How You Can Still Send Your Tweets into LinkedIn [Video]

How You Can Still Send Your Tweets into LinkedIn [Video] The Twitter and LinkedIn integration has been a pet peeve of many LinkedIn users for some time. When used correctly (selective tweets only), it would send one or two relevant tweets into a users LinkedIn status. Most users got this wrong however and sent  every  tweet into LinkedIn. The trouble is that the tone on Twitter is conversational and on LinkedIn its professional. On Twitter its fine to do 10 updates in a day, on LinkedIn youll only clutter up your networks homefeed. A very different pace of interaction on LinkedIn if you like. LinkedIn + Twitter = Litter Many bloggers, including  myself, have been calling for LinkedIn to cull the Twitter integration or at least allow users to filter out updates they see. The recent  announcement  came as a surprise, not because they stopped the integration but because it was actually Twitter that pulled the plug. They have pulled the Facebook integration as well, their game is of course to encourage users to use Twitter as a stand-alone product and not as a firehose into other networks. Its a one-way street As it stands now, you can still share into Twitter from LinkedIn (just not the reverse). This is very simple, just click the blue Twitter bird when making an update. I see recruiters doing these updates from group discussions as well as status updates and it makes a good impact in my opinion so keep this up whenever relevant. How to still tweet into LinkedIn If you still want to make updates from Twitter to LinkedIn you have the option of using something called  IFTTT  (If This Then That). This is a 3rd party application allowing you to set up automated updates from one network to another. In this case you can choose to send Twitter updates to LinkedIn. In general, I would avoid doing the same blanket updates across different channels but it does of course save time and effort. I would be interested to hear from other recruiters how they do it so please get in touch! Related: How Recruiters Should NOT Run LinkedIn Groups. Image: Shutterstock

The Best Type of Resume

The Best Type of ResumeThe best type of resume is the kick resume. It will grab attention and be read by the reader of your resume. You should be aware that people will look at a resume by the first paragraph only. Therefore, if you are looking for a section for this kind of resume, you need to focus on that.The first thing that you should include on your resume is a personal introduction. Make sure that it is brief but concise. A person's name, a job title and the dates of employment are good examples. An employer can remember the facts of what the person did.The next thing that you need to include in your resume is a work history. A work history will show the full picture. The events that led up to the job are important to include. In addition, you need to add some details about the responsibilities that you were given. The best way to handle this is to list them in bullet points and add information about each one.You should always have some kind of special skills on your resume wh en you are looking for a new career. This is to attract the employer to choose you over others that may be available. You may think that it is important to put your unique selling proposition on your resume, but this will be counterproductive.The first part of your resume should contain the necessary information about yourself. Your personal biography will be very easy to read. You can use simple or formal language depending on your personal style.The third and most important part of the resume is the summary. This is where you should explain about yourself. Give your experiences in different fields, but do not forget to mention your qualifications and accomplishments. Any things that you learned while working for other companies should also be included.The last section of your resume is your objective. It will be the most important part of your resume and it is the part that you should consider carefully. You should include all of the specific reasons why you are a good candidate f or the job you are applying for.The best type of resume is the kick resume. You will be able to get it passed by the employer if you properly organize it. If you follow these tips, you will certainly succeed in writing a resume that will impress the employer.

