Showing posts with label applying for a job. Show all posts
Showing posts with label applying for a job. Show all posts

Friday, 25 December 2015

Take Hold Of Your Career! In 2016 New Year

Should I quit, or should I get the job? Have you had the thought often in the past, or do you think your people have been thinking? How do you know what your employees think about your job or career, so basically? And why "stalk" people to career guidance without the boss knowing it.

What's become of my job satisfaction, challenges my environment I dreamed, my vision for business purpose and meaning? Where it has taken way, what happened, what do I do now? This is no fun anymore and I want to have fun at work! However, maybe I am asking too much, maybe I should be more humble, be glad that I after all have a job. But the feeling is not good, the energy seeping out and I'm tired and little motivated. Maybe I should talk to the manager, it would have been nice, but is it a good idea then? Ugh, here there are many thoughts, it's me there is something wrong with or the job?

Why are an increasing number of people to career guidance, sneaking out, often with little guilty, and book career. Maybe you lose talented employees "totally unnecessary".

It is completely natural and perhaps even healthy to ask themselves from time to time. Maybe it "automatically" when one is fit stressed or tired. So, then, I want to ask you another question.

What question you need to ask to get the answer, "I will quit or be"? You hang with, here it can be a lot of information to collect, reflect little of it.

How satisfied are you and your staff - take the test!

Relations have "nurtured and maintained," it's something everyone knows. Culture must be built and takes time, it's something everyone knows. The communication must be clear, there is something ... etc. Yes, and so what, we do it? Indeed, when we are made aware of it, remember, so they like a "concerted effort" and the job is done. It is well here it might fail, we as leaders might not have a system, do not set the time, do not focus enough on how employees feel at work, including yourself. Are you thinking now that this I have the control, I've appraisals, we're talking together often, I ask how it goes. But what do you really know? Have you been surprised that a staff member has joined, totally unexpected? One should not be there, if one had "done the job".



Job in a new perspective

We often need to get help to put things in perspective, to get new ideas on things. We think that we have done, we get what we've got. Thus, new approaches may be useful in employee satisfaction and leadership satisfaction, yes, for both supposed to be satisfied for things to work. My experience as "external resource" in many companies, is that it is often the pattern that recurs, and that it sometimes takes new heads to create new ideas that lead to change. Simply look at work in a new perspective.

Would you be happier of the grass on the other side?


Many who come to me for career guidance has made ​​the exercise of changing company, but continues with the same duties, some several times too. However, they are not satisfied, and when it's time to take proper grip on his career. Perhaps all job outermost been avoided if the premise of continuing present. There is no point in worrying and wondering what might have been. Clarify issues. Learn to evaluate yourself and the organization you are, and learn how you can see that you have come as far as possible in one place. Will a job change for you to be a step up the career ladder, or will it prove to be a step to the side? Is the inboard or external causes? Your job is a dead end, or is it in yourself fault lies? Would a change in career make any difference in how you feel? What about further study, study guide?

Why stop people in the job?

A composite picture of course, and most know the causes. However, what we do is to talk about them and the consequences of them. Through research has reached the following main reasons.
  •     The workplace was not as expected
  •     It was the wrong match between job and person
  •     Too little coaching and feedback
  •     Too few opportunities for advancement and growth
  •     The feeling of not being acknowledged and appreciated
  •     Stress as a result of overtime and poor balance between the business / private
  •     Loss of confidence in management

Why do people in work - struggle to retain talented employees

We use at least one third of the day at work. Therefore satisfaction is very important and unhappiness a serious matter. What does it take for employees perform maximum and remain motivated? Here are some of the important elements that should be present for that we get enthusiastic employees who thrive. High internal motivated employees perform better even when they have positions and tasks that may not seem quite so exciting in the first place.

