Dress for Failure Did I Cross The Line

Dress for Failure â€" Did I Cross The Line I understand my two posts on fashion might appear to be some elitest take on what we should be doing (ie. supporting status quo, as per the comment in yesterdays post here).  I am not writing this stuff to show Im going along with status quo, or bitter or envious, or ignorantly American and I certainly dont write it to remove all joy and personality from dressing for work.   The Dress for Failure posts (for men and for women) are not a list of *my* rules.  When I hire someone for JibberJobber, I wont care if they wear flip flops or pajamas as Im in my PJs or shorts all the time.  Even after I shower, I get back into snuggly, comfy clothes (because I can).  Sometimes I dress up a little more, from jeans to suit, depending on what Im doing (todays a suit day, as Im presenting to 125 advertising professionals in Salt Lake City). The main reason I wrote the post on Monday was because I am fashion-challenged, and Im guessing others are too.  Some people just havent ever heard that you should align your shirt line and pants zipper (gig line), and Im surprised that people still wear white socks with suit pants (except for the creative  types, who do it on purpose, but their outfit somehow seems to look good). Is that lady I didnt hire better off somewhere else, considering I judged her based on her miniskirt?  Im sure she is I dont deny that.  My point in even bringing her up was this:   People Judge Us.  All The Time. If they judge us for who we are, and dont want to be around us, then screw them.  Judging sucks.  Stereotyping and bigotry and all that other stuff plain sucks. If you dont like me because Im Mexican-American, sorry, that aint changing and Im not ashamed.  If you dont like me because I live in Utah and you assume Im Mormon, too bad Im not moving just yet.  Believe it or not, Ive been introduced as The Mormon (as opposed to Jason)in business settings, even by people who dont ask what my religion is, but assume everyone who gets on a plane in Utah is Mormon.  And recently I had a phone call with a Baptist who made it very clear that even though Mormons are completely wrong, even farced, we could still talk business.  Wasnt it big of him to put aside my religious beliefs so he could pick my brain about career stuff? Bigotry.  Stereotyping.  Judging.   Its all around us. And if I dress like a dork, or completely backwards, and it affects my interview results, or my networking ability, and Im desparately trying to figure out how to get the paycheck started again, maybe I do need someone to give me a list of 10 things that I may be doing wrong 10 things that my friends dont know how to tell me. These posts werent about status quo, and creating a society of me-too dressers.  It was a light-hearted attempt to throw out some ideas to help people who wanted to be helped.  If it rubs you the wrong way, thats okay.  Go out and dress the way you want Im not hoping to take that away at all. But it *might* have an impact on who you work with, or how you work with them.  If you dont get a job, or an opportunity, because of how you dress, then it probably is better for you and them.  Especially if you intentionally dressed the way you did (as opposed to me, who would have done it cluelessly). Dress for Failure â€" Did I Cross The Line I understand my two posts on fashion might appear to be some elitest take on what we should be doing (ie. supporting status quo, as per the comment in yesterdays post here).  I am not writing this stuff to show Im going along with status quo, or bitter or envious, or ignorantly American and I certainly dont write it to remove all joy and personality from dressing for work.   The Dress for Failure posts (for men and for women) are not a list of *my* rules.  When I hire someone for JibberJobber, I wont care if they wear flip flops or pajamas as Im in my PJs or shorts all the time.  Even after I shower, I get back into snuggly, comfy clothes (because I can).  Sometimes I dress up a little more, from jeans to suit, depending on what Im doing (todays a suit day, as Im presenting to 125 advertising professionals in Salt Lake City). The main reason I wrote the post on Monday was because I am fashion-challenged, and Im guessing others are too.  Some people just havent ever heard that you should align your shirt line and pants zipper (gig line), and Im surprised that people still wear white socks with suit pants (except for the creative  types, who do it on purpose, but their outfit somehow seems to look good). Is that lady I didnt hire better off somewhere else, considering I judged her based on her miniskirt?  Im sure she is I dont deny that.  My point in even bringing her up was this:   People Judge Us.  All The Time. If they judge us for who we are, and dont want to be around us, then screw them.  Judging sucks.  Stereotyping and bigotry and all that other stuff plain sucks. If you dont like me because Im Mexican-American, sorry, that aint changing and Im not ashamed.  If you dont like me because I live in Utah and you assume Im Mormon, too bad Im not moving just yet.  Believe it or not, Ive been introduced as The Mormon (as opposed to Jason)in business settings, even by people who dont ask what my religion is, but assume everyone who gets on a plane in Utah is Mormon.  And recently I had a phone call with a Baptist who made it very clear that even though Mormons are completely wrong, even farced, we could still talk business.  Wasnt it big of him to put aside my religious beliefs so he could pick my brain about career stuff? Bigotry.  Stereotyping.  Judging.   Its all around us. And if I dress like a dork, or completely backwards, and it affects my interview results, or my networking ability, and Im desparately trying to figure out how to get the paycheck started again, maybe I do need someone to give me a list of 10 things that I may be doing wrong 10 things that my friends dont know how to tell me. These posts werent about status quo, and creating a society of me-too dressers.  It was a light-hearted attempt to throw out some ideas to help people who wanted to be helped.  If it rubs you the wrong way, thats okay.  Go out and dress the way you want Im not hoping to take that away at all. But it *might* have an impact on who you work with, or how you work with them.  If you dont get a job, or an opportunity, because of how you dress, then it probably is better for you and them.  