Would You Rather Work for a Man or a Woman

Would You Rather Work for a Man or a WomanWould You Rather Work for a Man or a Woman?February 4, 2015 By the Resume Genius Team Reviewed by Mark Slack, CPRWWe asked our readers if they have a preference for a male or female manager. The results were absolutely jaw-dropping. Make a Resume in MinutesThe 1st Ever Resume Genius Giveaway has come to its conclusion, and we have to say we feel it welches a big hit. There werea lot of entries, and our readers did a great job spreading the aber sicher on our Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest profiles. All of the winners have been notified, and you can see what the wining tickets numbers were here.Wed like to thank our two sponsors, Ugmonk and Peg and Awl once again as well. They donated some awesome items. You should definitely stop by their sites and check out the rest of their offerings.What We LearnedAs much as wed like to claim this giveaway was purely altruistic, we did get the opportunity to have our readers share our site with theirs friends. We also had a lot great responses to the survey question about whether you would rather work for a male or female boss. Heres a breakdown of the replies.No Preference 43%The big winner wasnt actually men or women, but both.Most people actually dont care whether their boss isa man or a woman. The overall sentiment from people is that they are much mora concerned about having a fair and reasonable boss and less concerned about their bosses gender.Here are some of the exact replies that were submittedIt doesnt matter to me as long as they are professional, ethical, and approachable.I have no preference in the gender of my boss as long as they leave me alone to do my job and not try to micro mange me.It does not matter. The only important thing is that they know how to manage.Its very reassuring to see that at the departure of 2015, most employees are looking mora for a boss that respects them and their work than for a specific gender.Prefer a Male Boss 33%While the majority o f those answering the survey question are okay with either gender leading their respective department or business, a solid 33% still preferred to have a man in the drivers seat. Surprisingly, it was both men and women choosing this option. Many of them had similar reasons for their choice, often citing fairness and emotional control as major factors.I prefer a male boss because they seem to be more professional and move by the rules, whereas a female boss can sometimes be too emotional with their decisions.Male. Females seem too competitive for placement, looks, and friends, just to name a few reasons.Male. Women tend to play favorites and are too dramatic.Before all the female readers rise up and start gathering pitchforks and torches, these quotes are not coming from us here at Resume Genius, but from some of the people that entered the Resume Genius Giveaway. There are certainly very successful women leaders in all aspects of life, like Angela Merkel in regards to politics, and M arissa Mayer in regards to business.Prefer a Female Boss 24%Though a very strong 3/4 of all entrants that answered the survey questioneither had no preference or preferred a man as a boss, there was still 24% who repliedthat they much more preferred to work under a woman. However, it was mostly other females making this claim, and they mostlyseemed to focus on the idea that they relate to other women better than they do men.Female. I feel a female boss is more understanding of female issues.A female boss because of the camaraderie that comes with working with other females, the mood and attitude is different, betterProbably a woman because sometimes men dont understand female problems and its easier to talk to a woman about things.Its perfectly understandable to want to work with a person that you naturally relate to better.What Do You Think?If you missed the 1st Ever Resume Genius Giveaway and didnt have a chance to share your opinion on this matter, its not too late. Wed still lov e to hear your thoughts on whether men or women make better bosses.Join the debate and leave a comment below

LinkedIn Fatigue Is Real 3 Reasons Why Its Stopped Working for People

LinkedIn Fatigue Is Real 3 Reasons Why Its Stopped Working for People Were all about utilizing LinkedIn to network with otzu sich professionals, find and apply to job opportunities and source valuable career advice. Your LinkedIn profile can go a long way in helping you to establish and advance your career.But LinkedIn Fatigue is real, as evident by these FGBers whove experienced it themselves.An anonymous FGBer took to the community board to talk about LinkedIn Fatigue, and why she feels like its a tough platform for women looking for actual career help as opposed to people tooting their own horns.Is it me or is anyone out there tired of LinkedIn? she asks. I like it because you can connect with recruiters and potential employers, but there are so many people out there trying to brand themselves or call themselves influencers. One guy considers himself a pro, but hes a copy salesman with a lack of education bedrngnis to be snooty, but hes not accomplished if you check out his hi story. I rarely see any women and, when I do, she too doesnt have a stellar background for me to go, yes, I want to read what she has to say. I am probably coming off so horrible right now, but I am tired of seeing LinkedIn used as a brag session instead of helping job seekers and those seeking guidance with their careers. Instead its LOOK AT MEFGBers are chiming in with their own experiences using LinkedIn. 1. Theres too much noise. I have been on LinkedIn looking for a job but there is so much noise that I havent found anything either meaningful or helpful, and I am mucksmuschenstill looking for a permanent position, says Tracie Leland. It feels like a huge waste of time.2. It feels like a necessary evil.LinkedIn feels more like a necessary evil instead of a network-platform (which is their initial mission) to grow your career, says barb_hansen. LinkedIn is (perhaps was) great for keeping in touch with (and quietly staking) ex-colleagues, and looking for a new job (as mentio ned above not having a LinkedIn profile these days can make it impossible to get a job in the business/tech space).3. It feels like being pressured into an abyss.So tired of it, and I feel pressured sometimes because I am a relatively new biz owner, says Allison Roberts. I know it works wonderfully for some people, but I havent found it to be particularly helpful for my business. I often feel like Im posting something into the abyss and I get tired of the look at me mentality. I know we have to put ourselves out there, but its exhaustingThat said, many FGBers do notenzeichen the value in using platforms like LinkedIn, but they stress the need to understand how to make the most of them.I think its helpful for staying connected to former colleagues and seeing who to ask for introductions, things like that, but the recent push toward connecting with people you havent really worked with (or never even met) is getting annoying and messing with its value, says Amanda Honigfort.I have had the best experience with LinkedIn and with connections when I have used InMail with specific questions or requests Can you connect me to Y person at X company has worked well, says Stephanie Koehler. However, the personal branding scene is nonsense to me and I dont connect with those types of posts. And I agree, it seems to be a male-dominated content stream.I was starting to feel that way about LinkedIn but then I started going through my connections to get find those people with quality information that I know that could help me extend my network, says an anonymous FGBer. Since I stuck with LinkedIn I have interviews with Ralph Lauren, Rent the Runway, and Horizon Media. You just have to learn how to use LinkedIn to your best advantage.Ive always gotten lost in the format and purpose of LinkedIn personally, says an anonymous FGBer. Its really overwhelming and I much prefer sites where community is created.Of course, FGBers come to Fairygodboss for just that to find that coveted career resources and advice by and for women in a community-based setting. --AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solo travel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog, HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram her_report,Twitterherreport and Facebook.