Adding the #8220;Bling Bling#8221; to Your Resume

Adding the 8220Bling Bling8221 to Your Resume Adding the Bling Bling to Your Resume The site was created by Angie Burton, an advertiser, print producer and mother of two. After seeing the difficulty her daughter faced applying for jobs, Burton came up with the idea to add bling to her resume in hopes of it receiving more attention. After adding the bling, her daughter was offered the next job she applied for.Burtons site offers free downloadable templates for people to create their own bling. The template includes six medium-sized squares each with fill-in prompts for your name, contact information, goals and qualities/achievements. Application Bling advises people print clings on a removable labels (in neongas colors) so a hiring manager can easily peel off the bling without damaging the application or resume underneath it. The site also includes various testimonies of those who have used the product successfully one account is even from a hiring manager.I thought this was a very interesting concept. Most everyones resume is on white paper with black words. Its understandable how the appearance of common resumes can become redundant and boring. Imagine a recruiter sifting through a pile of resumes and- aha - one has a bright neon pink paper attached to it. Dont you think he or she would be inclined to pick it up?My concern about this resume additive comes from our technologically-driven society. Most companies have converted to online employment applications. Even retail, food and beverage, and customer-service industry employers, such as Wal-Mart, TGI Fridays and collection agency iQor, use online applications in the place of paper forms. Many companies also allow applicants to apply using their LinkedIn accounts. How effective can a site like Application Bling really be in terms of the current state of job hunting?The rules of what you should and should not include on your resume also pose a concern for me when looking at this tool. Youre often advised to omit certain things from your resume, such as a photo, fancy font types and colored fonts. Color is big when it comes to resumes- or the lack of color I should say. A white background with black font provides a polished, simple and professional appeal. This is why you dont often see a resume on colored paper. Yet, the bling in Application Bling is a neon colored decal. Its not the entire resume, but does adding that splash of color, even slightly, take away its professional appearance?As a job seeker, youre always looking for ways to stand out from the millions of other applicants. I think Burtons concept of quickly drawing a recruiters attention to a resume by focusing on key points (not to mention the bright colors) is wonderful. Sometimes the biggest task is getting a hiring manager to even look at your resume and added bling is sure to draw his or her attention. Yet, Im not convinced this is the most important parte keeping a recruiters attention is the key. You can add some bli ng and make your resume eye catching, but it needs to be the content underneath that makes you stand out from the rest. As the saying goes All that glitters isnt gold.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

Inspirational Quotes that Work as Job Interview Tips

Inspirational Quotes that Work as Job Interview TipsInspirational Quotes that Work as Job Interview TipsUnless youre one of those types that enjoy alternating cycles of hopefulness followed by rejection, chances are you dont exactly hop up and down with joy over the prospect of job searching. While we all know that one and done success story of the college friend whos never been unemployed a day in their lives, the rest of us are going to have to kiss quite a few frogs before finding that career prince charming.So what should you do when the job interview process is getting you down? We like to go back to some of the greatest thinkers, tinkers, and doers of ur past and present and garner up a little motivation. Below are a few pearls of wisdom to help kickstart yur job search and keep you on track to success.Its not whether you get knocked down. Its whether you get up. Vince LombardiWere all going to be told no a few times, or simply not receive a response to our expertly crafted res ume or hiring application. The number of times we fail wont define us, but the actions we take to continue on and achieve eventual success will. What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. Henry David ThoreauSo many lessons can and should be learned throughout the job interview process. From each individual meeting or phone or email exchange you should be constantly gleaning information. Some of this will serve you well in the current job hunt while other tidbits will be useful in future endeavors. Whatever you do, remember the process is the most essential step to any endeavor. You miss 100% of the shots you dont take. Wayne GretzkyWeve all been in the position where weve come across the job of our dreams, only to read the fine print requirements and see were missing a year of experience or dont have one of the requested advanced certifications. Were also inherently guilty of talking ourselves out of feeling worthy of taking a shot for that awesome job when we do have all of the requirements met. If you never take the shot, youll never score a win, so what are you waiting for? Hard work and dedication and perseverance and being good to people does win. It does matter. Cream does rise to the top. Gina RodriguezSometimes its easy to think of all the time youre putting into job hunting rather than focusing on the ultimate successful outcome. Know that if youre a qualified, hardworking, experienced candidate that you will eventually rise to the top of the applicant pile and end up in the winning job offer seat. The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. Walt DisneyOften times during the job search process we can get bogged down in the planning, preparing, reviewing, and discussing aspects of the job search for countless hours without taking that crucial first step. Dont get us wrong, we love when you read our regular blog entries for pointers, but at some point, youll need to execute instead of just reading. So send out that first interview or make that first networking call. Its the very first step youll take to ultimate success. It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. ConfuciusEspecially in competitive or saturated job markets, it can often feel like the process of searching and interviewing is taking much too long. Add in the inevitable delays in individual hiring processes and the stress of being unemployed, or non-ideally employed, and the whole shebang can feel a bit like waiting for water to boil. Realize that as long as you are moving forward it is totenstill a step in the right direction, even if things arent quite going as quickly as youd like. Never put off for tomorrow, what you can do today. Thomas JeffersonSerial procrastinators in the house, this motivation advice is for you. Cringing at the thought of refreshing that resume? Dreading tackling those thank you follow up emails? Its only natural to feel overwhelmed or uninclined to engage in a job hunting task. The trick is to overcome that aversion and take positive steps every day in order to prevent the inevitable backlog that can sabotage your job search efforts. Success is not final, failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill saw some of the brightest and darkest times of his era and had first-hand responsibility for a number of successes and defeats. Take it from him, keeping movement and momentum going when faced with both highs and lows will serve you well in your initial career search and throughout. The question isnt whos going to let me its whos going to stop me. Ayn Rand If youre the type thats always waiting for someone to open a door to your success, chances are youre going to be waiting an awfully long time. Opportunity is out there in the interview room and beyond but youll need to actively seek it out and be your own number-one cheerleader. Dont be afraid to go out on a limb. Thats where the fruit is. H. Jackson BrownLast but not least when it comes to our motivational sayings to motivate your job interview is a little jewel that talks about risk versus reward. Sometimes you may see a job listing in a different career field, new city, or a position youve never even considered. Going out on a limb, given that its strong and sturdy enough, will allow you to score some pretty juicy career rewards that wouldnt have been available otherwise.We hope that weve inspired you and your job search with our tried and true motivational quotes. Have a favorite that weve missed or that always helps pick you up? Drop us a line in the comments and maybe youll be included in our next article or update.

