Do I Gain Anything From A Rsumwriting Workshop?

Do I Gain Anything From A Rsumwriting Workshop?If you're wondering if you'll gain any R sumwriting skills from a rsumwriting workshop, the answer is: Yes! But the reason you might not gain anything from such a workshop isn't because there isn't some new rsumwriting technique that you can apply, but rather it's because you haven't learned any of the true essentials of the rsumming methodology and you haven't taken the time to master it.To understand how it is possible to gain anything from a drumming workshop, let's take a look at the basic approach to writing in rsumming. Writing rsum is just like writing English. The main difference between the two is that in English you write sentences, you do not usually write paragraphs, and there are very few structures to sentences in English, but in rsumming it's all about the sentence.You might think that this is an all or nothing approach, but in fact there are many different guidelines to writing rsum. Some of these are very simple and easy to understand, while others require you to be a genius with nothing but summing to support your insights and the reasoning that lead you to those insights.So let's take a look at the basic guidelines and the very basic rsumming guideline of using only one word for each cell of a paragraph. Some people will find this guideline difficult to follow, but you should see it as a way to start off. There are a lot of rsummers out there who know how to write one word per cell, but choose to write about a whole bunch of sentences or paragraphs instead.So, what you do is start with a single sentence and add as many words as you can, in the same sentence. This is going to help you build up a stronger foundation of the sentence and eventually strengthen the sentence with the rest of the sentences that you add.In addition to this, if you write about several sentences that are intertwined together, you are going to eventually find that it's very easy to re-write the sentences in a more logical or der, thus improving your rsumming. As you develop your drumming skills, you will realize that there are different rsumming techniques that are based on using words in conjunction with sentences.So, the next time you're reading about rsumming, take a moment to think about this basic rsumming guideline of using only one word per cell. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by the complexities of rsumming and how many techniques are available to improve your drumming skills, but it doesn't have to be like this.

Amazon Employees Petition Jeff Bezos for Workplace Change

Amazon Employees Petition Jeff Bezos for Workplace Change Following a blistering story from The New York Times about how it treats its workers, Amazon AMAZON.COM INC. AMZN -1.24% has faced backlash from some of its employees. It’s worth noting that reaction to the piece, “Inside Amazon: Wrestling Big Ideas in a Bruising Workplace,” has not been universal from past or present workers. Many have made statements defending the company, though some of those defenders confirm details of what The Times reports. Still, the piece definitely has people talking and debating how Amazon specifically, and the technology industry in a broader sense, treats its workers. Its release has caused an unnamed Amazon employee to issue a self-described manifesto calling on the company to make three changes: Abolish the Feedback Tool that enables anonymous criticism of colleagues. Abolish the Levels system that classifies employees by letter and number. Abolish the “Rank and Yank” forced-curve employee-ranking system. The writer begged Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to make improving the culture and workplace conditions his top priority. “Imagine an Amazon with a healthy and happy workforce â€" one that delivers the amazing results that today’s Amazon delivers, but does so in a sustainable way,” the anonymous worker wrote. “Imagine an Amazon that takes care of its people, nurtures them, and patiently invests in their health and happiness.” What did the Times article say? The Times story was a somewhat damning piece on the what it’s like to work at the company, though as someone who spent an enjoyable year as a vendor working directly with a team at another comparable technology player, nothing described felt all that unusual. The article detailed a very competitive culture where employees are pitted against each other. Reporters Jodi Kantor and David Streitfeld described the working conditions for the online retailer’s employees as follows: At Amazon, workers are encouraged to tear apart one another’s ideas in meetings, toil long and late (emails arrive past midnight, followed by text messages asking why they were not answered), and held to standards that the company boasts are “unreasonably high.” The internal phone directory instructs colleagues on how to send secret feedback to one another’s bosses. Employees say it is frequently used to sabotage others. (The tool offers sample texts, including this: “I felt concerned about his inflexibility and openly complaining about minor tasks.”) The reporters spoke to more than 100 former and current Amazon employees for the piece, and many seemed conflicted by the work environment. Some acknowledged that the company helped them do things they never believed possible in a positive way while others felt the company pushed them past their limits. Amazon clearly runs a demanding, pressure-packed office, but whether that was a good thing or a bad thing remains open to question. It has led to high turnover â€" with the average stay lasting around a year â€" but it has also led to a company that has flourished, innovated, and pushed boundaries. Should Amazon make changes? Bezos has pushed his company to operate like it’s still a start-up. Its employees are paid well, but they’re encouraged to be frugal when it comes to spending money. Whereas its tech rivals lavish meals and other free perks on its employees, Amazon lags behind in those areas. Still, the company has been able to attract top talent while accomplishing impressive things. It’s also fair to question how the company compares its employees to one another and ranks them against each other, but that practice is also not uncommon among larger technology companies. Amazon clearly expects a lot from its workers, but that may not be unreasonable given how it rewards them. Poll: If You Could Make Enough Money to Live, Would You Go Freelance? What will happen? The uproar caused by the Times story forces Bezos to at least examine whether the company needs to make changes. He even issued a memo immediately in its wake, though it did not admit any fault. “The article doesn’t describe the Amazon I know or the caring Amazonians I work with every day,” Bezos writes in the memo, obtained by GeekWire. “But if you know of any stories like those reported, I want you to escalate to HR. You can also email me directly at jeff@amazon.com. Even if it’s rare or isolated, our tolerance for any such lack of empathy needs to be zero.” The CEO also said he wouldn’t work at the company described in the story, nor would he expect anyone else to. The challenge he faces is changing parts of his company’s culture where it’s not being executed as he believes it to be. He also needs to prove to his employees â€" even if it’s only a vocal minority â€" that the company values them. Bezos must address these charges whether true or not. Otherwise, Amazon may lose out on top talent that has options. That could be devastating in a market where developers especially are prized and the pay scale is so high that even Amazon can’t afford to overpay. The online retailer may have an employee problem, or it may not. Either way, Bezos must work to eliminate the perception that something is wrong. Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. More From Motley Fool: Social Security: 5 Facts You Must Know Warren Buffett Tells You How to Turn $40 Into $10 Million Social Security: 3 Things to Know Before Taking Early Benefits

Why Commission is a Dirty 4-Letter Word to Women - Work It Daily

Why Commission is a Dirty 4-Letter Word to Women - Work It Daily Recently, I did a webinar on the unique benefits women have right now in the financial industry. In it, I shared why women run away from commission-only positions and how they are missing out on a huge opportunity for career advancement. Watch the three and a half minute video below to learn why a commission-only job is the safest way for a women to start her own business! Are you a female looking for a career change? The financial education industry is hiring and needs confident, entrepreneurial women... like you! If you're interested in a financial career then speaking with a recruiter needs to be your first step. Let us organize a complimentary meeting between you and a recruiter from a Fortune 500 financial services company. Speak With a Financial Recruiter » J.T. O’Donnell is the founder of CAREEREALISM.com and CEO of CareerHMO.com, a web-based career development company. Hammer over percent symbol image from Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!