Building Meaningful Pro Bono Experience as a BigLaw Attorney

Building Meaningful Pro Bono Experience as a BigLaw AttorneyBuilding Meaningful Pro Bono Experience as a BigLaw AttorneyContrary to those who think theyre mutually exclusive, gaining meaningful zu gunsten von bono experience at a firm that supports it can be a great complement to a thriving BigLaw practice. At Gibson Dunn, attorneys have been on the front lines on such elendable issues as the Travel Ban and the Family Separation Order, bringing a new dimension to their practices.In this post, Gibson Dunns Pro Bono Counsel, Katie Marquart, talks with Los Angeles associates Negin Nazemi, Corporate Associate, and Abi Garcia, Antitrust and Competition Law Associate, about zum vorteil von bono work and BigLaw.Katie Many law students go into law school thinking there is a hard distinction between public interest and BigLaw work. Ive seen firsthand that this is a false dichotomy at the right firm, you can balance a thriving and fulfilling, cutting-edge BigLaw practice with meaningful pro bo no work, leveraging the immense resources of a law firm (fueled by billable work) to magnify your impact. Gibson Dunn has always believed in the importance of dedicating pro bono resources to fight for the communities around us. We actively encourage our associates to take on pro bono work in addition to their regular practices, both to give back and to gain valuable individual experience that enhances their legal skills. As one example, over the last several years the firms pro bono work on behalf of immigrants and refugees has been unprecedented in its scale and scope. In 2018, Gibson Dunn dedicated more than 45,000 pro bono hours to immigration-related matters.Each year, our attorneys take on dozens of individual immigrants as pro bono clients- helping them navigate our complex immigration system in order to seek a chance at a better, safer life. These cases are life changing not just for the clients but for the attorneys who work with them and, in the process, get to know them a nd their stories. As a firm, weve also been able to coalesce around some of the larger immigration-related issues of recent years, including the Travel Ban and the Family Separation Crisis. It is in moments like this, working at a place like Gibson Dunn- where we can harness the passion, creativity, and dedication of lawyers all around the world for a collective goal- that I feel especially lucky to have this job.What welches it like to be a lawyer in the days following the Travel Ban?Negin It welches quite a whirlwind. I was on the ground at LAX in the days immediately following the Executive Order doing whatever I could to pitch in. One thing that really stood out in my mind was the support that the volunteer attorneys received from the protestors on-site at LAX. The protestors were incredibly kind and went out of their way to provide the volunteer attorneys with water, food, and even laptop chargers. At one point, the protestors began chanting Let the lawyers in which brought a s mile to all our faces.But for me, the first real indication of the impending chaos came on Saturday morning when I received word through an acquaintance that her relative had been detained in the Dallas/Fort Worth airport. As you recall, the Executive Order was signed on a Friday and went into effect on a Saturday (when government offices are generally closed), which had the effect of magnifying the chaos and disorder flowing out of implementation of the decision. This relative was elderly, spoke little English, and had a serious medical condition. The Executive Order had been signed after she boarded the plane from Iran, and as a result, when she landed in Dallas, she was detained and set to be deported back to Iran the next day. Thankfully, we were able to quickly mobilize Gibson Dunn attorneys out of our Dallas office to meet with her relatives, file a petition for writ of habeas corpus and emergency TRO, and ultimately obtain her successful release from detention.What was it lik e working on the ground in Texas in the midst of the Family Separation Crisis? Abi I arrived in Texas about a week or two after the Family Separation Policy story had broken in the media. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that there was a desperate need for attorneys. Many of the immigrant parents we spoke to had not spoken to their children in over a week, had no idea where they were, and had no idea why they were taken from them.Overall, I was in South Texas for about two weeks, working with about 10 different parents who had been separated from their children. Every day new issues would arise. Sometimes the problems were purely legal in nature, and taking the time to research and identify an obscure U.S. code provision would be the silver bullet. In other situations, the problems were legal but also required creativity and tenacity to resolve the issue. I constantly think back to those two weeks, about the work we did, the work that is still left to do, and the need for pe ople to get involved. The experience was something I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and the skills I honed have enhanced my own litigation practice. Please share your most meaningful pro bono story.Negin I had the opportunity a few years ago to work on an affirmative asylum matter for a musician who had fled his home country for fear of his life. He was a member of a well-known rock band, and the government of his home country viewed their music as a threat to its religious and political precepts. After threats against himself and his family continued to escalate, the musician fled to the U.S. and was ultimately referred to Gibson Dunn for pro bono assistance. As a corporate lawyer, I had never worked on an immigration matter before however, we were able to leverage the incredible support and resources at Gibson Dunn to help ensure that we were giving our client the absolute best representation possible. The matter was a true labor of love for the entire team, and we we re elated when asylum was successfully obtained (on Christmas Eve, no less). To this day, it is incredibly gratifying to know that our work played a part in enabling this person to continue pursuing his dream of creating music without fear of censorship or government retaliation.Why do you engage in pro bono work?Abi As a Mexican-American who grew up close to the border, with family along both sides, I have always been mindful of helping those who did not have the same advantages I had growing up. My dad is a doctor in a densely Hispanic populated area in Texas and has always taught me to give back to the community you work and live in. My mother has always stressed the importance of family and community, volunteering with her prayer group.Pro bono provides me with the chance to help others in my community, to connect with them,, and, ultimately, to provide a positive impact on those who may be struggling. One of the most important wins I have had in my legal career was obtaining as ylum for a child, after he was harassed and threatened by MS-13 members. Pro bono work allows me to be a part of these amazing peoples lives. Watching these children grow up, joking around with them and learning about their favorite subjects in school, and, ultimately, helping provide them with the opportunity for a better life is an experience that cannot be matched.To learn more about Gibson Dunns pro bono work, click here.This is a sponsored post by Gibson Dunn. To see the firms full profile, click here.

