No room at the bar

No room at the barNo room at the barIf endurance were the measure of ones fitness to practice law, then Robert Bowman would seem to be a solid candidate for the bar. As The New York Times recounts, all Bowman ever wanted to be was a lawyer, and it seems hes spent a good part of his life trying to do just thatovercoming a difficult childhood, ten years of college, four years of law school, two debilitating accidents and three unsuccessful attempts to pass the New York State bar exam. Having finally passed on his fourth try, Bowman was interviewed and recommended for admission to the bar by the Committee on Character and Fitnessonly to be deemed unfit by a panel of appellate judges based on the size of his student loan debt.To be fair, the judges decision was elend based solely on the extent of Bowmans debt (some $430,000, including penalties), but also on the fact that, over the last two decades, hes not made a single payment to reduce it.Nevertheless, as Elie Mystal observes in an AT L post Bowman has racked up all of this debt in order to become an attorney how does he have any chance of paying back the money if he is not allowed to become an attorney? Apparently thats not the courts concern.One might question the judgment of someone whos so determined to become a lawyer that he sits through the bar exam four times and racks up hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, but is that really a fair, or consistent, way to measure a persons character and general fitness requisite for an attorney and counselor-at-law? After all, as the Times notes, New Yorks courts have overlooked misconduct like lawyers solicitation of minors for sex, efforts to deceive judges and possession of cocaine. Those instances have led merely to temporary suspensions from practice.Why not give Bowman the same shot to be a bad lawyer?- posted by vera

