9 Fun Ways NOT to Quit Your Job

9 Fun Ways NOT to Quit Your Job9 Fun Ways NOT to Quit Your Job5Would you give your boss two weeks notice, offer to train your replacement, and be a good sport about it? Or would you do it in an outrageous way, like announcing it with a YouTube video or a musical band, or even posting your resignation letter online with your grievances?According to a new humorous study from Shoutly, a social commerce platform that allows social media users to make money by recommending products to their followers, 52 percent of Americans are planning to quit their jobs in some extreme (and potentially bridge-burning) fashion.A sample of the surprising ways in which people are planning to quit their jobsWith a publicly shared video (e.g., YouTube) (7 percent)With a musical band (7 percent)In a blaze of glory (7 percent)Sending an inappropriate Tweet from the company Twitter handle (such as what happened with US Airways) (5 percent)Call from the beach with a Mai Tai in hand (5 percent)With as many cowor kers as possible (5 percent)In drag (5 percent)With a well-rehearsed speech upbraiding your boss in front of your office (4 percent)In an open letter posted online with your grievances (3 percent)While it can be fun to adopt a take this job and shove it kind of attitude, its never a good idea to be unprofessional when giving your notice.Here are three things to do when you decide to quit your job.Give ample time.Although its customary to give two weeks notice when resigning, you should try to allow for more time than that. Ideally, you should aim for three weeks to a months notice. This gives your boss ample time to find someone new to replace you. It also shines a positive light on you from the perspective of your future boss. He will landsee that you are not only professional, but a dedicated worker as well.Offer to train your replacement.Sure, your workload just tripled in the weeks before you finally leave, and the last thing you need is the newbie employee slowing you down. But training your replacement will create goodwill between you and your soon-to-be former boss. You never know when you may need to cash in on that goodwill you may need a letter of recommendation or even a referral to another job in the future from your boss.Maintain your professionalism.Once youve given your notice, you may be tempted to slack off. You might clock in to work at 1000 a.m. (instead of your usual 915 check-in), and take an extra long, leisurely lunch. But its crucial for you to continue working hard right until your last day. Leaving your job on good terms is the first step towards starting your new job on the right foot.In this age of viral videos, quitting your job in a fabulous fashion can tempt you to make your own resignation as outlandish as possible. But being professional and respectful when quitting will ensure that you dont burn any professional bridges.Readers, what is the craziest way that youve quit a job? Or what would be your fantasy way to quit your job? Let us know in the comments section below

