5 Executive Career Services for Six-Figure Earners

5 Executive Career Services for Six-Figure Earners5 Executive Career Services for Six-Figure EarnersWhether you net $100,000 annually or $999,999 there is one thing that is certain you are a six-figure earner. As a high-income producer, you are expected to create compelling content for your resume and LinkedIn. You are also expected to have exceptional communication skills in and out of the interview.When it comes to finding the best executive career services, its important to locate someone with experience in your field. Equally important, someone with experience working at your seniority level. Sadly, the majority of senior managers, directors, vice presidents, and executives dont do this. They end up purchasing an executive career service such as a resume makeover, LinkedIn makeover, interview training, or career finder service from some recent college graduate or HR professional who has never once worked with a six-figure earner.Today, I am going to show you how not to make the s ame mistake. When it comes to executive career services for six-figure earners, there are only five services that you need to worry about. Below are the five services listed in the order that I believe to be most important.1. Career Finder ServicesThe job market is changing faster than ever making it increasingly difficult to secure a new job. Applicant tracking systems, recruiters, job boards, and all other technology has made job seeking a full-time job in itself.Combatting this rapidly changing and increasingly frustrating job search process are companies like Find My Profession. Specializing in executive career services for six-figure earners, Find My Profession eliminates the pain associated with job searching.The Find My Profession team will rewrite your resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile, provide 1-on-1 interview training, and so much more. By so much more, I mean they will actually apply to jobs on your behalf, connect you with hiring managers and decision-makers, and gu arantee employment or your money back.Find My Profession has made the top of my executive career services list because they encompass all five services into one desirable package for a custom quoted one-time investment. For those do it yourself-ers (DIY-ers) who want additional options, check out the5 Best websites to find six-figure salary jobs.2. Resume MakeoverThe dreaded resume. I have never met somebody who got excited about writing a resume. Not even resume writers If you are a great resume writer, knowledgeable on keywords and applicant tracking systems, and dont mind writing your resume, go ahead and skip this section.If you are like the other 99% of people who dont care for writing resumes, arent knowledgeable on keywords and applicant tracking systems, and would rather pay someone to do the job, then this is one executive career service you could benefit from.Screen your resume writerThe most important thing to do when researching executive level resume writers is to deter mine their credentials. Here are four questions that you can ask to screen a potential resume serviceHave you written a resume for someone in my industry and seniority level?Can you send me a sample resume that is relevant to my background?How many rounds of edits/revisions am I allotted?Do you offer a satisfaction or money back guarantee?The way in which ansicht questions are answered should determine whether they are a good fit. If they send you a resume sample and you arent sure what to look for, check out these 16 best things to include in a resume.Find a balance of quality affordabilityPrice is also important. If you find an executive level resume service for $100, that might be a little concerning. Can someone really give you the attention and quality you need to land your next job for $100? On the other hand, some six-figure earners think they need to spend $1000+ for a resume makeover. Thats probably a little high. Try to find something between $200-$500.Top resume writer c ompaniesAt the end of the day, you should do some research outside of my recommendations, but here are a few companies you can start withFind My Profession, and The Muse, have various resume writers with specialized backgrounds and experience working with six-figure earners. Find one that resonates with you, ask the questions above, and if everything checks out, go for it3. LinkedIn MakeoverIf you dont already have a LinkedIn account, make one. To be honest, it is impressive that you have become a six-figure earner without a LinkedIn. This is going to be an essential resource for you in your job search. Not only is LinkedIn perfect for getting noticed by recruiters/hiring managers, but its also a great place to network. A LinkedIn profile executive career service should provide you with the followingAn expert who will take the time to get to know you and your intentions for using the service (job search, personal branding, etc.)A completely optimized profile with an All-Star status on LinkedInA jump start on your networking effortsCustom glaubenszeugnis templates to send your target audience (bonus)Just like any executive career service, pricing is going to play a big factor. Dont assume a LinkedIn makeover costing $1000 is going to be any better than a $100 service.Ask for sample LinkedIn profiles and make sure they are not making any of these 7 simple LinkedIn profile mistakes.Give the company you are considering a call before you buy. Ask to speak with the individual who will be working on your profile. Drill them a little bit on their background and credentials. You should be able to tell if they are qualified within minutes.4. Interview TrainingThe ability to interview well is an extremely valuable and increasingly rare trait. The best way to practice your interviewing skills is to go on as many interviews as possible. The problem is, its not always that easy to get interviews.Sure, you can ask a friend or family member to do some 1 on 1 mock interview pr actice. Check out this list of the 50 top job interview questions and answers.That might do you a little bit of good. But is that individual an expert on interviewing? Can they provide accurate feedback on what you did right or wrong?Similar to a resume makeover, it will help to find an interview trainer with knowledge in your field, industry, and experience level. Is a 22-year old sales rep the best person to coach you through your Vice President of whatever interview? Probably not. Find yourself a top-notch interview coach from a business likeFind My Profession or search locally on LinkedIn by typing in interview coach.5. Cover Letter WritingCover letter writing is a dreaded topic that I thought I would save until the end. While titelbild letters are not always essential to land your future job, they can help. Considered useful to some, and useless to many, cover letter writing is still one of the most common executive career services around.If you hate cover letters and you dont want to use them, simply move on. However, if you find yourself in a situation that requires a cover letter, its important to send your best.Find My Profession does a great job on cover letters and just about every executive career service for six-figure earners. You can also check out sites such as Fiverr, LiveCareer, The Muse, and Ultimus, for additional options. For all the best tips on writing your own cover letter, check out this article explaining how to write a cover letter.Executive Career ServicesYou may not need all of these executive career services at once, but its important to know you have options. As a senior-level professional in your field, you shouldnt be expected to be a professional career finder, resume writer, networker, etc. Value your time and find someone who is an expert in these fields. With adequate screening, research, and a little effort, you can find an executive career service that will return 10x your investment.

