Revealed reed.co.uk Short Film Competition winners 2015

Revealed reed.co.uk Short Film Competition winners 2015 by Michael Cheary So the time has come, and we can finally reveal the winners of the reed.co.uk Short Film Competition 2015…The awards, now in their sixth year, were the biggest and most successful yet, attracting 572 entries and nearly 9,000 votes for the coveted Peoples Choice Award.Hosted by humourist, author, sometime cult-leader and King of his own country, Danny Wallace, five awards were available to win. The brief was simple: make a three minute short film with the theme of ‘The Question’.Here are our five winning films:Grand Prix Award winner â€" ‘Photo Finish’ by Andrew Lee PottsThe reed.co.uk Short Film Awards Grand Prix winner 2015, and taking home the £10,000 prize, was Photo Finish, directed by Andrew Lee Potts.Bang on the theme, this year’s Grand Prix winner successfully delivers an original idea in just three minutes â€" a very difficult challenge.The film was partially created as a gift to his sister and her soon-to-be husband, who both star in th e film, before they got married.Photo Finish from keychain productions on Vimeo.People’s Choice Award winner â€" ‘Peter’ by Chris CroninA new twist on a classic story, short film Peter was written, shot and edited within an impressive time frame of one week.Described as ‘charming’ and ‘aesthetically pleasing’, the judges were struck by the sheer amount of work that went into making this short film, not to mention the huge amount of post-production.Telling a story through imagery alone is no mean feat but this year’s winner does just that. It also poses the thought-proving question: ‘Who cares?’Peter | The Question Reed Film Competition 2015 Shortlist from Genesis Flux on Vimeo.Judges’ Commendation Award winner â€" ‘The Sesquipedalianist’ by Carolyn GoodyearThe Sesquipedalianist was Carolyn’s third entry to the competition, and was her first to take home a prize.Combining humorous dialogue, well-judged editing and excellent use of visual comedy, this year ’s Judges’ Commendation is superbly acted and dishes up much more than just a laugh a minute.Produced alongside director Ollie Wiggins, the film is inspired by language and the innocence of wordplay. As a rule, Goodyear often stars in her own films and is the leading actress in The Sesquipedalianist.The Sesquipedalianist from 2V Studios on Vimeo.Best Young Filmmaker Award winner â€" ‘Corner to Corner’ by Ben MankinThis is the third year reed.co.uk has awarded a prize to a filmmaker aged 25 or under and the category was created out of a desire to show support to young and aspiring filmmakers with good ideas, but who may lack the experience or funding required to make a great film.Ben took inspiration for his short film Corner to Corner from his fascination with 1970’s social clubs and wanted to create a film with minimal dialogue, focussing more on visual and body language through the characters.“It was an amazing film to make but I couldnt have made it without a brillian t cast and crew. A big thank you to them for bringing the film alive.” Corner to Corner from Ben Makin  on YouTube.Judges’ Special Commendation Award winner â€" ‘The Question’ by Jamie Coe Gabriel SteelA brand new award this year, the Judges Special Commendation was created as a direct result of the Judges’ Day, held at 5 Hertford Street in March.So impressed were the judges by this film’s execution that they decided the creators deserved special recognition.Friends since they were six years old, the winning duo are aged just 16 and 17, and this is their first time entering a short film competition.Here’s ‘The Question’: The Question from Steele Coe Films  on YouTube.!Want to learn more about the reed.co.uk Short Film Awards?  Find out here.Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our servic e and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features