14 Ways to Not Get Hired

14 Ways to Not Get Hired14 Ways to Not Get HiredTodays job market doesnt give you the wiggle room to be anything less than exceptional. Its good to keep these major pitfalls at the top of your mind. Dont be that guy.Want to know how to fail? Its easyDont Follow Up Follow up, follow up, follow up. The people you are dealing with have full, busy days. You need to stay top of mind. As long as you are arent making mora than one to three connection attempts per week, you dont need to worry about bothering them.Dont Personalize Your Resume Cover Letter Personalization is about two things showing investment in the opportunity and displaying yourself in the most positive terms possible. Show investment by clearly displaying it through research, connection or visual branding. Consider how to portray yourself and your skills most effectively for each opportunity. This means re-taking and revising the job section of our assessment for each applicationDont Research Research is key to showing th at you care, that you can find information and that you are intelligent - three key aspects of the job hunt Make sure you read the whole company website, including the last few months of their blog, Google the company, the CEO and any executives in your field. Additionally, when you know who will be interviewing you, Google them tooDont Connect with Lots of People However many people you are connecting with or connected to, you should aim to meet more. A large, high-quality network is the best safety net you can have for your job search. Research shows that loose connections (friends of friends and similar) are where the majority of job opportunities are found.Dont Send Thank-You Notes Thank-you notes are a key part of following up. They instill positive feelings about your mutual experience and show that you are organized and effective. Surprise notes, like to the executive assistant who gave you the inside scoop on the dress code, are uber effective and often ensure that you have their vote.Dont Offer a Clear Value Proposition Tell companies why they want you This sounds obvious, but many applicants get caught in stories of what they have done or narratives about what they want. Rather, as a revolutionary, you will tell the company why they want you.Dont Prepare Your References There is nothing worse than calling a reference who doesnt know that they are a reference. And, only slightly better when they dont know what the industry and position are for the opportunity. Make sure that your references are TOTALLY prepared to speak with kompetenz employers by arming them with the information in advance. Do the work for them - tell them what you want them to sayBe DESPERATE The only thing you will get if you offer to do anything is nothing. Confidence and initiative are imperative during the job search. You can think of it a bit like dating no one is attracted to someone desperate. Approach each interaction as an equal.Make It All About You An application is sup posed to be all about you, after all, it is selling you right? WRONG This is a very common mistake in sales and it is a killer. Applications, interviews, emails, they are all about the other person and the value you will bring to them. Ninety percent of materials should focus on the core value you will deliver.Dont Make a Good First Impression Poor first impressions change the one-mile jog you were about to go on into an uphill marathon. It may not be possible to recover from a bad first impression. To impress, dress a notch up, stand up straight with deliberate eye contact and learn the art of the handshakeBe a Debbie-Downer Positivity rocks. No one wants to work with a negative nelly and a positive attitude is often the difference between success and failure. Even when talking about the worst boss and job ever-in-the-world, it is important to have a positive outcome, if with strong lessons learned. How can you change your frustration into lessons?Use Only One Strategy Todays marke t is competitive and deep. Its important to use multiple strategies for your job search - at the same time and, often, for the same position. Dont only use big job boards, but dont totally ignore them either. Build your network, but dont solely depend on it. Anything you can do to decrease your dependence is gold.Dont Build Your Network Before You Need It Networks are something unquestionably best built before it is needed. That said, many people who enter the job hunt have to then reach out to contacts that are long overdue, which can be an uncomfortable undertaking. If, rather, your network is fresh and readily abreast, it will be much more quickly useful and powerful.Uhh, Pepper Your Speech, Like, With, Umm, Filler Words Nothing makes you come across dumber, quicker than littering your speech with verbal ticks. Like, umm and uhhh all count. Practice taking them outDont be that guy. Be the one who gets the job offer.Reposted with permission from Personal Branding Blog

