How to stay creative in a sea of corporate boredom

How to stay creative in a sea of corporate boredomHow to stay creative in a sea of corporate boredomFirst, try this, right nowThink of a person who you consider to be creative.Im willing to bet you didnt think of yourself.Very few people think they are creative. Most believe its a magical gift which is bestowed upon the smartest, wildest, or best looking*.*The fact that I am creative AND good looking is merely coincidence ??Oh, Im not creative, said my intern as she swiftly built an eCourse from scratch.I wish I welches creative said one of my friends sitting around a pile of things she sewed that morning.You, Todd, youre creative, said a cousin who is the best gift giver Ive ever met.Here are the criteria to see if you are a creative person or notCan you think of any problem in the world?Can you think of at least one solution to that problem?Congratulations Youre creative.Now lets talk about how to be mora creative- - - A) Quit trying to fit inThis disaster of a conversation happe ns every dayHey I have all these new ideasOoh, thats not really how we do things hereOh, okay.This message is passed like a virus from new hire to new hire, from department to department. Some companies have it even if they pretend they dont.I have a friend who welches hired to disrupt the organization. The company welches so proud when he came on board Look at us Were innovatorsGuess what happened when the disruption started? My friend received curse-littered emails from 4 of the 9 executives for what hed done. Cool as ever, he didnt apologize and let the results play out.The result was major mainstream media for his companys project and millions of dollars in potential revenue.You may not be in a position to bring in millions of dollars to your company, but stand your ground when you are right. Use these magic wordsLets just try it and see if it works. We can always switch back if it doesnt.B) Always be looking out for problemsAlthough its counterintuitive, this is the first step to being creative. Even traditional artists, (writers, painters, etc.) usually create in response to conflict in the world.KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT about the problems you find. At least, until youC) Bring solutions to those problemsI dont care what you think your job title is. From this point forward, you are now a full time problem solver.See an open position online and know someone who would fit it perfectly? Refer them.See something missing from your favorite bloggers website? Find them a plugin which would fix it.See a letter which fell off a sign? Put it back.Solve problems. Watch how everything falls into place. Its like magic.D) Find ways to grab peoples emotionsHere is one of my favorite storiesIn 1992, Robyn Waters started working for Target. She was given a pretty lowly job, and hated what she was working with. As a former fashion snob, she got sick of Target lagging behind the market and putting out clothing designs a year after everyone had moved on from that trend.She begge d that more money and attention be given to the womens clothing department. Nobody listened.So Target kept cranking out bland, old, boring trends.But when the fashion industry made a switch from neutral khaki to bold color, Waters realized she had to do something differently.She went to a candy store in New York, bought the brightest colored MMs she could find, placed a crystal bowl in the middle of a conference table.She waited.As people filed into the room, Waters opened a bag of MMs and poured them into the bowl. Turquoise, pink, red, and yellow candies splashed and spilled into the bowl.Then she dumped in another bag.Then another.The effect mesmerized the room. People couldnt look away.Do you see? she asked them. Do you see your reaction to color?We all know the rest of the story. Targets bullseye is one of the most recognizable icons on the planet, and they remain a real presence in the fashion world.None of that happens if Waters simply tried to explain where she thought trend s were headed.You think the world is made of rules. It isnt.The world is made of people.People are made of emotions.The more you can make people feel, the better chance of getting your ideas into reality.E) Learn everythingAbout your company. About your industry. About your craft. About your coworkers.Creativity is often simply combinations of existing ideas.F) Stay healthyAt 24, my gut was a wreck. In one year, I was carted to the emergency room twice, missed nearly a week of work for stomach issues alone, had an upper GI and a colonoscopy. My weight dropped under 130. Doctors couldnt tell me why my body was revolting.* Needless to say, when I was curled up on the bathroom floor trying not to vomit, it was difficult to come up with new ideas.No health, no creativity.If youve never been into health before, dont start some complicated diet. Do these things insteadDrink 1 glass of water before you do anything else in the morning.Eat 1 raw vegetable serving every day (not salad. Salad is the worst).Walk or Run until your heart starts beating hard 1 time per day.Do 1 mental health exercise per day.Listen to 1 health podcast per week. Start with this one.*If youve ever been told youll just have to live with this by any doctor, challenge that. The body is more powerful than you think.G) ExperimentYou know when I talked about the magic words up there - Lets just try it and see if it works?Yeah, sometimes it doesnt. Sometimes it blows up in your face. And that sucks. Im not one of those writers who will tell you failure is awesome because its not.However, the height of your creative ability is proportional to your ability to live with failure. It is the creative persons imperative to try things, even (especially) if they might not work.Experiment. Adjust. Repeat forever.H) Start micro journalingAt the start of every morning, do these things1) List the day.This will remind you, you only have one shot to live the day you are about to live. Im publishing this on June 21 , 2016. I will never have another opportunity to live June 21, 2016.2) Write 10(ish) ideas for somethingThis can be anything from what to get your spouse for Christmas to how to invest your money to why Mark Zuckerburg would make a good politician. I say 10(ish) because your whole goal gets to the point where you cant think of any more ideas.Then write 5 more ideas.3) Write one thing you are grateful forYou dont have to be particularly clever or wordy with this. Plenty of my entries just say Kate or roof. Gratitude promotes abundance thinking. When you appreciate what you have, more comes.Its the same with ideas.- - - The final secret is so simple its almost annoying.True creative people never quitThis article first appeared on Medium.