The Key to Interview Success for College Students

The Key to Interview Success for College StudentsThe Key to Interview Success for College StudentsThere are many critical elements to asuccessful job interview, from thorough preparation through effective presentation and diligent follow up. Perhaps the most important factor of all is to provide concrete evidence to employers that you possess the skills needed to succeed in that role. The best way to do this is to tell stories, provide anecdotes, and give examples of how you have utilized those key skills or qualities to achieve success in past roles. Establish a Clear Sense of Direction Nothing will scare away interviewers of students or new college graduates faster than a candidate who fails to articulate a solid basis for their interest in the job.Recruiters are aware that new college grads often change jobs frequently before employers get a return on their investment of recruiting, orientation, and training resources.Therefore, its important that your interviewer understands your strong interest in obtaining and succeeding in this job. Be ready to cite specific aspects of the role and organization that appeal to you and reference relevant examples from your academic, activities, and job history that support your assertion. For example, if a job interests you because of its emphasis on event planning, mention how much you enjoyed orchestrating events for campus organizations. Speak with alumniworking in your target sector about the details of their work and aspects that are attractive. This research will enable you to make comments such as I have spoken to several alumni in sales and they all mentioned the competitive thrill of closing deals. Or, I have enjoyed competing as an athlete and have been driven for success as a student. Be prepared to answer questions such as Where do you see yourself five years from now?Your answer should reflect a commitment to the initial job for which you are interviewing and an interest in advancement where relevant. Also , meet with a counselorto explore career goals if you are uncertain about your direction. Assess the Job Requirements Analyze the primary requirements for your target job. What skills and qualities are critical for success, and which of these do you possess? Try to think of seven strengths that will enable you to excel in the job. Then ask yourself when and where you used those assets. For each asset, be prepared to describe the situation, the action you have taken that demonstrates that strength, and the results of your involvement. Whenever possible, include how others benefited from your involvement. Discuss Contributions and Improvements at Interview During your interview, its important discuss the ways you made a positive impact during your time at school. This indicates initiative, ambition, and willingness to improve college life for all students. In addition, you can demonstrate your critical-thinking and leadership skills by discussing sports incidents that you took part in resolving or challenging academic projects at which you excelled. Contributions on Campus College students can point to contributions to clubs or organizations on campus. Particularly compelling stories will relate how you initiated projects, revitalized stagnant student groups, or overcame challenges to resolve conflicts or mobilize others. When did you lead and what was the impact of your leadership? The athletic arena can be another important reference point for students. Consider how you might have inspired teammates, defused intra-squad squabbles, demonstrated discipline in conditioning, or overcame the adversity involved with injuries. Academic Projects Academic projects are another area for interview fodder. Consider the most challenging paper or project that you tackled. Also, think about the obstacles that you overcame in your process to achieve success. Group projects provide an opportunity to cite leadership skills and the ability to manage groups. Citing example s of successful academic projects will enable you to document presentation, research and writing skills, as well asexperience with presentation technology. Referencing relevant senior theses and independent study projects is alsoan effective way to prove that you have related interests and a willingness to take on challenges. Internships and Volunteering Further evidence of key assets can be found in stories you tell about your volunteer job andinternshipactivities. Consider small successes where your contributions added value or were recognized by supervisors. Remember to relate to interviewers specifically what you did to engineer those successes. Job candidates can only go so far in making their case by articulating general statements about their skills during an interview. Make sure that you use this time wisely by providing specific examples of how you have applied your skills. Follow up Effectively Your actions after your interviewcan have as much of an impact as what you say during your meeting.Make sure you get the contact information from each part with whom you meet.Soon after your interview,send a messagereaffirming your interest, briefly summarizing why the job is an excellent fit, and thanking them for meeting with you. If you are really motivated to land the job, integrate a different statement for each interviewer message based on something that they shared.You can mention that they enhanced your interest by something that they said about the organization or the job, or you can mention an asset of yours that will enable you to make a contribution in line with their priorities for the job. Practice Interview Techniques With Others Walking into the interview should not be the first time you discuss how your background, aspirations, and skills equip you to excel at the target job.Meet with a counselor from the career office for a mock interview.Practice answering typical interview questionson your own.Conductinginformational interviewswith college alumni, friends of the family, or local professionals can help you to feel comfortable discussing your background and goals. Believe in Yourself Remember that above all else, know that you have the ability to do the job. When going on an interview, be confident in your skills and experience, even if you are just starting out in the work world. Your skills, education, and experience are valuable assets that can benefit a company.

