Help! How Do I Price My Work - Kathy Caprino

Help! How Do I Price My Work Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net In my work as a success coach for solopreneurs, consultants, small business owners, and private practitioners, Im frequently asked questions about how people should price their work, package their programs and services, and create compelling offers that generate a Yes Ive got to have this! buy-now response. Ive learned over the years that to develop high-demand programs and services that offer great value AND generate the revenue you want takes much more than just strong marketing copy.   It requires keen insight, customer perspective awareness, courage, healthy boundaries, great relationship-building and engagement skills, and finally, a real grasp on your competition and your audience, and what they need, want and will pay for. The key blocks Ive observed to pricing your products successfully or getting the sales response you want include: 1) Your deep down fear that no one will pay what youre asking 2) A lack of understanding and articulating what you offer that stands apart from the competition 3) Not creating a sense of urgency or reason to buy NOW 4) Your insecurity about the true value of what you offer (and a lack of proven outcomes to demonstrate your value) 5) Connecting with the wrong audience for what you have created 6) Confusing your enthusiasm and excitement for your product with your customers true feelings about it 7) Not guiding your prospective customer through a compelling process that inevitably leads to a sale If you struggle with your pricing strategy, below are 5 key tips from my latest Work Reimagined QA column for understanding whats necessary to price your programs effectively, and connect with ideal clients and customers whom you love to serve. Click below for the full article: HELP! I HAVE SUCH A HARD TIME PRICING MY WORK Pricing programs effectively, particularly for women, brings up fears, insecurities and deep questions about our worthiness and our right to make great money.   Before you make a decision about your pricing, do the inner work required to connect you to why youre worth the great financial success you long for. What is your deepest challenging in figuring out how to price your work and your programs effectively?   Please share! (For hands-on help to price your programs effectively and earn more money doing work you love, check out my Jumpstart Your Entrepreneurial Success program. And check out my Amazing Career Project for help creating more success, happiness and reward in your work.)

Must-Have Info for Aspiring Web Business Owners - Hallie Crawford

Must-Have Info for Aspiring Web Business Owners Dear Career Seeker, Hi! My name is Dina and Im a successful web copywriter and friend of Hallies. While Im visiting her blog, I wanted to share a secret with you. I was once as unsatisfied in my nine-to-five job as you are. But thankfully, those days are over. Today, I run a copywriting and marketing business online. I get to meet and work with all kinds of cool entrepreneurs (like Hallie) from around the country! I realize you may still have a ways to go before that web-based business youve always dreamed of becomes reality for you. Thankfully youre working with Coach Hallie, and shes one of the best! Want to know what else you need to grow your own biz online? Want to know what helped push me into the forefront of my industry, and what skill I use to help my online clients do the same? Article marketing. If you can write intelligent, one-page articles geared toward your target market, you can get your own website very high up on Google! And thats important, because its how your future customers will find you on the web. Discover how article marketing can grow your online presence and get you paying customers. Come learn about my e-book, Article Power: Create Dynamite Articles and Watch Your Sales Explode. Writing articles is easy, fun and it can make you money. Visit for more info. Learn about a terrific marketing strategy that has helped many people (including ME!) grow an online business from scratch. Rooting for your success and happiness, Dina at Wordfeeder.com Copywriting and Marketing

Resume Writing For an Internship

Resume Writing For an InternshipIf you are searching for a good place to start with your resume writing, then try going online. The internet is a great place to start, and a simple Google search will give you a lot of information. You can also do a search for 'resume writing' on the internet, and you'll find lots of websites that specialize in this kind of writing. These websites will have all the necessary information you'll need to write a resume for an internship.A simple search for 'resume writing' on the internet will return a bunch of different sites where you can write a resume. Some of these sites may require you to pay a small fee to use their services, but most are free.Your resume needs to be completed as precisely as possible. In order to get a good job, you will need to make sure your resume is well-written. Make sure that you include all of the information in the resume that is pertinent to the position. If you provide all of the relevant information, you will get a goo d paying job!Writing a resume for an internship can be a great way to improve your chances of getting hired. Just by writing a resume, you can prove to your employer that you are knowledgeable about the job, and that you are serious about getting the job. You can also add to your professional portfolio by sending in the resume.So, when you're ready to get started with your resume, just find a site where you can submit your resume. Most sites will accept resumes from you within minutes. You will simply type in your information, and let the system do the rest.WordReference is another great place to submit your resume. This website allows you to create a resume that will look exactly like every other resume, as well as any other resumes available on the internet.Your resume should not only show what you know, but also what you know how to do. Have fun! Good luck!

