How to Show Personality in a Cover Letter

How to Show Personality in a Cover LetterHow to Show Personality in a Cover Letter16I have a confession to make. I have never crafted a traditional cover letter for any job Ive ever applied for. Some of my cover letters were on pretty paper ( la Elle Woods in the film Legally Blonde) and one had a sticker on the envelope, but they all had one thing in common. They all told a story. I figured that if a potential employer wanted to know all about my previous work experience, he could glean all of that info from my resume. The cover letter was my chance to go beyond skills and education and give the hiring manager a glimpse into who I really was. Heres how you can show personality in a cover letter while still being professional.How to show personality in a cover letter.Tell a (relevant) story. Weve all done it at some point. If youve started off a cover letter with, My name is _______ and I am applying for the ______ fleck at _____ company, youre not alone. Thing is, thats not going to separate your job application from the oodles of others that are currently sitting in a folder on your prospective boss computer. Try instead to start your cover letter off with a story about yourself or a funny experience you had that relates to the lokalitt. Being originalis how you can show personality in a cover letter.Be personable. The quickest way to get the hiring manager reading your cover letter to start snoozing is by starting it off with, To whom it may concern. If you are serious about your job search, you should make the effort to find out the persons name and include it in various points throughout the cover letter. You should also write your cover letter in a more conversational (read not robotic) tone. Beingfriendly is a great way to show personality in a cover letter.Offer something new. Sure, your resume has a clean and concise synopsis of all of your previous work experiences and skill sets. But that doesnt mean you need to regurgitate it all in paragraph form i n your cover letter. So find something completely new to include in your cover letter that relates to your skills and the position youre applying for. If youre a former stay-at-home mom who is looking to get back into the workforce, you can connect your experience managing the PTO at your childs school to some of the managerial aspects of the job you want. Theres no doubt about it skills and experience are what will qualify you (or not) for a job. But if you show personality in a cover letter, it might get you the chance to interview and potentially get the job.Readers, how do you show personality in a cover letter? Let us know in the comments section below

How to have the perfect Après Ski experience in Aspen

How to have the perfect Aprs Ski experience in AspenHow to have the perfect Aprs Ski experience in AspenFor those well-versed in the ritual of Aprs Ski, that delicious cocktail sipped fireside at the end of an awesome day on the slopes with friends is better than the skiing itself. But for the uninitiated, this rite of passage can perhaps be a bit underwhelming. Whats the big deal, you ask?Well, Aprs Ski is French for after skiing and when the boots come off and the libations flow, theres a feeling that happens that can only be described as elation meeting the sublime. Like a French souffl youve just got to give it a little time.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraHeres a quick hit list of Aspen favorites to help make your time off the slopes just as magical as on.Sundeck, Top of Aspen MountainAt an 11,211 feet elevation sipping on something while enjoying unforgettable views is, we ll, unforgettable. For the non-skier or snowboarder, purchase the 15-minute gondola ride to the top and settle in for an hour or two to soak in the elements.www.thelittlenell.com/dining/sundeckCloud Nine Alpine BistroFor those wanting the playful side of Aprs and with the wallet to accommodate it, a little time outside at Cloud Nine at Aspen Highlands watching the bottles of Veuve Clicquot flow will not disappoint. Be prepared to get a little wetwww.aspensnowmass.comLynn Britt CabinInspired by the culinary talents of Executive Chef Jim Butchart this rustic but elegant cabin mid-mountain at Snowmass is the go-to destination for a more relaxed hang, especially on a blue-bird day when you can sit outside on the patio with the campfire burning. For those interested in something even more special, reserve a seat for one of the snowcat dinners.www.aspensnowmass.com/lynn-britt-cabinThe Living Room, Hotel JeromeJust a great hang with fireplace and a slightly lower-key ambiance in one of Asp ens oldest and most iconic hotels. Make time to check out their newly minted Bad Harriett speakeasy next door.www.aubergeresorts.com/hoteljerome/Hooch Craft Cocktail BarFor those who like to savor their craft cocktail experiences, the place to go is Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar located below Rustique restaurant. It has a great speakeasy vibe with comfortable seating and a top-notch cocktail menu.www.hooch.avalancheaspen.comJimmys RestaurantNo trip to Aspen would be complete without a visit to Jimmys, especially to try something from their collection of agave spirits.www.jimmysaspen.comHome Team BBQA new addition to the Aprs scene located at the base of Buttermilk is a popular site for locals heading back down valley after a day of turns at nearby Highlands.www.hometeambbq.comAprs Ski Cocktail ClassicIf youre lucky enough to be in Aspen in March (14 17, 2019), count your blessings and look for the Aprs Ski Cocktail Classic, named top five cocktail festivals in America by Fodors. The (mo stly free) event takes place at multiple venues around Aspen and features celebrity mixologists, brand ambassadors, top of the mountain pop-ups, tastings, seminars, parties, and spirit-paired dinners.www.apresskicocktailclassic.comAjax Tavern PatioStarting round past noon, this is as close to on-mountain as you can get without jumping on the gondola. A fantastic place to share a glass of bubbly with friends and enjoy the sights and sounds of what has made Aspen legendary. Make sure to try the truffle fries.www.thelittlenell.com/ajax-tavernThis article originally appeared on Travel Squire.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Getting to the Point Gets the Job

