Activity for Better Communication: Team Building Activities

By Tom Harry

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

As more and more people spend at least half a day at work, team bonding and Team Building has become the need of the hour. More and more people are realizing the importance of Team Building. Most people spend more than 9 to 10 hours at work and they need to release their stress. Most projects and task involves a strong and bonded team that can perform well. Most teams end up with below par performances largely due to either lack of communication or co-ordination, this is where most big companies face problems. Proper Communication and co-ordination is the key to a well-managed company. Hence, more and more companies are investing in Team Building Activities like team parties, picnics and other such activities to keep the environment friendly and stress free.

Team Building Activities need to be fun, but at the same time, they need to impart wisdom to your team. Your team should get to learn and understand the importance of unity and integrity. Team Building Activity must have a clear objective. The objective can be anything from communication to co-ordination or even efficiency. With every team building activity, your employees/subordinates must progress as a stronger team that performs with much more efficiency. You must organize Activities that will help them overcome their weakness.

There are many Team Building Activities. However, you need only those activities that will make your team stronger. Here's how you start developing better communication between your employees/subordinates

Start with analyzing what are the pros and cons of your team. You do not require wasting your precious time on activities that will help improve their plus points.

The objective is to concentrate on the negative aspects. Most Teams face communication problems. The activity given below is easy and can be organized every week:-

The basic problem with communication is that most people are embarrassed to talk about their problems with others and at the same time it is very embarrassing for that one person to listen to his negative aspects.

Hence, the first step is to create an environment where nobody is scared to talk or communicate. You can have people write name or names of their team members with whom they are facing communication problems.

Now, collect the chits and play this game. Make all the other members talk about why two people in your team are facing a communication problem. As the other members talk, the two prospective members cannot utter a word and will simply sit and listen.

The other members of your team will also give a solution to how they can communicate better.

This game could be played every week with multiple team members and will help resolve many work related issues. You will also see an improvement in your team building and how everyone is making an effort to create a friendly and stress free environment. This activity will also help everyone learn about each other and know each other better.

Winning Resumes

By Mel Otero

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

One key to a winning resume is defining your career goal. Without a clear career goal, it is impossible to prepare a targeted resume. Assess your interests, skills, education, strengths and work experience. Be sure this assessment is honest and accurate. Write this down and begin the process of organizing your thoughts. You need to focus on the career you really want. As you set your goals and get focused, a sense of confidence will occur. You will have a clear picture of what you want to do and you will be ready for the next step. If your interests, skills, education and work experience fall into more than one career category, you will need more than one resume. Each resume will focus on your skills, education and experience that appeal to an employer for that specific career position. At this first stage of launching a job search, organization is vital. Create a folder for your goal list, thoughts, ideas, copies of the resumes and the cover letters.

Your first decision in writing the resume is whether to use a chronological format or functional format. In general, the chronological format is preferred by employers. However, if you are seeking a career position in a new field, the functional format will allow you to focus on skills, education and accomplishments that can be transferred to the open position. If you select the functional format, it is to your advantage to create a "combined format". The combined format emphasizes the transferable skills, education and accomplishments but includes an accurate chronological work history. You can find sample resumes on the Internet or purchase one of the resume writer software packages. The importance of the resume cannot be overstated. It is worth the investment of time and money to arm yourself with the best tools to assist you in creating an excellent resume.
Keep in mind that no matter what career you pursue, the resume is your first opportunity to sell yourself. Research has determined that a resume is initially reviewed for 10-30 seconds. In other words, you have 10-30 seconds to grab the attention of the reader. Use job titles and skills headings as an effective tool to get the reader's attention. If the job titles or skills headings are unrelated to the open position, the resume will most likely be tossed. Remember that in the current economy, the employer may receive hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes for a single position. To expedite the initial review process, employers will discard resumes that do not appear related to the open position. The final resume should be letter perfect. It should be printed on good quality white bond paper, not on fancy parchment paper. Be sure the resume is not too long or too short; it is suggested that one or two pages is appropriate. After the resume is in final form and before you send it to anyone, read it aloud and then have someone else proof read it. There is only one opportunity for a first review of your resume. You need to convince the prospective employer within those first few seconds that you have the ability to solve company problems. You are the solution!

