5 Ways to Ace Your Next Big Presentation

5 Ways to Ace Your Next Big Presentation Preparing for a big presentation can be a nerve-wracking time so what advice can we take from the citizens of Springfield? Here are some characteristics which will help you ace your next big presentation: 1. Bart Simpsons fearlessness: The key to being an awesome public speaker, is to enter your  presentation fearlessly. There are multiple ways to do this, and sometimes it can be really hard. The trick is to know everything inside out. Know your audience. Know your presentation. Know the facts. If you feel confident in what you are presenting and who you are presenting it to, your public speaking skills will naturally be stronger. 2. Ralphs  Anecdotes: Your presentation will be more interesting if you use examples of your personal experience to back up your points. Including anecdotes will give your presentation the boost of personality and will separate it from others the viewers have seen. Dont be afraid to come across off as a human when presenting either, no one likes a robot! 3. Homers  voice projection: Homer took his voice projection skills to the max when he became an opera singer for an episode. Speaking loudly and clearly is important when it comes to presentations, so make sure you practice with an  audience, and ask for feedback. A trick to this is also making sure you speak incredibly slowly. Although it may feel and sound weird to you personally, it always sounds best to an audience if youre speaking slowly. 4. Maggies choice of words: We all know that Maggie Simpson has a way with words like no other she uses none. In our presentation, its useful to take Maggies advice when it comes to your choice of words. Keep your presentation as simple as possible,  dont use long, impressive words just for the sake of it say your point as simply as it can be put. 5. Geralds eye contact: Gerald may be a lesser known character but his presence is a strong one mainly due to his ferocious eye contact. Hes Maggies worst enemy and they always have run-ins at daycare, but his eye contact is what makes his presence so effective. When youre in your presentation, make sure you grab the eye-contact of members of the audience. It will make them feel more involved in the presentation and keep them interested. Have you got any tips from other citizen of Springfield? let us know at @UndercoverRec [Top  image credit: Shutterstock]

Your Basic Ba Resume Form

Your Basic Ba Resume FormBa resumes need to be tailored for the type of job that you are applying for. First of all, what is a ba resume?A ba resume is the employment documents. These documents are used by applicants when they apply for jobs. In most cases, the applicant looks through these documents and finds what information he/she needs to apply for the job.In contrast, a bad resume is usually customized according to the type of work that a particular candidate needs to do. Ba resumes usually include the candidate's educational background and work experience. Ba resumes also provide the details about the candidate's qualification for the job.There are many forms of ba resumes available today. The most common forms are used in the case of job applications for employees and as part of a business application for those that want to do business with a certain company.Some of the most common formats for ba resumes are: an overview, a job description, a career plan, a summary of qualific ations, and a curriculum vitae. An overview ba resume is a general form of a ba resume.An overview ba resume gives you an overview of your qualifications. It also includes your previous academic, work and volunteer experiences. It is a short form that includes all of your qualifications. However, if you can't remember all the details, you can write a detailed base.A job description ba resume is used to find out what kind of work the company is looking for. You need to give the employer all the information that they need. This form should be short and direct.A career plan ba resume is a basic form of a ba resume. This form is usually followed up by a job description. This form has four sections. A career plan section includes your education, work experiences, skills and qualifications, and interests. The main part of this form includes your qualification for the job and a summary of your qualifications.

What Can Baseball Teach Us About Business - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

