Study 30% of employees would take less salary for better benefits

Study 30% of employees would take less salary for better benefitsStudy 30% of employees would take less salary for better benefitsAttraction, engagement, purpose, and retention are the themes of this years MetLife Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Survey.The insurance giant surveyed both employers and employees the employer survey included 2,500 interviews with benefits decision-makers the employee survey consisted of 2,675 interviews with full-time employees over 21 years old.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreMany of employees top sources of financial stress were medical-related72% being able to afford the cost of healthcare in retirement68% outliving my retirement savings67% having money to pay the bill is someone loses their job67% having money to cover out-of-pocket medical costs66% the ability to rely on Social Security/Medicare in retirementIn fact, the percentage of peop le polled by MetLife since 2015 who agree with the statement I expect to postpone my retirement due to my financial situation has skyrocketed from 37% in 2015 to 52% in 2019. Stagnant wages may be one likely cause.Employers know that offering benefits is good for business. The vast majority of employers (80%) said benefits were so important that they played an important role in building workplace culture. And 78% of employers said that benefits let employees be more productive.Still, employees want more and better benefits. On the employees side, benefits attract talent 6 in 10 employees said that benefits were a major reason why they chose to work at their company.Still, theyre not as happy with them as they could be.Only 67% of employees are satisfied with the benefits they receive, while 73% of employers think their employees are happy with the benefits offered.A not-insignificant 3 in 10 employees say they would trade more money for better benefits.A slew of new emerging benefi ts is an area where employers can make a difference in making employees happy. Here are the emerging benefits people care about the most72% unlimited paid time off69% wohlbefinden programs rewarding healthy behavior68% phased retirement programs66% paid sabbatical program61% on-site free/subsidized services like meals, gym, dry cleaning, hair59% on-site health/medical care (including mental health)33% subsidized egg freezingEmployers are attempting to meet employees changing needs with holistic benefits 57% of them this year. After the basics like medical and dental are met, employers can offer a wider range of benefits like accident insurance, legal service, and retirement programs that help employees manage their money after they retire. These types of programs all fell under the nice to have category chosen by employees in the study.The future of benefits may be in customization 93% of employees rated the option as either a must-have or a nice to have. Theyre way ahead of empl oyers, only 68% who see customization as important.But since 72% of employees agreed with the phrase, Having benefits customized to fit my needs would increase my loyalty to my employer, well see how fast they catch up.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

5 Habits That Are Killing Your Career

5 Habits That Are Killing Your Career 5 Habits That Are Killing Your Career You arent stalling out in your career because you lack skills. Rather, its more likely that schwimmbadeanstalt behavior isto blame.A recent survey from training companyVitalSmartsfound that 97 percent of employees have some career-limiting habit that hinders theirprogression at work. VitalSmarts approached 973 managers to ask them which habits were most derailing their direct reports careers. The managers pointed to five above all othersDisorganized and Unreliable Doesnt spend necessary time planning, organizing, communicating, and coordinating with others fails to follow through on commitments difficult to rely upon.Too Little, Too LateProcrastinates misses deadlines cuts corners rather than going the extra mile to produce great quality.Its Not My Job Deflects blame doesnt take responsibility clings to their job description unwilling to sacrifice personal interests for a larger goal.Unwilling to Change Is stuck in the past complains about the future repeats the same mistakes expects others to accept them as they are drags feet in taking on new approaches.Cynicism Is often the contrarian finds fault before looking for benefits is overly critical.The Performance Review DisconnectDespite the fact that managers have identified these five habits as career-killers, employees are by and large unaware of their bad behavior. In part, thats the result of a disconnect between managers and employees during performance reviews.As VitalSmarts Vice President of Research David Maxfield explains, When we asked people who had come out of performance reviews what their boss wanted them to do differently and what they learned from the performance review, they overwhelmingly said that, to the extent their boss had any dissatisfaction at all, the solution was to take a course or skill-up in some sort of technical area. But when we talked to the managers, it wasnt about skill-building at all. It was about behavioral harte nusss very different from the message that their direct reports heard.Perhaps employees are walking away with such skewed messages because managers arent very optimistic about the situation. According to VitalSmarts, bosses report only 10-20 percent of their employees can actually make the brdeing changes needed to kick these career-limiting habits.While Maxfield acknowledges that changing your habits is harder than learning new skills, he doesnt believe it cant be done.Its not that people cant change, its that very few peopledo change, he says.The Lake Wobegon EffectFans oflong-running radio variety show A Prairie Home Companionwill be familiar with creatorGarrison Keillors description of the fictional town Lake Wobegon as a place where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average.The Lake Wobegon Effect, which takes its anthroponym from that last bit about all the children being above average, refers to the fact t hat almost all of us believe ourselves to be above average a statistical impossibility.Maxfield describes a survey in which people were asked, Are you above average? and 80 percent of respondents answered in the affirmative. The Lake Wobegon effect, Maxfield believes, is one of the reasons why so few people are able to permanently change their behavior.One of my colleagues says the problem is biology Our eyes point the wrong direction, Maxfield says. Were not looking at ourselves, were looking out at the world. We dont see our own inadequacies.To make matters worse, people are often reluctant to point our inadequacies out to us. Even our bosses arent so good at it recall the performance review disconnect explored above.The other problem preventing us from changing, Maxfield says, is that when someone does point out a behavioral problem, many of us go into denial. In the VitalSmarts survey aboutcareer-limiting habits, 80 percent of employees blamed the problem on their bosses, not on themselves.If youre unwilling to own it, then the chances you are going to change are pretty small, Maxfield says.Maxfield has some ideas about how people can kick their career-killing habits, but he stresses that before anyone can adopt these tips, the first step is to accept it is your problem.Accepting a behavior as your problem isnt simply a matter of being told you have a bad habit you need to address. It means consciously choosing to address the problem after careful consideration.What people forget sometimes is that you need to ask yourself, Is this a behavior I am willing to change, or would I rather find a new boss, find a new job, and live with the status quo? Maxfield says.Some people very much believe the change isnt worth it and thats fine if youre one of them. You just need to be okay with your lack of career progression and probably find a new gig somewhere where the boss wont mind as much.Bad Behavior Is a Team SportIf, on the other hand, youve decided making the change is worth it, the first thing to recognize is that willpower alone wont fix a thing.Often, when you have a bad habit, its almost always a team sport you have accomplices who are encouraging your bad habit, Maxfield says. You have to take some accomplices and bring them over to your side.For example, say youre one of the disorganized and unreliable ones. Your habits didnt start out as bad ones. As Maxfield says, your habits likely developed as the best way of coping with the world as you found it.Say youre a new employee, and youregetting along just fine, Maxfield elaborates. Maybe your peers would not describe you as disorganized and unreliable, but you dont really use a calendar very effectivelyor plan your workday very effectively, but you dont have to you have the weekend to catch up, and your job is not all that responsible anyway.Over the years, a few things change. You get promoted and gain a lot of responsibility. You platzdeckchentle down, get married, have some chi ldren all of which adds even more responsibility to your life. Now you dont have the weekend to catch up anymore. Your disorganization is becoming a significant hindrance to your professional success.The mistake we tend to make is thinking, Well, if I have enough willpower, I can overcome anything, Maxfield says. But I forget that my family is lined up against me spending more time at the office. They dont think thisa bad habit, though. Your family would like to see you spend less time at the office.Often, when a person is stuck in a bad habit or situation, its not one thing keeping them stuck there. Instead, multiple factors are at work, Maxfield says. Thats why he and VitalSmarts have come up with a sort of typology that allows people to discover the influences keeping them stuck.Were like the fish that discovers water last Swimming in a sea of influence, and we dont even notice it, Maxfield says.Become a Scientist to Kick Your Career-Limiting HabitsThat typology of bad influence s developed by Maxfield and co. looks like thisUsing this chart, people can pinpoint where their negative influences are coming from and what to do about them.Returning to our disorganized and unreliable example, perhaps you pinpointone of your bad influences in the social ability, or support, section Your family doesnt want you spending more time at the office so you can stay ahead on your work. Theyd rather spend time with you.Of course, were using the phrase bad influence rather loosely here. Your family isnt wrong to want to spend time with you, and you arent a bad person for prioritizing family dinner over constant late nights in the office. So, assuming you have accepted that disorganization and unreliability is your problem and is worth fixing, your next step is to become almost like a scientist, Maxfield says. You have to dig deeper to the underlying causes of your behavior and find solutions that work for you.The subject were studying is ourselves, Maxfield says. Can we def ine the behaviors that are a problem and then track down those times, places, and circumstances where it becomes a problem?If youre disorganized and unreliable, maybe you discover that one of your big problems is saying no to people, which means you often end up with more work than you can realistically handle. Now that you cant use the weekends to catch up becauseyou want to spend time with your family, you have to find a better solution which you can do by looking at each box in the typology and taking some corresponding actions. There are numerous ways to improve your will or incentivize yourself, for example, but here are six to get you started1. Personal Motivation (Will) Create a Personal Motivation StatementA personal motivation statement can help you solve the conflicts that often arisebetween short- and long-term goals.We have our long-term goals that were after, like a career advancement goal, and our spouse buys into it, our family buys into it, we all buy into it, Maxfi eld says. But in the short term on a Friday night, when you have tickets to the theater but you have a deadline that will require you to stay late and miss the theater your motivation is not to get that career advancement, its to go to the theater with yourspouse.In such situations, you can use personal motivation statements to remind yourself in the short term ofthe long-term goals you may be abandoning to pursue immediate satisfaction.2. Personal Ability (Skill) Get Some TrainingYou could always use a new set of skills, no matter what your situation is. If youre disorganized and unreliable, perhaps you can learn some time-management and calendaring skills to help you get more done on time.Just remember that truly building skills requires notonly education, but also active training.The problem people have around skill-building is they think that its education rather than training Once Ive read it or I understand the concept, Im done, Maxfield says. But skill-building almost alwa ys requires deliberate, repetitive practice and coaching.3. Social Motivation (Encouragement) Hang With the Hard WorkersRather than spending your time with slackers, Maxfield suggests finding accomplices who have the same goals as you have and model off of them. Do what they do.4. Social Ability (Support) Find a MentorYour mentor should be someone you trust and who cares about you. It should be someone with whom you can be honest and who can be honest with you. Your mentor needs to be able to tell you the hard truths, or else youll just end up in denial like most other people.5. Structural Motivation (Incentives) Put Some Skin in the GameMaxfield tells the story of his neighbor in Park City, Utah, who spent time on the Olympic Nordic combined team. When this neighbor was tasked by his coach with losing ten pounds, he put a stack of $20 bills on his mantel, above the fireplace.He tells his wife, Every Friday, I want you to give me the hard truth. Did I stick to my diet and my trainin g? If I didnt, were going to burn a $20 dollar, Maxfield recounts. So he had some skin in the game and he said he never burneda bill6. Structural Ability (Environment) Control Your EnvironmentTake control of your workspace and the environment around your workspace. Make it into a space that is, for you, conducive to work.It may be creating a quiet workspace at home, or it might be removing things like electronic disruptions, or it might be purchasing some apps that could help with organization, Maxfield explains.

