Should My Freelance Writing Resume Include My Photo?

Should My Freelance Writing Resume Include My Photo?The first question that comes to the mind when I hear this question is: Should my freelance writing resume include my photo? The answer, no. Your resume should only include your name, but I will tell you why. This article will tell you why and what to look for when it comes to a resume.First, before you start creating resumes, you need to make sure that your picture is up to date. Many jobs are hiring because they want to see who you are before you start giving them any business. The better the photo is, the more likely you are to get a job.So where can you find these jobs? You can find a lot of them on sites like Elance or you can find them in your local newspaper. You can also look in classified ads in your local paper or even on craigslist. I don't recommend using craigslist because they are scams. You can check out their site and you will see what I mean.Your resume should include your photo, but only in one place. That place is on the resume.If you have other information about you and what you have done in the past, then you may want to write that information on your freelance writing resume. For example, if you are an SEO expert, write that information on your resume. When you are listing your skills, listing those skills that you are most familiar with, such as 'Content Writer' instead of 'Content Writer'.Other than that, just write what you know about yourself, including any references that you have to give, previous employers, past clients, and more. But do not mention your previous employer unless it isin a relevant field.If you are using a freelance writing resume to land a job, then you need to make sure that it is professional. Don't submit something that you might use to take a picture of at a kid's birthday party or an employee of yours. You can be accused of impersonation, which can lead to a lawsuit or worse, so do not use anything that you wouldn't show a prospective employer.Just make sure t hat your resume includes your photo, but you should include it in a very professional way. Look at some sample resumes online. After that, you should be able to decide whether your resume will get you a job or not.

How to stay sane on your post-graduate job hunt - Debut

How to stay sane on your post-graduate job hunt - Debut This post was written by a member of the Debut Contributor Network. The post-graduate job hunt is a challenging time for everyone looking for their first opportunity, but Sarah Wilson has the answers. Leaving uni is no walk in the park. After the excitement of graduation and those congratulatory pats on the back have begun to subside, the realisation that you finally have to face the real world can be a tough one. Particularly if you don’t have a job waiting for you when your final year ends, it’s easy to feel nervous especially if you’re surrounded by people who’ve already moved on. Whilst there’s no shame in taking time out to relax and consider your options, it’s crucial, if you’re serious about eventually finding work, to keep up some kind of routine when you look. Falling into random sleeping patterns and filling out applications at the very last minute might not just affect your chances as an applicant, but your mental health too. Over the last couple of months, I’ve learned a few key things (and made more than a few mistakes) while trying to work out my next step, but probably the most important of all to remember is: Don’t freak out The sudden change from the certainty of an academic year to uncharted time stretching out ahead can make people do lots of silly things. The most common is to rush haphazardly into the first grad job that comes your way, regardless of whether you’re interested in it or not. Do not fall into this trap. Whilst it’s great to get part or full time temporary work to earn cash, rushing straight into a professional career just because you got scared of waiting too long is something you’ll only come to regret. You already made the decision to take some time out so take it   remember that (in most cases) the professional world doesn’t run on an academic timetable!   Plan your time On job applications, I once heard some very good advice: treat it like a job in itself. In other words, if you’re not working during the day, set aside concrete hours in which to do your applications. If you are working, try committing to one or two hours either side of work to do them. I’ve found that it helps to leave the house and set up shop in a library or coffee shop both to minimize distractions and to increase your sense of it as work. That way, your down time at the end of the day can be properly enjoyed.   Strike the right balance   Job applications, especially for competitive roles, can be incredibly lengthy and you need to be realistic about how much you can get done in a day. You’ll naturally be slow when you first start off, but the beauty of being able to recycle parts of one application for another will speed things up gradually. On that point remember to always save copies of the answers you’re giving in an online application. I’ve more than once made the mistake of simply sending answers off without thinking then coming to a new application and kicking myself for not saving my previous responses. Without saving them you also run the risk of the internet cutting out and having to start all over again. Once you get into the swing of things, set yourself realistic goals for each day and self impose your own deadlines. Stay healthy   Without a real structure to your day, it’s easy to slip into unhealthy habits I certainly did for a while. But eating properly and getting regular exercise is crucial for staving off post-graduate blues. Not only are both great for keeping your mood up, but going for a run or to the gym can be excellent for clearing your head before embarking on another application or interview. Take a break Remember that it’s fine to have off-days or days when you just don’t want to face another blank “personal statement” box staring out at you from the screen. After all the stress of finals you definitely deserve a break. If all you’re thinking about is the next step, you won’t enjoy any of the time you’re having off, and it will take a toll on your mental health. Take time to socialise and catch up with friends; if you’ve moved back home temporarily it can offer a chance to reconnect with people you haven’t seen in a long time. Have faith in yourself   This un-anchored period of time can be scary, disconcerting and stressful but there’s plenty of others in the same boat. Don’t worry if things don’t magically fall into place straight away they very rarely do. Just look after yourself and have faith that eventually you’ll find success, whether small or large, and I promise you’ll be okay take it from me, a fellow confused and undecided graduate.