Trial-by-fire training has its drawbacks

Trial-by-fire training has its drawbacksTrial-by-fire training has its drawbacksTrial-by-fire training has its drawbacksTodays Legal Times Blog reports that an appeals court has ruled that a former Reed Smith associates wrongful termination suit against the firm can proceedA former Reed Smith associate in Washington who alleged wrongful termination against the firm won a victory today in the D.C. Court of Appeals, which reversed the dismissal of the suit and remanded the case for trial in Superior Court.The former associate, Danielle Cesarano, who now works at the State Department, filed a complaint against Reed Smith in October 2003. Cesarano, who is represented by Webster, Fredrickson, Correia Puth, had complained internally earlier that the firm welches not providing her reasonable accommodation for a physiological disorder she developed after burning her dominant hand in 2001 at a Reed Smith trial training program.I have just one question What kind of training program does Reed Smith run? Associates often complain that their firms training style is sink or swim or trial by fire, but I always assumed it was just a figure of speech...- posted by veralawyers prepare for battleAP Photo/Dave Duprey

Getting Employee Referrals to Get Hired?

Getting Employee Referrals to Get Hired?Getting Employee Referrals to Get Hired?This article helps job seekers with getting a referral for a job and how to use job referrals to get hired. Learn more about asking for a positive reference in our professional reference guide. Theres a famous saying in hiring Its elend what you know, its who you know. Employee referrals can get your resume in front of hiring managers and employers right away. These inside connections can move your application further along the hiring process, ahead of all of the other candidates. Soft and hard skills, partality fit, and other qualifications have the biggest impact on whether you get hired. But having an inside connection can get you noticed, which makes getting hired faster and easier for you. An employee referral is a type of job references that is given to candidates from someone who is already employed by the hiring company. Using an employee referral when applying for jobs has been shown to increase your chances of catching a hiring managers attention, and ultimately helps you get a job. This employee referral article will coverJob referral benefitsUsing your job referral networkHow to ask for a referral from an employeeCommon mistakes to avoid How to actually use an employee referral to get a job interview Employee Referral BenefitsEmployee referrals carry huge weight in the hiring decision-making process. In a 2017 study, 39% of recruiters said they are more likely to use referral programs as a hiring source than any other option. Another recent study found that 40% of all hires in the US come from employee referrals. Referred hires also tend to be paid more and hired quicker than non-referred hires.This makes sense. A professional reference from a hiring manager or employers coworker or acquaintance will be more valuable to a hiring manager than a strangers reference. Job referrals work because hiring managers can be confident that their coworkers understand their companys c ulture and values. These references show that an employee of the company is confident that the applicant will be a successful hire. Hiring managers expect you to put your best foot forward in a job application but when someone is putting that foot forward for you, it immediately makes your claims more credible. Basically, job referrals vouch for the quality of the candidates.Job referrals can also help you secure an interview and may even help you secure the job- as long as you are meeting the companys other requirements for the ort.How To Use Your Job Referral Network When you find a job to apply for, you can look through your network to find out if you know anyone who is connected to the hiring company. Remember, your job referral doesnt necessarily have to work for the company right now. Chances are your first thought is to consider your friends and family members, but its also important to think outside the box and cast your networking net as far as it will go. Do any of your c urrent or former coworkers have connections within this company? What about fellow college alumni, or your universitys career office? Think back to who you met at the last networking event you attended- is it possible you met a contact there? An easy way to do this is to scan your LinkedIn connections, as its possible there are some networking contacts youre forgetting about. If youre being open and transparent in your job search (i.e. not trying to hide it from your current employer or someone else), consider posting a request on (private) social media, like Facebook. Rather than asking, Can someone refer me?, simply ask Do I know anyone who works or has worked for company?. DontKnowAnyoneWhoWorksAtTheCompany?If theres nobody in your immediate circle that you can use as an employee referral, there are two things you can do. 1. LookBeyondYourImmediateReferral NetworkMaybe you have a friend, family member or coworker who could introduce you to someone who can then be your employee r eferral. LinkedIn makes this incredibly easy simply go to the companys page, scan through their employees and look for 2nd and 3rd connections. Then, get in touch with the