Thank the Teachers in Your Life

Thank the Teaczu sichs in Your LifeThank the Teachers in Your LifeHow has a teacher or mentor influenced your career? We are in a week-long national celebration known as Teacher Appreciation Week. Its the perfect time to take a moment to personally thank the teachers in your life whether you met them in the classroom or at the office whove inspired you or helped advance your career.Last fall, I shared a story with The Grindstone about a teacher and mentor who truly influenced my career, Dr. Helen RothbergHelen (as she encouraged her students to call her) was an amazing teacher. She taught the higher-level business classes at Marist College, including the senior capping course, Business Strategy Management, which encapsulated the principles taught throughout the past four years. During my senior year, Helen invited me to work for her, which I immediately accepted. In addition to being a professor, she was a business consultant in strategic management, competitive intelligence, and intellectual capital management. The pinnacle of my education with her was reached when Helen invited me to join her in New York City for the two-day offsite she held with the agencys CEOs and parent company. I learned the subtlety of influencing others without telling them what to do, and that sometimes its best to plant a seed and have your colleagues reach the conclusion on their own. I learned that the workday doesnt necessarily stop when you turn off your laptop and go out to dinner with the team. After that offsite, I knew I had chosen the right career path, and Ill never be able to thank Helen enough for pushing me to be a better, mora confident professional.Click on the following links to learn more about Teacher Appreciation Week or finding a mentor.How has a teacher or mentor influenced your career? What words of wisdom have stuck with you?

Strong Demand for Business Systems Analysts

Strong Demand for Business Systems AnalystsStrong Demand for Business Systems AnalystsWringing the most out of existing business systems and designing new ones that optimize major business processes are key ways that organizations attempt to operate mora effectively. And as companies rely even mora on their business systems to boost efficiency, control costs and plan for growth, business systems analysts have become an especially sought-after talent. In fact, demand is particularly strong for business systems analysts who have a solid accounting or finance background coupled with specialized expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) packages and related software.High demand for quality dataToday there is a much narrower margin of error for business systems that fail to accurately capture key data needed to enable good decisions. Firms determining whether or not to invest in a new product line, for example, depend heavily on the analytics they get from their systems.The final de cision must be based on quality data. Mistakes introduced anywhere in a process or cycle are especially costly in the current environment. One false step could be particularly damaging as firms attempt to take advantage of new opportunities.The common threadBusiness systems analysts typically act as a liaison between the business side of an enterprise and the providers of services to the enterprise. They possess functional expertise in one or more of the traditional business processes (e.g., revenues, expenditures, financial reporting, payroll, general ledger, human resources systems and treasury) as well as specialized knowledge of one or more of the major ERP systems. Using their nontechnical skills, the business systems analyst enhances communication between internal and external parties, minimizing costs and delays. Its not hard to see why their particular expertise makes them so valuable to firms.Business system analysts can assist at various points in a companys evaluation of its ERP capabilities and its decision to move forward with new projects. Those with deep knowledge of finance and/or accounting concepts are needed to help companies assess their ERP implementations and recommend ways to optimize ansicht systems. Those whose expertise is more focused around the IT aspects of these projects, such as software and application development, are most helpful in network and software implementation phases.Project-based opportunitiesFew firms, especially small and midsize businesses, have the resources for full-time support of ERP initiatives nor does this arrangement make the most sense given the one-time nature of most of these projects. As a result, companies look instead for consultants, or project professionals, with the required strong finance and accounting backgrounds and ERP implementation experience to serve in business systems analyst roles. Using consultants also helps a company prevent internal bias or politics in the system selection process. I nterim business systems analysts are not salespeople they are independent from any vendors.Robert Half Management Resources can help you find top senior-level consulting jobs or hire for your project or interim management needs.High demand for business systems analysts also means that a specialized staffing firm typically will have little difficulty keeping these professionals on assignment, thereby creating a steady income stream for them. The arrangement also provides flexibility not possible with full-time work. After one assignment ends, consultants can opt to move on to another project or take a break.Finance professionals desiring to serve as business systems analysts may be able to present themselves as candidates by repackaging their current skills and/or pursuing certifications in top ERP systems and business applications such as SAP, Oracle/Peoplesoft, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics GP and even Sage 50 Accounting (formerly Peachtree Accounting) or QuickBooks for less-compl ex systems consulting. Individuals best suited for these opportunities will also have excellent communication and client interaction skills.The time invested acquiring certifications or honing skills will be well spent since these opportunities or others similar to them are not likely to go away any time soon. Professionals who can combine their existing functional expertise with more sophisticated systems knowledge will be in an ideal position to advance their careers.Resources for business systems analystsWhat salaries are business systems analysts commanding right now? Download your free copy of the 2018 Robert Half Salary Guide for compensation data on more than 190 accounting and financial positions.VISIT THE SALARY CENTER

