Shame

Shame I started working with the blue collar job seeker last week he came over on Thursday for our first in-person session. Granted, Im not a coach, but Im coaching him. Im confident I can help him get to a certain point, and he needs the help. On Thursday we talked about a bunch of things (mostly drilling down on my posts from last week), and he said something that Ive been thinking about since our meeting. He had an interview and was asked if he was currently working.  He is indeed currently working, but hes not proud of where he is working.  So his response to where he was working was Id rather not say.  And he left it at that, and didnt say. This saddened me because he is working IN HIS FIELD.  He is doing real building maintenance stuff.  The company he is working for is associated with a company that most people joke about, or talk about if they reach the end of their rope its not prestigious but its a good, solid company, and hes doing what hes trained to do. He came across as ashamed to be working there, and that cant help in an interview. Lets flip the coin and share about another guy. I heard about this other guy who has great credentials but has had a hard time landing a job.  He was brought into an interview where he was told he was the least qualified, on paper, but he is hustling. How is he hustling?  He was doing a number of jobs to pay the bills, including stocking shelves at a grocery store.  This showed the employer that he is a hustler, and that he is going to work hard to get the job done.  This type of dedication and work ethic showed the potential employer that he was the type of person they wanted to hire. Should you be ashamed of your temporary, step job? Please dont.  Thom Singer blogs about this here. The JibberJobber Blue Collar Job Search Series: Blue Collar Job Search â€" How To Find A Blue Collar Job  (5/17/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" What Do You Want in a Job  (5/18/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" Identify Target Companies  (5/19/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" What Job Titles Do You Want?  (5/20/10) Shame  (5/24/10) Blue Collar Job Search: Your Elevator Pitch  (5/27/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" Personal Values Propositions  (5/28/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" Job Seeker Newsletter  (6/3/10) Shame I started working with the blue collar job seeker last week he came over on Thursday for our first in-person session. Granted, Im not a coach, but Im coaching him. Im confident I can help him get to a certain point, and he needs the help. On Thursday we talked about a bunch of things (mostly drilling down on my posts from last week), and he said something that Ive been thinking about since our meeting. He had an interview and was asked if he was currently working.  He is indeed currently working, but hes not proud of where he is working.  So his response to where he was working was Id rather not say.  And he left it at that, and didnt say. This saddened me because he is working IN HIS FIELD.  He is doing real building maintenance stuff.  The company he is working for is associated with a company that most people joke about, or talk about if they reach the end of their rope its not prestigious but its a good, solid company, and hes doing what hes trained to do. He came across as ashamed to be working there, and that cant help in an interview. Lets flip the coin and share about another guy. I heard about this other guy who has great credentials but has had a hard time landing a job.  He was brought into an interview where he was told he was the least qualified, on paper, but he is hustling. How is he hustling?  He was doing a number of jobs to pay the bills, including stocking shelves at a grocery store.  This showed the employer that he is a hustler, and that he is going to work hard to get the job done.  This type of dedication and work ethic showed the potential employer that he was the type of person they wanted to hire. Should you be ashamed of your temporary, step job? Please dont.  Thom Singer blogs about this here. The JibberJobber Blue Collar Job Search Series: Blue Collar Job Search â€" How To Find A Blue Collar Job  (5/17/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" What Do You Want in a Job  (5/18/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" Identify Target Companies  (5/19/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" What Job Titles Do You Want?  (5/20/10) Shame  (5/24/10) Blue Collar Job Search: Your Elevator Pitch  (5/27/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" Personal Values Propositions  (5/28/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" Job Seeker Newsletter  (6/3/10) Shame I started working with the blue collar job seeker last week he came over on Thursday for our first in-person session. Granted, Im not a coach, but Im coaching him. Im confident I can help him get to a certain point, and he needs the help. On Thursday we talked about a bunch of things (mostly drilling down on my posts from last week), and he said something that Ive been thinking about since our meeting. He had an interview and was asked if he was currently working.  He is indeed currently working, but hes not proud of where he is working.  So his response to where he was working was Id rather not say.  And he left it at that, and didnt say. This saddened me because he is working IN HIS FIELD.  He is doing real building maintenance stuff.  The company he is working for is associated with a company that most people joke about, or talk about if they reach the end of their rope its not prestigious but its a good, solid company, and hes doing what hes trained to do. He came across as ashamed to be working there, and that cant help in an interview. Lets flip the coin and share about another guy. I heard about this other guy who has great credentials but has had a hard time landing a job.  He was brought into an interview where he was told he was the least qualified, on paper, but he is hustling. How is he hustling?  He was doing a number of jobs to pay the bills, including stocking shelves at a grocery store.  This showed the employer that he is a hustler, and that he is going to work hard to get the job done.  This type of dedication and work ethic showed the potential employer that he was the type of person they wanted to hire. Should you be ashamed of your temporary, step job? Please dont.  Thom Singer blogs about this here. The JibberJobber Blue Collar Job Search Series: Blue Collar Job Search â€" How To Find A Blue Collar Job  (5/17/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" What Do You Want in a Job  (5/18/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" Identify Target Companies  (5/19/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" What Job Titles Do You Want?  (5/20/10) Shame  (5/24/10) Blue Collar Job Search: Your Elevator Pitch  (5/27/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" Personal Values Propositions  (5/28/10) Blue Collar Job Search â€" Job Seeker Newsletter  (6/3/10)

