Avoid Desk Job Weight Gain - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Avoid Desk Job Weight Gain - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career As technology takes an ever increasing role in work, so does the amount of time workers sit. Long periods of sitting can not only lead to weight gain, but also health risks.  The increase in sedentary jobs has accelerated the obesity rate, which in turn increases ones risk of diabetes, hypertension and more. This can lead to an increase in  health care costs and days lost to illness. However, there are actions you can take to ward off desk job weight gain and corresponding health risks. 1) Move every 60 to 90 minutes. There are online countdown timers you can set to go off as a reminder to get up and move. Movement can vary from a few minutes of stretching or yoga, taking a short walk around your office building or going up and down a flight of stairs. 2) Take advantage of other options to move more. Park your car away from your destination and walk to your office. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Pack your lunch and walk to a local park or other location to eat. 3) Drink fewer calories. Research shows caffeine from soda, coffee and tea can offer a pick-me-up when energy is draining, but avoid fancy drinks with lots of calories and sugar. Whenever possible drink water. If you want the fizz of soda, drink seltzer water. 4) Pack your lunch. Buying lunch from restaurants or vending machines speeds up weight gain in a sedentary life. These meals are usually packed with fats, processed ingredients and sugars. Instead, bring healthy lunches that have lean protein, healthy carbs, and fruits and veggies. Not only will you save on calories, but you’ll be giving your body nutrients it needs and saving money. 5) Avoid the vending machine and unhealthy snacks. Bring nuts or fruit instead of grabbing a candy bar or chips. 6) Dump technology whenever possible. Do you text or email people in the next cubicle or office? Instead, get up and see them in person. 6) Stand while you work. Many offices now offer adjustable desks that allow you stand instead of sit. Poor work habits not only impact personal health, but business health as well.  However, a few tweaks at work can help you avoid desk job weight gain and health issues.

How to Describe Writing Skills on Resume

How to Describe Writing Skills on ResumeWriting skills can be one of the most important parts when writing a resume. They play a major role in a person's job and will help in getting better employment opportunities. One should therefore be able to use proper terms and adjectives in their resume that describes what they are good at.Skills - Writing skills are one of the major factors when employers will be able to assess what an individual is good at. Before they hire a person, they will always try to find out what they are good at. When they are looking for someone who has great writing skills, they are more likely to hire that person over someone who doesn't have much experience in writing.Knowledge - It is the ability to write because the writer knows what to write about. It is like teaching a person what to write. If you know how to teach people, you are the one who has the right skills. This is why your writing skills should be well described and should not be vague.Attitude - At titude is one of the most important elements when it comes to describing writing skills. Some writers may be talented and can put together some great sentences but this does not mean that the writer has a good attitude. Those who have more skills may be more apt to have a positive attitude. The difference will be in the writing skills.Experience - This is another part of writing that a person must have. Experience when it comes to writing is what people use to put in their resumes. They should describe in details what they have done. That is why they have to include how long they have been doing it, what topics they have covered, and how many clients they have with that experience.Some people do realize that the resume writer also has to describe what writing skills they have. If you haven't taken up the writing profession yet, do mention it in your resume because they are a great skill to have. Once you have written a few short stories, your skills can improve drastically.Use simpl e words - Most of the time, when people are asked how to describe writing skills on resume, they usually mention some pretty complicated words. They should not use too many words in the resume that would make it hard to read. They should also use simple words that the readers can easily understand.Using simple words on how to describe writing skills on resume will help in getting better employment opportunities. The more writers that get jobs, the more writing skills they will learn. As they grow in their writing skills, they will be able to easily and quickly deliver quality writing that people will be able to understand and use on their resume.