Smart influencers give their best email tips, tools, and hacks

Smart influencers give their best email tips, tools, and hacksSmart influencers give their best email tips, tools, and hacksAs the editor of The Gmail Genius, a monthly newsletter to help users get the most out of Gmail, Ive gotten to peek into the deepest recesses of one of the most personal of digital spaces the inbox. Each month, I chat with people about their approach to email for an interview feature in the newsletter. Ive spoken to podcasts hosts, serial entrepreneurs, journalists, tech executives and many others. Some have evolved systems and are quite methodical, while others admit to having mora unread messages than theyd care to acknowledge.Two things Ive learned No two people treat email quite the same way, and if you dig deep enough, almost everyone has something interesting or helpful to share about this ubiquitous part of our business and personal lives.After a year of interviews, here are the most interesting takeaways so farForget inbox zeroJournalist Ann Friedman say s Inbox Zero shouldnt be the goal. If I hit Inbox Zero and stay there, thats when Ill know my career is over, she said. She prefers to think of email as a constant flow to be managed rather than something that can be zeroed out.Its like good dental hygieneMichael McWatters, director of experience design for halbstarker who created the email strategy for TEDs tech team, has tried dozens of different email clients and utilities over the years but says theres just no substitute for diligently going through your inbox and deleting, archiving etc. Its like a simple housekeeping ritual or good dental hygiene if you stay on top of it, youll avoid a mess and dental disease.Quit the inbox shamingMargot Boyer-Dry, founder and author of the Lorem Ipsum newsletter, suggests that if all else fails, maybe you need to come to peace with your unruly inbox. Im a creative person, therefore I get to have a messy inbox. I dont lose stuff Im a responsible responder, and I think its okay. Welcome to the club no more inbox shaming.Keep it off your phoneSol Orwell, a popular blogger and founder of examine.com, doesnt have his business email inboxes on his phone. Instead, he just has a personal inbox for calendar invites and movie tickets. I may read email, I may check it, but I do bedrngnis respond to emails on weekends, he adds.In praise of slow emailSarah K. Peck, a 20-time All-American swimmer who runs the media company Startup Pregnant, believes in slow email. I can take two to four weeks to reply, which can be insane for some industries. I only answer quickly for things that are already on my schedule or are easy enough to do and fit in my allotted email times.Podcaster Jordan Harbinger says he uses the tool Send Later so that he can go through his emails as he gets them, but avoid the expectation that hes always going to respond right away. Ill write the reply while its fresh, but then Ill schedule it to send in a few hours or day. I dont want my inbox turning into instant mes senger, he says.The best time really is nowDont delude yourself into thinking youll have more time for email at some point, says Saya Hillman, the founder of Mac Cheese productions. Stop believing in the Perfect Time Unicorn and his siblings Better Time and More Time. The ideal time is never coming, so dont put things off, she advises. Your future self will have the same time as your current self. Its about prioritizing and what you deem important enough to actually do.Personalizing = more humanIf you really want your message to get noticed, take a cue from how some of the best networkers do it. A lot of super-connectors find ways to bring back humanity to the inhuman, says Scott Gerber, co-author of Superconnector Stop Networking and Start Building Business Relationships that Matter. They will actually create a video. Theyll literally shoot a 30-second video the fact that they mean what they say and not just put words on an email, the fact that they took time, and they can show t hey took time out of their day to make this introduction because its that important.The right tools can helpPR Powerhouse Peter Shankman, the founder of HARO, says his favorite email trick hands down is Follow Up Then, a free tool to schedule email reminders.Ryan Robinson, the host of The Side Hustle Project podcast, says his savior tool is Inbox When Ready for Gmail, which hides your inbox so you dont see incoming messages. But you can still search and reply to emails. Its kind of like a mental hack - out of sight, out of mind.Susan Shain, a freelance writer specializing in travel, food and personal finance, says Pocket helps her manage her inbox. As a writer, I subscribe to a lot of newsletters - but rather than reading the articles from my inbox, and, 90 minutes later, ending up on a story about Justin Biebers latest tattoo, I control-click to add the stories to my Pocket. Then I read them on a lazy Sunday morning or, more likely, on a plane.Apart from her work on The Gmail Gen ius, Jaclyn groes auto is a strategist who loves getting her feet wet at the intersection of media, partnerships,and content. Her writing has covered topics ranging from healthcare innovation to travel budget tips to digital nomads. Shes had bylines at NPR, HuffPost, AllAfrica, Thought Catalog, The Muse, Modern Healthcare and others.

