How to take ownership of your work and design a better life

How to take ownership of your work and design a better lifeHow to take ownership of your work and design a better lifeThe biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else. Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual. Remember Jobs are owned by the company, you own your career - Earl NightingaleFor better or worse, the days of having a steady income at a 95 job for decades are dying.Entrepreneurs and freelancers understand this more than anyone.Creating your own career naturally leads to defining your own day to day activities and creating a workable, scalable plan for your retirement years.Because those later years depend so heavily on the financial decisions you make now, your career choices carry a heavyweight.Richie Norton recommends you ponder over these questions and self-reflect to change how you get paid in life.When do you get up in the morning? Why?When do you come home? Why?If you had a different j obyour ideal employment (or self-employment), would your lifestyle changeat all? Why?When do you go on vacation? Why?Do you dread Monday or is it like any other day of the week? Why?Who do you hang out with 95, M-F? Why?The future is hereToday, access to opportunities is no longer limited to your physical location.You can be based in Mumbai yet totenstill have the opportunity to work for any hot startup in the world.More opportunities and access to attractive businesses all over the world means more choice, more freedom, and less commitment to one company.As work patterns, economic times, and digital technology evolves, the traditional work environment is growing, changing, and emerging with the times.A recent Future Workplace survey found that 91 percent of millennials expect to stay in a job for less than three years, and that flexible hours and location-independent policies are more desirable than salary.The future of work is a lifestyle of personal preferences, personal developm ent, and personal responsibility.The future of work means fewer hours spent on-site, locked into a cubicle, and punching a time clock tied to a rigid set of hours and rules.The mind-set of lifetime or long-term employment doesnt even exist for many employees today. They simply expect to be at an organisation for a few years and then move onto the next thing, says Jacob Morgan (an Author, speaker and futurist) of Forbes.With job security a thing of the past, what can you do to set yourself up for success?Pitching yourself as an expert is the ultimate form of career insuranceWe can create the ultimate job security by becoming less dependent on the organisation for which we work and more dependent on our own resources. - Bo BennettWant to thrive?Pick a niche.Get even better at what you do.You get your greatest reward and satisfaction from the intersection between what you enjoy doing most and what people are wiling to pay for.Starting today, you can easily diversifying your income bas ed on your unique skills- a strategic way to create a solid, reliable income now and establish a retirement fun you can depend on in the future.Aside from the change in the functionality and attitudes of the contemporary workplace, job security is an illusion for an entirely different reason.If the companies and corporations of the past suffered bankruptcy or any other financial crisis, the pension their employees had worked so hard for simply disappeared forcing many of them back into the working world, often at lower pay scales.Even when a company closes its doors for reasons other than commercial failure, the security of your job and the security of your pension are plunged into uncertainty.Taking your career firmly into your own hands is the best way to ensure longevity, career and retirement security, and a diverse income stream.Think you cant create multiple income streams on your own?Think again.Surviving in todays economy means having the flexibility to let go of the ideas of the past, the courage to constantly reevaluate plans for the future, and the presence of mind to adapt to life, as it is, in the moment, writes Micha Kaufman of Forbes.Career security should be your long-term focusShifting your focus from job security to career security is a simple act of understanding that youre in control of your own destiny.Use the skill you have to your advantage.Learn other skills if you must.Skills you can sell on your own. Marketable skills.Build a portfolio.Get your name out there, and not just connected to your current job title.Do these things to keep control of your own life and career.Even if you think youll never say goodbye to a steady paycheck, prepare yourself anyway for the future.Stay indispensable.Dont become stagnant just because you dont want to lose your job.If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely, writes Seth Godin in his book, Linchpin.The most successful people put their interests, and careers first.They follow themselves, and continuously find the motivation to equip themselves with skills and knowledge to thrive.Keeping your skills fresh, current and relevant is the best way to stay marketable.Identify any gaps that need addressing to position yourself as a highly valuable asset to any client.Join the on-demand economyChoose a series of consultancy gigs you can do as a freelancer.Today, technology has changed everything.The trend points to a new era in which most of us will work in multiple micro-careers at the saatkorn time, leaving the traditional full-time job behind, writes Kevin Maney of Wired.People are choosing to work remotely, on projects, or build careers as experts in their industries.Making those three strategic moves is its own method of income diversification because it ensures you have gigs coming in from multiple sites.You can also establish your expertise in more than one area.You can easily market your expertise in eng ineering, law, chemistry, writing or anything else to an array of clients, assembling a well-paid career as a multi-faceted on-demand worker.If youre a pro