Ability and Opportunity

Ability and Opportunity Ability and Opportunity Ability and OpportunityOne of the key goals in developing a community is to know how to truly listen to the problems of others. The NYU Ability Project is focused on not only understanding but also solving problems.The program allows projects that might combine engineering, art, and beyond, says Anita Perr, clinical associate professor of occupational therapy atNew York Universityand co-director of the Ability Project.Wheelchair Umbrella is one creation being developed under the program with a collaboration between engineering and art students. We had someone who wanted an umbrella for their wheelchair where she and the chair wouldnt get wet, says Perr, whose background includes rehab engineering, having worked at the National Rehab Hospital in Washington, DC. She couldnt open and close it and, umbrellas are made for people to stand, which limits how it titels someone, Perr adds.A prototype of a fully accessible and collapsable umbrella for motorized wheelchair users. ruf NYUCurrently, they have a wooden mockup that attaches to the wheelchair and uses vellum because the creators couldnt figure out material that would stand up over time and fold well, she says. The wooden frame opens over the wheelchair rider from a backpack and then moves out to their feet. It comes out long enough from tip to tail and wide enough to cover the persons hands, which is a little bit further than their seat so they can get to a wheelchair controller, she explains.The user would activate a switch to deploy and open the umbrella and a switch to close it and fold it back up. It would be collapsible to both fold and tuck into the wheelchair. They got it to where it opens and closes and did a proof of concept, she says. Problems still to deal with include wind and rain. It doesnt always come straight down so what if it rains sideways? How can you still be protected?Another project to come out of the program is the GyroCafe. It allows someo ne using a walker to balance a food tray. When you use a conventional walker and pick it up and move, it changes its angle in relationship to the ground, says Perr. Whatever is standing on a tray attached to the walker can tip over and fall off the tray to the floor.Students are designing a tray that attaches to a walker and doesnt tip out food. Image NYUUsing glue spots on the left and right, the team built on pivot points so you can jupe from left to right and forward to back. Everything inside the basket stays level and the apparatus accommodates the changes in lage that the walker makes, she says.And the program encourages more than just physically oriented projects. LOLA, created by Tech Kids Unlimited, which has been hosted in the NYU Ability Projects space, has the goal of helping those with autism. They developed an app to address social needs for kids with autism, Perr says. Instead of someones mom asking every day if you brushed your teeth, with this app, the kids could pe rsonalize it. It sets up reminders for them.Even though the hope is that the NYU Ability Project will help users, Perr emphasizes that its also to help its creators. It gets you thinking about the world around you and what someone goes through, she says. If we can get people thinking early about helping in this way, then maybe it will inspire them to take it that much further over their career.Perr says that although engineers and artists are often at the forefront of these projects, anyone at the university can be involved. You never know who is going to see a possible improvement, she says. Its also a great feeling to be a part of maybe changing someones life. Holding an umbrella is something we take for granted. This project is about doing something. We dont always have to accept that we cant make it better.Eric Butterman is an independent writer. For Further Discussion If we can get people thinking early about helping in this way, then maybe it will inspire them to take it that much further over their career.Prof. Anita Perr, co-director, NYU Ability ProjectAbility and Opportunity Ability and OpportunityOne of the key goals in developing a community is to know how to truly listen to the problems of others. The NYU Ability Project is focused on not only understanding but also solving problems.The program allows projects that might combine engineering, art, and beyond, says Anita Perr, clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at NYU and co-director of the Ability Project.Wheelchair Umbrella is one creation being developed under the program with a collaboration between engineering and art students. We had someone who wanted an umbrella for their wheelchair where she and the chair wouldnt get wet, says Perr, whose background includes rehab engineering, having worked at the National Rehab Hospital in Washington, DC. She couldnt open and close it and, umbrellas are made for people to stand, which limits how it covers someone, Perr adds.A prototype of a fully accessible and collapsable umbrella for motorized wheelchair users. Image NYUCurrently, they have a wooden mockup that attaches to the wheelchair and uses vellum because the creators couldnt figure out material which would stand up over time and fold well, she says. The wooden frame opens over the wheelchair rider over the backpack and out to their feet. It comes out long enough from tip to tail and wide enough to cover the persons hands, which is a little bit further than their seat so they can get to a wheelchair controller, she explains.The user would activate a switch to deploy and open the umbrella and a switch to close it and fold it back up. It would be collapsible to both fold and tuck into the wheelchair. They got it to where it opens and closes and did a proof of concept, she says. Problems still to deal with include wind and rain. It doesnt always come straight down so what if it rains sideways? How can you still be protected?Another project to come out of the pr ogram is GyroCafe. It allows someone using a walker to balance a food tray. When you use a conventional walker and pick it up and move, it changes its angle in relationship to the ground, says Perr. Whatever is standing on a tray attached to the walker can tip over and fall off the tray to the floor.Students are designing a tray that attaches to a walker and doesnt tip out food. Image NYUUsing glue spots on the left and right, the team built on pivot points so you can rock from left to right and forward to back. Everything inside the basket stays level and the apparatus accommodates the changes in position that the walker makes, she says.The program encourages more than just physically oriented projects. LOLA, created by Tech Kids Unlimited, which has been hosted in the NYU Ability Projects space, has the goal of helping those with autism. They developed an app to address social needs for kids with autism, Perr says. Instead of someones mom asking every day if you brushed your teeth , with this app the kids could personalize it. It sets up reminders for them.Even though the hope is that the NYU Ability Project will help users, Perr emphasizes that its also to help its creators. It gets you thinking about the world around you and what someone goes through, she says. If we can get people thinking early about helping in this way, then maybe it will inspire them to take it that much further over their career.Perr says that although engineers and artists are often at the forefront of these projects, anyone at the university can be involved. You never know who is going to see a possible improvement, she says. Its also a great feeling to be a part of maybe changing someones life. Holding an umbrella, these are things we take for granted. This project is about doing something. We dont always have to accept that we cant make it better.Eric Butterman is an independent writer. For Further Discussion If we can get people thinking early about helping in this way, then maybe it will inspire them to take it that much further over their career.Prof. Anita Perr, co-director, NYU Ability Project

