How to Avoid a Mid-Life Crisis (or Quarter-Life Crisis)

How to Avoid a Mid-Life Crisis (or Quarter-Life Crisis)How to Avoid a Mid-Life Crisis (or Quarter-Life Crisis)Peering out of the window of a skyscraper in New York City at the people hurriedly rushing to their jobs, I felt a sinking feeling in my gut. Just moments ago, I welches one of them, and this had been my routine every day over the course of my career dash to work to do a job that, even on the best days, felt like I was spinning my wheels. Deep down I knew something needed to change I just couldnt put a finger on it. I sat back in my chair, looked around at the white walls of my office, then back toward the window again. I thought Is this really all therbeie is? At that point, I had a secure job in advertising backed by advanced degrees, I was making a good amount of money, and I was positioned to keep moving up within my company. To others, I had made it- but to me, I felt disconnected and disappointed day after day.Wow, I thought. I was only five years into my career, and I could already sense that I was headed for crisis. Perhaps you can relate? Or fear that one day youll find yourself at that point?Many of us start out our careers with lofty ambitions, high expectations, and optimistic pursuits, yet somewhere along the line we hit a lull of confusion, frustration, and feelings of failure. Although the stereotype is that this crisis hits folks in their mid-40s, it is also known to happen (as was the case for me) in your 20s and 30s. As a career coach to people of all ages throughout the years, I have seen this happen many times to individuals who were able to successfully navigate their way through it.If youre feeling on the brink of a job crisis or in the midst of one right now, youre definitely not alone, but there are things you can do to help prevent or mitigate the event. No matter where you are on your professional journey or what age you happen to be, here are four steps Ive found that will help you avoid the dip or get you through to the other side.1. Take Time to Build Your FoundationThe best careers are built on a critical foundation that will stand the test of time and can weather the inevitable pitfalls youll encounter- things like your core values, passions, and strengths. Unfortunately, many of us dive straight into a job that we think looks good on paper and dont take the time to build this foundation, which can lead to upset down the road. But its never too late to go back to the basics. If youve never gone through this process or its been some time since you did, start by blocking out some quiet time to hone in on or revisit a few important things about yourselfWhat are your core values? Or, in other words, what matters to you most in life? Identifying your values can feel overwhelming, but there are plenty of resources to guide you along the way. Two of my favorites the free core values workbook offered by Dawn Barclay of Living Moxie and Danielle LaPortes resources for finding your core desired feelings- essen tially another way of identifying the same thing.What are your strengths? Sure, you probably know some of these offhand (hello, interview question prep), but sometimes it can be most helpful to get other peoples impressions of you. Try asking 10 friends, colleagues, or mentors what they think your three greatest strengths are, and youll likely start to see some patterns. And, truthfully, the answers might surprise you- often our strengths are the things we do so innately that we dont even recognize them as something special.What are your passions? For some, this might seem like the easiest to answer, but a lot of people struggle with it. If youre not 100% sure, ask yourself questions like When do I find myself in the zone, both at work and in my personal life? What skills or talents come most natural to me? What gets me out of bed in the morning? What did I love as a child that still excites me? Collect your answers to these questions in one central place so you can start to see a c lear vision of yourself. Consider your current job satisfaction (or lack thereof), and see how this foundation relates. If you realize that key aspects of your situation arent aligning with your values, strengths, and passions, thats a clear sign that its time to start making some changes. On that note 2. Make Choices Based Off Your CoreWhenever you find yourself at a crossroads in your career- be it about accepting a new job, taking on new responsibilities, umgang a conflict at work, or anything in between- remember to return to your foundation to help guide you. This way youre not making decisions based on whims or out of stress, but on how you intentionally want to build your career for the long haul. Here are a few questions worth asking before you make a choice How does this decision align with my core values, strengths, and passions?How do I truly feel about the decision I am about to make?How would the person I want to be handle this situation?How would I feel tomorrow if I m ake this choice today?For example, I worked with a woman who was offered a promotion at a higher salary, but the new position would increase her already intense travel schedule. While she was excited about the idea of moving up, she was conflicted about spending more time away from home. She was able to assess her decision more thoughtfully, with her values and professional aspirations as a guide, and decided to negotiate the terms of her promotion to an arrangement that was mutually beneficial. She is much happier with her decision, and her employer gets to grow the company. Win-win Without this level of clarity, you may make a decision that will disappoint later on. When making choices from your core, you can even start small As you face day-to-day decisions, like whether or not to delegate a task, do a quick gut check about whether it aligns with your core before proceeding.Ready to build a long-lasting career? Check out open roles at Wells Fargo3. Find Ways to Follow Curiosities Even if youve chosen a career, a job, and a company based on your foundation, it doesnt mean youll always feel like thats the only gig for you. In fact, youre bound to have other things pop up that spark your interests, and I always encourage people to find ways to pursue them. After all, we tend to want what we dont have, and ignoring these curiosities or letting them fester could leave you with a sense that there is something missing and cause you to make some drastic career decisions. But by giving them a little bit of attention, you can quiet that sense of FOMO and maybe even become more inspired at your day job. For example, early on in my career, I became curious about photography and took some lessons on evenings and weekends. Picking up the camera and tapping into my creative side satisfied a need I didnt even know I had. After a couple of months of playing with the camera in my spare time, my co-workers even noticed a change in my mood and overall energy at work. I felt mor e inspired and less stressed because I had other interests in addition to my main gig. So look for opportunities to explore other interests in your free time. Whether its picking up a book, taking an evening class, attending a meetup group, or starting a side project, a few hours each week is usually all the time you need to dip your toe in. Or, you could look for opportunities to bring these activities into your job by taking ownership of special projects and initiatives. If you have an idea for a new sales strategy or a womens leadership program, for example, follow it You never know where your curiosity might lead you. 4. Dont Get Too ComfortableEven if youve built your career based on your foundation, youre making core-based decisions like a boss, and youre following your side interests in your spare time, dont stop there When things are going well, its easy to coast and get a little too comfortable. While you should enjoy the ride, its equally important to resist the urge to be come complacent and continue to seek out opportunities that will stretch you and keep your mind fueled with inspiration. Continually checking in on your career journey allows you to stay on track or course correct if necessary, as well as explore the areas you want to push yourself to grow in. I recommend bi-annual career check-ins (put it on your calendar to stay accountable) to think aboutYour long-term goals, how youre progressing toward them, and what next steps will get you even closer Your accomplishments from the past six monthsAreas or skills youd like to learn or develop in the next six monthsWhats working in your career and whats not (and how you can change that)Of course, even if youre doing all of the above, you may still find yourself in a place of uncertainty or unhappiness. If this happens, think of this as a great opportunity to slow down, reflect, and re-evaluate some things in your life and career. One way to move through this time is to revisit your core values. Y ou may discover that somewhere along the way, youve drifted away from them- or that theyre actually not your values anymore Set aside time to do a quick inventory List out what is going really well and what is missing. For the items in the latter category, see if you can create mini goals that will allow you to actively address them.Going through a professional crisis happens to the best of us and is just a sign of being human. For better or for worse, the pain brings with it an incredible toxikum to re-examine our lives and make better decisions. So while we do our best to avoid pitfalls in our career, rest assured that this period in time is a sign of better things to come. Photo of happy woman at work courtesy of Hero Images/Getty Images.