Modafinil Shift-Work Disorder Medical Guide

Modafinil Shift-Work Disorder Medical Guide Modafinil is a drug belonging to the group of nootropics and it exerts psychostimulant and wake-promoting effects. It is used to treat excessive sleepiness associated with shift-work disorder. What Is Shift-Work Disorder? Shift-work disorder is a sleep disorder that is characterized by excessive sleepiness most commonly in people who work at night. Across the world, millions of people work in night shifts. There is not a lot of official data, but according to one Princeton University study, between 7 and 15 percent of the workforce in industrialized countries is involved in some sort of night work, despite evidence of its harmful effects on health. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified shift-work disorder as a possible cause of cancer. Cancer is one of the long-term consequences of shift-work disorder, but the lack of sleep causes acute consequences as well. The fatigue is the most common, which is why your brain cannot receive and process information in the right way, thus leading to lethargy. Patients with shift-work disorders may also develop heart problems that are caused by continuous work that is in contrast to one’s biological rhythm. Shift-work disorder also cause hormone imbalance, thus leading to increased consumption of carbohydrates by 35-40%. Patients with this disorder have higher risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders, such as diabetes. Use of Modafinil in the Treatment of Shift-Work Disorder Many clinical studies showed that promoting wakefulness with nootropics significantly improved night-time alertness in people who work at night. Modafinil, and its derivative called Armodafinil, are one of the most important drugs from the class of nootropics. Unlike analeptics (such as Amphetamine), Modafinil has much lower potential for abuse. Modafinil works by increasing the release of monoamines (such as Noradrenaline) and histamine in hypothalamus. Increased release of histamine in hypothalamus is considered to be the main reason why Modafinil has lower abuse potential than amphetamine. Clinical studies have also demonstrated that Modafinil prevents memory impairment that occurs due to the sleep deprivation. It has been proved that Modafinil may exert benefits in patients with HIV, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. In the article published in Industrial Psychiatry Journal, Dilip Gude states that Modafinil may significantly decrease the risk of morbidity and complications of shift-work disorder. In one placebo-controlled clinical trial conducted in the USA on a total of 32 patients between the ages of 18-55 years, it was demonstrated that Modafinil improves vigilance, alertness and neurobehavioral performance during night shifts. A double-blind, three-month, randomized clinical trial was conducted on 209 patients suffering from shift-work disorder. These patients were divided into two groups. One group was taking 200mg of Modafinil and another group was taking placebo one hour before the start of each shift. Effects were measured with the Multiple Sleep Latency Test. This study demonstrated that Modafinil significantly reduces excessive sleepiness associated with shift-work disorder and significantly improves performance in night shifts in comparison with placebo. It has been also shown that Modafinil does not affect daytime sleep negatively as was the case in placebo group. The recommended dose of Modafinil in the treatment of shift-work disorder is 200mg, one hour prior shift. You should swallow the tablet whole, with sufficient amounts of water. You can take the tablet regardless of meals. Use of Modafinil during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Generally, pregnant women should avoid working night shifts as it may adversely affect fetus. Clinical trials showed that use of Modafinil during pregnancy may cause growth retardation and spontaneous abortion. Therefore, this smart drug should be used during pregnancy only if benefits to the mother outweigh the risk to the fetus. There are no data on whether Modafinil is excreted in breast milk. Due to possible adverse effects on infants, use of this medicine should be avoided during breastfeeding. Adverse Effects of Modafinil The FDA states that safety of Modafinil has been evaluated on more than 3500 patients and that this evaluation showed that it is generally well tolerated and most of its adverse effects are mild and transient. Most frequent side effects of Modafinil include nausea, headache, rhinitis, diarrhea, digestion problems, insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness. These adverse reactions occur in more than 5% of patients taking the nootropic. Approximately 8% of patients taking Modafinil had to discontinue its use due to adverse effects. In addition, Modafinil may also cause following side effects: Dry mouth Constipation Flatulence Excessive thirst Eosinophilia Paresthesia Nosebleeds Pharyngitis Lung Disorder Excessive sweating Presence of blood in urine Lazy eye Eye pain Vertigo Emotional liability Tremor Taste disturbances Flu-like symptoms Chills You should call your doctor at once if you notice any of these side effects. Modafinil and Other Drugs There are 75 major and 243 moderate interactions of Modafinil with other drugs. That’s why it is very important that you inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking prior starting Modafinil. Modafinil should not be used concomitantly with following medicines: Opioid analgesics, such as Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Fentanyl, Butorphanol, Alfentanil, and others. Modafinil reduces blood concentrations of these drugs making them less effective. Axitinib â€" a drug used to treat breast cancer. Taking Axatinib concomitantly with Modafinil may decrease efficacy of Axatinib in treating breast cancer. Bosutinib â€" a drug used to treat leukemia. Modafinil reduces efficacy of Bosutinib in treating leukemia. Citalopram â€" a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression, anxiety and social phobia. The concomitant use may lead to increased levels of this drug in the blood, thus leading to increased incidence of adverse effects. Guanfacine â€" a drug used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Sofosbuvir â€" a drug used to treat hepatitis C. The concomitant use reduces antiviral effects of this medicine making it less effective in treating hepatitis C. Tenofovir â€" a drug used to treat HIV. The concomitant use reduces blood levels of this drug, making it less effective in treating HIV. Please note that you should also inform your doctor about herbal products you’re taking, as some of them may interact with Modafinil.