Dressing for the office How cute is too cute

Dressing for the office How cute is too cuteDressing for the office How cute is too cuteUnless you work for Candy Crush, chances are good that you have to temper your inclination to be adorable in the workplace. That said, we all want to personalize our workspaces and make them feel friendlier or funnier, and many of us like to add a bit of quirkiness to the more traditional 9-5 corporate uniform.Here are some ways to be cute in the workplace without seeming unprofessionalTry not to repeat yourselfI was recently fortunate enough to meet style icon Tim Gunn who mulled over my question of how cute is too cute? Gunn believes that if youre dressing or styling yourself in a way that is 10-15 years younger than your chronological age, you probably should stop.While Gunn doesnt believe therbeies one way to dress thats age-appropriate, one imagines that wearing the tops or pants or accessories that served you well in college might not be the best choice when youre working for a living. If yo ure wondering if its too cute for work, chances are good that it is.Define cuteMy friend Karen is extremely smart and extremely stylish. When I posed the how cute is too cute question to her, she thought about it for a while. She then reminded me that we all have different ideas of what the definition of cute is. Something vaguely whimsical might not register on my radar, while it might offend someone in a button-down profession.Before putting your own quirky imprimatur on your office or work wardrobe, pay attention to whats accepted or frowned on.Define age-appropriateI had a chat recently with the 90-something still active chairman of Echo Design, Dorothy Hyman Roberts, whos worked for her familys business for nearly seven decades. Roberts gave me some subtle side-eye when I presented the cute question to her and explained that different things seem cute depending on your age or stage.Then again, Roberts is at the office at 830 a.m. four days a week making me feel like a total slo uch. I think in this instance we might be forgiven for completely tossing out the notion of the right way to look or act your age.Put it on a corkboardIf youre most interested in decorating your workspace, realize that its important to take your colleagues, co-workers, clients, and bosses into account. So, maybe instead of wallpapering your cube with every meme or comic youve ever seen or printed along with a life-size Idris Elba poster, you should try to limit it to anything that fits on a particular space.While youre at it, review your board every couple of weeks or months to make koranvers youre not holding onto or displaying something that makes you seem politically incorrect or woefully out of touch.Test it out firstMeanwhile, if you have an office or are about to move into one, you might want to test out the placement of your diplomas and tchotchkes before you do. Gunn recently partnered with Command Brand on coming up with smarter ways to decorate your space, even temporarily .I like the idea of this gallery wall project, which is impressive and has enough personality to spark conversation, but not giggles.Dont let it out of your sightIm not sure if stand-up comedians have business cards, but Ill bet they have funny ones. If youre not sure how your humor will be received, try to keep an eye on it. In other words, test out jokes or punchlines or slogans before incorporating them into your conversation or professional visuals.Something might be cute once but could potentially grate on someones nerves if heard or seen too often.