Especially if you intentionally dressed the way you did (as opposed to me, who would have done it cluelessly). Dress for Failure â€" Did I Cross The Line I understand my two posts on fashion might appear to be some elitest take on what we should be doing (ie. supporting status quo, as per the comment in yesterdays post here).  I am not writing this stuff to show Im going along with status quo, or bitter or envious, or ignorantly American and I certainly dont write it to remove all joy and personality from dressing for work.   The Dress for Failure posts (for men and for women) are not a list of *my* rules.  When I hire someone for JibberJobber, I wont care if they wear flip flops or pajamas as Im in my PJs or shorts all the time.  Even after I shower, I get back into snuggly, comfy clothes (because I can).  Sometimes I dress up a little more, from jeans to suit, depending on what Im doing (todays a suit day, as Im presenting to 125 advertising professionals in Salt Lake City). The main reason I wrote the post on Monday was because I am fashion-challenged, and Im guessing others are too.  Some people just havent ever heard that you should align your shirt line and pants zipper (gig line), and Im surprised that people still wear white socks with suit pants (except for the creative  types, who do it on purpose, but their outfit somehow seems to look good). Is that lady I didnt hire better off somewhere else, considering I judged her based on her miniskirt?  Im sure she is I dont deny that.  My point in even bringing her up was this:   People Judge Us.  All The Time. If they judge us for who we are, and dont want to be around us, then screw them.  Judging sucks.  Stereotyping and bigotry and all that other stuff plain sucks. If you dont like me because Im Mexican-American, sorry, that aint changing and Im not ashamed.  If you dont like me because I live in Utah and you assume Im Mormon, too bad Im not moving just yet.  Believe it or not, Ive been introduced as The Mormon (as opposed to Jason)in business settings, even by people who dont ask what my religion is, but assume everyone who gets on a plane in Utah is Mormon.  And recently I had a phone call with a Baptist who made it very clear that even though Mormons are completely wrong, even farced, we could still talk business.  Wasnt it big of him to put aside my religious beliefs so he could pick my brain about career stuff? Bigotry.  Stereotyping.  Judging.   Its all around us. And if I dress like a dork, or completely backwards, and it affects my interview results, or my networking ability, and Im desparately trying to figure out how to get the paycheck started again, maybe I do need someone to give me a list of 10 things that I may be doing wrong 10 things that my friends dont know how to tell me. These posts werent about status quo, and creating a society of me-too dressers.  It was a light-hearted attempt to throw out some ideas to help people who wanted to be helped.  If it rubs you the wrong way, thats okay.  Go out and dress the way you want Im not hoping to take that away at all. But it *might* have an impact on who you work with, or how you work with them.  If you dont get a job, or an opportunity, because of how you dress, then it probably is better for you and them.  Especially if you intentionally dressed the way you did (as opposed to me, who would have done it cluelessly). Dress for Failure â€" Did I Cross The Line I understand my two posts on fashion might appear to be some elitest take on what we should be doing (ie. supporting status quo, as per the comment in yesterdays post here).  I am not writing this stuff to show Im going along with status quo, or bitter or envious, or ignorantly American and I certainly dont write it to remove all joy and personality from dressing for work.   The Dress for Failure posts (for men and for women) are not a list of *my* rules.  When I hire someone for JibberJobber, I wont care if they wear flip flops or pajamas as Im in my PJs or shorts all the time.  Even after I shower, I get back into snuggly, comfy clothes (because I can).  Sometimes I dress up a little more, from jeans to suit, depending on what Im doing (todays a suit day, as Im presenting to 125 advertising professionals in Salt Lake City). The main reason I wrote the post on Monday was because I am fashion-challenged, and Im guessing others are too.  Some people just havent ever heard that you should align your shirt line and pants zipper (gig line), and Im surprised that people still wear white socks with suit pants (except for the creative  types, who do it on purpose, but their outfit somehow seems to look good). Is that lady I didnt hire better off somewhere else, considering I judged her based on her miniskirt?  Im sure she is I dont deny that.  My point in even bringing her up was this:   People Judge Us.  All The Time. If they judge us for who we are, and dont want to be around us, then screw them.  Judging sucks.  Stereotyping and bigotry and all that other stuff plain sucks. If you dont like me because Im Mexican-American, sorry, that aint changing and Im not ashamed.  If you dont like me because I live in Utah and you assume Im Mormon, too bad Im not moving just yet.  Believe it or not, Ive been introduced as The Mormon (as opposed to Jason)in business settings, even by people who dont ask what my religion is, but assume everyone who gets on a plane in Utah is Mormon.  And recently I had a phone call with a Baptist who made it very clear that even though Mormons are completely wrong, even farced, we could still talk business.  Wasnt it big of him to put aside my religious beliefs so he could pick my brain about career stuff? Bigotry.  Stereotyping.  Judging.   Its all around us. And if I dress like a dork, or completely backwards, and it affects my interview results, or my networking ability, and Im desparately trying to figure out how to get the paycheck started again, maybe I do need someone to give me a list of 10 things that I may be doing wrong 10 things that my friends dont know how to tell me. These posts werent about status quo, and creating a society of me-too dressers.  It was a light-hearted attempt to throw out some ideas to help people who wanted to be helped.  If it rubs you the wrong way, thats okay.  Go out and dress the way you want Im not hoping to take that away at all. But it *might* have an impact on who you work with, or how you work with them.  If you dont get a job, or an opportunity, because of how you dress, then it probably is better for you and them.  Especially if you intentionally dressed the way you did (as opposed to me, who would have done it cluelessly).