5 Warning Signs You Might Be About to Get Fired

5 Warning Signs You Might Be About to Get Fired5 Warning Signs You Might Be About to Get FiredWhether youre fired for cause, or made redundant as part of a mass layoff, losing your job never feels good. Even if you were less than enamored of your former gig, chances are you need the money and dont need the stress of navigating the job hunt. Alas, into most lives, a few pink slips must fall. If youre going to lose your job, the best-case scenario is to figure it out long before you walk into a conference room only to be greeted by a somber HR rep that way, you can get started on your job search while youre still employed. Here are a few warning signs that its about to be your turn to apply for unemployment* 1. The Company Isnt Doing Well Depending on your role at the organization, you might have direct insight into the companys fortunes. If your employer is hemorrhaging clients or cash, getting a drubbing in the press, or suffering other reputation reversals in the industry, you r job and those of your colleagues might not be long for this world. For this reason, it also pays to keep on top of your employers profile by following them on social media, setting up Google Alerts with the company name, and so on. Not every bad mention in the press equals impending doom, but youre better off knowing which way the wind is blowing ... even if its about to change. Note that your company doesnt need to be doing badly for big changes to impact your career. An acquisition or other structural change could affect you just as much as a geschftsleben failure. 2. You Dont Have Anything to Do Your biggest project now belongs to someone else, while your lesser responsibilities have landed on an interns plate. Your reports are reassigned to another manager, and your clients are gradually making their way to someone elses list. Meanwhile, youre trying to find ways to keep busy that dont involve wasting time on social media. Start using that free time to develop a strategy for finding another, better job. (Just dont do any of the actual job searching at work. Thats a great way to turn a potential layoff into termination for cause.) 3. Your Project Deadlines Just Moved Up ... and Theyre All Around the Same Time Maybe, however, its not so much that you dont have anything to do, but that your anfhrer seems to be in a much bigger hurry than usual to get your projects wrapped up. This doesnt necessarily point to imminent dismissal, but if a lot of your deadlines move up all at once, and to the same general time frame, you could be looking at your own deadline for termination. As mean as it sounds to make someone clear their to-do list before letting them know their services are no longer required, it happens. Keep an eye out, so you can see it coming if its about to happen to you. 4. Your Boss Just Doesnt Seem to Like You Maybe you used to get along with your boss, but now you cant seem to communicate about even the most basic issues. Or maybe you r workday has turned into a blame game, and youre always It. Perhaps there was even an inciting incident, such a genuine mistake on your part that no amount of effort or responsibility-taking seems to erase. Whatever the reason, if the boss doesnt seem to be on your side, or if youve received a warning about your performance, it might be time to start polishing your resume. 5. You Feel Suddenly and Completely Out of Place This indicator is a little harder to pin down than some of the others, but its still worth paying attention to. If you feel like an alien life-form at work, with totally different priorities, interests, and perspectives than everyone youre working with, it might be time to move on. Even if youre not about to be given a cardboard box and told to relocate your things to your home office, you deserve more out of your employment experience. Start thinking about making a jump to a more congenial corporate culture, before youre pushed out. *Note Not all employees who lose their jobs qualify for unemployment. Learn more about who is eligible for benefits, and check with your state unemployment office for specific information. What Else You Should Know Should You Quit Before You Get Fired?