  1.   The ability to decide over important aspects of the job
  2.   Social support from supervisors and co-workers
  3.   Satisfaction with career, with opportunities for advancement within the organization
  4.   Culture of being and being in the job for as long as it is properly
  5.   Focus on work engagement, which represents positive feelings towards their job, instead of focussing on strains and negative reactions
  6.   Culture of focusing on positive working (instead of negative or weaknesses) of the individual coping
  7.   Highly motivated employees feel that their leaders strengthens their feeling of being competent in their job and encourages independence and development
  8.   Extensive collaboration with colleagues also seems a positive effect on the employees' intrinsic motivation

Are you engaged as a leader?

A new survey by the research firm Sirota Survey Intelligence shows that when the leaders are apathetic and uninspired, there are three times as likely that those employees are there.

Spin off

Research also shows that a working day with humor, dedication and absorption in activities makes us so happy and satisfied that we after work feel that better boyfriends, better problem solvers and at all more eager to create a good environment in the home. According to researchers, it is the sense of commitment and not workload or work time which gives us a profit.


Take the temperature again

The temperature of the culture, the commitment of management, on ...? Take the temperature of what is important for the individual, management and business. Finding core values ​​and career path for managers and employees. Develop awareness of career and what's important in order to thrive and be inspired at work. Both in terms of the individual's internal processes and environment needed to stay in business. It's about manager and employee satisfaction, the inner and outer processes.

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

8 Questions That The Interviewer Wants To Hear

1.What you need to know about me in addition to the issue of employment has become an easy decision for you? 

It is a question of Dan Pickett, co-founder of Launch Academy. He argues that this question allows the employer to see that you are serious and willing to be honest. This is a great tactic and pleasant interviewer question. 

2. How do you think, how will change my responsibilities within the position for three years? 


Jared Brown, one of the founders Hubstaff, sure that this question shows the long-term interest of the applicant in this position. For such a person, you can count on. Growing up with his position - is the right strategy. 

3. What can I give up working here? 


You have to be brave enough to ask this question. If you can select it during an interview, you can ask and your customers. Avery Fisher, president Remedify, always waiting for someone dare and ask him about it. 

4. How do you imagine an ideal candidate and that I need to be like him? 


Phil Labuun, president Eyeflow Internet Marketing, says that anyone who conducts the interview is always a picture of the ideal candidate. This is an honest question. And it shows your interest. 

5. How did you get started? 


Show your interest in the experience, in the way of your head, CEO of, would be a good step. Personal approach to each - it's wonderful. Kukii Jain, CEO EVENTup, believes that such a question can change the course of the interview. 

8 Questions That The Interviewer Wants To Hear
8 Questions That The Interviewer Wants To Hear


6. That allows you not to sleep at night? 


Kofi Kankam, CEO Admit.me, says about this issue as a demonstration of willingness to surrender to the full, up to the last hours of sleep. It is interesting and unusual. Why not? 

7. How do you see me in this position (your question)? 


Question from John Berkowitz, co-founder of Yodle. It demonstrates the applicant's interest and desire to speak frankly. 

8. How does the work, which I will carry to affect the mission of the company? 


Immediately evident that the applicant wants to be part of the team. And it serbezny argument. So he says and Dave Kerpen, CEO Likeable Local.

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

10 Ways To "Fill Up" Interview

There are a thousand ways to leave a negative impression on the first interview. We picked for you the most efficient.

Method # 1:


Come to the interview half an hour later and were not warned in advance about the delay. Even better come earlier and go for an hour in every open door, presented and remind yourself. Let the interviewer understand that you know his worth.

Method # 2:


Let you remember at first sight! Remember that meet on "their looks." Dress provocatively. Girl advise more cosmetics, toilet water and decorations. A young man - come in a tracksuit. Show that you exercise and follow healthy. To consolidate the effect runs in a tracksuit from home to office.

10 Ways To "Fill Up" Interview
10 Ways To "Fill Up" Interview


Method # 3:


During the interview, show interest to a prospective employer! First of all the interview ask what the company and that means an unfamiliar word in the title of the vacancy.

Method # 4:


Do not even think to take with a printed resume! Hint interviewer that it was supposed to take care of himself. Well, or any other secretary.

