Salary Negotiation Tips Salary Research for Specialized Areas

Salary Negotiation Tips Salary Research for Specialized AreasSalary Negotiation Tips Salary Research for Specialized AreasHow can I find out the salary range for a niche area of expertise?Q My question is compensation related. I work in a specialized area within the asset management industry and am having a very difficult time finding out what my peers compensation range is. I have tried to contact McLagan but they cannot provide any guidance as my company has hired them as consultants. I have asked around on social networks via industry groups that I am a member of and also through my network of contacts, all have turned up unsuccessful. Do you have any other suggestions for how I can find out what the average compensation levels are for my particular job?A Congratulations on doing all the research youve done so far - youve gone beyond what most people would. One suggestion would be to conduct your own salary survey. Get lists of names of people doing your kind of work in noncompet ing areas. Contact those people and tell them youre doing a salary survey. Tell them that in exchange for their participation, you will be glad to send them a summary of the survey once its completed. Make sure you have an up-to-date LinkedIn profile so they can check your veracity. It will help to establish your credibility and create a level of trust. Not everyone will participate, but you could find that people would in exchange for the information. Best of luck to you.

Heres the schedule very successful people follow every day

Heres the schedule very successful people follow every dayHeres the schedule very successful people follow every dayAll too often, productivity tips are a dime a dozen. Some even conflict with each other. What we need is a system.What schedule do the pros use? What system does science say allows us to be fruchtwein productive?Whats key isfeeling in control and making sure your energy levels are matched to the importance of the task at hand.Lets assemble the expert ideas and research weve covered into a mora cohesive schedule you can apply to your day.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreHow do you do that? You may want to get your calendar out.Weve got some changes tomake.1. The morning ritualLaura Vanderkam studied the schedules of high-achievers. What did she find? They riseearly. Alfruchtwein allhave a morning ritual.You need to wakeup before the insanity starts. Before demands ar e made on you. Before your goals for the day have competition.If you want to achieve work-life balance you need to determinewhat is important and focus on that. (And research shows goals make you happier.)Havingconcretegoals was correlated with huge increases in confidence and feelings of control.ViaThe 100 Simple Secrets of Successful PeoplePeople who construct their goals in concrete terms are 50 percent more likely to feel confident they will attain their goals and 32 percent more likely to feel in control of their lives. Howatt 1999As Ive discussed before, the second part of your morning ritual is about mood.That feeling of controlis what producesgritand makes people persist.ViaThe 100 Simple Secrets of Successful PeopleResearch comparing students of similar ability finds that the distinguishing feature between those who maintain a strong work ethic in their studies and those who give up is a sense of control. Those who express a sense of control receive scores that are a full letter grade higher than those who do bedrngnis. Mendoza 1999(For more on morning rituals, click here.)Youve got your goal and youre in control. Cool. But what aboutwhen youget to work?I recommend you find somewhere tohide. Heres why . . .2. Important work first thing - with no distractionsMany people arrive atthe office and immediately get busy with schmelzglas and meetings, leavingreal work forlater in the day Rookie error.Research shows that 2.5 to 4 hours after waking is when your brain is sharpest. You want to waste that on a conference call or a staffmeeting?Studies show that alertness and memory, the ability to think clearly and to learn, can vary by between 15 and 30 percent over the course of a day. Most of us are sharpest some two and a half to four hours after waking.When I interviewed willpower expertRoy Baumeister, what did he have to say? Early morningis also when youre fruchtwein disciplinedThe longer people have been awake, the more self-control problems happen.Mos t things go bad in the evening. Diets are broken at the evening snack, notlage at breakfast or in the middle of the morning. Impulsive crimes are mostly committed after midnight.But does this really work? In studies of geniuses, mostdid their best work early in the day.But why didyou say I need to hide somewhere?Becausedistractions make you stupid. These days its hard to domuchrealwork at work.Jason Fried explains the verkommen workplace is an endless stream ofinterruptions.Cant do the work of your choice when the daystarts? Get in early or work from home before you head into the office.(For more on using your peak hours right, click here.)So youre making progredienz on the thing that matters. But you cant sprint for miles. What do you dowhen your brain gets tired?3. Regroup when you slow downAfternoon brain fog. Weve all felt it. Why does this happen? Working too hard? Food coma? Often its just ournatural circadian rhythm.First, take a break.Geta snack or apower napif you can.What you need nextis a mini-version of your morning ritual. Review your goals and the progress youve made this morning.Harvard research shows nothing is more motivating than progress. Appreciating how far theyve come is what very persistent people do.ViaThe 100 Simple Secrets of Successful PeopleComparing people who tend to give up easily with people who tend to carry on, even through difficult challenges, researchers find that persistent people spend twice as much time thinking, not about what has to be done, but about what they have already accomplished, the fact that the task is doable, and that they are capable of it. Sparrow 1998(For more on fighting procrastination, click here.)You got a break, reviewed your goalsandachievements, and nowyoure ready to work again. What do you focus on now?4. Meetings, calls and people stuff in the afternoonWhen energy is high, thats when you want to focus on creative, challenging work. When energy is low, dobusy work.Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert , makes comics in the morning.By the afternoon, his brain is fuzzy and he shifts his objectives.ViaHow to Fail at Almost Everything and leise Win BigOne of the most important tricks for maximizing your productivity involves matching your mental state to the taskAt 600 A.M. Im a creator, and by 200 P.M. Im a copierIts the perfect match of my energy level with a mindless task.And research shows the afternoon reallyis the best time for meetings - specifically, 3 p.m.Need to power through some busy work but you cant muster the willpower? Thisis whendistraction can benefit you.When tasks are dull and youre feeling distractable,friends can make you more productive - even if theyre not helping.ViaFriendfluence The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We AreJust having friends nearby can push you toward productivity.Theres a concept in ADHD treatment called the body double, says David Nowell, Ph.D., a clinical neuropsychologist from Worcester, Massachusetts. Distractable people get more d one when there is someone else there, even if he isnt coaching or assisting them. If youre facing a task that is dull or difficult, such as cleaning out your closets or pulling together your receipts for tax time, get a friend to be your body double.