Lose the frump factor, win the job

Lose the frump factor, win the jobLose the frump factor, win the jobThe right look can increase your confidence, show your personal style and make a lasting first impression.In a perfect world, we would all be judged on our inner beauty and the most qualified candidate would always get the gig. Unfortunately style, charisma, connections and the proverbial cool factor all play an influential role when considering job candidates. If you havent thought about your look since the 80s (or even within several years), chances are your go-to-einstellungsgesprch look could use an update. You dont want to dress too young for your age, but who doesnt want to appear 10 years younger?Its true you spend hours revamping your resume, researching the company and practicing your selling points, but if your outward appearance does elend reflect your energy and enthusiasm about the position, chances are someone elses will. The right outfit can increase your confidence and make a lasting first impression. The word fashion can be intimidating, but what you are really trying to do is update your personal style, not look like a runway model. If you like classic cuts and play-it-safe solids, then stick to what you are comfortable with just focus on finding a modern cut and a flawless fit. Have a penchant for flair? Try wearing interesting shapes and statement accessories.Below are my simple rules to ensure that whatever your personal style, your professional look is modern and memorable (in the good way)Women and Men1) Clothes have an expiration date. Secretary blouses, pleated pants, mid-calf anything - if these items listed are in your work wardrobe rotation, chances are they werent a recent purchase. Unless it is a custom-made Armani suit, several years wear and tear alone are reason enough to lay clothes to rest. Take this chance to rid your professional wardrobe of anything mora than five years old, except for a couple investment pieces that were made to last you a lifetime. This w ill ensure that you are rid of dated shapes and any fabrics that might not appear fresh.2) Fit is a factor. If it is too tight or too big you will not only feel uncomfortable but look it as well. Common problem areas are snug jacket arms that pull across the back, blouses that ripple across the chest, and pants that are too tight in the middle or sag in the seat. Rid your closet of those pieces you hope to fit back into one day and those baggier pieces that you have been meaning to take to the tailor. When shopping for replacement items, it is normal for most women to fall in between sizes. Rule of thumb Size up and find an impeccable tailor to fit it to your body.Women1) Choose shapes that flatter your body. This tip seems obvious, but unfortunately we have been programmed to reach for certain silhouettes when it comes to dressing for a formal interview - pencil skirt and button down, check. The truth is these two cuts dont look great on most women. Pencil skirts are unforgiving i f you have even the slightest of hips, and button-downs are notorious for bulging open in all the wrong places. Instead, if you are curvy, opt for A-line skirts and dresses that provide a slimming effect on the lower body and scoop-necked shells that lay smooth under jackets. If you are petite, try a fitted sheath that falls just above the knee. It will highlight your feminine figure while elongating your legs.2) Hose are a thing of the past.Yes, you can start celebrating Hosiery, at least any that is visible, is no longer a requirement for women in the workplace. They should be avoided altogether, except for women who want to smooth their legs. In that case, they should be very sheer and match your natural skin color. (No tan, please) On the other hand, opaque tights are acceptable and encouraged during the winter months, when boots are the only suitable shoe option. They also look chic when worn with patent leather pumps. But unless you want to look like Rainbow Brite, stick to bl ack tights, even when wearing neutral colors.3) Shoes and bags are your style outlet. It is a myth that an interview requires a basic black shoe and masculine briefcase. In fact, when keeping your clothes simple and chic, your shoes and bag are a great way to add sophistication and style. Have fun with oxford-inspired booties patent-leather pumps peep-toed Mary Janes and tastefully colored totes and animal-skin satchels (faux if you prefer) The only rules are no white shoes and no strappy sandals, ever.4) Wear a dress.While a skirt or pantsuit is always appropriate, so is a great dress and jacket. From simple sheaths to A-line styles, a dress is the most flattering silhouette a woman can wear. Stick to solid wovens, tweeds and delicate pinstripes. If you are more fashion-forward, try a cocoon shape, 60s shift or a 50s-style dress with a fuller skirt and wide belt. Bonus A dress takes the guesswork out of the what-blouse-to-wear dilemma.5) Wear navy, black and gray - together. Navy, black and gray should be the three staple colors of your professional wardrobe, with a few brightly colored accent pieces. These colors look great with everything and even better when worn together. Try a black tweed suit with a navy silk blouse for a sophisticated look. Wear a black fitted blazer with a navy shift dress and black patent belt for a fashion statement. Try a charcoal-gray chiffon dress with a navy cropped jacket if you prefer ultra-feminine pieces.6) Add some flair.The right belt or earring can make your otherwise boring and predictable outfit impressive and memorable. Wear a wide belt in patent leather or a skinny gold belt to accentuate your waist. Try delicate gold hoops instead of stuffy pearls to modernize your basic jewelry. Wear a necklace in gray beads or any soft color to highlight your neckline and create an air of sophistication.7) Experiment with fabrics. Rayon and polyester are not executive-worthy textiles. Fill your closet with lightweight tweeds, line n blends, silks blends and even boucle. Texture in a suit or dress can add a personal quntchen and keeps your look seasonal. In the winter opt for a tweed jacket over a black wool sheath, black opaque tights and patent-leather sling-backs. In the summer, a linen pencil skirt, crisp white blouse and neutral pointed-toe pumps look elegant and fresh.8) Purchase a versatile go-to. There is no need to purchase a whole wardrobe just to update your look. The key is working with a couple investment pieces to create a versatile, modern look. Invest in a black sheath that flatters your body type, a navy A-line skirt and a black tailored jacket with slimming bracelet sleeves. The black sheath will work with the jacket, alone with a statement belt, or with a crisp button-down or soft blouse layered underneath. The navy skirt can be paired with a printed blouse and jacket, crisp white shirt or a camisole and belted cardigan. Shop for solid basics in flattering silhouettes and make them work for you. In other words - wear them all the timeMen1) Pleated pants add bulge.If you think your pleated-front pants are slimming your spare tire, you are unfortunately mistaken. The excess fabric is only adding bulk to your midsection and causing you to look heavier than you are. Opt for a flat-front suit pant, and voila ten pounds thinner.2) Put your best shirt forward. Your dress shirt is not a place to get creative. Save your style statement for a sharp-looking tie and a sophisticated watch. Avoid white contrast-collar shirts gingham prints fussy cufflinks and, most importantly, short sleeves. Dress shirts in solids or small stripes in white, blue, ecru and gray are the most versatile investments.3) Wear a power tie.This term is not limited to solid red. Look for ties in blues, yellows, black and mauve, as they are the most versatile. Dont be afraid of a small design or wide stripe just make sure it is easy on the eyes and not political.4) Give them a try - slim-fit suits.Slim fit is a word that has been misconstrued. All that a slim-fit style suit refers to is streamlined tailoring. They cut the bulky (sometimes saggy) fabric out of the upper leg and the middle of a coat, and the lapels tend to be narrower. This causes the suit pants to hang more nicely through the leg, and you avoid a boxy-cut coat. Slim-fit suits are not just for the younger crowd, either all the major suiting retailers are designing slim styles.5) Love your tailor. And listen to his advice. He has seen more than his fair share of suits in his day, so take heed. Fit is the most important factor when it comes to a suit. An expensive suit that doesnt fit might as well be from the Goodwill bin. The same goes for a less expensive suit if exquisitely tailored, no one will be the wiser. Confused about pant cuffs? The modern rule is a two-inch cuff or no cuff at all.6) Your shoes, belt and briefcase matter.These key accessories should not be the oldest things in your closet. For an updated briefc ase, opt for an over-the-shoulder messenger-style in a rich leather. Wingtips are the go-to shoes if you want to look sharp for a more relaxed look, try a penny loafer. Wear a belt with detail, whether in classic black skin or with a structured buckle. Your shoes, belt and briefcase dont all have to be cut from the same leather choose leathers that complement each other but have a slight variation in colors to avoid looking too matchy-matchy.7) You look better in navy.It is natural to lean toward investing in a black suit, but navy is proven to be a more universally flattering color. A dark-blue suit in a solid or delicate pinstripe is less harsh on most skin tones. Hate navy? Your second-best choice is charcoal.8) Two-button coats slim you. Trade your classic three-button for a leaner-looking two-button suit coat. They make you look slimmer through the stomach compared to the three-button style, which can cause rumples and rolls when buttoned.9) Wear complementary colors. Your suit , dress shirt and tie must all be in a palette of colors that work with each other. A navy suit worn with a gray shirt and yellow tie is not complementary. Some palettes to refer to when choosing your interview attiregray, steel blue, mauve and whiteblack, red, yellow, white and powder bluenavy, French blue, lavender and ecru10) Pay attention to details. Avoid argyle socks and political tie clips. Tie clips should be solid metal with small design details, while socks are best in blue or black solids. Pocket squares in classic white are also a nice touch for a formal look.

March 2019 Jobs Report

March 2019 Jobs ReportMarch 2019 Jobs ReportU.S. employers added 196,000 jobs in March, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That figure is above analysts expectations and significantly higher than last months job gains, which the BLS revised up to 33,000 from 20,000. After revisions for both January and February, job growth has averaged 180,000 per month in the first quarter of 2019.The BLS reports that the following sectors created the most jobs in MarchEducation and health services 70,000 jobs addedProfessional and business services 37,000 jobs addedLeisure and hospitality 33,000 jobs addedConstruction 16,000 jobs addedUnemployment rate unchangedThe unemployment rate held steady in March at 3.8 percent. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for college-degreed workers who are 25 or older edged down to 2.0 percent from 2.2 percent the previous month. ansicht workers are in highest demand by employers.Other data from the BLS help to underscore th e challenge that many employers face in the current hiring environment, with historically low unemployment and a persistent lack of skilled talent available for hire. According to the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS), there were 7.6 million job openings in the United States at the end of January 2019.What employers need to knowEmployers must do many things - and well - to compete effectively for skilled professionals in this tight hiring market. That includes offering a standout compensation and benefits package, shining a light on your organizational culture, and moving as fast as possible in your hiring process. And then, once a top candidate agrees to join your company, you must do something else to ensure all of your hard work doesnt go to waste Offer an outstanding onboarding experience.In-demand professionals expect a lot mora from the onboarding process than just getting an office tour, an employee handbook, and maybe a first-day lunch outing with thei r new boss and teammates. For example, they would like toArrive at the office to find their workspace and technology already set up for them.Discover that they have a mentor or sponsor to help them navigate their new workplace.Learn more about how their contributions are going to make an impact at the company.Also, new employees definitely dont want to spend their first day filling out paperwork. So, if possible, send routine paperwork to new hires in advance.A seamless, supportive onboarding process that extends well beyond day one helps set the right tone with new hires and sets them up for success. The experience that new employees have during their first days and weeks on the job is critical to helping them fit in and become productive fast. So, be sure to include a well-structured and high-touch onboarding process among the many things your organization does to engage top talent.START HIRINGWhat job seekers need to knowWhen youre searching for a job, you can become so focused o n getting your foot in the door that you dont think about what might happen after you start a new job. Will you have a lot of support from the outset and feel like the business is invested in your success? Or will you be thrown into a sink-or-swim environment, without any sign of a flotation device?First, never assume that a company will provide a comprehensive onboarding process that extends much beyond a first-day orientation. Yes, many leading employers are pulling out all the stops when onboarding workers - automating as much of the process as possible, offering extensive training on the companys culture and values, ensuring new hires get ample one-on-one time with managers, and more. But many other businesses dont do these things.Dont let your onboarding experience be a journey of total surprise. During the bewerberinterview process, consider asking the hiring manager questions such asCan you tell me about the companys onboarding process? What does it entail, and how long does it last?What type of training or professional development opportunities will be available to me during my first few weeks and months on the job?How and when does the company typically measure a new employees performance?The answers you hear not only will reveal a lot about the companys culture but also will help you decide if its the type of environment youll thrive in. It also stands to reason that if the company offers a thoughtful and extended onboarding process, it truly cares about seeing its new hires succeed.

