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Does your company have what it takes to "go global" with its online and cross-channel offerings in 2016? Armed with these five key insights, your company's road to global success this year may become much clearer.
Translating your company's primary-market website for new markets is the most critical thing it can do, to take it global. In poker parlance, these are "table stakes."
Here's why. While English remains the dominant second language of the world (behind Chinese), MotionPoint has seen time and time again that consumers overwhelmingly prefer sites translated to their native languages. From a business perspective, these localized sites perform much better in-market, too.
This applies even to regions that have a very high level of English proficiency. Take Scandinavia. One MotionPoint e-commerce client saw its revenue jump by over 62% in the first year after translating their already high-performing website to Swedish when entering the Swedish market.
Going to the UK or Australia? Don't overlook the importance of localization here, too. As we've covered previously, users in these markets appreciate companies that use locally-preferred spellings and words. (Trousers versus slacks, for instance.) That "translates" into good business—in some cases, delivering double the conversions, compared to sites without localization.
This can help your global Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts, too. By making these small changes to your content, including translating meta titles and descriptions of web pages, you help search engines differentiate between your global sites. This avoids potential duplicate content penalties.
As more and more companies continue to expand into international online markets, ensuring that your brand can be easily found there is more critical than ever.
One key to this is ranking high in international search engines. Unfortunately, companies taking their first steps into new markets often have a less-pronounced global online presence. That vastly reduces the likelihood of ranking well in local search engines.
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Unlike similar solutions, MotionPoint's URL Optimization Management supports any language, including dual-byte character sets such as Russian and Chinese—and right-to-left languages, like Arabic and Hebrew.
Beyond URLs, the task of managing the structure of multiple global sites is hard. It's particularly challenging when configuring "Hreflang" tags and ensuring sitemaps across all markets are uniform and up-to-date.
To make things easier, MotionPoint offers a Global Sitemap solution. This Global Sitemap handles this breed of tedious setup and management of global sites, and allows companies to focus on reaching new customers.
Companies must make localized experiences to fully engage with users in new markets. As the world's Internet population continues to skyrocket, consumers in different markets are no longer conforming to the "one size fits all" online experiences of yesteryear. These days, they expect unique experiences tailored to them.
Put another way: If your international site can't connect with these consumers in a meaningful way, those consumers will simply shop somewhere else.
This requires more than linguistic fluency. A kind of social- and data-based cultural fluency is absolutely critical for success. In MotionPoint's case, we leverage our global team's backgrounds and cultural knowledge to help savvy companies better connect with global users.
One of the tools we use is called Market Manager. It allows our clients to modify and test different parts of their websites, to better connect to their global audiences.
This is accomplished through a powerful combination of A|B testing messaging, user interface modifications, conversion funnel changes, and much more. With the consultation of MotionPoint's Global Growth department and the Market Manager tool, our clients have seen a 52% average increase in e-commerce conversion rates.
For e-commerce clients, perhaps the most critical way to create a localized experience is to support local payment methods. Unlike the U.S., not all (or even most) global consumers are comfortable using credit cards for their online shopping.
Considering these preferences when entering global markets separates the companies that win big from those that don't. One MotionPoint client in the Netherlands that integrated support for the popular iDeal e-wallet platform quickly saw iDeal's share of revenue rise to 277% that of all credit cards.
It was clear that consumers had been visiting the site and were ready to spend money, but didn't take the plunge until the site offered their preferred payment method.
Thinking both linguistically and strategically can pay big dividends for companies launching localized websites. Localizing a website to a market whose language is spoken throughout an entire region (such as Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian) can yield valuable returns.
In addition to smartly targeting a certain market directly, you also have the potential to generate a profitable "halo effect" by serving users from surrounding countries with a similar language. For example, we have seen clients that localize a site for Spanish-speaking U.S. Hispanics experience significant traffic from major neighboring markets, such as Mexico and Colombia.
Similarly, companies that launch localized French (targeting consumers in France) see a surge of transactions from French-speaking neighboring countries Belgium and Switzerland.