3 Ways to Be a Better LGBTQ Ally at Work - The Muse

3 Ways to Be a Better LGBTQ Ally at Work - The Muse3 Ways to Be a Better LGBTQ Ally at WorkWhether youre actively involved in activism in your free time or just attend annual pride parades, you totally support the LGBTQ community and everyone you know in it. But how can you show that support in the office? Try to change HR policies? Keep a rainbow flag at your desk? Start a breakroom conversation with, Hey, I know youre gay and I totally support that (Please dont do the brde one.) Heres the deal. Ive seen a lot in my seven years of being out at work, and Ive found that one of the biggest ways people can help is to actively create more inclusive spaces for their colleagues. In other words? Make sure that every conversation, team, and workplace relationship youre part of allows us LGBTQ-identifying folks to come to work and feel as though were not going to feel awkward or be left out for simply being ourselves. Here are a few ways you, as an already amazing ally, can make that happen.1 . Be AffirmingThis doesnt mean you need to go around every day patting your LGBTQ co-workers on the back and saying, Youre great just the way you are (In fact, Im advising against that.) Instead, start with the simplest way to affirm someones identity listening. When someone is confiding in you, listen When someone vents to you about challenges they have as an LGBTQ person, listen When someone is questioning their sexuality or gender identity, listen You may be tempted to ask them to dissect the situation or share an opinion- but dont. This is not the right time or place. Someone is trusting you with a serious and important part of their identity.For example, when I told a friend of mine that I was transgender, he responded, I think sex-changes are strange,- which made me completely shut down. This would have been the perfect instance for him to just be there for me, or even use it as an educational moment. (I would have much preferred, Wow, I cant imagine what it would be like to i dentify as transgender.)And what about your colleagues who you arent close with? Another simple way to be affirming is to contribute to conversations just like you would with your straight, cisgender counterparts. Maybe when you ask your gay co-worker about his weekend, he replies, I surprised my husband for his birthday Instead of ignoring it or feeling awkward, just say, Awesome What did you do? welches he surprised? The opposite reactions have happened to me a few times. My straight counterparts all look at each other when I bring up going to a drag show over the weekend or going on a date with a woman. Theres a weird silence when no one knows how to address what I just said. Some easy responses that wouldve felt affirming How was the show? or Did you like her? Was she nice? Its so simple, and yet can really make all the difference in how comfortable LGBTQ people feel in your work environment. 2. Stand Up for UsIts doubtful that youll always have at least one LGBTQ-identified per son around to keep you and your colleagues accountable, and even if you do, it can feel hard for them to stand up for themselves in situations where theyre outnumbered. Thats why we need you, our esteemed colleague and friend, to help keep the space inclusive for us- whether were in the room or not. Youd be surprised how much impact a straight or cisgender person can have in creating a better environment. For a simple example, lets say youre hanging out with co-workers at a happy hour and one of them says, Dude, dont be so gay. This is your opportunity to say something like, Actually, how I act or what I say doesnt define my sexual orientation and, most importantly, being gay isnt an insult, or Hey, thats not cool. Dont use gay in a negative way. Or maybe you have a colleague who uses gender-neutral pronouns (i.e., using ze/zie/hir or they/them/theirs instead of he/him/his or she/her/hers). If you overhear someone using the incorrect pronoun, use the opportunity to gently correct th em. It can be as simple as reiterating the sentence if your teammate says, She sent me the PDF last Monday, you can simply state, Oh, they sent you the PDF last Monday? Itll help make the workplace better for your LGBTQ colleague going forward and provide a good example for others to follow next time you slip up or someone else does (because no ones perfect). 3. Be Empathetic and AccountableFinally, support your LGBTQ colleagues simply by being your authentic self, even if that authentic self isnt perfect. We dont expect you to have majored in LGBTQ Studies or know what LGBTQQIAAP means, but we do expect you to be respectful (after all, we are still at work) and show us that while you might not be an expert, you still care. With a topic this sensitive, assumptions can be really toxic- on both ends A statement like, Wow, I dont get trans people, might have me assume that you dont know or care to learn, when you really meant that you genuinely dont know about transgender people and wh at they might go through in their day-to-day. Instead of getting into a scenario where you might accidently say something offensive, own up to the fact that theres room for improvement. It might be confusing for you in this moment, but remember that this is our every moment, so try to be understanding to your colleagues in whatever they might be going through. Better yet, admit and understand where you might lack some information, and then educate yourself. Youd be surprised how many free educational resources and supportive blogs there are to check out. There are more ways to be a better ally than attending pride parades and waving rainbow flags (but hey, dont stop that either). With unterstellung three steps, you can make your LGBTQ peers feel more welcome at work.