Resume Writing Lab Reviews

Resume Writing Lab ReviewsWhen it comes to writing your resume, you have to know what resume writing lab reviews have to offer. As a job seeker, it is important to remember that you can be a part of the world of resume writing and there are many people who are willing to help you get your writing skills polished up. If you don't want to go it alone, then hire a professional resume writer to do the work for you.Resume writing lab reviews are a great way to brush up on your skills and hone them even more. These include tips for completing basic resume writing and presenting it in a style that will land you the interview. Of course, it also includes creating your own resume. The combination of skills will provide you with all the writing skills you need to create a high-quality resume.One thing that you should be aware of when you're working on your resume writing skills is the fact that you need to use technology correctly. Whether you're a recent college graduate or someone who has be en writing resumes for many years, you should be able to write resumes that are well organized and well presented. Take some time to review what other resume writers have written and watch what they have done to improve their skills as well.While you're reviewing other resume writers' techniques, take some time to review your resume and see how it stands up to their efforts. What you may find out is that theirs is better than yours. The idea is to look at things objectively and see where you are today compared to where you want to be.You should also understand that every resume writing lab review on the internet will present its own unique standards for evaluating resumes. Most will base their ratings on criteria such as the content of the resume, how well it was formatted, how good the information is in relation to other similar resumes, and how well the resume was clear. It will also weigh the overall 'message' of the resume as well as the formatting.There are many things that you will want to look for in resumes that come out of resume writing lab reviews. At the very least, you will want to look for an easy to read resume. Your objective is to have a resume that can effectively portray your career goals and demonstrate your strengths, as well as your potential for advancement.Another important factor that you will want to pay attention to is whether or not the resume will make it very easy for your future employer to contact you. You may be surprised to learn that employers want to know where you are and what you are doing. If they can't reach you through your resume, they will just pass you by. A simple lack of contact information can really be detrimental to your career.Remember that there are some resume writing lab reviews that require the applicant to have some particular knowledge about the industry you are in. While it would be nice to know that you already know this information, there is no reason for you to know this at this point. Keep your focus on making sure that your resume is detailed, succinct, and to the point. Keep that in mind when you go through the different resume writing lab reviews online.

Ten Jobs That Allow You to Travel the World (INFOGRAPHIC)

Ten Jobs That Allow You to Travel the World (INFOGRAPHIC) One of the most satisfying and rewarding things in life is working hard and achieving things in your career. However, it is fair to say that sometimes work can get in the way of our personal lives, restricting what we can do. One of the things it often restricts is our opportunity to go on vacation. If you are a keen traveller, work can become very frustrating as most jobs will only allow annual leave of up to two weeks in a row. So, how on Earth do you go about securing more travel each year without giving up on your career goals? Well, the simple answer is to combine the two. Why not find a suitable job which involves a lot of travel? You can explore a number of options by taking a look at this infographic from silverdoor.co.uk. It’s called ‘Ten Jobs That Allow You To Travel The World’ and suggests a number of jobs from a wide range of industries, so there is something for everyone. Perhaps you are a writer or journalist, if so, why not try your hand at travel writing or blogging? If you are involved in sport, why not become a coach in different countries around the word? These are only two examples of what the infographic covers, so if you are intrigued, take a look at it below for yourself.

