples is that they are free and therefore, they don't really help much. So what do you do when you want to know how to write a resume but you are unable to afford this service? What is a better alternative than simply trying to do it yourself?There are many, many topics on popular internet forums that deal specifically with how to write a resume. You can learn the basics from these forums without spending a dime. You will be able to learn the ins and outs of the business and how to write a professional resume.Education on resume examples may not be the only thing you should be looking for, but they certainly will not hurt your chances of landing a great job. You should be able to start fresh from scratch and you will end up having a more positive attitude towards your own resume and your employer as well.You should never have to put in the time and effort to improve your resume only to find out it does not get you the job you want. Even if you do not get the job you want, a high-quality resume will make you look more professional and positive. Just think about all the resumes that you have seen that had horrible grammar or spelling and you might start to think this is a possibility as well.Remember, you are not an average person. You know that it is imperative to come across as professional in order to secure a good job. This i s why you should consider education on resume examples for helping you craft a successful resume.Many times people find that they have to switch jobs or find that they cannot find a position that they are qualified for because they were unable to take up a college graduate. In these situations, the education on resume examples that they did not take advantage of will cause them to fail. The information that you need to know on how to write a resume will give you the tools that you need to succeed in your career.