Jobs in the fashion industry

Jobs in the fashion industry by Michael Cheary Is your dream job working in the fashion industry?OK, so you’re obsessed with the latest trends, you know exactly what’s ‘in’, and your day isn’t over until you’ve checked what your favourite fashion icon is wearing. And when it comes to style, you’ve been there, done that, and bought the one-of-a-kind t-shirt. But how do you take your passion for fashion to the next level and bag your dream job?Here are some careers to consider in the fashion industry and some of our top tips to help you get there:Visual MerchandiserWhat they do:  Design in-store displays, including windows, to promote the products or overall image of a business. If you’ve ever walked past the window display of a big high-street retailer or an exhibition stand and instantly been drawn in, you’ve got a Visual Merchandiser to thank/blame.What you need:  A natural flair for colour and design, creativity and attention to detail. Degree not essential.What you can earn:  Entry l evel is around £15,000, rising to around £24,000 once fully qualified and experienced.Perfect for:  People who like to make things look pretty.Our advice:  If you’re not successful applying directly for Visual Merchandising positions, you can gain experience in other ways. Working in retail is a great way to get a feel for what works and what doesn’t and, for smaller stores, you may get the chance to show off your own skills, which could help set you apart when the right position comes up.How to become a Visual MerchandiserView all Visual Merchandiser jobs  BuyerWhat they do:  Select a range of products to sell in retail outlets, taking into consideration customer buying habits, price, quality, market trends and a host of other factors. Buyers need to be whole seasons ahead in terms of what’s hot and what’s not (looking at swimwear in the middle of a snowstorm is not uncommon) and keep their business as relevant and on-trend as possible.What you need:  Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to anticipate what people will want before they know themselves.What you can earn:  A Junior or Assistant Buyer will make around £14,000 when they start the position. However, with a proven track record of success, it’s not uncommon to earn £30,000+, especially when working for a premium brand.Perfect for:  People who consider themselves trendsetters.Our advice:  Keep up-to-date with the latest trends, not to mention any fashion industry news and design developments. You need to know what the next big thing will be to be ahead of the game. Be prepared to say ‘that’s so last year’ a lot. And mean it.How to become a BuyerView all Buyer jobs  Fashion DesignerWhat they do:  Design clothing and fashion ranges, from the initial sketching phase through to managing the logistics, often overseeing the project until production has finished. They may specialise in one particular type of garment or design for one demographic, and can work anywhere â€" from a ready-to-wear independent clothes store to a high-street giant.What you need:  Passion for fashion and originality to set your designs apart. Key design skills also include pattern cutting, sewing and the ability to create mood boards or create designs digitally.What you can earn:  Varies greatly depending on experience and employer. Smaller or boutique brands may begin pay at around £24,000, but this can easily raise to £50,000+ (and over hundreds of thousands) when you’ve built a reputation with the right pieces.Perfect for:  People who have a great idea of their individual sense of style.Our advice:  Apply for internships wherever you can. Start using them to learn the essential skills you need to get ahead but may not have considered and discover more about the production process. Once you’ve started, begin compiling a portfolio of your own designs to take to interviews.How to become a Fashion DesignerView all Fashion Designer jobs  Marketing PRWhat they do:  It’s thei r job to sell the business and its products. This can include writing press releases, staging shows, obtaining reviews, specifying print promotions, managing social media accounts and a host of other savvy media methods to help create a buzz about the brand.What you need:  Ideally a degree in marketing or advertising. A friendly and outgoing nature, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, should be considered pre-requisites.What you can earn:  Entry level roles as a Marketing or PR Assistant pay somewhere in the region of £18,000, depending on location. However, this will quickly rise as you build up a good bank of contacts.Perfect for:  People who have the gift of the gab.Our advice:  It’s all about networking. Having connections to prominent bloggers, editors and journalists will definitely help you get ahead and impress prospective employers. It may be an old cliché, but for Marketing and PR roles in fashion, ‘who you know’ can really count.How to become a PR Assistant View all Marketing PR jobs  Fashion JournalistWhat they do:  Write about all things fashion, ranging from product reviews and catwalk coverage through to interviews with up-and-coming designers. This could be specifically for a fashion magazine, a fashion feature for another publication, a brands website or all of the above on a freelance basis.What you need:  Outstanding copywriting