What Would You Like to Hear About

What Would You Like to Hear About 2 Every so often, I like to ask you for suggestions about topics to blog about or improvements to JobMob. Now there's a better way. Introducing the Skribit Suggestion Box This new suggestion box lets you make suggestions or vote for suggestions made by other JobMobbers. Down near the bottom of the sidebar on the right, here's how it works: What can you use the suggestion box for? Topics you'd like to hear about Updates to JobMob that you'd find helpful Pretty much any other question you'd like to ask Is this a good addition to JobMob? Will you use it? Need tools?

Are Millennials Doomed to Wear Ear Buds Forever - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Are Millennials Doomed to Wear Ear Buds Forever - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Apparently Millennials are working in three types of offices now. None of them serves the career goals of Millennials, or those who sit among them. One type of office is a giant open bin where everyone up to and including the CEO sits around tables, with ear buds inserted to drown out the noise from the crowd. The second type of office is filled with cubicles where most everyone, except a few senior managers, share semi-walled spaces and still need ear buds inserted to drown out the noise from the crowd around them. Finally, the third type of office is so quiet, people wear ear buds and try to drown out their loneliness with a playlist. It’s quiet and lonely because these individuals are working from home in almost total isolation. When did ear buds become the answer to all our problems? Right about when Millennials made their first plucky moves into the workplace. In a trip via the WABAC machine, I remember being in New York and walking to work, when ear buds made their debut, way before Millennials were at work. Ear buds slowly replaced those giant boom boxes that only the truly devoted (and generous) played music from their shoulders. In the subway and on the street, they were meant to amuse, comfort and engage you away from the madding crowd. They were meant to separate you from strangers of all types, some plainly commuters, some a little sketchy and others clearly insane.   Ear buds made sense on the way back and forth to work, and made jogging a little less hateful. But when did ear buds become the sword and shield of the modern worker, including Millennials who don’t remember working without them? When did we all agree to sit together, but not really together? When did what we put in our heads to keep calm on airplanes and separate ourselves from strangers sitting too closely, become de rigor work attire? Ear buds are the work version of pretending that an ugly bridesmaid dress is really something we would wear again. Or it’s not weird that our grandparents and parents have married and divorced so many times that the wedding announcement looks like a playbill. Or, pick anything where you expend a lot of effort to diffuse the unease of a bizarre, but common condition we all know just doesn’t seem right. Why are we intent of using music to calm the unrest, ease the tension and otherwise distract people? After all, if working together so closely â€" or working alone so relentlessly â€" is a quality environment: would we all have little plugs of sound stuck in our heads? It particularly baffles me because I can’t listen to music and get anything done, and that includes driving to anywhere I don’t go regularly. I also wonder when companies will seek to control the sounds in your head. Apparently, right now we believe that you have the right to control the music being piped into your head. How long will it be before we leverage the neuroscience that converges aural conditions with productivity, decision-making and calming or creative emotional states? Perhaps the time is right to consider what we’ve been doing wrong in our physical workspaces to necessitate drowning each other out. Perhaps it’s time to return to good etiquette and good neighbor behavior. I wonder who is on the dream team that will help us recreate physical workspace so we don’t spend eight or more hours a day drowning out the sounds around us, or the sounds of silence. If you have an idea about making your workplace a better space, I’d love to hear from you. Email Nance@NanceRosen.com. Subject: Workspace.

Keep calm and go to University. Tips from international graduate Renesa. University of Manchester Careers Blog