1 phrase is keeping women from promotions raises. Lets stop saying it

1 phrase is keeping women from promotions raises. Lets stop saying it1 phrase is keeping women from promotions raises. Lets stop saying itWomen are notorious people pleasers. We say yes to functions for which weve no time - and we somehow make the time to go toeverythingwitheveryone. We include everyone in plans to avoid hurting anyone, despite existing tensions they may have with each other. We take on tasks that arent at all in ur job descriptions (readmother-management syndrome). We say sorry when someone interrupts us, even though were not at all at fault.We give everyone else leistungspunktfor the work we did, sometimes, almost entirely on our own. And we seldom make moves with our own best interest in mind, at least not without considering how our decisions might impact those around us.Thats why when people congratulate us on our accomplishments or thank us for ourhard work, were quick to say Oh, I couldnt have done it without the support of fill in the name(s) of someone wh o offered some or even no real help at all.Sure, thats not true forallwomen. But what is true for all women is the fact that, when we dont please people, were perceived as less likeable. Studies show that when women arent so agreeable - when we stand up for ourselves, demandrespect, ask for what we deserve - were deemed abrasive, and out for ourselves, and bossy, and too aggressive and a whole string of negative adjectives.The reason for this pushback lies in many of the unconscious assumptions we all hold about women and men,Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of facebook inc and the founder ofLean In,writes forThe Wall Street Journal. We expect men to be assertive, look out for themselves, and lobby for mora - so theres little downside when they do it. But women must be communal and collaborative, nurturing and giving, focused on the team and not themselves, lest they be viewed as self-absorbed. So when a woman advocates for herself, people often see her unfavorably.It s no surprise, then, that only eight of the 100 most-loved CEOs in America are women. In-N-Out Burgers Lynsi Snyder, Wegmans Colleen Wegman, Taylor Morrisons Sheryl Palmer, KPMGs Lynne Doughtie, Enterprise Holdings Pamela Nicholson, Progressive Insurances Tricia Griffith, Deloittes Cathy Engelbert, and GMs Mary Barra were the only women to makethe 100 most popular CEOslist.Female CEOs arent the only ones under scrutiny, however. Women in all levels are deemed lesslikablewhen they speak up for themselves. It starts for female graduates right out of the gate.A Rutgers University studyfound that women who promote themselves are less hirable. In fact, when women seek their firstjobsafter college, likability is more important than their magna cum laude diplomas in interviews, research from the Ohio State University suggests. Hiring managers gravitate toward women who are moderate achievers described as social and outgoing, and they view high-achieving women with more skepticism. The same cant be said for male candidates.When they do step foot into the working world, little changes. According toresearch by McKinsey Co. andLean In, which surveyed 132 companies employing more than 4.6 million people, women do indeed negotiate for promotions and raisesmore oftenthan men do, but theyre far less likely to receive them. Theyre less likely largely because people like them less for it. According to the research, women who negotiate are 30 percent more likely than men who negotiate to receive feedback that they are intimidating, too aggressive or bossy - and they are 67 percent more likely than women who dont negotiate at all to receive the same negative feedback.Another study conducted by Heilmanalso suggests thatsuccessfulwomen working in male domains are penalized when they are perceived to be less nurturing or sensitive. Why? Theyre violating gender-stereotypical prescriptions of modesty. Anotherstudy conducted by Harvards Hannah Riley Bowlesfound that women were penal ized more often than men for initiating negotiations and, ultimately, breaking the prescription that women are passive.AsSandberg writes Success and likeability are positively correlated for men and negatively for women. When a man is successful, he is liked by both men and women. When a woman is successful, people of both genders like her less.So when it comes down to accepting thanks and applaud, women are quick to share the credit or pass it off entirely, not wholly believing that theyre deserving of it themselves.When this happens for a woman whoisindeed deserving of credit, its called impostor syndrome, which refers to the concept that an individual - usually a woman - internalizes their accomplishments due to the fear of being exposed as a fraud. Theimposter syndrome that plagues women in workplaces across all industries is immensely damaging the feeling of unworthiness can actually manifest self-fulfilling prophecies and perpetuate the false notion that women are indeed inh erently less worthy of success than men.Women give more credit to their male teammates and take less credit themselves unless their role in bringing about the performance outcome is irrefutably clear or they are given explicit information about their likely task competence, researchers Michelle C. Haynes and Madeline E. Heilman say of theirstudythat found women to be less likely to take credit for their roles in group work.Heres the obvious truth Womenareworthy. Women are worthy of respect, of equal credit, ofequal pay, of equal opportunities,and of equal futures as their equal counterparts. And despite the fact that women may be penalized to just say thanks when someone applauds their work, its necessary. The world needs to be reminded that, often (not always, of course), wecouldhave done whatever the project was without help - we just wouldnt necessarily havewantedto have done it without help. We could have because we often do bear the weight of projects, take on others tasks and handle duties that are not our own.Of course, accepting thanks from an I statement is easier said than done given the potential penalties involved. And, of course, its wrong to put more burden on women to deconstruct the bird cage of oppressive barriers (thanks for the metaphor, Marilyn Frye), rather than demanding that oppressors stop oppressing. But at the very least, women need not worry about being likable for likabilitys sake.That idea that likability is an essential part of you, of the space you occupy in the world, that youre supposed to twist yourself into shapes to make yourself likable, that youre supposed to hold back sometimes, pull back, dont quite say, dont be too pushy, because you have to be likable I say thats bull, renowned feminist writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie said in a speech when she was honored at the2015 Girls Write Now Awards. If you start off thinking about being likable, you are not going to tell your story honestly because you are going to be so concer ned with not offending And thats going to ruin your story, so forget about likeability.We dont need to necessarily drop our we mentality - its fair to give credit where credit is due. But we need to learn how to adopt the I mentality, too. Its okay toaccept thanks for the work we did. Andits time that workplaces take on the responsibility for cultivating work cultures that encourage women to speak up and promote them for their hard work.- AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solotravel-the-worldtravel-the-worldtravel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on herblogblog,HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagramher_report,TwitterherreportandFacebook.A version of this post previously appeared onFairygodboss, the largest career community that helps women get the inside scoop on pay, corporate culture, benefits, and work flexibility. Found ed in 2015, Fairygodboss offers company ratings, job listings, discussion boards, and career advice.

