Getting the Right Job AND the Right Money

Getting the Right Job AND the Right Money People tend to get consumed in financial compensation in their jobs that they tend to overlook the really important things that will actually provide you with a sense of happiness. Programmes such as The Apprentice enforce the idea that bright sparks can get to the top quickly, with big salaries and big titles to their name. This may well be true and feasible for many, but it’s worth considering the other factors that are involved with job contentment. Theres more to your career than the money: A company may offer you an incredible salary, but will you actually enjoy your job? As money-driven as we are in western society, we would do well to evaluate our priorities first. Before you jump for a job strictly based on salary, ask yourself, if this is something you will really enjoy? Is it something you are keen to integrate into your life? Most career jobs by default become something heavily linked to our day-to-day lives. This is important because in most cases, it’s better to start at a moderate level and work your way up, in which the money will ultimately increase and so will your skill-set and progression. But money does pay the bills at the end of the day: Now, that doesn’t mean that you should take a lowly paying job in hopes of it one day turn into a top-dog position, but rather, think about how you can create a balance: this is when it becomes important to evaluate the pros and cons. In one sense, it may be attractive to go for the high paying job, but will you still be at the same salary and position within a year? Or, is it better to take the lower-end of the scale and know that within six-months to one year there are opportunities for advancement within the department or the company! That’s for you to decide, but then this is also time for you to find out exactly what drives you to go to work every day, or what motivates point blank. Often, employees find that they start at the very bottom and slowly but surely work their way to the top, establishing themselves as a core member of the workplace and a loyal one too. For some people, it’s going into an office where people are motivated and work in a team environment, for others it’s a competitive drive that inspires their work ethic. Either way, it’s important to take note of your wants and needs because you may be over-extending your skills and expectations. The last thing you want to do is to accept a job based on having a high salary only for the company to realise that you are not necessarily a good fit for the job. Shop around and see what works for you: Whatever you do, just make sure you take all aspects into consideration. Going for the gold means a lot more than the coin, there’s your integrity, reputation, ability and happiness as well â€"remember your quality of life matters too. Have a real look around before applying; websites like reed.co.uk offer up a wide and interesting range of jobs in financial, creative and media fields, and will illustrate a diversity of roles to think about.

Chicago Writing Resume Tips

Chicago Writing Resume TipsChicago writing resume can be a very helpful tool for employers when you are looking to find a job. There are many kinds of resumes on the market, and it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Following a few tips will help you get an even better resume that will lead to the best job you have ever had.While you may not like living in a big city, it does allow you to meet many people. Chances are there are plenty of people you already know who live in Chicago, so take advantage of this. Before you even start looking for a job, you need to write down all of your contacts in Chicago. This can be a great place to start for your Chicago writing resume.The next step is to contact all of these people you have met in Chicago. Try to schedule some face-to-face meetings with them, and ask for some introductions as well. This will help you gain credibility with potential employers if you do make contact with them.Once you have gained contacts in Chicago, you can start looking for your first job using a resume. You want to begin by listing your skills and experience first. This is usually done at the top of your resume, followed by your contact information.If you are looking for work in the summer months, you should put yourself on June list. This is especially true if you want to have more opportunities to meet people outside of your job hunting process. When you put yourself on the June list, the more likely you are to get that first job.The next step is to look for the summer job you want. Check out the job description carefully to see what is needed to be successful. Find out how much money you will need to make, and how many hours per week you will need to work. Then you can decide how to make yourself available for those jobs on a limited schedule.The last step for you to use when using a Chicago writing resume is to contact people with whom you would like to establish a connection. Start a correspondence with them, and tell them y ou would like to meet them sometime. This can be an important step for your future.As you can see, these Chicago writing resume tips can help you increase your chances of finding a job. One of the benefits of having your own resume is that it can give you a leg up on others in the job market. Make sure you follow these steps to make sure you meet the expectations of your job search.

