Friday, November 29, 2019
How to Find Time for Your Side Gig - The Muse
How to Find Time for Your Side Gig - The MuseHow to Find Time for Your Side Gig Id love to, but I dont have time This is the biggest excuse I hear when it comes to people explaining to me why they could never ever have a side gig, even if they have a great idea. But heres the truth (that I know you know) We all have 24 hours in a day- its up to you how you prioritize your time outside the geschftszimmer.I know this is easier said than done because I did it. While working full-time as a abverkauf director for a Fortune 500 company New York, I also launched a life coaching business. And while I could lecture you about the fact youre probably watching too much TV or spending valuable brainstorming hours at long dinners with you friends, I thought itd be more helpful to jump to the fun part and tell you how I personally found more time every single week to work on what mattered fruchtwein to me. 1. Use Wait Time WellI used my time standing on the subway or in line at the grocery to catch up on small personal to-do lists items like reading, paying my bills, shooting my sisters a text to say hi, or responding to some less-urgent emails. Odds are you probably have more idle time each day than you realizeespecially on days when you have an appointment with a hairstylist, doctor, or vet. It adds up Using this otherwise idle time to accomplish small tasks could potentially free up a few hours every single week to work on your hustle. Create a shortcut for yourself by having a running list on your phone of the various tasks you can complete fast. 2. Make No Your New Best FriendNo is one of my favorite words. When you say no to what doesnt serve you, you say yes to something else. In this case, youre saying yes to making time to work on your passion project. Remember this It is OK to politely decline invitations that do not really appeal to you. (And Muse Editor-at-Large Adrian Granzella Larssen has templates on how to do that here.) Lets say youre a social butterfly Well, if you just turn down just one activity each week- be it networking or just happy hour with friends- thats another few hours you just made for yourself. 3. Split Your Errands Up Over the WeekOK, this ones a bit controversial and I understand it doesnt work for everyone. But, I know that very few people are busy every single minute of the workday- and there can be a lot of unused minutes within the day. Rather than spending 20 minutes mindlessly browsing the internet, use it to complete other errands that youd normally be stuck doing on the weekends schedule that doctors appointment, make a quick trip to drop off your dry cleaning, call and get your prescriptions refilled, and so on. Like using your wait time wisely, Im sure you could come up with a list (and you should) of lots of small activities that cram your weekends despite not being all that time consuming. Now, youve just gone from running errands on a Sunday afternoon to having a couple free hours to do whatever youd like. 4. OutsourceIf you have enough money coming in each month to cover your necessary expenses, consider outsourcing. From cleaning your apartment, to fixing your computer, to basic bookkeeping, to picking up your groceries- it can be worth spending the cash if it saves you time to have an expert do something much more easily. Now, of course this isnt financially feasible for everyone, but giving up a few dinners out each month or passing up a new outfit might be worth checking one of these items off your list. 5. Get to Know Your Peak HoursEver heard of golden hours? Its about figuring out when your mental capacity is at its peak and doing your most important work at that time. I work best in the morning and whenever possible I schedule mornings as my time to write. When I still had my full-time job and was just writing on the side, I would get up early and pitch five ideas to my editors before 730 AM. I would then write a blog post (or at least half a blog post) before heading into th e office. Then, at the end of the day when I was beat, I would deal with the dirty dishes in the sink and the email newsletters that piled up throughout the day. By identifying these hours for myself, I not only was able to get better work done on my side hustle in less time- but I also found myself spending fewer hours in the actual office because I learned to work when I was most efficient. And there you go, (at least) a few more free hours every single week that you can use to go after what youre really passionate about. Steven Covey, author of the bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, says it best Dont prioritize your schedule, schedule your priorities. So if youre currently putting off your brilliant side gig because you have no time, take a look at your calendar and ask yourself what priorities you can be scheduling better.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
How to Sign Up and Login in to LinkedIn
How to Sign Up and Login in to LinkedInHow to Sign Up and Login in to LinkedInLinkedInis the top online directory of professionals and companies. Both individuals and companies use LinkedIn for professional networking, recruiting, job searching, career building, and for staying in touch with connections. Hundreds of companies use LinkedInsTalent Solutions, a tool that helps hiring managers and recruiters use LinkedIn to find job candidates. Other companies use LinkedIn independently to find and recruit potential employees. Because employers use LinkedIn for hiring purposes, it is important for job seekers to have a presence on LinkedIn, and use the site actively. As the saying goes, you want to fish where the fishes are. Read below for information on how to sign up for LinkedIn,how to create a strong profile, and how to log on once you have created a profile. Information Needed to Sign Up for LinkedIn In order to log in to LinkedIn, youll first need to sign up to join. Luckily, i ts free and simple to create a LinkedIn account. Here is how VisitLinkedInEnter your first and last nameEnter your email addressCreate a password(choose your own password must be six or mora characters)Click Join now Create a LinkedIn Profile After you have signed up for a LinkedIn account, youll be able tocreate your LinkedIn profile. You should