Talent Technology Offering Online Resume Service

Talent Technology Offering Online Resume Service Talent Technology Offering Online Resume Service Talent Technology has committed to assist job candidates by connecting them with employers utilizing smart technology. With the acquisition of VisualCV, the company can now offer an online experience that is visually engaging and allows job seekers to create and manage their online career portfolio and connect with kompetenzprofil employers.With the use of VisualCV.com, job seekers can create a visual resume that will catch the attention of employers faster than the traditional paper resume. There is the option to add videos, images, audios, and work samples to highlight qualifications in order to stand out from many other applicants.James Thomas, VP of Marketing at Talent Technology, had this to say about the new service We are excited to continue to offer this service to VisualCV.com customers and look forward to providing even more value in the future. VisualCVs are not only a great tool for job seekers, they also help corporate HR departments and recruiting agencies learn far more about each of their candidates, enabling them to make more effective hiring decisions.Talent Technology plans on creating new innovative features over time to offer users the opportunity to create unique, stylish, and engaging online resumes quickly and easily. To learn more, visit visualcv.com or talenttech.com/visualcv.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

8 signs you arent self-aware about your professional reputation

8 signs you arent self-aware about your professional reputation8 signs you arent self-aware about your professional reputationNot sure what your colleagues and clients think of you at work? Unless youve been flying under the radar, theres a solid chance youve got a workplace reputation - whether thats that youre the super punctual one, the go-to person for all things tech, the gossiper or something else entirely.Your professional reputation is important because it can affect your ability to maintain and get a job - thats because it can affect how other professionals both in your job and in your industry as a whole view you.If youre in tune with your workplace, communicate with your colleagues, andself-aware, you probably already know your workplace reputation. But here are eight signs that youre not self-aware about it (and should become mora aware).1. Your colleagues always come to you for specific situations and youre not sure whyIf your colleagues are constantly coming to you to help them fix their email settings or reboot their computers or something else technology-related, its probably because they know you as the go-to person for all things tech. If youre a tech-savvy person, that might be your reputation. Meanwhile, if theyre always coming to you for help with campaign slogans or company fundraiser ideas, perhaps they consider you the witty, creative one on the gruppe.2. Your colleagues never ask for your help, even in your expertiseIf your colleagues are never coming to you for help, even if the help is something in which you can certainly lend a hand, it may be because they dont trust you. Perhaps you dont have the best reputation, or youre known for being lazy or for falling short, and thats why they ask someone other than you for help. For example, if they need help crafting an email to pitch clients, and thats your job, but they ask someone else on the sales team who happens to be a decent writer for help instead, thats not a good sign.3. Your co lleagues never include you at informal company outingsIf your colleagues are never inviting you to happy hours, lunches or other informal get-togethers, this could be a cause for concern. Perhaps youre unaware that you dont have the greatest reputation - and they may not want you around after hours. That, or you may be known as the quiet one who doesnt seem all that interested, so they dont bother asking. Either way, this is not a reputation youd like to have at work.4. Your colleagues always ask you to plan company outings, and youre not sure whyIf your colleagues are always asking you to plan company outings, it may be because youve got the reputation of the motherly one. If youre constantly being asked to take on mother-manager duties like managing everyones schedules for them to plan an after-work party that has nothing to do with your actual job role - just becauseyoure so good at it- you might be considered the amtsstube mom.5. Your colleagues always come to you about gossi pIf everyone comes to you to talk about gossip, they might assume its because youve got the scoop. Maybe theyve heard that you know something about someone, or they know that you can get the details on whatever is going on in the office. Whatever the case, you never want to be known as the office gossiper.6. Your colleagues make jokes about you, and youre not sure whyIf your colleagues are always calling you nicknames like brown noser, for example, it may be because youve got the reputation of kissing up to the leaders in the company. Meanwhile, if theyre always making jokes about your arsenal of random facts, perhaps its because they know you as the person in the office whod win jeopardy every time.7. Youre passed up for promotionsIf youre regularly passed up for promotions or passed up by someone in the office who isnt as qualified or hasnt been with the company as long as you, it may be because you dont have as professional a reputation as them. Of course, it may be wrongful of t he company, too. But there could be a legitimate reason that they didnt pick you, and thats concerning.8. Youre promoted unexpectedlyIf youre suddenly promoted and didnt see it coming yourself, maybe your company values your work more than you thought. Perhaps you have a better standing and a more impressive reputation than you even believed yourself.AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solotravel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog,HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram her_report,Twitterherreport, andFacebook.A version of this post previously appeared onFairygodboss, the largest career community that helps women get the inside scoop on pay, corporate culture, benefits, and work flexibility. Founded in 2015, Fairygodboss offers company ratings, job listings, discussion boards, and career advice.