What to Know Before You Start a Record Label

What to Know Before You Start a Record LabelWhat to Know Before You Start a Record LabelThe music and music production is a flashy and alluring business. All the swag, parties, record releases and celebrities - its no wonder why so many people want to try to break into the business. Some people may leid want the limelight of being a pop star, so they may turn their efforts to start out their own record label. Independent labels have a long history in the business, going to back to the post-war era. While many have failed, others have thrived - some have even been bought out by the major three labels, Universal, Sony and Warner. Have you ever thought about getting into the record label business? Starting your own record label - whether for fun or in the hopes of turning into a real, live business - is a lot of hard work. Before you make the leap, find out what youre getting into and what you should have in place so you can make a good go of it. Here are a few things you may need t o consider before you start planning that first release. Money Sure, youre doing this for love, not money, right? Unfortunately, everyone youre going to need to work with to start your label may not be so giving. There are a lot of costs to consider, from pressing albums to promotion and paying out royalties. But if youre willing to start out really small, there is one positive. The cost of opening up and running an independent record label has gone down considerably within the last two decades - thanks, in part, to the digital music industry. According to Profitableventure.com, it isnt as costly to run an indie label in the U.S., Canada, Australia or the United Kingdom. You can actually start out a small record label with as little as $20,000 to $50,000 in capital. This can cover the cost of your equipment (mixers, microphones, amps, cables, computers), licensing and business registration. You may also be able to set aside some money out of this budget for promotion, although it may be low-scale. More on that a little later. But dont forget, this isnt a hard and fast rule. The best thing to do is research. and figure out a realistic budget for your goals. And most importantly - like any other business venture, be prepared not to see a return for a very long time. Working with Bands Make sure you have talent you can sign on to your label. Theres nothing like being ready to go into business and not have anyone to sign and promote. Some labels just start out with one artist. So if you have someone in your family or network of friends who isnt getting noticed by a major label, step in You can both help each other out - you by getting their music out to the world, and they can help by getting your label some traction in the music world. Knowing someone you can start out with can help both of you work out the kinks of the industry, and can help you add mora artists to your roster. After all, if you do a great job with your first artist, others will be m ore likely to sign on with you. Keep in mind, though, that some bands really get it and are happy to grow with you and the label because they know how much time and money youre dedicating to get their music heard. But some bands really dont understand how it works. So when youre just getting started, skip the prima donnas. Also, take the time to work out the financial stuff before the relationship begins. If cash does start coming in, misunderstandings can blossom with ease and you dont need that kind of stress. Its a pain personally and for the label. Distribution If you want to make some of that money you invested into your record label back, you need some way to get your releases into the hands of music fans. The best way to possibly get yourself out there is through digital channels. Since theres no cost of having to produce any music physically, you can easily upload albums and singles produced by your label once youve hit export on the editing machine. All it takes is prod ucing a digital copy, and putting it on a streaming service like iTunes or Spotify. In some cases, the services wont even charge so its free. Check out your preferred streamers terms of service to get more information. If you really want to sell physical copies of your labels music, you may want to try hitting up some of the indie record stores in your community. These places tend to carry local artists and may help you get your label noticed, too. You may even ask if theyd be willing to do a record signing or a public event with your band(s) to drum up interest. But if you do have stars in your eyes and want to go the traditional route of getting an actual distributor, know it may only come after a lot of hard work. At least until selling a lot of music. Most distributors of physical music (records, CDs) may not want to work with start-up labels. Theyre looking for labels with proven track records and with a release schedule that will give them a steady supply of new records to se ll. Promotion Just like you need to give people some way to buy your albums, you need to let them know they exist in the first place. To do that, you have to promote. When youre just getting started, promotion can be a real uphill battle - it takes time to build up the contacts you need so you can relax knowing when you put out a record, someone is going to talk about it. If you dont do your promotion in-house, it can get extremely expensive, and theres no guaranteed payoff. Promotion is a necessity, but its hard work, and be prepared for a huge learning curve. But with the advent of social media, there isnt as much pressure as there welches in previous years. And you can definitely reach a wider audience with the right strategy. If you already have a big network, create a website and social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and get everyone to share. Keep on top of your promotion through photos, videos, audio clips, regular posts and events. If you can do this yourself (or convince friends and family to help you out), it may just cost you time. If you cant handle it, there are consultants and companies that will manage your social media profiles for you for a cost. If you can afford it, why not leave take that stress away from yourself? Get a Collection of Hats When youre running an indie label, you have to do the jobs many different people at big labels end up doing. So basically, youre a jack-of-all. When youre running an indie label, you may act as manager, promoter, agent, video director, graphic designer, PR officer, radio plugger, AR, accountant, lawyer, distributor, webmaster, travel agent, secretary and maker of tea/coffee and snacks. And thats just for starters. If only you got paid for doing all of those jobs The Two Most Important Things That long list of tasks you often have to take on when you start a record label demonstrates the two most crucial things you need to know about getting into the indie label business. W hile manufacturing, distribution, and promotion might be the practical things you need to release a record, know the following before worrying about that You must be able to juggle several tasks at once and you must be self-motivated to keep it going, even when its not so fun.You have to absolutely LOVE what you are doing. If you dont, youll get tired of the hard work and ups and downs very quickly. More Money and The Fine Print This article began by emphasizing how expensive releasing records can be and will finish by stressing that point as well. But heres the thing- you can be creative and keep your costs down considerably. Do some in-house PR, do artwork by hand, dont spend money on cool but expensive vinyl and so on. You can, in fact, trump any of the challenges facing a small label like getting decent distribution, getting reviews with a little patience and creativity. Consider the rest of this article a reality check, not a dont do it warning. Look before you leap, but if you like what you see, leap away. It CAN be done.

