What we can learn from Melissa McCarthys fun morning routine

What we can learn from Melissa McCarthys fun morning praxisWhat we can learn from Melissa McCarthys fun morning routineReading the morning routines of famous people can sometimes feel like reading the routines of glamorous aliens living on a different planet. Their morning habits can feel unapproachable to apply to our own unglamorous lives. We may notlage have the time to meditate for twenty minutes like self-help expert Tim Ferriss does or the staminato exercise for two hours straight like Goop owner Gwyneth Paltrow does.Thats why comedian Melissa McCarthys morning routine is refreshingly relatable. In a new New York Times profile on her career, writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner details that McCarthy does not check her email and she does not do Transcendental Meditation.Instead of following the patterns of a regimented wellness guru, McCarthy wakes up early at 430 a.m. in her home and spends the first period of her day doing something completely for herself she watches fun television, t ypically choosing an old episode of Knight Rider or an episode of The Incredible Hulk.I treat myself right, McCarthy said. Afterward, she slowly eases into the rest of her day, catching up on the news and looking at National Geographic photos, but her first task of the day is one for her sole enjoyment.Why doing something fun first can help you out laterWhat makes McCarthys morning routine radical is that there is no ulterior wellness motive. The act of watching television is not meant to boost brainpower or enhance productivity. She does not play television in the background while doing other tasks. By giving her full attention to a fun activity, McCarthy is choosing her enjoyment first.Naysayers may think you need to confront your work first so you can enjoy your day later. But science is on McCarthys side. One study in Psychological Sciencefound that you do not need to get the hard tasks done first to enjoy the fun activities afterward. Activity order had no impact on enjoyment. These small joys were even found to increase job satisfaction overall. So if you want to abflug your day on a positive note, start it off with something you can actually look forward to each day.Learning to enjoy your life is the work of life. For some of us, pilates at dawn may be the most fun we can do in the morning. But as McCarthy suggests, starting your day with an episode of television can be personal motivation too.

Med school admits manipulating exam scores to exclude women

Med school admits manipulating exam scores to exclude womenMed school admits manipulating exam scores to exclude womenOn Tuesday, Tokyo Medical University apologized after it admitted that it had manipulated entrance exam scores for over a decade to limit the number of female students it would admit. The prestigious private Japanese medical school acknowledged that it had started altering test results in 2006 or possibly earlier,according to the results of an independent committee hired by the school to look at its admission policies.Mens scores got boosted for Japanese medical school examTo limit the number of women who got in, mens scores were boosted in the entrance exams. In this years entrance exam, all applicants first-stage scores were lowered by 20% and then 20 bonus points would only be added to male applicants who had applied three or fewer times. The result was that last year, four men got in for every women.We sincerely apologize for the serious wrongdoing involving entra nce exams that has caused concern and trouble for many people and betrayed the publics trust, the schools managing director, Tetsuo Yukioka, said. I suspect that there was a lack of sensitivity to the rules of modern society, in whichwomenshould not be treated differently because of their gender.According to sources connected to the school, the reason for excluding more women was reportedly due to the belief that they would drop out or quit to raise children. This is not an isolated belief. Despite being an advanced economy with highly educated women, Japan has few women in leadership positions. Japan ranked 114 out of 144 countries in terms of gender equality last year, according to the World Economic Forum. According to a Japan survey, almost half of female employees experiencematernity harassment, ormatahara in Japanese, after becoming pregnant or returning from work after childbirth.Japans culture of overwork may also be a contributing factor. University hospitals have a lot of doctors, so you could implement a shift system that would help working mothers needing flexible arrangements, Dr. Hitomi Kataoka told the Wall Street Journal. But when everyone thinks working 24 hours a day is normal, its hard to do things any other way.How can the school start to right its wrongs? Yukioka said it was considering in all sincerity on how it can make it up to qualified female applicants it initially denied but did not explain exactly how.

