Why Hiring an ADHD Job Candidate Is a Smart Business Strategy

Why Hiring an ADHD Job Candidate Is a Smart Business Strategy ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is defined as “a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity.” So, why is hiring someone with ADHD a smart strategy for your business? I explain the reasons why below.Early YearsWhen I was 10 years-old, I was diagnosed with dyslexia, and a motor-visual impairment that made it difficult for me to copy the lessons teachers would write on the blackboard into my notebook. My ADHD diagnosis would arrive twenty years later.To counter my dyslexia, my parents were advised to give me a portable typewriter, a Brother EP-44 with a futuristic two kilobytes of RAM. Yes, you read that right. Not gigabytes, not megabytes, but KILOBYTES. In other words, I could type exactly 2048 characters before the memory was full.But all technological limitations of 1982 aside, there was a much darker part of having to lug a seven-pound word processor with me wherever I went: I was immediately labeled as “differ ent”. When you’re 10 years-old, being “different” is the kiss of death.Years of few friends, lots of bullying, and constant “I don’t want to go to school” arguments with my parents ended finally when I got into the famous LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts. And guess what, everyone there was different!Benefits of Being DifferentDo you know what came out of those years of hell? Superpowers. In addition to typing well over 100 words a minute as an adult, there was one huge benefit that I did not realize was being planted in my young brain at the time:I was learning to not only accept being different, but to use it to my advantage for the rest of my life.I can attribute the majority of my success, both personal and professional, to the fact that I’ve never been “normal.” By having teachers and initial employers who considered me “damaged,” I was able to outshine, outmaneuver, and outgun “normal” students and colleagues at every turn.W hen you’re differentWhen you are different you learn to handle all sorts of things quicker, better, and more to your benefit than “normal” people. For example:You grasp concepts better You’re less likely to let fear prevent you from trying new things You fix mistakes quicker than others You learn to pivot faster and with less dramaMost importantly...You learn to not give a damn about what other people think about you or your actions.We’re stronger than you could ever imagineWhile mild disabilities such as dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, and OCD can be traumatic for kids, and even for adults if undiagnosed or untreated, if utilized correctly, the life-skills learned from coping with them can be a gift to the grown-up employee or entrepreneur.Those with some kind of learning disability have tremendous amounts in common with brilliant entrepreneurs and employees. We’ve had to “learn how to learn” in a different way. Much like a blind man who learns to “see” with his other sens es, those with learning disabilities learn to “learn” in different ways.These different ways used to result in me getting in trouble in school for not arriving at the answer the “right” way. Now, they are exceptionally helpful in the entrepreneurial world, where sometimes you just need to get things done right now. And it doesn’t matter how.What Makes Hiring Those With Disabilities a Smart StrategyThose with disabilities have usually figured out the shortest way to get from point A to point B within five seconds of being given the task. We’re the most upfront and honest people you’ll ever meet. When I start working with someone, they know within five seconds that I’ve got ADHD, and I work “faster than normal.”I’m up-front about why I’m different. And I’m the first person to tell you that I am and why it’s a benefit. I do this, not because I believe I’m better than anyone else, but so that others understand how I work, why I work the way I do, and how it can be useful to both of us, as long as some simple guidelines are followed.If You Want Me to Get Something DoneTell me what it is, give me a deadline, then leave me the hell alone. You’ll get it perfect the first time, definitely on time, and most of the time early. People with ADHD RARELY miss deadlines because we require them.For someone with ADD, ADHD, or most any kind of learning disorder, chaos is our worst enemy. Organization is our best friend. Once we learn that, a whole new world opens up for us. We can work in certain ways to guarantee that certain things get done when they should. We’re not rushed when we do it.The problem comes when we’re not given a deadline. In our world, “soon,” isn’t an actuality. Give me a deadline, and I guarantee you’ll have it in your hands before it’s due. It will probably be perfect.As Long as We Trust You to Truly Listen to UsWe’ll be the most honest people with whom you’ll ever work. Those with ADD/ADHD have one fear:Tha t when we need to express ourselves, we’re not truly being listened to.This is a problem for multiple reasons, but the main one is that we need to feel like we’ve said what we had to say and were truly heard. This way we can file it as completed and move on. If we trust that you’ll truly hear us when we talk, we’ll never lie or withhold information from you, ever.ADHDIs Not a Negative TermWe’ve been told that our disability is a negative so many times that we’ll work harder than anyone else. We want to prove the world wrong.The first time I sold a company in 2001, I was over the moon with happiness, not just because of the sale, but because it was a moment in my life where I was able to prove every single doubter wrong. I’ve used that fuel and that passion to start and sell three companies in total, as well as write two best-selling books.Because we’ve been put down so much, in the end, we truly want to succeed. And we want people around us to succeed, as well!At the End of the DayWe know what it’s like to fail. More importantly, we know what it’s like to be told that we’ll never succeed at anything.It’s exactly because of that, that we want to succeed, we will work harder than anyone else to get there. And if we’re working with you or for you, we will be your biggest cheerleader, as long as we know you have our backs.In the end, we love the rush we get from success and an ADHD employee or business leader will do almost anything to get it. That makes working with us a smart business strategy.If You Are an Employee or Business Leader With ADHDYou will enjoy Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain, and the award-winning podcast containing interviews with tons of successful people with ADD and ADHD who share tips, secrets, and keys to using their gift as their biggest asset.