writer, you can leverage amazing platforms like Medium to get exposure. Can you create stunning designs, landing pages and websites?You can easily offer your service offer startups and small businesses.Create a stream of passive incomePassive income can take on many forms.Identify a special component of your freelance gigs and turn it into an eBook.Are you an expert in a particular hands-on craft?Create a how-to, instructional eBook.Are you more successful than others in your entrepreneurial endeavors?Turn that expertise into a how-I-did-it eBook.eBooks are cheap and easy to publish and turn a small investment of time into an ongoing source of income.Information is a hot commodity and people are flocking to info products in droves these days.Info products arent limited to eBooks - try creating on-demand webinars, online courses, paid membership sites, and live workshops.Identify mutually profitable strategic partnersStrategic partners are a freelancers goldmine.What are they?They are fellow career entrepreneurs who share your target market without being your direct competition.For example, a graphic designer might form a strategic partnership with a copywriter.Although they share the same target market, they dont compete with each other.Therefore, theyre in the coveted position of being able to refer work to each other and team up to win bigger clients.They can even work together to pitch themselves to potential clients as a complete package that saves time, money, and run around for the client.Consider making a sound financial investmentInvesting well is one of the oldest forms of passive income.Avoid making overly risky investments or investing on your own with no help or guidance.Instead, opt to work with an experienced investor or join a local or online investment club.Smart, well thought out investmen ts, real estate investments, and bank CDs provide slow but steady growth.Once a month, I buy more shares of the Vanguard Index Fund and thats it. The cost is low, and the risk is also relatively low (when a company thats on an index goes bust, it gets replaced by another one).A great way to double, triple, or even quadruple your earnings is to learn a little about stock investments and put your money towards a low-risk investment.With the right help and savvy strategies, investments can add to your income and, over a longer period of time, build a robust retirement fund.Your only security is YOUThe typical rat race with its glass ceilings and corporate limitations isnt necessarily a bad thing.For the segment of the bevlkerung who might struggle to create their own day to day structure, a traditional 95 job might be their best employment option.For others who have the resolution to create a daily, weekly, and monthly task list - and stick to it - entrepreneurship is their ticket aw ay from the illusion of job security.It allows them to set goals, identify multiple income sources, market their skills, acquire clients, and establish savings.More importantly, it allows them to do it on their own terms.Job security is highly dependent on the financial condition of the overall economy.When the economy takes a downturn, layoffs, firings, and cutbacks are common.In the face of an economic downturn or dip in the stock market, job security quickly falls to the wayside.As an expert, freelancer, on-demand worker, consultant, or entrepreneur - you have the ability to shift your focus from one income area to another income stream just as quickly.In fact, creating your own economy allows you to cater to recent trends, adjust pricing to meet current demands, and scale your company of one as needed.That kind of creativity, flexibility, and freedom is what create real job security.A diverse income is easily created due to the seemingly limitless possibilities of the gig econo my, the side hustle, and self-determination.Income diversification offers a layer of protection in the event you lose one income stream.Moreover, it offers peace of mind in the face of looming changes.Having diverse income sources keeps panic at bay, keeps bills paid, and keeps you happy and fulfilled.Make a dent, no matter how smallNobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little - Edmund BurkeYou dont have to cure cancer to make a dent.You can make an impact in your own small way.You can make a dent by pursuing your lifes work.Be yourself, loudly.Start a new side project, doing only one thing, but doing it very well.Start a business that does a service youve always wanted, or that you are frustrated within other companies because the service sucks.Make music that makes others want to weep, to laugh, to create.Teach young people to do amazing things.Write a play, get others to act in it, record it.Empower others to do things theyve never been able to do before.Show up every day and work on your most important life work.Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyones task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it, says Viktor E. Frankl.You dont need a lot of money, a large following, or fancy equipment to do your best work, thrive in the process, and get paid to do more of it.Give a damn about what you really want in life.Its your turn to profit from what makes you come alive.Make it countExcerpted from my recent book, Working in the Gig Economy How to Thrive and Succeed When You Choose to Work for Yourself. Its a guide to successfully navigate the new flexible and changing world of work, and pitch yourself as an indispensable expert in your industry. It contains true stories of successful freelancers who have reinvented themselves by choice.Before you go You can subscribe toPostanly Weekly(my free weekly digest of the best posts about behavior change that affect health, wealth, and productivity). 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13 questions hiring managers ask to test your personality

