Study Shows Men Are Just As Stressed As Women In Achieving Work-Life Balance

Study Shows Men Are Just As Stressed As Women In Achieving Work-Life BalanceStudy Shows Men Are Just As Stressed As Women In Achieving Work-Life Balance The startling results of an American Psychological Association study , indicating males are as conflicted as females, contradicts a commonly held belief that men dont stress over work-life balance. However, Krister Ungerboeck, a consultant for geschftliches miteinander leaders, isnt taken aback by the fact that, despite public perception, both men and women have nearly identical levels of conflict in work-balance.Ungerboeck says men are dealing with the double whammy of feeling guilty for missing their kids lives and at the same time ashamed for not seeming cutthroat enough at work. The former CEO of a struggling software company, which he expanded 3000%, Ungerboeck experienced at first hand the personal costs of stereotypical masculinity. That in-the-trenches experience enabled Ungerboeck to found CEO Growth , a co aching firm exclusively for the C-suite.Despite common expectations, Ungerboeck says that the lessons he learned in his own career about giving consideration to the family are just as important as any bottom-line wisdom.As important as it is to help CEOs and owners push business to the next level, says the father of two, it is equally important to help them gain perspective on the value of a personal life.Glassdoor Do you see men struggling with the expectation that they must live up to a stereotype of masculinity which the report indicates is outdated and toxic?Krister Ungerboeck Yes. Theres mora of an expectation that men who are in the workforce, are going to put their job ahead of their kids, and their family. Theyre going to be the ones who work late. But the truth is a lot of us struggle with that. Men often feel they arent supposed to take a personal day when their kid is sick, so they dont.I think there is an element of cultural norms, where maybe its expected for a man to be able to stay late. When I welches a CEO, I was probably unconsciously more flexible when a woman, even a woman executive, if she needed to do some things to go do things for the kids. There was an assumption about male and female roles.I think that that maybe puts a little more pressure on male executives, or men in the workforce, who dont get that flexibility. Add to that, if I were to look at the number of times that male executives came to me and asked for time off for their kids, it was significantly lower.Many executives had wives who worked, and I think thats theres also some cultural expectation that in a two-income family (even if they are equal earners) that matters of the family would anliegen more frequently onto the female.Glassdoor How do we change the idea of masculinity in the workplace? If these are untruths, how do we knock them down?Krister Ungerboeck The change really needs to start from the top-down. Bosses need to make it clear that they prioritize their own children and their own family responsibilities, and let their employees see that it is okay to leave work early sometimes if your child is ill or has a ball game. They also need to encourage employees to use their vacation days and to take regular breaks.Glassdoor But a lot of employees feel unsafe to take family time. How do you allay those fears, changing the office culture?Krister Ungerboeck Its the boss whose actions get amplified, right? So, if your employees hear you say, Hey, Im going to my sons baseball game. Im leaving the office at 430 today they know its safe for them to attend to their families too. ? Being clear with people, letting people know, and then setting an example that its okay to leave at 5 oclock is powerful.Glassdoor One of the biggest hurdles we all face is time. How do you handle all that time at work away from family?Krister Ungerboeck I have been guilty in the past of spending too much time working. I used to tell people that my longest day was 42 hou rs. We now know we have research that shows us that we dont function well in that kind of situation. You cant get good work done.Someone told me once that its actually the people who really should be respected are the people who are able to get the job done and achieve the business results in 40-50 hours, not the people who have to take 80 hours to do the same level of results.Glassdoor Knowing from data that too many hours arent productive, have you changed your use of time?Krister Ungerboeck Yes. I dont think that Ive consistently spent more than 45 hours in the office in ten years. With emailing and phoning time (from home) its maybe 50 hours. It gets done and I have a better balance. I dont have all the stress and dorfwiese that built up when almost my whole life was work.Glassdoor By managing your hours, but not lessening your productivity it sets an example, too?Krister Ungerboeck Yes, thats setting an example.Its how you treat your employees time that also sends a message . When I would call my executives on the weekend or in the evening I have told them to let the call go to voicemail. That way I can let them know if they need to return the call right away, or if it can wait until Monday. If its an urgent matter they know to call. I dont think that, probably for the last 10 years, I can think of a time that I would regularly call any executives outside of business hours unless it was urgent. And if you have urgent matters more than a handful of times per year, then you probably have a different problem in your business.Glassdoor This study makes the point that fathers want to be more involved with family than in past generations. Is that true from your experience?Krister Ungerboeck I think definitely, that compared to the baby boomer parents, my generation (in his early 40s) wants more involvement in our kids lives. A lot of the CEOs I coach want, of course, to improve professionally, but they want help with their personal relationships too.Glassdo or You refer to yourself as a Recovering Asshole CEO. Why did you change that toxic part of your life?Krister Ungerboeck It was a combination of a couple things. Part of the change came about after one of those anonymous 360 surveys. It was part of a leadership program that I was participating in. I had been told that the more toxic the boss, the more data is needed. If 30 people are saying all the same things about you, its hard to ignore. I knew I had to change.In my case, the 360 survey crossed from business to personal. Before this survey, I thought, Im a different person at work than I am personally. But the data showed I was having the same problems at home.When you have toxic leaders, theyre probably carrying that over to how theyre raising their kids, or carrying over to how theyre communicating with their spouse. Probably better to catch that earlier, before you get divorced, or you find out you have adult children youre not connected with.Glassdoor Youre saying that worki ng style can follow you home? That work and home are intertwined and not in a good way sometimes?Krister Ungerboeck Yes. You may be saying to yourself, Hey, thats whats gotten me successful as a CEO or a boss, but if you dont change that behavior then youre going to be passing these traits on to your kids. If youve got a lot of stress at work, you may be taking that home, to your spouse and kids Theres a fair amount of data that that stress and grasflche and frustration is contagious. By taking that frustration and anger home, it spreads to their family.Glassdoor How do you remedy that cycle of stress which has so much to do with a skewed idea of masculinity?Krister Ungerboeck This goes back to getting rid of that stereotype of masculinity. Probably one of the most impactful experiences I had with my executive team was when we actually went through a vulnerability exercise, where each of the executive team members shared. Half the people were crying because they were talking about things that were very powerful, from their childhood mostly. That brought the team together at a whole new level than we had before.Glassdoor How do you show vulnerability and honesty to your employees? What was their reaction?Krister Ungerboeck Ive gotten teared up in front of my employees. The first time I got choked up was probably about 10 years ago. I will admit that there were certainly some individuals who came to me and gave me feedback, that they actually felt that was inappropriate that I was emotional in front of employees. But just as many employees gave me positive feedback that they felt more connected.Glassdoor Was it men or women that made those negative comments?Krister Ungerboeck It was men. Frankly, I think the individuals who did that probably were just not comfortable with being vulnerable themselves. So, I took it with a grain of salt. Certainly, there are people out there who still subscribe to the CEO must not show weakness, but I think its better to be au thentic in the long run. ? Its hard to keep up that faade forever as a business becomes increasingly complex. It adds to the stress which bleeds into your home life.Getting rid of toxic masculinity starts from the top. The leaders actions give a clear indication of whats valued in the working culture. If you appreciate your family and personal time, show it. That makes it all right for everyone and changes the culture.