10 Ways To "Fill Up" Interview 2
10 Ways To "Fill Up" Interview 2


Method # 5:


During the interview, do not try to turn off the cell phone. Suddenly you call Mom! Family - is sacred, and for a job interview is not an obstacle to pay a conversation a few minutes. HR must assess you a family man. These people need a team! After talking with my mother, do not apologize to the specialist. Not at all!

Method # 6:


Embellish their accomplishments, stretching the truth about education and experience, come up with an amazing story of career path ... and then confuse the details of his story.

Method # 7:


Speak badly about past employers. Use the word "tyrant." Chief blame for their failures. Think cute lamb - it always works! Do you believe it!

Method # 8:


Behave arrogantly. Show that you need them more than they are to you. Become a leader in speaking, do not be afraid to interrupt the interviewer, he's here for you, do not forget about it!

Method # 9:


When my turn comes to your questions HR-specialist, first ask what you will pay, and how many months it will improve. Distinguished himself as a business man!

Method # 10:


End the interview before it will make the interviewer. Tell us what you have in front of several meetings and waiting for you elsewhere. Quickly say goodbye, say they are waiting for the call and are ready to start work on Monday. If you notice the face of HR puzzling - it means that he discouraged and fascinated! The fact hat. Keep it up!

How To Survive A Disastrous Interview Jobs

Every happens to us. And the interview - it's not exactly the most pleasant moment in life. This is a test for resistance. Sometimes, in the morning spilled coffee on his shirt, the bus left, but you forgot the purse at home and even to the same sat phone ... And if it coincided with the day of the interview? Wow! How to survive the day and hope for a miracle!

The degree of desperation # 1 // Before and during the interviews:

1. You're late:


Of course, it is bad and we hide it from you will not. But please, do not make excuses. It sounds like the school "my dog ​​ate the homework", "I did, but I forgot." Even worse is when you start to talk about it, what terrible traffic jams now and that many people on the subway. But another thing, if you had a good reason (sick children / relatives / urgently needed to help someone). After all, the sooner you begin to interview, the better. If you have not printed a resume, then Be smart. Open it on the tablet. Or then again ... sorry (no arrivals!).

2. You forgot the name of the recruiter and know nothing about the company:


If you're in his office, then look through the eyes (try to look appropriate in this case) any - there must be a name. And if you do not remember and can not find, simply avoid mentioning, but in the end, take a card and hope that such nonsense you will not happen again. Know the name is important.

If you are asked why you chose this company as well, you know nothing at all about it, then to speculate about what the proposed position different from the position in which you are now. Try to steer, but in any case do not show perfect ignorance. Ask questions!

3. You have the phone rang, and said no elephant:


Yes, you forgot to turn it off. Rapidly blushing, apologize and turn off the sound. In any case, pick up the phone at a time will be seen as disrespectful, even if you just say "call back later."

4. You do not understand the question that you asked:


Try to rephrase it using the construction "You mean, as I understand it (a) ...." It is best to ask a question so that you ask to repeat it. And suddenly, in the middle of thinking insert "So what was your question?".

5. The interviewer is rude to you, or just a very strange behaves:


"Yes, your Gavrilov-Yamskaya University is known for its philosophical faculty", "your resume, I did not even print out", "We need a person with normal experience" - even asserting itself as you want! If the position is really well suited to you, keep yourself in hand and think about what not work for the man.

How To Survive A Disastrous Interview Jobs
How To Survive A Disastrous Interview Jobs

Sometimes recruiters ask very strange questions like:



  • What do you pizza toppings?
  • Who are you on the zodiac sign and when were you born?
  • In what position do you sleep?

6. An awkward silence:


Laugh it off. Or, if a serious question, just tell the recruiter that you need a minute to think. This is quite an honorable way out, rather than become flushed, sweat, start to bear some nonsense.

