Reestablishing Your Career After A Relocation

Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solution's Six Sigma Online offers online six sigma training and certification classes for six sigma professionals including, lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.

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A Bounty Hunter Guide That Can Help Build Your Career

Before you can start building a successful career as a bounty hunter there are some crucial pieces of information that you will need to learn. A good bounty hunter guide should take you step-by-step through the process of becoming a bounty hunter as well as focus in on the basics of the bail enforcement industry.

While not every state requires specialized training, it is wise for anyone with a serious interest in the industry to learn everything they can about the business. Many bounty hunters go on to run their own successful businesses but it all starts by first learning the basics.

Any good bounty hunter guide should consist of the most important topics essential to any bounty hunting career. These important topics include:

• The bail enforcement industry
• The exact process to become a bounty hunter
• How to set your fees and receive payment
• How to build a large case load
• Various approaches on how to find fugitives
• Surveillance methods
• How to transport fugitives
• Closing bail investigations
• Laws and regulations

Besides those crucial topics, you may also want to find a mentor who has been in the industry for quite some time and who is willing to take you under their wing. The education you receive from a bounty hunting mentor is invaluable. They will be able to teach you skills that no book or manual could cover. You could probably convince a potential mentor to help you by offering your services for free in exchange for on-the-job training.

A mentor can also help you learn how to market your services. Word of mouth advertising is some of the best advertising and a recommendation from an experienced bounty hunter can help you build a never ending case load. Eventually, your name will get around which can lead to national exposure.

If you are serious about becoming a bounty hunter, there are dozens of topics you will need to understand. I have reviewed a great resource below that I think will be a huge help and jump start to a career in bounty hunting.

Good luck on your journey!

Patrick Cooper

Do you want a complete bounty hunting manual written by an actual experienced bounty hunter? Get started with your bounty hunting career by visiting http://bounty-hunter-training.blogspot.com/ for my book recommendation.

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Questions You Should Ask During the Job Interview

At some point, usually at the conclusion of the interview, you may be asked, "Do you have any questions?" A common answer to this question is, "No, I think you've covered everything very well." This is the wrong answer! You have passed up your opportunity to ask some critical questions that may make a difference as to whether you want to work for this company.

Here are some rules and basic questions to consider asking when asked if you have questions:

Rule #1 - Ask questions. This is a critical time for you to find out insider information about the company or position.

Rule #2 - Formulate your questions based on information you hear during the interview. Paying attention to clues and listening are the keys to asking intelligent questions.

Rule #3 - Bring a list of potential questions to ask, at least four or five, as a back up.

Q#1 - You've been discussing your system, could you tell me what has been tried in the past to deal with the problem? (Listen carefully to the answer given as this may be your chance to inform the interviewer of our past experience with the same type of problem.)

Q#2 - There are a lot of companies laying off right now. How has this company been able to maintain the workforce and continue to hire new employees? (You've done your research and know some of the reasons, but are interested in the insider point of view.)

Q#3 - Could you tell me about the way the job has been performed in the past? And, what improvements you'd like to see happen? (This is an opportunity to convince the interviewer that you have what he/she is looking for by giving a specific, similar past experience story.)

Q#4 - How would you describe the culture or spirit in this company? (One of the interviewer's concerns is whether you will fit into the company culture. You need more information to see if this would be a good environment and fit for you.)

Q#5 - What are the challenges I would face in this position over the next three months? (Your first 90 days on the job is a critical time for any new hire. You need to know what will be expected of you as you start your learning curve.)

Q#6 - When I responded to your question regarding my past experience handling stress, you commented that you have your share of that here. Could you tell me more about the stress level here? (Clues are given and problems alluded to during the interview - listen carefully and turn up your intuitive. Ask questions if you need clarification.

Q#7 - May I ask what your background with the company is? (There's a big difference between showing an interest in someone and grilling them. Interviewers don't like being cross-examined. Ask friendly questions and be alert to clues regarding this person's satisfaction with the company.)

Q#8 - How would you describe your management style and interaction with your staff? (You may need to read between the lines here. Make sure this manager's communication and style fit with your ideas and values.)

Q#9 - Ideally, what qualities will it take to get this job done? (This is a chance for you to sell yourself, and tell once more why you are such an excellent fit for the position - the added-value you would bring to the company.)

Q#10 -I am very interested in pursuing this job further. What is the next step in the hiring process? (It is best to find out what the hiring plan is so that you will know the sense of urgency and how to follow up.)

The types of questions you ask will be determined by the conversation and types of questions asked of you during the interview. Pay attention to the interviewer's body language to determine how many questions to ask - relaxed and willing to talk, or in a hurry and running late? Lastly, make sure your questions are succinct and to the point, demonstrating your knowledge and interest.

Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

Carole Martin is a celebrated author, trainer, and mentor. Carole can give you interviewing tips like no one else can. Get a copy of her FREE 9-part "Interview Success Tips" report by visiting Carole on the web at http://www.interviewcoach.com - The Interview Coach

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Online Job Search Tips

Job search

Many people are turning to the Internet as a way to help find their next jobs. Why? The reason is simple. More and more employers are turning to the Internet to post their job openings and to begin weeding out possible job candidates. For this reason, if you are looking for a job, you need to know some of the basic online job search tips.

First, like most any other job, you will need a resume. The employer will more than likely ask you to send this to him/her before any real contact is made. This helps in weeding out the potential job candidates from those who are lacking in the experience or qualifications needed.

This means you will need a good resume. It should be one that is well written, with no grammar or spelling mistakes. It also needs to have the precise information such as:

Your correct address, phone numbers (including cell) and email address

Employment history, starting with your most recent and working your way backward. You also need to include with this history, full business names, addresses and contact names and phone numbers.

Education (including internships)

Skills

Important clubs or organizations that will make you look like a better candidate for the position you are applying

References, including full names, addresses and contact phone numbers. You should include at least 4, yet have two others on hand. These should include both personal and business related references.

You may also want to have a professional cover letter handy. These are not always used when applying for online jobs. Sometimes you will apply directly on a website and just attach your resume to their application. Yet, if you are applying via email a simple, yet professional sounding cover letter may give you the edge you need to stand out from the crowd of potential employees.

Now that you have the basics covered it is time to begin searching for that next dream job. Where do you begin?

At your favorite search engine?

What about Craigslist?

This is a growing site that allows people to advertise for sale items and help wanted listings. See if there is a listing for the city in which you reside.

What about at some of the top job banks?

There are dozens of these. Here are a few examples:

Career Builder

This site will allow you to post your resume. Then you can search for jobs by: location, job title and salary desired.

Monster

This site will also allow you to post your resume. They have jobs across the country and even internationally.

Yahoo! Hot Jobs

You can post your resume. Then you can search jobs by career field, location or company.

There are literally hundreds of job search engines online today. For this reason, you may have to search many sites before you find your ideal job. Remember you are not the only one out there looking for a new or better job. Plus, the bigger the site is the more competition you may have. For this reason, you may wish to look at smaller niche sites.

You may find some jobs by exploring jobs by state directories or your local chamber of commerce online directory. Many counties also have online one stop job centers.

While you are searching each site, be sure to post your resume. Also apply for any and every job that interests you. Follow the posting directions on how to apply. Some will state that you fill out the web sites application, other ads will have you follow a link that will take you to their private website and on toward further explaining of the job and the application process.

It is also a good idea to use one valid email address for all your applications. Make sure it is a working email address, not one that is full or one that bounces a lot of your email into your spam folder. Of course, after applying for several positions, you should begin checking your email regularly.

You may also want to sign up for regular email alerts on jobs. These can be found at many job sites. You just mark what types of jobs that interest you by type or location and a notice is sent to your email box once a job marked with that description is displayed.

Online job searching can be an exhausting endeavor. But by following these simple online search tips, it may be a little easier and in the end you could find out that it was a rewarding endeavor. Just remember as in any job search it can take time, patience and dedication on your part. But once you find that perfect job, it is well worth it.

Jeffrey Meier at Jam727 Enterprises at http://www.thearticlehome.com blog offers even more detailed information on a wide variety of topics.

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Tell Your Job Search Network What You Want

Sounds reasonable, right? "Tell your job search network what you want". Yet I can't tell you how many people don't really know or have a very difficult time getting it across. The result? A network that wants to help, but sadly, cannot.