Purchasing Resume Template Latex

Purchasing Resume Template Latex What You Should Do to Find Out About Resume Template Latex Before Youre Left Behind A creative free resume template intended for all sorts of professionals. There are lots of free resume templates readily available on the web but sometimes it can be quite challenging to decide on the best one that is most suited to you. Sometimes all you will need is a traditional style template thats clean, clear and right to the point. The plan feels modern and advanced, with the typography clearly the most important design feature. Visual resume is about visuals, utilizing visual facets of graphic design to permit visual imagery and total visual appearance to speak for itself. Each one of our creative style templates offer you a perfectly balanced mixture of personality, professionalism and some style. You want to create your resume unforgettable, so opt for a template you could inject your personality into. A template is merely for structure and fashion. It will tell you all the relevant data that you should be mentioning in your CV, with particular reference to the kind of position you are seeking. Employing a resume template is now an acceptable and smart practice for numerous explanations.Resumizer free resume creator allows you to preview your resume at any location in the creation procedure. A free resume template is a kind of basic sample for a resume that a man or woman might need to develop. There are several free resume samples or templates readily available on the web, which make it simple and convenient for someone to modify one according to their very own requirements. What You Need to Know About Resume Template Latex There are several popular categories offered and the very best part is you dont need to pay anything to be included. Dont make the error of answering each job posting with the very same generic resume. Because if you would like to attend an interview. The Nuiances of Resume Template Latex A basic r esume is also simpler to read. The heading section should incorporate all of your contact info, such as name, address, e-mail, and telephone number. ersatzdarsteller check to be sure that everything on the last version of the resume is about you. Its quite easy use a resume template. If you think you dont will need to create a resume template then you might want to read further to figure out why precisely you want to learn to compose a resume. The template is totally at no cost and prepared to print. The resume template will be published in HTML version. Uploading to our resume database requires you to make an account. You are able to import the simple information from social media such as Google, Facebook or Twitter. Scores of websites provide you with the ability to upload video resumes. The capacity to edit your resume from any place in the world is a significant asset that it is possible to utilize to assist you land that upcoming great job. Also make certain you t ailor the document to the job youre applying for. Its content-packed layout is great for engaging employers with many facts, from experience to education. Our clean, easy, easy-to-read format will cause you to stand out to hiring managers and simple to discover in applicant tracking systems. The peak of your resume should includecritical key terms and a beinahe snapshot of your core strengths, Leavy-Detrick states. Even in case youve never held an official job, its still true that you have life experience thats applicable to the work search. All our resumes are a breeze to edit and theyre also able to be customized to your liking. There are various resumes based on the sort of profession and work position.

Delivering Job Search Mobility to Candidates - Spark Hire

Delivering Job Search Mobility to Candidates - Spark HireIn 2011, the death of the corporate career website was announced. Dr. John Sullivan on ere.net claimed that the corporate career website was underused, under maintained, and immobile. In a survey conducted in mid-2012, the non-profit group The Talent Board found that most candidates communicated with the company via the companys career website. How then, can we account for the death of these web features? Quite logically, it is the other resources being used by job seekers that put the traditional corporate career website at risk. With the surge of social media virtually reinventing the way job seekers seek employment, corporate career websites simply dont seem to be keeping up with the dynamic face of recruiting and the changing field of job hunting.The Swedish recruitment firm PotentialPark reports that companies with highly rated corporate career sites include features such as links to social media, a blog, employee testimon ials, and a published career path based on opportunities within their company. ansicht features only scratch the surface of what the modern job seeker wants at the outset of job searching.And what do companies owe to the average job seeker? Why should they pay attention to the sounds of potential candidates clambering around their websites and abandoning online applications, as 92% of them do, because of features they dont like? If companies hope to fare well in the job market, they have to think like job seekers, as PotentialPark says the companies rated highest on their survey are actively doing today.One of the simplest ways to do this is to meet job seekers on-the-go. Job seekers must move quickly to keep up with the market, so your company and its career website features are no different. First and foremost, make your website accessible through mobile devices. Sullivan states, a surprisingly large number of corporate websites cannot be accessed from a mobile device (the most po werful recruiting communications tool on the planet).Likewise, companies should be available on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other places that job seekers can access via their phones. Make the application process traceable offer ways for candidates to see the progress of their application through the various steps within the company. Provide content that is available any time of the day, potentially via videos posted on LinkedIn, or blog posts which you can notify candidates of through Facebook and Twitter.Corporate company websites will not be able to keep up with the increasing pace of job seeking without looking towards other features for keeping candidates informed. Those that are successful will match job seekers step for step, and provide potential candidates with the mobile and dynamic job seeking features that are so attractive to them.Is your company career website optimized for mobile job seekers? Spark a conversation belowIMAGE Courtesy of Flickr byJohan La rsson