3 Personality Types That Can Lead to Success or Unemployment

3 Personality Types That Can Lead to Success or Unemployment We all know that a business is only as successful as the people running it. Employees are every company’s most valuable asset, and every employer has their own unique list of must-haves and nice-to-haves when hiring. Some are universal (detail orientation, good communication skills, ability to take direction), while others are specific to the role or industry. However, there are a few qualities that straddle two lines, existing between boundary pushing and boundary-breaking. The success of companies like Apple, Google and Amazon have introduced the public to a new breed of maverick leaders whose unique qualities have made their companies more successful than any in history. Yet these same qualities would most likely get the average employee fired within their first few weeks if they were even hired at all. Perhaps some personality traits are only admired when displayed by business owners. Let’s look at a few. The Disruptor “Disruptor” has become the catchphrase of the millennium. A label once used to describe school-aged troublemakers is now used to describe leaders of multi-billion-dollar companies. To be successful, one must think of how to do something better than his or her competitors. But to truly disrupt an industry, one must figure out how to do it in a way that has never been done before and will change the industry forever. Unfortunately, this is contrary to what most employers truly want from their employees. Businesses are typically successful because they follow a formula that has worked for them in the past. While they may tweak the formula, there’s a better chance that drastic changes will lead to bankruptcy than will lead to industry-disrupting success. For this reason, unless the company is already facing bankruptcy, most employers would rather hire workers who will take direction and continue doing things according to plan than allowing a newbie with radical ideas to gamble with the company’s future. Of course, every good employer is open to new ideas and suggestions, but their degree of openness and risk aversion determines their stopping point between successful business and industry disruptor. As for the true disruptors, most of them learn early on that they’re better off starting and leading their own company than working for and trying to change an already-established one. The Creative Creativity is something every employer looks for in prospective employees, and it comes in many forms. Without it, new ideas wouldn’t form and progress wouldn’t be made. However, true creatives don’t always limit creativity to their thoughts but choose to express themselves externally through fashion, hairstyles, tattoos or piercings. While most employers encourage creative thinking, many of them shy away from hiring individuals who don’t display what they would consider a “professional appearance,” thus limiting their pool of creative candidates. Certainly just because someone doesn’t look or dress creatively doesn’t mean they can’t think creatively. Yet the opposite also holds true in that those with a creative appearance can contribute to a company’s mission just as well as someone in business attire. While the degree of acceptable outward creativity is often dictated by the industry, it stands to reason that companies whose leaders think the most creatively tend to have the most relaxed dress codes. The Outside-the-Box Thinker Ask any employer what they look for in a new hire and they will most likely mention “culture fit” somewhere on their priority list. While their intent is to hire employees who share the company’s values and work well with their coworkers, the result can often be a homogeneous group of people who come from similar backgrounds, act similar, think similar, and ultimately end up at the same company. Once hired, employers typically encourage team members to “think outside the box” in meetings or when working together on projects in order to explore innovative ideas or practices. But if those thoughts had strayed too far outside the box during the application or interview process, chances are the employee would never have received an offer. While nearly all employers prioritize culture fit in hiring, few prioritize culture add, seeking out those who bring a true diversity of thought to the company. There are many things that must align for a company to be successful. Aside from offering the right product or service at the right time to the right customer base, the right leaders and employees must possess the right qualities and skill sets. Even if those qualities are held by the wrong individuals, the formula may not be successful, as each actor has a unique part to play. Though certain unique qualities and skills are necessary for every company’s success, company leaders may well be the only ones fit to possess them, as other employees with similar skills may be considered cocky, difficult to work with, or simply not a good fit. It’s then up to leaders to determine how many of these qualities they can provide, how many they’ll seek from employees, and how they’ll handle the occasional personality quirks of employees who possess them.

