4 Ways to Reduce 3 Ways to Impress Your Boss to 2 Ways

4 Ways to Reduce 3 Ways to Impress Your Boss to 2 Ways 4 Ways to Reduce 3 Ways to Impress Your Boss to 2 Ways As Ive argued before, in 5 Reasons Why We Like 5 Reasons Why Analyses , there are, in particular, some good reasons why 5 ways is especially appealing and common- mostly because of the fact that we have 5 fingers on which to conveniently count and remember them.So, if starfish wrote HR articles, they would probably display a similar bias for 5 ways, e.g., 5 Killer Ways to Snag an Ideal Catch.Mathematical HamletHowever, most appealing of all has to be making the number of ways as small as possible or at least as small as some symbolically or otherwise psychologically satisfying target number- yet especially 2, because it is the smallest number that suggests freedom of choice and therefore free will.Hence, the freedom and choice-loving human mind being what it is, well probably be interested in having more than one way to reduce the list to two ways, like Hamlet.Accordingly, an article with the title 4 Ways to Reduce 3 Ways to Impress Your Boss to 2 ways has got to grab the attention of ways-and-free-choice-minded existentialists who insist on having choice, free will and responsibility for both, but with as few clear-cut choices as possible- if only to avoid existential clutter in the fasson of over-choice of options, decisions and responsibilities.But, in practice, how easy can it be to find 4 ways to reduce 3 ways to 2 ways- or, more generally, to find n ways to reduce p ways of doing X to r ways? If that question can be answered, it may be possible to extract from that analysis some general counting principle with terrific applications to ways-list creation or to ways of doing almost anything.Moreover, the answer may shed additional light on the psychology, strategies and objectives of making lists of ways, in general.Ways of Reducing WaysConsider a very simple model involving rolling dice. Suppose we want to get a sum of 4 in a roll of 2 dice. The re are, as combinations, 2 ways to do that Roll a 1 and a 3, or roll two 2s. But imagine that before we do that, we actually have 3 dice to roll, but still want to get a sum of 4.Thats possible roll a 1, another 1 and a 2. But thats the only way. If, however, we remove exactly one of the dice from the toss- die 1, 2 or 3- we will have exactly three ways to be left with 2 ways to get the result we want. Hence, in this model, there are, in some sense, 3 ways to get 2 ways of getting the result we want.To reduce 4 ways of getting 3 ways to get 2 ways of getting a sum of 4, just add a fourth die and refrain from rolling one of the four. Yes, Im equivocating on the concept of ways, here- using it to mean mathematical sums on the one hand and dice selection on the other. But, both count as ways of doing something.Having illustrated even just one way there can be 4 ways of reducing 3 ways of doing something to 2 ways, I think the general principle can be understood Yes, there can be n ways of reducing p ways of doing X to r ways of getting some result, through a process of whittling of ways- even perhaps all the way down to existentially satisfying 2-ness.So What?But apart from that metaphysical consequence, so what? Metaphysical reassurances of our claims and aspirations regarding free will aside, what practical benefit can there be in knowing that this kind of reductive multi-step process is possible?Consider this very concrete, practical recruiting scenario Youve got to prune your candidate list down to 2 finalists. Your HR manager has told you that in the time available thats the manageable number for the final interview. But you sincerely believe youve got 10 great candidates. Now, youve got the challenge of finding a way or ways to reduce that field to the final 2. You think youll be happy to find even one way to do that- until you reflect on it, and wonder whether the first way you find will also be the only or even the best way.What youve realized is that you ve got a qualitative challenge as well as a quantitative one to not only reduce the numbers, but also to maximize or at least preserve the quality of those numbers.You also realize that the first way of pruning the field may not be the wisest- just as the best way to reduce your payroll may not be to lay off essential personnel instead, eliminating costly overtime pay or reducing general hours, across the board.So, now you start to enumerate the ways available to you to reduce the candidate field to 2. For example, you identify four ways1. Lottery literally picking the names out a hat2. Reassigning weights to specific, established selection criteria, e.g., shifting more weight from personnel test scores to prior experience.3. Adding new criteria, e.g., second-language competencies4. Reassessing prior assessments, e.g., carefully reviewing notes and comments of your own, of other interviewers, of references and of the candidates themselvesNow youve got 4 ways of reducing 10 candidate s to 2.Although each of these 4 ways has its merits, it would be great if these could not only be reduced to a smaller number, but also reduced to the smallest tischset of optimal ways.So, revisit the list of 4. The lottery method seems inferior to the others, despite its obvious fairness- that is, fairness, assuming that the initial rankings were impartial and otherwise well-grounded. Thats because despite its appearance of being a decision rule, its in fact a default option, to be exercised when decisive action is neither possible nor appealing.Now we are down to three, having found one way to get there, viz., by an analysis of the concept of real decision making weighed against an analysis of fairness. But thats not the only way to whittle down the four ways of whittling 10 candidates down to 2.Consider the second way of accomplishing this Eliminate 2, above, i.e., eliminate reassigning weights to previous criteria. Way 2 could be effective as a way to end up with only 2 candidat es, but only if the reweightings are not arbitrary, are not biased, are not desperate ad hoc juggling, etc. So, pruning away way 2, from our list of 4, is a second way to reduce a field of 10 candidates to 2 finalists.If you eliminate 1 and 2, for the reasons just given, you are left with 2 ways to reduce a field of 10 candidates to 2, namely, 3 and 4. Which survives the next cut depends on what matters more or seems smarter adding new criteria or reassessing the assessments.Either way, from beginning to end, the decision process involves finding n ways to reduce p ways of reducing X things, choices, etc., to r ways of choosing, doing, etc.Without this concept, understanding and application of this multi-phase, decision-counting process, the likelihood of making the mistake of choosing the first and sub-optimal way to reduce options and ways that pops into ones head vastly increases.Exactly how many ways can making this mistake happen? I dont know. But I do know one thing.Theres no way you want that to happen.