Keep calm and go to University. Tips from international graduate Renesa. University of Manchester Careers Blog My name is Renesa and I am an alumni of the University of Manchester. I graduated in 2013 with a MSc in Poverty Development and now I am working part-time in a civic organization in Rome, Italy. I spent one year in Manchester and here my tips to ease your way into university life. BEFORE FLYING OFF TO MANCHESTER get to know your university, even if you live at the other side of the world. How do you do it? You can order brochures/leaflets/guides, read the Universitys webpage or connect through social media. UoM has various social media pages, so join them and ask questions. Its the best way to know more, calm your fears and start getting excited about the future! If you have more specific questions on your degree, get in contact with your department. Even before being accepted by UoM, I had been pestering my department with the silliest questions, but it helped to understand the kind of people you will be dealing with: patient, kind and very friendly. ONCE YOURE IN MANCHESTER and have settled down, start exploring! Its the best way to beat homesickness. Get as busy as you can by meeting new people, jumping into different experiences and studying a lot! Even if you miss orientation, you can join groups through the Student Unions page. There will be lots of events both hosted by the University and the City of Manchester. Exploring the city youre staying in will make it less unfamiliar and less scary, especially at night. Who knows what you will discover (cupcakes in Piccadilly Garden at £1, anyone?)! MONEY, MONEY, MONEY ..where art thou when I need you? As a student, we all know how tight our budget is, so here are some places where you can get freebies: Business, Management Finance Fair; Engineering, Science Technology Fair; Postgraduate Study Fair, and The Law Fair. Freebie Websites Research Volunteer And dont forget that with your student ID, some places will give discounts! JOBs, CVs and COVER LETTERs ..but where do you start? The first place to visit is the Career Service. It is through them that I got to know about the various job websites in the UK and theyve got some useful materials, especially when you dont know what to do after you graduate! Moreover, they have an updated list of vacancies on CareersLink, so you can start job hunting as soon as you get to university. The second place to visit are the Career Fairs mentioned above. Some jobs do require specific degrees, but I have discovered that many  only require a 2:1 in any subject.   The reason is because they look for specific qualities which are measured through the psychometric tests  and assessment centres.  Its really important to practice for these tests as most are timed and you need to work quickly through the questions, especially if your mathematical knowledge has become rusty. Fairs are also a    good opportunity to meet the HR of the company and to get their business cards. Unfortunately you cannot leave your CV with them, but you will receive all the information you need to leave a digital copy of your CV, especially if you want to apply for a graduate programme (with deadlines before Christmas, so youd better start applying asap!). And dont forget to ask a lot of questions, as it is an opportunity to understand the company and their application process better. The third place to visit is the job centre in Manchester, which have jobs in the public sector, such as in the City Council, public schools, NGOs and apprenticeships. The last place to visit would be the various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) as a lot of companies advertise job vacancies through their social media pages. In then end, remember that even with all the ups-and-downs, it will be worth it! And dont forget to enjoy your time at the University! Ciao! All Careers advice International Undergraduate Careers fair Careers Service Getting started graduate schemes my story

