Are Executive Business Cards Still Effective

Are Executive Business Cards Still Effective Having a digital presence in today’s business world is invaluable. However, some people only focus on improving their digital brand, which is a big mistake. Business cards have been effective since the beginning of time, and it hasn’t changed. Technology has made certain things easier for executives, but there are also plenty of challenges if you solely rely on it. Focusing on writing an executive bio on your LinkedIn page is great, but you still need a business card for people to find you. Here are some important points to consider when it comes to business cards for executives. Business Cards Are Still Respected Whether you’re at a formal networking event, or you just happen to meet someone in passing, they may ask you for your business card. And if you don’t have one, your credibility is going to take a hit. Trading business cards is still expected for executives, so do yourself a favor and always have several handy. This practice is one of the most respected and expected methods of trading information, so you could be the talk of the event in a negative way if you don’t have a business card to offer. Be Careful Going Completely Digital When you learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, it can be easy to go completely digital in your networking efforts. The truth is other professionals want to have your information readily available at all times, rather than searching for you on LinkedIn. Even if you have your LinkedIn URL on your business card, it’s still more effective handing them a business card than just saying “look me up on LinkedIn for all the information you need.” Accuracy Is Never A Question With A Business Card If you verbally give someone your email address or phone number to write down, the chances of them transposing numbers or not spelling your name correctly increases. But when you have the information on a business card, accuracy is never a question. Similar to writing an executive bio, being clear and concise with the information displayed on your business card is invaluable and can improve your brand even more so than your LinkedIn profile. Professional Resume Services is an executive resume service dedicated to helping professionals with their resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles and even business cards. Whether you need help simply writing an executive bio or need to start drafting a resume from scratch, feel free to contact us at any time for assistance.

Make a Resume for Yourself Or for a Specific Job - How to Make a Resume Online

Make a Resume for Yourself Or for a Specific Job - How to Make a Resume OnlineResume writing cost online is a great opportunity for anyone with no writing skills. If you have never written a resume, this is definitely the time to start.There are plenty of things that you can do online to make a resume. You can use your home computer to create your own business or personal cover letter. You will also want to make sure that you write your resume so that it stands out from others and gets you hired faster.Resume writing costs online is an excellent way to learn the basics of writing resumes. When you are writing a resume for the first time, you will be pleased to see how much you can learn on the internet. By using an online college degree program to teach you how to write a resume, you will not only learn how to create your own resume, but you will also learn how to present it to the companies that you are applying to. If you already have a resume or you are currently applying for jobs , you will be able to see the writing process up close.You will also find that if you learn to make your resume stand out, you will also find that your chances of getting hired will go up. Companies are looking for a resume that clearly shows what they need from you, and they will be more likely to call you. This means that if you have something to say to them, you will not be left hanging in the cold while other applicants are being interviewed.If you have no experience writing resumes, you may be surprised at how much easier it will be to make a resume that is not only professional, but good too. Once you know how to make a good resume, you will be able to get the job you really want.In order to make a good resume, you need to think about what you want your resume to do for you. You can make a resume to help you get hired, to keep yourself from getting called in the cold, or you can make a resume so that you get called in the first place.Whether you make a resume for yourself or f or a particular job, you will have a lot of help and information online to help you with your resume writing. No matter what your reason for making a resume, you will be surprised at how easy it is to learn how to do it online.

