How to Gift the Boss or Your Special Coworker

How to giftstoff the Boss or Your Special CoworkerHow to giftstoff the Boss or Your Special CoworkerIts an age-old dilemma and it comes up several times each year. What do you do for that special boss or coworker on their birthday, their company anniversary, their engagement, the birth of their child, or to celebrate the holiday season? Gift-giving occasions are endless and endlessly challenging. You want to gift the boss with something special, but you dont want it to be too personal or exorbitant. You dont want to embarrass the receiver with your largesse, but you dont want to appear tight-fisted in the eyes of someone you like or your office peers. You know the person from work. You may have some ideas and knowledge about his personal tastes and interests. But, you are totally unfamiliar with what he already has. You dont want your dozen golf balls joining another hundred in his garage, the victims of other gift givers who didnt have a clue. If you are the designated purchaser f or a group of people, the above problems multiply, as you have more people to please. Especially for a group gift, spend time soliciting ideas from others in the group. Some may know the person better and good ideas multiply when people brainstorm together. Another approach is to talk with a friend or family member of the person you want to gift. Sworn to secrecy, she might have several ideas sure to please. These are my favorite gifts for your valued work associate. Memory Books and Scrapbooks People appreciate gifts that commemorate good times and successes at work. A memory book in which all staff write comments and share high points of the year is an often appreciated gift. Depending on the individual, scrapbooks with pictures of staff activities, actual company product advertisements from magazines, positive notes from customers, and memory notes from staff make successful gifts. I have even seen an artistic group create a striking collage. Anything Blank BookA Womans Journ al Quotes by Women Picture Frames and Photo Albums Consider a group photograph in an attractive frame for your boss or coworker. You can make the photograph formal or informal, or consider a collage of different staff pictures. (Some of these are group gifts.) A photo album that includes pictures of staff events, product highlights, office happenings, trade show booths, and staff and customer interaction is a particularly winning choice. Picture Frames Collage Picture FrameSolid Wood Picture FramesWaterford Lismore 5x7 FrameUncommon Photo AlbumsCollage Frames Gift Baskets No matter how close you are to your coworker, chances are you are familiar with some items, hobbies, or food choices that bring her pleasure. A ready-made gift basket filled with selections of her favorite things makes a popular and appreciated gift. Baskets I have seen include an assortment of teas, biscuits, and a teapot for the tea lover and a selection of coffee, jams, and scones for the coffee lover. R eady-made baskets for people who enjoy a particular food such as chocolate or popcorn are also available. Baskets of foods or fruits and other items that celebrate a particular heritage such as Italian or Greek or a particular region such as California or Michigan make popular choices, too. The fun part with baskets is that you can also make one yourself by selecting a theme, then the basket, and filling it with items from various stores. If you have the time, making up your own basket will likely save money. You also have the whole world of stores from which to select the items that fill your basket. You can customize the gift to your coworkers taste. When my uncle worked at Ford, he once received a basket of grapefruit with a grapefruit knife and a set of serrated spoons from his coworkers. As a grapefruit lover, it was a perfect gift for him, a gift that kept on giving he used the knife and spoons for years. Gift Baskets Chocolate and CandyGift Baskets Cheese and CrackersGift Bas kets FruitBaskets to Fill With Your Selections Books or Book Store Gift Certificates When you are familiar with a persons reading interests, books are an attractive gift choice. The main dilemma I have experienced is identifying a book she doesnt have already. Some people talk about what they are reading or their reading interests, others dont. You face the same dilemma with magazine subscriptions, another possible gift choice. For a reader, select a recent business or people-management best-seller. Or, play it safe and give your colleague a gift certificate to a local or zugreifbar bookstore. You never go wrong when she can make her own choice. Not as personal as some of the earlier gifts I recommend, a bookstore gift certificate is still a valuable choice. Little Books With Big Impact Gift Certificates You can always purchase a gift certificate to a popular online or local store. Assuming you select a store your colleague frequents, this is a no-fail gift. Think about your coworkers hobbies and recreational activities as well as her goals and dreams. Im sure youll select the right store. Engraved Items Look around your coworkers office. What does she keep on her desk or display in her cubicle? Often youll find framed certificates of classes taken, awards won, and honors bestowed. Consider purchasing articles engraved with staff signatures, sentiments for the recipient, or an honorary mention of the day or occasion. These may be paperweights or framed prints, plaques or bookends. When you select quality items, these are valued for years. A Sample Item To Engrave Beyond these ideas for gifts for your boss or coworker, use your imagination. Im a big fan of desk toys and searched long and hard one year to purchase a variety for a coworker. Take a look at The Office Playground for fun desk toys. Dream on about gift-giving, but remember that a card and a thoughtful verbal exchange are often all that is needed for your boss or coworker to feel recognize d and rewarded. mora About the Holidays and Your Office Alternatives to the Holiday Office PartyTop 7 Office Party GaffesTo Drink or Not to Drink at Work Events?Tips for a Stress-free, Very Merry Holiday SeasonAppreciate Diversity During the Holidays

