Saturday, May 30, 2020

Whats the Worst Job in the World

Whats the Worst Job in the World This infographic (from Laphams Quarterly) is a matrix of the worlds worst jobs in terms of different factors. Which would you not want to do the most? Takeaways In Tokyo, in recent years, subway pushers have to push rush-hour commuters into packed trains. In Agra, around 1520, food tasters would eat samples of the emperors food to test for poison, with guaranteed death if he eats anything tainted. In Rome, around 50BC, banquet attendants would clean up guests vomit, and hold pots for them to urinate into. RELATED: What are the Best, Worst, Highest and Lowest Paid Jobs?

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

New Video Software Great For Your Website or Social Media

New Video Software Great For Your Website or Social Media Have you ever spotted a video or gif that was okay for non-commercial use but had no easy way to put it up or share it on your website or social media page?   Well, those days are over! A new software was recently released that does an outstanding job of handling videos.   Whats more important for us video amateurs though is that its super simple to use.   In fact, Id call it one of the most intuitive Ive ever worked with. Video Converter Factory Pro The software is Video Converter Factory Pro.   From WonderFox, this little jewel does more than you can imagine.   That includes: Advanced High-Definition (HD) Video Encoding Core Art of Balance on Speed Content Support for 60 fps Conversion Fix Audio Video Sync Problems Remarkable Web Video Profiles Ringtone Maker:  make ringtone  for iOS and Android from any song. And theres a lot more.   Think Adobe intensity without need of intensive training to make it useful.   Ive only begun to dig in and Im totally impressed by this one.   They have a free version and of course the full access version. If youve been searching for a powerful video tool that you can use right out of the box, this is it.

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Keep Sales Fluid Using These 5 tips - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Keep Sales Fluid Using These 5 tips - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career If you have ever felt repelled by someone then you will appreciate the idea of magnetic communication. The style of attracting interest first in you and then in the business services you provide. The concept stems from observation of the demeanor of others and how welcoming they appear upfront. Friendliness It is the facial expressions and body language of another that we find either inviting or one to avoid. Assuming it is a positive attraction, the next step is conversation. The test becomes whether we are spoken down to or treated as a respected equal. These are mini tests to see if it is worth our while to pursue a conversation to develop a deeper relationship and potentially business. Networking In preparation for your next meeting or networking event consider ahead whether you naturally smile, inquire of the endeavors of others, ask probing questions, and delve in conversation to find areas of common interest. Doing all of this is the basis for building a sound relationship. Meetings You may have an initial meeting but at the end disappointment may set in upon hearing, “not now”. These words should immediately be followed up with, “that’s fine, tell me when a better time might be.” Then make note of it. “Not Now” leaves the window of opportunity open Follow-up The single biggest reason most salespeople lose the sale is due to lack of follow-up. They get cold feet feeling afraid that they may be turned down again or that the phone received may be slammed down upon calling.  So they scratch the contact off their list. This is obviously a lose-lose procedure. The number one key to growing sales is follow-up. Without the perseverance, you may as well give up your endeavor. Update Exchange Upon hearing your prospect’s voice, remind him that he told you to call on this particular date and at the given time. Then ask if the timing is still good and suggest that you would like to hear his updates. This almost always encourages the person to agree to the conversation. Friendly follow-up encourages further dialogue Second Chance Most likely you surprised the person with the follow-up given most freeze in this regard. So if your prospect does not have a lot of time to spare for sharing news, ask for a firm meeting time. The follow-up alone sets the ambience and the beginning for developing a sound relationship. Professionalism coupled with Thoughtfulness advances the sale Trust The above guidelines work to your favor for building credibility followed by trust. Once this develops, you are well on your way to securing the sale. People buy from those they know like and trust This sales style is more about building friendships and then migrating to the sale. After all, the first sale isn’t what truly matters. The bigger vision is building your personal brand in order to earn the trust. Your reward is to then earn repeat business, referrals and testimonials known as the Smooth Sale!

