What your email inbox reveals about your personality

What your emaille inbox reveals about your personalityWhat your email inbox reveals about your personalityWhen I texted a friend to say I was thinking about writing an article on what your inbox might reveal about your personality, he immediately texted me backIve got three emails in my inbox. What does that say about me?It means youre the worst, I texted back.By youre the worst, of course, I meant, your ability to manage your digital life is everything I aspire to, and I am therefore insanely jealous.Managing your inbox is anunderrated workplace virtue, argues Richard Moran, CEO of consultancy Frost Sullivan. When employees dont respond, coworkers perceive them as unorganized and lazy.At that moment, my personal inbox contained 57 unread emails - but if Im being completely honest, Id recently spent a weekend whittling it down from close to 1,000.As Moran suggests, is my inability to keep a tidy inbox something I should worry about? In other words, if it signaled that I suffered fr om some deep-seated emotional issue or cognitive deficit beyond simple disorganization. Likewise, I wanted to know if inbox heroes like my friend were actually destined to be more successful than the rest of us.Of course, its impossible to look at anyones inbox and say for sure that he or she is a productivity ninja or a psychopath. Your email management strategy depends heavily on your profession, for example, and the standard flow of email in your office.But my conversations with experts on psychology and technology still yielded some important (and surprising) insights into the connection between email habits and personality traits. Heres what I found.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThe filer/deleter sees a katechese in his inbox and takes action immediately.This person reads the email, sends a response if it calls for one, and then either deletes it (because its no longer u seful) or archives it in a specific folder. His email count typically hovers around zero.Larry Rosen, Ph.D., research psychologist and author of iDisorder Understanding Our Obsession With Technology and Overcoming its Hold on Us, admits he falls into this category. Being away from his inbox for too long, he tells Business Insider, makes him nervous - and he suspects it has something to do with his brain.The brain of a filer/deleter is uniquely wired to react negatively when faced with a bunch of unread messages. A huge, exploding inbox releases stress-based neurotransmitters, like cortisol, which make them anxious, Rosen says. Keeping a tidy inbox quells that anxiety, at least temporarily.Ultimately, Rosen suggests, your email-management strategy comes down to your desire for control. Whereas some people are fine leaving their house, their workspace, or their inbox a mess, filers/deleters would go crazy. They need an external way to have control over the world, Rosen says, and stic king to an inbox-management system fulfills their constant need for order.The saver has few unread emails, but rarely deletes a message after reading.According to Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D., director of the Media Psychology Research Center, there are a few potential explanations for this kind of saving behavior. One is perfectionism Perfectionists save read emails with the idea that they will get to them eventually, Rutledge tells Business Insider. These same people will have a to-do list that is so long it cant possibly be useful and a bunch of clothes that need to be mended sitting in the back of the closet.Essentially, saving emails is a way of deluding themselves into thinking theyll get around to addressing them all.Rutledge also posits that deleting emails feels too risky for savers. Some people save read emails for the sense of security it gives to believe they could find stuff if they needed to, she says. Some of us have more tolerance for uncertainty than others.The ignorer doe s not read or delete emails.I must confess I was heartened to learn more about the mindset of the email ignorer. According to Ron Friedman, Ph.D., author of The Best Place to Work The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace, keeping hundreds or thousands of unread emails in your inbox isnt necessarily a problematic behavior. Although Friedman cautions against drawing broad conclusions into peoples personality and psychological state from their email habits, he offers a few possible explanations for this tendency.On the one hand, he tells Business Insider, leaving emails unread can signify that youre overwhelmed or disengaged. On the other hand, it can also mean that you recognize that monitoring and organizing those emails isnt helping you achieve progress. And thats a sign of intelligence.Some email ignorers might actually bemoreorganized and productive than everyone else. After all, Friedman says, email reflects other peoples priorities for you, not necessarily impo rtant work that requires your immediate attention.This article originally appeared on Business Insider.