Telemarketer Job Description Sample

Telemarketer Job Description SampleTelemarketer Job Description SampleTelemarketer Job Description SampleThistelemarketer sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Telemarketer Job ResponsibilitiesA Telemarketer solicits orders for merchandise or services by identifying prospectstelephoning customers persuade customers buy services.Telemarketer Job DutiesIdentifies prospects by reading telephone and zip code directories and other prepared listings.Calls prospective customers by operating telephone equipment, automatic dialing systems, and other telecommunications technologies.Influences customers to buy services and merchandise by following a prepared sales talk to give service and product information and price quotations.Completes orders by recording names, addresses, and purchases referring orders f or filling.Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturers instructions and established procedures.Secures information by completing data base backups.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Maintains operations by following policies and procedures reporting needed changes.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Telemarketer Skills and QualificationsResults Driven, Persistence, Time Management, Telephone Sales, Customer Service, Selling to Customer Needs, Prospecting Skills, Motivation for Sales, Handles Rejection, Professionalism, Product KnowledgeEmployers deutsche post dhl a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers Search Telemarketer Jobs and apply on now. Learn more abouthow to hireResume Search Spotting Exceptional TalentEvaluate a Job Candidates Social SkillsSample Interview Questions How to Interview

MCCA Legal Diversity Career Fair

MCCA Legal Diversity Career FairDispatches from the Vault/MCCA Legal Diversity Career FairGreetings from the Marriott Marquis in Midtown Manhattan, where scads of jobseekers shuffle between recruiting booths atthe fourth annual Vault/MCCA Legal Diversity Career Fair. As the touristic throngs gawk at the twinkly lights of Times Square beyond, law school students, recent graduates and a substantial number of lateral candidates put in face time with recruiters from BigLaw, government and private corporations (the Target booth particularly resplendent in its ketchup hue). Recruiters have seen the crowd ebb and flow since the floor opened at 930 a.m., with the ever-hiring governmental agencies a popular choice in the morning and candidates stacking up for the private firms as the days progressed (at present 130 p.m. Nixon Peabody, Baker Botts, Fish Richardson and Moses Singer, among others, are keeping em waiting, whilethe DOJ seems to be the popular kid in the public sector). Anecdota l evidence suggests, logically, that more 3Ls and laterals are turning out than in years past. Deborah Innocent (JD 08, Thomas M. Cooley Law School) is one such hopeful Innocent is preparing to jump back into the academic fray come fall, when shell abflug a two-year LLM night program at New York Law School shes looking for a full-time day gig to pay the bills. (In her words, shes somewhat unique in that shes kind of transitioning between being a student and a lateral.) Innocents decision to return to the classroom was made easier by the recession, she explained The economy is tough, she said. I have to do what I have to do to give myself an edge. Now decompressing in her native Queens after taking the New York and New Jersey bars last month, Innocent stopped by the fair with realistic expectations, hoping to make connections that might prove useful down theroad rather than banking on any immediate callback. Waiting to chat with a Fish Richardson rep, she mentioned that recruiters s eemed to have their focus trained on law students entering their second year a/k/a the summer associate class of 2010. Odetta Cohen, a legal recruiting assistant for Kaye Scholer, confirmed that 2Ls are probably the primary target of her firm and its peers. No surprise there. But Cohen also pointed out that the turnout included a lot more 3Ls this year a lot of people who havent gotten offers, whereas in years past, they might have. In screening candidates for the firms 2010 summer class, Cohen estimated that only about half the attendees shed encountered had been 2Ls, with a full quarter ofthe unemployed massespresenting themselves as lateral prospects most of the latter, Cohen said, were second-and-third-year associates whod recently received walking papers. Visitors, havingendured a constant (albeit receding) stream of cataclysmic industry nachrichten over the past year, seemed to have steeled themselves for sobering updates from the private firms. Toward the end of a Nixon Pea body line thatstretched 12-deep around a corner of booths, Hofstra 3L Alexandra Cruz acknowledged that she knew it was gonna be brutal trying to find a job in tax or corporate law. Cruz, who said she was alsofocusingon Allen Overy and the FDIC as potential employers, is among the thousands of students who failed to secure a summer position this year, though she did spend three months interning for the Nassau (N.Y.) County property litigation team in the spring. Much more to come on Monday potential topics to include O.J., the homogeneity of BigLaw fashion, the rigors of military law boot camp, and, as always, pirates. - posted by ben fuchs