An example:

Recently I attended a structured networking event sponsored by a popular recruiting firm here in Southern California. These events put you at a table with other job seekers. The goal is to build new connections by sharing backgrounds and career objectives. The first person I was connected with was not ready to network - as evidenced by the following exchange:

ME: So, tell me about your situation and how I can help.

HIM: Well, I'm looking for something new, something more interesting. You know?

ME: What industry are you targeting?

HIM: Well, I've been in finance for the last five years and before that I was an accountant. So, something like that would be good.

ME: Do you have a geographic preference?

HIM: Not really. Wherever I can find something good.

ME: Who are your target companies?

HIM: I'm looking for something stable, companies that are strong and growing.

ME: Any job titles that would help me think of you when I hear of job openings?

HIM: Well, I'm a manager now so I would do that again. But really I'm open to anything.

This networking event was a waste of time for him as I assume all of his other conversations that night went down in flames.

This is why I push so hard for people to have a strategy! Instead of adding my "new friend" to my list of people I am looking out for as jobs pass before my eyes, I completely forgot about him. Actually I will always remember him for that conversation, but I quickly forgot his story because it was not made tangible and memorable. Honestly, if I met 10 people that night, I will be happy if I can add 2-3 people to my "Lookout List".

It's hard to remember everyone. So . . . . be clear, be specific, be memorable.

Tim Tyrell-Smith is a veteran consumer packaged goods marketing executive with a passion for ideas and strategy. He writes the blog Spin Strategy™ - Tools for Intelligent Job Search, a new efficiency-based job search strategy and tool set that is based on the concept of "plate-spinning". It helps place the right efforts against the right resources to maximize the return in job search. He created Spin Strategy in 2007 after coming out of his own job search experience with a desire to share his new found methodology with anyone needing support in finding that next great role.

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Advance Your Career by Being a Knowledge Worker

What's a knowledge worker?

The phrase "knowledge worker" was introduced by Peter Drucker over thirty years ago to describe someone who provides value by creating new information which then can be used to define and solve problems.

Why should you care?

Anyone who wants to excel in his/her career or who wants to outshine the competition needs to be a knowledge worker.

I was prompted to write about this concept because it struck me that while there's an overload of information available, most people feel lost as to where to find the best information and how to translate it.

So, how do you become a Knowledge Worker?

By using your intellect to turn your ideas into processes, services or products.

You can become a worker who "sources between his/her ears" by translating information into a user-friendlier format, by defining and solving problems, and by adding deeper understanding and knowledge to already existing information.

And because knowledge has such a limited shelf life, the gathering, translating and applying of knowledge becomes an even more critical career skill.

A Key for Job Seekers too!

One of the key qualities that employers seek is intellectual curiosity. This is another way of underscoring the importance of refining your thought processes and being a knowledge worker.

Job candidates who exhibit intellectual curiosity have the edge because of the time saving and/or profit-enhancing methods they typically invent. These employees are inherently less of a drain on management resources.

How do you learn to source between your ears and become a Knowledge Worker?

Here's how:

• By seeking out experts in your field

• By building a community of peers and associates who can provide a wellspring of inspiration and a testing ground for nascent ideas

• By having conversations that raise the level of discourse and expand the reach of your knowledge

• By attending professional conferences

• By reading journals, books and other knowledge sources

Here are recent client examples showing how being a knowledge worker has paid off:

One client raised her profile with her employer by being the expert on how to pitch a story to a specific media outlet. She knew who to call and what to say. No one else had this knowledge.

Another client used his formidable knowledge of competitive market intelligence to pitch a new employer. The prospective employer was so impressed that they want to create a job for him.

A third client was promoted because of his continuing efforts to streamline a new paint process that had major startup glitches. He persevered, mastered the new equipment and installed fail safe procedures that earned him recognition from the Plant Manager and VP of Manufacturing.

Few employers could argue with the benefits of employing knowledge workers: efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.

My advice?

Set yourself apart by becoming a knowledge worker. The time you spend in self-development and deepening your knowledge in your area of expertise can be as valuable as an advanced degree.

Dale Kurow, M.S. is an author and a career and executive coach in New York City. Dale works with clients across the U.S. and internationally, helping them to become better managers, figure out their next career moves and thrive despite office politics. Visit Dale's web site at http://www.dalekurow.com to learn more about her services.

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How to Market Your Skills For a Career Change

When you're ready for advancement up the career ladder, all usually goes well when you're in the same field. You can demonstrate the know-how familiar to those who are interested in promoting or hiring you.

However, changing careers is another matter; marketing your skills for a switch into another industry can be tough. You might fear that employers will only glance at your resume before tossing it aside.

There actually ARE ways to get hiring managers to see the relevance of your skills, believe it or not--and much of it has to do with what you tell them on your resume. To illustrate, consider the case of Jay Jones, a fictional candidate who is targeting a sales career even though his current position doesn't reflect this goal. His existing resume looks like this:

OBJECTIVE: Seeking senior sales role that utilizes my closing and prospecting abilities.

WORK HISTORY

Front Range Golf, Operations Assistant, 2007-Present

-Managed customer service, payroll, and accounting for upscale golf community.

ABC Company, Sales Associate, Denver, Colorado, 2005-2007

-Cultivated new account base, with 50% rise in new business, by networking at community events.

-Named to President's Club for sales achieved through new account growth.

-Consulted with clients to determine best product fit for requirements.

XYZ Corporation, Sales Assistant, Westminster, Colorado, 1997-2005

-Increased revenue by 10% with effective consultative selling strategies targeting business accounts.

-Closed largest percentage of corporate sales from online prospecting activities.

Here are my recommendations for his resume, given his goal of a new position in sales:

1 - Don't use a functional format.

Many people will tell you to use a functional resume, since this is the supposedly tried-and-true method for a career change.

I have some unfortunate news for anyone trying this idea: it won't work. Employers often view functional formats with suspicion, as they are used by candidates who are trying to downplay some facet of their career history.

A functional resume, which conveys your achievements within functional, or skill categories, usually saves your work history for last, and then presents each job as a single line. Jay's resume would look like this if he used a functional format:

OBJECTIVE: Seeking senior sales role that utilizes my closing and prospecting abilities.

SALES LEADERSHIP

-Increased revenue by 10% with effective consultative selling strategies targeting business accounts.

-Closed largest percentage of corporate sales from online prospecting activities.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

-Cultivated new account base, with 50% rise in new business, by networking at community events.

-Named to President's Club for sales achieved through new account growth.

BENEFIT SELLING STRATEGIES

-Consulted with clients to determine best product fit for requirements.

WORK HISTORY

Front Range Golf, Operations Assistant, 2007-Present

ABC Company, Sales Associate, Denver, Colorado, 2005-2007

XYZ Corporation, Sales Assistant, Westminster, Colorado, 1997-2005

Clearly, this format makes tying the achievements to each job rather difficult. The result? An employer may skip this resume entirely, instead of trying to interpret Jay's actual experience.

2 - Add an Achievements section.

Since first-page content on a resume grabs the eye and intrigues the reader, this type of format puts the most interesting information first, without resorting to a functional format. The Achievements is section can give compelling data about you and your RELEVANT qualifications, all while satisfying the employer's need to know what you've done at each job.

Now, let's look at how Jay would use this strategy:

OBJECTIVE: Seeking senior sales role that utilizes my closing and prospecting abilities.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

-Increased revenue by 10% with effective consultative selling strategies targeting business accounts.

-Cultivated new account base, with 50% rise in new business, by networking at community events.

-Named to President's Club for sales achieved through new account growth.

WORK HISTORY

Front Range Golf, Operations Assistant, 2007-Present

-Managed customer service, payroll, and accounting for upscale golf community.

ABC Company, Sales Associate, Denver, Colorado, 2005-2007

-Consulted with clients to determine best product fit for requirements.

XYZ Corporation, Sales Assistant, Westminster, Colorado, 1997-2005

-Closed largest percentage of corporate sales from online prospecting activities.

3 - Remove the objective and put your personal brand into a Profile.

All too often, job seekers follow the advice of yesteryear, where they were encouraged to add an Objective statement. In today's hiring market, you may have already discovered that a resume objective just doesn't cut it.

Savvy professionals will add a profile that reflects their personal brand and true capabilities--and profiles that gain the most attention will include information that distinguishes you, such as a former military background, a graduate-level degree, and special abilities. Don't forget to make your ultimate goal--in this case, a sales role--abundantly clear to the reader.