Improve Your Presentations in 60 Seconds or Less

Improve Your Presentations in 60 Seconds or LessImprove Your Presentations in 60 Seconds or LessInstantly improve your public speaking skills with these simple tips.Blum suggests making five small changes that will greatly improve your public speaking skillsShow your passionLike any good story, a presentation is only as interesting as the person who is presenting it. Even if youre just giving your weekly status report, find something to speak about thats meaningful to you. Your audience will only be as engaged in a topic as you are. If youre bored theyll be bored too, says Blum. Let them see your energy and passion Having trouble getting your energy levels up? Check out Tony Robbins pre-speaking ritual which includes incantations, affirmations, and a ton of energized movement.Fake it geschiebemergel you make itWhether youre negotiating your salary or presenting to an audience, experts agree that confidence is essential to communicating persuasively.Speak confidently, loudly, and clea rly. Let your audience see and hear that you believe what youre saying, says Blum. Public speaking, like any other valuable skill, requires practice. The more you present, the more confident youll become.Take a deep breath and slow downThe average person speaks 125 words per minute. If you find yourself racing through your presentation at a much faster pace, pause, take a breath, and slow down. When you speak too quickly, the audience will assume youre nervous and wont receive your message. Speaking more slowly will also help you establish credibility with the audience. According to Blum, a young professional who slows down a fast-paced speaking style can instantly sound more authoritative. Need more help slowing down your motor mouth? Check out these presentation tips by Diane DiResta, author of Knockout Presentations .Use your hands effectivelyMost people use their hands when they speak, but very few use them in a way that supports their words, says Blum. He suggests looking for opportunities to gesture while youre thinking through and rehearsing your presentation. For instance, are you describing something big or small, expanding or contracting, over here or over there? Use your gestures to help drive home your points. Check out these hand gesture tips by Matt Abrahams, author of Speaking Up without Freaking Out .Have mini conversationsDo you have a fear of speaking with people one-on-one? For fruchtwein people, the fear of public speaking only creeps up when your audience involves a group of people. To combat this anxiety, Blum suggests having mini-conversations during your presentation. Instead of speaking to the room, direct your presentation to specific individuals in the room.Having these few-second mini-conversations will calm your nerves, improve your eye contact, and engage your audience, says Blum. Still having trouble making eye contact? Try staring at the foreheads of individuals in your audience. It will still look like youre making eye contac t without causing you to feel more nervous.