Beth and Howard Stern How Theyre Saving Hundreds of Cats

Beth and Howard Stern How They're Saving Hundreds of Cats No matter where Beth and Howard Stern decide to sleep at night â€" their Long Island house, their New York City apartment, or their Palm Beach vacation home â€" they always have at least one cat to snuggle up with. Or more than a dozen. Beth Stern, a former model, says she and her radio-show-host husband have saved at least 500 cats and kittens since 2013, when Beth adopted the couple’s first litter just before they were about to be euthanized. “It’s a full-time job,” Beth Stern told MONEY about caring for the array of furry critters at the makeshift shelters she’s set up in her various homes. “Thank god my husband is still working, because there’s just no break.” Yes, Howard Stern, typically known as Sirius XM’s outspoken shock jock, spends much of his free time as the ultimate cat man â€" grooming them, socializing them, naming them and even cleaning their litter boxes. “He’s really, really involved. I believe that I can say he loves it as much as I do.” Beth Stern said of her husband of nearly a decade. “The kittens love his hair,” she added. View this post on Instagram The scene A post shared by Beth Stern (@bethostern) on Sep 3, 2017 at 4:18pm PDT The Sterns cat-fostering venture started four years ago after their beloved dog, Bianca, passed away. Beth â€" a longtime animal advocate who has been working with North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill shelter, for more than a decade â€" had stopped by a local high-kill shelter and couldn’t help but feel sorry for all the cats trapped in cages. “It’s just overwhelming how many cats are there,” she recalled thinking. “I feel like cats need help. We need to bring awareness to how great of a pet cats are.” Beth immediately knew they could help. They certainly had the money and the space â€" Howard was named Forbes’ richest radio show host of 2016 and earned $90 million last year. Beth had been building her Instagram presence, where she now has more than 367,000 loyal cat lovers who help find her foster’s homes. And they had Howard’s popular show, during which he frequently mentions their cats. “I remember being so sad. I got so attached to them,” Beth Stern said. “I immediately went into the nursery and grabbed another litter of kittens and a mama cat and her babies.” And that quickly became her routine. Instagram has now become Beth’s main mode of getting her foster cats (including cats with disabilities and senior kitties) into loving homes â€" sharing their stories and cataloging their daily routines with frequent updates to her feline-friendly following. Earlier this week, Stern had what she said was her “quickest adoption ever” when she brought a gray-striped kitten with blue eyes named Bailey to her Long Island home and hours later, was in a car bringing him to his new family. View this post on Instagram And the fastest adoption ever award goes to.... Bailey!!! A pre-approved adopter wants him and I’m delivering this nugget right now! Stay tuned for pic!! #todayisforeverfamilyday ???? (he was found crying in the bushes of @lion_king_kitties adopter and she brought him to Long Island Vets for a week of TLC) He’s sooo yummy. #teamwork @animalleague A post shared by Beth Stern (@bethostern) on Oct 25, 2017 at 10:20am PDT Bailey got the same send off the Sterns give every single one of their fosters. Beth hand-delivers the cats to their new human parents â€" already spayed or neutered â€" with everything they would need to care for the cat including food, a litter box and the cats’ favorite toys from their time with her. And Beth usually creates an Instagram account for each of them so people (Beth included) can follow their journey. “We are fortunate that we can pay for everything,” she said. “We give them everything they would need. It pretty much looks like my foster room once we give the kitten to their forever family.” Beth wouldn’t specify how much they spend on their rescue efforts, but she admitted it was “a lot.” The ASPCA estimates that owning a cat, especially during the first year, costs around $1,000 a year â€" meaning the lowest estimate for the Stern’s four-year venture in cat fostering is $500,000. Aside from their five resident cats (including two blind cats and a kitten-loving Persian named Yoda suffering from a heart ailment), the Sterns currently have cats of all different ages including Mama Honey and her four “nuggets,” half-a-dozen kittens (including some hurricane rescues), 6-year-old Jimmy, and her newest addition, 15-year-old Peanut. “Even when the house is full, there’s never a question, Howard tells me to just go get more if they need us. There was a time where all the bathrooms and guest rooms were full,” Beth Stern said. The couple has three designated foster rooms, with even more cats currently living in their two spare bedrooms and bathrooms. View this post on Instagram I need some positive love sent my way. I’m angry. I’m sad. I’m nervous as heck. I just picked up a 15+ yr old female kitty. Her name has been Peanut for so many years that we don’t have the heart to change it. Her human moved and her fiancé is allergic. No family member or friend wanted an old cat. That’s why she’s with me. Peanut also has no teeth, is deaf breathes so loudly..and did I mention she’s also in early stages of kidney disease? I’m sure this is not going to be easy finding her a forever home. The good news? She loves other cats. #help #welcomepeanut #imcryingoverhere #anyonehaveroomintheirheartsforpeanut #utterlyheartbreaking #newseniorfoster ps. Did I ever mention I’m allergic to cats? #yep A post shared by Beth Stern (@bethostern) on Oct 22, 2017 at 3:13pm PDT View this post on Instagram Mama snuck back in with her babies. They all look guilty. #caughtintheact #honeynuggets?? #bigbabies A post shared by Beth Stern (@bethostern) on Oct 21, 2017 at 11:45am PDT One of the latest addition to the Sterns’ family is Angel Pie, a semi-feral tabby cat that recently joined their crew of 17 resident fosters. This isn’t the first time the Sterns have fostered a feral cat â€" they fostered two last year, named Fig and Dumpling. The two tabbies spent months in one of Stern’s bathrooms, where she tried to connect with them using treats and toys. But it wasn’t easy. “There were times where I was just crying. Got my face scratched. I got bitten,” Beth said. “One day, they just had a turn around. I was able to touch them. Then I heard a purr.” Fig and Dumpling eventually joined one of Beth’s foster rooms and became friendly with some of her other fosters and resident kitties. They were adopted earlier this year by a cat-experienced couple. “It was the most exciting, rewarding experience turning feral cats into lap cats,” Beth said. “They’re lap cats now. Their owner can’t even go to the bathroom in peace.” She’s hopeful that Angel Pie will turn out similarly, but she knows it will be a challenge. Still, despite her chronic backache from scooping kitty litter and emotional nights when a kitten is sick or doesn’t make it, it’s cats like Fig and Dumpling that keep Beth and Howard Stern doing the hard work of saving so many animals. “It’s why I keep going,” she said. “Kittens are the best therapy.” Correction: The original version of this story stated that Howard Stern’s net worth was $90 million. He earned $90 million in 2016, according to Forbes.