Happiness hack One ritual that made me much happier

Happiness hack One ritual that made me much happierHappiness hack One ritual that made me much happierWhen my wife and I moved to New York City in 2001, recently graduated from college and newly wed, we were eager to find friends. We knew nearly no one but were sure wed soon find a fun-loving group like the 20- and 30-something New Yorkers who spontaneously dropped in on one anotlagelageher on TV shows likeSeinfeldandFriends.We hatched a plan. After moving into ur Midtown Manhattan apartment, we invited all the neighbors over for drinks by placing Kinkos-printed quarter-sheets into everyones mailboxes. Then, we waited for ur versions of Chandler, Kramer, and Elaine to show up. But they didnt. In fact, no one did. As the ice in the cooler melted and the guacamole browned, not a single person among 100 apartments stopped by. Not. One. Person.Recalling that episode now, we sound embarrassingly nave. We didnt realize friendships in the real world worked nothing like the ones we had forge d in our dormitories, let alone those we saw on television. Yet as it turns out, our desire to belong to a tight community was far from foolish.Recent stusies have shown a dearth of social interaction with people you care about and who care about you not only leads to loneliness, but is also linked to a range of harmful physical effects. In other words A lack of close friendships may be hazardous to your health.Dying for friendsA 2010meta-analysisreviewed 148 studies involving over 300,000 participants and concluded that having weak social ties was as harmful to health as being an alcoholic and twice as harmful as obesity. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, co-author of the analysis, told Reuters, A lack of social relationships was equivalent to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.A more recent study, published in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found a biological response to loneliness that triggers disease. According to the researchers, social isolation sets off a cellular c hain reaction that increases inflammation and suppresses the bodys immune response.Perhaps the most compelling evidence that friendships affect longevity comes from the ongoingHarvard Study of Adult Development. Since 1938, researchers have been following 724 men, tracking their physical health as well as social habits. Robert Waldinger, the studys current director, said in his recentTED Talk, The clearest message that we get from this 75-year study is this Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period. Socially disconnected people are, according to Waldinger, less happy, their health declines earlier in midlife, their brain functioning declines sooner, and they live shorter lives than people who are not lonely.Lest we think having 500 Facebook friends might offer some protection, Waldinger warns, Its not just the number of friends you have its the quality of your close relationships that matters.So what makes for a quality friendship? William Rawlins, a professor of int erpersonal communications at Ohio University who studies the way people interact over the course of their lives,told The Atlanticthat satisfying friendships need three things Somebody to talk to, someone to depend on, and someone to enjoy.Finding someone to talk to, depend on, and enjoy comes naturally when were young. In college, for example, we build strong bonds when nearly everyone around us is also searching for connection. But as we grow into adulthood, the model for how to maintain our friendships isnt clear. We graduate and go our separate ways, pursuing careers and starting lives miles apart from our best friends.Suddenly work obligations and ambitions trump buddies and brewskis. It becomes impossible to be spontaneous without planning for weeks, if not months, in advance. Once children enter the picture, exhilarating nights on the town become exhausted nights on the couch.Friendships starve to deathUnfortunately, the less time we invest in people, the easier it is to make do without them, until one day it becomes too awkward to reconnect. Since we havent spoken for so long, we think, where would we even begin? If we were still close friends wouldnt we have spoken more by now?This is how friendships die - they starve to death. But as the research reveals, by allowing those friendships to starve, were also malnourishing our bodies.Case in point Several months ago, I found myself in a funk. I now live in San Francisco and whenever someone asked, How are you? my reply was the standard Silicon Valley yuppie salute Good Super busy Yet this wasnt exactly true. I wasnt good.To put things in perspective, I wasnt bad, either. Things were fine. By all measures, more than fine - I had a healthy family, a growing business, and interesting clients to work with. Id recently publisheda bookthat became a Wall Street Journal best seller, and if my social media stats were to be believed, I had plenty of friends and followers.And yet, the funk. I soon identified the p roblem The more professional opportunities came my way, the more time I spent away from my real-life friends - the people I truly cared about. Maintaining friendships with people to talk to, depend on, and enjoy takes time.As an undergraduate, I first heard the term residual benefactor in an economics class. A residual benefactor is the chump who gets whatever is left over when a company is liquidated - typically, not much. When were not careful, the people we care about often become residual benefactors We leave them for last, giving them whatever bits of time are left over after weve attended to everything else.The Solution, the kibbutzIf the food of friendship is time together, how do we make the time to ensure were all fed? My friends and I have recently come across a way to keep each other close. It fits into our lifestyles despite busy schedules and a surfeit of children. We call it the kibbutz.In Hebrew, the word means gathering, and for our gathering, four couples meet eve ry two weeks to talk about one question - sort of like an interactive TED Talk over a picnic lunch. The question might range from a deep inquiry, like Whats one thing your parents taught you that you want to pass on to your children? to a lighter, more practical question, like How do you disconnect from your iPhone on weekends?Having a topic helps in two ways. For one, it gets us past the small talk of sports and weather, and helps us open up about stuff that actually matters. Second, it prevents the gender split that happens when couples convene in groups - men in one corner, women in another. The question of the day gets us all talking together.Consistency and stiff-arming the kidsEvery other week, rain or shine, the kibbutz is on our calendars - consistency is key. Theres no back-and-forth emailing to find a time. We always meet at the same place, and each couple brings their own food so theres no prep or cleanup. If one couple cant make it, no biggie, the others carry on the conversation.What about the kids? In our group, kids are welcome, but they dont run the show. Typically they play on their own, but if they interject, theyre given a stern response that sounds something like Im having a conversation with my friends because my friends are important to me. Youre welcome to listen or join the conversation, but please dont interrupt unless its an emergency.For our childrens sake, we want them to know that adult friendships matter. We dont want them to have to rely on TV to figure out how adults interact. By watching us, our children see that being a good friend means listening when others have something to share, and not being distracted by anything else - including our cellphones, the football game, or even our own children (unless someone is bleeding).The entire affair lasts about two hours, and I always leave the kibbutz with new ideas and insights. Most important, I feel closer to my friends. No, our group isnt as funny or spontaneous as the pseudo -New Yorkers I grew up watching on TV. But it turns out that fun wasnt what I was missing - it was authentic, caring friendships. Making time to invest in my most important relationships finally snapped me out of my funk and provided the psychological nourishment I didnt know I was missing.Not only that, it turns out the time I spend with my friends is also an investment in my future health. Forget diets and the latest workout routines. The best medicine may be to gather your favorite people around a table and make a toast To friendship, and your health.Heres the gistStudies show adult friendships have a significant impact on our happiness and well-being.Committing to my kibbutz has had the biggest impact on my happiness over the past year.Heres how our group works, but the lessons can apply to any adult friendshipBook the time Reserve time on your calendar for the foreseeable future so theres no guesswork or scheduling headaches about when youll see each other again. Our group me ets every two weeks.Go deep Talking about a meaningful topic strengthens your bonds. Get past the shallow small talk. In our group, a different member brings the question of the day to each meeting.Dont let kids derail you Children benefit from seeing you model a healthy adult friendship. Tell the kids they can listen or participate, but they cant interrupt unless its an emergency.Nir Eyal is the author ofHooked How to Build Habit-Forming Productsand blogs about the psychology of products at NirAndFar.com. For more insights on using psychology to change behavior,join my free newsletter.This article first appeared at Nir and Far.

