How to Overcome the Challenges of Telecommuting

How to Overcome the Challenges of TelecommutingHow to Overcome the Challenges of TelecommutingHave you had the opportunity to telecommute aka work from home?The idea is appealing and could be the answer to what to do when you have sick kids or a horrendous commute.But once it becomes part of your regular schedule you may discover a few disadvantages.So before you begin telecommuting consider these disadvantages so you can plan accordingly. The disadvantages of telecommuting are tied to the main advantage which is you dont have to go into an office every day. But while that sounds great, consider the downsides. Becoming Isolated Loneliness is the number one disadvantage of telecommuting. If youre working from home full-time, you may start to time your coffee break to the arrival of the mailman. To help battle this disadvantage look for ways to connect with the outside world other than your PC or phone.You can appreciate the conversation at the bus stop mora or meet up with a neigh bor for a lunchtime walk or run.If you want to grow your career sign up for networking events and go out monthly to meet some new people.Find your tribe outside of your work to help grow a more fulfilling career. Missing out on Shop Talk Youre so much more productive when you telecommute because you dont waste time chit-chatting with co-workers. But the gossip serves an important purpose building relationships,allowing for casual brainstorming and information sharing. If you telecommute, make koranvers to regularly call or message colleagues and stop by the office to keep your network strong. Every month identify the important meetings and events youd like to attend in person and then let others know youll be there. You want to avoid being blindsided by layoffs, being unaware of a new corporate strategy or missing an opportunity to participate in high-profile projects. Becoming the Fallback Child Care Provider When youre working from home, people sometimes forget the workin g part. You run the risk of neighbors, teachers and even your spouse taking for granted that you will be in the home working during work hours. While it may be simple to let a repair person in the house now and then, you dont want to be called on for multiple errands and childcare when youre supposed to be doing your job. Be sure to set your daily, weekly, and monthly work, family, and maybe house priorities.Then let others in your life know about these priorities to help set expectations of your availability.You can use a shared online calendar or whiteboard calendar so everyone knows where your schedule is at.Yes, this is one more piece of work you have to do, but it helps avoid confusion, hurt feelings, and aggravation. Battle the Feeling of Work-Family Conflict If you have young children at home, it can be hard for them to understand that although you are physically present you are unable to care for them. They may refuse consolation from their babysitter if they know youre only a few feet away. Older children and even spouses may fail to respect your work time and interrupt for just a quick question. To help with this conflict set boundaries.Create a home office where you stay in and they stay out.This means that when the workday starts you have everything you need for morning work.Yes, youll need to break out every once in a while but to help your child understand that you are mentally not around you could try physically not being there.Another vorkaufsrecht is to pretend to leave for work and sneak back into your home office As for the afternoon hours if you expect the kids and your husband to come home soon, put a do not disturb sign up when they absolutely cannot come in for that quick question.If you have a high priority task you must finish, set the boundary, either the night before or a note they can read when they come home, that you must have quiet to finish your work and then you are all theirs for the rest of the night. Edited by Elizabeth McGrory

Survey The taller you are, the more confident you feel at work

Survey The taller you are, the more confident you feel at workSurvey The taller you are, the more confident you feel at workAs a petite person who works in a world of tall cabinets and high desks, I understand that the corporate world is not necessarily designed for people under 5?3. Not being the default is a small reminder that you do not belong at work, and these small reminders add up. A new survey from healthcare network BodyLogicMD of over 1,000 professionals found that our heights can influence how we feel about our work.The professional height advantageHeight appears to give employees a boost of self-esteem. The shorter you were in the survey, the less successful and confident you were likely to feel. Men who said they were tallerthan average men, or at least5?11, and taller than average women who were at least5?6 said they were taken more seriously at work, compared to theirshorter colleagues. The majority - 71% - of men and women who were taller than average also said the y were more confident at work than their shorter than average peers.We know we live in a society where physical appearance matters, not only because it shapes how people see us, but also how we see ourselves. Shorter professionals were also less confident about their earnings matching their worth. Forty-five percent of tall men said they earned what they deserved, while 33% of short men said the same.The suspicion of not being on equal footing may be right. One 2004 study found that an employee who is 6-feet tall would be predicted to earn nearly $166,000 more over the course of a 30-year career than someone who is 5?5, even after controlling for gender.Why do taller people get ahead at work? Researchers have come up with a variety of reasons for their advantage. Some believe it is a holdover of cavemen politics an evolutionary response to wanting taller, stronger people to help us protect and get food during our hunter-gatherer days. Others bring up the fact that taller people may have gotten more of the key social skills needed from being picked more during gym class. Researchers on height during adolescence found that, those who were relatively short when young are less likely to participate in social activities that may facilitate the accumulation of productive menschlich capital such as social adaptability.I tend to believe that the height premium can also be a self-fulfilling prophecy. We are taught to see taller people as richer and successful, so they become that.As Malcolm Gladwell wrote in Blink No one ever says, dismissively, of a potential CEO candidate that hes too short. He notes thatwe have a sense, in our minds, of what a leader is supposed to look like.To move beyond the default of the ideal leader, we have to look beyond the surface of what success should look like. And that means learning not to just look up.

After Your Resume is Tailored, Make Sure Your LinkedIn Profile is Too

After Your Resume is Tailored, Make Sure Your LinkedIn Profile is TooAfter Your Resume is Tailored, Make Sure Your LinkedIn Profile is TooMost people understand the importance of creating a strong resume reflects their professional strengths. However, many overlook their LinkedIn profile. This is a huge mistake when you consider that about 95 percent of recruiters utilize LinkedIn as a major sourcing tool to find candidates. In todays digitally savvy world, LinkedIn is just as crucial as your resume. Here are some tips to help you create a LinkedIn profile that gets you noticedAdd a Professional PhotoBe sure to add a professional headshot or a photo that looks like one. Make sure its at least 200200 pixels as anything smaller may look blurry. If you dont add a professional, high-quality photo, you may be missing out as those who add one get 21 times more views and messages than those without a photo or a photo that appears unprofessional.Use Keywords in the Skills SectionEvery day, r ecruiters run keyword searches on LinkedIn to find viable candidates. LinkedIn allows you to add up to 50 keywords in the skill section so take advantage of them. Several examples of keywords include financial planning, event marketing, taxes and design engineering. These keywords can easily describe your experience and skills.Incorporate Specific Accomplishments Under Previous PositionsWhile its important to describe your responsibilities at previous positions, doing so may not necessarily impress recruiters. If youd like to stand out from the crowd, mention specific numbers and accomplishments under your previous positions. For example, you may say something like Increased revenue by 55% in 2017, or Trained and supervised five junior account managers.Create an Eye-Catching HeadlineThe text that shows up below your name on your LinkedIn profile is known as your headline. Think of it as a small 120 character advertisement that conveys who you are and what you do. An example of an ey e-catching headline is konzeption engineer helping retail clients exceed their goals.Interested in LinkedIn Services? Contact ResumeSpiceIf you are seeking professional assistance with your LinkedIn profile, ResumeSpice can help Call us at 832-930-RESUME or fill out our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you