Time for Passive Safety at Nuclear Plants

Time for Passive Safety at Nuclear Plants Time for Passive Safety at Nuclear Plants Time for Passive Safety at Nuclear PlantsAs the nuclear industry begins to shift toward small modular reactors as the best solution for low-carbon power for future generations, nuclear engineers at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) in Idaho Falls are hard at work on new passive safety systems. These will have new ways of cooling and shutting down reactors in an emergency without certain actions from an operator or electronic system. In a passive safety system, the reactor can shut itself down by using the basic nature of physics, such as gravity, says Dr. Fatih Aydogan, assistant professor in the mechanical engineering department at the University of Idahos nuclear engineering program. Water-cooling systems could run by gravity rather than pumps, he explained. While there has been interest in passive safety systems for mora than a decade, activity has been stepped up in the past three year s. Safety systems are a critical topic after the Fukushima Dai-ichi accident, says Aydogan referring to the earthquake and tsunami that resulted in permanent damage to reactors at the Japanese nuclear power plant.A schematic of a hydrogen-moderated, self-regulating nuclear power module. Image Wikimedia Commons He and his research group have analyzed a number of different current passive safety systems used for both light water reactors and advanced small modular reactors around the world. Aydogan conducts research at CAES, a research and education partnership between Boise State University, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho State University, and the University of Idaho. I do not want to reinvent the wheel so first I looked at different designs in the world for their pluses and minuses. Now I am trying to bring all the pluses into the next generation of safety features, says Aydogan. For example, one design from Japan uses a new pump for the coolant that has no mechanical parts. In th e beginning, I thought it would be a piece of cake, he says, but after a short time he realized there were as many as 40 different kinds of safety designs. Right now I am trying to bring all of these ideas together. All this while also meeting any recently changed design requirements as well, he says. The U.S. Department of Energy has increased its stab und sttze for the use of small modular reactors in the U.S. as part of its push for clean, affordable nuclear power options. Building smaller reactors lowers capital costs for each project, are faster to build, and offer more flexibility in where and for what purpose they can be used. Prior to his appointment at the university in 2012, Aydogan spent five years as a technical lead on small modular reactor design in Westinghouse Electrics nuclear power program. He says his goal when he joined the university was to increase the safety of nuclear systems by making them passive, affordable, simple, and useful for modular systems that are built at the factory, shipped to a site, and installed. In the past, many parts of systems were typically manufactured on site, and that increased costs. Ayogan says he is mindful that the systems must be economical because the nuclear energy industry is being challenged by the natural gas industry due to falling prices of gas. He believes one way to make the system simpler is to have just one coolant loop to cool the reactor core instead of the current system of a series of loops that, in turn, cool one another. This would reduce the number of components. I am also eliminating an active pump, because if we dont have electricity, we cant use it, he says. My designs dont use active systems they are pure passive systems so if there is an accident, the reactor cools down using gravity. This is critical. Another important aspect is that his concept is a system that can cool down the reactor indefinitely rather than limited to the 72 hours previously thought adequate. His designs are in the concept stage that show his ideas can work. Once patents are registered, the project would be picked up by industry for development and validation. Its typically anywhere from five years to 20 years from concept to market, he says, depending in part of whether the designs will be used at an existing plant or a new one. Nancy S. Giges is an independent writer. For Further Discussion Safety systems are a critical topic after the Fukushima Dai-ichi accident.Dr. Fatih Aydogan, University of Idaho and Center for Advanced Energy Studies