Jay's final resume would then read:

SALES PROFESSIONAL

Intensely motivated, articulate sales representative offering strong sales aptitude and outstanding closing skills, with exceptional record of account growth. Talent for building solid client relationships that generate profitability and create generous referral rate. Recent MBA graduate skilled in establishing rapport with decision makers.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

-Increased revenue by 10% with effective consultative selling strategies targeting business accounts.

-Cultivated new account base, with 50% rise in new business, by networking at community events.

-Named to President's Club for sales achieved through new account growth.

WORK HISTORY

Front Range Golf, Operations Assistant, 2007-Present

-Managed customer service and food sales within upscale golf community.

ABC Company, Sales Associate, Denver, Colorado, 2005-2007

-Consulted with clients to determine best product fit for requirements.

XYZ Corporation, Sales Assistant, Westminster, Colorado, 1997-2005

-Closed largest percentage of corporate sales from online prospecting activities.

As you can see, Jay can now market himself for a role that differs substantially from his current position, all by using a strong Profile, Achievements section, and classic reverse-chronological resume format. This approach can also work well for professionals whose experience in the desired role is fairly light, but who want to bring out these skills to their best advantage.

If you're intent on showing an employer just how qualified you really are--without a current job that shows it--consider altering your resume style in order to get hiring managers to focus on your most relevant credentials.

A unique resume authority and former recruiter, Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, CPRW, CIC, Executive Director of An Expert Resume, has achieved a 98% success rate landing interviews for leadership professionals. Known for her powerful ability to assess unique strengths, Laura has facilitated career transitions for numerous job hunters. Visit An Expert Resume to see executive resume samples and download a free resume e-course.

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Airline Industry Suffering - Not the Case With Aircraft Mechanic Career Opportunities

It is impossible to escape the news of airline industry woes. It seems nearly every day there is another news story about an airline filing bankruptcy, laying off workers, charging for luggage or merging with another airline. Rising fuel prices and post 9/11 restrictions have made this a difficult time for airlines. The surprising news, however, is that it is still a good time to earn an Aircraft Mechanic degree, like Airframe and Powerplant or Avionics.

Why is a Career in Aviation Mechanics a Good Choice?

As crazy as it sounds, the airline industry still needs qualified mechanics. Much of the current workforce is made up of the baby boomer generation, which means lots of aircraft mechanics will be retiring in the coming years. This will provide many job opportunities for qualified A & P Mechanics.

Retiring mechanics are not the only reason for the creation of new jobs - the aircraft mechanic industry is going strong and job opportunities exist right now. Part 145 repair stations and aerospace manufacturers are thriving, regardless of the airlines' recent fallbacks. Keep in mind that aircraft mechanics don't only work on commercial airliners. They work for the government, news choppers, medical evacuation helicopters, private owners and more. If it can fly, it needs an aircraft mechanic.

What is required to become an A & P Mechanic?

A & P Mechanics must acquire a license from the FAA in order to become certified and qualify for a job. The FAA certification exams are very difficult, so Airframe and Powerplant or Avionics training is a must. Many schools provide hands on training, so students get a chance to work on several different aircraft engines and parts. It is important to ensure that an aircraft mechanic school is certified by the FAA. Certified schools provide the most up-to-date, technical training possible.

Becoming an aircraft mechanic or inspector is a wise career move. Skills gained in training are invaluable, and aircraft mechanics are needed all across the globe. So, with the correct training and experience, mechanics can live and work almost anywhere. Aircraft mechanics can feel good about the work they do; it is their expertise and training that keeps thousands of lives safe in the air on a daily basis.

The Good News

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos179.htm), job growth within the aircraft mechanics and technicians is expected to increase by 10% during the period between 2006 and 2016. Retiring mechanics will be the source of the majority of these new jobs. Also, job opportunities should experience growth due to the smaller amount of students entering aviation mechanics schools. There are about 170 FAA certified schools for aviation mechanics, so there is ample opportunity to get proper training, and enter this growing, in-demand job force.

Once employed, advancement opportunities in the A & P field abound. After three years of experience, mechanics can gain an aircraft inspector's license, leading to positions as lead mechanic, crew chief, inspector, and more. Applying to an A & P or Avionics school to get hands on training today is the best way to enter this challenging and rewarding industry.

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Ultimate Career Tips - Boost Motivation With Your New Career Life

As a teenager you should be prepared mentally for the career that you are going to opt for, and this can be done with counseling by your teachers and guidance from your parents. They will have a general idea of where your talents and skills lie and will help you to get into the proper schools and colleges to complete your studies in this field. However, very often it is not quite clear what the person wants to do, and suddenly at a later age they realize that what they have chosen to do is really not their vocation and go in for a career transition. This is something that you should keep in mind.

Transition in careers

It is not unusual anymore to want to change your career at a later date. There could be many reasons for this transition and not just one's choice of a different kind of job. Sometimes this could be forced on individuals because of down sizing in companies, technological reasons, economical reasons or even reasons of health. Maybe you cannot cope with the work because of health reasons or the work has become boring and you want to do something different for a change, or there is no job satisfaction and you want to try your hand at something more interesting. Whatever the reason maybe you are in the middle of a transition.

Once you come to realize that there has to be a transition it makes it a lot easier for you. If you
get to know the right steps to follow to make this transition smoothly, you will have no problem from of going into a new environment and doing well in it from the beginning. it is better to opt for a change instead of staying on in a place where you are stagnating and where you may not like the colleagues or the management and also find the job gives you no satisfaction.

Prepare yourself to face a career transition

You should be prepared for a transition in your career at any time. For this you must first make a list of your qualifications, your skills and talents and what are the job options that you have with all this knowledge. Once you have listed the possibilities of the things that you can do, you can start looking for jobs in these areas. This time you can choose a job that makes most use of your skills and talents and where you know you will not stagnate.

You could get your colleagues and friends to assist you in listing your skills and talents and what it is they like about you. Alongside these points you can jot down your own ideas and then begin your search for a job where all these good points will hold you in good stand.

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Employer Training- Motivation

Introduction

This book was written to those people who are in a leading position but have not been there for a long time. The book is dealing with the way of thinking of a worker and gives advice and acting methods for those who want to change their unsuccessful leading methods.

This book will reveal step by step the way of the workers thinking, his mentality and aims. The edition is universal and can be used for all kinds of business building.

About the employee

The ideal employee

What is the ideal employee like?

- He is not late in the morning

-He does not have breakfast

-He starts work without a word

-He does his tasks without a mistake

-He does not have lunch

-He is not tired in the afternoon

-He does not chat

-He does not argue with his boss

-He works overtime without asking

Does an employee like this exist? Of course, but it is a programmed robot for producing. But now we want to talk about the workers who are from flesh and blood.

The ideal employee does not exist. We can divide them into two main groups: the contented and discontented employee. The contented employee is the motivated employee, the discontented is the opposite. Only the motivated employee is able to leave his home, he does not take his task home, so he can start the new workday relaxed. Unfortunately nowdays there are more discontented than contented employees, but this is going to change by you!

Here, at the beginning we have to meet some types of workers, because in the future you will need it in order to recognize your own workers, to give them their duties and to classify them.

Let' s see what kinds of workers do we know...

Employee types

For both main groups the same subtypes of workers can be added:

The arguing one

He cannot stand that there is someone who is smarter than him at the company, he has an explanation for everything, he wants to take place in everything, he hardly bears criticism.

The silent one

He seldom communicates with his fellows, he is drawn back, he eats his breakfast alone, often muses.

The clown

He likes to criticise others, often tells jokes, but he is not very productive, despite very popular.

The favourite

He tries to please his boss, he is very deligent, but he is not poular among his fellows.

The lazy

The opposite of the productive one. If he gets a pay decrease, it does not make him work. He is constantly under the threat of getting a notice, he draws himself from one month to another. He is the type of a negative worker' s personality. We will talk about this type later as well.

The surviver

He can handle everything, he is a kind of jack-of-all-trades, he can repair everything, Unfortunately he makes no extra productivity.

The deligent

This type is productive, he seems to be motivated, communicates with the others, he is very popular, but does not deal with it. When he is awarded he gets confused.He is the positive type of worker. We will mention him later.

The career wanting

He is an employee with his own plan, who is a mixture of a favourite, survivor and deligent. This type of a worker quickly climbs on a rung of a ladder and usually proves to be the employer's favourite.