Four ways to manage your overbearing boss

Four ways to manage your overbearing bossFour ways to manage your overbearing bossDo you have an overbearing boss who makes you want to scream, Enough already Leave me alone? Doing your best work when someone scrutinizes your every move can be challenging. Before losing your cool or sending out resumes, however, try some of these ideas.Here are four ways for flexible workers to deal with an overbearing boss1. Build trustSome managers are especially hard on telecommuters. Without constant monitoring, they fear remote workers will take advantage of the situation and bedrngnis produce work thats up to par. These bosses act like detectives trying to catch you doing something wrong or drill sergeants demanding proof of your worth.But for flexible arrangements to truly thrive, trust must exist. Do your part tobuild trust as a remote workerthrough honesty and responsible behavior. Meet deadlines. Be in your home office during the times youre supposed to be working. Maintain a quiet environm ent. Stay organized. Ask for help or clarification when needed. And above all, meet or exceed expectations. Results speak volumes.2. Communicate consistentlyBeat an overzealous boss to the punch by providing aregular stream of communication. When youve already provided a list of priorities for the day and a breakdown of important projects before your manager has even had their morning coffee, they may realize youve got matters under control and not bother picking up the phone.Provide status updates at your convenience throughout the day to confirm youre on track and discourage interruptions.3. Have a straight-forward conversationIf the pestering continues, you may need to address the issue. Schedule a time to video chat or talk on the phone- youll want a platform that allows conversation. Talk about how you want to do your job as effectively as possible and that you feel productivity could rise if given mora autonomy.Provide concrete examples, such as specific instances of being int errupted when you were on a roll. Ask if there is something about your current or past performance that is causing this close monitoring. Demonstrating a desire to work well together as an efficient team often gets you farther than accusing someone of being an intrusive pest.4. Remain professionalFinally, remember that the last thing you need to do is give anoverbearing bossmore reason to monitor your behavior. Avoid trashing them to coworkers. Stay calm in the face of scrutiny. Be as consistent and drama-free as possible. Hopefully, their behavior will improve over time.If it doesnt, taking the high road puts you in a better position should you choose to talk with their supervisor or pursue other employment.This post was originally published on FlexJobs.FlexJobs is committed to helping people find a better way to work. As the leading online service for professionals seeking remote, flexible schedule, part-time, and freelance jobs, FlexJobs offers opportunities in over 50 career cat egories, ranging from entry-level to executive and freelance to full-time. FlexJobs also sets itself apart by providing job seekers with a better, safer, and more efficient way to find professional and legitimate flexible jobs.

Modern Resume Template Free Download: the Ultimate Convenience!

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The Good, the Bad and Open Office Resume Templates

The Good, the Bad and Open amtsstube Resume Templates Top Open Office Resume Templates Choices Recruitment consultants often utilize ATS also. Resumes may be used for a number of reasons, but most often theyre utilised to secure new employment. They may be organized in different ways. Job seekers deserve to discover decent content quickly. Transportation jobs involve a great deal of responsibility and your resume will want to reflect you can manage that. Below, you will discover a list of resume examples that could aid you with your work search. Seek out free resume templates from companies like Google, Microsoft and OpenOffice. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About Open Office Resume Templates Its also important to think about the sort of work you genuinely wish to be hired to do. Dont make the error of answering each job posting with the very same generic resume. A superb editing job will take a small longerand some particular tactics intended to catch resume errors. D istinct kinds of work in the food service industry require resumes with several of the exact same skills. OpenOffice Templates has tons of completely free templates in an assortment of categories whom I know youll come across useful. Its possible to use our resume building software to produce your own from scratch. The sphere of information technology gets more important each and every day. Employing a resume template is now an acceptable and smart practice for quite a few reasons. Federal jobs often need you to have experience in a particular kind of work for some period of time. Take a look at our 8 job skills you need to have page to find some of the things which employers are commonly searching for.

