Seeing the Opportunity in a Crisis

Seeing the Opportunity in a Crisis Seeing the Opportunity in a Crisis Six years ago I was laid off. Actually, as the VP of HR, I laid myself off but thats semantics. The end result was that I didnt have a job.At first I did the usual. I sent my resume to headhunters, contacted my network, and applied to a few posted positions. But this time my heart wasnt in it. This was the third time in 5 years that I had lost my job through no fault of my own. The first time, my employer shut down its US office. Then my next employer moved from New York City to San Diego less than a year after I joined them. I didnt want to move so I found myself looking again. Now my new company was sliding towards bankruptcy and once again I was on the market. It was especially hard to take for me because I had stayed with my first employer for 13 years Now it seemed I couldnt even get my feet under the desk before it was time to move on.And thats when I decided to stop looking for a job and make my own. I was t ired of being at other peoples mercy. At least if I was going to fail, I wanted it to be my fault. And if I was going to make my own job, it had to be something I really enjoyed and something I knew I would be good at. Thats how I settled on resume writing I love writing, I have always been good at strategizing, and as a former HR exec, I knew exactly what made a resume work. And so Blue Sky Resumes was born and I left the corporate world behind me forever.Jason Alba has a similar story. After being laid off in 2006, Jason started to look for another job in IT and business strategy. Finding that he needed a distributions-mix to organize his job search information, he developed his own database. Then, as he learned the importance of networking, he expanded the system so that it also stored his networking contact information. From that purely practical starting point, Jason wound up developing and marketing Jibber Jobber, a full job search and relationship management system. Like me, hes also gone on to write books and he frequently speaks about job search and networking at conferences and events across the country.I havent asked Jason, but I bet hes glad that lay-off happened. I certainly am.Thats not to say that the entrepreneurial life is for everyone you may hate the idea of starting your own business. Its just to say that there are often other options. Ive know people who have made complete career changes after being laid off. Ive known others who have decided to take a step down the corporate ladder. One person went to work for a non-profit. Another moved across the country and started again. Hearing that you are about to lose your job is terribly upsetting especially in this economy but theres no doubt that sometimes a layoff can actually be an opportunity.How about you? Has bad news ever turned out to be a good thing for you? If so, tell us in the comments. I know other readers going through worrying times would appreciate hearing your story.

How video can help humanize your recruiting

How video can help humanize your recruitingHow video can help humanize your recruitingHow video can help humanize your recruitingHeres something you know all too well To reel in top talent, you need to bedrngnis just capture their attentionyouve got todazzle them. And these days, dazzling means a lot more than just bulleted job descriptions.One powerful way to do this is by using video to enhance your companys job postings, employer branding and recruitment efforts.Video lets recruitersshow, as well as tell, which is one way tocapture the hearts and minds of top candidates. And according to 2019 State of the Candidate Survey, 80% of Americans agree that a video of a recruitertalking about a role as part of a job ad would help them better understand a job opportunity.Video content is a part of how we take in information today, says Meghan M. Biro, founder of TalentCulture, a workplace culture and HR strategy group. Not having videos just decreases a companys potential appeal and abili ty to grab its audiencein this case, potential applicants.Consider this A recent survey from Statista found that 85% of U.S. web users watch video across devices, and job seekers are no exception. Millennials and generation Z job seekers are particularly receptive to videos, says Kevin Grossman, president of the Talent Board, a non-profit focused on promoting quality candidate experiences.In addition, video software company Wistia recently saw a 2.6x increase in time spent on Web pages with video than without. Visitors spent, on average, 7 minutes and 21 seconds on pages with video, compared to only 2 minutes and 48 seconds on pages without video.But its more than about getting more eyeballs on your career site or job description. The real benefit of video is that it brings your job, your company and its people to life.This helps candidates make better decisions about whether your position is the right fit for them, helping them to self-select. And that means more time for you to do what you do best hire great talent.Before you take the next step and add video to your recruitment strategy, consider these best practices to help put your companys best foot forwardKeep it briefYes, you want your videos to feel real and relatable, but keep your audience engaged, your videos must be concise. Grossman says 1 to 3 minutes is ideal. Its short, but people have short attention spans, he points out. If its longer than 5 minutes, youre probably going to lose your audience.As Biro puts it, No one wants to sit through the equivalent of a Drivers Ed video when theyre racing through job portals or squeezing a job search into a busy day.Keep it realAuthenticity is key, particularly in todays zeitgeist, where a lack of authenticity is a big strike against your company, says Bruce Tulgan, author of Its Okay to Manage Your Boss The Step-by-Step Program for Making the Best of Your Most Important Relationship at Work.Your videos have to be on-brand, and they must accurately reflect your companys mission and core values.Grossman says companies should not use actors to portray employees, nor should you aim to create something polished or corporate feeling. Thats the opposite if what candidates want to see.Biro agreesAuthentic means you dont have an outside director who doesnt know your company at all come in and create a video that has nothing to do with your company, she says. Authentic means also showing the people who work theretheir personalities, their work behaviorsand letting them speak.Dont slick it up and make it look like a packaged mythological version of your organization, Biro adds. Show the real office, try to show aspects of the real culture, and truly convey what your organization feels like, looks like, and works like.Keep it shiny, but not too shinyWant the good news about video? You dont need a lot of expensive equipment to create great video content, says HR consultant Tim Sackett. Some of the best employment videos on the planet are done on an iPhone, he says.In fact, Studios, Monsterssoon-to-be-released app that lets recruiters record, edit and post videos post job descriptions, uses an iPhone. No fancy camera needed.Hackett does suggest investing in a professional lighting and sound system for your companys videos.The magic of great video isnt necessarily a better camera, but great lighting and clear sound, he explains. After all, you want candidates to clearly see and hear the message youre trying to convey.Keep it actionableVideo isnt just another shiny new object, just there as a branding tool on your career site. To make your videos most effective, youll want to make sure that your story and/or script follows this tried-and-true formulaFirst, start with a hook, something compelling that makes the viewer want to see more. Maybe its an unexpected question, maybe a little-known fact about your company or the job, maybe its just something lighthearted and fun that shows that recruiters are people too.Next, be sure t o include the Whats in it for me? section. This is where you outline the details of whatever youre trying to convey. This is the meat of your video. It could be the details of a particular job description, or it might share highlights of the workplace culture you want viewers to appreciate.And finally, you always need a CTA. Tell your viewer to do something after theyve watched. Maybe you want them to check out the open jobs on your site. Maybe youd like them to submit a resume or contact a specific recruiter. After all, as funny or beautifully shot as your video is, what you really want is to get people to act.

How to fit mindfulness meditation into a busy work day

How to fit mindfulness meditation into a busy work dayHow to fit mindfulness meditation into a busy work dayEver feel like youre just going through the motions at a million miles an hour, all day, every day? Wake up, go to work, go home, rinse and repeat.Using mindfulness meditation can help you slow down in a variety of ways - youll physically sit still while easing your racing mind. Here are four ways to fit this practice into a packed work day.Find a quiet space to sit in the officeAlthough it might be difficult, youll want to find a place where you cant be interrupted by others for a few minutes. So do what you can to get away from your nagging boss and/or obnoxiouscoworkers who get under your skin.Otherwise, youll probably be bombarded by a wave of the usual requests as you try to get clarity at the moment. So give yourself the space you need instead.Use your headphones and set phone remindersHeadphones can really come in handy, especially when using a program with instructions during a guided meditation. This way, you wont have to turn on the program in a quiet space, where others can hear what youre up to.In terms of setting reminders, make sure you pick a time that you know youll have access to your phone so youll see the meditation notification(s) you set.But whether youre using the Calm app, Headspace or something similar, youll be happy with the way it breaks up your daily, hectic routine.Be mindful on your daily commuteThere are a bunch of different ways to do this, like taking everything that you see in without casting it in a negative or positive light, listening to some tunes, being nice to the people around you and using social media in a specific way.Your commute may be long, but that doesnt mean it cant be both productive and healthy for you. You deserve to give back to yourself, whether its before or after the workday has come and gone.Meditate quietly when you get homeIf you cant fit in any meditation during a crazy work day, wait until you get home and can get some time to yourself. When you get there, go into a quiet space alone and zero in on your breathing.Just dont expect to be a mindfulness whiz right off the bat. This practice takes repetition. Also keep in mind that the more you practice, the more centered youre bound to feel over time.

