mercredi 28 février 2018
Billy Bob Thornton lists sleek Malibu beach home for $2.3M
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Jennifer Lawrence got drunk before Red Sparrow premiere
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Heather Locklear, 56, is really 'struggling'
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Khloe Kardashian shows off baby bump in Snapchat video
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In Germany’s Car Capital, the Unthinkable: The Right to Ban Cars
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mardi 27 février 2018
Miranda Lambert 'calls it quits with Anderson East'
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Jennifer Lawrence empowered going nude for Red Sparrow
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Sandra Bullock will reunite with ex Matthew McConaughey
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California Scraps Safety Driver Rules for Self-Driving Cars
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Chinese Auto Magnate Buys $9 Billion Stake in Daimler
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Chasing the Deal: Celebrating International Women’s Day With Free Hotel Amenities
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Bo Kho: the Vietnamese Beef Stew You Never Knew You Loved
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lundi 26 février 2018
Kim Kardashian shares FIRST photo of baby girl Chicago
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Joy-Anna Duggar welcomes son named Gideon
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7 Life-Changing Perspectives To Overcome Your Family’s Obsession with Stuff
Ten years ago, our lives changed dramatically. The realization that our possessions were actually distracting us from a life of joy and purpose and fulfillment became the motivation to pursue minimalism in our home.
As our family of four began removing nonessential possessions, we soon discovered more time and energy and focus for the things that matter most. And we discovered that our things had become a far greater burden than we’d ever realized.
We also began to discover that many of our thoughts concerning physical possessions were incorrect. These faulty mindsets were contributing to our over-accumulation and cluttered lifestyles. Slowly, but surely, our approach to possessions began to change as we experienced more and more the benefits of owning less.
If your family struggles with owning too much, consider these seven life-changing perspectives to help overcome your family’s obsession with stuff:
1. Owning fewer toys is actually better for your kids.
Parents want what’s best for their children. But often times, our desire to help them learn and develop results in the over-accumulation of toys. Did you know the research says the exact opposite? According to almost every scientific study on the issue, fewer toys will actually benefit your kids more. Here’s a recent one: owning fewer toys will result in deeper, more creative play for your kids—along with a whole bunch of other healthier lifestyle habits.
2. Buying more hobby supplies will not help you enjoy it more.
The story plays out almost the same way every time. We discover a new hobby (camping, music, sewing, art, etc.) and quickly begin gathering the necessary tools to partake in it. As we grow in our passion for the hobby, we accumulate more and more “supplies” thinking these items will help us enjoy the pursuit more. However, as my friend Kristoffer Carter once wrote, “Sometimes, our pursuit of tools gets in the way of our enjoyment of the hobby.” We’d often be better off improving our skills, rather than simply buying more equipment.
3. Hoarding kitchen utensils is not making you a better cook.
I used to think the only thing missing in my kitchen was the latest and greatest kitchen gadget. That somehow, one more piece of plastic would make my food taste better and my cooking a more enjoyable experience (because who doesn’t like getting frustrated trying to find that one utensil hidden somewhere in the drawer…).
Everything changed when I read this article by Mark Bittman in the New York Times titled A No-Frills Kitchen Still Cooks. An expert and veteran of commercial kitchens and classically-trained chefs, Mark changed my perspective entirely by listing out a limited number of utensils needed to prepare any recipe. I immediately minimized my kitchen. And fell in love with cooking.
4. Owning a bigger house is not improving your family life.
It’s an odd connection when you think about it, but we hear it all the time. The more square footage in our home… the happier our family will be. As if, somehow, more space to spread out will somehow bring our families closer together. My family has found the exact opposite to be true. Among countless other benefits, we have found that living in a smaller home has actually brought our family closer together. It has encouraged more conversation and deeper relationships. After all, when you can’t run from your problems, you are forced to confront them.
5. Keeping extra clothes in your closet is making your morning harder.
In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains how the absence of choice is not an ideal environment for the human spirit. However, he also explains how too many choices is equally undesirable—leaving us feeling less and less satisfied. It’s a life-changing perspective in many ways—you can watch him explain it here. Similarly, the abundance of options does not make life easier, it makes life more difficult and more complicated. We purchase more and trendier fashion thinking its presence in our closet will make mornings easier. But just the opposite occurs. The overabundance of choice only makes it more difficult.