Un-Answered Questions Into Administrative Assistant Resume Example Revealed

Un-Answered Questions Into Administrative Assistant Resume Example Revealed The New Fuss About Administrative Assistant Resume Example These bullet points should feature the important skills youve got and will need to do the job which youre applying for. The secret to successfully landing a job that you love is to make a compelling resume that will allow you to stick out from the crowd. The secret to successfully landing a job that you love is to make a resume that makes it possible to stick out from the crowd. When putting together a resume, you want to thoroughly consider your objective statement, which will help determine the way that people have a look at the remainder of your work experience. Some individuals might think that fancy is better, but in the event of a thriving executive resume, easy and professional is the best way to go. 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What Awareness Says About Your Employer Brand - Spark Hire

What Awareness Says About Yur Employer Brand - Spark HireYour employer brand is more than just a reputation. Its the tangible embodiment of your mission and values. Part of creating an employer brand that resonates with talent and engages employees is standing up for something you as a company and a culture believe in.Find out how experts utilize their employer brands to embody what they believe in and drive talent acquisitionEmbrace the power of putting people firstCustomers and employees want to be involved with brands that have the same values as themselves. At Beyond MA, we put people first. We work in merger and acquisition technology where the primary focus tends to be on the tech, rather than the people who build and operate it.As a parte of our people-first approach, we never refer to a candidates CV during talent acquisition. Instead, we have a structured interview process using predefined questions that screen people initially to see if they align with our primary values. On their first day at work, a new employee attends induction where they are presented with the one-, three-, and 10-year plan, as well as an explanation of our company values. For those who prefer to read in detail, new employees receive an employee playbook with our values laid out. We also run structured check-in processes to ensure a new hire is happy and working toward our values.Hutton Henry, CEO at Beyond MACustomers and employees want to be involved with brands that have the same values as themselves. Hutton Henry of BeyondMAClick To TweetCreate content that resonates with customers and candidatesPeople dont want to work for just any company they want to work for a place they connect to. So its important for a company to be clear in its mission and in its vision in order to attract employees that feel passionate about the companys ideals. This makes for a more dedicated employee, as well as for a company that truly represents what it stands for.At Maple Holistics, we believe in making the world a better place. We want to provide products that can improve peoples bodies and lives, all while keeping things natural and healthy. We feel that taking care of our bodies and our Earth is the only responsible way to run our business.We are vocal about our mission and our passions and invest a lot of time and energy into the blog post section of our website. There, we talk about natural ways to help people and review products so the public can figure out what will best help them. Plus, were very outspoken about our desire to help the planet and leid harm animals. Our goal is not just to have the public read this information, but also to publicize it for those who wish to work for our company. That way, they know in advance what were all about.Nate Masterson, HR Manager at Maple HolisticsIts important for a company to be clear in its mission and in its vision in order to attract employees who feel passionate about the companys ideals. Nate Masterson of MapleHolis ticsClick To TweetRecognize ethical companies have a competitive advantageYounger generations are more inclined to work for ethical companies, all other things being equal. Employers who want to hire and retain top talent can get a competitive advantage if they have a clear set of brand values that suggest the brand makes a positive impact on its community and the world at large.At Illuminate Labs, we believe the lack of transparency and regulation in the U.S. dietary supplements market is a risk to consumer health. We solve this problem by testing every single batch of the finished product at a third-party, non-profit lab and publishing the test results on each of our product pages.We dedicate an entire page of our site to increase awareness of our brand values. The page outlines everything from our legal incorporation position as a Benefit Corporation to our charitable goals. Weve had prospective hires reach out to us through LinkedIn who were attracted to our company values.Callo way Cook, Founder at Illuminate Labs Inc.Younger generations are more inclined to work for ethical companies, all other things being equal. Calloway Cook of Illuminate Labs Inc.Click To TweetUse clear communication to fuel your valuesAwareness allows companies to find people who value the same things as they do. Common mission encourages unity and purpose. You want people who will work not just for a paycheck, but for each other.360 Quote LLC believes people are important whether thats our customers who we strive to provide high-quality content and answers to their questions, or our team members who work around the world and face challenges in their work, life, and family.When I speak with candidates for my team, I tell them the important part of the job is communication. Its about following the golden rule of treating others how you would like to be treated so that every member of the team can enjoy the benefits of working remotely while still ensuring we are delivering for our cu stomers. We focus on making our values apparent during our interview and onboarding process and also once people join the team. Weve utilized Slack to encourage team members to connect with each other and also to share whats happening in their lives.Mathew Sims, Editor-in-Chief at 360 Quote LLCCommon mission encourages unity and purpose. mathewbryansims of 360 Quote LLCClick To TweetConnect with current employees and communityAs the fight for strong and engaged talent gets more intense, companies need to ensure their brand embodies awareness of many kinds. The schrift of talent that you want to hire is invariably the type that is hyper-tuned-in to the culture and environment produced at your company. Millennials and Gen Z demand authenticity, leading them to actively seek employers who are genuinely engaged in a strong sense of awareness.At Fringe, we strongly believe in knowing and doing good. We believe in generosity and curiosity and that those two things can exist profitably. Fo r Fringe, awareness starts with curiosity and empathy. We think about the problems our clients face through their lens, not our own. In addition to living these values in our work, it has been imperative to create forums for this kind of conversation. By facilitating time and space for people to come together to share their stories and experiences, more people get to know us in our community, and we also get a better understanding of their needs in the process.The people who join Fringe were drawn in by the way we engage with each other, our clients, and the community. It is a transparent part of our recruiting process. We talk about our core values whenever we post for positions and when we interview candidates. It is a big part of onboarding, too. Each member of our team not only knows the company values but also how those values manifest in daily behavior.Rachael Bosch, Managing Director Founder at Fringe Professional DevelopmentThe type of talent that you want to hire is invari ably the type that is hyper-tuned-in to the culture and environment produced at your company. Rachael Bosch of Fringe Professional DevelopmentClick To Tweet