Mel Otero, author, has worked in management in the mortgage banking industry and title insurance industry for over 25 years. She has started web sites and written articles to provide information, resources and inspiration during this difficult economy. She has also been mystery shopping part time for over five years.

Social Media As a Job Seeking Tool

By David Hale

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

If you want to attract prospective customers then you have to know all you can about social media technologies. Social networking is also working for those who are looking for new jobs. In the new employment trends, you will realize that employers are relying on networking contacts and connections, and word of mouth to hire.

The method of finding these people is changing and they are now using tools like LinkedIn to find contacts that match their ideal candidate profile. Using this method, they are not only able to search for skills and expertise, but also know about the person by getting a sense of who the applicant is by who their contacts and followers are. They also get to know about the hobbies, community-related activities, etc. from the sites.

The new media phenomena has made it possible in the new employment market to make it easier for those who have a strong online presence and are considered relevant and employable. So those who do not know about social media and how to leverage it, have to learn it as they cannot afford not to anymore.

If you want to attract prospective employers and develop your online presence and exposure, then you have to learn everything you can about social media. As a job seeker having online presence allows you to keep yourself out in front of potential employers. Social media marketing allows you to do that.

When you use new media sites for looking at the profile of prospective employers you will know their true status and whether you really want to work for them. Many times you get to know some inside information about them that will help you make your mind up as to whether you really want to work for that company or not.

If you are out to attract prospective customers, you owe it to yourself and the financial future of your business to learn everything you can about social media.

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Secret Career Document - The Nine Magic Job Interview Hints (Get Hired Fast)!

By Lynn Chase

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

What good does a great resume, a stellar cover letter or your Job Interview Secret Career Document do you, if you can't cut it when it comes down to the real test - The Job Interview? This is when you really have to be on your game, where the most important decision is made, whether to hire you or not and where you better bring you bag of impressive tricks. But first let's make sure you get all the basics down because let's be real, if you mess up any of the following things it's over before you even get a real chance to shine and show what you can bring to the company.
The 9 Most Important Job Interview Hints:
1. The day before the interview, call and confirm the time for your appointment. Yes, that's right call them up, its professional and shows you're responsible about your commitments. Be firm in your confirm, don't ask something like "is my interview still on and what time was that again?" The night before make SURE you know where you are going, get MapQuest directions, and take a map of the city where you are going to be.
2. Plan for the unknown, such as getting lost, traffic jams, traffic accidents. Arrive early, better to sit there trying to look productive than arrive late and have NO chance at getting the interview. With an Interview it is always One strike and you are out.
3. Treat everyone in your path like gold, including the receptionist. Behave warmly, professionally and with enthusiasm. You never know who is going to cross your path on your way to the interview, the CEO may ride up the elevator with you or the interviewer coming back from lunch, you never know. Take every opportunity to shine!
4. When meeting the interviewer, give a firm handshake (not a death grip though), and offer a polite and enthusiastic greeting, and smile.
5. Your body language means everything! Do not slouch, yawn (this can be a nervous tic but you will come across looking uninterested), fold your arms in a defensive manner or give off any other signals that may turn the interviewer off right away.
6. Show your desire to participate, take notes during the interview and actively engage in the conversation with nods and smiles. Always make direct eye contact with the interviewer!
7. Do Not drift off in your thoughts and then make the interviewer repeat a question. Keep on task, which is giving the interview process your undivided attention. Even a small "drift" about thinking how you are doing in the interview or whether you think the interviewer likes you is enough to side track your line of thinking forcing you to say, "could you repeat the question, please."
8. Answer with confidence, take the time to think before you speak. A small pause is fine and preferable to any ramblings that may come out of your mouth because you're not sure what to say. Even using phrases such as "that is a great question", may give your brain time to think of where it is going. And it is much better than Ummmmm!
9. Be proactive and if the interview appears to be going well, ask to tour the office, remember to introduce yourself to those you meet. You never know how a good impression will play out and help improve your chances of landing the job.
Bonus Tip: Finally, submit your Best Job Interview Weapon - the 30/60/90 Day Action Plan -your Secret Career Document! This will have the interviewer practically eating out of your hand they will be so impressed. More Job Offers are won with this piece of paper alone than anything else!

