Types of Samples Job Resumes

Types of Samples Job ResumesIf you are in the market for a new job and want to look for samples of samples job resumes, then you need to know about what they are. They are not as common as it may seem. Most job applicants don't give them much thought until they see them.The use of samples job resumes is important. It helps job applicants get an idea of what a resume is all about before they actually send one off. It can also be a positive thing because it lets you know that the company has a good eye for detail and knows how to properly prepare a resume. If you are a job applicant, you will probably not send a resume that is poorly formatted, or in some cases, if you do, they probably will not even use it.These samples job resumes should include all the important information about you and include your contact information in it. This can be your name, address, email, phone number, fax number, and so on. You can have more information in the section that includes your work history or sc hooling if you want to.The samples resume that you send out should be sent from an account that is registered and has been for some time. Also, if you are sending one out for someone else, then you should make sure that they have at least one that is similar to yours. Even if they do not have one like yours, you should send them one that is at least very similar to theirs.You should send one of these sample resumes to all the possible employers that you are thinking of contacting. If you can, you should send one to each employer that you think may be interested in hiring you. If you have a list of those that you are thinking of contacting, then you can send them one with all the samples of samples job resumes that you have put together.The reason you want to send the samples job resumes is to let everyone know that you are interested in working for them. In this case, you want to make sure that you will have the same job description as those on their listing. Many times, this is not the case. However, if you are getting the same kind of job as someone on the list, then you will need to send a resume that is similar to theirs.Some employers may think that if you have a good experience that you are a good candidate for a certain position. However, if they haven't heard anything else about you, then they won't know that until they receive the samples of samples job resume. When you send one of these out, you are letting them know that you are interested in working for them.When sending the samples job resumes, try to make them eye catching and appealing to a potential employer. It doesn't have to be a very detailed job resume, but it needs to be one that is well written and will entice a person to read it. This will help your chances of being hired.

Campaign To Guarantee Fixed International Fees to Launch Tomorrow

Campaign To Guarantee Fixed International Fees to Launch Tomorrow Ive just come across one of the best student-led campaigns towards helping international students. As an ex-international student I understand how difficult and shocking it can be to come to a new country 1000s of miles away and be told that the fees are different to what was originally advertised. My first-year fee was £10,000+ a year and in my third year it was £13,000+. Now Daniel C Stevens (@dc_stevens),  International Students Officer for  @NUSuk  is launching a campaign for universities to offer fixed fee guarantee under the fixed international fees campaign. See hashtag #fixintfees. Daniel C Stevens, International Students Officer, NUS UK The NUS has found out that each year up to 175,000 international students come to the UK in good faith only to find that the tuition fees for their course have increased without warning. Already paying high fees and budgeting meticulously, these changes threaten international students welfare and course completion. At least 50% of UK universities do not provide international students with a “fixed fee guarantee” and their fees increase, during their programme, often by thousands of pounds a year. This could make a huge difference to international student retention, as NUS’ Pound in Your Pocket research shows: students who pay unexpected additional costs of £1000 or more are three times more likely to leave their programme. Indeed, research from Universities UK suggests that the proportion of students impacted by fee changes could actually be much higher, with 62% of institutions, representing 58% of all international students without protection from rising fees during their course. This is inexcusable, unjustifiable and extortionate. The NUS is calling on every institution to guarantee fixed international student fees. International students should not have the goal posts moved by institutions while they are here. Update 17/02/2014 THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY. WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. SOURCE: Daniel C Stevens Facebook Notes. 0

