Can You Reference Ghost Write In A Resume?

Can You Reference Ghost Write In A Resume?Can you reference ghost writing in a resume? If you have been working hard and are now about to face a job interview or promotion, you need to get all the help that you can. A resume can be the most important document in your life.The answers to the question 'Can you reference ghost writing in a resume?' are a simple yes and a no. They can be both. Sometimes it is possible to find an experienced ghost writer who can write resumes for an hourly rate that is half or less than what it would cost you to hire someone to do the same job.Writing a resume for yourself is not easy, and it can take a long time. A ghost writer can be a cheaper alternative to doing it yourself. They can spend less time on a job and they can devote the time needed to make the job interesting.Another good reason to hire a ghost writer to write your own resume is that the information that they write on your resume can be used as references for any jobs that you might apply for. The resume is your best source of advertising. You will be required to meet with companies on more than one occasion, so it makes sense to have references from past employers that they can use in case they are interested in hiring you for a job.When you are looking for a resume writer, you should research each company and choose a writer whose credentials are very well known. These writers should be able to provide you with references who can vouch for their work. It is not necessary to meet directly with the writer to discuss your ideas. One way of making sure that you get the most from the job is to ask the writer for a sample of their work, preferably on a CD-ROM.Most writers will only spend a couple of days or weeks on your resume, and then they will usually go through it and look for topics that interest them. Most writers start with a list of topics and then slowly, as they move on to other job listings, they will fill in your resume with these topics. This makes for a cl ean resume.Writing a resume is not a difficult task. You just need to choose a good resume writer and get references from the references that they supplied you with.

Getting Gifts at Work Avoid Tim Kaines Image Problem

Getting Gifts at Work Avoid Tim Kaine's Image Problem Picture this situation: A client sends you an expensive bottle of liquor at work â€" one you know you wouldn’t splurge on yourself. While it might seem harmless to accept what seems like a nice gesture â€" and perhaps even rude to decline it â€" you could regret that decision later, when your professional integrity gets called into question. That scenario is similar to the one in which presumptive Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Kaine now finds himself. The former Virginia governor has come under fire for accepting gifts that arguably could have presented a conflict of interest. For instance, the New York Times reports that Kaine accepted a ride on a private jet from a pharmaceutical company at the same time the company was lobbying him over issues related to drug sales. And a law and lobbying firm for Virginia’s small vineyards gave the governor four cases of wine in 2007 â€" the same year he signed legislation to create a new system for distributing wine produced by those vineyards. Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. It’s important to note that none of the gifts Kaine received â€" a total of $160,000 â€" violated Virginia law. Yet questions are still being raised as to whether the timing and value of the gifts may have influenced his thinking on certain policy issues. Indeed, it’s not an unreasonable question to ask: In a 2010 survey from tax and business consultants UHY Advisors, 15% of employees surveyed said that a gift of any size would influence their professional decision-making, while 13% maintained that the gift would have to be “sizable” in order for them to be swayed. And while free trips on private jets may be a rare offer, it’s far more common to see partners (or would-be vendors) sending along gift baskets, or inviting you to special events or nice dinners. Here are some tips for how to proceed the next time you’re offered a gift at work: 1. Know your company’s gift policy. Many companies will have policies about gifts already set in place, said Barbara Pachter, a business ethics and communication coach, and author of The Essentials of Business Etiquette. Read the policy closely, taking particular note of any dollar limits or certain kinds of gifts that your employer would find objectionable for you to accept. Some employers will communicate such policies to vendors and clients, which could help you avoid awkward interactions with business associates. More broadly, be cognizant of your company’s culture. Some employers will allow clients to take you out to dinner, for instance, and there are times like the holidays when accepting a bottle of wine from a client or a vendor may be standard. 2. Ask how others would view the gift. If your company doesn’t have an explicit gift policy in place, you’ll have to make the decision on your own. One guiding principle: Consider how outsiders might view your decision to take a gift. If you think anything about the timing or size of the gift could raise questions about your own ethical standards â€" or those of your company or division â€" that’s a red flag. “If it’s ever going to put you in an embarrassing situation, is it worth it?” Pachter says. 3. Make sure the gift has no significant value. Another rule to follow: Make sure any gift you accept would not increase your net worth. That would make cash and extravagant presents off-limits, of course, but many teams set more modest limits. Government employees, for instance, cannot accept gifts valued more than $20. And in one industry where questionable gift-giving practices have drawn extra scrutiny â€" medicine and pharmaceuticals â€" federal law has set clear parameters: As part of the 2010 Sunshine Act, makers of drugs and medical supplies must report all payments and gifts worth more than $10 that they provide to health professionals. 4. Ask the boss. If you have any doubt about an offer you’ve received, consult your manager or a trusted senior mentor to discuss the situation. Do that, for instance, if a gift basket turns up at your desk â€" and then, if it’s seen as crossing a value threshold, you can ask whether you should ship it back, throw it out, or share it with your coworkers. (One caveat, Pachter points out: Make sure there are no company policies, such as a ban on alcohol consumption, that might affect sharing of the basket’s contents.) If similar questions tend to recur, volunteer to help develop a gift policy for your employer, suggests Vicky Oliver, author of 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions. Such a framework will simplify such decisions in the future â€" for you as well as for other team members. Read More: ‘Chewbacca Mom’ Has Gotten $420,000 Worth of Gifts Since Facebook Video Went Viral 5. Decline politely but firmly. If your instincts tell you that accepting a gift would be inappropriate, decline in a clear but civil way. Pachter says she’s found most people will not be offended if you simply thank the person for the offer but say, “My company won’t allow me to accept.” The same principle applies to social outings where a professional associate is offering to pick up a large tab for dinner or cocktails. Again, clear this with your manager first: If your company has the budget for such an expense, you might offer to pick up the bill for everyone. If covering the tab for everyone isn’t in the budget, ask the waiter to provide you with a separate check. “Whatever it is, don’t feel awkward or shy about following the policy,” Oliver says.

