Showing posts with label career management. Show all posts
Showing posts with label career management. Show all posts
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
by: Rachel Reed
In today’s world of social networking and time wasting on the internet, you might consider investing in business courses that will teach your staff time management skills. These types of courses will help them avoid today’s distractions and focus on their goals and objectives. Most companies benefit from these types of classes and notice an improvement in their staff productivity. Here are some top subjects to consider attending courses on.
Avoiding Procrastination
Unfortunately, procrastination is one of the biggest threats to the health of many companies. Although you give your employees deadlines, they seem to still put off projects and assignments. Why? They object cannot focus and are easily distracted. This type of course will help them learn how to prioritize and avoid procrastination problems that plague many companies and can get them into trouble with their jobs.
Delegation
Another course that would benefit many people is a delegation course. This subject would be helpful to many managers that could learn what tasks are important to take on themselves and which ones they should assign out to someone else. Learning to delegate is an important aspect of the business world.
Organization
Organization is often an overlooked tool and can be extremely undervalued. However, when individuals are organized they are able to think clearer. In addition, distraction does not get in the way. Their mind and their environment are clean. Organization comes easier for some rather than others. Therefore, those that struggle to maintain an organized environment would benefit from a class. It would provide them with structure and most likely alleviate some stress. In addition, it would allow them to function better in a business environment.
Effective Meetings
Another important learning item is “effective meetings”. Nearly every person that works in the corporate environment deals with meetings that last too long or are structured poorly. Learning how to run proper meetings will allow a company to effectively manager their resources and their time. This can be difficult; however, it can be done. And, taking a course on it is one of the first steps in the process to carrying out an effective meeting.
There are a number of different subject matters to study in addition to these. However, the goal is to target areas of opportunity. Then, take one of these business courses to allow your staff to learn time management skills and also improvement staff productivity. Good luck.
Avoiding Procrastination
Unfortunately, procrastination is one of the biggest threats to the health of many companies. Although you give your employees deadlines, they seem to still put off projects and assignments. Why? They object cannot focus and are easily distracted. This type of course will help them learn how to prioritize and avoid procrastination problems that plague many companies and can get them into trouble with their jobs.
Delegation
Another course that would benefit many people is a delegation course. This subject would be helpful to many managers that could learn what tasks are important to take on themselves and which ones they should assign out to someone else. Learning to delegate is an important aspect of the business world.
Organization
Organization is often an overlooked tool and can be extremely undervalued. However, when individuals are organized they are able to think clearer. In addition, distraction does not get in the way. Their mind and their environment are clean. Organization comes easier for some rather than others. Therefore, those that struggle to maintain an organized environment would benefit from a class. It would provide them with structure and most likely alleviate some stress. In addition, it would allow them to function better in a business environment.
Effective Meetings
Another important learning item is “effective meetings”. Nearly every person that works in the corporate environment deals with meetings that last too long or are structured poorly. Learning how to run proper meetings will allow a company to effectively manager their resources and their time. This can be difficult; however, it can be done. And, taking a course on it is one of the first steps in the process to carrying out an effective meeting.
There are a number of different subject matters to study in addition to these. However, the goal is to target areas of opportunity. Then, take one of these business courses to allow your staff to learn time management skills and also improvement staff productivity. Good luck.
by: Rachel Reed
If you work in a business environment, chances are you will have to take part in a team effort at some point in your career. You may even find yourself as the leader of a team, in which case you will need to cultivate some valuable skills in order to lead effectively. These skills will help create a cohesive, creative group with a high success rate. Here are the top five tips for becoming a successful team leader.
Establish Authority
While it may be tempting to be seen as “one of the guys”, this is not the best way to be a successful leader. As a leader, you need to make sure your authority is never in doubt and that you have the ability to guide the group. At the same time, it's important not to come across as a dictator, and someone who is out of touch with the rest of the team. Take a look at what your group needs from you in order to find a balance between making everyone comfortable while also keeping them on their toes so that they work as efficiently as possible.
Involve Employees
Your role as a leader is to make sure the group feels like they're contributing to something bigger than themselves. Part of this includes involving your team in the decision making process. Guide them, but also give them an outlet for their thoughts and ideas while giving them feedback. By getting them involved in setting goals and objectives, you are making it easier for them to feel like they are making an important contribution to the team.
Communicate Effectively
Good communication is one of the most important traits to have as an effective team leader. It is very important to clearly and routinely communicate to the team regarding the goals and vision of the team objectives. There should never be any doubt about what each member should be doing, the timeframe for achieving certain projects or the process of achieving the goals themselves. Good communication also involves listening to what your employees have to say, so if there is ever a problem you can tackle it right away instead of letting it slide until it's too late.
Encourage Unity
The idea of having a team of employees work on a project is that it makes the work go much faster and more efficiently than if each person worked on their own. Because of this, the unity of the team is incredibly important. As a leader, you must work to create symbiosis and synergy within the team. Each person should have a role that is important and vital to the success of the team as a whole in order to motivate them and make them feel like a valued member.
Keep Moving Forward
No matter how great your team is, there will likely be a time that you run into problems. As a leader, it's necessary for you to evaluate what went wrong, make the necessary changes and then start looking forward again. You will need to motivate the team to keep them on track and keep them from getting discouraged.
Establish Authority
While it may be tempting to be seen as “one of the guys”, this is not the best way to be a successful leader. As a leader, you need to make sure your authority is never in doubt and that you have the ability to guide the group. At the same time, it's important not to come across as a dictator, and someone who is out of touch with the rest of the team. Take a look at what your group needs from you in order to find a balance between making everyone comfortable while also keeping them on their toes so that they work as efficiently as possible.
Involve Employees
Your role as a leader is to make sure the group feels like they're contributing to something bigger than themselves. Part of this includes involving your team in the decision making process. Guide them, but also give them an outlet for their thoughts and ideas while giving them feedback. By getting them involved in setting goals and objectives, you are making it easier for them to feel like they are making an important contribution to the team.
Communicate Effectively
Good communication is one of the most important traits to have as an effective team leader. It is very important to clearly and routinely communicate to the team regarding the goals and vision of the team objectives. There should never be any doubt about what each member should be doing, the timeframe for achieving certain projects or the process of achieving the goals themselves. Good communication also involves listening to what your employees have to say, so if there is ever a problem you can tackle it right away instead of letting it slide until it's too late.
Encourage Unity
The idea of having a team of employees work on a project is that it makes the work go much faster and more efficiently than if each person worked on their own. Because of this, the unity of the team is incredibly important. As a leader, you must work to create symbiosis and synergy within the team. Each person should have a role that is important and vital to the success of the team as a whole in order to motivate them and make them feel like a valued member.
