How to Be a Terrible Manager

How to Be a Terrible Manager Charles Montgomery Burns Entrepreneur, business man and the main antagonist who features in The Simpsons. Hes the richest and most powerful man in Springfield and is the owner of the Springfield Power Plant (where Homer works!). Mr Burns is famous for his debatable managerial techniques one of his most famous phrases is release the hounds! and he rarely remembers his employees names. So what lessons can we learn from Monty Burns when it comes to being a manager? Ive compiled 7 points on how NOT to be a manager inspired by Monty Burns himself: 1) Money: What good is money if it can’t inspire terror in your fellow man? Monty Burns taught us that money is all that matters but it shouldnt be. If your main goal is to get rich quick, forget it because your heart and mind wont be in it, so will inevitably lead to failure. 2) Employees: Look at them Smithers â€" goldbrickers…layabout…slug-a-beds! Little do they realise their days of suckling at my teat are numbered. Monty Burns believed that all his employees were layabout slug-a-beds. But where would he be without them? Appreciate your employees. 3) Business: Family. Religion. Friendship. These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business. Terrible advice. 4) Fun: “Fun? Is that how it’s pronounced? I’ve only seen it written.” Fun and laughter are  the key to building a happy and productive workforce. 5) Work-life balance: A lifetime of working with nuclear power has left me with a healthy green glow and left me as impotent as a Nevada boxing commissioner. Dont allow work to take over your life. Find your ideal work-life balance. 6) Workforce: Sir the people kind of see you as an ogre I ought to club them and eat their bones! As a good manager, people should not be afraid of you. If they are, you need to change your approach. 7) Employee relations: Smithers, who is that man? Get to know your employees and workforce. Remember you can learn from everyone dont waste this opportunities! Image: Shutterstock

Free Resume Writing Tips and Samples

Free Resume Writing Tips and SamplesThe internet is a fantastic resource for finding free resume writing tips and samples. All you have to do is type in the job search on any search engine and the internet will provide you with tons of free resources. Take your time and be creative when putting together your resume because if you don't, you will not be successful.With all the free resume writing tips and samples available online, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect resume for your job search. If you are stuck with a blank document or have no idea where to begin, it is recommended that you do a little research before investing any money. The better educated you are on how to write a resume, the more likely you are to be able to pick up a job application when you apply for one.When looking for free resume writing tips and samples, it is important to be consistent with your information. Although it is not required, some free resources will require you to submit a draft of your re sume. As long as you use the same template for each job you apply for, it is likely that you will be accepted. This is an important aspect to keep in mind when getting free resume writing tips and samples.You can find great examples of resumes on many websites. For example, you can check out what an employer has to say about your resume by clicking on 'Free Resume Writing Tips and Sample' on the About Us page of most websites. When applying for jobs, it is best to follow a template.In the event that you have no idea how to use a template or the software required to make a blank resume, you can contact your human resource department. Your HR department will be able to tell you how to use templates and the proper software. If you do not wish to employ the help of your HR department, you can search for free resume writing tips and samples online, search in Google or get in touch with friends and family members who have been through this process and are willing to give advice.Profession al resume writers are also easy to find and will not cost a lot of money. Instead of wasting time trying to find yourself a job without a resume, consider contacting an online resume writing service. Resume writing service companies are often listed in major directories, such as Online E-Guide.The best way to find free resume writing tips and samples is by researching the internet and the different resources available to you. You will be able to get in touch with someone who can help you find the job you want and help you to write the perfect resume. These resources are often helpful in creating a fantastic resume and interview letter.Once you have started creating your resume, you should keep in mind that it does not have to be perfect. Even if you have just had a bad day or maybe you just forgot to put something in, remember that every resume is unique. Remember that by taking the time to create your resume, you are essentially creating a marketing tool that will allow you to stan d out from the crowd.