16 ways to make a bad work day better

16 ways to make a schwimmschwimmbad work day better16 ways to make a bad work day betterYou probably know a rolle at work who always seems to be in a great mood. Theyre continually smiling, walking with a bounce in their step and asking everyone about their weekends. Nothing can bring them down.You might think these peppy people have an invariably positive outlook. But the truth is, everyone has bad days at work, even if they dont often show it. On the bright side, its possible for anyone to turn a seemingly lost workday around.If youre having a stressful, unproductive or slow day at work, you dont have to abandon all hope. You can take steps to boost your mood, making it easier to get through the day without feeling upset or burned out by the end.Here are 16 easy ways you can make your bad work day a little better.1. Go for a WalkHumans didnt evolve to sit in front of computer screens all day. Though it can be tempting to hide out at your desk during a bad day at work, you might ben efit more from getting up and moving around.One study foundworkers who took breaks to walk around at least once every hour had significantly higher moodscompared to their coworkers who didnt. So, moving around periodically is essential to maintaining a happy attitude at work.If youre having a bad day, stop what youre doing and walk somewhere. Getting some coffee from the break room or merely getting up to say hi to an office friend could help you come back to your work with a fresh perspective.2. Visit the OutdoorsAppreciating nature is a quick way to boost your mood. People who live near green surroundings showdecreased mental distress and higher well-beingoverall. Additionally, getting outside in the sunlight supplies you with vitamin D and a better mood.Though working in a traditional office might make it hard to spend adequate time outside, its well worth the effort. If you can, try taking your lunch break in a nearby park or garden.If you absolutely cant get outside during the workday, consider bringing a few plants to the office. A little greenery could brighten up any bad day.3. Share Your ThoughtsOn a particularly stressful day, you might not be in the mood to talk to anyone. However, sometimes talking to another person about your problems can help you feel better.By externalizing your emotions, youll be able to keep pressure from building up inside and creating big problems later on. If you have a trusted friend at the office, tell them how youre feeling - they might be able to offer some advice or uplifting encouragement.4. Use Healthy Coping MechanismsSome people use unhealthy coping mechanisms like drinking or lashing out to deal with work stress. Though these things might feel good in the moment, they wont help you deal with stress in the long run. Instead, they might end up backfiring and making things worse.If you know you rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms, be aware of that tendency on bad days and look for alternatives.Healthy options like e xercising, keeping a journal and using aromatherapyare all good options to help you through a bad day.5. Compliment a CoworkerEveryone likes to feel appreciated. If nothing seems to be going your way, giving a heartfelt compliment might be the easy mood boost you need to get your day back on track.Like gift-giving, complimenting others can be as rewarding to the person paying the compliment as it is for the person receiving it. You could compliment a coworker on their cool outfit, their work on that last project or an aspect of their personality.If youre lucky, they might compliment you back. And that always feels nice.6. Do Something Nice for SomeonePerforming little acts of kindness can boost your mood and help you feel like youre making an impact through your work. Whether youre doing something for a coworker or a customer, a nice gesture can help give you something positive to remember throughout the day.For example, you might get coffee for a desk mate, write a thank-you card t o a person who helped you recently or walk an elderly customer to their car.7. Listen to Music That Makes You HappyResearch has shownlistening to music can affect your mood. If your office allows it, put on some headphones and turn on your favorite playlist. Listening to music could help entertain you on a slow workday and give you the energy you need to power through.However, be aware some music can be relaxing or uplifting, while other types might increase irritation and aggression. So, make sure to choose your music carefully, picking songs that you already know make you feel good.8. Clean Your DeskNothing sinks productivity like a messy desk. If you have some downtime, consider clearing up your workspace by sorting papers, tossing out old reminders and putting things in the drawers where they belong.A clean desk can save you time, reduce stress and help you remain focused on the task at hand. Plus, a clean start might help you approach the remainder of your day feeling refreshed .9. Optimize Your SystemsIts easy to let the technology you rely on get cluttered and dysfunctional. If you can never find those documents you need on your computer, or if your antivirus has been begging you to update it for the last three months, it might help you to spend some time optimizing your systems.A dysfunctional tech setup can be just as frustrating as a messy desk, so use a slow workday to set yourself up for success. Delete unneeded files, reorganize your desktop and update your computer software if needed.Its amazing how big a difference regular maintenance can make to productivity.10. Make a PlanIf your frustrations at work result from stress or a lack of direction, you can reclaim your day by making a thorough plan of action. By giving yourself some clear goals for the day, you can tackle your workload more efficiently. Plus, youll get the satisfaction of crossing things off your list.Make sure to write down your plan. To-do lists on paper or a whiteboard, for exampl e, put the plan directly in your hands.11. Solve a ProblemSometimes an accomplishment is all you need to turn a bad day into a success. If something in your office is bothering you, brainstorm ideas to fix it.Is the light in the hall flickering? Talk to someone about replacing it. Is there a tedious process you hate? Write a proposal detailing how to streamline it. By coming up with solutions to your biggest work pet peeves, youll feel like youre making significant progress. Plus, youll pave the way for a better work experience tomorrow.12. ansturm an ErrandSometimes you might need to escape the office on a bad day. If business is slow and you can get away for a few minutes, consider running an easy errand. That could involve picking up something from the grocery store, mailing a letter or stepping outside to make that phone call you keep forgetting about.Running a quick errand can not only give you an encouraging sense of accomplishment, but it can also help reduce any stress that might be piling up outside work.13. Learn Something NewIf youre feeling bored or trapped at work, learning something new can be a great way to break you out of stagnation and provide new motivation for the days to come.To learn something new, you might read an article or two, chat with a customer about what they do or ask a coworker to show you how they complete their work. Not only will learning experiences increase your feelings of work satisfaction, but they could also lead to new work opportunities in the future.14. Have a SnackConditions like hunger can affect your mindas well as your body. Though it can be easy to underestimate, hunger can irritate you and even impact your decision-making.Particularly on bad days, its a good idea to pay attention to how your body might be influencing your mood. Grabbing a quick snack might help you get back to work feeling better. If you have time, you could even step out to get doughnuts for the office from your favorite bakery across the str eet.15. Take Time for YourselfIts easy to let stress follow you home after a bad day at work. However, its vital to make sure youre getting enough time to relax to make sure a bad day doesnt turn into chronic stress or other mental health issues.Take care to make a clear distinction between work and play. For example, you could try having an end-of-the-day routine, journaling about your workday and then leaving it behind, or challenging yourself to talk about things other than work when youre with your partner, family and friends.16. Pat Yourself on the BackYou do good work. Though you might not feel confident in your abilities or position all the time, remember youre valuable, no matter what.Try to take note of at least one good thing you accomplish every day. That could be as large as finishing a complicated report, or as small as being early to this mornings meeting. Whatever you choose to congratulate yourself on, make sure you mean it. You deserve some sincere appreciation, eve n if its just from yourself.A slow or stressful day at work can put a damper on anyones mood. However, by taking a few simple steps to take care of yourself, you can make the best of a bad situation and set yourself up for a better workday tomorrow.This article was originally published on PunchedClocks.com.