5 Work Policies Your Employees Will Love - Classy Career Girl

5 Work Policies Your Employees Will Love If you are a manager, you dont want your employees to think of their work as a    soul destroying daily requirement that makes them dread the dawn. Your goal is to get them motivated to complete a higher purpose.  If you create your work policies right, youll motivate them to turn off the television and get off of Twitter. Youll give them tasks to accomplish each day that are meaningful. That feeling of accomplishment, even if it’s just getting through another day, can be a powerful mood boost. There’s far more potential for pride in the phrase, I completed the monthly budget today, than there is in, I watched the 6th season of NCIS. You might have enjoyed the act of watching NCIS far more, but staring at a screen passively has no true merit. Unfortunately, how much of a mood boost you can get from work is highly dependent on the company. The company’s rules, work policies, and structure can either increase or decrease the contentment and pride that seeps into an employees home life. If you are an owner or manager of a company, read on for some excellent work policies that you can implement in your organization. 5 Work Policies Your Employees Will Love 1. Chit-chat Encouraged All work, no play. That should not the motto of your workplace. We’re not robots. We’re living, breathing human beings who require some degree of human interaction at work. Talking, joking around, sharing stories with co-workersâ€"these are daily interactions that can greatly enhance personal satisfaction and happiness. According to an infographic by Ohio University, The Benefits of Happy Employees, the more friends an individual has in the office, the higher the chance they will love their job. If you have no friends, there’s only a twenty-four percent chance you’ll love your job. If you have at least 6 work friends, the chance of loving your job increased to sixty-four percent. At the end of the day, you want a workplace that understands and encourages people to take short breaks throughout the day to bond with their co-workers. At the end of the day, the memory of those side conversations will make you look a little more fondly on the tasks assigned. 2. Telecommuting Allowed While telecommuting can be dangerous for introverts who don’t get enough social interaction, the ability to telecommute when you want can be a powerful positive influence on your life. Imagine if once or twice a month, you could get up and immediately begin your work day. No long commute. On average this saves individuals around twenty-five minutes. No need to pack a lunch box. Another 10 minutes saved. No need to get out of your pajamas or put on make-up. Another twenty-five minutes saved. That’s one hour at least once or twice a month you can utilize to on whatever leisure activity you desire. Telecommuting isn’t possible for every job, but there’s no reason why jobs that don’t require heavy a lot of face-to-face collaboration can’t be done from home. During future job searches, keep an eye out for companies that offer at least partial telecommuting. You may never utilize the opportunity, but it’s nice to have the option when you need it. 3. Condensed Work Week Condensed work weeks, working 4 shifts of 9 to 10 hours can be a transformative experience. Working 1 less day a week can change how much you can pack into your week. Yes, the workdays are longer, but that’s offset by the fact you have an extra day each week to spend on personal pursuits. You can dedicate entire days to personal projects. Short trips are now an option. By taking just 1 or 2 days off, you can take a longer trip. Americans dont get as many  vacation days each year to travel as Europeans, so anything to potentially fix that should be pursued. I love having a condensed work week. When everything goes crazy at my current workplace that promise of 3 free days gets me through every time. 4. Safety First You should feel safe at work. You shouldn’t be worried that you could get injured at any time and you definitely shouldn’t have to watch co-workers hobble around the office due to preventable injuries. My mom worked at a nursing home that didn’t have high safety standards. Knee and back injuries from lifting heavy patients were far too common. If your workplace has a preventable injury every week or two, its crucial to fix. A company that allows a culture of preventable injuries to flourish is not one you want to be a part of. Far better to find a company that will take your safety seriously. 5. Work Where You Want (On the Premises) Not all companies allow telecommuting, but some will allow individuals to choose where they want to work. Sitting in the same chair or staring at the same computer screen. That can get old. Want to sit at a picnic table outside? Go for it. Want to sit on a couch with a laptop? No problem! Need a quiet place to concentrate. Why don’t you spend a few hours in the quiet room. It’s not a lot of freedom, but it’s just enough freedom to improve your day. Even better, you pick where you will be more efficient and efficiency increases your productivity. Higher productivity can lead to accomplishing more work in the same amount of time. Accomplishing more can lead to raises and promotions to increase your quality of life. Why wouldnt you want to create an environment that promotes productivity and success. Happiness and work cannot be separated. Whether you like it or not, how your employees feel at work will bleed into their daily life. Related Post:  3 Ways to Make Sure Your Successes are Recognized at Work