Take a Half Step In

Take a Half Step In Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'88EW1dhvTjhJP3oGxYnVSQ',sig:'p1xSSkYIgcwyxdalEAvA1EQ-GIodkvT4rTvN5AZatCo=',w:'509px',h:'339px',items:'668934076',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); I never thought I’d get valuable tips from a book on how to have more success picking up women. One, I’m a woman myself and happily married, and two, success with women in that context) has almost nothing in common with success in business, right? Turns out, the principles are very transferable. Stay with me. Nick Sparks is a dating coach and the author Of As You Are: Ignite Your Charisma, Reclaim Your Confidence, Unleash Your Masculinity. Even if you’re not in need of unleashing your masculinity, Sparks offers basic tips that will help you be more confident in networking situations. In chapter one, he gives advice on how to move into a group to start conversations with new people. I’ve written before about zones of interpersonal space, one of which is The Social Zone. I described it this way: The social zone is four to twelve feet apart.   This is the space used for public and casual social conversations.   It allows others to enter into the group.   It can be fascinating to watch people conversing in a group; they resemble fish in a school as they move in and out to make a comfortable space for new entries. Sparks writes about coaching a friend who was struggling with entering groups when he met new people. “… whenever he tried to enter a conversation with a group of people, he still felt like the odd man out. This fear was confirmed as they physically shut him out of the group time and time again. Watching him, though, it was clear that they werent making him the odd man out he was doing it to himself with nothing more than a half-step.” Sparks goes on: “Everyone else in the group held a similar distance from each other a friendly distance that we normally take when interacting with people with whom were comfortable. When Mateo approached though, he was keeping himself about a half-step farther away from everyone else.” This tiny half step felt safer to Mateo, but it allowed others to view him as an outsider and eventually, close ranks and push him gently out of the circle. They didn’t intend to slight him; the group was instinctively reading his body language and responding with their own unconscious movement. Sparks advised Mateo to move in a half step â€" probably just six inches further into the circle â€" and the results were immediate. “Although the intimacy brought on by the added closeness felt scary as all heck to Mateo at first, it quickly became comfortable not in the same “safe” way that it was before, but in the way it felt when he was with friends. He no longer got shut out because he no longer invited people to shut him out.” Meeting new people is challenging, even scary, for many of us. We worry about acceptance, no matter how socially confident we appear to be on the outside. Our hesitance, hedging our bets against rejection, is actually causing the very rejection we fear. Next time you’re working your way into a group conversation at a social or networking event, try stepping in just a few inches closer. You might be surprised at how much easier it is to connect with people. If you try this, let me know how it felt â€" and how it worked.