Sample Checklists for the Sales Process

Sample Checklists for the Sales ProcessSample Checklists for the Sales ProcessPilots, regardless of their experience level, complete a pre-flight checklist every time they get on a plane. The pre-flight checklist helps to ensure that no critical step is overlooked or forgotten even if the pilot is in a hurry or preoccupied with other issues. In the same way, a sales process checklist can help you to track each stage of the sales cycle and is the first step to creating a sales process plan. The specific form of your sales process will vary depending on the nature of your products and the schrift of prospect you sell to. A salesperson selling expensive manufacturing equipment to large companies will have a much longer and more complicated process than a salesperson selling used books to consumers. However, any salesperson, regardless of product type, can benefit from a checklist review. Here are examples of both a simple and a complex sales process checklist that might suit your needs. Basic Sales Process Checklist Prospecting for Leads? Lead list checked against the database for duplicates? Lead fits basic prospect requirements (e.g. income level, type of business, etc.) Setting Appointment? Initial contact made (phone call, email, in-person visit, etc.)? Pre-qualification completed? Appointment scheduled? Researched prospect to determine needs Presentation? Final qualification completed the prospect is a true opportunity? Prospect needs assessing? Decision maker identified? Purchasing process and requirements identified? Next steps determined (scheduled a second meeting, collected RFP requirements, etc.) Closing? Prospect objections and questions addressed? Appropriate product/service type selected and accepted? Customer signed contract? Asked customer for permission to use as a reference or testimonial? Asked customer for referrals Post-Closing? Reported sale to sales manager? buchung processed and filled? Sent thank you note to customer? Followed up to c onfirm customer satisfaction? Resolved any questions or problems Here is a more complicated checklist suitable if you have a slower sales process or verstndigung im strafverfahren with more complex sales situations, like selling to multiple decision makers. Complex Sales Process Checklist Prospecting for Leads? Lead list checked against the database for duplicates? Lead fits basic prospect requirements (e.g. income level, type of business, etc.) Setting Appointment? Initial contact made (phone call, email, in-person visit, etc.)? Pre-qualification completed? Appointment scheduled? Researched prospect to determine needs? Sent meeting agenda and requirements to prospect Initial Presentation? Final qualification completed the prospect is a true opportunity? Prospect needs assessing? Decision maker identified? Purchasing process and requirements identified? Next steps determined (scheduled a second meeting, collected RFP requirements, etc.) Information Collecting? Prospect prioriti es, issues, and requirements documenting? Competitor comparative strengths and weaknesses assessed? Prospect internal advocate(s) identified? Prospect internal opponent(s) identified? Purchasing process documented and approved? Sales team and other collaborators briefed? Project funding applied for and approved Development? Prospect contacts and/or visits industry references? Proposal submitted to prospect and any requested revisions completed? Contracts submitted to prospects legal team for approval? Closing date determined Closing? Prospect objections and questions addressed? Appropriate product/service type selected and accepted? Customer signed contract? Asked customer for permission to use as a reference or testimonial? Asked customer for referrals Post-Closing? Reported sale to sales manager? Order processed and filled? Sent thank you note to customer? Followed up to confirm customer satisfaction? Resolved any questions or problems

