How Quinn C. Martin has Made a Career Making People Laugh Building Your Future Now

How Quinn C. Martin has Made a Career Making People Laugh Building Your Future Now Article profile by Brian Trota Imagine having a career where you can make people laugh for a living? In the case of professional comedian Quinn C. Martin, he has been doing exactly that for the last 17 years. I loved it the second I tried it, Martin says. It gave me a rush being on stage. It gave me a feeling that nothing has given me before. Obviously that kind of passion is needed as a solid foundation as a comedian, yet dedication and hard work have also been essential to having a long and successful career. Martin also surprisingly notes, No comedians have really inspired me. Instead I have had fans who have encouraged me throughout the years. Despite not having industry-related mentors, Martin has gravitated heavily to other entertainment legends for inspiration and guidance such as Biggie Smalls and Jay-Z. These two men inspire me to keep going and that you can change any situation youre in by simply pursuing your dream. There have been many awards and accolades for the talented Martin throughout the years, however, one major achievement stands out. Selling Maple Leaf Gardens out 7 times. Definitely a high water mark for any comedian, yet in attaining such lofty goals boils down to learning the craft inside out. Never think you have it, Martin adamantly notes, You have to record yourself [on video] and to listen to yourself in order to break habits. Its the best way to self edit and keep on improving. And when asked whats the secret fomula to having a successful career in such a tough and unforgiving industry as comedy? Martin notes, Constantly doing open mikes and writingwriting is everything. A lot of comedians dont write and they do the same jokes over and over again. I write every single day and I am not afraid to try new jokes! Martin also makes a point that his success is because of never taking a day off. So do you have what it takes to being a professional comedian? Obviously Martin does. It takes talent but a huge amount of dedication, passion, and a desire to always get better. You have to keep working pure and simple. Once you think that you have it all figured out you wont learn anymore. Careers in Focus is a special article published every Friday spotlighing a talented professional and highlighting their career.

How to Write an Entry Level Sales Resume

How to Write an Entry Level Sales ResumeTo create an entry level sales resume that will stand out from the rest, there are a few steps you need to take. This type of resume is one that will be used by companies that are looking for a qualified candidate that has minimal experience.One of the most important things that you need to take into consideration when writing this type of resume is to make sure that you have all of the appropriate credentials. You should also consider including the experience and education you have gathered throughout your career. The reason for this is because it will show that you are willing to give your best and still land a good job.Another important part of an entry level sales resume is to find the most relevant keywords to fit your job. Many times the keywords on your resume will come from the job you are applying for. In this case, the keywords on your resume will not be as important as the words that relate to the job. Remember, it is the keyword tha t relates to the job that will get you the most interviews.Try to keep your word count under 500. There is no point in trying to write a resume that has an excessive number of words. This is something that you should remember when writing an entry level sales resume. The reason for this is because you want to keep it short and to the point.You should also include as much information as possible about yourself. When people see you work, they will know exactly what you can do for them. You should also write about any experience you have had as a salesperson and this will help to build your credibility.Include your skills and talents as well. Do not just mention that you are a great person to talk to because many people will think that you cannot sell a product or services because you are not a good one. You want to be able to use your knowledge and skills to be a good salesperson.One other thing that you need to remember when writing an entry level sales resume is to make sure that yo u are being professional. This means that you need to be punctual and prompt when you meet with a potential employer. You do not want to be rude and will show that you are lazy or unwilling to work hard.Finally, be sure to list any references that you may have for past and previous clients. A few names of past and previous clients will show that you are a person that can not only sell a product or service but you are also trustworthy. If you are honest and sincere about the work you have done, employers will notice this and hire you.