 

Part Time Job Vacancies

By Balajee Kannan

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Taking up a part time job is a good enough idea for several people who want to work, gain relevant experience utilize their skills and yet at the same time meet their other personal obligations and responsibilities too. There are several students, home makers, stay at home moms, the elderly who are fit enough to work and have the requisite few hours to put into productive work.

Demand:

The market for part time job vacancy in India is booming as more and more companies realize the benefits of having a part time employee. They need not pay them all the benefits of the full time employee and are able to get the best work too.

Sectors:

There are several job vacancies available in India such as in the BPO and IT sectors, teaching, hotels and tourism, advertising and the financial sectors too. In fact, if you research right you will find that all possible sectors have fabulous vacancies that you can tap into. These job vacancies allow one to be able to study and yet earn substantial amounts of cash and experience too, the kind that will certainly hold you in good stead when you start looking for a full time job. This job is a good enough option to be able to manage work life balance and seems to be a wonderful option for many people. Also, with a this job one can take up another job too, study, or pursue an interest or hobby other than work. These jobs in India offers you the best of flexibility options and time for yourself.

 

How to Get Hired: Tips to Get the Job You Want

By Keymar Bitua

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Job seekers often look for what the company is offering: good pay, huge bonuses, more compensation and benefits.They don't pay attention to themselves: Are they really suited to get a position in the company they are applying for?

Here's some tips to stand out among others so you'll get the job you wanted

1. Prepare a brief but informative resume.

Employers always ask you for an updated resume.

Don't forget to indicate your qualifications. Tell them how qualified you are in the position you are applying for.

2. Take a review on your academic skills.

Whether you like it or not, you'll undergo several tests before you can come up for the final interview. The best thing to do is take a quick review about your computer literacy, English comprehension skills, solving simple arithmetic, etc. It will make you more confident to pass those tests if you find time reviewing those matters.

3. Get ready to undergo interviews.

Employers will surely ask you how suited you are in the job you are applying for. Be ready to answer tough questions. Whenever they ask you to describe yourself, don't forget to indicate your qualifications. Tell them what can you do for the company in return when they hire you. Let them find you appropriate to have a position in the company by expressing how can you be an asset in the company. Show self confidence and tell them your capabilities to do the job. Always speak courteously and don't forget to wear a smile. Always be sincere whenever your answering their questions. Show them your potential and make them think that hiring you is a good decision to make. Lastly, dress up properly before you go for an interview. Remember,you should make a good impression in the way you dress and carry yourself. In that way, you'll be able to speak out your qualifications with confidence.

With these guidelines, surely you'll taking your first step to get the job you want.

The Dos and Don'ts of Quitting Your Job and Heading for Greener Pastures

By Adnan Masood

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Are you ready to quit your job? Regardless of the reason, how you quit is important as it might impact your ability to get a good reference in the future. When it comes to quitting your job, please take these important dos and don'ts into consideration.

DO make sure you have another job lined up. Or, at least make sure that you are financially secure and able to be without a job for a few months. This economy has made it hard for job seekers. Millions of men and men are currently out of work. While there are jobs available, there aren't enough to go around. So do not count on being able to land a new job right away; plan ahead and be prepared.