How to Bulk Up Your CV to Impress Future Employers

How to Bulk Up Your CV to Impress Future Employers Your CV is the first thing that recruitment agents and employers will see when you are applying for a vacancy that youre really interested in. This means that you need it to do a lot of the work of impressing these people so that you can get your foot in the door for an interview and have a chance to impress them face-to-face! If you are someone who is new to the workforce, for example you are just starting out looking for work after university or school, or you are starting out in a second career, then you may find it hard to make your CV feel like it has enough valid experience on it to really convey what you could bring to the job you are applying for. This is why it can be a good idea to take part in things that can help you bulk out your CV with interesting and impressive experiences. Here are four examples of things you can do to bulk up your CV and show that you are someone with interesting skills and work experience. Voluntary Work If you would like to have more work to put on your CV but of course, need to use the CV to get the work in the first place, it can feel like a bit of a Catch-22, however, taking on voluntary work that you can put on your CV can give you a good way to build up work experience that you can reference without having to get a paid job to do it. There are all kinds of things you can do on a voluntary basis, from working with charities for the homeless through to planting trees and doing other environmental work, so it can be easy to match your voluntary work to your personal interests and also to the industry you would like to ultimately work in. Temping Another good way to get experience you can use on your CV is to work as a temp for a little while. This can allow you to find work where you can use your skills with real employers for real pay, and quickly ramp up the number of companies you have experience with. You can do a lot of different types of work as a temp, for example you can try hospitality work such as the waitressing jobs from Staff Heroes, or you can work in manufacturing, or office administration. Whatever you do, it will be genuine work experience that you can talk about on your CV and show how it made you a better candidate. Outside Interests Employers are not only interested in what youve done when it comes to work but also in terms of the skills you might have built up outside of your professional life. People who can show outside interests that demonstrate skills, for example people who play team sports, people who use their free time to write stories or run their own website and people who look after animals can demonstrate from their hobbies some experience that may be relevant to a job. Online Learning Another thing that can look good on your CV is if you spend some of your spare time furthering your education or learning new skills. Showing that you have done some online courses or are in the process of doing something like learning a foreign language online can not only impress an employer but also help you stand out from other people with similar work backgrounds as someone who is interested in self-improvement and has goals and ambitions. All of these things can be good ways to find extra things you can put on your CV.   Combine them with your work and school experience to help you show yourself in the best light.   when recruiters and employers are shortlisting for vacancies, youll likely stand out over the competition.

6 Side-Hustle Ideas to Make Extra Income

6 Side-Hustle Ideas to Make Extra Income Having a side hustle is a great way to make some extra money, and in many cases, fuel your true passions. If you don’t currently have a side-hustle but want to get started creating one, there are many options you can look into. Here are six great side-hustle ideas you can look into today to help you pad your income. Copy Editing If you love reading and writing, then copyediting is a great side-hustle to look into. There are many online services who are in need of strong writers and skilled copyeditors to help them edit and proof various articles and books that they are responsible for publishing. Most of these agencies pay either per project, or (more for writing projects) per word. You can also use freelancing sites like Upwork and Fiverr to get started in the copyediting or copywriting field. Personal Training If you’re passionate about fitness and wellness, then consider getting a fitness trainer certification and teaching some group fitness classes or starting a personal training business on the side. These days, fitness classes are hugely popular. So whatever type of exercise you enjoy, whether it’s weight training, Pilates, yoga, Zumba, kickboxing, or anything else, if you get a teaching or training certification, you can easily start teaching these classes at your local gym! Uber or Lyft If you have a car and some free time, then driving for Uber or Lyft is another viable side-hustle option. This is also a great choice for extroverts, or those who love meeting and chatting up new people, so if you enjoy conversation, then driving on the side could be a great fit! The only drawback to this side-hustle idea is that, unless you’re truly passionate about driving, this isn’t going to necessarily fuel any creativity or help play into your passions and interests. But it’s still a great option if you’re looking to make some extra money! Delivery Our modern society is fueled by convenience, and delivery services are more popular than ever. A great way to make some extra money is to become a delivery agent for any number of services out there, such as Postmates, Grubhub, DoorDash, and Amazon. The great thing about this side-hustle option is that you can really do it on your own schedule. You can work during the day, and then pick up delivery shifts on nights and weekends to earn some extra cash. It’s perfect if you have a trip or a special event that you’re trying to save up for! Blogging If you’re searching for a true creative outlet, love writing, and want to grow your own personal brand, then you should consider starting a blog. A blog is a great personal outlet for creatively expressing yourself, building your brand, and finding new income opportunities by working with brands, reviewing products, and partnering with other bloggers. Blogging can take a while to get started in, since it takes some time to build up your credibility, your niche, and your authority, but it is one of the most fulfilling side-hustles out there. Become an Influencer In the same vein as blogging, you could also become an influencer to earn some extra money on the side. Do you have a particular passion that you consider yourself to be an authority on: maybe fashion, makeup, travel or even pets? Do you have a strong social media game you’re your peers are always complimenting you on? Is there a particular topic that people often come to you for advice on? If you can answer these questions with a clear direction, then becoming an influencer may be a viable side hustle for you! To get started, reach out to influencer networks, like Influenster or Activate.com, and offer your services. Many of these services require you to apply, and take into account your existing social media following. If you want to become an influencer, get those follower counts up to boost your chances of success.