6 ways to help relieve holiday stress and burnout

6 ways to help relieve holiday stress and burnout6 ways to help relieve holiday stress and burnoutAhh, the holiday season is upon us The halls are decked with garland. Homes and storefronts are glittering in twinkle lights. The smell of peppermint mocha lingers in the air. And, our holiday stress levels are probably working their way up to peak level.This season often brings an abundance of work stress, in addition to the outside-of-work stress thats happening. Maybe its your organizations year-end push for ausverkauf or donations. Maybe youre racing the clock as you wrap client projects before taking a vacation.Maybe youre dreading working on Christmas or Hanukkah. You have office parties to plan and attend, cards and gifts to send to colleagues and customers. As our to-do lists swell, many of us nudge self-care to the very end or forgo it altogether. No wonder we often end up feeling frazzled rather than festive each December.Not this holiday season. Try some or all of these tips a nd kiss your holiday work stress goodbye - at least, until next year.HOLIDAY HACK MAKE TWO LISTS CHECK EM TWICEWhether you thrive off checklists or cant stand the sight of them, theres no denying they can be a helpful tool - especially when work duties shift at year-end. My suggestion for staying sane is to channel your inner Santa and make two lists this season.The first list is everything you have to do during the holiday season, before any vacation or when the books close. This list is not a bucket list or a place to dump every little administrative task. With this list youll track of all your priorities, everything you absolutely must do before the holiday season ends - whether thats sending a job to the printer or crushing a milestone for a team project.Then, make a second to dont list of everything you wont do this holiday season at work. Maybe this year you dont help with the annual office holiday party. Maybe that networking coffee will need to wait until 2019. Do you rea lly need to hand-write Christmas cards to everyone in your work network? Maybe the answer is no, or maybe its a resounding yes Make your lists and relieve yourself of to-dos you dread, not ones that bring you joy (keep those on the to-do list, but be realistic about your time). Then, invite in the peace of mind that comes from crossing off all the items on your list this year.HOLIDAY HACK schadstoff YOURSELF A BREAKWhen work overwhelms its tempting to skip scheduled breaks and power through the day to complete everything on your list. Some days, everyone has to do this. During the holidays, one skipped lunch may lead to another and another, and soon youve lost several precious hours of free time. Believe it or not, this has an adverse effect on your productivity. Studies have shown breaks increase worker productivity.Breaks help us clear our heads and manage stress so that we come back to our work feeling refreshed and restored. So reclaim your time this holiday season - whenever p ossible, take the breaks your job allows. Then, notice your focus soar and stress abate because youve had time away from your screen/workload. Its a little gift you can give yourself this season.HOLIDAY HACK TREAT YOSELF - WELLI love a good Christmas cookie - no shame. With the barrage of holiday gift baskets and goodies, its easy to celebrate the season with something sweet. And yet we all know its possible to have too much of a good thing.My advice? Treat yourself well Have that homemade cookie when its really worth it, but dont let daily indulgence wreck your health. When treats are everywhere, the constant temptation might cause our willpower to buckle from having to work so hard. Find other ways to swap in a healthier treat yourself moment during the workday - whether its brewing a warm cuppa festive holiday tea or taking 15 to discuss