3 things to do when your boss constantly sends late-night and weekend emails

3 things to do when your anfhrer constantly sends late-night and weekend emails3 things to do when your boss constantly sends late-night and weekend emailsYoure settling into bed following happy hour with your new coworkers when you get an email from your boss.Your anxiety levels immediately spike before you finish reading the subject line.Its only three weeks into your brand new job and youre already getting late-night communication from your supervisor, adding to the frequent waves of stress youve been feeling about the position.Heres what to do when your boss constantly sends emails well after hours.Figure out the best method of communicationLearn what the expectations are for this job - are you always expected to respond that night?Alison Green, author of the Ask a Manager blog,answers a readers question in Inc. on if they are supposed to reply to work emails from the new boss on weekends and how to avoid a potentially sticky situation.She writes that in some cases, you dont hav e to respond, but next illustrates that you should start a dialogue.Now, obviously, if your boss is saying things like let me know today or following up on Sunday to ask why you havent yet responded to the email he sent on Saturday, then its pretty clear that he does expect responses over the weekend, Green writes. But if this isnt the case, then I would either a) ignore the emails until youre back at work on Monday, or b) ask him- as in, Hey, Im assuming that its fine for me to wait to reply to emails sent over the weekend until Im back at work on Monday, unless its an emergency. Let me know if thats bedrngnis the case.Think about how this affects your productivityMaura Thomas, a speaker, trainer, author, and founder of RegainYourTime.com, writes to managers about how this type of communication hurts productivityin the Harvard Business Review.A frantic environment that includes answering emails at all hours doesnt make your staff more productive. It just makes them busy and distrac ted, she writes. You base your staff hiring decisions on their knowledge, experience, and unique talents, not how many tasks they can seemingly do at once, or how many emails they can answer in a day.Get your emails in checkThorin Klosowskianswers a readers question in Lifehacker about how to get more leisure time when the boss emails them nearly every weekend. The reader says the emails either make them anxious about Monday or take up a lot of time on weekends.One of Klosowskis tips is to forcefully cut yourself off.You can never guarantee your boss will respect your wishes and stop emailing you over the weekend, he writes. In that case, you should set up your inbox so you dont check them on evenings and weekends. Talk to your boss and come up with a system to differentiate between priority emails over the weekend and the emails that are just meant to help you prepare for your return on Monday morning. If your email account is properly prioritized youll be able to shut off those pe stering messages without worrying that youre missing a critical task.

25 blogging tips for newbies and veterans