What Can Baseball Teach Us About Business - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Last week I had the privilege and pleasure of watching my son’s baseball team play and win the Washington State 3A Championship. More than a few times during the championship game I was reminded that baseball is a lot like business. There are a lot of moving parts to monitor, evaluate and respond to… in real-time. In both baseball and business there is a lot of teamwork and camaraderie that needs to happen in order to succeed. Of course, there are individual efforts that are recognized and rewarded in each. More on that later. One of  other less recognized aspects of baseball (and business) is that there can be a lot of downtime. Where downtime means a gap in time between what may be perceived as rest and a very focused  activity. This “downtime” that needs to be managed effectively in order to be successful when your moment in the spotlight comes. I made a few observations about the game of baseball and the parallels to business. Observation #1 Rules Strategy For those that love the game they realized a long time ago  that baseball is a game of rules and strategy. Just like business. Baseball and Business run together in a lot of different ways. The rules might be different, but strategies can be applied to both business and baseball. Observation #2 Downtime is for Sharpening the Saw Those downtimes can be put to good use. They need to be put to good use. The masters of the game… whether they are players or coaches… they are all exceptionally good at managing their downtime. It’s during these downtimes that the masters of the game  Sharpen the Saw. My primary observation here is that  a  true student of the game will pay as much attention during their downtime as they do with their field time. Again, this same principle applies to business too. Whatever your chosen field of endeavor happens to be you should seek to use your downtime effectively. I also observed that there are three critical elements to success in baseball that also apply to business. Three Critical Areas of Baseball and Business Strategy These may not be the terms that are used  in business, but  they are apropos for describing what happens in business. Every business needs to have an  offense, a defense, and in my opinion a solid dose of sportsmanship. Below are a few ways baseball and business have a lot of similarities for each. I  can’t possibly cover every aspect here, but I’ll hit some of the highlights. If you have something else to add please add a note to the comments. Offense Baseball  â€" You always need to put your best foot forward. Which is why the batter with the highest on-base-percentage (OBP) is usually one of the first ones at the plate. However, just getting one person on base isn’t going to win the game. There is a lot of strategy that comes into play to get that runner to the next base and ultimately to home plate to score. Business  â€" In business the same basic rules apply. You want to put your best sales people forward and empower them with the tools they need to do their job. You want to make sure the ones with the highest On-Base-Percentage sees the most customers. Defense Baseball  â€" Each of the 9 players on the field need to determine how they are going to play the ball. Every play is different. How you set up is important. Getting the ball is one thing. Knowing what to do with it is another. Great baseball players are thinking 1 or 2 plays ahead. Just like great business people and a lot like chess masters. Business  â€" Just like in business every situation is different. Study the playing field understand how to play the game and react accordingly. Obvious things like  knowing your competition are important. It’s also important to know, as in baseball, what you are  going to do next. Sportsmanship Baseball  â€" As we’ve been taught since grade school there is a lot more than just playing a game. The best athletes are also great at sharing their passion for the game in a way that might be very competitive, but ultimately they respect their opponents. Business  â€" Ethical and moral behavior are also paramount to a successful long term business strategy. Business people and baseball players also want to follow the Golden Rule. Three More Parallels between Business and Baseball I have found there are many other aspects to the sport of baseball and the execution of a successful game or season that have direct parallels to business. Some of these may not use the same terms, as mentioned above, but the end result is often the same. Again, I’d like to hear your thoughts in the comments for other aspects and parallels of business and baseball. My first one below is about the fans… or really the Super Fans. Who are your Super Fans? One thing about baseball is that having great fans is a huge benefit. It sure seems like the  home team has a definitive advantage. When those home team fans travel to see the team play these Super Fans can provide a boost to the players. I saw this first hand at the championship game my son played in last week. A group of students, parents and alumni traveled over 200 miles to cheer the team on. Did it work? You bet it did! Everyone was pumped up. This is also true in business. Having friends (aka  fans) that will be there to pump you up and be cheerleader (in business parlance… an advocate) for you is a very good thing. Friends and Super-Fans can also help you evaluate, understand, and position yourself can help you become a better and more successful business person. Teamwork Matters Home runs are great. But base hits are better. To me base hits show teamwork. Maybe I’m the only one that thinks this, but I think there is more to it. Sure, every player wants to hit home runs. But, to me swinging for the fences and trying to hit home runs every time is a  little bit selfish. I think a better and more effective use of an at-bat is to become a master of the game and hit the ball where it needs to be to get the base runners around and score. Obviously, a home run does this, but the reality is… they are very hard to achieve. A more effective use of an at-bat is one that helps the team move the runners into scoring position. That’s teamwork. Take a Break and S-t-r-e-t-c-h In baseball there is a 7th Inning Stretch. I’m suggesting there should be a similar effort in business.  There is a lot of history as to why this time honored tradition started here, but the point is… it is important to take a break. To Step Back and look at the biggest picture. Perhaps even hum or sing a few bars of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” Extra Innings… There’s More Where This Came From As mentioned at the beginning of this post Baseball and Business are games of strategy. There isn’t enough time  to cover every strategy for baseball or business here. However, with the few points that have been laid out here I hope you can see the parallels between Business and Baseball. I hope these points will help you see your business in a new light and perhaps shift things up and try a new way to monitor, evaluate and respond … in real-time. Even if your business is focused on that big  interview for your first post-college job. Using these points will help you Stand Out in your Career. Even if  your career is  just getting started. Good luck at your next at-bat. ==== Also, congratulations to my son and his team for winning the state championship and spurring the idea for this post. There was a lot of planning, strategy and a fair amount of down time leading up to the big game. The team used this time wisely to Sharpen the Saw… and it worked well.