(For more on how to work smarter, not harder,click here.)So the work day is over. Is that it? Nope. Theres an optimal way to handle your schedule after the sun goes down too.5. A relaxing eveningThough successful people dowork long hours, the greats almost alltake the evening off to recharge.Before dinner, Tim Ferriss recommends writing down your big goal for tomorrow. This will get your mind off work and allow you to relax.What does research say can help youchill out? Hint dont trust your instincts.The things we frequently choose to reduce stress are often the least effective.What does work? Seeing friends and active hobbies. What doesnt? More passive activitieslike TV, video games and eating.ViaThe Willpower Instinct How Self-Control W orks, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of ItAccording to the American Psychological Association,the most effective stress-relief strategies are exercising or playing sports, praying or attending a religious service, reading, listening to music, spending time with friends or family, getting a massage, going outside for a walk, meditating or doing yoga, and spending time with a creative hobby. (The least effective strategies are gambling, shopping, smoking, drinking, eating, playing video games, surfing the Internet, and watching TV or movies for more than two hours.)Past that, get to bed. Studies of world class performers show they have boundless energy, so get those zzzs to be one of them.No,you cant cheat yourself on sleepand not see negative effects.What does brain research tell us about cutting cornersat bedtime? Youre basically making yourself stupidThe bottom line is that sleep loss means mind loss. Sleep loss cripples thinking, in just about every way you can me asure thinking. Sleep loss hurts attention, executive function, immediate memory, working memory, mood, quantitative skills, logical reasoning ability, general math knowledge.(For how to make your weekends awesome, clickhere.)So how do we bring this all together to be more successful?Sum upHeres what a successfulschedule looks likeYour Morning RitualImportant Work First Thing - With No DistractionsRegroup When You Slow DownMeetings, Calls And Little Things In The AfternoonA Relaxing EveningSadly, we cant all dictateour own schedule. Thats why there are no specific times listedabove.But we can all opt to do some things before or after others. Stop focusing onjust getting lots of random things done topretendyoure making progress.All moments in your day are not equal, and all tasks are not of equal importance.Knowing the best time to get the right things done is key.What will this schedule do for you?Well, when the day endsyoure still going to find that you didnt get everything done.B ut that wont bother you much because you did the things that mattered, and did them well.(If you want a nice portable document format of this schedule, join my weekly updatehere.Ill be sending one outwith next weeks update.)Join 45K+ readers.Get a free weekly update via schmelzglashere.This article originally appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree.Heres the schedule very successful people follow every dayAll too often, productivity tips are a dime a dozen. Some even conflict with each other. What we need is a system.What schedule do the pros use? What system does science say allows us to be most productive?Whats key isfeeling in control and making sure your energy levels are matched to the importance of the task at hand.Lets assemble the expert ideas and research weve covered into a more cohesive schedule you can apply to your day.How do you do that? You may want to get your calendar out.Weve got some changes tomake.1. The morning ritualLaura Vanderkam studied the schedules of high-a chievers. What did she find? They riseearly. Almost allhave a morning ritual.You need to wakeup before the insanity starts. Before demands are made on you. Before your goals for the day have competition.If you want to achieve work-life balance you need to determinewhat is important and focus on that. (And research shows goals make you happier.)Havingconcretegoals was correlated with huge increases in confidence and feelings of control.ViaThe 100 Simple Secrets of Successful PeoplePeople who construct their goals in concrete terms are 50 percent more likely to feel confident they will attain their goals and 32 percent more likely to feel in control of their lives. Howatt 1999As Ive discussed before, the second part of your morning ritual is about mood.That feeling of controlis what producesgritand makes people persist.ViaThe 100 Simple Secrets of Successful PeopleResearch comparing students of similar ability finds that the distinguishing feature between those who maintain a strong work ethic in their studies and those who give up is a sense of control. Those who express a sense of control receive scores that are a full letter grade higher than those who do not. Mendoza 1999(For more on morning rituals, click here.)Youve got your goal and youre in control. Cool. But what aboutwhen youget to work?I recommend you find somewhere tohide. Heres why . . .2. Important work first thing - with no distractionsMany people arrive atthe office and immediately get busy with email and meetings, leavingreal work forlater in the day Rookie error.Research shows that 2.5 to 4 hours after waking is when your brain is sharpest. You want to waste that on a conference call or a staffmeeting?Studies show that alertness and memory, the ability to think clearly and to learn, can vary by between 15 and 30 percent over the course of a day. Most of us are sharpest some two and a half to four hours after waking.When I interviewed willpower expertRoy Baumeister, what did he have to say? E arly morningis also when youre most disciplinedThe longer people have been awake, the more self-control problems happen.Most things go bad in the evening. Diets are broken at the evening snack, not at breakfast or in the middle of the morning. Impulsive crimes are mostly committed after midnight.But does this really work? In studies of geniuses, mostdid their best work early in the day.But why didyou say I need to hide somewhere?Becausedistractions make you stupid. These days its hard to domuchrealwork at work.Jason Fried explains the verlottern workplace is an endless stream ofinterruptions.Cant do the work of your choice when the daystarts? Get in early or work from home before you head into the office.