Open Space week - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Open Space week - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Its always a joy seeing Open Space meetings, and this week Ive been part of two VERY different ones. First, last wednesday I helped organize a workshop for 25 teenagers from the worst part of Copenhagen. Were talking 25 kids aged 12-18, with completely different attitudes and backgrounds. But it went great! Open Space was only a small part of the day, but the kids took to it like ducks to water. They dove right in, organized the meeting and got really far in the discussions in no time. Excellent stuff! The second Open Space meeting I attended this week was organized by Thomas Madsen-Mygdahl, to gather inspiration on creating an innovative office environment/community in Copenhagen. This was a totally different crowd, with a scary amount of talent participating. Again, the meeting got organized in no time, and the talks were open, positive, focused and creative. So the record still stands: Every Open Space meeting Ive ever attended or planned has been a success. Which tells me that Open Space Technology is simply a formalization of the way we humans like to meet and interact. OST is somehow natural. BTW: I talked to Lars Pind and offered to help him with his Open Space meeting in april. Lets see what happens there. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

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Career Coaching I have enjoyed articles Penelope Trunk has written in the past and I stumbled across this article recently: http://www.bnet.com/blog/penelope-trunk/forget-the-job-hunt-have-a-baby-instead/185 Titled: “Forget the Job Hunt. Have a Baby Instead.”   As a woman and a mother I found this article intriguing and thought I’d share and comment on it for you.   In it, Penelope Trunk offers reasoning on why she suggests forgetting the job search and having a baby instead. I’m sure you can guess that she has had some heated responses to her article. That’s very bold advice. Her reasons were definitely interesting. However, I think as with any career advice, every individual has unique situations and that this solution would only make sense for certain individuals.   This would make sense for someone who was planning on having kids in the short-term. With the free time it might be the opening a woman needed in order to begin a family. But the truth of the matter is that not everyone can afford financially to have a child, especially without income and maternity leave. Some women don’t want to have children and some might still be searching for a partner. Other younger women are simply not ready to have a child. While this might make good sense to your neighbor, it might be bad advice for you.   This type of advice is situational and there really is no one answer that applies to everyone across the board. Just because you are a woman currently unemployed, you should of course think about the financial ramifications and the support from your partner and family, among other things.   As a certified Career Coach, I agree with Penelope’s point that women who want children need to manage their career choices differently than men because of their biological constraints. And they need to manage kids differently, career paths and unemployment differently than men.   Still, I want to reinforce that decisions you make about your career path and motherhood should be based on your own situation; now and long-range, with lots of other factors weighing in.   So, just because you might be an unemployed younger woman right now this doesn’t mean you should jump on board and take her advice: to forget the job hunt and have a baby instead. You need to consider all the factors in your life to make this decision.   What do you think of her article?   Career Transition Coach   Are you stuck in your job search? Download my FREE REPORT: Take Control of Your Career Transition: Uncover Hidden Opportunities

Useful Information on Professional Resume Writing Services

Useful Information on Professional Resume Writing ServicesWhether you want to apply for any position in the corporate sector or have a job in the non-profit sector, professional resume writing services will help you out. Most importantly, there are many different websites that will provide you with the best work from home opportunities.There are countless websites that offer the same service, but these can also be confusing for you and your resume writing needs. These websites will need some guidelines to ensure that you can be given for best services. These guidelines should be followed carefully.Content: It is very important that you include content on your resume that is relevant to the position you are applying for. This content must be qualified and truthful. Also, keep in mind that the more content that you provide on your resume, the better your chances of getting a job.Writing Style: The best way to make sure that you will get the best professional resume writing services in Noida is to know the style of the writer. Some writers are not that good, while others may give you bad services. So it is always a good idea to get some feedback from the writer who will be editing your resume.Layout: The layout of your resume should also be suited for a number of things. For example, if you are applying for a job as a bookkeeper, you should include details such as how many years you have worked in the company, the years you have worked for them and other details that are related to your job that will help you get hired.Formatting: Again, you need to be careful to ensure that your resume is formatted well so that it gets read well. Some people think that format is all about numbers and characters. They may think that a good resume writer in Noida will have different formatting options than the one they are used to.Resume writing services are extremely useful and it can be very helpful if you use them. Make sure that you get the best services possible.

