tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72849052135747546382024-02-02T22:22:02.734+05:30Aaren CareerAarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03327175249011212997noreply@blogger.comBlogger816125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284905213574754638.post-31284070856055097832017-01-26T01:00:00.000+05:302017-01-26T01:00:14.930+05:30Questions That Successful People Ask Themselves<div class="addthis_sharing_toolbox" style="float: right;"></div>• 2-minute read •<br />
Ask yourself critical questions on the way to success.<br />
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There is no set way to become successful, no guide. You don’t have to emulate every single thing that a successful person, such as reach the same books, listen to the same podcasts, watch the same movies. However, it doesn’t hurt to pick and choose certain rituals that many successful people do and apply them to yourself. Questions, for example, are a great way to probe deeper into your thoughts and mind and find out what you can do to be a better employee/manager/etc. Asking yourself questions is a way to criticize yourself and find out what you can do better. These questions are a great place to start. <br />
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To put it simply, making decisions takes time and energy. If you can minimize the number of decisions that you have to make in any given day, it gives you more time and energy to focus elsewhere. Take Mark Zuckerburg, for example. In a recent interview, he was asked why he always wears the same grey shirt. Zuckerburg responded with a similar response of how getting rid of the decision of what to wear each morning saves him valuable time that can be spent elsewhere.<br />
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What is today’s most important goal?<br />
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You probably have a large schedule that you work off of on day to day basis. There are lots of things to get done. Being able to prioritize these things is an invaluable skill, and one that all successful people have. When you start a day, think of the single goal that needs to be accomplished that day. If you keep that goal in mind, you will be more productive throughout the day to reach that goal.<br />
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What am I afraid of?<br />
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Being able to conquer your fears is a step towards becoming successful. The road to success is not an easy one—you will come across obstacles that will be hard to deal with and overcome. Being able to identify these obstacles ahead of time, at least to the best of your ability, will give you the chance to find solutions before the obstacles arise. If you can identify what you are actively afraid of, you should also be able to come up with a strategy for how you are attempting to move past those fears.<br />
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What are my weaknesses?<br />
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If you want to be successful, you can’t lie to yourself. Of course, you should already know your strengths. But you should also be able to truthfully identify what your weaknesses are. Once you know what they are, you can take the steps needed to remedy them. Think about the tactic for a job interview, where the interviewer asks what your weaknesses are. You shouldn’t lie or talk about weaknesses that are actually strengths (i.e. I’m too detail-oriented). You should talk about challenges that you face in your career, and the steps you are taking to get rid of those weaknesses.<br />
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Are the people around me supportive?<br />
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You are only as strong and successful as the people you surround yourself with. If you take notice of successful people, their inner-circle typically consists of other people that are equally, if not more, successful. If you surround yourself with people that are unsupportive or destructive, they are likely to bring you down with them. <br />
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The best interviewees use these mental tips to garner job offers. <br />
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Go into every interview with the end-goal of receiving a job offer. Make it your decision as to whether you want to work for the company rather than letting the company determine whether you are a fit.<br />
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While interviewing is not always easy, there are certain tricks which can be implemented to increase one’s odds of getting the offer and making the hiring manager confident that you are the right applicant. Here are 10 ways to do so: <br />
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People are attracted to those who display positive energy, are upbeat and who are optimistic about their career outlook.<br />
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One of the biggest tricks to interviewing is sounding enthusiastic about the position and, by do so ensuring the interviewer that you are interested in the job and are ready to contribute to their team effort.<br />
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2. Set firm goals <br />
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The best companies set firm goals and do everything possible to obtain them. As a job seeker, you should be no different.<br />
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Prior to interviewing, take the time to write down where you want to be in 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. Be specific and map out a step by step plan to ensure that you get there. If we don’t know where we are going, our overall achievements are going to end up a fraction of what they could be. Be focused and tenacious in your goals and let those ambitions be heard by the hiring company.<br />
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3. Remember it’s what you can do for the employer<br />
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The best way to sell is to talk in terms of what the other person wants.<br />
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Take the time to think about what benefits and skills you bring to the table. Read over the job description and envision the concerns and needs of that employer.<br />
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By speaking about how you can deliver the desired results, you are more likely to get an offer and, when you do you have more leverage negotiating the salary you want. In essence, give the employer what they want and you will get everything you need.<br />
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4. Be approachable and likable<br />
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When interviewing, the hiring manager is going to look for intangibles such as whether you are going to fit in with the corporate culture a.k.a. will you get along with the employees and enjoy working there.<br />
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The best way to make the interviewer confident that you’ll fit in is to be approachable and likable throughout the interviewing process. Don’t play hard to get, remain easy going and connect with the individual on a personal basis. Remember to smile.<br />
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5. Focus <br />
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If we are focused 100% on an interview, psychologically we can’t be nervous, tense or judgmental of ourselves. The best conversations occur when both parties are fully engaged and this happens when everyone is focused on only the interview and nothing else.<br />
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Leave everything unrelated outside of the room and if you find yourself distracted or getting nervous the simple remedy is to put your mind at ease listening only to what the interviewer is saying rather than what you are telling yourself.<br />
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6. Strong mentality <br />
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Remember to always approach the interview with fearlessness, optimism and confidence. Don’t be afraid of failure. Rather be honest and authentic; it’s the most anyone can ask of you.<br />
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7. Never get discouraged during tough interviews <br />
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The best interviewers are going to ask you tough questions. Never take it personally, rather consider it due diligence on the end of the interviewer and be thank you that you are speaking with a hiring manager who knows what they are doing.<br />
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When we think upbeat thoughts, the positive energy allows us to focus and come across more upbeat and engaging. If you find your answers slipping, quickly pick yourself up. Everyone gets discouraged; though, when we begin to take difficult interviewing questions as due diligence as opposed to a personal knock, we are more apt to be successful.<br />
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8. Be determined to get the job <br />
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Luck favors those who are determined to reach a specific goal. As a job seeker, you should have a focus and drive to ace every interview that you go on making sure to leave multiple positive impressions on employees throughout the company.<br />
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You should expect to win. When we are focused, driven and expecting success, it comes.<br />
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9. Ask the right questions in the right manner<br />
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When you ask questions, don’t come across as skeptical or prying, rather ask the questions because you want the information. People don’t like hidden agendas and interviewers are no different. Prior to interviewing, formulate some interviewing questions that you are comfortable with and deliver those inquiries in a non-assuming, intelligent manner.<br />
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10. Focus on the positive aspects of the position <br />
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Regardless of pay, title or industry, there are both positive and negative aspects to any position. It’s your choice what you focus your attention on and it’s a lot more productive to hone in on the things you enjoy about the job rather than letting the downsides cloud your judgement and outlook.<br />
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Take the time to write the benefits of working at the company on a sheet of paper. Everyone likes a sincere compliment and it never hurts to convey those points of interest to the hiring manager.<br />
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In the end, you should look at the interviewing process as enjoyable rather than considering it a chore. Think positively, stay focused, follow your intuition and you’re bound to get the position that you want. <br />
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Imagine a world where you don’t have to cover your screen when your boss walks by so she doesn’t see you checking Facebook for the millionth time. Or a work environment where it’s considered mandatory to be glued to your phone, snapping away and scrolling through Instagram with a vengeance.<br />
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Well, this world exists, and you could be part of it, getting paid to help companies successfully market their products and services on social media.<br />
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Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monster found 10 social media jobs in the digital marketing space where you’d spend at least part of your 9-to-5 scrolling, liking and sharing with the world. <br />
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Why: Marketing managers used to run advertisement campaigns in magazines, newspapers, billboards and television commercials. Now companies are spending large amounts of their marketing budgets on social media and website ads.<br />
What you’ll need: a bachelor’s degree<br />
What you’ll make: $124,850 per year<br />
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Art director<br />
Why: Art directors are responsible for the aesthetic imagery you see in online and offline advertisements, including social media content. You’ll stage the photo and video shoots for campaigns on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.<br />
What you’ll need: a bachelor’s degree in art, photography, journalism or design<br />
What you’d earn: $89,760 per year<br />
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Copywriter<br />
Why: You’ll be in charge of writing engaging copy for social media posts. Get used to promoting a brand in 140 characters or less!<br />
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What you’ll need: Although it’s not essential, it’s helpful to have an undergraduate degree, preferably in English, marketing or communications.<br />
What you’d earn: $60,250 per year<br />
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Customer service representative<br />
Why: People are likely to take to Twitter, Facebook and even Instagram when they have a question or complaint. Customer service representatives spend time answering social media messages and comments to resolve issues and increase customer satisfaction.<br />
What you’ll need: a bachelor’s degree, though some positions only require a high school diploma<br />
What you’d earn: $31,720 per year<br />
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Graphic designer<br />
Why: Graphic designers make creative images using computer software such as Photoshop. They develop illustrations, designs and motion graphics like GIFs and Cinemagraphs. Graphic designers know how to create engaging, informative social media content.<br />
What you’ll need: A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art or a similar field is usually required.<br />
What you’d earn: $46,900 per year<br />
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Film and video editor<br />
Why: Video performs very well on social media platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube. You would create short content that lives exclusively on social media.<br />
What you’ll need: a bachelor’s degree, preferably in film, broadcast journalism or marketing<br />
What you’d earn: $55,740 per year<br />
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Public relations specialist<br />
Why: Public relations specialists are responsible for helping brands and people present a positive public image. You’ll help to monitor brand perception on social media and share press releases and press hits on social media.<br />
What you’ll need: a bachelor’s degree with a specialization in writing, journalism, communications, English or business<br />
What you’d earn: $56,770 per year<br />
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Market research analyst<br />
Why: Market research analysts study market conditions to evaluate the market for a product or service. You’ll evaluate the social media landscape to see what people want, who the current and potential buyers are, and how to price the product.<br />
What you’ll need: a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in marketing or business<br />
What you’d earn: $62,150 per year<br />
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Promotions manager<br />
Why: People often say that social media is “pay to play”—meaning a brand must spend money in order to get more people see its content. You’ll create paid media strategies, as well as purchasing incentives like sales, sweepstakes, contests, special gifts and coupons.<br />
What you’ll need: a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or business<br />
What you’d earn: $124,850 per year<br />
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Account manager<br />
Why: Your job will be to work with in-house department heads within an organization; or, at an agency, you’ll be the person responsible for being the primary contact for the client, social media team, creative team and other team members to create marketing strategies.<br />
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What you’ll need: a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing<br />
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What you’d earn: $124,850 per year <br />
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While you’re still at college, there’s probably nobody more qualified to vouch for your performance than your professors—yet they’re often the last people you’d ask to help get you a job. It can be scary enough asking professors to help support you on class projects, let alone asking them to recommend you for a job, right?<br />
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But the thing is, most professors have excellent contacts in the professional world. And if they know you and like you, they’d be more than happy to help you succeed once you graduate.<br />
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But here’s the rub: They have to know you, and they have to be familiar with your work. For this article, we asked college-focused career experts how you can build those relationships now to put your professors in a better position to help you—so you’ll have one more career ally to help you land a job after graduation. <br />