How to Find Company Reviews

How to Find Company ReviewsHow to Find Company ReviewsWhen you are job searching, its important to read company reviews to get the inside scoop on the organization. Company reviews are written by current and former employees, and provide useful details about a company. Reviews provide information on the company culture, the managers, the hiring process, salaries, and mora. Company reviews and ratings are available for just about every major company and many smaller employers. In general, the more information you have about a company, the better prepared youll be to interview and to make an informed decision if you get a job offer. Read below for information on how to use company reviews, websites that contain company reviews, and other strategies for learning about a company. How to Use Company Reviews Looking at company reviews can be useful at every step in the job process. When you are in the early stages of your job search, looking at reviews can be a helpful way to decide wh at companies you might want to work for. If a company has very good reviews but does not have any current job listings, you might consider sending a cold contact cover letter. You can also use company reviews to help you prepare for a job interview. Some company reviews focus on what the hiring process is like. They might even include common interview questions. Practice answering these questions to prepare for your interview. Finally, you can use these company reviews to help you decide whether or not to accept a job offer. If you are deciding between two jobs, or are on the fence about whether or not you want a job, company reviews can help you decide if the company is one you want to work for. How to Find Company Reviews and Ratings There are websites where you can read company reviews written by real people. Employees and former employees review the company where they worked or currently work. Site visitors can read about the company, what it is like to work there, get sampl e interview questions that have been asked by hiring managers, and post their company reviews. Do keep in mind that the company reviews on all these sites are posted by individuals, including possibly disgruntled employees. So use them as a tool to help gather more information about a company, but dont count on them as 100% accurate, because every employees experience is different. Company Review Sites Glassdoor, the company, and salary research site has excellent information for job seekers including company reviews, ratings, salaries, CEO approval ratings, competitors, and much more company information. Job seekers can find and anonymously share company reviews, ratings, and salary details. Vaultis another source of company reviews. Site visitors can read company reviews, and get the latest informationon over 10,000 companies. Company overviews are free, which is all you need most of the time. Youll need to pay a fee if you want more details. Company Research There are als o sites that dont contain actual company reviews but do provide basic company information thats useful for job seekers. For another quick overview,Hoovers.comhas a large company directory. Again, youll need a subscription for detailed information, but the basics are free. Check With Your Connections Another way to get inside information is to check whoyoure connected to at the company onLinkedIn. Ask your connections what they can tell you about the company and what its like to work there. You might even arrange an informational interview with a friend or acquaintance to get even more information on the company. Company Websites and More Company websites are another great way to learn about a company. Most websites have an About Us page that contains information on their mission statement, company culture, and more. Searching by company name on Google is another way to find information about companies. SearchYouTubeas well. You may find company produced videos with informati on on employment opportunities and company culture. Company websites and company-produced videos can be very useful when writing your cover letter or interview. Referring to information on the company website in a cover letter or during an interview can show that you have done your research, and can help you demonstrate that you want to work for that specific company. However, when using a company website to learn about a companys culture, keep in mind that the website is designed to show the company in the best light. Talking with current and former employees, and checking out company reviews, are great ways to gain a more balanced understanding of a company.

Top Business News for Job Seekers, July 24th

Top Business News for Job Seekers, July 24thTop Business News for Job Seekers, July 24thThe past week in business welches an eventful one, with companies across the US releasing their financial reports for the last quarter. A number of companies made big headlines, specifically Microsoft, Amazon, and American Airlines. Some of the financial news was good, some was bad. In addition, we saw Anthem acquire Cigna, Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush show his support for Uber, and PayPal complete its break from EBay.With that in mind, heres the top business news that can be helpful to you as you look for a new job.1. Amazons impressive revenue numbersAmazon investors are feeling great this week, after stocks rose some 20% on Friday morning after reports of surprisingly large profits for the tech company in Q2. Accompanying those large profits was news that over Q1 and Q2 of 2015, Amazon hired more people than at any other time in the companys history.The great news for job seekers is Amazons hiring spree doesnt look to be stopping anytime soon.Search Amazon jobs2. Anthem and Cignas mergerThe healthcare industry continued as the largest hiring industry in June, according to Simply Hireds latest Employment Outlook, with 1/3 of the top hiring companies healthcare-related. The newly announced deal between ansicht healthcare insurance giants should conclude in 2016 and, if approved, would leave only 3 big insurance companies in the US. Although that seems like news for the insurance industry, both companies also hire healthcare workers.Job seekers in healthcare should monitor this news closely to see what impact it will have going forward on these two companies, their culture and hiring practices.Search Cigna jobs, Search Anthem jobs3. PayPal completes break from EBayEver since PayPal announced it would split from its parent company EBay, the market has been eagerly awaiting the impending IPO. The waiting ended on Monday, leaving no one disappointed. The online pa yment service debuted with a market cap of $46.6 billion and at one point swelled to be worth over $50 billion. Look for PayPal to make more headlines through acquisitions and continued success in the stock market.PayPals new position as an independent company is important for job seekers interested in working with the online payment pioneer. Keep an eye on the company as it develops its own unique company culture.Search PayPal jobs, Search EBay jobs