Hallmark Christmas movies with your work bestie. Maybe you take an afternoon walk away from the free food and come back feeling refreshed and a little more virtuous than your colleagues.Treating yourself well extends beyond dodging holiday cookie tray. Make sure to eat regular, nutritious meals, including protein and vegetables. Stay hydrated. Move your body. And please Take a sick day if youre sick Youll recover faster and avoid spreading that holiday bug. During this busy time of the year, many of us let self-care slide. Right now is exactly when we need it most. In order to slay the day, youve got to take care of you.HOLIDAY HACK MAKE IT SIMPLEGet strategic. Analyze your holiday work with laser focus and consider how you might simplify it. If you send client gifts, for example, could you mail all the same gift baskets from the same company, which offers delivery? Mailing holiday cards to your network? What would happen if you sent an e-card this year or waited to send a New Years card instead? Same goes for personal tasks If youre short on time, skip the baking and bring store-bought pie or better yet, eggnog, to your office shindig. Pay for gift wrapping rather than doing it on your own.If youre overwhelmed by all you have to do, departure by thinking through your most time-consuming holiday tasks and make them easier or (gasp) avoid them altogether. Gift the same ah-mazing bottle of pinot to all your girlfriends for Christmas. Make it simple and let that stress go. Youll be thanking yourself later.HOLIDAY HACK HEADED HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? PLAN AHEADMany of us plan time off for the holiday season, but the crunch to prep for vacation can often feel like, well, a crunch. The best advice I have is to start planning for your time away early. If you havent already, clear that time off with your supervisor.Next, think of your work leading up to the vacation and what will need to be covered while youre gone. Try and do as much of the work yourself or make arrangements so it will be done. Be sure to think ahead to whats coming up in the office when youre back as well. You might have to ask for help, b ut itll land easier if you can show how youve prepared ahead of time for your break. Remember to be realistic about what you can and cant get done before you go.If you work for an organization, create a vacation plan for your boss. This document will show what youve care of before you go, and any stray tasks that need to be completed (hopefully with an explanation of whos covering this, or how theyll get done.) You can share it with your manager a few days before you leave. If you work for yourself, consider doing the same for yourself. This will give you the peace of mind so you can truly unplug while youre out. And dont forget to set your seasonal out-of-office messageHOLIDAY HACK JUST BREATHENo matter how much you plan, you cant outwit every holiday stressfaktor that comes your way. Emergencies will happen. You might forget to add something to your list. You may end up working late - for whatever reason - the day of Christmas Eve. Your office party could get weird.Life is unpr edictable, but we can control the ways we cope with holiday-induced anxiety. In fact, did you know one of the best ways manage anxiety, whether surprising or expected, is by simply breathing? Yogis all over know this - and science backs it up as well - that taking a moment to breathe mindfully helps us calm down.Try this right now Sit up in your chair, close your eyes and just breathe. Exhale out all your stale air then inhale deeply through your nose, filling up your belly and rib cage. Hold it at the top, then open your mouth and let it go. Do this three to five times. Open your eyes. Feeling any better?Happy Holidays, Career Contessa readers. May yours be stress-free and brightThis article first appeared in Career Contessa.