Ive Reviewed Over 50,000 Resumes. Here Are the 7 Most Annoying Mistakes I See Applicants Make

I've Reviewed Over 50,000 Resumes. Here Are the 7 Most Annoying Mistakes I See Applicants Make When Tina Nicolai began working as a recruiter for Walt Disney World in the late 1990s, she noticed that many job seekers were submitting flawed résumés. “I realized people simply did not know how to market themselves or their achievements,” Nicolai tells Business Insider. “And that’s how I knew there was a market to educate job candidates at all levels and in all industries.” So in 2010, she founded Résumé Writers’ Ink. “Since launching my company, I’ve read over 50,000 résumés,” she says. And there are a few mistakes that she’s seen over and over again that are “pretty irritating.” Since hiring managers often base their first impression of you on your résumé, it’s imperative that you review it closely before hitting “submit” on your job application. Especially when an opening yields a high volume of eligible, talented candidates, employers may be quick to toss your file in the “no” pile for even the smallest mistake. So, as you give your résumé a final look, make sure it doesn’t include any of the following faux pas, which employers may find to be annoying. And when in doubt, have a friend or expert give in one last read, too. According to Nicolai, these are seven of the most annoying mistakes people make on their résumés: 1. Sloppiness “The biggest mistake job seekers make: They are sloppy. They pay poor attention to detail. They are lazy!” Nicolai says that she has seen too many résumés with typos, unprofessional fonts, outdated information, and irrelevant information. 2. Summaries that are too long Summaries are annoying when they are written in a formal tone and include too many adjectives, she says. “After a while, the summaries can read like a lengthy chapter in a book. It’s better to list a few bullets with pointed achievements and a branded tag line stating, ‘known for achieving XYZ.'” 3. Stating the obvious “Stop stating the obvious!” she says. For example, there’s no need to write “cell phone,” “home phone,” or “email” in front of the phone numbers or email address. 4. That infamous ‘references’ line Don’t waste precious résumé real estate with the “References available upon request” line. “Employers know to request references. Save the space and brand yourself with your personal branding statement or add your LinkedIn URL,” says Nicolai. 5. Starting a bullet point with ‘Responsible for’ This is another “lazy thing” that she has seen too many times on résumés. “Candidates need to understand that starting a sentence with ‘responsible for’ tells the reader what the job requirements were supposed to be, but it does not state that the candidate actually performed the functions,” Nicolai says. “It does not state that the candidate was successful in these functions. Don’t be lazy: Take the extra few minutes to explain what you accomplished â€" not what you were expected to accomplish.” 6. Too many buzzwords Résumé jargon such as “out-of-the-box,” “team player,” and “exceptional communicator” are “baseline expectations in today’s market,” Nicolai says. “A person who truly is a ‘unique problem solver who works well in teams’ will convey this succinctly and creatively on their résumé through a combination of few words and imagery.” 7. Being too formal Finally, she says that she finds overly formal résumés annoying because they’re not engaging and don’t allow the reader to get a good sense of the applicant’s personality. This article originally appeared on Business Insider.