Digital Marketing Mistakes You Cannot Afford To Make

Digital Marketing Mistakes You Cannot Afford To MakeDigital Marketing Mistakes You Cannot Afford To MakeAs little as five years ago, digital marketing was considered an afterthought, or addition, to a marketing campaign. You had the outdoor nailed, the TV spots were done and dusted, and the point-of-sale materials were at the printer. Oh, better do some Facebook posts, though, just to deckblatt social. Times have changed. Now, digital marketing is a cornerstone of every advertising campaign and takes up a significant chunk of the budget. However, the pendulum has swung so far and so quickly, that digital marketing is now being looked at through blinders. The focus is often too narrow, and in turn, the results are weak or confused. But, shift your paradigm and you can create some astonishing digital campaigns. Dont Just Think Digitally Youll be involved in meetings with people saying what are we doing on social? and whats our plan to capture mora likes and shares? More often than not, ideas will be suggested that are rooted in the digital space. Thats myopic thinking. Some of the most successful digital campaigns of the last few years came from what many would consider traditional media long-form video (just look at Dove) and guerrilla stunts (TNTs Push To Add Drama) can, if executed correctly, have a massive digital footprint. Digital marketing has evolved to the point that it is now a legitimate avenue for all kinds of content distribution, not just social posts. The big question is How will you be spending your money to create a splash digitally? Will you be putting it all behind paid media, gimmicky websites, promoted posts, roadblocks, and native content? Or, will you create something that gets the whole world watching, and in turn, drives a torrent of user-generated conversations on social? A great stunt can garner millions of dollars worth of impressions, and cost a fraction of the price of traditional social media buys. Think about it. Dont Rely on Social Platforms to Do All the Work The great Howard Gossage once wrote Nobody reads ads. People read what interests them. Sometimes its an ad. That was back in the days of direct mail, newspaper, and magazine advertising, but it still holds true today. In fact, due to the very nature of social platforms, words are now more powerful in advertising than they were 10 years ago when copy had one foot in the grave. People today are inundated with messages across all of the social media platforms. You cannot assume that simply putting content out there on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and other trending apps will get you noticed. You are in a sea of white noise. Your message is only adding to that. How will you rise above it and be heard? What are you going to say that makes a votum? We all see thousands of advertising messages every day on our phones, but we only engage with a select few. You cannot rely on these social platforms to do the work for you. What you post is way more important than where you post or how often you do it. Stand out. If you have nothing to say, dont add to the white noise. Dont Work in Silos Advertising and marketing agencies, as well as in-house marketing departments, are compartmentalized. Its the nature of the business it cannot be avoided. However, the way these departments interact daily can have a massive influence, negatively or positively, on your digital marketing campaigns. When you are starting a new digital campaign, talk to the other departments. What is the media department planning? Is there a big print and outdoor campaign in the works? By bringing it into your digital campaign, you can make the end result far greater than the two working alone. Perhaps PR is planning a stunt that would have way more impact on a social sharing strategy. If you reach out early enoughand collaborate, you can get much more impact for your money. You may even be able to spend lessand achieve more. Dont Jump on New Apps W ithout Good Cause Oh look, a shiny new app How quickly can we exploit it? One of the biggest mistakes brands make with new apps is trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. When Vine first launched, there were some truly awful pieces of branded content. They didnt understand Vine, and it showed. Sorry GE, but no one cared about a six-second clip of your logo being sketched. It was dull. However, GE has since learned what Vine can actually do, and has gone on to win Shorty awards for their efforts. Right now, brands are clamoring to use the latest apps like Meerkat, Periscope, Super, Zoom Social, and Graphiti. Some will have success. Most will trip and stumblebecause they havent really figured out why the app is relevant to both their brand and their consumer base. Like learning a new language, it takes time before you really start to get comfortable and understand what is going on. Dont Overspend on Technology and Skimp on Resources Your client, or your own company, has figur ed out that digital is impossible to overlook. Its no longer a necessary evil and a small line item on the budget. However, although your projects may now be getting the funding they need, you cannot afford to put all of your money behind the technology and media spend. Youll leave no money for the resources you will desperately need. You cant rely on unpaid interns to do your Twitter and Facebook posts. You cant ask the community manager to take on multiple channels and spend 18 hours a day sweating until they burn out. And you cannot automate systems that require a personal touch. When brands use autoresponders on social, the results can be either unintentionally funny or downright embarrassing. Spend the money on talent, and invest in people, strategies, and time. You will grow from this success, and in turn, have even more money to spend in the future.