I Can Clearly Do The Job, So Why Cant I Get Hired

I Can Clearly Do The Job, So Why Cant I Get HiredI Can Clearly Do The Job, So Why Cant I Get HiredIm feeling a bit frustrated and definitely demoralized at this point. 6 times in the past few months, I have been told I am overqualified. This last time, they didnt give me the Sales Director role because I dont have specific sales experience in the specific field this company is in. Now, the role beneath that is Sales Manager, and for that, they told me Im overqualified. I can clearly do these jobs, so why am I bedrngnis getting hired?Its confounding when you know good and well you can do the job, but keep on running into the overqualified brick wall. After all, overqualified, does include the concept of being qualified, so, from the jobseekers perspective, whats the issue?Since its not within your control to change what the employers going to do, lets concentrate on the mistakes you can avoid so you dont get smacked with the overqualified label every time you turn around, and instead move through the interview process and hear the offers you need.Mistake 1 Applying For All Sorts of Jobs With The Same CompanyThis is where keeping your options open (which seems like a good idea) can actually backfire on you in a major way. Fundamentally, you have one core area of expertise. Expertise means that which you master and that which is your favorite. You can be good at plenty of things that dont necessarily make your heart thing. However, there is something you do that you are excellent at professionally-speaking, and that you love to do all day long thats what you want to present to the employer.Then, as hard as it is, let the opportunities that dont match your expertise float on by. I realize its counterintuitive to not go for nearly anything and everything. However just because you can do it because you offer other areas of skill, doesnt mean you should do it. Everything is not for you. Additionally, the organization is not going to look upon you favorably when you c laim to have skill sets that differ with every way the wind blows. Mistake 2 Applying For Jobs Inconsistent With Your Background Or ExperienceRelated to mistake 1, this happens when you come across roles that you read and feel you could do, so you go ahead and apply. In your mind, of course you can execute those duties. However, the problem is theres a wide mismatch between what the job ad says and what your resume says. The prospective employer can only read your resume they cant read your mind.The onus is on you to speak the employers language. Break down that ad and zoom in on the main 3-4 tasks the person who gets that job needs to actually come in and do in order to get paid every 2 weeks. Doing so forces you to focus on whats core to the job. If the ad is calling for a Sales Director, 1 line of the ad may say, Drive revenue growth across an assigned territory. Another line of the ad may say, Demonstrate solid organizational skills. The mistake that happens too often is when j obseekers highlight their organizational skills on their resume being organized is not really what the employer is going to cut you a check for every 2 weeks. What will get you attention is demonstrating in the written word not just thinking in your mind where you have increased revenue growth.Mistake 3 Applying For Jobs Online And Making That 100% Of Your Job Search StrategyThe online job boards are not the finish line. If the lions share of your strategy is to see whats online, then apply and submit, (or worse yet, quick apply) then youre doing what, literally, 98% of the jobseekers who are competing with you are also doing.The job boards are the starting line. Jump off from there. Before you apply for an opportunity, use LinkedIn advanced search to identify a decision maker in the organization to reach out to. Apply and directly glaubenszeugnis the person at the same time.Put your thinking cap on. If one company in an industry is hiring, find out what other companies are in th at same industry sector. You dont find this out through the ads, necessarily, because not every company is advertising. The unadvertised job market is a treasure trove of opportunity for you. The popular label is the hidden job market. But its not hidden at all. You already have the key to unlock it. It just requires more thought than applying and submitting 100 times every week.Step off the job boards into some other places on the Internet, for example, Google news, which aggregates news media stories from across the nation, and presents those to you in reverse-chronological order from as recently as 45 seconds ago. Type in the anthroponym of a company youve thought about or heard of remember, regardless of whether theres an ad to find out whats going on with the organization today. They may be working on something or about to launch something where your particular brand of core expertise can come into play.Overqualified and age dont have to go hand-in-hand. People over 50 and 60 get hired week in and week out, frequently hearing multiple offers and being in the very strong position of having the option to choose which employers suits them best. We walk you through the exact steps in How To Get Hired In HALF The Time Join the free training so you can stop just having your resume sucked into the black hole, get in front of the real decision maker, and demonstrate why you are the best person for them to hire.

What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About What Does a Resume Look like

What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About What Does a Resume Look like The Chronicles of What Does a Resume Look like Youre prepared to spell out the reason you feel they would be a superb reference and you might even comprehend some distinct details to really convince them. Very best scenario scenario it gets you a job you dont understand how to do. The candidate demonstrates how theyll be helpful to the organization instead of just an objective or summary of what theyve done. Dont be afraid to comment the following in the event you wish to connect further The Meaning of What Does a Resume Look like Possessing a very clear and professional resume is important in the medical field. Sooner or later, youll still require solid resume content to actually sell yourself to employers. When you take a look at the list of schools you wish to attend, make certain you find the minimum GRE score required. Understanding how to tailor your resume will obviously offer you an advantage. Emp loyers care much mora about your successes, and the way you are able to mirror them at their company. To submit an application for a position for a phlebotomist, you must have a resume that gives employers an insight on how they wont regret hiring you. If youre attempting to acquire work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. 1 advantage for employers to internet resumes is the substantial cost saving in comparison to traditional hiring methods. Now look at your information technology resume. It is possible to either put the skills section in a sidebar on your resume, just like it is possible to see in the example above or place them in the principal body if you have sufficient room. Im a bit old school once it regards the appearance of the resume, but very 2019 when it regards content. Just pay some attention to the formatting such that the whole information is suitably arranged and is readily readable. Whether or not you take advantage of a CV or resume, you should thoroughly edit your document. Resume writing isnt simple, and there are a number of distinct opinions on the best way to do it. Ensure your resume is attractive, make certain its related to the job, make certain youve got traditional format and be certain to use terminology that paints you as a valuable contributor to the corporation. One of your principal goals with writing a resume is to create the document simple to read. What Does a Resume Look like Options The majority of the applicants neglect to do so, but most of recruiters doing their search, searching for some skills, and just then contact you, clarifying some info. Moreover, a resume that isnt ATS-compliant is not likely to ever be selected as a match, irrespective of the candidates actual qualifications for a job. Youll find 4 unique kinds of resumes, and all them emphasize varied capabilities. Your resume must demonstrate that youve got the capability to transfer the skills which youve developed in your previous experiences into your new career. Writing a resume is really rather hard. Writing a strong application is a challenging procedure and we would like to make it simpler. Fantastic resumes show as opposed to tell. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. What Does What Does a Resume Look like Mean? Be certain to highlight people skills and that you understand how to close a deal. In a CV, by way of example, if youre asking for work in education, you may want to place your teaching experience at the summit of your CV. If you want to acquire your resume to attain your intended employer then please read the below closely, and dont hesitate to give us a call if you want more advice. As soon as an employer is experiencing a hoard of resumes, he will probably choose the ones which LOOK finest before starting to read.