13 questions hiring managers ask to test your personality13 questions hiring managers ask to test your personalityEmployers today arent necessarily only looking for candidates with the right set of technical skills and years of experience under their belt.They also want to hire those who also have something unique to offer - like a great personality 0r a strong set of soft skills.In fact, if they find a candidate who has less experience than their competition, but has stronger growth potential and seems to be a better cultural fit, the employer may feel encouraged to hire that person, said Edward Fleischman, chief executive officer of Execu Search, a full-service recruitment, temporary staffing, and retained search firm.In an effort to find new hires that are great cultural fits, employers are putting more emphasis on soft skills, like organization, communication, leadership, initiatives, and the ability to think your feet.To figure out if candidates possess the soft skills or perso nality fit that they are looking for, employers will ask questions like the ones outlined below.What welches the belastung new task or skill you learned, and how did you go about it?Employers ask this question to evaluate how a candidate views their own professional development, Fleischman said.He recommended answering with details on how you learn new skills. Emphasize that youre curious and continually learning new things about your profession.Tell me about a time that you did more than what was required on the jobYour interviewer wants to make koranvers that youre committed to excelling.So, Fleischman said, give an example of a time where you went above and beyond the call of duty. This will also help show that you care about the quality of your work.If your best friend was sitting here, what would they say is the best part about being your friend?The purpose of this question is to bring out a sense of honesty and candor in a candidate.Learning about what makes an applicant a goo d friend allows employers to get a better feel for whether or not they would fit in with the company culture, Fleischman said.If you could change one thing about the way you approach challenges, what would it be?This question puts candidates on the spot, and allows hiring managers to evaluate a candidates self-awareness and ability to admit there are some aspects of their professional life they would like to improve, Fleischman said.Since humility is an important quality to many employers, a response to this question is something they listen closely to, he added.If you were an animal, what would you be and why?This inquiry is a favorite amongst hiring managers because it allows them to not only evaluate how quickly someone can think on their feet, but it also requires candidates to exercise some degree of creativity in a relatively short amount of time, Fleischman said.These are two skills that can be applied to solving alfruchtwein any business challenge.What has the most satisfyin g moment in your life been?When employers ask this question, they are looking to see what motivates a candidate and whether or not their values fit into the company culture, Fleischman said.How would your last coach describe you in three words?This inquiry gives the employer a glimpse into how others view a candidates professional value, Fleischman said.What drives you in your professional life?Employers ask this question to gain insight into what motivates a candidate both in their career and as a potential employee.As cultural fit becomes more important to employers and their business as a whole, many look for candidates whose goals align with theirs, and asking this question allows them to assess what exactly a candidates goals are, Fleischman said.What drives you in your personal life?On a similar note, this question aims to delve into a candidates personality and better assess their cultural fit.By developing a better understanding of a job seekers non-work life, and by learnin g about what drives them personally, an employer can get a better grasp of the type of personality theyd be bringing to the company, Fleischman said.And, painting a picture of a candidates personal goals can help an employer better understand how motivated they are in general.What types of hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?Just like learning about what drives someone in their personal life, discovering how someone spends their time outside of work and what specific activities they enjoy and invest in can give an interesting look into their personality, Fleischman said.In addition, hobbies can translate into specific soft and hard skills that can be applicable to many jobs, and employers are often interested in learning what a candidate has to offer outside their resumes skills section.Can you take me through a scenario at work that was particularly stressful for you, and how you handled it?This question shows not only the candidates ability to think on their feet, but also their ability to be diplomatic, Fleischman said.For example, if the stressful situation was due to someone elses errors, was the candidate able to speak about it in a professional, tactful way?Or, if the stressful situation was due to their own error, it shows a great deal about a candidate if they can take responsibility for it in their explanation.If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be and why?Many people admire certain celebrities and public figures. Learning about who a candidate would be most excited to meet offers another interesting viewpoint into their personality and their values - two important factors of cultural fit.Have you ever played on a sports team?The answer to this question can reveal personality traits that are important to certain companies, depending on the nature of their business.For example, a former athlete could be a great team player or, depending on the sport or position they played, may thrive best while working on their own, Fleischman said.Athletes often have a competitive nature, which can be good or bad.Jacquelyn Smith contributed to a previous version of this article which first appeared on Business Insider.13 questions hiring managers ask to test your personalityEmployers today arent necessarily only looking for candidates with the right set of technical skills and years of experience under their belt.They also want to hire those who also have something unique to offer - like a great personality 0r a strong set of soft skills.In fact, if they find a candidate who has less experience than their competition, but has stronger growth potential and seems to be a better cultural fit, the employer may feel encouraged to hire that person, said Edward Fleischman, chief executive officer of Execu Search, a full-service recruitment, temporary staffing, and retained search firm.