The Look for Less Urban Brocade

The Look for Less Urban Brocade Happy Tuesday! While (internet) window shopping, I came across a look from Rag Bone that I simply had to copy from Barneys New York. I call it the Urban Brocade look, hence the brocade lapels on the tuxedo jacket. The minimalist look is clearly not going away, and why should it leave? This look works for almost every womans body type and is super chic. It screams I have effortless style. The only issue is the price, yikes! Every fierce lady knows that style is beyond price. As they say, Where theres a will, theres a way. Unless you have one thousand wills and 253 ways laying around, you might have to recreate this uber chic look. The look I recreated is a third of the price of the Rag Bone look and is a pretty identical substitute. Surprisingly enough,  Intermix Online had the identical jacket for $179, what a steal! When quality plus sale price mix,one should never pass on a deal. My next find was the Madison Harding bootie. This boot adds edge to the look with its cut out and he gold accents adds femininity to the boot. Lastly, but certainly not least, the dress. I was able to find a similar dress without as many details for $23 from HM. I must admit, the dress is the biggest steal and every woman must have a LBD. This look can be worn for several after-hours events like fashion shows, networking events, a dinner date or even for tea. This look can also be played up with gold accessories to edge up the look even more. Add a simple black leather clutch and red lips and you are ready to go!   Where would you wear this look? Are you a fan of the minimalist look? Is there another Rag Bone look you would like to see for less? Enter to win our March Giveaway!

This Teen Paid for $40,000 a Year College by Selling on Etsy

This Teen Paid for $40,000 a Year College by Selling on Etsy I came across this story about LeiLei Secor from New York who over the past three years has raked in around $100,000 selling on Etsy to pay for her college (and a bit more fun things I am sure!) Because of her achievements, Secor received the National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2014. She also gives her 5 best tips  to selling on Etsy: Don’t be afraid to pivot. Branch out from the well-worn path. The difference is in the details. Use the resources you have and learn from others. Use your time wisely. You can read detailed explanation of each point in her story here. Its pretty amazing that she has been able to sell on Etsy and pay for her  college tuition. In her case one would argue, the tuition fee is worth it as an investment, she clearly has a business mind to go far. This Teen Paid for College by Selling on Etsy. Here Are 5 Ways She Did It. via Entrepreneur.com Feature Image Credit: Dave Taylor 6