Who Is Lying to Us About Adjectives for Resume?

Who Is Lying to Us About Adjectives for Resume? Though some adjectives may describe more than 1 sort of love, other adjectives are only acceptable for a single sort of love. The majority of the words it is possible to use for this are observed in the Effectiveness category of our list. Happy adjectives are excellent for describing jubilant circumstances. Evidently, there are much too many worthwhile adjectives to include within this brief format. Organizational skills incorporate many different skills like leadership skills, communication, superior teamwork and a lot more. Presentation ought to be clean and clear. Dont use narrative language. Resumes need not incorporate an entire job history. Employers may wish to know the level ofcommunication skills youve got and how well you work with other people. They will likely be sifting through a lot of resumes, so its no use being subtle. qualifikation employers often want to understand what you accomplished in your prior posi tions. Plenty of job seekers are scared to talk about their social networking accounts with recruiters and hiring managers. Companies think their workplace is stressful and would like to make certain job seekers can deal with the stress, he explains. If youre asking for a management position it is essential that your resume contains a well written objective. Resumes shouldnt be detailed. Conclusion Your resume speaks the words that you couldnot utter before the interview procedure. Utilizing a qualifications summary may be precisely what you should help set yours apart Problems have to be regarded as significant challenges, not quick and easy things that you can do in a couple of minutes. If you end up lingering through the descriptive language, then odds are that you went too far. Odds are, they wont expend the effort. Its possible to bolster your odds of surviving the ATS process by including those adjectives also. The area of management needs a range of certain skills. Have a look at the expert experience section of our how to compose a resume guide, and you will be up to speed very quickly Its particularly important if writing your work experience. Make sure youre highlighting the most relevant and topical experience essential for the position.Every word you are using in your resume must grab the interest of a possible employer. Resume Language The crucial words and phrases you select for your resume and cover letter is able to help you catch the interest of a possible employer. Whether your resume is already online or still in paper form, its likely to wind up in a database sooner or later and you have to make certain it comes up in the most suitable searches. Depending on the recommendation of our expert sources, here are a couple of broad sorts of skills your resume could include, together with unique methods to express them. The third kind is the combinational kind of resume which as the name hints at, borrows features from both of the o ther kinds. Ultimately, you are going to end up with a fairly complete collection of keywords that are related to the job and your suitability for it. Our experts have made an extensive collection of all of the best resume adjectivesas well as a guide on the best way to use them effectively. They have created a comprehensive list of all the best resume adjectives, as well as a guide on how to use them effectively. The impression you make it from the second instance is quite a bit more powerful. The thing to keep in mind is that you simply have to discover the perfect descriptive terms to bring added flare to your descriptions. As an example, a controlling partie may have trouble asking for assistance. The key issue is to make certain you use clear and strong adjectives to convey your abilities and accomplishments.

4 Tips to Stay Productive This Summer Season

4 Tips to Stay Productive This Summer Season The summer season is in full swing, but are you ready to tackle it effectively this year? Weve all undoubtedly felt the increasing temperatures outside, but what about the heat that tends to rise inside the office? You know, that sluggish feeling as the suns rays peek through the office window, beckoning you to ditch the cubicle and come outside? It can be pretty tempting to call in sick or repeatedly use your personal days as the warm weather and the many activities that come with it appeal to your senses much more than sitting behind your computer in an office building for eight hours. Achieving balance over these summer months is paramount so that youre fully present at home and at work no one desires to feel overwhelmed with work when its a beautiful summer day outside, nor should a worker catch a case of summer fever and ditch the office to piste b y the pool all day. Sometimes it can be hard to know where to draw the lines and what steps to take to get there. So to help balance work and play as the temperature (and out of office fun levels) increases, below are a few tips that could help you figure out your priorities and how to manage them. Hopefully, the following four tips can aid you in achieving a balanced schedule and mindset, both in the workplace and at homeDont overcommit. Although its hard to say no to anyone or anything especially as summer activities increase, its even harder fulfilling many obligations at this hectic time. You cant be everything to everyone, and if you try, you will end up burning yourself out before you even begin to enjoy the warmer weather. And, if you dont balance your obligations now, youll either have to catch up on work when you begin feeling better and return to the office or feel unfulfilled because you didnt spend time with loved ones doing summer activities.Take control of your workloa d. Are there any projects you can delegate to other gruppe members? Can you hold off on starting any new projects until the summers end? Figure out what projects are most important to complete before you check out of the office for a vacation and prioritize those items with your team so that everyone is on the saatkorn page. That way, there wont be any miscommunication on what needs to be worked on and everyone has a laser focus on getting certain projects done until the summer is over.Create mini goals for yourself. Work can become overwhelming with a flurry of requests for things that must be accomplished, especially before a planned vacation or even summer company event or initiative. You can feel a great deal of pressure to complete all of your tasks before you begin to take care of your personal obligations this summer season.To keep from feeling swamped, break up your tasks into small goals that you can accomplish every day. Do you need to finish an end-of quarter report for y our supervisor? Divide the report into small, manageable chunks that you can complete daily so that the entire report is done before the end of the quarter or summer term. Need to reach a sales goal before the summers end or pending time off? Figure out how many transactions you need to make from now until you leave the office, and create a daily sales target. By making small goals that you can easily accomplish, you can track your progress at home and at work and get everything done by your deadline. Feeling a sense of achievement and checking off your list at work can actually reduce your stress level and create a sense of momentum that can carry over to your personal to-dos.Remember to communicate your schedule. If you plan to be out of the office for an extended period of time, remember to let your manager and team know and remind them on your last day. If youve blocked time on your schedule to check in at any point during your vacation, share that with them as well. Its importa nt for your team to know when they can contact you and when they cant. Its also important for you because it allows you to have time away from the office, not just physically but mentally, too. This same tip can also apply to your personal life.Enjoy the summer season by slowing down. It may seem like the end of the world if you dont get everything done. But, if you slow down, you can eliminate bringing stress into the office once your vacation is over (and the summer has ended). Be careful about trying to wrap up too much at work at one time. Take your time finishing up your work tasks so you dont make mistakes that could be costly, both in time and money, down the road. Be available to your colleagues when youre out of the office, but dont feel like you have to be connected 24/7 to your email or your phone for updates from work.Committing to less can result in more time to enjoy the summer season. Enjoy the time with your loved ones. Take a few minutes to reflect on the year so fa r, and determine how to make the remainder of 2014 even better. By slowing down, you can truly savor the gifts and spirit of the summer season and feel refreshed and ready to go once your vacation is over.A special thank you to Sandy Mazur of Spherion Staffing Services for contributing to this article.