Heres Why Living In An Apartment Is Awesome

Here’s Why Living In An Apartment Is Awesome I can’t deny it â€" I love living in an apartment! I know lots of people that hate the idea of a flat, but I am not one of them. For as long as I can remember I have always cherished living in my own space. Although I don’t want to ram it down anyone’s throat, I thought it would be nice to tell my readers what makes it so special. And, if there are a few converts in the process, so be it. It Means I’m In The City I don’t know why, but I always imagine apartments being in big cities. I know that there are apartments in towns and cities all over the world, but I tend to live in the big cities. The fact that I’m in an apartment just reiterates the fact that I live and love the big city feel. It’s almost like I’m living in an episode of Sex and the City! For me, apartments and cities go hand in hand. They’re Beautiful Anyone that says apartments are a lesser version of a house is lying. Or, they don’t fully understand just how nice apartments are to live. They have big ceilings and lots of space, and they have a vibe that you can’t get from any other accommodation. Plus, they are luxurious if you find the right one. I was surfing apartments recently and came across new qcresidences apartment development online. I took one look and fell in love because they are exactly what an apartment should be like. And Low Cost Okay, they may not be an investment because rent is ‘dead money’. But, sometimes we aren’t ready for a house because we don’t want the commitment. As such, renting is a good option and it’s mega cheap. If there are a few people living under one roof, the rent and the bills are as cheap as any are likely to find. And, if you are living in a big city like London or New York, that is a Godsend. In these places, it’s almost impossible to find good accommodation at a low cost. Apartments make the search a bit easier. Extra Safety I hate it when people say that apartments are not safe because they are in the center of the city. From personal experience, Ive  never had a moment when I thought I was in danger. In fact, I think living in an apartment is safer if anything. My building not only has my personal apartment security, but it also has security on the main doors. Anyone that doesn’t live there can’t get in the building, which I think is pretty secure! No Maintenance The apartment is the realtor’s or landlord’s, which means it isn’t my problem. Obviously, I want to live in a nice place. But, that doesn’t mean I have to bother every time a pipe springs a leak, or a door comes off the hinge. I love the freedom of leaving it to the landlord to sort because it’s their problem. Image Source; Image Source; Image Source

How the next generation will surpass Gen Y

How the next generation will surpass Gen Y The last company I founded, Brazen Careerist, was full of Gen Yers. In fact, for a while, I was the only person in the company older than 25. I spent a lot of time learning to adapt. Fast. And the whole time I thought to myself: I cant wait until these kids need to adapt to the next generation. I want them to know what it feels like. At this point, the oldest in Generation Z are just turning 13, and we have enough information about the two demographics to predict what will happen. Aside from my case of schadenfreude, Im particularly interested in Generation Z because my sons are smack in the middle of it. But also Im interested because if we understand the impact the next generation will have on the workforce, were better able to adapt our own careers for it. So get ready:   1. In generational conflict Generation Y will hide. All generations have conflict between each other. But conflict is really bad for Generation Y because they hate conflict. They are the generation that moves home with their parents because they get along so well, and they apologize for quitting because they cant cope with disappointing their boss. Generation Y is sunny, upbeat, and non-confrontational. Which means that Generation Z, raised by pragmatic, confrontational Gen X parents, will think Gen Y are lame. Weak. Delusional. (Which are the negative traits of kind and non-confrontational.) 2. Gen Z will lead Gen Y almost immediately. Gen Y hates to stand out. Their idea of leadership is leading from the middle. Or pretending people dont like leaders. This has not been a problem for them because Gen X doesnt want to lead. Gen X just want to go home to their kids. So the only people providing top-down leadership at work right now are Baby Boomers who refuse to retire and exist miles and miles from the cutting edge of everything except the new retirement. So there will be a power vacuum when Gen Z enters the workforce, and they will take it over very quickly. All theyll need to do is say, I want to lead. No one will challenge them. And, conveniently, Strauss and Howe point out that generational tendencies are cyclical, and Generation Z is poised to lead. They grew up in a time of turmoil: economic demise, war, rampant, random shootings. Generation Z will take charge, create stability, keep everything in line. 3. The passion problem will be passe. Gen Y is immobilized by their need to do what they love. Their Boomer parents instilled in them the fairy tale idea that passion should guide what they do. But Baby Boomers have never had this, except when they were unemployed at Woodstock, and their impractical, dreamer career advice has left their kids unable to make decisions. Gen Y has a passion problem. But this will end when Gen Z comes on board. First of all, Generation Z will be the education generation. They will have been homeschooled at a rate we have never seen before, so they will be great at identifying what they like. Generation Y, on the other hand, was schooled by teachers who told them what to study to ace the test, and parents hired tutors to help, which means Gen Y is particularly good at taking tests and bad at figuring out what they like. Generation Z will fill the gap and simply tell Generation Y what to do. Generation Z will give meaning to work in a way that Gen Y has talked about but has been incapable of achieving. Work will be about creating a national sense of stability. Work will be about helping families to adjust to the new economic realities. Work will be about helping people build new paths through adulthood that do not focus on the corporation. Gen Z has been priming for this their whole lifes, with their counter-culture, Gen X parents. 4. Gen Z will out-communicate Gen Y. Right now, Gen Y are the best communicators at work. They are the first generation to be taught social skills at work, and they are genuinely kind and concerned about people. Additionally Gen Y  are the first generation who grew up writing for a massive audience, even as kids, and they are the generation with the best writing skills in history. This will all seem old-fashioned, though, when Gen Z is on the scene. Gen Z communicates largely through video. They use YouTube like its Google. For example, when they want to know how to beat a video game, they search online for a video to tell them: no reading. Teenaged boys are giving video game lectures to thousands of other kids. Teenaged girls are political activists who have their own video platform before theyre thirteen years old. The poise Gen Z has in front of the camera will translate to workplace confidence and charisma. This will be the age of verbal communication rather than written, and Gen Z will shine. 5. Gen Z will force Gen Y to live more in reality. Gen Ys obsession with travel is rooted in their acute need to feel special and different and document it in a way their friends approve of. Also, Gen Y has no money, so they are forced to say they value experience above possessions since they cant afford possessions beyond their de rigeur Apple equipment and marked-down high-end purchases they self-define with. Jan Chipchase is a great example of the travel-is-everything mentality; he does brag tweets about his job that is nearly 100% travel. Another example: Gen Y brides who forgo the wedding and just splurge on a big trip and a photographer to document the dress in an exotic location. Gen Y lives on Facebook and Instagram, and their reality is whatever is in the photo. Generation Z is over the photography thing already. Every gadget they have has a camera. Their parents have documented their every move, and they are expecting to have no disposable income, so they wont need to post photos justifying their existeence. So Gen Z will shine a light on Gen Y and expose a lot that Gen Y hasnt seen before. But the truth is that every generation keeps the generation before them more honest. In the end, Im grateful for the Gen Yers who worked with me, and forced me to see myself differently. I am less cynical and more sunny becuase I was surrounded by Gen Yers. And they will be better, too, once they get over the shock of someone younger than them in the mix.

