​While many believe that knowledge is power, knowledge is only powerful when it’s consistently applied. Consistency may be the most important component of success. A small step forward each day adds up to a lot of mileage over time.

Are the little things you do each day adding up to something positive? Or is the quality of your life slowly slipping away?

With consistent action over the next 10 or 20 years, what could you accomplish? Five cold calls each day / 5 days per week equal 1300 sales calls in 1 year! Five small pieces of chocolate over the same schedule is roughly 25,000 calories, or the equivalent of over 7 lbs.

Are your consistent behaviors helping or harming?

Use the power of consistency to enhance your success:

If you re-lived today for the next 10 years, where would you end up? If you saved just a small amount of money each day, you’d eventually be wealthy. If you overeat slightly each day, you’d weigh 400+ lbs.

An effective way to predict your success is to examine your average day and project the likely outcome into the future. An hour each night spent practicing the piano would give different results versus spending an extra hour watching television.

Your teeth aren’t clean because you brushed them for an hour straight. They’re clean because you brushed them for 3 minutes for 3,000 days straight.

Consider where your daily habits and behaviors are leading you financially, socially, spiritually, and physically. What are the logical conclusions of your daily activities?

Realize that many changes in life come slowly. Many success gurus advocate taking massive action to see massive results, but that strategy is difficult to apply and maintain. 

Consider weight loss. You can’t lose 25 lbs. in a day. Small changes occur to your weight each day. Those small, regular changes add up to impressive results.

Building a fortune, the perfect body, or a great relationship all take time and consistency.

Consistency requires habits or discipline, and discipline is in short supply. Use your discipline to develop useful habits. Relying on discipline day after day is a losing battle for most of us. While discipline can grow with effort, having effective habits is more effective and much less painful.

Learn to act in the moment. The greatest barrier to consistency is the belief that you can postpone an action to another day. Each day has the power to bring you closer to your goals. Each day lost is lost forever. 

The only real discipline required is the discipline to act right now.

Have reasonable expectations. When your time horizon is unrealistic, it’s not easy to be consistent. When you ask too much of yourself too soon, it’s just as challenging. Be positive and enthusiastic, but be reasonable. Put your focus on regular and consistent improvement. Perfection isn’t required.

Use reminders or triggers in your environment to encourage consistency. Think about the things that you do every day that could serve as reminders. Getting dressed, starting your car, and turning out the light each night are a few examples. 

Each night you turn out the light, you could visualize your goals. After getting dressed, you could do five pushups.

What you do once in a while doesn’t impact your life significantly. Rather, it’s what you do consistently. Consistency is a major predictor of success in any endeavor. Develop habits and routines that guarantee success. Consistent behaviors determine your outcomes, so choose behaviors that make sense.

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Networking is one of the most important ways to invest in the future of your career. It has been said that your network will be your net worth and I wholeheartedly agree. Having a strong and solid network can open doors to lucrative opportunities, so it’s an absolute must to get out there and make yourself known! As important as networking is to your career growth and development, it can also be difficult to accomplish, especially when you’re just getting started. This may seem hard to do because not only do you have to find the right opportunities to network, but you also need to find the courage to speak to the people you want to impress and connect with.
 
The good news for introverts and busy leaders is that there are various ways you can start networking today without having to attend expensive events and dinners.
Online networking can be an excellent way to build a valuable community, without the stress. Of course, just like all forms of networking, you’re still going to need an effective strategy. Keep these tips in mind for effective online networking that will help you stand out as a leader in your industry so you can advance your career exponentially!
 
Know Where to Network 
Probably the most important part of building a successful online networking strategy is deciding where you’re going to connect with potential colleagues.
 
Social media channels like LinkedIn are generally a good place to start, but you can also go further and check out places like Slack groups and forums specifically for your chosen industry. You can also find a lot of great people to connect with on places like Twitter and Clubhouse.
 
Keep your eyes open for digital and virtual events too. These are becoming increasingly popular, and they often come with chat rooms and networking spaces where you can reach out to others with shared interests.
 
Connect with the Right People 
As tempting as it might be to build a relationship with influencers or thought leaders, the reality is that it’s important to think carefully about who you reach out to.
 
Look for industry peers and people who can teach you something.
Connecting with people who already have a strong presence in your industry or a link to the businesses you want to work with can be a good idea too.
 
Keep an open mind when making your relationships online. You might be surprised to discover who can make a difference in your future career. If someone offers to introduce you to someone they think could help you, take advantage.
 
Network Regularly 
When you’re starting out in networking, schedule a few hours every week where you can check out what’s happening on social media, read up on the content shared on your favourite forums, and participate in conversations.
 
You’ll want to have an active online presence if you want to make those connections count.
 
Remember to check your news feed on a daily basis when you can, and at the very least try to update your LinkedIn status with a few relevant factoids or links to relevant news stories from your industry.
 
The more people see you online, the more likely it is they’ll feel connected to you and want to strike up a conversation.
 
Follow Up Regularly
If you’re going to really grow a successful network online, you need to work harder at making connections than offline. You can’t expect to have the same emotional link to someone online as you do in-person, so you’re going to need to speak to the people you meet more often.
 
