Monday, April 20, 2020

How to Write a Resume on Fiverr

How to Write a Resume on FiverrIf you are starting to look for a job, you should consider going online and have a look at a new job writing site called Fiverr.com. There are many advantages to using these sites to help you get your new job. Most of them will cost very little and you can always save money by using the site to produce your own resumes.The first thing that will impress any employer is how well you deliver your resume to him in writing. You must be able to talk quickly, confidently and effectively. You must make sure that you put yourself into the shoes of the employer and what they are expecting from you as a future employee. Not all of us are good at this but it is possible to improve your skills to make your resume stand out.The site has a database of over a million jobs from a wide range of different companies, which makes it easy to find the job you want. You will be able to use words and phrases that others may not use or are used commonly and still make a compelli ng resume.Fiverr does charge a fee to submit your resume so you will have to consider that before you do. It is a small fee compared to other potential expenses you will have to take if you had to write the resume on your own. I know that some people are paid to make a resume and I would be one of them but I am pretty sure that it is better than having to make it on your own.The great thing about Fiverr is that you can turn the site into a business and you do not have to make a profit off it. The more people you have who work on it, the more likely you are to make a profit. Fiverr does pay some commission to those who are willing to work for them and help them out.It is very important that you know exactly what you are looking for in a job. When you are looking for a job, you need to do your homework to find something that has a lot of appeal. If you do not know what you are looking for, you will not know how you should create your resume to make it attractive.There are so many thin gs that you can do in your job search that will help you land a job. Writing a resume is not one of them. However, if you get some practice writing your own resume using Fiverr, you will probably find it easier to do than you would have without the advantage of this service.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Government Shutdown News Federal Workers Heading to Food Banks

Government Shutdown News Federal Workers Heading to Food Banks More than three weeks into the longest government shutdown in history, an influx of impacted federal employees and contractors have sought assistance from food banks around the country as they struggle to make ends meet without their paychecks. “We’ve been hearing from a lot of food banks that this is increasing by the day,” says Robert Campbell, policy director at Feeding America, which operates more than 200 food banks around the country. “Hunger is a symptom of a lack of resources, and that includes, of course, people’s livelihoods and income from their jobs.” An estimated 800,000 federal employees have missed at least one paycheck since the government shutdown began on Dec. 22. While Democrats and President Donald Trump have been sparring over a $5.7 billion funding proposal for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, some federal workers, who say they live paycheck to paycheck, have been applying for unemployment, struggling to provide for their families, and worrying about hefty medical bills and healthcare costs. Now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, impacted federal employees and contractors are entering uncharted territory. Navigating the unfamiliar Over the weekend, more than 2,200 federal employees without pay visited pop-up markets organized by the Capital Area Food Bank around the Washington, D.C., area, says Radha Muthiah, the food bank’s CEO. There has been a 20% increase in calls over the last week or two, with some impacted federal employees and federally contracted workers reaching out for assistance with food for the first time, she says. “These are individuals who are not as familiar with how to navigate food assistance networks and asking questions about how to do so, where some of these food pantries might be, and if they qualify,” Muthiah says. “Many are just trying to juggle various bills they have to pay,” she adds, noting that many of these employees live paycheck to paycheck. There are around 362,000 federal employees living in the area the food bank serves, Muthiah says. Capital Area Food Bank, which provides supplemental food and nutritional needs to lower-income communities and those on food stamps, typically makes 3 million meals in the month of January. This month, however, they will provide 300,000 to 600,000 more. “This isn’t necessarily something we budgeted for,” Muthiah says. But suppliers, companies, and volunteers are offering more support in recent days as the shutdown grows more untenable. “This feels unique compared to prior shutdowns, and that’s why we’re being resourceful and creative,” she says. ‘Plan for the worst’ The flood of federal workers to food banks spreads beyond the nation’s capital. St. Mary’s Food Alliance in Phoenix gave out groceries to TSA employees working without pay at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Monday. Partnering with food banks and organizations in the area, the Tampa Bay International Airport is also gathering resources to help TSA employees. Major food banks in Massachusetts met on Monday to discuss how to best serve impacted employees and low-income residents who rely on their services in the wake of the shutdown. And the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is launching a program to help thousands of impacted employees in the state. Joe Arthur, the executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, says the organization has received more phone calls than usual in recent weeks. Starting Tuesday, the food bank will offer a specialized program for impacted federal employees and contractors in need of their assistance. It’s unclear how many employees in the state will take advantage of the program, Arthur says, but the food bank has prepared about 1,000 sets of groceries for impacted federal employees. “Always better to plan for the worst and hope for the best,” he adds. It’s a familiar situation for the food bank, too. Amid a months-long state budget impasse in 2009, the food bank assisted thousands of workers who were left without paychecks. Now, as the government shutdown drags into its fourth week, Arthur says the food bank may set up pop-up locations near the work sites of impacted federal employees, like those working in federal penitentiaries. “There are a lot of families that are using our assistance services or are a paycheck away from it,” Arthur says. “Now, we’re going to test that again.”

Friday, April 10, 2020

How To Pay The Bills While Pursuing Your Dream Career - Work It Daily

How To Pay The Bills While Pursuing Your Dream Career - Work It Daily Pursuing Your Dream Career As many of you already know, attaining success as an actor often depends upon being able to stick at it for long enough to get that “just right” opportunity, or to weather the dry seasons between right opportunities. But how can you pay the bills when you're pursuing your dream career? Related: 3 Reasons No Experience Will Land You That Dream Job It was my pleasure to give the keynote talk at the Educational Opportunities Fest and Education Fair last June, where I gave the attendees advice on identifying and creating a side pursuit or even a parallel career that's compatible to their acting. Pursuing Your Dream Career Here are some of the key points from my talk: Empower Yourself Decide right now that you are going to find a supplementary source of income that will work with your acting career and provide you some stability and personal satisfaction. You are not too old, too unqualified, or too whatever. You can and you will do it. Recognize What You Already Have Between your acting-related skills and your work experience, you already have marketable skills. From acting alone, you have communications skills, improvisational skills, listening skills, and probably some ability to read people. If you’ve managed to develop a following using the web, you also have computer skills and social media skills. If you’ve been producing your own content, such as a web series, you also have project management skills. Think Broadly At First Don’t try to pick a job title if that’s too daunting. Just identify what you like to do and what you’re good at and then explore options. Ask trusted friends and professional mentors what they could see you doing, or what jobs they know about that utilize X, Y, and Z skills. Go online and do Google broad searches like, “social media jobs in Los Angeles” or “professional training programs in Los Angeles.” Think like a detective and follow the paths that seem most appealing. Consider Going Back To School Once you identify jobs that you are interested in, consider getting further education. It doesn’t have to be a traditional degree program (though it can be). It can be as simple as learning a new computer program or as extensive as getting an MBA. Be A Small Business Owner Even if you are looking for a job within an organization and not freelance work, you should consider your career a small business. Always look for ways to diversify to bring in new revenue streams. Keep existing skills current and learn new ones. Network and create win-win relationships with others. Anticipate changes in the industry and be proactive in adjusting your path to reflect them. You are probably already treating your acting career this way, but you need to broaden it out to your professional career as a whole. The idea here is to create a livelihood that allows you to have the life you want, whether you fulfill your childhood dream or not. And acting itself might be more joyful and go better when you are not relying on it as your sole source of income or enduring a day job you don’t like in order to pursue it. This post was originally published on an earlier date. Related Posts 3 Very Real Reasons You Should Make A Career Shift Welcome To Your New Midlife Crisis 5 Tips For Navigating A Career Transition Successfully Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!