A third of people believe they could do a better than their boss

A third of people believe they could do a better than their bossA third of people believe they could do a better than their bossComparablyrecently releaseda studyrevealing opinions we sometimes keep to ourselves- what we truly think about our managers performance at work.The data was from 20,000 workers employed at small, mid-size, and large public and private tech companies. With numbers of participants saying that they think they could do the job better, pointing out areas they think their higher-ups need to work on, changes they would make and more, the study took it took a pretty candid look at whats really going on inside some employees minds. Among the findings, here are some that stood out.Who says they could do a better job than their bossHeres the kicker- the studyprovided a breakdown of who thinks they would be better suited for their managers position. Here are some of them.Among the findings, 34% of women thought they could do a better job if they were in their managers shoes, compared to 36% of men.In terms of education, 32% of workers with a Bachelors degree felt this way, versus 53% of those whose education did not progress past high school.In terms of department, at the high end were people in Business Development (53%), Legal (45%) and Sales (43%). Some of the people who were not as likely to feel like this were those in Finance (31%), Engineering (30%) and HR (24%), among others.Who says they could tell the boss what he or she is doing wrongThe department breakdownby gender also stood out.The men who fruchtwein frequently reported being ok with this were in customer support (70%) and HR (77%), while the ones all the way at the bottom of the other end were employees working in legal (38%).Among the findings, at the top of the heap in the womens category were those with executive jobs (68%), those in engineering (66%, matched with 66% of men in that department), and women in customer support (66%).But women in these departments were on the othe r end, appearing to be the least likely to report saying they were comfortable telling their bosses what wasnt working geschftliches miteinander development (48%) and legal (39%), among others.The studysaid that just over 60% of participants reported being comfortable supplying their manager with negative feedback, with 58% of women reporting this versus 64% of men.Bernard Marr writes on LinkedInabout how to tell someone (like your boss) that they are wrong- without getting fired.Once youve decided that you do need to speak up, think very carefully about when and how. If at all possible, speak to your boss in private, so theres no chance you will embarrass him in front of others. Correcting your boss in front of a client or in front ofhisboss is probably the worst possible time, because your boss has the most at stake, Marr writes.Where workers say bosses can do betterWhen askedabout the top thing they want their managers to work on, communication came in first place, with 50% of me n and 48% of women picking this choice, 20% of both groups, respectively, reporting accountability, 14% of men and 15% of women reporting positivity, 9% of both groups, respectively, picking honesty, and 7% of men and 8% of women choosing work ethic.Thirty-nine percent of women and 31% of men said their managers were negatively influencing their employers culture, among other conclusions in this category.It looks like respondents also had topics in mind when asked what their first change would be if they were in charge.Better vision/strategy claimed the highest percentage of respondents, then improve office culture, followed by paying people more, then make a better product and then slashing expenses, among other findings.Managers, instead of just bashing you, heres a word of practical advice on how to communicate well with your employees, according toan article by David Krantz in EntrepreneurMany companies have a culture of looking for the positives and avoiding calling out and dis cussing the negatives.Great companies focus on what is not going well so they can dig in and get better. This approach allows employees to feel they have a say in their companys culture and their ideas are valued, Krantz writes.With all the time we spend at work each week, this study confirms that some employees have ideas about how things could be handled better by their supervisors.