DON'T quit your job for a ridiculous reason. Say you got a job offer and that new position pays more; great! That is a good reason to quit your job. However, not good reasons aren't worth the hassle of going through a job search, possibly being unemployed for months, and so forth. Speaking of which, what aren't good reasons? It depends on the situation at hand, but you should never quit your job on a whim because of a dispute with a coworker or boss, unless you feel threatened.

DO give proper notice. This is hard in some cases. Say you got a new job offer but you need to start in one week. What should you do? You want to provide two weeks notice before quitting your job, but what if you MUST start in one week? Tell your current employer right away that you will only be available to work for one more week. Do know though that this might impact your ability to secure a good reference. If possible, provide two weeks notice at the least.

DON'T tick off the entire workplace on your way out the door. If you are quitting your job due to a problem with your boss or your coworker, you might look at your last day as an opportunity to let it all out. Despite that great feeling at the time, you never know when you will come across your coworkers or bosses again. Remember that old saying "never burn a bridge that you might need to cross again?" Remember it!

DO provide your notice in writing and verbally when possible. If you work for a larger company where you rarely see the person in charge, it is okay to turn in a written notice only. However, if you deal with your supervisor on a regular basis, hand in your letter of resignation in person and have a quick chat with them. Explain your reasons for leaving (but put a positive spin on your on-the-job experience). Basically, go out of your way to seem like a model employee because this will help when it comes time to get a good reference.

Now that you got a few good tips on quitting your job, are you ready to start your job search?

10 Best Part Time Jobs For College Students

By Azhar Devaraj Victor

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

What are the best part time jobs for college students? These are jobs which allow flexibility in terms of working hours and to a great extent location. The main focus of college students should be their studies and the timely completion of the courses that they have signed up for. Though part time jobs enable college students a source of much needed income, such jobs should not, in any way, distract them from their studies. Based on the above, the following are some of the 10 best part time jobs for college students:

1. Online Surveys: There are several sites and Google Ads that will help you learn more about online surveys. Pick the ones that have a proven track record and are offered by reputable sources.
2. College or on campus jobs: Check out the part time jobs that are available at your college or those near you. It could be something administrative especially during student intake peaks or an operational job. The library, counter, student counseling, cafeteria or any such service areas offer part time work opportunities.
3. Sales Promoters: You will be surprised at how much you can make for just a few hours a day. Pick those where you can select the number of hours you wish to work or the shift that is suitable to you.
4. Fast Food Workers: Turnover is very high especially at the popular outlets. They take on many part timers who leave to take on better opportunities. These people need to be replaced on a constant basis as service standards have to be maintained.
5. Hotel F & B Assistants: These are high labour intensive jobs. Conferences, seminars, weddings and other such events require a lot of manpower.
6. Online Affiliate Marketers: There is a huge opportunity here and they are among the best part time jobs for college students. You can do this with just a computer with Internet connection. You can work from anywhere, chose how much you want to do and when you want to work. A laptop would give you greater freedom with this type of work.
7. Donors: Find out from the hospitals nearest to you whether they need donors. Some pay for blood and plasma donations.
8. Care Centre Helpers: Homes for senior citizens or nurseries need people to spend a few hours reading, talking, to residents, playing with children or doing some cleaning. Call these centres and find out what they may be able to offer.
9. eBay Sellers: Sell products online. There are many other sites where you can do this. However, eBay is the best and most popular.
10. Research Study Assistants: Some post graduate students might need someone to organise their documents, type or read some material and make notes. Research centres may need some participants in their programs.

The above are just 10 of the best part time jobs for college students. As stated earlier, the best part time jobs for college students are the ones that offer the most flexibility. You must be able to do the job and more importantly, be able to study and complete all coursework including assignments. Learn more about one of the best part time jobs for college students.