Salary Negotiation Tips Compensation Potential versus Reality

Salary Negotiation Tips Compensation Potential versus RealitySalary Negotiation Tips Compensation Potential versus RealityIs there a way to renegotiate when you believe you are under-compensated?Editors note Salary expert Jack Chapman and Ladders want to help you negotiate the best deal you can. You can e-mail us your salary negotiation questions or situations or use salaryQ to submit them via Twitter. Due to the volume of inquiries, we may not be able to respond to all questions submitted.Q Im in a tough spot. I was hired by a small geschftliches miteinander to sell a very custom product. Led to believe there was great potential, I accepted a base and commission rate that changed every six months, which should have amounted to a number that was satisfactory in the first year. It was obvious by the third month that the potential was overstated. Now in month seven, my employer wants to add responsibility/opportunity from other areas of his business to retain me and attempt to increase ausverkauf.I appreciate his efforts, but I am practically at my bottom-line number now and the new proposed package is much leaner in all areas. The additional responsibility includes selling a service with a sales cycle that is likely to be three to six months at best. I have no immediate opportunities. I had also previously negotiated perks such as a four-day work week and a car allowance. I am paid twenty-five cents per mile at the moment, but my employer intends to remove that. What do you recommend that I negotiate now? Id like to keep my job, but feel incredibly undercompensated.A Every time you turn around your compensation goes down. Twenty-five cents per mile is way less than the IRS guideline at the moment. Your compensation both in base and commission are also being reduced.I dont know enough about the company youre working for to know whether they are wildly profitable are not. If the company is having a hard time making its own profits, it makes it all the harder for e mployees to negotiate better compensation. If the well is dry, the well is dry. So looks to me like it may be time for you to find another employer.You dont need to give up on this completely, however. You want to have the possibility of a discussion with your boss, and you want to do it in a way that leaves the lines of communication open. You can start with trying to find common ground I think we are both aware that the targets we had for compensation started out close, but the reality is turning out quite different. Then you want to state what your ideal compensation looks like, and ask your boss if you can discuss whether theres any way in the foreseeable future that you can achieve the kind of compensation youre looking for. If you can turn this into a venture where both of you are working towards getting you the compensation you need, then there is some likelihood that this strategy will succeed.

These are the 10 states where the economy is strong and opportunities are growing

These are the 10 states where the economy is strong and opportunities are growingThese are the 10 states where the economy is strong and opportunities are growingLooking for a new job? You may want to consider moving to a different state.TheU.S. News World Reports Best Statesjust released their annual rankings that measures how well states economies are performing. They looked at 77 metrics across eight categories, provided by McKinsey Companys Leading States Index, including economic status. Data points that fell under the economy growth umbrella includeJob growthGrowth of each states GDP between 2013 and 2016Business environment (monthly birth rate for new businesses)Unemployment rateParticipation in labor force for everyone 16 and olderNumber of people moving in and out of a state was taken into accountTax burdenThe number of top company headquarters per capitaVenture capital disbursedEntrepreneurship (business birth rate)Patent creationSo who took the top prize? Well if you are currently on either coast, consider heading towards the middle of the country as Colorado and Utah took the top spots, while Idaho and Texas made it into the Top 10 as wellColoradoUtahWashingtonCaliforniaFloridaOregonIdahoTexasMassachusettsDelawareFor the first time this year, the rankings looked at Quality of life which includeddrinking water quality, pollution, voter participation and community engagement.Utah, Colorado, Washington, and Massachusetts also all made it into the top 10 list for Best States Overall.Colorado and Utah growing in the tech sectorColorado taking the No. 1 slot is leid a big surprise as its unemployment rate has been low for a while for the state with a population of 5.54 million. It is home to multiple booming industries including tech, agriculture, real estate, energy, tourism, craft beer, and everyones new favorite, cannabis.The states tech scene has become particularly relevant as the state employs hundreds of thousands of employees. Lets also not forg et that Googles new Boulder campus plans to hire thousands of people this year. Colorado also continues to be a hub for startups andInc.even dubbed Boulder Americas Startup Capital.Similar to Colorado, Utah (population 3.05 million) is also seeing huge growth in the tech space. Nicknamed the Silicon Slopes, Utah is home toOverstock.comand Omniture. And because of the tech boom, there is also a strong, venture capitalist community present as well. It should also be noted that Utah came in at No. 3 for Opportunity which took into account metrics including education, income inequality, and tools for economic success.

