Happy International Work at Home Person week!!!
This week is International Work at Home Person week - maybe it is a good time to start putting your thoughts into action to meet you goal to work from home. Sometimes the smallest step we make can be crucuial in the change of direction in our lives. If working from home is one of your goals think about making a change this week. Here are some suggestions to get the ball rolling:
- What are you good at and what do you want to do at home?
- Is home a practical place to run your business?
- Write a list of things you need to do to meet your goal - a visual aid can be the best motivator to remind you were you want to be.
Remember that not everything needs to happen overnight. If you are hesitant in taking the plunge a little step today can be a big change for tomorrow.
Good luck!
Friday, 10 February 2012
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
New Year New Job!!!
Now that all the Christmas cheer is over and a new year is starting it is the perfect time to capture your New Year motivation and direct it towards reaching some of those goals for 2012.
If one of your goals is to shake up your working life then the first place is start is to refresh your resume. Idealistically your resume should be updated every 6 months, although realistically most people scramble to update their resume 10 minutes before the job application is due. There is nothing wrong with this method, although chances are you might miss some important details and there is a higher chance of mistakes.
Taking the time to regularly update your resumes means it is a lot easier to do the 10 minute scrabble for when the job application is actually due, and you can be confident that your formatting, style and themes are correct. If your resume is set up correctly updating your information as required should be relatively easy and as simple as data entry and a quick style theme and proof read.
Don't underestimate the value of your resume - think of it as your first impression with a potential employer. You want it to appear professional, comprehensive and personal. When reviewing your resumes there are a few quick guidelines to follow:
1. Limit your resume to 3 pages if possible. Your resume is meant to be a summary, to attract interest and help you progress to the next stage where they can discuss your resume further. It is not meant to cover every duty or responsbility you have had.
2. Font and spacing are important. If a resume is too hard to read, chances are it won’t be read if there are multiple applicants. There is no need to go overboard and make it size 14 font with double spaces, just be considerate of the reader and make sure the font is basic and there is definition between sections.
3. Bullet Points are ok! When detailing information sometimes its best to be concise and to the point. There is no need to create a sentence, just for the sake of it. If you can convey the information accurately don't waste space or time creating sentences. Most times a resume is scanned with the reader looking for key words - use key words to get your message across.
If all else fails and you need some further assistant don't hestiate to contact me for further discussions.
If one of your goals is to shake up your working life then the first place is start is to refresh your resume. Idealistically your resume should be updated every 6 months, although realistically most people scramble to update their resume 10 minutes before the job application is due. There is nothing wrong with this method, although chances are you might miss some important details and there is a higher chance of mistakes.
Taking the time to regularly update your resumes means it is a lot easier to do the 10 minute scrabble for when the job application is actually due, and you can be confident that your formatting, style and themes are correct. If your resume is set up correctly updating your information as required should be relatively easy and as simple as data entry and a quick style theme and proof read.
Don't underestimate the value of your resume - think of it as your first impression with a potential employer. You want it to appear professional, comprehensive and personal. When reviewing your resumes there are a few quick guidelines to follow:
1. Limit your resume to 3 pages if possible. Your resume is meant to be a summary, to attract interest and help you progress to the next stage where they can discuss your resume further. It is not meant to cover every duty or responsbility you have had.
2. Font and spacing are important. If a resume is too hard to read, chances are it won’t be read if there are multiple applicants. There is no need to go overboard and make it size 14 font with double spaces, just be considerate of the reader and make sure the font is basic and there is definition between sections.
3. Bullet Points are ok! When detailing information sometimes its best to be concise and to the point. There is no need to create a sentence, just for the sake of it. If you can convey the information accurately don't waste space or time creating sentences. Most times a resume is scanned with the reader looking for key words - use key words to get your message across.
If all else fails and you need some further assistant don't hestiate to contact me for further discussions.
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Is your New Year's Resolution to be more organised?
One of the top New Year's Resolutions is to be more organised, so if its yours here are three top tips to make it a reality.
1. Make your goal realistic by narrowing it down. Instead of trying to organise every aspect of your life start on a small achievable goal and build on it throughout the year. Your first goal might be to catch up on the filing by the end of January. Once this task is completed focus on a new task such as setting up automatic payments for all regular bills/invoices by the end of February and so on.
2. Write a plan - identifying each step will help make the goal achievable and easier to reach. You will know what you need to do to reach your goal, and you have a plan to go back to if you happen to let your resolution slide during the year.
3. Have a visual goal board of what you want to achieve. Put photos or picture of what you want to achieve by being organised. If you want more time with the family, put a photo of all the family together enjoying themselves. If you want to save money by being organised write a cheque to yourself with your target savings. The possibilities are endless and a visual goal board will help you stay focused on the end goal, especially at times of weakness.