Make a habit of regularly getting online and devoting time to following up with the people you’ve already met.
 
If you’ve already spoken to someone on social media quite a few times and you want to strengthen the relationship, ask them to connect over the phone or meet with you on a video conference.
 
The more connections you can make, the better.
 
Be Helpful and Informative 
The more you invest in networking, the more you’ll learn that people want to connect with others whom they believe can help them out. The more informative, helpful, and knowledgeable you are, the more valuable you become.
 
This doesn’t mean you should be constantly asking your contacts if you can do anything for them but make a concentrated effort to share useful information whenever you can.
 
On LinkedIn, you can write posts where you talk about your experiences in the industry. On forums, you can respond to questions being asked by other people in your space.
 
It’s also worth looking for ways to be helpful in other ways too, like responding to emails where people ask for your input or getting involved with podcasts and interviews.
 
 Keep Working on It  
You won’t always be an instant success when you start networking online. It might take a while for people to respond to you, and some might ignore you completely.
 
The key to success, as in most things, is to keep going. Don’t let it get you down if you struggle with building your network initially. Keep focusing on your goals and practicing.
 
Over time, you’ll learn how to become more effective at building relationships. What’s more, those relationships will help you to achieve your goals in your career.
 
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Since becoming a part of the working world, you've probably been to several job interviews. In most cases, interviews take on a generic pattern that you're quite likely accustomed to by now. However, with a high-profile job interview coming up, it's important to practice some effective, job-winning strategies that can help you outshine your competition.

A high-profile job could mean any or all the following:

• A job that puts you in a position more senior to any position you've filled to date.
• A job that pays a high salary.
• A job with an organization that's established, esteemed, and highly sought after by potential employees.

Try these essential strategies to leave a positive impression on your potential employer and make you a contender in the employment race:

• Study the company. Usually, people preparing for a job interview do a little research on the basic history and operations of the company so they can show they're interested. However, when it comes to a high-profile job and interview, your research should go much further:

 

• Researching the company's sales figures, profits margins and so on will be crucial if you want to show that you're truly interested in giving back to the organization.

 

• Finding out about the specific responsibilities that are required is also an important selling point for proving that you're the ideal candidate for the job.

 

• Taking note of the company's organizational structure is recommended so you can point out how you propose to offer support to other departments.

 

• Rehearse your presentation. Interviewers usually request that candidates for employment say a little about themselves during the interview. This could be your ticket to getting hired. Prepare a brief pitch that effectively sells your abilities and strengths. However, try not to overdo it. Employers can pick up on "fluff" very easily!

 

• Fine tune your resume. A common mistake employment candidates make is filling their resumes with irrelevant information. Remember that the potential employer wants to see if you possess relevant experience and education that can contribute positively to their organization. Fine tune your resume and sell just your suitability for the job.

 

• Adjust your focus. If the job you're applying for is your dream job, you may need to adjust your focus. Making it big means being and thinking big. No longer can your mindset be what it was when you worked odd jobs. To show that you're the best, you need to claim that status by focusing on it.

 

• Dress for the occasion. Remember that this high-profile job interview requires much more from you than any other interview you've done. Not only do you have to act the part, but you also must look the part. Invest in an appropriate interview suit that makes the statement, "I'm the one your company needs!" This applies to both in-person and virtual interviews.

These simple yet effective tips will surely guarantee that you paint an impressive picture on your high-profile job interview. Your goal is to ensure you get hired and the smoothness with which you pull these tips off will determine the outcome of the interview.

Above all, it's essential that you're truthful about what you're selling and believe in it. It's very easy for people to paint "the perfect picture." However, what's important is that you present the true picture and paint it well!

We offer Interview Preparation Services and Packages to help you improve your interview skills so you can ace the interview and get the job here at VR Success Services. If you are interested in this professional service, contact us today! 

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Job hunting is challenging these days. Employers get flooded with applications for every opening and may spend as little as ten seconds screening each resume. Therefore, your resume needs to stand out from the rest of the resumes to stand a chance at being shortlisted so you can get call backs!
 
Here are some suggestions that can help your resume stand out from the crowd and ensure that you get called in for an interview.
 
Formatting Your Resume

1. Start with a professional summary. Put your most important data up on top right after your name and contact information. A brief and compelling professional summary of your qualifications and skills will get the reviewer's attention and display what you can do for the company on the basis of your credentials and accomplishments.
   
   
2. Err on the conservative side. Take it easy on the formatting tricks. Use bold and italics sparingly so that the text is easy to read. A clean and professional appearance is usually the safest approach.
   
   
3. Be consistent. Make your document easy to scan. Use a consistent layout that makes your resume easy to follow and find all the important information at a glance like company names, dates, job titles and accomplishments.
   
   
4. Leave lots of white space. It's good to keep your resume to one or two pages, but even better if you do that while maintaining normal margins and 11-point fonts. Use bullets and leave some space between lines to make your resume look more inviting.
   