How to Manage Yourself When Youre Under Pressure

How to Manage Yourself When You’re Under Pressure Do you ever get really busy and feel under a lot of pressure? Maybe it’s deadline pressure, and then all of a sudden something unexpected gets thrown into the mix and you’re completely thrown off your stride. It can be overwhelming and upsetting. I know because this exact situation happened to me recently. Pressure, Deadlines & Unexpected Twists My team and I had a lot of deadlines coming up, but we still had everything under control. Then unexpectedly, I got an email saying that the economics of a particular project weren’t going to be as positive as we thought. Not long after, I received another message that we had a new deadline that involved a huge amount of work when my team was already totally stretched. To make things worse, when I received these updates, I had just come back from a full day of meetings in London and was jet-lagged, having just flown in from California the night before. I was exhausted! When all of these things came flying at me all of a sudden, I got upset and was unable to focus on doing the important things that I still needed to get done. What do you do when you're in the thick of a situation like this? Especially when you know you need to get a grip, prioritize, and stay productive, which are all easier said than done! 5 Things I Did in a Stressful Situation to Manage Myself 1. Be Aware The first thing was about awareness. I stepped back and recognized that I was in this situation, which helped me to realize I needed to do some self-managing. 2. Change of Scenery The second thing was changing my physical environment. I got up from my desk and walked out to the kitchen where I did some stretching, focused on regular breathing, and appreciated the change of scenery. 3. Seek Human Interaction The third thing I did was to seek out some human interaction. Unless human interaction is what got you into this stressful position in the first place, talking things out with somebody is really helpful. This really calmed me down and stopped me from sitting and stewing all by myself and continuously running through these issues in my mind. 4. Assess the Situation The fourth thing I did once I was a bit calmer was an assessment of the situation. I looked at the numbers behind the project in question and realized, You know what? These economics aren't going to be as bad as I initially thought. Maybe we can even offset them. 5. Take Action Then, the fifth thing was to take some action. I delegated these urgent new tasks to an outside group. By outsourcing the work, we could meet the new deadline and also protect my team in the process. Know Yourself You have to know yourself in these stressful situations because we're all different. One thing I do know is this: no matter who we are, when work or life throws us a curve ball (and you know that's going to happen!), the key is to figure out how you're going to be aware of the situation. Awareness underpins everything. Only when you're aware can you really start to self-manage in the best possible way for you. Then, it's about taking actions and learning to manage yourself from a physical, mental, and emotional standpoint, and choosing actions that will help you in all three of those areas. What do you do when you get thrown off track? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Royal Navy Officer Training BRNC Structure of Command

Royal Navy Officer Training BRNC Structure of Command In order to become a Royal Navy Officer, you’ll need to pass through the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC). This is a deliberately demanding and difficult process, which will test you to your very limits. However, once you have successfully graduated from the college, you will truly be able to say that you are capable of working within the British Royal Navy.Naturally, to reflect the real Royal Navy, the BRNC has a highly regimented and ordered structure of hierarchy. If you are thinking of enrolling, or just curious for more information; this blog will tell you all you need to know about the BRNC structure of power.Who’s at the top of the BRNC Structure?The command structure at BRNC can sometimes be confusing. To help you out, here’s a handy diagram showing a general overview of the BRNC structure:So, what does all this mean? Let’s take a look.Captain BRNCCaptain BRNC is the College’s most senior officer, and is directly in charge of everyone at the College. They are re sponsible to the Admiralty for the delivery of officers to the Fleet. Similar to a ship’s Captain, their word is law. They are right at the top of the BRNC structure.Commander BRNCThe Commander of BRNC is responsible to the Captain for areas such as discipline, security, staff and College management and day-to-day running of the College.Commander (Training)It is the Commander (Training)’s (CdrT) responsibility to the Captain to oversee training, including the efficient running of the training system, changes to the system of training. This person also has the last say in the event of any failures.Commander (Resources Planning) You may not come into direct contact with this Commander as much as the other two, however, Cdr(RP) is an important force behind the scenes.1st LieutenantThe 1st Lieutenant (1L) is a Lieutenant Commander who is responsible for aiding the Commander in his role. The 1st Lieutenant is normally the first call for security, policing and discipline matters.Off icer Commanding Officer Training (OCOT)OCOT is a Lieutenant Commander who is responsible to Commander (Training) for the effective running of the training system.SquadronsThe whole College, including staff and students, is split into two squadrons, Cunningham and St Vincent. The two squadrons enjoy a fierce rivalry, and will compete in sports, exercises and more. As a St. Vincent squadron member I am obliged to point out, with an incredibly heavy bias, that St Vincent is the better of the two.DivisionsAll cadets will be split down into divisions of roughly 15-20 cadets. The division will be responsible to the Divisional Chief, otherwise known as Divisional Senior Rate, and to the Divisional Officer. Each intake will normally have 4 divisions, split into 2 per squadron. This means that a squadron is likely to contain 4-6 Officer Cadet Divisions across intakes, and 1-2 College Senior Divisions.Divisional Officer Your main point of contact with the staff throughout training will be you r Divisional Officer. They will be responsible for the discipline, management, welfare and leadership of your division, and will be close by, for better or for worse, throughout every aspect of your training.Squadron Chief Petty OfficersThe St Vincent Squadron Chief (VSC) and Cunningham Squadron Chief (CSC) are responsible for your accommodation, discipline and day-to-day management throughout training. They will be greatly involved during your induction to the College.Squadron Senior OfficersThe St Vincent Senior Officer (VSO) and Cunningham Senior Officer (CSO) oversee the Divisional Officers of all their squadron’s divisions, and are responsible for the effective running, discipline and management of their squadron.Student and Senior RankingsThe BRNC Structure doesn’t just apply to Officers, but Students too. Below is a breakdown of the Student and Senior rankings:The positions are filled by College Seniors, and are responsible for Student management, including representation of the cadets during meetings, handling of some welfare issues, and the handling of divisional weekly reports.These will be nominated and chosen by the staff, and will have a number of extra responsibilities and privileges, such as a bigger and better room for the College Senior Midshipman/Sub-Lieutenant.You will come into contact with the Senior Midshipmen/Sub-Lieutenants during the weekly squadron meetings, and when required will need to write up a report on your week’s training, including any problems, so that any concerns or praise can be passed up the chain of command. This entry was posted in Armed Forces, Career Advice. Bookmark the permalink. Jordan Cooke BRNC Dartmouth: The College Fitness GuideA Level Results Day: What To Do Next