This startups management problems can teach companies how to treat people better

This startups management problems can teach companies how to treat people betterThis startups management problems can teach companies how to treat people betterOn Tuesday, Racked published a blockbuster expos on the corporate culture of Thinx, a startup devoted to creating period-proof underwear for women. Its a doozy. Thinx was co-founded by Miki Agrawal, who recently stepped downfrom two positions at companies she founded CEO of Thinx and the pee-proof underwear company Icon, wzu siche she adopted the title SHE-E-O instead of CEO.Agrawal has made a business out of branding feminism onto her products. Thinx becamewell-known in New York City for its provocative advertisements of suggestively cut fruit. UnderThinxs capitalist form of feminism, Thinx is not just selling a menstrual product, but patriarchy-proof underwear. The company has also taken its ardently feminist approach overseasIn January, Thinx launched a nonprofitbranch that will support education for girls in Sri Lanka and India.These sound like sound corporate values for a startup dedicated to products for women - but according to employees who talked to Racked, Thinx didnt quite live up to the values it touted. The employees claim a damning disconnect between the company line and their personal experiences. Ladders has reached out to Thinx for comment and will update accordingly when we get a response.Here are the big lessons we can learn from their cautionary tales.Dont be ageist Oh youre in your twenties, you dont need a lot of money.Employees are paid according to experience, not according to age - and in fact, age discrimination is illegal. While in practice, that affects older workers mora, younger workers should also be treated with dignity at work.In salary negotiations, Agrawal would go back to the fact that were young, and just be like, Oh, youre in your 20s. You dont need a lot of money, according to one former employee. Several Thinx employees said they took a pay cut below the market-r ate of their jobs because they believed in Agrawals vision. A second employee confirmed the hostility in salary negotiations, saying Agrawal acted like it was selfish to take a salary representative of your worth.This is coming from an executive who recently lamentedabout the cray stats women in the workforce face, including the how the gender pay gap across all occupations is close to 76%. (For those unfamiliar, cray is slang for crazy.)Even worse, not all employees faced the same pressure in salary negotiations employees said the only people who were able to successfully negotiate for more money were the companys white men, creating an atmosphere of favoritism. As a recent study proved, favoritism in the workplace promotes toxic rivalries and can cause employees to quit.Being a good manager means every employee should be able to negotiate for more money. It also means companies should not use age or gender as dividing lines in pay and stick to experience and performance. One relie ved former employee said quitting was the feminist decision.Crossing personal boundaries I need smiley faces. I need exclamation points. I need love in your voice.The common thread in many of the complaints made against Agrawal washow she continuously crossed interpersonalboundaries, expecting employees to be her friends rather than workers devoted to a common goal. That meant Agrawal even policed employees moods, former workers said.Agrawal seemed intent on building a chirpy corporate culture. She discussed her need for smiley faces and love in her employees voices as a positive parte of Thinxs looser corporate culture on a Forbes podcast.This might be too much to ask. Companies can ask employees to show dedication, but demanding a certain emotional state at all times can be, ironically, dehumanizing. Employees should save love for - people they actually love, like friends and family. At work, respect and kindness is more than enough.https//twitter.com/s_m_i/status/841736804793380 864Live your valuesDescribing her companys