(For more on using your peak hours right, click here.)So youre making progress on the thing that matters. But you cant sprint for miles. What do you dowhen your brain gets tired?3. Regroup when you slow downAfternoon brain fog. Weve all felt it. Why does this happen? Working too har d? Food coma? Often its just ournatural circadian rhythm.First, take a break.Geta snack or apower napif you can.What you need nextis a mini-version of your morning ritual. Review your goals and the progress youve made this morning.Harvard research shows nothing is more motivating than progress. Appreciating how far theyve come is what very persistent people do.ViaThe 100 Simple Secrets of Successful PeopleComparing people who tend to give up easily with people who tend to carry on, even through difficult challenges, researchers find that persistent people spend twice as much time thinking, not about what has to be done, but about what they have already accomplished, the fact that the task is doable, and that they are capable of it. Sparrow 1998(For more on fighting procrastination, click here.)You got a break, reviewed your goalsandachievements, and nowyoure ready to work again. What do you focus on now?4. Meetings, calls and people stuff in the afternoonWhen energy is high, thats when you want to focus on creative, challenging work. When energy is low, dobusy work.Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, makes comics in the morning.By the afternoon, his brain is fuzzy and he shifts his objectives.ViaHow to Fail at Almost Everything and totenstill Win BigOne of the most important tricks for maximizing your productivity involves matching your mental state to the taskAt 600 A.M. Im a creator, and by 200 P.M. Im a copierIts the perfect match of my energy level with a mindless task.And research shows the afternoon reallyis the best time for meetings - specifically, 3 p.m.Need to power through some busy work but you cant muster the willpower? Thisis whendistraction can benefit you.When tasks are dull and youre feeling distractable,friends can make you more productive - even if theyre not helping.ViaFriendfluence The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We AreJust having friends nearby can push you toward productivity.Theres a concept in ADHD treatment called the body dou ble, says David Nowell, Ph.D., a clinical neuropsychologist from Worcester, Massachusetts. Distractable people get more done when there is someone else there, even if he isnt coaching or assisting them. If youre facing a task that is dull or difficult, such as cleaning out your closets or pulling together your receipts for tax time, get a friend to be your body double.(For more on how to work smarter, not harder,click here.)So the work day is over. Is that it? Nope. Theres an optimal way to handle your schedule after the sun goes down too.5. A relaxing eveningThough successful people dowork long hours, the greats almost alltake the evening off to recharge.Before dinner, Tim Ferriss recommends writing down your big goal for tomorrow. This will get your mind off work and allow you to relax.What does research say can help youchill out? Hint dont trust your instincts.The things we frequently choose to reduce stress are often the least effective.What does work? Seeing friends and active hobbies. What doesnt? More passive activitieslike TV, video games and eating.ViaThe Willpower Instinct How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of ItAccording to the American Psychological Association,the most effective stress-relief strategies are exercising or playing sports, praying or attending a religious service, reading, listening to music, spending time with friends or family, getting a massage, going outside for a walk, meditating or doing yoga, and spending time with a creative hobby. (The least effective strategies are gambling, shopping, smoking, drinking, eating, playing video games, surfing the Internet, and watching TV or movies for more than two hours.)Past that, get to bed. Studies of world class performers show they have boundless energy, so get those zzzs to be one of them.No,you cant cheat yourself on sleepand not see negative effects.What does brain research tell us about cutting cornersat bedtime? Youre basically making yourself stupidThe bottom line is that sleep loss means mind loss. Sleep loss cripples thinking, in just about every way you can measure thinking. Sleep loss hurts attention, executive function, immediate memory, working memory, mood, quantitative skills, logical reasoning ability, general math knowledge.(For how to make your weekends awesome, clickhere.)So how do we bring this all together to be more successful?Sum upHeres what a successfulschedule looks likeYour Morning RitualImportant Work First Thing - With No DistractionsRegroup When You Slow DownMeetings, Calls And Little Things In The AfternoonA Relaxing EveningSadly, we cant all dictateour own schedule. Thats why there are no specific times listedabove.But we can all opt to do some things before or after others. Stop focusing onjust getting lots of random things done topretendyoure making progress.All moments in your day are not equal, and all tasks are not of equal importance.Knowing the best time to get the right things done is ke y.What will this schedule do for you?Well, when the day endsyoure still going to find that you didnt get everything done.But that wont bother you much because you did the things that mattered, and did them well.(If you want a nice PDF of this schedule, join my weekly updatehere.Ill be sending one outwith next weeks update.)Join 45K+ readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.Related posts6 Things The Most Productive People Do Every DayHow To Achieve Work-Life Balance In 5 Steps8 Things The Worlds Most Successful People All Have In CommonThis article originally appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree.Heres the schedule very successful people follow every dayAll too often, productivity tips are a dime a dozen. Some evenconflictwith each other. What we need is asystem.What schedule do the pros use? What system does science say allows us to be most productive?Whats key isfeeling in control and making sure your energy levels are matched to the importance of the task at hand.Lets assemb le the expert ideas and research weve covered into a more cohesive schedule you can apply to your day.How do you do that? You may want to get your calendar out.Weve got some changes tomake.1) The morning ritualLaura Vanderkamstudied the schedules of high-achievers. What did she find? They riseearly. Almost allhave a morning ritual.You need to wakeup before the insanity starts. Before demands are made on you. Before your goals for the day have competition.If you want to achieve work-life balance you need todeterminewhat is important and focus on that. (And research showsgoals make you happier.)Havingconcretegoals was correlated with huge increases in confidence and feelings of control.ViaThe 100 Simple Secrets of Successful PeoplePeople who construct their goals in concrete terms are 50 percent more likely to feel confident they will attain their goals and 32 percent more likely to feel in control of their lives. Howatt 1999As Ivediscussed before, the second part of your morning rit ual is about mood.That feeling of controlis what producesgritand makes people persist.ViaThe 100 Simple Secrets of Successful PeopleResearch comparing students of similar ability finds that the distinguishing feature between those who maintain a strong work ethic in their studies and those who give up is a sense of control. Those who express a sense of control receive scores that are a full letter grade higher than those who