Should You Dumb Down Your Overqualified Resume

Should You Dumb Down Your Overqualified ResumeDumbing Down Your ResumeShould You Dumb Down Your Overqualified ResumeIf your work experience stretches back into the 1980s,you may have felt that dreaded overqualified tag hovering over you each time you read a job posting.Maybe you wanted to send a resume, and you either did, knowing you had more than what they were looking for, or you didnt, thinking it would be a fruitless exercise.But the bottom line is you need a job, and youre willing to take a step backward in order to move forward. Or, you may actually prefer a job at a lower level than one youve held in the past. When you believe youre overqualified, it may mean you have to dumb down your resume and cut some stuff, no matter how proud you may be of what youve accomplished in your career.But what would you be willing to cut? Heres a list of things hiring managers might find on resumes that come from overqualified applicants.ITEM ON RESUMEAPPLYING FOR JOB ASPrevious job title Exec utive Vice PresidentMid-level mangerDegree Masters in Information TechnologyNetwork administratorAccomplishment Reorganized 50-person departmentAdministrative assistant in 30-person officePrevious job title Executive AdministratorManager of small clothing storePrior role 15 years as international currency traderTeller at a small local bankThese people may have the skills to do the work, but hiring managers might be concerned about their level of commitment Would they do the job only until something better comes along for which they would not be overqualified?Its a legitimate concern. But if youre overqualified for a job youre interested in, or if you just need a job because of financial reasons, would you dumb down your resume to land an interview? Or, if youve done it before, how did you do it, and why?

These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in April 2019

These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in April 2019These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in April 2019Though February was leid the best month for jobs (only 20,000 jobs were added making it the smallest gain in months.) Carl Tannenbaum, ChiefEconomist at Northern Trust in Chicago, told The New York Times on March 8 after the report was released, This is a disappointing report. I dont think theres any way to sugarcoat it.But March is expected to be a little better.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreBut there are still a number of great jobs out there. So where are all of these hot jobs paying at least $100K this month? Ladders compiled the data using its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Check them out - and click through to seejob openingsthat might be right for you.1. HCAJobs available 1,365HCA is an American for-profit operator of healthcare facilities. Healthcare is one of the hottest industries out there,so get going.View allHCA jobs.2. J.P. Morgan ChaseJobs available1,262The banking and financial services company was started in 2000 and is the largest bank in the U.S. and the sixth largest in the world (by assets). They are hiring for many blockchain positions right now, according to Forbes.View allJ.P. Morgan Chase jobs.3. InfosysJobs available 848This information technology consulting company is headquartered inBengaluru, Karnataka, India.View allInfosys jobs.4. General Dynamics Information TechnologyJobs available 840The company was justawardeda new contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to design, implement, install and maintain their Data, Visualization, Analysis and Reporting System (DVARS).View allGDIT jobs.5. Bank of AmericaJobs available in New York 793Though it is headquartered in Charlotte, NC there are plenty of jobs in New York.Example jobPlatform ConsultantView allBank of Amer ica jobs.6. NTT SecurityJobs available 792NTT Security is a Global IT Innovator delivering technology-enabled services to a global client base.View allNTT Security jobs.7. Capital OneJobs available 791This bank holding company has many open positions.View allCapital One jobs.8.Lockheed MartinJobs available 776The aerospace and defense company now wants you to know what space smells like (in case you never make it) with their new fragrance.View allLockheed Martin jobs.9. OracleJobs available 744Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation, headquartered in Redwood Shores, California.Last year Oracle launched aDigital Assistant, built on the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.View allOracle jobs.10. Tata Consultancy Services LimitedJobs available 724TCS is an Indian multinational IT service, consulting and business solutions company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.View all Tata Consultancy jobs.11. CACI InternationalJobs available 712The IT company jus twon a $71 million five-year contract bestellung to provide sensor systems acquisition services to the Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier.View all CACI International jobs.12. CVS HealthJobs available681This March the retail pharmacy and healthcare company began selling CBD-infused products in 800 of its stores.View allCVS jobs.13. MicrosoftJobs available6742018sworlds most valuable company just launched a free course on the power of AI.View allMicrosoft jobs.14. Honeywell InternationalJobs available 671Honeywell, a supplier of airplane avionics and mechanical systems, has been helping Boeing with their crash investigations.View all Honeywell jobs.15. AmazonJobs available 654So many great films are coming to Amazon Prime this month including theOscar-nominated A Quiet Place, Bond films and the deeply disturbing Paranormal Activity 2.View all Amazon Prime jobs.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in th e first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

