You Are Kind of a Big Deal -

You Are Kind of a Big Deal -Im kind of a big deal. When Ron Burgundy uttered this famous line in Anchorman, everyone in America laughed and started throwing this phrase around. Of course, the line was funny because it would be ridiculous for anyone to say this about themselves in real life right?One of the greatest challenges people face in writing their resumes is feeling comfortable talking about their accomplishments and achievements. The very idea of bragging about themselves is so uncomfortable for many people that they end up selling themselves short. This is one of the advantages of working with a professionalwe have no reservations about highlighting other peoples talentsFor example, I recently wrote a resume for someone in the financial department of a Fortune 50 company. During his tenure, the company had done the largest-ever migration to a popular software system that is considered the gold standard in his industry. Due to his broad understanding of both his field and of technology, he was one of only a dozen people chosen throughout the company to work with the consultants who were designing, testing, and implementing the new system. The kicker was, he never mentioned any of this to me until our very brde phone conversation. What a valuable piece of his professional lifeMany times, I dont really know much about my friends professional lives unless they happen to get a promotion or change jobs altogether. Because I dont interact with them in a business setting, Im often surprised to learn that my friends are out doing some pretty impressive things in their work lives. For instance, a couple of months ago I learned that a good friend has been maintaining a 4.0 in the masters program shes been in for several yearswhile working full-time. No wonder shes always studyingAs you begin a job search, it may take some time to become comfortable talking about your academic and professional accomplishments. Attending networking functions that focus on this sch riftart of conversation can help you overcome this roadblock. This is also why its important to have a professional, colleagues, or friends look over your resume before you start sending it off. If your current resume doesnt scream, Im kind of a big deal, you need to rework it until your strengths shine through

Never Underestimate the Determination to Succeed My Career Path

Never Underestimate the Determination to Succeed My Career Path If youre pursuing your dream career, dont underestimate the power of persistence. For Erica Marracco, a Mortgage Banker at Quicken Loans, staying determined has been the key to achieving herbei goals. If I had given up on myself and lost faith in my abilities before I got the opportunity to actually be a Mortgage Banker, I would have missed out immensely, she says.Now that Marracco has her dream job, shes grateful that her employer encourages her to be herself and lets her personality shine through the work she does.How long have you been in your current role? What were you doing previously?Ive been in my current role for just over 6 months. Previously, I welches working with a company called Rock Connections while I studied for the federal licensing exam.What do you love most about Quicken Loans?The opportunity. You get back as much as you give.What is the most unique or interesting aspect of working at Quicken Loans?I m always amazed by how quickly the whole team works and is able to get things done.What is something you think most people (perhaps even current employees) dont know about Quicken Loans?Youre encouraged to be yourself. Highlighting your personality on the phone, for example, is actually a plus were not robots.What is the first and last thing you do at work every day?I organize my priority list to keep stress levels down. At the end of the day, I finish by going through my client list and making koranvers everyone welches called.What are some of your strengths at work?Im good at being coachable and accepting help from others.What are your strengths outside of work?Singing. I was classically trained for over a decade before working at Quicken Loans.What has been your favorite mistake?I like any mistake that I can learn from.What are you currently reading/watching/listening to?Im reading Little Red Book of Selling by Jeffrey Gitomer.Who is the most influential person in your life? Why? My mother, because she is the hardest worker I know while still being kind and strong.What was the best quality of the best boss youve ever had?The best boss Ive ever had was tenacious in holding me accountable for my duties.What is your No. 1 piece of advice for women who are looking for jobs right now?You cant give up on yourself because nobody can face your fears for you.What career move are you most proud of?Being persistent. If I had given up on myself and lost faith in my abilities before I got the opportunity to actually be a Mortgage Banker, I would have missed out immensely. I am most proud of my choice to continue studying to pass the mortgage licensing exam instead of giving up.What is the most memorable piece of career advice youve received?Youll never work a day in your life if you do what you love.--Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Quicken Loans.Find a job there today

CardFlight 2018 Year In Review

CardFlight 2018 Year In Review Below is an article originally written by Marc Hummel at PowerToFly Partner CardFlight, and published on December 20, 2018. Go to CardFlights page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.Like every year at CardFlight so far, 2018 was a year filled with new products, deals, learnings, and growth.We closed another year of mind-bending growth and reached a new business milestone Those 45,000+ merchants process transactions using the latest payment acceptance technologies We also received some hard-earned recognition Learn more about the awards (and how we celebrated them) here.and brought on several new partnerships.Read more about a few of those new partnerships Paya, Boomtown, and Payscape.We achieved so much in 2018 thanks to our rockstar team. Which got quite a bit bigger this year. To see everyone on the team, go here.All that growth required a lot of communication a good amount of LaCroix and a LOT of travel. Our untersttzung team provided our clients with world-class service and our development team worked hard to add new features and support new devices.CardFlight now has three payment acceptance solutions for merchants on the go, in store, and at the computer. As hard as our teams worked, they were never hungry or without some well-deserved recognition or equally well-deserved fun. For more pho tos from around the geschftszimmer this year, check out teamCardFlight on Twitterand LinkedIn.The end.A big heartfelt thanks to our reseller partners, employees, and merchants for making 2018 a year to remember.