How to Evaluate Benefits When Searching for a Job CareerMetis.com

How to Evaluate Benefits When Searching for a Job These days, benefits mean everything. In fact, a recent Gallup pollshowed up to 61% of Americans are willing to switch jobs to get better benefits.Considering how important benefits programs are for most employees, smart employers have started upping their benefits and perks. But this increase also means an uptick in the number of employers that deliver tons of workplace perks without any meaningful benefits to help employees with their long-term goals.evalIn other words, many job-offers come with cushy office perks Factors to Consider: premiums, employer contributions, spouse and family coverage, co-pay amounts, deductible, spending caps, orthodontics coverage Factors to Consider::type of life insurance, premiums, employer contributions, spouse and family coverage, maximum coverage amount.FINANCIAL BENEFITS1) Retirement planFactors to Consider: type of plan1) Sick leaveFactors to Consider: days allowed Factors to Consider: number of paid weeks, paternity leave, qualification date, f lexible work options post-birth.4) Flexible work optionsFactors to Consider: work-from-home options, shortened work weeks, flexible hours, remote offices.OTHER PERKS1) ChildcareFactors to Consider: daycare allowance caps, on-site childcare, child-friendly offices.2) Transportation assistanceFactors to Consider: free/subsidized public transportation, ridesharing, company car, mileage/gas reimbursement, travel stipend.3) Moving assistanceFactors to Consider:covered moving costs, total stipend.eval4) Wellness programsFactors to Consider: health coaching, exercise classes, on-site gym, gym membership, mental health counseling, financial planning, biometric screening.5) Professional developmentFactors to Consider: conferences, workshops, online learning, mentorship.6) Workplace amenitiesFactors to Consider: free/subsidized coffee, snacks, meals, meal subscriptions, andmore.7) ActivitiesFactors to Consider: off-site workshops, team lunches, birthday celebrations, weekly/monthly/quarterly team bonding activities, retreats, company parties.Set your prioritiesThe best benefits package will depend entirely on your personal needs and long-term goals.If you’re a young, unmarried grad student, you may be happier with a benefits package that skimps on health insurance but offers tuition assistance and valuable work experience.But if you’re a working parent, a benefits package that includes parental leave, flexible scheduling, and on-site childcare may be a must, but you may not need catered lunch every day.The key is to identify thebenefits you absolutely need, the benefits that would make a significant positive impact on your life, and the perks you can do without.You should also identify if there are any deal-breakers when it comes to your benefits.For instance, if you regularly see a medical specialist who works with only Blue Cross Blue Shield patients, then a Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan may be a must-have as part of your benefits package.Finally, it may be helpful to determine how much you’re willing to pay out of pocket for your benefits. That way, you can eliminate offers from employers who don’t provide the baseline benefits you need.Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how many professional development courses and in-office massages you get if your employer isn’t delivering the necessities you need.Figuring out your limits and priorities first will help you put the rest of your benefits package analysis into perspective.Do researchEvery company wants to present a good face to job candidatesâ€"after all, they’re trying to convince you to work for them.But sometimes, job seekers find that the benefits employers promised don’t quite line up with reality.Fortunately, you can often save yourself the trouble with a little up-front research. In addition to the job-specific and general company research you do during the hiring process, consider spending a bit of extra time researching the company’s track record with its former and current employees.Check out social media to see what others are saying about their work experience (and which benefits they enjoy). You may also want to check job boards and other employment tools to read employee reviews.While researching, you may discover that the 100%-covered medical plan the company brags about on its hiring page is available to only full-time employees after a year-long trial periodâ€"hardly ideal if you need a benefits plan with immediate medical coverage.You may also want to research currenttrends in benefit offerings. If you know what other companies in your industry are offering, you can easily eliminate prospective employers that aren’t up to par.Doing this initial research as part of your application and hiring process will help you eliminate unsuitable employment opportunities early. That way, you can focus on companies that care about your health and well-being as much as you do.Ask questionsIt’s pretty standard practice for employers to advertise t heir benefits, but it’s rare for companies to divulge all the details about their benefits package upfront. So during the hiring process, it may be advisable to ask questions about the company’s benefits plans.If you feel comfortable doing so, try bringing up health insurance and other benefits. Most hiring managers understand that evaluating benefit packages is an important part of the job search process and are happy to provide more details.Keep in mind, though, that hiring managers may not be familiar with specifics about the company’s health benefits, so it’s also important to ask plenty of questions afteryou’ve received a job offer.Job offers are usually issued via an employer’s human resources departmentâ€"the same department that employs the company’s compensation and benefits managers.That should give you an easy way to ask clarifying questions about health benefits, retirement plans, and other perks available to part-time or full-time employees.Asking specific questions about the benefits offered by an employer can give you the complete picture you need to thoroughly evaluate your job offer and determine whether you want to accept it.Run a financial breakdownJob seekers often gravitate to jobs with higher pay.It makes senseâ€"after all, you want to choose the job that provides the best possible standard of living for yourself and any dependents you may have. But if you’re evaluating a job offer properly, you’ll also take the financial pros and cons of your benefits package into account as well.Consider this: you’re trying to choose between two job offers. Company A offers a $55,000 annual salary while Company B offers $53,000 per year.At first glance, Company A seems like the obvious choiceâ€"that is, until you realize that Company B covers 100% of your medical premium and offers a health plan with a lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. Company A Company BAnnual salary $55,000 $53,000Annual medical premium costs -$2,500 -$2, 500Medical premium covered by the company +$1,250 (50%)+$2,500 (100%)Medical plan deductible -$1,000 -$500Medical plan out-of-pocket maximum -$2,000 -$1,000 NET $50,750 $51,500Once you factor in the financial costs of the employers’ health plans, it’s clear that Company B actually offers a better deal.Our example above is pretty elementary since it factors in only the basic costs of a health insurance plan.But you can apply the same strategy and analyze employers’ flexible spending accounts, sick leave and vacation days, childcare allowances, and pretty much any other benefit you can think of.This type of analysis is extremely helpful when you receive offers from multiple employers with similar benefits programs, but it’s also a great tool to jumpstart your job search.Running a financial breakdown on your current job and benefits gives you a better idea of your current compensation, so you can determine whether a job offer is actually a step up from your current position.The takeawayNot all benefits plans are equal, so if you’re considering a change of employer, it’s important to dive into the details before committing to a new job.While high starting pay and workplace perks are great, it’s also important to prioritize the benefits that make the most sense for your life.That often means taking a deeper dive into the details around your employer’s dental, vision, and health insurance offerings (not to mention retirement and scheduling benefits) to make sure they offer the coverage, care, and flexibility you need.During the hiring process, be sure to research your prospective employer to see what other employees have to say about the benefits offered by the company. And don’t be afraid to ask hiring managers and human resources contacts for more details about benefits and costs.In the end, your research and analysis of benefits will go a long way toward helping you find the best job for your situationâ€"which enhances your health and well-being long-term.

