Career Satisfaction Audit

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Career Satisfaction Audit Posted: 03 Aug 2011 10:31 AM PDT By working through the following steps you should develop a better understanding of your career goals and aspirations. Self-Assessment • What is my current level of life/work satisfaction? • What broader life needs do I seek in my work/career path? • What are my motivating skills, interests and values? • What do I want in my work-life role? • What new learning do I want to achieve? • Which work environments am I most suited to? • What techniques can I use to help me identify where I want to go with my work-life? Exploring This Information • How do I use self-assessment data to develop my career options? • Is my current career compatible with my lifestyle needs? • What barriers/constraints do I have at this point? Exploring Opportunities • What work-life options are available to me? • How can I learn more about these options? • How can I test the reality of my work-life options? Making My Decision • What techniques can I use to assist me in making my decision? • Who will listen to me and assist me with my decision making? ©Irene Becker, www.justcoachit.com

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The Work Buzz's Latest News: Companies hiring in August

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Companies hiring in August Posted: 02 Aug 2011 12:44 PM PDT Each Tuesday we bring you a list of companies hiring this week, but today we’re bringing you a list of companies hiring this month. Yeah, we said month. Did we just blow your mind? I know. Calm down, everybody, let’s not get too excited. Every month we put together a list of companies hiring that month, so we though we’d share that list with you. Here are 15 companies that want to bring on new workers in August. So if you’re in the search for a job, check out these organizations: Amedisys Home Health Industry: Home health Sample job titles:  Occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, registered nurse, home health aide Location: Nationwide Ameristar Casinos, Inc. Industry: Gaming and entertainment Sample job titles: Beverage server, security officer, food and beverage Location: Blackhawk, Col., St. Charles, Mo., East Chicago, Ind., Kansas City, Vicksburg, Miss., Council Bluff, Iowa, Jackpot, Nev., Las Vegas Armchem International Industry: Manufacturing and wholesale distributor Sample job titles: Outside sales, inside sales Locations: Baltimore, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, N.H., N.C., S.C., Fla. The Bartech Group Industry: Engineering, information technology, finance and accounting Sample job titles: Product engineer, electronic technician, scientist, manufacturing engineer, tech analyst Location: Mich., N.J., Calif., Ga. Burnett Staffing Industry:  Generalist Sample job titles: Senior metallurgist/materials engineer, marketing coordinator, manufacturing engineering manager Location: Texas Career Systems Development Industry: Education Sample job titles:  Residential advisors, instructors, cooks, drivers, alcohol and drug counselors, counselors, administrative assistant, accounting managers, security officers Location: San Diego, San Jose, New Haven, New Orleans, Cassadaga, N.Y., Limestone, Maine, Bangor, Maine, Laredo, Texas, Rochester CompuCom Industry:  IT outsourcing Sample job titles: Senior solutions architect, senior IT manager, enterprise territory sales Location: Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles Delta Airlines Industry: Aviation Sample job titles: Flight attendants Location: Atlanta, Minneapolis, New York Examination Management Services Industry: Insurance Sample job titles: Nurse practitioner Location: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Alabama GLC Group Industry: Staffing/recruiting for health care, IT, finance, engineering, government Sample job titles: Health care sales representative, health care sales representative, pharmacy technician Location: Mich., Va., Fla., Calif. Multiband USA Industry: Telecommunications Sample job titles: Satellite installation technician, call center manager, business intelligence designer, general manager Location: Nationwide NEW Customer Service Companies, Inc. Industry: Customer service Sample job titles: Customer service representative call center, customer service representative – work at home Location: Nationwide Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Maryland Office Industry: Government (military, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and public health) Sample job titles: Mechanical engineer, nuclear engineer, chemical engineer, aerospace engineer, environmental engineer, microbiologist, epidemiologist, historian, anthropologist Location: Nationwide SeniorBridge Industry: Health care Sample job titles: HHA, CNA, RN care manager, LPN, director of professional relations, director of nursing, LCSW care manager Location: Nationwide XSport Fitness Industry: Fitness, health care Sample job titles: Personal trainers, managers, salon/spa professionals, sales Location: Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C. Metro/Va.