skills, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills. A journalism or creative writing degree would be advantageous, but is by no means the only way into the industry.What you can earn: Initial salary may range between around £15,000 and £20,000 depending on the publication. You could also work in a freelance capacity and charge per article (upwards of a hundred pounds per article, depending size of employer and word count).Perfect for:  People who like to write… and write… and write… (Well, you get the picture).Our advice:  If you don’t have a blog, set one up right now. Not only will this allow you to perfect you craft, it’s also the perfect way to maintain an online presence. As soon as the right role comes up, include a link to your blog in your CV and the hiring manager instantly gets to see what you can do. And once you gain a good following, brands often send bloggers fashionable freebies to review. It’s win win.How to become a JournalistView all Journalist jobsOther jobs in fashion to consider:  Stylist, Personal Shopper, Sales Representative, Store Manager, PA.Top tipsHere are some of our top tips for finding a job in the fashion industry:Keep up with (and ahead of) the latest trends â€" Whether it’s through following industry leaders on social media, checking in with recent fashion news, or simply keeping up-to-date with what’s in store.Have an online presence â€" Creating a blog that highlights anything from the latest fashion trends to your creative ability (e.g. examples of your work) is a great way to make your enthusiasm and expertise known to re cruiters.Apply for internships â€" Not only will this experience set you apart from the crowd and demonstrate dedication, it’ll also teach you the valuable skills you need to progress upwards in the fashion industry.Be focused â€" Where do you want your career to take you? What job do you want to be doing? ‘I want to work in the fashion industry’ isn’t enough to give you a clear direction.Be persistent â€" This industry is extremely competitive and rejections are natural. Most importantly, don’t take them to heart and keep at it. Because good careers never go out of fashion…Still searching for your perfect position? View all available jobs nowFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage 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 re ceive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Getting Started What job suits me?

Moving From Inspiration To Action With Claire Trost of Bent Arrow Acres (Case Study) - Classy Career Girl

Moving From Inspiration To Action With Claire Trost of Bent Arrow Acres (Case Study) Today I am here with Claire Trost and I am very excited to introduce her to you. She is a Corporate Rescue Plan member and she has gone through quite the journey over the last two years going from inspired to start a business to growing two businesses successfully. Thanks for joining us Claire! Claire is a blogger of a local food blog at theblogbloom.com and her and her husband run a small, sustainable farm called Bent Arrow Acres in Indiana. Moving From Inspiration To Action With Claire Trost of Bent Arrow Acres Farm (Case Study) 1. Where are you in your business journey? Today I have two businesses. One is a personal blog that is  focused on local food and a little lifestyle mixed in. I also have a business that is a small farm. We grow and sell garlic and raise pastured meats and turkeys. We hope to grow into cows as the business expands. 2. What fears did you have when you were starting? The bigger fears came with the farm because there was so much invested in it. It came down to getting over the money hurdle. I realized that at the end of the day, its like buying  a car. There are worse decisions I could make with a car than a business with bigger paybacks down the road. So it was getting over the hurdle of investing money into something. With the blog, there were some fears. I started 3 years ago and I was relatively young with the fear of feeling I wasnt legitimate with my friends and family. I was also worried about the typos out there for everyone to judge. But, I am so glad I took that leap and dove right in because it has made my life so much more full. 3. What challenges or problems did you face when starting? Its such a learning curve in this world of technology. I have learned a lot and there are so many resources to get over the hurdles about WordPress. Some days it was overwhelming. Other days when you figured it out, it was the best feeling that you can conquer anything if you figured it out yourself. So theres a lot of benefit to learning things. There are days that were frustrating that you just need to reach out to people who know what they are doing. There are so many other very skilled people out there so I have learned to invest in those people who can do things for me or teach me how to do it. The toughest thing for me was the learning but it has also been the most rewarding. Hive and Honey Photography 4. You came to CRP  with a blog already. What was holding your blog  back at that time? At that point, I didnt know how to move forward myself. I didnt want to lose authenticity by adding affiliate links and ads on my website. I wanted it to be true to me and I have seen so many people sell out for cash. I needed to learn what the next step was. How can I still make this