If all else fails go back to the drawing board and refocus your goal. While its great to have such an ambitious goal sometimes its not always possible to complete the goal in the time frame and having small achievable goals are still a step forward to reaching your ideal goal of being organised!
1. Make your goal realistic by narrowing it down. Instead of trying to organise every aspect of your life start on a small achievable goal and build on it throughout the year. Your first goal might be to catch up on the filing by the end of January. Once this task is completed focus on a new task such as setting up automatic payments for all regular bills/invoices by the end of February and so on.
2. Write a plan - identifying each step will help make the goal achievable and easier to reach. You will know what you need to do to reach your goal, and you have a plan to go back to if you happen to let your resolution slide during the year.
3. Have a visual goal board of what you want to achieve. Put photos or picture of what you want to achieve by being organised. If you want more time with the family, put a photo of all the family together enjoying themselves. If you want to save money by being organised write a cheque to yourself with your target savings. The possibilities are endless and a visual goal board will help you stay focused on the end goal, especially at times of weakness.
If all else fails go back to the drawing board and refocus your goal. While its great to have such an ambitious goal sometimes its not always possible to complete the goal in the time frame and having small achievable goals are still a step forward to reaching your ideal goal of being organised!
What is a Virtual Assistant?
So what is a Virtual Assistant? To put it simply it is an assistant that works remotely to deliver services that you may not otherwise have access to. For instance you might need assistant with specialty services, such as tender proposals, presentation and reports or helping you get on top of tasks so that you can focus on what you specialise in - running your business.
Some people might think "why engage a Virtual Assistant, it is only admin work and I can do that myself" - but don't underestimate the value of a specialist, a virtual assistant is not limited to general administration duties. Think of a Virtual Assistant as a right hand man that can compliment your business and help you meet your professional goals and ambitions.
Just like you you might hire an accountant to do your taxes or accounts, a Virtual Assistant specialises in certain tasks. Sure you could probably complete your accounts if you are not an accountant - but would you lose money that you didn't even realise you were missing because it is not your speciality? Generally a Virtual Assistant has a specialty, education and experience in the relevant industry.
The beauty of a Virtual Assistant is that they allow you to focus on what you specialise in - delivering services for your business. If you are feeling overwhelmed by tasks, or just wish you had more time delivering your services instead of spending 4 hours formatting a presentation, a Virtual Assistant is a viable option. Not only to free up your time, but in most cases a Virtual Assistant could complete a formatting task in half the time or less than it might take you.
The advantage of hiring an assistant on an ad hoc basis also ensures you are employing someone on a project basis instead of full time employment where the employer is responsible for full time wages, super potentially sick leave and annual leave. In the case of a Virtual Assistant you pay only for the time dedicated to your project, thereby reducing your project overall costs.
If you have any further questions about Virtual Assistants or any additional enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me at hcrick@y7mail.com.
Some people might think "why engage a Virtual Assistant, it is only admin work and I can do that myself" - but don't underestimate the value of a specialist, a virtual assistant is not limited to general administration duties. Think of a Virtual Assistant as a right hand man that can compliment your business and help you meet your professional goals and ambitions.
Just like you you might hire an accountant to do your taxes or accounts, a Virtual Assistant specialises in certain tasks. Sure you could probably complete your accounts if you are not an accountant - but would you lose money that you didn't even realise you were missing because it is not your speciality? Generally a Virtual Assistant has a specialty, education and experience in the relevant industry.
The beauty of a Virtual Assistant is that they allow you to focus on what you specialise in - delivering services for your business. If you are feeling overwhelmed by tasks, or just wish you had more time delivering your services instead of spending 4 hours formatting a presentation, a Virtual Assistant is a viable option. Not only to free up your time, but in most cases a Virtual Assistant could complete a formatting task in half the time or less than it might take you.
The advantage of hiring an assistant on an ad hoc basis also ensures you are employing someone on a project basis instead of full time employment where the employer is responsible for full time wages, super potentially sick leave and annual leave. In the case of a Virtual Assistant you pay only for the time dedicated to your project, thereby reducing your project overall costs.
If you have any further questions about Virtual Assistants or any additional enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me at hcrick@y7mail.com.
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About Me
- HCC Virtual Assistant
- I have a passion for learning and embracing change and strive to reflect this attitude in my work, including creating a life/work balance. I have a love of all things travel and I am constantly amazed at the progress of technology and how it can help us change the way we conventionally have imagined "work" to be. Being a virtual assistant I can provide a range of support on an ad hoc basis and provide a flexible reliable alternative to conventional business support.