US Educational System is Broken - Let Me Explain! - Career Pivot

US Educational System is Broken - Let Me Explain! - Career Pivot United States Educational System is Broken I am passionate about our educational systemâ€"and disappointed with its failings. I just finished reading a Washington Post article called Why America’s obsession with STEM education is dangerous. Fareed Zakaria wrote: If Americans are united in any conviction these days, it is that we urgently need to shift the country’s education toward the teaching of specific, technical skills. Every month, it seems, we hear about our children’s bad test scores in math and science â€" and about new initiatives from companies, universities or foundations to expand STEM courses (science, technology, engineering, and math) and deemphasize the humanities. From President Obama on down, public officials have cautioned against pursuing degrees like art history, which are seen as expensive luxuries in today’s world. Republicans want to go several steps further and defund these kinds of majors. “Is it a vital interest of the state to have more anthropologists?” asked Florida’s Gov. Rick Scott. “I don’t think so.” America’s last bipartisan cause is this: A liberal education is irrelevant, and technical training is the new path forward. It is the only way, we are told, to ensure that Americans survive in an age defined by technology and shaped by global competition. The stakes could not be higher. The problem is they are missing the point entirely. The current educational system is broken. K-12 Education Our K-12 educational system is broken. After a near-fatal bicycle accident in 2004, I left the high tech industry to teach high school math. I taught Algebra I and II for two years. (More: Being Hit by a Car Changed the Course of My Life) Question: When was it decided that one should take Algebra I, Geometry, and then Algebra IIâ€"in that sequenceâ€"in high school? Answer: 1890s What I have discovered is that very little has changed in our public school curriculum in over 100 years. YIKES!! Listen to the most recent episode When I was teaching Algebra II, I discovered that I was required to teach logarithms. WHY?? When I was in high school in the early 1970s, you needed to understand logarithms to be able to use a slide rule. Click here if you have never heard of a slide rule! Other than that, logarithms were pretty useless. So, little has changed in our K-12 educational system, but the kids have changed a lot. It is failing so many of our students (especially those who are gifted artistically). Now, we have a proposal called Common Core. It radically updates the way we teach English and Math. 99% of those who oppose it politically do not understand the problem and have never read common core methods. It is a political hot potato. The vast majority of students leave of our K-12 educational system ill-prepared for higher education. Why? They only learn what can be tested via multiple-choice test. Common Core fixes this, at least for Math! By the way, to fix this, we need to start with pre-kindergarten! Our Higher Educational System is Broken Why do we go to college for four years? Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, etc. all take four years to attain. Why is that? I sure would like to know. I spoke at the Women Communicators of Austin Speed Networking Event this last weekend. It was a thriving audience of University of Texas students who aspire to be great communicators. They were all worried about getting an education, gaining employable skills, and garnering experience from internships so that they will find a job when they graduate. The problem is the cost! They cannot pursue a liberal arts education that teaches them to think…something that many baby boomers pursued via the higher education system. Today, when students graduate from the higher educational system, most come out with hefty student loan balances. So, when Fareed Zakaria writes articles like Why America’s obsession with STEM education is dangerous, he misses the point. Most are obsessed with getting a STEM education because then you can get a job topay off the student loans. Our higher education system was built to create students who can think. What students need from their higher education system are the skills to get a job to pay off their student loans. What our higher education systems should produce are students who can think, have enough skills to get a job AND not leave them hopelessly in debt. Fixing our Educational System Not much has changed in our educational system in over one hundred years. The needed changes will take a long time. We need to ask ourselves some hard questions: Why do we have summer break for three months in the K-12 educational system? We know having such a long break hampers students’ progress when they return in the fall. Why do colleges have summer break, when a significant portion of the student population are over 25 years of age? When we know not all children learn at the same rate in all subjects, why do we structure schools this way? (By the way, this drove me nuts when teaching Algebra!) With the availability of the Internet and video conferencing, why do we have college campuses? Given the diversity of our younger population, why are we not teaching both English and Spanish? Toto, we are not in Kansas anymore! I have taught adults for close to 20 years in approximately 40 different countries. I taught Algebra I and II from 2004-2006 in an inner city high school. I can tell you these other countries do not have the answer for teaching to our highly diverse population. It will take a long time, but the current system needs to be re-evaluated from the bottom up. Unfortunately, we have politicians in control who have not a clue of the real problem. Marc Miller Like what you just read? 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Interviews but no offers

