Job Seekers hate unsophisticated interviewers

Job Seekers hate unsophisticated interviewers After getting some interview training, I was apalled to go to an interview and see how unprepared the interviewers were. Ive heard this repeatedly how bad interviewers are.  It feels offensive. It feels like they are wasting your time.  You wonder why you are unemployed while they still have a job. Id guess that the majority of job seekers complain about how unsophisticated (or unprepared, or unprofessional, etc.) their interviewers are. Heres a fun video to start your week. I found it from a TechCrunch post. Its funny, but for me its all too real! You must watch this its a great way to start your week Job Seekers hate unsophisticated interviewers After getting some interview training, I was apalled to go to an interview and see how unprepared the interviewers were. Ive heard this repeatedly how bad interviewers are.  It feels offensive. It feels like they are wasting your time.  You wonder why you are unemployed while they still have a job. Id guess that the majority of job seekers complain about how unsophisticated (or unprepared, or unprofessional, etc.) their interviewers are. Heres a fun video to start your week. I found it from a TechCrunch post. Its funny, but for me its all too real! You must watch this its a great way to start your week

How to Talk Career and Finances with Your Significant Other

How to Talk Career and Finances with Your Significant Other Budding romances are the best. Every day seems sunnier and everything your significant other does seems to be perfect. But those days don’t last forever. You may start to see things that aren’t ideal in their behavior and question whether they are deal breakers or simply personality differences. Funny enough, there are two topics that really could be deal breakers that no one wants to talk about. What are they? Career and finance. I personally don’t feel that these issues on the surface should be deal breakers. I wouldn’t love my fiance less even if he was less ambitious than I. Nor would he refuse to marry me because of my student loan debt. What’s really important in these issues is what lies beneath. It’s not about how people view career and finances, but why they view them the way they do. Talking to Your Significant Other About Careers Talking about careers is easier than talking about money, so let’s start there. And dont forget, location is a big factor in your career. So once you feel like this is a person you may want to settle down with, you’ll need to have a good understanding of whether or not this is possible. Here are a few potential scenarios: Your significant other is happy with career and location Your significant other is unhappy with career but happy with location Your significant other is happy with career but unhappy with location Your significant other is unhappy with career and unhappy with location Your significant other is flexible Your significant other could care less Make sure you know how you feel about all of this when finding out what your significant other feels. This isn’t meant to find deal breakers, but it is an important exercise in understanding who the both of you are and if you’re truly compatible. For example, if one of you is highly motivated in career but the other isn’t, that could signify a difference in your core values. While this may not be an issue now, it could become a point of contention later. On the other hand, your significant other might be very happy in career and even give you career tips to find the same happiness. I know this firsthand I was always highly driven, but unsure which direction to go in. My fiance helped me debate this for a year and now I have the job of my dreams! How should you broach this topic? Start with a daydream together. Ask what your significant other would do if they could do anything and where they would live. Do the same for yourself. The answers may show that you’re both nomads at heart, that you both are driven but put more importance on being near family than getting promotions, or it could show a healthy balance of differences between you two. By starting without limits, you’ll understand both of your passions and unveil your inner selves to each other. Next, talk about steps you’ll each take to achieve your goals. This will be the true indicator of whether or not you understand each other’s career priorities. The fact is, even if your goals are compatible, your methods to achieve them might not be. For example, you might both be career-oriented, but one values finding joy in work while the other values earnings more. In cases like this, you’ll have to see if you can come to a mutual understanding of each other’s points of view. Talking to Your Significant Other About Money Now that you’ve tackled the career talk, the money talk should be a natural progression. Just like with careers, you don’t have to agree on everything. What you need to know is if you can meet halfway. Again, remember how important the why is before you jump to any conclusions. For example, if your significant other values money over fulfillment, don’t assume that’s because of superficial reasons. Perhaps they grew up in a family that struggled financially. That could lead to a prioritization of stability over a desire for daily happiness at work. On the same token, you might feel more fulfilled by earnings than love for your work. Don’t be scared to say this is how you feel. You can’t find middle ground if you aren’t honest about where you stand. So how can you initiate this talk if it didn’t happen naturally after the career talk? Just ask questions. Tell your significant other that you’re curious about how they feel, but don’t fire questions like an inquisition. If you let the conversation flow naturally while withholding judgement, then hopefully they will feel comfortable enough to open up and even ask you questions as well. This isn’t something you two will figure out in a day, so take your time and get comfortable exploring these topics together. It’s not easy to face the realities of future when you’re still in the exciting beginning stages of a relationship. You don’t want to do anything to scare your special someone off! But once you’re ready to get serious, it’s time to understand each other’s philosophies on career and finance. This doesn’t have to be scary though! By approaching these topics lightly and building up over time, you can be sure that the discussions will be organic and maybe even fun! Image Credit: Unlisted Sightings