25 blogging tips for newbies and veterans25 blogging tips for newbies and veteransWeve all seen them. The same old, tired lists of regurgitated tips on how to blog better. Theyre so common, you could probably name most of them in your sleep. I dont know about you, but Im tired of them. I want to know whatreallyworks.Since 2006, Ive been a blogger and have helped thousands of people learn this craft of ansprechbar publishing. Still, there are days when I feel very much like a newbie.When Iquit my old blogand started a new one, I realized how much Ididntknow about blogging. So I decided to put together my own list of tips - stuff I started doing recently that I shouldve been doing since the beginning.So whether youre just getting started or have been blogging for awhile, here are 25 tips to help guide and direct youGeneralNo copy-catting.Stop trying to be like someone you admire and instead find out what unique offeringyouhave.Tell thetruth.Never lie, mislead, or cajole. Trust is slow ly earned and easily lost.Be awesome.Theres enough mediocrity out there. Stop adding to the noise, and do somethingoutstanding.Give yourself grace.Be patient it takes time tofind your voice.Pick a theme.But realize readers will stick around for your voice, not your subject.Growth and communityDont measure stats too early.If youre obsessing over daily numbers and youre only a few months into your blogging journey, youre wasting your time. Its still too early to pay close attention to trends. After that, make sure you haveGoogle Analyticsinstalled.Make your content easy to share.The majority of content thats shared online is done through social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, LinkedIn, and others. You should make this easy for your readers to tell their friends about you. (A WordPress plugin I recommend isDIGG DIGG.)Encourage community.Writeunfinished posts, and ask your community to complete the conversation.Never underestimate the importance ofnetworking.If youre not connec ting regularly with readers and other bloggers, youre missing out.Guest post, guest post, guest post.(Enough said.)WritingWrite timeless content.On the web, old content is perceived as irrelevant. Dont write a newspaper create a resource. (This is, incidentally, why I intentionally dont put dates on my posts.)Dont write too little or too much.Generally, I try to write at least 300 words and no more than 1000 words. More than that, though, only write as many words as it takes and cut the rest.Have a point.Dont just word-vomit on your audience.Write withconviction.Pick a side and be bold. And if youre wrong, admit it.Short sentences win.Motivation and inspirationDont give up.Bloggers who stick with it ultimately win.Write as often as possible.Constantly capture ideas and turn them into posts. A tool that may help isEvernote.Expect critics.A few peoplehatingyou is a sign youre doing something right. Be prepared.Find ways to regularly get inspired.This is the only way you can inspire ot hers. When youre empty, fill yourself up. Dont neglect this.Realize you can only create or react.At any give time, make sure you know which one youre doing.MiscellaneousWrite forscanners.We live in a busy, distracted world. Dontdemand attentionearnit.Build anemail list.If you ever want to sell or promote something, having peoples email addresses (and their permission to use them) is essential.Invest in agood web design.Bad design can get in the way of good content.Be generous.Give away more information, content, and ideas than youre comfortable with. People will reward you. Link to others, but never let someone pay you to do so.Watch what experts do.Not just what they say.These are my 25 tips. You probably have 25 of your own. And thats okay, because Ive realized that everyone needs to approach blogging in their own way. Thats part of the fun.Want to be a better blogger?Check out my free courseIntentional BloggingSpecial thanks to my friend Frank Violas list of Advice for Bloggers, which inspired this one.This article first appeared on Goins, Writer.