Optimize Yourself With a Mind-Body Connection - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Optimize Yourself With a Mind-Body Connection - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career On the first day of my coach training class the instructor gave us a meditation exercise. The purpose was to be ready and present for the session. As someone coming from the high paced, left brained,  hardcore technology field I was not able to appreciate it much. Noticing my breathing and the body parts seemed totally unintellectual!  To make things even worse, she asked us to imagine forming a circle with our ancestors and dance with them â€" I totally checked out and waited impatiently till she came back to reality. 4 years after, as a coach and a workshop facilitator now I have learned to appreciate the value of mind-body connection a little more. Learning from my initial reaction, I have adopted a much simpler version of it though. Sometimes as simple as 3-4 focused breathing  helps me and my clients to be more calm and present.  The other day my client Steven reported, the mind-body connection has helped me to be more effective in stressful situations. Steven, a  mid level manager in a high-tech company is a very goal oriented, high-achieving individual. If you have been reading this far and thinking, oh yeah, not for me, I totally get that. However, if your life challenges are at least the same or more than my 10 year old, you may want to pay attention to this part. Last week my 10 year old missed a few days of school. The pending homework made her little overwhelmed,  none of the math assignments seemed comprehensible. Quite frustrated and irritated, she came to me for help. The frustration was contagious. I almost jumped into solving the problem in my usual way luckily, an idea stopped me in the middle. Maybe we could use some focused deep breathing this time. You can imagine how a 10 year old would respond to my request she resisted. I calmed myself down with a few deep breathes then hugged her firmly. I gently invited her to leave the worries for a moment and only focus on the breathing process. In a minute or so I felt she was calming down, and then all of a sudden she started weeping. Very unusual of me I remained calm, I let her weep as I compassionately wrapped her around with my arms. And it was over within another minute or two. She washed her face and finished the rest of the homework smoothly. Only a few focused breathing turned the cranky situation into a graceful positive experience for both of us! Now I know, no matter how big or small the situation is, the mind-body connection can be a great optimizer. If a 10 year old can do it, so can you! - Book suggestion: Search Inside Yourself, written by a Google Engineer! Author: Sharmin Banu   is a development partner for high performers who wants to have more Growth, Purpose and Joy for their work and lives. On top of her coach training, a deep eastern cultural background and a 12-year of high tech corporate experience give her a unique position of learning what blocks people to move up in their career path and what helps them to excel. She is very passionate about helping professionals so they can honor their core selves and leverage those to thrive and succeed in the high paced corporate culture and have more fulfillment from their lives. Sharmin’s clientele   is mostly high-tech professionals in the mid-level in their career. Sharmin and her husband have a young daughter and lives in Kirkland WA. Sharmin loves to stay in touch with her friends and the extended family.

Whats So Scary About Halloween - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Whats So Scary About Halloween - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Boo! Were you scared? Thats all it used to take. Back in the days of silent movies, radio and even in the comics strips a word could be shown and the expected reaction was fear. My how times have changed! Yet, in some ways they havent. People have always liked be scared (or so it seems). Some in a more direct way and some in a more cerebral manner. The scariest thing about Halloween is, perhaps, how commercial it has all become. For Millennials of today there are opportunities everywhere â€" from food to movies to parties to in-person events and so much more. This is designed to be somewhat of a fun post, but one that covers some of the things that Millennials can do with Halloween while Standing Out in their Career. Whether you are thinking of driving a social media campaign, creating makeup for a haunted house, baking deliciously scary  cupcakes, or whatever you can scare up  to capitalize on Halloween. This is not intended to be a slight on what the native Americans did and still do to honor the harvest celebration. Here are a few of the ideas that came to mind. Some are food related. Some are fun related. And some are scare related. I think there is a little bit of something for everyone. However, I’d like to hear what you’ve done to capitalize on Halloween in the comments. Food: The Start of PSL Season Even Starbucks is in on it. They have built up a demand for Pumpkin Spice Latte drinks. There is a fever pitch for them at Starbucks as evidenced by the Twitter hashtag #PSL … and a lot of other PSL flavored things at this time of year. Fun: Scooby-Doo and Scream Queens There is fun and making fun. In the case of Scream Queens  â€" which is a new show on Fox there is a next generation of Halloween mayhem combined with fun. If you havent watched … this is a show that features one of the original Scream Queens Jamie Lee Curtis as the dean at a university where they have a lot of campy fun in how they dispatch students. Scream Queens Reality Check: This is not to make light of the acts they are observing, but they are making fun of it themselves. Which is the point. To send up the movies that made Jamie Lee Curtis famous. In the case of Scooby-Doo there is always a bit of fun and mystery. Thats why they drive around in The Mystery Machine to all their zoinky hijinks and they hear that famous line at the end of every show … “I would have gotten away with it … if it weren’t for those meddling kids.” Full Fright: Jason, Freddy and The Twilight Zone In the old Rod Serling TV show The Twilight Zone (full episodes are on YouTube) the scares were mostly in your mind and your perceptions. In the ensuing years there have been much more gory examples of Full Fright with everything from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to Jason from Friday the 13th to Freddy Krueger in the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series. I don’t know about you, but Pennywise in Stephen King’s “IT” was incredibly scary. Food, Fun or Full Fright The point of the each of these elements is that there is an audience for all of these. If any or all of these are your passion â€" whether it’s writing, creating YouTube mashups, or extending your artistry through make up and special effects you can. It’s never been easier. Bringing this back around to more fun and funny. For kids (and adults too) there are fun things like pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hayrides. No matter where you live there are likely a few things you can do to capitalize on the Halloween theme. (In case you can’t tell … I lean more towards the fun funny elements). What’s So Scary about Halloween? It seems the scariest thing about Halloween is ease at which insane clown profits can be made from something as simple as a modern day boo. Whether it’s a cupcake that looks like a bat or whether it’s the creation of a new book or animated feature or whether it’s a new take on an old theme of scaring people. What scares you (or makes you smile) about Halloween? What scares the masses? Or would make a lot people enjoy the Halloween Harvest? Will you create the next Freddy Krueger or the next Scooby Do? It’s up to you! If you can do one or more of these … your customers might be chasing you all the way to the cemetery, err bank. Happy Halloween!

