Latest Blog Posts for The Life Uncommon

• Want Recruiters To Notice You? Don’t Do These Things
  on May 21, 2014 in Find a Better Job Finding Jobs find a job recruiter unemployed
  I came across a recent survey reported by Bullhorn, a popular applicant tracking software company used by professional recruiters. The report was summarized by Vinda Rao, who also posted a cool “infographic” on the company’s blog here. Basicall...
• Professional Brand Building 101
  on Apr 29, 2014 in Build Your Brand brand branding basics personal brand
  In our post-recession world, having a well defined, professional brand is more important than ever.  Why? Competition is fiercer at all levels and career stages for jobs, promotions, and clients Globalization has expanded applicant pools exponential...
• How to Perform In High Pressure Work Situations
  on Apr 2, 2014 in Shape Your Working Life job stress performance
  We’ve all had those moments. You know which ones I’m talking about. Your palms sweat, your heart races, and in one single terrifying moment, your worst fear is realized. You miss the shot, you fall on your face, you fail the test, you botch the p...
• Don’t Hire Your Friends (But If You Do, Read This for Tips on Making It Work)
  on Apr 1, 2014 in Be Your Own Boss entrepreneur hiring job
  It seems like such a good idea when you first have it: you spend just about every waking hour at work, why shouldn’t your friends be there? Sure, you’ve read horror story after horror story of startup founders being pushed out of their own ventur...
• Breathe Your Way to Productivity
  on Mar 27, 2011 in Productivity Self Freelance Writing Gigs Jodee Redmond Nacie Carson the life uncommon
  We live in an age of “busyness.” Just about anyone you talk to is complaining about his or her jam-packed schedule and how busy they are. There is a difference between being “busy” and being productive. It’s easy to get...
• Working Smarter, Being Happier
  on Mar 23, 2011 in Productivity Work/Life Balance efficiency Nacie Carson procrastination The 4 Hour Workweek the life uncommon Tim Ferriss
  What happens when you have a lot on your plate? You get stressed, overwhelmed, and maybe a little panicky. I’ve felt like that for the past month or so – you may have noticed. At the start of 2011, a funny thing has happened – many...
• How Your Job Influences Your Health
  on Mar 20, 2011 in Self-Employed Support Work/Life Balance Your Life Uncommon job quality unemployment
  As Uncommoners, it’s something we’ve all known for years, but finally science has proved it – bad jobs negatively affect your mental health. In fact, a job that you are unhappy in has been proven worse for your mental health than be...
• Quitting Your Day Job
  on Mar 15, 2011 in Self-Employed Support freelance freelancer quit your job
  By Steve Nicholas, fantastic thought leader and world-class Uncommoner I am honored to be a guest poster on The Life Uncommon. I thought about something that Uncommoners will have to deal with at one point or another as we work towards our ultimate...
• Taking 100% Responsibility for My Life
  on Mar 9, 2011 in Uncommon Lives Your Life Uncommon
  Karen Marrow is a fantastic personal development coach and internet marketer.  Her story about starting her Uncommon Life is great inspiration! -  Nacie It’s amazing what a matter of years can do for your life.  Just five short years ago I had a...
• Why Niches Aren’t the Best Fit for Freelancers
  on Mar 6, 2011 in Self-Employed Support freelance writer freelance writing
  I am very pleased to introduce Lynda Forman, a fantastic Uncommoner and newest edition to The Life Uncommon writing team. I know you will all help me welcome her as a voice on this site with enthusiasm! - Nacie No matter how long you’ve been writin...

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