Grant Writing - Expertise Resume Examples

Grant Writing - Expertise Resume ExamplesIf you have to write a grant application yourself, you need to make sure that you know what to use as your expertise resume examples. This can be hard to do if you don't have much experience in this area, but using these skills as your guide can make it a lot easier. When writing your expertise resume, you can make it look like you are very smart and know everything about everything, or you can leave out the specifics to make it seem less impressive.First, don't over emphasize your knowledge. This is the best way to make yourself sound like a dolt. It can get people's attention by appearing to be impressive; it also gets people's attention by not letting them know where they stand. People who need more help will go with the second option.Second, you need to try to give them a little bit of what they need without over-explaining it. Remember that they need to know that you are knowledgeable enough to work on a grant. If you have the wrong impre ssion, that is just going to make them suspicious.Third, give them information that doesn't involve a lot of reading. Reading is a good thing, but it is something that you can't do in just a couple of minutes. You need to give them information that they can understand. Of course, you don't want to get them to read it all the way through so you can tell them to go back and read it one more time.Your ability to read should be one of your strongest points. There is no excuse for not knowing this information. Make sure that it is something that you can always remember. People who cannot remember information will quickly lose their interest in you and won't bother to continue working with you.Being able to summarize your knowledge is just as important. People will find it easy to remember information that you just listed. They need you to fill them in, though. You need to be able to put into words what they can't see and hear.Once you have taken all of this information and put it togethe r, you need to think about the tone that you want to use. Do you want to come across as a big shot? Or do you want to sound very down to earth? Take the advice of people who have written the grants that you want to apply for and they will help you decide.Resumes are a serious thing, but they are not something that you should play games with. Use your expertise as the basis for your experience and then use what you know to the best of your ability. The end result will be a well written, well organized, and well written application that will get you the funding that you need.

How To Decide If Civil Engineering Is For You - CareerMetis.com

How To Decide If Civil Engineering Is For You Civil engineering is an exciting job, and there will always be demand for civil engineers, but is this the right job for you? If you are a strategic and creative thinker, this may be the perfect career path.However, there are a number of different factors you need to take into account before you embark on your journey to get the qualifications and experience you need. With that being said, read on to discover more about civil engineering jobs.What does a civil engineer do?evalIt is likely that you already have an understanding of what a civil engineer does, but let’s clarify it to make sure. A civil engineer is involved in the maintenance and the design of public works, for example, bridges and roads, as well as public facilities, for example, railways and airports.These individuals are essentially responsible for the infrastructure of a country, as well as the intricate systems that carry power, water, and people.Of course, you can choose to specialize in a specific area of civil engineering, but this is generally what the job is all about.Training and educationIn order to be considered for jobs in this discipline, a civil engineering degree will typically be a necessity. It is a good idea to do some research regarding the degrees that are out there in order to determine whether you feel you have the capability to attain the qualifications that will be required of you.What skills will a civil engineer require?The next thing you need to consider when determining if a job as a civil engineer is the right career path for you is the skills that are required. This will help you to figure out whether you have the right traits and characteristics for this role.Civil engineers need to be critical thinkers, as they will often face complex issues and they will be tasked with finding efficient solutions for them. They also need to be creative, as well as having effective communication skills.You need to be able to communicate in a clear manner so that there is never an y ambiguity. Aside from this, project management skills and technical skills are also expected.Salary informationevalLast but not least, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2016 â€" the most recent statistics that are currently available â€" civil engineers brought in a median yearly salary of around $83,450.Of course, there are many different factors that will determine your salary for this career, including where you are based and your level of experience.Hopefully, you now have a better understanding regarding what is entailed in civil engineering and the type of people that are suitable for this career role. This should have helped you to determine whether this is a career path you wish to go down or not.