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The Unusual Mystery Into Entry Level Web Developer Resume

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Top 10 HR Blog Posts of 2012

Top 10 HR Blog Posts of 2012Its been a big year in the hiring and recruiting world. Video interviewing is on the rise, Facebook has a job board and were all still trying to get Call Me Maybe out of our heads. As the year draws to a close, its time to look back at where weve been. What better way than to review the posts sharing knowledge, breaking new ideas and giving useful advice for HR pros?These top ten blog posts helped keep us informed and on top of trends this year. So, without further ado, here are the top 10 hiring and recruiting blog posts of 2012. Read them before the ball drops and ushers us into the brave new world of 2013Crafting a Welcome Letter to New Employees on Upstart HR Need to know how to craft the perfect welcome letter to bring new employees into the fold? Look no further than this quick and simple primer by Ben Eubanks.Congratulate Ben on TwitterHR From the End of the World To Your Town on Welcome to the Occupation In this post by Paul Smith, he dispels the m isconception that HR is more interested in employers than employees. He says something we certainly believe is true everyone should have a friend in HR.Congratulate Paul on TwitterEmployee Engagement Heres Why Its a Worldwide Problem on TLNT This smart article by Jacque Vilet looks at the problems with employee engagement on a worldwide scale. Broken down by country, Vilet looks at the problems with employee engagement here and abroad.Congratulate TLNT on TwitterCrowdsourcing the Employee Performance Review on Blogging4Jobs Crowdsourcing can be great for answering questions and offering advice. But can crowdsourcing even help with your employee performance reviews? Jessica Miller-Merrell certainly thinks so in this interesting post on how to use crowdsourcing for employee recognition.Congratulate Blogging4Jobs on Twitter8 Questions to Measure Your Behavioral Interviewing Competence on ERE.net A good behavioral interview is an art form, and one many hiring managers and recruiters hav ent quite mastered. In this post, Dr. Wendell Williams helps by providing some questions to help measure your behavioral interviewing skills.Congratulate ERE on TwitterMentors or Coaches Why You Need Both on HR Bartender Do you need a mentor or a coach? Why choose, have both At least thats the advice offered in this helpful post from Sharlyn Lauby.Congratulate HR Bartender on TwitterHRs Dirty Little Secret We Dont Like to Hire Vets on Fistful of Talent This controversially titled post is actually a good look by author Tim Sackett on why HR pros shy away from veteran candidates and why they should think again about talented vets.Congratulate Tim and Fistful of Talent on TwitterHow to Stop Your Internal Resistance to Change on Work Awesome As the new year approaches, isnt it time to accept and embrace change? After all, the world of hiring and recruiting is always changing, and if youre standing still, everyone else is just passing you by. Timo Kiander outlines why its important to stop resisting change in order to move forward.Congratulate Work Awesome on TwitterFive Ways to Fix HR on The Cynical Girl HR needs to keep moving forward and author Laurie Ruettimann suggests fives ways in which the field can improve.Congratulate The Cynical Girl on TwitterHR and Recruiting Need To Get More Visual on The HR Ringleader Its no surprise HR is taking stock of the visual medium. From video resumes to Pinterest pages, visual media seems to be everywhere now. Here, author Trish McFarlane outlines some reasons HR should care a bit more about image.Congratulate The HR Ringleader on TwitterGreat posts, right? And just in case you missed them, here are the top five posts in 2012 right from Spark Hires own HR blogSpark Hires Top 25 Must Read Blogs for Employers We put together our list of the top 25 blogs for employers, each one filled with great advice and smart thinking.How to Implement an Office Dress Code It can be tough to know how to navigate the complicated world of fas hion in the workplace, so we broke down how to implement an office dress code everyone can agree on.Spark Hires Top 25 Must Read Blogs for Recruiters These top 25 recruiting blogs offer top-tier thought leadership when it comes to recruiting the best talent.Illegal Interview Questions Before you schedule a video interview with a candidate, read this post for a refresher on what questions to avoid.Importance of Employee Appreciation Infographic All employers know how important it is to appreciate their workers to keep morale high and company culture pleasant. Heres a helpful infographic discussing the importance of employee appreciation.Have some blog posts we missed? Share in the commentsrenommee Courtesy ofFlickr by Vicky Brock.

Customize this Outstanding Nursing Administrator Resume Sample

Customize this Outstanding Nursing Administrator Resume SampleCustomize this Outstanding Nursing Administrator Resume SampleNursing Administrator ResumeCreate Resume Academic BackgroundObtain Master of Science Degree from the University of California, Davis, CA in the year of 1979 in Nursing Administration where Staff management Studies was the major. The degree emphasized on proper apportionment of staffs and nurses.Acquire Bachelor of Science Degree in RI.B.S Nursing from Salve Regina College, in the year of 1977, where Staff Handling was the minor paper.Internship Have done internship in Rollins Hospital, Orlando, FL (winter, 1976)Have composed staff duty schedule, Day Time.Handled medicine distribution of the clients successfully.Professional Background 1992- Present date Working as Specialty Home Health Aides as a Supervisor with the following work responsibility.Supervising 50 Home Health Aides who looks after pediatric patients with HIV. 1988 1992 Worked as a Reimbursement S pecialist in southeast Providence Districts Offices evaluated and managed all documentations related to Medicare and all documents related to third party Medicare payers. I worked in collaboration with clinicians, managers, clerical staffs and patient accountants to ensure quality documentation.1985 1988 Worked as a Staff Nurse in Andrews Hospital Florida.Provided Nursing service to the patientsAssessment of primary patients and family needsUtilize appropriate agencies and resource personnel to deliver continuity and quality care to the patients and their families.1984 1985 Worked as a Visiting Nurse in Rhode Island Paramedical Registry, Providence RITook responsibilities for the home care of seriously ill children to provide them primary care with emotional and physical respite.1980 1984 Worked in the Children Hospital Care, Cranston, RI as Staff Nurse in surgical / cardiovascular intensive care unites.Worked with medical teams and supported parents by providing discharge teachi ng regarding home care utilizing primary nursing.Customize Resume