How Is Monsters Resume Writing Service Different From Other Resume Services?<|endoftext|>

How Is Monster's Resume Writing Service Different From Other Resume Services?Monster's resume writing service can help you get a promotion or a raise. Now some people will say that it isn't the resume that's important, but if you're running into dead ends in your career and aren't getting that promotion or raise, then your resume is useless. Monster's resume writing service can help with that, and it helps them find companies to work for as well. So they can help you get the job you want or even get hired for a new position.The writer for the writer can help you make sure that you're going to have a job when you go off to school or look for a new job. If you're just sitting around hoping that something will come up, you could end up being a bum or even homeless. Being unemployed or underemployed can be hard on a family, and it can also affect a person's self esteem. The writer for the writer can keep your mind focused on what you need to do. They can make sure that you have a place t o live, food to eat, transportation to use to get to work, and the ability to get to where you need to go on time, if you need to get to where you need to go on time.The writer for the writer can also help you build up a sense of self worth. With all the things that you have to pay for at school, you're probably going to have an inflated ego by the time you graduate. The writer for the writer can make sure that when you go back to school or if you decide to go back to school you have a sense of pride and self esteem.The writer for the writer can also help you make sure that your resume is exactly what you want it to be. When you sit down to write your resume, you don't want to come up with one that isn't professional or that doesn't tell the employer all the little details about yourself. By having a professional resume writer to help you with your resume you're not only creating a better chance of getting a job but you're creating a resume that people are going to want to read.The writer for the writer can also help you learn how to write a resume and apply for jobs online and offline. Since so many people use the internet for everything these days, it's likely that you'll be applying for jobs online. Monster's resume writing service can help you do this and even if you're applying for jobs offline they can help you out. Some people just send their resume to companies or to business people that they know and they hope that they get called for an interview. It's far better if you can write a resume that speaks directly to the employers rather than wasting time sending a generic or average resume.How is Monster's Resume Writing Service Different From Other Resume Services? There are two things that make Monster's resume writing service different from all the rest. These two things are: First, they can work together with you to write a resume that's tailored specifically to your needs of the company.Secondly, they have a system that's designed specifically to we ed out resumes that won't be successful. So you get one chance to put your best foot forward and to get your resume approved. And if you're trying to get a raise, they'll work with you to build up your skills.The Monster's Resume Writing Service can help you get a promotion, get hired for a new position, or just make sure that you're getting a fair shot at success. No matter what type of professional you are and no matter what job you're applying for, if you need a resume written it's important to know how to get it done.