13 Smart Graduation Gifts for Every Young Professional - Classy Career Girl

13 Smart Graduation Gifts for Every Young Professional As I think back over my educational journey and my professional career I now realize there was one opportunity I missed the mark ongraduation gifts! As new graduates, our friends and families are so excited to celebrate us and we are just as excited to be done with school. I remember being so thankful for whatever graduation gifts I received recognizing my accomplishments. However, in hindsight I would trade in all the cute little inscribed trinkets featuring “Class of” or  â€œCongrats Graduate”, the balloons, stuffed animals, and flowers for more useful gifts. As we advance into adulthood, we often have no memory of those gifts, besides perhaps cash, and even that may have been wasted on personal useless trinkets or services like a trip to the salon or dining with friends. If I had to do it again now as a seasoned professional, my graduation announcement may have listed some really creative ideas for helping me advance my career. Items I needed to purchase that I later had to fork over some large bucks for. If you are looking to give graduate a gift anytime soon,  check out my top graduation gifts I think any graduate would thank you tremendously for later! 13 Smart Graduation Gifts for Every Young Professional 1. LinkedIn Premium Subscription LinkedIn is perhaps one of the most useful recruiting and networking social media tools on the market. Over the last few years they have advanced their product to offer both free and scaled price options for professionals. For a new graduate looking to network or directly reach out to recruiters having a premium membership could advance them far beyond their peers in their job search.  (Cost range $29.99- 79.99 a month) 2. Resume Service There is nothing worse than a horrible resume. As a new graduate or even an advanced graduate who is looking to brand their skills hiring a resume expert may be just the boost you need to get you through the ATS job system and straight to the hiring manager. (Cost $ 99.99 â€" 250.00) 3. Professional Organization Dues Alumni and Professional organizations are critical to networking and professional development. The best thing a new graduate can do for their career is getting connected in their local professional organizations. Most new graduates often forget how costly these can add up to and spend the first five years not engaged because they cannot afford dues. However, if you reach out to many of these organizations they have reduced rates for current college students and new graduates looking to transition. (Cost $75.00- 400.00 annually) 4. Testing Fees for Certification or Prep Courses If your new graduate is looking to earn a professional designation, has to earn continuing education credit, or needs a prep course to prepare for an advance degree, consider covering those charges for them. These type of gift could be most critical to helping them jump-start their career. (Cost $450.00 â€" 1200.00) 5. New Suit There’s nothing worse than getting a call for your dream job realizing that your closet is only filled with college gear and screen tees. Most new graduates are in desperate need of either a new suit or professional apparel to help them look the part. (Cost $150.00 â€" 300.00) 6. Professional Books There are ton of great books for new graduates that are cheap an inexpensive gift help a new graduate get prepared for the real world. Hop on over to your local bookstore or simply purchased a Barnes and Noble, Amazon Kindle, Oyster and Scribd. (Cost $9.99 monthly subscription/ $10.00-50.00). Click here to see my favorite suggested professional book reads! 7. Organizer/ Planner Keeping your ideas, goals, and calendar organized is critical for a new graduate to be successful.  Offering a planner that will help them stay organized will make you look like a superstar. Two of my favorites are The Passion Planner and Emily Ley Simplified Planner.  (Cost $25.00-60.00) 8. Gas Cards With the rising cost of gas, your new graduate will certainly find this gift handy while driving to and from job interviews or their newly obtained job.  (Cost $50.00) 9. Laptop/Tablet Your new graduate will need to respond to recruiters and apply for jobs. If they are in need of an upgrade… a laptop or tablet would surely excite them and be useful for years to come. (Cost $200.00- $1300.00) 10. Subscription to Business Magazines Keep your new graduate well informed with business news and tips. Sign them up for Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Fortune, INC, and Bloomberg Businessweek where you can purchase 12-50 issues per year (Cost 25.00- 50.00 annually). 11. Career Coach or Mentor Leadership Programs Research career coaches and mentor leadership programs in your graduate’s local area by partnering with local chambers and professional groups. Be careful to check your selected career coach’s credentials and ensure that they align to what your graduate needs. (cost $150.00 to 450.00) 12. Professional Portfolio Business Card Holder Your new graduate will need some awesome accessories to carry that newly updated resume and business cards for networking. Help them choose a long lasting accessory that they can keep for years to come. My top favorites are Leatherology  and  Kate Spade    ($36.00 â€" 95.00) 13. Expenses for industry professional conference There are so many industry specific conferences. Find out where your new graduates interest are and commit to pay for the registration to one conference in there first year after graduation or expenses. ( Cost $495.00 to $1500.00) Instead of a party or a trip, make your graduation gifts an investment in your new graduates career and I promise years from now they will still be thanking you!

How to Make Your Organization More Accountable With Task Management CareerMetis.com