8 Ways to Transform Your Job Search in 2018

8 Ways to Transform Your Job Search in 20188 Ways to Transform Your Job Search in 2018 The New Year gives all of us an opportunity for a do-overand who doesnt love a do-over? If 2017 wasnt the best year for your career-wise, of if youre planning a career or job change for 2018, the New Year is here to give you the opportunity to transform your job search.Its time to say goodbye to any resume mistakes , words you misspoke in an interview , or phone interviews that didnt go well in 2017. If youre leaving your current company, its time to move on to brighter and better things.If youre looking to revolutionize your job search process in the New Year, here are the steps you should take to really make 2018 the year you land your dream job.First things first if you want to find your dream job, you need to make aya you understand what your dream job is. To do so, you need to spend a little time understanding what you like to do and how that fits in with your career go als.If youre looking for your dream job, I definitely recommend prioritizing your personal development in 2018, says Laura Weldy, life coach at The Well Supported Woman . Really pay attention to not just the careers that sound fun, but what about each role is interesting to you. The more self-aware you are the easier it will be to find a role that fulfills you. To achieve this step, Weldy suggests focusing on actionable personal goals, such as reading personal development podcasts or listening to creative-inspiring podcasts weekly. Resolutions of that type help to expand your world, and along with the expanded world come expanded opportunities, says Weldy.With the New Year ahead, its time to set resolutions for yourself. If youre not normally the type to set resolutions, you should consider giving it a try this year to help you transform your job search. You dont need to set personal goals if you dont want to, but, rather, you should think about some of the mistakes you made in you r job search last yearand use those to help you determine what you can and should do differently this year.Make a short list of the top actionable things you think you can do better in your job search this year. Some resolutions might be attend at least one networking event each month until you land your dream job work with a resume writer or ratgeber to re-vamp your resume research your salary so you can identify your worth and earn what you truly deserve or expand your professional network and determine if you know anyone who works at your dream company.One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make during the job search is going into it blindly. If you have no idea what kind of jobs are available in your city, or how much money people earn in the position you are hoping to land, you might be setting yourself up to be let down. Instead of doing the same-old, same-old for your job hunt process, consider transforming the way you approach looking for a job by doing your research ahea d of time. Make a list of the companies you know about and would love to work for. Then, research companies with a similar mission or product to expand your options of working in the industry. You should also research the companies you are interested ahead of time to make sure it still sounds like a place you would even want to work at. Moreover, theres no point in applying to a job that you know is not going to pay you fairlyso make sure you Know Your Worth and only apply to positions that will value your experience. If you struggled in your job search last year, or if youre nervous about the big career leaps you plan to take in 2018, its important to know you dont have to go through this process alone. If youre having trouble sticking to the goals you set for yourself, you might need a hand from someone who either understands how you operate, or is professionally trained to motivate you out of a rut.This is when working with a professional life coach comes in handy, says Weldy . A life coach is essentially a project manager for the creation of your fullest, best life they exist to help you clarify what you want to create, hold you accountable to those goals regularly, and assist you in dissecting any blocks to your success that get in the way.A mentor can come in the form of a life coach, career coach, friend, family member , or even your current manager. If you have previously done your job search completely on your own, the biggest change you could make this year could be just asking someone to help youSpeaking of bringing others into your job search have you ever spent time at your friends or family members place of work? If you know someone who absolutely loves what they doand especially if you know someone who works at your dream companyconsider asking if you can visit them at work.If the job search has you down or youre worried that youll never find your dream job , maybe you need a little inspiration to help you revolutionize your process. By g oing to see someone you know work in a healthy, friendly environment and seeing how they are both treated by their co-workers, and how passionate they are to show you what they do for a living, youll gain a better understanding of what it means to have a job you truly love. And once you know what it looks like to have your dream jobyou wont stop until you get it Looking for a job is stressful . Its easy to get bogged down by having to re-write your resume or constantly write cover lettersand when you never hear back from anyone, it can drive you a little insane.But, the problem job seekers make is that they spend all their time looking for a job and never take a break from the search. We understand that you dont want to waste any time because you need to pay your billsbut if you dont take a moment to de-stress and breathe, youre only making the process that much harder for yourself.When you feel you are reaching a high-stress point in your job search , take a day or two off. And I mean really take the day offif you can afford to take a short trip, do so. If you are low on funds, simply relax at home (away from computer screens) or go for a walk around your neighborhood. Youll be surprised at how refreshing taking even just one day away from the actual search will help you re-set and re-prioritize your process. It might not sound like fun, but there are ways to make your job process enjoyable You dont have to be miserable while you do thisin fact, approaching your job search in that mindset is probably hurting your applications because its hindering your passion from shining through.I would encourage you to have fun with this process, and not to take it too seriously, advises Weldy. Its important to have goals and resolutions, because they tell us where to focus our attention in a world thats full of distractions. Some of them will change over time, and thats parte of our development as individuals.Lastly, the best thing you can do for yourself to revolutio nize your job search is to make sure you are setting clear intentions for yourself. Remember you are on your side with this, so you dont need to be too hard on yourself, and you dont want to set yourself up for failure.The beauty is in the learning and growing that comes from setting clear intentions and overcoming our own obstacles, says Weldy. Even if the goal isnt completed at the end of 2018, youll feel proud of the progress youve made in that direction but if you set no goals or resolutions, its harder to know which direction youre headed

