Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:44:31 https://old.workstickers.com/view-opinion/11_how-to-add-volunteer-experience-to-linkedin A Quick Lesson in LinkedIn Etiquette: LinkedIn is not the place to use that photo your friend took of you in your favorite bar (even though the lighting was pretty perfect). LinkedIn is definitely not a place to share crass political or religious opinions (but is there ever really a place for that?). LinkedIn is a place to sneak in pieces of your personality and passions in a professional manner- like through volunteer experience. Why Add Volunteer Experience to Your LinkedIn Profile Adding volunteer experience to your LinkedIn profile is an ideal way to add a little bit of you to your professional profile. Maybe you paint houses in low-income neighborhoods every spring, or maybe you spend your Thanksgivings feeding the hungry at a soup kitchen. It's great if your volunteer experience relates directly to your profession, but even if it doesn't, a hiring manager will learn a lot about your work ethic through it. Volunteer experience can also help beef up your LinkedIn profile if you're new to the workforce or changing careers. It may give you the opportunity to include transferrable skills that can help hiring managers locate your profile when using the LinkedIn search function. How to Add Volunteer Experience: Quick Guide Log into your LinkedIn account Click the blue "Add profile section," located in your bio When the dropdown menu appears, click the "+" beside "Volunteer Experience" Fill in the form and hit "Save" How to Add Volunteer Experience: Step by Step Guide with Pictures Log into your LinkedIn Account 2. Click "Add Profile Section" in your bio 3. From the dropdown menu, select the "+" beside "Volunteer Experience" 4. Fill out the Volunteer Experience section form and hit "Save". LinkedIn Optimization for Job Seekers Find out what skills your LinkedIn profile is lacking by running your resume through Jobscan's LinkedIn Optimization tool. It will give you suggestions for improvement based on the type of jobs you're interested in. With the information you gain from LinkedIn Optimization, you may even be able to weave some important keywords into your Volunteer Experience to make your LinkedIn profile more searchable by hiring managers. en-us Thu, 02 May 2019 14:52:32 https://old.workstickers.com/view-opinion/2_4-ways-we-can-avoid-workplace-burnout By Cara Brennan Allamano, SVP of People & Places, Udemy Let's face it: we all hit the wall sometimes. Our inboxes are overflowing, our calendars are packed, and the chat messages won't stop. But burnout is not a sustainable state of being. Learning and teaching are both awesome ways to recharge because they engage your mind and motivate you to keep going. Sure, binging on Netflix and lying in the sun both have their merits, but if you want more than just a temporary respite from burnout, you're better off keeping your brain active and fit. Even though we know it's bad for us, American workers can't seem to give ourselves a break. Too many of us still buy into "hustle culture" and try to burn the candle at both ends. It's no surprise we're suffering from burnout at epidemic rates. My company's found nearly half (47%) of workers surveyed reported feeling burned out; the figure rose to 53% among millennials and Gen Z. If you're one of the many burnout sufferers, you might daydream about ditching it all to surf all day. Fortunately, there are more realistic approaches to combating burnout that don't gobble up all your vacation time or risk your job security. Face reality First off, when you're feeling lethargic, disconnected, and unproductive, you can't just talk yourself out of it or "power through." Some employees may be reluctant to admit they're feeling burnt out for fear of it being perceived as a shortcoming, but it's actually critical to address the issue head on. Left unchecked, burnout can not only wreak havoc on your motivation and career, but your overall health and happiness as well. When it comes to burnout, prevention is better than a cure. What works for me is what I also strongly recommend for others: spend some time and energy on learning. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Explore something new Detachment and apathy are often the result of a daily routine mired in monotony. It's a signal you need to switch things up. Now, I'm definitely biased (my company is the leading global marketplace for learning and instruction), but I think taking an online course is a great remedy for the doldrums. Rather than choosing something work-related or familiar, try a new hobby that pushes you to stretch. Learn how to cook an exotic cuisine, speak a foreign language, or even play a musical instrument. The experience and process of picking up a brand-new skill is more important than how good you get at it. In fact, don't worry about mastery; just get creative and give yourself license to laugh if you make a mistake. Share what you know Sharing your knowledge with someone else has two amazing benefits: you'll be reminded why you love your area of expertise and you'll help someone else discover it. That might be just what you need to get re-engaged with your own work. Consider mentoring a less-experienced colleague or college student aspiring to enter your field. My company has a partnership with , an organization that connects professionals with middle-schoolers. And if you don't feel like taking an online course, you could go ahead and make your own and teach people all over the world who are hungry to learn. Remember your purpose It's easy to become checked-out when you don't find meaning in your work, but you don't have to be saving the world in order to stay engaged either. It's about having the right attitude and being able to find purpose in what you do. I was struck by a recent NY Times article about miserable "elites," which described a study into "why particular janitors at a large hospital were so much more enthusiastic than others." When you lose touch with your "why," your work loses meaning and can drag you down. If you're low on motivation, get back to basics and remind yourself why you do what you do and who benefits from it. Reflect on what motivates and drives you. Connecting back to your "why" will help you get through those days when you find yourself daydreaming about a permanent vacation. en-us