Dress for success, but dont ask your boss for fashion advice

Dress for success, but dont ask your boss for fashion advice by Michael Cheary Does your boss know their haute couture from their hippy-chic?If the answer’s yes you may be in the minority, according to our latest survey.We asked nearly 1,500 UK workers some questions to find out just how fashion conscious the UK workforce really is. Here’s what we found out:Three quarters of UK workers wouldn’t ask their boss for fashion advice 93% of UK workers believe that how you dress can have a positive impact on your careerDirty or un-ironed clothes are the biggest office fashion faux-pasDress for the job you wantMore than three quarters of us wouldn’t ask our boss for fashion advice. But despite not seeing our managers as the template for what’s trendy, an overwhelming 93% of UK workers do believe that what we wear can have a positive impact on our careers.So when it comes to the old adage, ‘dress for the job you want, not the job you have’, why don’t we turn to our supervisors for sartorial suggestions? Surely if dressing for su ccess really matters, why aren’t we looking to emulate our boss’s sense of style to help our careers progress?Fashion-ceiling Perhaps the results indicate a subconscious ‘fashion-ceiling’: the point at which how we look no longer matters to our career prospects. Maybe once we’ve reach the highest rungs of the career ladder dressing for success no longer matters.In fact, 10% of us now class our workplace dress codes as being ‘casual’, with the rise and rise of technology companies and smaller start-ups encouraging an increasingly laid-back approach to our office attire.Young entrepreneurs, typified by Mark Zuckerberg and his penchant for hoodies, are proving that it’s brains, vision and ambition that leads to modern business success â€" not just a suit and tie.#OOTDAnd it seems it’s not just our superiors whose fingers are no longer on the fashion-pulse. One in four of us admits to not being worried about what we wear to work, while a third of us also confessed to e ither planning our outfit in the morning, or simply not planning altogether.But just where are the most fashionable places to work?Perhaps predictably it’s the capital that comes out on top, with 42% of Londoners classing their workplace as ‘fashionable’.Fashionistas from Cardiff, Pontypridd and Aberystwyth may wish to look away now, though, as it’s Wales that makes the feeblest showing in the fashion stakes: an overwhelming 95% of Welsh workers agreed that their workplace is stylistically challenged.The survey also highlighted some of our favourite fashion faux-pas. The general consensus is that dirty or un-ironed clothes are the biggest no-no, followed by showing too much flesh, which, thankfully, for most of us, is decidedly out of season right now.So continue to dress for success. Just don’t ask your boss for fashion advice in future.Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmess age hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features

Resume Writing Services Costs - Should You Spend More For Your Resume?

Resume Writing Services Costs - Should You Spend More For Your Resume?Resume writing services do not cost any more than their counterparts in the market. You should consider that if you have tried other methods to find a good writer, that you will be able to find the same writers for free. This is not only true but may also be your best bet at getting a resume writer for your requirements. So you need to ask yourself: what is the need to spend so much money on a resume writer when it can be done for free?First of all, you need to know that poor writers are out there and they are available to you for free and without any cost at all. Of course, you will have to pay them for their time as well but you need to bear in mind that most of these professionals will have plenty of projects and it is just not possible for them to give you all of the details in writing.So in such cases, you will need to use somebody who will be able to give you a resume that is tailor-made to meet your needs. A very interesting option is to get your resume written by a professional at a price that is much less than what it costs a regular writer to write your resume.It is quite impossible to tell the quality of a resume from the outside. Even if a resume has all the right details in it, it may not be the one that is going to help you in getting the job. If you are not sure about what kind of resume is going to help you, you can always do some simple research and come up with the conclusions yourself.Resume writing services may have their fees, but you are still going to be able to get a resume that is going to suit your requirement. This is possible because professionals, who are looking to help people write resumes, will usually give you all the information that you need to make your resume the best. This will also go a long way in helping you find the best writers for your needs.Getting a professional resume for free, that is, from an online resume writing service, is not a big deal. Yo u may not get the same quality as you would get if you were to pay for your services, but you will not be compromising on the price. After all, no matter what the price, you are still going to be getting a high quality resume written by a professional.If you were to look for a resume writer for free, you would be wasting your time because the chances of finding the perfect writer is not that high. On the other hand, getting a resume that is custom-made and has all the necessary details is going to help you a lot in landing the position you want.Resume writing services costs can be a bit higher than the rest, but this is definitely worth the money that you are going to pay. You should not take the price that you are going to be paying for the resume writer as a loss since you would be getting something of a good quality. It is always better to go for a professional resume writer because he or she will be able to provide you with a resume that will not only be professional but also pr ofessional looking.