connection you have in common. You might be surprised at who comes up2. Make NewConnectionsFind someone at the company who is directly related to the position youre applying for and try to build a relationship with them. For example, if youre applying for a marketing internship, find the companys marketing manager on LinkedIn and send them a message.Dont mention the job specifically instead, ask them for general advice. Express your interest in working for their company, flatter their work, and then ask them a question that will give you fantastic insight for your application.For example, ask, What challenge is your gruppe/department facing right now?. You can take their answer and craft your application around how youre going to solve that challenge.HowToAskForAReferralFromAnEmployeeGet PermissionThe most importa nt thing to do when asking for an employee referral is to explicitly ask. Make sure its okay with your contact for you to use their name as part of your application. They might be uncomfortable doing this for any manner of reasons, so be sure to check with them before name-dropping in your application or interview.Ask InWritingIts always best to ask for an employee referral in writing rather than over the phone. The partie youre asking for a referral may feel awkward saying no over the phone, whereas sending them an email or message can give them think to think it over.Ask IfItsAGoodIdeaBe sure to ask your connection if they feel theyre in a good position to offer you a referral. If theyre thinking of leaving the company, previously left the company on bad terms, or have a strained relationship with the hiring manager, a referral can actually be more detrimental than helpful.SendThemYourResumeBe sure to provide your contact with a copy of your resume and cover letter so they are up- to-date with your experience and qualifications, especially if you havent spoken to them in a while. See alsoTop Seasonal Temporary Jobs for Students (With Salaries)Be sure to use our free online resume builder to update your resume before sending it over.Ask ForAdviceYour contact might have some insider tips they can pass on to strengthen your application, so be sure to ask for them. Inquire who is the best person to send your resume to, and ask if there are specific skills worth building into your resume. For example, if the company uses Google Suite to organize its documents, youll want to mention your experience with this in your application. Keep ThemUpdatedLet your referral know if youve mentioned their name in your cover letter, and advise them as soon as youve submitted your application. Keeping this communication open is a win-win because your contact can also keep you updated on the hiring process if they hear anything within the company. Finally, be sure to thank them- b oth when they offer the referral and after theyve made it Job Referral Email ExampleWondering the best way to structure your request for a referral? Be sure to mention the specific job that youre applying for, and keep your message succinct. Here is a sample message that you can sendHi Name I hope this message finds you well. Insert a personal anecdote, like where you met or ask them for an update on their life. Im in the middle of job searching at the moment and am interested in applying for the open position position at company name. Do you have any advice, and might you be willing to put in a word for me? Im attaching my resume for your reference. Please let me know if you have any questions.3 CommonMistakesWith EmployeeReferralsDONT ask if there are any job openings within your contacts company. This is not the same as asking for an employee referral. Its far more polite to do your research beforehand and specifically mention an open position in your request.DONT rely on your co ntact to send your resume on. Instead, ask whom you should get in contact with and make that initial outreach yourself. Theres always a chance your contact will forget about your request.DONT imply you want to work with the company simply because your contact works there. Its important to show the hiring manager that you have other motivations for wanting to join the company.How To Use An Employee Referral To Get An vorstellungsgesprchFinally, youre probably wondering how to use your employee referral to your advantage once youve secured one. In an ideal situation, your contact will take it upon themselves to reach out to the hiring manager on your behalf and let them know to keep an eye out for your application. However, its also important to build your referral into your application. With their permission, use the name of your referral in your email and cover letter. You can say something like, I recently spoke to (name) who recommended I reach out to you about (position). Based o n our conversations, I am confident I am the best fit for the role because (reasons and qualifications). You can also mention your employee referral in your interview. However, it is important to make sure all references to that person are strictly work-related. Instead of saying my friend works here so Id love to work here too, let them know how you know this person in a professional capacity, and how their interest in their job ignited your interest in working for the company as well. By following these tips, youre ensuring youve put your best foot forward to make a positive first impression- perhaps even before you send your application