Quotable Quotes About Job-Hunting

Quotable Quotes About Job-HuntingQuotable Quotes About Job-HuntingMost people dont think theres anything funny aboutlooking for a job, interviewing for a job, or any other aspect of the job-hunting process. But, after all, a positive attitude is important in a job interview. You might find it helpful to have some amusing thoughts running through your head as you prepare.Many of the ones included here are thought-provoking, too. Here are some quotable quotes from successful and insightful people, selected because theyre the most likely to lift the spirits of any job seeker. On Interviewing I had a job interview at an insurance company once and the lady said Where do you see yourself in five years? and I said Celebrating the fifth-year anniversary of you asking me this question. Mitch Hedberg During job interviews, when they ask, What is your worst quality? I always say, Flatulence. That way I get my own office. Dan Thompson I can count on one hand the number of people who wrote me a thank you letter after having an interview, and I gave almost all of them a job. Kate Reardon When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges. Jack Handy I get mad at people who talk about traumatic job interviews, about going on one and getting rejected. I get rejected all the time and not only do I get rejected, but people have no problem being really specific about why I welches rejected. Julia Sweeney I sometimes find that in interviews you learn more about yourself than the person learned about you.William Shatner I picked up an issue of Cosmopolitan the other day that had tips for job interviews, because I was like, I need to get better at interviews. The article was basically about how to get someone not to hate you in 20 minutes.Jennifer Lawrence At the Harvard Business School, I really felt I had gained the ability to resolve difficult issues. But I also felt that I wasnt in the mainstream with my fellow students. During job- hunting season, for example, everybody shaved their beards for interviews. I thought, This is crazy. So I grew a beard. ThomasStemberg Never wear a backward baseball cap to an interview unless applying for the job of umpire. Dan Zevin On Working When you leave college, there are thousands of people out there with the same degree you have when you get a job, there will be thousands of people doing what you want to do for a living. But you are the only person alive who has sole custody of your life. Anna Quindlen Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones. Ralph Waldo Emerson One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. Arthur Ashe Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. Confucius On Opportunity Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Edison Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell em, Cer tainly I can Then get busy and find out how to do it. Theodore Roosevelt If opportunity doesnt knock, then build a door. Milton Berle On Ambition The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to show us how badly we want something. Randy Pausch Every experience in your life is being orchestrated to teach you something you need to know to move forward. Brian Tracy Fall seven times, stand up eight. Japanese Proverb Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it. Katherine Whitehorn Getting fired is natures way of telling you that you had the wrong job in the first place.Hal Lancaster

We can be heroes

We can be heroesWe can be heroesMake a difference in your own life this Fourth of July. Its the week of the 4th of July, and every year I like to share these words from a great American with youIt is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood who strives valiantly who errs and comes short again and again who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat.Thats Teddy Roosevelt speaking at the Sorbonne in 1910, but he could have just as easily been speaking to you. Readers, we all know those professional critics and perpetual naysayers who say Its no use it cant be done. Dont try. Give up. Why do you have to stand out? Just be smart and give up. They are an all-too-common, misfortunate fact of corporate life and they populate our hallways, snack rooms, and company cafeterias. They lurk there, with their drag-down message of gloom and doom in the hopes of ensnaring you in their misery. But its important for you to know the naysayers are wrong, and you dont have to buy into their message of settle-for-little and underachievement. Because youve been blessed with talent because youve had the fortunate happenstance to be born in this great country (or emigrate or visit) because you are one of the leading professionals in this great land of ours, you have a higher purpose this Fourth of July holiday. Im asking you this Fourth of July to reach deeper. To use the great talents youve been given the skills and abilities and experience youve developed over the years the guts and courage that are so mu ch a part of you, to be even greater. Im asking you to make a difference in your own life to find that next great job that will make you even better to stretch yourself further than you knew was possible to be that person youve always known you were capable of becoming. Im asking you this Fourth of July to be a hero. Your own hero. And with that, Id like to end this newsletter with a few lyrics from a talented Brit (hey, they took part in the 4th of July, too) You know, I think this motley-eyed chanteuse is on to something We can be heroes and Ill be rooting for you all.

