How to Write the Perfect Email Signature

How to Write the Perfect Email Signature Chances are that you didnt put an awful lot of thought into your  email signature. What more do you need other than your name, your company and a phone number, right? Well it could be more important than you think. Your email signature is the information attached to the end of an email, including name, contact details and occasionally images/links, so  it acts like a sort of online  business card. Your email signature can say a lot about you as an individual and the organisation you work for, so putting a little time into making it read and look professional really is worth it. Not only should it provide the email recipient with all the correct contact details for yourself or the business, but it must also be reflective of your brand image. Cloud Solutions have put together this simple guide to getting your email signature just right. How many emails are sent each day? There are 2.6 billion email users worldwide. 205 billion emails were sent each day in 2015. 112 billion of these were business related and 93 billion were consumer. 48% of professionals do not have an email signature. The perfect email signature: 1) Make it simple: Try to stick to plain, easy to read font. Avoid using too many graphics, colours and fonts, that can come across as spammy. 2) Keep it short: Include only the vital information such as your name, email address and one phone number. Multiple numbers or email addressed complicates it. 3) Inform your recipients:  If youre a business, you can use your signature to inform recipients on any promotions, new products or events coming up. 4) Make sure it fits your brand:  Create a uniformed brand identity by getting all employees to include the company logo in their signature. 5) Break it up:  Use dividers to break up information and minimise the number of lines needed. 6) Get social:  Include social media links so that people can find you on other platforms. 7) Include additional details: Include information such as your job title and department, so that people know exactly who they are talking to. Image: Shutterstock

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Being Successful -- But Miserable

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Being Successful -- But Miserable There you sit, at the pinnacle of your profession. Successful, well-respected, making good money. It took lots of hard work, a little bit of luck and many personal sacrifices. Still, it was worth it.Wasnt it?Unfortunately, many people in this exact position are saying no. Theyre not doing something they like, theyre not happy, theyre not able to say they like what theyve done with their life.But those who are miserable and successful often feel the most trapped by their jobs. The money is depended on by families and they are bound with cement glue to the picture-perfect life they have created. They suffer silently, often only showing the signs of their inner turmoil by being less patient with their children, more authoritarian and autocratic at work and suffering from various stress-induced health problems.People going through this often think about quitting their jobs, chucking it all because they just can't stand being so unhappy. Still, that may not be the best solution since find ing happiness may mean simply making some adjustments to a current position. Either way, its important that if you are successful, but unhappy, you sit down with a piece of paper and take a hard look at your job.Begin by:1. Listing everything that bugs you about your job. From the fax machine that never works to the overtime to the abrasive boss. Dont leave anything out, no matter how small or trivial. Now consider what you can change or eliminate from that list, and determine what is part of your job and what is part of the work environment.Now, ask yourself this question: Is this the life you want? Is it what you dreamed of as a child?2. Looking at time and money. When you determine that a change must be made, this is the time to bring in the family. Explain that you will be happier doing something else, but you will need their support because financial sacrifices may be needed.Then, set up a timeline of what you are going to do, and when. If you have no real idea of what you want to do, limit yourself to exploring three new fields at a time. If you try to do more than that, you may become paralyzed by such a huge task.3. Doing your research. Get on the Internet, network with other people, get interviews at companies that interest you. Find out what is needed for you to work in your chosen field by talking to everyone you can think of -- and then asking them for more people to talk to. If you're 50 years old, chances are you can't become a ballerina as you once dreamed, but you can look at jobs that involve the arts, graceful movements and creativity.4. Going for it. When youre spending as much time on making your dream a reality as on your regular job, its time to take the leap of faith and put all your time into the job you love.del.icio.us