 

DA Promotion Board Vs Vacancy Promotion - Field Grade Officer Promotion Tips

By Charles Holmes

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

In the Army National Guard, Field Grade Officer promotions happen two different ways. They are known as: DA Boards & Vacancy Promotions. Let's cover them in a little more detail below.

Vacancy Promotions: In my opinion, vacancy promotions are the fastest and easiest way to get promoted in the Army National Guard. Here's how it works. Several months before you meet your minimum time in grade requirements, you should seek a position in the next higher grade.

For instance, if you are a Major, you should begin looking for a Lieutenant Colonel slot once you have been a Major for at least three and a half years. That way, when you meet your minimum four year time-in-grade requirements, you can submit a state-level promotion packet.

At this point, your state will convene a promotion board to review your packet. Once they approve your promotion, you will get a promotion order and your promotion packet gets forwarded to National Guard Bureau to begin your Federal Recognition (FED REC) process. The FED REC process takes 3-4 months (normally). Once your FED REC process is complete, you will receive a NGB (Federal) promotion order.

Since you are already in a position in the next higher grade, you will get promoted. That's how simple it is.

DA Promotion Board: Each year, the Department of the Army holds promotion boards for Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard Officers. Each promotion board selects a group of officers based upon their date of rank. For instance, the DA Promotion Board might review Captains with a date of rank between January 2005 and August 2006.

At this point, the Department of the Army identifies all officers that fall into that date of rank category. Prior to the start of the board, officers are notified via mail and/or email that their packet will be presented to a DA Promotion board on a specific date.

Next, officers have the responsibility to ensure their packet is updated and current. They must get a new DA Photo, ensure their DA Form 2-1 is accurate, and update their records to include awards, OERs, etc. Most promotion boards provide a checklist for the officer to follow.

On the day of the DA Promotion Board, the DA Promotion Board reviews the packet of each candidate to ensure they meet minimum Army education standards, civilian education standards, APFT and Height/Weight Standards, etc. They also review the DA Photo to validate that it is accurate and current. Finally, they review the Officer Evaluation Reports to evaluate performance and potential.

At the end of the DA Board, the DA Board publishes the results.

In one respect the Active Duty Army and Army National Guard handle promotions differently. In the Active Duty Army, you receive a sequence number when you are selected at a DA Promotion Board. Everyone is given a sequence number. A sequence number is similar to an Order of Merit List. The list starts with #1 and ends with the last officer on the list. When their number comes up, they get promoted. Also, the Army finds them a job in their next higher pay-grade.

Unfortunately, the Army National Guard handles things differently. First of all, you do not get a sequence number. You get a letter of selection for promotion, BUT you must still find a unit vacancy within your state. If you can't get a slot, you won't get promoted. There are many officers who were selected for promotion by a DA Promotion Board, but never got promoted because they couldn't find a slot.

Electro-Mechanical Engineers

By Bormann Hartwich

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

The electro-mechanical branch of engineering includes subjects on analysis, design, manufacture and maintenance of equipment or products which have a combination of electrical/electronic and mechanical systems. On becoming experienced engineers, they develop expertise in both the electrical and mechanical engineering. The subject is a mix or interface of the mechanical equipment and its electronic controls. The Graduates in this science can work in a variety of places including the new product development, applied research or any other entrepreneurial efforts. You can find engineers working for designing and building everything from simple bottling machines to high tech satellites and even very delicate medical equipments.

The overall employment of mechanical engineers is expected to grow same as the average for all other occupations. Individuals planning and interested in such kind of engineering specialization as there career have several training options available to them. These engineers get trained at technical institutes, community colleges, divisions of colleges and universities and at public and private vocational-technical schools. Most of the employers prefer to hire engineering technicians who have an associate degree or any other post secondary training in engineering technology. Having a combined knowledge of mechanical engineering technology and electrical/ electronic circuits these engineers also work in manufacture of computer-controlled mechanical systems like robotic assembly machines. They even operate such machines in factories and other work sites. Their work overlaps that of electrical/ electronic engineering technicians and mechanical engineering technicians at most of the places. However most of these engineering technicians work for the computer and office machines industries.