TSA Workers Quitting During Government Shutdown, Union Says

TSA Workers Quitting During Government Shutdown, Union Says Some Transportation Security Administration employees are quitting their jobs as the partial government shutdown continues through its third week, leaving more than 800,000 federal employees without a paycheck. The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest union of federal employees, representing about 44,000 TSA workers, says some TSA employees have resigned, and others are considering quitting after working one of the busiest air travel periods of the year without pay. “Every day I’m getting calls from my members about their extreme financial hardship and need for a paycheck,” said Hydrick Thomas, the union’s TSA Council president, in a statement. “Some of them have already quit and many are considering quitting the federal workforce because of the shutdown.” It’s unclear exactly how many TSA employees have left their jobs since the partial shutdown began on Dec. 22. But a number of workers have described the financial burden the shutdown has thrust upon them as many depend on each paycheck to make ends meet. TSA employees are some of the lowest paid federal workers, and, in interviews with MONEY last week, current employees said they are delaying car and insurance payments, and worried about paying rent and childcare during this shutdown. Employees also said morale among co-workers has hit a new low. “As far as we’re concerned, a lot of us still live paycheck to paycheck,” Victor Payes, a TSA officer based in Los Angeles who represents his colleagues in the union, told MONEY last week. “It’s hard to plan a budget for these types of crises for any extended period of time.” TSA employees have also been reportedly calling out sick â€" a trend dubbed the “blue flu,” regarding the color of their uniforms â€" to find other ways to make cash to better manage their bills, as CNN first reported Friday. Michael Bilello, a representative with TSA, said in a tweet Wednesday morning that the agency’s data “does not indicate a ‘spike’ in resignations for its officers.” There was also a 5% rate of unscheduled absences Tuesday â€" a slight bump from a 3.9% rate on January 8, 2018, when there was no shutdown. The union has argued the shutdown and loss in TSA officers could “create a massive security risk” for travelers in U.S. airports. Bilello said in a tweet Wednesday that “security standards will not and have not been compromised.” Representatives from the TSA and the AFGE did not respond immediately to requests for comment. The partial government shutdown began Dec. 22 after the Senate did not pass a spending bill that included $5 billion in funding for President Donald Trump’s proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The president has said the government shutdown could continue for “months or even years.” The shutdown has impacted nine federal departments and dozens of agencies and federal programs. Around 420,000 federal employees have been working without a paycheck since the shutdown began, and another 380,000 have been on furlough. If the shutdown continues past Jan. 12, it will become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. There is no law that guarantees these federal employees receive back pay when the shutdown ends â€" though, historically, Congress and the White House have passed measures to provide them with it. But, for employees who work paycheck to paycheck, this back pay can’t come soon enough. “It is completely unacceptable that the women and men who risk their lives safeguarding our airports are still required to report for work without knowing when they’ll be paid again,” AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. said in a statement. “Working for weeks on end without being compensated â€" while already being short-staffed â€" only makes their situation worse.” Have your finances or daily life been affected by the government shutdown? We want to hear your story. Email us at money_letters@moneymail.com or tell us how in the comments below.

The Surprising Key To The Hidden Job Market - Work It Daily

The Surprising Key To The Hidden Job Market - Work It Daily There are plenty of jobs in the hidden job market, but without the right strategy, you won't be able to tap into its potential. Learning one surprising thing about that market's attitude can save you weeks of wasted time, and more importantly, get you a job you are the perfect fit for! (The secret is in the above video from one of our Career QA sessions.) You're unique, but you're not special. Those two words go hand-in-hand sometimes, but they don't always correlate. There's a very competitive job market currently, so you're not special in employers' eyes. However, no one has the exact same experience you do, which means your skills may be perfectly tailored to solve their problems. How To Build A Unique Personal Brand Once you find the right organization, you can reach out to them and build a more unique brand. Get very specific with your career research. That may seem counter-intuitive, but it's the best way to find the right situation for yourself. If you cast too wide a net, you'll never be able to prove you're a significantly better choice than many other candidates, because you won't be able to invest as much time into each company. Since having a giving mindset is so important to professional relationships, it's no surprise that the same applies for companies. Take the time to get to know people and their needs, because the only reason they would hire you is if you can fill those needs anyway. Find 10 people in the space that are doing something you want to do, meet them and ask how they got there. If you earn that group's trust person by person, you'll be well on your way to a reputation as someone with a clear purpose in the job market. It's not easy to get a hold of that many people in a given industry, but once you have their attention, you can show the value you would bring to them - regardless of whether or not you work for them in the future. Don't spam them by asking for a job. Instead, ask what they would suggest for someone entering their field. While you learn what those tips are, you can mention some of the things you've done, your skills, and other things that would show you're a smart person working hard to accomplish your goal. Next... Keep The Relationships Going And Reap The Benefits After you've discovered and befriended a tight group within your target field, those individuals will start noticing positions that you would be the best choice for. Make sure you still keep in touch with them somewhat regularly though. Good working relationships require your time and effort. There are a TON of opportunities like that, usually when a job hasn't even been posted. CAREEREALISM founder, J.T. O'Donnell as experienced, companies will wait for the right candidate. After you've put in hard work with the people closest to your situation, that will hopefully be you! We may not all be special, but that's because we ALL have the ability to make an impact in our respective careers. If you enhance and emphasize what makes you unique during your professional life, you'll achieve something special: having a job you love and are great at. Enjoy this article? You've got time for another! Check out these related articles: How To Find 6-Figure Jobs In The Hidden Job Market How To Tap Into The Hidden Job Market How to Find Opportunities in the Hidden Job Market   Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!