5 Tips on How to Increase Your Credit Limit

5 Tips on How to Increase Your Credit Limit A higher spending limit on your credit card not only plays a key role in your financial well-being, it’s also a great way to increase your credit score. A better credit score means it’s easier for you to qualify for mortgages and loans; you’ll also worry less about going over-budget. Ready to boost your card’s credit limit? These five tips can help you manage this feat. Don’t ask for too much. Credit card companies usually review your credit within six months of your membership. If you pass the qualifications, you’ll most likely receive an offer for a credit limit increase. Should the call not come through after six months, you may call the credit card company to issue a request. Stick to reasonable figures â€" a 10 to 25 percent increase is fine. It’s not a wise idea to ask for a credit limit increase before your sixth month of membership, though, nor is asking for double your credit limit. These are red flags that may lead to instant denial of your request and might reflect badly on your record with the credit card company. Use your card frequently. Convince your credit card issuer that you deserve a higher credit limit by using your card for most, if not all, of your transactions and use cash in paying back the card balance. Putting a lot on your card and paying back your bills on time shows that you need access to a bigger money pool and that you can handle it properly. Show you’re a good customer. Once you make that call to request for a credit limit increase, you may want to remind your issuer that you’re a loyal customer. A solid payment history, with higher payments than the minimum, also shows that you’re a responsible credit card owner and can handle a larger limit. You can also build your case by providing practical reasons on wanting to increase your credit limit. For example, you want to start paying more bills with your card and thus need the increased limit. Limit your request to your best card. Do you have multiple credit cards? Don’t request for limit increases for all of them at the same time. When you ask for a limit increase, your credit card issuer gets a copy of your credit report. Should they see multiple “hits” of the same request from other issuers, it may not send a good signal. You may come off as desperate; some companies might also flag this as suspicious activity. Focus on your best credit card and make a strong case for your credit limit increase. Should they decline, wait another two to three months before making another request with a different card issuer. Wait for automatic increases. This is the easiest way to increase your credit limit, as you don’t have to do or apply for anything. Credit card issuers regularly conduct reviews on their customers’ accounts to see if anyone “deserves” a credit limit increase. If you’re qualified, you’ll immediately receive notice for a credit limit increase. These automatic increases usually happen to accounts with lower credit limits. If you already have a substantial credit limit, you may have to send a formal request for a further increase. Having a bigger credit allowance on your credit card is definitely an advantage on several fronts. However, before you make a request for a higher spending limit, make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. Evaluate your spending habits and paying capacity, and make your move as you see fit.

Is It Time For A Personal Rebrand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Is It Time For A Personal Rebrand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career In many people’s careers, mine included, you sometimes get to the point where you’ve run out of room in your personal brand. For me, I had a stellar career in finance but got to the point where I no longer enjoyed the work or the brand that I’d built up for myself as the “young financial guru”. It was time for a reset. I managed my reset rather poorly as I meandered my way towards my new brand and I learned many lessons along the way, my hope is that you’ll be able to avoid some of the mistakes I made during my transition and personal rebranding. I left my career in finance and knew little about what I wanted to do in my next phase, I had vague generalities of working with companies, improving their web presence, assisting with their marketing, but little in terms of tangible expertise. It took me some time to determine what it was that was a unique proposition about what I had to offer. I left finance and burst onto the local scene as a website and marketing expert, a solopreneur with strong ambitions but little to show for my “expertise”. I had built some non-profit websites and helped with their marketing and branding. It was something that I knew that I could do for companies, but I hadn’t before. Here are some of the things that I wish I knew before I switched gears: Know your market Know what you have to offer Start before you stop Know your market Every marketing book you’ll ever read will tell you to know your market. I thought I knew mine before I started my rebranding but I had too little knowledge. What I knew was that I’d start out serving the “small business market”. That was the extent of my knowledge. I thought I could figure out the needs and wants as I went along, but quickly found that I knew far too little early on. Knowing the general market of “small business” was not enough. Here are some things that you can do to help you understand your market better: Call the local chamber of commerce and ask questions, they’re a fantastic resource for you Attend events where your target market is in attendance, learn what resonates best Find a mentor who has already achieved success with the market you are looking to attract Know what you have to offer I knew that I could do many things for companies, but my offerings were far too wide and I spent time chasing wild geese. Hone down to the few things where you have the best advantages over potential competitors and focus on those few things, if you’re too broad, you’ll spend time and resources chasing clients for products that may never exist. Start before you stop Do your research while you still have a paycheck. Nights and weekends are great times for you to do your market research and determine your best new personal brand. When you have already transitioned and are waiting on your first client, or maybe the gap between your third and fourth, you’ll wish you had put in the time up front to learn before you were begging for your next gig. When you have spent the time in advance you can be more selective with who you take on as clientele and that will serve you well into the future. Best of luck on your rebranding! Author: Nick Inglis is an expert on enterprise software and is the author of the AIIM SharePoint Governance Toolkit. Nick has worked with companies as diverse as Ernst Young, Shell and Canon. Nick is an independent consultant and noted keynote speaker on the topics of SharePoint, Information Management and Collaborative Technologies.