The studies and curriculum of electro-mechanical engineers focus on areas like computerized instrumentation, data acquisition and electrical control systems in electrical and things like fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat power and dynamics on the mechanical side. They also work on developing automated industrial systems through artificial intelligence, graphical user interface and various other electro-mechanical systems designs. These also work as customer engineers who service computers and other electro-mechanical equipment in the industries. You can even graduate as an electromechanical engineering technician diploma and join the workforce.

The electro-mechanical engineers get to understand electromechanical systems in a variety of fields and have an opportunity to work as a technologist, field service representative, research/ development technologist and equipment maintenance or repair representative in many big companies and firms.

All You Need to Know About Job Vacancies

By Mark Andrew Woodcock

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

A job vacancy is when a position for a job has opened and needs to be filled. These positions can be opened by companies and businesses that are look for new staff or hires to help produce more outgoing work. When a company is looking for a new hire they usually put up an advertisement that states, Position Vacant, in a newspaper, classifieds, magazines, internet and so forth. These advertisements about job vacancies let people who are looking for work have a chance to assess whether they are qualified enough for the job.

Usually a job vacancy advertisement will have information on what the job is, what skills the employer requires from a would be employee and contact details. The vacancy will sometimes be published for a few weeks in a row if the position has not been filled within the first week.

When a person is looking to pursue a particular vacant position they are usually call in to meet with the manager of the respected company for an interview. The interview will consist of questions the employer will ask that the person will have to answer to be eligible for the job. Interviewing a person is how companies decide on whether a certain person is qualified enough for the position

On making arrangements for an interview a person may be asked to bring their resume to verify their skills qualifications in the business they are looking to be a part of. The employer will look over the persons resume and will decide whether or not they fit the job description.

If a person does not get the job that they apply for they should not give up as there are always job vacancies around that are opening daily. If a person keeps an eye on the job listings on a weekly basis then they should be able to find a job in no time at all.

Benefits of Customer Relationship Software

By Raymond Levi

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

The success of a company is dependent upon its customers and customer relationship software will help the relationship among your corporation and its customers. While there is no denying that the customer relationship software can help your enterprise, it's important for business owners to do not forget that the software program is an enabler, but it surely will not take over the running of your corporation. Even with the perfect software, firms nonetheless depend on the human factor so as to be successful.

There are a number of issues that good CR software might help you with. The benefits of a CRM program are a rise in income and profit, leverage, and improved interaction points.

The trick to using customer relationship software is to treat is as technique to your enterprise. You want to use the software to help you improve your business, and it will, but you also must be willing to put in an excessive amount of the work.

Enhancing your enterprise, even with the help of your customer relationship, is just not a simple element to achieve. It's going to take quite a lot of laborious work, and there'll probably be some headaches along the way. The easiest way to approach the improvement development is to sit down and make a listing of issues that you'll want to do. This will not less than give you some place to start. Most business owners discover that they should replace their enterprise guidelines, replace their advertising, tweak their employee coaching, and execute the IT systems.

The data you, the business owner, collects with the help of your new software can assist you with the improvement of various points of your business. The keyword is assist, it won't do the work for you. When you've got supplied the software program with accurate data it might probably provide help to make selections that can affect your marketing plans. The software program also can enable you decide who your most worthwhile buyer is and what they're on the lookout for once they come to your corporation. The most important thing your customer relationship software will allow you to with is figuring out what things you are able to do in an effort to improve your company's client retention.

Putting in a customer relationship software program on your enterprise laptop is a wonderful idea. The benefits you get from the software could have a huge impact in your company's future, provided you might be prepared to do the legwork and the knowledge you feed the software program is accurate.