Keep Moving Forward
No matter how great your team is, there will likely be a time that you run into problems. As a leader, it's necessary for you to evaluate what went wrong, make the necessary changes and then start looking forward again. You will need to motivate the team to keep them on track and keep them from getting discouraged.
Friday, 29 October 2010
by: Julia Jacobson
Nowadays there are a lot of people who lose their jobs and who do not know what to do in order to find a new job. The problem is that people are not informed enough in order to know how to react if they lose their job. First of all they should know that there are public job placement agencies which can help them find a job. These agencies announce them each time that a local company has job vacancies, or they publish the new ads on their website or in the local newspaper.
There are also private job placement agencies which can help people find a new job. Nowadays, almost all the private agencies have a website where they publish all the jobs that they have. You can even submit your resume online and you can receive job notifications on your email. You can even ask several questions about certain things that you do not understand: you can be sure that someone will give you the answer that you need! Usually, when someone has lost his job, he submits his resume to an employment agency and this agency helps him find a new job as fast as possible. There are also several agencies which help their candidates in order to help them find a better job faster: they teach them how to write a good resume, how to prepare for an interview, which are the answers that he should give to certain questions and how he should act when he is being asked certain questions.
There are many people who do not have big salaries and this is why they are using the job placement agencies in order to find part time jobs or temporary jobs. There are certain temporary job agencies which help you find a temporary job: you just have to complete an application form and take some tests in order to show them your professional skills. After this, you just have to wait to be contacted and assigned a new job. There are a lot of people who choose temporary jobs because they can work whenever they want and wherever they want: for example, they can take your summer off, or they can have a vacation whenever they feel that they need one.
So, if you lose your job, do not think that it is the end of the world! You have a lot of opportunities and you can always find a new job! You just have to choose the right method and agency in order to find a job faster!
by: Terry Legal
There are many ways to go about finding job listings and determining whether or not they are right for you.
1 Newspaper
One tried and true method for finding available jobs is by using the good old newspaper! Search the classifieds every few days to see if any listing draws your attention. If a number is listed, contact the business to obtain more information. This is something you can do during your morning breakfast, or in the evenings as you relax.
2. Library
Your local library is another good place to look. Many libraries have information about local, state, and governmental jobs that have openings. These are particularly great jobs to hold. Stop by your city's library to get information on these jobs and how you can apply to them.
3. Government Offices
There are also many government offices that provide assistance to job seekers. The government itself hires people for local, state, and government jobs like post office workers. Stopping at any of the many offices in your area will be a worthwhile trip.
4. Employment Agencies
Employment agencies are often hired by companies to find qualified workers. They work to find both temporary and permanent jobs. These agencies often place the ads we see in the newspapers. Otherwise, they can be found in many phone directories.
5. Internet
In addition to looking in listings in the news and through agencies, there are websites online that specialize in helping people with their job searches. Monster.com is a great example. They attempt to pair job seekers with available jobs that meet their criteria. These can meet your job hunting needs if you have time to look through them and fill out profiles.
6. Networking
Of course, networking always works wonders and opens up opportunities. As the saying goes, it's not what you know, it's who you know. Getting your name out there and building relationships is a great way to get references, internships, and great jobs. These work nicely because the employer has the reference of a person they actually know to base their decision off of. This serves as a great advantage for you.
Job hunting can be a frustrating task, especially under such pressure. But there are numerous options available to help with the search. Being persistent, having a good resume, and doing well on interviews will also aid your success.
1 Newspaper
One tried and true method for finding available jobs is by using the good old newspaper! Search the classifieds every few days to see if any listing draws your attention. If a number is listed, contact the business to obtain more information. This is something you can do during your morning breakfast, or in the evenings as you relax.
2. Library
Your local library is another good place to look. Many libraries have information about local, state, and governmental jobs that have openings. These are particularly great jobs to hold. Stop by your city's library to get information on these jobs and how you can apply to them.
3. Government Offices
There are also many government offices that provide assistance to job seekers. The government itself hires people for local, state, and government jobs like post office workers. Stopping at any of the many offices in your area will be a worthwhile trip.
4. Employment Agencies
Employment agencies are often hired by companies to find qualified workers. They work to find both temporary and permanent jobs. These agencies often place the ads we see in the newspapers. Otherwise, they can be found in many phone directories.
5. Internet
In addition to looking in listings in the news and through agencies, there are websites online that specialize in helping people with their job searches. Monster.com is a great example. They attempt to pair job seekers with available jobs that meet their criteria. These can meet your job hunting needs if you have time to look through them and fill out profiles.
6. Networking
Of course, networking always works wonders and opens up opportunities. As the saying goes, it's not what you know, it's who you know. Getting your name out there and building relationships is a great way to get references, internships, and great jobs. These work nicely because the employer has the reference of a person they actually know to base their decision off of. This serves as a great advantage for you.
Job hunting can be a frustrating task, especially under such pressure. But there are numerous options available to help with the search. Being persistent, having a good resume, and doing well on interviews will also aid your success.
by: Syrus Dietrich
Let's cut to the chase and avoid a needlessly wordy introduction. Those of us who have lost a job at any point in our life, know that such situation calls for practicality more than anything else. The Jobseeker Monitor brings you a list of five discouraging scenarios you should avoid at all cost if you want to maintain the essential job-seeker spirit. It goes without saying that this is "our" list of sources of discourage. Although they may match your personal experience, you certainly can come up with a few others. Here they are:
1) The Gratuitous Advisors. People love giving advice, as it appears we are doing with this list (but we are not), therefore, your partner, a family member, or a friend, may at any point feel free to let you know, whether implicitly of explicitly, that your method of looking for employment is not as effective as the one they have in mind. This occurs especially when you have been looking for a job for quite some time (whatever "quite some time" means for you and those near you). While one may tell you, "George, I think sending resumes through the Internet doesn't work", another may state the opposite. Whatever you do, do not suspend your own judgment.
2) Whatever Comes Up. If you have been unsuccessfully looking for a job in your area of expertise, you will soon hear someone say that you should take whatever comes up and then later look for your ideal job. Well, that may be a feasible alternative if you are in a desperate situation, with bills piling and no savings. But if that is not your case, taking "whatever comes up" will only hurt your search for the job that suits your qualifications. Again, it depends on your level of urgency, but the point here is that whoever insists that you take this option is disregarding your goals and aspirations.
3) The Anti-Ed Hammerers. Some may take the role of academic commentators and tell you that maybe you did not study "the right thing". This is particularly hurtful if you spent a few years in college and majored in something you like. Just for the sake of argument, let's say you are a librarian. Your brother is a successful computer engineer, who has a well-paid job, has been working for many years and has no fear of instability because he is in a field with increasing demand for his type of expertise. Well, you know where this is going. Someone within your social circle will take the liberty of question the reason why you did not major in computer science. And, sure, that is the type of comment you need when you are devastated and feeling, at least momentarily, that you are somehow failing.