Compulsively check your smartphone Knowing why can help you stop

Compulsively check your smart phone Knowing why can help you stopCompulsively check your smartphone Knowing why can help you stopNew research highlights the different triggers that may cause you to compulsively check your smartphone and offers suggestions that may help you kick the habit.Everywhere you look, people are checking their smartphone with great frequency - and not just teens and college students.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreFor some, smartphone behavior has become compulsive, with negative effects on their lives.Scientists at the University of Washington (UW) found a series of triggers, shared by all age groups, that initiated and ended habitual smartphone use.The researchers also investigated solutions smartphone users created to curb an undesirable level of use.The team presented its findings May 7 at theACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systemsin Glasgow, Scotland.Our findings primarily target designers, helping them understand what makes digital experiences meaningful for people. What we learned also shows that designing apps that are easy to pick up and put down at will is better for users than combating attention-grabbing apps with lockout mechanisms,Alexis Hiniker, PhD, co-author of the study, told Healthline.Hiniker is also an assistant professor in the Information School at the University of Washington who specializes in human-computer interaction. Shes also the director of the UW User Empowerment Lab.What the study foundOur findings also describe in detail what compulsive phone use is like in the moment, the factors that trigger it, and the factors that help users break out of that cycle, Hiniker said.Hiniker explains her study began when she and her colleagues listened to people talk about their frustrations with the way they interacted with their smartphones.However, all of those interviewed told of phone experienc es that had personal and persistent meaning.That is very motivating for me, she said. The solution is not to get rid of this technology it provides enormous value. So, the question is, how do we support that value without bringing along all the baggage?In late 2017 and early 2018, Hiniker and her team interviewed 39 Seattle-area smartphone users in three groups between the ages of 14 and 64 high school and college students and adults with college degrees. (Thirty-nine people is a large sample for the type of in-depth, qualitative work she and her team conducted, she says.)The researchers interviewed the participants, asking them questions about which of the apps on their phone were fruchtwein likely to lead to compulsive behavior.Many participants cited social media apps as experiences they turned to compulsively, Hiniker said. But a lot of others came up as well casual games, YouTube, email, and text messaging.What triggers compulsive phone use?Interviewees revealed four common tri ggers for compulsive use unoccupied moments, such as waiting to meet a friend before or during tedious and repetitive tasks socially awkward situations or waiting for an anticipated message or notification.Participants also reported common triggers that ended their compulsive phone use competing demands from the real world, such as meeting up with a friend or needing to drive somewhere the realization that they had been on their phone for a half-hour and noticing content theyd already seen.The team was surprised to find that triggers were the same across age groups.We were most struck by how similar peoples behaviors were, regardless of age, Hiniker said. Although high school students were more likely to talk about using their phones as cover for awkward situations, most of the themes we saw cut across age groups.Previous research highlights triggers for compulsive phone use, tooLarry Rosen, Ph.D., also studies compulsive smartphone use and has discovered positive ways to change use r behavior.Rosen is professor emeritus and former chair of the psychology department at California State University, Dominguez Hills. A research psychologist and computer educator, hes recognized as an international expert in the psychology of technology.In 2016, Rosen began conducting studies with 375 college students and 75 high school students.Rosen also learned that some people check their phones often out of boredom.Researchers call this nomophobia - a combination of the words no, mobile, and phobia - defined as fear of being without your phone. This phenomenon is also called FOMO, or fear of missing out or not being connected. (Teens spent the bulk of their time on social media, he says.)In fact, some of Rosens study participants reported that they got up in the middle of the night to check their phones.Three-quarters of his participants said they left their phones on ring or vibrate to see if any messages would come in.Rosen says the anxiety of getting up to check your phon e can affect your health, as it leads directly to getting a bad nights sleep.So, how can people kick the habit?Rosen created lists of strategies for his student participants. He offered them four categories of ways to make changes to their phones, or to use their phones in unique ways.The categories were communication, focus and attention, enhanced sleep, and enhanced well-being. The goal was to enhance their smartphone experience.To improve sleep, Rosen told his participants to set their phones on a gray screen at night, which removes all colors.We told them to tell their phones to forget their passwords and to take their phones out of the bedroom an hour before they go to sleep, he said. We also gave them alternatives. Use a meditation app to help them relax, or select Do leid Disturb for 30 minutes so they could concentrate on their studies. Lots of them used Night Shift to switch off blue light on their phones.I asked them to do this for only three weeks. Then, I asked them to t urn in a paper about their minutes usage and unlocks. I asked, How did it go? Some people even sent me screenshots of their screen data. A lot of them said, Hey, Im going to keep doing this. It made positive changes in my life, he said.Of Rosens 375 participants, 200 said the suggested changes in use freed up a lot of their time each day.Hinikers team asked their participants to identify an aspect of their behavior they wanted to change and to draw an idea of how their phone could help them achieve it.Many sketched a lockout mechanism that would prevent them from using their phones for a specified period. Participants, however, admitted that although they felt bad about their behavior, they were ambivalent about using their proposed solutions.This finding indicated a subtler relationship with smartphones.If the phone werent valuable at all, then sure, the lockout mechanism would work great, Hiniker said. We could just stop having phones, and the problem would be solved. But thats no t really the case.Instead, the team discovered that participants found meaning when apps connected them with the real world and enhanced their relationships with friends and family - meaningful experiences that transcended the moment of use.Its not the phone that drives compulsive behavior, its the appsOne scientist says its not smartphones that are the problem but the apps we use.Individuals are no more addicted to smartphones than alcoholics are addicted to bottles,Mark Griffiths, PhD, told Healthline. A distinguished professor of behavioral addiction at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in England, hes also the director of theInternational Gaming Research Unit of the NTU Psychology Department.For the very small minority that have problematic smartphone use, they have addictions on the smartphone, not to it. It is the applications on smartphones that can prove troublesome rather than the phone itself, he said.fruchtwein studies that examine smartphone addiction really examine soc ial media addiction, he says. Social networking applications, rather than gambling or gaming apps, tend to take up the most time.Most news stories about smartphone addicts are actually about habitual use, he said.Such use may have problematic elements that might have an impact on the individuals education and/or occupation in terms of decreased productivity or impact on relationships by ignoring their loved ones. But this is not addiction, Griffiths said.Hiniker says people can do many small things to bring their own behaviors in line with their intentions.The biggest change will come from new design approaches, which are already being developed.The best thing people can do is demand better experiences from developers and vote with their dollar, she said. Use apps that make it easy to engage in ways you feel good about.This article first appeared on Healthline.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Customize this Outstanding Entry Level Demonstrator Resume Template