The Recession is Bullhonkey Harpers Story - When I Grow Up

The Recession is Bullhonkey Harpers Story - When I Grow Up This is part of  The Recession is Bullhonkey series, where I share stories of those who have gotten hired and/or started their own businesses (or sometimes both!) since 2008.  Harper Spero sent me an introductory email and, after reading her About page, I  asked if shed share her story here. The goodness is below! Fast-paced. High stress. Nonstop. Urgent. E-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g is urgent. Everything must get done right this second, not a minute later. There’s no time to wait. If the editor doesnt get her lipstick before she goes on vacation, she’ll never think about our brand again. If we don’t respond to this customer in the next 20-minutes, we’ll lose their business. If we don’t send that tweet during the MTV Video Music Awards, our client is going to be devastated. I lived this life for many years until my body shut down and told me “enough already!” It was 2012 and I was working in (clearly) a very toxic work environment. I was having trouble walking down the streets of Manhattan without losing my breath after two blocks. As a native New Yorker, there are few things more terrifying than this. I went to the doctor, who told me that I had bronchitis and then walking pneumonia. She gave me some medications that did nothing for me and inhalers that also did nothing. After almost four months of symptoms, I went to a pulmonologist and found a cyst the size of a golf ball in my right lung. Well, that was a wakeup call. There were many tears and an overwhelming sense of shock while trying to figure out how to manage this discovery in my body. After many appointments including a trip to the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Maryland, I had  surgery to remove a quarter of my right lung. I was on medical leave from my job for two months while recovering. It was a really intense, dark and helpless two months. When it was time to return to work all I could think about was the fact that I was going back to promoting nail polish. How can I care about nail polish after going through this life-altering situation with my health? I was at a very low point trying to find my way up and for being a highly motivated, self-sufficient, go-getter this was a really challenging period for me. I immediately sought after some guidance. I started working with a career coach who helped me narrow down what I was looking for, what I wanted in my career and most importantly what I didn’t want. While working with her, I found myself accepting a job that felt like the complete right fit. The job was for an event production and brand strategy firm focused on working with nonprofits and brands in the health, wellness and education space. I knew from the start that it was going to be really amazing experience with incredible people and clients. I also knew, in my first week, that no matter how long I lasted at the company (be it six months or five years) this was going to be the last time I was going to work for someone. I knew the next move was going to be on my own â€" I had always dreamed of being a business owner and knew that time was coming soon. I didnt even know what the business was, but I knew I’d own a business. I had been diagnosed with a rare immune deficiency when I was 11 years old, and it was always something I brushed off and didnt talk about. I didnt look at the big picture.  I faced the small-ish issues as they came my way but it was hard to hide when I had an 8 ½ inch scar on my back from surgery and my body was telling me it was truly time to take care of me. While working in event production, I spent much of my “downtime” practicing yoga, partaking in transcendental meditation, eating in a more conscious way, quitting drinking and overall working to be the best version of myself. I loved connecting with the nonprofits and brands that we worked with and learning more about the incredible work that they are doing locally, nationally and internationally to help others. I came to the realization that I wanted to stop doing the behind-the-desk, behind-the-scenes works and wanted to be more involved in my clients day-to-day lives. I wanted to help them be the best version of themselves by taking ownership of their reality. I did major research on coaching programs, spoke to 15+ coaches to learn more about their experience and get any words of wisdom from each of them. All signs then led me to the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC). The program provided me with the skills to improve my coaching, introduced me to incredible people and helped me dig further into myself to observe and determine the changes that I wanted to make within. With renewed commitments to my own happiness and well-being, I made personal and professional fulfillment my top priority. Certain that coaching would provide all of this, I started owning (and living) the reality I had always wanted: running my own business. I am now a certified professional coach (CPC) working with clients who are ready to take ownership of their reality. I drive my clients to determine the steps they need to take (and actually take them!) to achieve their goals in their health, career and throughout life. When I’m not working with clients I can be found taking in live music (anywhere but Terminal 5), discovering new restaurants that accommodate my selective eating habits, and wandering through the grid of my native Manhattan. I’m obsessed with all things ginger, the smell of lavender, and lull of life in a hammock.   Harper Spero is a certified professional coach (CPC) and graduate of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) who has spent the past ten years leveraging brands through marketing, public relations, event production, and digital media. Since 2010 Harper has worked with small business owners and individuals with a focus on communications. Today she uses her own journey in health and well-being to inspire, motivate, and drive people in the direction of their dreams through one-on-one coaching.