Malcolm Gladwell on why we shouldnt value speed over power

Malcolm Gladwell on why we shouldnt value speed over powerMalcolm Gladwell on why we shouldnt value speed over powerMalcolm Gladwell, known for his deep inquiries into how the social sciences impact our day-to-day lives, recently sat down for a talk withAdam Grant, a Wharton psychology professor whose latest book,Originals,deals with the character traits that foster creative success. In this conversation, at the Wharton School People Analytics Conference, Malcolm and Adam debated whether our ways of evaluating success are biased towards speed and discussed how colleges and workplaces might make space forgrowth that takes a little longer.This conversation has been edited and condensed. To view the full conversation, click the video below.Adam10,000 hours might be your fruchtwein widely discussed bit of writing - arguably, the fruchtwein misunderstood, as well. What would you actually like us to conclude about expertise and deliberate practice?MalcolmI was interested in the idea that if it takes you a long time to master something, then that must mean that you need a lot of help, and that you must be in a situation thats patient.Thats what interested me- the context. If were all naturals, then the context in which we perform what we do is irrelevant. If youre born being able to be a scratch golfer, then why do we need to spend money developing young golfers? But actually, not only does it take a long time to get good, even if youre really talented to begin with, it takes anincrediblylong time.Not even Roger Federer could be a great tennis player without a coach, without a place to go and play tennis, without parents who drive him there. Roger Federer, for years, was known for having a terrible temper. At the beginning of his career he was thought to be someone who would never amount to true greatness because he didnt have the requisite partality. He would have meltdowns, throw his racket, storm off the court. They were like, Ugh, another one of these people whos going to squander his talent.But thats just because we were observing him in the middle of his necessary period of tennis apprenticeship. Once he had completed that, he turned into the tennis pro we know, someone whose control of his emotions is perhaps as good as anyone whos played the game. So even Roger Federer required a patient ecoordnungsprinzip to become truly great. Thats all I was trying to get at. 10,000 hours? Its a number that has been thrown around by people who were looking at musicians, which I thought was intriguing. But it was never meant to be definitive, nor was it meant to be a statement that talent didnt matter. I could spend 10,000 hours at any number of things and I will never be any mora than mediocre.AdamYeah, and the role that luck and opportunity played in making that possible is a huge part of the story.Youve said that we should be thinking about slowing down standardized tests like the LSAT, the MCAT, or the GRE. The reason thatIwant the standardized te sts to be short is because we already have long power tests - theyre called grades. If a student spends four years accumulating those grades, why in the world do we need yet another tortoise contest?MalcolmLSATs, SATs, and GREs are not knowledge tests, theyre cognitive evaluations. Were trying to get at something that is different from grades. As a pure cognitive evaluation, why are we biasing in favor of the hare? Im interested in measuring the pure cognitive strength that shows its face under pure power conditions, particularly for pure power professions.AdamI like that. However, in psychology, we have this distinction between typical and maximum wertmiger zuwachs. Typical performance is how well do you do on your usual day maximum is how good are you at your best. Those two measures tend to correlate, so that the higher your maximum performance, the higher your typical performance.Although there might be some really brilliant tortoises and some less brilliant hares, most of the time speed and performancego hand-in-hand, and processing speed is also a proxy for the complexity of information you can handle.Which leads me to think that although there might be some really brilliant tortoises and some less brilliant hares, most of the time the two go hand-in-hand, and processing speed is also a proxy for the complexity of information you can handle. If thats the case, do we really need to tease the two exotisch?MalcolmMy understanding is when you move from a speed and power test to a pure power test, you dont necessarily change the shape of the curve, but you do jumble the rankings of people on the curve. Its that jumbling that interests me.Look at, for example, chess. If you compare classic versus blitz chess rankings for the top 20 players in the world, there isnt a huge difference. But of those 20 players, theres maybe four who have dramatically different rankings. There are weird cases like Magnus Carlsen, the greatest player in the world, who is marginally the best at classic chess. The more you speed it up, the more he becomes dominant.Theres two things going on here. One is that when I arbitrarily add in the speed component, I start to lose at the margins. I may have a general sense of whats going on, but Im missing people.The second thing is, it obscures my understanding of what makes someone good. You learn a lot about Magnus Carlsen when you look at his performance under different speeds and conditions. You understand what is brilliant about him as a chess player is that he doesnt make mistakes, even when the game is going very quickly.AdamI can see the rationale for that. It just seems like in most complex jobs, its not quite as independent. In general, the more expert somebody is at a job, the less you have to rely on slow, system two thinking, the more that your fast, intuitive, visceral heuristics are accurate. Shouldnt you just assume that the experts are going to be the fastest?MalcolmHold on. I chose a legal professional for a reason. That is one example where that relationship between speed and performance starts to break down. I absolutely do not want a speed-reading lawyer.We have to understand that the cognitive profile of the profession is different. My father was a mathematician. Theres no upside for him being fast. A great mathematician might publish 10 great papers in their lifetime. Why would we want to reward a mathematician who wrote his paper in six months as opposed to two years?AdamThe more output you produce, the better your shot at stumbling onto greatness. So wont we want to reward speed to get to quality?MalcolmNot in a lawyer. Im being very specific about lawyers. We do not want the high output, lots-of-errors lawyer.Can you imagine a lawyer who said, Heres the contract, take a look. If it turns out its not right we can just go back and do another version later. Are you kidding? Thats a disaster. In the financial crisis, someone put the comma in the wrong place and ended up paying $20 a share for Lehman and not $2 a share. Who was the person who read that document at two in the morning? The hare.In any kind of high-stakes job where the penalty for error is high, you cant afford to have hares. What Im objecting to is trying to make a general set of principles about selection- I think you cant. You have to be much more specific.We cant argue for the perfect form, because the perfect form happens once in a generation.There are parts of the law where I might want a hare. I want a legal professional to say, For this kind of law, I want the neurotic tortoise. For this kind of law, I want the hare. Lets create a safe space for the neurotic tortoise as opposed to penalizing him at the point of entry.AdamBut couldnt there be a really conscientious hare, whos fast, who executes, and is also careful on the back end?MalcolmThats like saying, cant we have all basketball players who resemble Michael Jordan? We cant argue for the perfect form, because the perfect form happ ens once in a generation. If you want highly conscientious, highly neurotic people, theyre going to be tortoises, by and large.AdamLets say we could profile every job, then end up in a situation where were really good at selecting for individual job performance and terrible at selecting for the qualities that would make for a high performing culture. What extra layers do you want to add, as we think about not just optimizing my own individual contributions, but also the sum of the parts?MalcolmWhy isnt it good enough to say that if I have an environment that allows individuals to maximize their potential, that will ultimately be for the best? Lets take an example of a university faculty. As a writer, my principal observation about why other writers fail is that they are in too much of a hurry. I dont think you can write a good book in two years. You may disagree, you have done that, but youre an anomaly. Most of us cant write books that quickly, and we need to be a little bit more t ortoise-y and a little less hare-ish.The problem is that the world wants you to be a hare. Your publisher says I want it now, youre under pressure, you have a one-year sabbatical where you try to cram and finish, youve got a teaching load, etc.But one thing that almost all of the professional writers I know do is write drafts and then put the book in a drawer for six months. Then they come back to it, turn themselves into tortoises, force themselves to slow down. That, in a sense, harms the system in that amount of output is lowered. But I dont think the problem with writing in America right now is a failure of output. I think its a failure of quality.So theres a case where the overall system could use a lower level of production and some higher production values, and having individual writers who write better books makes us all better. Is theNew Yorkera better organization if writers write fewer articles in a year, but those articles are very memorable? If you did a systematic anal ysis of the financial health of theNew Yorkeryou would learn that theNew Yorkeris a hit-driven enterprise, that probably eight articles a year account for 90% of peoples interest in the product, and so to the extent you could encourage people to write fewer hits, youre better off.AdamThe academic cheat on this is by the time you write a book youve already been working on the topic for five or 10 years, and so a lot of the tortoise work happened up front.You were harsh on standardized tests because of what theyre missing, key skills that might be relevant for a job. What else is being rewarded that we shouldnt be measuring? Like, can you afford to take an LSAT prep class? And how do we get that out of the system?MalcolmA really good way to get it out of the system would be to dump standardized tests entirely. A lot of other countries dont have standardized tests. Its not a given that human beings need to conduct their entry to elite institutions this way. I dont understand why people are so obsessed with them given the fact that their actual predictive usefulness is small.If we were starting the American education system from scratch tomorrow, would we have the SAT? Of course we wouldnt. So why are we persisting in the charade?Youve got a system where people are hiring coaches at enormous costs in order to improve their score on a test that doesnt really matter. We are at a level of absurdity with this particular game, why not just call a halt to it? Im sick of trying to fix the system. I think its time just to dump the system. If we were starting the American education system from scratch tomorrow, would we have the SAT? Of course we wouldnt. So why are we persisting in the charade?AdamI have a hypothesis were in this charade because it creates an illusion of certainty. It allows those of us who make selection decisions to believe that there are more deserving and less deserving candidates, which I think is largely an illusion. How do you tackle the more funda mental problem of people having to admit that what they do in sorting and selecting applicants is basically throwing darts, that theres basically a lottery running there?MalcolmWhy not just run the lottery? Say Im Penn. In order to apply for Penn, you must be in the top 10% of your class and do one interesting thing on the side. Then were going to throw all those names in a hat and pull them out. I can tell you with 100% certainty the freshman class at Penn, under those circumstances, would be infinitely more interesting than it is now.AdamWhat that surfaces for me is theres still some arbitrariness in where you draw the cut-off, so youre never going to end up at a complete lottery. If you were going to design your own selection system, what would do you think is less arbitrary than the alternatives on the table today?MalcolmIve thought about this, actually. The conversation is too one-sided. If you read the literature on what makes for a meaningful college experience, almost all of the literature stresses the way the student interacts with their institution when I show up on campus on day one, how do I behave? Do I seek out the most interesting professors and take their classes? Do I willingly throw myself into the experience or do I smoke dope in my room? The variable is you, not the institution.If Im an institution, what Im really interested in ought to be, what does the individual want from me? Instead of writing an essay that talks about what happened in your own life, and the institution says I like that, flip it. It should be, What do I want from my college education? If youre MIT or Harvard, someone who is applying to your school should be able to say with a certain degree of specificity which professor they would like to study with and why.If youre not at that stage of intellectual development, then dont go to those schools, because thats what those schools are for. If you want to join a frat and party, you should say, My principal interest is joining a frat and partying. As a result I would like to go to Duke.Institutions ought to have clear personalities and ought to recruit people who are interested in that. If Im Carnegie Mellon and have the greatest robotics faculty in the world, what I want to know is, if youre applying to Carnegie Mellon, have you read stuff by the professors at Carnegie Mellon? If so, what did you think? Thats relevant. What are you going to do when you get here is the question Im interested in.AdamDo you want companies to do the same?MalcolmI do. I think they do a better job than colleges at that. This is one of many areas where education can learn from the private sector.Spend six months in an institution, and if you and the institution say its not working, that shouldnt be a black mark on your resume.AdamIf Im an employer and I want to make sure that Im not privileging speed over power, where would I start?MalcolmApprenticeships or trial periods are a version of power over speed. Im removing the time constraint, saying, If you would like to come, why dont you just come, and why dont we see how things go over a period of weeks or months.Spend six months in an institution, and if you and the institution say its not working, that shouldnt be a black mark on your resume. That should actually be positive. It says that youre brave enough to experiment, to go out in the world and try stuff.AdamYouve written recently about how engineers think. Were trying to make organizations more evidence based, more data-driven, and thats what engineers do for a living. Is there anything we can learn from how engineers think as we think about making HR and the world of people more data-driven?MalcolmI dont know whether you want to make the world resemble engineering culture. I think you want to find better ways for these two very different cultures to speak to each other.We absolutely need engineers to think like engineers, but we absolutely dont want everyone to think that way. Nor do we want non-en gineers to shut down the engineers- we want to have both at the table. Im more worried about the hiring process becoming too dependent on analytics than I am about it not being dependent on analytics enough.I wish there was a little more humility about what can and cant be measured. I follow this most closely in sports. You cant follow the analytics revolution in, say, basketball, and not be simultaneously thrilled at what we can know and deeply humbled about what we cant know. There were two European players playing for the Denver Nuggets earlier this year. Neither were playing very well, and the consensus was that one or both of them was going to wash up.Denver traded one of them. It is now the case that both are playing unbelievably well. If you can find any analytic that helped you predict that outcome, be my guest. It was an intangible. They werent happy together, and apart theyre fantastic. That just tells you that theres an awful lot that we cant easily understand about human performance.This article first appeared on Heleo.