Volunteer Resume Writing Tips

Volunteer Resume Writing TipsMany people find it hard to think of their volunteer resume writing when they are constantly surrounded by a sea of job listings and promotional materials. Although the huge advertisements and marketing campaigns can take away some of the urgency, they do not have to rule your mind. Instead, you should begin by simply going over your volunteer resume writing projects.To begin with, you should decide what to include in your volunteer resume writing project. This is a good time to start writing down your accomplishments, especially if they come from years of volunteering. If you do not have a long list of such accomplishments, then you may have to consider expanding your area of focus.Of course, if you are like most volunteers, you will want to write down past volunteer projects that seem to be the most important. This is because you want your volunteer resume writing project to appear well written and professional. This is also a great way to get the right projects included. Make sure that the projects do not go over 10 years old, as this can make your volunteer resume writing project look old fashioned and unprofessional.When you are doing your volunteer resume writing, you will want to make sure that you are prepared for your next job search. So, start your free webinars on your volunteer resume writing project and use them to prepare for each future interview.Search the internet for information about your area of interest. Then, list the same information online or in your resume. This will help you be prepared when applying for your next job search.Know what questions to expect at the interview. If possible, try to prepare answers for all the typical interview questions that most people will encounter. This will save you time and give you a better chance of getting the job.One of the best ways to stand out from the crowd is to have your volunteer resume written in an interesting way. Do not try to use professional-sounding words t o impress the interviewer, instead, let your personality shine through.So, if you do not have much experience in writing, you should take a shot at a volunteer resume writing project. It is one way to not only start your new career path, but also to get a feel for how your new career is going to fit into your life.