Five Job Interview Questions Young Engineers Can Expect

Five Job Interview Questions Young Engineers Can Expect Five Job Interview Questions Young Engineers Can Expect Five Job Interview Questions Young Engineers Can ExpectYoung engineers will each have a different experience when it comes to a job interview. While hiring managers ask varying questions depending on the industry they represent, young engineers can expect questions similar to these five below, said Charlie Wilgus, general manager for manufacturing and supply chain practices at Lucas Group, a Dallas-based executive search firm. Top StoryAir Taxi Aces Test Flight The interviewer will likely ask both project-based and problem-solving questions, said Wilgus, who leads a team of more than 50 recruiters nationwide. One of the first questions can sound something like thisPercent change in employment, projected 2016-26. Image U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics1. Talk about what you accomplished on a past engineering project?Project-based questions encourage candidates to discuss the r ole they played in a past engineering project.It doesnt matter a great absprache whether that project took place on the job or as part of an academic exercise. Spend a short time talking about the projects aim, such as why your company carried it out. If your university sponsored the program, you can talk about what its administrators wanted students to learn through their participation.Interviewers hope to discover what you achieved through your own participation and how you applied your problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles along the way. They also want to ensure you understand how to work as part of a team and to ensure you know that teamwork and collaboration is key to engineering success.mora on What Employers are Looking for Pratt Whitney President Bob Leduc on the New EngineerBe prepared to speak about the role you played on the project, why you were necessary, the skills you brought to the tasks, and the ways you were instrumental to its overall success. Give example s that showcase your strengths as an engineer, such as the ability to think on your feet.2. How would you approach a particular problem?This is an example, of course, of a question about problem solving. While engineers of all disciplines are often met with this question, the interviewer could detail the problem at hand, matching it to those the hiring company routinely experiences.There really isnt a correct or incorrect answer to this question. By asking this, hiring managers want to know how candidates apply their technical knowledge to a particular issue theyre likely to face. They want to get a sense of how you think through solutions and how you communicate your thoughts. They dont want you to necessarily show you have a solution to the problem, just that you can take the first steps toward addressing the issue.More on Teamwork How Engineers Can Resolve Conflict3. Why is thermodynamics important?This is what Wilgus terms a technical question. These questions quiz applicants on mechanical engineering basicsor, in the parlance of the game-show Jeopardythings you should have learned in school. Its perfectly acceptable to give a short and succinct answer to a technical question, Wilgus said.Interviewers may follow your answer up with another question, such as asking you to demonstrate one or two of the laws of thermodynamics. Or, they could ask why knowing what happens in terms of energy and work is necessary in a particular case.Technical questions are used to determine if the candidate has the aptitude to learn and take on more complex work over time, Wilgus said. But really, most questions are more behavioral and are used to determine a cultural fit for the organization.For a question that determines cultural fit, you can expect a few of the standard interview questions, such as4. How do you work best?Here, the interviewer probably wants to know if you thrive as part of a far-flung collaborative team that works together via an online tool like Slack, whet her you prefer daily in-person conferences, or if youre more of a head-down get-it-done engineer. The honest answer to this question can help you prosper in your eventual working environment.You also may encounter a question intended to determine if you regularly gain new engineering knowledge and skills.5. What new engineering skill have you developed or honed during the past year?Young engineers can expect to see significant advancements in the state of engineering even during their first years on the job no matter what the work theyre specifically doing. Your answer here shows you can adapt to change, and might even welcome it.More on Collaboration Global Talent Makes American Industry StrongerYou should expect to hear the hiring manager rumliche lage some of the favorites across all industries Where do you plan to be in five years? Talk about an obstacle you overcame at a previous job? Why are you interested in this position?Think through the answers to all these questions befor e the interview. You may want to role-play with a friend before the eventthis can help you smooth your responses and keep them sounding natural. You might also want to write down your ideas about best answersit will clarify your thoughts.Though its easier said than done, try not to get intimidated or scared by the prospect of the interview or by the person doing the asking. Remember, he or she once was in your position.Job interviews are a part of life. With a successful interview in your rear-view mirror, you can get down to the business of proving yourself on the job.Jean Thilmany is a freelance writer in St. Paul who frequently writes on engineering topics.Read More Exclusive Content from ASME.org Six Lean Principles for an Industry 4.0 World Innovations in Biomaterials Create New Roles for Engineers The 7 Coolest Rescue Robots Tackle Almost Any DisasterTechnical questions are used to determine if the candidate has the aptitude to learn and take on more complex work over time.Ch arlie Wilgus, Lucas Group.