Adventures on the Dark Side of TED ® Talks

Adventures on the Dark Side of TED ® Talks Everyone knows TED ® (Technology, Entertainment and Design). The organization devoted to spreading ideas exploded into society, starting in 1984 with a single conference and moving into those YouTube videos we all watch for inspiration. Local organizations can license the TED name and host TEDx conferences. TED talks inspire, educate, and amuse us. Theres also a growing list of books to help you speak like a TED speaker.   This is the story of one such conference, held in the town where I live, and how one speaker’s experience went horribly wrong. How to Get Your TED Talk Banned You can read the whole sordid tale, as told by the speaker, Peter Sandbach, in his new book, ‘How to Get Your TED Talk Banned.’ Peter is well known as a speaker and trainer in the Basel area; he has a wicked sense of humour and gives practical advice. TEDx Basel invited him to speak, based on his stellar reputation. He spoke the ridiculousness of corporate jargon. Peters talk was widely noted as the best talk of the session. But he used the word bullshit once, and the trouble began. Peter had to fight for control of his own talk, and to this day you cannot find it on the TED You Tube channel. Peter’s book tells the story of one of Basel’s ugliest social media battles. In a small city, home to the headquarters of several multinationals, that’s saying a lot. He’s refreshingly honest about his own actions, reactions, and occasional over-reactions. Like the novel Peyton Place or the song Harper Valley PTA, it takes you behind the scenes, where the dirt and skeletons are hidden. All That and More But then Peter does more. After sharing his experiences and the lessons he learned, Peter shares simple, straightforward advice for public speaking. From being yourself, to learning about your audience before you write the talk, to how to rehears, he shares the tricks that make him such a well-loved speaker, and now a sought-after independent coach.  This half of the book is almost as entertaining as the first half, and useful in your day-to-day life. A juicy story. Life lessons about brand ownership gone overboard, the perils of sub- licensing and managing your words under stress. And useful public speaking tips from a respected trainer. All in one short and funny book. What more can you ask for? TED is a registered trademark of Ted Conferences LLC

Blogger thoughts on building community

Blogger thoughts on building community Its been a big few weeks here at Brazen Careerist. First, Ive been accepted at 9Rules, a smart, very picky, community of serious bloggers, and Ive been invited to be part of the Washington Posts blog program as well. On top of that, blogs with very heavy traffic have been linking here, so average daily page views for December have jumped to about 4000. With all this attention has come an amazing community of people who comment on the blog and who email me directly. The conversation is a gift to me a bunch of very interesting people who are willing to talk about topics Im interested in. The community is what makes blogging fun. People told me that at the beginning of my life as a blogger, but I didnt get it until a few months later. Hosting a conversation is tricky. Ive been writing a column for seven years. People who have been reading for the whole time have put up with a lot of repetition as I revisit and revisit my pet topics. And when I see a bunch of new readers, I think, the conversation will be better if I get everyone up to speed on these issues. Its a fine line, though. Sarah Davis pointed out that Im repeating myself. Its true. In the post shes referring to I link five or six times to other posts of mine. I think, though, that sometimes to grow with a topic you have to revisit the topic, and look at a slightly different angle. Its a fine line between that and sounding like a scratched record. I am working on finding the right side of that line. Meanwhile, I like that Sarah is sticking with me and reading critically while Im figuring out when to revisit a topic within a fast-growing community. I hope there are lots of people like her out there.

What Are the Benefits of Using a Craigslist Resume Cover Letter Writing Service?