something that isnt just a hobby I remember telling you. I love my job but this is something that could be something very cool for now and in the future. I was sick and tired of pinning all kinds of inspiration and pinning all these motivational quotes and I needed to actually do something about it. I loved that learning about mission statements and business plans because it  has  now evolved into an actual business for my husband and I. 5. When did you make the decision to join us in Corporate Rescue Plan? In the spring of 2015. We had a phone call to learn more about what CRP was all about. I had hit that point where I was surrounded by inspiration and had done a lot of reading online and books. It was just time to put some action into what I was learning so much  about. It was one of those things that  the timing just felt right and I was inspired. 6. What did you think when you first joined CRP? I was inspired and excited to dive right in. My initial thoughts were excitement. I remember getting the first module and sitting down one morning before work and writing all different ideas I had and the places I could take the business for the future. I remember stepping back from that morning and thinking my brain is at capacity and its only 10am. How did that even happen? It was a good first taste of really getting my ideas out on paper and thinking about all the possibilities I could have. The purpose and mission are where I dove into right away. Thats the first step I took. I dove into how can I make this more legitimate and not just a blog with little updates about my family. I went through all the blog modules and its not perfect but I learned a lot more that helped me set the groundwork for when we started the farm. It became such a larger undertaking than just a lifestyle blog because we are actually offering products to people and selling things. Being able to work the tools in the CRP system twice and pick and choose what really fit what project I was working on was helpful. Selling a product is exciting and fun but it is a different mindset than selling a service. 7. When did you make the decision to commit to growing the farm business? A year ago we committed to the farm. We had been talking about it for a long time. We  love growing food for families and neighbors. Could we potentially do it as a business. Practicing imperfect action has carried us through every decision. If we had sat around and waited until we had enough money or waited until we knew everything we could possibly know about running a small farm, we would have never gotten started. Just jumping right in and learning as we go has made this all possible. So thats how we made our decision, lets just do it. 8. What would life have been like if you had not followed that plan?   I would be in the same place. I was in one networking group of bloggers and I enjoy working with them but being with CRP I have looked more intently at my local female entrepreneur groups. I have met with other individuals doing  CRP in Indianapolis. CRP has broadened my network and made me have more confident moving forward with business ideas and new business opportunities. 9. What are some results you have seen in CRP? We have facebook pages and Instagram pages for each business with engaged followings. I have connected with brands that are more geared towards my beliefs. There were times when restaurants reached out for reviews but they didnt fit me. Now  understanding really where I wanted to be and what I stood for authentically has helped me understand who I should be working with moving forward and gives me the power to say no. Even though I am saying no, its opening up doors to more genuine partnerships. Note: Corporate Rescue Plan is currently closed. Add your name to the waitlist to be notified when it opens here. 10. Tell us about the family business. My husband and I have had a lot of fun doing this alongside each other. Good couples should have an indoor and outdoor hobby. Being out in the farm and then coming back and working together on business plan ideas has made us stronger as a couple. Every decision we make is for our son. We hope will continue for a decade or longer so my son will be very involved. Looking forward if he is bitten by the entrepreneur bug I would support that 100%. 11. What are you most proud of since you started? Theres little wins every day. The biggest thing that I feel excited about is when I am inspiring someone else. A big piece is that I grew up in the city of Chicago. This is not the lifestyle I was intended to have. My parents are still coming around to the whole concept of me living on a farm. To know that I am inspiring people to grow their own food or do something totally off track from what they are expected to do makes me really excited and gives me the fuel to move forward. Last words of wisdom from Claire to stay inspired: People will think youre crazy. It will be hard. Its not the ordinary route that people take. But, its definitely really worth it to do something different and youll be so much happier. I believe that happiness is truly founded in growth and thats what we do every day as entrepreneurs. We grow. If you want to learn how to become your own boss in 2017 just like Claire did, make sure you grab your free VIP spot in our upcoming Freedom Workshop starting December 29th. Sign-up here.