Of course, we could range them on pages, but the important thing is, that all the types of workers are mentioned here, that can be found at any firm. These types can be motivated in groups or not.

Our task is not to change the employee types, but to accept all of them and to make them productive by motivating technics.

A little psychology

Every man has is sentiment, he is a thinking being, therefore every worker expects to be treated as a human, to avoid humiliation and rebuking in public. These facts will not motivate, on the contrary, give a negative effect not only to the person involved, but to the firm as well.

Because of that it was important to get to know the employee types in order to recognize them clearly. Later this will lead to the fact that in the future you can handle them successfully .

And one more thing: the rude and loud boss who keeps his employees in check is not a successful boss!

What is motivation?

Motivation means causing someone' s mind stimulated by the means of material or mental things.

To make it a bit clearer: the first material means is the worker's wage, which represents his most important motivation, and it is known by all the employers! But this is not enough for working totally motivated in order to reach top productivity. In the following passages you will learn about some other material and strong spiritual motivation means. Are you ready? Then let' s start..

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Cover Letter for your Resume

Your resume should be accompanied by a
cover letter to say what it is that you are sending. Assume that one is
required even if there is no specific requirement for one. A covering letter is
the first thing that your prospective employer will see, even before the resume
that you have sent. Make it count, by making it arresting and attention
grabbing.

When you are invited to send your
resume, do you do just that? Mail or post your resume and just a resume? What
about a covering letter with your resume? Or is that a thing of the past; a
mere formality? Well yes and no, a lot of people don’t bother with a covering
letter along with their resume, but they should. It is not just good etiquette,
which it is; but it also makes good business sense. Here is what a covering
letter is and how it can help you get your foot inside that door:

 

What is a cover letter: The covering
letter that accompanies your resume
sample, should, ideally provide a small amount of information about
you and why you are interested in the job that you are applying for. It should
set out briefly, why in your opinion you are suitable for the job; it is then
the job of your resume to give all the details and facts about your
qualifications, experience, unique abilities etc. You could say that a covering
letter is like a statement and the resume that goes along with it is the corroboration
or proof of the statement made in the cover letter.

 

Why do you need one: Remember your
resume is not a letter, so when you send one it, it should be accompanied by a
cover letter to say what it is that you are sending. So assume that one is
required even if there is no specific requirement for one. A covering letter is
the first thing that your prospective employer will see, even before the resume
sample that you have sent. 
Make it count, by making it arresting and attention grabbing, so that it
stands out from among the many resumes that the prospective employer may have
received.

 

 

What should it say: What unique value
can you bring to the position you are looking to fill? Why are you the best
person for the job? How can you help your prospective employer achieve the
goals and targets set? Set out briefly all these details in your covering
letter. The claims that you make in your cover letter though, should be backed
up and borne out by the contents of your resume otherwise it would seem as
though you are making tall and unsubstantiated claims, which will harm your
credibility in the eyes of the prospective employer.

 

What your cover letter should contain:
The cover letter should ideally be addressed to a specific person, so it pays
to do some research and find out exactly who in the organization will be
dealing with your resume when you send it in. This way you make sure that your
resume reaches the correct person and does not go astray. The cover letter
should, ordinarily contain your address and date, the employer’s address and
name of the concerned person, salutation

, body and complimentary closing. It
should enclose your sample resume.

 

So use your resume and its cover letter
to make the best impression possible.

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7 Outdated Myths That Will Kill Your Career Change Before You Start

If you're a Baby Boomer who's trying to change careers, you may feel like you've stumbled into Wonderland or gotten lost with Dorothy in Oz. You've achieved success in your career. You've built skills and a strong work ethic. And now you're ready to move on...and it's not working.

Many of my own clients tell me, "I haven't had to look for a job for 20 years."

Twenty years ago, you probably didn't have a cell phone or an email account. A worm was something you put on a fish hook and a virus was something you caught from visiting friends. You could bring your whole set of kitchen knives onto an airplane and gas prices...well, we won't go there.

And career counselors were handing out tests that promised to predict our aptitude and attitude.

Today as many as 90% of workers wish they could find a new career, but few actually succeed. Most are held back because they're still guiding their progress by what they learned when they begin their careers, 20, 30 or 40 years ago.

Myth #1: Science supports the traditional linear career change model: test for interests, identify careers and go find a job.

Reality #1: You probably discovered this idea in a self-help book. Maybe you hired a career counselor. But it doesn't work. Clients often call me because they're stuck in the first stage: looking inward for guidance. They take tests and contemplate "what I really want."

But researchers at Stanford and Harvard have found that career exploration proceeds in a zig-zag trial-and-error path. The word "serendipity" has been used in mainstream career research journals. Action, not introspection, is the key.

Myth #2: Starting a business is riskier than seeking a new job.

Reality #2: I would never tell anyone, "Stop job hunting and start your own entrepreneurial venture!" But these days, I recommend moving in parallel paths. Keep looking for a job but get serious about self-employment.

If you have a high profile in your industry or community, you may have trouble getting hired - but you might find yourself in demand as a self-employed business person. And if you're above a certain age, you may meet resistance from the traditional job market.

Myth #3: Skills that brought you career success are the same skills you need for career change.

Reality #3: Career and business achievement calls for football skills: teamwork, planning and playing your position. You get rewarded for being in the right place at the right time.

But career change typically happens like playground basketball. Your biggest successes will be unplanned. The rules change and if you want a team, you will have to find them -- or even hire them.

Myth #4: Ignore unexpected thoughts like, "Maybe it's time to move." They'll soon go away.

Reality #4: These hints come from your intuition, which is not a woo-woo concept but a reliable source of insight that has been recognized by mainstream psychologists and scientists. When you ignore these whispers, you may find yourself sabotaging your own success.

Myth #5: Make tough career decisions like business decisions: run the numbers.

Reality #5: In my experience, career decisions follow their own logic. You develop scenarios and stories. You ask, "Can I live with my worst case scenario? If not, what can I do now to avoid having this scenario unfold?"

Myth #6: Fear is a signal to stay where you are, not challenge the status quo.

Reality #6: Contemporary psychologists recognize that fear can be your friend, especially when you're moving outside your comfort zone into a new adventure. Fear means you're taking care of yourself as you move into the unknown.

Sometimes you will work in and through the fear. And sometimes you experience fear for a good reason: time to gather more information before moving ahead.

Myth #7: Career change means feeling stressed and miserable.

Reality #7: Career change can become a source of meaning and growth. Most people look back with gratitude on this time in their lives.

As you progress, you begin to feel strong and powerful. You recognize more and more of what you want. The magic happens when you connect with a glimpse of, "This could be good."

Are you struggling with mid-life career challenges, such as career change, layoffs, relocation, or corporate politics? You can get started with a free download of the 10 Secrets of Mastering a Major Life Change, by Cathy Goodwin, PhD. Visit http://www.midlifecareerstrategy.com/subscribe.html

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Job Search Advice From 4 Interviewers – Beat Your Competition!

Ronald Reagan once said: "A recession is when your friend loses their job. A depression is when you lose yours."

We're hovering on the edge of a recession and having well honed job hunting skills is something which is increasingly important for American and European workers.

Just out of interest – Americans get frantic about a possible recession when the unemployment rate goes over 5%. However, in many European countries, the normal unemployment rate is closer to 10% - this is largely due to different measurement standards and a higher percentage of people receiving government assistance. On the other hand, it is a lot harder to fire someone in most European countries.

Our first piece of job search advice is to examine your monthly income versus your expenses and also to look at the rate at which you will go through your savings if you become unemployed.

Obviously, the longer that you can afford to spend looking for a job before you burn through your saving, the better off you will be in the long run. While you look for work, you may be able to do freelance work, if this is applicable to your field. In fact, in some fields, such as copywriting, editing and programming, you can make a good income on the side this way.

Our next piece of job search advice is to get all of your ducks in a row when it comes to job hunting. Get your resume or CV into shape and come up with cover letters which explain exactly why you are the best candidate for the position. After any interview, send a thank you note – write one at the same time as you write your cover letter and prepare it for mailing in case you land an interview. Take it with you and mail it on your way home from the interview.

Get organized with your job search. Make good notes of your activity so you don’t duplicate your efforts or forget things.

You also have to be prepared to put in the effort required to find a new job. You'll be making a large number of phone calls and sending out a lot of resumes each week. You'll also have to spend plenty of time following up on all of these calls and resumes. Remember that volume is the name of the game here. Don't make the mistake of focusing on just one job and feeling down if you don't get it.