The Basics of Civil Engineer Resume

The Basics of Civil Engineer Resume Characteristics of Civil Engineer Resume The application procedure varies from company to company, but nonetheless, it generally is worth it to apply early. Yur resume or CV is really a persuasive document, where you are trying to persuade a business to hire you. Again, what you could offer the business. You need to reveal the company which you not only know but you could also do. Unless the business looks for an employee with a specific set of skills, do not neglect to include all the technical skills that youre capable of. Our company is the correct size for professionals who wish to generate an impact in an organization. The civil engineer resume template has to be constructed with a level of professionalism. Make sure that your civil engineering resume isnt cluttered. It is a highly proficient field of engineering. Your bullet engineering needs to be targeted at the job which youre applying for. Do not write what youd like in work. Other duties that commonly constitute the work description of civil engineering technicians include things like monitoring process materials and supervising sites involved with the engineering activity in buchen to guarantee compliance with standards, in addition to specifications. Then you ought to write about the skills you possess which will help you with different facets of the job which you are applying for. Highly developed technical expertise with total array of engineering and project management program knowledge. Why Almost Everything Youve Learned About Civil Engineer Resume Is Wrong It would be embarrassing to claim that you are aware of how to use a parcel of software, simply to fail on the job as you exaggerated. What really matters is the kind of resume you wish to develop. The sample offers you an ample look about how you may make an attractive resume without putting much work and time to it. Resume cover letter samples are written in the manner to provide you with a notion of the way in which a best cover letter should be. Civil Engineer Resume - What Is It? The duties and obligations of a civil engineering technician cut across a range of activities. The title of Civil Engineer is a vast umbrella that covers a wide range of occupations. If youre intent on becoming a good engineer, look at earning a level to be more employable. Like all the other professions, theres a specific format to compose a resume for civil engineering. What You Must Know About Civil Engineer Resume Civil engineers play a crucial part in the building of infrastructure. They must be able to evaluate the work of others on the project and make sure they are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards. They carry a great deal of responsibility as they are ultimately in charge of the entire projects design and implementation. They are often confronted with complex problems and must be able to identify the most reasonable approach in dealin g with them, as well as effectively and accurately assess the strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions. Most of all, use specific points and highlights, ones that the employer might be searching for in a prospective hire. Since requirements might vary per employer, read the work post carefully so that you can tailor fit your list to the work description. Explain to the employer why you are appropriate for the work position in a couple of words. An appealing job objective will offer decent beginning to your resume. The Tried and True Method for Civil Engineer Resume in Step by Step Detail Perhaps while on the lookout for examples you noticed poor samples all over the world wide web. You could also see Resume Templates. Resume Templates can be helpful in building your resumes. Professional Resume Templates are a really good solution if you are in need of a new resume fast. Civil Engineer Resume Fundamentals Explained You should write about various elements of your p ersonality which make you the proper candidate for the job. From it, youll be in a position to comprehend whats important to the employer for hiring for the engineering position, then its possible to craft an outstanding objective that meets their needs for the function. The efficacy of the civil engineers leadership skills might be a substantial determining factor in keeping a project in time and on budget. Although a resume is thought to be among the most important tools to ascertain the expert achievement as well personality of a candidate, there are several different things that are taken into consideration before offering someone with work. Things You Should Know About Civil Engineer Resume Construction in progress isnt a joke. To learn more on what it requires to be a Civil Engineer, have a look at our complete Civil Engineer Job Description. To learn more on what it requires to be a Construction Engineer, take a look at our complete Construction Engineer Job Descriptio n. An outstanding Civil Engineer resume, like this example, will incorporate a range of impressive skills your employer is searching for in a candidate.