Innovate, Disrupt, Commercialize Not Necessarily in that Order - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Innovate, Disrupt, Commercialize â€" Not Necessarily in that Order - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career There isnt much new under the sun. However, there are a lot of things that havent been commercialized effectively. What? You might be thinking there are countless things that have yet to be discovered and developed. And I completely agree. In fields ranging from  Agri-Business to Robotics to Zero Gravity research there are many, many things yet to be discovered and developed. However, the point of this article is to get you thinking about the here and now. To get you thinking about ways to Innovate, Disrupt or Commercialize something that already exists. Or almost already exists. This is where you come in. Will there be more innovations in various industries and markets? Absolutely. The point of this post is to let you know you DON’T have to innovate from scratch. You DON’T have to create the next whiz-bang thing that will turn the world upside down. You can extend from what others have done. You can ride the coattails of your predecessors (with proper attribution and credit  â€" see Do’s and Donts below). You DON’T need to always be thinking… my next one will be a hit. Your mission… should you choose to accept it is: To look for something that can use a little attention today to extend or enhance it with Innovation, Disruption and Commercialization. If you have happen to have an idea that can be that next whiz-bang thing then by all means Innovate, Disrupt and Commercialize to your hearts content. Getting Started It might sound simple and cliché, but all you really need to do is look around and find something that hits your 3 A’s  â€" something that Amazes, Annoys or Amuses you. Perhaps all three. If something is truly amazing and you think you can commercialize it more effectively or otherwise add a tweak to make it even more amazing or more marketable… by all means… do it! If something is bothering you and you think it’s probably bothering others… and they’d be willing to pay to make that pain go away… by all means … explore it and commercialize it. If you find something funny perhaps others will too. And, they might even pay you for the smiles. Pet Rock’s sold by the thousands in the 70’s. It made people smile and they shelled out their dollars for those smiles. This might seem to be a bit over-simplified, but I’m convinced it’s this kind of thinking that will help you to Innovate, Disrupt and Commercialize: Find a niche Stand on the Shoulders of Giants  â€" Many others have had similar ideas. They may not have thought of your unique market angle. Commercialize the heck out of it There are countless examples of businesses being disrupted. If you go back to some of the original “disruptors” in relatively modern times you can look to Johannes Gutenberg and his invention of the moveable type printing press. Or perhaps a better way to say it is  his perfection of a printing process that allowed for the mechanical duplication of printed materials. Others had tried and gotten various elements correct. Gutenberg figured out how to put all the pieces together in a predictable and repeatable manner. That is to say… he was able to commercialize the printing press. More Modern Examples Dell Computer  â€" Back in the days Michael Dell started selling Personal Computers out of his dorm room, under the name  â€œPC’s Limited” he did it without the overhead of the then standard storefront. Later Dell pioneered the successful sales of PC’s over the internet. FedEx  â€" Fred Smith was scoffed at for his idea to deliver packages overnight. Obviously, businesses were willing to pay big bucks to get their packages delivered “absolutely, positively overnight.” Eventually FedEx realized they are really in the logistics business. Uber, Lyft and ZipCar  â€" Two of these companies are disrupting the Taxi and Livery service model. One is tweaking the idea of what it means to “own” a car. DocuSign CoSign  â€" These companies have been revolutionizing the way we sign documents. If you have ever purchased a house or signed a lease you know how tedious it can be to sign or initial page after page of an agreement. These companies have made it as easy as a click to affix your signature or initials to the same documents. And, they have made it so each step and each signatory can be notified, alerted and tracked at any step in the process. So what? Each of these ideas were an extension of something that was already being done… just in a different way. They saw a different way to Innovate, Disrupt and Commercialize. Some have proven themselves to be successful. That was not a forgone conclusion when they started. In the case of Dell and FedEx they have had to continue to Innovate, Disrupt and Commercialize their businesses. Dell has revamped their business models a few times in the past 20+ years. FedEx has added line extensions and has realized success by helping businesses add operational efficiencies. For the others they are in many senses still a work in progress. The ground is shifting under their feet. Some parts of their business will morph. Others will die off. That’s part of the Innovation, Disruption and Commercialization cycle. Get used to it. A few Do’s and Dont’s to help you move along in an ethical fashion: Dont steal Intellectual Property (IP). Do seek to protect your IP. If you have created something new or in the line of thinking of this post  if you have come up with a new way to Innovate, Disrupt or Commercialize something by all means seek to protect your IP. Don’t blindly assume you know what someone else is thinking, doing, and planning. Do ask for permission. If in doubt… ask! You never know what you might get. Dont speak ill of the competition. Everyone has competitors. Putting them down makes you look worse. Do seek to form alliances. Your competition today could be your business partner tomorrow. By doing these consistently and with predictable and repeatable model of engagement and execution you will stand out in your career. Your reputation will rise to meet your accomplishments and you will be sought after for your abilities to see angles of engagement that others have missed. Like a lot of things the Innovation, Disruption and Commercialization process takes practice and is a bit of a numbers game. You have to try a lot of things before you find something that resonates. The best time to start was 5 years ago. The next best time is now. What will you Innovate, Disrupt and Commercialize?