Job Search On the Sly Getting Out Without Getting Fired

Job Search On the Sly Getting Out Without Getting FiredJob Search On the Sly Getting Out Without Getting FiredA job search can be a thrilllike window-shopping for your future. But if you are feeling fed up in your current role, it can compound that feeling and zap your motivation for your day-to-day reality. You need the job you have to fuel your professional reinvention, so try elend to get so focused on your plans for the future that you get sloppy in the here and now and jeopardize your current gig. If you are looking for a new job, then you are also planning an exit strategy to remove yourself from your current situation. Keep your exit strategy clean. If there has been drama or undue stress at your current job, try to put your feelings about that into perspective. You are handling this. You are doing the legwork to secure a better fit. Try to keep yourself as emotionally organized as you can. Dont use job searching at work as a strategy to cope when you get frustrated with a job that no longer suits you. That will make you feel desperate about your search, unmotivated about your current job and emotionally chaotic. You need to stay in control of this situation, and one way you do that is by understanding and managing how you feel about it. Job searches take time plan for at least three months. Once your search heats up, you will need to ask for time out of the office, maybe at odd hours, perhaps even a couple of days or weeks in a row. Be on your most professional behavior in support of your search and in preparation for your exit. This will simplify the task of getting the flexibility you need. Professionalism begets professionalism. Action itemsTake care of your search-related action items out of the office during lunch. Answer your emails privately on your phone. If you need to make phone calls, head out of the office to do so. Go to your car or your favorite coffee shop and make sure that no one from work is around when you conduct your phone interview s or follow-ups. These items are time sensitive and need attention immediately, but take care of them discretely. SearchingTrolling around for opportunities isnt time-sensitive, and you dont want to get busted perusing Simply Hired posts while you are supposed to be working. Reviewing job ads takes time and focus. Its easy to get absorbed in the project, and to someone who wanders in and sees whats on your screen its obvious what you are doing. This scenario is uncomfortable and unprofessional. Avoid it. Search job postings privately. Internal job searchingCompanies have a variety of policies when it comes to internal job searching. Before you launch an internal search, find out how that works with your employer and decide if you are comfortable with the arrangement. If you opt to go for it, keep in mind that hiring a new staff member away from another team is always delicate news to share on the management side, so those interviewing you probably share your aim to keep it confident ial until there is news to report. But dont be shy to state your privacy concerns directly during your interview. You are not doing anything deceitful or wrong by pursuing an internal opportunity, but you have every right to request discretion. Also be discrete with you calendar and make sure to block your interviews as private appointments. RememberYou want to be in control of this news, so dont tip your hand until theres a new job offer in it.

Underrated Concerns on Free Resume Maker Online

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14 Ways to Dress Chic And Retain Your Inner Geek

14 Ways to Dress Chic And Retain Your Inner Geek Getting dressed for the office can be hard, if not downright painful for many women. (Just me? No? Ok, lets proceed). So whats a woman to do?In honor of New York Fashion Week 2017, we present the (more useful) alternative Geek Chic Fashion Week Geek chic is defined as the fashion-forward style adopted by the tech crowd to express their culture and meet their needs. So whether youre start-up bound or full-tilt corporate, on your first assignment of your career or your 8,917th, weve got you covered. Literally and figuratively.Basic Black StandardDress it up with a tailored suit or dress it down with a casual blazer, t-shirt and funky shoes (Beat literature optional), basic black will never fail you, regardless of budget or body type.Just One Of The GuysTake a tip from the dudes (not of the grubby flannel / stained t-shirt variety, natch - Sean from QA, were looking at you) and pair some menswear-inspired duds with tailored, feminine fits . Even Emma Stone sports this look - and if thats not validation of being cool, then what is?Show Some (Tasteful) LegShorts neednt be reserved for the summer heat or weekend errands. Throw some bold-colored tights on underneath and wear them year-round with a blazer and boots.Keep It Casual (But Professional)While Sean in QA aspires to keep the record for wearing a different superhero t-shirt every day without repeating, invest in some casual staples that can be worn in and out of the office. Its ok if you repeat, just mix it up by seeking neutral colored garb.Accessories Are Your FriendsAccessories may be the most confounding portion of your fashion-overhaul, but here, its the easiest to stay true to your inner-geek. Support your field (and those who power it) by choosing tech-friendly bags and wearables.Now go out into the world, wear your confidence on your sleeve(s), and conquer Let us know how you did - (pics or it didnt happen).