Getting to the Point Gets the JobGetting to the Point Gets the JobThe resume of a Ph.D. nutritionist was so lean, mean and focused, the recruiter gobbled zu sich up. She got right to the point, and it got her the job.Seeking to add value to health and wellness field - highly connected and motivated leader, her resume title read.Thats the kind of directness Wayne Weiner was looking for. Weiner, a recruiter and owner of Bella Business Solutions, in Washington, D.C., picked the resume out of a pile of some 500 others, cherrypicking the woman it described as one of three top picks for a position as PhD nutritionist at a teaching hospital in Boston.Wouldnt it be nice to understand the hiring managers brain? What lights up their synapses when they look at a resume? Weiner was kind enough to give us his take on this document. Read on for an inside look at one example of what catches recruiters attention.Dont waste space blabbing about career goalsWeiner loved that the nutritionist didnt wa ste time describing her career goals. You kind of get lost in the shuffle when you do that, he said, referring to when people describe at length what they want instead of what a potential employer needs and how their skills align with those needs.She got right to the point, Weiner said. I was looking for specific, distinct markers in the resume that tells me a.) she knows what shes talking about and b.) that her language is crisp I could tell, ?Ah ha I want to spend time on her resume.Key termsWeiner was searching for the key term Health Advisor, and thats what he found.His client, the teaching hospital, had also charged him with finding candidates who could create a department that hadnt previously existed. The hospital needed a health advisor who could gauge the hospitals exercise facilities and other infrastructure, knowledgeably interact with the staff, and even assess how people might get the exercise they need using the institutions facilities.The successful candidate communi cated how she would fit the bill, and she did it succinctly, right at the top of the resume, in a section directly under her title. Heres how that section readsHighlights of Qualifications Versatile and High-Energy Public and Community Health Advisor, Corporate Wellness Leader, Health Communications Specialist, and Health Behavior Theorist with directorial and research experience with public and private employers. Proven ability to plan, implement, and evaluate innovative employee and community health programs that target diverse populations. Nine-plus years in Federal Government Sector. Conducts community outreach and health education with diverse populations. Expertise in strategic planning, alliance building, and integration of programs. Interfaces with media and is known in her circles for success in Public Relations results and Information Dissemination.Another key term in the qualifications summary was Federal Government Sector. It spoke to a background that could help her wor k not only with the local community, Weiner said, but in seeking out federal grants for the teaching hospital.The candidate also backed up this crucial bit of her background in a separate section below, titled Technical Skills/Proficiencies/Published Articles + Interviews, where she listed it as a bulleted itemAdvisor to Federal Government (OPM/NIH/CDC) on worksite health policy and worksite health programsShe then fleshed out the government background in the Experience section, in her listing as Founder and Director of a Center for Employee Wellness and Health aufsteigenServes as NIH or NHLBI representative on High-Profile Advisory groups on worksite health promotion, including the NIH Working Group for Work/Life, manifested in report to First Lady Obama with our best practices - NHLBI was the only Institute at NIH (among 27) to be included in this report.QuantifiablesNote that the candidate drilled down from the very high level the keyword (Federal Government Sector), which quic kly grabbed Weiners attention into a bullet item that fleshed out the proficiency, and finally into a granular description that includes quantifiable measurements of what she accomplished (the report to First Lady Obama).Most candidates need more quantifiables like that. This candidate, however, needed fewer, Weiner said. In fact, candidates with such a depth of experience need to avoid deluging resume readers with a flood of information. After all, Weiner said, most will only spend less than a minute on a resume.In determining what to cut from the resume before presenting it to his client, Weiner focused on weeding out anything redundant with experience she stated before.