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Participate in discussions. Ask questions. Show that you care about the subject matter, and your professors will show you that they care about your career once class is over.<br />
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“Remember, if someone is going to tap into their network for you, they are going out on a limb for you,” says Tom Dowd, executive director of Muhlenberg College’s Career Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.<br />
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“You have to build the relationship and develop enough trust to where they feel confident linking their name and reputation with yours. This starts by how you conduct yourself in their classroom.”<br />
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If you show your professor that you are invested in the work they’re putting in, they’ll be much more likely to write a letter of recommendation at the end of the year and do some networking on your behalf.<br />
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Step 2: Actually go to professors’ office hours<br />
I know—you’d probably rather be at the gym, hanging out with friends, or doing something other than spending extra time with your professors. But going to office hours is the perfect opportunity to get to know professors on personal levels, and solicit feedback (aka create a stakeholder in your success).<br />
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“You will also be able to learn more about your professor's network and what they require before making a recommendation,” says Shareen Jaffer, founder of Skillify, a career-readiness program at the University of Southern California. “Remember, office hours are stated on the first day of class, so do not wait until the end of the year!”<br />
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Step 3: Help your professors, and they’ll help you<br />
What’s the best way to maximize your chances of someone helping you? Help them.<br />
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Svetlana Dotsenko, founder of Boston-based ed-tech startup Project Lever (a service that matches you with faculty members in your field), shares her success story using this approach:<br />
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“As an undergraduate, I offered a professor at Harvard Medical School to help with her clinical study,” she says. “At first, I was just a sophomore and did not have a lot of topic knowledge, so I just joined the study to help translate patient-doctor interviews between Russian and English.<br />
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“As I progressed in my career, she offered me to the chance to help with data analysis, literature review, and conducting patient interviews—so I was able to do real research. Next summer, an internship opportunity came along at the World Health Organization, and my professor was able to enthusiastically recommend me for the job.”<br />
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So don’t just ask what your professor can do for you. When you’re having those one-on-one conversations, ask if there’s any way you can help him. You might be surprised at the answer.<br />
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Step 4: Get your professor’s help lining up informational interviews<br />
Participated in class? Check. Visited your professors during office hours? Check. Helped them out with a project? Check. Only after these steps should you approach your professor for help setting up informational interviews with professionals in their networks.<br />
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“The purpose of informational interviews is to talk to professionals who can provide insights on what working in a particular industry is like,” says Michelle Chiu, a career coach at Prime Opt, a coaching center at the University of Washington. Rather than flat-out asking professors for jobs, what you should be asking for is referrals and informational interviews. This allows your professor to leverage his or her network on your behalf with less pressure. He or she is making the introduction—the rest is up to you. <br />
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We get it. The daily grind in Cubicleville can take its toll—especially on those who love to travel. The good news: There are plenty of great jobs for people with wanderlust.<br />
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And chances are, the younger you are, the more pumped you are to find a job with travel perks. According to a recent survey by Hipmunk, 38% of millennials travel for business, compared to just 23% of Gen Xers and 8% of baby boomers.<br />
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So, if you’re looking for work where you get to see the world, consider these eight careers where travel is an essential part of the job. <br />
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Why: As boomers continue to age, the national nursing shortage is continuing to grow, according to the American Nurses Association. To fill the demand, hospitals are hiring more travel nurses. Since these nurses work on a temporary basis (often on 13-week contracts), they have the ability to bounce between hospitals in different cities.<br />
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What you’d need: In addition to having a registered nursing degree, travel nurses must be licensed in each state in which they practice. Most travel nursing jobs also require at least one year of hospital experience in their chosen specialty.<br />
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What you’d earn: $32 per hour (roughly $61,600 annually)<br />
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2. Archaeologist<br />
Why: While some archaeologists are permanently stationed at a museum, laboratory or college, many spend the bulk of their time doing fieldwork—collecting and studying artifacts at historic sites and then presenting their research at conferences or publishing their findings in trade journals.<br />
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What you’d need: You typically need a master’s degree or Ph.D. in archeology. A master’s program takes on average two years to complete and includes field or laboratory research.<br />
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What you’d earn: $61,220 per year<br />
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3. Athletic scout<br />
Why: Colleges employ full-time scouts to discover and recruit talented high school athletes. These jobs typically involve traveling to cities across the country throughout the year for on-the-ground scouting.<br />
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What you’d need: While education requirements vary, you typically only need a high school degree. When hiring for this position, college coaches and pro team coaches focus more on finding people who were athletes or have some type of athletic coaching background.<br />
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What you’d earn: $31,000 per year<br />
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4. Management consultant<br />
Why: Also referred to as management analysts, management consultants advise managers on how to make their organizations more profitable by identifying areas to cut costs or ways to improve efficiency. Consultants often cycle between clients, so they travel frequently for work.<br />
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What you’d need: A bachelor’s degree is required. Since management consultants can work in a variety of sectors—such as government, engineering, banking and health care—a degree that relates to your chosen field will make you more marketable to employers.<br />
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What you’d earn: $81,320 per year<br />
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5. Event coordinator<br />
Why: Event planners organize meetings, conferences and company retreats in any number of industries. Because they need to visit prospective meeting sites and venues, event coordinators spend a lot of time traveling.<br />
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What you’d need: Most event coordinator jobs require a bachelor’s degree. Experience in the hospitality industry is a bonus to employers.<br />
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What you’d earn: $46,840 per year<br />
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6. Flight attendant<br />
Why: If you love to travel and don’t mind working odd hours, consider becoming a flight attendant. In addition to providing passengers with food and beverages, flight attendants are responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone onboard. One caveat: You may have to deal with some difficult passengers while staying calm and courteous.<br />
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What you’d need: Attendants must receive training and certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. Most airlines also require at least a high school diploma.<br />
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What you’d earn: $44,860 per year<br />
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7. Travel agent<br />
Why: In order to provide quality service to vacation planners—including arranging transportation, lodging and admission to activities—travel agents must be familiar with the venues and services they sell. Therefore, they often take trips to scout out potential hotels, restaurants and attractions.<br />
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What you’d need: Most travel companies require agents to have a high school diploma. Sales and customer service skills are crucial.<br />
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What you’d earn: $35,660 per year<br />
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8. Geoscientist<br />
Why: Many geoscientists travel to remote parts of the world to study physical aspects of the earth, such as its composition, structure and processes. They analyze everything from rock formation and ocean water circulation to gas and oil deposits and environmental cleanup. They often split their time between the outdoors and their laboratory or office.<br />
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What you’d need: Entry-level geoscientist jobs typically require a bachelor’s degree in geosciences, geology, physics or a related field of study. If you’re looking for a high-paying research position, however, you’ll likely need a master’s degree or Ph.D.<br />
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What you’d earn: $89,700 per year <br />
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Job searching may be at the bottom of your “fun things to do” list— but that might just be because you’ve hit the “job search wall.” It happens to the best of us, and it’s pretty common. But it can be reversed!<br />
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“Looking for a job is a universal source of anxiety,” says Steve Dalton, author of The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster. It’s also intimidating, he says, given that there’s a seemingly endless number of job postings at your fingertips.<br />
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That’s the irony: while you have great access to job openings, having too many options can make the job-search process seem overwhelming. Monster asked career experts for their advice to avoid job-search burnout. Here’s what they said can turn those feelings of fatigue back into excitement. <br />
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“It’s all about how you look at the job search,” says Danny Rubin, millennial career coach and author of 25 Things Every Young Professional Should Know by Age 25.<br />
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Instead of thinking of applications as a total time-suck, he says, consider them the next (and necessary) step to scoring a job at one of your dream companies. With every application you submit, you’re that much closer to landing “the one,” because it’s a numbers game.<br />
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So if you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of job applications, focus on the end result instead—getting that killer job offer.<br />
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Step away from your computer<br />
When you’re job searching, you spend a lot of time at the computer. Like, some serious screen time. While looking for and applying to jobs online is important - and most likely the way you'll find your new gig, too much of it could drive anyone crazy.<br />
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Drag yourself away from your laptop to meet people who work in the field face-to-face. That way, you'll start meeting people who work in your industry, and you can start doing your homework to find the right fit for you. When you get home, research the companies where your new connections work to read employee reviews and get a deeper sense of what the company is about. <br />
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“You don’t always need to go to conferences or formal industry events to meet people,” says Chip Espinoza, author of Millennials@Work: The 7 Skills Every Twenty-Something (and Their Manager) Needs to Overcome Roadblocks and Achieve Greatness.<br />
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He suggests starting with alumni networking events, which can be a fun way to reconnect with people you went to school with while talking about your job search—like mixing business with pleasure. <br />
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Ditch the elevator pitch<br />
A well-honed elevator pitch can be a great way to explain who you are and what you do, but sometimes you’ve got to go off-script to shake things up. The key to building relationships is establishing trust and likeability; so don’t always feel pressured to sell yourself when you meet new people.<br />
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“Hearing an elevator pitch can make people’s defenses to go up,” says Dalton.<br />
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So, instead of immediately answering the question “What do you do?” try to see if you have shared interests outside of work, or any common links so that you can get to know the person you’re talking with on a less formal level.<br />
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Don’t spend days fine-tuning your resume<br />
Hiring managers have short attention spans. In fact, some only spend a few seconds looking at an applicant’s resume.<br />
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“They’re trying to get back to their real work as quickly as they can,” Dalton explains.<br />
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Rather than devoting a ton of time to perfecting your resume (psst: there’s no such thing as a “perfect” resume), “put three to four hours into updating it, but make sure it’s error-free,” Dalton says.<br />
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Write a skeleton cover letter<br />
It’s OK to use a template for cover letters to help speed up job applications. However, you’ll still want to tailor each letter to the specific company and position. To do so, Espinoza recommends customizing the first paragraph, incorporating language from the job posting.<br />
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Keep cover letters brief. (In many industries, a half-page letter is sufficient.) “Tell hiring managers the information that they need to know upfront,” says Dalton, adding that if you have an internal referral you should mention it in the first sentence.<br />
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Also, “the shorter the cover letter, the less chance there is for grammatical errors,” says Dalton.<br />
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Create an online portfolio<br />
If you’re applying for jobs where you need to submit samples of your work (think writing, graphic design, or advertising), don’t waste time attaching multiple documents to each job application. It’s cumbersome, and hiring managers don’t like having to download multiple attachments, says Rubin.<br />
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One solution: create a free or low-cost professional website on Wordpress, Carbonmade or Contently, where you can house your portfolio, and include the URL on your resume.<br />
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Have three go-to interview questions prepared<br />
During most job interviews, you have an opportunity to ask the recruiter or hiring manager questions. The good news: you don’t need to exhaust yourself by trying to come up with unique questions for each interview. Dalton recommends these three:<br />
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What’s your favorite part about working here? “It doesn’t require the person to have to sum up the company culture,” says Dalton. Simply asking “what’s the culture like?” often leads to a generic answer.<br />
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How do you think the market will be different three years from now? “You’re asking for the person’s expert opinion and that shows respect,” says Dalton.<br />
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If you had to attribute your success to one skill or trait, what would it be? “You’re essentially asking the person why they’re good at their job, which is flattering,” Dalton says. <br />