5 Mistakes Job Seekers Make On Their Resume - Work It Daily

5 Mistakes Job Seekers Make On Their Resume - Work It Daily Mistakes Job Seekers Make On Their Resume I’m sitting in front of my computer trying to think of a new way to say the same things I’ve already said a million times. Related: 4 Simple Ways To Overcome The Age Factor In Your Resume I think I’m beginning to feel border line preachy with my resume and cover letter advice. But I also feel a duty to share with job seekers the blunders and mistakes they make that prohibit them from getting the interview and ultimately the offer. Mistakes Job Seekers Make On Their Resume After ten years of working as a human resources manager and recruiter â€" I’ve seen my fair share of job seeker mistakes. So, here’s my list of the five biggest mistakes job seekers make on their resume: Mistake #1: Using Outdated Formatting The first impression your resume gives is critical. How do you want the hiring manager to perceive you? Professional and accomplished? Or sloppy and disorganized? Old and outdated formats only reflect poorly on you as a viable candidate for the position. Mistake #2: Using An Objective If your resume has an objective please stop. That is an outdated practice no longer relevant in today’s job market. Objectives will only land you in the “bland, just like everyone else pile” not the “oh yeah, don’t let me forget to call them today pile.” Mistake #3: Forgetting Important Keywords Don’t forget to use industry specific keywords. Also make sure you know where to put them. The top section of the resume is the best place because that’s where the hiring manager’s eyes will be drawn. Short keywords are a great way to tell the employer about your expertise. Mistake #4: It's Too Long (Or Too Short) Too long or too short and you’ve lost your hiring manager. Keep paragraphs to 3-5 sentences and the same goes for the number of bullets you use in your resume. Why? Any longer and you lose the audience in information overload... and shorter, you appear underqualified. Mistake #5: Listing Responsibilities Instead Of Accomplishments The hiring manager doesn’t want your resume to be an exact repeat of the job ad. They already know what they need. What they need to know is how you’re going to meet their needs. Utilize statements that demonstrate your expertise and accomplishments in a given area. Certainly there was a challenge you faced while working for your current or previous employers. How did you address these challenges and what were the results? The answers to these questions make for GREAT bullet points on a resume. This post was originally published on an earlier date. Related Posts How To Customize Your Resume 3 Tips For Flaunting Your Value On Your Resume How To Make Dates On A Resume Work For You About the author Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, CEO of Great Resumes Fast is an expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, and presenter. Want to work with the best resume writer? If you would like us to personally work on your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profileâ€"and dramatically improve their response ratesâ€"then check out our professional and executive resume writing services at GreatResumesFast.com or contact us for more information if you have any questions. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join For Free!

Having no time alone inspired me to try digital minimalism

Having no time alone inspired me to try digital minimalism I welches so excited by the idea of digital minimalism that I jumped at the opportunity to write an article about it, imagining that this would inspire me to finally read the book and take the plunge. But like most things, it didnt really happen that way. I was feeling overworked and overwhelmed, so in an effort to save time, I decided to do some research online, thinking I could get the gist of digital minimalism by reading a few articles about it.Heres what I took away from my online reading digital technology is invading our lives. Apps and Facebook have been designed to tap into our neurological processes and make us want more. The only way out is to cut it all off.I believed it. I thought it was a good idea. But it felt it was way too overwhelming, kind of like how I feel after watching an episode Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. I get super inspired, then I open my closet (or my kids toy closet), look at the huge mess, feel like I can never get there, close the closet and walk away. I gave up.A week or so after doing my research, I was traveling for work. As I prepared for a meeting, I was talking to colleagues I dont know well. An older colleague, a man in his 60s, asked me whether I had children. I shared that I had two young boys. He responded with huge empathy, sharing that his own daughter had young children and found work travel very challenging.I actually love traveling for work. I love the solitude of being in an airport, I love sitting on airplanes, and I absolutely adore having a hotel room all to myself. When I walk into my hotel room, I feel a sense of bliss and ease wash over my body as I get excited to spend the evening doing nothing, and everything, or whatever I want, with no responsibility to anyone else.These words just came out of me, and I became a little embarrassed that I had shared so much.The mans face changed to a look of great concern. He leaned over the table and said you so und like youre struggling with solitude deprivation.Solitude deprivation? I had never heard of it, but almost immediately, I knew I probably was experiencing it. Me and a lot of the working moms I know. That night, back in my hotel room (when I could do anything I wanted), I looked up solitude deprivation A state in which you spend close to zero time alone with your own thoughts and free from input from other minds.Yes, that is absolutely meThe next morning, I got a copy of Digital Minimalism. I am only just beginning my journey, and trying to figure out how to set it up in a way that I will feel successful and not too overwhelmed. Im starting by removing optional technologies. Do I need to check Facebook on my phone? No. Do I need to have the iPad on while I clean the kitchen? No. Do I need to play apps on my phone as a commute home from work? No.But Digital Minimalism is not just about reducing your amount of digital time, but really thinking about how you want to spend your time. I realized that after work, I would get on the subway, get ready to plek up my kids, go home, make dinner, feed everyone, clean the house, make lunch for tomorrow, play with my kids, do bath time, put them to bed and try to sneak in a few minutes to myself before crashing. Its overwhelming and exhausting just thinking about it. So, I would play a game on my phone every night, thinking it was helping me de-stress.But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I rarely finish those games feeling less stressed. In fact, if my mind was spinning when I started, my mind was still spinning when I got off the subway. So, I did something that felt extreme I deleted all games from my phone.Instead of playing games, I started listening to music, reading an actual book, or just sitting, thinking and processing. parte of me wanted to play the games, but I realized very quickly that they were not actually a good use of my mental energy. And not playing Candy Crush on the way home actu ally made me happier and calmer when I picked up my kids.I realized that my alone time is precious, and it doesnt need to be spent on an app. I need time with my thoughts and to just be me. Solitude deprivation, no more.--Julia Egan has a PhD from Penn State in human development and is the co-founder ofBalancing Bravely, a resource for working moms striving to create a work-life balance that allows them to thrive. Sign up forfree tips and resources and to read her latest posts on advancing your career, achieving financial freedom, balancing work and family, and finding a little time for yourself.