6. Having more television sets is not making your family happier.
According to statistics, the average American home now has more televisions than people. This phenomenon is most certainly a result of our common thinking that more is always better. But in regard to televisions, there is an added assumption that giving every family member a chance to watch whatever they want will keep everyone happy. Again, we found the exact opposite to be true.
Years ago, our family of four decided to get rid of every television except for one. For us, it was just an experiment at first. But quickly into the experiment we discovered that having only one television in our home brought us much closer together. The amount of television we watched began to decline dramatically. But even more important, when we did choose to watch something, we did it together as a family.
7. The greatest gifts you can give your kids are not bought with money.
Very few of my fondest childhood memories involve physical possessions. Instead, I look back and recall moments we spent together, the example my parents set, and the lifelong values they worked hard to instill into me. None of those truly life-giving gifts were purchased at the local department store.
As we seek to overcome the empty promises and the temptation to own more, let’s remember all the benefits of owning less.
Let’s allow our perspectives to change about what is true, what is noble, and what is good. In the end, everyone benefits.
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The Walking Dead: Carl Grimes envisions peace before dying
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dimanche 25 février 2018
Soap star Winsor Harmon booked for being drunk in public
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These Are The Top Three Reasons Benchmarking Is Not Good For You And Your Company
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The Fifth Wave: Fifth Industrial Revolution
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The Fourth Wave: Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Jordan Marsh’s Blueberry Muffins Recipe
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samedi 24 février 2018
Usher lists his $4.2 million West Hollywood home
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vendredi 23 février 2018
Kevin Federline seeks child support increase from Britney
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Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption that surrounds us.
The world we live in is not friendly to the pursuit of minimalism. Its tendencies and relentless advertising campaigns call us to acquire more, better, faster, and newer. The journey of finding simplicity requires consistent inspiration.
For that reason, I hope you will make an effort this weekend to find a quiet moment with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy some of these hand-picked articles to encourage more simplicity in your life.
The Tyranny of Convenience | The New York Times by Tim Wu. We must never forget the joy of doing something slow and something difficult, the satisfaction of not doing what is easiest.
Embrace Anti-Consumerism and Feel Like a Millionaire After 60 | Sixty + Me by Elizabeth Dunkel. Consumerism is trying to part you with your money.
Digital Clutter: Konmari Your Way to E-Freedom | Mavericks Digital by Jessica Zoo Christensen. Here are some of the best digital-minimising steps I have taken to re-gain balance and control over my digital devices.
A Minimalist Movement Takes Root in Singapore | The Business Times by Helmi Yusuf. “It’s definitely a movement that has gained traction among millennials like us who, among other reasons, want to leave the world a better place for future generations.”
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Jennifer Aniston 'didn't want to get tattoos like Theroux'
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Mama June gives health update one year after losing 300lbs
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Wheels: Sunroofs Are Growing in Size and Popularity. Rules Haven’t Kept Up.
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Friday Finds: 2.23.18
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J. J. Abrams has a script for Star Wars: Episode IX
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jeudi 22 février 2018
6 Powerful Ideas for the Next Corporate Event
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Farrah Abraham seen after suing Teen Mom producers for $6m
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Choosing a Dust Control System
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Jennifer Aniston looks sad at gala after announcing split
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Angelina Jolie says she's like all moms
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Ford Ousts Chief of North American Unit for ‘Inappropriate Behavior’
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Tokyo Ramen Guide: Where to Eat Wantan-men/Wonton Ramen
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mercredi 21 février 2018
Kylie Jenner reveals Stormi already resembles her
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Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux tried therapy
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Four RHONY stars could sue Bravo after dangerous cruise
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mardi 20 février 2018
Bill Gates is set to guest star on The Big Bang Theory
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Justin Theroux 'had reservations' about marrying Jennifer
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Kari Ayam: Malaysian Chicken Curry Recipe
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lundi 19 février 2018
Fergie apologizes for her rendition of the National Anthem
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dimanche 18 février 2018
Francia Raisa's details kidney surgery for Selena Gomez
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samedi 17 février 2018
Jennifer Aniston spoke with ex Brad Pitt during split
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vendredi 16 février 2018
Jennifer Aniston hasn't talked to Brad Pitt in 'ages'
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Justin Theroux seen out with female pals before split news
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Wheels: More Luxury Buyers Ditch the Imports and Pick Up a Truck
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jeudi 15 février 2018
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux split
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Amy Schumer weds chef beau Chris Fischer in LA
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🌜 15 Savvy Reasons To Temp Between Jobs
If your job search is longer than you expected, take a temporary job in the meantime.