More strategically, these "halo effect" opportunities are valuable for further expansion decisions. For instance, the increased amount of data and insights from Belgium to the French-language site grants a company the opportunity to evaluate the value of launching a dedicated, localized Belgian site.
Seasonal buying habits, payment type preferences, average order values, conversion rates and item preferences are just a few examples of the kind of information that can be gathered and leveraged to make further expansion decisions.
Most e-commerce companies have existing mailing lists or membership clubs for their primary markets. These resources can be localized and leveraged for new and existing customers in global markets.
Analyzing the success of these initiatives can help identify key traits and habits of these global customers. Leveraging this data effectively can significantly shorten the "learning period" in these new markets, allowing for quicker results and success.
One of our clients found continued success in the ultra-competitive Russian market by localizing their membership club offering and e-mail campaigns. The result? These channels amounted to 44% of the client's Russian site multimillion-dollar yearly revenue.
Indeed, this channel has proven to be such a source of stable, high-converting and high-spending customers, the client has stood out and succeeded, in contrast to its competitors in the market.
Going global with your company's website will always require careful consideration of costs and benefits. However, by making the correct strategic decisions and leveraging various resources—and following some of the tips found here—it is absolutely possible to minimize the risks while maximizing the rewards.
Eric Watson holds a Master's Degree in Finance from Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea). Prior to joining MotionPoint, he worked throughout Asia as a consultant. He completed his bachelor's degree with honors at Arizona State University in 2010 with a degree in Political Science. His non-marketing related research interests include the development of new manufacturing technologies, and the new national policies necessary to encourage their efficient and egalitarian adoption. He covers these topics on his website, The Policy Wire.
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Campbell (1-0) scored in each of the game's first four innings to take a 5-0 lead in the fifth inning over La Salle (0-1).
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Honda and Mugen are heading to next year's Tokyo Auto Salon with a full arsenal of customized vehicles, including a new Mugen CR-V design study and an S2000 Modulo Climax concept.
Unfortunately for fans who would love to see the return of the S2000, this "concept" is simply a look at a new range of styling add-ons for the popular roadster.
The lengthy list of featured concept vehicles joining the CR-V and S2000 include an N-One Modulo Style, a Step WGN Modulo Style, and a Mugen Racing N-ONE Concept. Those concept models will be featured alongside a trio of race cars: HSV-010 GT from Autobacs Racing Team (GT500 class competitor), Mugen CR-Z GT (GT300 class competitor), and the FN09 from Docomo Team Dandelion Racing (Formula Nippon competitor).
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Tasmania's Regina Bird moved a step closer to becoming the first woman to win Australia's Big Brother with the eviction of intruder Jamie from the reality TV show last night.
With three weeks to go in the Channel Ten series, Reggie remained more than twice as popular as any other contestant and the hot favourite to take the $250,000 first prize.
However, the arrival of outgoing British contestant Anouska Golebiewski to spend a week in the house could shake things up.
"I would love to make someone cry," said Anouska, who is the first person evicted from the British show and who will fly to Australia on Thursday.
"Every time we say there's a shoe-in, they don't win," cautioned Ten's head of factual programming, Kim Clucas.
"Everything we do is designed to destabilise the housemates."
Jamie's eviction leaves five in the house. Reggie's popularity among viewers is about 50 per cent - more than double the scores of her closest rivals, Chrissie and Daniel.
In Tasmania, there's an election style campaign to keep Reggie in the house with sales of bumper stickers and "Go Reggie" biscuits.
The 29-year-old entered Big Brother hoping for a break from the fish and chip shop where she works long hours with husband Adrian.
Mr Clucas said the appeal of Reggie was Australia-wide.