Want a Promotion 10 Ways to Get It

Want a Promotion 10 Ways to Get It Want a Promotion 10 Ways to Get It Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers Have a question youd like to ask? Leave it in the comments, and you might just see it in the next installment of Recruiter QATodays Question What tips do you have for employees who want to make a good impression and snag a promotion? What are the best ways to get on managements radar?1. Toot Your Own Horn But SubtlyYou have to toot your own horn, because no one else will do it for you. It isbetter to notlage use blatant or brash techniques and avoid blunt force when you toot your own horn. Use subtle techniques that put you in the spotlight1. Prepare for meetings so you can make intelligent comments on the points being discussed. 2. Volunteer for a project that gets visibility with a senior manager. 3. Meet your deadlines. If you run into stumbling blocks on a project, let the manager or gruppe lead know and ask for an extension. 4. Be positive. Dont be the negative person in the office that people want to run from. And dont feed the negative company grapevine. 5. Respond in a positive manner, not a tentative manner, when given a task. Say, Ill be happy to do that (even if you dread it).6. Turn in mistake-free work. 7. Give discretionary effort. Discretionary effort is more than just going the extra mile it is giving your intellectual powers, being committed emotionally to the company and/or the project, and offering creative ideas for nagging problems. - Karla Brandau, KarlaBrandau.com 2. Take on Jobs That are Larger Than Your Current standortShow that you want to learn, grow, and be invaluable for your company. This may include working longer hours, arriving to the office early, and building informal teams of people to complete projects. - Joshua Evans, Enthusiastic You 3. Hitch Your Wagon to a StarFind the mentor whos moving up and help that mentor get to wherever it is they want to go. - Barry Maher, BarryMaher.com 4. Its All About BalanceFirst, balance listening with initiative. Spend plenty of time learning all you can from your higher-ups and peers. Find out who the key leaders are and greet them by name when you see them. When you get the chance to speak with them, find out if its okay to ask a few questions (ones that show youve gotten acquainted with the companys mission). Embody the values of the organization, demonstrating that you fit right in. Second, balance passion with work ethic. Demonstrate the same level of work ethic for mundane tasks as you do for those tasks youre passionate about. Sometimes, your work on the project that isnt glitz says more about your work ethic than anything else. If you can show passion for the smaller task youll do at the bottom of the career ladder, youll be more likely to move up and on to tasks youre more passionate about. Finally, balance ambition with humility. Employers love ambition, but be sure yours doesnt make you look cocky. Many call this balance humbitious (humble/ambitious). Your boss may value your insight, so let them know youve got ideas, but that youre hungry to help with theirs first. - Tim Elmore, Growing Leaders 5. Be Clear About Your AmbitionsBeing British (an infamously reserved culture, with an aversion to being seen bragging about personal or professional achievements), Ive found that the key to being noticed is to be unfailingly honest about your contributions, successes, and failures. Dont shy away from claiming credit where it is due and own your mistakes as well. Always reflect on both success and failure constructively and honestly with your managers. Offer to write up case studies to benefit colleagues and team members, allowing them to learn from your actions and aiding your managers in training. Most importantly, be clear and direct about your ambitions. The number of managers Ive worked with whove had no idea their employees were keen on advancement until t hey were explicitly told is astonishing. Never assume your manager knows you want advancement you have to tell them. - James Armstrong, Roman Blinds Direct 6. Stay CurrentStay current with the news, including internal and external company dealings. Read, read, and read some more Managers and executives appreciate someone who can hold a conversation with them vs. a bobblehead doll that just nods in agreement with nothing to add. I cannot emphasize enough how important and impressive it is when a young professional knows what they are talking about. Participate in intelligent conversations where you can add value and make people step back and say, Hmmm Youre right. I didnt think of it that way. - Brenna Smith, SheNOW 7. Make a PlanThe first step is to have a plan. If you have a strategic plan for the direction in which you want your career to go, you will be more likely to keep acquiring new skills and working on a variety of projects that will get you noticed with your managemen t. Once you have your plan, you should communicate that plan to your management Let them know that youre hoping to acquire certain skill sets and how those skills will benefit your company and team. When they know you are planning for your long-term career success, theyll be more likely to promote you if and when a position comes up that fits within your plan. - Leila Hock, Alignment Coaching8. Demonstrate Authentic PassionGetting on managements radar and getting that promotion requires authentic passion and hard work. Be direct. Share ideas and ask for feedback from your boss. If a specific job may be available, say youd like to be considered and ask what steps you might take to get it. Your authentic passion is crucial, because a phony egotist is easy to spot and nobody promotes that person. - Laura MacLeod, From the Inside Out Project 9. Consider the Company CultureBecause every organization has a unique culture, the best ways to get on managements radar will vary from organiza tion to organization. For instance, in some organizations, the way to get on the radar is to be wildly creative. In other organizations, being highly productive might be the key. Best advice? Ask managers what they did to get noticed for their promotions. - Larry Sternberg, Talent Plus 10. Practice the Skills Youll Need for Your Next JobPeople prefer to fill roles with people who have already done the role or handled the job requirements before. It reduces training time, and the hire has a better chance of succeeding. So figure out what skills you will need in your next role and start practicing them. Make sure to update your resume to reflect these new skills Itll be easy for management to promote you if youve already shown them you have the right skills for the job.- Mike McRitchie, MikeMcRitchie.com