Most Commonly Used Skill among Developers is JavaScript

Most Commonly Used Skill among Developers is JavaScriptMost Commonly Used Skill among Developers is JavaScriptMost Commonly Used Skill among Developers is JavaScriptIn March 2017, Stack Overflow, a community of 5.0 million programmers helping each other, released the results of their 2017 survey of more than 64,000 developers.The demand for software developers continues to explode as consumers demand more programs and applications. Synonymous to programmers, engineers, coders, architects, and consultants, software developers are employed by nearly every major company. To give you some insight into what developers are up to our Intelligenceteam dug into Stack Overflows 2017 study to bring you the fruchtwein relevant insight.Key Insights about DevelopersLike last year, most developers surveyed consider themselves web developers (72.6%), although many also said they are working to build desktop apps (28.9%) and mobile apps (23.0%)While only 13.1% of developers are actively looking for a job, 75.2% of developers are interested in hearing about new job opportunities53.3% of respondents said remote options were a top priority when considering a new jobA majority of developers, 63.9%, reported working remotely at least one day a month, and 11.1% say theyre full-time remote or almost all the timeThe highest job satisfaction ratings came from developers who work remotely full-time56.5% of respondents said they were underpaid with those in government and non-profits feeling the most underpaid, while those who work in finance feel the most overpaidJavaScript is still the most popular programming language according to 62.5% of respondents, with SQL (51.2%) and Java (39.7%) coming in second and third, exactly the same as last yearSince Stack Overflow started conducting the developer survey, Python and Node.js have grown in popularity, while the usage of C and C have declined24.2% of developers want complete silence when codingIn a hiring landscape where developers are in co nstant demand, understanding the talent you want to hire is the single most important thing you can do to attract and retain the right developers, said Stack Overflow VP Jay Hanlon. Thanks to the generosity of the largest community of developers in the world, the developer survey is an invaluable tool for any employer who wants insights into what actually drives and motivates developers throughout their careers.Education among DevelopersThe most popular way to learn programming is Self-TaughtNine out of ten respondents overall consider themselves at least somewhat self-taughtAmong professional developers, 55.9% have taken an online course and 53.4% have received on-the-job training11.3% of professional developers got their first coding job within a year of learning how to programAmong professional developers, 36.9% learned to program between one and four years before beginning their careers as developersOne-eighth (12.5%) of professional developers learned to code less than four y ears ago, and an additional one-eighth (13.3%) learned to code between four and six years agoMore than two-thirds (67.6%) of respondents have at least a bachelors degreeThe most common undergraduate major is computer science or software engineering (50.0%)32% of those surveyed said their formal education was not very important (20.5%) or not important at all (11.5%) to their career successAmong computer science and computer engineering majors, many (49.4%) said their formal education was important or very importantCoding bootcamps are rising in popularity among both developers (45.8%) and non-developers looking to transition into a new career (54.2%)Programming LanguagesMost common used programming languages were JavaScript (62.5%), SQL (51.2%) and Java (39.7%)The growth of Python is notable, overtaking PHP for the first time in five years and ranking as the most wanted language this year, after ranking fourth in 2016For the second year in a row, Rust was the most loved programming language (73.1%) and more developers want to continue working with it than any other languageSwift, last years second most popular language, ranked as fourth (63.9%)For the second year in a row, Visual Basic (for 2017, Visual Basic 6, specifically) ranked as the most dreaded language 88.3% of developers currently using Visual Basic said they did not want to continue using it65% of developers pronounce GIF with a hard g, like gesundheitsgefhrdender stoffFrameworks, Libraries, and Other TechnologiesMost common used frameworks, libraries and other technologies were Node.js (47.1%) and AngularJS (44.3%)React is the most loved among developers (66.9%), Cordova is the most dreaded (61.2%), and Node.js is the most wanted (22.2%)DatabasesMost common used databases were MySQL (55.6%) and SQL Server (38.6%)Redis is the most loved among developers (64.8%), Oracle is the most dreaded (63.1%), and MongoDB is the most wanted (20.8%)PlatformsMost common used platforms were Windows Desktop (41.0%) and Linux Desktop (32.9%)Linux Desktop is the most loved platforms among developers (69.6%), SharePoint is the most dreaded (70.9%), and Android is the most wanted (20.6%)Survey respondents say that communication skills and a track record of getting things done trumps the number of hours worked or bugs solved, by a wide marginThe most common ways to measure a developers success is by customer satisfaction and their ability to deliver a project on time and at budgeDevelopment PracticesAgile (76.9%) and Scrum (65.2%) are the most popular methodologies for developers to keep their projects on track42.8% of developers have used pair programming to improve their code quality and skill set69.2% of developers surveyed overwhelmingly prefer Git for version controlMost developers agree that good enough is good enough that it is better to ship and then iterate (60.2%)The majority (52.6%) of developers check in code multiple times a dayA happy developer is a developer who can shipWomen Who Cod eOverall survey respondents are heavily skewed male with 7.6% identifying themselves as women up from 6.6% last yearProportionally, women are more represented among data scientists, mobile and web developers, quality assurance engineers, and graphic designersAmong male and female respondents, nearly twice the number of women said they had been coding for less than a year (10.7%)The majority of women (66.2%) have been programming for less than 6 yearsEmployment among Developers70.3% of developers are employed full-time10.2% of developers work as independent contractors, freelancers, or are self-employedDevelopers tend to be more satisfied with their career than with their current jobs75.2% of developers are interested in hearing about new job opportunities13.1% of developers are actively looking for a jobIn general, developers prioritize opportunities for professional development over any other factor when assessing a kompetenzprofil jobMost preferred compensation and benefits select ed by developers are vacation/days off (57.0%) and Remote options (53.3%)According to respondents, developers supported customer satisfaction and being on time and on budget as the best ways to evaluate the performance of a fellow developerRespondents believe communication skills and a track record of getting things done are most important when evaluating a developer for hireMost developers (59.6%) like some music while coding24.2% want complete silence while codingWhen considering a new job, 53.3% said remote options were a top priorityThe highest job satisfaction ratings come from developers who work remote full timeTo learn more about what developers have to say, you can view the full results of the Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2017 here.Want to know more about the top trends in hiring Developers? Check out the Software Engineering Market Overview from Intelligence. And for more hiring trend studies from the Intelligence team click here.