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|Salaam has delighted audiences for years with its expansive repertoire of Middle Eastern and North African music. Salaam is true to the traditions, informing the uninitiated, and evoking nostalgia in listeners who are familiar with the art form. What sets Salaam apart is the versatility of its musicians, whose deep knowledge of Eastern and Western styles gives them the flexibility to move effortlessly between genres. Iraqi-American band leader Dena El Saffar's compositions take advantage her own eclectic musical upbringing to create a sound rooted in maqam (the modal system used throughout the Middle East), with tasteful forays into Latin, African, Balkan, Rock, Blues, and Classical styles . It is satisfying to bring this original material to the stage alongside lush compositions of Mohammed Abdel Wahab and the Rahbani Brothers, historic Ottoman Empire-era Peshrevs, anonymous Iraqi songs, and folkloric melodies from Upper Egypt. Salaam, whose name means peace in Arabic, is a musical ambassador for peaceful coexistence.
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Viewpoint: FHA and enduring the housing crisis
In late October, super storm Sandy wreaked havoc on the northeastern seaboard. A record storm surge slammed into New York City's Battery Park. More than 7 million businesses and households in 15 states lost power. The economy lost $30 billion to $50 billion. The federal government's response reaffirmed the vital role it plays in helping the nation recover from disaster.
By Roberto G. Quercia and Kevin Park
Another epic storm – the foreclosure crisis – devastated America's housing market in recent years. The fallout from that storm slashed housing prices by more than a third and wiped out $7 trillion in home equity. Nearly 11 million homeowners – including one in seven North Carolinians – remain "underwater," meaning they owe more on their mortgages than their properties are worth. In this economic tempest, the Federal Housing Administration stepped in to key the recovery.
Friday's news of FHA's latest actuarial review showing its insurance fund holds a "negative economic value" may sound like cause for alarm – the latest in a string of institutions battered by the crisis. But what does this news really mean and how should we react? A bit of background may put it in perspective.
Congress created FHA 80 years ago – at the depth of the Great Depression – to stabilize the housing market. The agency provided mortgage insurance to wary lenders, encouraging them to resume making home loans during a time of great financial uncertainty.
FHA popularized the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. A fixture of U.S. home lending for decades, it allowed more Americans than ever before to own their own home. As a result, homeownership climbed 18 percentage points between 1940 and 1960.
As memory of the Great Depression receded and private institutions developed, the market became less dependent on FHA. In the lull between storms, recognition of its value declined. Then a new crisis hit.
When the housing market collapsed in the mid-2000s and private lenders fled, FHA once again stepped in. The agency's share of the home purchase mortgage market soared, from under 5 percent in 2006 to nearly 38 percent in 2009, three years later.
Since 2008, FHA has helped nearly 4.2 million households buy a home and an additional 2.6 million homeowners, including many that are underwater, refinance to today's lower rates. In North Carolina, FHA guaranteed the credit risk of more than 190,000 borrowers in the last five years. As it did during the 1930s, FHA provided the stability needed for the market to begin regaining its footing.
It is important to note that in the run-up to the crisis, FHA continued providing traditional mortgage products, such as the 30-year fixed, while many private lenders opted for wildly profitable but exotic and untested loans that ultimately caused the crisis. As a result, FHA's business has performed significantly better.
Research from the UNC Center for Community Capital finds that only 14 percent of FHA-insured loans made between 2000 and 2008 were seriously delinquent or foreclosed upon compared with 32 percent of subprime mortgages, even though both served similar borrowers generally considered less creditworthy.
Friday's news shows the agency is not exempt from high losses it sustained supporting the market. Projected losses for FHA's insurance fund now exceed the $30 billion it holds in reserve to cover them. But given FHA's current cash flow, the agency could continue paying claims for 10 more years.
FHA has faced this situation before, including in the early 1990s. Congress enacted reforms, and the fund restored its capital requirements in just four years.
This time, proactive reforms have increased premiums and banned unsound practices. As a result, while older loans continue to dog the agency, more recent business has been extremely profitable.
The simplest way to recapitalize FHA's reserves is to allow it to continue serving the market while reducing losses on troubled loans already on its books. Staying the course will keep the housing recovery on track and allow the agency to regain strength and continue its vital role in our economy.
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Credit card company American Express has created a new online service that allows the sending and receiving of funds between people and sellers. The service also offers a special Serve card that can be used in ATMs and at certain retailers.