A Guide to Opportunity Synonym Resume

A Guide to Opportunity Synonym Resume Want to Know More About Opportunity Synonym Resume? It is a great idea to make certain youre utilizing the proper word in your dialog or other writing. If it was bedrngnis enough, I could always blend phrases with each other to compose new thoughts and perspectives. Given a specific synset its possible to traverse the entire network to discover related objects. If you take a look at the cell example up above, you are going to observe that lots of the ideas are phrases, not words. Obedience is much better than every other type of sacrifice a person could offer up to God. After receiving the borne again spirit, life is still no gravy train, and it doesnt indicate an individual is then going to be forever blessed with all types of prosperity, superior health and so forth. As a way to impress a possible employer, just about any word on your resume needs to pack a proverbial punch. Think of what makes you such a passionate individual. The N uiances of Opportunity Synonym Resume To aid you in getting started, have a look at the sample job descriptions below. Even when you arent actively on the lookout for employment, your resume is a significant bit of your digital portfolio. By building a template, in regards to crafting the (nearly) inevitable next job program, you will be saving yourself a lot of time and stress. Just make sure you double-check whether adding social media to your particular resume is ideal for the job You need to be included as a member of the planet wide world wide web is currently demonic. Although in nearly all the circumstances, both the business together with the work seeker are in need of an ideal match but when applying for work, focus on what you can do to help the organization and not the other way around. You should tailor your letter to every organization and that usually means giving them some genuine explanations for why you wish to work for them and why youd be a terrific add-on t o their specific apprenticeship scheme. You might have accomplished a huge project on the job won an award, published a report or spoken at a conference since your final meeting. What You Need to Know About Opportunity Synonym Resume Thus, it saves a whole lot of time assists in easy project completion. You know the one which gets one particular project, hogs it for months and flips out at any suggestion to earn a change. If you think that your work is ideal, it means you wont ever change it. Of course in case you know what type of work which you want, it is going to be less complicated to create your resume. The Hidden Treasure of Opportunity Synonym Resume As soon as youve got the chance to speak with the possible employer, then youre ready to enter more detail. As the opportunity grows for unlimited increase and progress, the likelihood of failure increase. Its possible to also discuss the chance of doing something. You speak about a chance for something or a chance t o do something. Opportunity Synonym Resume Can Be Fun for Everyone Given the significance of a cover letter, you cant afford to blow it. You CANNOT use the precise same cover letter to apply for each and every job. Some of the greatest cover letters tell interesting stories about the candidate and permit them to be considered a great culture fit for a business. Good cover letter formatting, on the flip side, will make a fantastic first impression immediately. One of the most typical errors in apprenticeship cover letters is using exactly the same letter for each application. The prior sentence looks robotic in addition to unfriendly. The Dos and Donts of Opportunity Synonym Resume Change career resume examples demonstrate that you should begin with personal info. You may have helped your company gather vital data in your part-time job, while its searching for potential new customers or researching an upcoming article. If two of them are linked to the very same root they m ight have a lot of hypernyms in common that fact might signify they are closely related. In any event, provide enough context to reveal the effect. What You Must Know About Opportunity Synonym Resume When youre thinking about where to acquire a professional resume or maybe cover letter, then get arrive at the accurate site. If you speak or consider the chance of doing something, youre considering whether to do it. The next time that youre wondering about the status of your program, dont just ask about doing it. The next thing to do is to demonstrate you have the work ethic, savvy, and enthusiasm it requires to compose a truly tailored cover letter. Ok, I Think I Understand Opportunity Synonym Resume, Now Tell Me About Opportunity Synonym Resume Understanding the circulation of the paragraph is truly important and the work description portion of the advertisement does the work here. leid every business employs an ATS, but most do in some manner. Also, make certain its relat ed to the position. Each position has separate wants and requirements. Dont be afraid to e-mail me with any questions which might have. Please dont hesitate to contact me if you want more info about my qualifications. Sure, its possible to learn new abilities, and lots of candidates successfully transfer 1 ability for another, just make certain this is possible. When you state youre going to be following up with the employer, be sure to do it The career objective statement has to be written exclusively for the job that you are applying to. Anything not directly about the job should be taken off. If you prefer to have that job, then youve got to give them a targeted resume. Hiring managers are wholly mindful of that. If you want to acquire a fantastic job, youll want a resume that employers want to browse. Teachers open the doors, but you have to enter on your own.