This is how much the average person will spend on Thanksgiving this year

This is how much the average person will spend on Thanksgiving this yearThis is how much the average person will spend on Thanksgiving this yearWake up early to watch the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, stay on the couch to enjoy some early afternoon football, eat a few pounds of turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, and finally fall asleep early and content.Now that sounds like the perfect Thanksgiving.On November 22, families and friends throughout the United States will come together to kick off the holiday season. Thanksgiving is not only a day to give thanks and to be happy, but it is apparently a day to spend a lot of money as well.For the second consecutive year, LendEDU conducted a survey of 1,000 Americans to uncover how much Thanksgiving will cost the average celebrator.You might be thinking to yourself, How much money can one possibly spend on Thanksgiving? But in reality, that special Thursday in November is not only one of the biggest travel days of the year, but also re quires a lot mora food than your run-of-the-mill dinner.And the Thanksgiving spending statistics we came away with might surprise youAverage American anticipates spending $175.65 on ThanksgivingThis particular survey was quite simple and was run in exactly the same manner as the previous year. Respondents were asked the following How much do you expect to spend on Thanksgiving this year?After averaging together answers from 1,000 Americans who intend to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we found an average expenditure of $175.65 per person. The median value was $100.This years figure is a bit of an increase over brde years figure, in which we found the average Thanksgiving expenditure to be $165.14 per person.So where is all of this money being spent?One of the biggest costs associated with Thanksgiving is traveling. Whether it be by plane, bus, car, or Uber, millions of Americans will be hitting the road to celebrate the holiday with loved ones. AAA estimated that 50.9 million Amer icans journeyed at least 50 miles away from home last Thanksgiving, in addition to 4 million traveling in the sky and 1.5 million by train. Not to mention, average car rental rates spiked to $70 per day during Thanksgiving.Because of the Thanksgiving traveling phenomenon, we wanted to find out how much of our respondents Turkey Day budget was going toward travel. After averaging together all answers, we found that the average respondent will allocate 21 percent of their total Thanksgiving expenditure for traveling purposes. This percentage equates to $36.88 per person.Making the annual pilgrimage from Chicago to Texas each Thanksgiving, Stacey Caprio knows just how costly this holiday can get. As a consumer, I spend more on Thanksgiving travel and food. I always travel from Chicago to Texas to spend Thanksgiving with my immediate family and relatives, which includes a round-trip plane ticket, said Caprio.Food is the next biggest expenditure since we feed a large family of up to 14 p eople, she said. I never regret the spend on this holiday since it brings family together in such a wonderful way.While the average Thanksgiving expenditure may seem a bit high, it is important to remember that this is an average figure. Some people have more extravagant Thanksgiving parties with more than 20 guests and a smorgasbord that will require a more generous budget. These respondents would bring up the average Thanksgiving expenditure more so than those folks who enjoy just having a small group join them on Turkey Day.With all that said, it is important to budget for Thanksgiving expenses, especially if you are hosting, so that costs dont get away from you quickly. Giulia Umile, the Chief Operating Officer at Slice Communications, offered some tips on managing your money for the Thanksgiving feast Thanksgiving costs can get out of hand if you host, especially with the popularity of cooking shows and organic options. Depending on the size of your family and friends, budgets for hosting average $500. But that can go much higher quickly.It is important to first set a budget and then get creative on how to stick to it, said Umile. Asking people to bring sides is always a big help. When building your budget, put a cost to each dish you plan to make and each accessory or feature (like tablecloths, flowers, etc.) and then start eliminating them to hit your budget.MethodologyAll data found within this report came from a poll commissioned by LendEDU and conducted online by polling company Pollfish. In total, 1,000 Americans were polled on questions related to Thanksgiving. Respondents were screened to ensure they were planning on celebrating Thanksgiving in 2018. If respondents met the criteria, they were selected at random from Pollfishs online user panel of over 100 million.Respondents were asked to enter in an exact dollar amount when they were answering how much money they were expecting to spend on Thanksgiving-related expenses in 2018. After we collected 1,000 individual responses, we were able to calculate the average expenditure and the median expenditure. Respondents were also asked to enter in an exact proportion related to Thanksgiving travel expenses, these values were also averaged together. This poll was conducted over a two-day span from Sept. 29, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2018. All respondents were asked to answer each question truthfully and to the best of their abilities.This article was originally published on LendEDU.