Writing Clinical Nurse Resume

Writing Clinical Nurse ResumeAs someone who specializes in writing clinical nurse resume, I'll get to tell you the secrets that make a critical difference in the future of your career. After all, if you continue to struggle with the basics, it will just be a mystery why you're going nowhere with this type of job.For one, a strong writing technique will help you establish yourself as the absolute best candidate for your potential employer. You need to write in a manner that will give him or her confidence to recruit you into their facility. This is the difference between you or a common applicant and your target employer's best hands. Again, if you're one of the latter, then there's no need to do anything.If you're the typical applicant, though, you still need to create your patient or staff nurse resume in a convincing manner. Your marketing skills need to improve, and you'll have to improve your presentation. You're not hiring a doc now, after all. Yes, this is the place to showcase your strengths and abilities, but there's still a large part of it that doesn't work. How can you make your employer sees you through to a job offer?Remember, writing clinical nurse resume is just part of your job. Of course, the best part is that you can do it yourself, if you can just step back for a minute and see the bigger picture. Be realistic about the job you're offering and write in a way that's sure to convince the employer that they need you more than anyone else.The secret is to make the clinical nurse resume not just informative, but persuasive as well. It has to appear professionally written in a tone that he or she can read. You don't want to be creating a flimsy cover letter, so be sure to work on making the cover letter into a dynamic presentation.Do a search on a search engine like Google, Yahoo, or MSN, and then go to a quality organization online to help you draft your resume. Don't skimp out on the client support that will be provided. You can ask questions, an d your supervisor will be there to provide you with answers.It's not always enough just to write clinical nurse resume and put it out there. Give your employer a reason to talk to you, and that means you have to do more than just bring them what they need.

All About High School Resume for College Application

All About High School Resume for College Application Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for High School Resume for College Application You are able to have the very best college admissions resume on earth. Now you have the school hiring manager's attention you don't wish to lose it. Next, you will find out how to create a college resume prepared for the big leagues! Whether you want to head to college or the workforce following your high school graduation, obtaining a summer internship below your belt before you graduate can be a big asset. The majority of the time whilst writing a high school resume, an individual might think what's the usage of mentioning the personal details in the resume. A great approach to start on your resume as a high school student is to take a look at examples of resumes and read tips about what to include and the way to format your resume. You will love our work. Maybe you did a great deal of volunteer work or fundraising during high school which mi ght also be noteworthy for them to understand your individual values and what sorts of things are important to you. Utilizing a high school student resume template can help you to fill your resume to your strong points. You may discover a variety of great, completely free templates that are simple to work with for your high school resume. You high school guidance office might also have resources on how best to compose a high school resume. High School Resume templates are a fantastic resource for such students. Law School Admissions Builder Sample Law schools are interested in finding applicants with an established record of succeeding. UPenn's Career Services department provides a massive selection of CV samples along with the resume samples listed above. Regardless of what genre you would like Business Studies, Microeconomics, Business Management and Financial Accounting, we're here to serve your requirements. Colleges are searching for leadership ability. Type of High School Resume for College Application Either can demonstrate the dean you're more than only an application. You're going to observe the ideal college application resume on Earth. A typical college application doesn't always offer a student room to highlight all their accomplishments student experience. It doesn't always give a student room to highlight all of his or her accomplishments and experience. Top Choices of High School Resume for College Application Keep reading to discover our top 3 strategies for writing a winning high school resume. You are able to easily buy unique college essays and don't neglect to tell friends and family about it. Writing your initial high school resumecan look like a daunting take. Today, most college students find it difficult to compose an essay on a particular topic.