Convergys Careers Work-at-Home Company Profile

Convergys Careers Work-at-Home Company ProfileConvergys Careers Work-at-Home Company ProfileThe Cincinnati-based outsourcing company with 70,000 employees bills itself as global, Fortune 500 leader in relationship management. Convergys offers call center tafelgeschirrs to a range of other corporations. It has 85 facilities across the United States, Canada and theUnited Kingdom, and a large number of work-at-home positions. Types of Work-at-Home Positions The Convergys Anywhere program within the company offers English-only call center as well as bilingual call center jobs in three areas tech support, sales and customer service. Positions are employment not independent contracting. Applicantsanswers to the questions duringthe application process, their qualifications, and their experience determine which type of position they may be offered. Glassdoor.com reports pay at around $9 to $10/hour for customer service reps and around $12 for technical support. Benefits include paid time off, life insurance, medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K, and tuition reimbursement as well as wage increases, performance bonuses, and for some positions sales incentives. Requirements Applicants need to have a high school diploma or GED, and one year of customer service experience. To be considered for a sales position, a year of sales experience is necessary. Calls come in through agents computers, so a landlineis not required for the job however, a phone (cell is OK) is needed for training. Agents provide their own computer (laptop is acceptable) that is hardwired to your netz service. Computers must be less than six years old. The monitor must a minimum of 17 inches (capable of 1024 x 768), and a flat panel display is highly recommended (televisions cannot be used as monitors). Laptops can have external monitors. An approved headset and flash drive are required. Knowing how to troubleshoot your own computer issues will be an asset on the job. Agents must have 7-day-a -week availability, but specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process. Careers Page To apply for a Convergys career,go to the companys web page. You must first complete a system check on your computer before you can even see what jobs are available. This system check must be done in Internet Explorer. You must also choose U.S., Canada or theUnited Kingdom. Sort the posts by your area then type work at home in the search box. An interview and online assessment are part of the application process. Disclaimer Advertisements for work at home jobs or business opportunities placed on this page in the section labeled Sponsored Links or elsewhere are not necessarily legitimate. These ads are not screened by me but appear on the page due to having similar keywords to the text on the page.

The Most Effective Way to Describe Rideshare Work on Your Resume

The Most Effective Way to Describe Rideshare Work on Your Resume The Most Effective Way to Describe Rideshare Work on Your Resume Including your rideshare driving experience on your resume is an excellent way to showcase your skill set. The main challenge is translating your rideshare experience into applicable skills foryour new job. This articlewill help you turn your experience driving for Uber or Lyft into valuable resume content. Why You Should Include Rideshare Experience on Your ResumeWhencrafting their resumes, many drivers debate whether to include their rideshare gigs.I believe that they should.There are many benefits that come with including your rideshare history on a resume. For example, it shows you are entrepreneurial. After all, your were running your own business as a rideshare driver. Including your rideshare work will also plug any gaps in your work history - which can be major red flags to recruiters and employers.Just as important as the decision to include yo ur rideshare work ishow you present that experience. Youll want to highlight the skills you gained and how they can be applied to a new role. For example, if you are applying for a sales position, focus on the customer tafelgeschirr skills you developed while working as a rideshare driver.How to Best Present Your Rideshare ExperienceKeep in mind there are more aspects of rideshare workthan most employers might realize. It is important tobe explicit so that none of your skills go overlooked.One example of an overlooked ridesharing skill is bookkeeping. If youve ever tracked mileage, noted expenses, and/or documented your income, you have experience as a bookkeeper. Multitasking is another skill that often goes overlooked in rideshare workers.Lets take a detailed look at the duties of a rideshare driver and discuss how the related skills can be highlighted on a resume.While youre reading through this list, try to think of specific times whenyou performed ansicht duties or used these s kills yourself. This will help down the line when an interviewer asks for examples.1. Efficiently Transporting PassengersSuccessful drivers are efficient drivers, because efficiency means higher profits for a rideshare driver. Some examples of efficiency that can be included on a resume are- Optimizing vehicle position to reduce wait times-Changing schedules to drive during peak times to take advantage of surge pricing- Planning routes that go by the cheapest gas stations tominimize costsHighlighting your efficiency shows that you are good at planning and organizing your daily routine. It also shows that you find innovative ways to maximize earnings and dont waste time.2. Customer ServiceRideshare drivers interact with customers every single day. Employers love seeing customer service and other people skills on a resume.If possible, provide a specific example of how youve demonstrated customer service in your resume or cover letter. For instance, mention the time you dealt with a he avily intoxicated passenger. The ability to deal with aggressive customers is essential in some professions, like security guard or bartender.It also might be worth mentioning your ability to stay level-headed during a besucherzahlen jam or emergency. Most people lose their cool when traffic gets bad. Noting that you are able to remain rational lets the employer know you are dependable in tough situations.One great thing about highlighting customer service skills on your resume is that these skills are quantifiable As a rideshare driver, you receive reviews and ratings after every ride. If you have a very high ratingandglowing reviews, prominently displays those on your resume.3. Maintaining a Clean and Presentable VehicleNot only is maintaining a cleanvehicle a sign of professionalism, but it alsoshows youpay attention to detail.Furthermore,it demonstrates that you can be trusted with expensive equipment. If you are applying for a job as a machine operator on a construction site or in a warehouse with expensive equipment, this might be a particularlyvaluable addition to your resume.4. BookkeepingAs mentioned above, eignung employersrarely consider the business side of ridesharing. Most people have no idea how much work goes into running a successful rideshare operation.As a rideshare driver, you are an independent contractor.You are your own boss, and you run your own business. That means that you are responsible for tracking expenses, reporting income, and filing taxes.Tracking mileage and expenses is essential to receiving the largest possible tax deduction. This skill is transferable to any occupation. If the job requires numbers of any kind - and what job doesnt? - make sure toreference bookkeeping in your resume.Drivers are also great at time management. Rideshare drivers do not have the luxury of wasting time. As part of your bookkeeping duties, you should be logging your hours and earningsto identify trends you could leverageto maximize your earnings. Explain this to an employer, and they willlikely be wowed by your business acumen.5. MultitaskingAs every driver knows, multitasking correlates with profitability. At any given time, drivers are navigating busy streets, maintaining conversations, and keeping an eye on upcoming fares.Being able tohandle multiple tasks at once indicates to employers that you dont get flustered when the pressure is on. It also shows that you can stay organized and focused no matter what happens.Some employers look negatively at multitasking, preferring employees who focus on a single task at a time. If this is the case,reframe the conversation. Instead of saying you juggled multiple tasks at once, explain how you devised a ordnungsprinzip to stay organized so you didnt overlook anything.6. Recruiting Fellow Drivers - a.k.a., MarketingEncouraging your friends to drive for your favorite rideshare app has several perks. The most obvious one is earning a referral bonus. A less obvious benefit is how this skill can add value to your resume.Getting another partie to take part in the rideshare business shows that you are an influencer witha serious sales and marketing mindset. If you can convince others to start driving for a living, you are a talented salesperson indeed.Rideshare Resume ExamplesExample No. 1This first example uses a bulleted list that allows the reader (i.e., a hiring manager) to quickly scan your experience. The skills outlined here focus on the consumer-facing duties of a rideshare driver, as well as the business aspects. This example would be perfect for someone seeking employment in the customer service industry.Rideshare Driver May 2015 June 2018- Safely transported passengers to destinations across town.- Stayed level-headed during encounters with aggressive and inebriated passengers. Used laughter to de-escalate potential disputes.- Earned a 5-star driver rating by providing exceptional customer service.- Multitasked in a high-pressure environment. Tasks incl uded managing fares, navigating during heavy traffic, and maintaining customer satisfaction.- Maintained a clean vehicle and a professional personal experience.- Optimized positioning and schedule to reduce wait times and increase revenue.- Handled all financial records, including tax-deductible expenses, mileage, and earnings.Example No. 2This next example uses a paragraph format rather than bullet points. It focuses on efficiency and the business side of rideshare driving. The points made on this resume could be adapted for someone looking for a more white-collar job in an office environmentRideshare Driver August 2014 June 2018Successfully completed more than 300 trips while running my own business. Maintained a driver rating of 4.95 stars for approximately3 years. Achieving this rating required customer service, route planning, and organizational skills. As an independent contractor, I handled all operational duties associated with running a business. This includes bookkeeping and expense tracking. I also enhanced earnings by recruiting seven new drivers in one year.Note how this example provides quantified figures that enhance the resumes credibility. Creating a Targeted ResumeWhen youre drafting a new resume, do not hesitate to include the skills you learned as a rideshare driver. Keep in mind that your resume should focus on the information a specific potential employer wants to see. For example, if you want to become a truck driver, emphasize your ability to navigate well in new areas and stay level-headed during traffic jams. In a position like this, customer service skills might not be important to an employer. If thats the case, either omit the skill entirely or frame the skill in a way that is applicable to the employer. For instance, you could say that you maintained an exceptional rapport with Ubers support team. This shows that your people skills extend to your employers, not just your customers.If you are unsure of how your skills translate to a particular job, highlight universal skills like multitasking, being detail-oriented, and bookkeeping.It is important to think about how your skills as a rideshare driver transfer toa new workplace. When applying to multiple jobs, always review your resume and adapt it for each employer.- At the end of the day, remember that being a rideshare driver is nothing to be embarrassed about. You work hard. Being an independent contractor and remaining profitable takes a great deal of talent.The skills it takes to successfully be your own boss as a rideshare driver are transferable to all sorts of different careers.Your work history can also serve as a unique conversation starter. Most interviewers wont have experience working in the industry, so theywill probably ask questions about your time as a driver to break the ice. Capitalize on this opportunity by sharing specific, engaging stories from your rideshare work that demonstrate your valuable skills.Plus, being the only person with rid eshare experience can make you stand out. If you and another candidate are equally qualified, your experience as a rideshare driver may give you the winning edge - especially if you have a few really good stories to share.Brett Helling is the head of Ridester.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career. Like this article? We also offer tons of free eBooks on career and recruiting topics - check out Get a Better Job the Right Way and Why It Matters Who Does Your Recruiting. docu ment.write(Read more ) in Resume