4) Look at Him. This one is deeply connected to number 3 above. If you are still looking for a job after a couple of months, while Bill was able to land at his ideal position after just two weeks of unemployment, you will soon hear some voices (no, you're not imagining them) state, "look, Bill's got a job already, there must be something you are doing wrong", or maybe, "are you sure you are trying your best?
5) Your Inner Self. No, we are not going to quote Swiss psychiatrist Carl G. Jung. However, regardless of how much criticism you receive from your social circle, remember that no one but you knows what your qualifications, desires and goals are. If you let others dictate what you must do or how you must feel, you may not be able to get the job you want, or even worse, you may not be able to get the life you want.
We cannot automatically assume, however, that there is a person who faces all these types of criticism at the same time or that is surrounded by a large number of family members and friends who lack good intentions. In many cases, these instances of criticism come from well intentioned fellows who misspeak, as we all have done more than once. The essence of this brief list can be summarized as follows: focus and act, and silence the critics with your success.
by: Dean White
Are you satisfied with your present job? Whether you are disappointed with your pay, with your seniors, with your position, or with your colleagues, you may be looking for a new job. If you are interested in seeking a new job, you must have planned all the things. If not then you can continue reading this.
The decision of quitting the job is your person decision. You have to decide when and how you are going to do it. You should not put you, your family or your finance in danger with your decision. That's the reason why you should not leave your job until and unless you have a solution for these problems. For most of the people answer to this problem is a new job already lined up. Most of us search for the jobs in global recruitment agencies as they help us in finding a job faster.
When it comes to leave the job, there are many people who doubt why it's vital for them to first find a new job or have a new job lined up. In today's society, it has been reported that a good percentage of citizens of U.K are living paycheck to paycheck. If you are one of those individuals, do you know what could happen if you were to suddenly quit your job? You may go weeks, possibly even months without a paycheck. This is a factor that many do not take into consideration, but you should as you will likely find yourself ineligible for unemployment compensation.
If you are living paycheck to paycheck, it is advised that you take the time to find a new job before submitting your resignation, no matter how unhappy you will be. This is particularly important if you have a family to support. You will also want to make sure that you are able to pay your rent or mortgage payments, as well as any car payments or auto insurance that you may have. These are bills that many cannot live without. The last thing that you will want to do is risk losing your home. This may seem like common sense, but many individuals do not always think of this aspect, especially when presented with a work related conflict.
Since it is advised that you do not submit your resignation until you have a new job lined up, you may be curious as to how you can go about doing so. It may be a little bit difficult, but it is more than possible for you to work full time and also search for a new job at the same time. You can easily do this thanks to sick time, vacation pay, lunch breaks, and the internet. The internet enables you to search for job openings at just about any point in time. Sick days, vacation time, and lunch breaks can be used to attend any job interviews that you may be awarded.
If you are financial stable enough to quit your job before you have a new one lined up, you may still want to proceed with caution. It is advised that you try and give your employer at least two weeks notice. If you are unable to do so, you may risk losing your current employer as a job reference. If you have worked at your current job for some time now, you may want to keep this important point in mind. That is why you should try and give as much notice as possible, even if it is only two or three days.
by: Paul Sherman
Various Types of Employment Discrimination Lawsuits:
If an employee experience employment discrimination or workplace harassment then he/she has the right to go for a legal resolve by means of employment discrimination lawsuit or claim. Depending on the kind of discrimination, the lawsuit will be called as following:
1. Age Discrimination Lawsuit 2. Racial Discrimination Lawsuit 3. Sexual Harassment or Discrimination Lawsuit 4. Gender or Sex Discrimination Lawsuit 5. Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawsuit 6. Disability Discrimination Lawsuit 7. Religious Discrimination Lawsuit 8. Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit 9. Workplace Harassment Lawsuit etc.
David vs. Goliath:
Mostly the legal battle between employment discrimination client plaintiffs and defendants is like a clash between David vs. Goliath. Employment discrimination lawsuit cases are very complex to handle and to resolve and if it is against a major corporation their attorneys will be able to delay lawsuit judgment for years. Even if, law is on your side, deep-pocket defendants can buy time with legal ploys and delays, and maneuver to frustrate the plaintiffs. They exploit the cumbersome process of law.
You will agree that justice delayed is justice denied.
Most of the victims of employment discrimination may have lost their jobs. The plaintiff/victim has trouble paying his/her mortgage, rent, car payments, or other living expenses; while waiting for the settlement of the lawsuit. Many of them may be one or two payments away from foreclosures. They need cash money now.
How Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Loan or Lawsuit Funding Helps?
Employment discrimination lawsuit settlement funding provides plaintiff, the cash loan so that their attorneys have more time to negotiate the best possible lawsuit settlement for their pending employment lawsuit or legal claim. By offering appropriate lawsuit settlement funding or settlement advance, a reputed lawsuit funding company enable the plaintiffs to resist financial pressure to take the first low ball offer made by defendants attorneys.
Once the plaintiffs involved in employment discrimination litigation dispute get interim lawsuit funding or lawsuit loan, it can be used to cover credit card debt, mortgage payments, medical bills and other living expenses. By helping plaintiff client through a difficult period, lawsuit loan funding company also give the extra time to negotiate a larger settlement.
The practical value of available cash money is at maximum, when you are in financial distress.
Advantages of Lawsuit Loan - Lawsuit Funding:
Employment discrimination litigation process usually causes intense financial stress and mental anxiety under the best of circumstances. It can cause lot of financial strain from lost or reduced salary or wages or tapping into cash reserves. But employment lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding will ease or alleviate the pressure and will make it a less tedious process. The cash advance available from a lawsuit loan will make it easier or less difficult and will contribute financial strength to reduce the economic anxiety and financial problems.
How Lawsuit funding or Lawsuit loan Helps to Get Fair Settlement :
An employment discrimination or workplace harassment lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding allows you to leverage the expected settlement from your case to obtain the cash money you need now. Lawsuit funding or lawsuit loan eliminate the need to accept a minimal settlement amount due to personal financial pressures, and get the fair and just settlements the plaintiffs deserve.
by: Anita Das
Newspaper Classified Advertising is a common practice amongst Indians. Everyday thousands of Indians book classified ads in Indian Newspapers. Usually these newspaper ads are booked in various categories like matrimonial, property, obituary, announcement and the list just goes on and on. Amongst the ones published in Indian newspapers the most commonly published ads are the employment or recruitment ads. Some of the major newspapers in India publish extra sheets or pullouts on certain days of the week for accommodating recruitment or job classified ads.
How to book Employment Classified Ads?
