Resume Terms to Look For

Resume Terms to Look ForResume terms are words that you will need to look at. These terms are related to what you put on your resume to ensure that you make the best impression on the employers when they view your resume.The first term to remember is the verb, 'to prepare' which means that you have completed the steps of a resume. You need to write this term as if you were being interviewed, rather than just being given the job. Keep in mind that your resume will be reviewed by your employer and you want to be the best that you can be. This means that you need to have the best resume.The next term to look for is the verb, 'to send.' This is a term that tells your employer how many copies of your resume you have sent. You should always strive to send copies to all your past and present employers and, if possible, all of your past supervisors.The next term to remember is the word 'reciprocate.' This term means that you want to be kind to the company that is giving you a job interview. Be professional in your dealings with them. When a person asks for your resume, be prepared to provide it promptly. In other words, give your resume to them as soon as they ask for it and allow them to look at it and make a decision based on what they see.The next term to remember is the word 'opportunity.' This one will help you understand what opportunity means. It is something that you are actively looking for. You want to highlight this opportunity in your resume. Be sure to add this part to your resume.The next term to know is the verb, 'to approach.' This means that you are ready to meet the person who is giving you an interview. When you speak with the person, be cordial and listen to what they have to say. As you have your resume read, remember to be polite but ready to talk. In other words, be prepared to answer their questions.All these resume terms that you have seen should help you keep your resume organized. These resume terms help your resume to express who you are and the information you can provide your potential employer.

Mutual Fund Managers 9% of US Mutual Fund Managers Are Women

Mutual Fund Managers 9% of US Mutual Fund Managers Are Women Women are under-represented among mutual fund managers, a new study found, in a gender imbalance that poses challenges for an industry looking to run more money from female clients. Among 7,410 portfolio managers of U.S. open-end mutual funds, only 9 percent were women, the study released this month by researchers from Morningstar Inc of Chicago, and widely discussed at the research firm’s investor conference this week, found. It also found that women exclusively managed only about 2 percent of the $12.6 trillion held in those funds. That’s a lower level of representation compared to other professional fields, the study’s authors found, even as the women held their own in terms of fund performance. Twenty percent of law firm partners are women, for instance, and 19 percent of partners in U.S. accounting firms are women. The figures are in sync in with other studies showing women holding relatively few positions of power in finance. Attendees at this year’s Morningstar Investment Conference said the findings were noteworthy because clients now expect to have more women overseeing their money. “As a portfolio manager, I get a very good reception from people out there,” said Dawn Mangerson, co-manager of the McDonnell Intermediate Municipal Bond fund. It is co-managed with Jim Grabovac, a lineup Mangerson said goes over well. “If there are both men and women (involved) it’s looked at favorably.” Clients also have more fund managers to choose from in general, and so can be more discerning about qualities they like in a manager, said Mary Jane McQuillen, a portfolio manager for Legg Mason Inc’s ClearBridge Investments unit. The Morningstar study found firms with the highest percentage of women fund managers included Dodge Cox, where 6 of 24 fund managers were women, and Franklin Templeton Investments, where 19 of 129 fund managers were women. In a keynote speech at the conference, Sallie Krawcheck, a former wealth-management executive, said that while women control $11 trillion in wealth, many are unhappy with their financial adviser. Firms could do more to include women among their leadership, Krawcheck said, and she questioned an idea outlined in the bestselling book by Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, “Lean In,” which suggested women push harder to get ahead. That’s an easy message for companies to adopt rather than changing their own cultures, Krawcheck said. Taken to an extreme, Krawcheck said, “Lean In is shorthand for: ‘you women should really do something about this’.”

Unemployment Quick Tip Launch a Hobby Career - Work It Daily

Unemployment Quick Tip Launch a Hobby Career - Work It Daily Are you ready to get HIRED? When we are unemployed, we have a lot of time to look for work. But, that doesn’t mean you should spend 40+ hours/week on job boards, at networking events, and so on. (Psst! Can’t get hired? Watch this free tutorial.) In fact, I tell job seekers all of the time to limit job search to two-hour blocks at a time. You just can’t look for work 8 hours per day. You need to take a break and come back to it. A good job search is about working smarter, not harder. With my approach, you’ll have some extra time you can invest in launching a hobby career. Hobby Career = Working Education for the Future We are all businesses-of-one. Each of us has to market our services to a client (a.k.a. employer) to earn a living. But, that isn't the only way to make money. With the economy in flux, and the rate of change in corporate America increasing, a smart move is to start up a hobby career you can do part time. The goal isn't to make a ton of money (at least, not in the beginning). Instead, the goal is to give yourself a way to learn a new skill and build up a small income stream that gives you a sense of independence. Here’s what to do: Identify a hobby you want to become more of an expert in. Look for ways you can gain skills that would let you monetize the hobby. Read up on small business and take steps to launch your hobby career. Share with friends, family, colleagues that you are doing this as a way to expand your skill sets in something you love. Not only will it show how you are keeping yourself engaged while looking for a full-time job, it will also give you something to distract yourself from the job search so you don’t obsess over it too much and drain yourself. And, if you stick with it, you could find it giving you a small income that you can use to your advantage. Bonus: Hobby Career Can Make You a Better Job Seeker Business ownership comes in all shapes and sizes. Knowing how to run a business, even a little one, can teach you a lot about job search and what employers are looking for as well. It gives you some added perspective that can help you in your hunt for work. Get a hobby career going and see how it shapes you professionally. It can only help you â€" and since it’s based on something you enjoy, you’ll have fun doing it! Are you ready to get HIRED? Watch our free tutorial “8 Ways You’re Being SHUT OUT Of The Hiring Process” with career expert J.T. O’Donnell to find out what’s holding you back from getting hired… and how to fix it! WATCH NOW   Image Credit: Shutterstock   Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!