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You’re in the hot seat and things are going well. You talk about your attributes, skills and strengths with ease. Just when you think it’s pretty much in the bag, the hiring manager asks that dreaded question: What’s your biggest weakness?<br />
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“This is one of the questions people have the hardest time answering,” says Amanda Abella, a career coach, writer, speaker. “[Your response] tells the interviewer a lot about your character, so it definitely holds a lot of weight.” <br />
<a name='more'></a><div class="linkwithin_div"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/300x200/photos.demandstudios.com/getty/article/133/204/200395952-001_XS.jpg" height="133" width="200" /></div>Andrew G. Rosen, founder and editor of the popular career advice blog Jobacle.com, agrees. “This is a go-to question for interviewers,” he says. “It’s a seemingly innocent question that has the potential to quickly expose a major flaw. It’s the Hail Mary of the interview; a final last-ditch attempt to trip you up and send you in the other direction. But with a little planning, most interviewees can easily neutralize this question; even use it to their advantage.”<br />
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It’s not a trick question and there’s no “right” answer—but interviewers are looking for something specific in your response to this challenging query.<br />
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“Hiring managers who ask about weaknesses during interviews are looking for examples of how a person faced obstacles in the past,” says Dylan Schweitzer, a group talent acquisition manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. “All employees have flaws, but how they deal with failure and have made steps to fix them are indicators as to how they will handle constructive criticism in the future,” he says. “Interviewers ask about weaknesses and failures because resiliency is a critical skill set which employees must have. As a manager, you expect to give constructive criticism to your employees and the ability of a person to take that and improve is important when choosing who you will manage.”<br />
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Abella concurs. “Hiring managers know that no one is perfect. However, they want to make sure of a few things.” First, she says, they want to know that you aren’t conceited and are aware that you make mistakes. “Confidence is great, but there’s a fine line between confidence and conceit.” Second, it’s also a question of character, she says. “If your weakness is that you have a bad temper, you may come off like a loose cannon who will be difficult to work with. Meanwhile, if a weakness is something like ‘I put a lot of pressure—sometimes too much pressure—on myself to succeed, but I’ve worked on this,’ then that doesn’t sound so bad.”<br />
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Interviews are designed to filter out bad candidates just as much as they are about finding the right one, Rosen says. “‘What’s your biggest weakness?’ is sort of a silly question and the interviewer is hoping they will catch you off guard, when you don’t have a scripted answer to fall back on. They think you will reveal something you didn’t want or expect to.”<br />
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To ensure this doesn’t happen to you, here are some tips for talking about your biggest weakness in a job interview:<br />
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Know your weakness(es). Penelope Trunk, a career coach and author of Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success, wrote in a blog post on the topic: “If you don’t know your weakness, take a personality type quiz and the results will show you. Everyone has specific strengths and everyone has specific weaknesses. It’s pretty certain that if you are not clear on your weaknesses then you are not clear on your strengths, and your value at the office will be questionable.”<br />
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Be honest, but don’t mention essential skills. “Donot give a bullshit answer,” Trunk writes. “Saying something like, ‘I pay too much attention to detail’ is actually a terrible answer for someone who is getting hired to do detail work. It means you have a deficit in the exact area you’re trying to get hired for. The best answer to the question is when you tell a truthful answer, because it’s very unlikely you will be hired for the thing you are most weak at doing.”<br />
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For example, someone who is a production artist could say his weakness is finance, she says. “So what if he doesn’t like finance? He is not getting hired to do it.”<br />
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To avoid mentioning a weakness that can crush your chances of landing the job, review the job description to see what exactly the employer is looking for.<br />
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Talk about how you’ve conquered the weakness. “Be prepared to share an example of a previous failure or weakness that you’ve successfully turned into a strength,” Schweitzer says. “Do not discuss areas of opportunity that you are still working on and have not yet fixed.”<br />
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For example, if you say that you used to come in late to work and usually come in on time now, you can expect to not get a job offer. “The example of coming into work late needs to have a story behind it of how a manager, mentor or family member talked to you about how timeliness impacts your personal brand and ever since then you arrive early to all meetings. In fact, an example of a manager recently complimenting you on being the first one to arrive at meetings or events would be the support needed to show you fixed this issue.”<br />
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Don’t prepare an exact response. Of course you want to be prepared for every common interview question—especially tricky ones like this. Think about your weaknesses ahead of time, but don’t rehearse a response. Your answer might change slightly according to the rest of the conversation with the hiring manager, and you don’t want it to come across as unauthentic or staged.<br />
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Only discuss work-related weaknesses. “Always make sure that they are business appropriate,” Abella says. “Personal weaknesses are okay sometimes, but what these guys are really looking for are your weaknesses in the work place and how you’ve overcome them.”<br />
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You also want to avoid personal drama, she says. “Sure, everyone has got some, but companies want to ensure this won’t affect your job if you get hired. Besides, it’s considered completely inappropriate to bring personal drama into the business world.”<br />
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Don’t say you’re a perfectionist or you work too hard. Schweitzer says common responses that are immediately dismissed are: “I am a perfectionist,” and “I work so hard that I don’t allow myself to relax.” “Interviewers hear these examples all the time and often will ask for another example or just move on knowing you prepared for that question. Use the weakness question as an opportunity to share how you’ve overcome a professional challenge and how you now are better because of it.”<br />
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Trunk agrees that you should avoid the ‘perfectionist’ response. “If you are not being interviewed for detail work it’s not a believable weakness. And if you are being hired for detail work being a perfectionist will make you slow and annoying.”<br />
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“Hiring managers know that people make mistakes, and they want to know how you’ve handled yours,” Abella concludes. “Being aware of your weaknesses is a good sign; it shows that you know where your boundaries are and aren’t suffering from a case of hubris.” <br />
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Job-seekers worry about their branding, but the folks who worry about it the most are people who are trying to change careers.<br />
They wonder whether hiring managers will consider them for open positions when their resumes don't seem to show any relevant experience in their pasts.<br />
Here are some of the branding questions that keep career-changers up at night:<br />
• "I'm accomplished and credible in my traditional field, but there are no jobs in that field anymore. That's why I'm changing careers -- but why would a hiring manager choose me over somebody who's already worked in their function and industry?" <br />
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• "Recruiters can't see the relevance of my background to the jobs they're trying to fill -- so I'm afraid hiring managers won't see me as a viable candidate."<br />
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I taught a workshop about job search and personal branding. One of the workshop participants, Jonas, was in the middle of a career change.<br />
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"Can I read you the Summary from the top of my resume?" he asked. "Sure!" I said.<br />
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Here's what he read to us:<br />
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Sixteen years experience practicing contract, intellectual property and real estate law. Now I'm looking to move into a corporate training or instructional design role.<br />
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I asked the group "What do you think of Jonas' resume summary?"<br />
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They said "Jonas is obviously a smart and capable guy, but why would a hiring manager who's responsible for a Training or Instructional Design team want a lawyer in their department?"<br />
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Jonas said "All these 16 years while I've been practicing law, I've also been leading training courses. I like teaching a lot more than I like being an attorney. It's more fun and it's more satisfying, and I know I'm good at it."<br />
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Jonas made a common branding mistake. He branded himself based on what he's been doing, rather than branding himself for the job he's looking for.<br />
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We can easily understand why Jonas began the first draft of his Human-Voiced Resume Summary with his credentials as a lawyer. Most of us feel most comfortable talking about areas in which we are already credible, and Jonas was certainly credible as a lawyer.<br />
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What Jonas didn't realize is that he is also credible as a trainer -- or at least he will be credible as a trainer the moment he believes he is!<br />
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We rewrote Jonas' Human-Voiced Resume Summary to read this way:<br />
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I'm a Trainer and Instructional Designer who specializes in simplifying dense technical, legal and operational subject matter for novice to experienced learners.<br />
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In this version of his resume Summary, Jonas claims his Trainer and Instructional Designer status. Why shouldn't he? He earned it over 16 long years!<br />
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I said to Jonas "I have little boys. I'm sure I have a foam sword in my car. I can go get it and you can get down on one knee so I can dub you a Trainer if you want."<br />
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Jonas said "That is the key, isn't it? I didn't feel comfortable calling myself a Trainer even though I've been designing and delivering training for years -- until you said 'You are a trainer!'"<br />
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The key to branding yourself for a career change is to describe yourself as a person who is already in the field you wish to enter.<br />
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You have relevant background to almost any field you want to get into, but no one will see the relevance until you see it first and call it out in your resume.<br />
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You cannot designate yourself a lawyer, real estate agent, doctor or CPA unless you've earned the appropriate credentials. There are other career paths that you must get permission to join -- but there are not many of them.<br />
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You can call yourself an HR person if you've been doing HR-type work. You don't need anyone's permission for that! You can call yourself a bookkeeper or a purchasing agent.<br />
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Don't be afraid to brand yourself for the jobs you want whether you've been in the field for years or you're looking for your first job in the field. Claim your stories! Nobody on this earth has your stories -- only you. <br />
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There are motifs in the working world that we have heard so many times we don't think about them anymore. We think these motifs or themes are unassailable, like motherhood and apple pie.<br />
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One of the sturdiest and most unassailable themes in the business world is 'teamwork.' We all want to be great team players. We don't want to let down the team. We've been taught since we were tiny children that being a team player is the only way to be. <br />
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Very often, it isn't true.<br />
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Fearful managers will say "You're letting down the team!" when they really want to say "You have to do this thing I want you to do, and the best way for me to pressure you into doing it is to tell you that the team is relying on you and you're in danger of letting them down."<br />
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Teamwork can mean collaboration and mutual reinforcement, or it can mean keeping silent when you want to speak, so as not to stand out from the crowd.<br />
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Teamwork can mean helping someone achieve an ambitious goal, or it can mean telling them "That goal doesn't seem logical. Why is it the goal?"<br />
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In order to have real teamwork on any need, you need alignment between the team's topmost goal and mission and your team members' activities and conversations on the ground.<br />
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Here are ten characteristics of real team players -- people who help their teams win in the working world, in sports and in every other human endeavor.<br />
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Ten Characteristics of Real Team Players<br />
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They understand the team's goals. They know how their role supports the team's goals. They don't blindly follow orders because somebody told them to.<br />
They help and encourage their teammates. They don't hog the credit for team wins. However, if the team is struggling, they don't keep their mouth shut about the problems they see only in order to avoid making waves. They tell the truth, even when the coach or someone else doesn't want to hear it (especially then)!<br />
They are honest with their teammates, their leaders and themselves. If one of their ideas is unpopular, they don't abandon it to fit in with everybody else's ideas.<br />
They keep their commitments. A real team player communicates their own expectations and clarifies other people's expectations of them.<br />
They deliver good news and bad news when it is appropriate to do so. They don't hide bad news or ignore it only to avoid telling somebody what they aren't ready to hear.<br />
They don't assume that their coach has all the answers, but they don't talk about the coach or anybody else behind their backs. If they don't respect the leadership of the organization they work or play for, they move to another organization. They don't waste energy and bring their teammates down by complaining.<br />
They set boundaries. Because they keep their commitments, they are comfortable saying "I won't be reachable at all this weekend" or "I will look over your report in the morning -- I have to get going now to catch my train."<br />
If they run into a conflict with anyone on the team, they address it. They get issues out on the table and dealt with.<br />
They value their teammates' contributions and their own.<br />
They grow their muscles and their mojo all the time and help their teammates do the same.<br />
Don't let anyone tell you that being a team player means forgetting your own needs or going along with the party line when you don't believe it. You don't support or help your team in any way when you bite your lip instead of talking about an issue that desperately needs airtime.<br />
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It's not always easy to be a real team player, or to name the elephant in the room when everybody else wants to pretend there is no elephant.<br />