Why Social Media is a Non-Negotiable Sales Tool

Why Social Media is a Non-Negotiable Sales Tool Is social media the sales tool of the century? Whether youre an employer selling your company as a desirable  workplace to potential employees, or  a mortgage broker selling your service to new home-buyers, a presence on social media is a must-have. We caught up with  social selling sorcerer Tim Hughes  to hear whats what right now on all things social selling. Have a listen to the episode  embedded below, subscribe to the podcast,  or keep reading for an abridged  transcript of our conversation. To hear more from Tim, check out the 5 Pillars of Social Selling. What do you do Tim? I dont like to use the word expert, but people quite often place that on me. Im an expert in social selling and social media. My book is available  on Amazon now;  Social Selling: Techniques to Influence Buyers and Changemakers. The book really is about how organisations, how salespeople, and how marketers can use social to sell, and use social, in effect, to generate leads and generate revenue. How do you use social networks purposefully to build trust and a high quality community? The fact that people are now using mobile more than anything else, and people are spending more time actually researching things.  People are spending more time actually researching the products, and theres far more products and apps, and the whole thing is getting far more complex. I dont want to sound ageist, but its that the research shows that if youre looking at people up to about the age of 40, those people, generally about 35% of them, rather than go to Google when they want to actually buy something and then go to a corporate website, people are actually going and connecting on to the social networks. Should  you create content to resonate with those people doing research? Yes. A lot of people come to me and say, Tim, you post some really interesting stuff. For me, thats a really flattering thing, because what I want to do is educate people. And thats what brands, salespeople and marketers should be doing. So if we think about the traditional sales funnel and the way that people have traditionally sold, is that youve probably already spoken to the people. Theres already a lead, there would have been a meeting, and you take that person through a process where, say, software, youll do demonstrations and reference visits, and its all defined and you follow that process. I think there should be a new term, whether its the marketing funnel, or what I actually call the relationship funnel, which is where the people that were trying to sell or market to probably dont know about this already. Or they may be in a position that its even above that, where they dont even know that theres not even a need for anything that we do.  What your role in the way that you can use social is to build a community and network with those individuals, so when they actually come out and buy, they actually come to you. How do you  scale a social selling strategy across an organisation? How do  you move from random acts of social to actually getting stakeholder buy in? What  happens quite often at that stage is that when organisations realise that theres this tsunami of social taking place, what they try and do is actually grab hold and try and control it. Its about practice, and how do organisations take this opportunity and drive it through the organisation? Were quite open and honest and say, You actually need particular individuals to help you do that. Because social selling is a strategy. Its a change program. And the only way that youre going to take it through the organisation and stop people going back to the old way is because none of us like change.  We always like going back to what we did before. The only way that you can do that and explain it, and train people, and get people to understand how to post and why you post this, and why not to post that, and to drive it, is to have a person who understands social, who has a business acumen to drive it through the organisation and take charge of that. Whats your take on employee advocacy? I read a report today that says that 70% of brands broadcast online. They dont actually engage with anybody. Certainly if I look at my LinkedIn stream, a lot of it is corporate stuff being put out by employees. Now, theres nothing wrong with that. If youre IBM, youve got 400,000 employees. You connect your corporate marketing to all of those 400,000 employees. Youve got an awful lot of share of voice and youre pumping out an awful lot of content. But social isnt about broadcast, and its not about pumping out content. Social is about engaging, and social is actually about building your own influence in your own community. Is  employee advocacy part of social selling, or vice versa? If I was rolling out a social selling program, I would be looking at employee advocacy as a second or third step in that process. Because ultimately what you want in the organisation is everybody the goal of all organisations should be stated that we want to move to being a social organisation. Thats social empowerment of every employee, whether theyre in sales, whether theyre in development, but doing it in the right way. Which networks  work best for social selling? The two that I always recommend to people, especially if theyre working in the B2B environment, are LinkedIn and Twitter. Brian Solis said that everybody is on LinkedIn, but the interesting people are on Twitter. If Im talking to salespeople or marketers, you need to be on Twitter, not just about because youre putting out information. Change makers will generally be on Twitter. They will definitely be on LinkedIn. But you can find individuals, theyre not C-level, but they will be on Twitter. You can find them in organisations and theyre kind of your link in to the way that you can sell into those organisations. For social selling on LinkedIn, would you say Sales Navigator  is  a must-have? If youre in sales, you basically got to take the professional addition. Its   £300 or so, a year? But if youre in sales, you kind of need that. Its great for, if youve got some accounts, actually finding those people and finding things about those accounts. I know that you can go to websites like Fiverr, and you get some people to actually you could go, give me a list of as a salesperson, you could say, Heres my target list of 20 accounts. Ill pay you £5, and you can go and research all the people in those accounts with these job titles. Any thoughts on  visual networks like Instagram or Snapchat? Because Im in social, I have to pretty much use every platform. Because I get asked opinions about it. I actually like the movement away from text to pictures and video. I think Instagram is all about photos. I love walking around. I walk around London, and I go, Well, Im going to take a photo with that and then put it on Instagram. The same with Snapchat. Its  a great, fun way of taking very small segment videos and putting those out. The thing about Snapchat that I havent really realised until I met up with Brian Fanzo a couple of weeks ago in Manchester. He was saying that the great thing about it is that you can have a one-to-one chat with a brand. Whereas on Twitter, generally if youre dealing with the brand, it goes out to everybody. Follow Tim on Twitter @Timothy_Hughes  and  be sure to subscribe to the Employer Branding Podcast.