You'll have to be flexible enough to accept temp-to-hire positions or if necessary, work through a temporary agency or staffing company. You may have to relocate - look at the positives of the situation.

If things are slow, then think about enhancing your skills by getting additional certifications, taking classes or getting any additional training needed to get a leg up in the job market.

Last of all, keep an eye out for jobs which are both publicly posted and non-posted. Remember that even in good economic times, less than 20% of jobs are publicly posted. Talk to people and ask them about positions which are not advertised. You can safely assume that any job which is posted online is being deluged with applicants.

Here's more job search advice as well as advice on using  job search engines to find work.

About the Author:

Catherine Jones is a leading authority on recruitment and, with 3 colleagues, has written a how to snag a job website in which she shares her secrets on getting hired.

Catherine works as a senior manager for a large financial services organisation and recruits new employees on a regular basis. Learn from the experts and snag the job you want – your dream job!

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3 Resume and Job Interview Mistakes That Will Keep You Unemployed

You've sent out a ton of resumes but barely get any calls for job interviews.

When you do get a job interview, you never get a call back with a job offer.

Maybe you're making some crucial resume and job interview mistakes that are huge red flags for potential employers.

Red flags that tell employers not to hire you. Here are three resume and job interview mistakes you must avoid.

1. Long Employment Gaps

There are a lot of legitimate reasons for having gaps in employment.

The key is to make very clear, on your resume, why you have these gaps.

If a potential employer sees gaps and there isn't a reason on the resume or in the cover letter that explains why, they most likely won't even bother calling you for the job interview.

They'll assume you have something to hide.

Be sure to explain any gaps in employment.

2. No References

You don't need to place references no your resume.

But you definitely need a section that says something like "References: Upon Request."

Let your potential employer know that you are ready, willing and able to provide references.

3. Don't Be Negative About A Previous Employer

Potential employers don't want to hear all your negative thoughts about your previous employers.

It does not send a good signal and says a lot (in a bad way) about your attitude.

You can spin negatives into positives. Did you think your previous boss was preventing you from getting a promotion?

In your job interview state something like "I felt that I went as far as I could go at my previous job and I'm looking for an opportunity to move my career forward and face new challenges."

Don't try and hide things from a potential employer, either on your resume or in the job interview.

Learn more about how to write a resume that lands you the job you want at http://www.resume-cover-letter-and-career-tips.com

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10 Steps to Achieve Your Career Goals

When a recent US survey asked people what got in the way of them achieving their goals, the most common reasons given were procrastination (33%); lack of discipline (24%); not having a plan (19%) and having to do it alone (10%).

When there is economic uncertainty then your focus is naturally on the immediate future, but you shouldn't lose sight of the fact that when things turn around there are usually lots of opportunities for those who are prepared. This can be a good time to stay ahead of the curve, and make plans to achieve your personal and professional goals. 

 

Step 1: Make sure you really want your goal.  If it's getting a Board position, setting up your business or working part-time, imagine in detail how great life will be when you do this.

 

Step 2: Write your goals down.  Put them somewhere you can see them and cut out pictures to inspire you on a daily basis. One research study which tracked a number of graduates over a 20 year period showed that those who had written down their goals were more successful in many of the things that they had achieved. 

 

Step 3: Is your goal SMART?  Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time Framed.

 

Step 4: Devise a time plan. One month, 3 month, 6, month and your steps to getting there.

 

Step 5: What small actions can you take straight away to get you on your journey?  Do them and then plan some more. Set review dates.  Check in with your progress each month so you can see how well you are doing and then celebrate!  Buy something small or treat yourself to something that will mark your progress.

 

Step 6: Make yourself accountable to someone.  Don't go it alone. Ask a friend/partner to join you or support you to help keep you focused and on track.

 

Step 7: Foresee pitfalls.  Plan for any unexpected or known events that could throw you off course. Predict other people's negative responses and be realistic about what can be achieved.

 

Step 8: What might be the hidden bonus of failing?  It's a big question but sometimes we do self-sabotaging and damaging things in order to prove ourselves right.  "See I told you/ I was useless/am not qualified/always get looked over for promotion" could be your mantra for keeping you stuck in your "safe" misery.

 

Step 9: Write out what you gain and lose by change and what you gain and lose by staying the same. 

 

Step 10: Be committed to your success.  When you say you are going to do something and you do, it sends a tremendously positive message to your psyche.

Susan Tomlinson specialises in helping women professionals and executives, build rewarding and successful careers. Drawing on her years of experience in both career and personal development, she strongly advocates doing work you love. You can find out more about her programmes and sign up for a free 5 week Fast Track your Career! e-course at http://www.careerinsights.co.uk/programmes/index.htm

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Seven Tips for Job Interview Nerves

Most of us get nervous before an interview, no matter how many we have had! However, it does not have to be as terrifying an experience as you might believe. Below, I have written a few tips for overcoming job interview nerves and giving yourself the best chance over the competition.

Showing confidence is extremely important. Employers want to see that the applicant believes they can do the job, as well as have the required skills and experience. Confident employees make good staff members because they are usually trainable, and resourceful, with initiative and good leadership skills. These qualities will benefit the company in the future.

However, do not confuse confidence with arrogance. The exaggerated claims and boasting of an arrogant presentation has nothing to do with confidence, and is actually due to lack of self belief. True confidence has no need for exaggeration, and an arrogant interviewee is likely to do himself far more harm than good, so make sure your confidence is genuine.

There are a few simple things you can do before and during your interview which will build your confidence. If you follow these steps you will find that you will feel more confident when you are in front of the interviewer.

1. Research the company.

Find out as much as you can about the company by looking at their website or looking them up in a business directory. What particular skills and knowledge do you have that will be useful for them? How will you be of value to this company?

When you know the company's function and philosophy, you will understand their needs and be able to present yourself as someone who can fulfil those needs. The employer will also be impressed by your interest and you are off to a good start. Your initiative will go down well with any interviewer.

2. Dress appropriately and professionally.

The clothes you wear give an instant impression of who you are, and they also have a psychological effect on you. Dress carelessly sloppily, and you will act carelessly and sloppily. Dress smartly and you will feel smart. Look good and you will feel good.

3. Check Your Posture

Make sure that you have a good posture when facing the interviewer. This doesn't mean you have to sit as though you have a rod up your back, but by sitting straight and not slouching you will not only be able to breathe more easily (which will enable you to relax), you will feel more confident. Your answers will then come out more freely and easily.

4. Make eye contact

Bear in mind that the interviewer is just another person, like you. Do not be afraid to look straight into his or her eyes during the interview.

One benefit of this is that you will be able to gauge the interviewer's feelings. You will be able to tell if he is interested in what you are saying, or whether he is getting bored.

On the other hand, don't stare or make eye contact all the time. This could come across as confrontational and scary! On the other end of the scale, avoiding eye contact completely could look as though you are hiding something. When you look into someone's eyes as you give your answers they will be reassured that what you are saying is the truth.

5. Listen.

When we are nervous, we often make the mistake of listening to our own thoughts too much, and then answering the question that we thought we heard! When you actively listen to the interviewer, this has two benefits. Firstly, it will turn off the stuff going on inside your head, and secondly, you will be able to answer the correct question! This active listening will calm your nerves and make you feel more confident because you will understand exactly what is expected of you.

6. Make clear and direct answers.

If you have listened properly, you will be in the position to tell the interviewer exactly what he wants to know. Respond with straight and honest answers. If you waffle you will only show that you are not sure of yourself. Be brief and to the point. Offer appropriate information, but don't go off at a tangent, as you will lose focus and concentration. If you don't understand the question, don't try to bluff it; ask for clarification. Interviewers will respect you more for this.

7. Ask questions.

Before your interview, write down a few things you would like to know about the company. Showing an interest by asking questions is very beneficial. However, try not to just ask about things that only concern you, such as what is the starting salary, or what fringe benefits they give. Ask questions about how you can be of service to the company, perhaps how a particular skill of yours might be of use. By doing this, both of you will know whether you are right for the job.

If you follow these steps you will see your confidence increase and your nerves decrease. Above all, it is important that you believe that you are capable for the job. Without this self belief you will not appear confident to your interviewer, whatever you do.

About the Author:

Ros is a career coach with a background in teaching career development.