3 Hot Legal Careers to Look Out for in 2014 - CareerAlley

3 Hot Legal Careers to Look Out for in 2014 - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2012 lawyers earned a median annual wage of $113,530. Law is a very broad field with many areas that you can chose to specialize in. If you are considering going to a law school, there are some popular areas of specialization that you should know about. These include: Corporate and Business Law: Every business organization, be it banks, insurance companies, hospitals, superstores or manufacturing units require legal services. Whereas small corporations usually employ one or two lawyers, large scale corporations may have numerous lawyers, each specializing in a different area. Besides providing legal counsel, corporate lawyers may be required to deal with other areas of business too. They can practice other varying areas of law like Tax law, Employment law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate law etc. Therefore, if you are planning to pursue corporate law, itll be a good idea to take up some courses or get some experience in the area of business administration too. Typically a Juris Doctor degree and a professional license are required in order to become a corporate lawyer. To represent their clients in a federal court, you have to get a license. According to the data updated by Pay Scale Inc in January 2014, compensation for corporate lawyers ranged from $49,622 $209,323. The exact amount of money you may end up making will however depend on a number of factors including your college degree, experience, relevant knowledge and skills and level of position that you apply for. Criminal Law: Under the constitution anyone who has been accused of a crime is given the opportunity to seek the services of a lawyer. Criminal lawyers may initially try to settle disputes out of court but will resort to a trial if negotiations fail. The trials may be conducted at local, state or federal level. Throughout the criminal process, these lawyers provide legal counsel and make every effort to ensure that the constitutional rights of their clients are safeguarded. Job responsibilities may include interviewing witnesses, conducting legal research, finding evidence in support of their case and examining the crime scene. Although many criminal lawyers work in law firms, others start their own practice. Criminal lawyers usually hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and a state license. Prospective employers view experience in a related area as a plus point. Experience may take the form of volunteer roles, internships or part time jobs in prosecutors or public defenders offices. Criminal defense lawyers, according to Payscale.com can expect to make $40,851 to $172,254 on an annual basis. Family Divorce Law: Taking into account the increasing rate of divorces, family and divorce lawyers provide valuable services relating to family law issues. They are responsible for dealing with various concerns that arise at the time of divorce. These include child custody and child support, visitation rights, division of assets among spouses and other related terms and conditions. Lawyers need to be well versed with state law as divorce is to a greater extent governed by state regulations rather than federal law. Family and divorce lawyers conduct thorough research for gathering supporting evidence and compiling detailed paperwork that needs to be presented in the court. As far as educational requirements are concerned, you must have completed a law degree and cleared the Bar Exam. Itll be a good idea to take a few courses in family law. To get specialized knowledge, you may consider enrolling in a masters or LLM in Family Law offered by many institutes. As far as the compensation range for family law attorneys is concerned, it is $46,078 $116,748 per year. (Payscale.com) While choosing a law school degree, remember that employers generally prefer their prospective employees to have acquired their degrees from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school. Moreover, in order to practice law and represent your clients, youll be required to hold a state license. Requirements may vary across states. Author Bio:Megan Foster is a graduate from University of San Francisco. She is currently working as a freelance writer for Excite Lawyers. She primarily writes about law careers and issues related to corporate, criminal, family and environmental law. Find her on Google plus and Facebook. This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Joey Trebif

Could You Be Committing These Networking Mistakes

Could You Be Committing These Networking Mistakes Any job seeker knows how important networking is. However, even a minor mistake can lead to major consequences in your job search. Taking executive level personal branding seriously is important, since hiring managers look for that when talking to candidates face-to-face. When you’re spending your free time networking to find a new job, try your best to avoid these mistakes to help yourself stand out to interested companies. Expecting a Job Offer Right Away Many people go to a networking event and expect to walk away with a job offer. This is simply unrealistic. It’s one thing to be confident in yourself and your abilities when meeting someone for the first time, but you shouldn’t be so bold as to basically ask for the job on the spot. A key to personal branding for senior level managers is to get to know the hiring manager and other top executives within a company. They are likely taking their time with hiring someone, so you should do the same and make as many connections within the company as you can. Talking About Yourself Too Much No one know more about you than you, so it’s easy to fall into the trap of talking about yourself nonstop. When you feel the urge to talk about yourself, ask an intuitive question instead. Ask your connection how they got into their job, how they like it, what the culture is like and other questions that show interest. Not only will this clearly show your interest in the job, but it will also give your c-level personal branding a boost. Not Spending Enough Time on Personal Branding Speaking of c-level personal branding, you need to be doing more of it. Everyone believes they are qualified for certain jobs. And most of those people will talk about the same qualifications. But instead of talking about how you are qualified, talk about the value you bring to the table. Companies are more interested in learning how you can help them, rather than only knowing what skills you have. Overlooking The Importance of a Polished Resume Your executive bio is usually the first thing a recruiter will read on your resume. If you’re going to take the time attend a networking event, at least have your resume reviewed by a professional to ensure there aren’t any glaring mistakes. Remember these recruiters are going to talk to dozens of people at networking events, so your executive bio needs to stand out and make them remember meeting you face-to-face. Professional Resume Services is here for job seekers, whether you need help writing an executive bio or anything else related to your job search. If you need assistance before or after a networking event, feel free to contact us at any time.