WOB Contract Opportunities for Women in Construction

WOB Contract Opportunities for Women in ConstructionWOB Contract Opportunities for Women in ConstructionWhen President Obama signed the economic stimulus package into law in 2009, one of the side benefits to female entrepreneurs was increased opportunities for women-owned construction geschftlicher umganges. It sounds wonderful on the surface, but opportunities simply means more construction jobs that women can bid on - the same jobs male-owned geschftlicher umganges can also bid on. If you guessed that male-owned/run businesses still get the lions share of all federal government contracts youd guess correctly.It is not due to a lack of women-owned businesses (WOBs) in construction, in fact, the number of heavy construction companies owned by women is steadily on the rise. In 1994 Congress passed legislation that requires the federal government to award a minimum of 5% of all government-wide contracts to certified women-owned businesses.By 2015, more than 20 years after the mandate, that 5% had never been met even once. Even with existing guidelines, contract fulfillment quotas for WOBs, and anti-discrimination laws, theFederal government still fails to target or award many qualified women-owned businesses (WOBs) with any government contracts in hundreds of industries, but local governments often encourage women construction business owners to bid on contracts. Leveling the Playing Field Penny Pompei, executive director of Women Construction Owners and Executives, a national organization, said work still needs to be done to level the playing field.A 2012 interview by Lee Fehrenbacher shared reasons why she thinks WOB construction companies still face major challenges I think the biggest problem is public perception, she said.Pompei said that people often think of women-owned construction companies as small painting or landscaping contractors.If you tell them that women-owned construction companies build bridges and airports and high-rise buildings, and we have manufacturing companies that make the curtain wall systems that are used in high-rises thats where the surprise is, she said. Its the perception that women dont own major companies, when the reality is we have our fingers in everything. Local Governments Encourage WOBs in the Construction Industry Local governments (state, county, city) are more concerned with discrimination lawsuits than the federal government and often have initiatives that require a certain percentage of construction work be awarded to women business owners or subcontracted through WOBs. These initiatives may even require officials to solicit bids from women entrepreneurs actively. But to qualify, your business needs to be certified as a women-owned business enterprise, and in most cases, appear in the Central Contractor Registry. What is the Central Contractor Registry? The Small Business Administration (SBA) maintains a database called the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). The CCR is a massive listin g of companies that wish to do business with the U.S. Federal Government. Any company or organization that wishes to do business with the U.S. Federal Government must first be registered in the CCR.What is Small Business Certification? Certification of a small business is a review process that gives formal acknowledgment that the business is owned and operated by a qualifying person, which is under-represented in an industry. Not all businesses can receive certification. Self-Certification of Women-Owned Businesses. Federal law permits first-time women bidders on government contracts to self-certify if they meet certain conditions of being a women-owned business. However, this self-certification can be challenged upon procurement award. If this happens, the procuring agency may request proof of the firms WOB status, or even require certification. If you fail to comply, you could lose the award. Resources and Support for Women-Owned Construction Businesses Here are three organiza tions specifically of interest to women entrepreneurs in the construction business National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) This organization lists networking, apprenticeships, allows members to post job resumes, and offers a variety of scholarships and educational opportunities to women in the construction industry.Women Contractors Association (WCA) This organization offers monthly networking events, and a variety of opportunities and resources for women business owners and executives to learn more about growing their construction industry-related businesses.Women Construction Owners and Executives, USA (WCOE) This organization supports and advocates for women business owners in the construction industry. Resources DJC Oregon, Women-Owned Construction Firms on the Rise Despite Public Perception.