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreIn an effort to fi nd new hires that are great cultural fits, employers are putting more emphasis on soft skills, like organization, communication, leadership, initiatives, and the ability to think your feet.To figure out if candidates possess the soft skills or personality fit that they are looking for, employers will ask questions like the ones outlined below.What was the last new task or skill you learned, and how did you go about it?Employers ask this question to evaluate how a candidate views their own professional development, Fleischman said.He recommended answering with details on how you learn new skills. Emphasize that youre curious and continually learning new things about your profession.Tell me about a time that you did more than what was required on the jobYour interviewer wants to make sure that youre committed to excelling.So, Fleischman said, give an example of a time where you went above and beyond the call of duty. This will also help show that you care about the quality of your wor k.If your best friend was sitting here, what would they say is the best part about being your friend?The purpose of this question is to bring out a sense of honesty and candor in a candidate.Learning about what makes an applicant a good friend allows employers to get a better feel for whether or not they would fit in with the company culture, Fleischman said.If you could change one thing about the way you approach challenges, what would it be?This question puts candidates on the spot, and allows hiring managers to evaluate a candidates self-awareness and ability to admit there are some aspects of their professional life they would like to improve, Fleischman said.Since humility is an important quality to many employers, a response to this question is something they listen closely to, he added.If you were an animal, what would you be and why?This inquiry is a favorite amongst hiring managers because it allows them to not only evaluate how quickly someone can think on their feet, but it also requires candidates to exercise some degree of creativity in a relatively short amount of time, Fleischman said.These are two skills that can be applied to solving almost any business challenge.What has the most satisfying moment in your life been?When employers ask this question, they are looking to see what motivates a candidate and whether or not their values fit into the company culture, Fleischman said.How would your last supervisor describe you in three words?This inquiry gives the employer a glimpse into how others view a candidates professional value, Fleischman said.What drives you in your professional life?Employers ask this question to gain insight into what motivates a candidate both in their career and as a potential employee.As cultural fit becomes more important to employers and their business as a whole, many look for candidates whose goals align with theirs, and asking this question allows them to assess what exactly a candidates goals are, Fleischman said.W hat drives you in your personal life?On a similar note, this question aims to delve into a candidates personality and better assess their cultural fit.By developing a better understanding of a job seekers non-work life, and by learning about what drives them personally, an employer can get a better grasp of the type of personality theyd be bringing to the company, Fleischman said.And, painting a picture of a candidates personal goals can help an employer better understand how motivated they are in general.What types of hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?Just like learning about what drives someone in their personal life, discovering how someone spends their time outside of work and what specific activities they enjoy and invest in can give an interesting look into their personality, Fleischman said.In addition, hobbies can translate into specific soft and hard skills that can be applicable to many jobs, and employers are often interested in learning what a candidate has to offer o utside their resumes skills section.Can you take me through a scenario at work that was particularly stressful for you, and how you handled it?This question shows not only the candidates ability to think on their feet, but also their ability to be diplomatic, Fleischman said.For example, if the stressful situation was due to someone elses errors, was the candidate able to speak about it in a professional, tactful way?Or, if the stressful situation was due to their own error, it shows a great deal about a candidate if they can take responsibility for it in their explanation.If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be and why?Many people admire certain celebrities and public figures. Learning about who a candidate would be most excited to meet offers another interesting viewpoint into their personality and their values - two important factors of cultural fit.Have you ever played on a sports team?The answer to this question can reveal personality traits that are important to certai n companies, depending on the nature of their business.For example, a former athlete could be a great team player or, depending on the sport or position they played, may thrive best while working on their own, Fleischman said.Athletes often have a competitive nature, which can be good or bad.Jacquelyn Smith contributed to a previous version of this article which first appeared on Business Insider.