What To Expect When Working As A Certified Nursing Assistant

By Celeste Nurnberg

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Certified Nursing Assistants, or CNAs, play a vital role in the modern health care environment. Without the dedication and hard work of CNAs life for both nurses and doctors would be a whole lot more difficult.

When you train for your certified nursing assistant exam, you obviously don't have any idea what to actually expect for the job when you begin employment for real. Often your training will compose of an element of on the job training to enable you to familiarize yourself with the job and the environment in which you will eventually work.

If your training does not encompass on the job training, then you will usually be given scenarios that are designed to go someway to preparing you for what to expect, while useful, there is obviously no replacement for practice and time spent in the actual environment where you will work.

Hard Work, But Greatly Rewarding

Your day to day life as a CNA will be, for want of a better word, busy. There is no doubt that nursing assistants have a busy working life compared to many other careers, from the first minute of your day until the time you leave work, which may well be after your scheduled end of shift time, you will be on your feet and endlessly going from one place to another in fulfilment of your duties.

You will be constantly attending to patients needs, helping with meals and fluids, cleaning patient areas and moving patients between wards and different areas of the hospital, as well as offering an understanding ear whenever a patient has some concerns or fears over their time in hospital, or sometimes their lives in general.

While the work is busy, the rewards are great. Obviously, like anybody working in the health care field, a typical CNA is caring by nature, and by virtue of this takes pleasure from helping others and making others lives that little bit more enjoyable whenever the opportunity arises. There are no shortage of opportunities everyday when working as a CNA to bring a smile to a face, or make the day a little brighter for a poorly child.

Of course total professionalism is expected at all times, and required. A hospital environment is a hive of potential accidents and lawsuits waiting to happen, and you must play your part in ensuring your patients, colleagues and workplace are as safe as possible, and also that you carry out your duties to the very best of your ability.

Satisfaction, And Making A Difference

Despite the hard work, most CNAs will agree the job is worthwhile, there is a sense of satisfaction at the end of each day that some good was done, and that you do make a difference to people's experience and time while they are in hospital, and when they leave and go home, they may well remember you for the rest of their lives as the person who made what otherwise may have been a worrying and stressful experience, instead a much less traumatic and frightening one.

Employment, Jobs, Places, and Waiting Lines

By Rich Albright

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

The unemployed know the statistics. Their next job may eight to fourteen months away; meanwhile, their financial situation steadily deteriorates. They dip into meager savings, keeping a constant watch on spending. They may even get to the point where they face foreclosure and have to fight those proceedings. Unemployment is an ugly place to visit.

There aren't any rosy predictions for a recovery. Unemployment rates still hover around 9.6 percent with areas of the country at 12 percent and higher. So, where are the jobs?

Despite passing a watered down health care bill, the government reports that employment in the health care sector rose, adding about 20,000 jobs per month. The next highest employment sector was professional and business services adding about 17,000 jobs monthly. Manufacturing lost 27,000 jobs a month offsetting a majority of the gains in employment and aided by a loss government jobs due to the Census workers completing their short-term employment tasks.

The states with the highest unemployment rates were led by Nevada with an unemployment rate of 14% as of August, so you might want erase any thoughts of heading to the "All For Our Country" state. The other states above the 10% unemployment threshold were MI, yes, that's where the Big Three car makers reside, CA, FL, RI, SC, OH, OR, IL, IN, and GA. It's ugly out there.

Looking for employment? Statistics might indicate the best prospects are in states with the highest employment rates. These states, led by the Dakotas, all have unemployment rates below seven percent and include: North Dakota at 3.7% and South Dakota at 4.5%, followed by NE, NH, VT, WY, KS, HI, and IA.

So a move to any of the high prospect states, providing you can sell or walk away from your current location might be your best option. Or is it? Most state governments are trimming budgets and jobs. Standing in line without inside connections might not reap any benefits. On the other hand, education employment in these states might prove to be a viable option as education spending is up slightly. It makes sense as more people are opting to return to college or take certificate courses in order to land that next position.