Easy Ways to Spot Mystery Shopping Scams

Easy Ways to Spot Mystery Shopping ScamsEasy Ways to Spot Mystery Shopping ScamsSure, secret shopping is a work-at-home opportunity that will never pay much, but the idea is to make money- however little- so you should never lose money to a mystery shopper scam People do secret shopping because its can be fun, and they can make extra money from home and maybe get some free products and services. Plus, work-at-home moms like that they can often bring the kids along. But this lure of free stuff and relatively easy money is exactly what con artists use to find victims for their fraudulent schemes. So if youre interested in trying it, educate yourself about the difference between a legit secret shopping job and a mystery shopping scam. Unfortunately, there are many ways that scammers use mystery shopping to find victims. The Types of Mystery Shopper Scams Secret shopping scams typically fall under unterstellung categories. Check Cashing Scam This is the potentially most costly of all of these kinds of scams, costing victims thousands of dollars. In fact, it is a form of online fraud that pops up in all sorts of places. There are ways to recognize a check-cashing scam you should be aware of. The mystery shopper, who has likely just signed up with a new company, is given the assignment to evaluate a money transfer service or other financial institution. He or she is sent a check to cash and instructed to wire some of the money back to the mystery shopping company (the parte the sender keeps is supposed to be the payment for the job). The problem is, the check is bogus and will eventually bounce- but only after the money is sent, leaving the sender on the hook for that money. Banks make the funds available in accounts after three days, and wont discover that the check was phony until much later. Do not cash checks or send money for anyone. Period. Even if this isnt your first assignment for a company or it sounds really reasonable, dont do it. Mystery Shopper Fees These mystery shopping companies attempt to convince you that their opportunity is worth paying for and that you should show that youre serious about this opportunity. Remember, companies pay you to work for them, not the other way around. Certifications, classes, etc. are not necessary for mystery shoppers. Plenty of resources on mystery shopping are available for free on the Internet, so there is no reason to pay for lists or directories. Any company that attempts to charge you a fee is likely a scam. Even if they do provide a list or directory, it isnt anything worth paying for. Do not pay for mystery shopping. Even if it isnt a scam (though it probably is), mystery shopping doesnt pay enough to make a fee of any kind reasonable. Tips to Avoid Mystery Shopping Scams Heres some advice on avoiding mystery shopping scams. If it seems too good to be true, thats because it is. Mystery shopping doesnt pay much. Anyone who promises big money is likely a scammer. Dont respond to em ail pitches or newspaper classifieds for mystery shopping. You cant know who is behind them, and these are the typical places scammers look for marks. Dont pay for anything. This includes classes, directories, guaranteed placements, background checks, certifications, or products. Do your research. You should study and know the telltale signs of a work-at-home scam before you commit to anything.