Interview Series - Career Experts - Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter from Career Trend CareerMetis.com

Interview Series - Career Experts - Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter from Career Trend In this interview series, we caught up with Jacqui Barrett-Poindexterfrom Career Trend who shares her expertise and insights about job search, career change, etc. in today’s marketplace.Tell us a little bit about your companyevalI’m an Executive Career Strategist + Storyteller.At the helm of a boutique team, I author richly woven, storied portfolios for serious-minded executives and professionals ready to invest in themselves and their careers.Content + strategy includes: executive resume, cover letter suite, LinkedIn profile, elevator/e-pitch, executive biography, illustrated biography, etc.I also am a regular career blogging contributor for several companies whose target audiences are job seekers, employers and leadership/recruitment executives.Moreover, I have been tapped to write blogging and website content for technology businesses in Silicon Valley.How did you get started in this path? Is this something you decided early on in your career?After graduating college in 1986 w ith a Bachelor’s degree in writing/journalism, I honed my writing, marketing, communications, public relations and project management abilities via a number of office jobs, before exiting to bootstrap my start-up in 1997.Initially, I sold services as a corporate writer, including marketing / copywriting for individuals and small businessesâ€"and resumes. In response to one of my ads, the owners of CareerTrend hired me to manage their resume clientele.The people I met and the stories I got to tell were invigorating, the original owner a wonderful mentor. One of my early clients was a former CIA agent turned private-sector lawyer. His stories were cloaked in mystery and intrigue, my ability to convert his past into a future goal, fulfilling.I loved the entrepreneurial lifestyle, the freedom of being my own boss, and the quiet act of writing, daily.In 1998, I had the opportunity to purchase the CareerTrend portion of the business.I rented a brick-and-mortar space in Greater Kansas Ci ty, and began to build the business through intense resume industry study and conference participation, including public speaking, volunteering and committee leadership, learning resume writing vocabulary and strategy, and hours of in-person networking.What is the Best Career Advice You’ve ever received?Focus, focus, focus. Recalibrate when needed. Focus some more. Stay the course.What is the most exciting part of working in thisindustry?Receiving notesâ€"or calls!â€"from my clients that they landed a dream job, and that the work we produced, and the rigorous processes we underwent, played a role in that.Of course, the icing on the cake is when the client expounds on specific content that influenced the hiring executives and decision-makers.Equally exciting is putting the finishing touches on content that you know has never been written before.While it may seem there is ‘nothing new under the sun’ in regard to the written word, your story is YOURS, uniquely you; the thinking w riter knows how to weave in the right subtleties to tell your story, differently, and with verve. It is exhilarating for me to be able to be part of that creative process.evalHow do to stay abreast of the industry as an expert?So many different ways.Over the years, attending + speaking at industry conferences.Lots of reading, research and collaboration with executives and leaders, worldwide.Social networking.Industry volunteerism + networking that plunges me into the thick of the top global resume writers + their strategies; and much more.My primary learning tool is the day-to-day work and results I accomplish for my clients.What are some of the things that you see job seekers struggle with the most?Focusing their message.Taking a stand as to the type of role and company they want to attract with their resume and then homing in on the right message to appeal to that opportunity.They also think the job search is about them, when in reality, it should be more focused on the reader’s needs. This is more difficult to do than most people think.What are the common mistakes that you see them do?Not asking for the right kind of help.How should job seekers approach job search today?There is no one right