The procedure of booking employment or job classified ads in a newspaper is fairly simple. All you need to do is get hold of a newspaper classified booking agent authorized by the newspaper house of your choice. He can help you book your ad without breaking a sweat. But with tine more and more people found out that this process was quite slow and troublesome. This led to the development of online classified booking.
Online Classified Booking Agencies:
Online classified booking agencies have become a wage in most parts of the world. Web-based newspaper classified booking agencies are few and comparatively new in India. Now ad bookers throughout the country can book their employment ads instantly online at no extra cost just like you book a railway or plane ticket over the net. Online Classified Booking has truly revolutionized the entire concept of booking recruitment classified ads in Indian Newspapers. In fact it would be safe to conclude that online newspaper ad booking mediums are the future of classified booking in the country.
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
A job search engine is a website that facilitates job hunting. Job search engines specifically deals with employment or careers. Many job search engines are designed to allow employers to post job requirements for a position to be filled and are commonly known as job boards. Through a job search engine a prospective employee can locate and fill out a job application or submit resumes over the Internet for the advertised position.
With the help of job search engines, users can submit their résumés to potential employers, while employers can post job ads and search for potential employees. The success of jobs search engines in bridging the gap between jobseekers and employers has generated numerous of job sites. Various job search engines offer job searchers the ability to find a job, post a resume, create job alerts, get job advice and job resources, look up job fairs, and much more. Some job search engines are dedicated to find only technical jobs. It offers a targeted place for finding exactly the technology position one might be looking for.
The job listings are updated daily, so one may always have the latest jobs at their disposal during their job search. With the help of these job search engines, one can post a resume which will be visible to thousands of employers worldwide. If an employer likes the resume, they may contact the job seeker through appropriate notification. One can also just set the job search filter and mark it as a subscription. After this one will receive the notifications about all the jobs that appear in the system according to his or her criteria. Some people do not know how helpful and rewarding a job search can be. Thousands of jobs become available with a click of a mouse with the help of job search engines.
These search engines will provide the job seekers with essential links and tools and will help in creating connection between recruiters and employers. Many career resource links like education, tips, and useful hints during interviews are also offered in such job search sites. Besides this, many resume critiques are also available. Many job search engines offer the job seekers to sign up, resume posting and job searches free of cost. With the aid of job search engines, there is no need to make physical contact with the hiring officials initially. This helps one in applying for an unlimited number of jobs based on their talent and skill.
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With the help of job search engines, users can submit their résumés to potential employers, while employers can post job ads and search for potential employees. The success of jobs search engines in bridging the gap between jobseekers and employers has generated numerous of job sites. Various job search engines offer job searchers the ability to find a job, post a resume, create job alerts, get job advice and job resources, look up job fairs, and much more. Some job search engines are dedicated to find only technical jobs. It offers a targeted place for finding exactly the technology position one might be looking for.
The job listings are updated daily, so one may always have the latest jobs at their disposal during their job search. With the help of these job search engines, one can post a resume which will be visible to thousands of employers worldwide. If an employer likes the resume, they may contact the job seeker through appropriate notification. One can also just set the job search filter and mark it as a subscription. After this one will receive the notifications about all the jobs that appear in the system according to his or her criteria. Some people do not know how helpful and rewarding a job search can be. Thousands of jobs become available with a click of a mouse with the help of job search engines.
These search engines will provide the job seekers with essential links and tools and will help in creating connection between recruiters and employers. Many career resource links like education, tips, and useful hints during interviews are also offered in such job search sites. Besides this, many resume critiques are also available. Many job search engines offer the job seekers to sign up, resume posting and job searches free of cost. With the aid of job search engines, there is no need to make physical contact with the hiring officials initially. This helps one in applying for an unlimited number of jobs based on their talent and skill.
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Bearing in mind the need to take an empirical approach to organizing, as suggested above, the aim of the police design could be defined as being to optimize the arrangements for conducting the affairs. It was found that: “Flexible countries have high employment rates for youth as well as a high rate of transformation of temporary jobs into permanent jobs. Over a period of three years, around 65 per cent of temporary jobs in Denmark and 55 per cent in the Netherlands were transformed into permanent jobs” (7th European Regional Meeting in Budapest, 2005).
Organizations, in effect, commenting on the factors affecting organization structure. All organizations have some form of more or less formalized structure which has been defined as comprising all the tangible and regularly occurring features which help to shape their memberss behaviour. Structures incorporate a network of roles and relationships and are there to help in the process of ensuring that collective effort is explicitly organized to achieve specified ends. “This is done either by recurring to more flexible contracts and the extension of social protection to those flexible forms, while employment protection at the company level was maintained (Balancing Flexibility, 2005).
Fundamentally, the contract within flexible employment policies expresses the combination of beliefs held by employees what they expect of their jobs. It can be described as the set of reciprocal but unarticulated expectations that exist between them, “which need to be identified to allow and ensure a balance between labour market flexibility and job security” (Balancing Flexibility, 2005). The notion of a contract implies that there is an unwritten set of expec¬tations operating at all times.
It is possible to conclude that economic changes require a new look at how employment practices work. Flexible employment policies are able to meet the need of organizations and employees proposing opportunities for both, and can be successfully used in any type of organization at any stage of its economic development.
Organizations, in effect, commenting on the factors affecting organization structure. All organizations have some form of more or less formalized structure which has been defined as comprising all the tangible and regularly occurring features which help to shape their memberss behaviour. Structures incorporate a network of roles and relationships and are there to help in the process of ensuring that collective effort is explicitly organized to achieve specified ends. “This is done either by recurring to more flexible contracts and the extension of social protection to those flexible forms, while employment protection at the company level was maintained (Balancing Flexibility, 2005).
Fundamentally, the contract within flexible employment policies expresses the combination of beliefs held by employees what they expect of their jobs. It can be described as the set of reciprocal but unarticulated expectations that exist between them, “which need to be identified to allow and ensure a balance between labour market flexibility and job security” (Balancing Flexibility, 2005). The notion of a contract implies that there is an unwritten set of expec¬tations operating at all times.
It is possible to conclude that economic changes require a new look at how employment practices work. Flexible employment policies are able to meet the need of organizations and employees proposing opportunities for both, and can be successfully used in any type of organization at any stage of its economic development.
Different stages of economic development is another reason which explains the necessity of different forms of flexible employee policies. These changes play in determining the allocation of resources and the distribution of national product. Markets function without conscious con¬trol because individuals take their pri¬vate decisions in response to publicly-known signals such as prices, while these signals in turn respond to the collective actions entailed by the sum of al! individual decisions; in short, the price system is an automatically functioning social-control mechanism. For instance, “Wage reduction when the economy is below its full capacity level does not automatically lead to full employment from the supply side. Indeed, unemployment may rise due to lower effective demand at a lower real wage level, leading to a point at which macroeconomic tightening will lead to heavy costs on the labour market” (van der Hoeven, Taylor, 2001). This allow economists to compare differ¬ent values at any point in time. It is important to note that growth depended on the proportion of productive to unproductive labour. Frugality diminished the amount spent on personal services and increased the capital available to employ people in the division of labour.