5 Mistakes You Should NEVER Make on a Cover Letter

5 Mistakes You Should NEVER Make on a Cover Letter You don’t get a second chance to make a great first impression and when it comes to applying for a job your cover letter is usually the first thing most employers will see. This is your chance to say “Hi, I’m here and you should really hire me” and any error will be the written equivalent of tripping over as you enter the room or spilling tea all over the boss. It says everything about you right from the start â€" and that could be the bad as well as the good. It’s true that we can learn from our mistakes, but you really don’t want the application for the job of your dreams being the place to make them, do you? So ensure you don’t make them in the first place and enhance your chances of being invited for an interview by making sure your initial application stage is spot on! Here are some of the most common â€" yet avoidable â€" cover letter mistakes that you need to guarantee you don’t make when applying for your dream job: 1) Getting the basics wrong: You’ve sent off an application for the job you’ve been waiting for all your life, and just as you press SEND! you realise you’ve spelt the name of the hiring manager wrong. Well it’s too late to do anything about it then, and you probably won’t be hearing from that company again in all honesty. If you can’t be bothered to proofread your own cover letter, what does that tell a company about the kind of employee you’ll be? It’s so important to make sure all your basic details are correct and you’ve taken the time to ensure information is correct â€" and that doesn’t just mean running a spell check. Check and check again to make sure ALL of the details are correct and there are NO spelling or grammatical errors before you submit your cover letter. 2) Being too  formal: There’s no shame in being enthusiastic about a job you want. So why should you feel you have to bottle up that enthusiasm when you are telling a prospective employer how much you want to work for them? Experience and qualifications are one thing, but at this stage it’s all about getting the attention of the person who is hiring â€" so don’t go too heavy on the technical speak (your CV will show what you have done before) and just explain why you want the job and why you think you’re the best person for the position in the same way that you would if you were talking to someone personally. 3) Not  writing enough: The secret to a great cover letter is getting the balance just right. Too long and you will lose the attention of the person writing it (they might receive hundreds of letters for just one job), too short and it won’t say enough about you to really catch their eye. Aim for around 200-250 words maximum and pick out some of the key reasons you feel you are the ideal candidate for the job, trying to focus on one major success story you are particularly proud of. I successfully increased revenue by 200% during my time at the company, for example. If your letter is good enough then you’ll have the opportunity to tell them more about yourself at the interview stage. 4) Using  generic text (To Whom It May Concern): Whatever you do never use these five little words to address a cover letter. And come to think of it, Dear Sir/Madam isn’t much better either. Do whatever you can to find out the hiring manager’s name, and address your letter to that person directly. Anything else will make you appear lazy and less than bothered if you get the job anyway. Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and ask who it is that’s hiring for this position. You might get passed from pillar to post initially but remember, it’s a real person you are trying to impress here and little details like this can make a huge difference. 5) Not selling yourself enough: One of the most common mistakes applicants make when writing a covering letter is to simply repeat what is already on your CV. What’s the point of that? Don’t hold back when it comes to telling your potential employer why it is you want to work for them, what it is you like about the company, as well as changes you would make that might improve the business. Also, mention awards and achievements that might enhance your chances of securing an interview at the very least. This is your chance to really shout from the rooftops about what you can offer this company so don’t sell yourself short. READ MORE:  How to Sell Yourself in an Interview Without “Selling” at All Author: Having been a journalist for over 10 years, Matthew Crist works  for Glomacs experts in leadership training seminars.

