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Your resume is arguably the most important financial document you’ll ever own. And before you think, “Yeah – right” let’s consider for a moment. Without a resume, you don’t get the job, so you can’t pay bills, support a family, go to the big game, have that weekend trip, or plan for retirement. Your resume is the doorway to your future, so let’s make sure it’s perfect.

Part of making it perfect is remembering that it’s a targeted career marketing document – not a chronicle of your life. So, how do you write a resume? In this beginner’s writing guide, we’ll show you how to make a resume and provide examples of what each section should look like.

Grab a cup of coffee and strap in, because you’re about to learn everything you need to know about how to make a new resume!

Continue Reading: https://topresume.com/career-advice/how-to-make-a-resume

When to Send a Cold Email About a Job Opportunity

If you want to connect with a potential client, network in a new city, or even make friends with someone in your industry, sending a cold email can be a great way to get the ball rolling.

Setting up informational interviews or casual coffee meetings with someone you want to learn more from can benefit your personal and professional life. In other cases, you can also use this to discover job openings at a company you love, which may not have been posted yet.

Reaching out to someone that you want to get to know is flattering for them, so don’t let your worries about getting in contact with a stranger deter you from sending a cold email. You just have to make sure that you send the right message to the right person.

Continue Reading: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/the-cold-email/

It’s a confusing time to be a job seeker right now: While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly critical part of work, many companies (including AI-focused ones) are emphasizing how much they disapprove of the technology being used in the job search.

“Please do not use AI assistants during the application process,” Anthropic, the organization behind popular AI assistant Claude, tells candidates who apply on its website, as reported by 404 Media last month. “We want to understand your personal interest in Anthropic without mediation through an AI system, and we also want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills.”

You may have a very good excuse for wanting or needing to use AI when applying to jobs. Lief Larson, the CEO of Salesfolks, a hiring agency for sales teams, argues that it can often feel like the only solution for tackling a crowded market that requires playing the numbers game.

“You have massive volumes of job postings at the same time that people who are looking for roles are having to apply to more roles than they ever have before,” Larson says. “If I’m putting myself in the shoes of the candidate, I understand why. You can write more content, you can try and have it be more customized and bespoke to an opportunity. And so the temptation is large, and it’s real to utilize that.”

Continue Reading: https://www.themuse.com/advice/ai-in-job-applications

A businesswoman who shared her thoughts about work-life balance has sparked a conversation after she explained she doesn’t believe in the concept as a whole.

Grace McCarrick, 35, lives in New York, where she founded a company teaching soft skills to corporate teams to shape company culture and overcome career obstacles.

McCarrick regularly posts her thoughts and ideas on working culture to her TikTok account, @graceforpersonalityhires, and recently tackled the subject of work-life balance.

“I grew up in a house with parents who didn’t delineate between work and life. Our focuses were on purpose, adding value and being challenged; all pretty natural for American first generation, which my dad is,” she explained to Newsweek.

“When I started work, I was much happier when I felt I was contributing, when I had demands on my time, when I felt like my brain was being used. As an adult, I think the idea that anything is a perfect 50/50 balance is laughable and a shortcut to feeling like you can’t do anything right.”

Continue Reading: https://www.newsweek.com/millennial-doesnt-believe-work-life-balance-2059518

“Change the world.” “Work hard, play hard.” “We’re passionate about our business.”

For those who have been in the workforce for a while, these phrases don’t necessarily generate excitement and interest — in fact, they are often red flags, code for “work 70 hours a week” and “make sure your phone is on at 2 a.m. on Sundays.”

While company founders often have a genuine passion driving them to work long hours to realize their vision, the expectation that employees will share this passion is not always realistic. The simple fact is that, more times than not, “work-life balance” is a myth. At best, it means different things to different people.

But “work as a lifestyle” is something different and a goal worth striving for — for companies and employees alike. Treating work as an extension of, rather than an obstacle to, your lifestyle can be very rewarding. This philosophy is gaining traction as the pandemic’s impact on the working world drives staggering numbers of individuals to think harder about how and where they spend their time. According to a July 2021 Washington Post-Schar School poll, nearly one in three people under 40 has thought about changing their occupation or field of work since the pandemic began. Another recent survey by Joblist revealed that just over 30% of workers would take a pay cut for a better work-life balance.

Continue Reading: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2021/12/22/work-as-a-lifestyle-an-antidote-to-the-work-life-balance-myth/

How to Succeed in Commercial Real Estate Without Faking Small Talk

In commercial real estate (CRE), success often hinges on who you know as much as what you know. It’s a field built on relationships, referrals, and personal connections. For outgoing personalities, this environment can feel like home. But for introverts? It might seem like an uphill climb.

The good news: introverts don’t have to morph into extroverts to thrive in CRE. In fact, some of the most successful professionals in the industry are naturally introverted — they’ve simply learned how to play to their strengths. If you’re more reflective than gregarious, here’s how to build meaningful industry connections without draining your energy or faking your personality.