culture, Agrawal said she promoted direct discussion If you have an issue, dont go talk to someone else about it. Go talk directly to the person about it. Face them, because that builds courage for yourself. Hashtag adulting.There are two problems with that policy.The first is that talking down to employees with glib reference to social media memes cheapens them. The adulting hashtag on Twitter and Facebook is frequently ironic, and its condescending.The second problem employees said Agrawal couldnt follow her own advice. When employees talked to her, she complained about it.When Thinxs staff helda come-to-Jesus meeting last March about their reduction in benefits, Agrawal accused her workers of staging a coup.The company had no formal human resources department, and this was a situation where some clear-eyed mediation could help translating between the feelings of a CEO and the pay expectations of workers.In the meeting where Agrawal said she was stepping down as CEO, Thinx leadership said they were going to finally hire an employee to handle human resources.Know the line between warmth and emotional manipulationIn her origin story for The Cut, Agrawal recounted how she turned atenuous connection withan investor into a real connection by pretending there was a bond between them and telling him she was proud of him.Its a technique she still uses I often find myself saying things like, Im proud of you. It implies familial bond, like a proud parent.While positive reinforcement is strong, managers should watch the intent behind it the office is for work, and home is for parenting. A CEO that tries to parent employees may be crossing a line.The use of emotional bonds to manage someone can take on a Machiavellian tinge, a Harvard Business Review article reminds us- if bosses develop a friendship because it might serve them.Agrawal signing professional emailsLOVE YOU Xoxo for instance, would cross a line in many companies. The emotional string-pulling went further. Racked reported that Agrawal orderedthree employees to write positive reviews on Glassdoor, a popular careers website. The goal, she suggested, was to contradict other reviews calling her Trump-like and filled with Stalin-like paranoia. Agrawals pressure on employees went beyond encouragement she said to one employee who didnt want to write a positive review that there was no other option. Thats a scary thing to hear from someone who controls your paycheck.In response to this story, Glassdoor reached out to Ladders to emphasize that, although employers can request honest balanced reviews, incentivizing employees to leave positive reviews is not allowed. If we learn of such a situation, we conduct a thorough investigation and remove content in question where needed.A company for women with terrible maternity leave and employees unable to afford birth controlThinx is not a struggling startup where everyone ismaking sacrifices for the greater good. Fast Company confirmed that in 2016, Thinx made tens of millions of dollars in revenue. Seeing that money pouring into the company, with no benefit to them, was galling for underpaid employees.Despite Thinxs woman-positive message, one employee said she couldntafford birth control the companys cheapest health care option cost a $200 monthly premiums.The maternity-leave policy at Thinx was limited too justtwo weeks of full pay and a week at half-pay, far behind the industry standard of 20 weeks.https//www.instagram.com/p/BRYWPNlB2ot/?taken-by=shethinxTrust is powerful. Dont abuse it.The most important lesson Agrawal and her company failed in every instance to follow was not practicing what they preached. Thats the basic advice Ask A Manager urges all bosses to follow Do what you say youre going to do, by when you say youre going to do it, or update people accordingly.When companies break promises, they lose their employees trust. One currentemployee whowrotea Glassdoor review this January summarized their anger towards Thinx management failure with thisHow can you empower people with your products if you dont know how to empower those behind it?