Thinking of Chucking Your Unhappy Career To Become a Coach - Kathy Caprino

Thinking of Chucking Your Unhappy Career To Become a Coach In running my career coaching and consulting firm, Im dedicated to helping women “dig deep, discover their right work, and illuminate the world with it.” I meet thousands of people each year who want to do just that, and are desperately longing to reinvent their careers and professional lives. Many are considering chucking their unhappy corporate lives and launching a coaching or consulting practice. They dream of transitioning into coaching for several solid reasons (mostly around wanting to do something more meaningful, helpful and rewarding), and many come with great, top-level marketing or business experience. Right after 9/11 and a brutal layoff from my VP role, I had the same burning feeling, that I wanted to run away from the pain and unhappiness I experienced in corporate world, and I deeply longed to “help people, not hurt people and be hurt.” And that burning desire catapulted me into becoming a therapist and a coach. I’m so very grateful I took the plunge, earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, trained as a coach and launched my business, immersing myself in the world of personal and professional development and never looking back. But I’ve seen after 12 years in this field, that this coaching path is not for everyone, not by a long shot. And hundreds (if not thousands) end up broke and despairing after pursing their dream. Part of my work now is helping people evaluate if launching a coaching practice or other independent, entrepreneurial venture is a viable step for them, and will bring reward and joy, as well as offer the lifestyle and income they want and need. We first start by conducting a thorough, in-depth assessment of who they are and what they want: their deepest goals, abilities, talents, preferences, personality, values, mission, purpose, and long-term visions.  (Here’s a powerful survey that will help you do just that.) Sadly, what I’ve seen with so many people in this situation is that they believe the running to the coaching life will heal them. They think it will provide a perfect and easy escape route from the woes of their corporate existence. They’ve painted a magical picture of coaching as a safe and easy endeavor that’s all about helping, and nothing to do with the hard realities and challenges of running an entrepreneurial venture or business. And that can be a fatal assumption that brings people to their knees, financially and otherwise. So how can you determine if you are suited to becoming a coach, working for yourself, and growing a successful coaching practice? First, ask yourself this: Are you ready and able to do what it takes to make this successful? Are you 3000% committed?” About becoming a coach, the International Coach Federation conducted a study in 2012 of ICF members around the world, which revealed that globally, the median annual revenues in 2011 for professional coaches were $25,000 (i.e. one half of coaches earned less than that amount from coaching and the remaining half earned in excess of $25,000), and the average annual revenues from coaching were $47,900. From what I’ve seen, there are thousands more coaches who are not ICF members, who haven’t received any formal training, who’ve launched online coaching businesses, invested many thousands but are not earning close to $25,000, and won’t. The numbers are clear: it’s not an easy path for most, and clients and customers will not simply fall in your lap.  Success requires time, empowered action, perseverance, know-how, commitment, and a good number of top level skills to differentiate yourself from the immense global competition today. And today, coaching has morphed away from the one-on-one, private coaching model, to offering thought leadership, courses, training, and other passive income programs to generate a large enough community and reliable revenue sources to continue to fill your pipeline with paying clients and customers. Interestingly, a coach from the largest coaching organization in the world told me awhile back that of all the folks that reach out to them to explore coaching, only 40% are truly “coachable,” and of those, only 30% are remotely interested in contemplating making a commitment, and finally less than 30% of that subgroup ever end up signing up for services.  Those numbers are similar to what I see in my business as well. I’ve realized something that feels like a real “aha” to me â€" coaching is for a group or culture that is at the highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs â€" the level of self-actualization. And in my own model of Empowerment, I see that coaches need to be empowered in the realm of their Relationship with the World. If not, their business endeavors dont succeed. (For more on that, check out my book Breakdown, Breakthrough.) Today, however, our economic and financial challenges have pushed millions of people down several levels of that hierarchy â€" to the level of “safety” â€" so that their primary focus now is on financial safety and security. If you’re desperate for financial safety and security, the coaching path is not a good fit for you, because coaching is a business pursuit and your ability to succeed in that business is not a 100% sure thing. It’s important to seriously evaluate yourself, your abilities, skills and talents, your passion for this, and your commitment to launching and maintaining a thriving practice/business. In short, are you ready to do what it takes to a thriving entrepreneur? One way to begin to understand the realities of coaching is to interview 10 coaches you know about the realities of making it work. And don’t just select the highly successful, wealthy ones.  