For professional career coaching and confidence development, go to Professional Coaching for Your Change of Career

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7 Strategies to Credit Crunch Proof Your Career

Every time you open a newspaper nowadays, the first thing you see is the current fear of a recession, the credit crunch, the banking crisis and the difficult days ahead with a downturn of the economy. It seems obvious that there will be cost cutting measures within some organizations, which in turn triggers fears of downsizing. Keeping this in mind, it is better to credit crunch proof your career when there is still time. Even if your company is not affected right now, it is necessary that you build up a strategy to safeguard yourself. There are no magic answers or sure shot solutions but these tactics can help to give you confidence and an added edge.

1. Update your skills and learn new skills: Now is the time to invest more in yourself. Update your skills in your current areas of work. Similarly, learn new skills like IT skills. You may take up new courses or trainings that will enhance your resume and can prove to be helpful not just in your current job but also any new opportunities if the need be.

2. Target your resume for specific jobs: Design and develop a resume that is fully targeted for a specific job that you are applying for. It should not be a generic list of your qualifications and experience. If you are unable to do so yourself, invest some time in learning this skill. Only a professionally targeted resume can take you further to an interview level. Your resume should stand out from the rest and should be appealing enough to the employers.

3.Get yourself noticed: At your current job, take efforts to be noticed. Make sure your boss is aware of your achievements. If you are given an opportunity for a new role and responsibility, take it up. If you are involved in a very important project, you may be safer than most.

4. Make yourself indispensable: Be ready to take on new tasks even over and above your usual activities. Volunteering to take on new tasks helps in making you indispensable as a person who can undertake any activity happily. That will help list you out as an important team member not worth losing. Find ways to contribute innovatively to your company. Be an active team player.

5. Start networking: It helps having a good supportive network. Keep in touch with former colleagues in other organizations, you previous bosses etc., which can help you find other job opportunities whenever the need arises. Be equally helpful to your contact as far as possible, as then only can you expect them to return the favor.

6. Plan your finances carefully: Building up your financial reserves is necessary. Even if you may be given a redundancy package it may take some time to come. If you have some financial reserve to last you at least 6 months, you would not go deeper in the trough. Plan you finances carefully with your current job at hand.

7. Don't hide: Do not make yourself invisible, considering that you would not get axed because of it. Get up and prove yourself so that you become a bit safer. Your clients and boss need to see results now. Try to solve immediate needs.

You can credit crunch proof your career by taking some wise decisions and making the effort to enhance your skills. Be alert and positive and work hard to get yourself in a better position during these difficult times.

Sharon Alexander, Career Consultant

Claim That Job.com

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Making Career Choice and Career Management Decisions

Making career choice and financial decisions can be a challenge, and it seems like there are always plenty of decisions to make when you find yourself out of work. Some career decisions are life altering and others are less monumental. When you're already in the middle of a big life change, all of your other decisions can feel pretty overwhelming.

"I have always argued that change becomes stressful and overwhelming only when you've lost any sense of the constancy of your life. You need firm ground to stand on. From there, you can deal with that change." Richard Nelson Bolles

If you are making career choice and financial decisions, you may be considering a variety of issues:

• Will you accept a new job offer?
  
  
• Maybe going back to school is the best option for you.
  
  
• Is a career change is in order, or will you search for work in your current profession or industry?
  
  
• Will you need to reduce your current household expenses? If so, what will you change to make that happen?

Whatever next steps you are considering, it can be helpful to analyze them a bit objectively.

When I was at a career crossroad, I came across a very interesting online decision making tool called Choose It! Choose It! is extremely simple and straightforward, so I was actually quite skeptical when I initially saw it. Any career choice test I've used in the past has been pretty complex, so I wasn't initially hopeful that an extremely simple bit of software could help with decision making.

I kept an open mind and tried Choose It!, and I was very pleasantly surprised with the results.

It's very simple to use. The first time you try it, you can go through a quick tour that shows you a clear example of exactly how to use the software. It took me very little time to learn to use the program, and it guided me step by step through a logical decision making process.

I tend to be more of an intuitive, gut feeling kind of person when it comes to making decisions, so having a simple program to guide me through a more analytical decision making process and a different way of thinking was a great experience. Also, because Choose It! is a general decision making tool, and not limited to making career choice decisions, you can use it to help you think through a lot of different types of decisions.

You do need to be ready with all of the information you need to prioritize your options if you're going to use Choose It! to its full effect. Keep in mind that Choose It! does not provide you with possible career options; it helps you to think through and choose among a variety of options that you already have in mind. So, the better you understand your own options and priorities, the better result you'll get from the program.

Choose It! is simple, effective and free, and it helps you to prioritize your options in an objective and logical manner. I do recommend giving this tool a try if you are in the process of making career choice or other career management decisions.

Lisa McGrimmon is a career coach and author who has helped over two thousand clients achieve their career goals. If you'd like to learn exactly how to manage your career and gain enormous control over your future, visit Career Choice Guide. To try Choose It! go to Choose It! for Decision Making Confidence.

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Recruiter Motivation - Keep Your Recruiting Machine Cruising!

Motivation energizes our efforts to keep taking the actions that lead to placements. Money has never been a true motivator for me. It's a nice reward for sure, but once there's plenty of money around the moment of truth arrives for each Recruiter. What is it that makes us want to do our job well?

A long time ago I put together a little system in my own brain that keeps me on track. I suspect most other Recruiters have done the same although many of those systems remain unvoiced.

I value freedom in both my work and personal life. Recruiting has provided a means for me to maintain my freedom. I'm also fond of efficiency. I set out each day to accomplish two important functions. I try and get those two things done within 4 hours. My commitment to recruiting revolves around this deal I made with myself. Each day I will work until two crucial tasks are completed. If I get those tasks completed within 4.5 hours the rest of the day is free if I so choose.

It's that simple. My productivity centers around getting 2 or 3 quality send-outs a week (which translates into 1 or 2 placements a week). So each day I either need to recruit a candidate to send out on an interview, or get a job order.

The thought of having an unfulfilled job order drives me crazy. The idea I may let a client down creates great agitation within me and pushes me to act. This tenacity creates momentum. Healthy self-respect and the desire to deliver what was promised is also motivating. Concentrate on your client's needs.

I focus entirely on whatever task is at hand. If I find a candidate on the sixth phone call of the day, I move on to a few reference checks and a new job order if my wonderful new candidate is not a match for any of my current job orders. I always interview a new candidate twice before scheduling a send out. I've found candidates need time for my questions and their responses to germinate. The second interview tends to have more substance.

Recruiting candidates, scheduling send outs, and getting new job orders are critical to any Recruiter's success. All the other steps involved in a placement are support tasks, in my opinion. I never do support type tasks unless one of the primary tasks are completed in any given day.

There are Recruiters out there who work fifty to seventy hours a week. They may even be making up to a million dollars a year. That is possible. I'm most content when I operate to please myself and in a way that produces balance in my life. I've owned businesses that did require me to work 60, 70, even 80 hours a week. Once those businesses started to succeed I was able to put managers in place to smooth out operations. I no longer want to work that hard and don't. I can no longer sustain 50 to 70 hours week for months at a time.

I know of recruiters who interview 18 to 20 people a week and make 4 to 8 placements a week. More power to them. Recruiter know thyself I say. March to your inner drummer and take pleasure in the ample rewards that accompany impacting the futures of businesses, candidates, and your personal circle of friends and family who interact with you everyday.

One final point. If there are parts of the recruiting process that you avoid...find someone else to complete those tasks. Don't fight with yourself. Know your strengths. Do 'splits' with other recruiters and you'll be able to maintain your motivation, keep cruising, and enjoy everything this great profession has to offer.

About the Author:

Kimberly Schenk has over 25 years experience in business. For 17 of those years she has been an Executive Recruiter and Trainer. She shares her success secrets with Recruiters in her eBook,
Top Recruiter Secrets

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The Most Important Thing When Starting Your Career

Did you ever do a job that made you wish, you were rather without a job than work here? When you felt you should be the boss than getting bossed over by your senior. If your feelings are all the above then you are best bet for a management career. The perfect candidate for such a job should have certain special qualities that make them apt for the job.

You are required to have certain special abilities to succeed in a career like management. The more you improve your skills the better manager you will be and much better chance of making more money. You are required to do certain things to get this job so you need to concentrate if you feel this career is for you. In the process you can learn if this is the chosen career for you or not.