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You will grow your flame and help your team win when you name the elephant -- and every other time you bring your heart and sturdy gut to work with you.<br />
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I am trying something new this year. For me, it is a big step and a scary project but I'm doing it anyway. I am starting a job search even though my job is secure (as far as I can tell) and I enjoy it.<br />
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I can tell that I am unlikely to stay in this job for more than another year or two at most. There is no path to upward advancement here. The working atmosphere is pleasant but I am already at the top of the pay range for my job.<br />
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That's why I'm looking around. It's kind of like leading a double life. I enjoy my co-workers but I haven't said a word to them about my job search and I'm not going to.<br />
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The recruiter-screening process was easy.<br />
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I don't think I'm God's gift to employers but I know how to do some things that not everyone can do.<br />
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Two of the recruiters asked me within the first forty-five seconds of our first phone call "What are you earning now?"<br />
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I said "I'm looking for jobs in the $75K range." Both recruiters said some variation of "This will be a short conversation if you don't tell me your salary details" and I said "Good to know!" and then I said goodbye.<br />
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What's the point of continuing the conversation with someone who threatens you with expulsion from their little kingdom if you don't play by their rules -- during the first minute of your first conversation?<br />
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I'm employed. Why would I start a new relationship with someone who talks down to me and feels entitled to know my personal financial details?<br />
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The third recruiter is actually the first one who reached out to me (it is not my friend Jean's recruiter, who failed the salary-privacy test).<br />
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The third recruiter is named Alex. He's a great partner for my job search.<br />
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Alex has already sent my resume to two of his clients. He is the kind of partner I need. He is honest about the job market, my background and the best and worst companies to work for in our city.<br />
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Alex said in our first phone call "Based on your resume and our conversation today I think your $75K salary target is eminently reasonable."<br />
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What else can I say about Alex apart from "Thanks for showing up at the right time!"? It's not that I expect Alex to single-handedly get me a job, but it's great to have him in my corner. <br />
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Fear makes us anxious and ugly, while trust makes us calm and confident. You are launching your job search from a hopeful and trusting place, and that makes you more confident when you talk with recruiters.<br />
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Your full mojo tank will make you more confident when you talk with employers, too.<br />
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Many job-seekers don't understand that the more they grovel and beg for a job the less marketable and valuable they are to employers.<br />
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If someone is not aware of the fear/trust dynamic baked into the recruiting process and its counterpart, the job search process for job-seekers, then you're likely to grovel and beg for a job without meaning to.<br />
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The groveling starts when you get on the phone with the wrong headhunter -- someone who will try to convince you that they need and deserve to know what you're earning now and/or what you earned at your past jobs.<br />
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Recruiters do not need that information and they also do not deserve it. They are not your personal friends -- even Alex -- although Alex may turn into your friend over time.<br />
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For now he is a smart, evolved and capable search partner and that is enough -- that is a gift right there!<br />
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Anyone who tells you that they need your salary details in order to assess your value or to tell you whether or not you're fairly paid is not speaking the truth. Of course they do not need that information from you.<br />
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If someone can match a job-seeker's background and training (as evaluated in a thirty-minute phone call) to their value in the talent market, then any recruiter should be able to read your resume, ask you questions and tell you what you're worth!<br />
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They don't need to know what you're earning now. Some recruiters will say "My clients --- hiring managers and HR leaders, that is -- demand your salary information!"<br />
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You are too well-brought-up to say what you're thinking at that moment, which may well be the words<br />
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It is sad to hear that you haven't learned to find your voice and your backbone in dealing with your own clients! How sad for them, and for you.<br />
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We do not look up to, much less bow down to, people without mojo.<br />
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We do not hold people in high esteem or take their advice when they're in a fearful state.<br />
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A recruiter who tells you "I am afraid to advise my employer clients not to make me poke and prod into job-seekers' salary histories. I don't dare tell them the truth, because if I did they might not work with me!" is not the right person to carry your flag.<br />
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You kept your salary information to yourself and set a boundary with the two recruiters you kicked out of Chris' Job Search Club. Not every employer or every recruiter on the block deserves your talents.<br />
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Keep saying "Yes!" to the right things and people and "No!" to the wrong ones, and your job search, new job and career will be everything you could wish for.<br />
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We are realizing slowly that when you try to hire great people through mechanical means by searching their resumes for keywords, you don't get the results you want.<br />
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You have to hire people through human means, by engaging with them as people rather than as bundles of skills and professional credentials. Everybody has a story. We all resonate better with certain people and cultures than with others. <br />
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Sadly, most of us have been taught to write our resumes to look as inoffensive, robotic and inhuman as possible.<br />
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I can understand why real estate agents tell us to make our houses look bland and generic when we're trying to sell the house.<br />
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Our family photos, knickknacks and personal things might turn off a potential buyer. I don't mind painting the walls my least favorite shade of beige and removing anything with personality from view when my house is for sale. I'll be moving out soon anyway.<br />
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It's different when you hide your personality and flatten your vibrant style in order not to scare away or offend fearful people. How could you ever be happy in a job when you only got the job because the interviewers never got to meet the real you?<br />
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Your first outreach to most employers is your resume. Why not put some life and color into your resume? No matter how automated an organization's recruiting system is, you will not get an interview until at least one human being reads your resume.<br />
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What kind of job applicant do you want that person to meet as they read your resume: someone who sounds like a clone trooper, or someone who sounds like you?<br />
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Here are ten traditional, boring, say-nothing resume phrases to remove from your resume as soon as you can:<br />
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Results-oriented professional with a bottom-line orientation<br />
Motivated self-starter<br />
Superior communication skills<br />
Savvy/seasoned/strategic Business Professional<br />
Meets or exceeds expectations<br />
Skilled at leading cross-functional/high-performance teams<br />
Proven track record of success<br />
Progressively more responsible positions<br />
Strategic visionary<br />
Dynamic Industry Leader<br />
I'm sure you can think of a lot more garbage phrases to delete from your resume, once you see the pattern. All of these terms have five things in common:<br />
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they are so generic that they could mean wildly different things to different people.<br />
they are cliches -- we have read and heard them so many times that they've lost most or all of their meaning.<br />
they brand us as fearful folks who don't know how to or are afraid to speak with our own voices.<br />
they say nothing useful to a recruiter or a hiring manager, and<br />
they are the worst possible way to showcase who you are and what you're capable of.<br />
Some of these resume-killing phrases are embarrassingly self-congratulatory. The bigger your flame grows, the less need you will feel to praise yourself!<br />
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You can simply tell your story and let the reader of your resume decide whether you are savvy, strategic or visionary.<br />
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Any joker on the street could call themselves a "Results-oriented professional." You are more individual than that! Tell us your story in your Human-Voiced Resume Summary, the way Chrystal has done here:<br />
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I'm an Executive Assistant whose mission is to keep a busy CEO calm and focused by removing distractions from their day. I manage schedules and budgets, handle communication with teammates and clients, plan events, create reports, make travel arrangements and ensure that my teammates feel supported and equipped to do their jobs.<br />
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Chrystal's Summary is only two sentences long, but it packs a punch. Not everyone will love the way Chrystal describes herself at work. The people who like Chrystal's human branding are the only people she wants to work with!<br />
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Chrystal has already had one HR Manager tell her at a recruiting fair "You're applying for an Executive Assistant job that already exists, either because someone was in the job or because the job has just been created. You're applying to fill a need that a company has. You don't get to decide exactly what you'll do in the job.<br />
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"You should edit your resume so that it lists your capabilities rather than stating that you already know what duties you'll perform in your next job."<br />
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Chrystal laughed as she told us about that conversation.<br />
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She said "I told the HR Manager that job applicants have listed their qualifications and skills in their resumes for years. The only thing that's different about my resume is that instead of listing my skills, I said 'Here's how I can help you. Here's my ideal job.'<br />
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"If the HR Manager who didn't like my Human-Voiced Resume thinks I am uppity to describe my perfect job, obviously I wouldn't work for her company anyway -- so she is wasting her breath coaching me on how to be more acceptable to people like her!"<br />
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It's a new day. You don't have to fill out online job applications anymore.<br />
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You can reach your own hiring manager directly with your Human-Voiced Resume and a second document called a Pain Letter. You can let your personality shine through both documents.<br />
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Try it and see how it feels to sound like yourself for a change! <br />
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When you’re searching for a job, it’s easy to spot a good position and just go through the motions of submitting a resume and cover letter without even thinking. But when it comes to making yourself stand out among all the qualified candidates, being on auto-pilot only hurts you. After all, just one little blunder can turn a recruiter off.<br />
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To avoid that from happening, we’ve identified five pretty common—but surprisingly harmful—pieces of information that most of us are guilty of including in our job applications. Next time, leave them off—and focus on the information that’ll really make you shine. <br />
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Related experience is usually the number one factor employers use to determine whether you’re qualified for the position. So any previous experience that’s irrelevant will only distract the recruiter.<br />
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What does “irrelevant” mean here? If the skills you learned at your previous position aren’t transferrable to the new role you’re applying to, they shouldn’t be taking up space on your resume. As job search expert Angela Smith explains, “If you’re applying for a position in marketing, but your experience is a combination of marketing and sales, tailor your resume to focus on your marketing experience and skills and minimize—or even remove—the sales information.”<br />
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If removing those details leaves your resume looking sparse, read through this article on resume tips for people with no relevant experience.<br />
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2. Potentially Controversial Personal Information<br />
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Unfortunately, you could be putting your application in the “no” pile if recruiters are turned off by the personal details you share. And, yes, this is illegal, but as Muse writer Lily Zhang explains, “as an applicant, you’re also not exactly in the position to ensure every company you’re applying to is following the law.” So for now, it’s best to keep your religious beliefs, political affiliations and anything else that might be seen as controversial out of the application.<br />
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There’s one exception, though. Zhang suggests that if a piece of information is “so important to your identity that you couldn’t imagine working in a setting in which even one person might judge it in a harsh light,” then include the information and use your application as a test to find an accepting employer.<br />
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3. Your Address<br />
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I never thought that including my address in a job application was a big deal, until I learned that it could hurt my chances of landing a dream position. If I’m not a local applicant, then hiring managers have every reason to move onto the next candidate—even if I’m willing to relocate.<br />
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If I am a local applicant, sharing my address could still be disadvantageous because employers consider my commute time. As writer Donna Svei of AvidCareerist explains, “In-house recruiters know that people with long commutes have more stress and often eventually quit ‘because of the commute.’” And, “if your commute would be longer than what’s known to be tolerable long-term, your resume often finds its way into the ‘maybe’ or ‘no’ pile.”<br />
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Sometimes, of course, an address is required as part of your application. But if not, it’s OK to leave it off your resume and cover letter and list your phone number, email address and link to your LinkedIn profile instead.<br />
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4. Awards From A Long, Long Time Ago<br />
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A quick scan of a few of my LinkedIn contacts’ profiles, and I’m surprised to see the number of college graduates who have listed their high school awards, and the number of mid- and senior-level professionals who have listed their college awards. And yes, I will admit that as of five minutes ago, I also had two awards listed under my high school education.<br />