These Companies Are Hiring, Can You Help

These Companies Are Hiring, Can You HelpThese Companies Are Hiring, Can You HelpIts my birthday today, but the gifts are for you Today we have mora jobs, mora recruiters, and more hiring activity on Ladders than ever before.So take a look this partial list of top employers on Ladders and select your own best present to yourself a job you can truly love for years to comeAmazonCoca-ColaMicrosoftIntelFreseniusCitiMetLifePwCGentiva Health tafelgeschirrs, Inc.Kforce Inc.Capital OneAetnaGentivaBaxterNigel Frank International Inc.BAE SystemsCSCThermo Fisher ScientificStaffingForceChryslerAxius Technologies IncQuintilesFinancial Services CompanyNext Step SystemsCareer Development PartnersEvan ThomasThriveITMason Frank InternationalOpen Systems TechnologiesDMCValleysoft IncRobert Half TechnologyCrowe HorwathBloombergPaychexBeyOffice einsatzHiredMDSynvolveUTC Aerospace SystemsArrow ElectronicsIngram MicroUnisysAvanadeParallel PartnersComcastCGB ConsultoresTCSGinas Tech JobsAon HewittFlowserve CorporationCameron CraigADP CorporateCelgene CorporationMMCHCAMcGraw Hill FinancialNuanceJAS RecruitmentNewTown SolutionsHeartland Payment SystemsEappsTech llcPitney BowesOn-BoardSoftworld IncAllstateFirst DataMolina HealthcareThe Davis CompaniesRobert Half LegalEnterprise Products CompanyU.S. CellularDignity HealthUPSUniversity of MiamiAvis Budget GroupProgeny Human Resource SolutionsTechnology NavigatorsVUINTT DATA, Inc.InsperityLucas GroupWorldpayEApps Tech LLCRobert Bosch Shared ServicesBravens IncSedgwick CMSCaesars EntertainmentRangam Consultants Inc.Level 3 CommunicationsBlue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaNCRThe Creative Group3K Consulting Inc.The Bowdoin GroupStaplesPro ServicesKOREDiebold, Inc.Visiting Nurse Service of New YorkWhen you land it, let me know cenedella and Ill make sure to wish you an early Happy Birthday Have a great week in the search, ReadersThese Companies Are Hiring, Can You HelpWere starting 2015 with more employers on Ladders system than ever before .Compared to a year ago, were seeing50% more jobs posted by recruiters and employers. For the 5th year in a row here at Ladders, jobs posted increased by more than 50% compared to a year ago50% more recruiter activity - log-ins, searches for star candidates like you, etc. Employers areeven moreactive on Ladders today than they were a year ago.Theyre spending more time on our site - not only are there more of them, but they are happier and more engaged with Ladders system than ever beforeAll of that means that weve got lots of employers with a need to fill their 2015 jobsright now. Today. Pronto.And I mean quick.The reason, of course, has only a little bit to do with us, Readers, and everything to do with you, our fantastic members.You see, employerslike you. So they spendmore time with us.Take a look through this partial list of top employers on Ladders and click through to see employment opportunities on LaddersAmazonPwCCitiFreseniusCapital OneAetnaGentivaMetlifeThermo Fisher Sc ientifickchenbulle DavisKforce Inc.Bank of AmericaUnisysCynet SystemsLevel 3 CommunicationsMicrosoftDiedre Moire Corporation, Inc.CSCEvan ThomasPaychexOpen Systems TechnologiesBeyQuintilesAllstate InsuranceIngram MicroCrowe HorwathNext Step SystemsBloombergJAS RecruitmentNTT DATA, Inc.Arrow ElectronicsNuanceCognizant Technology SolutionsParallel PartnersCCIFirst DataStaffingForceMolina HealthcareCSIAvanadeWeatherfordCube ManagementThe Creative GroupHcr ManorcareUTC Aerospace SystemsToyota TEMASedgwick CMSCelgene CorporationRangam Consultants Inc.AonMMCSimplexTCSAmeripriseHeartland Payment SystemsBrooksourceMangrum Career SolutionsThe Home DepotAjulia Executive SearchSt Josephs HospitalAxius TechnologiesDignity HealthAccess StaffingVUIAvis Budget GroupUPSLucas GroupCAC ServicesVentures Unlimited IncCheck Point Software TechnologiesWebrecruit North AmericaNovo NordiskMNCPDelta Construction PartnersTenacious StaffingFlowserve CorporationWellstarTime Warner CableUniversity of MiamiDirec t Sales Recruiting, LLCSonya M RecruitingBrillioTalentyOFirst AmericanEquifax, Inc.CoberonChronos clientHave a great week in the search, ReadersThese Companies Are Hiring, Can You HelpWe have over ninety-eight thousand employers looking for new employees on Ladders for the Fall hiring season.Its no secret at this point that the market has turned around and hiring demand is pretty strong across the board.Take a look through this partial list of top employers on Ladders this past Summer and click through to see employment opportunities on LaddersWal-Mart StoresExxon MobilChevronBerkshire HathawayApplePhillips 66General MotorsFord MotorGeneral ElectricValero EnergyATTCVS CaremarkFannie MaeUnitedHealth GroupMcKessonVerizon CommunicationsHewlett-PackardJ.P. Morgan Chase Co.Costco WholesaleExpress Scripts HoldingBank of AmericaCardinal HealthInternational Business MachinesKrogerMarathon PetroleumCitigroupArcher Daniels MidlandAmerisourceBergenWells FargoBoeingProcter GambleFreddie MacHo me DepotMicrosoftAmazon.comTargetWalgreen Co.WellPointJohnson JohnsonAmerican International GroupState Farm Insurance Cos.MetLifePepsiCoComcastUnited TechnologiesGoogleConocoPhillipsDow ChemicalCaterpillarUnited Parcel ServicePfizerLowes CompaniesIntel CorporationEnergy Transfer Equity, L.P.Cisco