U.S. Workers Hit the Road -- Data Tables

U.S. Workers Hit the Road -- Data Tables U.S. Workers Hit the Road Data Tables U.S. WORKERS HIT THE ROAD HAVE YOU LEFT A JOB BECAUSE YOU HAD A BAD COMMUTE? TOTAL AGE 18-34 AGE 35-54 AGE 55+ GENDER MALE GENDER FEMALE Yes 23% 34% 24% 12% 28% 20% No 77% 66% 76% 88% 72% 80% HAS YOUR COMMUTE GOTTEN BETTER OR WORSE OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS? TOTAL AGE 18-34 AGE 35-54 AGE 55+ GENDER MALE GENDER FEMALE Better 39% 56% 37% 24% 42% 37% Worse 22% 18% 23% 26% 23% 22% No change 39% 26% 40% 50% 35% 41% IF WORSE, HOW HAS YOUR COMPANY TAKEN ACTIONS TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR COMMUTE? TOTAL AGE 18-34 AGE 35-54 AGE 55+ GENDER MALE GENDER FEMALE My company hasn’t taken action 60% 52% 60% 65% 51% 66% My hours are flexible so I don’t travel during rush hour 20% 22% 18% 21% 23% 17% They allow me to work from home 14% 12% 18% 11% 19% 11% They pay for public transportation 11% 13% 13% 6% 15% 8% They pay for parking 10% 15% 9% 7% 13% 7% They provide carpools/vanpools/shuttles 8% 9% 10% 4% 11% 5% (Multiple responses permitted.)