Housing the Displaced

Housing the Displaced Housing the Displaced Housing the DisplacedIt isnt often that a grad school project can land you a visit with the Pope. But anyone whod like to try may want to talk to Nicols Garca Mayor. In 2001, at the age of 21, he developed the Cmax System as a graduate student in industrial design at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata in Argentina.Named for his younger brother, Carlos Maximiliano, the Cmax is an emergency shelter that combines advantages of tents with those of trailers. It ships and stores flat like a tent, and two people can set one up in 11 minutes.The Cmax can be unfolded in a few easy steps. Image Cmaxordnungsprinzip.comThe Cmax rests above the ground when its open, with a solid floor supported by 10 adjustable aluminum legs. The shelters contain survival kits, collapsible furnishings, and electrical connections. They can sleep as many as ten.Made of polypropylene, aluminum, and polyester, the shelter can reportedly withstand high wind and heavy rainf all. The system costs about $3,000more than some tents, but less than a trailer. Separate sanitary facilities are made of plastic and also rest on adjustable legs. They are divided into three segments, which can be fitted with toilets or showers, as needed.Garca Mayor says he designed the Cmax to dignify and improve the quality of life of people made homeless by natural disasters and wars.He has been trying to bring Cmax to market for years. Although he had an opportunity to roll it out in the U.S. in 2007, his dream was to start in his own country. Early last year, the Argentine Foreign Ministry finally asked him to submit his project for review.Since then, Garca Mayor unveiled a Cmax prototype at the Humanitarian Aid Forum in Washington and gave a presentation at the United Nations in New York. The light is now on the verge of turning green on this project, he said.During a general audience at the Vatican, Nicols Garca Mayor met Pope Francis. Image LOsservatore RomanoCmax caught t he eye of a fellow Argentinian, Pope Francis, who met Garca Mayor in rolle at the Vatican in September. Garca Mayor later described the meeting for La Nacin, a newspaper based in Buenos Aires His Holiness told me that the project was blessed by God and that it demonstrated how we can make a better world, by thinking of our fellow men, of those who suffer. I promised I would continue to work toward this goal. We gave each other a brotherly embrace, the kind that signals you will see each other again.View the current and past issues of Mechanical Engineering. For Further Discussion His Holiness told me that the project was blessed by God and that it demonstrated how we can make a better world, by thinking of our fellow men, of those who suffer.Nicols Garca Mayor, Universidad Nacional de La Plata