When a Company Hires You They Endorse Your Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

When a Company Hires You They Endorse Your Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeD9cIMGmio] Acceptance = Endorsement The second you accept your job offer, you are being endorsed by your company. Every single employee at your company is endorsed by your company, if they like it or not. Every single student is endorsed by their college or university upon acceptance as well. This exists even after a personal brand is transferred to another corporate brand. If you are fired or expelled, then you arent endorsed any longer. Endorsements are important Why does this happen? If you are hired or accepted to a college, they have lended out their brand to you for as long as you need it. This form of endorsement states that you are worthy of being connected to their brand. They value your personal brand and feel that you represent their corporate brand. In this way, it is mutually beneficial and a relationship is formed automatically. To them, its all about filling requirements. For colleges, this means that you have SAT scores, a G.P.A., extracirrucular activities and good writing skills in order to meet their qualifications for admittance. Once you have met this need, then you have the power to brand yourself in combination with their brand. Typically, unless your famous, their brand is much stronger than yours, so you must feed off of it until your full. This happens when you graduate, drop out of school to become an entrepreneur or just decide to change jobs. Be careful Watch your back When you do good things people are your friends and love you, but when you have negative associations wrapped around your personal brand, they wont like you. Its like the Dark Knight movie, where Batman is loved for helping save Gotham, yet becomes an outcast when they dont require his services anymore. What Im trying to say is that you need to be careful because you A) might get used by the larger brand, which may suck you dry B) might be disassociated based on bad publicity.

Profile of a Modern Job Seeker Yifei Zhang

Profile of a Modern Job Seeker Yifei Zhang As you may have gathered by now, I dont believe in traditional job searching.   I think huge job boards are typically a black hole of nothingness, traditional  resumes are old school and cover letters are ineffective bull shit.   Therefore,  I was pretty darn excited when I came across this modern job-seeker Yifei Zhang on brazencareerist.com. Yifei (pronounced EE-fay) wants a job at hubspot.com, so what did he do?   He created heyhubspot.com as a way of showcasing his skills, talents and desire to be a valuable member to the hubspot team.   Yifei is a college drop out who, in my opinion,  is smarter and more innovative  than most of the college grads I know.   He is living proof of my theory that the best education is self-education. Yifei took an unconventional (and perhaps controversial) path to starting his career.   He did the same thing in trying to land his dream job at Hub Spot.   Read Yifeis story below and then give us your feedback. Yifeis Story I come from an Asian family with strong educational roots. As a little kid, I loved reading. Loved learning. And I had great parents who supported me. Then high school came around, and I started to hate institutionalized education. I couldnt have explained it as well then, but the rules of were designed to make everyone adequate even those who aspired to be more. Long story short, I went to college at BU, and worked my face off trying to break free of the bureaucracy and actually learn a thing or two. But it seemed so inefficient, all the busywork and prerequisites. I loved the people, the atmosphere, and those unique moments of intense challenge (right around finals). And when I realized that I could have all of that outside of the campus without the cost or absurdity, I made up my mind to leave. So my last two years have been spent immersing myself in topics ranging from entrepreneurship to meditation. I taught myself web design, worked first in high end retail and now a non-profit foundation, made a lot of friends in the Boston start-up community, and am just looking to continue the journey. Why I used Social Media to Apply for This Job I decided to apply to HubSpot using a blog because it seemed like the right thing to do. No joke. HubSpot is a young, progressive start-up that helps businesses get found online. They market themselves through quirky online videos and rap songs. The blogging approach seemed to be a good fit for the company culture. Had I been looking into investment banking, I might have  taken a different route. What are your general thoughts about using social media in a job search? I think online media can be effective in todays job market but only if you understand the bigger picture. The main advantage isnt the ability to put your resume and accomplishments online. The main advantage is being able to convey your soft qualifications your passion for the subject, your personality, your ability to engage an audience, etc. Its that ellusive quality called brand. My own approach, while it has a bit of novelty to it, is just another way of tackling the same problem: how do I stand out? What do YOU think? Would YOU ever try to land a job by creating a site like Yifeis?   Do you think Yifeis method will be effective? Do you think that dropping out of college will be a help or a hinderance to Yifeis career? Employers- if someone applied for a job at your company through a method like Yifeis, how would you react? Do you think more traditional companies will start using social media to find their ideal candidates? Stories like this prove that the recruiting and job searching  game is changing.   Id love to hear what YOU think!