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The point is, we write about our past achievements more often than we’d think. And it makes sense: You created your LinkedIn profile and wrote your first resume a long time ago. But that doesn’t mean recruiters will be impressed by an accolade you received 10 years earlier. If anything, it looks like you haven’t accomplished anything impressive since.<br />
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5. Filler Lines<br />
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“References available upon request.” “Please see my enclosed resume.” “Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.”<br />
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Every line counts in your cover letter and resume and you’re just wasting space by writing out anything that’s inherently implied by applying to the position. Instead, use any additional room to make it crystal clear why you’re the perfect fit for the position.<br />
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What are other common items we put in our job application that are actually hurting our chances of landing our dream job? Let me know on Twitter! <br />
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Happiness comes in so many different forms that it can be hard to define. Unhappiness, on the other hand, is easy to identify; you know it when you see it, and you definitely know when it’s taken ahold of you.<br />
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Unhappiness is lethal to everyone around you, just like second-hand smoke. The famous Terman Study from Stanford followed subjects for eight decades and found that being around unhappy people is linked to poorer health and a shorter life span.<br />
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Happiness has much less to do with life circumstances than you might think. A University of Illinois study found that people who earn the most (more than $10 million annually) are only a smidge happier than the average Joes and Janes who work for them. <br />
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“The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” - Benjamin Franklin<br />
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Unhappy Habits<br />
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When people are unhappy, it’s much more difficult to be around them, let alone work with them. Unhappiness drives people away, creating a vicious cycle that holds you back from achieving everything that you’re capable of.<br />
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Unhappiness can catch you by surprise. So much of your happiness is determined by your habits (in thought and deed) that you have to monitor them closely to make certain that they don’t drag you down into the abyss.<br />
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Some habits lead to unhappiness more than others do. You should be especially wary of the ten habits that follow as they are the worst offenders. Watch yourself carefully to make certain that these habits are not your own.<br />
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Waiting for the future. Telling yourself, “I’ll be happy when ...” is one of the easiest unhappy habits to fall into. How you end the statement doesn’t really matter (it might be a promotion, more pay, or a new relationship) because it puts too much emphasis on circumstances, and improved circumstances don’t lead to <br />
happiness. Don’t spend your time waiting for something that’s proven to have no effect on your mood. Instead focus on being happy right now, in the present moment, because there’s no guarantee of the future.<br />
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Spending too much time and effort acquiring “things.” People living in extreme poverty experience a significant increase in happiness when their financial circumstances improve, but it drops off quickly above $20,000 in annual income. There’s an ocean of research that shows that material things don’t make you happy. When you make a habit of chasing things, you are likely to become unhappy because, beyond the disappointment you experience once you get them, you discover that you’ve gained them at the expense of the real things that can make you happy, such as friends, family, and hobbies.<br />
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Staying home. When you feel unhappy, it’s tempting to avoid other people. This is a huge mistake as socializing, even when you don’t enjoy it, is great for your mood. We all have those days when we just want to pull the covers over our heads and refuse to talk to anybody, but understand that the moment this becomes a tendency, it destroys your mood. Recognize when unhappiness is making you antisocial, force yourself to get out there and mingle, and you’ll notice the difference right away.<br />
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Seeing yourself as a victim. Unhappy people tend to operate from the default position that life is both hard and out of their control. In other words, “Life is out to get me, and there’s nothing I can do about it.” The problem with that philosophy is that it fosters a feeling of helplessness, and people who feel helpless aren’t likely to take action to make things better. While everyone is certainly entitled to feel down every once in a while, it’s important to recognize when you’re letting this affect your outlook on life. You’re not the only person that bad things happen to, and you do have control over your future as long as you’re willing to take action.<br />
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Pessimism. Nothing fuels unhappiness quite like pessimism. The problem with a pessimistic attitude, beyond it being hard on your mood, is that it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy: if you expect bad things, you’re more likely to get bad things. Pessimistic thoughts are hard to shake off until you recognize how illogical they are. Force yourself to look at the facts, and you’ll see that things are not nearly as bad as they seem.<br />
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Complaining. Complaining itself is troubling as well as the attitude that precedes it. Complaining is a self-reinforcing behavior. By constantly talking—and therefore thinking—about how bad things are, you reaffirm your negative beliefs. While talking about what bothers you can help you feel better, there’s a fine line between complaining being therapeutic and it fueling unhappiness. Beyond making you unhappy, complaining drives other people away.<br />
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Blowing things out of proportion. Bad things happen to everybody. The difference is that happy people see them for what they are—a temporary bummer—whereas unhappy people see anything negative as further evidence that life is out to get them. A happy person is upset if they have a fender bender on the way to work, but they keep things in perspective: “What a hassle, but at least it wasn’t more serious.” An unhappy person, on the other hand, uses it as proof that the day, the week, the month, maybe even their whole life, is doomed.<br />
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Sweeping problems under the rug. Happy people are accountable for their actions. When they make a mistake, they own it. Unhappy people, on the other hand, find problems and mistakes to be threatening, so they try to hide them. Problems tend to get bigger when they’re ignored. The more you don’t do anything about a problem, the more it starts to feel as though you can’t do anything about it, and then you’re right back to feeling like a victim.<br />
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Not improving. Because unhappy people are pessimists and feel a lack of control over their lives, they tend to sit back and wait for life to happen to them. Instead of setting goals, learning, and improving themselves, they just keep plodding along, and then they wonder why things never change.<br />
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Trying to keep up with the Joneses. Jealousy and envy are incompatible with happiness, so if you’re constantly comparing yourself with others, it’s time to stop. In one study, most subjects said that they’d be okay with making less money, but only if everybody else did too. Be wary of this kind of thinking as it won’t make you happy and, more often than not, has the opposite effect.<br />
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Bringing It All Together<br />
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Changing your habits in the name of greater happiness is one of the best things that you can do for yourself. But it’s also important for another reason—taking control of your happiness makes everyone around you happier too. <br />
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Blow your next interview out of the water with these simple tips.<br />
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I cannot stress the importance of interview preparation! You only get one chance to prove to a potential employer why you’re the right candidate for the job. It’s imperative you walk into each and every interview with a premeditated plan for selling yourself. Unfortunately, too many well-qualified candidates fail to spend enough time preparing for interviews and subsequently lose out on good offers.<br />
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Interview prep not your forte? Try implementing this simple 3-step job interview preparation plan to help you score your ideal career. <br />
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Landing the interview is an accomplishment in its own right. But you still have a lot of prep work to do if you want to walk away with the job.<br />
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Research the company<br />
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First, you’ll need to research the target company. Go through the company’s website, editorials and annual reports. Read up on their ongoing projects, future plans and ultimate goals. Try to figure out the size of company, how many employees they have and what kind of work environment they offer. You’ll use this information to demonstrate your knowledge of the company during the interview.<br />
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Research the interviewer<br />
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If you are given the recruiters’ name beforehand, look into their social media profiles (Linkedin, Facebook, etc.). Try to find out their title, experience and overall personality. This will help you prepare questions and give you more confidence to face him/her in person.<br />
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Prepare questions<br />
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Once you research the company, generate a list of questions that may be asked by the interviewer. Practice your responses. This will help ease your nerves when it’s time for the real thing. Next, prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer. Ask about the role expectations, the culture, growth opportunities– anything that will give you a clearer picture of what it would be like to work for this organization. Asking questions shows you’re not only engaged in the interview, but interested and already thinking about your future with this company.<br />
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Prepare copies of important documents<br />
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Make copies of your resume/CV and other important documents (cover letter, list of references, etc.) in advance. You don’t want to be scrambling to get your documents organized the day of the interview! Most recruiters will bring a copy of your submitted documents to the interview, but if they fail to, you’ll be a step ahead.<br />
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Step 2: Day of the interview<br />
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You’ve done the necessary prep work. Now let’s wow the recruiter.<br />
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Dress for success<br />
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As a general rule, it’s best to dress in formalwear, or at the very least, business casual. Men, if you do not own a suit, wear a nice dress shirt and slacks. Women have a little more flexibility, but you can’t go wrong with a nice blouse, blazer and a long skirt (trousers are also acceptable). Accessories are fine too, in moderation. Neutral colors such as black, gray, brown and blue are suitable for both men and women.<br />
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Eat something<br />
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Too many candidates make the mistake of not eating before interviewing and suffer from a lack of attentiveness as a result. Before you go into the interview, eat a meal that contains vitamin E, omega 3 and antioxidants. This will improve brain functionality and help you stay alert.<br />
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Arrive early<br />
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Make sure to arrive at least 15-25 minutes before the interview begins. Arriving early sets the tone that you are a professional and will be reliable if offered the position. Don’t use your phone or other mobile devices to pass time when waiting. Instead, you should spend this time practicing your prepared questions and responses in your head.<br />
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Answering the questions<br />
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Speak clearly and with confidence when interviewing. Play up your strengths and translatable skills to show how you could be a potential asset to the target company. Keep your answers short, simple and honest. Don’t try to be over smart— instead present yourself as a confident and sensible professional. Never use slang words, clichés (ig. “I’m a people person”) or criticize a former employer when interviewing.<br />
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Step 3: After the interview<br />
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You were well-prepared and your answers to the recruiter’s inquires provoked their interest. It’s time to solidify the deal.<br />
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Leaving the Interview<br />
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After the interview has concluded, shake hands with the interviewer(s) and thank them for their time. If they don’t tell you when they will contact you going forward, ask about their expected decision-making period. Keep your head held high and leave with confidence.<br />
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Following up<br />
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After an appropriate amount of time (approximately 24 hours), follow up with the recruiter. Send each interviewer a thank-you note. 75 percent of interviewers confirmed that thank-you notes impact their decision process. So do yourself a favor and send a well-written, personalized response that reiterates why you’re the best candidate for the position.<br />
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Knowing exactly what is expected of you before, during and after an interview will put you in the best position to prove you’re the best candidate for any job. Incorporate these tips into your interview strategy and your dream job will be yours in no time! <br />
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It’s no secret that job hunting at its very worst can be a demoralizing experience. When trying to sell your qualifications in a competitive job market, rejection is inevitable as employers have so many applications to choose from. For this reason, it’s crucial that you maintain a positive attitude toward your job search. In fact, your attitude toward your job search is as important as your strategy for conducting it; your results will certainly suffer if you feel negative, unengaged, or stressed out. <br />
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You do, in fact, have a job. You get up and start working at around 9am, and end your workday around 5pm. You take a proper lunch hour, and breaks here and there throughout the day, but otherwise you work steadily. And like everyone else, you stop work around 5pm or 6pm, and use the rest of your day to relax or otherwise devote time to your personal life. You DON’T work on weekends. The only difference is that the work you happen to be doing within that schedule is job hunting.<br />
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This strategy is effective because, as a regular nine-to-five job should, it leaves you feeling satisfied from a full day’s work, and creates a distinction between your work and personal lives. By establishing this balance, you are better able to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and your job search will undoubtedly benefit. Consider the interview process as one example: you will come off so much better to a hiring manager if you appear healthy, focused, and assured, and are therefore that much more likely to land the position you’re seeking. <br />
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Want a new job? First you'll need to know how to create a resume that will help you shine. These seven simple steps can help.<br />
You’ve decided to start your job search, but you’ve already reached a roadblock: Getting your resume ready.<br />