Working at an Agency in the Creative Industry

Working at an Agency in the Creative IndustryWorking at an Agency in the Creative IndustryAre you a creative professional whos wondered what its like working at an agency? Working at a marketing, advertising or digital agency can be quite different from working in-house. Is the agency life right for you? Read on for advice that may help guide your decision.What kinds of personality types excel at agencies?Agencies exist to serve clients, and the pace is often fast. A clients needs can change suddenly, and new, urgent projects can arrive unexpectedly. So working at an agency requires grace under pressure and an ability to shift gears and get up to speed quickly. Bottom line If you can confidently tackle any challenge thrown your way, youll be a valuable player in an agency environment.Whats the agencys corporate culture like?Agency company culture varies. In a nutshell, its how the agency chooses to translate its mission into day-to-day work life. Some agencies operate like startups, with flexible work hours, open workspaces, beer on Fridays and kickball teams. Some agencies focus on work-life balance and keeping their employees engaged with their families and communities.SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOGHow do you find the right agency for you?With so many variations, how can you discover which corporate culture is right for you? Search Google, Twitter, Instagram and Glassdoor to learn what people are saying about an agency and to see pictures of the workplace. During interviews with an agency, ask about daily life there. Many agencies use group interviews as a method of introducing the candidate and the team to each other and seeing how well they fit.To some extent, adapting to an agency is like fitting in at any other creative job Take your cues from your coworkers when it comes to dress code and cubicle or sekretariat decorations. Same goes for local customs regarding kitchen cleanup (is it a wash-your-own-mug situation, or is there a cleaning person?) and language (is swearing like a sailor the norm, or do your coworkers keep things PG?).If you take the time to evaluate how you like to work and what your goals are, youll have much improved chances of finding an agency thats right for you. If youre considering working at an agency in the creative industry, be sure to check out the Salary Guide from The Creative Group to find out what your earning potential is.

How to Find Your Better

How to Find Your BetterHow to Find Your BetterAs you think about your future, consider the areas in which youre happy and those youre hoping for something better. Maybe itstaking better care of ourselves. Being a better partener/parent/friend/family member. Being less stressed. Making and/or saving more money. Traveling more. The list goes on.Were with youand we get that its human nature to want to improve.In fact, we have been reflecting on this so much that we have decided to change our tagline to, Find a better way to work. We truly believe we all deserve to find betters in our work and lives- and we know that for our users, a job with flexible work options may just be the very thing to open up a whole world of better.Now, how to get there? The first challenge with any goal or resolution is, of course, actually finding the time to abflug amidst an already busy life. The next challenge is having the energy to stick with it. Maybe we, like millions of others, just lose motivation. Or maybe we feel selfish taking extra time to invest in ourselves. Or maybe we lose sight and dont even remember what better can mean to us.If youre open to it, were here to give you a friendly push. We want you to know that there are many worthwhile reasons to find your better job this year, and how to make it happen.First, what does better mean for you? When it comes to creating a better, more fulfilling professional life, everyones better will be different. These statements represent some of the most common ways people define their better. The ones that resonate with you will help you discover your own definition.My better isImproving my health and well-being through fitness, nutrition, or ongoing treatment.Lowering my stress levels and developing better balance in my life.Working in an environment that focuses on results and supports workers to perform at their best.Having more time to spend with my children, partner, family, friends, or loved ones.Devoting more time to hobbies, travel, community involvement, or volunteering.Making more money, or making the money I have go further. Feeling more in control of my day-to-day life and the hours in my day.Not commuting to an bro every day.Focusing on acute or chronic health issues while maintaining or growing my career.Returning to work in a way that allows me to balance work and personal responsibilities.Finding a job that aligns with my core values and with a company I feel connected to.Your better will be a unique combination of some of those reasons and, probably, many others. The more ways you define better, the more motivation youll have to go out there and make it happenIn case you need some extra motivation, here are several reasons to find your better1. Flexible work options improve so many areas of our lives. Whether its better health, better relationships, better work-life balance, or many other things, flexible jobs (like those with remote work options, flexible schedules, part-time hours, or freela nce options) come to our rescue. Our annual survey on how flexible work impacts peoples personal lives found that94% thought it