The importance to have different forms of flexible employment policies is explained by the necessity to formulate a specific economic policy, according to economic fluctuations, and see that procedures to carry it out are effected. It general, organizations are functional responsibility for human resources. A logical approach to the consideration of this function is to look first of all at the problem of overall company organization and manpower planning, then the operations necessary to implement flexible employment policies.
C. Flexible employment policies are aimed to optimize the processes involved, remembering that whatever struc¬ture evolves it will be contingent on the environmental circumstances of the organi¬zation, and one of the aims of organization is to achieve the ‘best fit’ between the structure and these circumstances. An important point to bear in mind is that the organizations consist of people working more or less cooperatively together.
Inevitably, and especially at managerial levels, it may have to be adjusted to fit the particular strengths and attributes of the people available. The result may not conform to the ideal, but it is more likely to work than a structure that ignores the human element. It is always desirable to have an ideal structure in mind, but it is equally desirable to modify it to meet partic¬ular circumstances, as long as there is awareness of the potential problems that may arise. For instance, “Under the Employment Act 2002, a substantive employee may request flexible working if they have been working for the Trust for 6 months and they are making the request for flexible working in order to care for someone who, at the time of application” “Flexibility of Employment: Work Life Balance, n.d.).
The importance to have different forms of flexible employment policies is explained by the necessity to formulate a specific economic policy, according to economic fluctuations, and see that procedures to carry it out are effected. It general, organizations are functional responsibility for human resources. A logical approach to the consideration of this function is to look first of all at the problem of overall company organization and manpower planning, then the operations necessary to implement flexible employment policies.
C. Flexible employment policies are aimed to optimize the processes involved, remembering that whatever struc¬ture evolves it will be contingent on the environmental circumstances of the organi¬zation, and one of the aims of organization is to achieve the ‘best fit’ between the structure and these circumstances. An important point to bear in mind is that the organizations consist of people working more or less cooperatively together.
Inevitably, and especially at managerial levels, it may have to be adjusted to fit the particular strengths and attributes of the people available. The result may not conform to the ideal, but it is more likely to work than a structure that ignores the human element. It is always desirable to have an ideal structure in mind, but it is equally desirable to modify it to meet partic¬ular circumstances, as long as there is awareness of the potential problems that may arise. For instance, “Under the Employment Act 2002, a substantive employee may request flexible working if they have been working for the Trust for 6 months and they are making the request for flexible working in order to care for someone who, at the time of application” “Flexibility of Employment: Work Life Balance, n.d.).
It is important to note that every role is basically a set of expectations. These expectations are often implicit – they are not defined in the contract. Basic models of motivation such as expectancy theory and operant conditioning maintain that employees behave in ways they expect will produce positive outcomes. But they do not necessarily know what to expect. Typical contracts, however, are incomplete due to bounded rationality, which limits individual information seeking, and to a changing organizational environment that makes it impossible to specify all conditions up front (Campbell, 1997).
B. Different forms of flexibility have been introduced because economic changes require different workforce able to meet its needs of different organization. Recent years, the more difficult is to organize the environment the more power, responsibility and resources the human resources department needs. Traditionally, women and minorities occupied lower-paying positions and found considerable barriers to entering the labor market. This situation has been changed, because of flexible policies implemented by many organizations and in countries.
Flexible employment policies are necessary tools because of the nature of tasks they involved. For instance, “Flexibility and part-time work under regimes of significant protective and regulatory conditions such as minimum wage legislation is still a feature that is uniquely characteristic of the highly developed industrial economies” (Bharat, Lundall, 2004).
These features are being gradually reproduced in the newly industrializing economies as well but there has as yet been no systemic fervor on the part of the states within these economies to regulate these aspects of employment relations. If corporations are not able to put their policy into practice, it means that in some years they will be unable to operate on the global market. For instance, “Today’s American workplace is dramatically different and more complex than the workplace of two generations ago.” (Flexibility, Choice Are Critical needs, 2002).
Each difference is recog¬nized as a force within individuals that motivates their behaviors within the workplace. However, even within the U.S. workforce, researchers keep in mind that there are subcultures that can influence behavior. So, one of the important issues in flexible employment policies implies an attempt to understand behavior in the workplace. If this criterion is not met, it can lead to conflicts on all organizational levels. “economies, usually after the limits of further agrarian expansion have been reached as well as a reduction in agricultural sector employment has occurred, flexibility has generally” (Bharat, Lundall, 2004).
B. Different forms of flexibility have been introduced because economic changes require different workforce able to meet its needs of different organization. Recent years, the more difficult is to organize the environment the more power, responsibility and resources the human resources department needs. Traditionally, women and minorities occupied lower-paying positions and found considerable barriers to entering the labor market. This situation has been changed, because of flexible policies implemented by many organizations and in countries.
Flexible employment policies are necessary tools because of the nature of tasks they involved. For instance, “Flexibility and part-time work under regimes of significant protective and regulatory conditions such as minimum wage legislation is still a feature that is uniquely characteristic of the highly developed industrial economies” (Bharat, Lundall, 2004).
These features are being gradually reproduced in the newly industrializing economies as well but there has as yet been no systemic fervor on the part of the states within these economies to regulate these aspects of employment relations. If corporations are not able to put their policy into practice, it means that in some years they will be unable to operate on the global market. For instance, “Today’s American workplace is dramatically different and more complex than the workplace of two generations ago.” (Flexibility, Choice Are Critical needs, 2002).
Each difference is recog¬nized as a force within individuals that motivates their behaviors within the workplace. However, even within the U.S. workforce, researchers keep in mind that there are subcultures that can influence behavior. So, one of the important issues in flexible employment policies implies an attempt to understand behavior in the workplace. If this criterion is not met, it can lead to conflicts on all organizational levels. “economies, usually after the limits of further agrarian expansion have been reached as well as a reduction in agricultural sector employment has occurred, flexibility has generally” (Bharat, Lundall, 2004).
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Rapidly changing environment organizations require flexible employment policies to meet the needs of their business, The process of flexible employment policies can be described as the design, development and mainte¬nance of a system of coordinated activities in which individuals and groups of people work cooperatively under leadership towards commonly understood and accepted goals, and these activities can be easily changed according to environmental changes.