How to Plan In Advance for Life Threatening Diseases

How to Plan In Advance for Life Threatening Diseases I have seen many people who have struggled through the physical, emotional, and practical consequences of cancer, either directly or indirectly through their family and loved ones, and Im sure many of us have. As the concern and awareness over this unfortunate condition spreads, it is definitely one that must be met by vigilance and preparation. One form of preparation for it comes in the form of condition specific medical insurance. Cancer insurance is a  supplemental insurance policy that helps to reduce the cost of  treatments for cancer.  Just as any form of insurance policy, it is a precaution more than anything.  In most cases, you need to not have been diagnosed with a pre-existing cancer diagnosis  to  be eligible for it.  While coverage varies based on the provider and policy details, most plans are pretty comprehensive, and will provide assistance for bot medical and non-medical costs, which can tremendously ease the concerns of a person going through such a challenging ordeal. Before buying  a cancer insurance plan, make sure that you go through the following considerations first: Does it overlap with other insurance plans that you already own? Review the coverage of your cancer insurance plan and make sure that it does not overlap and that it best  supplements your currently owned insurance policies. It would not make sense for your to get another plan if they are already provided in the ones that you already own. Do you need it? As much as vigilance towards such a condition is admirable, if you are to make a decision to purchase cancer insurance, I advise that you first see what your cancer risk is. You can find out more on this risk by checking your family history, and by getting professional medical advice. Shop around. Many plans are available out there and may have slight differences that can work better for you. Apart from what they offer you must also look at the provider itself to check if they are a trustworthy company and if they are able to accommodate your concerns effectively. A huge part of buying insurance is thoroughly understanding what you are signing up for, so dont be afraid to ask. At the end of the day, your decision to purchase this type of insurance must meet your needs and peace of mind, and shouldnt be done just to get on the bandwagon. It is hard enough to go through already, so diligence might actually save you the stress that can make it worse.  Make sure you are informed and that it best fits your preferences. A bit of SMART preparation goes a very long way.

Applying Yourself

Applying Yourself Many jobseekers are impatient with the application process â€" especially established workers with a resume in hand.   “Why even bother?” they’ll ask.   “Can’t I just write in ‘See resume?’”? The answer is no, for a couple of good reasons. A resume, while helpful as background information about you, doesn’t serve the same purpose as an application.   A resume doesn’t allow the company to ask questions of you that might be important, such as your criminal history or military background.   Since your resume is a product you bring in, there’s no way of knowing that it’s your own work â€" or that it’s strictly factual.   Some studies estimate that as many as one out of three resumes contain an exaggeration or outright falsehood â€" things like jobs people never held or degrees they didn’t finish.  An application always contains a statement to the effect that you “certify that the answers given and statements made by me on this application are true and correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misleading or false statements, and any omissions on this application made by me, may render this application void and if I am employed, would lead to termination.”   Your signature there should be taken very seriously.   That same signature often serves as permission for any background screening the company may do.  Here are some general tips for completing application forms:  Read the whole form carefully before starting   Bring along an erasable pen â€" you can erase mistakes, and after a while, the ink dries and becomes permanent Bring along a resource for quick reference to dates and previous employer information   and your address book for reference numbers and addresses Use your best and most careful handwriting, so it’s easy to read Leave no blanks; enter n/a (for not applicable) when the information requested does not apply to you; this tells people checking the form that you did not simply skip the question Be ready to fill the form out right there in the office. Many companies won’t let you take the form with you to fill out at home. Don’t take this personally. In some industries, basic reading and writing skills are essential, and many companies want to see that you don’t need help in reading or writing the application.

Examples of Resume Summary - Your Best Resource For Making Sure Your Resume Stays In The Top Ten

Examples of Resume Summary - Your Best Resource For Making Sure Your Resume Stays In The Top TenThere are many examples of resume summary. In fact, most employers will not need the list of samples of resume summary at all. So the only one who benefits from these samples is the person who prepared them.You will find that there are many types of samples of resume summary, depending on what kind of employer you are working for. The employer may just want to skim your resume and see if there is anything noteworthy. This is usually the case with new positions or job openings.They do not necessarily require you to have one of the best resumes they have ever seen in their entire careers. If you are already at a position and someone else has been hired to do the work previously, they may take a second look at your resume. The company can either be doing a personnel evaluation or they may be checking out the candidate again.There are certain companies that use this as an aid in hiring. These people check out someone's resume before making a decision on whether or not to hire the applicant. If the applicant has really impressive qualifications for the position, they will probably accept it because of how well it fits their needs.These are the common types of samples of resume summary that are requested by the company. The best way to use the samples is to make sure you are following the outline that is provided to you. It can be easy to put too much information on a resume, which can result in it being rejected.Once you have completed your resume, it is always a good idea to have someone else read it. In addition to the resume description, it is a good idea to add some examples of resume summary that you have done. Try not to place them in the wrong sections, as you will find that they are not going to help you much. The examples should be as concise as possible. That way, you are not wasting any space on the page. Also, be sure that you are using examples of resume summ ary that relate to your interests.The next time you are working on a sample resume, you will find that you will find many different examples of resume summary. Your goal is to not only include the details of your education and experience, but also to highlight some areas that you are more interested in. This will give you an edge over the other applicants when they are reviewing your resume.