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Do You Need a Recruiter or an Agent

Do You Need a Recruiter or an AgentDo You Need a Recruiter or an AgentThere are too many names to keep track of recruiter, agent, headhunter, executive recruiter, search consultant. Which is which? And most importantly, which is right for your job-search campaign?Do you expect your recruiter to be your agent? If so, you have confused an executive recruiter and an executive agent.There is an unmistakable distinction The two professions are paid by, loyal to and representative of separate parties - employers or job seekers.That means they may have different priorities and opposite interests in the same recruiting transaction.Recruiters find people for jobs.Executive recruiters, often called headhunters, stay in business by satisfying the mandate of their corporate client, the employer. They find appropriate prospects to fill an open position. They are leid outplacement specialists. They dont create new jobs or find spots for individuals.Executive recruiters are paid by employers to id entify and attract new talent that exactly matches the employers specific requirements. Their role is to source the perfect candidate and manage the applicant pool. Thus, executive recruiters guide the recruiting process by limiting a candidates access to company insiders with hiring authority.Executive agents find jobs for peopleExecutive agents are consultants who work for the candidate. Similar to the agents used by models, actors and athletes, executive agents are paid by job seekers to find them a job. They can provide services, including personal coaching, mentoring, representation, confiding and scouting to help land you a job. Executive agents can be long-term partners or retained on a short-term basis to advise on a job-search campaign. They can charge clients by the hour or project, but most often take a percentage of your annual compensation as their fee. Like executive recruiters, they typically focus their practice on a particular industry or functional discipline.The d ifference?It all comes down to who is paying the bill. Executive recruiters put their client first the hiring company. Executive agents put the candidate first they evaluate situations from the personal perspective of the executive.If you are running a straight-and-narrow job search where you have close ties to prospective companies or industries and are making a linear career move (such as director of marketing to VP of marketing), an executive recruiter will probably work fine. Those most likely to appreciate and value an executive agent are executives who are running more difficult searches where the candidateDoes not have a network, or known contacts are not generating leadsRunning a high-stakes campaign search must be confidential, discreet and sophisticatedRe-entering the workplace from a sabbatical or early retirementChanging career or industry needs new, targeted inside contactsHave limited time and restricted availability for networking and researchingHas a job-search prog ress stalled and needs diagnostic to remove barriersNeeds sharper focus and consistent execution of the right strategySeeking a hands-on partner Can I hire anyone to job search for me?If any of the above applies to you, then an executive agent may help your career. Remember to inquire which font of recruiting party someone is. The answer will tell you a lot about what information they are privy to and where their incentives lie.

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What To Do With Your Arts Degree

What To Do With Your Arts Degree What To Do With Your Arts DegreePosted May 15, 2012, by Aziza GreenTheres a common misperception that arts degrees (also known as humanities or liberal arts degrees) do not make for strong career prospects. This is because unlike vocational degrees, which have specific career outcomes, arts degrees are focused on increasing a students knowledge and critical thinking skills in a variety of areas literature, history, fine art, philosophy but not ones that lead directly and obviously to a job.Arts or humanities students study ideas, movements and theories in culture, society, history, language, reasoning and more. Extensive reading and research helps arts students to form a broad understanding about the world around them and the ways in which humans connect and interact. This kind of knowledge is vital to develop a broad-based understanding of society, as well as critical communication and analytical skills.Though arts degrees are appealing to many stu dents, the lack of career direction and explicit training makes the graduate career path for arts students unclear and, at times, uncertain. In 2011, only 66 per cent of humanities graduates who were available for full-time work were actually able to secure full-time employment. The zentralwert salary for humanities graduates was $46 000. When compared to bachelor graduates from all fields, where 76.2 per cent of those available for full-time work found full-time employment and the median salary was $50 000, the prospects for arts graduates dont look so rosy.However, thats no reason to shelve your Hemingway, Levi-Strauss or Foucault and resign yourself to the commerce degree that your parents want you to do With the right tools and the right attitude, you can take your arts degree wherever you want and secure a career thats both interesting and financially rewarding.Understand your career optionsThe flexibility and versatility of an arts degree means that graduates have the lions sh are of choices when it comes to which industry they can enter. In 2011 bachelors graduates from the humanities most frequently found employment in business, human resources, marketing, arts and media, as well as the legal, social and welfare professions. Arts graduates were similar, typically finding work in business administration, sales, management, media, hospitality and government agencies. In other words, the possibilities are endless and its really up to you where you choose to take your degree and apply your skills.Consider all your options media, business, publishing, marketing, the public sector, arts or community services. If you are interested in a particular industry, take the time to research that industry to better understand the requirements for entry-level roles. You may find roles and organisations that you didnt even know existed. Research companies in the industry of your choice to understand organisational structures and business models. There are a multitude of resources available for this kind of research including careers counsellors, job search websites, industry associations, company websites and more. Get yourself out there, meet with industry professionals and network as much as you can.Armed with your arts degree, you may have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up. But with your well-developed writing and analytical skills, theres nothing to stop you from excelling, progressing and working your way to the top.Know your skill set and how to sell itBy understanding which highly transferable skills youve developed during your studies, you will be able to communicate and demonstrate these to potential employers. Many employees look for a few key competencies, preferring to recruit graduates who they can train in industry-specific skills on the job. Some of the most important skills that an arts degree will give you includeCommunication skillsOne of the most highly sought after skills in the job market is the abili ty to communicate effectively and this is an area where arts students excel. Essay writing, oral presentations and group work develop advanced communications skills and require a person to absorb, understand and transmit information. Arts degree graduates are therefore able to synthesise complex information and communicate it concisely both orally and in written form.Critical reading and thinking skillsArts students cover a vast amount of reading for their subjects and are asked to approach the texts that they encounter critically. This means more than just understanding the points and arguments presented it means questioning what youre reading, its premise and validity, and looking at what is omitted as much as what is presented to the reader or audience. This is a sophisticated skill which allows students to understand issues in context and see the limitations of an argument. Curiosity, self-reflection and intellectual autonomy are fostered in arts courses and the ability to dem onstrate these traits to employers can make you an attractive and competitive recruitment candidate.Analytical skillsArts students develop strong analytical skills the ability to break ideas and issues down into their component parts and drill down to the root of problems while considering possible solutions. When looking at a problem, someone with analytical skills tries to understand why the problem occurred, rather than simply looking at what the problem is. Analytical skills encompass the ability to interpret information, weigh up different sides of an argument, identify problems and offer reasonable, well considered solutions. Pure logic has its limitations, however, and as an added bonus, arts graduates offer the ability to think creatively and laterally. This ability is essential in helping businesses to come up with creative and innovative ideas and solutions.Research skillsArts grads know how to find information, and have the discernment to distinguish between good, author itative information and poor quality, unreliable information. As part of their studies, arts students are required to find and research a large number of primary and secondary resources, and distil and analyse the most relevant points to create a clear argument. Many arts students are also media- and Internet-savvy, knowing how to skilfully navigate the tangled web of information to be found verbunden and in traditional sources.Consider postgraduate study optionsMany students choose a Bachelor of Arts in order to pursue a particular subject that they are passionate about, such as philosophy or literature or anthropology. For the most part, however, students who choose an arts degree are looking to broaden their knowledge and experience in order to find a satisfying career path.Many arts graduates go on to specialise through postgraduate study. Popular postgraduate courses for arts graduates include education, psychology, journalism, marketing and social work. Many arts graduates als o choose careers in research or academia.With the in-depth knowledge and skills gained by doing a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters degree, youll have the advanced knowledge to launch your career and be an expert in your field.Check out the career-defining moves you need to make in your 20s, 30s and 40s. 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Top Job Interview Questions for Insurance Salespeople