Resume Bulder Features

Resume Bulder Features Resume Bulder for Dummies To learn to compose a resume you have to invest a whole lot of thought and effort in what you can do to help an employer. You might find yourself sending the same resume to different job applications and although you may believe that you are saving time youre really lessening your odds of receiving an interview At the close of the day be certain you will receive a job that you dream about, congratulations There is not any time for procrastination once it comes to getting your perfect job. So How About Resume Bulder? So, even when you have saved the file like that, be certain to rename it properly as you send it. In such case you are able to create duplicate or adjust the lock. While chronological the default, it is not always the best method to create your case. NOW you have to forget all you know about other resume format or templates youve ever read about or binnenbinnenseen. Resume Bulder Secrets That No One Else Knows Abo ut Constructing a resume is an intimidating task should you do it alone. It is also feasible to update your resume employing this app. The practice of producing a resume is quite easy and straight-forward. The Good, the Bad and Resume Bulder It supplies a professional appearance to your online built resume or CV. The site will inform you exactly how many views your resume has. But, below are some tips that can help you to shine bright on your very first interview. Once your resume is prepared to go, you will wish to be koranvers to receive it in front of as many employers as possible. Youre able to have a look at the prices, functionality, and the amount of templates and features. Here you can find a lot of handy functions. The mixture of our templates and your input is likely to make your resume fly to the peak of any pile. All the templates may be customizable with your distinct details. The One Thing to Do for Resume Bulder Unique Employers If you believe you have t oo many positions with unique employers, look at combining the roles into similar occupations. These are definitely the most frequent HR questions. HR will be quite so impressed with your resume they might even ask how you built it. Consider your resume from the view of HR. After you have prepared and submitted your resume to an employer the hope is you will be requested to attend work interview to go over further whether you are going to be suitable. Wherever youre in your nursing career, weve got a resume sample that could help you write or update your nurse resume. But weve found a good decision for you You should bear in mind that if you want to receive a government jobA freshers resume should be appropriately and meticulously designed because it is going to make an impression on your prospective employer before getting an opportunity to. The typical employer only spends 15-20 seconds reviewing each resume, which means you want to make certain that yours is targeted, er ror-free and simple to skim. Definitely your possible employer would appreciate such soft abilities but youve got to more specific here in order to highlight your resume as a compatible one for the particular job application. He or she would want to see how much you are compatible for his agency. Everyone can say he or she excelled at her or his final job. Luckily, there are websites out there whichll do the majority of the resume-related heavy-lifting for you. Based on the size of the business, they may observe hundreds of resumes pass through their hands annually. You may find several great resume templates, but youll have to decide if theyre likely to help or hurt your odds of landing an interview. However, in regards to an attractive and efficient resume or CV, the majority of us fail at creating one. The point is to let you can boost your CV as much as you desire. For those who havent, it is not too late to have a look at this group of creative resumes. Things You Wont Like About Resume Bulder and Things You Will To save a whole lot of heartache later on, make certain that you use our resume builder to create a document that may be easily transferred to several job applications. The easy resume builder will supply you with instructions on the best way to fill in each blank space. But some formatting in these types of documents may not operate in the USAJOBS resume builder. Numbers, percentages, and supporting facts go a very long way in showing that you own a history of success. Provide a telephone number at which you can readily be reached. Bear in mind that recruiters may see the name of the file that you send them and also bear in mind they get a lot of resumes every single day. How you lay it out really is dependent upon where youre in your career path and that which youre seeking to do next.

Aileen Towse - Optometrist

Aileen Towse - Optometrist Aileen Towse OptometristPosted October 25, 2017, by Jenny Sakr For the belastung three years, Aileen has been working for an independent optometry practice where shes responsible for not only seeing customers and performing eye exams but also selecting the stores stock, as well as accounting and sales. With a career in optics spanning over 14 years, Aileen has experienced many highs Read all about them here and her tips for anyone wanting to explore a career in optometry. What did you study and what are the steps you took to be where you are today? I studied a Bachelor of Optometry for four years and I also completed a Masters of Optometry at the University of New South Wales. What inspired this career path? Ive worn glasses since I was 11 years old and contact lenses since I was 13 years old. I also like the idea of helping people and felt that vision was the fruchtwein important of our five senses. What was your first job? I shelved books at our local l ibrary at the age of 15. Tell us a little more about your role and explain a typical day on the job I see someone new every 30 minutes. I would chat to them about why they are in to see me, take a detailed history, then examine their sight, and the front and back of the eye (retina). I am also involved in the fashion, which includes seeing representatives from the suppliers to select stock and predict the next seasons trends. There is also a business side to my role, which involves accounting and sales. Whats the fruchtwein interesting thing thats happened to you in your career? People get bored of their jobs but I have never been bored even though I have been involved in Optics for the last 14 years. The key to not being bored is to explore all aspects of Optometry. I have worked in a boutique practice that serves celebrities, I have been the National Professional Services Manager for a chain of Optometry stores, had the opportunity to travel all around Australia and been involved in Optometry research, and have supervised students at the University of New South Wales. Name the best of your job The best part happens when you save someones sight. Its a pleasure seeing a child see properly for the first time. Recently, a mum was told the daughter will always have only 30% vision in one eye and nothing can be done by an eye doctor but with new glasses and eye exercises for a few months, her daughter now has 100% vision. Her mum burst into tears with happiness. Whats the most important career tip someone has given you? Smile always. Do something you love so work doesnt feel like work. What do you wish someone had told you before going into optometry? Youll be studying eight hours a day every day to reisepass your exams. It is an extremely difficult course (I had to get 99.0 to be accepted into optometry after Year 12 exams). What advice would you give someone wanting to become an optometrist? Explore all aspects of optometry from fashion to management, business, retail, science, research, advanced contact lenses and behavioural optometry. What qualities and skills should people have if they want to go down this career path? Compassion, empathy, good at maths, communication skills, focus, determination, and friendliness (youre working with new people every day). Where do people have to start to get into optometry what is the standard salary? You must go into university to go into optometry. The salary for a newly graduated optometrist is $70,000. Name a career highlight Being a National Professional Services Manager. Tasks in this role included - Setting up mobile optometry services to aged care facilities - Writing community health articles for local newspapers - Leading clinical governance discussions - Influencing product development and promotional offers Whats next for you? Having a chain of my own optometry stores, and designing and manufacturing my own range of frames and sunglasses. Do you see yourself in the optometry field? 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4 Ways to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed in Your Job Search