The process of flexible employment policies involves the grand design or redesign of the structure, but most frequently it is concerned with the organization of particular func¬tions and activities and the basis upon which the relationships between them are managed. The organizations are not static thing. Changes are constantly taking place in the organization itself, in the environment in which it operates, and in the people who work with. According to the recent surveys: “Some of the larger countries, such as Germany and Italy, have experienced a growth of more flexible forms of employment, while in France, Spain and the United Kingdom the growth of flexibility has been outpaced by the growth of “standard” forms of employment” (7th European Regional Meeting in Budapest, 2005).
Flexible workforce can be illustrate as multiple job holding and rigid formal relations, a greater incidence of part-time. For instance, Viacom, the giant media company, follows flexible employment policies in order to meet the needs of its customers and employees, and remain profitable in hugely competitive environment. Demographic changes in the society forces Viacom to find new ways in planning and organizing activities, taking into account flexible employment policies and their impact on leading and controlling processes. Successful flexible employment policies is important for Viacom because it plays a major and continuing role in the lives of people, especially with the growth of large-scale business organisations and the divorce of own¬ership from management.
Television and other media becomes a necessary part of a society which is also diverse, and serve many impor¬tant needs. In planning, Viacom establishes a set of defined standards of flexible policies against which the level of success can be determined. They include part time and full-time employment, flexible payment and social protection policies.
This includes measurements by which the degree and quality of goal achievement are determined. Planning of any activity is based on the needs of a particular group involved in this process. It takes account of gender and racial differences, age and status priorities. The objective of the planning process is to provide equal treatment for employees. To succeed on the global scale, Viacom manages cultural diversity and finds appropriate solutions .
Rapidly changing environment organizations require flexible employment policies to meet the needs of their business, The process of flexible employment policies can be described as the design, development and mainte¬nance of a system of coordinated activities in which individuals and groups of people work cooperatively under leadership towards commonly understood and accepted goals, and these activities can be easily changed according to environmental changes.
The process of flexible employment policies involves the grand design or redesign of the structure, but most frequently it is concerned with the organization of particular func¬tions and activities and the basis upon which the relationships between them are managed. The organizations are not static thing. Changes are constantly taking place in the organization itself, in the environment in which it operates, and in the people who work with. According to the recent surveys: “Some of the larger countries, such as Germany and Italy, have experienced a growth of more flexible forms of employment, while in France, Spain and the United Kingdom the growth of flexibility has been outpaced by the growth of “standard” forms of employment” (7th European Regional Meeting in Budapest, 2005).
Flexible workforce can be illustrate as multiple job holding and rigid formal relations, a greater incidence of part-time. For instance, Viacom, the giant media company, follows flexible employment policies in order to meet the needs of its customers and employees, and remain profitable in hugely competitive environment. Demographic changes in the society forces Viacom to find new ways in planning and organizing activities, taking into account flexible employment policies and their impact on leading and controlling processes. Successful flexible employment policies is important for Viacom because it plays a major and continuing role in the lives of people, especially with the growth of large-scale business organisations and the divorce of own¬ership from management.
Television and other media becomes a necessary part of a society which is also diverse, and serve many impor¬tant needs. In planning, Viacom establishes a set of defined standards of flexible policies against which the level of success can be determined. They include part time and full-time employment, flexible payment and social protection policies.
This includes measurements by which the degree and quality of goal achievement are determined. Planning of any activity is based on the needs of a particular group involved in this process. It takes account of gender and racial differences, age and status priorities. The objective of the planning process is to provide equal treatment for employees. To succeed on the global scale, Viacom manages cultural diversity and finds appropriate solutions .
Man is a social animal and survival is his major need. There are needs that he needs be fulfill. The needs can be physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. A common thread that connects all the above need is a means to sustain physically. He can barter his skills to sustain himself.
If the urge to contribute physically arises then he can do physical labor, like bringing about movement on the physical level. If there is an urge to contribute mentally, he can choose to be an organizer, one who can overlap events and schedule activities. An emotional urge will be satisfied if he chooses to be a mentor. Spiritual urge can be addressed by spreading the word of the infinite.
The choice of his work mainly depends on his current frame of mind. Normally, a person chooses his profession depending on the market feasibility and the highest financial benefits. Though this seems to be the most obvious choice of choosing a profession but surely will lead him to be utterly frustrated and mentally unstable as time passes by if this is not in alignment with his life's purpose.
Time waits for nobody and later on in life there is the time for retrospection the most obvious question that would come up are: "How did I spend my time? Was I of any help to anybody? Will I every be remembered when I'm bygone?" These are very common questions anybody would have encountered. These questions arise at different phases in our life. A student towards the end of his vocation will be encountered with these questions. A lawyer at the conclusion of a case would be questioned by his conscience. And almost all of us on the last day of our professional life.
The question now one would ask is, "I have now realized that this is not a profession of my choice and I have taken it up just to sustain my physical and social needs, but this is not the profession that I would give my life for. What do I do now? I possibly can't abandon my present commitments? The only alternative I see now is abandon the profession of my life and make my self believe that there is more to life than your job." Its very comfortable to be part of the rut and postpone the most dreaded questions till you retires.
One can't afford to abandon one's current profession and create an internal civil war. One would prefer to look at his job differently. Suppose you realize there is an inert pull towards writing. You would want to hang around with people who have a similar bend. If there is an urge to teach then you would want to volunteer your time at a night school. One common thing that would stand out is your commitment to have a fulfilling life. The initial infatuation will always wither out and you would yet again be stranded with the same dreadful questions. But one's commitment towards finding a job one loves will help one see through this turbulence.
One can look at an alternative approach to discover the job of his life. Start with the end result in mind. For example you would want to be of some help to the people around you. How would you possibly contribute? You would have a wealth of experience that you would have accumulated in your professional life. You would want to mentor the new comers with your experience. You would never have someone come to you and say "Hey I want you to mentor so many people" Though not impossible this may seem a remote possibility. You need to reach out and let people know that you are willing to contribute. You need to take the first step. This is what most people fret. They fret to ask. First and foremost one needs to be more social and approachable. Secondly, one needs to be focussed on the reality that this is an opportunity that one is working towards.
It is very important that one reads and listens a lot during this phase. You would have accumulated a wealth of experience during your career but there is a difference between knowing and the ability to articulate one's thoughts. Reading and listening helps one to have a uniform stream of thoughts.
Let then the knowledge flow through you. An element of doership normally creeps in when one thinks that one is doing something noble. Your experience is a gift of nature. It was an opportunity that was given to you at that point in time. This knowledge will just flow through you where it is needed the most. In most instances you would be surprised by yourself at the impact that your experience has created on people around you.
Altaf Merchant is a software engineer by profession. He lives in Bangalore, India. You can get in touch with him on merchant_altaf@yahoo.com.
