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Resume AdviceShould You Use the Past or Present Tense in a Resume?: Resumes should typically be written in the past tense. Why? The simple answer is, your resume should be about your accomplishments. In other words, you should be writing about things you’ve already achieved, which means using the past tense.Your current job can contain a mix of accomplishments in the past and present tense. Use the present tense for ongoing accomplishments, while the past tense for things you’ve completed. A useful example: The easiest way to get your resume’s bullet points and tenses fixed is by getting your resume reviewed using Score My Resume. You’ll find out where you’re going wrong and how to maximize your resume’s impact.Share this resource on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, or via email.2. On the Job AdviceActionable tips for starting a new job + staying visible: This article gives you specific things to do when starting a new job, from day one first impressions to long-term strategies for success (even if you’ve been at the same job for a while). Examples:Stay visible: If you’re not seeing your managers and coworkers regularly in person, consider setting up a weekly one-on-one with your manager, even if there are no major issues to work through.Don’t always rely too much on email, where tone and nuance can easily be lost. If you’re unclear on something, suggesting a quick chat instead can be more effective than a long email chain. Try this:Thanks for sending this over. Can we hop on a brief phone call or video chat and talk about it? I’d like to [ask a few questions/get more context for the assignment/figure out how to get this done most effectively].Keep track of your accomplishments: “Out of sight, out of mind” might be a cliché, but it’s true. It’s harder to get recognized for your work when it’s happening remotely. Set your own goals and make a note of your achievements, and mention them during regular check-ins or by sending status reports.The full list of things to know when starting a new job are here.Share this resource on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, or via email. |
| 3. Career AdviceCareer, business and life paradoxes (via Sahil Bloom on Twitter): There are many important truths about careers that are paradoxes — they’re sometimes contradictory in nature. Here are three paradoxes that I found useful:Fail More to Succeed More. We fear failure, so most of us play it safe to avoid it. But our greatest moments of growth often stem directly from our greatest failures.Don’t fear failure, just learn to fail smart and fast. Fail more – you’ll learn, adapt, and grow.Shrink to Grow: Growth is never linear. In order to grow, sometimes you need to shrink. Shedding deadweight may feel like a step back, but it is a necessity for long-term growth.This principle applies to your career and life. One step back for two steps forward.Get Vulnerable to Become Strong: It’s ok to admit we aren’t ok. Strength comes from opening up to our vulnerabilities – embracing them, owning them, and growing through them.Want to get strong? Get vulnerable first.I hope you found today’s email useful! If you did, I’d love if you could share it with just one person in your network who might also find it useful. Share this email on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, or via email.One final thing…my goal is to make this the most useful and actionable email you receive all week. So if you’ve read this far, I’d really appreciate a 1-line reply on what you thought of my email or what topic (1, 2 or 3) you found most useful. |