Top Job Interview Questions for Insurance SalespeopleTop Job Interview Questions for Insurance SalespeopleThe key to landing any job is to prepare to answer questions that are likely to come up during the application process. If youre interviewing for a job as an insurance abverkaufperson, that means being ready to talk about your sales technique and to demonstrate knowledge of the industry and the company. All job interviews are at least partly a sales pitch, but sales jobs are doubly so. You can expect to be required to display your skills by closing the sale, so to speak. This is your opportunity not only to show off your acumen and familiarity with the job, but also to demonstrate how youd interact with clients and colleagues. The more you can find out about the company culture before the interview, the better youll be able to show that youre a good fit for the team. Some organizations may push their salespeople to be more aggressive, for example, or they may prize sellers who de monstrate a high degree of skill with sales management software. If you can learn more about the challenges facing the organization before you head in to the interview, you can make a better case for yourself as the candidate who will solve their problems. Background, Strengths, and Experience Your prospective employer will want to know a lot about your background and experience. Expect to answer questions about cold calling, meeting sales goals, your motivation and passion for the job, and your strengths and weaknesses. The interviewer will also want to know what to expect out of you as a worker. Their aim will be to determine whether youre likely to be successful as a member of the team and organization. Be prepared to answer questions about what youve done in the past. A few examples How would you meet your quotas or bring in sales?How long would you expect to stay in sales if hired?How do you organize, plan, and prioritize your work as a salesman? Theyll probably want to kno w why you personally are suited for a sales environment and how much time you would ideally spend in an office. Again, its important to know what will be required in this particular job. You may also be asked to rate how trainable you are and what you think youre worth. Be prepared to discuss the contributions to profits that youve made to justify your salary request. Finally, your interviewer may even ask if youve ever been fired. Be honest, especially if it was in the recent past and theyll likely find out. Be prepared to share your side of the story without dwelling on the past. Disclose how youve learned from the experience and grown into a better employee. Industry Knowledge Knowing your industry will make you a much better salesperson than if youre clueless about the insurance field. With this in mind, expect your interviewer to ask you questions such as, Which drivers will influence the market in the next 18 months? The interviewer might also expect you to know informatio n specifically about the company in question. For example, What do you think is a typical day in the life of an insurance salesman at the company? Be sure to study up on the company and say why you want to work there. You might also be asked to critique the company. But dont go overboard here. You want your criticism to be as constructive as possible. Maybe mention some areas in which the company could improve and how youre the right person to do so. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Working in insurance sales means that you have to be an effective communicator. That means interviewers will want to know if you can distinguish communication skills from listening skills. Theyll also be likely to ask how you build relationships with clients and handle rejection. Be ready to share an experience you had dealing with a difficult customer and how you handled the situation. And if youre a good communicator, youre likely to enjoy cold calling, so be prepared to discuss that. Your pr ospective employer might also want you to share an effective method you have used to sell insurance. Lastly, be ready for curveballs. For example, its not uncommon for interviewers to ask candidates to sell them something in 60 seconds or less, e.g., Sell me this pen. Practice demonstrating your sales technique so that you can impress when the time comes.

Want More Money It May Be the Right Time to Get It

Want More Money It May Be the Right Time to Get ItWant More Money? It May Be the Right Time to Get ItWant More Money It May Be the Right Time to Get ItFrom studies to expert opinions, the consensus on the economy is that the worst is over and were starting to pull out of the now 20-month-old recession slowly.And perhaps just as slowly, workers will be trying to regain some of the money theyve lost through layoffs, pay cuts, or salary freezes. Otzu sichs will be looking for the compensation they should have been getting after taking on the work their ex-colleagues were doing before they were pink-slipped.Surprisingly, many employers may be ready to accommodate these changes, according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder.com and staffing firm Robert Half. Among the findingsNearly half of the 500+ full-time employees surveyed said mora money will be the most effective way for employers to make them happy after the economy improves.Almost as many hiring managers recognize that 40% of hi ring managers in the survey said providing more money will be their primary method for retaining top performers when the rebound begins.In a bit of a surprise given the large labor pool, 6 out of 10 hiring managers said their companies are willing to negotiate higher compensation for qualified candidates.Depending on your current status, heres what this might mean to youEMPLOYED BUT LOOKING? If youre aiming for a better job or a bigger paycheck, you may have some leverage if and this is a big if theres a healthy demand for someone with your skills. In that case, get your resume ready.EMPLOYED, BUT NOT LOOKING? If youve been a good soldier through the recession and your company is doing well or recovering, build your case for a raise. List what youve done to help the company. Include any extra duties youve taken on and successes youve achieved, whether they were part of your responsibilities or beyond the scope of your job. Keep adding to this list, and use it at your next performanc e review to support your request for a raise.UNEMPLOYED? Theres a good chance you wont have to lower your salary expectations to land a job. This could also lower the degree of any sense of desperation in your job search. (But if youre desperate, dont show it, as Brianna Raymond emphasized in her post last week.)As always, know the salary range for the job you want or want to keep. Sites such as Salary.com and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have lots of data to keep you well informed on your value in todays job market.Are you beginning to see some employers who are willing to bend on salary or give out raises? Let us know with a comment.

How mindfulness, minus the hype, benefits your brain and mood

How mindfulness, minus the hype, benefits your brain and mood How mindfulness, minus the hype, benefits your brain and mood Mindfulness is rapidly becoming a global phenomenon. It’s even supported by rigorous scientific research, driven in part by a desire for new practices to improve our mental health. Mental disorders will be the biggest burden of disease in developed countries by 2030, according to The World Health Organisation. The need for prevention strategies is now more important than ever. When you strip away the mysticism, mindfulness has a positive influence on the brain. Follow Ladders on Flipboard! Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!   A study from Dr. Sara W. Lazar, et al., showed that meditation actually increases brain density in the prefrontal cortex. “In essence, mindfulness?- ?being about attention, awareness, relationality, and caring?- ?is a universal human capacity akin to our capacity for language acquisition,” writes Brigid Delaney of The Guardian. Modern mindfulness is probably the easiest thing in the world, and the hardest thing for your brain, even if you do it for just five minutes a day. The simple idea of being mindful?- ?being present, being more conscious of life as it happens, and being aware of your environment can help you enjoy life to the fullest. Even things you might think are boring, like tidying up, can be amazing if you are truly present. It takes practice, but it’s incredible. Mark Williams, co-author of Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World encourages us to live in the moment every day. He writes, “Start living right here, in each present moment. When we stop dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, we’re open to rich sources of information we’ve been missing out on?- ?information that can keep us out of the downward spiral and poised for a richer life.” Mindfulness aims to achieve a relaxed, non-judgmental awareness of your present thoughts, feelings and emotions. The simple act of making your actions deliberate, not rushed and random can improve your mood and help you focus better. Mark Williams, professor of clinical psychology at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, part of Oxford University’s department of psychiatry, calls it “direct knowledge of what is going on inside and outside ourselves, moment by moment”. The life-changing habit is about learning to direct our attention to our experiences as they unfold, instead of choosing to “live in our heads”. It’s about noticing our thoughts, especially when they are taking over, and realising that they are simply ‘mental events’ that do not have to control our emotions. In his TED Talk All It Takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes, mindfulness expert and Founder of Headspace, Andy Puddicombe, explains, “… Not being lost in thought, not being distracted, not being overwhelmed by difficult emotions but instead learning how to be in the here and now; how to be mindful, how to be present. I think the present moment is so underrated. It sounds so ordinary and yet we spend so little time in the present moment that it’s anything but ordinary.” Mindfulness has been reported to produce positive effects on psychological well-being that extend beyond the time the individual is formally meditating. Parts of your brain associated with compassion and self-awareness grows while parts associated with stress shrink when you meditate, according to research from Massachusetts General Hospital. The study looked at brain scans of people before and after they participated in a course on mindfulness meditation. Studies report that meditation can “permanently rewire” your brain to raise levels of happiness. “In the past decade, research has shown that the benefits of mindfulness include: stress reduction, improved concentration, boosts to working memory, reduced rumination, less emotional reactivity, more cognitive flexibility, a higher level of relationship satisfaction, etc.” writes Christopher Bergland of Psychology Today. Make time (even if it’s just two minutes a day) to meditate. Find a quiet place and focus on your breathing?- ?and nothing else?- ?for at least two minutes each day. In our distracted world, this can be hard but it’s not impossible. If you do it successfully, and consistently make it a habit, you’ll sleep better, feel less stressed, and have more energy. Every activity in life can be a trigger to bring you back to the present  moment In our distracted world, it is essential for your wellbeing to take a few minutes each day to cultivate mental spaciousness and achieve a positive mind-body balance. This can be hard but it’s not impossible. In fact, simple focused breathing can do wonders for you in any situation. And breathing isn’t the only exercise you can do to reset your mind. Try observing, listening, and appreciating more intentionally, too. You can be more present in your morning routine, how you work, take breaks and or even how you engage with your spouse, children or relatives. Being mindful every day can completely change how you relate with yourself, others, and your work. If you do it successfully, and consistently make it a habit, you’ll sleep better, feel less stressed, and have more energy. So how do you embrace mindfulness, in the simplest way possible? It starts with an awareness habit. Begin to notice the world around you. Awaken your senses to the world around you. Our brains are on auto-pilot most of the time. Take charge of your thinking habits by switching off the auto-pilot. Slow down your thinking. Become aware of your thoughts. Become comfortable with the silence and stillness. Most experts recommend a formal practice of mindfulness for about 15 minutes every day. But that will be hard for a wandering mind. Training your mind to filter the noise in your head to observe is tough. Naturally, it’s not easy to clear your mind of all thought. Anyone who has tried to meditate knows how hard it is when the mind keeps wandering into thoughts, from trivial to life-changing. Attention is a precious commodity, yet we give it away most freely. And struggle to find it when we need it most. What you could do is start slow. Develop one habit at a time. There are dozens of daily mindful habits you can adopt. You can embrace journaling, or practice gratitude daily. Start noticing the environment (just take notice of what’s going on). Take time(a minute or two) to breathe deeply; Feel the rush of fresh, oxygenated blood fill you with renewed life. Don’t rush it. You can use the 4â€"7â€"8 breathing technique; Breathe in for four seconds. Hold your breath for seven seconds. Exhale for eight seconds. Repeat. It’s simple enough to keep your mind occupied with counting and simple enough to practice mindfulness. Reduce the noise by turning off your gadgets for a couple of hours. You will get used to it after a while. I have turned off all notifications on my life, and I have never gone back. Listen more instead of talking. Offer your undivided attention in a conversation. Read more. Reading can trigger some of the same effects as meditation: a slowing of thoughts and calming of the mind. Pat attention to your gut. Start listening and trusting your intuition. Again, you don’t have to start these habits at the same time. You can start with just one and measure the results every week. Over time and with practice, you will learn new pathways to better habits for a peaceful mind. Mindfulness is a chance to snap out of unhealthy mental habits and behaviours that can be counterproductive. The next time you find yourself dwelling on something that is stressing or depressing you, stop and breathe. Think about your thinking. And then guide your attention to the present. This article originally appeared on Medium.   You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people

