KIDS stands for Kindling Ideas to Develop Success and it's an initiative started by Kizzle and A Kizzle Brand (AKB) to get people of all ages to realize their ideas can change the world and they can accomplish any dream they have regardless of how "impossible" it may seem.
It's meant to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their dreams and ideas with others. Everyone should feel valued and no one should leave KIDS feeling like they can't do something.
Before KIDS, everyone should get rid of the voice in their head that says, "You can't do that," "That's a bad idea," "That won't work." We aren't listening to that voice anymore. KIDS is about taking that idea that we sometimes feel like we can't do and making it a reality.
No idea is a bad idea, so let's get started!
You have nothing to lose.
We all wouldn't be here if it weren't for someone's dream - whether it be our parents, friends, or some stranger we have never met. Someone else's dream has had an affect on us and I think that's powerful.
Here's an example of how someone's dream affected me positively. Eric Thomas is currently a motivational speaker who was poor and homeless at a stage in his life. While he was homeless he dreamed of helping people by motivating them to be better, and if it wasn't for him I wouldn't be as motivated as I am to accomplish the goals I have set for myself. Eric Thomas' dream has directly affected mine in a positive way.
What if he never dreamed? What if he dreamed and decided it was too hard to make a reality? You can be someone's Eric Thomas. Your dream can make someone else's life better and for that reason I think it's worth it.
When we don't dream or dream and do nothing to make it a reality, we don't live up to our true potential in life. Our dreams are what help us to grow and become the best versions of ourselves. We should be dreaming every day and trying our hardest to make our dreams a reality.
KIDS is going to get you started and from there it's up to you to continue.
It's not enough to just dream - there needs to be some action after. Dreams are just dreams until you actually decide to make them a reality. Here are some tips to help you embark on your dreams regardless of how big they are.
Research the field you want to make an impact on. You can start by looking into people who are living your dream or something similar and learn about how they got to where they are.
Regularly speak your dreams into existence. Instead of saying "I want," say "I will." Speak all of your dreams into existence any time you talk about them.
It doesn't matter how small you start, just make sure you take the first step towards achieving your dreams. Friends and family are always a great place to look when taking your first steps.
Remain consistent regardless of outside distractions. Without consistency you'll never reach the level of success you want.
Be innovative. Think about what hasn't been done in the field that you're in and do it. This ties in with the first tip, "Research the field you want to make an impact in."
Find like-minded people. On the road to achieving your dreams find people who you believe in that also believe in you.
Detach yourself from all possibilities and outcomes as a result of pursuing your dream. Just work hard without expectations.
Be open and accepting of constructive criticism.
Below are some questions you should ask yourself.
You have nothing to lose.
It's not enough to just dream - there needs to be some action after. Dreams are just dreams until you actually decide to make them a reality. Here are some tips to help you embark on your dreams regardless of how big they are.
Research the field you want to make an impact on. You can start by looking into people who are living your dream or something similar and learn about how they got to where they are.
Regularly speak your dreams into existence. Instead of saying "I want," say "I will." Speak all of your dreams into existence any time you talk about them.
It doesn't matter how small you start, just make sure you take the first step towards achieving your dreams. Friends and family are always a great place to look when taking your first steps.
Remain consistent regardless of outside distractions. Without consistency you'll never reach the level of success you want.
Be innovative. Think about what hasn't been done in the field that you're in and do it. This ties in with the first tip, "Research the field you want to make an impact in."
Find like-minded people. On the road to achieving your dreams find people who you believe in that also believe in you.
Detach yourself from all possibilities and outcomes as a result of pursuing your dream. Just work hard without expectations.
Be open and accepting of constructive criticism.
Your résumé tells a potential employer who you are and what you've done before they've met you. It's your way of introducing yourself to someone on paper and should be thought of as a marketing tool.
It needs to demonstrate:
• That you are employable
• How you meet the job and the organization's requirements
• That you have the right qualifications and education
• That you have the right experience and skills
• That you have the right level of professionalism for the job
Reference: Youth Central
Every résumé is different, but they should all include these key elements.
Your résumé should always include your name, email, and phone number. In rare cases, it may make sense to add your home address to your résumé as well.
Most people only include their highest degree in the education section of their résumé, but it's not uncommon to include more.
Include all employment that's relevant to the job you are seeking to attain. Normally, your employment history section is prioritized from latest to oldest, but you could prioritize this section based on the kind of job you had.
Your skills can be included in your education/employment history and/or added as a separate section. Normally, your interests are added as a separate section and should be somewhat related to the job you are seeking to attain.
Never include the following on your résumé.
DO NOT include private information like your birthdate, gender, sexuality, health status or home address. However, there are some exceptions to including private information on your résumé depending on the job you are applying for.
The only image you should ever think about putting on your résumé is a professional picture of yourself. However, including a picture of yourself on your résumé is rare and can sometimes work against you.
Click each résumé for a better look.
Research the field you want to make an impact on. You can start by looking into people who are living your dream or something similar and learn about how they got to where they are.
Research the field you want to make an impact on. You can start by looking into people who are living your dream or something similar and learn about how they got to where they are.
Research the field you want to make an impact on. You can start by looking into people who are living your dream or something similar and learn about how they got to where they are.