RHOAPhaedra Parks Net Worth

RHOAPhaedra Parks Net WorthRHOA- Phaedra Parks Net WorthYou may think the Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) are housewives given the name of the show, but they all have otzu sich gigs going on that generate income. Aside from being cast members, the RHOA players have business ventures, investments, and careers outside the home. The following are the real professions and net worth of the Atlanta House Wives in alphabetical order by last name. The list includes current and past cast members as well as those who have appeared as a guest or friend of RHOA housewives. Real Jobs Of RHOA Cast Members Kandi Burruss Main cast member for seasons 2-8. Kandi (or Kandi Girl) is an American RB singer-songwriter, actress, record/TV producer (web show Kandi Koated Nights). This former member of the group Xscape from Atlanta also runs a clothing boutique named TAGS and designs intimate products for herbei Bedroom Kandi line.She is also an established singer/songwriter who continues to earn ro yalties and residual income from songs she has written for many big-name artists including Whitney Houston, Usher, Pink, Alecia Keys, Boys II Men, Destinys Child, NSync, Mariah Carey, Sole, and TLC, Kandi Burruss Net Worth $35 Million Cynthia Bailey Main cast member for seasons 3-8. Former beauty queen, now model/actress. Founder of The Bailey Agency School of Fashion In Atlanta, GA. Appeared on Cosby Show, New York Undercover, co-host for BET TV. She also owns an eyewear line and a line of leather handbags. Cynthia Bailey Net Worth From $50,000 in 2013, her net worth welches listed as $500,000 in 2018.Bailey earned an estimated salary of $500,000 in 2018 for her role on RHOA. Kim Fields Former Facts of Life child star Kim Fields became a main cast member for season 8 but hasnt returned to the show since. Kim welches part of the 2016 celebrity cast on Dancing With the Stars. Kim Fields Net Worth$8 1000000 (2018).Much of her wealth came from her role as Tootie on Facts of Lif e and good financial management over the years. Marlo Hampton Marlo Hampton is a stylist who once styled NeNe Leakes.Hampton appeared as a friend of RHOA in Season 4and appeared as a guest in seasons 6 and 8. Marlo Hampton Net Worth $600,000 Claudia Jordan Already established in radio and television, Jordan joined the RHOA main cast for season 7 but was reduced to guest status for Season 8. Claudia Jordan Net Worth $500,000 (2018) NeNe Leakes Television personality, actress, and former stripper she has a recurring role as Coach Roz on Glee. She has also appeared on Maury, The Celebrity Apprentice, The Amandas, The Game, Lets Stay Together, and The New Normal.In 2016 Leakes was earning $750,000 per episode of RHOA. Leaks is the only cast member to have appeared in all 8 seasons (as of 2016.)From seasons 1-7 she was a main cast member but continued to appear as a guest in season 8. She appeared as a regular cast member in seasons 9 and 10 and is scheduled to appear as a ca st member in season 11. Nene Leakes Net Worth $4.5 Million in 2013, her net worth climbed to an estimated $12 million in 2018. Demetria McKinney Demetria appeared as a friend of RHOA in Season 7 and appeared in Season 8 as a guest. Demetria McKinney Net Worth$3 million (2018) Tammy McCall Browning Tammy first appeared on the show in Season 8 as a guest. Tammy McCall Browning Net WorthNo public data available at this time. Shamea Morton Appearing as a guest in Season 5, Shamea reappeared as a guest on RHOA for Season 8. Shamea Morton Net Worth $2 million (2018) Kenya Moore Former Miss USA, actress, TV personality, currently TV/film producer and CEO of Moore Vision Media.She continues to be active in the industry through her own productions as well as guest appearances and popular shows which have included (past) Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Living Single, and The Steve Harvey Show. Kenya was a main cast member for seasons 5 through 8. Kenya Moore Net Worth$1.5 Million (20 13), like her former castmate, Porsha, Kenyas net worth has dropped considerably and as of 2018 is estimated to be only about $800,000. Phaedra Parks Well-known entertainment attorney and philanthropist. Managing partner of The Parks Group, P.C., a law firm based in Atlanta that mostly targets athletes and entertainers.She divorced husband Apollo Nida in 2017. Phaedra was a main cast member for seasons 5 through 8. Phaedra Parks Net Worth $2 Million in 2013, and $3 million in 2018. She faced many personal hardships including a strained marriage and her husband serving prison time (in 2015 she announced the marriage was no longer salvageable.) DeShawn Snow Founded The DeShawn Snow Foundation, a nonprofit to help teen girls develop better self-esteem. Snow also has served on the boards of three additional charities. DeShawn Snow Net Worth $1.5 Million as of 2013 and again in 2015. No updated information is available. Sheree Whitfield Was a housewife on seasons one through four. A fashion designer, she launched She By Sheree (clothing line) and made a guest appearance on the TV series The Game, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, The Bonnie Hunt Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and the 2009 Soul Train Awards. Sheree was a main cast member for seasons 1 through 4. Sheree Whitfield Net Worth $250K in 2013, and $250,000 in 2018 after business losses offset money received from her divorce settlement. Porsha Williams (formerly Williams-Stewart) Founder of Kordell Porsha Stewart Foundation for Cancer Research, Bravo claimed she was also working hard to develop a career in music in 2013, but as of 2016 she earned most of her income guest appearing (as a friend of RHOA) on the show and co-hosting for Dish Nation.She did not receive any alimony in her divorce from her husband, Kordell Stewart. Porsha was a main cast member for seasons 5 and 6, a friend for season 7, but returned as a main cast member for Season 8. Porsha Williams Net Worth In 2013 her net worth was listed publicly as $16 million, but as of 2016 her net worth was listed as being only $500,000 (public sources.)No updated estimate is available. Lisa Wu-Hartwell Lisa was a main character in seasons 1 and 2 and appeared as a guest in Season 3. Real estate mogul and entrepreneur who launched Wu Girls jewelry line after the real estate market crashed. She has also created and developed Hart 2 Hart Baby clothes and has another clothing product line sold by Closet Freak.She and her famous football husband, Ed Hartwell separated in 2011 and have since divorced. Lisa Wu-Hartwell Net Worth $100,000 in 2013, and as of 2018 still is worth $100,000. Kim Zolciak-Biermann Professional wig-designer-by-day-wanna-be-singer-by-night. Released two singles Tardy for the Party (which reached number three on iTunes) and Google Me. Kim was a main cast member for seasons 1 through 5.She was so popular she got her own spin-off show (Dont Be Tardy on Bravo) after she left RHOA. she is active in various businesses, including a skincare line and a kids footwear collection. Kim Zolciak-Biermann Net Worth $1.5 million estimated net worth in 2018 Sources BuddyTV.comCelebrityNetworth.comBravo TV