How to Create Your Own Job (and Pitch It to Your Boss)

How to Create Your Own Job (and Pitch It to Your Boss) It can be frustrating waiting around for the next promotion or job opportunity when you are itching to get ahead and find your dream job.Why wait? Why not create your own job opportunity and pitch it to your babo?Yes, you read that right Create your own job. I swear, it int as crazy as it sounds.Surely it makes more sense to have a go at creating your own job than it does to stay in a role that bores you and leaves you unfulfilled? The advantage of creating your own job is that you can ensure it is perfectly suited to your skills meaning will automatically be the No. 1candidate, and you know youll love doing your job. You invented it, after allIf you are successful, youll end up with a great job that you love. Ifyou fail, well, you dont really lose anything. You just keep working the job you already have.The idea of creating your own job sounds nice but how do youmake this pipe dream a reality? T here are a few things you need to do if youre going to maximize your chances of successfully creating and working your own job. The first and most important step is to come up with an arresting idea that turns your bosss head.Brainstorming Your Own JobThere are a couple of methods you can use to craft your dream job description.First, you can start by thinking about any problems that seem to constantly hinder geschftsleben processes are your organization. Can you solve this problem by crafting a new role aimed at tackling it?For example, lets say your business is always losing sales. Maybe your salespeople need to brush up on their skills. This could be an opportunity for you Could you become a sales team trainer or an internal consultant who assists salespeople during difficult pitches?The second strategy for crafting your job is to take a look at your competitors. Do they have any value-adding roles that your company doesnt have? Do any of these value-adding roles look enticing to you?You might find that a competitor has an additional quality control rolethat has reduced defects in their products. Do you enjoy quality control? Then this may be the perfect role to pitch to your business.These are just guidelines. There are other ways to craft your ideal job description, but remember You only have a chance of convincing your boss to let you have that job if the role also adds clear value to the business. Its important that you like your role, but its alsovery important that your role adds something to the business. Otherwise, your boss will have no problem shooting down your proposal.Pitching Your Made-Up Job to the BossBelieve it or not, creating your own job is the easy part. The had part is getting your boss on board.You need to sell your boss on the idea that this new job is valuable to the business and, therefore, you should be allowed to take on this new role. As with any sales pitch, youll need to develop a presentation or pitch that really convincesy our boss of the strength and value of your idea.Your pitchneeds to include severalthingsa description of the job and the qualitiesthe job demandsthe skills and abilities you have that prove you are perfect for the rolethe hard, quantifiable benefits to the business of implementing this role (e.g., efficiency gains, time savings, increased revenue, reduced product costs, etc.)examples of other businesses that have implemented this rolea succession plan for your current role and/or the responsibilities of the rolean overview of obstacles that may arise in implementing this new role and how you will overcome those obstaclesand a list of milestones you will aim for in the new role (e.g., Project costs should be reduced by 10 percent within two months or The ratio of sales pitches to completed sales will improve by 6 percent within three months).Use this information to create a compelling, coherent, and highly passionate pitch to your boss thatsets out your plan for performing a complete ly new role within the business.Of course, there is no guarantee youll get what you want, but following this approach shouldmaximize your chances. Be prepared to negotiate You may need to entertain a variation on your proposal such, as an initial trial period or a slightly modified role that combines your current job with your proposed job.At the very worst, your boss willbe impressed by the enthusiasm and imagination you have shown. That should get you on the radargert for future promotions, which is never a bad thing.