4 Ways to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed in Your Job Search4 Ways to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed in Your Job SearchDespite any feel-good commercials, smiling faces on ads, or cheery self-help advice blogs that may gloss over the issue, anyone whos ever been on the career market knows that searching for a new job is nervewracking. If youre currently employed theres a constant worry about whether your current employer will find out about your quest and concerns over just what youll do if you cant land a better gig. If youve been laid off or are otherwise without ideal employment, you can add the stresses of paying your bills and being able to afford to eat to the pressures youll face. In short, rarely has a candidate summed up their job search experience as fun.This doesnt mean, however, that candidate looking to make a move need to suffer needlessly, or alone. While the situation is certainly fraught with hurdles and uncertainty, there are plenty of ways job-seekers can pave a smooth path al ong the way. For SimplyHired readers that are left feeling daunted by the process or even idea of looking for a new gig, here we delve into four simple ways to avoid feeling overwhelmed in your job search.Step 1 Find The Right PartnersOne of the quickest ways to feel overwhelmed in your job search is by mistakenly thinking you need to go it alone. From mentors to professional sitzordnung agencies, there are plenty of people out there willing to lend a hand in support of your quest to find employment. Online resources are also handy additions to your job-seeking arsenal. LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Graph Search or Twellow are all great ideas to help you connect with professionals in your given industry or specific profession. Spend a few hours searching, joining groups, and connecting and youll be well on your way to finding a resource to help ease the burden of job hunting on your own.Step 2 Compartmentalization Gets a Bad WrapHaving a job or career is a huge part of most individuals identi ty as a human being. Its no coincidence that most polite conversation starts up with some variation of so, what do you do? Because of this, those looking to land a new gig often picture job-hunting as one large mountain to be conquered.In order to reduce stress try,instead, thinking of the application and interview process as separate steps or tasks. Assign target goal dates to small tasks such as freshening up your resume, searching for jobs, applying, and networking. Breaking one large problem into smaller tasks is an easy way to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed by your job search.Step 3 Make Low Impact ContactIf weve said it once weve said it a million times networking is a vital aspect to finding that job of your dreams. Whether it be a mentor from school or a prior position or professional colleagues in your field, making connections with people can make a huge difference in your job search. This universal truth brings problems of its own for those among us who are less than comfortable in large groups or social gatherings. If you find yourself hesitant to enter into the networking game, or reluctant to ask for assistance from those in the know, try segueing into the field with some low impact contact first.Inviting a colleague or professional acquaintance out for drinks or dinner or showing up to an industry conference is a great way to break the ice and wont come across too strong. Its a natural part of behauptung types of events to discuss your current work prospects which will lead to genuine conversations about openings or potential referrals. Step 4 Just Make the PitchIf youve ever been the person at a garage sale who has that inability to haggle or ask for a better price, you probably know how overwhelming it can be to ask someone for a job. One of the easiest ways to overcome this fear, however, is to realize that hiring managers and recruiting contacts are in the business of, well, getting asked for a job. These individuals not only dont l ook askance at being approached by applicants, its an expectation. Sometimes one of the easiest ways to overcome a sense of being overwhelmed by dread or what ifs is to simply go out on a limb and ask to apply for a job or if there are any openings available in the first place. In the worst case, there wont be a current opportunity, but your initiative just might get you remembered positively when something does come along.Have you ever felt overwhelmed during the job search process? Have tips for de-stressing and moving along towards a career of your dreams? Add in your personal advice and stories in the comment section to help fellow job seekers and your advice may just make it into t future update or blog.