Systems, Inc.Enterprise Products Partners L.P.Aetna Inc.The Coca-Cola CompanyLockheed Martin CorporationBest Buy Co., Inc.The Walt Disney CompanyCHS Inc.Sysco CorporationFedEx CorpD orationMerck Co., Inc.INTL FCStone Inc.Safeway Inc.Johnson Controls, Inc.Ingram Micro Inc.Plains GP Holdings, L.P.World Fuel Services CorporationPrudential Financial, Inc.Humana Inc.The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.Tesoro CorporationLiberty Mutual Holding Company Inc.Honeywell International Inc.United Continental Holdings, Inc.HCA Holdings, Inc.Deere CompanyDelta Air Lines, Inc.Oracle CorporationMorgan StanleyHess CorporationTwenty-First Century Fox, Inc.E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanySears Holdings Corporati onNew York Life Insurance CompanyMondelez International, Inc.American Express CompanyNationwide Mutual Insurance Co.The Allstate CorporationTyson Foods, Inc.Supervalu Inc.TIAA-CREFMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance CompanyCIGNA CorporationDIRECTVGeneral Dynamics CorporationPhilip Morris International Inc.Have a great week in the search, ReadersIm rooting for you.These Companies Are Hiring, Can You HelpWere starting 2014 with more employers on Ladders system than ever before. Compared to a year ago, were seeingTwice as many registered employersAlmost three times as many logins as a year ago,With three times as many searches, and50% more job postings posted with us.All of that means that weve got lots of employers with a need to fill their 2014 jobs right now. Today. Pronto.And I mean quick.So take a look through this partial list of top employers on Ladders and click through to see employment opportunities on LaddersFacebookeBayKellogg CompanyChryslerBloombergGallupIntelBaxterSalesf orceThe Home DepotAmazonQuintilesNovo NordiskIngram MicroADPDepartment Of Veterans AffairsInfosysAppNexus TriNetAllstateTime Warner CableAOLAccentureAurionproUlineTraeger GrillsKinetixDun BradstreetRJ ReynoldsRicohIdeal ImageKore Systems LLCMetlifeNewTown SolutionsU.S. CellularAdvocate Merchant SolutionsOhio National Financial ServicesKPMGRGPVerizonEcho DailyFinancial Services CompanyCventLife TechnologiesDignity HealthT-MobileVisiting Nurse Service of New YorkPayPalMicrosoftPwCVerengo SolarPacific Dental ServicesHeartland Payment SystemsAvanadeAetnaCognizant SystemWellDyneACI Adjustment GroupLivingSocialCSCBlue 15 MarketingNTT DATA, Inc.Capital OneGentivaAmpcus IncCelgene CorporationCintasTIAA-CREFDex MediaOffice DepotUPSGentiva Health Services, Inc.Futrend Technology, IncPitney BowesEMDWorldpayNCRValassisAon HewittArrow ElectronicsQuest DiagnosticsCrowe HorwathOfficeMaxCitiInsperityAdvancePierre FoodsUnisysPat LicataUSAAComcastBusiness Services CompanyMcGraw Hill FinancialCoventr y Health CareAVAYAMMCLevel 3 CommunicationsAlliedBartonTravelersTDG BrokerageFrontier CommunicationsFosterThomasBAE SystemsThe Leverage GroupATTFresenius Medical CareHave a great week in the search, ReadersIm rooting for you.These Companies Are Hiring, Can You HelpWere starting 2016 with more employers than ever before using the system here at Ladders, and thats great news for you.In just the past three years, weve tripled the number of HR people, recruiters, and hiring managers using Ladders each month to find their next great hire.And that means weve got lots of employers with a need to fill their 2016 jobstoday.The reason, of course, has a little bit to do with us, Readers, and everything to do with you, our fantastic members.You see, employerslike you. So they spendmore time with us.Take a look through this partial list of top employers on Ladders and click through to see employment opportunities on LaddersMicrosoftPwCBank of AmericaCitigroupADP, LLCUnder ArmourInfosysHertzAmeri priseNovartisRalph Lauren CorporationTime Warner CableVerizon WirelessQuest DiagnosticsAmerican Diabetes AssociationBest BuyCapital OneUniversity of MiamiIBMMetLifeHewlett-PackardAetnaRickert Healthcare SearchAxius Technologies IncCognizant Technology SolutionsTCSVisiting Nurse Service of New YorkDollar TreeNovo NordiskMason Frank InternationalNext Step SystemsThe Creative GroupAutomation Experts LtdNTT DATA, Inc.AmedisysNationwide Professional Resources, Inc.UnisysPaychex Inc.Robert Half LegalPegasus Knowledge SolutionsDelta Construction PartnersSt Josephs Hospital and Med CenterComputer Consultants International, Inc.Ingram MicroParallel PartnersRaytheonMichael Page USANissan USATimothy James ConsultingCSG TalentComerica BankFirst DataLucas GroupAshfield Healthcare, LlcDignity HealthShamrock Foods CompanyStrategic IT StaffingAirgasSentara HealthcareRobert Half Management ResourcesTravelersNorth StarCapital Markets tischordnungHarvey Nash USAThe Davis CompaniesEcolabCintasLeidosHRM CorporationBlackstone Technology GroupPegasystemsColonial LifeCenturylinkVail ResortsInternational PaperChase and HollandThe Bowdoin GroupCBRETech ContingencyCynet SystemsFreseniusProvidence Health and ServicesGentiva Health Services, Inc.Ampcus IncNigel Frank International Inc.Robert Half TechnologyDiedre Moire Corporation, IncCHRISTUS HealthCameron CraigMedic InternationalThe ExecuSearch Group Inc.TalentspaRGPRoland and AssociatesVUIKforce Inc.Affinity Executive SearchOpen Systems TechnologiesEnterprise Solutions IncThe Hiring ToolHave a great week in the search, ReadersIm rooting for you.