The Characteristics of Good Summaries for Resume

The Characteristics of Good Summaries for Resume The Lost Secret of Good Summaries for Resume The applicant managed to mention important qualifications in just a few sentences. Resume is a kind of document employed by individuals that are seeking for employment. These are really quick and simple to use. Its a couple short lines or bullet points that go at the peak of your document and allow it to be simple for the hiring manager to understand your experience and qualifications. An excellent career summary is basically a glimpse of your skill set and the value youre able to bring to your prospective employer. Only consist of work and volunteer experience thats related to the insurance policy job that you want to get hired for and speaks to the employers needs for that position. This is particularly important if youre a student or recent graduate with tiefpunkt market experience. The actual purpose of that bit of paper must be to obtain an interview with the employer. If yo u do decide to move forward with a resume summary statement, be sure to deal with it as your personal highlight reel. Make your resume expert summary from the greatest few bits. You may want to think about a qualifications summary which we outlined in last weeks postbut if you simply need to have a summaryhere are a couple of examples to help you begin. The Good Summaries for Resume Cover Up Ultimately, a great career summary focuses on your capacity to provide value to the corporation. When you own a list of the keyword phrases and key abilities and values, you can begin building your career summary further. Perhaps you wont utilize words like gain a competitive edge or boost revenue in your statement. The significance of a career summary is to clearly show your value to the firm. Using Good Summaries for Resume OurA Sample ResumesA for skilled summary come with each available examples from other job categories that could secure any user covered. 1 A resume summary is a b rief, snappy introduction paragraph that delivers a summary of your very best work. Moreover there are many resume templates Microsoft Word to select from it is really challenging to land on that 1 link which will actually get the job done for you. Word Resume templates are simple to find or spot on the web and can be downloaded for additional use. Hiring managers arent renowned for spending a great deal of time reading resumes. To put it simply, the objective certainly not addresses the company issue or pain that the hiring manager has. Telling someone you managed a huge project is fantastic. The piece you truly need the hiring manager reading is your latest work experience (and be sure you tailored that info to fit the work description). In case you do resolve (that a) resume abstract assertion is most effective for you get able to do a little bit of digging and a couple introspection. The point of a career objective is to outline what sort of roles you are searching for an d what direction you would like your career to take. A strong summary statement at the peak of your resume can increase the possibilities of them noticing what youve got to offer from the beginning. Your good instance of writing a very good future directed resume. The Basic Facts of Good Summaries for Resume Besides re-reading the summary after a time, there are few different tricks to try and make sure your resume is error-free. Save yourself from getting nervous and use the readymade resume templates that are obtainable for all types of job-profiles. There are more than merely a couple of pointers which you have to remember and fully adhere to when designing a resume even when youre employing a readymade template. Word Resume templates are complete with the full outline structure and the majority of the content which makes way for a powerful resume in an issue of only two or three minutes. All these activities can present your abilities and abilities. Resume objectives a re occasionally thought to be the old schooltype of resume. Can be helpful if member in the undesirable objectives. Implement all strategies related to internal operations. Essentially, your career summary has to be forward-looking. Its very crucial to comprehend the sort of resumes preferred by the establishment that you need to work for. Or any section for this issue. Scan the work description. Youre going to compose a resume summary which gets many more interviews. Your career summary also has to be specific and relevant. A great career summary is a significant portion of the career summary since it adds depth and clarity to your resume. Lastly, you have to remember to proofread your career summary like the remainder of your resume. The New Angle On Good Summaries for Resume Just Released However, Im sure that you can imagine some qualities which may work. It showcases these distinctive abilities and abilities in a manner that shows what you could offer to the orga nization youre applying to. On the flip side, functional resumes are generally used by fresh graduates or those who have less experience but want to grab the work vacancy. Praised and awarded for organizational abilities and capacity to create safe, fun, and engaging atmosphere for kids.

Secret Techniques for Top Resume Writing Videos That Only a Few People Know About

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The Contemporary Resume Diaries

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Employee Handbooks and Why They Are Needed