On the job hunt, “your resume is your number one ammo,” says Monster career expert Vicki Salemi, who spent more than 15 years in corporate recruiting. When done right, your resume can open the door to your dream job, she notes.<br />
With stakes that high, it’s no wonder that resume refresh also commonly fills people with existential angst. We get it—condensing your entire work history into a perfectly-worded typo-free single-page document that could potentially determine your entire career future is maybe just a little stressful. <br />
<a name='more'></a><div class="linkwithin_div"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="150" src="https://media.newjobs.com/cms/content30/images/resume-writer-1.jpg" width="200" /></div>But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be as daunting as you think? Monster has all kinds of resources to help make the whole process easier. Like you-don’t-have-to-even-lift-a-finger-if-you-don’t-want-to easier. Skip ahead to step 6 if this sounds like you. But if you’re more of the DIY type, follow through the seven steps to a perfect resume below. You’ll be on the interview circuit in no time.<br />
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Start with the right parameters<br />
Resumes are not “one-size-fits-all.” The format you should use and the information you should highlight depends upon your field, for starters. So you’ll want to structure your resume to fit the industry-standard for the job you’re applying to. A quick way to start figuring this out? Check out Monster’s resume templates by industry.<br />
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Your experience also plays a part in structure. The answer to the age old question of “how long should my resume be?” is that it depends upon how much time you’ve got under your belt. As a general rule of thumb, job seekers with under three years of experience should aim for one page, but those with more years in the field could go up to two. <br />
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Keep in mind that a recruiter doesn’t have time to sift through the great American novel. Back in her recruiting days, Salemi says she usually spent no more than three seconds on a resume. “Being succinct is key,” Salemi says. “Recruiters will lose focus and attention if you name every single responsibility you’ve ever had."<br />
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Lastly, there’s the question of chronological (jobs listed in order by date) or functional (jobs listed by relevance). We answer that question in the article “Should you use a chronological or functional resume?” but the gist is that functional typically makes sense unless you’re a job changer, are just starting out or have gaps in your work history. Otherwise, go chrono.<br />
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Get the basics right<br />
No matter the job or industry you’re in, there are a few must-haves for every resume. They are: work experience, job titles, responsibilities and years worked in each position, Salemi says.<br />
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“It’s important to show prospective employers a timeline,” she says. “Even if you use a functional resume—as opposed to a chronological resume—you should still include years.”<br />
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Oh, and don’t forget your contact info! Believe it or not, Salemi says she has received resumes that include no way of contacting the candidate. (We think it’s safe to assume those were the people who didn’t get called in for interviews.) While you don’t need to include your home address—Salemi says recruiters may start making assumptions that the commute could be too long for you—you absolutely must include your phone number and email address.<br />
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Use keywords to help you break through<br />
When recruiters post jobs, Salemi says, they typically don’t read every resume that comes in—they’ll often start by having their “applicant tracking system” (a fancy name for recruiting software) filter out resumes based on keywords. Those keywords are terms or phrases the hiring manager has deemed to be valuable to the job.<br />
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So you’ll want to pack your resume with keywords… but you also need to be careful not to go too overboard, since a human will hopefully read your resume eventually.<br />
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Thus, sprinkle those keywords throughout and provide a little bit of context with each. For example, a social media savvy job seeker might include the names of key platforms with some explanation such as, “Leveraged Instagram to showcase happy customers, increasing followers by 10,000.”<br />
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Need help coming up with keywords? Take words and phrases directly from the job description—mirroring the ad in order of mention as the hiring manager will typically put the most coveted skill sets at the top, says Salemi.<br />
Double up on numbers to up your odds<br />
Getting past the applicant tracking system is like making it past the semifinals—but your resume still has more hurdles to pass, in the form of those human recruiters who are trying to pick out the best of the best to bring in for interviews. You’ll want to make sure you quantify your achievements to help them see the impact you made. If you had a choice between a candidate who “developed sales leads” and one who “developed 20 new sales leads a week,” wouldn’t you pick the latter?<br />
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“Quantifying helps recruiters put a framework around the work you do and how you do it,” Salemi says. “Do you manage a team and how many? Did you save the company money and how much? Indicating daily, weekly, monthly meetings and deliverables attests to your ability to multi-task and get the job done.”<br />
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Anything related to time, money or people offers a key opportunity to quantify.<br />
Make sure you’re not a fashion faux pas<br />
Just like you wouldn’t show up to a job interview wearing jeggings or a suit with super-wide lapels, you don’t want your resume to appear inappropriate or out-of-date.<br />
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So delete that opening “objective” section—and replace with a summary, which is now preferred. Cut that “references available upon request” cliché (duh, of course they are) at the bottom. And while you’re hitting the delete button, Salemi says to expunge basic computer skills like Microsoft Word and only include specific skills to your industry like C++ programming. You’ll also want to switch out that crazy font you think will help your resume stand out. (See Monster’s picks for best resume fonts.)<br />
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And check out this list of other missteps that make your resume look like a dinosaur.<br />
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It’s not all about taking out the trash. You can make yourself seem a little less square if you add in some hyperlinks, your social media handles (if SFW) and a splash of color.<br />
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Bring in a wingman (or woman) to review your work<br />
If you’ve gotten this far in your resume makeover, it’s time to give your eyes a break. You’ve probably spent way too much time staring at the document on your screen checking for misspelled words and other typos that it no longer even reads like English to you anymore. It’s time to bring in a second pair of eyes to give your resume a once-over.<br />
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First option, call in a mentor or a fellow job-seeking friend for whom you can do the same solid. Second and even better option: You can get a resume critique for free (seriously!) from the experts behind Monster’s resume writing service. An actual resume specialist will review your doc, and, within a couple of days, provide an evaluation on ways you can improve your resume so that it will get through the robots and stand out to hiring managers.<br />
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Alternatively, for a fee that ranges from $129 to $349, those experts will actually write your resume for you; packages vary and can include cover letter and LinkedIn profile writing, too. Tempting, right?<br />
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Make yourself “discoverable” to recruiters<br />
Ever wonder why some people just get called by recruiters about jobs and why you’re not one of them? Well, every day, recruiters search Monster’s resume databases for candidates for jobs that aren’t even posted. By uploading your resume, you can be one of those people who gets found by a recruiter.<br />
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Also, uploading your resume will help make your application process easier when you start applying to jobs on Monster. By having your resume already in our system, applying can be as easy as hitting the “Apply” button. <br />
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If you want to land a sweet promotion this year, add these skills to your toolbox.<br />
Training: It’s one of the least sexy words in the dictionary, but for career-oriented people, it’s also one of the most important.<br />
While much has been made of the soft skills employers are looking for in entry-level workers, if you’re looking for a raise or promotion this year, you’ll definitely want to show your boss that you’re adding hard, marketable skills to your repertoire.<br />
Luckily, most (good) managers will want you to get training, because it means you’re interested in being better at your job and helping the company grow. <br />
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The good news is, in addition to classroom-based training, there are plenty of great online resources out there (like Udemy or Skillshare.). But which kinds will be most beneficial to getting that new title and pay bump?<br />
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Monster asked career experts to reveal the top career training that millennials should pursue. Here’s what they had to say.<br />
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Make sure you’re at the top of your technology game<br />
Whatever industry you work in, technology plays some role. So the more familiar you are with the latest advances, the more valuable you’ll be—especially as a prospect for promotion.<br />
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For software engineers, learning new technology could mean adding a new coding language. For health care professionals, data analytics could be key. Whatever your field, there are tech skills you can acquire—and luckily, there are many ways to learn them, including from the comfort of your own computer.<br />
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“In addition, look for online forums that discuss the technology and get involved in reading the discussions and Q+As,” says Halelly Azulay, founder of TalentGrow, a leadership development and workplace communication-training firm located in Los Angeles. “There, you’ll get insights and access to people who can mentor you and help you more directly and quickly.”<br />
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Become a better writer—and speaker<br />
“Successful professionals must be able to write coherently and speak effectively,” says Jennifer Currence, HR strategy advisor at OnCore Management Solutions in Tampa, Florida. “If you can do these things well—or even at an average level—you have a better chance of being taken seriously”<br />
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Fortunately, great communication is a skill that can be learned. If you want to improve your business writing, Udemy has a great series of online classes. Two great ways to master public speaking and effective writing are through the legendary Dale Carnegie program and Toastmasters club. Most major cities have chapters, and in addition to having top-level training, both organizations are also excellent places to meet other like-minded professionals.<br />
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Add “data king” (or queen) to your skill set<br />
“Training related to analyzing data and presenting data in meaningful, comprehensible ways will be essential skills for all,” says Michella Chiu, a career coach at Prime Opt, a career coaching center at Columbia University in New York. “Big data is the trend of future industries.”<br />
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So how do you boost your data analysis IQ? Start by improving your Excel and SQL skills with a Udemy or Skillshare course. Learn the technical aspects of how data works, and then you’ll be able to interpret the information intelligently for your industry or project. This, Chiu says, is what employers are really looking for.<br />
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“It’s very difficult to find someone who has both the qualitative and qualitative minds. If a young professional is such a person, the sky is the limit,” says Chiu.<br />
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Boost your business acumen<br />
You might not be a major decision-maker yet at work, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make an effort to learn about your company’s products and operations, and how decisions get made. That’s the kind of knowledge that can make you manager material.<br />
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“CEOs seek managers who are strategic, which means they understand the business and are willing and able to take steps to push the company forward,” says Currence. <br />
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“Young professionals can be proactive in this realm by scheduling meetings with various department heads and asking questions like, ‘What are your biggest challenges? What are your biggest successes?’ and, ‘How can I help you succeed?’” says Currence. <br />
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Start the new year with these strategies, and let the countdown to crushing your career begin.<br />
For four years, you’ve followed a basic routine: register for classes, study, pass your tests, hand in final papers, repeat. In the back of your mind, you’re starting to realize something. When you graduate in a few months, like it or not, you’re about to be plunged headfirst into the real world.<br />
That anxious “OMG what happens next?” feeling is sinking in, and that’s why you’ve started getting a head start on your job search. You’ve begun to build your social media presence. You’ve created a list of awesome companies to apply to. Maybe you’ve even started posting your resume and contacting your college’s alumni network. <br />
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Monster asked career experts to create an action plan to make sure you have a job lined up by graduation. With these steps, you won’t feel like the undergrad hourglass is running out too fast.<br />
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Step 1: Schedule a focused conversation with a college career counselor<br />
Although this step might seem optional, it’s the most important thing to do first. You don’t want to start your career in the wrong job or industry, so speaking with a professional about your skills and interests is a high priority. After all, that’s what college career counselors are there for—so use them!<br />
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“It's amazing what a focused conversation can reveal to you about desires, aptitudes, anxieties and obstacles,” says Clark University Career Services Director, Vickie Cox-Lanyon.<br />
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Before meeting with your college counselor, “take personal inventory by asking three questions,” recommends Thomas Ward, Jr., executive director of the Center for Career and Professional Development at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. “What am I good at? What do I like to do? What opportunities exist?” This information will help guide the conversation.<br />
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Step 2: Define your network before you network<br />
You’ve probably heard how beneficial it is to tap into your alumni network, and it’s true. But before you start cold calling and emailing your list of contacts, it’s important to survey your existing connections, so you can determine which people might be most likely to help you land a job or offer a bridge to someone who can.<br />
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“Make a list of contacts you have, such as people you've worked with in the past, your friends and connections your friends have,” says Monica Mizzi, a career adviser at Resume Genius. “Reach out to these people and ask if they know of any job opportunities, or would be able to put you in touch with someone that does.”<br />
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By defining your current connections, you’ll know when you’ve exhausted them and if you need to expand your network in order to find the best opportunities.<br />
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Step 3: Mark your calendar with spring networking events to attend<br />
Yes, you’re a senior, and that means you’re busy. You’ve got classes and finals and probably a job or internship—not to mention extremely important end-of-college socializing.<br />