The main quality that will make you a success in management career is excellent leadership abilities. Did you ever do a group project when in school and took over as the leader? Are you good at delegation ensuring that everybody did their part? If your answer rot these questions is yes then you will be the perfect fit for a career in management. If you have motivating skills it is an added quality.

A good manager will not only encourage the subordinates to do a good job but at the same time get them interested in what they are doing so that they naturally do a better job of it by putting in extra efforts than if they were compelled to do the same. This will prove that you are a good manager and you are a perfect fit into management. There are many people in management career who have no leadership skills and become misfit in such a career. Such people have a tough time managing people. They just can not motivate their subordinates. Instead, they are likely to do exactly the opposite that is demotivate them. If you are good at managing people then you should get into management so that there are lesser bad managers. In case, you have a boss who is not geed, it can mean you work harder to deal with.

It is very essential to love your job, so subordinates will continue where they are working if they have good leader as their boss. For this reason managers are the backbone of the company.

About the Author:

Sayid Aksa is the admin of http://lowongankerja.us, you can find hundreds of worldwide job vacancies and lowongan kerja from reputable company to brighten your future career.

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MCSA Courses: Will They Further Your Career?

The Microsoft Certified System Administrator is a user who is certified of having knowledge in System Administration of Microsoft Windows Operating System. The MCSA certifies the user as the one having the skills in implementation, management and troubleshooting of the rising needs of Microsoft Windows operating systems.

The MCSA course consists of two exams to be successfully completed. The two exams are the Core and the Elective exams. Both the courses consist of different areas of expertise. The MCSA course exams are as follows:

Core Exam
Windows XP Professional 70-270 Series
This includes the installation, administering resource, configuring desktop, configuring hardware, optimizing, networking and securing the system.

Windows 2000 Server 70-215 Series
This course consists of installation, hardware, control sources to files, folders, web and printers, optimizing server, troubleshooting, implementing remote access and terminal services, configuring disk and drives, networking server and using security features.

Windows Server 2003
The course consists of installation, upgrades, managing disk and hardware, administering resource and shared resource, networking, optimizing system and configuring desktop, using TCP/IP and securing system.

Windows Server 2003 Networking Management 70-291 Series
The test consists of TCP/IP protocol, IP addressing and routing, classless subnet masking and client address notification, dynamic host configuration protocol, domain naming system concept and server, security template, software updating, troubleshooting, LAN/dial up services and security.

Windows 2000 Network Management 70-218 Series
This test contains installing devices, managing group policy, resources, permissions, TCP/IP, remote access, controlling file and web access, monitoring and backing up files, configuring VPNs and terminal services.

Elective Exams
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 70-284 Series
The course consists of managing exchange recipient objects, address list, policies, computer performance, troubleshooting and security.

Microsoft Server 2003 Administration 70-290 Series
The course consists of managing of physical and logical disks, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting, managing computer accounts and users, configuring terminal services, using server management tools, managing the web services with the IIS 6.0, management of performance and security, planning and implementation of disaster recovery.

Windows 2000 Network Administration 70-216 Series
The exam contains working with DNS and DHCP, remote access, network protocol, WNS, NAT, IP routing and certificate services.

Exchange 2000 Administration 70-224 Series
The course consists of installation and co-existence, creation and management of recipient objects, group and connectors, deployment of internet messaging, administration of chat services, security, performance, working with clients and backing up of data.

Server 2003 Security Administration 70-299 Series
The test is made up of implementation, management and troubleshooting of security policies, network communications security and patch management, PKI administration, IPSec troubleshooting,

SOL Server 2000 Administration 70-228
The course is of installation, advanced installation, creating and managing the databases, extracting and securing data and its integrity, automation and performance.

Upon successful completion of the course in security or messaging in which five of the above test is to be passed, the user is certified as an MCSA. The completion of MCSA course is an added advantage for IT professionals across the world.

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How to Research Your Career Before Deciding on a Suitable One

Whatever your reasons, thorough career research will yield positive results. Even so, effective career research needs to be conducted in an organized manner.

Here are some tips that can help you as you begin your research.

Make a Career Plan

If you don't know where you're going, it's very difficult to figure out how to get there. Without a concrete plan, your research may become directionless and disorganized.

You may be working on a short-term career plan for a year or a few years or a long-term career plan that will cover five years or more.

Below are some points for consideration when making your career plan:

1. Analysis of your preferred lifestyle. Can the career you are pursuing make it possible for you to maintain this lifestyle?

2. Analysis of your work and leisure activities. Do you find them compatible with your career of choice?

3. Analysis of your weaknesses and strengths in terms of experience, talents, technical knowledge, education, training, skill development, etc., with respect to your desired career.

4. Analysis of what success means to you. Is it money, satisfaction, power, or something else?

5. Analysis of your personality type. Do you prefer a desk job or something that involves moving around?

Take a Career Assessment Test

You need to take at least one of these. There are many tests available; one is the Myers-Briggs personality test. Most tests are available online; some are free, but others charge a fee.

These tests are an excellent way to get pointers regarding the career you should pursue.

Learn About Various Occupations

Try learning about different occupations. Explore the nature of work involved, working conditions, earning potential and educational and technical requirements.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor can be an excellent source of such information.

Read Career-Related Books

Review books related to specific careers, many of which can be found online for free reading. You can also check your local library for such books and reading material.

Get Career Information Through Contacts

Use your network of contacts-your friends, relatives, family, peers, colleagues, neighbors, teachers, professors, and others-to get information about potential careers.

You may be surprised at the information you will unearth.

Use the Power of the Web

Conduct an online career research, which can give you an insight into a variety of possible careers for college majors and others with different educational levels.

Search Job Openings

Go through various job sites to find out what jobs openings are currently available. You may find many types of careers that you might not have considered simply because you had no idea that such jobs existed.

Doing dedicated research can empower you to select a suitable career for yourself.

Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solutions - Six Sigma Online (http://www.sixsigmaonline.org) offers online six sigma training and certification classes for six sigma professionals including, lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.

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Exploring the Career Opportunities in Dog Training

With the rise of dog training programs on television, families are becoming more dog friendly, which means that more families are finding that they cannot train their new pets properly. This is where professionally trained and certified dog trainers can greatly benefit a family and benefit pet health.

To become a certified dog trainer, there are a few paths you can take. Most dog pet trainers mentor under a veterinarian or another, more experienced professional pet trainers within the pet health industry. While many do train for years in a mentorship, some potential dog trainers study in dog behavioral programs within veterinarian colleges. There are a few university degree programs that specialize in dog behavioral training. Being a certified dog trainer means that you will need to completely understand dog psychology and how to effectively communicate with dogs. This will allow you to better teach families and individuals, as well as their dogs. Different dogs will have different personalities, and their interaction with their families will differ as well. Deciphering that connection between dog and owner falls at the feet of the trainer, and it will become your job to train both dog owner and dog.

Once you have gained ample experience and completed any educational programs, there are plenty of ways to get your name out there. It is best if you volunteer or intern with a veterinarian or pet health care physician, as they will be one of the greatest resources you can ever have. They will have knowledge of dogs and dog owners who will need assistance with behavioral problems. They can be your greatest source of advertising, since they see dogs on a daily basis. There are numerous resources for getting the word out about your dog training ability. Word of mouth is another great resource to promote yourself, so consider each training sessions as the one that defines you. It only takes one unsatisfied client to blemish your reputation, so keep that in mind when handling each and every dog and owner. Dogs are simply another member of the family, and most people consider dogs like a child. If you keep this in mind, you can engage the owners in a more professional and persuasive manner.

Careers in dog training can be rewarding, but first you must have an infinite love and admiration for the dog itself. You also need to appreciate pet health care as well, since dog training falls into the psychological realm of dog health. This is a life choice, not just a job. Before considering this profession, be sure that your affinity is driving you to helping our four legged friends, and not financial gain. If you put the dog first, then you will be nothing but rewarded and successful. Dog training can be vital to pet health, and seeking a career in dog training can be ultimately rewarding for you as well, once you begin to see the progress you are making with an unruly dog Because not only will you be a dog trainer, but you will become a dog psychologist as well.

Gary Pearson is an accomplished niche website developer and author.

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Repackaging Your Skills for New Career Opportunities

Are you thinking about pursuing new job opportunities but aren’t sure where to start? Many people struggle with making the first move because they don’t have a point of reference for their value in the job market. After having worked in the same industry or position for so long, they doubt that they have something to offer another employer. Even if they have a notion that there may be opportunities “out there” they have no idea what those opportunities might be or how to present themselves for those opportunities.