From Lou Adler to Seth Godin the future of a traditional resume

From Lou Adler to Seth Godin the future of a traditional resumeFrom Lou Adler to Seth Godin the future of a traditional resumeYouve probably heard comments like the resume is dead, dying, being transported to the emergency room, or any other variation. It seems to be kind of a trendy topic these days. In a way, its correct the traditional resume has been dying at a slow pace for a while now. Currently, it still remains in the same, outdated format with no significant changes over the past 35 years. After all, its still a simple list of your experience, skills education.About 2 years back, I co-founded a resume building platform . Over those years, Ive seen countless, soulless resumes that pretty much guarantee that youre leid getting called up for an interview. In an attempt to shed some light on the topic, Ive gathered seven points of the best resume advice Ive ever heard. Advice that will help you ditch the traditional resume and create something truly special.1. Submit a proposa l elend a resume to get a job interview Lou AdlerLou Adler is one of LinkedIns top 20 Influencers. He is currently the CEO of The Adler Group, a consulting firm helping companies implement performance-based hiring.If you look at it from the companys perspective, your traditional resume just doesnt work for them. They want to see who you really are but fruchtwein importantly what you can do for them. So dont submit a typical resume. Rather, provide a solution for their problems.Before even starting with your resume, think what youre most proud of, and write down 5 of your biggest achievements. It could be anything winning a school competition, speaking three languages, studying abroad, or even living a balanced life. Any major parte of your lifestyle or personality is worth to mention.That, coupled with why youd want to work specifically for the company youre applying for and how you can contribute to the company, would hardly ever get you rejected for an interview. For example, h ere is Ninas resume for Airbnb. It went viral for a reason the resume says a lot more than Worked at X company for Y years and did Z. It actually showcases Ninas personality, skills, achievements and directly mentions how she can contribute to the company.Dont be afraid to ditch the old-fashioned way of applying for a job. Call it a resume, cv, lebenslauf, online profile or a summary. But your application should solve someones problem. The resume shouldnt just be a list of experience, education, and skills. What it should be is a proposal a glimpse into your personality, a showcase of your personal achievements, and a unique solution to the companys problems.2. Share a point of view. Invite people into a relationship Michael MargolisMichael Margolis is a TEDx SXSW speaker. He is a founder of Get Storied and author of the most shared resume article on 99U.If you already have a resume, open it up and read it slowly. Ask yourself Does this really describe who I am?.Then google some one elses resume. Read it and ask yourself again Do I have anything in common with this guy?.Sadly, in most cases, the answer to both questions would be a no. The traditional resume does not show the menschenwrdig being behind the resume, neither does it help to build a relationship with the person reading it.Companies dont employ resumes. They employ people. Yes, they care about your previous experience and education, but what they really want is to hear your story. They want to hear your point of view.Dont be afraid to share more personal details about yourself. Mentioning your favorite books, for example, shows your interests and passions. In special cases, this may even be a huge boost for your resume. Think about Elon Musk. Before he became the legendary entrepreneur we all know and love today, he welchesnt the best of students. What put him ahead of everyone else, however, is the vast quantity of highly complex books hed read.By mentioning such details in your resume, you wil l show that youre more vulnerable. That is more human, approachable and relatable. Yes, your resume would be different from the rest. The person reading it, however, might find something in common with you. And at that point, youve already established some rapport youre no longer a piece of paper.Related articlesSam landed a job at Spotify with Alices resume for a masters scholarshipWhat does your day look like? Share with us and win3. Quantify Your Impact Accomplished X as measured by Y by doing Z Laszlo BockLaszlo Bock is the SVP of People Operations and author of Work Rules. During Bocks tenure, Google has been named the Best Company to Work For more than 30 times.There are many reasons why an application can get rejected from not being found on Google to having blatantly lied on the resume. The most common mistake, however, is surprisingly neither one of those. According to Laszlo Bock, the biggest reason resumes get rejected is because theyre filled with responsibilities in stead of accomplishments. Traditional resumes show what people had to do for a certain position which is something that the HR already knows. Rather, you need to show them how exactly you executed your tasks, and what were the results you received. This empirically sets you apart from all the other applicants.For example, if youre a Social Media Marketer, everyone would know that you have to maintain the profiles of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. So, dont waste space on your resume saying something as obvious as that. Instead, write how you improved the social reach and user engagement on either one of the channels, and what results did these metrics bring to the company. Be as specific as possible, including numbers and tangible results.Dont hesitate to rewrite every single sentence on your resume using this formula. Take a look at the following example which one do you think is more believable and useful?Raised engagement on Facebook by 140% over 2 months, by creating team vi deo ads. Or Managed the companys Facebook pageKeep in mind that finding and then explaining your accomplishments or skills is not an easy task. Most people give up by just adding some buzzwords team player, critical thinking, problem-solving, etc or just completely skipping that part, thinking that theyve achieved nothing.If you cant think of specific accomplishments, or its hard for you to define your Top Skills, go ahead and ask your friends and colleagues. Think about the last time you executed something successfully, the way you did it and the results you drove. Consider what skills helped you make all that happen. In addition to that, when writing about your achievements, make sure to mention the competition. If you won an entrepreneurship challenge, say exactly how many people competed. It sounds a lot better if you were 3 in a competition with 100 participants, as opposed to 1 and keep the number of participants unknown.So now that weve got all that covered, make it all com e to life in your traditional resume Mention the competition in your achievements, the results of your actions and the significance of your accomplishments.4. Try to understand the job youre applying for Lily ZhangCareer Development Specialist at GECD and writer at The Muse.Thirty years ago when people looked for a job, they needed only one resume. Today, unless you want to apply for only one company, you need a couple.Dont just make one black and white resume, send it to a couple of companies and then pray to receive an answer. Dont try to cheat and craft 10 resumes, filling each with buzzwords from their respective job descriptions either.Instead, try to understand why you want to work for that specific company. Go ahead and read a bit about the organization, check out the reviews on glassdoor or their profile on Linkedin. If you still dont have much information, focus on the position that you are applying for. Read the job description and ask yourself Am I motivated enough to s tart working for that company?Most unsuccessful hires are not because they lack the skills, but because they didnt fit the companys culture. If youre not truly motivated to work at either of the companies, dont even bother sending in your resume. It wont be worth it either for you nor the company.In addition to that, a successful job search does not include sending your resume to 10 companies. Its much better if you shortlist 3-4 companies, the ones where you really want to work and concentrate all of your efforts on learning about them and impressing them with your knowledge enthusiasm.5. You dont need to have had good jobs in order to have a good resume Penelope TrunkPenelope Trunk is an American businesswoman, author, and blogger. Her work focuses on the intersection of work and life.I have seen a lot of skilled people who are too scared to apply for major companies because, having only worked for the smaller organizations, they think that theyre just not good enough. The same applies to college students, who dont dare to apply for their dream internships because of the lack of work experience.Ive met Eastern European students who traveled all the way to the United States, worked the jobs no one wanted for over 100 hours a week, just to pay for their tuition. Those same students dont realize how valuable that kind of experience can be for organizations. True, its not directly related to a job as a banker, for example. But then again, how many students have the experience of working in a bank?While the experience may not be as relevant to the job itself, it proves that the student is hardworking and determined. If youve washed dishes for 100+ hours a week, you wouldnt be dismayed by working 80+ hours in an office for a bank. When thinking about your experiences, always ask yourself whether youve learned anything important working a seemingly irrelevant job. If the answer is yes, it definitely belongs to your resume.Most recent graduates dont get their firs t experience by working in big and famous corporations but through internships, part-time jobs, volunteering experiences and so on.Exactly this type of experience is what employers are looking for. The world has changed having a lower GPA at the university doesnt mean youre a worse hire than someone with a 4.0. The GPA was never a good predictor of career success, to begin with. This also goes for your work experience. Working for three months in a failed start-up can boost your skills way more than three years in a big corporation.Remember you DO have experience, but its up to you how you are going to sell it. Being aware of your own skills and experiences is the first step to success.6. A resume is an excuse to reject you Seth GodinSeth Godin is an American author, entrepreneur, marketer, and public speaker.90% of the resumes get rejected. Theres only one position after all, and unless you can differentiate yourself, it will end up in a trash bin with the rest.If you want to in crease your chances against the statistics, ask yourself Why do I need a resume?. If the answer is I have to show the facts about me, according to Seth Godin that wont show what you HAVE. It will rather show what you MISS. Creating something just to show what you miss is really an excuse to be rejected.According to him, sending a traditional resume like everyone else and pretending that you are remarkable would make people ask themselves Ok if you are that special, why cant I see that through your resume?.That doesnt mean that you shouldnt send a resume at all, nor that you should follow all the standards and requirements you find on the web. It means that a traditional resume doesnt reflect who you really are and why youre special. The requirements tend to restrict you in a lot of ways, making concrete statements on what should and should not be done.The first step is to stop thinking of your resume as just a resume. Dont even call it a resume, when it can be something much more. Your personal story was written down. While there are some best-practices to follow, you should have complete creative control over all the content in the resume. After all, who knows more about your personality than yourself?Feel free to write something creative and against traditional resume standards. Youre not just a bunch of bullet points. Nor are you a combination of work experiences and education. Show people like Seth that you are special, that you are living your eulogy, not your resume.7. The best hire might not have the perfect resume Regina HartleyRegina Hartley is the Director of Human Resources at UPS, the largest logistics company in the world with over 10,000 employees.In 2015, Regina gave a TED talk about the candidates who are not all that good on paper but turn out to be some of the companys best hires.She called such people Scrappers people who dont have the best resume but have grown up constantly faced with adversity, resulting in a life filled with both pass ion and purpose.Take this resume. This guys parents give him up for adoption. He never finishes college. He job-hops quite a bit, goes on a sojourn to India for a year, and to top it off, he has dyslexia. Would you hire this guy?His name is Steve Jobs.Some of the most successful people can seem pretty inconsequential on paper. They may have not been the smartest kids in school, some of them have never even attended school. Such trivialities, however, dont stop such people from founding million dollar companies.Ive seen a lot of people who dont apply for the jobs they truly want, just because they dont think they have a good enough resume. Reginas talk proves pretty much the opposite. If youve survived hardships in life such as poverty or violence, you might be more valuable to a company than someone whos life was engineered for success since birth. After all, if youve survived poverty and violence, business challenges are nothing but a minor setback.Regina finished off her talk with a study done by DiversityInc, showing that the top 50 companies for diversity outperform the SP 500 by 25%. So, the next time youre competing with 4.0 Ivy League graduates with near-perfect resumes, stand your ground and prove yourself.To top it all off, if theres one thing you should take away from this article, its this. Even when faced with adversity, focus on being you, focus on telling your story, and youll get the job you deserve.To read next Check out our resume examples section that got people hired at their dream jobs.