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However, that “real world” we talked about earlier is quickly approaching, so now’s the time to burn the candle at both ends—you’ve got to get out and rub elbows with employers and influencers in your industry now.<br />
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How to find these golden opportunities? “College career centers host a wide range of programs and events, most co-presented with employers, in the spring semester that might result in a connection,” says Rob Liddell, director of career planning, student success at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Florida.<br />
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Ask your college counselor which event you think will make the most difference in your particular job search, and block off that time in your calendar to commit to going. For example, if you’re a culinary arts major, it’s going to be a lot more important to attend an event specific to the food service industry than a more general Fortune 500 job fair.<br />
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Before attending an event, invest some time learning about the companies that will be in attendance.<br />
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What should you know about a company? It’s impossible to research everything, but if you prepare yourself with a basic understanding of the company's products and/or services, who their customers are and their mission (if any), you’ll look like an appealing applicant.<br />
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The sharper and more informed you seem, the more likely they are to want to meet with you for a follow-up interview after the larger networking event—and maybe you’ll land that job before you don your cap and gown for the final march in May. <br />
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New year, new title, new paycheck! The key to getting ahead at your job is nailing your annual review.<br />
While you’re making your New Year’s resolutions to go to the gym, eat healthier and meditate more, add “rise up at work” to the list. The most opportune time to get a promotion (other than when you get a new job) is during your annual review.<br />
In fact, at many companies, the only time of year that employees are eligible for a raise and promotion is during their annual review. The pressure is on and the stakes are high, so you’ll want to go into it as prepared as possible.<br />
Monster spoke with career experts to find out the best strategies for acing your annual review and setting yourself up for success in the New Year. <br />
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Don’t wait until the night before your annual review to write down all your accomplishments (or worse, try to wing it during the meeting).<br />
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“Preparing for the review should be a year-long process of you continuously tracking and monitoring your skill development and goal achievements as they happen,” says Larissa Holmes, vice president of customer development at the Toronto-based performance review software company WIRL.<br />
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There are three benefits to keeping a list of your wins: It helps you highlight any accomplishments that have been overlooked by management; it helps you build your case for a raise or promotion; and it helps you achieve your goals throughout the year.<br />
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“It has been proven that tracking your goals helps motivate you to actually accomplish them, generally contributing to personal development,” says Holmes. “As an added bonus, leadership will likely be impressed by your initiative and take that into consideration in their review.”<br />
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Quantify your achievements<br />
If you want to make the case for a raise, you need to tell the story of how you’ve made money for the company and become more marketable over the year. Even if you’re not in the kind of job where you can use numbers to demonstrate your success, there are other ways to show how you’ve helped your company’s bottom line.<br />
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Angelina Darrisaw, founder and CEO of the New York City-based career-coaching firm C-Suite Coach, recommends describing how your achievements have contributed to the company’s success. Before your annual review, she says to take your brag sheet and use it to tell a story about your strengths and how you’ve exceeded expectations and furthered the company’s growth.<br />
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Similarly, Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, president and CEO of the Jacksonville, Florida-based resume consultancy Great Resumes Fast, says to create a list of professional courses, certifications or credentials you acquired throughout the year. You’ll show that you’ve proactively invested in your career growth and performance (and that you are more of an asset to the organization).<br />
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Prove how you’ve outgrown your position<br />
If you’re asking for a raise or promotion, it’s not enough to show that you are good at your job. You have to show that you’ve outgrown your current role and can take on additional responsibilities. (And if you’ve already taken on more responsibilities and gone above and beyond, now is the time to mention it!)<br />
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“People get raises because they've earned them, so don't include things like your own increased expenses or length of service,” says Nancy Halpern, an executive at the New York City-based executive coaching firm KNH Associates. “Show that you've added value beyond expectation and have more to offer.”<br />
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Halpern recommends making a list of the responsibilities you’ve taken on that are above your current title. Then research the title and salary for the promoted role. Bring those stats to your meeting when it’s time to ask a raise.<br />
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Show that you’re a goal-getter<br />
Be pro-active with your goal-setting to show your manager that you’re serious about working hard, making change happen and getting ahead.<br />
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“Create a list of the top three career goals you have for yourself in 2017, then plan how you want to make those goals come to life,” says Darrisaw. Bring this list to your meeting and talk about it with your manager.<br />
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“Make sure you walk away with a targeted plan for next year. If your manager says you need to improve on something, ask, ‘How will we measure my success and growth in that area?’” she adds. “Ask questions like, ‘How will we know if I've exceeded the expectations?’ The most important thing to do is work to ensure you and your manager have shared expectations of what success in your role looks like.” <br />
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Through the “right to disconnect” law, French employers now must implement policies on how they interact with work during off hours. Here’s how you can take France’s lead and still get your job done.<br />
The timer for the pizza you have in the oven goes off just as your phone lights up with an email from your boss. Looks like dinner will have to wait.<br />
Unless you work in France.<br />
As of Jan. 1, workers in France have the “right to disconnect,” a measure that forces employers with 50 or more employees to negotiate terms and define rights with the workforce as they pertain to working once they’ve clocked out for the day, The Guardian reported.<br />
Buuuut you live in the U.S. And we get that it’s hard to silence your phone and not be at the beck and call of your inbox at all hours of the day. Let’s examine the benefits to leaving your work at the office and offer a few hacks so you can stay productive while enjoying your well deserved off time. <br />
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France’s new law sounds pretty great, right? To not have to answer that 11 p.m. email before bed. To be able to ignore that weekend ping. (Not to mention, have a mandated 35-hour workweek, minimum five weeks of vacation and a dozen paid holidays.)<br />
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While we’re tipping our hats to France, judging by a couple recent surveys, it looks like we could benefit from similar restrictions on this side of the Atlantic. A Gallup poll found that a little more than one-third of full-time workers in the U.S. frequently check email outside of normal working hours. Additionally, 81% of U.S. salaried employees report that they work outside of their standard hours, with 29% doing it three or more times a week, according to a Harris Poll.<br />
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Monster careers expert Vicki Salemi believes France’s law is great for a few reasons, mainly because it should decrease the amount of work-related stress seeping into your personal time and could prevent professional burnout.<br />
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“This law is basically saying you should not only log off after work hours, you’re encouraged to do so,” she says. “If you’re always checking or responding to after-hours emails, you’re basically on the clock 24/7. So when does your brain ever get to shut down?”<br />
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The new French law should really help to cut down on employee burnout, Salemi adds.<br />
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“We should work to live, not the other way around,” she says. “‘Right to disconnect’ recognizes that yes, you do, in fact, have a life beyond work.”<br />
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Additionally, a few studies support what the French hope to accomplish with this new legislation. Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that the more frequently you check your email, the more stressed you feel. A study from the University of Illinois also shows that our productivity is boosted after a break.<br />
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There’s no such law in the U.S., so what can you do?<br />
Short of moving to France, most of us—at least the ones with tough bosses— are expected to respond to email well past working hours. But we can draw our own limits.<br />
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Salemi recommends setting bedtimes for your phone—just keep it out of your bedroom. Chances are, you’ll sleep better, too. And don’t rush to check emails the minute you wake up, either. Odds are your managers will adapt to your way of doing business. Just make sure you get back to them first thing in the morning.<br />
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“Here in the U.S., you’ll need to earn the right to disconnect,” she says. “To do this, you should start by setting boundaries. So if you get an email after working hours, you can draft a response, but you may not want to hit send until 9 a.m. the next day.”<br />
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But if you have one of those bosses, you know the type, who constantly emails you on weekends and at all hours of the day and expects—check that, demands—you respond, Salemi says you need to consider if this is the right job for you. (In which case, you’ve come to the right place to find a new job that offers better work-life balance.)<br />
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Salemi says you can also set an example yourself by not emailing your colleagues after they’ve left for the day. But if you do, consider saying something in the email like, “Emailing this now while it’s on my mind but no need to respond until working hours tomorrow.”<br />
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So next time you get that 7 p.m. email…<br />
Boundaries are all well and good, but you know you’re going to be compromised the second you see that banner display on your phone’s home screen. So here are a few practical action steps you can take the next time this happens:<br />
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You’ll be tempted to check your phone, Salemi says, but before you do, take stock of whom you’re with and what you’re doing. If you’re with your family or even on a treadmill at the gym, then ask yourself if you really think that message is urgent.<br />
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If you do check to see what it says, Salemi says you’ll then need to figure out if it needs an instant response. Is it an emergency? Does it require action or is it an FYI? Does the email require a simple yes or no response? And if you’re responding, are you setting a precedent that it’s OK to be contacted after hours? Or if you’re out with friends at a bar, are you in the best shape to respond?<br />
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Salemi says these are all questions you’ll need to ask yourself the next time work beckons after hours. The devil is in defining les détails. <br />
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No one ever said you and your co-workers have to agree on everything in order to peacefully coexist at work. But if you’re experiencing a bit more friction at the office lately—and it’s getting in the way of getting the job done—know that you’re not alone.<br />
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In fact, after this year’s polarizing presidential election, some companies even needed to reach out to professional organizations to help manage their employees’ strong, sometimes volatile post-election emotions. <br />
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These tips can help you keep your sanity in a potentially acrimonious environment.<br />
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Jump into the fray—if you’re comfortable<br />
Some people enjoy talking about politics at work—they like the back-and-forth about civic issues and are genuinely interested in learning about how other people think. If this describes your boss and co-workers, and your workplace feels receptive to respectful discourse, feel free to engage. Stick to facts, avoid name-calling and practice your best listening skills (no interrupting!).<br />
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The point is not to change anyone’s mind in these discussions—it’s highly unlikely, for starters—but rather to see others’ points of view and to sharpen your own thinking.<br />
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Deflect unpleasant conversations<br />
Just because someone else wants to talk about politics at work doesn’t mean you have to engage—even if it’s your boss.<br />
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If the conversations become heated or are otherwise a drain on your workday, politely cut off the campaigner before they get too far into their entreaty.<br />
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If someone is pressing you on a particularly sensitive issue, calmly tell them you are not comfortable discussing the topic. That’s usually all it takes. If need be, walk away with a declaration of how busy you are. It might seem rude, but it's better than losing your temper.<br />
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This is true even when the person in question is your boss, though the delivery may require a lighter hand. Tell the person, “Hey, I’m sure we could talk about this all day, but I really need to get back to work,” then explain what it is you’re working on. It can help snap them back to more relevant topics.<br />
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If your colleagues aren’t backing down despite your polite brushoffs, or if they are behaving in ways that regularly upset you or interfere with your work, it’s time to get help. Address your concerns with your manager—even if the person causing you grief is your manager. Be honest with the person. If you fear the tension is affecting how you’re treated at work, consider escalating your concerns to HR. Either way, definitely speak up sooner rather than later.<br />
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Find a more like-minded tribe<br />
If you’ve grown weary of feeling liking a blue dot in a sea of red, or vice versa, you may want to find a new place to work. This may even mean changing industries, since some fields as a whole tend to skew one way or another.<br />
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Few organizations are going to openly advertise their political leanings during the job interview process, so make sure you go into your interview with a set of questions designed to give you a realistic picture of what the company’s culture—and values—are like.<br />
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You may also want to do a little internet sleuthing on your own. For example, you can view the political campaign contributions of a company's owners and executives at sites like PoliticalMoneyLine. If they lean very heavily one way or another, let that be your prompt to keep your eyes open for other signs of a mismatch. <br />
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Don’t take this personally, but more likely than not, you’re not giving 100% at your job. In fact, there’s a good chance that you’re reading this while at work.<br />
If so, you’re not alone. A recent Gallup study revealed a startling statistic: 70% of U.S. employees are not engaged at work.<br />