4 Ways Youre Wasting Time at Work Without Even Realizing It

4 Ways You're Wasting Time at Work Without Even Realizing It 4 Ways You're Wasting Time at Work Without Even Realizing It No matter how many hours you work each day, your goal should be to make the most of that time . Unfortunately, the majority of U.S. employees aren’t maximizing that opportunity. According to data from Salary.com: And those are some pretty telling numbers, especially in this day and age, when   productivity   tends to influence promotions and raises more so than mere seniority. If you’re serious about advancing your career, then it’s pivotal that you stop getting distracted and start getting focused. Here are just a few things that are probably eating up way more of your time than they should be. Email is a part of life, both on the job and outside of work. But if you’re like most Americans, you’re spending far too much time reviewing your inbox and replying to messages. It’s estimated that the average worker   wastes  17 hours per week on useless work emails. If you tend to follow a 40-hours-a-week schedule, that’s practically half of your workweek. A better approach? Set up filters to flag incoming messages as important, and only stop to respond to those that are truly urgent when you’re busy with other tasks. Then, set aside a couple of hours each week to deal with your remaining messages. If you’re like most workers, you can’t afford to waste   any  amount of time on emails, let alone 17 hours a week, so while you can’t ignore messages from your boss, you   can  be more judicious with non-pressing matters. There’s no question that cell phones make it easy to communicate. The problem, however, is that most of us have a hard time putting them aside and focusing on work tasks instead. According to CareerBuilder, 55 percent of employers point to cell phone usage as the single greatest productivity zapper their workers encounter. To avoid falling victim to this trap, give your family members and closest friends a landline to reach you on at the office, and keep your cell phone tucked away on silent. This will also prevent you from responding to the dozens of text messages you might get in a single day’s time. Another option? Assign ringtones to those most important to you, and only pick up your phone if one of them sounds. The less distracted you are by your phone, the better a job you’ll do. If you work in a corporate environment, there’s pretty much no such thing as avoiding   meetings   entirely. But if you’re not careful, those constant conference room gatherings could wreak havoc on your schedule. Rather than spend hours each week attending meetings for no good reason, be more selective about the ones you say yes to. If you’re not sure why you’re being asked to a meeting, request that the organizer provide an explanation. Furthermore, don’t hesitate to (politely) approach your boss and ask that your regular team meetings or   one-on-ones  be scaled back. While there   is  a value to face time, there comes a point when too many meetings can prevent you from doing the work you were actually hired to do. It’s nice to have a good relationship with coworkers , and there’s nothing wrong with saying hello or asking one or two people around you about their weekend plans. But if you find that you’re constantly having conversations with colleagues on the fly, it’s time to start cutting back - because believe it or not, those three-minute chitchat sessions can amount to a giant waste of time. Here’s one way to keep yourself in check: Stick a Post-it note on your desk and mark down every time you wind up conversing with someone about non-work matters. Once you reach a certain threshold in a given day (say, eight times), cut yourself off from casual communication. Another option? Lock yourself in a conference room for several hours at a time to avoid the temptation to gab. This is an especially wise move when you’re up against a deadline or can’t afford to have your concentration broken. The more productive you are on the job, the more security you’ll buy yourself. So don’t fall victim to these time-wasting traps. Avoid the above-mentioned mistakes, and with any luck, you’ll be lauded for your output and dedication. This article was originally published on The Motley Fool. It is reprinted with permission.