How to Understand the Benefits Book at Your New Job-The Must

How to Understand the Benefits Book at Your New Job-The MustHow to Understand the Benefits Book at Your New Job-The MustThe first days at a new job are pretty exciting...until HR hands you the giant book of company benefits to review. Suddenly, youve gone from enthusiastic new hire to having to wade through dozens of pages of fine print to understand the benefits that will ultimately affect your paycheck, your financial future, and your wellness.Intimidated? Dont be.As you head into new employee territory, this benefits briefer can help take away the fear factor. Heres what you need to knowHow to Decipher Health-Care OptionsThe days of simple employee health-care selections are over. Your instinct might be to go with the least expensive tier of coverage, but take some time to examine the followingPremiums The amount you pay toward your insurance that will come directly out of your paycheck.Deductible amounts How much youll have to pay out of pocket before the full coverage kicks in.C o-pays A set amount you pay for doctor visits, specialists, hospital visits, and prescriptions. Note that if you choose to use a doctor that is notlage in your network, you will likely pay more.Whats covered Some plans are more generous than others, but most at least allow for a free yearly physical and other preventative care.If youre someone with a chronic condition, for instance, it may pay for you to choose a plan with a higher premium but lower co-pays, since youll likely save in the long run.Also, get insight as to how much it will cost to add others if you need to add a spouse or children to your plan.And dont gloss over your other insurance options. From dental and vision to short- and long-term disability to life insurance, you may be able to purchase extra protections through your job. Read up on your options to help you decide which are worth going for.Also your company may have a wellness program that provides discounts for healthy activities (like getting a flu shot or attending a gym) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), which allow you to contribute tax-free money into an account that can be used toward medical and health related expenses. Just be careful with your FSA- if you dont use your contributions in a calendar year, they do not roll over. FYI FSAs are different than HSAs (health savings accounts), which can only be used if you are in a qualified HDHP (high deductible health plan). But, this money doesnt have a deadline and is yours to use for medical and other related expenses.Read More8 Basic Benefits Questions That Smart People Forget to AskThe Insurance You Dont Want to Think About (But Really Should)How to Fund Your Cushy RetirementIt sounds crazy to think about old age when youre a young professional, but compound interest and time are a future retirees best friends. First and foremost, find out whether your employer does 401K matching contributions. If so, take advantage by contributing at least that percentage from every paychec k youre allowed to go up to $18,000 for tax year 2017. (Youll thank us when you turn 65)As far as how to invest in your 401K, you usually are given some preselected choices based on target retirement age, or the amount of risk you wish to take. Although every persons finances vary, usually, the younger you are, the more aggressive you can be.Read MoreForget Your Age Why Everyone Needs a Specific Retirement Goal NowExcuse Me, Silly Question Here- But What Exactly Is a 401K?When You Can Actually Use Your Time OffTheres more to the story than just how many vacation and personal days you get. Is there a waiting period before you can take off? Does time carry over from year to year? Is the company closed on major and not-so-major holidays? Is there bereavement leave? Parental leave? Dig into that section of the benefits handbook, and get answers.Read MoreThe 6 Unwritten Company Rules You Wont Find in the Employee HandbookEverything Youve Ever Wanted to Know About Taking a Personal Day (P lus Some)How Unlimited Vacation Works in Reality (and Not Just in Company Handbooks)Unlimited Vacation Policy? What You Should KnowOther Perks People Dont Know AboutOnce the big benefit items are out of the way, you should review other employee freebies and discounts. These may include tax-free public transit and parking allowances, a discounted gym membership, an expense policy for reimbursement on certain items discounts with certain retailers or vendors through an employee perks program and tuition reimbursement.Facing down the benefits book might seem daunting at first, but its worth digging into. And if youre still a little lost, talk to your HR contact or a trusted co-worker (someone whos been through it before) for help in navigating whats available to you. After all, you work hard for not only your salary, but your benefits as well.

Mythical Solutions to How to Describe Yourself on a Resume Uncovered

Mythical Solutions to How to Describe Yourself on a Resume Uncovered Theres a chance, however excellent you believe your grammar to be, you will earn a mistake on your CV. A candidate should put on a formal dress and it needs to be appealing and appealing. Just something to bear in mind, is all. The absolute most important consideration to bear in mind is to concentrate on your accomplishments. You might also speak of the various events that youve organized as a student. Again, think regarding a resume. You are there because you need to obtain a scholarship. For instance, if you speak many languages, use them to your benefit. Pick your very best abilities which mirror the essentials of the work ad. Instead attempt to spell out how you specialize in a particular area or spent a great deal of time concentrating on honing your abilities for a position. Before you commence adding job descriptions to your resume, you might want to earn a list of accomplishments at every one o f your jobs. It is much simpler to prove youve got creative skills than to say youre generally creative. Employees wish to work for businesses that rckendeckung their learning and development. Then find out more about the industry to identify what employers are searching for. They understand that a certain amount of training will be involved, but they are looking for employees who will take the initiative to learn what needs to be learned above and beyond what they are told. All employers desire to understand what youve learned and what you can do with your knowing. A company is searching for an employee as it requires a work done and objectives met. If youve worked in more than 1 firm or organisation, you must clearly mention about different roles in the various firms. Although a resume wont be the absolute most important document potential hiring managers will appear at for an artist (a portfolio is), to the best extent possible, its still true that you should produce exampl es of why youre an artist people should watch out for. In my prior job, my customers customer satisfaction scores were 15% over the business average. If you dont have an impressive resume, you cannot expect to get shortlisted for a great job prospect. How to describe administrative experience to receive any job you desire. Finding a job can be difficult for everyone, even a very knowledgeable professional who has successfully navigated several job changes. Review it posting and use industry specific language so that the hiring manager can easily make the connection between your skills and the skills that they need. Finding the Best How to Describe Yourself on a Resume There were similar activities so that you dont will need to repeat them. Make certain youre prepared for that situation you might not ever get again. A thriving team is both effective and productive. A possible boss is not going to need to hire you in case you seem ho hum about your work. The Little-Known Se crets to How to Describe Yourself on a Resume No one would like to read a CV thats formatted with a small font and no white space The very first line of your cover letter should specifically state why youre writing and the position youre looking for. Many businesses allow secondary shots that have your family members and friends in the photos provided that youre in the photo. Now you have a notion of what things to cover, it is the right time to get started making new connections with your own entrepreneur CV. When economic times are especially harsh, its even more important to be well prepared. A business doesnt need to employ someone it will need to baby-sit.