Whats changed for American workers since last years tax reform

What's changed for American workers since last year's tax reform What's changed for American workers since last year's tax reform When Congress passed a $1.5 trillion tax overhaul last year, supporters justified major corporate tax cuts by claiming the money companies saved would trickle down to America’s workers. It’s still too soon to tell whether that theory will prove accurate. But there are some data points that indicate how the economy is trending almost a year after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law.Here’s what’s happened for U.S. employees since tax reform nearly one year ago.Salary bumps750 companies have proposed to use the money they’ve saved through tax cuts to benefit their employees, whether through bonuses, raises, or other methods. Already, some workers have seen more green in their bank account because of the law.Just Capital, a nonprofit monitoring how 1,000 large companies are spending their tax cuts, estimates an average employee at one of those businesses has seen a bump of around $225 this year that’s linked to the act, according to the New York Times.The Labor Depa rtment announced inflation-adjusted wages were up by 0.5% in September.   But that growth is actually lower than in 2017, before tax reform was enacted.Hirings and firingsThe unemployment rate has been steadily  declining since 2011 (from a high near 10%)  when the economy started recovering from 2008’s Great Recession. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the U.S. unemployment rate was 3.7% in October 2018, and 250,000 jobs were created during that month.However, Just Capital discovered a surprising nuance within the booming economy: The large public businesses they study have created 73,000 jobs but also gotten rid of nearly double that number.Some of these trends may not be a direct result of the tax cuts, which take time to manifest fully. Correlation does not imply causation, and the U.S. economy is privy to a lot of factors beyond tax reform that influence its success or failure.But for now, these are the takeaways American workers can infer from preliminary data ab out the tax cuts and what they mean for them. Now, it’s time to get up the gumption to ask for that raise - even $225 more a year can make a difference.

3 ways to prepare so you can ace your next job interview

3 ways to prepare so you can ace your next job interview 3 ways to prepare so you can ace your next job interview So, you are thinking it’s time to leave your current job to see if there is something that fits you better. Maybe you want to leave because you have a manager that makes too little time for you, doesn’t encourage your learning and development, doesn’t provide meaningful feedback or is cheap with praise when you do good work. Maybe you have grown as far as you can grow in the organization because the path for advancement will move you from your high-performance abilities to those that are out of your high-performance areas. Or, maybe you’re just ready for a change.Regardless of the reason, it’s important to prepare for your future interview. Remember that an interview is an information-gathering-and-sharing event. You share information about yourself and gather information about the possible employer. When done well, both sides have enough of the right information to determine if the role fits both of you.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard c overing Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Consider these three tips to fully prepare yourself to ace your interview.Invest in greater self-awareness to know your strengths, interests, and valuesThe interview is your opportunity to share who you are. This requires great self-knowledge, so take the time to really understand and articulate what you do well, your interests and what activates your best performance. You can’t wisely assess whether you have what it takes to succeed in the role if you are unaware of your abilities. Consider taking an assessment, doing self-discovery work or working with a coach to get clear about who you are. This will also help you identify the right-fit job opportunities, ensuring your time is well spent at the interview.Create a list of what you want the organization to know about youThough all organizations interview, there are few that are effective or good at it. That means it’s extremely likely you may leave the in terview without having shared the critical and important information they need to know about you to wisely consider you for the role. Gaining greater self-awareness (refer back to step 1) gives you greater clarity about your success attributes, attributes that are critical to share during your interview.Don’t leave the interview until you share these attributes. You may even have to say something like, “I wanted to share the three things about me (my three greatest abilities) that will show how I can add value and make a difference in this role. Would now be a good time to share these with you?” Be prepared to share your greatest attributes during your interview, even if your interviewer hasn’t asked for them.Create a list of what you want to know about the organization, role or managerUnderstand the organization and its focus, vision, and mission. Understand the role, what it does and its importance to the organization, and get an understanding of the management style and c ulture of the organization. Create a list of anything you need to know to be able to say yes or no to the opportunity.Since an interview is an information-gathering-and-sharing event, take the time to really know yourself so you can be clear about what information you want your potential future employer to know about you, even if they forget to ask. Also, know what information you need to discover or confirm about them and, based on your self-awareness, know what you’re looking for in an organization â€" and the job â€" that needs to be met for you to say “yes” to the job. The goal is to have enough of the right information to assess whether you fit them and they fit you. Do your homework. Preparation is key.As president and founder of the Forte Factor, and a certified executive coach, Jay Forte speaks to thousands of CEOs and Talent Management / HR professionals each year, introducing them to practical approaches to hiring, engaging, managing, developing and leveraging talent . He helps organizations build high-performing teams through his coaching, educating, and consulting. He is the author of “Fire Up Your Employees and Smoke Your Competition” and “The Greatness Zone â€" Know Yourself, Find Your Fit, Transform the World.” You can learn more about him and his services at www.thefortefactor.com.You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people