would have a positive impact on their personal lives.90% thought a flexible job would help them take better care of themselves.89% believed it would decrease their levels of stress.63% thought it would increase their exercise and fitness frequency.87% said it would create more time to spend with family or friends.2. Its a great time to be searching for a job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment has reached a low of 4.1%. Wages are steadily (if slowly) increasing. And when it comes to flexible jobs, were seeing more opportunities than ever before. Telecommuting has grown 115% over the last 10 years. Freelancing is expected to grow to 58% of the U.S. bevlkerung over the next 10 years. Flexible and part-time schedules are increasingly common and popular. Over the last year, flexible job listings on grew 17%. If youve been wary of the job market over the last few years, 2018 looks to be the strongest year for job seekers in a long time. 3. Worried about changing jobs too quickly? Job hopping is no longer frowned upon. Yet another perk of the ever-evolving job market changing jobs frequently, once thought to spell doom to any professional, is no longer a big deal. On changing jobs, Forbes reported that 45% of employees plan to stay with their employer for less than two years, so we ought to get comfortable with the idea.If youve recently started a new job, but are quickly finding out its not the great opportunity you thought it would be, dont let that hold you back from finding something better If youre unsatisfied in a job, its not good for you or your employer to drag things out. Start your search for better-fitting job, and youll be doing a favor for yourself, your employer, and whoever lands your old job4. Youre not alone in wanting to find something better- not by a long shot. A recent survey found that 71% of pe ople who are currently employed are looking to change employers. Why are so many people unhappy at their current companies?45% of respondents said they rarely or never get the money they deserve.44% believe that they are always or often overlooked. 64% say their supervisors dont give them enough support.Almost two-thirds of those who responded believe that their job is having a significant impact on their mental and behavioral health.63% said that they have always, often or sometimes taken part in unhealthy behaviors such as drinking or crying regularly.5. Changing jobs can grow your salarysignificantly. In a strong job market (like the one were currently in), professionals with great skills and experience stand to earn 8-10% more for every job change they make, also according to Forbes. Some reports (depending on your industry and skill set) say you could make as much as 20% more by changing jobs.How does that compare with the average raise people expect to see by staying in their current job? In 2017, the average salary increase for employees staying with the same company was only 3%. If youre on the fence about changing jobs, this just might push you over. Now its time to start finding your better Heres how1. Define what better means to you. In 2018, what are your priorities in life and at work? Where do you want to focus your attention, time, and energy? And what do you wish were different or better about your current professional situation? 2. Think about which types of work flexibility would help you. Working remotely, or part-time, or freelancing, or having a flexible schedule- or any combination of these- is possible in most career fields. Read about the fastest-growing career fields for flexible jobs and the top career fields for work flexibility. And check out the most surprising flexible jobs for some inspiration. 3. Start learning about the best companies for flexible and remote jobs. These companies have proven track records of supporting flexible work options and wanting better for their employees. This is where we regularly report on great companies and jobs for flexibility. And this is where you can watch videos and attend live webinars, for free, with companies hiring for flexible jobs. 4. Research flexible jobs You can use to research the flexible jobs available for your career level, location, flexible work interests, and more. Whether or not youre a member, youll see all of the currently available job listings on our site, which can help you learn about exactly whats being offered for someone like you. members will see the full job descriptions, company information, and application instructions. Not a member? Youll see a shorter description, but not the company details or application instructions. Sign up for to get full access to thousands of flexible job listings and to find your better today

Getting Referred is the way to Your Dream Job