What is blended learning

What is blended learning What is blended learning?Posted January 30, 2014, by Molly Wiltshire-BridleIts no secret that change is afoot within the world of education and training. The internet has revolutionised how we now access and distribute information, with many going so far as to forestall the imminent death of traditional bricks and mortar institutions.But what if there was an alternative? A halfway point between the conventional regimen of face-to-face lectures and the detachment of wholly zugreifbar study. Enter blended learning.Defined as a formal education program in which students learn at least in part through online delivery whilst also attending classes at a physical location, blended learning bridges the gap between two modes of study which are often at loggerheads.Although there is an infinite array of potential blending proportions and modalities, provided it combines face-to-face instruction with computer-mediated activity (Bonk Graham 2005), it falls under the umb rella of what is interchangeably referred to as hybrid or mixed-mode learning.Incorporating anything from online discussion communities like Blackboard and Moodle through to phone apps, Google Drive, Skype and virtual reality videogames, there is no one-size-fits-all way to blend. Instead, it exists along more of a continuum, where you might fit in a weekly face-to-face class, or just a single residential school session each semester.No matter the format, blended learning looks here to stay.Why blended learning?With its innovative balance of flexibility and structure, blended learning is a real crowd pleaser.Students reap the benefits of the malleable study timetable proffered by online learning, with the added advantage of face-to-face peer support and teacher guidance. You can titelbild the theoretical foundations of your coursework from a laptop in your lounge room, then come in to class to get your hands dirty.What students learn online informs what they learn face-to-face, and vice versa. The result is a particularly high level of satisfaction, with one surveyfinding that 84 per cent of students reported an improved understanding of course concepts when using a blended mode of learning.Whats more, blended learning technologies give students far greater control over their academic experience, providing them with the exibility to learn at their own pace and juggle their course load with other responsibilities.It all sounds too good to be true, so whats the catch? It may well be that there isnt one. Blended learning really is the best of both worlds, particularly if youre seeking out a way of easing yourself into wholly online study.Its time to blendTheres no denying that blended learning is on the rise across all levels of education, from K-12 right through to the tertiary sector. If youve studied anything at university, chances are youve already encountered some degree of blended learning (ever submit an assignment online, or review a lecturers PowerPoint presentation?), and the technique continues to witness a significant surge at primary and secondary levels.Thankfully, this means that blended learning courses are becoming more readily available than ever before.Here are just a handful of courses available to study in blended mode both online and on campusProfessional TESOL Diploma Certificate IV in Professional Practice Management (Health) Certificate IV in Project Management Diploma of Beauty Therapy Diploma of Marketing Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) Bachelor of BusinessHave you ever studied using a mode of blended learning? 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Take a leap of faith this new year and begin the adventure of a new career search.Interview questionsInterview tipsCheat Sheets To Help You Feel Extra Prepared For Your InterviewN ice work Youve landed the interview Your next move should be checking out this ultimate list of cheat sheets (and bonus e-book) to help you feel extra prepared for your job interview. We cover key interview questions, what to wear, body language, tips for mature age workers & moreDressing for workTop 10 Tips For Dressing For SuccessWhile working in an office environment its crucial to meet the dress code. After all, the way colleagues and clients view you can help make or break your professional reputation.