Good grades are bad for female job seekers, researchers find

Good grades are bad for female job seekers, researchers findGood grades are bad for female job seekers, researchers findAccording to new research, the better the grades a female student gets, the less likely she is to land a job interview. One would assume its the opposite - and it is for men.An April study from Ohio State University found that women may be penalized in the job market for their academic success, and thats especially so if they major in a primarily male-dominated field of mathematics. The researchers submitted 2,106 dummy job applications to over a thousand entry-level positions around the country, and they found that male college graduates with higher grades led to more callbacks - those with the highest grades (A and A-) received the most callbacks. The highest achieving men received callbacks 16% of the time, and the men with the lowest grades still received callbacks at a rate of about 11.7%.The saatkorn couldnt be said for women, however, who actually received less callbacks if their grades were higher. While women who were moderately successful were rewarded with more callbacks, women with the highest grades were less likely to receive a second call. In fact, they not only received a lower rate of callbacks than their B-earning peers, but they also received even less than men with the lowest grades in the study. They only received callbacks 9% of the time.When the researchers looked at mathematics students, a field predominantly run by men, women fared even worse. Male math majors with the highest grades received calls 25% of the time. Meanwhile, women who majored in math and got the same grades only had a callback rate of 8%.Employers value competence and commitment among men applicants, but instead privilege women applicants who are perceived as likable, says the studys author, assistant Professor Natasha Quadlin. This standard helps moderate-achieving women, who are often described as sociable and outgoing, but hurts high-achieving w omen, whose personalities are viewed with more skepticism.The results suggest that female applicants are being judged on their likability rather than their competence, which only reaffirms previous research that indicates that a gender bias indeed hurts high-achieving women.This article first appeared on Fairygodboss.

What Does Should You Include Gpa on Resume Mean?