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

PLAN Student Spotlight How To Find Extra Time in Your Day - Classy Career Girl

PLAN Student Spotlight How To Find Extra Time in Your Day Today is all about discovering how busy women create their PLAN. If youre like me, you see other women doing all these different things and youre like, God, how do you do all those things? So today youre gonna hear how busy women create their PLAN to reach their goals. We will be talking all about balance, like how to balance it all, how to make time for your dreams, and how to spend time doing what matters most with our guest, Lisa Polak. Subscribe  on  your favorite platform below: iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Radio TuneIn iHeartRadio Sound Cloud PLAN Student Spotlight: Lisa Polak Some of the questions answered: Tell us a little bit more about who you are and where you are in your career journey. So two decades ago I was a hairstylist, and I had my parents talking about how its not the right career. You shouldnt be doing this. You need to go to college. And I listened. And so Ive been an accountant for about 20 years and I cant stand it. Im good at it. I just dont like it. So initially I was thinking I would get into image consulting, and Ive decided, after trying that for almost a year, to go back to doing hair. So right now, Im in the process of rebuilding my confidence, getting some models, things like that. Just getting back into it. So its been great! What problems and  challenges were you having when it came to this summer? Time. Of course. I have one child at home and my husband and I both work more than full time. And its just hard. Im sure a lot of you out there know finding any minute where your childs not bugging you and you have to do something at home. Its almost impossible. That was kind of why I joined the PLAN course because I was in CRP but I wasnt doing as much as I knew I could. How did  you come to know about the PLAN course and my planner? I had the plan. I downloaded the 90-day plan and I printed it. And I would do it for a few days and then kind of let it go, and it would stay in my bag or wherever. And then, I believe it was when I was in CRP, you started talking about this PLAN course you were going to do, and youre gonna try it out. I was hesitant at first because I do feel like planning is something that everyone (in my head at the time) it was just, like, Why cant I get this, like, why dont I understand? Like, why am I not planning it? Like, It should just be obvious. Im not dumb, I should know, and I dont. Thats when I just decided I was going to do it. What did you think when you first joined the PLAN course? I was excited. I could tell after that first training you did, I was like, Okay, this is gonna work. Like I can see how you know, youve built it up for us and all the different modules. I could just see how it was gonna work. How did it feel doing the PLAN course? I was a little nervous, especially before it started, that it wasnt gonna work for me because, you know, we all think were so different and special. But the course was really just designed for anybody, like anybody could take it, no matter what their circumstances are. What do you think would have happened if you continued along like that same routine? I think Ive said this before, but I always felt like I was kind of like playing business, like it was fun. Lets make a business plan. Lets do whatever. And now I feel like I actually see these things happening. I have deadlines in my head of when this stuffs gonna happen. I know its gonna happen. Like I have a whole way to get there and this whole blueprint of how Im gonna do that. How do you plan it all as a busy mom? In the mornings, I was trying to go to the gym and then come home and work on it. And then my son would hear me when Id come in. So, like there was none of that time. So after going through the PLAN course, I realized to start going to Starbucks every morning before I go home. Im there for about an hour every weekday. And thats when I do my planning. The first thing I do, as Im turning on my computer and I get my planner out, is I start writing. Ive been reading my vision journal every morning. Im looking at my annual plan every morning just to kind of keep that excitement going. I come home and my son wakes up when he hears me come in the door, and then he goes to school. And then I shower and get ready and go to work. Its been really great! Other Podcast Episodes You might Like: 5 Ways I Am Getting More Organized To Reach My Goals Next Year How to Identify a Clear Vision For Your Dream Business 5 Business Lessons I Learned in 2019

Friday, May 15, 2020

Why Software Engineer Resume Examples Is So Useful

Why Software Engineer Resume Examples Is So UsefulThere are various sources of software engineer resume examples, including but not limited to employer websites, articles, books, and software engineers themselves. However, some of the best software engineer resume examples come from within the community, and they can often be found in employee forums, where fellow developers discuss career path plans and software engineering careers.It's amazing how many of these software engineer resume examples are actually valid information. You'll find stories and advice on how to develop a strong resume and when to consider applying for jobs that might be better suited to a different set of skills or personality. There is much valuable information to be found on many different topics that can help make a lot of money within the software engineering community.I'm a big fan of software engineer resume examples. Because I'm still relatively new to the industry, I feel like every time I try to get a n interview I mess it up. I get nervous and spend so much time preparing my answers and personal statements that the person interviewing me doesn't get to dig as deeply into my background as I could have.Now, one of the great things about software engineer resume examples is that they're all personal accounts. You can actually see how things went for different applicants before you get to see how things went for the individual who applied for the job. This information can help you get the most out of your efforts to get interviews, and it can help you sort through the details that you may have missed while you were in the beginning stages of the application process.The information you receive in these applications is usually in the form of a resume, and this can be a very useful source of information. You can get a full transcript of what was submitted during an interview, and you can also go back through the application with more clarity and focus, when you get to review past infor mation and learn what really worked and what didn't.Another thing that can come from these resumes is valuable information on the different types of questions that hiring managers ask when making a decision on a candidate. Often there are those that request for technical specifics, or any other type of details that may come up during the interview process.This information is great, because you can use these resumes to generate ideas on what questions to ask your interviewingers in order to make yourself stand out from the crowd and to show them that you understand their needs. Many times, these companies will give you a choice of questions to ask and you can decide which ones are important and how to go about asking them.It's a great idea to take advantage of software engineer resume examples and try to incorporate all of the advice that you can to your own resume. Many of these applications include chat rooms and forums that can give you valuable tips, and you can get a full accoun t of what went right and what went wrong when you compare notes with other software engineers.