7 Tips to Make Interview Nerves Disappear

7 Tips to Make Interview Nerves Disappear You’ve landed an interview for your next big career move a goal you have been working towards for a long time. You have all the experience required and you know you’d be a great fit but there’s one problem your interview nerves are setting in. Believe me when I say you are not alone. If not dealt with effectively, interview nerves can leave you lacking confidence and feeling anxious- they take up so much time and energy that would be better spent researching and preparing for the interview itself. Like most common fears, interview nerves are generally irrational and at best, misplaced concerns. Here are the tips you should follow to make those nerves disappear 1. It’s not all about you As the interviewee, the focus is on you and it’s absolutely your chance to shine. But remember, the interview panel is under pressure too. Pressure of interviewing well. Pressure to recruit well. The company is investing a lot of money and resource recruiting for this position, if they recruit the wrong candidate, it doesn’t reflect well on them. Every candidate is in the same position as you so let that ease the pressure you’re putting on your shoulders. Have compassion for the interview panel and trust them to bring out the best in you. Never underestimate the skill and concentration required to get the best out of an interviewee. 2. Know yourself, your motives and your strengths Take the time to understand what you offer. What skills, experience and knowledge do you have that are huge assets to this role? Understand clearly what your motivation for the role is and why youre the best candidate. What strengths do you have that would complement this company and role well? Once you are clear on what you have to offer you can walk in to the interview confidently. 3. Trust Yourself If you have researched the company/industry, know what skills/experience you have to match the job requirements, are driven and motivated, can recount your key career successes, know what points you want to get across and what ideas you can bring to the role, you’re good to go. You’ve prepared well, you know you can do this role well, now it’s time to relax and trust yourself. 4. Reframe the situation In your mind the interview is a situation you’re not going to be comfortable with, so it’s no wonder you’re nervous. Time to take a step back and think about when you excel what type of situations do you do well in? Do you enjoy group discussions? See the interview as one big group discussion. If being centre-stage is your thing be the main act. 5. Understand it’s not a pass or fail situation Whilst the aim of an interview is always ultimately to get the job offer, it’s not a pass or fail situation.Recruitment processes are subjective, you don’t know who you are up against, what personal expectations beyond the criteria of the role the interviewers have (it might even differ from interviewer to interviewer) and you don’t know what situations they’re facing that could affect their decision. With these factors being out of your control just do your best, show them why you will be great in the role and let the rest go. Hopefully you will get the offer but if you don’t, you never know where that interview might take you. They could offer you a different role or it could end up being great preparation for another interview in a better role. 6. Have contingency plans If you do forget to mention some points you think are key as the interview progresses, don’t worry about it. Have a contingency plan how will you get that information in? If you realise three questions in that you forgot a vital point in your answer to question one, wait for the right opportunity and say “Would it be possible for me to add to my answer to the first question? There is a key point I didn’t get across; would you mind if I talk through that with you now?” If you have a couple of points you want to bring up that didn’t fit in to any of the questions, use them in your questions at the end. For example; “I find xxxx fascinating and the effect it may have on the industry could be a game changer. I’m really interested to hear your thoughts on the matter.” 7. Comparison Finally, don’t put unnecessary pressure on yourself by comparing yourself to other candidates whether you know them or not. Keep your focus on you, what you have to offer, why you are a great investment and how much value you will bring them. When you find interview nerves taking over, make a conscious effort to steer your mind back to reality.  You will be having a conversation about yourself (your expert topic), why you can do this job well, your professional attributes and your thoughts on the role, company and industry. You have a lot of great insights to share which the interview panel are keen to hear; you wouldn’t be sitting in front of them otherwise. Breathe, trust yourself and show them what you’ve got. About the author: Nicola Clemmit runs the Nicola Clemmit Consultancy: supporting candidates towards successful CVs, covering letters, applications and interviews.