Use Resume Writers to Land the Job You Want

Use Resume Writers to Land the Job You WantResume writers are in high demand these days and you have to take advantage of the opportunity to market yourself in order to succeed. Whether you need to get a job as a teacher, nursing assistant, sales person, computer technician, or server, a well-written resume can put you in the best possible position to get hired.Today's resumes are designed around keywords that make them easier to find by a search engine. This is done to avoid cluttering up a resume with boring keyword text that does not help your case. However, it is not always possible to write a killer resume without the assistance of resume writers.There are some key elements to create a perfect resume. First, consider the types of jobs that you have held in the past and how many years you spent working on those jobs. Second, consider how much experience you have in each of the skills that are listed on your resume.The experience or necessary skills must be accurate. If you forgot to include a long time ago project on a previous job, then you will not be able to get the necessary experience. With more than one job experience, do not forget to consider the projects that were worked on separately as well.Pay attention to the type of resumes that you are submitting to potential employers. Some companies will only consider an application for a management position, if you completed a technical course at school. Other businesses will only consider a resume submitted by a nurse who worked as a medical assistant.Make sure that your resume is complete. A poorly written resume could show up as a dead end job opportunity. Avoid having substandard resumes since they do not help you get hired and are unnecessary.If you do not have the time to write a resume yourself, do not let a writer's feebe your only option. A good resume writer can work on your resume for as little as $100. They will take the time to craft a strong resume that will ensure that you get the job you wa nt.Keep in mind that the resume that gets sent out to thousands of employers is going to have to be unique. Instead of using the same resume over, consider sending out an updated resume every now and then. You will find that hiring a professional resume writer is the fastest way to get a new resume through your employer's gate.

5 Ways to Ensure Your Voice is Heard

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Summary Sunday Prove Youre The Best Candidate

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Hallie Recommends - Feel Good Guide To Prosperity Audiobook by Eva Gregory - Hallie Crawford

Hallie Recommends - Feel Good Guide To Prosperity Audiobook by Eva Gregory Eva is a master coach, speaker author. She specializes in empowering individuals to create outstanding results in their lives using the principles of Law of Attraction, featured in the movie The Secret. I endorse her and highly recommend her products to help you create more abundance and prosperity in your life. In The Feel Good Guide to Prosperity, you will be shown simple explanations and numerous examples of exactly how you can apply these principles in your own life, regardless of your current situation! Eva clearly articulates just how you can: •     Apply the three most powerful Laws in the Universe •     Stop getting what you dont want and start getting what you do want •     Become a filter for clarifying what you want •     Attract your ideal partner •     Increase prosperity in every area of your life •     Develop an attractive attitude •     Develop a magnetic lifestyle •     And much more Also just a reminder the Career Seekers Teleclass begins in a week and a half (February 26th). Register here Have a great weekend! Career Seekers Career Coach