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Successful Communication in Sticky Work Situations

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Successful Communication in Sticky Work Situations Posted: 02 Aug 2011 04:04 PM PDT   The workplace can be a communication minefield -- one verbal misstep can lead to a career-damaging explosion. And no matter what field you're in, people skills can help you move ahead. We asked communication expert Jodi Glickman, the author of "Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say It. The Secrets of Getting Ahead," for some tips: Monster: What's the most common communication mistake people make at work -- in other words, what's one crucial thing that I should probably be doing differently? Jodi Glickman: When you've got a problem, tell it to me live; don't hide behind email. No good ever comes of sending someone a nasty note, voicing a complaint online, or arguing a point via email. When something goes wrong, get up out of your seat and go to your boss's office to raise the issue, or pick up the phone and have a tough conversation live -- so that you can explain your position and give your colleague a chance to voice his or her opinion as well. Back-and-forth conversation solves problems -- not one-way emails that force people to read between the lines or guess at hidden meaning. Tone and tenor get lost in email, and people often misinterpret information without additional context. Monster: Have the rules of communication changed with changes in technology, or do all the old rules still apply? JG:The old rules still apply. Technology makes our lives easier and allows us to be better connected -- but we still need to build trust and credibility via face-to-face interactions. Even in our high-tech, smart-phone-addicted world, we actually need to be able to talk to one another effectively and persuasively. If you want to make a good impression, ask if someone has a minute to speak before barging into their office. When you're giving someone an update, lead with the punch line and start with what's new, different, or important so that you grab their attention immediately. If you spot a problem coming down the pipeline, raise a red flag as quickly as possible -- no one appreciates surprises in business. Monster: How do you suggest that people communicate poise and confidence in high-pressure situations -- such as a difficult job interview, for instance? JG: The best approach is to remind yourself that the person across the desk is rooting for you. If you go in knowing that they want you to be great -- you'll rise to the challenge. Interviewers are looking for talent, and they get excited about a candidate who is exceptional. They're not looking to waste their time either, so make the conversation interesting. Keep your energy level up, focus on your skill-set, show how it's transferrable to the new position, and come from a position of strength. Monster: What is the best way to tell my boss that I've made a big mistake or can't do something -- how do I avoid damaging my career too badly? JG: Everyone makes mistakes -- the key is to highlight them early, and then focus on the solution rather than the problem. Tell me immediately what happened and why. And then, in the same breath, tell me how you're fixing the problem or give me several alternatives that might work. Coming to me with a solution is far more effective (and impressive) than coming in with a problem and asking me to fix it. If you can't do something and you need to push back -- be transparent. Tell your boss that you'd like to work on the project, but that you're tied up with X, Y, and Z and you have no capacity. Then offer several solutions of what you can do instead. Offer a few ideas of ways to work around problem and show that you're enthusiastic about coming up with a compromise that works for everyone. Monster: What do you mean when you say (in your book) that it's better to be smart and wrong than just silent? JG: The question "What should I do?" should never leave your lips. It makes you look smart when you approach your manager with an opinion and a sense of what to do, as opposed to asking for outright guidance. So if you're asking your manager for help or guidance, start with what you do actually know. Show that you're smart by putting your stake in the ground and having an idea of what you think the right answer or best course of action is. Show that you've put some thought and judgment into the situation and then find out if you two are on the same page. You're better off being wrong and showing that you indeed have judgment than showing up looking lazy or not willing to try and solve your own problems. What are your communication tips? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.