Interviews but no offers So youve had interviews but no offers yet. Here are some ways to audit your interviewing performance. Job interviews can be stressful, unpleasant, or fun.   It all depends on how you view them. Shift Your Thinking I tell people all the time to change their mindset before entering an interview. To do this, all you need to do is change how you think. Instead of thinking:   I need this job or I really want this job, think to yourself, DO I want this job? This one simple shift can greatly impact your emotions about the interview and can change the dialog during the interview. Consider the interview an exploratory conversation. Audit Your Interview Performance If you have had many first interviews, but havent gotten a follow-up or second interview, it may be time to do an audit of your performance. How are you answering questions? How is your energy level and professionalism? What questions are you asking? How do you prepare for the interview? What is your body language saying? What are you wearing? There is no right answer for everyone. Sometimes it comes down to a style and a personality thing. If you want feedback, ask a trusted friend or better yet, ask them to do a mock interview with you. Do NOT ask the people who interviewed you for feedback. Heres why. Providing feedback to you and every candidate takes valuable time, plus it could put them or their company at legal risk. As much as they may want to help you, it isnt in their best interest. Phone interviews are particularly tricky since you cant see how someone is responding to your answers. Here are 7 Phone Interview Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make Record Yourself If you havent seen yourself in action, video yourself answering questions.   It feels strange and awkward, but it so worth it! Not Every Interview Converts It is important to recognize that not every interview will not translate into a job offer. In fact, there was a statistic that said it took about 5-7 interviews with different companies to land an offerwow! Here are 41 Reasons Why You Didnt Get the Job Get More Practice The more interviews you have under your belt, the better! Consider accepting interviews for jobs you are less interested in- when there is less at stake. Use those interviews to enhance your interviewing skills and build confidence. If youre still unclear about why youve had interviews but no offers, consider scheduling a mock interview with me.