From Family Practice to Sports Medicine, A Doctor of all Trades

From Family Practice to Sports Medicine, A Doctor of all TradesFrom Family Practice to Sports Medicine, A Doctor of all TradesElite and professional athletes are renowned for being the best at what they do worldwide. If youre someone who is passionate about sports, or have been involved in a sports league, you are well aware that with physical activities comes the risk of injury. Thats wherbeie the Sports Medicine Specialist profession comes into play.Cathy J. Campbell is a Preventative Health Physician and Sports Medicine Physician who treats musculoskeletal health issues for Sports Health patients at Cleveland Clinic Canada. Dr. Campbell has an extensive education that consists of a Bachelor of Physical Education degree, a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, and a Doctor of Medicine along with corresponding residency training. Moreover, she has a Certification, College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP), a Fellow, College of Family Physicians of Canada (FCFP), and a Diplom a in Sport Medicine, to mention a few. In a recent interview, Dr. Campbell reveals that the single most-rewarding thing about her job is helping people to change their lives, and also dealing with wonderful people in a variety of situations.With a large background and plenty of insights on how to specialize in sports medicine, Dr. Campbell offers her advice to job seekers who desire a career in this field. She also describes the ins and outs of her current and future roles, along with the different requirements for landing work in both the United States and Canada.Entering the Field EducationThe journey towards achieving a career in sports medicine has many possible routes. Bringing this issue to the forefront, Dr. Campbell briefly outlined some of the more popular ways to break into the medical field. For her, family practice welches the best way to start because you get a variety of interesting problems and its not as specific as just seeing knees, or joints.Accordingly, she studi ed family medicine while completing additional training in sports medicine. This is also a great educational avenue since it incorporates learning how to work with the person as a whole, their general health and fitness, plus sports medicine procedures. Other options are from a therapy point of view, which would be to complete a degree in chiropractic, massage or physiotherapy. In addition, it may be of interest to be medically trained as an orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist as these roles also contribute greatly to the industry of sports medicine.Certification Requirements Canada vs. United States Considering that Dr. Campbell was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was able to work in the United States, she knows the qualifications that are needed to work in Canada in comparison to the US.If youre interested in being a primary sports medicine practitioner in Canada, you need to complete a medical degree. Following this, you would do a three-year family medicine residenc y, which includes one year of specialized training in sports medicine. Next, completing and passing the Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine Exam (CASM) will certify you to work in Canada.In the United States, Dr. Campbell wrote the American Boards and Family Practice examination when she first began her employment there. Furthermore, she took the Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports MedicineCAQ,which is an American certification in sports medicine. However, this requirement is not mandatory for orthopedic surgery in the US.Cleveland Clinic Daily Work Dr. Campbell was initially drawn towards working for Cleveland Clinic Canada because of its excellent reputation throughout North America. She goes on to state that its wonderful resources along with the people, who have been very welcoming and make you feel valued, which is important in any job, are reasons why she enjoys working there.In Dr. Campbells daily work, she experiences two kinds of days. The first consi sts of seeing about five patients for their comprehensive preventative medicine visits. Her second role is rooted in practicing sports medicine. On these days she assesses things like chronic wrist problems, or athletes with Osgood-Schlatter disease (a disorder relating to the tibia). Enjoying the variety of patients in her day-to-day job the most, this type of work is a result of her numerous medical degrees and specialty certificates accumulated throughout her career.Tips for Job Seekers First and foremost, certainly do what you enjoy doing. Being passionate about what you do is important during daily tasks and when establishing future goals.Second, find some mentors. For Dr. Campbell, if you see someone that is doing what you want to be doing, you should ask him or her for help.Third, it is important to volunteer and make yourself available. This tip corresponds with her strong belief in the 3 As of success, which are availability, affability and ability. You have to be available and so forth to get the opportunities.This proved true when Dr. Campbell cancelled a vacation in the year 2000 to accept an offer from the Coaching Association of Canada. This position required her to be in Houston, Texas and work as a sports medicine doctor for the Canadian womens soccer team. By making herself available, Dr. Campbell got her foot in the door and stayed on with the team through many world cups.Whats Next?This year at the FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup, Dr. Campbell will work as the General Medical Officer. She will be responsible for, the management of health care issues, coordination with the local organizing committee medical services doping controls and related matters, as well as injury assessment as part of the ongoing f-mark study, and f-mark stands for the FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre. It will be her responsibility to supervise the other FIFA medical officers (from other countries) that are assigned to each of the four venues in Canada. Additiona lly, Dr. Campbell will be the local medical officer for all of the venues.With plenty of opportunities on the horizon, as a result of her affability and accessibility, Dr. Campbell has also achieved many milestones in her career. Sports medicine is an exciting field, one filled with plenty of opportunities for changing peoples lives and assisting them in their athletic vocations.For more information on what Cleveland Clinics human resources department looks for in its top candidates, read our article Candidate Essentials Cleveland Clinic. Having outlined the ways to become a sports medicine specialist, while providing insightful tips acquired from her long-standing career, Dr. Campbell is simply inspiring.