How tattoos in the workplace might help you

How tattoos in the workplace might help youHow tattoos in the workplace might help youIn centuries past, tattoos were mostly considered the exclusive domain of tribe members reaching manhood, or seafaring sailors whose skin reflected their travels. In decades past, edgy rock stars hinted at seduction via a glimpse of their forbidden ink, or Let me show you my tattoo, as Gregg Allman famously sang in Im No Angel in 1987. These days, youre as likely to see a generously inked CEO or member of the clergy as you are an aging club kid.A February 2016 Harris poll declared that three in ten Americans have at least one tattoo, with nearly half of Millennials (47%) and over a third of Gen Xers (36%) saying they have at least one. So, does that mean that tattoos are fully acceptable in the workplace? Maybe, but it still depends on your workplace and employer. Despite the prevalence of ink-covered appendages, the jury is still out over whetzu sich tattoos are considered corporate appropriate. Th en again, some people are getting tats of their corporate logos or matching tattoos with their work besties, so its hard to know whats mainstream anymora, so we asked around. Because of the sensitive nature of the question or tattoo positioning, some of the people we spoke to didnt want to go on record at all, since they worried it could kompetenzly offend their employers or negatively affect their careers. To show or not to show? That is the questionEmily Ambrose, who works in hospitality marketing, has eight tattoos, each with special meaning. Her Yin and Yang symbol tattoo commemorates zu sich late grandmother, a nurse with a special interest in Eastern medicine and her own Yin/Yang tattoo. While Ambrose freely exhibits her ink at her current position, that welchesnt the case at a previous job working guest services at a high-end boutique inn. I had to keep all of my tattoos covered all the time - even during the heat of high summer, Ambrose said, adding that meant wearing long sleeves, scarves, tall boots or tights all summer long. While Ambrose found the imposed dress code frustrating, she says the impediment to my comfort - and as a result, most likely my gracious guest-facing demeanor - was the most trying. When youre running bottles of wine up and down flights of stairs, or traipsing across lawns at high noon in mid-July, being covered head to toe is less than ideal under any circumstance. Beauty Wellness Expert Jeannine Morrishas three tattoos, including a prominent hand-drawn butterfly on her wrist. While Morris doesnt hide her ink from potential clients, she is sometimes asked to cover up. I do a lot of TV work as a beauty expert and often get hired as an influencer for branded content campaigns with beauty brands. Most of the time when on TV, I dont have to cover up my tattoo, but when appearing on the Dr. Phil-produced CBS showThe Doctors, they made the makeup speciesist cover it, because they were afraid of copyright infringement if they show ed it on air, she explained. I told them I drew it myself, but they didnt care. I wore a cobalt blue dress and had to make sure not to get the cover-up on it for hours, which was quite the challenge. As a spokesperson, it really depends on the brand who hires me. Recently on set for a shoot, the client asked that I hold the product with my left hand instead of my right, where the tattoo is. I of course dont mind.Financial journalist Kelsey (who prefers to be identified only by her first name) started getting tattoos at a young age and was constantly asked if theyd hinder her career. For that reason she initially got tattoos in places could be easily covered up.While shes grown more comfortable with having tattoos people can see, Kelsey said letting colleagues or clients know about her tattoos sometimes reveals more about them than it does about her.In the past, sources or professional contacts who are typically strait-laced have felt like it gives them a free pass to ask inappropria te questions - Where are your other tattoos? and Were you drunk when you got them? are two popular ones. I almost feel like it emboldens people to ask you questions that they normally wouldnt in a work setting or a professional networking event, she says.When a visible tattoo is a professional assetSometimes, the opposite effect happens, particularly for those in creative environments.For example, an art director at a gallery might find her hand-drawn ink inspires ooh and aahs, while a school teacher might see his ink increase his cred with students. Chris, an assistant teacher at an elementary school, previously worked in the restaurant industry where his three tattoos went largely unnoticed. When he first started teaching though, Chris covered up since he worried about how his ink might be perceived.When he realized the school didnt care if teachers had tattoos and noticed the other teachers at his school with tattoos and they werent covering them up, I was relieved and thats whe n I really started to care less about having them covered up. Im not sure if the kids think that Im cooler for having tattoos, but they do ask me about my tattoos from time to time, he adds.The double standard of tattoos for men and womenAttorney Anjali Sareen keeps her four tattoos mostly hidden. I honestly got them all where I did specifically because I knew I was going into a very conservative field - the law - and I didnt even want to tempt fate that I wouldnt get a job because of my tattoos, Sareen says.Now, at the age of 30, I care way, WAY less about what people think, but I have also become not a huge fan of visible tattoos myself - oddlySareen runs her own practice now, so I can do whatever I want, but she says she sometimes chafes against the expectations of her profession.I love tattoos and have a love/hate relationship with my career. The legal profession has a LONG way to go before visible tattoos are accepted, she explains. I absolutely hated the conservatism of the field and the double standard that women are meant to be all prim and proper but for men, things like a tattoo here or there were more acceptable.Tattoos welcome can be a sign of a more accepting workplace Since tattoo culture can vary intensely from industry to industry, and some find that a tattoo-friendly workplace culture is actually a sign that theyre more free to do their job without other restrictions as well. Ambrose, the hospitality marketing professional, no longer covers her tattoos and says its a huge relief. If were having a more formal event, Ill be more cognizant of my tattoos and how visible they are, but I dont go out of my way to hide them. I feel more free to be authentic to myself - which is in-line with the values of our parent company - and to express myself creatively. And honestly, the less I have to think about covering up my tattoos, the more I can spend time thinking about hospitality and marketing, and how to succeed in my position and to benefit my pr operty.