Opportunity Knocks More Than Once - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Opportunity Knocks More Than Once - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career In case you are just starting out on a new venture, it may be hard to believe the headline, “Opportunity knocks more than once.” In the early days, you frequently find yourself thinking, “If only opportunity would come around just once!” Most often it takes dedicated work over a few years to begin seeing occasional opportunity. As you diligently dedicate yourself to building relationships, learning, and teaching others who are following in your footsteps, opportunity begins to appear. Core business without distraction The dedication to work and building your core business without distraction is the beginning of building your brand. Associates and acquaintances watch your progress and take note. Word of mouth precedes you and soon referrals and requests begin to in. I recently had lunch with Alice who introduced me to Judy. Upon sitting down at the table, Alice said to me, “It’s your quiet power that motivated me to introduce the two of you and have you consider coaching us in business.” The term, “quiet power” appealed to me because truthfully that is my brand or style. I’m not normally one to brag or let my ego get in the way. Instead I pose questions to understand in full what the needs are of the other party to whom I’m speaking. Examine what made you successful And when I’m not in meetings I concentrate on where my interests lie and what will be the next most advantageous step to build my own business. As I write books, articles and Tweets, I sit quietly in the background but these efforts get noticed, remembered and referred â€" the secret ingredients for building your brand. While it sounds glamorous to be known and it seems as if life is now on Easy Street, that’s not necessarily true. Now that you are highly successful it is critical you examine what made you so. In particular analyze the elements of your brand that attracted so many. This is the area in which you must always focus and not deviate. It’s when you allow your ego to accept any opportunity because “everything else worked” you get into trouble detracting from your original brand. Your clientele becomes confused and moves to a similar service elsewhere while the new strategy does not materialize as previously envisioned. This is where you begin to find yourself in trouble. Allow your ego to accept? For example, a number of well-known companies in the same industry asked me to exchange links with them on our respective websites. My response was, “if you can explain to me how this will be beneficial to both of us, I will be happy to do so.” It’s quite a coincidence none of these companies responded. It would have been a very one-sided benefit and certainly not mine. Other successful people who know you may want you to help sell their service and products. You need to know their customer service policy, quality involved and level of integrity. If none of this is known, do your homework first. Everyone and every thing with which you associate yourself becomes an integral part of your brand. As your success increases, it’s the wise person who scrutinizes each and every opportunity before accepting. My mantra is you must say yes to opportunity and get the help you need to execute well â€" but only when you analytically and intuitively know it’s a great fit for your brand. Only then will you continue to enjoy a Smooth Sale! Author: Elinor Stutz is the CEO of Smooth Sale, LLC a motivational speaker and the author of the International Best-Selling book, “Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results” published by Sourcebooks. Elinor’s new book, “HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews” is based upon years of community service teaching job-seekers how to land the job they desire. Elinor provides team sales training, private coaching and business retreats to grow you business, and is available upon request for consultation.

Writing a Strong Resume - Tips and Advice

Writing a Strong Resume - Tips and AdviceMany business people begin to look at the information that they write on their resumes after they have written it. I think this is a great idea as long as you understand what it is you are actually trying to do and if you are able to maintain your communication with yourself while you are writing.We all have different reasons for coming up with resumes that we wish to use for business or personal purposes. Some of us may be looking for job options, others may be looking for promotions within the company, and some of us may simply be looking for work. All of these reasons can easily lead to the same problem, not being able to write a strong resume that stands out from the rest.As a matter of fact, as a person comes up with the resume for their job application, they should be looking to improve their writing skills even more so than they were looking to improve their interpersonal skills before they began to write the resume. There are a few thi ngs that you can do to help yourself as you begin to write a strong resume.The first thing that you want to do is to make sure that you begin to write in a formal way. You need to set up a certain tone and writing style that will help to project the right image that you are trying to present to a potential employer. You need to make sure that you are using good grammar and that you are writing clear sentences and paragraphs. You need to make sure that you are not dropping any vocabulary that can be problematic later on down the road when it comes to your resume.Once you have created a good set of writing guidelines, the next thing that you want to do is to practice writing in this manner. While you are writing, make sure that you are giving yourself ample time to complete each paragraph. This means that you need to make sure that you do not sit down and write out the entire document at once. Instead, write out the paragraph of information and then move on to the next one, as you mov e through the writing process.One other point that you should keep in mind when you are writing your resume is to make sure that you are practicing the new language that you are learning. This is important because it will help you learn to speak and write in the language that you are learning. For instance, if you are trying to learn Spanish, you will need to learn the basic Spanish language before you begin to write a strong resume in Spanish.When you are writing the document, you also need to consider the grammar. You do not want to rush the sentence or paragraph to try to make it flow well together, but instead you want to make sure that you are focusing on your written grammar and that you have your document as polished as possible. As you go through the writing process, you will find that you will be able to focus better on how you want to present yourself to a potential employer.As you begin to write a strong resume, you will find that it is not as difficult as you initially t hought it would be. All you need to do is to begin to establish a great foundation of writing skills so that you can continue to improve as you write throughout the process.