Another option is self-employment; however, for those struggling to stay afloat, this option isn't likely. Start-up businesses require cash and usually aren't in the black for extended periods. They require a cash reserve and nerve to go it alone. Franchised businesses are also an option for the self-employed, but they add fees to any start-up venture and usually have recurring fees based on gross sales.

Part time work should be a consideration if you have been unemployed for any length of time and these opportunities might lead to full time employment. Overall, keep sending out resumes, continue building your network, and don't forget to follow up on those promising prospects with a phone call to the hiring manager.

  

By Melanie Szlucha

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Last week was the inaugural call of the Jobseeker Mastermind Series, and I've gotta say, it went really well.
The topic was cover letters, but as any of you who have worked with me know, I don't do anything without referring it back to the job description. That's where the rubber meets the road-that's where the hiring manager/company puts out there what they want, and you must demonstrate that you were sent from the heavens as the perfect candidate to meet their needs.
One client on the call is an attorney, the other an actuary, so of course the jobs they were applying for were very different. But the strategy to decoding a job description is the same.
The clues as to who the company is looking for are scattered throughout the job description. When I wrote these as a hiring manager, I really tried to capture the essence of my perfect candidate in a concise posting.
One example, a job description we looked at mentioned "fast paced" twice, "multi-tasking at a very high level" and "Training will be provided, however, a knowledge of contracts and a keen business acumen is required." In a 99-word job description (about 7 lines in MS Word)-that seems kind of intense. So they really want someone who is independent and picks things up very quickly. So what other qualities would a person like that demonstrate? How would they sound on the phone? What kinds of experiences would you expect to read on their resume or in their cover letter? What would they have done that proves that they meet those qualifications?
Of course keep in mind that the basic qualifications were for a legal associate with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience, and proficient in MS Word and Excel. Which many candidates meet. It's the intangible, the personal qualities that are also mentioned in the description that are actually more important to the employer. Many candidates will meet the 2-3 years of experience part, but what's going to separate all the candidates who apply from those they call in for interviews are those intangible qualities, those personal characteristics that demonstrate that they'll be a fit with the company.
And that's what you discuss in a cover letter. Talk about how you learned a new software in under 2 weeks. Include examples about how your workload was above average for your position, talk about how you're always commended for juggling multiple responsibilities. Talk about how you recommended changes to contracts that were strategic improvements to help their business.
And you'll get a call.

A Guide to Sales Positions

By Philip Weston

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

Working in sales is a challenging yet rewarding job, but there are so many different types of sales jobs it is easy to get confused by each role. Below is a brief explanation to the most commonly advertised positions.
Sales representatives
A sales representative's role is to call customers each day, enquiring about their needs, promoting products, advising customers and taking orders. Depending on the company and the exact description of your job, you may have higher emphasis on serving existing customers offering them new products and building on the firms relationship with the consumer. However, some companies expect you to cold call and find new business which is often incentive based. Working as a sales representative is often seen as the starting point in a sales career.
Sales executive
If you take on the role of a sales executive, you are likely to have to make fewer calls per day to customers as more emphasis will be put on you finding new business and presenting demonstrations of products. Depending on the products on offer, you could find that each sale involves two or more visits to a potential customer.
Telesales
Working in telesales is similar in some ways as working as a sales representative. The role is usually office based and involves calling customers to offer products or services. It is mainly proactive in that you make the calls, but it may also involve the answering of incoming calls to answer sales enquiries. The role tends to be less technical but requires energy, enthusiasm and resilience.
Sales director
The sales director plays a pivotal role in a company and is typically responsible for the sales and marketing functions of a business. How hands on you are in the position is highly dependent on the size of the business and whilst it is likely as sales director you would be responsible for strategy, direction as well as sales and marketing initiatives, you may also be expected to play a key sales role.