Take off your blinders and find out what is truly going on behind the scenes, for both successful and struggling coaches, so that you enter into this with eyes wide open. Finally, if you’re considering making this leap to coaching, ask yourself these critical questions: 1. What must I earn each year, to achieve the standard of living I need?  What have I earned before (and if I want to top that, what do I need to do in the coaching arena to make that happen)? 2. What’s my risk tolerance?  Can I tolerate a sustained lack of stability, fluidity, and security? Am I truly an entrepreneur, or do I feel happier and better working for someone else? 3. What is my relationship with money today?  Do I know my own money story and wealth programming? How do I deal with it, earn it, save it, invest it and grow it?  Are my actions around money, and feelings, and views powerful and healthy?  Am I committed to doing what’s necessary, no matter how far out of my comfort zone that is, to make the living I want? 4. What is deeply motivating me here â€" consciously and subconsciously â€" to want to be a coach?  Is there anything I’m running away from (pain or a lack of confidence or trauma from experiences in my corporate life, for instance) that I need to address first, in order to create more success in this next chapter? 5. If I do everything I can to make my practice work for three years, and $30,000 remains my income, will this be acceptable and viable for my life and family?  If not, what will be my plan to grow myself, my knowledge and skill set â€" to be part of the minority segment of high-earners in the coaching field? Or how can I pivot to another direction that will generate what I need. 6. Do I have the abilities, courage, confidence, perseverance and commitment to undertake all the facets of running a thriving practice/business, including: client and business development, networking, social media, marketing, branding, speaking, workshops, writing, business and financial leadership, and providing top-notch client services â€" all in one?  If not, where will I get top-level support and feedback, learn new skills, and how will I fund this growth? 7. Am I open to figuring out what I don’t know or what I’m  not good at, and get help all along the way to fill in my knowledge, power, and business gaps? 8. Am I ready to let go of my “build it and they will come” mentality, and step up to what it actually takes to run a successful business/practice? 9. Finally, what am I longing for â€" a job or a calling? Am I kidding myself here that coaching will be an easy way out of my current corporate trauma? It’s so important to address these questions as honestly as possible. I offer them not to discourage you from following your dreams, but to present a realistic picture of what’s essential in running a successful coaching business today.  If you conduct a deep exploration of your answers to these questions and come up ready to move forward to pursue coaching as your career, then it’s time to get going. If not, then other avenues and outcomes of career reinvention are more suited to you, and will make you happier and more fulfilled. If you do wish to move forward into coaching, I’d say it’s time for you to explore it further and embrace the possibility. Here are some first great steps: Research, research, research  what it will take (start first with the  International Coach Federation) and explore training programs, resources, and other coaches’ businesses and models.  Find a successful coach to hire who could serve as your mentor business coach.    Work with a business coach who has already achieved what you long to. Get powerful with your money today  â€" don’t wait.  Gain a thorough grasp of your financial situation â€" what you need to earn, what you spend, what you can cut back on, how you will fund your reinvention, and so on.  Get a great financial consultant to help you sort out your situation, and set realistic, stretching goals.  Get out of denial, and get powerful with your finances. Go where the energy is  â€" observe yourself in the process of exploring this path.  Does it feel exciting, energizing, enlivening, or daunting and discouraging?  For you to make a go of this, the predominant feeling needs to be excitement, possibility, and passion (and yes, you’ll be a bit scared too). Receive training and education  â€" nothing moves us forward faster than powerful training and education to help us be and know more than we do today.  Don’t skip that step.  Coaching training and business skill development are absolutely vital to teach you how to be the best coach, and business owner, you can be. Develop a sound business plan with concrete marketing and business and client growth strategies.  Find a great non-profit organization (such as  SCORE or, in Connecticut, the  Women’s Business Development Center) in your area, to help you create powerful business and marketing tactics, and a plan, to make your endeavor successful. If you want to reinvent your career, it’s time to begin finding brave and do what’s necessary to evaluate soundly the best next direction, with your eyes wide open. To learn more about building greater coaching success, join my FREE webinar training 5 Essential Ways to Create More Profit and Success As a Coach, on December 15th at Noon EST.  