5 Ways To Customize The Dreaded Cover Letter

5 Ways To Customize The Dreaded Cover Letter Raise your hand if you love writing cover letters  I didnt think so. If you find yourself struggling with  what to write, you are not alone. In fact, one career coach, Hanna DeBruhl, refers to a cover letter as the wicked stepmother of resumes and I couldnt agree more! Ive heard job seekers say these things like: I dont know what to say in a cover letter, and doesnt it just repeat information thats in my  resume? I just  change the contact information and hit send I dont bother sending a cover lettershould I? The reality is that everyone receiving applications has a different opinion of cover letters and that impacts when and if your letter gets read. To learn more about who likes  to receive them and data that shows declining interest in cover letters by HR and recruiters, check out Donna Sveis research on Avid Careerist. To be clear, even Donna says it would be a sin to omit sending a cover letter. This is what  you need to know about writing a good cover letter: Always Follow Directions Read the job posting thoroughly, and follow the directions. If the company requires you send a cover letter, then do so. If a cover letter is optional, you should still include one. This shows you are willing to take the extra steps and may make a difference. Customize The Letter One cover letter template won’t fit the needs of every job you apply to. You just cant send the same letter to every job you apply to. Employers can tell, and it makes you look lazy. (See an example of a template letter gone bad) Here are five ways to customize your cover letter and improve your chances of it getting read: 1. Remember that to whom it may concern is so passe. Not only does addressing a letter this way look old, but it also sends the message that you don’t care enough to look up the person’s name. Address the letter to the person who does the hiring. In most cases, this will be a hiring manager, not human resources, unless you are applying for a job in HR. If you’ve read the description carefully, there may actually be a contact name listed. If not, the posting may indicate who the job reports to, such as the senior project manager within a named group. Go to LinkedIn, and search for that job title and department. Or use a search engine, and enter the job title and department information in the job posting. If you’ve done your due diligence and can’t find the name, use the job title one level above. If nothing is available, which is highly unlikely, then â€" and only then â€" you can use a generic addressee, like Hiring Manager. 2. Make your first sentence stand out. Too often, cover letters are sleep-inducing. Don’t start you cover letter like everyone else by stating something like, “attached you will find my resume for your Project Manager job.” Instead, lead with a quote from a performance review or recommendation that highlights some of your relevant skills or your work ethic. Perhaps you could begin with your value proposition (the problem you solve, who benefits and how you do it uniquely). Even dropping the name of an employee you know in your opening sentence can capture the attention of a reviewer. 3. Why do you want to work at this company? One question every employer wants you to answer is “why us?” Explain in a sentence or two why you want to work at that company. Research the company, look at press releases and learn about some of its projects or clients. Do your best to specifically explain why you would be a good fit in the company. 4. The middle is the meat and connects the dots. The second paragraph of your cover letter explains how your skills match what the company is looking for. Focus on the specific processes, procedures or work-related skills, rather than the soft skills. Communication, leadership, time management and initiative are important, but you have to be able to perform the job successfully. Be sure you explain the technical or work-related skills. Be sure to tie your value back to the job and company. For example, if you say you have X years of  project management skills, how will that benefit the organization you are applying to? (Think about the projects youd work on in that company  and how your experience would relate.) 5. Close your letter. The last paragraph thanks the readers for their time and consideration, reiterates your interest in the company and role and states your next steps. Set the expectation that you will follow-up. Too often, candidates applications are misplaced or not received. The only way to know for sure that the company received your materials is if you contact the HR team or someone else in the company to verify your application was received. Is this type of follow-up really necessary? If you are interested in the job, yes. Looking For A  Different Approach To Customize Your Cover Letter? Liz Ryan, CEO of Human Workplace and an HR veteran, recommends using what she calls a pain letter in this  Forbes article. This empowering approach requires research and knowledge about the company to whom you are applying, but the results make it all worthwhile. Pain Letter users tell us that their Pain Letters result in call backs about 25%  of the time, she writes in the article. Here is a summary of the four paragraphs of a Pain Letter: The Hook: Congratulate the company on something specific from a press release or news article. The Pain Hypothesis: Make an educated guess about what the pain points are for the company. It could be rapid growth, a new client, a merger or layoff â€" just to name a few. The Dragon-Slaying Story: Share a short example of how you’ve overcome a similar pain point. The Closing: Conclude the letter by inviting a conversation if there is interest. Bottom line: When you do send a cover letter, either a classic format or a Pain letter, put in the effort to make it stand out. Modified from  post which originally appeared on US News World Report On Careers