5 Tips For A Great Casual Friday Look - Work It Daily

5 Tips For A Great Casual Friday Look - Work It Daily Ah, Friday. Everyone is relaxed, happy, and excited for the weekend. What a great day of the week! For some workplaces, employers allow the gift that is Casual Friday â€" the one day of the week when employees can dress down from their stuffy, corporate wear to their favorite, comfy jeans. Well, on Friday, October 3, wear your jeans for a cause. Lee National Denim Day is an annual fundraiser supported by Lee Jeans that has raised more than $89 million for the fight against cancer. As a way to support the cause, workers all over the country wear jeans to work on Denim Day (Friday, October 4) in exchange for a small donation. Here are a few ways you can get involved: Register a team at DenimDay.com Wear jeans on Friday, October 3 in exchange for a $5 donation Make a donation of any amount at DenimDay.com Over 234,500 new cases of invasive breast cancer are estimated to be diagnosed this year in the U.S. By participating in Lee National Denim Day, you are supporting the American Cancer Society and their goal to prevent, find, and cure breast cancer. So, rock your favorite Friday jeans for a cause this October and fight back against cancer! Learn more about this fundraiser at DenimDay.com. Tips For A Great Casual Friday Look Need some tips for creating a great Casual Friday look? Not sure what’s appropriate for the workplace? Well, with the right jeans and style pieces, you can achieve an understated, yet confident work look. Use these styling tricks from the Style Experts at Lee to make your next denim ensemble exec-level chic: 1. Wear Dark Jeans “Dark jeans are a must. Clean, dark denim says classic and sophisticated, while the distressed, boyfriend look can put off a weekend vibe.” 2. Mix It Up “Don’t underdo your denim. Pair it with your staple work separates: a dressy blouse, cardigan or a blazer â€" style it just as you would a dress pant or pencil skirt.” 3. Keep The Cut Clean “Not all denim cuts are office-friendly. Opt for clean (not slouchy) style - a straight, skinny, crop, or trouser.” 4. Decorate Your Denim “Any of your favorite accessories will do - a nice pair of heels, colorful skinny belt or statement necklace will make you meeting-ready in minutes.” 5. Use Feminine Details “Feeling feminine? Try layering a Lee denim jacket on top of a colorful skirt or dress. Pair it with office-chic counterparts like red lipstick and pearls to polish it off.” Lee National Denim Day Friday, October 3rd, 2014 is Lee National Denim Day ®! Denim Day is a fundraiser created by Lee ® Jeans where participants donate $5 or more in exchange for wearing jeans to work. Lee National Denim Day participants have raised more than $91 million for the fight against breast cancer since it started in 1996. You can make a difference. Join Lee Jeans and the American Cancer Society in the movement to rise above breast cancer by donating $5 or more today! Win A FREE Pair Of Lee Jeans! We want to see YOUR favorite way to wear jeans to work! Submit a photo of yourself in your favorite denim-based outfit and you could win a FREE pair of Lee Jeans! Deadline: Monday, October 6. To enter, please fill out the form below! [vfb id='27'] This post is sponsored by Lee Jeans ®             Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