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Looking for Answers Among the Irresponsible Posted: 02 Aug 2011 05:26 AM PDT In 1989, I wrote a letter to our local newspaper, the Herald-Argus.  They had been running a front-page series on Infant Mortality in our county – that it was on  the rise.  The focus on the series was the “new poor” and those who were unable or unwilling to get pre-natal care either due to ignorance or lack of health insurance coverage .  I was disgusted – this was supposed to be investigative journalism?  Infant mortality and premature deliveries were, indeed, on the rise but instead of investigating potential causes, there was just a lot of finger-pointing. And it was personal.  Two weeks prior to the week-long series, I had delivered a baby prematurely – almost three months prematurely.  As I read the series, my baby lay in a neo-natal intensive care unit thirty-eight miles away from my home.   Because answers were important to me, I felt the series was wasted print space.  I was not part of the new poor, both my husband and I worked – we also had a healthy two-year old, we had health insurance, and I received excellent pre-natal care.   No answers were ever offered.  I do know that because I was healthy and took care of myself, my baby survived, unlike many other babies I watched die in the NICU I visited daily. I wrote to the newspaper, expressing my sorrow that responsible investigative reporting had not been accomplished.  Surprisingly, they printed my letter.  Many of my friends saw the letter and were surprised – we had not shared our misfortune outside of family and close friends, mostly because we were not yet sure our baby would survive.   Thankfully, after 87 days in the hospital, little Renee Christine, born weighing 2 lbs. 5 ozs., came home weighing a whopping 5 lbs.  She had fought hard to live and we were so grateful. And my words made a difference.  Maybe not immediately, maybe not at first.  But I had sounded off at two entities,  our local paper and our community hospital (not the hospital where my baby had stayed) - neither of which provided answers to the public.   Family, friends, and friends of friends were supportive and in agreement with us.   One person asked if my mother had written the letter surprised that I, at 25-years old, could write with such directed anger and expressiveness.  It was the first time I felt powerful or that my words mattered.  They did.  They do. Opportunities abound daily that allow us to share knowledge, distribute requests for change, and change or open minds.  Ugly irrationalism is not the way, but so often the path many choose.  I think of the political shows that litter the airwaves or the phony religious fanaticism that dupes so many.   Why?  Because we want to have a place on high where blame or credit can reside.  Try looking inward and what YOU can do, what YOU can change, how YOU can educate or be educated.  Whether it is getting people to talk or encouraging people to listen, there is a place and need for adult behavior.   Absoluteness lies only in mathematical equations. Photo Credit Health Sciences Technology.  Rayanne Thorn, @ray_anne is the Marketing Director for the online recruiting software company, Broadbean Technology.  She is also a proud mother of four residing in Laguna Beach, California, and a contributor for Blogging4Jobs.  Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Part 2 — Is Being Muslim Keeping Me From Getting Job? Posted: 02 Aug 2011 04:17 AM PDT Yesterday, I posed a question from one of my readers.  She’s actively looking for a job in the human resource industry, speaks fluent English and Arabic, and is active in her Woman’s Muslim Association.  She wondered if mentioning these small pieces of information might be hurting her job search. Little did I know that yesterday was the beginning of Ramadan and the timing was perfect for posing this question.  Instead of posting a blog that dispensed advice, I asked my readers to share their thoughts, advice, and opinions on this topic.  Should religious information even leadership experience be contained within your resume?  And more importantly, is being Muslim keeping this job seeker for landing a job? What I find interesting about controversial posts like this, isn’t the conversation that happens on the blog but the email messages, direct messages from Twitter, and conversations in other places outside of Blogging4Jobs.  Is it because this topic is controversial and persons wish to share their insights anonymously or are other mediums the preferred platform in which to discuss topics like these? To read the comments from yesterday’s blog from some of the leading HR, Career Coach, and Recruiting experts, please see yesterday’s post.  I’ve copied and pasted my response to the job seeker from her email message below: Hi “Job Seeker”, Have you thought about getting involved in your city’s HR group or volunteering for the regional or state HR Conference?  Networking is a lot of work and it’s likely that people are busy not directly discriminating against you.  I think that because you speak Arabic and English this would be an advantage.  You will need to think about how this could help an organization.  Certainly, working in an area that has a high percentage of Arabic speaking employees is where you would certainly have an advantage. This is a hard one regarding your association Muslim’s Women’s Foundation.  I want to say no, it shouldn’t matter because I know that it shouldn’t, but it might be hurting you in the job search.  When we include religious information even if it’s just affiliations on our resume sometimes people make assumptions.  Remove it from your resume. My suggestion would be to find a mentor.  Maybe you can find one with a similar background to you to provide you some guidance and serve as a point of reference to help you make contacts.  Your mentor might not need to be in HR.  If he/she has connections outside of your industry that could work to your advantage.  Best of luck to you. What do you think?  Am I wrong or am I right?  And what about those who might not be Muslim but are involved in leadership and volunteer roles in agencies that could lead to additional personal information being divulged by the candidate?  For example, you volunteer at the local women’s shelter because you are a domestic abuse survivor or are a community leader advocating finding a cure for cancer? Photo Credit TheMuslimWoman.org.