Skills Based Resume: No Longer a Mystery

Skills Based Resume No Longer a Mystery A good absprache of information youll be working on will be messy. From learning a new language to the newest in technology you ought to be adding to your skills on a normal basis. The ability to handle time indicates you could lead a number of projects with adequate understanding of deadlines and expectations. When faced with a large quantity of information, the capacity to detect problems and patterns, interpret data, and discover solutions is a far-reaching skill. Your professional summary ought to be anywhere from a few sentences. For instance, the summary section needs to be written in the very first individual. Functional resumes are excellent for highlighting transferable skills which will be applicable to your new field of work. Whether you take advantage of a traditional resume or among the skills-based resume styles, you will also have to determine whether to incorporate an Objective section. Employers want to know more abo ut hiring the very best person for the position. Every work applicant knows the way to compose a resume. A functional resume isnt organized by the various jobs you have held. The job, the business, and the institution proved not the ideal fit for me. A functional resume can make it simpler for potential employers to observe the way you can add value to their organization and might help you get your foot in the door for a work interview. Based on your degree of experience and the jobs youre applying for, what you decide to concentrate on in your resume summary can fluctuate. You will also need to incorporate any experiences that are related to the job and its duties, your goals concerning the position, and what exactly you as a person can bring to the job or company that nobody else can. Before you buy a work offer, you have to have a resume. When working as the fitness coach, you must understand the capacity of the candidate and teach them of the bodily exercises. At precis ely the same time, since youre in control of your career, start searching for different opportunities wherever your abilities and abilities will be valued and appreciated. Ultimately, youve figured out a career that you believe will hold your interest for a lengthy moment. If you believe you might require help, its well worth the expense to employ an expert writer or go to a career counselor. Whether you have experience in your typical day-to-day job or you have to be slightly more creative make sure you demonstrate how truly great youre at delivering exceptional customer service to each customer, daily. Your choice may be based on the position, business or industry youre applying for in addition to the complexity of your previous experience. You will learn the way to communicate with unique folks so as to keep up a strong team. See below for exactly what things to include. What Everybody Dislikes About Skills Based Resume and Why Be mindful of listed skills that you dont ha ve. A skills based resume template gives an applicant a great deal of room to list their precise abilities and abilities. Your transferable abilities, often called soft abilities, are skills you can apply to any job you might do, no matter the specifics. Has up-to-date abilities and the capacity to learn new abilities and procedures easily. Details of Skills Based Resume Fantastic QAs often hold the authentic spec. For example, a number of office and client service based jobs will ask you know some simple office computer software such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Identify what should be improved, in the event the system in distributionspolitik has to be reworked. If youre using mobile phone, you may also utilize menu drawer from browser. Whether there are very less relevant traits, you can incorporate the ones which are nearly related to the work profile or that could help you in raising your efficiency in 1 way or the other. Regardless of what set and the numb er of skills you possess, it is very important to list them depending on the job youre applying for. For that reason, its far better to highlight your abilities and the simple fact which you have acquired multiple talents, in place of drawing attention to how youve jumped from place to position. There is a higher expectation you will demonstrate personality, she adds. Aside from the forementioned details, its important to realise that its good to create the look and feel of your resume attractive, it ought not be overdone in order to defeat its objective. Presently there is just no way to inform precisely how long they are free. When working in a kitchen, you will understand that relying on others is a significant portion of your work. There a few forms of problems here so give all of them a shot. In your endeavor to duplicate your Pinned photos from Pinterest in your house, you excitedly purchase a variety of storage bins. Do not unnecessarily increase the duration of resum e by including irrelevant details, but include all things you feel may assist you in your work. A big benefit is that you are able to prepare a different one per position youre applying for. There are three sorts of resumes, each with its own benefits and pitfalls.

What Is So Fascinating About Resume Writing Tips College Graduate?

What Is So Fascinating About Resume Writing Tips College Graduate? Be aware the skills you gained, and what exactly you contributed to every job. Skills gained through volunteer work can enable a college grad land their very first job. The job that youre applying to wants to realize that youve got the certain skills theyre searching for. Listing your skills is a way to rapidly communicate your capacity to be successful in the position. Resume Writing Tips College Graduate at a Glance Like many companies, grad programs are given a lot of applications, so they require a fehlte nicht viel and very clear means to observe why youd be a great fit for their program. Employing a student resume template can help save you time and effort in addition to offer you ideas on which sections to include and the way to complete them so as to pull in the correct employers. If you opt to use high school info, make certain its really robust and appropriate content. You may wish to list your ed ucational information close to the peak of your resume. Things You Wont Like About Resume Writing Tips College Graduate and Things You Will Recent graduates may be experiencing the identical circumstance. Each word on your resume can be a trigger for a question via an interviewer, and youll often be requested to provide examples of the skills youve referenced. Your resume should give them a very clear response to that question. Therefore, start early to make sure that you are in possession of a good head start to your career. You dont have to have work experience to get skills. Lastly, you are going to want to incorporate any work experience you may have. You are able to obtain experience before you need to compose your resume and thats the most valuable advice you probably can get. Afterwards, you might get into your professional experience. Resume Writing Tips College Graduate Can Be Fun for Everyone Well, it is going to catch the recruiters attention, and itll make you more memorable in regards to really interviewing in person. Wherever you choose to place your skills on your resume, be certain to tailor your list of skills to the specific job. Generally speaking, higher school students have a tendency to concentrate on their club participation whilst college students often incorporate major class projects. If youre a recent college grad who believes that your best challenge is to locate a job, youre right.