Simple Guidelines for Writing a Medical Scribe Resume

Simple Guidelines for Writing a Medical Scribe ResumeMedical scribe resume is required documents which need to be submitted for the purpose of getting a medical scribe job. These documents are also known as documentation in this field. They basically serve as a proof of the training that has been undertaken. They serve as the first information that the employer gets about you and your capabilities.These medical scribe resume are very important and hence it is essential that you spend some time in writing them. You should never rush in your work. Make sure that you take the help of a professional writer. This person can certainly take care of all the aspects that you want in writing the medical scribe resume. A competent scribe resume writer can put your mark in a good way.The content of the medical scribe resume should be written very clearly so that it will attract the attention of the employer and will get them to accept the good quality medical scribe resume as a proof of your tra ining. You can ensure that the content is kept simple so that it is easy to read and follow. You can also use bullet points to ensure that the reader understands your contents very easily.The content of the medical scribe resume should not contain any grammatical mistakes. You should also try to avoid repetition of words that are similar to each other. One should always keep in mind that you are putting yourself in front of people who can judge by their eyes and hear things very well.If you have a diploma or degree from any other educational institution, it is better that you can place it at the beginning of the medical scribe resume. This will make the reader think that you have taken a medical scribe training.You should always try to remember your name so that the reader doesnot get confused in reading your medical scribe resume. It is advisable that you choose one that is short and easy to remember.The medical scribe resume that you are using should include the dates on which you started the scribe training and when you graduated from any scribe training center. The dates will prove to be very useful for the employer when they look at your background. If they are looking for someone who has got training from certain date then they can immediately check this document. This will save them from the trouble of checking with the other side.The medical scribe resume should also include your contact details so that the employer can reach you easily and check the reliability of your services. The contact details should also include your email address so that you can get in touch with the employer even if you do not have internet access. You should try to avoid including your cell phone number in the medical scribe resume because it is difficult to get hold of it from an employer.

Rejuvenation

Rejuvenation In a meeting with a job seeker this week, a wise co-worker asked a super question: What do you do to keep yourself positive and motivated? His answer began with I first dealt with all the emotions, anger, frustration, fear, anxiety, etc. Once he had those out of the way, he was able to focus on moving forward. He admitted that took longer than he thought it would. His ex co-workers called to share their frustration over the event andhis family needed him to run errands and do projects. These distractions also helped him get over the loss. Emotions frequently get in the way of a productive job search and even a successful career. It is imperative that we learn how to manage our emotions. So, what does that mean? Take care of you. What rejuvenates you? As we head into summer, it is sometimes easier to get that boost of energy. When you walk out of your house in the morning, pay attention to the smells, sights and sounds of the morning. Clear you mind of all other distractions. What do you sense? How do you feel? What memories come to mind? OK, that might not work for all of you. Get on your bike, put on your shoes, sit on the grass, and now try clearing your mind. Where does you mind go? Are you recalling something happy from your past. Stay focused on that. Still not working? What happy moment can you re-invent? Is it a beach-side cocktail at sunset? Perhaps a volleyball game with friends? Making the perfect decadent dessert, and/or eating it? Finding the greatest bargain? Is it Yoga? Hanging with friends or family? Do it. No excuses. Just enjoy the moment. I know. You will not be magically removed from the task ahead. You still have a job search in front of you when this experiment is all over. But you might be able to approach your search with re-newed energy, beliefs anda new outlook.

HP and I are making the UK happy! - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

HP and I are making the UK happy! - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Today Im in Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace of William Shakespeare) helping Hewlett-Packard promote their Happy People campaign to their UK channel partners. I wrote about this campaign previously. The cool thing about it is that theyre using happiness at work to promote their products and of course that they hired me for it :o) As part of the campaign, they made this sweet little flash presentation: Neat, huh? And remember, if you work in the UK, theres still a chance for your company to win a workshop with me. More information here: The campaign website with tips on how to make yourself and your workplace happy Take a staff satisfaction survey Join the contest for small UK-based companies Full disclosure: HP are paying me to participate in media activities related to this project and to do the workshops for the winning companies. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related