do not. Mendoza 1999(To learn more about the science of a successful life, check out my bestselling bookhere.)Youve got your goal and youre in control. Cool. But what aboutwhen youget to work?I recommend you find somewhere tohide. Heres why 2)Important work first thing - with no distractionsMany people arrive atthe office and immediately get busy with email and meetings, leavingrealwork forlater in the day Rookie error.Research shows that2.5 to 4 hours after waking is when your brain is sharpest.You want to waste that on a conference call or a staffmeeting?Stu dies show that alertness and memory, the ability to think clearly and to learn, can vary by between 15 and 30 percent over the course of a day. Most of us are sharpest some two and a half to four hours after waking.When Iinterviewedwillpower expertRoy Baumeister, what did he have to say?Early morningis also when youre most disciplinedThe longer people have been awake, the more self-control problems happen.Most things go bad in the evening. Diets are broken at the evening snack, not at breakfast or in the middle of the morning. Impulsive crimes are mostly committed after midnight.But does this really work?Instudies of geniuses, mostdid their best work early in the day.But why didyou say I need to hide somewhere?Becausedistractions make you stupid. These days its hard to domuchrealwork at work.Jason Friedexplains the modern workplace is an endless stream ofinterruptions.(Short on time? Watch the first 5 minutes).Cant do the work of your choice when the daystarts? Get in early or work from home before you head into the office.(For more on using your peak hours right, clickhere.)So youre making progress on the thing that matters. But you cant sprint for miles. What do you dowhen your brain gets tired?3)Regroup when you slow downAfternoon brain fog. Weve all felt it. Why does this happen? Working too hard? Food coma? Often its just ournatural circadian rhythmFirst, take a break.Geta snackor apower napif you can.What you need nextis a mini-version of your morning ritual. Review your goals andthe progress youve madethis morning.Harvard research showsnothing is more motivating than progress. Appreciating how far theyve come is what very persistent people do.ViaThe 100 Simple Secrets of Successful PeopleComparing people who tend to give up easily with people who tend to carry on, even through difficult challenges, researchers find that persistent people spend twice as much time thinking, not about what has to be done, but about what they have already accomplished, the fact that the task is doable, and that they are capable of it. Sparrow 1998(For more on fighting procrastination, clickhere.)You got a break, reviewed your goalsandachievements, and nowyoure ready to work again. What do you focus on now?4)Meetings, calls and people stuffin the afternoonWhenenergy is high, thats when you want to focus on creative, challenging work. When energy is low, dobusy work.Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, makes comics in the morning.By the afternoon, his brain is fuzzy and he shifts his objectives.ViaHow to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win BigOne of the most important tricks for maximizing your productivity involves matching your mental state to the taskAt 600 A.M. Im a creator, and by 200 P.M. Im a copierIts the perfect match of my energy level with a mindless task.And research shows the afternoon reallyis the best time for meetings - specifically, 3 PM.Need to power through some busy work but you cant muster the willpower? Thisis whendistractioncanbe nefit you.When tasks are dull and youre feeling distractable,friends can make you more productive - even if theyre not helping.ViaFriendfluence The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We AreJust having friends nearby can push you toward productivity.Theres a concept in ADHD treatment called the body double, says David Nowell, Ph.D., a clinical neuropsychologist from Worcester, Massachusetts. Distractable people get more done when there is someone else there, even if he isnt coaching or assisting them. If youre facing a task that is dull or difficult, such as cleaning out your closets or pulling together your receipts for tax time, get a friend to be your body double.(For more on how to work smarter, not harder,clickhere.)So the work day is over. Is that it? Nope. Theres an optimal way to handle your schedule after the sun goes down too.5) A relaxing eveningThough successful people dowork long hours, the greats almost alltake the evening offto recharge.Before dinner,Tim Ferrissreco mmendswriting down your big goal for tomorrow. This will get your mind off work and allow you to relax.What does research say can help youchill out? Hint dont trust your instincts.The things we frequently choose to reduce stress are often the least effective.What does work? Seeing friends and active hobbies. What doesnt? More passive activitieslike TV, video games and eating.ViaThe Willpower Instinct How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of ItAccording to the American Psychological Association,the most effective stress-relief strategies are exercising or playing sports, praying or attending a religious service, reading, listening to music, spending time with friends or family, getting a massage, going outside for a walk, meditating or doing yoga, and spending time with a creative hobby. (The least effective strategies are gambling, shopping, smoking, drinking, eating, playing video games, surfing the Internet, and watching TV or movies for more than two hours.)Past that, get to bed. Studies of world class performersshow they have boundless energy, so get those zzzs to be one of them.No,you cant cheat yourself on sleepand not see negative effects.What does brain research tell us about cutting cornersat bedtime? Youre basicallymaking yourself stupidThe bottom line is that sleep loss means mind loss. Sleep loss cripples thinking, in just about every way you can measure thinking. Sleep loss hurts attention, executive function, immediate memory, working memory, mood, quantitative skills, logical reasoning ability, general math knowledge.(For how to make your weekends awesome, clickhere.)So how do we bring this all together to be more successful?Sum upHeres what a successfulschedule looks likeYour Morning RitualImportant Work First Thing - With No DistractionsRegroup When You Slow DownMeetings, Calls And Little Things In The AfternoonA Relaxing EveningSadly, we cant all dictateour own schedule. Thats why there are no specific times listedabove.But we can all opt to do some things before or after others. Stop focusing onjust getting lots of random things done topretendyoure making progress.All moments in your day are not equal, and all tasks are not of equal importance.Knowing thebesttime to get therightthings done is key.What will this schedule do for you?Well, when the day endsyourestillgoing to find that you didnt get everything done.But that wont bother you much because you did the things that mattered, and did them well.(If you want a nice PDF of this schedule, join my weekly updatehere.Ill be sending one outwith next weeks update.)Join over 320,000 readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.This article first appeared on Barking Up The Wrong Tree.