These 12 pieces of stationary will make 2018 your most productive year yet

These 12 pieces of stationary will make 2018 your most productive year yet While organisation, focus and good time-keeping have to come from within, having the resources around you to plan effectively certainly helps. You’re never going to keep on top of all those deadlines and tasks if you try and keep them all in your brain, but invest in some sexy new stationary (and actually use it) and you’ll be flying. Plus, stationary is the perfect way to express your personality. Whether you prefer crazy and colourful, or simple and minimalist, customising your notepads and work tools to suit you will make you way happier using them. So start the new year with a new work toolkit and make it one that suits you. Here are some ideas to get you started… Funky sloth notepad There nothing that makes writing notes easier than a funky notepad that brings a smile to your face each time you see it. And what could make you smile more than dancing pink sloths? £10 from Urban Outfitters   Nuggets are life But if dancing sloths aren’t your thing, how about chicken nuggets? With this bad boy on your desk every day, you’ll be the envy of all your mates. Warning, staring at chicken nuggets all day will increase hunger levels, but give you something to treat yourself to after work. £10 from Central 23 A hotdog pencil case It’s a pencil case. And a hot dog. And an actual dog. Have you ever witnessed anything so beautiful? If you’re looking for a sophisticated and stylish way of transporting your pens around, look no further. £8 from Paperchase Perpetual calendar Calendars eh? Buying a new one every year can be a pain, but with this gorgeous perpetual calendar from Present Correct, you’ll always know what date it is. Plus, it’s super Instagrammable. £24 from Present Correct Big A3 planner Got big plans for the week? Then write it all down in this big A3 weekly planner and keep on top of everything at a glance. Plus there’s plenty of space for colour coding, post-it notes and other exciting stationary paraphernalia. £8 from Typo   Tortoise paper clips If you thought paper clips were pointless inventions only good for cluttering up your desk drawer then think again. You’ll be clipping all your paper together with these little tortoise babies. £6.50 from the Fox and Star Rainbow pens Make 2018 the year you ditch the black and bring colour to your notepad. Buy a couple or the whole set and get doodling. Reading over notes are so much more fun when they remind you of summer. £.0.95 each from Ohh Deer Plotting post-it notes Those plain neon post-it notes? They’re so 2008. Nowadays you can get post-its in all shapes and sizes, including these sneaky cat world domination ones. You’ll never use a plain square again. £3.50 from Ohh Deer Pencil pep talks If you ever find yourself in need of a positivity boost while working, then these pencils have got your back. The positive vibes these pencils emit will help you get through those next hundred words. £3.25 from The Green Gables Travel vibes Dreaming of travel in 2018? Same. And this travel planner is guaranteed to help you through those tough deadline seasons with dreams of sunnier scenes and sandy beaches. Just don’t get too distracted planning holidays, that work isn’t going to do itself. £15 from Fox Star Plan plan plan If you find yourself leaving things to the last minute or completely forgetting about an assignment until two days before, then you need a planner in your life. And this feisty A5 one will help you out a lot, believe me. All you have to do is remember to actually use it. £10 from Paperchase Robot clock A sure fire way to stop checking your phone every five minutes is to invest in a clock. And not just any old clock, this little guy will cheer up any desk. But remember, time always go faster when you stop checking. £20 from Paperchase So there you have it, 12 pieces of stationary that are guaranteed to get you feeling ready to take on 2018 with a new focus and a lot more enthusiasm. Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

4 secrets of Superbosses

4 secrets of Superbosses What do Lorne Michaels, Ralph Lauren, Alice Waters, George Lucas, and Miles Davis have in common? They are business leaders and creative icons with tremendous track records who all share something that differentiates them from their peers and competitors: They helped develop the best talent in their industries, who in turn helped them become the legendary successes they are today. These leaders are superbosses, and they’ve figured out how to win by identifying, motivating, inspiring, teaching, and leveraging talent in new ways. But the good news is that anyone â€" at any level in any organization â€" can become a superboss. I spoke to Professor Sydney Finkelstein, Steven Roth professor of management and faculty director of the center for leadership at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and author of Superbosses. He shared some “secrets of the superboss” with me, telling me how any ordinary leader can rise to the top. 1. Get more creative in how you hire talent One of the best ways to do this is to become a talent spotter or talent scout. Be on the lookout for high potential wherever you are, not just at work. Don’t wait for the resumes to come in, but keep your eyes peeled for someone who’s got that something special. And when you find it, don’t be afraid to hire them, even on the spot. Too many people are beholden to ponderous recruiting practices, but you don’t have to be. If it means dispensing with the job description, and hiring someone even when a job doesn’t already exist, so be it. The old approaches don’t work so well, so why not try to be more creative in hiring talent? 