The Serve service can easily be compared to PayPal. It's a simple and easy payment exchange system like the one the online financial company offers but there are a number of interesting features that could help make Serve go mainstream:
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With Serve, consumers can make purchases and person-to-person (P2P) payments online (serve.com), via mobile phones, and at millions of merchants who accept American Express cards. Serve unifies multiple payment options into a single account that can be funded from a bank account, debit, credit or charge card, or by receiving money from another Serve account…
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I don't understand net ionic equations; for example, when you're given Pb(NO3)2(aq)+2LiCl(aq) how do you know that in the product Pb has to be paired with Cl2 and Li with NO3 to make PbCl2(s)+2LiNO3(aq)?
well its a double replacement first of all so they all switch
the way my teacher taught it was that NO3 and Cl are the 'girls' and the metals are the 'boys'
all elements to the right of the stair step on the periodic table are the girls. to the left the boys
anyways.. think of it as the two are pairs or dates :)
then they switch dates so Pb goes with Cl
and Li goes with NO3
each girl is with a boy
then you have to balance it
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A little hard to explain in writing without a blackboard but here goes.
First, you need to know the kinds of reaction. I'm sure you have studied synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, etc. This one is a double displacement reaction. Look at the possibilities. Positive must go with negative; therefore, the only possibility is for the Pb(NO3)2 and LiCl to stay as they are (in which case we say there is no reaction) or to change partners. So how do you know they change partners. By looking at a table of solubilities? Here is a simple table.
Reading through the table tells you that Pb(NO3)2 is soluble. LiCl is soluble. PbCl2 is not soluble. LiNO3 is soluble.
There are several reasons that favor a reaction taking place.
a. A gas is formed. None of these are a gas.
b. A ppt (precipitate) is formed. PbCl2 is a ppt since it is insoluble; therefore, the reaction will occur.
3. A slightly ionized material is formed.
4. An oxidation/reduction reaction but this isn't one.
#3 occurs when an acid is added to a base.
HCl + NaOH ==> NaCl + H2O.
None are a gas, both NaCl (and of course) water are soluble, BUT H2O is a slightly ionized substance; therefore, the reaction occurs. I hope this helps but don't hesitate to ask a specific question about the explanation.
The two initial compounds are made of electrically charged particles, ions.
Pb(NO3)2 represents one Pb^+2 ion and two NO3^-1 ions.
LiCl represents Li^+1 ions and Cl^-1 ions.
When the two compounds are dissolved in water, any positive ion can associate with any negative ion in the solution.
Pb^+2 ions can pair up with Cl-1 ions to give PbCl2 which is neutral.
Li^+1 ions can associate with NO3^-1 ions to give LiNO3 which is also neutral.
To summarize, the positive ions from one ionic compound may combine with the negative ions of the other compound.
1. A reaction actually occurs if one of the new compounds has low solubility in water and precipitates to the bottom, or a molecular (not ionic) substance forms. If neither of these things happens, the reaction you write down is meaningless. No reaction occurred.
2. The prerequisite skills for this type of question are: Formula writing and naming, knowing and applying solubility rules, and balancing the equation after you figured out the formulas of the new compounds.
Thank you. My teacher hasn't really gone into much depth on types of reactions, just acids reacting with metals and water reacting with active metals.


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Formed in 1974, Birdman burst onto the Sydney scene with an energy and attitude previously unseen in that city. Clashing with the powers that be of the time, the band chartered a steadfastly DIY course kicking down doors as they went. By the time of their demise in 1978 they had helped overturn the way the music scene operated allowing a new generation of musically diverse bands and independent labels to form and prosper beyond the constraints of the traditional music establishment.
Died Pretty formed in 1983, becoming part of the unfolding post Birdman Sydney environment. Predicated on a series of lauded indie albums and extensive domestic and international touring, the band built a loyal global following over a career that ended up lasting twenty years. Always determining their own musical directions, the band never deviated from the course they set themselves, ultimately earning their unique position in the Australian musical landscape.
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Yes - there are plenty of good pragmatic and philosophical reasons to give zines away, but it is also just fun!