When Your Boss Expects You to Be A Workaholic - The Muse

When Your Boss Expects You to Be A Workaholic - The Muse When Your Boss Expects You to Be A Workaholic So, your boss is a workaholic and expects you to emulate her? Whether that means working ridiculous hours, inhaling lunch at your desk (or skipping it altogether), and even sacrificing your weekends, reporting to a person like this can be taxing on both your career and home life. The negative impact of problem managers is pervasive. Studies consistently link a lack of support for work-life balance by managers to fewer profits and more on-the-job mistakes. What’s more, a bad boss may literally be making you sick: One study found that 77% of employees experienced physical symptoms as a result of poor relationships with their bosses. The added pressure may not only have you considering jumping ship at your current job, but may follow you home, leaving you on edge long after you leave the office. Bottom line: The stress of working for someone with a distorted sense of work-life balance simply isn’t sustainable. If you find yourself answering to a workaholic, you may be heading for burnout. And if you don’t crash, then you’re probably riddled with anxiety that if you fail to measure up to your boss’ impossible standards, you’ll be shown the door. It’s important to take action, even if you feel intimidated or fearful of her response. Yes, it can be difficult to set boundaries, let alone request more work-life balance. But if you live in fear of your supervisor’s criticism or just flat-out feel like you’re producing subpar work because you’re over-tired and your brain is fried, it’s time to make a change. Here are four dos and don’ts to fix the harmful patterns- it’s the only way for you to start living a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. 1. Don’t Enable No matter how distant and aloof he may make himself in the office, remember your supervisor is a person too. His workaholic tendencies may be a result of learned behavior. Pressure- and praise- from his superior may make it difficult for him to initially relate to your desire for more balance. And if your goal is to get him to understand that you value your life outside the office, you should not, under any circumstances, enable his workaholism. Avoid giving praise when a result is obviously due to overworking. If you know your boss stayed up all night creating a presentation, complimenting his sacrifice can be counter-productive. This reinforces that the behavior is not only acceptable, but it also suggests you are impressed with it and might be inclined to follow suit. 2. Do Communicate Clearly Approaching a workaholic supervisor can be intimidating, and you certainly don’t want to come across as offensive or insulting. Understanding that your boss’ actions are not intended to single you out or make your life miserable may be perspective you need. Aim for open and productive communication, and don’t assume your manager is out to get you. For example, it may appear that your boss doesn’t care when you miss your child’s birthday party to finish a project or that you’re frequently pulling all-nighters to keep up with demands. Chances are, she simply hasn’t noticed. Workaholics tend to be hyper-focused, which can lead others to view them as uncaring or dismissive. The sooner you realize that you are not being targeted, the better. The last thing you want to do is engage in passive-aggressive behavior that only stands to hurt your working relationship and career. So, for example, if your boss asks you to work late on a night you have important plans, don't snipe, “Whatever,” and put your head down; instead, remind her that that you have a commitment you don’t feel comfortable breaking. 3. Don’t Panic Don’t fixate on missed milestones or advertise daily if you’re behind a project deadline. While it may be true, expressing feelings of “being swamped” or telling your supervisor that work is coming in quicker than it can be completed only encourages a sense of panic that can lead to even longer hours. It’s important that you adjust your own perspective of productivity. While it may be tempting to gauge your daily success based on the number of hours you work, it’s the quality of work you deliver that matters most. Being good at your job doesn’t mean working more; it means producing results. At the beginning of each day, make a list of what you want to accomplish, including starting projects that require heavy-lifting, and at the end of the workday (not at midnight) assess your list and figure out what to prioritize the following day. 4. Do Break Old Patterns If you're learning the job skills from your workaholic supervisor, the concern is that you are susceptible to falling into the same bad habits he possesses. How can you avoid this? One strategy is to strategically interrupt the work pattern within your office by calling attention to the need for improved systems and optimization. Clear and direct conversations will help prevent either party from becoming defensive. Use open-ended questions such as, “How can we develop a more efficient way to accomplish this outcome?” or “What will help promote more work-life balance among our staff?” Thoughtful inquiries like these encourage your boss to think creatively instead of relying on habitual workaholic responses. But clarifying the problem isn’t enough. You’ve got to offer realistic solutions- best achieved by framing the conversation around enhanced departmental productivity and efficiency- that could meet the needs of everyone involved. In regards to the nightly emails, for instance, you could suggest a cut-off time after which, it becomes acceptable to respond the following morning. This allows your boss to prioritize, ensuring that any pressing information be sent during business hours. If after repetitively discussing work-life boundaries with your supervisor and seeing no change in expectations, it may be time to do some soul searching- or job searching, for that matter. Your happiness is very important and if the unrealistic expectations and growing workload are not what you want for your career, then find another one that better suits your needs. As difficult as it can be to stay in a high-stress role, don’t let it compromise your integrity. Put in effort to make the best of the situation and prepare yourself to move on to bigger, better things.

7 habits you should form to become more inspired at work

7 habits you should form to become more inspired at work 7 habits you should form to become more inspired at work A shocking  85% of employees say they are not engaged or are actively disengaged at work.And although it is unrealistic to be actively thrilled by  each and every day  of work (even if your job or  company is awesome), if you’re finding that you’re getting more and more disengaged and uninspired over time â€" rather than just once in a while â€" you should probably start doing something about it.Here are some useful strategies to feel more inspired at work when you find yourself dreading going to work or feeling “blah” most days:Set challenges for yourselfSettling into the same old routine may feel boring after a while, so spice things up by getting into the competitive spirit. Setting challenges for yourself is a great way to feel more motivated by your work. Think about your short, medium, and long-term goals for your career. Then, set specific, measurable, and time-limited challenges that address each of these goals. Thinking about your longer-term plans can help you feel rejuvenated and more inspired at work.Reconnect with the company’s missionWhen you first started working for your organization, you likely received  on-boarding  materials about  the company’s mission. After months or years of the daily grind, however, that mission may have gotten lost along the way. Get re-inspired by thinking about what got you excited about working there in the first place. Post a sticky note on your computer with a quick, mission-driven mantra to repeat to yourself when you’re feeling uninspired. This helps you focus on the big picture of the work you do, even if it feels like you spend most of your time in the minutiae.Set better boundariesFeeling uninspired may be a sign that you’re losing the balance between your work life and home life. Take a hard look at your daily routine to determine what is serving you well and what habits you need to change. If you’ve been working long hours lately, reset your priorities by establishing a set time to leave wo rk every day. Setting better boundaries will give you the opportunity to reconnect with your non-work passions. Lest you succumb to feeling guilty or lazy about this lost work productivity, remember that  people who have a strong work-life balance work 21% harder at their jobs and are 33% more likely to stay with that organization.Request feedback about your workTalk to your colleagues or supervisor about your work, areas in which you excel, and areas in which you can continue to grow. This gives you positive reinforcement about your strengths and can give you ideas about new areas of growth. At the least, this will give you something new to focus on that’s totally self-driven, rather than relying on other people or thingsLearn something newSometimes, a little change in routine is all it takes for us to feel more inspired about our work. Look for opportunities to learn something new, whether that means attending a conference, completing a workshop, taking a training course, or eve n going back to school if your employer offers a tuition benefit. If your company does not have strong opportunities for training, remind your supervisors that employee learning benefits the bottom line, too.  Companies that devote more resources to training enjoy a shareholder return 86% higher  than those who are less training oriented. This may spur your company to invest more in employees’ training, giving you more opportunities to stay engaged and inspired.Celebrate the little thingsWe are reward-driven creatures, yet the modern workplace sometimes feels like a punishing place. Boost the inherent rewards you experience at work by creating an incentive structure for yourself. This could be as simple as getting 5 minutes to surf the Internet when you have completed an hour of hard work or rewarding yourself with a latte when you meet a goal on a project. Celebrating small milestones throughout your workday gives you a sense of accomplishment as you work toward larger goals.Take a vacation!More than half of American workers leave vacation time unused, with an astonishing  658 million vacation days going unused in 2015. Taking some time to relax and recharge is one of the best ways to become more inspired upon your return. Even if you cannot afford to go on an extravagant trip, take a few days to explore your city or simply relax at home. This is a smart way to hit the reset button on your job and return with fresh energy.This article first appeared on Kununu.

Class of 2016 Use Flexible Work to Find More Job Openings

Class of 2016 Use Flexible Work to Find More Job Openings Class of 2016 Use Flexible Work to Find More Job Openings With a new graduating class comes an influx of newly educated professionals entering the workforce. Competition to find a job will be fierce among new graduates.  How do you find new opportunities? One way to find more job openings is by looking for flexible work. Flexible work options benefit new graduates in several ways: New graduates can maintain some of their autonomy and freedom, in terms of where, when, and how theyre working. Theyll be able to explore different industries, jobs, companies, and locations without necessarily having to relocate. Flexible jobs provide options like being an employee or working independently, working full-time or part-time, etc. Read more below on how flexible work can help you find more jobs, as well as tips on how to search for flexible jobs. How Flexible Work Helps Find More Job Openings In any job search, job seekers are constrained by their job search parameters. When you throw a flexible component in there, you can broaden you search by exploring options that you wouldn’t have otherwise considered. Here are a few ways you can use flexible work to find more job openings: Expanded search area:  By expanding your search area of U.S.-based or  work-from-anywhere jobs, you can find opportunities that you wouldn’t find if you focused on specific cities. More skills:  Using flexible work is a great way to gain skills and experience that will ultimately allow you to build your resume and open up higher-level jobs. Additionally, the ability to successfully work remotely can speak volumes on your work ethic. Larger network:  When exploring flexible opportunities, you have the ability to connect with companies, recruiters, and other professionals who can help you in your search. Competition:  If you happen to live in a town with a lot of people, but few job opportunities, flexible work is a way to remove some of the competition. When you expand your search, you can find other opportunities. How to Search for Flexible Jobs Searching for flexible work is very similar to a normal job search. However, it is important to consider and incorporate the flexible work option that you are looking for into your search. Use keywords:  When searching for flexible work, it is important to include flexible search phrases along with your typical search parameters. Use popular phrases for flexible work such as telecommuting, remote work, and flexible scheduling. Focus on flexible companies:  More  companies are jumping on the flexible work bandwagon, and they showcase their flexible options to attract talent. Focusing on these companies can help you find flexible work in new and interesting places. Explore flexible industries:  For many years the tech industry has been known for its flexibility. As the movement has expanded, more  industries offer some form of flexible work. Some of the most popular industries include healthcare and medical, computer and IT, marketing, and administration. Look outside of geographical boundaries:  While you may have your heart set on living in a certain location, don’t limit your search through geographical boundaries. Consider different locations or  jobs that can be done from anywhere. Working remotely is a great way to live where you want while having a job you enjoy. Tap into your network:  Reach out to friends, family, professors- anyone who is a trusted source and would be happy to help you make connections or even provide you with a referral or reference. Use your alumni association:  The total cost of your education wasn’t applied only to your classes. Usually, part of this package is assistance and support from your  alumni association. Use their services to prep for your search, connect with employers, and tap into their flexible work resources. Join professional organizations:  You have just graduated and entered the professional world. Look at different professional organizations that would be a fit and consider joining. In addition to job search help, they are great places to network and learn more about your field. Watch out for scams:  Unfortunately, people take advantage of the fact that many people want a flexible job. By using  , you’ll not only save yourself time in your search, but keep yourself  safe from job scams. Readers, are you looking to find more job openings? Have you considered looking for flexible work? Tell us about the flexible jobs you are looking for in the comments below!