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What You Do Not Know About Resume past or Present Tense May Shock You

What You Do Not Know About Resume past or Present Tense May Shock You Keep in mind that recruiters may see the name of the file that you send them and also try to remember they get a great deal of resumes each and every day. Have a look at the list below, and get prepared to make your resume way more exciting. You are able to locate a list easily online. Employers search for certain words. Share the concerns you may have about the work move with your boss. Tim has just known as the plumber. The river is beginning to freeze. You could also leave a job because of your partners relocation to anotzu sich city. Youre not in the work anymore, its in your past. If youd take pleasure in the new job, youre likely to get to make a superior belief. In your previous jobs, you want to ensure everything is past tense. Everyone can say he or she excelled at her or his final job. If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on Resume past or Present Tense Also, be sure to use cert ain words on your resume. A number of other verbs are irregular, this usually means that there is not any pattern and no effortless approach to understand how the verb changes. Present tense verbs occur in the present, and future tense verbs happen in the future. Select a paragraph via an author and rewrite in each one of the tenses. Want to Know More About Resume past or Present Tense? There are a great deal of opinions about whether to use an objective, or precisely how to accomplish this, if one IS used. Actually, you should talk with faculty and career advisors in your field no matter what, but here are some fundamental principles developed to assist you begin. There are a couple of methods by which we use the previous simple. List your present duties utilizing the present tense first. Resume formatting is something that a lot of people do not pay enough attention to. Lead is likewise the name of a specific kind of metal. The letter should be dealt with to the ideal person and mention the ideal designation of the individual. Most letters, though, will be written with a manager, manager, or even boss of some kind. In some cases, a letter of recommendation may also function as a character reference if youre trying to rent an apartment, or get membership in a professional organization, or have some type of legal trouble. Provide a Template Its almost impossible to truly have an excellent reference letter from someone in the event you dont furnish the instruments required for them to really compose an excellent letter. The Upside to Resume past or Present Tense Employment recommendation letter for preceding employee is a tremendous asset for almost any employee as most recent businesses start searching for a terrific report by the prior company. Youve got to recognize the sort of the keyword the business uses in the work ad and optimize your resume accordingly. So lets examine some methods to compose aggressive, up-to-the-minute resumes tha t genuinely SELL you. The easy rule is you should use past tense for past jobs and present tense for your existing job. The very first point to do is to thoroughly read through the work description for each work application and to recognize the important job requirements for each position. The only means to find out which search terms the recruiter is very likely to put in their ATS is to read the work description closely. Its highly recommended to include information that enables the worker to explore the matter further should it be necessary.

How to Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Personal Goals

How to Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Personal Goals Setting personal goals is easy but sticking to them can be tricky business. Distractions, instant gratifications, and a calendar of obligations can all derail your plans.Whenyou find yourself stuck on the path to your goals, getting yourself moving in the right direction again can seem like a bigger hurdle than actually achieving your goals but its not impossible. Here arefour simple things you can do to stay focused and keepmoving toward your personal goals1. Set Goals You Truly DesireWe often make decisions based on factors other than our desires. It is true thatyou will always have obligations, but a personal goal should be something you want for yourself. If you dont deeply desire achieving your goal, you will likely never achieve.You may think every goal is naturally a desire, but that is not always the case. Many of us without even realizing it set goals not because we want to achieve them, but because we want to please other people or conform to a certain image others have of us.Ifyoure struggling to motivate yourself to work toward your goal, check in with your level of desire. Make koranvers your goal is something you truly want.2.Look to the FutureMotivation, which is connected to your emotional state, is fleeting. It comes and goes. While feelings are certainly valid,you cant be ruled by them. Imagine what would happen if you didnt show up for work every time you simply didnt feel like going?To stay in touch with your motivation, even when it is waning, fast forward to thefuture. Ask yourself Whom do I want to become? Then, focus on the habits, lifestyles and achievements youll need to become that person. This should help pull you out of your present-day rut.3. Acknowledge Your FearsWhile it is natural to want to suppress the negative thoughts you feel, its a better idea to take a clear look at them. Ignoring your fears and limiting beliefs about yourself will onl y get you so far.Instead,take time to really understand yourself. That way, you can better prepare yourself to deal with the negative thoughts that are holding you back. Everyone who has ever achieved anything has had to overcome fears and insecurities in the process.4. Do What Needs DoingSometimes you just have to go through the motions to get your motivation back, like dragging yourself to the gym even when you dont feel like going.Focus on the doing of the thing, not the way it feels. Nine times out of 10, youll be glad you did. Start small you dont have to try running for a whole hour on your first day back in the gym. Action is always better than inaction when you know what you have to do. Sometimes you have to just do it.A version of this article originally appeared on theAtrium Staffing blog.Michele Mavi isAtrium Staffings resident career expert.