Applying For Entry-Level Jobs With A Masters Degree

Applying For Entry-Level Jobs With A Master's DegreeAn entry-level job in the United States is an opportunity to work with skilled professionals to learn the skills that would be needed in a career. Most schools and colleges offer students the opportunity to obtain an Associate's degree in a field of interest, usually in the form of a career or administrative degree. A Bachelor's degree will go further and provide a greater range of learning opportunities, allowing students to apply the skills learned through their studies to a broader range of life experiences.Many students choose to obtain their Bachelor's degree while they are working. This provides the greatest flexibility, as they can seek employment in their chosen career while completing their degree. It is important to understand the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree before entering the job market, as it may take several years to complete the full program.The first step in the process of obtaining a Bachelors degree is to register for classes, and making sure that these classes will meet your particular needs. The requirements for certain courses may vary depending on the university or college that you are enrolled in. Some of the most common areas of study include English, mathematics, social sciences, business and accounting.One of the most important aspects of gaining a Bachelors degree is finding time to attend classes. There is no substitute for a personal commitment to a course schedule, especially if you have a family to support. As with any major undertaking, having someone on your team with the same schedule as you is crucial to maximizing your ability to gain knowledge and prepare for the work ahead.The curriculum for a Bachelors degree typically lasts about five years, and students must make sure that they maintain a commitment to the coursework throughout the duration of their course. Without completing the courses and meeting the deadlines, a student may find that he or she has been unable to meet his or her academic obligations. The demands placed on students by their employer will also require them to take on additional responsibilities, which can add to the pressure of completing coursework.The advantages of working toward a career after completing a college degree is that the ability to transfer credits is always available. Transferring credits allow students to continue their education and earn credit towards their Bachelor's degree. If a student is unable to transfer credits from another institution, he or she may be required to take classes towards a particular major or double major, and those types of courses are often required to prepare students for higher level courses.When it comes to resume writing, a Master's degree is often considered to be an essential tool. It is important to realize that resume writing for an entry-level position requires advanced skills, such as researching the skills necessary to perform the duties of the job. A Bachelor's d egree offers the necessary tools to write a resume that will not only help to attract an employer's attention, but also to identify the strengths and talents that a potential employee possesses.When preparing for the work place, many students choose to pursue their Bachelor's degree after they have completed their Master's degree. While most careers require that graduates maintain an Associate's degree, many employers prefer a Bachelor's degree because it provides more educational knowledge and experience. With the skills needed to properly research the requirements for entry-level positions, a Bachelors degree makes a candidate ideal for the job.