Managing Festive Stress in the Workplace

Managing Festive Stress in the Workplace Whether or not you are living with a mental illness, the festive period can be a difficult and stressful time for some â€" particularly in the workplace. HR professionals report a rise in employment complaints, absences, poor performance and conflict around this time of year, which is unsurprising given the added pressure put on employees to meet deadlines and ‘wrap things up before Christmas time’. Jill Mead, founder of TalkOut â€" an organization created to tackle mental health stigma in the workplace â€" shares her advice on managing stress in the office as we approach the festive season. Work aside, this time of year generally brings poor weather and shorter days, leaving some people suffering from Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD). This can impact mood, self-esteem, sleeping patterns, and appetite, leaving sufferers feeling lethargic, stressed and tearful, with no motivation. Christmas can also be a complex and emotional time for some, with feelings of loneliness or grief over an absent loved one, or being forced to confront family conflict as people reunite for celebrations. Add to this, heavy workloads, jam-packed calendars, and financial strain, it’s no wonder that stress and mental health issues are often presented in the workplace during Christmas time. While some of these factors are out of our control, there are steps that can be followed to alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety both inside and outside of the workplace… Get outside and move Getting a daily dose of daylight can be tricky at this time of year, particularly as our commuting hours get darker. However, getting outside â€" even for 10 minutes each day â€" can boost your mood, increase energy, and reduce stress, so make it a priority during your working day. Take regular breaks throughout the day and at lunch, try walking around the block or to the local shop to pick up your lunch, or simply stand outside for a short while to get some fresh air. Exercise and spending time in nature can both help boost feelings of happiness and wellbeing so at the weekends, head to your local park for a brisk walk or jog to help you de-stress at the end of a busy week. Plan ahead As far in advance as possible, write a to-do list of everything you need to tackle before the Christmas break. Buy a weekly planner, or create your own, and allocate tasks to specific weeks or days to give you a better picture of what needs doing and when. If you have any concerns that you might not meet your deadlines, talk to your line manager. By communicating openly with your boss, you might find that some tasks can be shared between team members or left until the new year, rather than running yourself into the ground to get everything finished. Give time for reflection and appreciation From impressive festive feasts to extravagant gifts, worrying about having the ‘perfect’ Christmas can cause a great deal of stress. As we are saturated with filtered images of picture-perfect Christmases on social media, we can feel increased pressure to compete. But modern life is often way too complex and messy to achieve this. In reality, Christmas is only a few days of the year and we should look at it as an opportunity to be thankful rather than put ourselves under pressure. Navigating the central focus of the festive season away from material goods and towards spending time with loved ones will eliminate many pressures this time of year brings. Giving time for reflection and appreciation of things we already have will help let go of the stereotypical vision of Christmas which can be so hard to achieve. Limit alcohol intake For many of us, the month of December means more parties â€" and parties inevitably lead to drinking. And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying the odd festive tipple, keeping alcohol consumption to a sensible level during the festive period will help reduce anxiety and promote a stable mood both in and out of the office. Opt for low or no alcohol drinks, offer to be the designated driver or, if you’re really worried about a certain event, consider not going at all. We often put pressure on ourselves to go to every social event during the festive season but saying no might just be the little act of self-care that you need. Make the most out of your time off Not all of us have the benefit of an office shut-down over Christmas. Perhaps you work in hospitality or retail, or maybe you just didn’t get your annual leave request submitted in time. Whatever the reason, it can be difficult watching everyone around you enjoying the festivities while you head to work. In this scenario, it’s important to make the most out of the time you do have off. Of course, you might have some commitments that you’re not able to get out of but on your days off, make sure you’re taking time out for yourself. Maybe it’s going for a run, maybe it’s watching Christmas films with a box of Quality Street or reading a good book. However you like to relax, it’s important to look after yourself and  schedule some me-time over the festive period. You can make a stand and do what brings you joy this Christmas. Talk to someone If you think you are suffering with your mental health â€" talk out. Talking about how you feel is not something to be embarrassed or afraid of, it is a part of taking charge of your own mental health and wellbeing. Through open and honest conversation and the correct support, you can thrive at work at Christmas time. About the author: Jill Mead is managing director at TalkOut â€" a voice for mental health in the workplace. Working hard to break the stigma around mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, TalkOut aims to disrupt the way mental health is viewed and encourage businesses to take the mental health of their employees just as seriously as their physical health.