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Not to pick on this guy, because we're all human, but to me it feels a little bit like giving a gift, only to expect something in return. In this case, a big warm fuzzy of awe and appreciation. I mean, I think we pretty much all like it when we feel our work has connected with someone - but being so invested in someone's apparent sense of value of one's zine in that context seems a little...well, let's just say I lean toward the Buddhist side of things and it seems like a potentially problematic attachment. I say, "Be free, little zines! Go and find adventures! Meet many people in your travels! If I never see you again, have long and happy life!" :)
thanks for your thoughts! he eventually said that he had given away his zines in the past and felt that they werent valued as highly by those who picked them up (perhaps as if they were "throwaway"). I responded that they will reach a wider audience of folks who might not be able to "invest" in even one zine monetarily and gives a gateway for someone who might not have considered buying a zine in the past. I thought later too, that it is just FUN and in the spirit of zine making in general. My colleague and I are students with a print que and lucky enough to be able to produce our work low cost, so why not spread the word!
Or they might feel less disappointed in letting go of their money if they were constantly valuing the zine against what they paid for it. I mean, zines in general are pretty cheap. I don't generally have extended internal qualms about that kind of thing, anyway. If I feel like I'm going to be so wracked with anxiety over the dollar or two I spend on a zine vs. what I feel I get out of it, I'll just give up buying zines and trade exclusively.
Sometimes it actually feels like there is MORE value getting a free/trade zine because you can just enjoy it without thinking about it's money value, or because it was a surprise, or because it involved a mutual exchange. My question is - what prompted them to ask the question? And, really, why does it matter either way?
Cheyenne: I don't think that's true in any meaningful way. A free zine will probably have more readers who don't value it highly, but that's because it'll probably have more readers in total than if you charged for it - the (non)-price entices people who might not pay for it.. Also, the "investment" in a zine is a couple of bucks.
Recently when tabling with our "free/for trade" zines, a person asked if we thought because we were "giving it away", people reading them would value them less because they were making less of an investment (their words). What responses/experiences have you had with this? Any good anti-capitalist ZINGS you can think of for next time?
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My newest (5.5" x 7.5" ) zine of short stories, collages and comics.
For trade: B&W copy, 32 pages
For trades, contact me at senorita.wing(at)gmail.com
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I like the sound of this, kinda like a random act of kindness!
i also have my own zine ---about 20pages of writings & drawings. some in English and some in Malay Language. I'm from Malaysia. wanna trade? :D
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Cadillac CTS First Generation Forum - 2003 - 2007 Discussion, Terrible idling; rodent damage in Cadillac CTS Coupe, Sport Sedan and Sport Wagon Forums; I seem to have more pedal since picking the car up from the dealer. Didn't realize the power loss. I ...
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I seem to have more pedal since picking the car up from the dealer. Didn't realize the power loss. I will take a picture of the harness and damage after lunchtime (pst),
The Zip
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These are photographs of the Fuel Injector harness, the damaged #1 injector firing point, and a picture of what it should have looked like. As you can see, the white wire is missing about a 1 inch section and the other wire was just hanging on by threads. Eventhough there was a misfire in the #1 injector because of the damage, other than a noticeable skip in the engine idle causing the car to really shake, the car was idling at the same rpms before and after the maintenance. (around 600 rpms) Ill keep my ears to the ground for any possible long-term engine damage. As for now though, the car is runnin like it stole somethin,
The Zip
Re: Terrible idling; rodent damageOriginally Posted by Caddy Man
We had some trouble with mice at our hobby farm. They would be on the top of my 1970 Plymouth engine but I was lucky and never had any damage. They left a lot of "pellet" presents for me though! I also made sure I closed the floor vents after that, but if they want in, they'll find a way in.
Every year here there is a story in the paper about a cat that goes under a warm engine because of the cold. It's survival I suppose.