How to Make Your Organization More Accountable With Task Management Accountability in the workplace is integral to the success of modern business organizations.Alas, many people misunderstand what this term even means. We argue it’s inseparable from good management and governance. Namely, accountability is no longer synonymous with the scourge of punishment and iron-fist-style rule.evalThe concept has evolved into a proven mechanism for setting organizations up for market triumph. At its core is the willingness to accept responsibility and obligations. So, it’s more of a carrot than a stick.Alas, wielding it is always easier said than done. People exhibit varying degrees of discipline, responsibility, and communication skills. In addition, business projects tend to be composed of many moving parts.It’s up to business leaders to figure out how to make all the different pieces of the puzzle fall together. If they can’t pull it off, nobody can.Task management is the proper response to most of these dilemmas and challenges. It’s a practice with an impressive track record across industry sectors. Here is how to harness its full power and gain an edge over your competition. Accountability Has to Mean SomethingAccountability is a key measure of performance, a pathway to taking ownership of work.The first thing to realize is that you cannot measure what you don’t track and observe. In other words, accountability doesn’t exist in a vacuum, as some ever-elusive ideal. It must be rooted in business practices, leadership style, company culture, and organizational structure.Moreover, it’s necessary to embrace the modern concept of accountability, as a top-down positive reinforcement and encouragement. On the employee’s end, the situation seems clear. When a task is accepted or delegated to a team member, that person becomes accountable for it.evalThe truth is it’s a bit more complicated than that. Nobody can be held accountable unless it was obvious from the get-go what they needed to be accountable for. Promoting accoun tability comes through established and pre-negotiated set of rules, standards, and practices.What is more, accountably can’t rest on wishful thinking. It’s in our nature to Moving on, we need to examine howtask managementfits the accountability picture.Well, this management staple refers to various activities that break down projects into smaller, more manageable bitsâ€" tasks. These tasks are overseen across their entire lifecycle and hold both management and employees to high scrutiny.As such, task management can involve planning, testing, tracking, and reporting. Furthermore, it aims to define the priority status of tasks, as well as the time, effort, and financial resources required to see them through.Tasks are building blocks that make or break projects. Knowing how to manage them across shifts holds the key to completing them on time and with flying colors. Not only that but you can refine the workflow and ensure maximum productivity.The next benefit is that you are able to maintain a balanced workload and smartly delegate tasks. This kind of sound management is incredibly valuable because it empowers teams to cope with mounting pressure, fatigue, and burnout.You unlock the full potential of the workforce, hitting tight deadlines and smashing your business goals.The beauty of it is that instead of working harder, you’re working smarter. In addition, but you make decisions based on relevant facts and figures, not some gut instinct.These are all ways in which task management benefits all stakeholders and reinforce accountability.Accountability and Task Management Go Hand-in-HandTo accommodate accountability and task management, you have to structure your whole organization around them.evalBoth of them have to be permanent arrangements, not one-time deals. Thus, it’s best to formalize them with performance plans, job descriptions,onboarding guides, strategies, and other documents.When it comes to task management, the process revolves around identif ying, tracking, and carrying out various tasks in short time frames Tech Tools of the TradeHence, more sophisticated tools are called for tracking tasks from beginning to end.The good news is they come in various shapes and forms. Online task lists and calendars are an obvious choice and a real step up from conventional to-do lists.Their main advantage is the ability of employees to access information and resources from virtually anywhere. What is more, they are able to provide input, make edits, and monitor progress in real-time.As for team leaders and management, they outline tasks and distribute the workload. They also strive to spot bottlenecks, overdue obligations, and other hurdles before they can derail the project.Apart from rudimentary tools, we also haveproject management platformsthat take things further.They include a multitude of handy features that automate task management. These are due dates, priority levels, tags, commenting, etc. Slack, one of the most popular coll aboration tools has individual and group messages as well. They can serve as a means of generating feedback and concordance. The platform also features a load of settings and options that make business life easier.You can see what others are up to at all times while keeping other communication channels unclogged. Hence, nobody can get away slacking or not knowing the requirements. It’s all out there, perfectly transparent.Source â€" Pexels.comRounding up the ArsenalFurthermore, task management software is another tech avenue to consider.It gives you everything you need in one toolbox. You can easily add tasks to multiple projects and keep everyone working toward shared goals. On top of that, you may rely on robust reporting and tracking tools.It takes only a few clicks to perform most of these tasks.This unified system light years ahead of outdated task management, which employs a bunch of scattered tools, unproductive meetings, and other time-wasters.We should also mention tools such asKanban boards, which are used for visualizing tasks and workflows. The management here revolves around placing cards in different columns.They correspond to tasks that are in progress, completed, and yet to