10 Tips for Choosing A Perfect Career CareerMetis.com

10 Tips for Choosing A Perfect Career â€" CareerMetis.com The sound of music, the thrill of operations, the debates of a courtroom and the shenanigans of the classroom. So many professions to mold in career but still don’t know the perfect choice for yourself?Students often opt out career paths that are chosen by their parents or peers, and which might prove right but would never lead them on the road to success.evalBeing happy in what you do, is a gift to the destined and only a few get to cherish it. We often fall into traps of following our family’s footsteps or proving to peer and lose on what our heart really wants.A recent survey showed that they’re expected to change careersat least thrice in a lifetime. Sticking to one lifelong career is not a trend anymore.So, below are certain tricks and tips that would help you to pick a career and not go the mainstream way of selecting your future.1) Determine, What You’re Enthusiastic ForHave you ever felt a need not to mention your career in a conversation? Or even the thought of it di sturbs you?Well, this is the first and foremost step for ruling out the perfect career choice for you.Being enthusiastic and portraying passion about that particular work, will make you enjoy it and even make you build your boat in times of storms.Feeling content, happy, energetic and enthusiastic about the work will lead you to be successful in the very field and make you do wonders. Ask yourself, is there any job you’d do for free?evalFollow your heart, and you’ll find your lead.2) Analyze What You’re Good AtIt might happen that you don’t feel passionate about a very option, but you’re capable of doing wonders in it. Or you’re excited about a spectrum of careers, and you wish to narrow down one.Analyzing your strengths is hence, very important here. One will get a bright idea about future choices if they’re able to determine what they excel in.Listing your strengths and weaknesses would help you in gaining the analytical knowledge about one’s abilities.3) Testing A ptitudesevalOne of the easiest ways of decision-making about a career is to take the test and analyze the outcomes. There are various personality tests that match your personality traits with suitable career options.One of the most popular is the Myers and Brigs test. There are many other aptitude tests as well that analyze your strengths and weaknesses, and one can quickly take them online or at the institutional level.4) Intern for a Preferred IndustryThe best way to explore a career option is by interning in the respective field. This would give you a fair idea of what’s ahead to unfold and what you can make of it.One can easily intern for a couple of companies and then narrow down their preferred career options. This gives a very realistic decision-making ability so that one can select the optimal choices.5) Get a GuideevalThe next best way is to find mentors from the professions that interest you, so they can give you a reality check about what’s ahead. They can provide you cerebral and rational information, so you can quickly weigh your options.In case if they don’t object, you can always shadow them around their workplace to see the environment and align them with your interests and capabilities.6) Detour MainstreamTired and bored with the primary occupations like a doctor, lawyer, engineer, teacher, etc.? Explore a list of alternative career options that not only might interest you but also pay you well. Exploring the internet for the best options can also help you figure out the one for you. 7) InquiriesOne of the most progressive ways of decision-making is communication. Ask and seek. Ask professionals belonging to the preferred file and seek information. Know about their work lifestyle, salary, timing, etc.LinkedIn is a well-reputed application that connects people with professionals. Build your connections and then ask them everything. Professional advisors are also available on the platform.8) Apply the PVC FormulaevalYour dream career optio n is most likely to fit in the PVC formula.Passion +Values + Capabilities = Success.Determine your passion; combine it with your capabilities and values and voilà!Here’s your dream career. Deriving a career option that fits the formula can make you successful and do wonders in just no time. 9) Career MappingevalWhen aiming at a specific career, one should always map out and set concrete milestones to achieve the desired goal. Let’s say if you wish to become the restaurant owner, then map your way to the final destination by setting short-term, real-time goals.evalA proper plan will guide you throughout your journey and help you lead to your dream.10) Measure your Career in MilesLife is a marathon with various milestones, and hence, It is better to measure your career in those milestones than a long race. Believe in yourself and make it work.Having a career diversion is not a sin but a progressive thought in the long run. All you need is dedication, passion, patience and most of all happiness. It’s well quoted that, “Passion is the only difference between a job and a career.”.The Wrap UpThese tricks and tips will definitely help you in opting for what’s best for you by making rational decisions about your career and giving one a reality check on what each profession holds. Practice what you shall cherish and preserve, not something you’d abandon. Being happy in what you do is the key to success, even if it means to be walking on the road not taken.Do the work that feeds your soul and not your ego, because you only live once and making the best of this life is all you should be concerned about. The future depends on what you do today.