include all the same information as yourresume your past and present employment, education, volunteer experience, and skills. You can also add a summary at the top of your profile, which is similar to aresume summary. Use your profile as aresume and provide prospective employers with detailed information about your skills and experience. With a more complete LinkedIn profile, youre more likely to be contacted by a recruiter or employer. You also have to make a headline for your LinkedIn profile. Your LinkedIn headline appears just below your name. It is a short statement (not a full sentence) that declares who you are as a professiona l. It is essentially youronline brandthat youre putting out there to the world thats because your headline, name, and photo are the only things a LinkedIn user sees when searching a LinkedIn database and discovering your profile. Those elements determine whether the reader will click through to your full profile. Since it is a way to interest a reader, make your headline grabs the readers attention. Branding manager seeking new opportunity is dull, but Technology products branding exec looking to make small businesses skyrocket shows how youmight add value to a company. Because a LinkedIn headline is similar to a resume headline, read thesetips onwriting a strong resume headline. You can also add a photo to your LinkedIn profile. You typically want the photo to be a headshot, and you want to look professional in the photo. Here is more detailed advice onhow to take and choose a photo for your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn also offers you an option to add a background photo to your pro file page. If you choose to do this, use an image related to your professional life. For example, if you are a graphic designer, you might include an image you created. If you are an art historian, you might include an image of a painting you write about. Finally, make your profile unique. If youre simply creating a dull laundry list of previous jobs, add some elements to jazz up your profile, like a presentation video, a speech yougave, or a link to an article youve published. Click on Add New Profile Section, and then click on Accomplishments, to see how to add a project or other unique component to your page. Get even more tips on how to craft a winning LinkedIn profile page. How to Log In to LinkedIn Once you have created a profile, youll be able to log in to yourLinkedIn accountto update your profile, connect with networking contacts, send messages to those contacts, job search, find information on hiring companies, and join career- and business-related groups. Here is how to log in VisitLinkedInEnter your email addressEnter your passwordClick Sign inYou should be brought to your Home page. Click on Me in the top right corner of the page to go to your profile and make any edits. Its important to log in to LinkedIn on a regular basis to work on building your network of contacts and to keep your profile updated. Networking on LinkedIn Its critical to put in the time to build your profile, add to your connections, and effectively use your contacts to aid in your job search. Its also important to give back and help your connections when they need advice and referrals networking is about building relationships rather than just asking for assistance, and it works both ways. See more information on the most effective ways to use LinkedIn.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Does Your Job Fit Your Zodiac Sign
Does Your Job Fit Your Zodiac SignAstrology and Your CareerDoes Your Job Fit Your Zodiac SignHas your astrological sign ever impacted what career or jobs youve chosen? Or your job search? Maybe its worth a second look.As you may have heard, astronomers at the Minnesota Planetarium Society announced last week that the signs of the Zodiac are all wrong. They say our understanding of the Zodiac is off by about a month, meaning people have been identifying themselves with the wrong signs.With that news, I realized Ive been thrust into an astrological identity crisis. The horrorThe table below shows the societys alternate Zodiac and the Zodiac signs as weve known them.ALTERNATE ZODIACZODIAC AS WEVE KNOWN ITCapricornJan. 20 - Feb. 16Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18Aquarius Feb. 16 - March 11Pisces Feb. 19 - March 20Pisces March 11 - April 18Aries March 21 - April 19Aries April 18- May 13Taurus April 20 - May 20Taurus May 13 - June 21Gemini May 21 - June 20Gemini June 21 - July 20krebs June 21 - July 22Cancer July 20 - Aug. 10Leo July 23 - Aug. 22Leo Aug. 10 - Sept. 16Virgo Aug. 23 - Sept. 22Virgo Sept. 16 - Oct. 30Libra Sept. 23 - Oct. 22Libra Oct. 30 - Nov. 23Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov. 21Scorpio Nov. 23-29Sagittarius Nov. 22 - Dec. 21Ophiuchus Nov. 29 - Dec. 17Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 19Capricorn Dec. 17 - Jan. 20A week ago, I was clearly a Sagittarian, which, according to the web site Divine Caroline, means Im ethical, full of energy, and philosophical. Im also an excellent decision-maker and can be a fair and easygoing boss (if I were one). It also said some of the best jobs for Sagittarians are editor (Yes), public relations professional (can do), and coach (done that).But according to the alternate Zodiac, Im on the cusp of being either a Scorpio or an Ophiuchus, which is a 13th constellation the ancient Babylonians tossed from their calendar because they only wanted 12. (I guess they were easy to please.)According to Divine Caroline, Scorpios are described as intense (um mm, no), and the best jobs for them are detective, lawyer, educator, scientist, surgeon, or physicist. Ophiuchus, meanwhile, represents a man wrestling a serpent. And where might they fit in the working world? As doctors of medicine or science. They also seek higher education and enlightenment.Well, I couldnt take the idea of attending law school or medical school, and the only thing that resonates with me is educator, since I teach part-time.I remain clearly a Sagittarian, and astrologers say that despite what the Minnesota group says, I will always be one because nothing changes for those who follow the Tropical Zodiac (as most of us Westerners do), because its fixed to seasons. (Phew)
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