5 Steps to Become A Manager

5 Steps to Become A Manager5 Steps to Become A Manager Many people reach a point in their careers when they decide theyd like more responsibility. Becoming a manager can be an excellent way for professionals to advance their career development and even earn more money .Managers are responsible for coordinating and overseeing many company projects and everyday tasks. That makes their position a unique one within the company one that holds particular importance for maintaining business success. But becoming a manager isnt always easy, youll often find yourself competing against other qualified candidates and co-workers to snag the position.Here are five steps to take toward becoming a manager in your companyIf you aspire to become a manager, dont stay quiet about it While you dont have to border on obnoxiousness, its still important to let the right people know youre thinking about taking the next step so they can help you get where you want to be. Let your curren t manager or babo know you aspire for more, and work with them to develop the skills you need to eventually make the transition.Ask your manager or boss if opportunities exist for you to become a mentor, or join a professional organization in your industry that will set you up with a mentee. This can be an excellent way to show you have the expertise to work closely with others and develop solid interpersonal relations a must in any managerial position. Or, consider taking on a mentor yourself someone who has more experience than you can help you to prepare for more responsibilities.As a manager, youll experience less leisure time, more authority, more leading, and tons of other new requirements. For this reason, its important to strengthen your skills to ensure youre prepared to step up to the plate. Actively assess the skills you already have, and talk to those already in managerial positions to determine what skills you need to acquire. Do your research, stay up to date on indu stry trends, and seize any opportunity to strengthen your abilities.Its important to put your ambition into action. If you feel as though you need to show your boss how valuable you are before you can have a gelegenheit at landing a higher position, consider setting up a meeting and prepare a presentation that highlights your accomplishments and commitments to the company thus far. Provide concrete numbers to describe your accomplishments (increased client leads by 40 percent, or managed accounts of advertisers contributing to a total budget of $200,000) to make your arguments irrefutable.Ask your higher-ups and coworkers to assess your performance so far. Do you do a good job of responding to conflict? Do you react well to stressful situations? Are you able to lead a group without trying to take too much controlor too little? Glean feedback from your coworkers or managers to determine where your strengths are and where you need to improve. Not only will this show youre open to fe edback and continual improvement, but it will show you value the opinion of individual group members, something that any manager should commit to.Becoming a manager can be an excellent way to advance your career and prepare you for further professional opportunities. As the year comes to a close, make a commitment to taking these steps next year to increase your chances of landing a higher role in your company. Good luckWhat are some other steps professionals can take toward becoming a manager? Share your thoughts belowAre you an employer? Check out our Talent Solutions Blog .Thanks for finding us We cover everything from career advice to the latest company headlines.Were always looking for experts, executives and trends to feature on the Glassdoor blog. Interested? Contact us.