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I really enjoyed this book too! After reading it I've been inspired wear clothes that are brighter and more visible. To be "out there" just a bit more. Thanks for sharing this great review! (Love the leopard scarf!)ReplyDelete
They have certainly helped me to be "out there." Without WNTW, I do not believe I would have a blog! Glad you liked the book!Delete
If you guys like it, I'ma have to get it. I love me some Stacy :)ReplyDelete
You are a sweetheart, Lynne...I hope you enjoy it!Delete
I love her and Clinton! There show is so inspiring and I love how good they make women feel after their transformations. She seems like such a confident woman, you'd never guessed that she too faced struggles like all of us! xoReplyDelete
Her struggles really resonated with me and made her advice so much more believable. They are inspiring....but you are too!!Delete
Those quotes make me want to get the book in my hands asap. It sounds like Stacy is reflecting a lot on the same issues you write about every day, Pam! Thanks for the review.ReplyDelete
I have learned a lot from WNTW....and I think Stacy and I do look at many things in the same way...but I am honored that you said that, Patti....I think you will enjoy the book!Delete
I love stacey and Clinton. I have other books of theirs and I'm sure I'll buy this one too! I love how she says never compete with a 20year old; you will always loose. lolReplyDelete
That's one of my favorite WNTW quotes too and It is so true, Paula....you will like this book!Delete
Your scarf is beautiful. I love that show.ReplyDelete
Thanks...the scarf is from Marshalls and I love it! They do have great scarves there! Thanks so much Marla!Delete
Hmmmm... I have several style books. But this one sounds like it's worth a look!
You look fab, dahling....
I think the book is worth it and it is unlike any of the style books I have. Your are so sweet DAHLING...thanks for the compliment!Delete
I have to read this book, so great.. I love What not to Wear also and often wish I could go on there and get an overhaul.. especially my hair.. you look awesome Pam.. I havent known you any other way but it sounds like you have come a long way!! thanks for your great authentic sharing about your journey!! xo oJReplyDelete
Pam--I watched the video and if the same attitude pervades the book, it looks like a really valuable read.ReplyDelete
It does have the same attitude Terri. It really is an excellent read...I think you will like it!Delete
I read an earlier review of Stacy's book and the video and I was impressed with her sensitivity. She didn't seem to steam roll over women and completely take over their lives in the aggressive manner adopted by Trinny and Susannah and Gok - all of whom I want to jump on. I'm really happy you decided to take charge of your own life as it shows in your smile, your posture, your demeanour:))) xoReplyDelete
She is so sensitive in this book...I learned so much about her that I was so impressed with. I think you would like it...she approaches some tough topics with a empathetic heart.Delete
That sounds like a really good book will look for it xReplyDelete
You'll like it!! Thanks for stopping by!Delete
Love Stacy and Clinton and I'm definitely getting this book!!ReplyDelete
You won' regret it....let me know what you think!Delete
I don't like to watch WNTW because I cringe at how rude they are to the people they're re-doing. It hurts me to listen to them sometimes.
I know they're rude because the people they're working won't listen to them unless they do something really outrageous, but I still flinch at the way Stacy and Clinton talk to them.
However, I like that they never suggest anybody try to change their body, no talk of dieting or "when you're thinner." I think that's their best point.
Hi Rose, I know for me, it took tough love! But, I will say that this book is incredibly compassionate and she is so open about her own struggles.Delete
I do agree 100%, and have to have a closer look at that book, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Happy night of the Hallows, my friend.
Thanks sweet lady...you looked gorgeous today in purple!Delete
I was looking at the book at Barnes and Noble and read about her struggle. I am also a follower of What Not to Wear and love the transformations they accomplish.ReplyDelete
She understands transformations from first hand experience and that gives her authority and believability! Thanks for stopping by, Kristen!!Delete
The book looks wonderful Pam... and so do you... :) xvReplyDelete
You are so sweet, Vicki!! Thank you for the kind words!Delete
It looks as though there's some useful stuff here for we men as well. Thanks.ReplyDelete
Yes, I think so, Grey Fox...I believe a man seeking understanding of women would gain a lot from this book. Thanks for stopping by!!
