ARE YOU BEING MENTORED INTO A CORNER

ARE YOU BEING MENTORED INTO A CORNER Mentors provide a ‘safe space’ to improve your technical or interpersonal works skills. For years, only men had mentors, and it was one reason women didn’t advance. Now, women are being mentored like never before. And that’s a problem. Women are finally being mentored; men are being sponsored. What’s the difference? Mentors help you ‘Skill Up’ and sponsors help you ‘Move Up.’ Without a sponsor, you may find yourself in a career corner: fantastic at your current role, but without the opportunity to do more. Many women, frustrated by the lack of real opportunity despite years of mentoring, give up on career progress or leave their company in disgust. Look at the different characteristics, and decide what you have, and what you need! Mentors A mentoring relationship has these characteristics: Hierarchy Mentors come from any level in the company. Insider or Outsider? Mentors can be in your company or an external organization. Mutual selection: A mentor can offer to help you, or you can approach someone for advice. Skill-focused Mentoring helps you develop a particular skill, helping you perform better right now. Personally satisfying Both parties are emotionally invested: the mentee gets personal and professional development, and the mentor gets personal satisfaction from your growth. Safe Space: You discuss your fears and failures with your mentor, knowing that she will keep your secrets. Does that sound like a relationship you have at work? Congratulations, you have a mentor! Sponsors If you want to climb the ladder at work, a sponsor is essential. Look for these characteristics: Senior Level The sponsor is always more senior, even at the top of the company. One-way selection: A sponsor chooses a protégé, based on their performance. Company Insider: Traditionally, a sponsor is inside your company, and gets you new opportunities there, though external sponsors also exist. Regardless, they fulfill the next criterion: Control or influence over hiring decisions The sponsor either makes the hiring decision for that role, or influences the person making the decision. Professionally mutually beneficial: This relationship is about your and your sponsor’s professional success. Your success increases their power; your failure decreases it. Brave Space: Don’t show your sponsor your fears. Show your confidence! If want them to believe in you, show that you believe in yourself. Consider Melissa, a mid-level marketing manager. Her mentor, Lynda, a Sales Director, helps her improve her public speaking style. Her sponsor, Nathalie a Regional Commercial Head, wants to make her a Regional Marketing Head, a 2-step promotion. Melissa tells Nathalie, ‘That sounds like a great opportunity. Let’s talk about what I need to focus on to really succeed.’ She tells Lynda, ‘I’m really nervous about such a huge stretch. How do I make a good start?’ See the difference? In the mentoring relationship, Melissa builds her confidence and her skills. In the sponsoring relationship, Nathalie offers Melissa a new job. Are you being mentored into a corner? Assess your mentoring relationships objectively. If you want a sponsor but have only mentors, look for new ways to meet and impress your potential sponsor. Break out of your corner now! Editors Note: A warm welcome to our newest columnist,  Dr. Marne Platt.  She  is the President of Fundamental Capabilities and the author of Living Singlish: Your Life, Your Way. She started her career as a veterinary practitioner in the US. After leaving practice, she worked for almost 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, in technical and commercial areas including Marketing, Regulatory Affairs and global management. Marne continues to work as a pharmaceutical consultant. Marne founded Fundamental Capabilities to ‘pay it forward’ by providing career development workshops and coaching for women based on her experiences. Her first book, ‘Living Singlish: Your Life, Your Way’ is available on Amazon. Image:  Trapped  

Resume Writing in Philadelphia - Great Tips For Beginners

Resume Writing in Philadelphia - Great Tips For BeginnersResume writing in Philadelphia is indeed a lot of fun, but one needs to be creative to stand out from the crowd. Your resume needs to reflect your personality and skills, as well as indicate your professional experience. The following tips on how to write a professional resume are designed to make it easier for you to come up with a superb resume that will get you the job of your dreams.Resumes are typically one page in length. You should always ensure that each section is complete and to the point. These are the most important components of a resume, since they contain all of the information necessary to successfully get you the interview.Developing a Business Background: When you want to write a resume, be sure to put down your education, as well as the jobs you have held in the past. A great way to develop your skills and knowledge, is to undertake internships. Be sure to highlight your accomplishments, and clearly state you r skills and interests.Other Key Areas: It is always advisable to include your skills in these key areas. Including what you are most comfortable with is important. With resume writing in Philadelphia, you are going to be required to include at least three key areas of expertise. These include your main field of work, the area in which you grew up, and your biggest achievements, including those that are relevant to the position.Professional Experience: Put down a description of any work experience you may have had previously. This will help show that you have a lot of experience, as well as make you stand out from the crowd. Focus on your most recent work, and list all of the projects you worked on.Your Social/Professional Life: The Internet has revolutionized the way people communicate with each other. Make sure that you include your social and professional life. Including hobbies and interests will help you stand out from the crowd.Personal Statement: People generally review your resume before deciding whether or not to hire you, and you need to make sure that you write a personal statement that reflects your best qualities. A professional resume writer can provide you with templates that will help you write this statement. List your educational background, and whether or not you have ever gone to school and provide a link to your resume.Resume writing in Philadelphia does not have to be difficult. To start, you should be sure to write a comprehensive resume that is filled with all of the details. Follow the above tips, and you should find that your resume will be delivered in the same professional way as well.