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Getting along with your co-workers is critical to your
happiness and success at work. You may find yourself
spending more time with your co-workers than with your
spouse and family. Each individual in an organization is
just a small cog in a big wheel. Without the assistance of
co-workers, you will find your assignments much more
difficult.
happiness and success at work. You may find yourself
spending more time with your co-workers than with your
spouse and family. Each individual in an organization is
just a small cog in a big wheel. Without the assistance of
co-workers, you will find your assignments much more
difficult.
The first step toward getting the assistance of your
co-workers is to accept others uniqueness and
idiosyncrasies. People come from many different national
origins, races, genders, and ages. Corporate America calls
this "diversity".
co-workers is to accept others uniqueness and
idiosyncrasies. People come from many different national
origins, races, genders, and ages. Corporate America calls
this "diversity".
You may think an individual with a different race or
national origin is peculiar or has strange habits. I find
that all people, regardless of race, national origin,
gender, or age, want the same things. All people want a
safe place to live and employment that gives them the
ability to provide for themselves and their family. What
a boring world this would be if we all dressed the same,
acted the same, and had the same ideas.
national origin is peculiar or has strange habits. I find
that all people, regardless of race, national origin,
gender, or age, want the same things. All people want a
safe place to live and employment that gives them the
ability to provide for themselves and their family. What
a boring world this would be if we all dressed the same,
acted the same, and had the same ideas.
If you have an attitude of discrimination against a
co-worker because of their national origin, race, gender,
or age, I'm not going to try to change your mind. I WILL
advise you that if you want to succeed at work, you better
at least act like you are on the diversity bandwagon.
co-worker because of their national origin, race, gender,
or age, I'm not going to try to change your mind. I WILL
advise you that if you want to succeed at work, you better
at least act like you are on the diversity bandwagon.
The real difficulty in relating to fellow employees comes
from differences in emotional maturity, intelligence, and
level of dedication to the job. Emotionally immature people
may not want to cooperate with you because they feel
threatened. They feel that if they help you or reveal any
aspect of their job function they may lose job security.
from differences in emotional maturity, intelligence, and
level of dedication to the job. Emotionally immature people
may not want to cooperate with you because they feel
threatened. They feel that if they help you or reveal any
aspect of their job function they may lose job security.
Other symptoms of emotional immaturity are the inability
to accept criticism, feeling that the company should do
things the way that makes THEIR job the easiest, and just
plain bossiness. Other people's emotional maturity is one
of the most difficult things to deal with on the job.
to accept criticism, feeling that the company should do
things the way that makes THEIR job the easiest, and just
plain bossiness. Other people's emotional maturity is one
of the most difficult things to deal with on the job.
It's also difficult to deal with co-workers who don't have,
or don't want to have, the intelligence required to do the
job. Sometimes people fain ignorance in order to avoid work
or responsibility. Sometimes an individual is in a job
position that they are not suited for.
or don't want to have, the intelligence required to do the
job. Sometimes people fain ignorance in order to avoid work
or responsibility. Sometimes an individual is in a job
position that they are not suited for.
Your job may provide your life with meaning and purpose.
Professionalism and pride in your work may be important to
you. But don't expect everyone to have those same values.
Some people are more focused on friends, family, or other
preoccupations outside of work. They come to work only for
the paycheck. They want to make the least amount of effort
required to get the paycheck.
Professionalism and pride in your work may be important to
you. But don't expect everyone to have those same values.
Some people are more focused on friends, family, or other
preoccupations outside of work. They come to work only for
the paycheck. They want to make the least amount of effort
required to get the paycheck.
Your happiness and success at work requires you to accept
and embrace the uniqueness of other individuals. You need
to form good relationships with any co-worker whose
cooperation you need in order to perform your tasks. The
best way to do that is to care about them. Engage in small
talk and learn what their interests are and what motivates
them. Approach them with an optimistic attitude, praise,
and compliments. People gravitate towards other people who
make them feel good.
and embrace the uniqueness of other individuals. You need
to form good relationships with any co-worker whose
cooperation you need in order to perform your tasks. The
best way to do that is to care about them. Engage in small
talk and learn what their interests are and what motivates
them. Approach them with an optimistic attitude, praise,
and compliments. People gravitate towards other people who
make them feel good.
You must impress upon them that you are not a threat. You
will not criticize them, nor threaten their job security.
Help them understand that cooperation would be mutually
advantageous. Let others in the company compete and vie
against one another, while you team up with your co-workers
for your mutual success at work.
will not criticize them, nor threaten their job security.
Help them understand that cooperation would be mutually
advantageous. Let others in the company compete and vie
against one another, while you team up with your co-workers
for your mutual success at work.
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Can music help you with your next job interview? It just might! Here's how.
First, it can help you during your research, preparation and practice. While it doesn't appear to work for everyone, some studies suggest that having classical music playing softly in the background as you study can boost your recall. Try it as you're reading over your prepared answers for probable interview questions.
Second, music can help you relax, put you in an positive mood, and help dispel nervousness. Think of a song you really enjoy, one that makes you feel great, and listen to it as you're driving to your interview.
A possible song you might consider is "All Star" by Smash Mouth. It's got a great, upbeat tempo, and some of the lyrics could be interpreted as advice for getting ahead:
"You'll never know if you don't go, you'll never shine if you don't glow... Hey now, you're an All Star, get your game on, go play; Hey now, you're a Rock Star, get the show on, get paid.... All that glitters is gold, Only shooting stars break the mold." Crank that up, listen to those words, and say to yourself, "I AM a shooting star, I'm going to SHINE, break the mold, and GET PAID!"
I guarantee you'll be in a confident, upbeat mood as you arrive for your interview, and that will give you a MAJOR edge over the competiton!
Bonnie Lowe is author of the popular Job Interview Success System and free information-packed ezine, "Career-Life Times." Find those and other powerful career-building resources and tips at her website: http://www.best-interview-strategies.com.
In my career advising practice, I often find that my clients are not clear about what success means for them. Our society defines success primarily around three elements: power, money and fame. Many of you reading this may be saying, "wait a minute ?those elements are not the most important things to me." Success is often intangible. It's certainly unique to each person. Have you considered how you will know when you are successful?
For one of my current clients, a definition of success is having autonomy in her work. She wants to set her own goals and direct her own activities. She's considering part-time consulting work as a transition to her success. Another client defines success as a satisfying family and personal life ? she's looking for work that allows her flexible hours and telecommuting days.
In her book, "If Success is a Game, These Are the Rules", Cherie Carter-Scott gives several examples of success:
? financial terms ? enough to retire by 50 or to buy a cabin in the woods
? emotional fulfillment and stability ? a harmonious family life
? glory ? athletic accomplishments
? courage ? overcoming a serious illness or tragedy
? making a difference ? change people's life in a positive way
? accumulation of knowledge and understanding
? emotional fulfillment and stability ? a harmonious family life
? glory ? athletic accomplishments
? courage ? overcoming a serious illness or tragedy
? making a difference ? change people's life in a positive way
? accumulation of knowledge and understanding
Can you come up with 3 ways to measure success for yourself? Remember, there is not a universal standard or "right" definition of success. Define what's truly important to you. Once you've figured out what success means to you, you can realign your life, goals, and relationships around these priorities.