The Little-Known Secrets to Objective for Customer Service Resume

The Little-Known Secrets to Objective for Customer Service Resume Finding the Best Objective for Customer Service Resume Youre ready to select the template design your resume to the specific job. You may make as many resumes as you resume to discover the builder you desire Its so easy to reate many resumes super fast Key Pieces of Objective for Customer Service Resume You might decide your purpose is to get comforting chamomile tea. A highly effective goal should wind up being written by keeping the job in mind which youre deciding on. Exactly like the herausforderung formulation, the overall objective has to be framed in one sentence. Just like the condition formulation, it needs to be framed in a single sentence. Use help absolutely free online resume builder to make the perfect resume in just minutes Resume ought to be customized and. Start slowly Realize you dont need to do everything all in 1 setting. To do this, you want to explain to new people what can give th em confidence which you will have the ability to donate to the new team. In case the representative doesnt know the solution to a question or is not able to address a particular problem, a supervisor or other experienced worker may provide help. Dont waste time attempting to go above and beyond for a customer in a region where you will just wind up wasting the two of your time Just like any other correct, you will need customer come out prepared or else, youre likely to fail. There are a lot of helpful recommendations to keep in mind while writing a resume summary stellungnahme. Including an objective section in your resume is a surefire means of getting ahead of the remainder of the job applicants. Even though a standalone objective statement was once standard practice on resumes, its now obsolete, meaning a well-written summary of your experience is essential to catching the interest of any possible employer. A fast breakdown of the chapters in a business plan Now that weve got the rules of writing a business plan from the way, lets dive into the specifics of building. The One Thing to Do for Objective for Customer Service Resume Career objective statement is the initial part in any application after the contact particulars of the applicant. If you are searching for more info on writing a resume summary statement, LiveCareer is a great resource. You wish to use an example for a guide so youre able to begin writing your own covering letter (also called a motivation letter). With the fruchtwein suitable example for each instance it is simple to set an efficient OKR. What You Can Do About Objective for Customer Service Resume Beginning in the Next 6 Minutes Track record of supplying high quality customer-focused tafelgeschirr utilizing in-depth understanding of products and processes causing customer services and sales resume customer retention. Whether you have experience in your usual day-to-day job or you should be a bit more creative make sure you demonstrate how truly great youre at delivering exceptional customer service to each customer, daily. Very good customer service skills are indispensable for several different types of jobs. As youre going to learn how to create a kickass customer service resume. At times the customer service world will throw you a curveball. While traditionally you might think about customer care for a service from a business to a consumer, its also applicable within an organization. Your customers are going to have diverse selection of needs and issues. Satisfied customers will tell you it absolutely is. My objective is normally to discover the job. Your aim is to quantifiably prove that youre able to. The target of your resume is to secure you the interview. Setting reasonable and articulated goals can help you to make a proposal that will have higher possibilities to acquire funded and thereby help you in developing a positive effect in the society. Goals give a sign of where a provider is headed, while strategies indicate the method by which the provider is likely to get there. Create an Objective Starting with a very clear objective for your advertising program may indicate spending a little time in contemplation. however, its important to be sure concerning the general purpose and objective of your organization. Objectives can be claimed by way of a guild. There are specific set of skills needed for the customer service jobs. Training different employees is an excellent example it shows competence and the capability to manage different individuals. When service apply to get a new job, you wish to put your very best foot forward. Customer service is utilized in many jobs at each level.

How to Customize Your LinkedIn URL

How to Customize Your LinkedIn web-adresseHow to Customize Your LinkedIn internetadresseIt is extremely important that you customize your URL when using LinkedIn. It could mean the difference between getting found or getting ignored.Why is customizing a LinkedIn URL so important? We explain in this quick helpful post for job seekers using LinkedIn.Why you need to customize your URL on LinkedInConsider the following reasons for customizing your LinkedIn URL1. LinkedIn gives you a scrambled URL after you create a profileThe URL LinkedIn gives you usually looks something like thishttps//www.linkedin.com/in/my-name-04756b96/If you have a commonly used name that can be found all over LinkedIns 500 million profiles, you had better do something in your URL to tell others they have found the right person.2. No one can remember a URL that ends in a0394fh89If your LinkedIn URL is difficult to remember, it makes finding you much more difficult. Try using a URL that looks like it contains Linked In and your name only.If someone goes to look for you on LinkedIn by typing in your name after the linkedin.com/in/ URL, it is much easier to do if it is just your name.3. Hey...It just looks betterSeriously, would you rather have this URLhttps//www.linkedin.com/in/stevenlowell/Or would you rather have a LinkedIn URL ending in a bunch of numbers? It looks better to have only your name, plus it tells others that you pay attention to details of your social media footprint.Here is how to customize your LinkedIn URL1. Go to your LinkedIn profile page, the one that shows your LinkedIn URL in the browser.2. Next, go to the top right of your LinkedIn profile and look for the Edit Public Profile URL section. It is right underneath the Me section. binnensee below3. Click the Edit public profile URL section, which opens up a new page. On the new page, the upper right section will provide an option to change your URL. You will have to click on the small blue pencil to start. binnensee below4 . After you click the blue pencil, an option will open up that will allow you to rewrite the LinkedIn URL. See below5. After you rewrite the URL, click save and your LinkedIn URL is changed The new link is much more user-friendly for those trying to find you.Heres a tip about changing the LinkedIn URLYou will find that some URLs are no longer available on LinkedIn. This is usually when someone has the same name as you, but they were quicker to snag your LinkedIn URL. If this happens, contact the person with that LinkedIn profile URL. See if they are willing to change it.If they say no, try a LinkedIn URL that includes a middle name, initial or add one simple number to it on the end.Using me as an exampleThere are two Steven Lowell profiles on LinkedIn. One is for a public speaker and the other is me.I had connected with the other profile and worked out in messaging who would use what LinkedIn URL. At the same time, I discovered someone quite interesting to network with and that is n ever a bad thinghttps//www.linkedin.com/in/stevenlowell/https//www.linkedin.com/in/stevelowell/Do you see the difference? Customize your URL on LinkedIn and simply having another persons name may work in your favor