Employee Handbooks and Why They Are NeededEmployee Handbooks and Why They Are NeededLaws mandate employer actions such as overtime pay, minimum wage, meals and breaks, and jury duty. Other procedures and policies that an employer decides over time such as how to reimburse employee travel for work, paid time off, flexible work schedulesand bereavement leave become confusing and difficult to apply and monitor if they have no central location. Consequently, employee handbooks are in the best interests of both the company and the employees. They provide a set of guidelines for how things will be handled in your company. This allows you to consistently apply, monitor, and measure actions and results. Help You Consistently Apply Policies Employee handbooks protect you from such issues as favoritism and discrimination charges. Employees feel that they are treated equally when the procedure is written in the handbook, and the procedure is followed and fairly applied to all employees. Man agers are leid forced to decide certain issues, such as time off, eligibility for short-term disability insurance, and whether an employee is adhering to the company dress code on a case by case basis. Instead, they have a clear set of guidelines that the manager and employee share. Employees know what will happen, and how the charge will be investigatedif something untoward occurs such as sexual harassment. Employees and HR staff are on the same page as to how legal mandates such as FMLA are handled in the company. Employers use the policies in an employee handbook to protect themselves from lawsuits, such as harassment claims, wrongful employment termination claims, and discrimination claims. Employee handbooks generally contain a code of conduct for employees that establishes expectations for appropriate behavior in the workplace. Progressive discipline and procedures for making a complaint are also in most employee handbooks. In locations where at-will employment exists, the at- will employment statement is in the employee handbook. Since employees sign off on employee handbooks, the employer has a record that the employee read and understood the contents of the handbook, so he or she should know the rules. Provide the Story of Your Organization Employee handbooks have positive components as well. Employees are able to learn the story of your company, its history, its culture, and the rights and responsibilities of employees. Benefits, compensation, and other aspects of an employee-friendly workplace are shared. Positive components of employment at your company are highlighted, too, such as company teams, PTO policies, and flexible work schedule guidelines. In this day and age, handbooks and codes of conduct are your best friends. They are essential components of a well-managed, orderly, fair, employee-friendly workplace. Heres my work-in-progress, my recommended table of contents for an employee handbook. Overrun with Unnecessary Policies As an end note, while you review your employee handbooks, I also believe that employers should create as few policies as necessary to maintain an effective, harmonious workplace. Not everything needs a policy, especially when the policy is created to change the behavior of just a few people. Yet, this is a common and dysfunctional reaction that many HR departments have to aberrant employee behavior when determining whether a policy is needed. Thousands of unnecessary policies are created every year. If only a couple of employees exhibit problems with attendance, for example, an attendance policy that makes every employee use a time clock is unwarranted. It unnecessarily imposes an inconvenient, daily task on employees and telegraphs a lack of trust on the part of the employer. Deal with the culprits as individuals. Dont subject the entire team to unneeded shackles. Disclaimer Susan Heathfield makes every effort to offer accurate, common-sense, ethical Human Resources management, employer , and workplace advice both on this website, and linked to from this website, but she is not an attorney, and the content on the site, while authoritative, is not guaranteed for accuracy and legality, and is not to be construed as legal advice. The site has a world-wide audience and employment laws and regulations vary from state to state and country to country, so the site cannot be definitive on all of them for your workplace. When in doubt, always seek legal counsel or assistance from State, Federal, or International governmental resources, to make certain your legal interpretation and decisions are correct. The information on this site is for guidance, ideas, and assistance only.

Unselfish people are higher earners, so start being more generous now

Unselfish people are higher earners, so start being more generous nowUnselfish people are higher earners, so start being more generous nowAccording to the Journal of Personality and Psychology, its actually fiscally viable to be altruistic.Researchers at the University of Stockholm, The University of South Carolina and The Institute for Future Studies recently observed 6,000 Europeans and Americans in an attempt to better understand prosociality and its effect on income.Prosociality is defined as behavior that is positive, helpful and intended to promote social acceptance and friendship (things like volunteering, sharing and donating for example).Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThe team has previously established a positive correlation between prosociality and psychological well-being, but they had yet to explore the potential economic benefits.Unselfish people are higher earner sDespite conventional wisdom, the five studies conducted by the three organizations repeatedly disclosed selfish people as the lower earners when compared to altruistic ones. More specifically they found that people that were moderately prosocial but leid completely giving or selfish earned the most, in four out of the five studies.The result is clear in both the American and the European data. The most unselfish people receive the highest salaries. And we also find this result over time the people who are most generous at one point in time have the largest salary increases when researchers revisit them later in time, summates Kimmo Eriksson, a researcher at the Centre for Cultural Evolution at Stockholm University.The reasoning can only be guessed at, though some experts have attempted. The authors of the study for one, believe the selflessness, wealth correlation is due to overall social health. Those that are giving also tend to excel in other areas important to establishing bon ds which, in turn, has been independently proven to promote wealth.Adam Grant, the author of Give and Take, corroborates with the warning that we let our altruism be attended by prudence Being Generous without sacrificing yourself.Grant also makes the important distinction that having a stake in the well being of others isnt strictly defined by monetary terms. Giving good advice, providing mentorship, and imparting knowledge are all valid and integral parts of prosociality.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people