Being Skinny And Svelte!

Since the age I gained my senses I have been called names, "a matchstick", "an anorexic", "a skeleton" and what not.

While it may seem funny and pleasurable to some people to body shame others, such remarks break the one being targeted, from deep inside. I have been raised as a self-confident, self-loving girl and I am extremely in love with the way I look, or the way I live my life.

But the sarcastic remarks like "mumma kuch khilati nahi hai kya?", "tere hisse ka bhi bhai khaa jata hai kya?" hurt me a lot. It's like those people are questioning my way of life, my entire existence. Just because I am skinny and svelte doesn't mean that I don't eat, or that my mom doesn't feeds me, or that my brother eats my share of the food. My family is one of the best that one can ever wish for, they treat me as if I am the princess. It also doesn't mean that people have right to body shame me or pass snide and rude comments on my appearance.

I just want to clear it out to each and everyone (although I should not) that I eat a lot, may be more than you. I am thin and skinny because of my high metabolism, because I am very active and let my body consume all the calories I eat, or maybe it is some hormonal condition, or maybe I should not go into the details as to why I am thin or "lean" (as you call it), but I should let you know that I love the way I look and am adored by my family and close pals for what I am. And it really isn't very funny if you body shame me or someone else for that matter, as it speaks less about our eating habits and more about your upbringing.

Written By - Manvi Sharma
Edited By - Guy In The Blue Jean

How To Boost Your Career Growth

Being a job seeker can be quite monotonic and hectic. You wake up, search for jobs and apply, reach out to recruiters and hear nothing. And then you think, "I am doing everything I am supposed to do and still getting nowhere. What should I do?"

Here is what you should do to boost you career growth.

MAKE YOUR GOALS CLEAR AND REALISTIC

You can't simply say "I want a new job" and consider that to be your plan. An effective search needs to start with clear and realistic goals, which align your key skills and experience with your passions and long term career objectives.

DAZZLE YOUR RESUME

A recent research study found that on an average a resume has 6 seconds to make the right impression.

Before your resume reaches someone who understands your experience, it first gets past a 100's of search results and the HR representative who conducts the initial screenings. Make sure your resume incorporates the key terms and requirements found in your targeted jobs, that it is tailored to play up your relevant skills and experience.

APPLY ONLY TO RIGHT JOBS

Job descriptions are often the hiring manager's wish list for the dream candidate. While the employer probably doesn't expect you to have every single qualification, they do expect you to meet all the core 'must have' requirements. Only apply to jobs where you possess these must haves. Also, make sure you choose jobs that align with your goals, applying to jobs outside of your goals will dilute your personal brand and confuse employers.

BRANDISE YOUR SOCIAL PRESENCE

In today's mobile society, your personal brand must go beyond the physical resume and into the online world. Google your name, as it appears on your resume, and see what comes up. Make a list of every website where you have an account set up - including social media portals - and decide if it should be used for professional or personal use. Update your professional accounts to align with your resume and job goals by highlighting your relevant skill sets, experience and affiliations. Remember, the goal is to increase the size of your network and identify new people that can help move your search forward.