7 pieces of common money advice you can ignore

7 pieces of common money advice you can ignore7 pieces of common money advice you can ignoreIt binnenseems like more advice is given on the topic of money than any other aspect of life. Some of that advice comes from trusted sources and is helpful, but other advice isnt always accurate. Part of the aufgabe with financial advice is that we tend to repeat the things weve heard over and over again. Sometimes we trust advice simply because weve heard it so many times, rather than really trying to evaluate it for ourselves.Another part of the problem is that everyones situation is different, and the context is important. What may be good advice for one persons situation could be terrible advice for someone elses situation. In this article, well look at several common pieces of advice that you can ignore. Context is a big part of why you can ignore these rules. Many of them are often touted as absolutes that apply to everyone, but thats not the case.1. Renting is like throwing money awayTh is is one I heard a lot when I was growing up. I heard it so much that once I got out on my own and had a stable job, I wanted to buy a house as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, I wound up losing about $10,000 on my first home, but I learned a valuable lesson.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreWhile buying a home is preferable to renting in some situations, its not an absolute rule that should be followed blindly. There are several factors that you need to consider in the renting vs. buying decision, and the context of your own situation will determine which is the right move for you.The biggest factor you need to think about is how long you plan on living in the home. Most experts say you should plan to live in a home for at least five years in order to offset the costs of buying and selling, but some experts go as high as seven years.You should also think about your own prefe rences. Do you want to dedicate time and money to maintaining a home and property? Do you prefer the stability that comes with owning a home or the flexibility that comes with renting?2. Your home is your biggest investmentOwning a home is definitely a big investment and its not something that should be taken lightly, but viewing it as your biggest investment can be damaging.If you spend the majority of your life believing that your home is or should be your biggest investment, youre likely to overspend on a house.In the long-term, other investments can outperform the appreciation of your residence, so if you have too much of your net worth tied up in a home, you could be doing yourself a disservice. Remember, were not talking about rental properties that are generating cash flow on a monthly basis.For an entertaining list of reasons why your home is not a good investment, see this article.3. Budgeting is criticalOne of the most common pieces of financial advice is to create a budge t. As someone who generally advocates budgeting, Im not suggesting that living off of a budget is schwimmbad. However, there are countless people who manage their money very effectively without a budget.Were all different. Some of us need a budget to stay organized and disciplined with our finances, but others thrive without the need for a budget.Knowing where your money is going is more important than having a strict budget. You can track your expenses and have a good grasp on your finances without budgeting.4. You need to save moreAnyone who is trying to improve their financial situation is typically advised to spend less and save more. While spending less can be a good thing, you may be better off by focusing your efforts on increasing your income.You can only cut back so far. If you already live a relatively frugal life, you may have to work really hard to find more ways to save. And the options that you do find for saving money are likely to have progressively less impact.On th e other hand, there is no limit to how much money you can make. Increasing your income can have a drastic impact on your overall finances. If you continue to manage your money wisely after increasing your income, youll have more to save and invest.Rather than focusing so much on saving, some people would benefit more by dedicating their efforts to making more money.Increasing your income could involve asking for a raise, working overtime, getting a promotion, finding a higher-paying job, or starting your own side hustle to make extra money.5. Use cash and avoid leistungspunkt cardsSome financial experts, like Dave Ramsey, strongly advise that you use cash for everything and never use leistungspunkt cards. Of course, the reason for this advice is that mismanaging credit cards can lead to debt, and if you dont even have a credit card you can avoid the possibility of credit card debt.Credit cards arent the problem. There are actually a lot of benefits to paying with credit cards. The m ost obvious benefit would be cash back or rewards that you can use for free travel. If you use a credit card for the majority of your purchases, these rewards can quickly add up to something significant. With a little bit of effort, you can maximize your credit card rewards and get a lot of money or free travel for the things you need to buy anyway.Aside from the rewards and cash back, there are other credit card perks like not needing to carry cash, protection from theft, car rental insurance, and extended warranties.Saying that no one should use credit cards because some people dont manage them effectively is bad advice. If having a credit card causes you to spend more money and rack up debt, then youre better off not having a credit card. But if you only use credit cards for things you would buy otherwise, there is a lot of benefit to having them.6. You need to go to college to have a successful careerGetting a college education can be a great thing for your career. However, a co llege degree does not guarantee that youll be able to get a job or have a successful career. And with the costs of a college education constantly increasing, its not a good idea to go to college simply because its the thing to do.Millions of college graduates have huge amounts of debt and jobs that dont pay enough to justify the student loans that will burden them for years.There are plenty of good jobs that dont require a college degree. Learning a trade or a skill can be equally productive, will allow you to start working and making money quickly, and will reduce the likelihood of student loans.7. Your expenses will decrease after you retireWhen planning and preparing for retirement, a lot of people will tell you that your expenses will decrease after you retire. You wont be spending money commuting to a job, you may have paid off your mortgage, and you wont have kids to provide for.While there certainly are some expenses that are likely to decrease in retirement, there are other costs that are likely to increase. According to a study, 33% of households see their expenses increase during the first six years of retirement (source).Although there are several costs that can increase in retirement, health care, and long-term care are often responsible for the most significant increases. If youre planning on a bare-bones budget in retirement, you could be in for a nasty surprise.These examples demonstrate why you should not blindly follow all of the financial advice that you receive. Remember that the context of your own personal situation can impact what is good advice and what is bad advice.Marc has been a full-time blogger and internet marketer since 2008. His current project is the personal finance blog VitalDollar.com, and hes also had blogs in other industries like web design, photography, and travel.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people