An Impartial View of Resume/cv

An Impartial View of Resume/cv The Tried and True Method for Resume/cv in Step by Step Detail Another awesome means to bring a tiny novelty to your personal zugreifbar resume page. You need to always tailor your resume to coincide with the data in the work description. You may also have to include specific details. Your contact info and other information are available easily beside the proper icon. Finding Resume/cv on the Web Bear in mind that if presenting a resume, you wish to catch the eye of your prospective employer as promptly as possible. Generally, the job itself would request the ideal documents, so there is no space for confusion. If you are uncertain which the employer wants, it is better to ask. For instance, an Indian employer might ask you for a CV or a resume. In the USA, the primary difference between a CV and a resume is the function of the documents. In some instances, you may use your American resume with hardly any changes. For instance, even in N orth America, there are specific circumstances where a CV is necessary. Up in Arms About Resume/cv? When placing education to the bottom, you are going to be using your experience as the important info, not your degree. Youll still have to distributionspolitik your education on your resume. If youve got substantial experience and wish to emphasize that in your resume for a business position, put the Experience section before the Education section. If you believe some of your previous career experience wont earn any difference to an HR erase it. If you move abroad for work, you will soon discover that everybody requires a CV. Based at work and application type together with your profile and experience, you can choose anyone. It is possible to usually put all you need to find an interview on 1 or 2 pages. Our website was made for the unemployed searching for employment. CV is a lengthy application document and might be even 5 pages long. Its very simple and simple to edit or customize the template. Facts, Fiction and Resume/cv For most European countries its just one type of applicable papers. In different parts of the Earth, the ausprgung CV keeps its American meaning. The expression CV can occasionally be confused or misused, and the use even varies based on where youre on the planet. You may choose to translate your CV. Additionally, a CV will arrive in handy if youd like to go international. The CV doesnt need to concentrate on something specific (instead of a resume). Your CV may include everything which youve done up to now. Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for Resume/cv You might also need a CV specifically based on the job which you are applying for. You need to demonstrate that youve got the essential skills for the job which youre applying. So, when submitting an application for work in Greece, the united kingdom, or Denmark, your possible employer will ask you for a CV. One more thing is using photographs on CVs. By way of ex ample, If youre asking for a coding job, that may be JavaScript. The Resume is the one most important document in any work applicants bag. Be certain to format it well so that its easy and clear to read. If youre a recent graduate with very little or no expert history, you would begin with your education and list any relevant internships or apprenticeships. Quite a few documents are available here in buchen to direct you through the recruitment approach. CV is likewise a crucial part of application for a variety of grants, scholarships, internships and fellowships. CVs are by no means an ideal candidate vetting process, but theyre the best out of the choices available.