Do Others Prejudge You Based on Your LinkedIn Profile [Updated] - Career Pivot

Do Others Prejudge You Based on Your LinkedIn Profile [Updated] - Career Pivot Do You Prejudge Someone After Looking at their LinkedIn Profile? Do you prejudge people? If you say no … well, I do not believe you. We all do whether we like to believe it or not. Thom Singer’s keynote speech at Product Camp Austin 14 was on how someone decided to prejudge him based on seeing him speak. This person thought that she would not like Thom. However, when she actually met him in person, she discovered he was a really nice guy. She had prejudged him based on seeing him on stage. Hmmm…do we do the same with LinkedIn and other social media platforms? Do you prejudge someone when you view their LinkedIn profile? Do others prejudge you? Note: This post was originally published in March of 2015 and updated in March of 2018. LinkedIn Profile My presentation at Product Camp, “Leveraging LinkedIn â€" Creating a Professional that People will Remember“, was about establishing your brand on LinkedIn. People will prejudge you based on your LinkedIn profile. If you have no picture what will people think? Yeah, yeah, I know we are not supposed to do that, but we do. This goes hand in hand with all of the discussion about Unintentional Bias. Let’s discuss what you can do about establishing your brand on LinkedIn. We can then manage how someone might prejudge you! LinkedIn Picture I previously wrote a post called 3 Key Elements of your LinkedIn Photograph. The three key points were: Framing and Clothing Background Chin Line I read a LinkedIn Publisher post by Jason Seiden titled,What Profile Photo Works Best on LinkedIn: A Real-Life Experiment where Jason tested a variety of photos. He determined that the most important factor in the picture was the … Background! Yes, people will prejudge you based on the background of your LinkedIn photo! Jason’s most successful photo was one where he was a keynote speaker. You could tell that from the background. Think about it! What does the background of your LinkedIn photo say about you? LinkedIn Background Image Since this post was originally written, LinkedIn allows all users to create a background image. This gives you the option to add some style to your profile. What do you think a readers impression of you will be if you use the default background image like the one below: What do you think their impression will be if they used a personal photo like the one below: My guess is a smile will come to your face when you see the last one and you will want to read the rest of the profile. People will prejudge you based on your background image. It is your opportunity to use the image to create a favorable impression of you. (More:6 Key Attributes to Your LinkedIn Profile Header [Updated]) Headline The vocabulary you use in your LinkedIn Headline and Summary is critical. The default LinkedIn headline is “Current Job Title at Company Name”. The headline is 120 characters long. USE ALL OF IT. Instead, insert phrases like “Product Management” or “Merges Acquisitions” and separate each with a “|”. You may also want to use your tagline in your headline. A good example is Jason Alba‘s headline: JibberJobber.com â€" Online Job Search Organizer helping pros in over 100 countries Own… Jason is the owner of JibberJobber.com one of the leading online job search platforms. You also might want to check out my LinkedIn profile to see an example. Yes, people will prejudge you based on the headline. (More: 1st Place to use Keywords is in your LinkedIn Headline) Summary The Summary section of your LinkedIn profile should contain your brand story. Many of you will copy the summary section from the beginning of your resume and paste it into your summary section. This is typically written in 3rd person and is incredibly impersonal. The LinkedIn profile should be a personal and let yourpersonality shine. Tell me who you are and not what you have done. You can tell the reader what you have done in your experience section. Write the summary in 1st person as a story. The first sentence should grab you. When you first look at a LinkedIn profile, you can only see the first two lines of the summary like the following: I have an opening sentence of “I have had an eclectic career, to say the least.” My goal is to get you curious enough to click on the ‘Show more’to read the rest. I have written four posts on the process of writing your brand story. 3 Themes for Writing Your Brand Story 3 Methods to Build Your Personal Vocabulary 3 Key Elements of Your Brand Story Your Brand Story â€" Who Should Write It? If you want the reader to prejudge you in an authentic way, then tell an authentic story! We will be prejudged based on our LinkedIn profile. What we want to do is paint an authentic picture of ourselves so that we can develop a real-life relationship. Do you prejudge based on what you see and read online? By the way, I’m honored to share that my presentation won the best session at Product Camp Austin! Winner for Best Session #PCATX14: Marc Miller “Leveraging LinkedIn â€" Creating a Professional Brand That People Will Remember.” @CareerPivot â€" ProductCamp Austin (@PCAustin) March 7, 2015 Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