Research the field you want to make an impact on. You can start by looking into people who are living your dream or something similar and learn about how they got to where they are.
Your résumé tells a potential employer who you are and what you've done before they've met you. It's your way of introducing yourself to someone on paper and should be thought of as a marketing tool.
It needs to demonstrate:
• That you are employable
• How you meet the job and the organization's requirements
• That you have the right qualifications and education
• That you have the right experience and skills
• That you have the right level of professionalism for the job
Reference: Youth Central
Every résumé is different, but they should all include these key elements.
Your résumé should always include your name, email, and phone number. In rare cases, it may make sense to add your home address to your résumé as well.
Most people only include their highest degree in the education section of their résumé, but it's not uncommon to include more.
Include all employment that's relevant to the job you are seeking to attain. Normally, your employment history section is prioritized from latest to oldest, but you could prioritize this section based on the kind of job you had.
Your skills can be included in your education/employment history and/or added as a separate section. Normally, your interests are added as a separate section and should be somewhat related to the job you are seeking to attain.
Never include the following on your résumé.
DO NOT include private information like your birthdate, gender, sexuality, health status or home address. However, there are some exceptions to including private information on your résumé depending on the job you are applying for.
The only image you should ever think about putting on your résumé is a professional picture of yourself. However, including a picture of yourself on your résumé is rare and can sometimes work against you.
A good elevator pitch effectively communicates the following.
You should start your pitch by explaining in 1-2 sentences what you do and why it's important. It could be helpful to use some statistics/facts behind your work. Remember to be excited!
After explaining your mission you should explain your unique selling proposition (USP), which is what makes you or your organization unique. This step is crucial for making a good impression on who you're communicating with.
At this stage of the pitch, the person you're talking to should know your mission and what makes you/it unique. It's important to engage this individual in the conversation by asking them an open-ended question, which is a question that cannot be answered with a "yes," or "no."
A good elevator pitch effectively communicates the following.
You should start your pitch by explaining in 1-2 sentences what you do and why it's important. It could be helpful to use some statistics/facts behind your work. Remember to be excited!
After explaining your mission you should explain your unique selling proposition (USP), which is what makes you or your organization unique. This step is crucial for making a good impression on who you're communicating with.
At this stage of the pitch, the person you're talking to should know your mission and what makes you/it unique. It's important to engage this individual in the conversation by asking them an open-ended question, which is a question that cannot be answered with a "yes," or "no."
Focusing on these categories of your etiquette will consistently make you stand out from the rest of your peers.
The way you dress is probably the most important part of your etiquette because it tells people A LOT about who you are before they get to know you.
Be mindful of the language you use. You should try not to use slang in a professional environment and oftentimes it's necessary to address people as "Mr.", "Mrs.", "sir," or "ma'am."
Be polite and respectful. Remember to ask for permission before doing something that will affect other people. Know how to send a professional email or letter, if necessary.
Your posture is the way you hold your body when you're sitting/standing. Sit up straight with your head held high. You also shouldn't stand/walk with your head down.
You should know how to do this.
Every email should consist of the following.
You should always include a good subject in your email. The subject of your email is basically the title and oftentimes the first thing the recipient of your email sees!
The body is the text of your email. You should start with a polite greeting like "Good morning, I hope all is well," and then continue with the rest of your message.
The signature is the ending of your email. It should consist of some basic contact information for the recipient to be able to respond to you, if necessary.
You should know how to do this too.
Focusing on these categories of your etiquette will consistently make you stand out from the rest of your peers.
The way you dress is probably the most important part of your etiquette because it tells people A LOT about who you are before they get to know you.
Be mindful of the language you use. You should try not to use slang in a professional environment and oftentimes it's necessary to address people as "Mr.", "Mrs.", "sir," or "ma'am."
Be polite and respectful. Remember to ask for permission before doing something that will affect other people. Know how to send a professional email or letter, if necessary.
Your posture is the way you hold your body when you're sitting/standing. Sit up straight with your head held high. You also shouldn't stand/walk with your head down.
Every email should consist of the following.
You should always include a good subject in your email. The subject of your email is basically the title and oftentimes the first thing the recipient of your email sees!
The body is the text of your email. You should start with a polite greeting like "Good morning, I hope all is well," and then continue with the rest of your message.
The signature is the ending of your email. It should consist of some basic contact information for the recipient to be able to respond to you, if necessary.
Equip yourself with the following information and you'll be prepared for any interview.
You should think of some answers to the behavioral questions normally asked in interviews. Questions like, "Tell me about a time where you were challenged on a group project," or "What is your biggest weakness," are good questions to have answers to before your interview.
Do as much research on the company/organization/person you're interviewing with. Make sure you know their mission and how you can help them to achieve it. Also, prepare questions to ask the interviewer at the end of the interview.
An interviewer can ask you about anything that's listed on your résumé so make sure you can talk about all of your experiences and education history in detail.
Have a friend or family member act as the interviewer and do as many mock interviews as you can to get comfortable with the interview process.
These are 5 interview tips from a Harvard Career Advisor.
Below are some common interview questions you should have a friend or family member ask you in preparation for your interview.