2. Don’t just raise the bar on expectations; give people a reason to meet â€" and exceed â€" those expectations Everyone lives in a 24/7 world these days, and burnout is common. Try instilling a sense of confidence into your people, reminding them of why they’re on the team, what they’re capable of, and why what you’re doing is so important. Ralph Lauren used to tell his managers how they were the ones who set the standard, and other companies would be watching, following, but never catching up. This message has to be authentic, of course, but it can be very powerful as well. People need a reason to believe. Give it to them. 3. Bring back the apprenticeship model of developing talent For centuries, the primary way someone would learn his or her craft was through an apprenticeship, working hand-in-hand with a more experienced master. Why not do the same? That means giving people big opportunities at the same time as you’re rolling up your sleeves and working, periodically, closely together with your team member. This is not micro-management, but it’s also not the opposite. Don’t get scared away from being deeply involved in what your team is doing. As long as you’re not doing their work for them, but instead looking for opportunities to teach employees about the business, and sharing your experience with them, you’ll be creating value. 4. Push your team to be both collaborative and competitive at the same time This might sound like an impossible task, but in fact the best teams have learned how to work together without losing that competitive edge. Lorne Michaels, the executive producer of Saturday Night Live, forces collaboration by creating a program structure that requires skits (as opposed to stand-up comedy). Performers and writers have to collaborate to get any airtime. But Michaels also pushes competition by ensuring that there are always more skits than there is time on the show, forcing the same people who are collaborating to simultaneously compete with each other to secure a spot in the lineup. Superbosses are willing to take some risk in how they do their job as leaders and bosses, and that’s the thing that all of these tips have in common. They are innovative when it comes to leadership and developing talent, and it pays off. There’s nothing keeping you from employing the same techniques in your own team, and the payoff can be dramatic. After all, when you surround yourself with highly-motivated and engaged people who are learning and getting better by working with you, your own job performance will be enhanced too. It’s a classic win-win. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class right now and immediately access the most comprehensive job search system currently available!

Physician Resume Writing

Physician Resume WritingPhysicians have a lot to offer the society and their own profession. It is in fact an honor to be associated with the most elite fraternity of people in all aspects of life. To become a physician is difficult, complicated and incredibly demanding. Thus it is very important to consider doctor resume writing for various medical, professional specialties.For a long time doctors have been the only ones qualified to help others overcome hardships. It is unfortunate that over the years many patients have taken advantage of this opportunity. Most doctors are generally polite, honest and will assist others no matter what their problems may be. However, it is impossible to be any of these qualities if you do not have the required credentials.Before you begin physician resume writing it is important to be certain that you are qualified to write a professional resume. You should know your medical specialty well and what you can offer the society. Know your capability and ask a practicing physician if you are qualified to write a physician resume. If you are uncertain about your qualifications then get a recommendation from a medical director. This can give you the needed experience to ensure that you are qualified to write a competent physician resume.When you are ready to start physician resume writing you will need to contact several practicing physicians and request their opinion on your qualifications. You will need to submit a list of your accomplishments as well as your personal information such as name, email address, telephone number and contact information. You should make it a point to include all of your professional activities and accomplishments, including major awards, diplomas, letters of commendation, etc.If you are new to the field of physician resume writing then you may wish to consider hiring a freelance writer. This can save you the time of submitting a variety of resumes to a number of companies. Hiring a writer will also give you a better chance of being accepted fora job because they are more familiar with the industry and will be able to write a unique and accurate resume.As you begin the task of creating a good physician resume you will need to find a reputable company or freelance writer. You will want to verify that the writers you select have a good reputation and have an established background. Be sure that the writer you select has experience with the specific areas of expertise you wish to promote.You will want to take into consideration the different medical, professional specialties that you will write for, as well as the potential career paths that you can pursue. A physician resume is a professional document which must highlight your accomplishments as well as your character and integrity. The document should also mention your skill and experiences in the area you are seeking employment in.There are several sites that provide template physician resume writing that you can use for your resum e. Many of them are professionally written and contain valuable information that will help you succeed. For your convenience there are several online sites where you can obtain an outline of these resume samples for free.