The Rule on Resume Length

Ami, one of my newsletter subscribers, recently emailed me and said that she'd been told by her brother that her 2-page resume was too long. "It can't be longer than one page," her bro stated. Wise woman that she was, instead of blindly following his advice, Ami sought a second opinion. Here's what I told her about that so-called resume "rule."

Job Vacancy Indonesia The "old rule" about resume length was to limit it to one page. The logic everyone spouted was that hiring managers (or HR folks) were just too busy to read more than that. But things have changed. Here's why:

(1) With more people applying for jobs, employers need as much information as possible to help them pick out the best candidates;

(2) People change jobs a lot more often now than they used to, so there's more to list on their resumes; 

(3) Modern technology allows computerized resumes to be scanned quickly for keywords, so even lengthy ones can be reviewed quickly by most large companies.

Now the "rule" is to simply make your resume as long (or short) as necessary to include all the pertinent information. So someone who's only had one job and is looking for an entry-level position could certainly fit their resume onto one page, while an experienced professional who's had 6 jobs in the last 10 years may need 2 (or even 3) pages. 

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Massage job for the beginner

For the beginner, giving a massage may seem a daunting task. There are little courses in schools on this subject, and it takes years of training to become a masseuse. Giving an amateur massage may sometimes harm more than help. Fortunately, the following tips can help you give a massage that will comfort and throughly relieve your partner:

1. Acquire a Feel for Muscles

You can't give a proper massage until you know what you are massaging. Take a look at some anatomy books. Note the layout of muscles, tendons and bone in the affected area. Then plan your massage accordingly. Knead around bones with your hands. Massage tendons and muscles directly, but be careful not to push tendons too roughly. If you are massaging the back, always be sure to knead around the spine. Pushing directly on bone will hurt your partner.

2. Use a Firm Grip

A common complaint from beginners is that their hands cannot knead for more than a few moments. If this is a problem, you are kneading the wrong way. Face your partner with your hands palm-down on their skin. Apply light pressure with your fingers to anchor them in place, them begin to press and circle with your thumbs. This technique does not require too much muscle movement in hands, because hands are almost resting on the skin. You will be able to apply as much pressure as you like using this technique.

3. Vary Your Hand Positions

You can massage with many different parts of your hands, and with varying degrees of pressure. A good hand position beside the spreadeagled position mentioned in Tip #2 is the knuckle position. Make a fist with your hand, and then press firmly into the area with the top of your index knuckle. Other relaxing moves include placing hands palm-down on the affected area and simply pressing and pulling them towards you, pressing and alternating tips of fingers into skin, and turning hands on their sides and drumming in an alternating pattern across an area. (Think Swedish Spa Technique.)

4. Experiment with Oils and Lotions

Certain oils and lotions can create an incredibly relaxed atmosphere. Pour a small amount of oil or lotion into your hand, and make sure that your palm and the bottoms of your fingers are completely covered. Then slide your fingers into position and knead in circles. The good news about using a lotion or oil is the gliding motion you'll be able to use. That bad news is that used in quantity, it can simply make skin slippery. Use it in moderation!

5. Talk to Your Partner

One of the best ways to learn how to massage is to ask your partner for feedback. Try as many hand positions and as much pressure as you like, then ask them what they think. Have them guide your hands over the massage area and tell you where they would like pressure. This is perhaps the best technique for the beginning masseuse, because it can lead to expert massages in no time.

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How to balance work life and home life

Running your own home business isn’t easy. There are so many things around to distract you, and people who work outside of their homes don’t have this same problem. When you’re first starting your business, it usually takes a pretty high priority in your life, and you may find yourself juggling your work life and your home life. Both can be managed successfully. It’s all a matter of balance.

One of the most important parts of your home life is your child. Many people, especially moms, start a home business thinking they will be able to spend more time with their children, but this usually doesn’t end up being the case. In a sense, working at home is the same as working outside of the home: it’s still work. You have a job to do; granted, you probably have more flexibility to do the work on your own time schedule. But you still have to get the work done. It’s very important to dedicate special time to your kids. They may feel they are less important than this new business you are spending hours on, so remember to take some time off and spend quality time doing something that your kids want to do; go to the park or a museum. If you have to run business errands with your kids, try to limit the number of them and then go do something fun, such as get ice cream, as a reward for the kids for being good. You might want to consider paying your kids if they are old enough to do some simple jobs in your office, perhaps filing or keeping your pencils sharpened. Anything like that will help make them feel more involved in your business and more important to you.

It’s difficult trying to run a business when you are providing full-time care to a child of any age. Babies need constant supervision, diapers, food, snuggling, and playtime. Thankfully they also have naps, but a nap schedule can change at any time so it isn’t necessarily something you can always count on. Toddlers also need a great deal of supervision, and they need more entertainment than do babies. They also may not take naps, which may leave you with very few extended periods of time to work during the day. It’s a little easier with school children if they are gone all day, but you still have volunteer work at their schools, car pools, and afternoon and evening activities. It’s not that any of these are bad things, and in fact, running your home business is great because it allows you to be there for your children when they need these things. But work does have to be scheduled around these types of activities. Just remember that your kids are only young once; work will always be there but your children won’t.

You will probably, at some point, want to consider your various child-care options. Some people prefer a daycare, where the child is out of the house and with other children, but this can get very costly. Others like to have someone come into the house for a few hours each day or week. This gives you a feeling of security in knowing your child is right there if he truly needs you, but it also gives you time and space to do your work. Another option is a babysitting co-op, where friends take turns babysitting for each other’s children. This is nice because you will likely have a list of people to call for babysitting, but it also means you have to be available to babysit other children too at some point.

Your spouse is another person with whom you will have to find balance in your life. If your spouse is supportive and enthusiastic about your efforts, that makes your life a little easier. However, if your spouse is resentful or uninterested, your job will likely be even harder. It’s a good idea to sit down with your spouse before you start your business and discuss your plans. Let him know how much time you expect to have to spend at this venture and ask for his input on when he thinks is a good time for you to work. Perhaps you will agree to hire a sitter for a few hours a day, or perhaps you will watch the kids during the day and work after your husband comes home from his job. Whatever the plan, it is important to respect your spouse by sticking with it. If you decide you will work from 9-5 and then you run to the office right after dinner to get back to work, don’t wonder why your spouse gets annoyed. Sure, things come up that throw your plan off track, but it is very important to keep the lines of communication open at all times and keep your spouse informed of what you are doing. After all, that kind of respect is only fair and is probably how you would like to be treated.

Your friends may take a low priority when you start a new business, and they will probably have mixed feelings on that. Real friends will understand, but will also appreciate if you make the effort to keep in touch even when you are busy. After all, you wouldn’t want to be dumped by your friends either. Take the time to send a quick note or email, or call every so often to keep up with what’s going on with your friends. They are part of your support system so treat them as you would want to be treated.

It’s all a matter of balance. Remember that even though you have started a new business and that part of your life is important, keep in mind that you do have a life outside of work. Remember the people in that life and be considerate and respectful of them.

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