Stressed Could be your business chemistry

?Stressed Could be your business chemistry In today’s corporate environment, workplace stress seems inevitable â€" but people react to pressure differently. Faced with the same trigger, one person may remain cool as a cucumber while another melts down. A newly-released study by the Deloitte Greenhouse Experience asked more than 23,000 professionals about their stress levels at work, and found their responses to stressors might have something to do with business chemistry, a system for understanding individual work styles. Deloitte identifies four business chemistry types: Integrators seek connection and bring teams together Drivers seek challenge and generate momentum Pioneers seek possibilities and spark energy and imagination Guardians seek possibilities and bring order and rigor The study found that 28 percent of respondents are often or almost always stressed. The top stress triggers in today’s work environment include workplace errors, a challenging workload with long hours or multiple responsibilities, and moments of conflict. It also found that business chemistry type affects how individuals experience stress at work, with guardians reporting the most stress, followed by integrators, drivers and pioneers. Coping strategies A second study with a sample of more than 17,000 professionals found people also cope with stress differently, depending on their business chemistry type: Action is the most popular strategy overall, used by 83 percent of respondents and all Business Chemistry types. As the famous saying goes: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Cognitive strategies, like considering the big picture or thinking through possibilities, are also common. Nearly 90 percent of pioneers reported using these methods to cope, while less than 70 percent of guardians did. This pattern was reversed when it came to strategies associated with doing more groundwork, like organizational tasks or seeking further information. Both kinds of strategies involve stepping back from the stressful situation, but the guardian approach is more detail-focused while the pioneer approach takes a broader view. Interpersonal coping strategies, such as talking to someone about feelings or asking for help, are less common overall â€" reported by just 47 percent of respondents. The more relationship-oriented and team-focused types â€" integrators and pioneers â€" reported using these strategies more than others. Overall, pioneers are the least stressed and reported using coping strategies more than any other type. Next steps So what does this mean for business leaders who want to help their employees cope with stress? Try to take notice when your experience of a situation seems different from those around you. You may think something is a piece of cake, but others might need some time or space or reassurance to deal with what’s happening. You may also want to consider how to make space for different styles of coping. Instead of looking skeptical when someone hops out for a quick yoga class or feeling impatient when someone else wants to slow down to outline a clear plan, recognize these as coping strategies and let them manage their stress levels in their own unique ways. A better understanding of how others cope with stress can have a big impact in making your team more productive and efficient. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class right now and immediately access the most comprehensive job search system currently available!

Finding Your Purpose Teleclass - Hallie Crawford

Unlocking Your Purpose/Finding Your Purpose Teleclass Going Beyond Achievement to Fulfillment A guide for individuals or groups to create their personal mission statement while discovering whats most fulfilling in their lives and careers. Do you often cruise through life on autopilot, and then find yourself traveling in the wrong direction? By participating in this innovative course, you will clarify your purpose, give direction to your life, and empower yourself to perform beyond your resources. A year later, Im still making changes. I know taking the coaching class with you has changed my life. Chyristina Brown $225 includes workbook, unlimited access to me while youre in the class, and a buddy to go through the process with. Next teleclass begins week of July 3, 2006. www.HallieCrawford.com If youre looking for greater direction and fulfillment in your life or career, this is the class for you. Statistics show that people who get support, including participating in a group or class, do better-100% of the time.

Where Do I Go to Get Help With Writing a Resume and Getting Hired?

Where Do I Go to Get Help With Writing a Resume and Getting Hired?It can be hard to know where to go to get help with writing a resume and getting hired. There are many companies out there that seem to be hiring people very fast, even though it can be tough for people to break through from the 'crowd'. There are a few things that you can do to start looking for some help.First, before applying for any job, I always make sure that I have a cover letter, because it is the first thing they see and the first thing you want them to see when they are reading your resume. I find that using the same basic cover letter over is a good idea. Also, one of the things that will help in the beginning is to have a short personal statement (this does not have to be a long essay!) to explain why you would be a good fit for the position.Another place to look for help with writing a resume and getting hired is on the internet. There are several job boards that will post your resume for free. It is not m uch trouble to get started.Finding friends who are already in the field can also be a good way to go. One thing to remember is that not everyone will be helpful, but what they are willing to share can be a great help. Make sure that you ask all the questions that you have and that you read the job posting carefully to make sure that the company is legitimate. If there is something not right, I recommend that you contact them directly.Once you have gone through the free offers on the job boards, you can begin to search for information and apply to companies by email address. A couple of tips are that you should be able to track any responses you receive (whether or not they are for jobs that you applied for, or companies that you applied to), and it is important to be able to set up an interview within the time frame that you would like.The other place where you can look for help with writing a resume and getting hired is on the job boards. You should be able to find posts from compa nies in your local area. There is nothing wrong with asking to see the posting as a whole so that you can make sure that it is not spam.So, where do I go to get help with writing a resume and getting hired? The best place to start is probably with your friends and family, but it can be hard to know how to proceed when trying to get a job.

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