Resume Writing - Why A Mission Statement Is Necessary

Resume Writing - Why A Mission Statement Is NecessaryA mission statement is a statement that describes the reasoning behind your writing and its intended application to prospective employers. These statements must be able to demonstrate to a hiring manager why they should hire you. They need to describe the kind of candidate that they are looking for and what they expect of you. They are necessary to express your direction and motivation in your career.Hiring managers are faced with a lot of decisions that require knowledge of a candidate. It could be a general knowledge requirement that involves skills and interests. It could be a specific skill requirement that involves specific qualifications. It could be a general requirement to have a high degree of passion. No matter the case, they need to understand how to gauge your interest in their organization before actually hiring you.When starting your writing, there are several factors that will affect how your resume will be received. These include: the skills you posses, the skills your resume should showcase, the competencies you have, and the experience you have. The first two sections should already be addressed; however, it is important to offer examples of your proficiency in these areas.To illustrate your abilities, it is important to explain how the actual job you hold would benefit your potential employer. They want to know that you are equipped to excel in the position for which you are being considered.For example, if you are an academic, it is more important to highlight your interest in the field than your qualifications. This shows them that you will be an asset for them, and they can relate this to your current employment.In addition to your actual accomplishments, it is important to establish an active leadership role within your department or company. Your resume writing should showcase your ability to lead and demonstrate your ability to develop and motivate your coworkers. This also includes a reas where you have contributed as an employee.After you have established the skills that you possess, the appropriate resume writing will contain details on the competencies you have. The appropriate writing will reflect how you can bring these competencies to the job.

Hamilton Author Ron Chernows New Book Ulysses S. Grant

Hamilton Author Ron Chernow's New Book Ulysses S. Grant Good general, bad president: That’s typically been the historical narrative assigned to Ulysses S. Grant â€" that is, when anyone thinks of the Civil War military leader and 18th president at all. But Ron Chernow, who won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for his biography of George Washington, and who wrote the acclaimed biography of Alexander Hamilton that inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to write the smash Broadway hit Hamilton, wants America to recognize Grant’s contributions to American history and the democratic process. Chernow’s new book, released this week and simply titled Grant, is full of personal and professional insights into a president and military leader that readers will find simultaneously flawed, relatable, and inspiring. Chernow’s exhaustive research fills in the details (lots of details â€" the book is roughly 1,000 pages long) of the sketch â€" some might say caricature â€" of Grant’s life most of us are familiar with: that of an effective general but a terrible president, and an alcoholic, to boot. The author tackles all of this and more in this tightly packed book, which the New York Post says “could be the new ‘Hamilton,’” in its review. But that’s not why you might want to read Grant â€" not the only reason, at least. It could be a fascinating read because Grant’s cycle of ups and downs, successes and failures both personal and professional, hold some surprising and important insights that regular Americans can apply to their careers today. “I’m sure there are many more people who can identify with failure and hardship in life,” Chernow told TIME in a recent interview, “than with the success of an Alexander Hamilton or a John D. Rockefeller.” Ron Chernow, in his Brooklyn Heights brownstone in New York City. Michael Rubensteinâ€"The Washington Post/Getty Images Here are some of the lessons from Chernow’s new book that readers can apply to their own personal and professional lives. Focus on step-by-step logistics. Chernow makes the argument that Grant’s battlefield prowess lay in his ability to shape military outcomes by grasping the logistics of battle â€" technicalities like maintaining supply lines and communication. To apply Grant’s successful tactics to your own career, try adopt a similar strategy to reach professional goals. Instead of simply deciding where you want to be in five years, figure out what individual steps are necessary to get you there. Then, do what’s needed to accomplish each of these steps. Never stop learning. “He was better educated than people imagined because he was a reader,” Chernow told the Dallas Morning News of Grant. Grant’s reputation as a great military mind was no fluke, but actually the result of dedicated study. “He was called ‘an intuitive general,’ but he knew his tactics,” Chernow says. Play the long game. For all of his presidential foibles, Grant’s contributions to the advancement of civil rights are his most enduring legacy, Chernow argues in the book. Other contemporary biographies, like Ronald C. White’s 2016 American Ulysses, have also advanced helped restore Grant’s reputation as something of a forward-thinker. At the same time, some of Grant’s stances as president made him very unpopular in certain circles. The larger lesson is that doing the right thing might not always make you popular at the time, but focusing on the big picture is of the utmost importance. Persevere no matter how badly you screw up. Lots of people have career setbacks, sometimes through no fault of their own, sometimes self-inflicted. Grant had both, in abundance. But he persevered nonetheless â€" and can be an inspiration to everyone facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. “He goes through more failure and hardship and degradation I think than anyone else in American history who becomes president,” Chernow said of Grant in an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer. He “becomes a hero despite himself.” We’ve included affiliate links into this article. Click here to learn what those are.

Is Your Brand The Ultimate Narcissism - Work It Daily

Is Your Brand The Ultimate Narcissism - Work It Daily Is your brand the ultimate narcissism? My grandmother, who is 86 this year, always told me, “Humility was for people who could afford to be humble,” and when I was 10, “I couldn’t afford it.” She wanted me to be more confident, brag a little bit. I’m sure she was just a proud grandma, and I love her for it. It was only after years of corporate experience that I finally understand what she meant. Of the many cold hard facts of the work-world, one of them is, “You have to ring your own bell.” I can hear some of you chuckling already. I’m sure you had a kindly boss, like I did, who might have seen your potential and wanted to motivate you. Maybe she or he was just giving you career advice as a mentor, or adviser. Whatever the case might be, my lesson was clear, don’t be afraid to brag a little bit. After all, no one in this 60,000 person organization is going to look for me under the carpet or hiding in my cubicle. Perhaps you feel that way when writing your resumes. I know I did. I thought, “Wow, that’s one hell of a claim to make. It was our team who brought in the sale, not just me.” But my HR side said, “Yes, that’s true, but you can’t afford not to ring your own bell.” I watched Julie and Julia the other day and something occurred to me. The movie is about a sad government secretary who embarks on a mission to cook all of Julia Child’s 540 recipes in 364 days, and blog about it, each day. After awhile, she becomes completely self-obsessed. Soon, her marriage is in jeopardy and she wallows even deeper into narcissism. But soon, her idol Julia Child inspires her to take a second look at how she is treating those around her. As the Dalai Lama said, the more you focus on yourself, the more miserable you will be. So, what is all this talk about “Brand-You?” Isn’t that just the epitome of self-obsession and unhappiness? I believe there is a delicate balance, a middle way, between how much we ring our own bell and how much we focus on giving. After all, we don’t live in a vacuum. As we build our brands online, writing articles, taking the voice of authority, commenting critically on blogs or LinkedIn groups, rememberâ€" We may not be good enough to be humble, but a bell that rings too loud get’s silenced. Related Posts Showcase Your Brand Value On Instagram In 5 Steps 10 Ways To Build Your Brand Reputation Online 4 Ways To Give Your Brand A Little Swagger Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!