Top 5 Social Skills for Workplace Success

Top 5 Social Skills for Workplace SuccessTop 5 Social Skills for Workplace SuccessWhat are social skills, and why are they essential for workplace success? Social skills, also called interpersonal skills, are those we use to interact and communicate with other people. These skills include both verbal skills (the way you speak to other people) and nonverbal skills (your body language, gestures, and eye contact). Why Employers Value Social Skills Social skills are importantsoft skills- the personal qualities (as opposed to professional hard skills acquired through education, training, or job experience) that are key to interacting well with others. Almost every job requires social skills. If you work on a team, you need to be able to get along with others. If you work with clients, you must listen attentively to their questions and concerns. If you are a manager, you will be called upon to motivate employees. Even if your job does not involve interacting with other people very muc h, you still need to possess a few social skills to interact with your employer and colleagues. Because social skills are so important, almost every employer looks for job candidates with behauptung competencies. It is therefore vital that you demonstrate that you have strong social skills in your resume, cover letter, and interview. Here is a list of the top five social skills that employers seek in candidates for employment. Also have a look at the subsequent tips on how to demonstrate that you have social skills throughout your job search. Top 5 Social Skills 1. Empathy Empathy is a very important skill. To interact well with others, you must be able to understand how they are feeling. Empathy is especially critical when dealing with clients who come to you with questions or problems. You need to express genuine concern for their issues, as well as helping to solve them. 2. Cooperation Cooperation is especially important when you work on ateam, where you will be required to p artner with others to reach a commongoal. However, even if you do not work on a team, cooperation is still necessary on those occasions when you are asked to work alongside colleagues to help achieve the goals of your organization. 3. Verbal and Written Communication Verbal communicationis the ability to express yourself using clear language that others can understand. Youll need solid verbal communication skills whenever you speak to others in person or on the phone. Written communication comes into play whenever you write an email, text, letter, report, or presentation here, appropriate grammar, spelling, and format are necessary. 4. Listening Another important communication skill that helps you interact well with others islistening. You need to be able to listen carefully to what your employer tells you to do, to what your colleagues say in a meeting, and to what your employees ask of you. You must listen to clients concerns, and express to them that you have understood them. Pe ople respond well to others when they feel they are being heard. 5. Nonverbal Communication While verbal communication is an important skill, so isnonverbal communication. Through your body language, eye contact, and facial expressions, you can express that you are an empathetic person who carefully listens to others. How to Show Your Social Skills During a Job Search Try to demonstrate that you have all of these social skills throughout your job search process. Firstly, be sure to incorporate the social skill words discussed here (empathy, cooperation, verbal and written communication, listening, nonverbal communication) into yourresume. Good places to use these keywords are in your work history or in yourresume summary(if you have one). Secondly, you can use these words in yourcover letter. In the body of your letter, mention one or two of these skills, providing specific examples of a time when you demonstrated them at work. Thirdly, you can use these skill words in anintervi ew. Make sure you have at least one example for a time you utilized each of the top five skills listed here. Of course, each job will require different skills and experiences, so make sure you read the job description carefully, and focus on the skills listed by the employer. Interviews also provide the perfect forum to demonstrate your interpersonal talents. Make sure to usenonverbal communicationthat conveys your interest in the interview, the employer, and the job. Speak clearly, and listen carefully to the questions being asked. Displaying these interpersonal skills in person is the best way to convince an employer that you have what it takes to excel in the position theyre offering.