Getting Referred is the way to Your Dream Job Getting Referred is the way to Your Dream Job This is a scary thought for the unconnected job seeker. I am not scaremongering though just look at these statistics which show just how powerful a catalystan employee referral is to the job search.Lets start with some stats from the almighty U.S. Department of Labor, which reveal that a massive 48 percent of jobs never actually make it to job boards and are advertised through the secret job market, known as word-of-mouth/employee referrals.Does this sound hard to be believe? Well another study by Jobvite suggests that employee referrals account for 44 percent of hires and a further study by CareerXRoads puts this figure at 28 percent and in both situations, referrals are the no. 1 route to a job, being mora influential than the almighty job boards.So, as you can see, the most effective methodfor job seekers to identify and find job opportunities may not be through jobs boards, but by gett ing a referral from a friend.But, getting a referral does not only increase your chance of locating an opportunity, it also increases your chance of getting invited to interview and getting hired having landed an interview. Yes, research shows that employers favor candidates who have come recommended by a present employee (the more exalted the employee, the better). In particular, aFederal Reserve Bank of New York Study showed that candidates who had been referred were twice as likely to land an interview and had a 40 percent greater chance of being selected for the job than non-referred candidates.For me, its case closed. While you should in no way ignore job boards, it seems that the best way to actually get a job is to get referred by a friend and, therefore, job seekers should be rebalancing their job search activity and focusing much these on finding referrals to point them to jobs that may not be advertised or to vouch for their application and boost their hire-ability. I hear you thats easier said than done. Well, there are ways that people on the outside can find and exploit employee referrals and fast track into their employer of choice. I have outlined three tips on how to do this belowFocus on employers where you have inside contacts and ask them if they know of any openings and/or if they will vouch for your application.Prior to making a job application, check LinkedIn and facebook inc to see if you have any contacts at the firm, and ask if you can include their name as a referral on your application.Network at industry events where you know that representatives from your favorite employers will be and pitch yourself to them and angle to see if there are any opportunities they can refer or recommend you too.Good luck with finding your next opportunity

Why Absolutely Everybody Is Talking About Resume for College Student and What You Must Do

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The 8220Why8221 Behind an Unsuccessful Promotion Getting passed over for a promotion is similar to being turned down for a job you lose confidence in yourself and are left wondering just what to do next. And many times, it can be difficult to get a straight answer from your boss on why things didnt swing your way. There are, however, several broad reasons why many candidates for promotion just dont engender the type of confidence necessary to be seriously considered for a bump up the ladder. First, it is important to understand that the decision on whether or bedrngnis to promote an employee is NOT solely based on performance levels at a current position. Of course it is one of the major considerations, but just because you excel in one skill doesnt mean you are suitable to tackle tasks requiring another. The key is to become familiar with the specific job requirements of the job you are seeking b efore you even ask for a promotion. Once you have identified the necessary skills, you can work to expand and improve your skill set then start asking around on how the best route to get to where you want to be.While were on the subject of required skills, sometimes what you may possess in technical (hard) skills you may lack in the so-called soft skills. Soft skills include things like teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills. Most notably if you are moving up to management, a mastery of soft skills is typically required for acquiring the job you want. Just like for hard skills, you may find that you need to develop yourself further before putting yourself forward for consideration for promotion. You may consider mentoring employees, training others, or volunteering in other ways to show off your capacity to cooperate with, and lead, your team members.One of the major obstacles to successful professional development is an unwillingness to accept feedback. Graciously receiving and acting on constructive criticism delivered by management is a powerful way to show that you are willing to learn from your mistakes, improve your methods to become mora efficient, and are generally motivated to be the best employee possible. The more abwehr you become over feedback, the more likely you are to ignore valid advice that can potentially make you an even better worker.The more responsibility you are given in your company, the more you will be expected to solve the problems that you meet on a regular basis. Taking the initiative to address concerns you have about business operations or other aspects of your company, instead of simply complaining about them, shows that you care about your own career and the success of your company. Taking the lead in problem solving also demonstrates your leadership abilities and knack for developing innovative solutions.One last thought is to keep in mind that executives are not looking for people interested only in a paycheck when looking to promote from within. Instead, they are looking for candidates that are committed to being leaders in the company. The more interest you express in the way your company operates, especially when you are not being paid to do so, the more likely youll be a top contender for promotion.So, before you eagerly pursue that new, prestigious position in your company, make sure you know whats expected for the job, that you have the skills (both hard and soft) to excel in the position, and that you are willing to accept feedback and actively pursue solutions to problems without external guidance or oversight.