3 tips to unleash the creative entrepreneurs in your community

3 tips to unleash the creative entrepreneurs in your community 3 tips to unleash the creative entrepreneurs in your community The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us. If you are wondering how to take on the challenges of a shifting global economy, investing in creative industries entrepreneurs tackles economic, civic, and social challenges and is found in every community in every corner of the globe. From Boston to Bangladesh, creative entrepreneurs are building companies at the cutting edge of digital fabrication, augmented reality, design, and entertainment.The creative economy is huge. And growing. It generates close to $3 trillion in economic output annually. That’s more than the global telecommunications industry. What’s more, creative economy revenues are expanding 8-12% annually, varying by country. In the USA, the creative economy grew straight through the Great Recession, as opposed to all other sectors. Growth will continue as the  global middle-class rises, expanding demand for entertainment, digital media, and original content and experiences. Consider this: Cirque du Soleil was founded by two street performers who grew it into a global phenomenon and sold it for $1.5 billion to investment firm TPG in 2015. Lynda.com, acquired by LinkedIn in 2015, was started by Lynda Weinman, a graphic designer turned educator. Fashionistas, filmmakers, and foodies are launching creative companies that drive value for investors, and create high-wage jobs.However, the creative economy is a sleeping giant because leaders and investors, community and economic developers have mostly left the creative economy on the sidelines, its full potential sitting dormant. Many leaders think only of “the arts” when they hear the word creative. However, today’s creative companies are anchored in technologies and digital innovations. Take for example Embodied Labs, a VR film company whose films help medical providers understand patient experiences, reducing costs and improving health outcomes. Or Beacon Hill VR, a software firm with artists and gamers on staff who create and bring to life ani mated AR characters. We suspect leaders overlook the creative economy because they are unfamiliar with its numbers.Creative entrepreneurs are market disruptors building a better and more inclusive future. The innovators behind creative companies are designers, coders, gamers, musicians, and engineers. Akin to tech founders, creative founders are driven by a desire to disrupt a market. Unlike many tech founders, most creative entrepreneurs are also inspired by social outcomes such as engaging disenfranchised communities, providing a living wage, and building culturally connected communities. The creative economy is being built by visionaries who strengthen regional identity, increase livelihoods, and build connected communities.So how can you unleash the creative entrepreneurs and talent in your community? Here are three tips to get you started:1.) Find ambitious creative entrepreneurs who have been overlookedThey might be building the next Cirque du Soleil but everyone else sees the m as clowns. With fresh eyes, you might see a billion-dollar business in the making. I have worked with startups who became extremely successful entrepreneurs who have told us that early on “no one took them seriously” because they were designers, or filmmakers, or musicians.2.) Host a small gathering with innovative creative founders and investors and ask them to share where they believe your regional creative economy could be more competitiveWhat assets and competitive advantages do you have that entrepreneurs and investors have already discovered? When we do this we find investors who are already working with creative companies. They are usually interested in further building out their portfolio along these lines. And the founders are excited to meet investors who share their vision for the region’s future.3.) Assume you just don’t get it â€" yetCreatives are disrupting markets and they see a future the rest of us don’t see. Take for example the story of Meow Wolf, an â €œartist collective” based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When Meow Wolf started out, they sought business support but were told more than once their venture should be a non-profit. They are artists, after all. Today, with over 1 million visitors and $15 million in revenues in less than two years, Meow Wolf’s out-of-this-world exhibit helped multiply their first investors’ funds within three years. They recently close $17 million with a lead investment by Alsop Louie Partners from Silicon Valley.Meow Wolf is not alone in their ability to see a market before it has fully convened. Lee Francis, Founder of Native Realities, launched the world’s first Indigenous Comic Con to give indigenous youth a chance to see themselves as superheroes. Today Indigenous Comic Con and Lee’s publishing company Native Realities, are leading a global movement to reframe how indigenous youth see themselves in pop culture. 300,000,000 indigenous people are eager to move with them. Ivonette Albuquerque, Founder of Galpo Aplauso, in So Paulo, Brazil, believed she could build a world class theatre company employing youth living in So Paulo’s favelas. Today, she has trained over 10,000 youth, nearly all of whom go on to find well paying jobs after the program.The Fourth Industrial Revolution, like all good revolutions, is disrupting social and economic structures, forcing leaders to rethink old strategies and adapt to new realities. Relentless creativity and imagination will win the day. Fortunately, a giant ally is waiting in the wings. All you need to do is wake it up.Alice Loy is CEO and Co-Founder of Creative Startups and author of Creative Economy Entrepreneurs, From Start Up to Success: How Entrepreneurs in the Creative Industries are Transforming the Global Economy. For more information, please visit, Creative Startups.