The Single Most Effective Technique to Reduce Stress at Work - Cubicle Chic

The Single Most Effective Technique to Reduce Stress at Work - Cubicle Chic The Single Most Effective Technique to Reduce Stress at Work Corporate Life, Health Life June 27, 2018 19 CommentsIf you are a professional women working in a corporate office with a 9-5 life, and back to back meetings, 5-minute-lunches and PowerPoint slides are your best friends, and you sometimes just feel like your feet are the biggest source of your daily pain (other than those difficult customers/coworkers/managers) this article is written for you.We are on our feet a lot. Like, A LOT.There’s always more to accomplish than there is time to accomplish things. I get it. I lived that life. But if you forget to take care of yourself once in a while and keep your health and sanity in check, you won’t last long. Working in the corporate world is a marathon, not a sprint. (Although at times it may feel like a series of sprints.) On Cubicle Chic today, we’ll talk about a simple and quick way to find relaxation and reduce stress at work. Here it is…Take care of your feet!!  Our feet support our entire body weight as we move from meeting ro oms back to our desk and back to meeting rooms. What do we typically reward them with, as stylish women in the corporate world? The cruelty of high heels and pointed pumps! With that… let’s talk about the first tip on taking care of your feet.1. Wear comfortable shoes without compromising on styleThe reality is that we wear those torturous shoes for the looks to begin with. So, if the resolution requires us to sacrifice the looks, it’s not much of a resolution, is it? Allow me to introduce me to Miss Madel here… they make perfectly stylish shoes for the corporate workplace, and yet their shoes come with zero compromises in the style department. You can use the code  JESSICA10 to get 10% off on your purchase in the next two weeks! What I’m wearing in the photos is the Donna in nude, and I LOVE the color for the spring and summer season. If you wear a lot of black and white, these beauties will add a refreshing pop of color to your outfit. There are a few other styles offe red by Miss Madel that are really pretty â€"Miss Madel Lana OrangeMiss Madel Charlie RoseMiss Madel Mila Baby Pink2. Utilize acupressure points to relieve feet pain.If you, especially your feet, have had a long day, try massaging these pressure points that will help alleviate some discomfort. Every point is meant for different kinds of pain/pressure relieve, according to Smarter Healing. Click on their link above to see what each acupressure point is meant to do how to massage them. All pain associated with feet and legs Pain for ankle and heel All pain for feet and lower legs Swollen feet Overall feet/leg/thigh/join pain3. Wear well-ventilated shoes (or create a safe space to take them off at work.This applies to those of us whose sweat glands are unfortunately wired in the downward direction. I’ll be the first to admit I suffer from sweaty feet syndrome (yes, that’s a term, coined by me). The mule design of the Miss Madel Donna shoes is obviously a very ventilating desig n. But other ways to find well-ventilated shoes include finding the right material. For example, I’ve heard that Rothy’s makes very well-ventilated flats. I haven’t tried the brand myself, but I would share with you guys once I have!4. Manage your salt intakeIt’s a well-known fact that consuming too much salt will cause more swelling. As we age, the swelling may occur more in the feet area or simply shows more prominently. If you want to understand the medical mechanism of how this happens, you can look into what is edema.   But this tip is simple. Avoid that salty food, drink lots of water, and you will be OK!5. Exercise your feet/leg regularly at workThis is my personal favorite. Whether you’re stuck on a 3-hour spreadsheet spree or a dead-end teleconference that’s not going anywhere, these exercises are perfect for these occasions. On Live Strong, you can find a list of discreet workouts you can do at your desk. Glute clenches, stomach vaccum, or knee lifts… take yo ur pick, and exercise (discretely) away! If you have the luxury of time and space, you can even do some lunges, calf raises, or mountain climbers. All of these exercises are meant to increase circulation to your legs and keep pain and swelling away from you!  Disclaimer: Thank you Miss Madel for sponsoring this blog post. I really enjoyed the Donna shoes and would be wearing it on the regular!