My temping work story
In the spring of 1998, I was living in a small studio in Jerusalem's German Colony after having made aliya and moving to Israel in January of that year. Having over 6 months to kill before I would be recruited into the Israeli army and with my savings dwindling, a temporary job offer came out of nowhere…
Conducting telephone surveys.
Yip-pee, was my first thought.
As I had just received my Bachelor's of Science in computer science, this temp job seemingly had nothing to do with my tech career plans. Plus, it didn't sound like fun – more like the opposite – and I didn't think that I'd learn anything useful.
Should I have taken the job?
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Some benefits of temping that I should have considered…
1) Improved odds
By opening yourself up to the temporary job market, you increase your chances of getting a job, period.
2) Networking
Whether at temporary job placement agencies or at the hiring companies, temp jobs are a good way to meet new people, grow your job search network and build up references.
3) Money
A little income is better than none and some countries allow you to take temp jobs while still receiving unemployment benefits.
4) Experience
A temp job can be the quickest way to get some experience in a field you're lacking.
5) Experiment
A temp job can let you try out a new career direction, especially for people who aren't sure what their profession should be.
6) Motivation
Being productive in a work role will keep your spirits up and help you otherwise avoid job search depression.
7) Free training
Temporary placement agencies are responsible for sending qualified temps to client companies. As a result, the placement agencies will often train the candidates they think can do the temp job.
8) Flex time
Many temp jobs are part-time, leaving your schedule partly open to continuing with your longer-term job search.
9) Employer tryouts
A temp job is a great way to learn about a company from the inside, helping you to decide if you even want to be a full-time employee there.
10) Easier to hire
Costing less than full-time employees, temps are appealing to companies in hard times. “Lowering your barrier to entry” means that as a temp you could get hired by a company that couldn't afford to hire you otherwise.
11) Full time job offer
The “temp-to-hire” situation is when a company brings in temps to test their skills in filtering candidates for full hiring. Another nice situation is where the company is so happy with your temp results that they decide to offer you a full time job.
Do temporary jobs improve workers' long-term labor market performance?
A 2007 survey tried to answer the above question and discovered 4 more advantages of temp jobs:
12) Temporary job workers subsequently do better in the labor market.
13) Temporary job workers have a higher chance of subsequently working for higher wage firms.
14) Temporary job workers provide a productive stepping stone to more stable employment.
15) Temporary job workers can develop useful job skills.
Back to my story
I didn't take the telephone survey job… at first.
But I thought it over and realized that all things considered, the pay was good for the work in question and I was only needed part-time; there would be no mind-numbing 8-hour days on the phone.
Finally, since the job offer arrived without requiring any more effort on my part, I changed my mind and did take it in the end.
Turns out I was right and wrong. The job really wasn't fun, but I did learn a few useful things and more importantly, met a lot of new people in growing my future job search network.
And if it hadn't gone well, there was no need to mention the temp job on my resume anyway.
What others are saying
Bonus: 16) Use temp jobs to quickly find a job in a new place
READ NEXT: 50 Great Jobs You Can Easily Do While You Travel (or using a laptop)
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mercredi 14 février 2018
Kanye West returns to Instagram for first time in one year
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Sarah Jessica Parker says no fight with Kim Cattrall
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Model claiming Mohamed Hadid raped her talks to LAPD
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mardi 13 février 2018
Bella Hadid gets restraining order against stalker
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Khloe Kardashian on how she knew Tristan was 'the one'
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Kylie Jenner 'relying on mom Kris Jenner' post birth
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lundi 12 février 2018
Sarah Jessica Parker steps out as friends rally round
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Daryle Singletary dies aged 46 at his Nashville home
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Device Advice
Technology changes fast. And new advancements are announced with great fanfare. The promise of changing how we interact with the world is just as standard on new technological devices as a power-on button. This promise sounds good to us. And so we buy and buy these devices in incredible numbers. Meanwhile, our old devices sit around because we’re not sure what to do with them. Is ever-growing device clutter inevitable?