Take Your Kids to Work Day Always a Risky Business

Take Your Kids to Work Day Always a Risky BusinessTake Your Kids to Work Day is a Risky BusinessTake Your Kids to Work Day Always a Risky BusinessThis year, Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day falls onThursday, April 22. If your workplace is planning something for the day, youre probably filled with equal parts excitement and fear. Will it be a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the parent-child bond and impressyour colleagues with the fine young citizen(s) youre raising? Or will your kid puke on the carpet, unplug the server, and make rude comments about yourcoworkers? For most of us, its a crapshoot. Given the wide variety of workplaces, theres no single agenda for Take Your Kids to Work Day. Certain occupations dont even invite this kind of participation. If youre a medical examiner, a proctologist, or a fighter pilot, for example, you should probably just explain your job in kid-friendly terms, and maybe show them where you work, but not let them give it a try.fruchtwein off ice-based jobs are suitable for kids, and many companies schedule events and activities for employees children. In this article, 5 Steps to a Perfect Bring Your Child to Work Day, author Katherine Lewis points out that it can be a great chance to show your kids what you really do, since many children believe mom and dad just play on the computer and talk on the phone all day long. She also points out that the younguns will be delighted by many of the things you probably consider mundane, such as commuting, getting a cup of coffee, or taking a lunch break. (And can anything match the thrill of pushing elevator buttons?) Here at, weve been planning a special morning that includes interactive projects, pizza with the CEO, and cookie decorating. And just for fun, well also be recording some video interviews with the kids.

How to Write a Winning CV

How to Write a Winning CVHow to Write a Winning CVTo CV or not to CV? That is the question well, at least it is for some. If you are pursuing a career in academia, science or possibly a role abroad, knowing the what, when, why and how of a Curriculum Vitae can be essential. Here are some tips to compose an effective CV.What is a CV? A CV is an overview of a persons experience and academic hintergrund for the use in a job application. The CV captures your professional and educational credentials and history in a chronological order. It is reviewed by a hiring authority as an initial step in the hiring process to determine if someones background merits an interview. Why use a CV and how does it compare to a resume? Andrei Kurtuy, a resume and CV writing expert, identified a key difference in a blog he authored in February as static versus dynamic content. A resume should be customized to each role and displays qualifications that are of interest based on a specific role. It should be similar to a marketing document that communicates value related to a specific audience. A CV, on the other hand, is static. It is a historical document that consistently reflects the same background regardless of the role.Here are some additional ways the two documents differ Work experience in a CV is typically listed in chronological order while resumes are usually in reverse chronological order. The goal of a CV is to show a comprehensive, detailed progression a resume emphasizes relevant experience done most recently. CVs do not face the same pressure to be one to two pages. They are comprehensive documents that use as much room as is needed to properly cover your background. Finally, resumes err a bit more on the stylized side these days with color and other formatting tactics to add visual interest. CVs, on the other hand, do not require the same emphasis on creative styling or formatting. They should be easy to read, well-organized and well-written.When do I use a CV and when do I use a resume? A CV is the brand standard for many zwischenstaatlich roles. If you are looking to apply for a position abroad, chances are the request will be for a CV. Domestically, careers in academia or higher education and sciences often ask for a CV. Frequently, a job application will request one or the other. If you are uncertain, it is always OK to ask what is preferred.How do I create a CV? Gather details of your education, academic achievements, research, publications, awards, affiliations and employment history. You begin the document with contact information and follow with academic credentials starting with highest level degree earned first. Next, list your research and work experience in chronological order (unless directed to list differently). Other qualifications to include are skills, training, research, dissertations, teaching experience, publications, presentations/speaking engagements, grants, fellowships, awards and honors. You should also add any professi onal licenses, certifications or memberships.Remember that a CV is professional correspondence, so it merits meticulous editing and review. Be sure to use proper grammar, punctuation, formatting and pay close attention to consistency in layout and style. The use of bullet points versus complete sentences and paragraphs can be very effective in managing attention and minimizing extra content. You can also create an addendum to support very long lists of publications, speaking engagements or awards if needed.It is also important to avoid including any prohibited information based on the hiring laws in the geography where you are applying. For example, omit age, ethnicity, marital or family status and salary information for any roles in the United States. Also, reserve names and contact information of references for when it is requested. There is no need to include references on your CV.In summary, a well-written CV gives a comprehensive overview of how your background and qualificatio ns make you an ideal candidate for a role. To write a good one, first gather and organize all relevant materials. Next, create a well-written, well-edited document with an easy-to-read format. And finally, submit your CV on a timely grund and possibly through a referral to get the process started for your next role in higher education, scientific research or abroad.