Speed Up Your Job Search with a 3 Week Plan

Speed Up Your Job Search with a 3 Week Plan Speed Up Your Job Search  with a  3 Week Plan Come on, job seekers!   If you are not organized and prepared  for your  search, then your odds of success diminish dramatically.    That means:   Youll miss a follow-up opportunity, youll forget to apply to a job you saw, youll fail at sending a thank you note in a timely manner,  or  worse, youll  blow  an interview.    Only the most focused, committed, active,  and organized job seekers are winning jobs today.   You get organized for other things    projects at work,  homework  or  tests in college, and logistics for a vacation   right?  Why is the job search any different? I’ve met  hundreds of job  seekers,  and  the first thing I ask  each one  is,  Where is your plan and job search tracking  system?”      Whether  its on paper or in the computer,  if they can’t  demonstrate  being organized to search, I dont believe they are truly committed. The smartest thing you can do in your job search is  to  treat the hunt for work as a  project.   There are  only a few  organization tools you need, but  I prefer Microsoft  Office since the calendar, e-mail, contacts,  and documents are all integrated.   It can reside on your PC  or  your mobile device,  and  documents and files can  be  shared with others.    Most of you have it and are only using about 10% of the functionality you  already own! A 21-Day Calendar Plan and a Calendar Tool You Will Follow.         My assumption is that you want a job sooner rather than later. The only way to get from here to there is to master the discipline around time management for your job search. If your goal is to have a job in 2 months, then it is really important to complete the steps in your 21-day program to get you on  the right  path. Plan what you will do with each hour  every day,  in one-hour increments. This way, you  will have plenty of variety with your  activities, stay focused, and make huge progress with each hour. Some of the key activities by week  should be: Week One:   Preparing to Job Search     Note:  Do NOT apply to any jobs during this week!   Set your goal.  Research the types of industries, companies, and functions you want to  look  for  and write everything down.       Refresh and improve your résumé.     Build your  job  tracking tool  where you will capture every move you make!   IF  you find job postings  you want to apply for, log them on your  job  tracking tool and begin researching each company.  Do not apply yet.     Send out formal networking e-mails  to key contacts, communicating your specific job search goals.   Week Two:   Preparing to Apply to Jobs       Identify and print  out  6 job descriptions you want to apply to.  Do NOT apply  yet.   For each one, put the job description next to your résumé  and assess the skills and experiences you have that match with  those called out in  the job specifications. Write them down.   For each job, write a cover letter that will sit on top of your résumé  in the same Word/PDF file.    Write the letter as if you are talking directly  to the hiring manager  and  avoid the use of “I” too many times. The sole purpose of this cover letter is  to  say,  â€œMr./Ms. Hiring Manager, you are looking for these skills and experiences, and this is why I’m the best candidate for your position.”   Take another look  at your résumé  and  determine  if you need to tailor it to each job. Often, when we read a job description, we remember skills and experiences we have  that have not been  called out in the résumé.  Add those and remove  any  content that is not relevant to  the required  skills and experiences.   Meet with key networking contacts;  attend networking meetings, job fairs,  and industry  events. Week 3:    Applying and Tracking Every Move for Follow Up Proof all  your  documents  and  correct  any  typos  and  grammatical errors. Trick: read them  out loud.   Apply and log the date  of each application  in your job tracking tool.   Put a new date in your calendar to follow up on  each  opportunity.     Send thank you notes to all contacts you have made, either  by  phone,  at a  meeting,  or  at a  networking event. If you applied to a position  that  someone made you aware of, send them a special thank you and keep them updated on your progress.       Many career coaches say job search is a full-time job but not everybody has 40 hours a week free to search.   Based on the time you do have    no, the time you MAKE    you need to schedule it and follow a program. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class ® right now and immediately access the most comprehensive job search system currently available!

Dancing crew chief - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Dancing crew chief - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog This is just AWESOME?:) I would argue that most jobs, no matter how serious they may be on the surface, offer the?chance to show?your playful side. And if they dont, there are other jobs that do! Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related