What Are the Benefits of Using a Craigslist Resume Cover Letter Writing Service?There are many benefits to outsourcing your resume cover letter writing service. A well written and effective resume cover letter can help you land a new job much faster. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider outsourcing your resume cover letter writing services.Custom written resume cover letters are not easily available online. Most professional letter writers charge a lot of money to provide you with such services. While this is a necessity, you would do well to look for other options. The cost of the service may be affordable for some people, but it may turn out to be unaffordable for you.You may have to hire a professional to write your resume cover letter or you may have to spend a lot of time to write the same on your own. Many people fail to attain high rankings in their respective fields because they are unable to write effective resumes. The fact is that you will be able to learn from the mistakes of others if you make use of a personal resume writing service.Since a fresh resume covers are not easily available online, many people do not even bother to look for them. This results in an ineffective cover letter. If you decide to outsource your resume cover letter writing service, you will be in a position to obtain a fresher one for a lower price.For any resume writer, he has to deal with a lot of people who have no previous experience. He needs to write a cover letter in a hurry. It is also important to keep in mind that not all people are able to write good resumes. This can leave you open to a barrage of rejections.You can find an outsourcing company that provides you with the best in resume cover letters. The writing service is simple and effective. They are able to write an effective cover letter in just a few hours. They understand how your job search is going to be affected by the presence of a cover letter and that you need to get rid of the previous resume cover letter before you get the job.You have nothing to lose by making use of a professional resume writing service. You should look for the best companies that can help you with your job search. A cover letter written by a professional writer can give you a better chance of landing the job of your dreams.It is very easy to get frustrated when you are looking for the right kind of service. Do not worry as you will find many of them. You can take help from people who have used a cover letter service before and you will know which services to go for.

130 Christopher Paterson - Alchemy Career Management - Jane Jackson Career

130 Christopher Paterson - Alchemy Career Management - Jane Jackson Career Welcome to “Your Career” Podcast where I interview fascinating professionals who have made interesting career changes. I find out what really makes them tick, and what inspires them to take that leap of faith to take control of their careers.In this episode, I interview Christopher Paterson, the Managing Director of Alchemy Career Management.We discuss Christophers career journey, why he became an organizational psychologist and coach, how he built his successful coaching practices, the business challenges and how he overcame them. We also talk about the importance of wellness at work and his top 3 tips for success in your career and in your life:Take care of your SELFBe clear on your WHYAlways be generous with your NETWORKChristopher is an executive coach, facilitator, presenter and organizational psychologist.With over 20 years of HR consulting and business psychology, Christopher takes a neurological view of executive performance and leadership. He has global commercial and le adership experience and has held Executive corporate roles and entrepreneurial roles.From his early days at Morgan and Banks to Hudson and now Alchemy Career Management, Christopher’s focus is on the neurology of performance and pressure and his excellent program, Wellness@Work ®, generates positive measurable results within organizations.Christopher’s purpose is to support career success.Where to find ChristopherWebsite: www.alchemycm.comTwitter @alchemycm

Job Hunting Got You Down

Job Hunting Got You Down 5 Flares 5 Flares Are you a suited, booted, Don Draper-alike with the chiseled jawline of Superman and the business acumen of Donald Trump? Or do you sit in your pants regularly, emailing thousands of resumes and barely receiving even a polite rejection? Chances are you’re the latter, and you’re in the same boat as thousands of others. The boat in question is called the HMS Jobseeker and, for many unfortunate people, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find safe port and disembark. In December 2014, the US contained 8.7 million jobless. That’s 8.7 million people consigned to a lifetime of dreary daytime telly, budget meals with the nutritional worth of cardboard and a constant stream of unpaid bills. It’s a terrifying set of circumstances to find yourself â€" but it’s not the time to give up. Instead, it’s up to you to redouble your efforts and make the employment world take notice of your CV. But how? Show them you mean business For a start, a degree in your chosen field can help you edge forward in your chosen career path. And it doesn’t even have to be within a specific vocation. If you’ve got the thirst for business, for example, then a catch-all degree like a master in business administration could give you a solid grounding you can build on as a foundation for your career. The media has been vicious towards college education in recent times, bemoaning high tuition fees and poor prospects. However, there’s no questioning the inherent value of education, and a highly paid job will offset any debts you might accrue. All the right friends You might have seen them at parties â€" the type of people with more panache than a walking Versace collection. They breeze up to multimillionaires and nab a top job with a glimmer of their eyes and a joke about their new boss’s wife. Most of the time they don’t even walk â€" they glide. A bit of vanity has never hurt a job hunter. After all, finding a good position is a grift â€" and the truly skilled grifters always have style. Head to networking events, donning your finest interview garb, and make the most of your time to meet the right people and impress them with your confident attitude. You’ll soon be receiving emails from your new contacts telling you where positions are freeing up. Game the net The internet is hardly new but a surprising number of people still don’t harness it for their job hunt. Set up a LinkedIn account (the premier business networking site) and big yourself up on your profile. Connect with the right people and you’ll find your job prospects will improve immensely. Soon, you might even be consigning your daytime telly marathons to the past.