Best Rated Resume Writing Services

Best Rated Resume Writing ServicesThe best rated resume writing services have what it takes to offer the best job candidates a professional, affordable option to get the best resume. However, in order to do this, they need to operate on a diverse budget. Some websites that claim to be the best for resume writing are not as good as they say they are, and will end up costing more money for the average person with a great deal of resumes to go through.The best rated resume writing services do not have to charge you an arm and a leg to get a resume that is ready to deliver. Many of these websites do not have the budget to offer a great deal of resumes, but they do offer one-on-one consultations with the best experts in the industry. These writers can also help your resume by helping you write it to a specific, standard that is necessary to send.With these services, your resume should be sent out in an easy, efficient, and respectable manner. A qualified and experienced resume writer shou ld be able to write your resume to a high standard that the company wants to see. This will get them off your back faster than anything else, because they want a resume that comes out on time.When using the services of a resume writer, make sure you use the same writer who did your first resume. Do not change a writer just to get a different resume. They have experience with how you work and know exactly what they should be doing.Remember that your resume is a part of your job interview. So, if you are not happy with the results of your first one, change to the best one you can get. Make sure you get an entirely different look, in terms of format, tone, and all the other aspects.Also, make sure that the service you use has a portfolio that is ready for you to review before sending your resume. These services will not hire a variety of resumes for you to choose from. They only have one portfolio with all of the top resume writers. This should give you a great chance to get an idea of what you are getting.Finally, remember that no matter how much experience or expertise as a writer has on their resume, there are a lot of things you can't put in a resume. There are so many things you can put in a resume, and so few things you can leave out. Use this to your advantage, and make the most of your resume.Some people don't know how to go about finding the best rated resume writing services. The best writers can be found through the Internet, through online services that specialize in making a business easier. Be sure to check them out!

Lord of the rings - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Lord of the rings - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog As you may have figured out from some previous posts, Im a huge fan of the LOTR movies, and now Ive found a treasure trove of info from people involved in the filming here. My favourite quote: On a day when it was mostly Elves, it was slightly an attention-seeking day all the Elves needed a haircut, or their costumes had to be spotless. When it was a scene with a whole lot of hobbits, you just realized lunch got eaten a lot quicker, and there was a lot of joking going on! Dominic Monaghan (Merry) Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Suggested Promise of Value Ready to Transition

Suggested Promise of Value â€" Ready to Transition Suggested Promise of Value â€" Ready to Transition Suggested Promise of Value â€" Ready to Transition April 30, 2010 by Career Coach Sherri Thomas Leave a Comment If you are in the market for a new job with a new company how do you identify the skills, knowledge, and training the marketplace values and the right messages for the potential employers? Lets look at a few simple steps. The first step is to research the current marketplace to identify the skills and job requirements. (I give more tips on searching the current marketplace in my February 15th post.) Dont worry if you cannot find your ultimate dream job, the point is to identify the kinds of companies that are hiring and the types of positions that are available. Getting a job offer can be a challenge. Look at yourself from the hiring companys prospective. More than likely they have waited longer than they should have to fill the position, meaning that their employees are overworked, overwhelmed and over stressed. Now they have to take precious time and resources to advertise for the position, sort through stacks of resumes, conduct multiple rounds of interviews and train the newly hired person. It is a time intensive and resource draining process. Making a poor decision and hiring the wrong person not only results in extreme frustration and stress, but also can cause a company to lose a big project, an important clients, or worse, credibility among peers, clients or companies within the industry. If you have the skills for the job, the message you should be sending is that you are the one and only candidate â€" and that you will succeed. Your resume and the answers you give during an interview must give a clear message that you are results driven and have the skills, strengths, and experiences required to succeed at the job.