be tackled (to do, doing, done).Boards hold the answers to all the important questions team members may have. In case they do not satisfy your needs, make use of customization options to tailor the dashboard.The list of possibilities doesn’t end here, so shop around for the best tools. Weigh the pros and cons of various tools in the market. We would advise you to stick to those with a minimum learning curve and intuitive interfaces.Playing it SmartNo amount ofworkspace technologymakes up for the lack of proper human involvement.It’s absolutely crucial to get everything right from the get-go. The consequences and rewards must be clear and related to completion or failure to complete certain tasks.You can set S.M.A.R.T goals to storm through this early stage. In case you are not familiar, the acronym stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. You can put it all in black and white to boost accountability further.Secondly, define the main roles and associated responsibilities. Provide personalized instructions and directions where needed. Utilize reporting features to establish a system of who responds to whom.Designate people in charge of authorizing, assigning, delegating, and approving tasks. You probably need several layers of permission in place.Along similar lines, start managing tasks in boundless and groups. Bear in mind the order of priority can shift from one day to another. Urgent priorities always arise and they must not throw you off balance.While going about these priorities, foster the utmost level of task visibility. Have a repository of all negotiations and every shared file.And whatever you do, commit to one management method, which is to say one platform or app. It provides a shared pool of knowledge and res ources, taking collaboration and accountability to the next level.Nuts and Bolts of the SystemThe ultimate goal of task management is to spend the right amount of time on priority work and assign the right people to handle it too. There should be enough incentives to ensure these outcomes.Yes, it is wise to reward top performers and let them serve as an example to their colleagues. At the same time, avoid alienating slackersâ€" give them a chance to make amends and grasp the “why” behind their lousy performance.Speaking of which, you should remember poor accountability isn’t always the culprit behind all your problems. It might be employees simply lackeffective trainingor skills (soft or technical) to nail the tasks. At other times, lackluster leadership is to blame.After all, it’s business leaders that determine who has too much work and who can take on more. With just a few clicks, it can reassign the tasks to achieve a more balanced distribution.Beyond that, be careful ab out assigning open-ended tasks. More often than not, they muddy the accountability situation and do more harm than good. You are better off setting specific deadlines, provided you set them right.Another risk you could run into is the lack of any paper trail. This happens due to overreliance on digital tools. Mitigate it by initiating documentation processes and policies.With that in mind, use digital solutions to open the channels of communication and facilitate knowledge sharing, as well as peer learning. Build a vibrant company culture around collaboration, togetherness, and transparency.Stay in tune with feedback from people closest to the work process. They usually have invaluable insights you can use to fine-tune the system and program tools such as alerts and reminders.Offer your own feedback and coach staff whenever possible. To cover even more ground, integrate learning and development objectives into periodic performance reviews.Full Steam AheadThis kind of task management infused with accountability is a tall order.Yet, it brings many benefits you cannot afford to forgo.Task management has a positive impact on workforce morale, motivation, and engagement. Employees are in-the-know and enticed to work at their best. On the level of a business organization, this rising tide yields better employee retention rates.We have also shown you how done right, task management works wonders in terms of improving accountability. People have complete information and all the tools in front of them. We’re talking about alerts, triggers, notifications, and other hallmarks of modern task management.They help everyone notice looping deadlines and finish everything on time. In the process, you can save a tremendous amount of time and minimize wasted effort.So, if you ask us, it’s time to take decisive action. Do away with errors in communication and project management faults. Maintain the focus on performance, not people as individuals. No need to get personal or le t personal issues seep into the workflow.You will get more things done every day and destroy all the obstacles on the road to business greatness.Accountable Management at its FinestAccountability comes to life somewhere on the convergence point between processes, communication, and productivity.Ensuring it is a daunting task, which you want to approach with a sense of clarity, management prowess, and strategic planning. The first thing to do is draw lines in the sand to set expectations.Be specific about what you want people to do. Deploy clear business processes to shed light on the path ahead. Document and then assume control over the entire workflow.Once that is done, you can equip yourself with essential digital tools to streamline task management. Ideally, you’re able to see and manage all work in progress in one place.This is how you look over people’s shoulders without them even noticing. But, the trick is not to keep them in the dark! You have to promote accountability, visibility, and transparency across the board.So, communicate all the moving parts of the accountability framework, including roles and what they entail. Encourage teams to really own and take responsibility for this framework. See to it nobody is overwhelmed or underutilized, but pulling the right amount of weight.These are surefire techniques to make sure everyone is on the same page. Following these should be able to optimally allocate your human resources and operate at peak efficiency.