Why the new Starbucks Reserve may not be best place for remote work

Why the new Starbucks Reserve may leid be best place for remote workWhy the new Starbucks Reserve may not be best place for remote workStarbucks coffee is everywhere. It was in my hometown growing up, and the area where I went to high school. It was a block away from my college campus, and a short drive from my first office after graduation. It was in the city where I studied abroad, and almost every airport Ive ever flown through.Starbucks omnipresence has made it somewhat of a paradox Its yur local coffee shop that you can bring with you anywhere in the world. And for people who travel with their laptops in tow, its also become something of a second office, lending itself to remote work over a steaming cup of Joe (or latt, or frappuccino).Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreBut sometimes, Starbucks can feel too something. Too corporate, too generic? Every Starbucks looks like ever y other Starbucks. Thats part of the charm, but it also means that your morning coffee routine lacks everything that could ever make it special.Introducing Starbucks ReservePerhaps thats why Starbucks has started a line of elite coffees and opened boutique roasteries. With locations in Seattle, Shanghai, Milan, and New York, and with two more storefronts in Tokyo and Chicago coming soon, Starbucks is expanding its luxury branding across the globe (Reserve bars and Starbucks shops that feature Reserve coffees are also around).So what does Starbucks Reserve provide? The rarest, most extraordinary coffees Starbucks has to offer, according to its website.In other words Something special.If you live in one of the cities where Starbucks Reserve has already made an appearance, you may have seen Instagram posts from friends who have decided to spend a day working at one of the trendy hubs. And on the surface, that makes sense - we go to regular Starbucks shops to check our email or write, so why wouldnt we do the same at an upgraded version?But then, like with any destination, theres always the concern that uniqueness and buzz will mean crowds and noise. Any place with hype is unlikely to be conduciveto work. In fact, thats part of what makes a regular Starbucks so perfect - its absolute ubiquitousness means theres no fanfare or enthusiasm, and if one location is too crowded, therell be another one a few streets away.As I heard more and more about the Starbucks Reserveroastery that arrived in Manhattans culture-heavy Chelsea neighborhood this winter, I decided to check it out for myself. Should this be the new hot spot for New Yorkers who need a day away from the office? Or is it too overwhelming?The vibeMuch like some of New Yorks major food icons (Eataly, Chelsea Market), Starbucks Reserves New York base can feel formidable to take on. Its three stories include pastry, coffee, takeaway bean and cocktail bars, all ornate and lush.Even from the outside, the Reserve roastery intimidates. With two heavy wooden doors, the design seems significantand weighty, almost like entering another land. On the inside, the New York roastery is all wood and copper. It feels like a sequel to Oz the Great and Powerful, but where coffee plays the Wizard instead of James Franco.If you think your daily Starbucks reservierung is expensive, Reserves offerings may make you gawk. From ahazelnut biancolatt to a sparkling citrus espresso, the menu is decadent, which means it wont be cheap. Be ready for one drink and a pastry to run you more than $10.After you order, the cashier may caution you to search out a seat before your food and beverage are ready. Mine did. I found a small wooden table and chair on the spaces lower level, in a corner, and waited for a text message telling me my food was prepared. When my phone buzzed, I walked up to the counter and tracked down a barista carrying my order on a slim, sleek, teeny-tiny tray.I returned to my seat (which was more of a log) and nibbled on my $10 muffin and hot chocolate. Then, it was time to start working.The struggleIf you live in New York, the last place you want to be is surrounded by tourists. Luckily, there are a lot of places out-of-towners dont go. But Starbucks Reserve is one of the places they do.At the bar beside my table, entire groups of people introduced themselves. Where are you from? they would ask. None of them said the city. I overheard one woman say she traveled all the way from her home state for this - for a coffee (or whatever fancy choice she plucked from the menu) at a Starbucks Reserve roastery. Im assuming she was kidding, though who knows?If there is anything thats counterproductive to working, its being surrounded by people who are having loud conversations, flocking to a destination for social hour (even at 11 a.m.). And thats the environment at the New York location.Your friends may have posted filtered photos sitting inside the roastery, focused on their laptops. S olely based on my experience, their grams are lying to you. The loud music, the chit chat, the constant flow of tourists taking selfies - none of it makes you want to work. I spent hours there, and I barely got through about 45 minutes worth of stuff.If you want a cup of premium coffee with a colleague and work in Chelsea, the roastery may be a good 30-minute stop. But its not a place to work long-term - it doesnt even appear to be designed for that. From my corner, I saw no outlets to charge a laptop. My wooden seat was hard and stiff there was nothing to sink into, and any comfortable seating was already taken when I arrived in the morning.Perhaps all of this was intentional - Reserve is not your classic Starbucks. Its an experience. And it doesnt have to go well with the drudgery of everyday life.Your local Starbucks may be betterThe Reserve roastery was so crowded that a man asked to share my table. He settled into another wooden chair and started plugging away - a kindred s pirit, I thought. Soon, he was complaining. It was too loud. He wouldnt be able to hear his business call in 15 minutes. The seats were uncomfortable, and there were no outlets. He, a perfect stranger, shared my thoughts completely. We were here to work, and this place wasnt right for us.But it was right for the constant flood of people coming in for a photo, or for those who crowded around the coffee bar to speak with friends or strangers. It was right for the groups of women who sat around chatting as one of them sipped a drink. It was right for the people who saw Reserve as an attraction, not a coffee shop.For those of us who dont care much for becoming Instagram influencers, but who do want to get work done, a Reserve space may not be our best environment. Which is okay, because just across the street from the New York roastery is an ordinary Starbucks - plain, boring and (presumably) filled with comfy seats and outlets. Luxurious doesnt always mean ideal, and in this case, the familiar and safe may actually play out better than the new and special.So sure, if theres a Starbucks Reserve outpost in your town, maybe hit it up for a drink. But dont expect the perfect serenity of being somewhere thats nothing special. 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Finding the Best States for Jobs in 2019