Does Your Resume Pass the Five-Minute Test

Does Your Resume Pass the Five-Minute TestDoes Your Resume Pass the Five-Minute TestDoes Your Resume Pass the Five-Minute Test?Recently we received some feedback from a Human Resources person who was selecting resumes for a Senior Executive Service (SES) position. Her job was to make the second cut and find the 25 best applicants out of 125. The amount of time she spent on each 15+ page SES application package was no mora than five minutes.The HR person said that the 25 applications she picked were easily identified by their outstanding accomplishments, easy-to-read documentation, and obvious matches between past experience and this position.Can your resume pass the five-minute test? Can the reader very quickly see how you are one of the best candidates for the position? Do you demonstrate your qualification for the job in the first glance?Here are some top tips to help your resume make the cutKnock Down the Big BlocksThe big block resume- with a single long paragraph for each work e xperience section- originated with Resumix, which was a computer-read resume system. But Resumix is GONE, and the big blocks should be too, because they are unfriendly to humans. Read this article to see why big blocks are an ineffective format.Avoid Death by BulletsBullets are admittedly better than big blocks, but the reader still has to try to find the skills in your resume, and this is to be avoided at all cost. Read this article to find out why the Outline Format is an even better format to use.Dont Revisit Ancient HistoryNot sure which jobs to include in your resume? Follow this rule of thumb recent and relevant. Recent means within the brde 10 years. Relevant means that there is some connection to the skills and competencies required by the vacancy announcement. Any jobs that are too old or irrelevant will only slow the reviewer down.Do Show OffI personally love to read the accomplishments in a resume. Most resumes just have a boring list of duties, which is necessary, but te ll me how much money you saved, or how you overcame difficult communications with a particularly demanding supervisor, and I will keep reading with interest. I will also determine that you are more qualified than the next person who didnt list any accomplishments in his or her resume. So, brag away.Do Match the Keywords Every TimeThis tip is perhaps the hardest to convince the federal jobseeker to do, because it is time consuming. However, it is absolutely critical to the success of your job search. Find five to seven keywords in the vacancy announcement, and USE THESE in your resume as headers in the outline format and use the paragraphs to support the headers (see a sample outline format resume).Still Not aya How to Improve Your Resume?Take the next five minutes and contact us for a free estimate. We would be happy to look at your resume and give you a quote for our world-class services.You can also view some outstanding resume samples in the Federal Resume Guidebook to help you g et started on improving your resume today.