  • Emotions going wild at all:

All recruiters too once experienced this, and you will understand if you need to go out or you ask for water. Do not be nervous. Just honorably passed through this test, which a prior uncomfortable for the person. Be yourself and even if you make a mistake, draw conclusions for the future. In general, in the process of falling into depression and discouragement is not exactly an option.

The degree of despair 2 // After the interview:

1. Assess the degree of disaster:


Firstly, most people who have just been on the interview convinced that proved to be not the best (read a book by Professor Katherine Brooks You Majored in What? Mapping Your Path from Chaos to Career). So first try to soberly assess yourself and your interviewer. Did he deliberately takes you out of balance a strange question: "What are you an animal?". So discomfort after - not a sign of failure.

2. Praise yourself for something ..:


Maybe you nervously joked (we believe it was funny) or shared the interview with something interesting in addition to "I'm sociable, responsible and generally quite think of anything." You did everything right. And praise yourself which managed to show you all of a sudden.

3. Broken heart or thunder and lightning?:


Disappointment, anger, you're funny, you feel sad, you feel like it - try to assess the feeling with which you leave the interview. And yet, try to remember at what point you suddenly - is exactly what will be the starting point (the question / opinion / your answer) your uncertainty in the results.

4. Wait for the results and do not panic:


Sometimes even the most bizarre interview as good stories end happily. So do not try to write sms in our culture it is not accepted. Politely say goodbye and wait for results. But if the answer and no decision was followed by a week- write interviewer asking to explain what went wrong and what exactly do you make a mistake.

Saturday, 23 May 2015

The US Will Remain Without Qualified Personnel?

Is it worth getting a higher education? The answer to this question is not so simple. In most developed countries, higher education is paid, and the cost of training in some cases turns out to be simply too high and uneconomical.

Examples can be found in any country, but the problem of the relationship of the labor market and education, despite the strong economy, particularly pronounced in the United States. The British magazine The Economist wrote about the history of Latishi Siaylz who graduated from the University Kensou in Georgia in 2006, where the cost of tuition was $ 35 thousand.

Student debt would not be a serious financial burden if her diploma in "Spanish" helped her to find a paying job. But in America, bordering with Mexico has no shortage of Spanish-speaking employees and Latishe managed to get a fast food restaurant with a salary of $ 11 per hour.

Desperate, she decides to return to the same university and get a more practical profession. She finishes Finance Department and immediately found a great job in the investment firm. Now her student debt has reached $ 65 thousand., But it will not have any particular problems of his pay.

Latishy History demonstrates that there is no simple answer to the question of whether higher education. Some diplomas justify invested in them heavily, some not. Many American high school students now contemplating whether to take huge credit for a university degree, which, as they always say, is a ticket to the good life of the middle class.

On the other hand, President Obama has recently stated that "it is possible to earn a lot more," a working specialty, "than with a university degree in art history." The angry professor of art history demanded that the head of the White House an apology, but many disagree with the president.

Young people with higher education aged 25 to 32 years earn on average $ 17,500 per year more than their peers, but in which only a diploma from the high school, according to a study Pew Research Centre. But given that every year four training full-time prestigious university costs about $ 60 thousand., It is much more practical, instead of study in high school to start work in 18 years.

The US Will Remain Without Qualified Personnel?
The US Will Remain Without Qualified Personnel?



PayScale Research Company conducted a survey of more than 900 graduates of American universities, asking them about education and current earnings. Based on the responses the rating of the most promising fields. Engineering (engineering) tops the list of PayScale. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in engineering for almost $ 1.1 million richer than 20 years after graduation than those who never went to university.

With regard to the humanities, they have a rather mixed results. The holder of a diploma in art history (arts) or the prestigious Columbia University of California receives a higher salary. But the graduate of the same department, but the University of Kentucky and Murray, 20 years old receive a $ 147 thousand. Less than his age with the school-leaving examination.

From 153 Humanities 46 have a smaller return than twenty-year Treasury bonds and 18 he even below zero. Thus, the results of the study PayScale question the financial viability of higher education. It should be added that the cost of tuition at the University has grown five times faster than inflation since 1983, and the salary of college graduates over the past decade has not changed.