Finding the Best States for Jobs in 2019Finding the Best States for Jobs in 2019What statesare best for getting hired? Are you wondering which locations provide the best job opportunities? The answer will vary depending on the occupations andindustriesyoure targeting. However, theaverage wagesin various locations, trends inwage growth and stagnation,levels of unemployment,and job growth can allhelp workerslikeyou to identify areas with the most robust economic activity. Average Weekly U.S. Wages TheBureau of Labor Statistics(BLS) produces quarterly reports on theaverage(mean) weekly wagesin various locations. The BLS wage report by state for the third quarter(Q3) of 2018 indicated a wide range of wages across states. For example, stateswithaverage weekly wageson the low end comprised Mississippi $754, Idaho $805, Arkansas $811, Montana $815, South Dakota $827, South Carolina $834, Maine $851, New Mexico $855, Kentucky $855, Kansas $867, Nebraska $873, Oklahoma $874, Iowa $887, Ve rmont $892, and West Virginia $894. Stateswithaverage weekly wageson the high end were District of Columbia $1,807, Massachusetts $1,305, Washington $1,280, New York $1,272, California $1,260, Connecticut $1,209, New Jersey $1,181, Maryland $1,130, Colorado $1,104, Illinois $1,087, Virginia $1,082, and Minnesota $1,074. Below, you can binnensee a breakdown of the 10 highest and 10 lowest weekly wage averages by state. The national average for wages was $1,055 per week. Read about thecomplete list of wages by state. States with the Highest Increases/Decreases in Wages The same report also identifies the states with the greatest year-on-year increase and decrease in wages. States with the greatest increases wereWest Virginia 8.1%, Washington 6.2%, North Dakota 4.4%, New York 4.2%, Minnesota 4.2%, New Mexico 3.9%, Tennessee 3.9%, Oregon 3.8%, California 3.8%, Maine 3.7%, Louisiana 3.7%, Iowa 3.7%, and Alaska 3.7%. States with the lowest wage growth included Rhode Island -1.3%, So uth Carolina 0.8%, New Hampshire 1.7%, New Jersey 2.1%, Kentucky 2.2%, Hawaii 2.4%, Delaware 2.4%, Indiana 2.4%, Maryland 2.4%, Nevada 2.4%, and Connecticut 2.5%. Below, you can see a breakdown of the biggest year-on-year increases and decreases in wages by state. Average weekly wages for the nation as a whole increased by 3.3% for the periodQ3,2017,toQ3,2018. Thelarge metro areas/countieswith the highest weekly wages were Santa Clara, CA $2,460 San Mateo, CA $2,363 San Francisco $2,097 New York, NY $1,997 Washington, D.C. $1807 King, WA $1,752 Suffolk, MA $1,706 Arlington, VA $1,691 Fairfax, VA $1588 Middlesex, MA $1563 and Somerset, NJ $1487. Where the Jobs Are (and Arent) by State TheBLSunemployment figures for March 2019reveal very significant state-to-statedifferences. The states with the lowest unemployment satzs were North Dakota 2.3%, Vermont 2.3%, Iowa 2.4%, New Hampshire 2.4%, Hawaii 2.8%, Nebraska 2.8%, South Dakota 2.8%, Idaho 2.9%,Virginia 2.9%, Wisconsin 2.9%, Ut ah 3%, and Massachusetts 3%. The states with the highest unemploymentrateswere Alaska 6.5%, District of Columbia 5.6%, West Virginia 5.1%, New Mexico 5.1%, Arizona 5%, Mississippi 4.9%, Louisiana 4.7%, Washington 4.6%, Ohio 4.4%, Oregon 4.4%, and Illinois 4.4%. You can compare the highest and lowest unemployment rates by state in the map below. The national average unemployment ratestood at 3.9% for March 2019. You can read a complete list ofunemployment by state. Job growth year over year is another way to evaluate how attractive the job market is in a particular area. The following states had the highest job growth on a percentage basis from September 2017 to September 2018Florida 4.6%, Utah 3.4%, New Hampshire 3.4%, Idaho 3.0%, South Carolina 2.8%, Arizona 2.8%, Texas 2.6%, Washington 2.4%, Colorado 2.1%, and California 1.8%. The national average job-growthrate during that period was 1.6%. You can read a complete list of thejob growth in all states. Unemployment by Metro Are a Metropolitan areas with thelowest unemployment include Ames, Iowa 1.5% Burlington, VT 1.8% Iowa City, IA 1.9% Midland, TX 2.1% Madison, WI 2.4% Boulder, CO 2.5% Fayetteville, AR 2.5% Logan, UT 2.5% Odessa, TX 2.5% Fort Collins, CO 2.6% Manchester, NH 2.6% Nashville, NH 2.6% Portsmouth, NH 2.6% and Sheboygan, WI 2.6%. Thehighest unemploymentrateswere recorded in El Centro, CA 17.8% Yuma, Arizona 12.1% Visalia-Porterville, CA 12.1% Ocean City 11.5% Merced, CA 11.0% Hanford-Corcoran, CA10.3% Salinas,CA10.1% Bakersfield, CA 10.1% Fresno, CA 9.4% and Yuba City, AZ 9.4%. Large metropolitan areaswith the lowest unemployment rateswere Nashville-Davidson- Murfreesboro- Franklin, TN 2.6% Austin-Red Rock, TX 2.7% Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA/NH 2.7% Denver-Arora-Lakewood, CO 2.9% Oklahoma City, OK 3.0% Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 3.0% Salt Lake City 3.0% San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3.0% San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 3.0%andSan Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 3.1%. Major cities with th e highest unemployment rates include Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 4.5% Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY 4.5% Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 4.4% Cleveland-Elyria, OH 4.4% Sacramento- Roseville- Arden-Arcade, CA 4.3% Rochester, NY 4.2% Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 4.2% Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT 4.2% Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 4.1% Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 4.1% Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 4.1%and Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI 4.1%. You can also find a complete list ofunemployment by metropolitan area. Determine the Location Quotient When evaluating the best location for jobs for your situation, you also need to take into account the concentration of opportunities in your target field. There are somecities that have more job opportunities than others,where economic growth has stalled. There are also locations that have ahigher percentage of jobs that pay well. For example, Hollywood and Toronto have many more opportunities in film and entertainment than most areas. Hartford, CT, is an insurance center. Massachusetts and New Jersey are great areas for pharma and biotechnology. New York City is a center for finance and theater. One technique for assessing the job market in various target locations is tovisit Indeed.com and conduct searchesin your career fields of interest for your preferred locations. Identify the number of jobs in your field as a percentage of the total number of jobs in each location to determine the concentration of relevantjobs within those locations. The BLS produces a measure of how concentrated various fields are in different locations. You can check out theoccupations with the highest location quotient for various areas here. Calculate the Cost of Living Factoring in the cost of living can enhance your analysis regarding what you can earn in different locations. TheCost of Living IndexandCost of Living Calculatorcan help you to determine andtocomparethe cost of living in different targ et locations. In addition to adjusting income for the cost of living, you can use avariety of other calculatorsto determine your salary, benefits, and a net paycheck in a new location. Figure Out the Logistics If youre thinking thata new location would be worth exploring, you can readtips for finding a job in a new citythatwill help you toget started on the road to a new career.