A Real Estate Dictionary for Beginners Key Investment Terms You Need to Know

A Real Estate Dictionary for Beginners Key Investment Terms You Need to Know Real estate investments can be a lucrative game, but there are basics you need to know first. This real estate dictionary will help you get started. In the United States, over 5 million homes were sold in 2017. If you want to get into the game and start investing in real estate, youll need to first know the appropriate lingo for the job. Knowing this terminology will help you start your venture and have you looking like an expert. Here is a real estate dictionary for beginners with all the key investment terms you need to know. NOI is Net Operating Income An NOI is the difference between your income and your expenses in relation to your rental income properties. Note that your income isnt always just the money you make on rent. Commercial rental income can also include other add ons such as parking permits and other services like laundry. The expenses are any costs from running the income property like property tax, utility bills, and management fees. Broker Price Opinions are Valuable to Your Sale Real estate brokers can take a walk through your commercial or residential property and give their opinion of the value of the home and at what price it can sell. Know that a BPO and an appraisal are two different things. An appraisal will be more thorough, but a broker price opinion will still offer a written opinion. The agent can then use this opinion as a way to justify the price of the listing. Always Know the Price Per Square Foot Knowing the price per square foot value of your property will help you evaluate and understand how much the home is worth. To calculate your price per square foot, youll need to divide the sales price by the total square footage of the home. You can also use this as a convenient tool that will allow you to compare two similar properties against each other that are in the same market. Short Sales Can Be Good Investments A short sall happens when mortgage lenders agree in a settlement letter to lower sales price than that the homeowners owe them. A short sale can often take longer than a normal sale. Youll find that these sales will go through a third party like an attorney in conjunction with other real estate agents. Even though they can take some time, short sales can also be some of the best real estate investments that you can make. ROI Should be In Your Real Estate Dictionary To figure out how well your investment is working, you can calculate your ROI or Return on Investment. To do this, youll need to see how much money youve spent on the investment and how much money youll make after you sell. The formula that you need for this is ROI = Net Profit of Investment/Total Investment Cost. Launch Your Career This real estate dictionary will help you start your journey in real estate investing. Read more into these basics so that you can use them to launch your career in real estate investing. Mike McRitchie helps advise achievers to reach their fullest career and business potentials. Continue reading through our articles for more career advice and tips.