Best Online Resume Builders in 2019 - A Comparative Analysis Guide

Best Online Resume Builders in 2019 - A Comparative Analysis Guide Best Online Resume Builders in 2019 - A Comparative Analysis Guide Online resume building can be both tough and tricky. But in the transgressive era of professional resume building, an online resume builder is your best friend. They can save the time and resources behind making your perfect resume from scratch. Hiration's free resume builder comes paked with one-click features and pre-filled content templates tailor specific to each industry so you could customize and download your resume within a minute. Otherwise, finding the best resume builder for you could be tricky. So we have figured it out for you. The following table scores the top 12 resume builders based on key features of 2019 so that you can find the one that suits you most. Resume Builder User Experience Content Templates Value for Price Design Compatibility Redundancy Overall Hiration 9 10 8 9 0 36 Zety 10 6 7 8 -2 29 Kickresume 6 6 7 8 -3 24 Enhancv 5 9 5 8 -4 23 VisualCV 6 7 7 5 -6 19 ResumUP 6 4 8 6 -7 17 Resume.com 10 4 5 2 -5 16 Resumonk 5 4 5 4 -2 16 SlashCV 3 0 9 2 0 14 Cvmaker 4 2 5 2 -2 11 Resume Genius 7 3 5 2 -8 9 Resumebuild 7 2 4 4 -8 9 Using a professional resume builder online is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a nice looking resume fast and free But which free resume builder should you choose? Which is the best free resume builder available? Well, choosing that is harder than it sounds. While some have amazing resume templates, others take a hand-holding approach and will virtually write your resume for you. The following post reviews the 13 best resume builders online. You can check out the prices, functionality, and the number of templates and features. And that way, you can choose the one that best fits your needs. Our suggested best online resume builder is available with both free and premium options for any budget you want. Presidency Professional Resume Builders for both the designer and the writer in you. Hiration No we do not direct users to find out for themselves. We believe that users should know what they are signing up for. Thus, we have dissected our resume builder for users to find out what they might be using. First, a glimpse at our resume: We boast of the single most important thing in the modern resume - content. Having hand crafted more than 5000 resumes, the professionals at Hiration have programmed the online resume builder to ensure best user experience. Hiration's online resume builder has a single-click design change feature so that you do not have to worry about the content once you wish to change the design. Our design professionals have restricted the spacing option in most templates so as to ensure that your resume complies with universal spacing choices. The pre-formatted version of the tool allows the users to be flexible with the content without having to worry about the format, the fonts, or the sizes. The format is established according to industry standards for the best benefit of the user. Step 1: Creating a New Resume Step 2: Choosing your Favorite Design Step 3: Choosing your Target Indutry Step 4: Read the necessary tips or skip Step 5: Tailor your information Tailoring the information within the resume builder according to your target job description is the most important step. Do not use the same information provided on the resume builders Once you have tailored your resume you may click the Download Resume option to render a PDF copy. You may host the resume online by using the same link provided to you at the time. To sum up the features of our online resume builder that facilitates resume building: industry-specific resume summary examples free resume builder template(s) one-click spacing feature font change colour palette live changes prearranged sections unlimited downloads web-hosted online resumes Build a resume with just a few clicks within minutes. Hiration provides a free resume review option for all users which highlights the necessary resume parts you have missed. The professional resume review feature is reserved for candidates who want their resume reviewed by industry-specific experts. Our most unique proposition is our valuable resume reference tool with over 41 industry specific resumes to refer to. Hiration's free resume builder strives to be the best online resume builder available owing to its client-centric technology. The app has been designed by skilled recruiters who have hired 2000+ professionals and resume experts who have written 10,000+ resumes. Also, it is updated every day to retain its status as the best free resume builder online. Hiration's resumes have been rated 5.0/5.0 by top resume reviews. So build a resume with the best free resume builder today. Zety Zety provides a very flexible and quick resume builder with lots of tips to ennumerate where you might go wrong. This is one of the best online resume builders available providing 4 starter resume templates at $4.99 for 30 days and 20 Premium templates at $14.99 for 30 days with a provision for a 3-Month Premium Version at $29.99 for 90. However, Zety lacks a key reference toolkit for its users. Although Zety's tips qualifies its standards as one of the best resume making tools in the market. We have attached a few examples to showcase the value of Zety's resumes. Ministry Resumonk Resumonk has a different user interface which asks the user to enter data on a form. This form is processed in order of a resume. Reusmonk.com provides its users with flexible resume format sections with the option for 4 free templates and 17 paid resume templates. It then creates resumes and cover letters using templates that create PDF and Word output which can be tweaked to your personal needs. The premium plan comes with resume tracking option with unlimited PDF downloads starting at $19 per year with full features or a lifetime version at $59 along with full features. SlashCV SlashCV spares you the pain of registering your information by giving you immediate access to the online resume builder. You simply get started on a blank canvas. In SlashCV, your CV is designed to be responsive and works on all screen sizes: mobile, tablet and PC. You may compose and edit your CV on a tablet or PC. The inbuilt editor is easy to use and works without complications. However, a few limitations include the reduced flexibility of the sections. You are unable to change fonts or the size of the fonts beside the pre-designed template structure. You may save your resume as PDF to Dropbox or host your CV online. SlashCV gives instant access to your CV on all your devices. SlashCV currently provides 28 basic, pre-designed templates with option to save as PDF and to share on Dropbox. Cabinet VisualCV Whether it's a mind-blowing web portfolio or a professional PDF, every VisualCV template is carefully crafted to get you from application to interview. In today's competitive market, customization is key. Easily manage multiple VisualCV versions, personalized for each application. So that you don't get lost in the resume black hole, VisualCV analytics lets you know when your resume is viewed or downloaded so you can follow up. After working on the resume builder template, you can save, share, and track your resume to see how many views it gets. VisualCV allows the user to use 3 templates in the free version and 14 templates in the premium version at only $12 per month paid for at least 3 months of access. Here you have the option to see examples of perfect resumes and CVs for your industry, with dozens of options. You can import a professionally written sample to create your VisualCV faster. Then customize your CV and download the PDF or share the live link with your next employer to get hired. Further VisualCV boasts of its option to get free feedback on your resume before you share it. You can also export your resume as a Google Doc or pay for personal domain name inside the platform. Cvmaker Cvmkr.com gives you the choice of filling up a form which is a basic text editor for free giving you a printable resume template and the option to move and add sections. Once you have logged in, you may download your resume as a PDF, TXT, or HTML document. CVmaker boast of 14,980,357 downloads and 5,789,091 saved CVs with a very flexible price scheme. The free version has 6 branded templates while the premium version at $16 per year has 4 high quality templates. Cvmaker is a simple, free tool that saves you from choosing a resume format. However, users do not have tips in this online resume generator which might help them in the journey, so you're on your own. Further it has a pre-packaged reference section that you can’t delete. Executive ResumUP ResumeUP provides the following benefits: Easily accessible registration and profile creation system Allows to gather information about users’ past experience and future inspirations Visual Profile as testing platform to display different kinds of information Ability to gather more information from users through visualization of their data Candidates network Search and post job offers functionality You can see how much design work has gone into creating ResumUP's templates. Creating resumes to cater to niche recruiting companies, career centers and counseling services, they believe in using creative resume builder templates to make your resume stand out. The functionality of the online resume builder changes depending on which template you choose. While some templates allow you to fill in blanks and others don’t. Their price scheme varies from a Free Version that renders 2 templates (including a Facebook ad and an ATS-friendly plain text version of your resume for Notepad) to paid versions ranging: 1 Template for 1 Month $15 for 1 month access to 1 template 1 Template for 1 Year $6 per month ($72 per year) Any Template for 1 Month $20 for 1 month for access to any template Any Template for a Year $8 per month at ($96 per year) Lifetime Plan $149 for lifetime access to any template They provide 11 Professional Resume Templates which allows you to upgrade to add sections like skills or achievements. Thye have a lot of fancy templates including an infographic template.A lot of these resumes have heavy design elements. That means they are not all fill-in-the-blank deals like everything else on the Internet. ResumUP is the best option if you are graphic savvy. Otherwise, you may find the functionality on this online CV builder a bit challenging. The features they provide are: Visual Résumés Customized Career Planning Tool Multiple search option Custom branding Structured knowledge base Skill sets comparison Resume Genius and Resume Companion The Resume Genius and Resume Companion online resume builders are the same, with minor branding and template differences. Whether you just want to see what a professional resume looks like or you want to make one of your own, their resume examples, writing guides, and tips are a great start for job seekers in most industries. To get started, choose a resume builder template. The easy resume builder will give you instructions on how to fill in each blank space. You pay at the end before downloading your resume. variety of templates offered by resume genius Resume Genius and Resume Companion offers a 14-day Access $1.95 for 14 days which self-renews to $39.95 per month ($479.40 a year). They have an annual payment option at $95.40 a year ($7.95 per month). Their 21 professional templates offers a vibrant resume making experience. The easy resume builder gives you prompts and tips as you go along so you know what to put in each space. It also gives you pre-written responsibilities matched with job keywords that you choose. Resume genius boasts of 103+ Resume Tips by Mark Slack and a library of resume templates. However, you cannot leave fields blank when you're working on a section. The resume wizard will prompt you to fill them in before allowing you to move to the next section. So, you shall not pass without filling in the blanks. Commander Resumebuild Resumebuild opens with choosing your template and filling in basic information like name, title, and contact information. Once cleared, you can log in using either your email-id, Facebook, or Google+ details. In this online resume builder, you can not leave fields blank. The resume generator prompts you to fill them in before allowing you to move to the next section. Their price scheme includes a monthly payment of $9.95 per month, a three months payment at $6.95 per month for 3 months and six months payment at $3.95 per month for 6 months. Resumebuild provides 28 paid templates in different colors, out of which only 3 templates are available with text aligned to the left. The online resume maker includes tips and you can also find pre-written responsibilities if you do not want to write your resume on your own. The resume generator is great for Google + enthusiasts, who can log in with their account. However, resumebuild asks for a lot of information. It does not let you move forward until you have filled in all blanks with information. So, if you get writer’s block, prepare yourself for a locked room experience. Enhancv Enhancv will assign you a resume builder template based on your field and experience. Here you can’t choose your own adventure. Their upgrade includes new colors, backgrounds, icons, and fonts. The idea is to let you can enhance your CV as much as you want. In the upnpaid version, you can test drive unlocked features and download resumes for one month for free. Their premium version starts at $14.90 per month whereas their annual version comes at $143.04 for a year. Students, hold your horses. You may use their services at the rate of $2.90 per month annually ($34.80 for a year). EnhanceCV provides users with one template with 2 unlocked layouts and one locked layout. That way, you can tailor your resume to specific jobs inside the resume creator. There is a video that you can watch before buying the premium package that shows you premium perks. Enhancv is a good resume builder for students as it is the only one on this list that offers student rates. Legislative Resume.com The easy resume builder is straightforward and provides you with tips to guide you through your resume making experience. Their service is free of charge and you can download your documents in PDF or DOC. Resume.com has 24 free templates to choose from with straightforward functionality. Though the selection of templates is relatively wide, they're not very fancy and focuses explicitly on the client's data. Resume.com is a good place to create a basic, standard resume though boasting of 4,137,818 active members. Kickresume Kickresumee provides its users with the ability to chat with assistants in real-time while making the resume. Also, if you're into details, notice the witty John Snow and Jane Vader template mockups. They provide 2 templates for free and 22 templates under the premium version of $4 per month at $48 a year. They have an additional proofreading service which costs the user $19. Oh well we do it for free. Kickresume further provides its users with live tips and tricks to guide a novice through the resume making experience. Key Takeaways The ranking is just a number. Choosing an online resume builder format is all about finding one that feels comfortable. Remember the following hacks to choosing your favourite resume builder: You should be aware of which template helps and hurts your chances at a job. Online resume builders save you time and frustration. They can provide you with a neat and presentable resume in no time. Free resume builders usually come with premium packages with better designs. Always get a professional or free resume review before submission. However, if you are not sure how to match the design of your template to your profession, we can help. Let us know your pressing questions in the comments, and we will help you figure out how to choose the best one. Additionally, for the best resume building experience visit Hiration's online resume builder.