The Dos and Donts of Resume Objective Ideas

The Dos and Donts of Resume Objective Ideas The size of your resume should be set by your experience. Resume objective samples may be used by students who are searching for a pspecies-time job after classes. Understanding how to tailor your resume will obviously offer you an advantage. Everything about your resume is selling one product you and if you want to work in retail, you want to prove that you understand just what is needed to sell yourself. Every working professional has created a resume for their very first job sooner or later. The area of information technology gets more important each day. By highlighting a couple of essential abilities and your existing purposes, you give the recruiter or hiring manager a taste of whats to come in the remainder of your resume. If youre attempting to acquire work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. Include thename of the organization youre applying for to demonstrate the employer youre genuinely interested in becoming part of their team. Just take the opportunity to generate a resume specifically for the business you are considering working for. Remember you would like to sell yourself, your experience and any contribution youve got to offer you the business. To begin with, examine the job description to see whether it indicates the kind of skills the provider is seeking. The Honest to Goodness Truth on Resume Objective Ideas One of the hazards of a resume objective is that youre able to focus too much on what you would like in your career, and not enough on how you are going to add value to the firm. In the end, stating an objective is optional, but it might help convince employers that you understand what you need and understand the business. You must have five objective statements. An excellent objective statement can highly improve your probability of finding the job. You might also see nursing resume template Sample resume objectives can be employed by anybody who is makin g a resume. If youre a recent college graduate or somebody whos prepared to move from employed as a line-level employee to a supervisory role, among the next sample objectives may get the job done for you. Theres a very long field of career objective examples that can be put in on entry level resumes. You can also go for including different sections like reference, hobbies and regions of interest in the resume. A cover letter is an essential part of the job application procedure. If you dont have a notion of how or where to begin, resume samples are available which will function as a guide toward achieving a perfect resume. You should definitely incorporate a resume objective statement in your resume when you submit an application for a job to be certain you may break the ice at the very first attempt. There are specific things involved with writing an impressive objective statement. Resume Objective Ideas at a Glance The skills section should consist of info about your com petencies and techniques. Its possible to include the information regarding the teaching licenses and certifications in another section. If however the expert references fail you, you can merely search for expert CV writers online. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. You are able to go through the sample of their preceding work or request samples etc, and you may hire them for the work. You may also want to review the Housekeeping job description and ideal job qualifications sections so youll get a better idea on how to produce your resume stand out more. In any case, should you want to apply for at least 1 job and that two when one job is entirely different from the other, you may use the assistance of specialist CV writers. There are several job opportunities that are offered in educational sector.

The Surprising Skills You Need Every Salesperson to Have - Spark Hire

The Surprising Skills You Need Every Salesperson to Have - Spark HireWhen youre hiring salespeople, you know that these individuals must have an enthusiastic, positive attitude in order to excel. They must also truly believe in the products theyre selling. However, there are several other key traits that make a strong salesperson. The next time youre ready to hire a seller, keep an eye out for the following traits in a kompetenzprofil new employeeThe ability to really listenThe best salespeople are those who build relationships instead of simply trying to force their products on potential clients. Sellers who take the time to cultivate relationships and truly listen to what would-be clients need are able to deliver services more effectively, ultimately strengthening their relationships with clients and yielding long-term connections. While you need your team to be aggressive, you also need them to know when to take a step back and fully understand what potential customers are searchi ng for.The ability to focus on your positives instead of their negativesIts easy to want to talk smack about competitors in order to get the sale, but the best sellers are able to close the deal without doing this. When you trash a competitor, it actually makes you look unprofessional and can hurt your connection with a client. Instead of talking about why the competition is terrible, focus on why youre superior and how youre doing a more effective job. Particularly if your industry is small, you want to avoid becoming the company that rips the competition apart simply because they dont have anything positive to say about their own products. Focus on your own strengths instead of others weaknesses.The ability to stay organizedSometimes making the sale can take weeks, months, or even years, so staying organized becomes crucial. Your sellers need to remember when to follow up with that client who said hed be interested in a few months, when they last made contact with a strong potenti al new customer, and when their biggest clients new product launch that they promised theyd attend is happening. If they can stay organized, keeping track of all of this is easy.What are some of the key skills you look for when you hire for sellers? Let us know in the commentsImage Goodluz/BigStock.com