 

You can probably relate. Maybe you’ve mastered your job, you’re bored and are seeking new challenges or you’re looking for a new job that is a better fit. Or, maybe you don’t see chances for advancement in your current company. Like many other professionals, you’ve probably either had a variety of work experience or been in the same line of work for years.  As you consider new career options you can easily get stuck on the question “what else can I do and who would hire me to do that?” That’s where self-marketing comes into play.

 

Before you can do any self-marketing effectively, though, you need to have a good foundation of understanding about yourself and the job market.

 

What Can You Do?

The best way to start is to take inventory of your skills: What can you do? What do you enjoy doing? In what instances have you achieved success? It’s useful to reflect on the various situations where you’ve been recognized for a job well done or the situations in which you felt very confident about your performance. Think about all of your activities at work, in the community and while volunteering.

 

In my career guide, Fast Track Your Career: Three Steps To Finding Work You Love, I include a checklist and questions to identify satisfying skills. Other tools you might use are the Skillscan or the Motivated Skills Card Sort.

 

Once you’ve generated a list of skills you enjoy using, you can work with that list to come up with related accomplishments.

 

Problem, Action, Results

In the selection process interviewers are looking for examples of past success. For that reason, you have to emphasize results on your resume, cover letter and in the interview. Using accomplishment statements to highlight your actions and the related positive outcomes or to illustrate the use of several skills to accomplish an important task will help you stand out from the crowd.

 

The PAR approach is an easy framework to use when talking about your accomplishments. When describing your accomplishments state the problem (P), describe the action or actions you took to address the problem (A), and describe the result (R).

 

Here’s an example of an accomplishment statement:

“My sales team increased quarterly revenue by 25% due to my efforts.”

 

Here’s the same example applying the PAR approach:

“ Our quarterly numbers were low. As the marketing manager I was responsible for promoting the product to potential buyers. After conducting analysis on why people bought the product and the quality of their experience, I re-wrote our marketing materials using testimonials and examples from past buyers. Additionally, I added a free product demo to our website so people could test it out risk- free. I made sure my team followed up personally and quickly with all potential buyers who downloaded the demo. As a result of my efforts, sales increased 25%.

 

You’ll notice in the example that there were several skills involved with accomplishing the desired outcome. The first statement is brief and can be used on a resume. The second version is expanded and can be used in an interview session.

 

Connecting to Career Options

Equally important is finding a place where you can use your best skills in satisfying ways. There are many sources for uncovering those environments. One website I often use is the O*net . You can type in keywords to create a list of career options based on various skills. This website also provides a wealth of information about various jobs including tasks, tools and technology, wage and salary, educational preparation needed, related occupations, and so much more. It’s a very powerful resource.

 

Self-marketing is the process by which you present your qualifications in such a way as to be attractive to a potential employer. Recruiters and hiring managers expect job seekers to communicate their value in terms of past achievements. They want to know the scope and range of your experience and how it relates to the job you seek. They expect to see this on your resume and cover letter and hear it communicated during interviews and through your networking efforts.

 

Once you have a better idea of your skills, how they connect to career possibilities and learn how to communicate them to potential employers, you’ll be well on your way to connecting with a satisfying new job.

About the Author:

Markell R. Steele is the owner of Futures in Motion, Inc. and author of Fast Track Your Career: Three Steps for Finding Work You Love. For the past 13 years, she has passionately shared her secrets for career happiness and success. Her company provides career assessments and career transition assistance. More articles can be found here- http://futures-in-motion.com/article_archive.php

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MCSA Courses - Will They Further Your Career?

The Microsoft Certified System Administrator is a user who is certified of having knowledge in System Administration of Microsoft Windows Operating System. The MCSA certifies the user as the one having the skills in implementation, management and troubleshooting of the rising needs of Microsoft Windows operating systems.

The MCSA course consists of two exams to be successfully completed. The two exams are the Core and the Elective exams. Both the courses consist of different areas of expertise. The MCSA course exams are as follows:

Core Exam

Windows XP Professional 70-270 Series

This includes the installation, administering resource, configuring desktop, configuring hardware, optimizing, networking and securing the system.

Windows 2000 Server 70-215 Series

This course consists of installation, hardware, control sources to files, folders, web and printers, optimizing server, troubleshooting, implementing remote access and terminal services, configuring disk and drives, networking server and using security features.

Windows Server 2003

The course consists of installation, upgrades, managing disk and hardware, administering resource and shared resource, networking, optimizing system and configuring desktop, using TCP/IP and securing system.

Windows Server 2003 Networking Management 70-291 Series

The test consists of TCP/IP protocol, IP addressing and routing, classless subnet masking and client address notification, dynamic host configuration protocol, domain naming system concept and server, security template, software updating, troubleshooting, LAN/dial up services and security.

Windows 2000 Network Management 70-218 Series

This test contains installing devices, managing group policy, resources, permissions, TCP/IP, remote access, controlling file and web access, monitoring and backing up files, configuring VPNs and terminal services.

Elective Exams

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 70-284 Series

The course consists of managing exchange recipient objects, address list, policies, computer performance, troubleshooting and security.

Microsoft Server 2003 Administration 70-290 Series

The course consists of managing of physical and logical disks, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting, managing computer accounts and users, configuring terminal services, using server management tools, managing the web services with the IIS 6.0, management of performance and security, planning and implementation of disaster recovery.

Windows 2000 Network Administration 70-216 Series

The exam contains working with DNS and DHCP, remote access, network protocol, WNS, NAT, IP routing and certificate services.

Exchange 2000 Administration 70-224 Series

The course consists of installation and co-existence, creation and management of recipient objects, group and connectors, deployment of internet messaging, administration of chat services, security, performance, working with clients and backing up of data.

Server 2003 Security Administration 70-299 Series

The test is made up of implementation, management and troubleshooting of security policies, network communications security and patch management, PKI administration, IPSec troubleshooting

SOL Server 2000 Administration 70-228

The course is of installation, advanced installation, creating and managing the databases, extracting and securing data and its integrity, automation and performance.

Upon successful completion of the course in security or messaging in which five of the above test is to be passed, the user is certified as an MCSA. The completion of MCSA course is an added advantage for IT professionals across the world.

James Copper is a writer for http://www.electriciancareerchange.co.uk

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Find Your Career Using the Right Jobs Board

Whether you are a seasoned professional who specializes in business networking, a new college graduate looking for that killer "first real job," a technological extrovert who wants to get in on the whole social media craze, or whatever, now finding IT or Telecom employment in Europe is faster and easier than ever.

Thank those trailblazers from years passed who had the vision to create huge computers, then PCs, then laptops, and of course the global marketplace we have come to refer to as the Internet.

It only makes sense that if you are employed in the technology industry, you should be using technology to land that perfect career opportunity. What person in his or her right mind wants to hire an IT person who uses the postal service to mail in a resume? That is almost akin to writing your resume with a pen. Sounds ridiculous, right? Of course, so if you are searching for IT or Telecom employment in Europe, visit an online job board to get yourself started on those interviews.

The advantages to online job boards are numerous. They are easy to use; they do not require a business suit just to get the resume in the employer's hands; they are convenient; they allow you to save and post a resume. Probably what is best of all the features, however, is the ability to complete a specialized search.

If you are interested in employment only in Ireland, for example, you can choose to search that way. But let's say you live in Toscana, Italy and have family in Sicily. Since you are on a quest for the perfect career move, you are open to either location. Well, all it takes is a click of the reset button and you can complete your second search in no time. Not only can you categorize your search according to location, though. You can also narrow down your field of expertise.

If you are only interested in the Bluetooth industry, for example, or if you are excited about both software and systems engineering, you can so specify. There are no surprises when you are in control of your search criteria. If you have only a specific amount of time you can dedicate to your job search - let's say in the car, with your personal laptop, during the hour your current employer designates as lunchtime - then that is no problem, either. Just create and save an account with the specs and information you want, and go back to it later.

Playing online games, buying cool stuff at online auction sites, and paying bills are all really cool, but probably the best use of your technology background is utilizing the online job boards for IT or Telecom employment in Europe.

http://www.telcojobs.eu

The #1 European Telecoms jobs search website for career minded professionals seeking employment and recruitment in the telecom industries within Europe.

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