9 Ways to Keep Learning and Advance Your Career

9 Ways to Keep Learning and Advance Your Career Whether you’ve been out of school for a few months or many years, it’s normal to miss learning new things. While you’re probably introduced to a few new skills, strategies or processes on the job, it’s not quite the same as immersing yourself in a new topic. When you don’t have the time or budget to head back to school, you may feel like you’re out of options. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can keep learning while at work. Which is good, because continuing your education is important for advancing your career. When you’re learning new things, you stay relevant in a fiercely competitive job market. You can strengthen your resume, giving yourself an edge to get a promotion or just learn a skill you’ve always wanted to have. So, how can you continue to learn while working full-time? Here are a few ways to get started: 1. Find a Mentor If you have a traditional job, you probably spend most of your waking hours in an office with other people. Whether you were assigned a mentor when you took the job or not, finding a senior-level employee to connect with can give you great insights, information and guidance. A mentor is someone who has been in your shoes and experienced what you’re going through. Because they’ve developed past the stage you’re currently at, they can give you great advice on how to move forward. While this isn’t a traditional education and may not be something you can put on a resume, real-life advice can truly help advance your career. Find someone within your office that you respect or you think can provide you with some helpful advice. Ask if they’d like to have lunch or even a cup of coffee, or simply ask them for guidance on a specific question. As you develop your relationship, you’ll get more and more tips. 2. Take an Online Certification There are hundreds of online courses and certifications available online. No matter what you’re interested in, what skill you’d like to learn or what topic you’d like to master, you can find an online course to help you achieve that goal. There are even certifications that help you advance your soft skills or management skills, if that is something you hope to improve. For example, the ISO 9001 certification is designed to help leaders improve their processes, engagement of their workforce, and decision-making. Some certifications allow you to receive a small “designation” you can put on your LinkedIn page, website or even your resume. Just check the certification page to ensure you’re able to promote the designation before using any images you didn’t create. These certifications can help you get noticed by new hiring managers or put you closer to getting a promotion over your coworkers. However, even online courses that don’t offer a clear certification can also be beneficial. Check out websites like Skillshare, Udemy or Coursera to get started. With courses in everything from entrepreneurship to happiness, there’s something there for you. 3. Attend a Local Event or Workshop Depending on the city in which you live, there are probably dozens of local events or workshops available to you. Whether it’s a networking event where you can meet new people or potential mentors, or a workshop that promises to teach you a new skill, getting involved in your community is a great way to get involved. Sometimes companies within your city will sponsor events or workshops to help spread the word about their brand. Other times, these meetups are held by professional organizations or even public libraries. Frequently checking the events calendars of organizations in your area can allow you to plan which events you’d like to attend. Don’t be afraid to try something new. If a workshop sparks your interest, go â€" even if it doesn’t directly apply to your career. 4. Read a Book In college, you were probably assigned pages and pages of required reading. Whether or not you actually read them, it just wasn’t the same as getting to choose the books you were interested in. With so many entrepreneurs, business owners and career professionals creating best-sellers, reading can be a great way to learn something new. If you’re already a reader, consider swapping your traditional novel for a book written by a professional you respect or admire. If you’re not sure where to start, ask friends, family members or coworkers if they have recommendations â€" or if they have a book you can borrow. Reading doesn’t need to be expensive. With a traditional library card, you can borrow books and e-books for free. 5. Ask About Tuition Reimbursement Not every company will offer to pay you back for college courses related to your career path, but some might. If you’re looking to take a class, get a certification or even get a degree that will help advance your career, your employer may be willing to help you with the cost. Keep in mind that tuition reimbursement programs typically have requirements as to when you can leave the company or how well you need to perform within the classes. Even if maintaining a high GPA or staying with the company a few years after you graduate isn’t a big issue, you want to know about these requirements upfront. If the cost of additional education is holding you back from returning to school, definitely talk with your employer about ways they may be willing to help. 6. Look for New Challenges If you work at a company with many different departments, there is always something new you could be learning. If you’re hoping to move into a different area of business, your employer may be willing to temporarily put you on a new team or allow you to assist with or oversee a project that team is working on. Helping other teams pick up the slack can help you learn new skills and discover what you’re interested in. Looking for new challenges within the office can also help benefit your entire company because you’re helping other teams complete their tasks and move forward. It’s a win-win situation for all. Before you approach your boss about temporarily moving teams, consider how you would be able to get your own tasks done and what benefits you could bring to the other team. While your boss will probably want to help you succeed, they also need to consider the well-being of the company. Be prepared to provide logical explanations as to why this is a good move for everyone. 7. Join a Professional Community Professional communities, like industry associations, are a great way to meet individuals with similar interests but different skills. While attending an event or workshop put on by one of these professional communities can introduce you to some of the community members, actually becoming a member yourself gives you access to a number of other materials. Professional communities typically have meetings, private networking events and even online forums where you can learn new information about the industry you’re interested in. Making new connections, meeting like-minded people and hearing different perspectives on certain topics can also help you learn new things. Keep in mind that some professional communities may have a membership fee. However, this cost may be something your employer is willing to pay for if you can explain the benefits to them. 8. Get Social on Social Media We often think of social media as a way to connect with our friends and family, but it’s also a great education tool. From Twitter Chats to Facebook and LinkedIn Groups, social media provides an excellent outlet for individuals to get together and share their thoughts on a particular topic. With Twitter Chats, a host asks a series of questions that each participant will answer. Participants are then encouraged to create a dialogue about different responses, giving them an opportunity to discuss potentially different perspectives or educate other individuals. Facebook and LinkedIn Groups allow members to ask their own questions and get answers from the community. There are many different chats or groups available, depending on your industry or what you’d like to learn more about. Simply searching on the platform is usually enough to come across a few different social communities. 9. Attend a Conference Conferences allow individuals from all over the country â€" or even the world â€" to come together to see business leaders, experts and professionals speak. While some conferences involve a series of speaking engagements, others also have workshops for attendees. Tickets for certain conferences could run hundreds or even thousands of dollars. If you need to travel to attend the conference, this can become even pricier. However, many employers like to send company team members to large conferences to make their own connections and learn new things. Asking your employer if you can go may be enough to get them to cover the cost. If your employer won’t send you to a conference or isn’t able to pay the price tag, look into conferences nearby. Some even accept volunteers, which would allow you to attend the conference for free. Being in a traditional job doesn’t mean your education is over. There are many different ways to keep learning new things â€" you just need to know where to look. To learn more about advancing your career or continuing your education in nontraditional ways, subscribe to Punched Clocks. 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