A major cause for this disconnect is that people tend to be really, really bad at communicating their wants and needs. Learn to do that, and you’ll stand a much better chance of staying calm and resentment-free, and possibly even landing the kind of assignments you’ve been longing for.<br />
Monster asked career experts for tips to help you improve your communication skills, so you can go from feeling disengaged to practically ecstatic about your job. <br />
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In some ways, being a “yes man” can serve you well in your career, but it’s easy to slip into the “I need to please everyone” mode and get overwhelmed. Bite off only as much as you can chew at one time.<br />
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“Remember that age-old adage: Actions speak louder than words,” says Yvonne Thomas, a Los Angeles-based psychologist who specializes in career issues. “Be consistent in doing what you say and saying what you do.”<br />
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If you say you’re going to finish a PowerPoint presentation by Friday, do it. If you can’t do it, don’t commit. It’s better to say no to something upfront than fail to complete the assignment.<br />
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“This is critical in business because you gain credibility, trust and respect on the job,” Thomas says.<br />
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Resolution No. 2: Don’t wait until you feel overwhelmed<br />
As much as you adopt the advice from Resolution No. 1, you’re likely still going to be overworked at times. (Such is life in the working world.) That makes communicating when you’re feeling overwhelmed critical to your long-term success.<br />
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“The solution is to go to your supervisor or manager as soon as you know you need help or feel as if you cannot complete everything assigned to you in the allotted time,” says Tandee Salter, a business-success coach based in Columbus, Georgia. “Ask if you can get some help completing the assigned work or if deadlines can be extended.”<br />
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Resolution No. 3: Share relevant news with your coworkers<br />
Want to be recognized as an informed, interested employee who looks out for others? One of the best ways to do so is to pass along relevant news to the people you work with.<br />
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“It doesn’t have to take hours of your day, but if you are surfing the internet, listening to the radio or reading the news and you learn something that might be useful or interesting to your team, take a few moments and provide them with that information,” says Brandon Slater, cofounder of Life's Secret Sauce, a company that works with people to improve communication skills and confidence.<br />
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Resolution No. 4: Streamline communications by creating a “talk to” list<br />
Instead of shooting your co-worker an email every time you need an answer, try to save all of your questions for one communication—whether that’s in a conversation or an email.<br />
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To help organize and consolidate your thoughts, “create a ‘talk to’ list for that person,” says Maura Thomas, founder of Regain Your Time, a professional development consultancy based in Austin, Texas. “As you think of things you need to communicate, create tasks that start with his or her name, along with whatever you need to say.”<br />
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For example:<br />
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Joe: Ask his opinion on the pricing for the client proposal; confirm proposal deadline<br />
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This way, you won’t be guilty of the very thing you’re trying to avoid in Resolution #2.<br />
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Resolution No. 5: Ask open-ended questions<br />
Good communication isn’t just about expressing yourself; it’s also about asking the right kind of questions so you’re able to receive information as successfully as you deliver it.<br />
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“One of the simplest ways to improve your communication skills is to ask open-ended questions,” says Tom Hopkins, founder of Tom Hopkins International, a sales training company based in Chandler, Arizona. “These are questions that begin with who, what, when, where, why and how.”<br />
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Let’s face it—questions that only require yes/no answers aren’t going to tell you much. But asking questions that begin with the five “w”s gives the person you’re talking to the chance to share his or her knowledge with you.<br />
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“The trick,” says Hopkins, “is to be prepared to listen to the answers and ask the next questions based on those answers until both parties are clear on the next steps or actions to take.”<br />
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That’s when you’re really engaging in effective office communication. <br />
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To some, the word “Millennial” sounds like a dirty word. The “M” word, let’s call it. Unfortunately, being associated with this word comes with a few negative connotations—whether deserved or not. Often, those connotations extend to the way Millennials work.<br />
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And granted, the Millennial generation, roughly comprised of people between ages of 21 and 34, has stirred things up in the workplace Recently, Monster’s Multi-Generational Survey found that Millennials tend to not conform to the traditional notion that long hours behind a desk makes for a more productive employee. Managers view them as people who expect more than they deserve; society views them as the “me” generation. <br />
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We spoke with some Millennial workers to determine which stereotypes they’re up against in the workforce.<br />
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You can watch below to hear what these Millennial employees are saying about these, let’s call them, “generational misperceptions,” and then keep reading to find out what you can do to reverse the negative connotation associated with being a Millennial.<br />
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1. “They’re entitled.”<br />
Some older workers view Millennials as ladder climbers—a sect of entry-level employees who want to make it into a corner office without paying their dues. Part of this stems from how the traditional hierarchy in many industries has faded over time. Younger workers are advancing more rapidly than previous generations did, says Jennifer McClure, president of leadership strategy firm Unbridled Talent in Cincinnati.<br />
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Naturally, that’s unsettling for many Baby Boomers who had to put in more time to get promoted. Thus, for Millennials, “the best way to signal to people that you’re willing to pay your dues is by paying them,” says Jaime Klein, founder of Inspire Human Resources, a human resources consulting firm in New York.<br />
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How to prove them wrong: Show you’re a team player by incorporating other people’s ideas into your workflow. Before submitting an important budget plan, for example, ask a more seasoned colleague to look it over. “Most people want to offer advice, and they feel flattered when they’re asked for it,” says Marcelle Yeager, president of Career Valet, a professional coaching firm based in Washington, D.C. Lend a hand when a co-worker needs help, such as offering to cover for a colleague when they take maternity or paternity leave.<br />
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2. “They want a trophy for showing up.”<br />
Helicopter parenting has given the older generation an impression that Millennial workers need constant positive reinforcement, Yeager says, leading some to call them “praise-hungry,” when, in reality, the generation is simply accustomed to getting more frequent feedback.<br />
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How to prove them wrong: Express to your manager that you want constructive criticism on a consistent basis so she doesn’t think you’re just fishing for praise. Frame your request around your manager’s needs—not yours. Try: “I’d love to meet with you each week for 15 minutes to discuss my performance, so I can make sure I’m meeting your expectations.”<br />
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3. “They’re easily sidetracked by technology.”<br />
Instagram, Snapchat, text messaging—there’s no shortage of potential distractions to your workflow. And since Millennials are seen as the first digital natives, many people assume they lack focus. That is the case for some, but you’ll find workers of all generations who are distracted by technology, McClure says.<br />
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But you know that most of the time—when you’re not playing Candy Crush or browsing through your Timehop, of course—all those digital “distractions” are helping you do your job better.<br />
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How to prove them wrong: It’s up to you to explain to your manager how something helps you at your work. Checking Twitter to stay on top of industry news? At the team meeting, mention, “I just read a great article CNN tweeted about one of our competitors.”<br />
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4. “They’re job hoppers.”<br />
It’s true: Younger workers change jobs more frequently. A 2016 Gallup poll found that 21% of Millennials changed jobs within the past year, which is more than three times the number of non-Millennials. But there’s a reason they’re so nomadic: “Millennials move around more because that’s often what they need to do to get promoted,” Klein says.<br />
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Additionally, research by Wharton management professor Matthew Bidwell found that external hires get paid, on average, 18% to 20% more than internally promoted workers. Clearly there are financial benefits to changing employers.<br />
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How to prove them wrong: Yeager advises staying at an organization for at least one year; otherwise, prospective hiring managers might begin to assume you lack commitment. And be prepared to field questions in job interviews about why you’re looking to leave after a year. Focus on why the move makes sense given your career goals versus slamming your current employer.<br />
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5. “They want special privileges.”<br />
It’s a perception often derived from the fact that Millennials value flexibility—and aren’t afraid to express so to their boss. But before asking for privileges like telecommuting, focus on doing a great job. “Organizations want someone to deliver proven results before they’re granted more flexibility,” Klein says.<br />
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How to prove them wrong: Want to work from home one day each week or get transportation reimbursement? Before you ask for benefits beyond the norm, prove your worth by providing quantifiable achievements, like exceeding sales goals by 200%, and then be specific in your request. Klein suggests asking to start on a trial basis to get the boss on board. <br />
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First, I think it’s great that you’re interested in looking for a new job because countless people would say, “My job is exhausting,” and then be miserable and do nothing about it. So bravo to you!<br />
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Second, with the end goal of landing a laid-back job, we need to work backwards from this point.<br />
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Why is your job exhausting? Is it because the tasks are menial and boredom inducing, or, is your job exhausting because it’s labor intensive and you’re on your feet all day? Or are you mentally stretched and your brain is fried each and every day? Combination of the above? <br />
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I’m a big fan of putting pen to paper. Make a list with two columns: “Wants” and “Wants to Avoid.” In the “wants” column, write, “Learn new things,” and “Get a laid-back job.” In the “wants to avoid” column, list what about your current job exhausts you, plus anything else about a job that would make you want to quit. Don’t hold back or censor yourself—just jot everything down that comes to mind. Let these two columns serve as framework for your next job search. <br />
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If you’re a blue-collar worker, you might think you can grow your career without relying on networking, simply because that type of thing isn’t typically associated with your industry.<br />
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But being able to make connections, build relationships and leverage your contacts are critical components to career success, regardless of what duties your job entails.<br />
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“When you’re a passive job seeker, you’re being complacent,” which can hinder your ability to get promoted or recruited, says Laurie Grove, director of career services at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.<br />
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Take these five steps to build your network. <br />
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Don’t wait until you’re in the workforce to start networking. If you’re studying at a trade school, “faculty can be a great resource,” since many professors are active in their fields, says Grove. You should also be establishing relationships with fellow students, as these people will go on to become your industry peers.<br />
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Moreover, you’ll want to connect with employers who have relationships with your school. College-organized job fairs can be a great way to meet recruiters, says Randy Wooden, director of Goodwill’s Professional Center, which offers free career and job-search advice to blue- and white-collar workers.<br />
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Connect with staffing firms<br />
Although there aren’t as many recruiters for blue-collar jobs as there are for white-collar jobs, there are still a number of staffing companies for skilled trade jobs. Be proactive and reach out to these firms. “You can’t sit back and expect them to find you,” says Wooden. Your college or trade school’s career services center should be able to help connect you to the right firms for your skill set.<br />
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Develop relationships through business<br />
Networking doesn’t have to happen in secret during those hours away from work. Building relationships with other businesses in your community through work can help you find new clients or customers, and can help you when you decide it’s time to score a new job.<br />
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Say you’re a home contractor. You would naturally benefit by getting referrals from a local real estate agent who works with homebuyers. If you forge a good enough relationship with that real estate agent, that person will pass your name along when new homeowners once the time is right.<br />
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Build your online presence<br />
Many blue-collar jobs, such as landscape architecture, masonry and cabinetry, lend themselves well to visuals. Maintaining an online portfolio for these jobs can help you define your brand and improve your visibility in the field.<br />
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And while social media is often marketed to white-collar workers as a means of networking, a number of blue-collar employers use it to find new talent, says Grove.<br />
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But in order to stand out online, you need to be active on the sites. For example, Wooden recommends creating a professional Instagram page where you can post photos of your work. Tweeting regularly on industry news can also help you establish your expertise.<br />
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Wooden suggests joining industry-specific social media groups, participating in online forums and connecting with alumni who work at prospective employers.<br />
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Put in some face-time<br />
Despite its many benefits, online networking should not replace networking in person.<br />
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“You can network through your religious organization, civic organizations and even at your kid’s soccer games by talking with the other parents,” says Wooden.<br />
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Doing volunteer work is another way to meet fellow blue-collar professionals in your community. (You can find opportunities through your local chamber of commerce.)<br />
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You’ll also want to join trade associations and labor unions so that you can gain access to their networking events, says Grove; volunteering on a committee can give you even greater exposure to recruiters. <br />
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