June 2018 Jobs Report Summary

June 2018 Jobs Report Summary June 2018 Jobs Report Summary The U.S. economy delivered another solid month of job growth in June, with employers adding 213,000 positions. In fact, June was the 93rd consecutive month of job creation, a new record. Nearly 1.3 million jobs have been added since the beginning of the year, according to the most recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This total reflects revised numbers from the agency for April and May, showing that employers added 37,000 more positions than previously reported. Over the past three months, job gains have averaged 211,000. Professional and business services led June job growth The BLS reported that employers in professional and business services helped fuel job creation last month, adding 50,000 positions. That industry has seen growth of 521,000 positions over the past year.   Other industries making significant contributions to job growth in June were: Manufacturing - Employers expanded their payrolls by 36,000 jobs. Over the past year, manufacturers have added 285,000 jobs. Healthcare - This industry created 25,000 positions last month. Employment in healthcare has increased by 309,000 in the last 12 months. Construction - Employment in the construction industry edged up by 13,000 jobs in June and has grown by 282,000 jobs in the past year. Unemployment at 4.0 percent After hitting an 18-year low of 3.8 percent in May, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.0 percent in June. The rise in the unemployment rate was due to an increase in the labor-force participation rate, which nonetheless remains at a historically low level. The unemployment rate for college-degreed workers who are 25 or older - the most sought-after professionals - also rose last month, to 2.3 percent. In May, the rate was 2.0 percent. What employers need to know Like most businesses, your firm is likely feeling the effects of summer. Employees are taking vacations, and the warm weather has pretty much everyone thinking more about lounging by the pool than staring at spreadsheets or marketing plans. But that doesn’t mean work can be pushed to the back burner. And if there are critical jobs to be filled, hiring must go on. Engaging temporary staff is one way to keep your business humming. Interim professionals can cover staffing gaps while employees are out or while you conduct your search for a full-time hires.   Also, be careful not to let summer distract you from planning for the end-of-year work crunch. Now is the right time to assess your firm’s hiring needs for the rest of the year and align the resources you’ll need come fall. REQUEST STAFF What job seekers need to know If you’ve just graduated from college, you might not need to wait long to secure a job offer. Unemployment is low not only for college grads but also in industries that typically require degreed-professionals, such as accounting, finance and information technology. Candidates with on-the-job experience often have an edge in the job market. For many, that means an internship or part-time work during college. But those aren’t the only avenues for securing relevant experience. Temporary work is another great option.   Interim employment offers a way to earn in-demand skills and experience while building your professional network. And summer is an ideal season to explore this option, as businesses often need extra support while full-time team members are on vacation. You have the opportunity to shine a light on your abilities and, potentially, earn a full-time job offer.

What to Consider Before Asking for a Voluntary Demotion

What to Consider Before Asking for a Voluntary Demotion What to Consider Before Asking for a Voluntary Demotion Sometimes a person takes promotion thinking it is a golden opportunity and the next logical step in a career, but after a while, it may become apparent that making the move wasn’t the best idea. In that case, asking for a voluntary demotion may be a viable option. However, voluntary demotions come with potential negatives like reductions in salaries and loss of stature within the organization. These and other drawbacks to voluntary demotions can be avoided if the following options are explored beforehand. Adjustment in Job Duties If you are in a job where you do some things well and other things not so well, you may want to see if there are people on your team that have strengths where your weaknesses are. Perhaps you could trade a few of your responsibilities and thereby make the team more productive and individual team members happier. When you propose something like this, couch it in terms of benefit for the team and organization. This will show that you’re looking for a win-win situation for everyone rather than merely attempting to shed less desirable responsibilities. You can talk about the benefits for you, but that part of the conversation needs to happen after you discuss the impact to your team and organization. The conversation would be incomplete without addressing what brought the proposed change to your mind, but you must keep your audience in mind when you prepare for the conversation. It depends on the personalities within your team as to who to approach first. In many situations, it is best to approach your colleague first; however, your manager may want to be consulted before you bring up ideas about workload changes. When in doubt, talk to your manager first. Lateral Transfer If your organization has several positions you are qualified for, you may be able to request to be transferred to a vacant position that is classified at or below your current position’s classification. If government organizations allow this, they adopt strict rules to mitigate the possibility of an employee accusing the organization of discriminatory personnel practices. Defending against any claim of discrimination costs time and money, so leaders of government organizations want to do anything practical that will lower the risk of being sued. If you request a lateral transfer, chances are that you will be able to keep your salary. If you transfer into a position at the same pay grade, presumably you’d be doing the same level of work. If you transfer into a lower classified position, you may be able to keep your salary if it falls within the range of the new position. But again, all this is is subject to the organization’s rules governing transfers. A lateral transfer can be good for more people than just those considering a voluntary demotion. Gaining experience in a different part of the organization is beneficial for future promotional opportunities even if changing jobs doesn’t come with an immediate financial benefit. Apply for Another Job If you can’t find a position to transfer into, you might want to look at job postings. You can get out of your current job and likely receive a pay raise. And you may not have to leave your current employer. Some government organizations require a competitive hiring process for all vacancies. With these organizations, a voluntary demotion or lateral transfer may not be allowed. Like they do with transfer policies, organizations use the hiring process to reduce the likelihood that someone will sue the organization for unfair practices. Even if you do not get selected, going through the hiring process has other benefits. It helps you keep your resume up-to-date, sharpens your interview skills and allows you to meet new people.