If All Jobs Paid The Same Would You Choose Your Job

If All Jobs Paid The Same Would You Choose Your Job If All Jobs Paid The Same Would You Choose Your Job?Posted July 9, 2019, by EleshaLets say every job in the world, from an ice cream tester to a brain surgeon, paid exactly $93,000.Thisisnt a random number. According to research, beyond a point, mora money doesnt make you happier - once you hit an income of $93,000 your happiness levels plateau.So, with salary out of the equation, would you still choose your job?Lets take a look at other reasons you might choose your job that have nothing to do with earning mora money.6 Reasons To Choose A Job That Have Nothing To Do With MoneyYour natural talents are used and valuedWorking with your innate talents and skills and having them recognised at work is a super satisfying experience. People who find these types of roles are the ones most likely to say theyre doing the work they love and were born to do.You feel far more energised, creative and focused when youre working with your natural g ifts instead of trying to force yourself to develop skills that simply arent you.The job gets you into the flow stateThe term flow state was coined by psychologist Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi in his best selling book Flow The Psychology of Optimal Experience.Getting into a flow state comes from working on a challenge that tests your skills and capabilities just enough that you need to stretch yourself, but not so much that you become anxious.Essentially, youre neither bored or overwhelmed, its challenging but not rough. Flow is the sweet spot where you feel totally absorbed by what youre doing and time flies.Through his research, Csikszentmihalyi discovered people are most happy, productive and creative when they are in a state of flow. This means working in a role that gives you the opportunity to hit this state during the day maximises your happiness levelsYou find meaning in your role - in big or small waysIf you make money, you might not make meaning. Guy KawasakiIf you plan on sp ending a good portion of your waking hours working every day, making sure you can find meaning in work is important.Meaning doesnt have to be a big, world-shaking type of impact. We might not all make dramatic life or death contributions like staff working on an emergency ward but we do all serve someone else in what we do.When university fundraisers actually met the student whose scholarship was funded by their fundraising efforts, they increased 142% in weekly phone minutes and over 400% in weekly revenue. This is a great example of how directly connecting what we do with the people who benefit from our work we can find more meaning in all kinds of jobs.It perfectly fits your personality and temperamentThe right personality fit in a role can be the difference between career success or overwhelming frustration - which no amount of increase in pay could solve.For example, you might be an incredible technical writer - your more introverted personality and preference to work alone mea ns youre happy and productive when youre deeply absorbed in writing how-to tech guides for users. However, if you were in a sales role, actually selling the tech - despite knowing it inside out - you might struggle with the overwhelm in dealing with the high level of customer engagement.Opportunity for personal and professional developmentSeeking work that encourages learning, self-awareness, and achievement leads to the expansion of self-worth and opportunities. These elements work together to increase overall well-being both in and out of the workplace.Improving yourself, your mindset and your skills can also have a positive influence on your colleagues as they say - a rising tide lifts all the boats.You have flexibility and freedomThis is why so many entrepreneurs, remote workers, and freelancers choose to work from home - or anywhere in the world. The freedom to set their own hours and create their own working environment is more valuable than the size of a paycheck.Bucking the traditional 9 - 5 office has become an increasing trend - one that isnt showing any signs of slowing down. Digital innovation in changing perceptions around locations and working hours and making working remotely as an employee or becoming your own boss easier than ever.You feel fulfilled by friendships at workThe relationships we build at work can bring meaning and fulfilment to fronting up in the office every day. Many of us seek out workplace cultures where friendships, connections and a sense of community can be forged. Work friends boost morale and are a source of strength to draw on when challenges come our way or the person we know will help share and celebrate our successes.The reality is, when deciding to work or study for love or money, everyones financial situation is different. Money is often a major consideration because life but that doesnt mean you should make it your only criteria - consider this list and aim for moreReally grinding it out in a job you hate? 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Customize this Outstanding Entry Level Airline Resume Template