Experts in the tech world make a distinction between technical obsolescence and functional obsolescence.
Technical obsolescence occurs as soon as your device is surpassed in its features by another device of its type—for example, the maker of your smartphone comes out with a newer model ten months after you bought yours.
Functional obsolescence, on the other hand, occurs only when your device no longer works like it’s supposed to. That happens, for example, when the software it runs ceases to work properly and is no longer supported by the manufacturer.
A lot of us are tempted to buy something new soon after reaching the point of technical obsolescence. If we find out that the cool new gadget we bought last month has been replaced on the market by an even cooler one, then we want that one!
I would argue that we should wait until we get closer to functional obsolescence with our devices. So what if we don’t have the newest thing? Who’s really going to care?
Now, I am not against the development or use of technology. In fact, I’m pleased to say that minimalism is more possible today than ever because of technology. In my phone, I carry movies, books, music, maps, a calendar, plane tickets, and an address book (just to name a few)—all things I don’t have to maintain in bulkier formats. Technology is one reason minimalism continues to grow; it has never been easier to own less.
But I fear that these days many assume new technology automatically makes things better and only adds convenience. This is not true.
In fact, when we don’t consume technology in a mindful way, it often adds clutter to our lives. It quickly drains our energy, our time, our room, and our bank accounts. Who among us hasn’t wasted an entire afternoon trying to get a computer to accomplish one seemingly simple thing?
When deciding whether to buy or to hang on to devices and gadgets—both in the present and the future—the filter we need to employ is the simple question “What problem does it solve?”
Technology should make our lives easier by solving problems both at home and at work quickly and more efficiently. But if our technology is not solving a specific problem for us, it is only adding to them.
Eliminating the clutter caused by holding on to old devices (and cords and batteries) that we are no longer using is often just a matter of taking the time to dispose of them properly. Most areas have electronics donation and recycling centers.
But what about our future purchases?
Buying a new phone just because the upgrade has become available is foolish if it doesn’t improve your life. The same could be said of cameras, home entertainment equipment, and computers. You don’t need a bigger-screen television if you can see fine with the one you currently have. Rarely do people regret waiting as long as possible to upgrade their technology. You don’t need to line up to purchase a new product just because the corporation that manufactures it says you need it.
What you need to do instead is count the full opportunity cost of your purchases. What else could you do with the money you won’t spend if you pass up a tech purchase? Pay down your debt? Enjoy a weekend vacation? Replace that worn-out mattress you’ve been using longer than your last phone?
Start asking if new technology is really improving your life or taking you away from what matters.
Hanging on to technology for a while isn’t the end of a dream. It’s the beginning of making greater progress toward what you want out of life.
“Device Advice” is an excerpt from The More of Less.
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dimanche 11 février 2018
Matthew McConaughey takes out full page ad for Nick Foles
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samedi 10 février 2018
Rose McGowan breaks silence on Jill Messick's suicide
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vendredi 9 février 2018
House of Cards and The Wire's Reg E. Cathey dies at age 59
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Wendy Williams dubs Meghan Markle a 'random princess'
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jeudi 8 février 2018
Taylor Swift's friend Karlie Kloss seen with Katy Perry
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🏃 7 Ways To Speed Up Your Job Search Results
Get to the job search finish line sooner.
This is a guest post by Kasey Steinbrinck.
If you’re out of work and hunting for a job, you’re not alone. At first, that may be kind of comforting, but it also means there’s plenty of competition.
I was once in your shoes. The syndicated radio company I worked for as a producer shut its doors in January 2009 – not a very good time to start a job search by any means. It took me about nine months to find a part-time job and more than a year to get back to full-time employment.
But I learned a few things along the way (many of them the hard way). I can’t guarantee you that following these seven suggestions will make your time unemployed completely pain-free, but I know they’ll help make it shorter.
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Hi, do I know anyone who's used Upwork? Is it legit? Do you like it?
I'm looking for some freelance editing/proofreading to keep my hands busy while I'm between jobs.
— Ashley Holstrom (@alholstrom) December 13, 2017
You’ve probably heard it’s a good idea to do some volunteering, freelancing or consulting work while you look for a new career. That’s often easier said than done. Looking for job can be a full-time job in itself. Believe me – I understand!