Im The Breadwinner In My Marriage

Im The Breadwinner In My Marriage A Fairygodboss member recently posed a discussion board question Just to be totally honest I am the breadwinner in my marriage. I feel like sometimes it causes a lot of friction. I also feel resentful because my husband mucksmuschenstill wants to be the main decision maker about family/household issues. Does anyone else have the same issues? We hope this advice helpsIts a growing trend. In 2001, women were the primary breadwinner in almost one third of American households. Fourteen years later, in 2015, Reuters reported that the number was 40% and still growing.When tradition is turned upside-down in a marriage or a romantic partnership, it isnt unusual for there to be some bumps and friction. That can be made worse if your partner is a stay-at-home dad who feels isolated, or if hes in a field where his accomplishments dont seem to be recognized as much as yours are. Its easy for resentment to grow, which makes it even tougher to sit down and have th e tough yet loving conversations you need to have.The first thing to remember is that youre elend alone, and that many couples struggle with this issue. Having said that, there are some things you can do to ease the tension and make this better for both of you.Let it go. If your husband wants to make more decisions about the family and household, maybe you should let him. Youre already working crazy hours and feel overwhelmed maybe ceding some of this authority to him would be good for both of you.Negotiate and Compromise. Are there things that matter more to you than him? And vice versa? Try to figure out the two or three things that are derailing you rather than focusing on a long list that includes every slight or point of contention.Focus on teamwork, not me work.Youre one family. Are there things you can do jointly, or take turns doing, or even hire out if you can afford it? Be sure to talk about your mutually shared goals as a way of remembering that youre in this together.He s feeling his way.Not being the breadwinner might be a lot harder for him than you thought it would be. Be open to hearing about the difficulty of that without personalizing it as either complaints or a criticism of you.Dont forget to have fun.Be sure to keep including the activities that brought you together in the first place. Nurturing that bond can go far in getting you over the rough patches.--Nancy Halpern is an executive coach with a proven track record in helping senior leaders and their teams reach their full potential. Shes been quoted in The Financial Times, The New York Times and other publications, as well as appearing on both NPR and the PBS NewsHour.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer

The Resume Writing St Louis Chronicles

The Resume Writing St Louis Chronicles Linda is quite another bus load. What a remarkable services it was from beginning to end in best with Ryan. You dont need to be worried about having a resume writer whos unaware of the role that youre applying for. Finding the finest San Francisco resume writer can be difficult. Should you feel lacking behind or its not up to the mark than you can always take the benefit of ur experts, that are all set to aid you with your resume, that will reflect your nature and go with your resume. There are a number of standout designs in the samples in the top selection. As a consequence, candidates could draw attention to your ratio. Resume Writing St Louis Ideas Applying for expert assistance for auto repo will provide you with time to work out financial issues and arrive at a solution by means of your service providers. Many customers wont be in a position to pay for the high rates. Youre a personal services business. Whispered Resume Writ ing St Louis Secrets Recognition by Design makes it possible for organizations to create tangible examples to express recognition for a work well done without costing too much. It can help you acknowledge the loyalty and good work of your current employees easily and inexpensively. It helps companies choose the right awards to show gratitude to their employees for a job well done. Alas, many employers only scan resumes for a couple seconds before choosing whether to continue reading. Experts here will, highlight your credentials so the interviewer can easily see the principal points. You impart a whole lot of our proficiency of resumes together with employing to have the ability to make for sure someones job application obtains remarkable ethan frome zeena. So How About Resume Writing St Louis? Unlike the risks of mortgage foreclosure, a vehicle is a movable asset that may be carried away anytime, anywhere. Bringing customers and car loan lenders together can help you to h ave an affordable monthly automobile payment. Its possible for you to send in your query how to prevent repossession of car and be certain you will acquire instant positive responses. Each time you apply to get a job, you ought to be putting your very best foot forward. As soon as an athletes body breaks, theres absolutely no certainty a medical treatment can repair it. There are quite a lot of strategies to stop your vehicle from being repossessed. You may set your concerns in front of them so they can prepare a resume accordingly. New Questions About Resume Writing St Louis In some cases, it makes no matter what business you pick an American or Australian resume writing service the sole thing you require is a seasoned writer, a person who really knows the way to help you. To put it differently, it caters to the requirements of students and job applicants from several nations. Wherever youre in your career, were here to assist. So should you need help locating a job or h elp with your saint I strongly suggest Ryan.