The Coolest Companies of 2017

The Coolest Companies of 2017The Coolest Companies of 2017 5 Seemingly Minor Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Job The headlines have been packed with negative press lately, from abominable sexual harassment scandals to embarrassing CEO blunders. Today we want to refresh your hope for the corporate world with a list of seven companies doing really cool things this year. Continuing to pay employees who are recovering from destructive Hurricane Maria? Check. Gifting branded slippers to new employees? Its real. Read on to find out what made our cut for the coolest companies of 2017.What they do Headquartered in Framingham, MA, TJX Companies owns and operates the clothing and home decor department stores TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods Associates. Why theyre cool When Hurricane Maria devastated the Puerto Rican islands in September of this year, no one could be sure when the power would be back on, let alone when theyd be able to return to work. As of this writing, the Huffington Post reports that the president of TJX Companies is still paying Puerto Rico employees whose stores are closed or destroyed, almost six weeks later. We think thats one majorly cool step ahead for the humanitarian side of providing employment and taking care of your employees. What employees say Hundreds of reviews comment on the chains flexible hours and scheduling, which might explain why it was the 28 best distribution policy to work in 2016 and 64% of employees would recommend working there to a friend. What they do A Chicago-based social media engagement and analytics company, Sprout Social wants to help businesses become better marketers. Theyre chasing after that goal by building software solutions and solving hard problems for their customers in social media, marketing, and analytics. Why theyre cool Sprout Socials motto, Open communication creates progress, says it all. The company shared a lot of research this year about how we use social media especially emotional touchpoints on social and how companies can use that information to be better at communicating with customers. And they obviously practice what they preach, with 72,000 likes on facebook inc and 89,000 followers on Twitter. What employees say Frequently voted Top Workplace and Best Place to Work on a number of lists, Sprout Social knows how to keep its employees happy. I look forward to coming to work every morning, is a common comment from current employees, as is Work-life balance is one of the best I have seen in the business, and Its an incredibly engaged and collaborative environment.What they do Founded in 2004,Facebook is a free social networking site that promotes and facilitates interaction between friends, family and the world at large. Plus, they won Glassdoors Employees Choice Award for the Best Places to Work 2018.Why theyre cool With 2 billion monthly users, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerber g revealed a new mission statement this year, to Give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.Working at Facebook means making an impact on billions of people around the world each day. They build new products and services that bring people closer together. Facebook believes that every connection made takes us one step closer to a better world where ideas and knowledge can be shared freely.What employees say Ive been at Facebook for about a year and a half and it is the first company ive worked for thats truly walked the walk in terms of standing by its mission and values. The people that I work with care deeply about their users and about the company as a whole and Facebook cares deeply and invests in those employees as well. The problems are large-scale and complex, but the people working to solve them are the best of the best.- Current IOS RecruiterWhat they do The Freelancers Union is an advocacy group that promotes independent workers through e ducation, advocacy, and services. Its free membership gives freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors access to resources related to union discounts, client non-payment, health insurance, and taxes. Why theyre cool This year, The Freelancers Union partnered with UpWork to update its annual Freelancing in America report , providing important data around the employment opportunities available as a freelancer or independent contractor. Considering the fact that mora than a third of Americans and almost half of working Millennials freelance, its no surprise that the study predicts that the majority of the US workforce will be freelancers by 2027. We think its pretty cool that The Freelancers Union is studying, organizing, and advancing this important source of career options for the next generation. What employees say The Freelancers Union has a 3.7 overall rating among its employees. As you might suspect from a freelance advocacy group, employees love the flexibility of remote work, as well as the passion and energy that can be found among coworkers. What they do Based out of Palo Alto, CA, Houzz connects furniture, appliances, and home accessories with the people who want to buy them without leaving the site to finish the purchase. Why theyre cool Named to CNBCs Disruptor 50 List and LinkedIns Top Startup Companies, Houzz fits right in with the startup workplace vibe. LinkedIn reports that Houzzs common areas are inspired by homey themes like British Tea Room and Italian Closet. Also, part of the onboarding training includes a pair of Houzz slippers so you can feel at home and stay comfortable while you work. This continues the pleasant trend of making the workplace more comfortable and flexible working from home at work, if you will and we think thats really cool. What employees say Houzz scores a 4.1 rating for work-life balance, and 84% of employees approve of the CEO if you love interior design and home decor, those are great indicato rs that this might be a very cool place for you to work. What they do DigitalOcean, the wolke for developers, is a dynamic, high-growth technology company that serves a passionate community of technologists around the world. They want to simplify cloud computing for every developer and are working on some of the most challenging and interesting problems in cloud computing.Why theyre cool The cloud computing company caters to the individual programmers or startups that value simplicity and flexibility. And its making Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure take note. Digital Ocean with its 400 employees is on track to generate $175 million in revenue this year and is well positioned to go public.What employees say In everything Ive done, Ive felt respected and cared for. There was a table full of swag ready for me before I got to the office for my first day, Ive been given every possible opportunity to succeed, and Ive never felt pressured to do anything if I didnt think it would hel p me be successful. - Current EngineerWhat they do Turbonomic is the only Hybrid Cloud Management Platform that continuously analyzes application consumption, costs and compliance constraints and automatically allocates resources in real-time. It assures application performance by giving workloads the resources they need when they need them.Why theyre cool Turbonomic has had quite a year 2017 kicked off with the cloud company raising $50 million in financing from General Atlantic.The investment values Turbonomic at more than $800 million, according to reports. Then to wrap up the year, ithas been recognized by CRN , a brand of The Channel Company, as a CRN 2017 Tech Innovator , taking top honors in the Software Enterprise Management category.What employees say I am thrilled with my decision to join Turbonomic. Ive learned more in the last 6-8 months than I had learned in my entire 4 year career before that. The reason for this is simple Turbonomic is fast-paced, the software prod uct is highly technical, and employees are held accountable for their performance/actions.- Current EmployeeAre you a little more upbeat about whats going on in the private sector? Let us know in the comments if youll be applying to any of these companies and if you land the job

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