5 Résumé Tips For New Graduates

5 Résumé Tips For New Graduates 5 Résumé Tips For New Graduates Graduation season is getting into full swing, and with it comes this unwelcome reminder: Many new grads have found it impossible to obtain a full-time position that aligns with the knowledge, expertise and professionalism that they have obtained. According to a 2013 Associated Press survey, more than 50 percent of recent grads are either unemployed or in jobs that don't require a degree.  While hiring has accelerated in recent months, it is still unlikely that there will be as many positions as there are new graduates to fill them this season. In this stiffly competitive environment, it's important to seek out advice about how best to present yourself and gain the attention of the recruiters in companies for which you want to work. Don’t think of your résumé as your biography where you have to list everything you have ever done. Instead, think of it as a one page ad for you. In 2012, some of  Google's college recruiters shared résumé tips and tricks during a hangout, and their insights remain valuable. They spoke about hiring both technical and other kinds of talent, and provided some key do’s and don’ts  that you can generally apply to your job search no matter what your field of expertise and your target companies. 1. Use your résumé to show you have what it takes to get through the interview process. When reviewing résumés, the Google recruiters look for what they call  â€œpositive indicators,” which likely predict that you have the smarts and savvy to do the job, even if you haven’t done this particular type of work yet. It might be work or internship experiences, a “meaty classroom project” or something  that  you have taken the initiative to do on your own. 2. Feature your impact at the top of your résumé, even ahead of your paid experience. During the hangout, Google's  Bryan Kaminski said:  â€œIf you are thinking about a sales or recruiting or advertising role, think about all those clubs and organizations where you have made a difference, made an impact. You may not have gotten paid for it but you could have developed just as many skills. So on the résumé, it is about whatever is most relevant to the role is the stuff we want to see first. You want those impactful experiences right at the top of the résumé rather than on the bottom where someone might not get to them.” 3. Pay attention to grammar and spelling. While you might think résumés are all read and parsed by some computer operation, another Google recruiter on the hangout revealed that at Google, every résumé is scanned or read by a human being.  That recruiter's suggestion? Avoid spelling errors. Something like  that can  draw attention you don't want and shape a recruiter's impression. Chances are that you’ve spent so much time going over your résumé with multiple edits that  you skip over things that others would spot right away. One trick is to read the résumé backward or bottom to top to catch spelling errors. Another is to have someone else review it carefully before you send it out. 4. Focus on your impact. Recruiters have no interest in reading your current or prior job descriptions. They say nothing about what you've done or how you're different from anyone else who has had similar responsibilities. Instead, make yourself stand out by focusing on the results you've achieved and the impact that you've made, whether in an internship, club, job or even leading a group project in a class. Ask yourself: What was different at the end, and how did  you make it different than what existed at the beginning of your involvement? 5. Prioritize. Remember that unless the person reading  your résumé is intrigued at the top, he or she may well not bother reading it to the end, and it doesn't matter how deserving you are of consideration. “That may be disappointing, but that is just the way it goes,” Kaminski  warned. “Some recruiters  may just look at the first couple of sections, or just one or two bullets from each section. Everybody looks at résumés just a little bit differently, so it is important to lead with the most important stuff.” Make it easy to understand by breaking your résumé into logical sections. Prioritize what is important both top to bottom and left to right. When listing a series of skills, make certain to put the ones you're most proficient and experienced with at the front, and work progressively backward. And don’t list so many skills that it appears you're offering anything imaginable. Keep focused on what you actually know and are really good at doing. Breaking into the workforce can be challenging. But remember that just because you haven’t yet had a full-time position doesn’t (or shouldn’t) mean that you haven’t made contributions of value throughout the time that you have been in school. Employers understand that new graduates don’t have years of paid experience. But when you provide them  with  the indicators that you have the capacity to work hard, continue to build your skill sets and contribute in a meaningful way to their company, they will be eager to speak with you. Happy hunting!Arnie Fertig, MPA, is passionate about helping his Jobhuntercoach clients advance their careers by transforming frantic “I’ll apply to anything” searches into focused hunts for “great fit” opportunities. He brings to each client the extensive knowledge he gained when working in HR staffing and managing his boutique recruiting firm.

Work From Home at Teleflora Call Center

Work From Home at Teleflora Call Center Work From Home at Teleflora Call Center Industry: Floral, Call Center Company Description: Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Teleflora provides customer service and sales agents for its more than 23,000 member florists throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company uses an in-house as well as remote workforce of call center agents.   Types of Work-at-Home Positions: Work-at-home call center agents for Teleflora can be seasonal or temporary. It also offers room for advancement with its home-based call center management positions. Starting as a seasonal employee is the path to permanent then management positions because the pool of applicants for these jobs is drawn from current employees only. Seasonal/Temporary: Seasonal work-at-home agents answer inbound calls during the  busiest times of the year: Valentines Day, Mothers Day and Christmas.  Seasonal agents can opt to all or just one of these holidays each year.  All training is completed from  home.  See more work-at-home seasonal jobs. Permanent: Teleflora Consumer Direct hires full-time “senior team members” to work with the company’s internal customers. This position work-from-home position is only for current permanent and temporary Teleflora employees. The job entails handling customer contacts including sales, service and supervisor-escalation calls; answering team member questions sent via the support’s phone or chat; training and coaching new and seasonal agents; and handle consumer customer calls as needed. Management: Work-at-home team leaders, which are drawn from current work-at-home agents at Teleflora, coach other agents to meet and exceed performance requirements; complete required documentation;  staff the help desk resources; train new/seasonal agents as well as  handle customer contacts. This is a full-time position. Teleflora Job Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent is required for the seasonal jobs. Applicants must have excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written skills, including grammar, and voice quality.  They must be computer literate, able to navigate web-based systems, intranet interfaces, and non-Windows-based programs and have good typing and data entry skills. Previous floral industry  experience is helpful. In terms of home office, new agents must have (before training begins):   Windows-based PC (XP or newer)  that is connected to modem or router (no wireless connections) with DSL or cable Internet connectionCorded, landline telephone headset with noise-canceling microphone and mute button and volume control either on headset or phoneBasic phone line that does not include call waiting or voicemail (no cell phones, digital or VoIP, but some cable companies are OK)USB headset/headphones for training webinars See more of the typical office requirements for home call centers. Salary and Hours at Teleflora: For the seasonal jobs training (12-16 hours) is paid at the agent’s state minimum wage.  After training pay is $8 per hour.  For each season (e.g., Christmas, Mother’s Day) completed agents are paid a $250 bonus. Applying for Teleflora Jobs: In order to apply for Teleflora jobs go to the companys jobs page. Choose “Home-based/Telecommuting” and hit search. Select “Submit your Resume to this Job.” You will need to create an account and fill out an applicant profile. The recruiting process typically takes 2 to 5 days to complete.  Once hired, applicants must be able to complete training in seven days.   For more telecommuting jobs, see this directory of work-at home-companies. For more profiles like this, see these work-at-home call center company profiles. Disclaimer: Advertisements for work at home jobs or business opportunities placed on this page in the section labeled Sponsored Links or elsewhere are not necessarily legitimate. These ads are not screened by me but appear on the page due to having similar keywords to the text on the page.