Customize this Outstanding Entry Level Airline Resume TemplateCustomize this Outstanding Entry Level Airline Resume TemplateAirline employees can list traveling to new places as one of the greatest perks of their job. Your resume is a golden ticket to this amazing opportunity, and a great one can convince airline bosses to offer you an entry-level role.Airlines are generally large organizations with many departments therefore, any previous work displayed your resume can be enough to land you an entry-level job if you sell yourself convincingly. Past customer service jobs could mean you are suitable to work as a steward, and software expertise could open up doors in ticketing. What is universal across all orts in this industry is attention to detail and health and safety knowledge, which should be clearly highlighted on your resume.Study these airline entry-level resume templates and you could soon be hitting the skies and flying towards your dream career. Create ResumeMadison Garcia1 00 Main Street, Cityplace, CA, 91019Home (555) 322-7337 example-emailexample.comSummaryTo obtain a entry level position within a leading company or organization which utilizes my information technology skills, interpersonal communication abilities, service industry work experience, and also allows me to contribute to the team, continue my leadership development, and leads to future growth opportunities.ExperienceCustomer Service Representativeachter monat des jahres 2012 to May 2013 Speedway Farmington Hills, MIAssisted customers with purchases, Provided friendly customer service and assistance.Kept Store Clean Handled Cash.Server Loss Prevention OfficerOctober 2005 to June 2012 Marriott International Crescent Hospitality, L Troy, MIDelivers orders to and interacts daily with guests, provides friendly customer service and assistance.Assists in food preparation as required.Assisted in training new employees in room service Led night security checks and responded to all alarms to ensure security of all guests and hotel property.Developed positive working relationships with local authorities.Interacted with guests daily and provided friendly customer service for any and all needs.Helped Trained New employees Assisted in other departments.Team MemberMay 2006 to August 2006 IKEA Canton, MICook Provided Customer Service.Critical team member for grand opening of Michigans flagship IKEA store.Broa0dened experience by volunteering to work in kitchen as a short order cook.Brought positive media attention to highlight stores opening through feature interview with local Newspaper.Protection SpecialistOctober 2003 to July 2005 Target Farmington Hills, MIPrevented multiple thefts and store losses through identification, interdiction, and apprehension of numerous suspects both internal and external loss prevention situations Provided regular assistance and customer service to store guests.Helped build partnerships between local law enforcement and store management, re sponded to all in-store emergency situations.Cashier/Food RunnerJune 2003 to December 2003 Buffalo Wild Wings Novi, MISeptember 2001 to May 2003 Galyans Novi, MICashierJuly 2000 to August 2001 NOVI, MICashierOctober 1998 to August 2000 AMC Theaters Livonia, MIEducationGeneral Studies, Present Oakland Community CollegeMay 2001 Farmington High School High SchoolCustomize ResumeMore Travel and Hospitality Resume TemplatesEntry Level Management Resume Templates