The average student debt now so great that it prevents young people to buy a house, start a business or have children. Those who have received a bachelor's degree in 2012, what took a student loan, now have an average of $ 29 400. The non-profit organization The Project on Student Debt claims that 15% of borrowers declare bankruptcy in the first three years after the start of repayment .

It does not facilitate the situation and rather tense situation on the labor market. In a study of the consulting firm McKinsey says that 42% of recent college graduates have a job that does not need a college degree. At the same time about 41% of graduates of the most prestigious universities in the US can not get in their profession.

According to the company Chegg Dan Rosenberg, only half of the graduates feel ready to work in their specialty, and 39% of managers believe that the recent students are not qualified for the position.

Graduates often can not clearly express their thoughts and rational use of their time. 4 million vacancies in the United States is not engaged due to a lack of qualified candidates.

It is believed that after a while the high-tech force universities to lower the cost and raise the quality of education.

Online education is becoming increasingly popular. In 2012, 6.7 million students were listening to on the internet for at least one course. This form of teaching allows students to have access to the best lectures without accommodation in expensive hostels. Of course, this will not replace the traditional universities: the personal touch of the student and the teacher is very important, but the university will have to adapt to new realities. Those who offer poor quality of a lot of money, change or disappear.

Thursday, 14 May 2015

The Secret To A Successful Applicant

During the search operation, much depends on whether we understand the very meaning of the job search - with his hand, and the meaning of the search an employee - the employer. Success comes to those candidates that are well understood and the interest and the interest of the employer.

How to behave correctly when applying for a job, these two interests reconciled?

So - first, How To Behave Incorrectly:


Employee - "Hello, I recently graduated from college, I have a diploma of manager. You do not need managers? And the family, a small child, we need money, and will not take the job. "
It is not difficult to guess what will be the response of the employer - "No, I do not need, we have no available positions, nothing can help you."

Many employees stereotype that the employer is the seller of jobs and workers - a buyer. And do not even buyers and asylum. They are going to get a job with a sense of complete dependence on the employer, with fear in his heart, 'take - do not take. " And all of it is similar to a request: "You just take me, and I ..."

Well, the employer starts to dig, to feel God.

And now, how to properly conduct.

Who understands this, he will never stand in queues for unemployment insurance. The secret lies in the fact that the seller is the employee and the employer on the contrary is the buyer! It is the employer needs workers! And that is what he is ready to pay money!

The Secret To A Successful Applicant
The Secret To A Successful Applicant


The employee has a certain knowledge, qualities, skills that he can profitably sell. That he should choose - to whom he sells his knowledge! And before you get a job, you need to clearly understand for themselves what kind of knowledge we want to sell?

Well, for us to have something to sell, we have to learn consciously. That is, learn what really useful in life. If we learn and realize that just hammered his head with nonsense, is it worth to study at all? Do not it be better to develop and bring to perfection the abilities that awarded us the nature? After all, if we develop what we like, it will certainly achieve excellence in this area, and therefore the "product" to be out of competition, and employers will have to run after us, not we them.

If a student "propinal noodle" at the institute, and then by hook by crook received a diploma, it is unlikely that he will find a job in their field. Now employers dream of getting such a worker, who immediately set about the work, not learning it again. And if you have no practical knowledge of what you're going to sell on the labor market?

Maybe better to sell something that you really have? In such a case, and you will look much more confident. Suppose the boy went on to triple deuce, skip class, but all the time fiddling with his motorcycle. And well it might this study? Can develop the knowledge mechanic? Then the work will be fun and will be a lot to offer in the labor market.

So, the key points that you should pay attention:


1. We are able to perform some work, and we know that these "skills" have a price.
2. By focusing on their employer's real knowledge and abilities and not on the fact that graduated, where studied.
3. Money for us is not the purpose of employment, (we are not unemployed). It is important for quality and this quality, we are ready to work. And works well!
4. It is better to speak directly to the chief of department. Only he knows what shots he needs.