   
5. Consider a combination format. You may hear some experts advising that you use a functional format in which you stress skills rather than your work history. Surveys show that many employers still want to see the conventional reverse chronology so try using a combination of both to cover all your bases.
   
   
6. Take the multimedia route. Consider supplementing your traditional paper resume with a video or other digital content. Give people a link to your professional website, blog, or LinkedIn Profile.
   
   

Writing Your Resume

1. Emphasize keywords. Read the job posting carefully and integrate the keywords into your resume. This is important if your resume gets screened by an automatic tracking system, which will help it rank higher.
   
   
2. Customize your resume for each opening. These days, the competitive job market favors personalizing your resume as much as possible. Try to adapt your language to what you know about the company's culture and the kind of candidate they're seeking, while still being authentic about your true identity.
   
   
3. Quantify your accomplishments. The contribution you made in previous jobs is likely to be the most important factor in helping you get your next job. Focus on how you improved procedures, cut costs, won awards, earned promotions or brought in new business.
   
   
4. Use action words. As you're describing your accomplishments, try to start each bullet with a verb. This makes you sound more dynamic and makes your resume more interesting to read.
   
   
5. Be concise. Try to pack plenty of information into as few words as possible. Avoid any repetition or empty jargon. Keep your sentences short.
   
   
6. Proofread everything. Print out a copy of your resume to proofread. Read it backwards word by word. Give it to at least one friend or family member because a fresh pair of eyes may spot typos that have become invisible to you.

 
     7. Hire a professional resume writer. Using an expert service to help you stand out from the rest is an excellent idea if you are looking to advance in your career. A professional career consultant or writer can help streamline your documents so you can elevate in your industry or pivot your career.

The job market is tough, but a resume that looks good and quickly demonstrates your strongest selling points could help you rise to the top of the stack.

Give yourself the best chance to succeed by crafting a resume that will make your prospective employer want to learn more about you. If you need assistance with your resume or would like us to help you create an amazing professional resume on your behalf, contact us! We offer FREE professional resume assessments and would love to go over your resume with you to give you some valuable tips that will help you reach your highest professional potential. Schedule your free resume consultation here:
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With the Internet, reaching potential customers has become easier than ever before. Search engines, social media, podcasts, and video gives you access to a massive market of consumers and a vast professional network.
 
One of the best long-term methods to reach your market is through publishing content online. Content published online builds your authority, brand awareness, and sales.
 
By reaching communities through content, your business can create brand advocates who will purchase your products and services for years, as well as recommend your products to their friends and family. They might learn from your blog or social media content, share your products and services to their followers, or make a purchase when you announce a new launch.
 
Content can be posted on your website or repurposed across platforms. It can be sent directly to your audience’s email inboxes. If they subscribe to your podcast, they can receive notifications every time you release a new episode.
 
The right content helps your business get:

• Increased exposure
• Stronger brand awareness
• Visibility and authority

 
Content is the versatile engine to run the online marketing of your business.
 
Here’s what you need to know when publishing content online:

1. Lead with value. Giving value (free information, advice, tips) builds the credibility of your business and keeps your company at the front of consumer’s minds.
   
   
2. Map the customer journey. Content marketing is storytelling that brings customers through different stages:

 

• Awareness. This is the stage when potential customers learn about you and your business. Lead customers from this “Awareness” stage to the next stage with a call-to-action to subscribe to your newsletter.  At this stage, the content can be:
  
  
  • Tutorial (from search like Google or Pinterest)
  • Viral post (something people will share or retweet)
  • Expert content or analysis reports
    
    
• Consideration. At this stage, potential customers already know about you and would consider buying from you. They are already in your circle. Content can be half educational and half promotional. You’ll reach customers at this stage via content such as newsletters, case studies, and podcasts.
  
  
• Decision. At the decision stage, customers trust your business and are considering making a purchase from you. Content here isn’t to educate or build brand awareness. It’s to address the benefits of your products or services. At this stage, the call-to-action leads the customer to either make a purchase or start a free trial.
  
  

1. Create a strategy. A strategy is essential to ensuring your team reaches your goals.
   
   

• What is your goal when publishing content?
• What is the monetization plan?
• How are you going to achieve your goals?
• For every platform, set an audience intent. Does your audience look at Pinterest for inspiration? Instagram for tutorials?
  
  

1. Interact with your community. Use content as a way to interact with and engage your community! Make them feel like they are part of something
   Create content that gets them involved with what you stand for. Post community-generated content.
   
   
2. Become a category leader. You can also use content to distinguish your business in your industry. How is your business different from the rest, and how can you create content that reflects that?
   
   
3. Have a brand style guide that covers brand voice and tone. A brand style guide ensures that your team stays consistent when you publish. It can also be a frame of reference when you’re thinking about content ideas to publish.

 
When you are educational and helpful, customers move through the customer journey. When you go beyond publishing content about your products, customers start to see you as a part of their everyday lives beyond your products or services.
 
Social media gives us access to a massive market. When you know how to use this to your advantage effectively, you can build a timeless brand awareness that goes beyond the products or services you sell today. It truly is a powerful tool for both career and business advancement.
 
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