Where have I been

Where have I been 1 Flares 1 Flares I owe you an apology.  The last week or so has been a tad nutty banana party and I havent been able to post as much as I like to.  There has been a whole chicken kabob of wonderful things going on in my life, and I think Ill use my post today to explain where Ive been lately, and what you can expect in the coming weeks on COTJ! Hello PHR Certification, Goodbye Graduate School For most people, grad school will take around 2 years.  Well, call me the Van Wilder of graduate school because after 9 semesters, and 5 years, I am FINALLY finished my degree.   I joined Villanova Universitys Human Resources Development Masters Program in Fall 2005, immediately after undergrad.  Back in May I completely all required coursework, but staring me in the face was one more challenge The PHR Certification. PHR stands for Professional in Human Resources and is a complete bitch of a certification test.  For two weeks now Ive been reading and studying for hours on hours each day.  This recent studying bonanza is on top of a preparation course that has held me captive since September.  My test was scheduled for last Saturday (December 12), so last week I threw my studying game into overdrive.  While new content for COTJ was placed on the back burner for a few days, I successfully passed the PHR exam and satisfied my final graduate school requirement.  I can now say that I am Rich DeMatteo, PHR certified, and have a Masters Degree in Human Resources Development from Villanova University.  End Chapter. Corn Head Community If you havent noticed yet, Ive added a new page to COTJ called Corn Heads.  Maybe youve clicked to that page to see what the fuss is all about.  Or, maybe you havent.  Either way its all gravy.  Let me explain how it will work, and what you can expect in the coming weeks! COTJ has built a diverse community of bloggers, job seekers, recruiters, HR folks, and readers looking for a place to hang out.  Connecting with each of you has been the most rewarding aspect of hosting Corn On The Job, and I want to offer that same connectivity between readers.  The Corn Heads Community page will bring a truly innovative way to promote yourselves as well as gain valuable exposure. How does it work? Step 1 COTJ T-shirts have been created!  The design on the t-shirts are a lot of fun, and I think you will enjoy them.  The shirts will cost somewhere around $12.5o to $13.00 (including shipping), and I promise you that this is not just about selling shirts.  There is much, much more. Step 2 Corn Heads will take a picture of themselves wearing their t-shirt and e-mail it back to me.  Be creative with this!  If you live in Seattle an amazing picture would be to go to the fish market and catch one of those big bad fish wearing the COTJ shirt.  Be creative and have fun.  The more fun, funny, or creative the picture, the more chances you have of other readers connecting with you! Step 3 Along with your picture, send me a 40-45 word bio about yourself.  Promote your blog, your job search, your company, or your business.  Feel free to include links back to your blog, facebook, twitter, linkedin, or wherever as long as its clean! Step 4 Your picture and bio is inserted into Corn Heads page for all to see! This is something Im extremely excited about, and I already have close to 20 Corn Heads interested!  If you are interested please E-mail me CornOnTheJob AT Gmail.com.  Below you can see the image that will appear on the T-shirts! My guilty obsession I am T-Pain Last week Ive become part of the iPhone users cult.  Im growing increasingly addicted to it each day, and my recent acquisition of the I am T-Pain app isnt going to help.  Before you can call me one, I fully admit that Im a nerd.  I spent 2 or 3 hours last night free styling on this app, laughing as my voice took on the autotune sound.  If you have an iPhone I suggest looking  into this, its worth the $1.99 price tag.

Tomorrow Susannah Conway speaks about Vulnerability on the live, free Women of the World webinar! - When I Grow Up

Tomorrow Susannah Conway speaks about Vulnerability on the live, free Women of the World webinar! - When I Grow Up Tomorrow Im interviewing writer, photographer and dear heart  Susannah Conway on something she models so well: Vulnerability.  I just cant wait to hear her thoughts, ideas and wisdom around a topic that is so important yet so hard for most of us passion-based  business ladies. At 10a Eastern on Friday, January 27th, well be covering: Susannah’s personal story of living through the death of the man she loved Being a highly sensitive person, and working with it in your career Why it’s important to be vulnerable in your life and business How to walk that fine line between being personal online and sharing too much Bringing your own vulnerability into your online presence in a way that’s comfortable to you Whatever you wanna know â€" there’ll be plenty of time for QA! Dont forget that when you register, you get: the log-in info to join us live and for free a recording of the session within an hour or so of us wrapping up, that comes with a worksheet with  homework directly from Susannah  that  helps you bring vulnerability into your work immediately automatic registration to future Women of the World interviews (that you can unsubscribe from anytime) a link to access my prior Women of the World interviews with Kim Werker, Jodi Womack and Tanya Geisler â€" and the worksheets that go with em Ready to let vulnerability be your guide? Register below and well help you along! By signing up for this webinar, you agree to get communication about this interview + also to be emailed with goodness from both myself and my guest. We’ll never sell your email or spam you, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Choosing Good Writing a Resume for Senior Management Position

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