However, it really is important to make it look like you aren’t sitting around in your underwear all day.
In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) once held a hearing looking into cases where employers were screening out jobless applicants. Some businesses even come right out and say it in their want ads, but most will simply toss your resume in the trash.
That doesn’t make much sense – especially when plenty of good people are looking for work. But the harsh reality is that many potential employers are short-sighted enough to assume that if you got laid off, you’re lazy and worthless.
Don’t let them think that! Find some way to be productive.
When I lost my job a couple of years ago – I’d never written a blog post in my life. As I was applying for jobs, I found some companies asking for links to my work online. I didn’t have any. So I started a somewhat-goofy personal blog. That got me noticed by a newspaper, and led to the job that got me off unemployment.
Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer – you might be surprised at how easy it is – especially if you write about what you know. Check out sites and services where you can write How-To articles and explain things from your industry. You never know who’ll find that material and what it could lead to. At the very least, you’ll establish yourself as someone who knows what they’re talking about.
If you’re just not into writing, look for other ways to stay busy. Volunteering can lead to connections, and it lets potential employers see that you’re a good citizen who contributes to society. Visit networking events and job fairs in your community too. Shake some hands and meet some people. Opportunities like that can be even more valuable than an actual job interview.
2) Get social
You wouldn’t walk into a job interview without taking a shower and making yourself look presentable. The same goes for how you present yourself online. You might need to clean things up a little bit.
It’s a smart idea to look up information on the people who interview you, as well as other power players working for potential employers. Just remember – if you can Google them, they can Google you.
Only now am I realizing that my profile photo on LinkedIn probably wasn’t helping my job search. It’s a photo of me with a cheesy smile wearing my trademark baseball cap and giving a thumbs-up. I thought it had personality and maybe a little class (since it is in black and white).
After taking a second look at the pic – I understand just how ridiculous it might appear to someone else. Others have told me that it makes me look really young. I can just imagine potential employers looking at the picture and immediately labeling me an immature rookie.
Take some time to think about the kind of image you want to project online. Get the keg party photos off of Facebook, and stop dropping f-bombs in your status updates (at least until you’re gainfully employed).
3) Make your documents stand out
Buying some parchment paper for your printer is no longer the best way to make a nice-looking resume. That’s about all I did when I first found myself looking for work.
Nearly seven months into the hunt, a friend helped me jazz it up a little bit. She added some color, borders and headers. Then we saved it as a PDF file that could easily be emailed to prospects. I was kicking myself for not doing that sooner because call-backs definitely became more frequent.
Cover letters are another area where I messed up. For some reason I thought it would be a good idea to include my tragic unemployment sob story in the letter. Maybe I thought it would show off my writing skills or that they’d see me as some triumphant overcomer – but that was not the case.
When they say to keep your cover letters short and to the point – listen to them. I just had the opportunity to hire some graphic designers, and now I know it’s totally true. HR reps and interviewers will appreciate concise cover letters highlighting the positives of your career and education.
Save your life story for the interview.
That being said… it is wise to write unique cover letters for each job opportunity. To save some time, you may want to create a form letter with one or two short paragraphs you can adjust for different individuals and companies.
Just try to keep everything organized. I once sent the wrong employment application to someone because the filenames were both Application.doc. Talk about awkward!
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4) Be flexible
During those first few months of unemployment, I was pretty picky about jobs for which I chose to apply. I soon found out just how tough the job market was including how competitive things were out there.
Sometimes you just need to get back in the saddle and start working again – even if you feel like the job is beneath you. I can understand that you don’t want to miss out on your dream job, but the longer you wait the harder it gets to explain that nasty gap in employment.
You should also realize that in many cases, you can still collect partial unemployment insurance benefits while you work a part-time job.
There are times when temporary gigs and part-time jobs can lead to something better. However, in a cost-cutting economy, keep in mind that some employers will do whatever they can to avoid paying benefits. For that reason – it’s always smart to keep looking for the next open door.
5) Expand your search
Don’t rely on just one source for job openings.
I can remember getting email alerts for job opportunities at businesses that had already rejected my application. That’s annoying. It may also be a sign that you need to stop looking at the same websites every day.