WEBINAR Selling Yourself To Employers - Work It Daily

WEBINAR Selling Yourself To Employers - Work It Daily Sitting down to write your resume, the questions start popping into your mind. How many pages should it be? What format is best? Do you send it in MS Word or as a PDF? Remember the central purpose of your resume â€"to “sell” you and your skills to the role in question. Imagine if the world’s best golfer wrote their resume stating: Occupation: Golfer Responsibilities: Hit ball Hit ball again Tap ball lightly Tap ball into hole This would not sell them to potential employers! It does not demonstrate their value or achievements. In the same way, your resume must highlight your achievements, not just your responsibilities in your most recent roles. The good news is that defining your achievements is not as difficult as it sounds. Think about specific instances where you made a difference to your organization, and make it clear to the reader. Examples include: Sales Did you exceed your monthly/annual sales budget? If so, by what $ value or %? Were you responsible for managing key clients? Did you receive any awards or internal/external recognition of sales success? Customer Services Were you successful in reducing customer complaints? If so, how did you achieve this? Did you receive any external/customer accolades? Added Responsibility Were you awarded any extra authority in a position? For example, you may have commenced as a Production Manager, then been awarded with full control of quality assurance for the firm after six months. System Or Process Improvement Were you involved in the development of new systems in a business? If so, what were the processes and how did these positively affect the business? Was there a quantifiable difference in the company / business unit between when you first joined and when you finished? Watch This Webinar! Are you ready to get a job? In this engaging webinar, we will delve further into marketing and selling yourself professionally. Do this right, and you will see a real upswing in your application/interview rate! Join us for this special presentation on selling yourself to employers. Presenter: Tom O'Neil, international author, award winning motivational speaker and regular contributor in personal and career achievement. Cost: Free!   WATCH NOW ?   Photo Credit: Shutterstock   About The Presenter Featured in the Economist and Harvard Business Review, Tom O’Neil is an international author, award winning motivational speaker and regular contributor in personal and career achievement. He is international author of both the ‘1% Principle’ and ‘Selling Yourself to Employers’, and is also an international contributor (2008 â€" 2014) to the world’s best-selling personal development guide ‘What Color is Your Parachute?’     Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!