Will the Future Still Need You How to Ensure It Does

Will the Future Still Need You How to Ensure It Does Will the Future Still Need You How to Ensure It Does While Gatess and Hawkings pronouncements did leid send the world into paranoiac chaos, it isbedrngnisiceable that no one laughed. This is because most of us have already seen evidence of worker replacement by computer programs and robots, and so most of us have smelled the smoke, even if we have not yet seen the fire. The fact that these two visionaries werent derided by the media makes me believe that the mainstream is now ready to enter the debate about the impending workplace revolution.So, what exactly is going to happen in the workplace? According tothis study from the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford University,47 percent of jobs are at risk for computerization, which means human workers will be replaced in whole or in parte by computers in some form.This isnt fantasy or baseless prediction this is going to happen. Jobs in the areas of transportation, logi stics, and office and administrative support are especially at risk. Most of you will have noticed that in many supermarkets, there are more self-service tills than human cashiers. Its probably no surprise, then, that the Oxford Martin study shows a 97 percent chance of cashiers being partly or wholly replaced by robots in the next 10-20 years. This career path, along with about 300 others that have over an 80+ percent chance of computerization, are not likely to be around in the next couple of decades.If you continue down these career paths, you may find the future does not need you or your skill set, that is.Whats So Bad About There Being No Human Jobs in the Future?Now, there may be some of you who see the gradual replacement of human workers as an opportunity and not a problem. For many, having robots workers do all the hard work leaving us to our recreational activity may be like dying and going to heaven.On the other hand, plentyof you will want to work in the future. The q uestion then becomes is there any way you can future-proof yourself and keep your career when the computers come for your jobs?Yes, there is. You need to be ready to step aside and step up into jobs and roles that humans can still do much better than robots can. Let the machines do the menial jobs while you work on more humanistic professions.That is the way to future-proof yourself. Start by training and updating your skill sets so you are adept in jobs that computers and robots cannot do. According to the Oxford Martin study, computers will not be able to replicate jobs that require high levels of creative thinking, emotional intelligence, original thought, judgement, and empathy. Robot-proof jobs include positionsliketherapists, social workers, psychologists, certain medical workers, teachers and instructors, childcare workers, software developers, veterinarians, and lawyers, all of which have less than a 10 percent chance of being computerized in the next 10-20 years.There were nearly 200 jobs on Oxford Martins list that had very low chances of being computerized. These are the career areas that you should start focusing on now to ensure that the future will need you when it comes.

The Chronicles of College Resume Examples

The Chronicles of College Resume Examples The Benefits of College Resume Examples Learning how to do a resume when dont have any work experience is much simpler if you are able to demonstrate some seasonal or short-term work experience. For instance, if youre asking for a job as an administrative assistant, you dont will need to discuss the way your function for a babysitter helped improve your childcare skills, but you might share the way the experience helped you cultivate time management abilities and the capacity to juggle several tasks at the same time. As you most likely dont have a good deal of work experience associated with the job that you want, you will obviously wish to emphasize your latest education or training on your no experience resume. Third, you might not have a good deal of specialist experience to back your aims up. The work hund might take a while, so youll want to make certain your income remains steady during the procedure. The ideal way to locate a wo rk lead is from the inside. For some of you who will have the exact job for a very long time, you may discover yourself needing to get the most out of a couple of jobs. You may also leave off any jobs that are entirely unrelated to the job that you desire. There should stay a heading at the very top of your resume that includes your name, mailing address, contact number and email address. If you opt to include your address, only incorporate the city and state where youre based. If youre a senior, you will lose your Reed address so that you will likely wish to include things like a non-Reed address. If you use an email address apart from your Oberlin one, make certain to use a professional-sounding address. The Ultimate College Resume Examples Trick A star quality resume can help you shine whenever youre vying for a spot at the college that you dream about. The primary purpose of writing a college resume with the help of a case of entry-level resume is because the practice of writing a resume isnt a solitary activity. A thorough education section is the meat of a university student resume so be certain you dont brush over it. It is the meat of a college student resume, so make sure you dont brush over it. You may consist of associate degrees from community colleges too. For Pharmacy students, its very hard to have a job if they dont have a strong knowledge in English. When it might seem a small premature, its very important to students to create good social networking habits from the get-go. Students that are in undergraduate education level can use the samples from Undergraduate Student Resume template to acquire a notion of an in depth content when writing a resume so as to find the eye of the employers. Using College Resume Examples You can also check at a few of the samples of several types of resumes for various kinds of careers. Resume examples and templates are very helpful, especially when youre writing one of your initial resumes. Y ou can also Sample resumes. Resumes are far more than only a very simple table of your prior responsibilities. Position descriptions shouldnt be written in full sentences. There are variety of examples and distinct kinds of Free Resume Templates which can be found that may be downloaded free. Ensure that your social networking accounts are employer-friendly. Contact Information The very first section of your resume should incorporate information on the way the employer can contact you. If you get an expert site, its internet address can be included, but be certain the content is 100% safe for work first. Your resume will be split into sections. The resume templates can become your guide in building a great impression on the employers. Think of what you are going to be putting on your resume, and select your template accordingly. Templates also show you exactly what elements have to be included in your resumes, like your education and work history. Our massive range of dow nloadable resume templates is totally free for all to use and a good resource to kick off the writing process. For students that are new to the work market, interests and activities are a very good means to show employers you have skills they are searching for. Lets walk through three unique resumes for different sorts of post-college jobs. Your parents arent around to assist you maintain your activities and assignments straight anymore and you truly have to come up with your time management abilities. As an example, long-time stay-at-home parents going into the labor market for the very first time can frame the action of raising a family and keeping up a household to highlight budgeting and organizational skills. You might not have any experience Furthermore, recruiters are searching for candidates with amazing leadership abilities. 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3 Ways to Help Your Fellow Introverts Succeed at Work