How One Company Is Helping GED Students Find the Jobs They Want

How One Company Is Helping GED Students Find the Jobs They Want How One Company Is Helping GED Students Find the Jobs They Want The problem, however, is that only 43 percent of these students actually go on to enroll in postsecondary education programs, and a scant 12 percent actually complete those postsecondary programs. Aaron Michel, cofounder and CEO of career navigation and education software provider PathSource, believes these low enrollment and graduation rates can be partially attributed to a lack of information. That is, GED students dont often receive  much guidance once theyve passed the test. If they want to continue their education, they generally have to take it into their own hands to find postsecondary programs that work for them. How can you choose the best direction in life if you dont know what all your options are? asks Michel. How can you reach your destination if you dont know where you’re going? PathSource has recently teamed up with the GED Testing Service in an effort to rectify this situation, and so far, Michel says, the results have been great. A Diplomas Not What It Used to Be According to Michel, this is the real core of the problem: todays diplomas just arent connected to the 21st century workforce. Theres this gap where all these GED students want to have better lives, and they want to go on to postsecondary education, but they dont know exactly what they want to do or how to get there, Michel explains. Thats the gap that we were brought in to fill. PathSource aims to connect GED students directly to the modern workforce through a suite of career exploration tools. Every person who registers for the GED now will get full access to PathSources tools, Michel says. The PathSource suite comprises a number of tools, most notably a video library of informational interviews and a career assessment that exposes students to potential career paths. Michel calls PathSources video library, which contains more than 3,000 videos, the worlds largest library of informational interviews on video. The idea here is that students can log into the platform and browse through these videos to learn  about different career paths directly from the professionals who have walked them. PathSource also offers a career assessment that uses a students interests to generate a list of career recommendations. Students can then explore each recommendation further by watching videos and exploring PathSources wide range of  career data. We want this test to be more than just a test. We want this to be a bridge to a better future, Michel says. They made the test more rigorous, and they connected it with the 21st  century workforce through a career exploration process. So Far, So Good The PathSource/GED partnership was officially implemented on September 29 not even  a month ago just yet and Michel says hes been hearing great feedback. I visited an adult education center right after we went live in Richmond, CA, Michel says. I talked with a number of staff and students, and everyone was really positive about it. I actually ran a few students through the process, and they said it was really invaluable. They didnt know where they wanted to go, and using this, they could make sure life didn’t just happen to them. When talking about his experience at the adult education center, Michel zeros in on one student in particular. One woman took the career assessment, and she decided she needed to take it again because she had taken it as who she is today, but she wanted to take it as who she wanted to be tomorrow, Michel says. It was very powerful to see that. PathSource: Not Just for GED Students While PathSource is doing great work with GED students right now, I feel its important to note that these students  arent the only ones who can take advantage of PathSources career exploration tools. College students, recent grads, and even established members of the workforce looking for new career options can benefit from PathSources  app and Web portal. Very, very few people choose the right career on their first try; some estimates peg that number as low as 5 percent. Basically, the other 95 percent are miserable, Michel says with a bit of grim humor. [Finding the right career]  is a huge, screaming problem for people across the board, across education levels, across the socioeconomic spectrum. So, if youre one of the 95 percent, you may want to check out PathSource.