What Does Should You Include Gpa on Resume Mean? You may want to include the latest positions you have held, including your present position. Write your executive resume a single section at one time if youve got to. Federal jobs often need you to have experience in a special type of work for some period of time. It is possible to take a look at the entire article here. Below is a good example of the way to set a minor on your resume. Take a look at our Resume Tips below to assist you in getting started. If you know a possible employer will want to realize that you have the proper credentials before considering your other experience, place your education at the summit of the webpage just below your contact info and expert summary. Dont send in a string of disjointed emails over the duration of a day or two that each contain different details. Actually, some info may actually damage your chances, not help them. You dont need to present any personal or private info on your r esume. Should You Include Gpa on Resume Fundamentals Explained A great deal of employers dont actually care about your GPA, even though there are those who will only consider you when you exceeded a particular level. Scenario 2 If they choose to promote you to a greater level status in the future, they may look to confirm your education and GPA. It is quite easy for an employer to confirm your GPA by taking a look at your transcript. Therefore, in sum, you dont have to list GPA in your resume after youve got your very first job. Even if youre a student or recent graduate, you only ought to include your GPA if it is going to reflect well on you. Or, list our general GPA for the previous two decades of college if its significantly higher than your general final GPA. Also be certain to leave out your high school GPA when you have been in college for a couple of years. If you havent achieved any honors, place your GPA beside your major. Should You Include Gpa on Resume and Sho uld You Include Gpa on Resume - The Perfect Combination If you dont meet the requirements, you just wont be considered. Resume guidelines can fluctuate from industry to industry, therefore its recommended to get familiar with specific industry examples. Below is a concise summary of the types of sections you may include on your resume. Resume templates often incorporate a space just beneath your name at which you may include a concise overview of your experience or what youre searching for in regard to career objectives. Gather a draft of your resume and execute a crucial analysis of just how much substance is really included when alls said and done. You are able to take action to raise the section with certifications or other expert development achievements. Your experience should tackle every necessary qualification in the job announcement. If you believe its pretty cool you know the way to use standard applications, I am likely to worry you dont know a lot about computers. Employers need numbers to be in a position to completely evaluate the range of your bandwidth, Nicolai states. With a telephone call youve got dialogue and yet another opportunity to offer your value. Taking the opportunity to work on your resume is critical. If you continue seeing a skill or tool mentioned you dont know a lot about, start looking for free or low-cost on-line courses on the topic to bolster your skill collection. The absolute most important point to keep in mind while you document your education is honesty. If you currently have work experience it will matter a great deal more than your grades. Its possible to present your work experience in many different ways. The Honest to Goodness Truth on Should You Include Gpa on Resume When employers review your resume, they need to be in a position to work out quickly what you did at a specific job. Some job seekers are prepared to select the risk. however, its usually not worth it. There are a few professions like finance or healthcare where specific certifications or degrees are important to getting the job. Some individuals never secure professional certifications. You have to tailor your resume to each work application so that it responds to the particular prerequisites of the job that youre applying for. Explain why you would like the job without sounding whiny. Of course you would like the job. If, for instance, youve only held one job. however, it is not related to what you wish to do next, you still need to keep it.

Conflicting Reports on Small Business Hiring What Do You Believe - Spark Hire

Conflicting Reports on Small Business Hiring What Do You Believe - Spark HireAs the economy progresses through recovery mode, were seeing many signs of an economy that is steadying out. Stock prices continue to rise as the unemployment rate lowers. But when it comes to small businesses, reports are beginning to conflict with one another.Businessweek.com reported that SurePayroll, which monitors more than 15,000 payroll records for small businesses, found that small business hiring fell 0.2 percent between March and April and is down 1.5 for the entire year.But the National Federation of Independent Business members reported that small business hiring increased at the average firm by 0.14 percent, and the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index showed hiring rose month-over-month by 0.43 percent in April, according to Businessweek.com.So what do you believe?The conflicting numbers could be representative of the culture of small businesses right now. While some may find themselves on the upswing others might still be struggling. In the darbietung that your small business falls into the latter category, there is hope. The NFIB also reported that some survey respondents plan to increase head count over the next few months, as stated in Businessweek.com.When the economy begins to bless your small business, it might be time for you to add to your head count as well. Rather than spending all of your time and money on traditional methods of talent acquisition, though, it may be time to branch out and look to alternative sources for finding the right candidates.For instance, LinkedIn, the giant social platform for working professionals, has several features that make it easier and much cheaper for large companies and small businesses alike to find the perfect job candidates.Social media also helps to get the word out about your small business hiring as well. If you havent invested the time into a Facebook page, now is the time. Youll be able to reach out to followers who h ave a genuine interest in your company and your product. And now more than ever, its vital to your small business success to have an online presence.Furthermore, Spark Hire offers you the opportunity to interview prospective job candidates over video rather than having them come into the office for a first round interview. This enables you to look for talent outside of your geographic location as well as share recorded interviews with the rest of your small business, making hiring decisions as a whole.So whether your small business hiring is up or down, its time to start planning for growth. Get the word out about your small business and eventually, your open job opportunities through your online presence.From your perspective, is hiring increasing or decreasing for small businesses? Leave a comment below.IMAGE Courtesy of Flickr byROBERT HUFFSTUTTER