10 Biggest Lies Advertisers Told You

10 Biggest Lies Advertisers Told You 10 Biggest Lies Advertisers Told You Advertising has to meet certain ethical standards. It is not allowed to blatantly mislead, or tell an outright lie. Most of the time, that system works well. It is self-governing when it has to be, and at other times, institutions like the FTC  or the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority keep things in check. Lies slip through the cracks. Sometimes, the blame can be put squarely on the shoulders of the client, who told the ad agency information that was untrue. On other occasions, it can be poor communication or just outright deception. Here are 10 such examples, in no particular order, of those times advertising tried to pull the wool over everyone’s eyes. Apple iPhone 3G: Twice as Fast, Half the Price In 2008, Apple released a brand new version of its flagship iPhone and made two claims in six words that made the entire nation sit up and take notice. The new iPhone 3G was double the speed of its predecessor, and cast half as much or does it? Apple customers quickly reported dropped calls, slow speeds, and a host of other issues. That made then “twice as fast” claim bogus. Then there was the price: the initial $399 fee was dropped to $199, but  there was a catch; an expensive, 2-year contract catch. Apple’s lawyers were quick to point out that you’d have to be a fool to believe the ads verbatim. Apple never made those claims again.   Enforma “Exercise in a Bottle”:  Lose Weight Without Diet or Exercise Anyone who tells you that you can lose weight without adjusting your calorie intake and exercise regime is flat-out lying. In the 1990s, when Enforma brought in baseball player Steve Garvey to promote “fat trapper” diet supplements that absorb the fat, people naturally refused to believe it, right? Wrong. It was all bogus, and the FTC took Steve Garvey to court. They lost the case as the appeals court ruled that he was not at fault for citing claims he was told were genuine. The case made way for new regulations making it illegal for celebrities to make false statements in advertising. Hoover Vacuums: Buy a Vacuum, Get Two Free Flights to the USA They do say that if something looks too good to be true, it is. People reading the small print on the Hoover offer, back in 1992, couldn’t find the catch. Was this a $1,500 vacuum cleaner? Was this a gold-plated sucker? No, the deal was unbelievable but true; spend £100 on a vacuum cleaner, and you get two free flights from the UK to anywhere in America. Of course, the general public realized this was a steal, and Hoover’s sold out in record time. The company realized it had done some very bad math, and so it decided to pull an even worse stunt to follow the already awful promotion. It would send consumers on a wild goose chase, filling out form after form, until they eventually gave up. The charade was so bad, the British parliament stepped in, and the stunt cost Hoover over £48 million ($60 million). Nutella Spread: Healthy and Part of a Balanced Diet If you’ve ever tried Nutella spread, you’ll notice something as soon as it hits your tongue; it’s incredibly sweet. How could this delicious chocolaty spread be a healthy part of anyone’s diet? Well, it couldn’t. At least, that’s what the $3 million settlement decided. The problem with the advertising is that it shows a busy mom choosing Nutella as the perfect breakfast snack (when served with multi-grain toast or whole wheat waffles). Trouble is, the only healthy part of the breakfast is the “not Nutella” ingredient. Nutella’s main ingredient is sugar, followed by palm oil, and then hazelnuts and cocoa. Skechers Shape-Ups: Get in Shape by Just Walking Around Skechers pulled out the big guns for this one. They brought in social media superstar Kim Kardashian to front the campaign. They produced a multi-million dollar ad that aired during the 2011 Super Bowl. They also pulled in big athletic names like Karl Malone, Wayne Gretzky, and Joe Montana. The message was clear - forget the gym, just walk around in a pair of Skechers Shape-Ups and you’ll soon be in great shape. The claim was complete hogwash. The ads were full of huge lies to support this flat-out-wrong claim. Kim Kardashian did not get into the shape she was in by wearing Shape-Ups. You had to do way more than “just tie your shoes.” And the medical studies cited were cherry-picked to support the false narrative. After a while, wearers of the shoes realized they had been taken for a ride. A $40 million settlement was announced, and people who bought the shoes were entitled to a refund. POM Wonderful: Cheat Death Yes;  cheat death.  That was the headline the ad agency and the client thought was going to sell a lot of the pomegranate drink. Why not? After all, who wouldn’t want to live forever by drinking a few bottles of juice? The ad leaped over the usual “exaggerating the benefit” boundaries and went straight for a complete and utter lie. POM Wonderful was not going to prevent anyone from cheating death. However, the lie was not considered to be the issue. Although it was obviously not true, it would make people think the drink had a lot of health benefits, and that was considered deceptive by the ASA. The ad was pulled. Classmates.com: Your Classmates Are Looking for You Sites like Facebook and LinkedIn are hugely popular because they allow people to connect from all over the world. Classmates.com offered the same kind of “reach out and touch them” service but for a price. The advertising told you that someone, a former classmate, was looking for you. But to find out who that classmate was, you’d have to sign up for the gold membership. After signing up for gold and entering credit card details, it became quickly apparent that no one was looking for you at all. It was a complete fabrication used to sell monthly memberships. Classmates.com had to fork over almost $10 million in a settlement. Extenze Male Enhancement - Take Supplements, Increase Your Size Size matters, and the claims that Extenze and its spokesperson Jimmy Johnson made did not fall on deaf ears. The ads stated that Extenze supplements were “scientifically proven to increase the size of a certain part of the male body.” The FTC decided to step in because the language was not claiming “may” or “might.” No, this stuff was scientifically going to work, and it didn’t. And after a lot of time in court, Extenze had to pay out $6 million in a false advertising class action lawsuit. Vitamin Water: Drink This, It’s Good for You Vitamins, whether taken as supplements or a part of a food or drink, they are essential for life. By that logic, a drink like Vitamin Water must be great for you. It’s literally the combination of two of life’s vital ingredients - water, and vitamins. Add to that claims that it would “boost your immune system” and “help fight free radicals” and you really have one seriously healthy drink. But as it turns out, it’s just a fancy name. It’s another sweet drink, with a typical bottle containing 120 calories and 32 grams of sugar. Coca-Cola, the makers of Vitamin Water, found it a little odd that people thought Vitamin Water was healthy. “No consumer could be reasonably misled into thinking that Vitamin Water is a healthy beverage,” Coca-Cola’s lawyers stated. Soon after that, they settled a $9 million lawsuit. Wrigley’s Gum: Chewing This Gum Kills Germs Bad breath is nothing to be proud of. Finding out that simply chewing a piece of gum would eliminate it was music to consumers’ ears back in 2009. But there was one small problem. The gum didn’t kill germs at all. The gum, called Eclipse, was touted as a product that “kills the germs that cause bad breath.” It even had a name for the ingredient; MBE. But the National Advertising Division did tests on this magic ingredient, and could not replicate this germ-killing behavior. Wrigley’s had to take the claims off the packaging and paid up $6 million in the settlement.