Fantastic Food Things To Consider When Youre Running a Kitchen or Catering Business

Fantastic Food Things To Consider When Youre Running a Kitchen or Catering Business The food and drinks industry is booming. Millenials in particular like spending their money in eateries and coffee shops, and despite high closing rates, the restaurant business is booming. If you want to set up a business, the food and drinks sector is a great place to make a lot of profit- however there are a number of considerations that you’ll need to bear in mind. Here’s what you’ll need to get right when you’re running a kitchen, catering business or any kind of food and drinks establishment. Get the correct licenses and insurances When you’re going to be preparing and selling food or drink, you have to ensure you have the correct licenses. Without these, you’re breaking the law and so it’s vital you have everything in place before opening your doors. If you sell alcoholic drinks you will need a separate license for this, in some places you will even need licenses for some specific foodstuffs such as fish. You’ll also then need the right insurances- of course, hopefully nothing does go wrong but it’s essential to make sure your business is protected. Insurance can protect you if a claim is made against you, and prevents you from being left out of pocket. Look into food and beverage industry insurance and find a policy that works for you. Ensure staff have the right training When you’re hiring for any job, you of course need to make sure that potential employees have the right qualifications and training. In the catering industry, anyone entering the kitchen will need a food hygiene certificate. Without this, you’ll be breaking the law, and could be putting your customers at risk. Make sure your premises are immaculate Keeping a clean kitchen is vital when you’re a food business. Again, poor hygiene practices could put your customers health at risk, and could put you at risk of being closed down. Companies like Weber Scientific sell testing equipment which allows you to check that your food and working environment is safe of things like bugs as well as allergens. If a customer requests something to be dairy free for example, you’ll need to ensure that all surfaces that the meal is prepared on as well as equipment is absolutely free of dairy. The same applies to nuts, gluten and other allergens. There have been cases in the media of people dying due to being given wrong information or food being prepared incorrectly. Follow health and safety to the letter This includes things like storing food and keeping it warm, abiding by use by dates, emptying bins in the correct way and much more. Ensure you know exactly what the rules are and that you, and all of your staff are following them. Whether you’re a tiny cafe or a large restaurant, the rules are there to keep people safe. There are specific difficulties to overcome in any field of business, but food can be particularly tricky. Be sure to get it right.

Executive Networking is More Than Just Attending Events

Executive Networking is More Than Just Attending Events By now it’s likely you already know the importance of networking as an executive. Still, some people make the mistake of thinking simply showing up at networking events is sufficient. While you don’t have to necessarily interact with everyone you look at, it is important to be involved to see how you can help others. And most importantly, you need to be a good listener. You can get a good background of some of the attendees by looking at their LinkedIn profile ahead of time, but even if that’s not an option, consider these tips before your next event. Be A Great Listener Everyone is an expert on themselves, so their default is to talk mostly about themself. Do your best to refrain from always responding back with a story about yourself and just be intent on listening to what the other person has to say. This is a rare attribute few people have, but it makes the other person feel great about themself and they will appreciate you much more because of it. Being a good listener isn’t necessarily something you’ll be putting in your executive bio, but your brand will be enhanced because of it. Take Mental Notes And Follow-Up Listen for key parts from the speaker that could clue you in on how you might be able to help them out. If they talk about a problem they’re having, think about whether you have a solution. You may not be an expert in their specific line of work, but you may know someone who is and can offer assistance. The networking event itself isn’t always the best time to go into specific details, since interruptions can happen at any given moment. Instead, take good mental notes, get their contact information or LinkedIn profile link and follow-up with them when you have more time to talk. Ask Leading Questions About Others You can boost your credibility significantly by asking the right leading questions that give the other person a chance to continue talking. Remember the main idea is to let them do most of the talking and be an intent listener. The more you can prompt them to continue talking, the more powerful your personal branding will be in general. Professional Resume Services helps executives write resumes and cover letters so they will have polished documents to hand out at networking events. We can also help with the development of your LinkedIn profile, since it takes a well-rounded effort to be seen as an expert in your industry and boost your chances of landing the job you desire. Listening is always a great attribute to have, and it’s especially important when you attend networking events. If you have questions or need other networking tips, feel free to contact us at any time.