Your online image

Your online prestigeYour online imageMake sure your online image helps, bedrngnis hurts, your job search. It used to be that employers only had resumes, cover letters, and interviews to go by when making hiring decisions. That changed with increased use of the Internet and social networking. Many employers check profiles on popular online sites before making interviewing and hiring decisions. And somedeutsche post aged material can leave employers wondering what type of employee you would be. This includes Inappropriate photos, such as photos of you and your friends drinking or wearing inappropriate clothes Inappropriate comments by your friends - remember you can delete comments under your photos Discussions about alcohol or drug use Talking poorly about previous employers Discriminatory comments, for instance, using slang terms for racial or ethnic minorities Lying about qualifications Sharing confidential information about past, current, or prospective em ployers Your online identity can help or hurt you. If an employer is considering you seriously enough to research you online, make sure that your own words or photographs dont come back to haunt you. Do an online search of your name to see what information and/or images of you come up. This will help you catch potential red flags. Clean up your online identity. Dont list personal information or post comments, photos, or videos that you wouldnt want an employer to see. Think of everything you put online as public information. Remove any swear words, gripes about old employers, or discriminatory comments. Create a professional online identity. Join LinkedIn and other online professional groups that are related to your career or industry. Ask someone to recommend you on LinkedIn. Create an online portfolio using work samples to market yourself. Blog about your professional interests. Be choosy about who you friend. Your profile may be squeaky clean, but make sure you dont suffer from guilt by association. Check your grammar, spelling, and writing. Many employers reject job applicants because they show poor communication skills. Consider your online presence as part of your portfolio. Read through any of your postings to catch errors.Improve interviews by preparing answers to common interview questions. Get ready for interviews with common questions, questions to ask the employer, and illegal interview questions. Common interview questions Tell me about yourself. Why are you interested in working for this company? Tell me about your education. Why have you chosen this particular field? Describe your best/worst boss. In a job, what interests you most/least? What is your major weakness? Give an example of how you solved a schwierigkeit in the past. What are your strengths? How do others describe you? What do you consider your best accomplishment in your last job? Where do you see yourself in three years? Think about something you consider a failure in your life, and tell me why you think it happened. How do you think you will fit into this operation? If you were hired, what ideas/talents could you contribute to the fleck or our company? Give an example where you showed leadership and initiative. Give an example of when you were able to contribute to a team project. What have you done to develop or change in the last few years? Do you have any questions for me? Questions to ask the employer What are the responsibilities and accountabilities of this position? How well is the position defined? Can its duties be expanded? Please describe an average day on this job. What is the history of the position? Why is it vacant? What aspects of this job would you like to see performed better? What are the key challenges or problems of this position? Where can I go from here, assuming that I meet/exceed the job responsibilities? How wo uld you describe the ideal candidate? What are the employers short- and long-range objectives? What are some outside influences that affect company growth? Where does the company excel? What are its limitations? When and how will I be evaluated? What are the performance standards? With whom would I be working? Who would be my supervisor? Who would I supervise? What is the departments environment like? When will you make the hiring decision? May I call you for the decision? When is a good time? Illegal questions What is or was your spouses name or line of work? Have you ever filed a Workers Compensation claim or been injured on the job? Do you have any physical conditions that would prevent you from performing the job? Have you ever been arrested? What is your hair/eye color? What is your height/weight? Have you ever been hospitalized? If so, for what condition? Have you ever been treated by a psychiatrist or psychol ogist? If so, for what condition? How many days were you absent from work because of illness last year? Are you taking any prescribed drugs? Have you ever been treated for drug addiction or alcoholism? Source Creative Job Search, a publication of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.Why network?Networking is a key part of job hunting. All it means is talking to others- either formally or informally- about your job search and career goals. Networking facts It is not the same as asking for a job. Usually your networking contacts will not be potential employers. It helps you learn inside information about jobs that are being created. It lets you tap into the hidden network- the many jobs that are never advertised. Its helpful for ongoing professional and personal development. An employer who is not hiring today may be looking for someone like you tomorrow. Before you begin networking, be clear about your job search goals . Think about what you want to say to others about yourself, and what you want to know from them. What kind(s) of job(s) are you looking for? What skills and experience prepared you for these jobs? Are you focused on a particular industry? Do you want to find a job at a particular company? Do you want to look for jobs in one local area? Next steps are to develop your elevator speech and make your contact list.

5 Ways to Succeed as a New Boss

5 Ways to Succeed as a New Boss5 Ways to Succeed as a New BossIve been promoted Now what? Set expectationsfor yourself and othersRequest a meeting with your new manager to learn what is expected of you over the first 30, 60 and 90 days on the job. If youre successful during these time periods, what will you have learned or accomplished? Use this information to set goals for yourself over the same time period. groe nachfrage similar meetings with your new direct reports to set your expectations of them.Consider the runners-upThere may be one or more people in your group who were vying for the same role. Look for opportunities where you allow this person to leverage their strengths and areas of expertise. The worst thing you can do is undervalue what your colleague can bring to the table. If a colleague is resentful, their behavior will usually catch up with them. Be friendly and professional, but dont forget to watch your back.Break bread with your teamA leader is only as good as the team behind him or her. Take your direct reports out for lunch and schedule one-on-one meetings to get to know each individuals strengths, weaknesses, skill set and personality. The better you understand each individual, the easier it will be for you to form a strong, high-performing team.Make friends with peersSimilar to a job search, its important to conduct informational interviews with your new colleagues. These conversations will help you understand the unwritten rules of your new role and get up to speed with current projects, and teach you the best ways to work with your new boss.Become a spongeSpend time at the beginning of your tenure absorbing everything you can. Join as many meetings as possible to learn the lay of the land, and be prepared to ask a lot of questions. If you plan on making big changes, you must first earn the teams trust. Win them over by taking the time in the beginning to learn how things are done and why, so that when its time to make changes, you can b uild a strong argument that your colleagues will support.Taking on a new role is bound to have some challenges. Utilize these tips to transition into your new management position as smoothly as possible.