3 Signs You Should Definitely Quit Your Job

3 Signs You Should Definitely Quit Your Job3 Signs You Should Definitely Quit Your JobSo, youve recently realized that you and your current job just arent a great fit. But youre notlage quite sure what to do with that realization. Should you quit? Tough it out and try to improve your situation? Coast for now so you can put your energy into finding something better?These questions arent easy, and weighing their endless implications and consequences can be emotionally exhausting.Well, let me settle your mind a bit.There are three situations in which you should definitely quit your job. Not necessarily right away- the details of how and when Ill leave to you. But as for that nagging question of whether or not you should leave, this list will give you some peace of mind about that.If any of the following apply, you can start planning your exit strategy.1. It Just Isnt SustainableIf you find yourself in a situation in which it is emotionally, physically, or mentally draining (or worse) fo r you even to show up to work, let alone get excited and perform at a high level- you need to leave. It might be due to unsupportive co-workers, an unattentive supervisor, a commute that is destroying all of your personal time, or an unfair workload that is impossible to handle. But whatever the cause, realize that professional development and confidence compound over time- so its critical to keep your career momentum moving, rather than getting stuck in a bad situation.This also includes being systematically underpaid. If you are slowly (but definitively) running out of runway because you have a job that doesnt pay you well enough, you dont want to wait until that runway dissolves entirely, at which point it will be much more difficult to move on.In many situations, there are ways to change behauptung factors- transferring to a new department, picking up a new project, or asking for a raise, for example. But assuming youve tried to make the best of the situation and those attempts havent been successful, dont feel bad about doing what you have to do to take care of yourself.2. It Isnt Furthering Your Professional DevelopmentA job shouldnt just provide you with a paycheck- it should be helping you gain skills, experiences, knowledge, and training that will help youfurther your career. So if you find yourself in a situation in which you are falling unacceptably behind in your professional development, its time to move on.It can be hard to recognize when youre in this situation, but its typically accompanied by a feeling of unmet potential, restlessness, or being stuck. More specifically, a job is not contributing to your professional development if it isnt letting you do at least one of the following things (and ideally several or all of them) Gain new skills, networks, expertise, or certifications by working on new projects. Save money so that you can make further investments in yourself. Invest in yourself directly by paying for your education or professional development experiences like conferences, courses, and trainings. Have the time to explore other job duties, organizations, and fields. Build relationships with influential people within and outside of your organization, particularly people who might be in a position to help you get promoted or find another job when the time is right. Receive mentorship from people who are more experienced than you. Find intellectual stimulation in your work. Take risks, so that you have the chance to fail, succeed, and learn from those experiences.Great companies make sure youre able to do all of the above, because they know thats the way to attract and develop top talent. The fewer of these opportunities your job is affording you, the sooner you should be looking to move on.3. Something Else (Way Better) Comes AlongEvery now and then, as youre slogging away at the path youve laid out for yourself, the stars will align and a too-good-to-be-true opportunity will show itself. You wont see it coming, but youll be at a dinner party and someone will turn to you and say Hey, Ive got a friend at Dream Company and hes looking for an XYZ- I feel like youd be perfect And just like that, youre two phone calls and an unofficial interview away from an amazing job opportunity.This one sounds like a no-brainer, but Ive seen a lot of people consider passing on these types of opportunities because of fear, loyalty, or self-doubt. But remember At the end of the day, you dont owe your company more than you owe yourself in furthering your own development and growth. If youve been offered a job that will offer you much more in the way of career development, responsibility, or happiness- unless you would be causing catastrophic failure at your current employer- you should take it.Admittedly, these situations arent always as black and white as Ive depicted here. In almost every situation, there is some facet of your job that makes it worth staying at. But be honest with yourself about why youre no t happy. And if theres something you want to change or gain- some skill, some side project, something that gives you valuable traits that you didnt have before- dont be afraid to ask for these things. Good managers will appreciate your interest in keeping yourself sharp and growing, and theyll help to get you the right opportunities.And if youve tried, and your organization isnt receptive to your heartfelt requests, take a deep breath and lay your plans. Its time to find something bigger and better.Photo of man courtesy of Unsplash.