5 Job Search Tips When You Have No Work Experience

5 Job Search Tips When You Have No Work Experience 5 Job Search Tips When You Have No Work Experience If you’re a recent graduate or entering the workforce after an extended break, you know it’s a tough market for those with little to no applicable experience.  We’ve previously covered how even entry-level positions are requiring in depth knowledge or hands-on skills just to get you through the interview door.  Amassing that work experience that makes you a viable candidate can seem like a circular predicament with no solution in sight, but there’s light at the end of the job search tunnel.  Keep reading for five helpful tips on how to approach your job search when you have no work experience. 1. Target Entry-Level Jobs One of the best solutions for those with no work experience is often the most overlooked.  Narrowing your job hunt criteria to positions marked as “entry level” can help you find positions for which you may be otherwise qualified with education, personality or overall background.  Quality job sites will let you search for key works such as entry level, beginner, no experience required and more.  Use filters to narrow positions to a given location or field and be sure to set up email alerts to help stay on top of the most recent relevant openings. 2. Focus on Your Other Positive Qualities While you may not have a great deal of on the job work experience, as a recent graduate you are likely chock-full of other positive attributes that may be attractive to potential employers.  From education to extra curricular experience, savvy hiring managers and HR professionals know that it’s often the presence of soft skills that make for the best long term candidates.   Consider reformatting the traditional resume or cover letter to call out skills and experiences that you may have developed in school or life generally.  Being captain of a sports team indicates leadership and you should be sure to note if you coordinated team meetings, events or fundraisers.  Writing skills are highly demonstrable with that position on the school paper.  Debate, after school community involvement, self employment jobs such as dog walking, paper delivery and more all show off a variety of personality traits that may impress a potential employer and help snag that initial screening call or interview. 3. Consider an Internship While typically an unpaid position, snagging an internship in a relevant field is a great way to bulk out a resume and score some valuable work experience in the process.  If you do manage to make it into one of these highly sought after positions, be sure to make the most of your time there.  Show up before your scheduled start and perform just as well as if you were collecting a paycheck.  In many companies and positions, internships are also chances for employers to vet potential long term employees ensuring a good work-culture fit.  Regardless of whether you land a long term position, you’ll have an increased resume and another rung on your experience ladder on which to build your career. 4. Do Good with Volunteer Work In a similar vein as internships, depending on your desired career path a volunteer position may be a great way to add valuable work experience that tips the scales in your favor during a later job interview.  Volunteering your time for a local community organization or charity is a great way to demonstrate you have a bigger world view and understand the value of personal contributions in society.  If your ideal company has a large, existing volunteer partnership with particular organizations, consider tailoring your volunteer efforts in that direction.  Certain volunteer positions also provide hands-on experience that can be highly relevant such as legal workshops, project management and more. 5. Networking While we may have saved this helpful hint for last, there’s no discounting the first rate value of networking when it comes to finding a job with little to no work experience.  When a company is faced with a wealth of qualified and over-qualified candidates, a personal recommendation can often make the difference between being overlooked and brought in for that valuable in person interview.   Professional social networking sites such as LinkedIn are great resources for finding like minded individuals in your target field.  Check in with your school’s career services department as they will often also host events that pair established professionals with recent grads for mentoring and more.  Consider joining a local professional association as a junior member.  Dues will often be lower or waived for those straight out of school and you’ll have an excellent opportunity to make relevant contacts and let your peers, and potential employers, get to know you one on one. The No Work Experience Bottom Line When it comes to entering the workforce for the first time, job-seekers need to get creative in order to compete with those that may have more practical knowledge.  Use one or a combination of our above helpful hints to pad your resume and create alternative job-market entry ways.  Most of all, persistence pays off.  Keep building upon your education, practical skills and connections and before you know it you’ll be well on your way to moving on up the workforce ladder.

These 10 Unique Employee Benefits Will Make You Re-Evaluate Your Job

These 10 Unique Employee Benefits Will Make You Re-Evaluate Your Job These 10 Unique Employee Benefits Will Make You Re-Evaluate Your Job Yeah, salaries are cool but have you ever tried a unique employee benefit or unusual perk? Today, employees consider them to be a stable part of their jobs. And whether they take a job can often depend on how attractive the benefits are. Today, every decent company offers their employees a wide range of perks. A gym membership, yearly vacation bonus, or free meals in a canteen are things that can  lift ones spirits on a bleak day. But who wouldn’t like to get something extra? Check out the selection of unique employee benefits that are simply out of this world! 1.  Surfing at midday Patagonia is an eco-friendly outdoor clothing brand. It puts focus on active lifestyle, encouraging a healthy dose of sports during an ordinary workday. Its only natural that Patagonia would offer unique employee benefits that have to do with this mission. The company encourages their employees to head out at lunchtime to go surfing. The reception staff even makes daily announcements about the weather conditions! 2. Breast milk shipping Returning to work might be a real challenge, especially for breastfeeding mothers. But companies like Twitter, Accenture, IBM and Zillow decided to help them out. The companies pay for the lactating employees to ship their breast milk  home to their babies. Theres no need to use formulas anymore! 3. Freeze your eggs Behemoths Apple and Facebook have recently added a new employee benefit to their repertoire. They will contribute up to $20,000 towards  egg freezing for their female employees. Although generous, this offer  has stirred up some controversy among businesswomen. Egg freezing indirectly puts female staff under pressure that could be summed up as Career first, children second. 4. Cryopreservation Rumor has it that if you get yourself frozen within minutes after your death, you have a chance to be resurrected once the scientists figure out how to do it. The freezing process - also called cryopreservation - is a  benefit offered by Numerai, an AI-driven hedge fund. It was announced in a tweet with a job posting containing a cute footnote saying that the company cares about its employees beyond their legal deaths. 5. Pawternity leave Some companies out there do pay special attention to pet lovers. However strange it may sound to you, some people would rather die than leave their loved ones at home during a working week. And Im talking cats and dogs, of course. Imagine you adopted a dog. If working full-time, theres simply no time you could dedicate to your new four-legged friend. And thats the reason why Scottish brewery Brewdog has come up with a rather unusual employee benefit - one weeks paid leave for all employees that adopt a puppy or rescue a dog. 6. Beer cart Fridays If you happen to work for Advanced Medical, Friday is your favourite day of the week.  Each employee gets to sit back and crack open an ice-cold beer.   Although alcohol in the workplace is a highly controversial issue for some people, the company calls it an ‘unorthodox corporate culture’. Whatever, but thats the way it wants to show appreciation for their employees hard work. 7. Paid weddings The cost of an average wedding these days is just nauseating. Anywhere between $20,000 and $30,000, the pompous celebration can eat up the lion’s share of your yearly salary. However, theres nothing to fear for valued employees of Boxed Wholesale. Theyre ready to help you  cope with your expenses, uniquely contributing to the belief were all just one big family! 8. Divorce fees Alright, the benefit of taking care of your wedding costs seem legit. But why on earth would your boss want to cover your divorce fees? The benefit of funding divorces is a recent trend. It was triggered by an unprecedented surge in the number of people who can no longer bear to live together. Some companies offer to pay just for initial advice sessions, but other consider go as far as footing the entire legal bill. 9. Like Adam and Eve Nakedness is still a bit of a taboo in our society. Making it part of your business philosophy is a risky business that may end up as a bad joke. Or, according to some psychologists, boost your company’s team spirit. By stripping off your clothes, you may feel free to strip away your inhibitions and talk to your colleagues with disarming honesty. This strange benefit is an open invitation to come all the way back to the garden of Eden - just watch out for that evil serpent! 10. Garden of earthly delights Would you say ‘no’ if your boss invited you to attend a prostitute-filled orgy?  A German insurance giant Munich Re figured out that a night of earthly pleasures was the best way to keep staff motivated. As far as unique employee benefits are concerned, this is probably the most unique anyone can do. The bacchanalia took place in a Budapest spa and catered for all tastes of their particularly successful salesmen. In fact, the event was far from being a chaotic free-for-all. It was exceptionally well organized, with prostitutes wearing red and hostesses yellow armbands to separate the sheep from the goats. Unique employee benefits arent everything These 10 unique employee benefits are just a tip of the iceberg. In fact, theres a lot more each company has to offer. You can easily fall in love with companys attractive location, strong team spirit or flexible work schedule, you name it. However, theres no better benefit than when you find your job truly enjoyable.  Various perks can boost your motivation and make your daily life more entertaining, but the most rewarding bonus of all is to be able to revel in your job itself. Enough weirdness? Check out these  10 coolest employee benefits and perks offered by the coolest companies in the world! Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments!