5 Tips to Help You Descend the Corporate Ladder Gracefully

5 Tips to Help You Descend the Corporate Ladder Gracefully Perhaps youve been soaring in the corporate heavens for a few years now, and maybe youre starting to find that things dont look so great from 30,000 feet up anymore. Perhaps you flew a little too close to the sun? Maybe you are tired, you no longer enjoy the work, or you are out of your depth? Maybeyou just want out you want to dial it down a bit, take an easier, more engaging job, and get your groove back. However, the problem with the current corporate career ladder is that it only goes one way. Sure, you can come down, but you cant just neatly climb your way back to the bottom. You either have to jump off without a parachute fall off, or be pushed off. In any case, you generally hit the ground with a nasty thud.Itdoesnt have to be this way, and thankfully, things arestarting to change.Cathy Benko, vice chairman and managing principal at Deloitte, has recently pioneered the termcareer lattices, which are posedas modern replacements for the one-way career ladder. In a career lattice, employees donthave to jump off the career ladder when they find they dont like their role. Instead, they can move left or right, up or down. In a carrer lattice, when individuals reach apoint of incompetence, burnout, or disinterest, they can gracefully move back down to a more suitable role.Suchcareer flexibility is great, but we dont all work for Deloitte, and most employers havent fully embraced or even heard of this concept just yet. This means that, if you are looking to descend the corporate ladder gracefully, youll most likely be the first to do so at your particular company. With that in mind,Id like to offer some tips on how you can climb down the ladder without falling to your doom.1. Be BraveTheres no hiding from it youll need to show some courage to abdicate yourlofty position. But, as soon as you have made your plan for c hange, youll gaina sense of direction. As you start ticking off some milestones, youll feel that you are progressing toward your goals. Youll be focused and galvanized, and the feelings of uncertainty will start to ebb away.2. Use Positive VisualizationResearch such as the book Creative Visualization byAlan Richardsonand this article by Catherine Chadwickshows that positive visualization the process of rehearsing, acting out, seeing, and visualizing success in your mind can better prepare you to achieve goals. It can certainly help you achieve an especially difficult goal, such as climbing down a career ladder. Engage in positive visualization by visualizing what success might look like in 2-3 years and what youll do to achieve ultimate success next week, next month, next quarter, and so on. If you need help in engaging in positive visualization, just search the Internet. Youll find plenty of step-by-step guides.3. Speak to Your ManagerYour request to step down may take your manag er by surprise, so its a good idea to arrange a meeting with themto explain your reasoning. You should alsoexplain what might happen if you dont make the change and why you think climbing down the corporate ladderwill benefit you, your manager, and your organization. The most attractive benefit, of course, is that you will be more engaged and effective.4.Try to Negotiate a Step-DownYou may want to speak to peers and coworkers and explain your plans. You may find that you are able to negotiate a step-down in role within the organization. If your manager is on your side, they may be able to help you with this.5. Apply to the Open MarketIf the previous negotiation step fails, youll simply have to apply for suitable, more junior-level jobs within your companysinternal job market or the external job market overall.If you are going external, youll needto make acompelling case for your decision to seek a lower-level positionto potenzial new employers. In a situation like this,Ithink that u sing a recruiter can be especially beneficial.If you can convince the recruiter of your authenticity and the soundness of your decision, they can act as a powerful ally and fight for youwith skeptical corporate hiring teams.