How to Get in the Right Mindset for the Remote Job Search

How to Get in the Right Mindset for the Remote Job Search How to Get in the Right Mindset for the Remote Job Search How to Get in the Right Mindset for the Remote Job Search Working remotely is becoming commonplace; Here’s what you need to know if you want to become part of the remote workforce. Professional work outside the conventional office space is changing. According to a report by Work Flexibility, the number of workers that have some degree of flexibility in their job has increased by 115 percent in one decade. This information suggests the trend of working remotely is here to stay. This is also a growing trend among companies: More businesses are seeing the benefits of adopting a remote workforce. In fact, employers such as Amazon, Dell, American Express, Apple, and even the federal government currently boast remote employees as part of their workforce. Modern-day technological advances have allowed these changes to become a reality for as many as 1.8 million people in the United States alone. Have you thought about the possibility of working from your home office or remotely as you travel? If so, it requires a change in mindset and a positive attitude to be successful. This article will help you develop the right mentality as you begin to transition from a traditional workplace to working remotely. Examine your state of mind each day As you begin your remote job search, you will experience different emotions which is natural. The market is highly competitive, and you will compete with candidates nationally and sometimes internationally for remote job opportunities. You need to be aware that when applying for a remote position, employers will use all forms of communication to gauge how you will interact if you were to receive the opportunity. It is vital to put your best foot forward and not bring any negative feelings, comments, or tone into any form of communication. This includes: Emails Calls with the employer Video interviews Virtual career fairs Networking online via LinkedIn or professional Slack communities Messaging and meeting via Skype, Zoom, or G-Chat Whatever the communication style, remember for most remote positions you will not have the opportunity to meet face-to-face. Most of your correspondence will be in a virtual environment. Conduct a self-evaluation Another part of the mindset process is conducting a self-evaluation before starting the remote job-search process to determine any gaps before applying. It will be better for your mindset to discover any problem areas and create an action plan for improvement. Here are the steps: Visit remote job boards and scan positions you are interested in. Review job details of similar opportunities and see if there are any gaps in your experience. Develop a plan on how you can improve this skill(s). For example, if many positions for a writer require that you know standard remote tools such as Asana, Trello, and Slack, be sure to signup for a free account and learn the programs. Taking the initiative to learn the tools used by remote workforces shows the employer you have the drive and initiative to adapt to different technologies. Related:4 Wrong Reasons to Quit Your Job Determine what working remotely means for you As you start your remote job search, you will learn that there are different ways of working remotely. During the transition process, you will need to become clear on the type of roles you are seeking. Here are the various terms you will see from employers. Remote Work: Implies work is done remotely away from a conventional office setup. Telecommuting: Suggests that you trade the commute time for working from your home office Virtual: Indicates that you will be working remotely 100 percent of the time. Home-based: Means you will be expected to work from a home office, as the name suggests. Digital Nomad: Means location is irrelevant, as work can be done anywhere while traveling. You will also need to determine if you are comfortable with working as an independent contractor, permanent employee, full-time, or part-time. You will need to decide what best fits your lifestyle goals. Determine if you are ready to work remotely Working in a remote position is different from being in an office environment, and it is not for everyone. You will need to determine if this is the best career choice for you. This step will require research, honesty, and self-reflection. Ask yourself the following questions: Do I enjoy spending an extensive amount of time alone? Do I consider myself disciplined and self-motivated? Will I feel confident working without direct supervision? Will I be comfortable communicating via email, chat, and video conference? Can I set up a quiet, distraction-free area at home with reliable internet to work? How will telecommuting achieve work-life balance? Can I manage my time efficiently? Do I have a high level of emotional intelligence and am I able to connect with people? Get to know the common tools used in a remote environment When you work remotely, there will be a need for you to adapt to various technologies to complete your work and stay connected with co-workers. You will need to get into the mindset to operate as your own IT support regardless if the company has an official IT department. You should brush up on general tech issues such as resetting your router, knowing when to restart, and update and clean your equipment. Remote employees are expected to have a working knowledge of how to handle minor tech problems. In addition to knowing how to manage your technology, remote workers need to have some experience with the standard digital tools used. Get to know applications such as Google Products, Slack, Trello, and Asana. Joining the remote workforce can be a fantastic opportunity and can offer a great lifestyle while doing the work that you love. Before you start the search, be sure to work on your mindset and determine if working remotely is ideal for you. Be prepared for setbacks as with any job search. However, what will determine your success mostly is how you respond. Use your experiences, both positive and negative, to change your mindset and better your remote job-search outcomes. Click on the following link for more job-search advice. Looking to start applying to remote jobs, but not sure if your resume is up to par? Request a free resume critique today! Recommended Reading: Feeling a Little Burned Out? Take a Work Vacation 6 Steps to Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements What Kind of Job Candidate Are You?

5 Strategies to Advance Your Legal Career

5 Strategies to Advance Your Legal Career 5 Strategies to Advance Your Legal Career You’ve had your legal assistant, paralegal, or first-time associate position for a couple of years and have received positive and encouraging annual performance reviews. You think you’re ready to advance - and believe you’ve earned the opportunity. But before you have a chance to talk with your manager about being considered for a more responsible assignment that you’ve heard is available, a senior partner announces that one of your colleagues got that promotion instead. What can you do to differentiate yourself from your colleagues so you can advance in your career? How can you more effectively demonstrate the leadership capabilities that law department and law firm management are looking for and the value you bring to the organization? Here are five strategies that can help legal professionals earn recognition in the workplace and proactively advocate for their advancement opportunities: 1. Do work that’s assigned and do it well. One of the mistakes I’ve seen made by relatively new associates is that they’re not accomplishing what their managers have asked them to do to the fullest. Time after time, I’ve seen employees volunteer to take on assignments they think will impress their boss - often to the detriment of performing their regular work assignments. If you want to distinguish yourself, the most important first step is to excel and shine at the work you’re assigned. Make sure to accomplish what you’ve been hired to do exceptionally well. 2. If you’re struggling, ask for help. If you’re having difficulty with assignments - due to lack of understanding of what’s expected or workload pressures or time constraints - whatever the reason, ask for assistance. Too often, I’ve seen employees try to mask poor performance by spending time on non-core work rather than trying to get answers or direction to improve their execution of regular assigned projects. No one has all the answers, especially if you are new to the practice. So ask questions and seek advice from your manager or perhaps a trusted mentor who can give guidance on ways to provide quality legal work on a consistent basis. 3. Take on “extracurricular” work. Once you are regularly delivering exemplary work on assigned duties, you may have time to take on additional responsibilities that can earn you positive recognition from senior leaders within the office. Perhaps volunteer to spearhead an office-sponsored community event, participate on an office committee, head up a pilot project to test out new software, or propose and manage a team-building office activity. Keep in mind that your organization wants to be successful, to grow the business and be profitable. So look for opportunities to cast a positive spotlight on your firm and also demonstrate your value to the organization, leadership capabilities and business acumen. 4. Hone your interpersonal skills. Do you have strong interpersonal skills to build and sustain effective relationships inside and outside the law office environment? If not, work on developing and honing these soft skills, which include being able to listen effectively as well as communicate information clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally. A number of other soft-skill capabilities are indispensable in legal careers and especially in leadership assignments in the law profession, such as teamwork and collaboration, resourcefulness, flexibility, confidence, diplomacy, adaptability, and self-initiative. By demonstrating solid interpersonal expertise along with requisite legal knowledge and skills, legal professionals can readily distinguish themselves from their colleagues. 5. Don’t be in a rush for advancement. I often caution associates who are anxious for advancement to not be overzealous in their efforts to move up the ladder. Employees are not well received if they’re being disingenuous and self-promoting - colleagues and managers can tell. On the other hand, when someone takes action for the betterment of the organization, the community or the overall practice - that’s when an individual is noticed in a positive light. And just because your boss may not come and pat you on the back every week to say you’re doing a good job, you should understand that your efforts are being recognized, and your actions are also reflecting positively on your manager, which is always a good thing.   For more tips on advocating for legal advancement, see “How to Get Noticed - and Promoted - in Your Legal Career.”

What You Do Not Know About Scribe Resume May Surprise You

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