3 Ways to Help Your Fellow Introverts Succeed at Work Getting ahead and thriving in your career isdifficultenough for anyone, but research suggests it may beespeciallyhard for introverted workers. According to a recent study out of Australia, introverts tend to predict mora negative outcomes for themselves than their extraverted counterpspecieses do. This consistently gloomier outlook can hinder their climb up the corporate ladder.Nothing is set in stone, of course. Introverts may face a unique set of obstacles, but at the end of the day, they have the same chance at career success as extraverts. In fact, their introversion may evenbe an asset that allows them toexcel in leadership roles provided they know how to beschirrung it.Clinical psychologist Laurie Helgoe, PhD, is the author of Introvert Power Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength. Shebelieves the journey to career success for introverts begins with embracing their nature, rather than ap ologizing for it.Often, when an introvert makes the first move and shares their experiences and their preferences not in an apologetic way, but just a clear way naturally, other introverts will breathe a sigh of relief and say, Im not alone, and they will gravitate toward that person, Helgoe says.Having a strong support system can go a long way in boosting an introverts confidence and creating more opportunities forthem to prosper in the workplace. Heres how office introverts can help one another excel in their careers1. Tackle Networking TogetherIf youre an introvert, large networking events may be your personal nightmare. Still, considering that as much as 85 percent of all critical jobs are filled via networking, introverts really cant afford to pass up networking opportunities. It may not be your favorite part of professional life, but think of it as planting the seeds for building wealth through every stage of your career.Introversion itself creates discomfort with a lot of s ocial interactions primarily because its overstimulating, Helgoe says. We introverts process things internally and like to take in little bits of information from the outside at a time.Overstimulated or not, introverts can still shine in networking environments if they form groups and encourage one another to attend industry events together. This team effort can provide the kind of support system introverts often need to feel most comfortable.Helgoe suggests introverts give each other homework, like tasking one another to do light research on the influencers youre all looking to network with. This will give each member of the group something more meaningful to talk aboutwith new connections at the event.As introverts, we hate small talk and are compelled by ideas, not just the presence of people, Helgoe says.Knowing someones interests beforehand can help you connect on a deeper level right away, instead of forcing you to act like an extravert and partake in simple pleasantries. Addi tionally, Helgoe recommends looking for ways tobreak apart from the crowd and connect with people in one-on-one settings. That way, youre bringing your comfort zone with you and operating out of your strengths, she says.For more professional success tips, check out the latest issue of Recruiter.com Magazine2. Get Creative With How You Manage Office RelationshipsExcelling in your career often involves creating and maintaining meaningful professional relationships. The trick for introverts is cultivating office relationships in a way that feels natural. Helgoe says this may involve taking the menu of social options and peppering in some introvert-friendly activities.Case in point Everyones heading to happy hour after work to blow off some steam, but hitting up a crowded bar isnt exactly how you connect with others. Add your own social event to the menu by suggesting a casual coffee date or jog with a coworker for the following day. This way, the extravert option is no longer the only option. Introverts can also consider cohosting other, smaller social events that feel less intimidating.3. Root for Each OtherTeaming up with other introverts lays the groundwork for mutual accountability. For example, ahead of an upcoming office meeting, introverts can encourage each other to bring one piece of advice or something relevant to share with the group.Knowing someone has your back and is excited about your contribution can help ease anxieties around speaking up.Helgoe also suggests askingfor the agenda ahead of time, if possible, so that youll have the chance to think through what you want to contribute.Introverts can also support each other in mastering the art of negotiation. See if your fellow introverts would be interested in doing a dry run to help prepare you for an upcomingconversation about a pay raiseor title change. But make sure the benefits are mutual Share your experiences, positive and negative, to help others feel more comfortable when confronted with a s imilar challenge.The main takeaway here is that introverts dont have to navigate their professional lives solo. Establishing a support system of like-minded folks can alleviate some of the pressure youre feeling and help you move through your career with greater confidence, knowing a group of colleagueshas your back.Marianne Hayes is a longtime freelance writer and content marketing specialist.

Sick Day Email Message Example and Tips

Sick Day Email Message Example and TipsSick Day Email Message Example and TipsAlthough the ausprgung is to call in sick, emaillele is often an acceptable way to inform your manager that youre sick and wont be able to come into work. Before you hit send, however, youll want to make sure your email is worded correctly to avoid any negative repercussions either for you, for your team, or for your boss. (Check your employee manual about when a doctors bedrngnise is required.) Explore Other Options In many cases at many organizations, sick days have transformed into respond to emails from home days. Be clear in your email if youretoo sick to respond to emails or if you plan to check in periodically. Also, let your manager know if youre available to answer any questions that should arise during your absence. If you are too sick or contagious to drive to work, but you feel that there are tasks that you could nonetheless do at home, you can certainly ask your supervisor iftelecommutingf or the day is an option. It can avoid your having totake a paid or unpaid sick day. The worst thing your manager can say is No (perhaps just because he prefers that you take the day to recover fully so that you can return to work as soon as possible). Sample Sick Day Email Message Use this sample sick day email message when you will be taking a sick day andif email as opposed to a telephone call or text is an acceptable way to notify your supervisor. SubjectYour Name - Sick DayDear Supervisor NameI will be unable to attend work today because of personal illness. I will be using one of my sick days to cover this absence from work.Please let me know if I can provide any further information. Ill check my email throughout the day.Sincerely,Your Name Expand What to Include in Your Email Provide your supervisor with important information about why you wont be in, but dont share too many details about the exact nature of your sickness. No one wants to picture the specifics Here ar e some details you might want to include in your note Whether or not youll be checking your email. You can also provide your phone number, in case something urgent comes up.Whether you plan on taking a paid or unpaid sick day.If youre in the middle of a project or will be missing an important meeting, you may want to share that information. You can say something like, Marisa should be up-to-date if there are any questions on the Richardson proposal, or I will do my best to call into the team meeting at noon, or Ill also be emailing Tanisha so that she can cover my social media responsibilities. You can also send an email to your team informing them that youllbe out sick if thats appropriate keeping everyone in the loop will help them to adjust to your absence as smoothly and quickly as possible. Finally, consider putting up an out-of-office response on your work email and/or telephone account. In it, you can let people who try to contact you know that you wont be responding to emai l today. Its also a good idea to direct them to someone else who can help out with urgent questions and concerns during your absence. When to Send Your Email Be courteous to your supervisor, fellow employees and if applicable to your clients. Alert them that you will be out sick as soon as you know. You can send the email in the middle of the night, or first thing in the morning when your alarm typically goes off, and you realize that you arent going to be able to make it out of bed that day. Youll definitely want to avoid sending your email at the time you should be arriving at work - or worse, after your start time. It can make it seem like you slept through your alarm and it may leave co-workers scrambling to cover your work for the time it takes for your supervisor to find a substitute for you.

