Tuesday, April 21, 2020

De-Escalation Skills For Resume - How to Write a Professional Resume

De-Escalation Skills For Resume - How to Write a Professional ResumeWriting about de-escalation skills for resume is not at all difficult, it does not need a lot of knowledge on the subject. The things to consider are obvious but some people do not bother about them.First of all, you need to have a certain idea of what you want to convey with your resume. If it is about higher level training or certificate that you have received then write about it as an instructor who has trained you or a certificate that you have gained by degrees or diploma.Writing about de-escalation skills for resume also does not mean that you should list all the courses that you have obtained. The key thing here is that you want to make your resume presentable in the best possible way.To make it more interesting and descriptive write about the areas that you are strong in. It is important that you mention about the specific area of the course that you are talking about but do not use the information just to bo ast.Another thing that you can do is to list all the multiple courses that you have taken and the subjects that you have chosen to learn about. This will help you to convince your potential employer that you have the ability to deal with situations that may occur in any workplace or situation and also give you a unique point of view.Here are some other useful tips that can be used to give a better profile about you in the career and education field. For example, if you are keen in managing others then you can write about your leadership qualities and values.It is important that you avoid some of the common mistakes that can spoil the whole recruitment process. The most common mistake is to use an incorrect format when writing about de-escalation skills for resume.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

How to Have Better Work-Life Balance

How to Have Better Work-Life Balance Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle” may have made more grown men cry than any other song: The story of a father who’s too busy working to spend time with his son cuts to our deepest fears as parents. Even Chapin himself has said that the song scared him to death. If you have work that you’re personally invested in and a family you want to spend time with, though, there’s naturally going to be tension between the two as they battle for your limited time each day. I have an amazing wife and three kids, but I also have two businesses to run. In the first couple years running my startup, vacations were rare, and frequently missing family meals tested my marriage and my character as a father. The tension you feel as a working parent is not necessarily badâ€"but if you prioritize the wrong things, you may look back on these years with regret. Thankfully, you are not doomed to the depressing fate of Chapin’s song simply because you have a demanding job. There are practical ways to make sure your schedule reflects your priorities. Here are four strategies that have worked for me: Communicate with your spouse One focused conversation about boundaries can create a compass that keeps you on a path to happiness at work and at home. Sit down and make a “too much, too little” chart together. Write down guidelines for how much time at work is too much, how many missed dinners are too many, what is considered too little time spent on work, etc. Protecting everyone’s needs starts with setting clear expectations. Keep family life consistent This is especially important with young children. If dinner is family time, you should be a part of it. Likewise, you should be present at kids’ activities. Too many career advancements at once can ruin family stability and throw your life into chaos. Don’t justify slipping away by saying you’ll make up for lost time later on. You can’t and you won’t. Invest in your current relationships with your kids so you still have relationships in the future. Share the burdens and the vision Help your family see the value in what you do when you’re not at home. Include your spouse on work trips, for example. Let your partner help you make business decisions and be a sounding board for you. Let your spouse have the final say For the most part, these strategies have helped me keep my work-life balance in check. But when all else fails, my wife draws a line I don’t cross. She reminds me when I’m putting in too many late nights, taking too many calls during family time, or spending too much time on email when I should be with the kids. When I get so focused on work that I start to drift away from my family, she pulls me back inâ€"and I let her. We often say a good business is “like a family,” but remember that like a family is not the same thing as having a family. No business should replace your actual spouse and kids. It’s good to work hard and push your limits, but don’t go past them. If you do, you’ll be tired and alone at the finish line, and there will be no one at home to celebrate with you. Sam Bahreini, a seasoned operations officer and entrepreneur, is co-founder and COO of VoloForce, a company that helps enterprise retail brands understand organization implementation through automation and simplification. Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program.

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Learn To Say No When You Have Too Much On Your Plate At Work - Work It Daily

Learn To Say No When You Have Too Much On Your Plate At Work - Work It Daily Have you ever had experience with a toddler who has just learned the power in the word, “No?” It is an impressive sight to see, isn’t it? The child who has just decided that he/she has the power to deny any request has tremendous power. Whether it pertains to potty training or eating their vegetables, there isn’t an adult on the planet that can question the power behind the word, “no” when dealing with a recalcitrant tot. Related: How And When To Say ‘No’ At Work Given that we learn the power of “no” at such a tender age, what happens to us that we lose the power to use that word by the time we are working adults? Most of the job burnout that is symptomatic throughout so much of our workforce is undoubtedly the result of an inability to establish healthy boundaries and an apparent unwillingness or an inability to say “no” at the appropriate times. Let’s face facts, however. Given how easy it is to get fired these days, sometimes fear is what drives one’s (in)ability to assert boundaries at work. I believe that some of us also mistakenly believe that we can make ourselves “indispensable.” Consider for just a moment, however...if you were to drop dead (God forbid) in the next 5 minutes...someone somewhere would wind up taking on your workload. No one is indispensable. That is just a fact. It is time to establish reasonable and healthy boundaries at work if you haven’t done that already. What can you do to say “no” at work without giving offense and without conveying the mistaken notion that you aren’t doing your fair share? 1. Make sure you don’t say “no” to every request. To build credibility and trust, you may need to take on the occasional additional task so that when you do say, “no,” your supervisor or manager will know that you have good reason. 2. Don’t be defensive and don’t over-explain. If you have built a reputation for being a good worker who is willing to take on extra duty on occasion, you don’t have to fall all over yourself explaining why you can’t take on an extra task on occasion. Don’t feel compelled to provide lengthy explanations or rationale. Just state your case and leave it at that. 3. Offer to trade off tasks based on priorities and level of importance. Sometimes things come up that feelâ€"and areâ€"more urgent than other times. If your company is suddenly faced with an unexpected expedited deadline that requires you to step up, then offer to put something else on the back burner or trade off with someone less encumbered to see if that is a possibility. 4. Always say “no” in person. When you have been asked to take on extra responsibility for which you have no time, don’t make the mistake of offering the rejection of the request in an email. Instead, arrange for a face-to-face meeting. You may wind up negotiating an agreement that suits both you and your boss. An email interferes with the possibility of such negotiation. 5. Make sure you are using your time wisely. It would be a mistake to refuse a request that might help you be perceived as someone who deserves a promotion or more responsibility that could result in a raise. Be sure that you have so many important things to do that you don’t have time for the added responsibility. Avoid wasting time on meaningless activities so that you can, perhaps, have time to work on a project that could showcase your particular talents and abilities. Let’s face it...whether it is at work or home, sometimes it is hard to say “no.” We want people to like us. We want to be admired. We want to be perceived as someone who can “do it all.” The fact is, however, that you cannot do it all, and there is nothing to be gained from your feeling that you have to say “yes” to everything when it doesn’t serve you. Attempting to “do it all” will ultimately impact your health, or your general sense of well-being in a negative way. Take time to learn to say no with grace, however. Avoid saying it every time. Use your ability to say “no” judiciously and with thoughtfulness. You will be better off in the long run, and so will your company. This post was originally published on an earlier date. Related Posts Time Management: 4 Keys To Avoiding Work-Related Stress 5 Time Management Tips When Juggling Work And School 5 Job Search Time Wasters To Avoid Kitty Boitnott, Ph.D., NBCT is a former educator turned Career Transition and Job Strategy Coach specializing in working with teachers who are experiencing the painful symptoms of job burnout. She also works with mid-career professionals from all walks of life who find themselves at a career crossroads either by chance or by choice. Learn more about Kitty at TeachersinTransition.com or at Boitnott Coaching.com.   Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!