Groundskeeper Job Description Sample - Algrim.co

Groundskeeper Job Description Sample - Algrim.co A groundskeeper is a professional who oversees the outdoor landscape of a commercial property. This landscape doesn't just include the grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers. But also includes any walking paths, garbage disposals, and community locations where visitors might frequent. The groundskeeper is in charge of all maintenance of these areas. Table Of Contents Groundskeeper Job Description Sample Groundskeeper Salary Groundskeeper Job Description For Resume Groundskeeper Skills Groundskeeper Duties & Responsibilities Groundskeeper Requirements Groundskeeper Job Description Sample Here’s an example of a good Groundskeeper job description: We are looking for a passionate groundskeeper who can help us keep our communal areas extremely clean and tidy. Our groundskeeper is someone who ensures that our visitors have a pleasant experience when they come to visit our locations. A groundskeeper should have great knowledge of landscaping, gardening, and general community maintenance tasks. Related: Landscaper Job Description: Salary, Duties, Skills Groundskeeper Salary A Groundskeeper salary and pay looks roughly like the following: According to Salary.com a Groundskeeper should be able to earn $31,800 to $44,100 on average, per year, in the US. Groundskeeper Job Description For Resume A Groundskeeper position may have a description similar to this one in an executive summary, professional summary, or resume: Previous experience in the commercial property manager and groundskeeping. Comfortable controlling landscape duties, seasonal duties (such as snow plowing and walkway plowing) as well as all maintenance direction. Related: Maintenance Job Description: Salary, Duties, Skills Groundskeeper Skills In this section, you’re detailing what skill requirements you have for the candidate’s role as a Groundskeeper. These skills have more to do with how they’ll perform on the job, as well as other skills that will support their position. Handyman skills Landscape skills Gardening skills Operational skills Maintenance skills Planning skills Listening skills Groundskeeper Duties & Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will change from company to company. However, you must be including the core details regarding this position in this section. That way, there’s no confusion regarding the candidate’s expectations. Oversee all of our communal areas and prepare them for seasonal changes. This includes putting salt down on our walkways to ensure no ice is on them during the winters. Or ensuring that they are properly edged for great visitor experience in the summers. Work closely with all maintenance workers to direct any hardware issues such as HVAC, refrigeration, and much more. Control our landscaping duties such as cutting grass, planting trees, planting shrubs, planting bulbs, and much more. Ensure the quality of all of our communal areas by taking out the garbage, ensuring clean walking paths and controlling leaves. Oversee all operations as it pertains to grass cutting, including the hiring and direction of landscapers or providers that can help cut large square footage of grass. Groundskeeper Requirements Use this section for diving further into detail regarding the requirements you have for this job regarding education, certifications, and other experience. If you have specific computer or software background requirements, list them here as well. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time. Physical abilities preferred. Labor intensive position. Comfortable working with fertilizers or chemicals. Previous experience in landscaping or groundskeeping preferred. Ability to work in hot temperatures or cold temperatures.

Writing Job Descriptions For Recruitment

Writing Job Descriptions For RecruitmentWriting job descriptions is one of the most important parts of the recruitment process. It is not enough to simply post a resume with the desired job details, but you have to get that position as well. The writing job descriptions takes a great deal of research and knowledge to ensure you make the best description you can.The main goal of writing job descriptions is to attract a good quality candidate. They should be able to see the position you are interested in with regards to the content.The writing process can be as simple as a candidate coming to you wanting a job, or it could be that your company has been advertising the company for a long time, or it could be that you are marketing your business aggressively, they come to you looking for a job. A successful job description should be unique to your job. In other words, it should not be used for other jobs. You should always write it based on the specific details of the position.One common mistake made by many is to list the same duties that are done by other employees. These general guidelines will help you keep it as specific as possible.The technical aspects of the job should be listed and presented as clearly as possible. If you are writing this with the candidate in mind, you will likely want to include their working hours, their location, and their role within the company.The writing for the job description should be descriptive as possible. It should also be objective, making the goals of the applicant clear and direct.The summary sections of the resume are vital to each section. For example, the summary portion will help the candidate connect their resume to what they have already been hired for.If you need outside help with this section, it is very helpful to make a list of all the open positions. Just be sure to only include jobs that are for which you can offer the skills you have for free or for absolutely no cost.