Things dating apps teach about finding a perfect employer match

Things dating apps teach about finding a perfect employer match Things dating apps teach about finding a perfect employer match Time and again, when surveys ask workers what they like about their jobs, the most common answer is “the people.” If you love the people and the employer, the work itself is often enjoyable. In a Kununu review, one Adecco employee cited large, company-wide lunches, tickets to local events, and interacting with the employees every day as reasons for being “in love with this culture.”Likewise, a Staples employee wrote, “I have never been with a company that I have wanted to work my best at, 100 percent of the time.” Why? “[B]ecause the customers are lovely and kind, and so are my coworkers.”Of course, whether you’re compatible with a potential company’s people is not something you want to learn on the job. How do you figure out whether they’re a good match before accepting an offer?Below are four things to keep in mind as you search for a job, inspired by the online dating world:1) Be yourselfAs a blog on the dating app Hinge puts it, “If you want a real, authen tic relationship, it’s so important that you present yourself in the most authentic way … Filters don’t translate to real life.” Likewise, showy photos - like of you next to large, ferocious wild animals - are inauthentic. In fact, Tinder launched an all-out campaign to end their users’ “tiger selfies”: “Posing next to a king of the jungle doesn’t make you one,” they wrote.Just the same, exaggerating on your resume or cover letter, or putting up a front that you’re an expert in something when you’re not, prevents companies from getting to know the real you. They might be impressed by your accomplishments, but they won’t feel connected to you - which will ultimately sabotage your chances.Help companies get to know you by avoiding sweeping, vague self-descriptions. The online dating site Coffee Meets Bagel advises against using simple adjectives like “I’m funny, smart and kind.” That doesn’t tell a potential match anything about you except that you ’re unoriginal. Likewise, don’t say you’re a “leader”: offer a brief anecdote of how and when you led people.On the flip-side, make sure your potential match is for-real, too. Successful dating app matches Google and social-media-stalk each other before they meet, so they know they’re not getting duped; they verify that the restaurant they’re meeting at actually exists and isn’t in a dangerous part of town; they sniff out exaggerations, falsifications, and weird vibes.Give the same skeptical eye to potential employers. Read reviews and talk to connections who work there to verify all of the company’s sweeping, vague promises during the hiring process. If HR gushes about “phenomenal benefits,” ask to see a list. If your potential boss tells you there’s plenty of room for advancement, ask them to tell you about the last person they promoted.2) Seek similar interestsSimilar interests are not overrated. When you have limited time to spend with your significant ot her, you want to do stuff that you both enjoy. In one Bumble success story, the couple’s overlapping, abnormal interests helped them hit it off and stay together: they both love the gym, are weather geeks, and have dads who are preachers. They both have a strong Christian faith and want their partner to, too. Bumble’s research shows that even people with similar professions are attracted to each other.Aim for similar interests with your company, too. If you’re going to spend two-thirds of your waking hours doing something, it’s important to like it. And what you like depends on who you are. One employee at Fiber-Span Corporation was “completely in love with working with customers on highly technical networks and field engineering solutions to complex fiber optic and microwave radio network challenges.” An employee at Dicks Sporting Goods wrote, “I am a sports nut and this is a dream job!” while a Barnes Noble employee wrote about work that was fun “from beginning to end”: “What could be better than talking to people about books, learning [about] authors, meeting writers? It is a dream job.”Look for opportunities that synch with work you’ve loved in the past. An employee at Points of Light Foundation Conference said that her job was “a perfect match” because her background and passions were in television and community outreach, which is what she did in her new job. “It was fun and inspiring!”Once you’re at an interview, just as you would on a date, make sure to talk about how much you have in common with the company: you love what they love, which makes you a perfect match.3) Admit you like themBumble’s “SuperSwipe” feature lets potential matches know that you’re especially interested in them. Their data suggests that men who use SuperSwipe on potential matches are twice as likely to get a match. Why? We like people who like us.In the dating world, you let people know you’re interested in them by “SuperSwiping,† promptly responding to their messages, expressing excitement about meeting, or using dumb, endearing lines like, “Free for coffee? Because I like you a latte!” Whatever works.The same applies to job searching. “Truth be told,” Hailey Tully, the Communications and PR manager at Vita Coco, told Bumble, “You won’t make it past the first round if they don’t think you really want it.”In your cover letter and interviews, make it clear why you love this particular company. Tell them stories about the first time you encountered their product, or explain how you’ve always loved their niche and what you do now to feed your passion for it. Let them know you’re excited about the position, you want to learn more, and you want to meet them. Of course, only do that if you really are excited. Just like dates, employers can sniff desperation from across the Internet.4) Outsmart the honeymoon phaseIt would be interesting to chart the use of the word “soulmate” through the av erage couple’s relationship. My guess is people use it most in the beginning. Then they learn things about each other. He doesn’t do the dishes. She’s stupidly picky and close-minded about her movies. He lies to her. She’s rude to his mom. He’s a romantic at heart, traumatized by his ex-girlfriend, and will do anything for another chance. She’s a control freak but it all stems from insecurity and she’s working on it. Throughout the course of a long-term relationship, people learn that terms like “soulmate” are too simplifying.In careers, too, we set ourselves up for disappointment by idealizing potential jobs. Our dream jobs often turn into “nightmares,” as many Kununu reviews attest. “I thought I had found my dream job, [but it] quickly turned into a nightmare due to lack of communication and tight-knit cliques,” one Wealthmark Advisors Incorporated employee wrote. Another, as CSC, complained, “Really can’t say much good anymore. Was once my dream job. Now, I can’t wait to find a new company to work for.” One Ford employee summed that “A lot of new hires come in thinking it’s a cake walk to a dream job, and quickly change their mind after the first full shift.”Sometimes companies, like people, really do change for the worse. But, more often, the writing was on the wall. Know what you’re getting into by researching the company, reading its reviews, and talking to employees who worked there or, even better, have recently quit. No single account is going to be 100 percent accurate but, if you do well-rounded research, you should get an accurate sense. If you haven’t found any negatives at all, you haven’t done enough research. The key is to know what the company struggles with so you can anticipate it, or decide that you can’t tolerate that particular flaw, before taking the job.With authenticity, similar interests, expressed enthusiasm, and pragmatism, you can find a match made in heaven.This article originally ap peared on Kununu.