1. Focus on Quality Over Quantity

Networking doesn’t have to be about working the entire room. For introverts, one genuine conversation can be far more valuable than a dozen surface-level exchanges.

• Set Small Goals: At events or conferences, aim to connect with just one or two people meaningfully.
• Follow Up Thoughtfully: A well-crafted follow-up email or LinkedIn message after a meeting can turn a brief chat into a long-term connection.

Introverts excel at deeper conversations — use that to your advantage by building fewer, but more impactful, relationships.

2. Build Relationships Through Listening

While extroverts often thrive through speaking, introverts win by listening — a highly underrated skill in CRE. Many clients, investors, and partners are looking for someone who truly hears their concerns.

• Ask Open-Ended Questions: Invite others to talk about themselves or their business challenges. This shifts the spotlight off you and onto them — and people appreciate being heard.
• Practice Active Listening: Nodding, paraphrasing, and taking mental notes during conversations shows attentiveness and builds trust.

Your ability to listen and respond thoughtfully can be more persuasive than any sales pitch.

3. Leverage One-on-One Interactions

Large group settings might be intimidating, but introverts often shine in smaller, more focused settings. Schedule coffee meetings, lunches, or even virtual check-ins to connect on a deeper level.

• Be Intentional: Invite someone for a one-on-one meeting with a specific reason — to learn about their work, share insights, or explore mutual opportunities.
• Prepare in Advance: Jot down a few topics or questions to discuss. This helps you steer the conversation naturally without feeling caught off-guard.

You don’t need to be the life of the party to leave a lasting impression.

4. Use Content as a Connection Tool

If speaking isn’t your go-to method, let your ideas speak for you. Writing and content creation are powerful tools for introverts to establish credibility and attract attention in the CRE space.

• Share Insights Online: Post thoughtful LinkedIn articles or short insights about market trends, leasing strategies, or investment tips.
• Curate Industry News: Sharing valuable resources positions you as someone who adds value — without needing to constantly “talk yourself up.”
• Start a Newsletter or Blog: Becoming a content hub in your niche can draw others to you, starting conversations you control.

Your words can open doors to relationships — even before a single meeting takes place.

5. Reframe Networking as Helping

Many introverts feel uncomfortable with the idea of networking because it seems self-serving. Reframing it as helping others can shift that mindset.

• Offer to Connect People: If you know someone who could benefit from meeting another contact, make the introduction.
• Share Opportunities: Whether it’s a job posting, a new listing, or a market update, offering useful information naturally keeps you in conversations.

Helping others succeed is one of the most genuine — and effective — forms of networking.

Conclusion: Connection, Not Performance

You don’t need to be the most outgoing person in the room to thrive in commercial real estate. Relationships aren’t built on charisma alone — they’re built on trust, consistency, and value. As an introvert, you already have the tools: the ability to listen deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and build genuine one-on-one relationships.

So next time you walk into a networking event or join a new team, remember: it’s not about being someone you’re not — it’s about using who you are to connect in a way that works for you.

Your introversion isn’t a barrier; it’s your edge. Use it.

The way we work has changed—and with it, the way we think about work-life balance. With more people working from home, AI transforming workflows, and job security top of mind, the line between work and life has never felt more blurred. 

For many people, these shifts have brought more freedom. But they’ve also made it harder to fully unplug. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2024 Work in America survey, one in three workers say they don’t have enough flexibility to maintain balance. Research conducted by The Harris Poll also found that 60% of Americans struggle to disconnect from work during their time off. 

Yet, the Work in America study confirms that job satisfaction remains high. This is proof that with the right support and strategies, it’s possible to achieve a healthy work-life balance, whether you commute to the office, work from home, or find yourself somewhere in between. 

Continue Reading: https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-have-good-work-life-balance#:~:text=Having%20a%20healthy%20work%2Dlife,%2Dcare%20and%20well%2Dbeing

About half of working women reported feeling stressed “a lot of the day,” compared to about 4 in 10 men, according to a Gallup report published this week.

The report suggests that competing demands of work and home comprise part of the problem: working women who are parents or guardians are more likely than men who are parents to say they have declined or delayed a promotion at work because of personal or family obligations, and mothers are more likely than fathers to “strongly agree” that they are the default responders for unexpected child care issues.

And 17% of women overall report having to address personal or family responsibilities at work “daily” or “several times a day,” compared with 11% of men overall.

“There’s been much attention and discussion about promoting women’s well-being and helping women succeed as leaders in the workplace. But at the same time, we’re seeing record levels of stress, of worry, of burnout for women,” said Gallup managing director Ilana Ron Levey at an event on Wednesday presenting the research findings, which were based on four separate surveys of nearly 20,000 adults working full time or part time, conducted between February 2023 and October 2024.

Continue Reading: https://apnews.com/article/women-workplace-wellbeing-gallup-stress-gender-2a66c7aab64a842084c41ab0aef861c9