Think about places where you’d like to work. Go right to their company websites and look for openings posted there. Even if there’s nothing available, you can still make connections and send off your resume and/or portfolio to the powers that be.
Besides the normal job search engines, try checking out state employment websites, and don’t forget about Craigslist or sites specific to your industry.
One thing I’d say you should never do is pay for someone to give you job listings and opportunities. That includes job postings from many staffing agencies that only give vague descriptions of the opening. Make some calls, do a little detective work, and find out who’s hiring for yourself.
6) Tell stories
True story. I did a skype interview for a job in CA w/o pants. Just had a shirt and tie on. Got the job, too.
— Michael (@Mike_Horvat) January 23, 2018
We all know it’s important to prepare for those job interviews. We read up on the company history, review common interview questions and rehearse in front of the bathroom mirror. But all too often your plan goes right out the window.
The bottom line is every employer wants someone who can solve problems and overcome challenges. Think of a few different stories from your career, schooling and life in which you emerged victorious.
You’d be surprised how the same stories could be an answer to a variety of questions like “What’s your greatest weakness?” “Tell me about a time you struggled to meet a deadline” or “What kind of work environment is best for you?”
It may take some practice. But if you have five different stories to tell in the interview – you’ll be in good shape. The worst thing that can happen in a job interview is that you let the interviewer ask all the questions and do all the talking.
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7) Work for yourself
Maybe it’s time you stopped working for someone else and started your own business. Working for yourself is the true American dream, and if you ask me – it would be great there were more successful small businesses in this country.
Small businesses are the fuel that powers job creation. A study by the Kauffman Foundation found that startups create around 3-million jobs a year in the U.S.
Now may be a great time to let your entrepreneurial spirit run wild. Just be aware of what you’re getting into. Running your own business is often time-consuming, especially at the beginning when it’s also tough to make a profit. This is not an option for the faint of heart.
However, you may also be interested in less stressful forms of self-employment. Look into things like affiliate marketing opportunities and other ways to earn passive income.
If you don’t have the ambition to be your own boss, you should still try to be open-minded about your career path. Think outside of the box about areas where your skills could be useful. You’ll stand out from the pack when employers see your resume because you have something different to offer.
Just don’t pigeonhole yourself into one type of career.
In my first couple of months on unemployment, I interviewed with a marketing agency for a job as a blogger for some of their big clients. At the time, I was really focused on being a media producer. I told them I thought “I’d be bored just writing all the time.” Needless to say – I did not get the job, and they made it clear my attitude toward was the main reason why.
I didn’t mean to have a bad attitude. My point was I thought I had even more to offer. But I learned you shouldn’t try to turn a job opportunity into something it’s not – at least not before you get hired.
Keep Your Chin Up!
One of the toughest things about being unemployed in a time like this is dealing with the rejection and the stress. But guess what? “How do you deal with rejection” and “How do you handle stress” are also common interview questions!
It ain’t easy…but you can’t let yourself get depressed about your situation.
My dad drank some wine at dinner & drunk texted a commercial homebuilder's president. Long story short, he now has a job interview next week in Arizona to be the VP after 8 years of retirement.
— Melissa-Lou Ellis (@Missynjk) February 8, 2018
Question of the article
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Kasey Steinbrinck was the lead writer for The Check Advantage Blog, which covered personal finance issues and news about the economy.
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Quick tip: if a video doesn't work in your country, replace “youtube” with “youpak” in the url.
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Super Bowl LII Amazon.com 2018 “Did Alexa lose her voice?”
Super Bowl LI CareerBuilder 2017 “David Ortiz New Job”
Super Bowl XLV CareerBuilder 2011 “Parking Lot”
Super Bowl XLIV CareerBuilder 2010 “Job Fairy”
Super Bowl XLIV CareerBuilder 2010 “Office Fart”
Super Bowl XLIV CareerBuilder 2010 “Casual Fridays”
Super Bowl XXXVIII Monster 2006
Super Bowl XLIV Monster 2010 “Fiddling Beaver” (Extended)
Super Bowl XLIII CareerBuilder 2009 “Tips”
Super Bowl XLIII Monster 2009 “Doubletake”
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Super Bowl XLI CareerBuilder 2007 “Wild Jungle” (2)
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