6 great college football (and foodie) towns to visit this fall

6 great college football (and foodie) towns to visit this fall 6 great college football (and foodie) towns to visit this fall School’s back in session and so is college football. We’ve helped tackle the question of where to go to catch a great college football game and score great restaurants and sites while in the destination.Tallahassee, FL â€" Florida State UniversityWhen most people think of Tallahassee a few thoughts immediately come to mind; Florida State, Garnet Gold, Tomahawk chop, Seminoles - of course, the state capital. But college football is the main priority in this southern town.Pre-game festivities begin on Friday with not one, but TWO block parties, the original Downtown Get Down and CollegeTown’s Friday Night Block Party - both providing live entertainment, ice cold beverages, and vendors, both are also perfectly located near restaurants and great happy hour spots.Restaurants to try include Madison Social for Doak Campbell Stadium views and centered in the heart of the action; and Momos for huge pizza slices and Edison for the more refined dinner. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallah assee serves as the ideal overnight accommodations for football weekends, near the stadium and centered between downtown, CollegeTown and Midtown’s nightlife and restaurants. Beyond football, the destination has 600 miles of trails, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to burn off tailgating calories.Chapel Hill, NC â€" University of North CarolinaWhile UNC fans and alumni relate Chapel Hill to fond sports memories and Carolina Blue, the charming southern city is home to more than just Tar Heel Nation. While the UNC sports teams bring tons of excitement to the otherwise small town, there are also many other attractions, monuments, and activities to enjoy when visiting Chapel Hill, NC.Whether in town for a big game or looking for a quick staycation, The Carolina Inn, A Destination Hotel has remained top of mind for residents and travelers, alike. Originally built in 1924 by University of North Carolina Chapel Hill alumnus John Sprunt Hill and designed by award-winning architect Arthur C. Nash, The Carolina Inn depicts pure elegance and historical charm with 185 beautifully appointed guest rooms, including seven luxury suites. The signature restaurant, Crossroads Chapel Hill, led by Executive Chef Brandon Sharp, a fellow Chapel Hill alumnus, offers guests a contemporary dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Carolina Inn is the only property set on UNC’s campus placing guests a short walk away from all university destinations and Franklin Street and only 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.Chapel Hill offers an unforgettable escape into a history that goes back to the 18th century, when UNC-Chapel Hill opened its doors as the first state-supported university in the country. Visitors get a glimpse into the city’s more artistic side from the Ackland Art Museum, home to more than 18 thousand works of art spanning different decades and mediums. Chapel Hill is also home to the largest full-dome planetarium in the southeaster n U.S. (Morehead Planetarium Science Center) and a 1,000-acre Botanical Garden that houses 10 acres of display gardens and hundreds of acres showcasing the state’s native plants and vegetation. Named “America’s Foodiest Small Town” by Bon Appetit and home to more than 200 restaurants, bars, and retail shops â€" many of which can be found on the Historic Franklin Street â€" Chapel Hill is also dedicated to serving up farm-fresh food with a southern flair.Austin, TX â€" University of TexasAustin is one of the greatest American cities, and college football season is arguably the best time to be in town: the temperatures are near perfect (Texas fall is the best), and the city is vibrant with music and events. Before or after the game, get in the Texas mood by donning some famous Allens Boots from “boots-to-borrow” program at the Aloft/Element Austin Downtown. Next, head down to Ladybird lake for a morning stand-up paddle board session with city view and then grab a bite at Austin’s famous Barbeque joint, Franklin Barbecue. In the evening, head out to one of Austin’s famous entertainment districts, from the dive-bar centric party scene of 6th Street to the lively backyard bars of Rainey Street. Live music is everywhere.Plan to visit Upstairs at Caroline, Austin’s premier urban backyard party. It’s one of the area’s hottest football bars and lounges, as well as just a place where locals love to hang out and play year-round. It has a beautiful indoor/outdoor bar complete with TV’s, outdoor lawn games and views. So, whether it’s before or after the game, guests will be in the right place. Also, guests will be a quick Uber from the stadium, so no need to waste time in Austin traffic getting to and from.Settle in at the Westin Austin Downtown, located in the heart of Austin, and the lobby and meeting space draw design inspiration from the guitar (the lobby ceiling and vertical garden mimic the cutouts of a Dobro guitar, while the ballroom floors allude to prints often found on guitar straps). The y’ve also been receiving rave reviews for their restaurant, Stella San Jac, and have the highest rooftop pool in all of Austin. It’s a hip spot to be.State College, PA â€" Penn State UniversityPenn State University is synonymous with college football at this point â€" the football powerhouse has a legendary record, with the Nittany Lions starting rank at #10 for the 2018 season. Few fans, however, realize that there is more to do and see in State College than just Penn State. Featuring small town charm meets metropolitan amenities and one of the nation’s largest universities, the region is surrounded by some of the country’s top outdoor hiking, biking, and fly-fishing experiences.Visitors can check out the natural wonders of Penn’s Cave, the country’s only all-water cavern, the unassuming Columbus Chapel, which houses the most significant collection of Christopher Columbus artifacts in North America, and the Central PA Tasting Trail, featuring a growing selection of craf t breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries. Visitors will find a variety of accommodations from hotels and inns like The Nittany Lion (named after the college’s mascot) and Nature Inn at Bald Eagle, as well as breathtaking bed breakfasts, lodges, and vacation rentals. And no visit to Central PA would be complete without a visit to Original Waffle Shop, buttery grilled stickies at Ye Olde College Diner, or ice cream at Berkey Creamery (try the Lion S’more!).Madison, WI â€" University of WisconsinIf you’re in Madison on game day, find your best Badger gear and join the festivities! Camp Randall is home to the perennial powerhouse University of Wisconsin Badgers football team, and going to a game makes it easy to see why USA Today ranked Madison #1 on its list of “America’s Best College Football Towns.” Between the third and fourth quarters, it’s time to “Jump Around!” This college game day tradition is considered one of the best when 80,000 fans (and the play ers!) literally jump as the loudspeaker plays House of Pain’s 1990s hit.While the football game ends after four quarters, the fun really starts with the kickoff of the famous Fifth Quarter, a music-filled party right on the field featuring the UW Marching Band. Following a thrilling game, stroll down State Street, the iconic pedestrian walkway connecting the Capitol building to UW-Madison. You’ll come across sports bars filled with football fans watching other college football action, restaurants featuring aromas and flavors from around the world, and if you want to indulge your cultural side, there are several free museums, boutique shops with Wisconsin originals, and music and comedy venues. If you’re looking to be the king or queen of tailgating, get an early start on Saturday morning and visit the Dane County Farmers Market. It is the nation’s largest producers-only farmers market with vendors displaying impressive autumn harvests, and offering plenty of apple and pumpki n baked goods to fill your belly before the game.Looking to see more Madison sights? Take advantage of Madison BCycle, an urban bike share program, and cruise around the isthmus for the day, checking out the Capitol Square, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace, and some of Madison’s many eclectic neighborhoods. For a nature-inspired afternoon, take in the fall colors at the UW Arboretum, walk the beautiful Lakeshore Path along Lake Mendota, or enjoy both indoor and outdoor displays at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. When it’s time to wind down, rest your head at HotelRED, just steps from Camp Randall or Graduate Madison, a boutique hotel located just a block from the university. Try out both hotel restaurants, The Wise and Camp Trippalindee, respectively, for delicious fare, classic cocktails, and tasty Wisconsin brews.

Veterinary Specialist Career Options

Veterinary Specialist Career Options Veterinary Specialist Career Options There are a number of veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Certification as a veterinary specialist generally requires an additional two to three years of study, plus passing an intensive board examination. The specialty residency is completed under the supervision of a board certified specialist in the field. The various veterinary specialty board certifications may be based on specific disciplines and organ systems, or they may be focused on the management and care of one particular species. Species-Specific Specialties The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) governs specialty certification in eleven different species. Certification is available as a veterinary specialist in avian, beef cattle, canine, dairy cattle, equine, exotic companion mammal, feline, food animal, reptile, swine medicine, and shelter medicine practice. Anesthesiology The specialty of veterinary anesthesiology is concerned with the use and administration of a variety of anesthetic agents to provide proper sedation during veterinary surgical procedures. Behavior The specialty of veterinary behavior focuses on discovering the causes of behavioral issues and the treatment of animals with the appropriate medications or modification techniques so that undesirable behavior can be controlled.   Emergency and Critical Care The specialty of veterinary emergency and critical care is concerned with the treatment and care of animals suffering from traumatic injuries or the sudden onset of life-threatening diseases.  There are over 510 practicing emergency and critical care diplomates. Dentistry The specialty of veterinary dentistry is concerned with providing routine preventative dental care and oral surgery procedures to promote dental health in a variety of species. Dermatology The specialty of veterinary dermatology is focused on diagnosing disorders of the skin, hair, ears, and nails. Veterinary dermatologists also identify external parasites, allergies, and other hormonal conditions which may have an impact on the condition of an animal’s skin. Epidemiology The study of veterinary epidemiology  is governed by the American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine. Veterinary epidemiology is the specialty concerned with the study of the origination, spread, and containment of diseases in the animal population.   Internal Medicine The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine certifies internal medicine specialists in the fields of veterinary cardiology, veterinary oncology, veterinary neurology, large animal internal medicine, and small animal internal medicine.  There are over 2,500 internal medicine specialists currently practicing. Lab Animal Medicine The specialty of veterinary lab animal medicine is concerned with the study of rodents, rabbits, and other animals used for research purposes in a laboratory setting.   Microbiology The specialty of veterinary microbiology is involved with the study of bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases. The American College of Veterinary Microbiologists also certifies specialists in such areas as veterinary bacteriology, veterinary mycology, veterinary parasitology, veterinary immunology, and veterinary virology.   Nutrition The specialty of veterinary nutrition is concerned with the use of nutritional management strategies to promote animal health and manage the symptoms of various diseases.   Ophthalmology The specialty of veterinary ophthalmology is concerned with the study of the eye and related structures, as well as the proper treatment of disorders which may affect an animal’s vision.   Pathology The specialty of veterinary pathology is concerned with the study of disease and the changes that occur in an animal as a result of a disease’s progression. There are nearly 2,000 practitioners in this specialty area. Pharmacology (Clinical) The specialty of veterinary clinical pharmacology is concerned with the composition, usage, and biological effects of animal drugs. Poultry The specialty focuses specifically on poultry like chickens and turkeys, their health, well being and any reproductive concerns. Preventive Medicine Vets that achieve certification in preventive medicine are proficient in food safety, hygiene, infectious disease prevention, and control. The specialty also includes training in environmental health, disaster response including bioterrorism. Radiology and Radiation Oncology The specialties of veterinary radiology and veterinary radiation oncology are focused on techniques in the fields of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. Reproductive Medicine The specialty of veterinary reproductive medicine (theriogenology) is concerned with the study of reproductive management techniques and the treatment of reproductive disorders.  There are more than 300 certified specialists in this area. Surgery The specialty of veterinary surgery is focused on the use of advanced surgical techniques to provide care for injured or diseased animals. There are over 1,500 active diplomates in the field. Toxicology Veterinary toxicology is a specialty concerned with the study of naturally occurring biological toxins as well the as toxic effects of some drugs, feed additives, and environmental factors. Zoological Medicine The specialty of veterinary zoological medicine  focuses on the study of exotic animals kept in zoological parks including research, medical care, and treatment options.