She is kind of awesome. She and Clinton are so popular, part of me wants to say, "Oh, they're not all THAT," but I can't do it. So often, when I watch the show, I'm newly impressed by how sensitive they are while still being really scathingly funny. I'm a sucker for a good style book, so I'll take a look.ReplyDelete
Hi Anne, They are kind of awesome...aren't they??Delete
thanks for the book review
these kinds of books are always such a crap shoot
i think i will definitely buy this one
Thank you for sharing this with us. I have always admired Stacy and Clinton on What not to Wear. They see into your being and let the real you, the pretty, the nice, and let you finally feel it. I am going to order the book today for my daughter. thanks PaulaReplyDelete
This is a great book review. I am all about finding tips and suggestions on how to be beautiful and this book definitely has those things that I am looking for.ReplyDelete
I've just added the book to my list of must reads! Thank you!ReplyDelete
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Resume norms shift. Your resume needs to be up-to-date if you want to appear highly qualified. And one rule never changes: Don't include information that doesn't pertain to landing the job.
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Here are 10 other things you should never include:
1. A title. Don't put the word "Resume" or "CV" at the top. Everyone knows what it is, and you can use that space to include keywords that connect your experience to the hiring manager's needs.
2. Personal information and a photo. If you're applying for a job in the United States, you don't need to include your age, social security number, marital or family status. (The employer does not need to know your children's names and ages.) Descriptions about your physical characteristics are irrelevant unless you are applying for a job that relies on your appearance (such as an actor, television anchor, or model).
3. Stock templates. Don't rely on the templates that accompany your word processing software to create your resume. It's unlikely a hiring manager or resume writer helped create the templates. If you use these stock designs, your resume will appear dated at best and out-of-touch at worst.
[See How to Avoid Errors in Your Resume.]
4. An objective. Job-seekers used to learn to include an objective describing what they wanted in a job. (For example, "Seeking growth opportunity with progressive company" or "Looking for a job with flexible organization where I can advance.") Today, employers don't care what you want--it's all about their needs. Use headlines including the job title you want and key phrases pulled from the job description.
5. Months of employment. Typically, if you worked at a job at least a year, it's not necessary to include the months you were employed. For example, "May 2001 - July 2006." For most positions, it would be perfectly acceptable to list your employment as "2001-2006." If you were employed for less than a year, you'll need to include specific months.
6. Irrelevant content. Avoid words, phrases, or jargon in your descriptions that don't specifically relate to the employer's needs. If you include information focused on another field or position, it may confuse the reader and make him think you would prefer a different job. If you want to convince your targeted employer that you're a perfect fit, delete language that the recruiter or employer might misinterpret.
7. Infographics. You're taking a risk if you apply for a job using an infographic resume. These visually stimulating documents are all the rage online. There are even businesses popping up to make it easy for people who have no graphic design experience to create a visually focused explanation of their careers. But unless you're applying for a job requiring graphic design skills and can create your own infographic resume without a template or tool, it is unlikely this visual depiction will help you land a job. In fact, most online application systems cannot digest or interpret a visual resume.
[In Pictures: 6 Creative Ways to Showcase Your Resume Online.]
8. Hobbies. These don't belong on your resume, unless you can make a direct connection between the activity and the job. For example, if you apply for a sales position at a running shoe company, and you're an avid runner--you'd obviously include the hobby. Another exception to the rule: If you want to head human resources at a yarn company and you love to knit.
9. Potentially polarizing political views. Unless you're applying for a job with a political campaign or with an organization you know shares your opinions, it's best to eliminate references to memberships in highly charged political groups.
10. "References upon request." This phrase is a throwback to a time when references were part of the resume. When people started leaving them off years ago, this phrase filled the gap. It's clear you will provide references (otherwise you wouldn't apply for the job). Saying so just wastes precious space at the bottom of the resume.
Focus on what makes you qualified for the job and fill your resume with those details. When you pay careful attention to every word you include and make sure you don't waste space with unnecessary content, you will have a better chance of landing an interview.
Miriam Salpeter is a job search and social media consultant, career coach, author, speaker, resume writer, and owner of Keppie Careers. She is author of Social Networking for Career Success. Miriam teaches job seekers and entrepreneurs how to incorporate social media tools along with traditional strategies to empower their success.
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