100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2017 - CareerEnlightenment.com

Why People Want to Work RemotelyAt FlexJobs, we hear regularly from job seekers who are actively looking for jobs that allow telecommuting. We recently asked people to tell us why they value work flexibility, and over 600 people responded.When it comes to remote work in particular, professionals told us they want to work from home for a huge variety of reasons:To Find More Time, and to Be More Efficientâ€"at Home and at WorkChristina L.: “I like work flexibility because I waste too much time daily getting everything prepared to bring to work for my husband, myself and my son, especially commuting for two hours each day. I would be so much more productive and efficient if I would work from home!”To Volunteer and Be Involved in the CommunityCindy B.: “I like work flexibility because it allows me to keep running my after-school program for homeless kids. I love the synergies that working with the kids and flexible work allow.”To Manage a Chronic IllnessNancy A.: “I love workin g from homeâ€"setting my own schedule and be able to work in my pjs. I have been a remote employee for about 15 years now and would never go back to an office. I have fibromyalgia and some days are really tough. If I had to add a commute onto my day, I would never be able to do it. Working from home with flexible hours allows me to take care of myself as well as get my work done.”To Reduce StressJames: “I like work flexibility because I love the freedom of making your own schedule and not having to punch a clock. Plus, doesn’t hurt that I don’t have to be stuck in rush hour traffic or in a stuffy cubicle. A lot less stress and more time at home=success to me!”To Juggle Life as a Military SpouseJulie P.: “I like work flexibility because my husband and I have a rainbow baby making a grand entrance into the world in seven  weeks and I don’t want to miss any little smile or cry because I’m at work. We thank God for another opportunity to be parents and aren’t going to take a single moment for granted. My husband is in the military and works long hours, so I’m excited to work from home and have the flexibility to help support our family while raising our little bundle of precious, and still be there to make my husband lunch when he comes home!”To Be HealthierJess: “I like work flexibility because I enjoy working at my own time and having work-life balance. A big plus: cooking healthy meals throughout the day is SO much easier with a work-from-home job versus a traditional 9-to-5 site!”To Balance Work with Being a CaregiverElizabeth H.: “I like work flexibility because it is essential for me to work from my home office/studio. I am my mother’s primary caregiver. She is 95. Work flexibility allows me to be close by in case she needs anything. This gives us both peace of mind and the best quality of life for her. It allows me to work hours that accommodate her needs and still serve a company or client, who can benefit from my skills and e xperience. It is the means for me to have a life balanced with my work. I am very grateful to FlexJobs for helping me find credible employers that allow me to work remotely with flexible hours.”To Find Stable Work Situations Amid Regular MovesSara S.: “I like work flexibility because my husband’s education and job as a pastor has moved our family to six different states. With a flexible job, I can continue working with the same company and do not have to be on the job hunt every time we move.”To Make EVERYTHING BetterSusan: “I like work flexibility because…of many reasons. I can travel to exciting places and work from there, then play the minute I am free. If I need to be with aging parents or sick children, I can work from home with a flexible job. When I suffered an injury and had to walk around on crutches on the ice to drive to my job, I saw the value of having a flexible job working from home to avoid bad weather situations. Choosing to work a flexible home-based jo b saves on carbon emissions. The type of foods you eat from home are much healthier compared to take out or preserved dinners. A flexible job gives a person time to participate in physical activities with family and friends instead of commuting two hours every day. Having those two hours back in a day to do productive things towards my house like cleaning or cooking or just spending time with my family and friends is amazing!”Readers, are you ready to find a great remote job in 2017? What stands out to you from this list of the 100 top companies with  remote jobs? Share your thoughts below!

List of Good Skills to Put on a Resume

List of Good Skills to Put on a ResumeThis is a list of good skills to put on a resume. Having this list of skills will help you be successful when applying for a job. This list can be used by other job seekers as well if they get the same skills that you have.First, look at the skills that you have that are not listed in this list. You may have more skills than this one and others do not have the same. Take note of these and build your resume around these skills.Knowing how to manage money and have good money management skills will help you a lot when trying to find a job. This is one skill that can be taught but there are many other skills that are self taught. It will help if you get a list of skills that are self taught.Remember, this list will only be as good as the people who are looking at it. You will need to use these skills yourself to see if you have them or not. Self-assessment can be very tough but self-assessment is an important skill.Writing and selling are two of the most valuable skills that you can have. These skills can be used in many different ways. If you are seeking a career in writing, you can write articles or maybe start a blog about your interest.Selling can be very profitable if you learn how to market yourself. If you have other skills like marketing, you can learn how to sell. This can help you be more successful with your resume and get hired faster.The list of skills that are listed here are things that every person can do and you should put them on your resume. Any job seeker should be proud of these skills. As long as you know that you have these skills, you should be fine.It is never too late to learn new skills and add them to your resume. You may have heard that experience is the best teacher but sometimes, experience does not always tell the whole story. If you don't have a list of good skills to put on a resume, take the time to find one.