way.The right way is to start, and work on it as you would any other project that mattered to you.Research, take a tangible step in the right direction, ask for help, listen to what others suggest (especially an expert whose advice you trust), and then test-drive their suggestions.Too many people are over-confident and stubborn in their ways. Others are too timid and/or overly contemplative. Strike a balance.Experiment and grow as you go.What is the biggest trend(s) you see that job seekers will face in the next 2-3 years?AI and job search is a trend that’s big.Be prepared to adapt to the way technology affects all our jobs and careers, including the sometimes intricate process of job search.What is one advice you would give someone just out of college today?Look fo r a company where you feel a culture fit and where it’s clear there is a path for growth.Be ready to take an entry level role, but be proactive about ensuring you are hiring on with a company that honors your desire to learn, grow and advance. And then, be prepared and willing to make your boss look good, so s/he will in turn be ready to promote you when the time comes.What is one advice you would give someone who is switching careers?Be prepared to take a step back in title and salary to bridge the learning curve.How should job seekers get the most out of LinkedIn?Use LinkedIn in some fashion every week.Start reading other members’ content; comment judiciously, or simply press the ‘like’ button. Take it slow, but steady, if you’re new.If you’ve been there awhile but do not feel LinkedIn is serving your job seeking needs, then follow experts (like those you have been interviewing) to glean nuggets of value from them.Apply learnings. Test drive new techniques. Stop doing things that aren’t working. Be patient. Be thoughtful. It will work for you if you do the work. Focus on others first, before asking for something.Ensure you have meaningful content in your profile.If you are uncomfortable revamping your profile with a marketing twist, then start by including ‘just the basics’ in your About and Experience section. Also, include a quality head shot.Maybe you should reconsider how you are presenting your Experience.Are you forward-looking, or does it read like a career obituary? Have you targeted your message, or does it seem ‘all over the place’?It’s not for the reader to figure out how to puzzle your details together. YOUR job is to do that. Be proactive and positive.Unemployment is at the lowest levels, why do you think that is?Great economy!What is the biggest trend(s) you see that hiring managers will face in the next 2-3 years?Again, it’s technology and the impact of various forms of technology and how they drive candidate interact ions and expectations.What are the best resources you recommend to job seekers?Anything that Olympian Joe Jacobi ‘s Medium Blog.Donna Schilder’s blogCareerTrend blog (my blog)Connect with or Follow Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter on Social Media:LinkedInTwitterFacebook PageYouTube PageJacqui Barrett-Poindexter and Career Trend has also been featured in our recent compilation of the most resourceful career experts and career blogs â€" Top Career Advice Websites.

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday As a small business owner or solopreneur (business-of-one), I often find it challenging to do everything that needs to get done in a day or even a week. There are many hats to wear and often times, I just dont have the expertise (or desire) to do some of the things that need to get done. I have a keen interest in topics that are important to small business owners and for the past several months, Ive been sharing information Ive found helpful and interesting on Twitter on Saturdays. I use the hashtag #smallbiz to call out these shared articles. In case you arent on Twitter, here is my Paper.li page. You will see I share articles mostly written by others so you get different voices across different topics related to small business. You can expect to see and hear more from me on the small business topic. What topics/issues are important to you? Leave a comment, let me know! FYI: Technically each of us is already a business-of-one. You and I both need to manage our career and income streams so that we have a career insurance policy. This was so nicely explained in a LifeHacker post by Alan Henry (oh, by the way, he references me!)