A great way to start the process of defining success is to complete these sentences:
The people I view as successful are?.
I feel successful when?..
My symbols of success are?.
I will feel like a success when I?.
I feel successful when?..
My symbols of success are?.
I will feel like a success when I?.
You'll need to work with your statements until they feel or sound just right. Once you've defined success, start taking action to reach it. Set powerful goals and get the support you need to reach them. Expect and learn how to cope with barriers such as fear of change, your "yeah buts" and fear of identity change.
Success is a process that never ends. As you reach the height of one goal you'll see another mountaintop you'll want to climb. Along the way, don't forget to appreciate what you already have and to celebrate each small accomplishment that leads to the grand prize!
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According to an annual survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, these are the most important qualities that employers are looking for in a job candidate, in priority order:
(1) Communication skills;
(2) Honesty/integrity;
(3) Teamwork skills;
(4) Interpersonal skills;
(5) A strong work ethic.
Be sure to highlight those skills in your resume, during your interview, and in your thank-you letter.
That same survey discovered the number-one thing that can turn potential employers off -- a job candidate's appearance! Specifically, they cited unusual hair color or style, body piercings, tattoos, and unusual clothing as things that most often gave a bad first impression.
What you think is "cool" may be the "hot" ticket to the reject list! So keep your need to express yourself under wraps during the interview, and you'll have a better shot at getting the job.
Bonnie Lowe is author of the popular Job Interview Success System and free information-packed ezine, "Career-Life Times." Find those and other powerful career-building resources and tips at her website: http://www.best-interview-strategies.com.
These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it!
1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read that you're about to embark on a new product line") unless you have a question directly related to your career.
2. Look like you belong. Learn the company's dress code and err on the side of conservatism. When you're seeking a senior position based on industry experience, you'll be expected to know the rules without being told.
3. Take charge of the interview! The most successful interviews feel like friendly conversations. When your interviewer has an agenda (such as the infamous "stress interview") stay relaxed. Think of playing a game.
4. Assume everyone you meet will provide feedback to the decision-maker. Some companies hand out comment forms to receptionists, security guards and potential peers who take you to lunch.
5. Communicate interest and enthusiasm, even if you're not sure you're ready to commit. You'll rarely have all the facts until you're looking at an offer.
6. Bring extra copies of your correspondence from this company as well as your resume, references, writing samples, portfolio and current business cards. Interviewers lose documents and conversations move in unexpected directions.
7. Create a relaxed, positive attitude by devising a realistic game plan. When your career isn't riding on a single interview, you'll have fun and make a confident, relaxed impression.
8. Write a thank you letter within forty-eight hours. Create a low-key sales letter, emphasizing how your qualifications match the company's needs. Present yourself as a resource, not a supplicant.
9. After you write the letter, forget about the interview. Email or phone only if you've received a competing offer with a deadline.
Occasionally you may make points with follow-up mailings. A sports team public relations applicant sent puzzles, games and press releases -- and she got the job. Use your intuition.
10. Keep notes of what you learned from the process. What worked? What would you do differently?
As soon as you begin your new job, develop a career plan and a safety net before you need one.
Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., wrote Making the Big Move (New Harbinger 1999). She works with professionals who have seen the light and are ready to ditch their current career and start a second one.Website: http://www.cathygoodwin.com
Pasadena, CA — A recent job report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, said that job cuts announced by US employers almost quadrupled in December from 2007. Employment Authority, the leading targeted direct mailing service in the US, reports that contacting employers directly is the best way to get a job in the current times.
The Challenger report was backed by declines at financial firms, chemical makers, and retailers due to severe economic recession. According to the report, the firing announcements rose 275% last month from December 2007, to 166,348. For all of 2008, employers announced 1.22 million job cuts, the most in five years.
Additionally, according to Monster Worldwide Inc., online job availability has fallen as employers have drastically pared payrolls to cut costs in the current business downturn. The site also says that online job demand in real estate, rental, and leasing industry slipped to their lowest levels, since Monster began tracking online job data in October 2003.
"In current times, very few employers advertise positions. In fact, about 85% of the jobs are unadvertised, and hence most headhunters and job posting boards have limited number of positions," says Harrison Barnes, CEO of Employment Authority. "Also, employers do not post jobs on 'regular' job boards because of the exorbitant rates that the sites charge for posting jobs."
Employment Authority offers career marketing service that researches employer contacts inside of corporations and other employers in the United States and assists high income executives in initiating targeted mailings to those employers. "By preparing polished resumes, providing the tools to conduct targeted mailings, as well as giving informed counsel and support, we match our clients' qualifications and career goals to companies that can offer them the jobs they've been looking for," adds Barnes.
Karen Smith, senior resume writer at Employment Authority, advises clients that it is essential to find those things that describe ones' ability and past experience to go above and beyond basic job requirements.
For more details about Employment Authority, visit www.employmentauthority.com
Contact:
Mary Wilson, Editorial Coordinator
Employment Authority
626-243-1885
mary@employmentauthority.com
The Challenger report was backed by declines at financial firms, chemical makers, and retailers due to severe economic recession. According to the report, the firing announcements rose 275% last month from December 2007, to 166,348. For all of 2008, employers announced 1.22 million job cuts, the most in five years.
Additionally, according to Monster Worldwide Inc., online job availability has fallen as employers have drastically pared payrolls to cut costs in the current business downturn. The site also says that online job demand in real estate, rental, and leasing industry slipped to their lowest levels, since Monster began tracking online job data in October 2003.
"In current times, very few employers advertise positions. In fact, about 85% of the jobs are unadvertised, and hence most headhunters and job posting boards have limited number of positions," says Harrison Barnes, CEO of Employment Authority. "Also, employers do not post jobs on 'regular' job boards because of the exorbitant rates that the sites charge for posting jobs."
Employment Authority offers career marketing service that researches employer contacts inside of corporations and other employers in the United States and assists high income executives in initiating targeted mailings to those employers. "By preparing polished resumes, providing the tools to conduct targeted mailings, as well as giving informed counsel and support, we match our clients' qualifications and career goals to companies that can offer them the jobs they've been looking for," adds Barnes.
Karen Smith, senior resume writer at Employment Authority, advises clients that it is essential to find those things that describe ones' ability and past experience to go above and beyond basic job requirements.
For more details about Employment Authority, visit www.employmentauthority.com
Contact:
Mary Wilson, Editorial Coordinator
Employment Authority
626-243-1885
mary@employmentauthority.com
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