Summer Major League Baseball Internships

Summer Major League Baseball InternshipsSummer Major League Baseball InternshipsMajor League Baseball (MLB) is the association for professional baseball teams from two separate leagues, the American League and the National League. The MLB is composed of 30 teams, 29 from the United States and one from Canada. The original National League was formed in 1876. The American Association, the predecessor to todays American league, was formed in 1881 and was also known as The Beer and Whiskey League. The National League and the American Association met in a postseason championship series, the first attempt at a World Series, for several years. The current baseball season is 162 games long, not including the post-season. The season begins in April and ends in October. However, a job with the MLB is a year-round commitment. About MLB.com MLB.com is the official site of Major League Baseball. It is a source of baseball-related material including news, statistics, and sports columns. MLB.co m provides video streaming and audio broadcasts of baseball games to subscribers, sells official baseball merchandise, allows users to purchase game tickets, and runs fantasy baseball leagues. Internships Offered by Major League Baseball A career in baseball is a unique and challenging opportunity in an exciting and sought-after industry. Both MLB and MLB.com offer a wide range of internships in the United States and abroad. These include Labor Relations, Special Events, Club Advertising and Marketing, E-commerce, Multimedia, Sponsorship, Legal, Community Affairs, Information Technology, Human Resources, Analytics, Finance, Content, Ticketing, Design, Public Relations, Ticket bro, Fan Experience, Turf Management, and Baseball Operations. MLB.com and the Office of the Commissioner both offer formal paid summer internshipprogramsbeginning in May and concluding by early to mid-August. A number of spring and fall internships are available on a limited basis. Internships in the Unite d States are based in New York City or Secaucus, New Jersey, but internships with specific teams are located in the teams hometown. All internship positions are paid, but no housing or housing assistance is provided. Qualifications Students must have completed at least two years at an accredited four-year college or university or have completed one year of post-graduate studies to qualify for an MLB internship. Candidates must have an interest in working within a specific department in baseball and have exceptional academic standing. Although prior experience in the targeted internship area is not required, it is preferred. Candidates must also exhibit strong writing and communications skills. How to Apply To find MLB internship opportunities, use the search function on the MLB careers page. At the bottom right of the page, you will see Careers. Click on that, and then click on Baseball Office of the Commissioner. Currently available opportunities will appear, and you can ap ply verbunden Applicants should attach their resumes and cover letters. The cover letter should detail why the applicant wants to pursue an internship in a specific department within MLB and should mention at least three potential departments. It should also explain why the internship is appealing to the candidate and how it will advance their career in the long term. The deadline for summer internships is typically early February.

5 Ways to Stand Out in an Applicant Tracking System

5 Ways to Stand Out in an Applicant Tracking ordnungsprinzip5 Ways to Stand Out in an Applicant Tracking SystemYou spot a job posting that really piques your interest. You write a winning cover letter, proofread your resume, and send in your job application. Unfortunately, maybe 500 other eager job applicants did, too. Thats why many companies utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS), which helps organizations weed through job applications, tossing the ones that dont have the skills and experience for the position theyre applying for.Companies really count on an ATS to help them find job applicants worth calling in for an interview. So it makes sense to know what the ATS is looking for and how to make your job application stand out in an applicant tracking system. In the Careerealism article 5 Ways to Improve Your Applicant Tracking System Ranking, author Don Goodman lists the ways to boost your chances of beating the machine and making it to the next round- i.e., the job interview.K now what to say.Just like a hard-nosed editor, an ATS is always scanning job applications, looking for specific keywords and phrases that will qualify you as a possible employee. So know what words will make the cut- you can start by perusing the job posting and strategically scattering some of the keywords (like the job requirements and duties) into your own application as it makes sense. But you dont want to just have a hunk of keywords in your job application the ATS will spot it and cut you from the competition.Pass on the PDF. Sure, many potential employers would prefer a PDF, particularly if youre submitting samples of your work. But the ATS likes Word documents instead, since its able to read Word docs better than PDF files. If your resume is in a PDF format, convert it to a .doc format so that the ATS can read your resume- and approve itForget the fancy.In an effort to make your job application represent all facets of your personality, youve carefully chosen a font that trul y speaks to who you are. That might be all well and good, except that the ATS has a hard time reading fancy fonts (were looking at you, Lucida Handwriting and Trebuchet MS). Opt instead for mora traditional (and easier-to-read) fonts like Times New Roman, Arial, and Cambria, all of which are easy on the eye- and the ATS.Learn to label.Everyone has an Objective and Work Experience section on their resumes, but thats so ho hum. You want to give your resume some editorial flair, but the ATS likes facts, not flowery interpretations of your information. Stick to labeling each section as it should appear on your resume so that the ATS doesnt gloss over any pertinent information, like your previous work experience (which should be written out in the following format your employers name job title dates of employment) or skills.Spell it out.Every industry has its own language and abbreviations for certain sayings or even job titles. You have to assume, though, that the ATS knows none of thes e when crafting your job application. While its okay to include some acronyms throughout your resume, be sure to spell out the entire job title, too. That way the ATS wont miss anything important. Also, if you have a job that has a slash in it (e.g., Writer/Editor) skip a space in between the slash so that the ATS can read both titles.Standing out in an applicant tracking system is super important for every job seeker. By incorporating some of these tips into your job application, youll make it past the ATS and hopefully be called in for a job interviewReaders, what do you think of applicant tracking systems? Do you prep your job application with an ATS in mind? Let us know in the comments section