How Oreo the Cat landed a great job (and what she can teach you)

How Oreo the Cat landed a great job (and what she can teach you)How Oreo the Cat landed a great job (and what she can teach you)On yur average night at the St. Augustine Health Ministries, a nursing home in Cleveland, Ohio, residents and staff members will likely find Oreo the Cat sitting at the reception desk. Oh look, Oreos answering phones at the reception desk because its after hours, theyll say. No, Oreos bedrngnis actually answering phones, but he is often on the job bringing joy and comfort to most everyone who resides at the facility.Most of us grew up with pets, and many of the people we serve here had pets, but when they come into a nursing facility, they cant bring their pets, said Dana Carns, director of advancement at St. Augustine Health Ministries. She just is a break, and makes it like home.There are over 200 residents living at the Ministries, some of whom are recovering from strokes and other similar brain injuries. According to the staff, having a feline friend aro und noticeably improves the moods of residents. She may even be helping them get better. Several studies suggest cats purrs have the power to heal bones.What every job hunter can learn from Oreos job searchDo your research before getting your foot in the doorA couple years ago, Oreo was a stray cat who used to hang outside the Ministries. Eventually, however, she won over the staff, moved inside, and got the job she became their resident cat.Become a familiar faceSo how did a stray cat land such a sweet gig in a warm nursing home where she gets all the head scratches she could want? Simple - persistence and charm. This is something every job hunter can take away from Oreos experience.In Oreos case, passively hanging outside the Ministries allowed staff members see her everyday, and get to know her pleasant disposition. Granted, shes a cat, and theres not much more she couldve done to get noticed - but in her case, just continually showing up paid off in the end.This can also work for you.Many career sites suggest persistence (up to a point) is necessary when going after the job you want. Its important to show your continued interest in the position, but not take it to the point where youre calling or email three times a day.Make sure a companys hiring managers know your name and your face. Theyll think of you when the next big job comes up.Be fun to work withIts unclear whether or not Oreo had been an indoor cat earlier in life, but she picked up the job quickly, and soon enough, was everyones favorite staff member. Shes such a character, Tim Fredmonsky, a security guard who works at the north entrance, told Cleveland.com. The residents see her and pet her all the time. Even the visitors get a big kick out of her. Shes a good cat.Find a niche that no one else is fillingThe nursing home wasnt exactly in need of a cat, but Oreo found a way to show them that her talents were necessary.She isnt quite a lap cat, but shes very fond of attention, and is often descr ibed as the greeter.Shes like our family here, said receptionist Carmen Delgado.Oreo filled a void the staff didnt even realize was there. She makes staff and residents alike smile, laugh, and just generally feel more at ease. Those are rare talents, and not often ones you find in job descriptions. Sometimes thats what ends up getting you the job rather than what you have listed on your resum.