How to Select a Professional Letter Font and Font Size

How to Select a Professional Letter Font and Font SizeHow to Select a Professional Letter Font and Font SizeWhats the best font to use for a business letter? When writing formal letters, of course, you want to make koranvers the content of your letter is clear and easy to understand. However, you should also think carefully about the font and font size. The font is the style of the text you use in your letter or email message. Its important to make sure the font you choose for your correspondence, both printed and emailed, is clear and easy to read. Otherwise, your reader might not take the time to read your letter. This is particularly important when writing job application letters, such as titelbild letters. If an employer cannot easily read your letter because the font is too small or too difficult to read, they may not bother to look at your resume. Your best bet is to keep your font and font size simple and professional. Make sure your message not your font stands out. What Font to Choose Its important to select a font that is easy to read. You should select a font that is large enough so that the reader doesnt have to squint to read your letter, but not so big that your letter doesnt fit well on a single page. Using a simple font will ensure that your message is clear. Basic fonts like Arial, Cambria, Calibri, Verdana, Courier New, and Times New Roman work well. Avoid novelty fonts like Comic Sans, or fonts in script or handwriting-style. What Font Size to Choose Once you have selected your font style, select a 10- or 12-point font size. The size will depend on how much content you have its best if you can format your letter so it fits on one page. If your letter has a heading (such as a heading with your name and contact information), you might choose to make the heading font slightly larger (14 or 16). However, this is not necessary. Tips on Font Style In addition, avoid writing in all capital letters when you format your letter. Letters a nd email messages in all caps make it seem as if you are yelling. Also avoid underlining, bolding, and italicizing these can make text difficult to read. Include White Space Regardless of the font and font size, you select, there should be white space at the top, bottom, and sides of your letter. You also want to leave some white space between each paragraph, after the body of the letter and before your closing, and between the closing and your signature. A squished letter without enough spacing is hard to read. More Tips on Spacing Your Letter Keep your cover letter to one page or less. Email cover letters should be a few paragraphs long and be easy to scan.Align your cover letter to the left.For email cover letters, use your formatted email signature. Try a variety of font types and sizes to see which one allows you to fit your letter on one page, while still leaving some white space. You might also adjust the margins of the page to be slightly bigger or smaller to keep some w hite space while making the letter fit on one page. As a general rule, margins should be no wider than 1 and no narrower than .7. Proofread Be sure to thoroughly proofread your letter for grammar and spelling errors. Even if your font and font size are clear and easy to read, errors will make you look unprofessional. If this is a cover letter, an error might even cost you a job offer. More proofreading tips Read your letter out loud. Youll find any typos and might also spot opportunities to improve your word choice and sentence structure.Check and double-check the spelling of all company and personal names.Take a break before you review your final document. You may find errors with fresh eyes that you wouldnt have found right after writing the letter.Ask an eagle-eyed friend to review your letter before you send.For email cover letters, be sure to send yourself a test before emailing the document to a hiring manager. You might uncover spacing oddities and formatting errors that you wouldnt have seen without a test. How to Select a Font You may need to try a few font styles and size variations so your letter fits on a single page with enough white space that its not crowded. Below are steps to take when writing a letter and selecting a font size and style Select a font from the list at the top of your document before you start writing your letter, orschriftart your letter.Highlight the content of your letter.Either select the font from the pop-up window or select the font from the list at the top of the document.Select the font size you want to use the same way. Try some different fonts and font sizes until the letter fits onto one page. Again, make sure there is white space in your letter. Consider playing with the spacing and margins as well.Proofread letter. After completing and proofreading your draft, print your letter (even if you are going to upload it online or email it) to make sure that it is formatted, properly spaced, and looks the way you want.