How to Get a Promotion at Work

How to Get a Promotion at WorkHow to Get a Promotion at WorkThat promotion youve been waiting for may not just happen. You might have to work for it proactively. Then you may need to ask for it, diplomatically. And then, gracefully, you will accept it. Heres how. Set Yourself Up for a Promotion Before you get totakethe next steponthe career ladder, you have to prove that youve excelled at the one youreon. Before you seek a promotion, make sure you can say all of the following things about your current performance. Youre doing a great job.The way in which you perform in your current fleck is going to be key when youre considered for a promotion. Excellent performance reviews and your reputation as an above-average employee carry weight. Make sure you establish concrete performance objectives with your supervisor. If your babo is not inclined to specify goals with you, then compile a draft of goals and ask your supervisor to approve them. Whenever possible, identify objectives that are well-aligned with departmental priorities and any of your supervisors projects. Provide written notes (email is fine) on a regular basis to your babo on your progress toward performance objectives, whether requested or not. Youre a team player.Volunteer to help with new projects. Serve on committees or task forces. Offer to help your boss and coworkers whenever time permits. When there is a crisis or time of peak demand in your department, put in the extra effort to address the issue. Youll be known as a team player and someone that colleagues want to work with. Align yourself with colleagues who are viewed positively by management and avoid association with malcontents. You dont miss work.Be on time and dont take more days off than you are allocated. If youre known as a sloucher it will be held against you. You networkeffectively.Attend company parties and gatherings. The more connected and engaged you are with your colleagues, the more youll stand out when it comes time to co nsider you for promotion. Try to develop a personal relationship with your supervisor. Managers are more likely to promote an employee they know well than an unknown applicant. Youre upping your skills.If your company offers opportunities for professional development classes, take as many as you can. If your skills need updating or advancing, take continuing education or college classes. Pursue any certifications in your field that will enhance your marketability. Be Prepared to Ask Your employer may recognize your star qualities and offer you a promotion. Or not. If everyone is thrilled with your performance in your current job, you might have to make them aware that youre ready and eager to take on the next step. Talk with your boss about opportunities for promotion within the department, if that appears to be an option. Looking Outside the Department If theres no opportunity for advancement within your department, look for an opportunity elsewhere in the company. Always l et your boss know that you are interviewing for a new position. You dont want the boss to get the news from a human resources person orfromthe manager of another department. Let her know that you appreciate her mentoring to this point and would like her support in the next phase of your career. You can lay the groundwork for this by discussing your career plans and aspirations as part of your performance reviews. Try to platzdeckchen the tone that you are in this together. Most large companies and many smaller companies list job openings on thecompany website. Some positions may be open to internal candidates prior to being availabletoexternal applicants, so youll have a jump on the competition. Check regularly for new listings and apply for jobs that are a good fit for your background and experience. Dont Assume Youll Get the Job As an internal candidate you may have an edge, but that doesnt mean the job is in the bag. Take the time to update yourresumeand write atargeted cover letterfor the job, just as you would for an outside company. Follow the application process-if there is one-for internal job postings. Get references, too. Aletter of recommendation for a promotionfrom your current supervisor(or another manager youve worked with)will carry a lot of weight. Now all you have to do is ace thejob promotion interviewand send athank you email messageto everyone you interviewed with, reiterating your interest in the position. Moving on Gracefully If all goes well and youre offered the promotion, take the time to say goodbye toyour current coworkersand to let them know youll stay in touch. Be sure you wait until the company formally announces your promotion to make your graceful exit. If you dont get the promotion, and it does happen, heres the best way to handle the situation. 133 Watch Now 8 Tips For Getting Ahead At Work

20 Job Interview No-Nos

20 Job Interview No-Nos20 Job Interview No-Nos20 Job Interview No-NosEmployers dont bewerbungsinterview unqualified job candidates, so if theyve scheduled an interview with you, they already think youre qualified.Thats great, right? Yes, but they also think that about the other candidates theyre interviewing. To stand out, pay special attention to your attire and attitude. If you dress well and show up on time (whichmeans 5-10 minutes early), no one will notice. But if you dont, theyll definitely noticeand not in a good way.Here are 20 interview no-nos to rememberNo being lateNo jeansNo wrinklesNo holesNo stainsNo fragranceNo flirtingNo gum chewingNo smokingNo cell phoneNo iPodNo coffeeNo garlicNo swearingNo pen borrowing (bring your own)No boss-bashingNo rambling on and onNo over-sharing of personal detailsNo inappropriate remarksNo salary demands (yet).Remember, itcan be impossible to recover from a bad first impressionFortunately, these 20 bloopers are pretty simple to avoid. When theres a job at stake that pays tens of thousands of dollars per year, a little extra time and effort to be well prepared and professional is worth it.