2 Times You Must Answer an Email in 24 Hours- The Muse

2 Times You Must Answer an Email in 24 Hours- The Muse2 Times You Must Answer an Email in 24 Hours- The MuseYou know you need to get back to someone as soon as possible when he or she sends an email labeled urgent. You can imagine the otherbei person staring at his screen, unblinking, or obsessively refreshing his inbox, because hes waiting on you for the final numbers, the approval, the go-ahead, the answer, or the next steps.But did you know thats leid the only time you need to prioritize writing back? Its true If you let a katechese sit a few days in either of the following scenarios, you risk looking pretty insensitive or unprofessional. Its a tough balance for sure, because in each instance, you also want to say the right thing. But its important to the take the time to reply.1. When Youve Punted BeforeAre you familiar with punting an email to manage your inbox? As Muse co-founder and COO Alex Cavoulacos explains Send a short Thanks for thinking of me- Im booked up this month bu t if you reach out in some time in the future, Id love to help however I can. Many people will never follow up at all- either because they forgot or because they dont need your time and advice anymore- so you can rest assured that the people who follow up are the ones who most need your help.While this strategy will save you from answering all of the people who never reach back, the trade off is that if someone does as you ask- waits however long and then follows up- you really owe it to her to send a response. Shes being respectful by contacting you at a later time, and so you want to show her the same courtesy.Of course, you may still be too busy to help out (and thats OK). But you shouldnt be too busy to send a helpful response- even if its giving a short answer, pointing her toward someone else, or providing a link to a resource- and within 24 hours if possible. Additionally, composing a real reply saves you from starting a never-ending Ill get back to you later email chain, whi chll be seen as leading the other person on. 2. When Youre Told Something PersonalMany people find it difficult to share personal information with their co-workers. So, if someone takes the time to share upsetting news with you over email, writing back quickly is always called for.It doesnt have to be a lengthy reply, and its OK if youre elend 100% sure of the right thing to say. You can almost always lead with Im so sorry to hear Then, thoughtfully address whatever action item was in the email (assuming there was one, which there usually is) with something like, Please take your time or Feel free to reach back when you return. And if there is a time-sensitive issue that requires you to ask for something tangible, take a few minutes to figure out the most minimal ask before responding. For example, this is how you could respond to a co-worker who tells you that he wont be able to finish the hauptplatine presentation due this week because of a death in the familyDear Jeannette,Im so sorry to hear that your grandfather passed away. I, of course, understand that youll be flying home to Pittsburgh, and I hope that time with family brings you comfort.Please dont worry about the board presentation. If you could just point me to where what youd been working on is on the shared drive, Id be more than happy to finish it.I hope youll feel free to list me as a point of contact on your out of office message, and let me know if theres anything else I can do.With Condolences,SteveEven when you dont have the exact right words- and no one does- replying quickly shows that you care. It makes your concern feel more genuine, and makes it clear you didnt breeze past this news or add it to a list as you would with any other message.Yes, were all fighting the good fight to reach inbox zero and I completely understand the urge to want to put off answering that one hard email because you could answer 10 basic ones in the same amount of time. But its not worth making someone else feel unimportant- or risking your reputation as a considerate person. So, take the time to reply to a message in either of these categories Youre not the only one wholl be glad you did. Photo of person on phone courtesy of Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury/Getty Images.

7 Tips to Get Hired Fast

7 Tips to Get Hired Fast7 Tips to Get Hired FastWhen youre looking for a job, your goal is likelyto get hired sooner rather than later. But with so many variables seemingly out of your control, it might feel like youre at the mercy of the job search gods to get a gig. Fortunately, there are ways to potentially speed up the process and get hired nahe daran sein.Here are seven tips that can help you get hiredfast1. Be selective.Logically, it might seem that the more jobs you apply for, the better your chances would be of getting called in for an interview, but thats not necessarily the case. When you focus on quantity (and not quality), your job applications could just be generic and not pack the punch necessary to impress a potential employer.Instead, try to be selective in the number of job listings you apply to, and then make sure that your resume and cover letter are tailored with the job descriptions in mind.2. Do some volunteering.With bills piling up during your job search, the last thing you might want to do is work for free. Thing is, volunteering is a great way to get hired fast Not only can volunteering give you new skills, but it can also be listed on your resume as solid work experience (which is good when youre trying to cover up some employment gaps on your resume).Plus, the new networking contacts you can potentially make while volunteering just might connect you to an employer thatis hiring3. Try temping.Much like volunteering, temping can put you on the fast track towards getting a job. Temping is a good option for those looking to earn some money while still focusing on their job search. A temp job can be listed as work experience on your resume, and your boss can also give you a fresh reference as well.Temping is particularly good for career changers who are looking to test out the waters of a new career field without making a full commitment. Plus, being able to get your foot in the door might possibly lead to future job opportunities within the company.4. Prepare for the lokalitt.Although it might seem like youre putting the cart before the horse if you prepare for a position that youve yet to be hired for, youre not. If youre looking to get hired fast, you can adopt the mentality that youve already accepted a job offer. That means preparing yourself- both mentally and physically- for the job, especially if its a remote position.Whether you plan to work from a home office or become a digital nomad, make sure you have what you need in order to work remotely successfully. That means having the space, equipment, and other necessary tools and programs that will allow you to work at your peak.5. Use. Big job search boards can be akin to a buffet- lots of choices, but most arent what youre looking for, anyway. If you want a flexible job, you can save time by not having to weed through lots of job listings that arent relevant to your needs, and use a credible, niche job search board- like- instead.Since every job is hand-scre ened for legitimacy, you can be assured that there are no job scams, and that each position has some level of work flexibility.6. Spread the word.Sure, you spend your days focused on looking at job listings, but dont forget to reach out and let people know that youre actively pursuing work options, too While you can (and should) go to networking events, let friends, family, and former colleagues and bosses know that youre looking for a job. Be as specific as possible, since well-meaning connections might try to pair you up for a position that you have absolutely no interest in.You can say, Im looking for a mid-level marketing job, and then give them a brief synopsis of your skills and/or employers youve worked for so your contacts can hopefully create quality leads.7. Be flexible. Lets say that youre looking for a full-time remote job. If you want to get hired fast- and your job search has been going on longer than you had hoped- it might be time to rethink your job search parameter s. You might opt for a part-time remote job, or perhaps a few freelancing jobs, or a combination of flexible jobs.Being flexible can provide some much-needed income, additional experience for your resume, and depending on the work flex your job offers, the additional time to continue your original job search while working simultaneously, too.Start Your Job SearchPhotoCredit bigstockphoto.com