9 Reasons the Best Employees Quit - Career Advice Blog for Millennials

9 Reasons the Best Employees Quit - Career Advice Blog for Millennials Many hiring managers wonder why good employees suddenly quit, when their performance has always been on par. What happened? Often, good employees are gone and snatched up by another company without any mention of complaints in the exit interview or resignation letter, if they’ve left one. The cost of a good employee quitting is more expensive than employee retention: Studies estimate that when a business must replace a salaried employee, the cost is typically six to nine months of that salary. For example, if a manager makes $40,000 annually, between $20,000 and $30,000 of this goes to recruiting and training expenses. For low-paying roles that have high turnover, it’s estimated to be 16 percent of that salary yearly. Instead of letting good employees quit, managers must practice a type of preventive action within their work culture. Content and thriving employees keep a business growing, and good employees leave when their needs aren’t being met or respected: 1. Feeling Stuck There comes a time for every employee when they feel stuck in their role, unable to develop their career further. No one wants to feel stuck in a humdrum existence of doing the same thing day in and day out like a drone, but sometimes the best employees get held back for being too good at what they do. Dreams begin to feel impossible. What routes are there within the company for the individual to aspire to their dreams? What’s blocking them? Good employees want to grow and give back, and without a career ladder in the company structure, they can’t do that. 2. Inability to Develop Skills Good employees are lucky when constructive and positive feedback is consistently given after the training period on the job. When an employee masters their skillset, an employer is happy and may assume the employee is, too. After time, feeling stuck in a rut may cause the employee’s spectrum of talents to erode. A good manager will nurture and push their employee with equal and appropriate measure. The employer will find ways for the employee to develop and apply their skills, whether that’s in a new project or role within the company. Some employers offer to help cover costs to further an employee’s education because the return on investment is better than losing the employee altogether: An employee will typically stay with the company longer. 3. Inability to Pursue Passions Work-life balance is vital to employees and managers, and allowing an employee time to pursue their passions is important. No one was born to pay bills and die, as the saying goes, and employers want eager, hungry employees who are passionate about their jobs, too. Employers should encourage employees to pursue their passions, because good workers will continue to perform well on the job. This energy will also carry over into an employee’s work. 4. Overworked And  Burned Out Low-key and dynamic jobs both have stressful points, but all overworked employees eventually burn out. When the endless source of stress comes from the top, good employees will be buried. With no hand to help them up, they only can turn to themselves to find a way up and out. They think if only they work harder, the work will get done and even out. They try to convince themselves it’s only one of those typical stressful points, but overwork adds up. Good employees feel taken advantage of in the workplace and leave. Employers need to recognize the signs of employee burnout, such as crankiness and drops in performance, before it’s too late. 5. Unseen, Unrecognized and Underestimated Good employees want to hear “Great job! You’re the best!” Without this, good employee contributions go without reward or respect, and they feel unseen, unrecognized and underestimated. Managers have already seen what good workers can do and that they deliver. As long as the job is done, all is well, since everyone knows their place and how everything runs, right? Wrong. Managers must regularly and openly communicate with their employees to address their needs and positively reinforce them. Is it a raise or a bonus? Is it more social time to get to know coworkers or taking a well-deserved lead on the next project? Go big, or your good employees will go home for good. Performance reviews are a wonderful time to begin creating a flow of open communication, where the exchange is mutual. Good questions to ask are: How can I make your job easier? What are your goals for the next six months, or the next year? What do you feel is your best achievement this year? What tools or resources do you need? What do you want your next position to be here? Employees may also answer with personal responses. Allow employees to open up. Managers should give balanced and empathetic performance reviews, actively listening to their employees. 6. Hierarchy Is Too High Managers shouldn’t forget the importance of having an open-door policy. Sometimes, it’s not a lack of reward, but the fact that employees have to climb too far up the hierarchy to reach someone to be seen and heard. How can those employees contribute or grow if there is no one checking in or communicating with them? Employers who have an open door and accept the need for an employee to skip a rung in the ladder to communicate will hear and meet their employee’s needs. 7. Lack of Common Respect and Trust Managers expect the respect of their employees, and while many return that respect, others don’t. A manager’s ego may be too big, or stressors may get in the way. Even in the professional world, relationships fluctuate from good to poor communication and vice versa. Some managers are so focused on turning a profit they fail to motivate their employees in a human way, respecting their contributions, time and value as a person. Managers must remember the golden rule and offer up the same respect, decency and trust they expect from their employees. If this doesn’t happen, don’t be surprised when good employees walk. Treating employees with respect will boost their productivity, because it shows their concerns will be addressed with a considerate approach. 8. Negative Work Culture When a candidate interviews for a position, all staff are typically on their best behavior. Everyone wants to give each other a good impression, but as a hired employee adjusts, negative work culture can become more apparent. When no one talks about work culture, it’s clear there’s no work culture to speak of. It’s like fight club, but it’s often filled with managers who have beautiful offices and employees who work in cold cubicles, while everyone gossips over the proverbial water cooler. It’s a manager’s responsibility to nip negative work culture in the bud and cultivate a positive environment. Create a comfortable and motivating work environment that isn’t depressing, gray and filled with gossip. 9. Employers Flake on Commitments When employers flake on their commitments to their employees, it breaks an intrinsic professional trust. Employers may have alluded to or promised raises, better benefits, contributions to causes and more participation in the community and failed to deliver. For good employees, a company’s word is only as good as its actions. Before those good employees walk, employers must make reparations. Sometimes, that means revisiting company identity and policy to revise and rework core values for inspiration, reevaluating how those are implemented on an inner and outer scale as action. It costs less for employers to retain good employees, whose hard work is earnest and pays off. Employers must practice a form of preventive medicine in the workplace, keeping lines of communication open with employees, rewarding their contributions, treating them fairly and encouraging their growth on professional and personal levels. After all, happy employees will keep a business thriving. What are the best ways for employers to retain their best employees? Weigh in the comments, and keep the conversation going by sharing and subscribing to Punched Clocks. Get everything you need to build a career you love by signing up for the newsletter.