How to conduct an interview in student media societies and outlets

How to conduct an interview in student media societies and outlets This post was written by an external contributor.  Connor Gotto provides the best practices for student media members who are interviewing someone.   One of the most exciting aspects of student media is getting the opportunity to interview somebody. It’s a break from the norm, a welcome change from writing about the latest SU scandal, and it’s a chance for you to feel like you’re actually doing something worthwhile. But, once the excitement wears off, it can be quite a daunting prospect, especially when you’re new to the game. That’s why we’ve put together our top 5 tips for preparing, writing, and conducting the best possible interviews. Who? What? Where? When? Why? These are the things you should be asking right off the bat: You need to know who it is you’re interviewing (obvious, I know, but if you go in blind you’re destined to fail) Find out what type of interview you’re going to be doing. Is it a phone or face-to-face? If its the latter, where its going to take place? Write down when its taking place in every diary you own. You don’t want to be late! Also take note of how long you’ve got allocated Finally, you need to know why you’re doing the interview, and exactly what you’re supposed be focusing on Do your research It’s likely that you’re not going to know all that much about whoever it is that you’re interviewing, and your readers probably won’t either. It’s your job to bridge the gap, and ask all the right questions so that the readers want to read the piece and get a taste for the person. So, research is essential. Make sure you know all the essentials their background, career, and recent happenings as well as some details that can relate to your outlet. Chances are they’re going to have some good uni stories to tell, and usually once you get them going they don’t stop, so make sure you get your money’s worth! And, of course, if you don’t know your stuff you’re going to look unprepared and unprofessional. To script or not to script? One of the biggest mistakes you’re likely to make is writing a rigid script and sticking to it religiously. Trust us: it’s not going to work. It’s always good to have a general direction that you want the conversation to go in, with a couple of key questions. But any more than that and you’re just not going to have time. If you’ve got 30 minutes, keep 4 or 5 points prepared should things go off track. In reality, you’ll find that once you get going, the conversation goes its own way. Remember: if you sound confident, they’ll go along with you. Have no expectations Go with us on this one. One of the biggest frustrations when interviewing comes when you don’t get what you want and you can’t throw a strop. The more you want to get out of an interview, the more likely you are to be disappointed. Now, we’re not saying don’t have goals, but be reasonable. It’s likely that there are things that they can’t talk about, and no matter how hard you try you’re not going to get it. Don’t waste your time if you’re at a dead end, move on. That way you’re more likely to get something you can run with, than be left with nothing at all! Enjoy it You’re going to be one of many interviewers that your subject speaks to throughout the day, so make it one to remember! Relax. Don’t be too rigid. Make conversation. Don’t force it. The best interviews happen when there’s a good relationship between the interviewer and interviewee and, believe us, it translates onto the page. After all, this is great practice for that future media career, when youre interviewing the bigwigs! Download Debut  and  connect with us on  Facebook,  Twitter  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

We have a winner - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

We have a winner - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Thanks for all the great input folks. I have decided on a title for my first book. It will be called: drum-roll, please Happy Hour Is 9 to 5 How To Love Your Job, Love Your Life and Kick Butt at Work. Waddaya think? Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

How To Deal With That Hole In Your Resume Excerpt - Hallie Crawford

How To Deal With That Hole In Your Resume Excerpt Our clients often ask us this question and I was recently interviewed for a great article for Forbes.com titled “How To Deal With That Hole In Your Resume”. Read the entire article here. …The best way to address an employment gap of four months or longer is by including a brief explanation in your cover letter. Save touchy conversations for phone calls and in-person interviews with prospective employers. You dont want to write a novel, says , a career coach in Atlanta. Mention it briefly, and then elaborate in person. You also can experiment with different résumé formats and styles to downplay gaps in your employment. If you write a résumé that lists your work history with the most recent job first, mention only the years of employment, not the months and years. Another résumé format, the functional résumé, groups together similar activities under headings like Teaching Experience or Financial Experience. That keeps your succession of jobs from being immediately noticeable. However, people have to be careful with this format, because it can sometimes be a red flag for employers, Crawford warns. Another option is to create a Selected Accomplishments section near the top of your résumé and in it itemize your most impressive achievements regardless of when they occurred… Contact us if you need help with your resume or job search. Here’s to having a career you love, Career Expert