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3 Strategies to Remember When Writing Your Six-Figure Resume | Career Rocketeer

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3 Strategies to Remember When Writing Your Six-Figure Resume Posted: 02 Aug 2011 03:30 AM PDT Once you reach the executive level and begin writing resumes for a six-figure salary, it becomes crucial that you go that extra mile to show you can provide the results a company is looking for.  Your executive resume is beyond important in convincing an employer of this. The problem many top-level professionals experience when writing resumes is they fail to show the depth of their experience.  If you want hiring managers to absolutely believe you’re qualified, then you have to show your worth.  Here are some tips to help push you toward your goal: 1. Get to Know the Company It’s difficult to determine how a company can benefit from hiring you without knowing what they need.  Sure, you can find this out from the job posting.  But it’s better to think from the perspective that you are already working for the company.  This way, you can begin researching their needs, issues, etc. in depth. Based upon what you’ve learned about them, what steps would you take to solve a specific problem for them?  How would you handle some of their internal or external conflicts?  How would you go about ramping up their business in your chosen department?  These are questions you should already know the answers to as you cherry-pick the information you want to include about yourself in your resume. 2. Let Them Get to Know You In your resume, cover letter, and executive biography, it’s important to not just show a company who you are as an employee, but introduce it to your brand.  You might be able to prove that you’ve been a great employee in the past, but showing that you are a staple in your field proves that you identify with it—and it identifies with you. One way you can introduce your brand is by adding links to your resume, including your LinkedIn page, professional Web site or blog, a couple of publications you’ve been quoted or featured in, videos you’ve given speeches in, etc.  Your commitment to your field can equate to a commitment to the company, which is why it’s good for them to get know you beyond the past jobs you’ve worked. 3. Quantify Your Results Making a great return on investment (ROI) is always crucial for any company.  As a prospective employee, you will be one of these investments that companies want to believe will bring in good returns.  A great way to show that you’re a great ROI is by quantifying the results of your previous employment. Count out how many people you’ve managed, how many times your department won awards, how much money your department made under your management, etc.  This helps employers visualize the results that you could potentially provide for them. Also, remember there can be no spelling or grammatical issues on your resume at all.  It must be submitted in a perfect state to be taken seriously.  If you remember these tips in the writing process, it should flow more smoothly than ever before. For additional job search and resume writing advice follow us on Twitter @GreatResume. Author: Jessica Holbrook Hernandez is an expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, speaker and President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast. She creates high-impact, best-in-class resumes and cover letters that transform job searches into interviews and ultimately job offers. For more information about professional resume writing or to read more career and job search related articles visit http://www.greatresumesfast.com or call 1.800.991.5187. Advertise on Career Rocketeer

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How to Follow-up on Your Resume

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• How to Follow-up on Your Resume
• Career Promotion Advice: How to Shine and Gain a Promotion You Want
• Only 3 Things Impress Recruiters on a Resume
• 10 Secrets to Control Your Boss (a.k.a How to Avoid Getting Laid-off)

How to Follow-up on Your Resume Posted: 02 Aug 2011 11:00 PM PDT A majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume. So the big question is, when is it appropriate to follow-up? To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

Career Promotion Advice: How to Shine and Gain a Promotion You Want Posted: 02 Aug 2011 10:30 PM PDT You landed that first job and have been at it for a year or two. Now, you're looking for career promotion advice to move up the ladder. Ya? To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

Only 3 Things Impress Recruiters on a Resume Posted: 02 Aug 2011 10:00 PM PDT Recruiters and Human Resources departments are impressed with only three things when reviewing a resume. Does your resume stand out? To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

10 Secrets to Control Your Boss (a.k.a How to Avoid Getting Laid-off) Posted: 02 Aug 2011 09:30 PM PDT We all wish we could control our boss. That way, we could ensure we'd get what we want, and at the very least, never be considered for a layoff. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

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