How to Present a Problem to Your Boss - Career Advice Blog for Millennials

How to Present a Problem to Your Boss - Career Advice Blog for Millennials First, it was a need for coffee that caused you to walk by your boss’ door. Your next excuses included going to the copy machine, checking on a report’s status and once, you even made it into your boss’ office. Fortunately, a call came in, and you faded into the background. You considered sending an email, but when you finally read all the drafts in your inbox, they looked too pitiful to send. What kind of subject line is “Important: Cause for Concern” anyway? Is this problem such a big deal after all? Will your boss think you’re helpless since you can’t handle this situation on your own? When you feel at a loss, it’s okay to ask for help â€" especially from your boss. You won’t look like a bumbling idiot without an ounce of common sense. Everything you’ve read or learned says youre the one who’s supposed to bring strategies and solutions to your boss, not the other way around. If you’re nervous about confronting your boss about a problem, follow these five suggestions to present the issue with confidence. 1. Develop a Strategy for Approach When it comes to approaching your boss, really think about how you will do it. Don’t pace outside your boss’ office or waste valuable working hours composing email drafts you won’t send. Instead, consider how your boss typically likes to be approached. For example, your boss may want face-to-face meetings, but they will expect you to be direct and results-focused. For smaller matters, a simple email can quickly outline the basics of the situation. If you’re stressing out about having to write out all the details, keep the message concise and ask your boss for advice. In the subject line, mention the client or relevant file number. You can also request a meeting with this introductory email on the matter you want advice on. For more significant matters, consider the weight of the issue. Are you pressed for time? Does the progression of the concern raise broader implications for the future of the company? Such weighty matters signal a need for an in-person conversation. Dont interrupt an important meeting, but call or give a quick knock at your boss’ door. 2. Get Your Facts Straight Dont walk into your boss office or shoot off a quick email alerting your boss to a fire and expect them to put it out. Youre going to need details for the questions that will be undoubtedly brought up. What’s going on? How did this start, and what’s been done about it? When your boss asks what’s been done so far, it doesn’t mean you’re being accused of not solving the issue yourself. Your boss wants to know what’s been attempted and what hasn’t worked so you can come up with a valid strategy quickly, and the answer to this question saves everyone time. Forget bringing solutions to the table. Bring the relevant details and facts that arm your boss to understand what’s going on and decide the best course of action. Don’t forget to bring along any critical documentation to back up your statements. 3. Weigh the Potential Results A situation can go from bad to worse when the pros and cons aren’t weighed. There is no single result to any given situation, and those many sides may seem overwhelming when youve stared the case in the face for hours. You need the outside perspective of your boss. Before you present the situation, weigh the potential results again. Remove the stress and fear from your analysis, and look at the best and worst-case scenarios. Whats the likely fallout? What about the middle ground? Consider what about the situation makes it necessary for your boss to take a look. Has the fallout already started? Its best to go to your boss before this happens, but be prepared to clearly communicate the stakes, along with the cause and effects. 4. Focus on Strategy, Not Self-Deprecation The guilt of not having a solution might weigh on your professional conscious, but it doesn’t mean you should spend valuable time in your boss’ office apologizing. Focus on strategy, not self-deprecation. Depending on the severity of the issue, you might feel guilty, embarrassed, lost and fearful. That’s natural, but remember, it’s your boss’ job to step in with their experience and guide you. So, express gratitude over guilt. When you talk to your boss, don’t apologize for wasting their time or bothering them â€" it will make you appear indecisive or helpless. Some matters are outside your control. Try saying, “I’d be grateful if you could help me develop a strategy to best address this client’s concern.” 5. Create a Cheat Sheet With Your Boss’ Tips When talking to your boss, listen actively and take notes. Use body language to show you’re taking in your boss’ advice, and make eye contact to demonstrate an open mind ready to get to work. You don’t want to present your boss with the same concern over and over again. If you get caught in that pattern, you’ll establish a relationship with your boss where they think you expect them to “save” you. Your boss will step in and advise you, but it’s your responsibility to apply that advice using your unique skill set and experience. It’s your responsibility to learn from the situation to benefit and grow your career. Create a cheat sheet with your boss’ tips by using a spreadsheet or document to track client concerns, areas where you felt at a loss, advice given and strategies applied with the results. When the issue comes up again, you can check your cheat sheet, feel reassured and proactively respond. Bringing It All Together Before Your Meeting It’s normal to feel unnerved when approaching your boss for advice, especially if you’ve been taught to bring solutions to the table instead of concerns. However, you can’t let the issue grow into a potential wildfire â€" take the matter to your boss now. Think of your strategy for the approach. Gather the facts, relevant documents and outline the stakes. During the meeting, focus on strategy rather than apologizing or feeling guilty. Don’t waste your time or your boss’ time. Take notes while listening and use these in the future to feel more empowered about developing strategies for situations that have you feeling less than confident. You’ve got this. Now, go talk to your boss. Open lines of communication are essential between a boss and employee, and asking for help is an opportunity for learning and growth. Comment the results of your conversation below and subscribe to Punched Clocks for more helpful tips to grow your career. Get everything you need to build a career you love by signing up for the newsletter.