Wear this color to work if you want to get a raise

Wear this color to work if you want to get a raise Wear this color to work if you want to get a raise Though Kermit the Frog always said it wasn’t easy being green, he clearly wasn’t doing it right because green can actually be a very lucky and powerful color to wear (or be in his case.) This was made clear over the weekend when pop superstar Katy Perry and her fiance Orlando Bloom both sported the shade when they attended a benefit for MOCA in LA.Green can be a tricky color to pull off, but perhaps they chose it because the color is associated with wealth and growth. Specifically dark green symbolizes greed, ambition, and wealth. The greed part isn’t great though Gordon Gekko would disagree.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Psychologist and author  Carole Kanchier said  of the color green that it “suggests security, abundance, love, growth, luck and balance.” She also noted, “Wear green when you want to see things from a different perspective, need to feel ground ed, calm, generous. Don’t wear it when you’re confused, feel stagnant, want to be alone.” Looking at things from a different angle and feeling calmer can all be more beneficial in the workplace. Green can also be very beneficial to a new partnership which may be why newly engaged Perry and Bloom chose it.  Green for womenGreen is a bold choice but it is also a great choice. Try pairing it with a complementary color. Perry, who often wears this color, did just that by pairing her beautiful green silk dress with her cherry red clutch and purple jeweled collar. This is a way to go just make sure you are not pairing Christmas tree green with Santa red says fashion blogger Carrie Colbert. She also likes to wear her green with florals and a bold shade of blue. If you want to be a little subtler try pairing green with black and gold.Green for menFor men, try opting for sage, army green, moss, olive green or emerald. Sage is easy to pull off with a chunky sweater or pair of chinos, ac cording to Bloomberg writer Nic Screws. “Army green is the most versatile and masculine of all the shades. It will look great in anything from a slim-fitting polo to a killer piece of outerwear, such as a field jacket or trench,” he wrote. He said try to  match it with “something in an inky blue, like a chambray shirt or jeans. Or white- such as white leather sneakers or a T-shirt.” Emerald is more of a statement color so opt for a flannel or vest.You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people

Dealing with Sexual Harassment at Work

Dealing with Sexual Harassment at Work Dealing with Sexual Harassment at Work It is important to understand that if someone touches you sexually at work, even over your clothing, it is not just sexual harassment- it is also sexual assault and should be taken seriously. But should you let harmless go crude remarks and sexual innuendos go? No. If something is making you feel uncomfortable, you should stop it right then and there before it escalates. Here are steps to help you protect yourself and your civil rights if you have been or are being sexually harassed at work. 01 Confront the Harasser Confront the person sexually harassing you. Look them in the eye and tell them what they did was inappropriate. Be specific and blunt- do not worry about being rude: you have a right to be. 02 Tell Them to Stop The first time someone does something you object to,  tell them stop!   Say it loud enough for others to hear for extra emphasis.   Never apologize or make excuses for the offender. 03 Document It or Report It Immediately Sexual harassment is wrong, illegal and deserves to be addressed.   But if you feel in your best judgment you have handled things in steps one and two above at least document the date, time, place, what happened, your action, and the harassers? response. If it ever happens again to you, or to someone else at work, you will have a history to refer to. 04 Report It Immediately If Touching Is Involved Never let sexual touches or demands for sex go unreported. Touching in a sexual manner is sexual assault. Document the incident and immediately report it to management.Sarah Lawrence College describes sexual assault as: A sexual assault has been committed when an individual engages in sexual activity without the explicit consent of the other individual involved. Sexual activity is any touching of a sexual or other intimate parts of a person for the purpose of gratifying sexual desire of either party. This includes coerced touching of the actor by the victim as well as the touching of the victim by the actor, whether directly or through clothing.   05 Call the Police If you have been sexually assaulted, you have the right to call the police and report it as a crime. Never let guilt or a desire to protect your attacker keep you from asserting your rights. You have done nothing wrong, and someone who gets away with one instance may continue the harassment which could escalate into a more violation crime, like rape. 06 Hire a Lawyer If You Have Been Harmed If you report sexual harassment and as a result, lose your job or are demoted, you may wish to contact a civil rights attorney. Or, if you report the incident to management and they do not take appropriate steps to investigate and stop harassment at work - call an attorney.Federal laws protect your rights to work in an environment free from sexual harassment. A good civil rights attorney can advise you if you have a case and what legal steps to take to sue your harasser or employer in civil court.If you are physically injured by an attacker, you should call the police immediately, and then contact an attorney as soon as possible to document evidence you may need later to prove your case. 07 Get Help and Find Support Victims often blame themselves in some way, or others may say a victim was asking for it. If you have been traumatized, consider joining a support group or get professional counseling. It helps some victims feel empowered again if the become proactive in an? organization that seeks to end discrimination.

Your boss may be giving you cardiovascular diseases

Your boss may be giving you cardiovascular diseases Your boss may be giving you cardiovascular diseases Everybody knows how deadly cardiovascular disease is â€" more Americans die from it each year, and it costs more than any other disease. It’s projected to get worse over the next decade.But a recent study published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health  â€" based on data culled from Gallup surveys of over 412,000 full-time U.S. workers between 2010 and 2012 indicate that workplace supervisors â€" your common boss â€" could actually unwittingly be contributing to this problem.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!It’s well known that stress in the workplace that put workers at risk for cardiovascular disease. But the authors of the above study chose to concentrate on trust, a vitally important part of the workplace.They asked workers, “Does your supervisor always create an environment that is open and trusting, or not?”Out of all U.S. workers surveyed, 21% answered “no.”Based on their answers, the authors discovered that trust was linked with “increased adjusted odds” of having many of the cardiovascular disease factors â€" which are smoking, obesity, low physical activity, poor diet, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.In a group of workers who created a feeling of mistrust (more workers answering “no), more than 20% of workers have four or more of the seven CVD risk factors.More findings Workers who don’t work in an open and trusting environment had greater chances of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes Workers in environments with low trust were more likely to be smokers, eat poorly, and be obese Women who work in mistrustful environments had higher odds of lower physical activity The authors concluded that pessimistic, mistrustful work environments could contribute to an increased chance of having the risk factors of CVD. Therefore, that puts the onus on bosses â€" the working environment they create could be having a much bigger effect than they think.

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A Functional Resume or Skills Resume is intended to highlight your abilities and accomplishments at the very top of your resume instead of grouping them below the jobs or positions that you've held as in a chronological resume. Its high-quality PSD file is completely customizable. In case the template appears different than the example it might be because you don't have the right font. Ok, I Think I Understand Chronological Resume Template, Now Tell Me About Chronological Resume Template! Another important facet of functional resume samples that you ought to not forget about is that it's going to work to your advantage if you're in midst of shifting towards another industry for a career change, which permits you to demonstrate your precise skill collection. You should forbid yourself from making use of a sample functional resume if you are trying to display your intent to have an upward career growth together with instances wherein you're an entry-level applicant and one which lacks transferrable or relevant skills essential for the job. If you don't have sufficient work experience, you should earn a functional resume instead of a chronological one. The functional resume format is a good alternative for job seekers which have the abilities and knowledge to become hired but could have a less than stellar work history. Including a profile is helpful for nearly every applicant. Employing a resume template is now an acceptable and smart practice for quite a few explanations. You need to select the sample which is most suitable for the post you desire to submit an application for. Any superior sample resume will have these sections. Lies You've Been Told About Chronological Resume Template As soon as you add your private stamp' to it through im puting your special abilities, professional experiences, and wording, it is going to stand from the crowd for all of the appropriate factors. What's more, you are going to be in a position to address all the requirements of the business in your paper that's a plus if you're aiming to stick out from the crowd. Ideal for everybody to promote their finest skills and receive a dream job. Making your resume is vital. Type of Chronological Resume Template Hiring managers still wish to understand your history of prior employers, even though it might not be the central point of your resume. Employers don't want applicants that are illogical thinkers who think it's normal to list their experiences erratically. Your IT Resume is certainly an introduction of you to ultimately a potential employer. 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