This is how to survive in a toxic workplace 3 secrets from research

This is how to survive in a toxic workplace 3 secrets from research This is how to survive in a toxic workplace 3 secrets from research Do you deal with some awful people at work? Do they annoy you beyond belief at times?Actually, it’s a lot worse than that - whether you realize it or not. In addition to making you miserable, those impossible bosses and jerk co-workers can reduce your productivity, reduce your empathy, and even give you a heart attack.Follow  Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering  Happiness,  Productivity,  Job Satisfaction,  Neuroscience, and  more!From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:New nurses bullied by veteran nurses and doctors put forth less effort and develop less empathy for patients. Service employees who are subjected to customer aggression report more mental and physical health problems and are less committed to their jobs… a twenty-year study that tracked six thousand British civil servants found that when their bosses criticized them unfairly, didn’t listen to their problems, and rarely praised them, e mployees suffered more angina, heart attacks, and deaths for heart disease.In the past, we’ve reviewed dealing with workplace  narcissists, psychopaths, and bullies. But we really need to hear from the #1 guy on coping with  office monsters.Stanford professor Bob Sutton has a new book coming out: The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt.It offers a ton of excellent strategies for staying sane when you’re surrounded by horrible people. Let’s look at a few of the top tips  Bob has to offer…Dodge Bullets, NeoThe numero uno strategy for dealing with the workplace dregs of humanity is simple: avoid them. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy, but before you start having revenge fantasies the first thing you want to think about is how to minimize contact.Because the worst thing these monsters can do isn’t annoy or harass you - just like in a zombie or vampire film, they can turn you into one of them. If you spend most of your day around a je rk, your chance of becoming a jerk more than doubles.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:In 2016 Housman told Fast Company that they discovered a “toxic density” effect: much like research shows rudeness spreads like a common cold, they found that sitting near a destructive jerk dramatically increases a worker’s risk of infection. Housman explained, “If you add a toxic worker to within a 25-foot radius of a focal worker, the chance that the focal worker becomes a toxic worker themselves more than doubles (112.5% increase).”Ask if you can move your desk. Spend time working in conference rooms or public spaces if possible.But that’s not always an option. So you may need a Secret Service detail. One of the best meta-strategies for coping with jerks is to band together with others who are suffering with you.If you’re lucky, you might have a supervisor who can provide some cover. But co-workers can  help too.If you and your all ies  take turns “jumping on the grenade” and handling The Beast it can offer each of you some stress-free time to recover and actually get some work done.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:A 2013 study of nearly two thousand Finnish dentists found that when they worked in close cooperation with their dental assistants, dentists suffered less pressure to present fake emotions to their patients and performed their jobs better. Part of the reason, the researchers suggest, is that a skilled dental assistant (who usually sees patients before the dentist and often sees them more frequently) can “buffer” the dentist from difficult and demanding patients. In other words, they take the patient’s flak and cool them out, which spares dentists from having to deal with it.But sometimes there’s nowhere to hide and there’s no way to  limit exposure to  a boss who roams around making life intolerable. So be a smart mouse and try hanging a bell around the cat’s neck.If the boss has a sympathetic assistant, get them on your side. They can tell you when the dragon is in a fire-breathing mood and when he’s relatively calm and stable. This will allow you to know when it’s safe - and when it’s time to cower in the bathroom.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:In some places, the boss’s administrative assistant is recruited to inform colleagues when the boss is in a foul mood (and should be avoided or handled with care) or feeling upbeat (and it is a good time to visit or raise a sensitive subject.)(To learn more tips on living an awesome life, check out my book here.)But maybe  the duck and cover approach  ain’t gonna fly. Here’s where we need some serious psychology to keep your head on straight when someone is intent on making you miserable…Mind Tricks That Protect Your SoulCognitive Behavioral Therapy recommends something called “reappraisal.” That’s a fancy word for interpreting your situation differently. You may not be able to change the situation, but you can change how you perceive it. (Shout out to my  ancient Stoic homies.)It’s not a crisis - it’s a challenge. It’s not a frustration - it’s a puzzle to be solved. They’re not an intolerable boss - they’re a cranky child.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:Social psychologists and other researchers have shown that reframing (or “reappraising”) disturbing facts or distressing experiences in a more positive light - while not a cure-all - can provide relief. For example, whether the same experience is portrayed as a fun and exciting challenge - versus a distressing threat - can transform how people feel and perform in response.You want to depersonalize whatever stress they’re giving you. They’re in a bad mood or they have issues.  It’s not about you. Don’t treat dealing with them like a nightmare, ta ke a lesson from Navy SEALs, Army Rangersand Special Forces  soldiers who all deal with stress by reappraising it as a game.But you will have to talk to your tormentor every now and then. And they’ll probably do their shouting act. When they do, take a tip from  debt collectors who routinely take abuse from the people they call. Slow your speech down and the more worked up the other side gets, the more calm you want to be.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:We were taught that the more irate the debtor - the more he or she screamed, swore and insulted us - the more long pauses we should take before answering questions and the more clearly and calmly we should talk.Hostage negotiators and clinical psychologists both use this same strategy to deal with the most out of control people imaginable.(To learn how to deal with a narcissist, click here.)So you can reappraise or slow things down to help you cope. But you don’t want these str ategies to make you complacent when you’re dealing with serious abusive behavior. So how do you fight back?How To Fight BackTo sum up the bulk of the research in one word: Don’t.It’s usually not worth it. First off, it’s unlikely to work. As Bob notes: “Hornstein found that 68% of the payback efforts that he studied failed to stop abusive bosses.”And having a desire to punish actually makes you miserable.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:Carlsmith explained, “In actuality punishers ruminate on their deed and feel worse than those who cannot avenge a wrong” and people “who don’t have a chance to take revenge are forced, in a sense, to move on a focus on something different.”Finding another job, switching roles, or avoiding the problem person have less of a chance of blowing up in your face and can put you on a better track to happiness.Still wanting revenge? Fine, have it your way - you bully. We’ll call this t he “In case of emergency, break glass” section.Before taking the warpath, Bob suggests you think about three critical resources: How much power do you have? If you’re the janitor and you’re having problems with the CEO, good luck. If your tormentor is a peer, you’ve got a better shot at taking them on. Documentation: Avoid “he-said, she-said.” Keep track of abusive incidents, emails, etc. Go into the fight with real proof. Solidarity:  This is the big one. Don’t fight back  alone. Research shows a team effort to bring down a jerk is far more successful and safer than trying to be a hero by yourself. From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:A study by Professor Pamela Lutgen-Sandvik found that when bullied employees banded together to fight back, authorities punished 58% of the abusers and none of the bullied employees were fired. But when employees battled alone, only 27% of the bullies were punished and 20% of the bullied employees were fired.And when you approach a superior or the HR department about the problem, you’re much more likely to have your complaint well-received if you have evidence and you seem like you’re focused on the greater good, not just a selfish desire to get even.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:Research on “moral anger” and “righteous anger” suggests that confrontation is most likely to reform offenders, be seen as socially acceptable, and mobilize support when: 1) It is justified - there is good evidence that the person is doing something bad. 2) The motivation for the confrontation is seen as constructive and aimed at improving the greater good; not just a selfish, vindictive, or irrational urge to inflict harm on an enemy or nemesis.(To learn how to deal with workplace psychopaths, click here.)Okay, we’ve learned a lot from Bob. Let’s round it up and find out how you can  reappraise bad behavior without even trying…Sum UpHere’s what Stanford professor Bob Sutton has to say about dealing with those impossible people in a toxic workplace: Avoid them: Move your desk, get backup or throw a bell around the cat’s neck so you know they’re coming. Use Reappraisal: It’s not a disaster, it’s a challenge. It’s not a blog post, it’s a masterful work of epic writing. Fight Back - Carefully: Don’t seek revenge. But if you do, evaluate the power dynamics, document everything, get help, and focus on the common good. Reappraisal can be incredibly powerful. You use it all the time - and often you don’t even know it. Many years ago I had an awful landlord. Just talking with the guy usually had me wondering how I’d need to angle his body to properly bury him in the flowerbed.But my roommate at the time was unflappable when dealing with the tyrant. I asked David how he did it. David replied, “His mother has cancer.”In the blink of an eye, the landlord went from an evil jerk to someone who was suffering. His rudeness didn’t stop, but I  never let him  get on my nerves again. I’d reappraised his behavior without even trying, just by seeing him in a different light.Fighting bad behavior rarely works. Avoiding it is a great strategy but it’s not always an option. Both of those two rely on the outside world being changed, and that’s why they’re difficult.But what you can always control is how you interpret what you see. So reappraise the awful behavior to something more acceptable. And as soon as you’re done weaving a more tolerable story, move on to step 2:Run for the exit.Join over 290,000 readers.  Get a free weekly update via email  here.Related posts:New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You HappyNew Harvard Research Reveals A Fun Way To Be More SuccessfulHow To Get People To Like You: 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior ExpertThis article  originally appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree. This is how to survive in a toxic workplace 3 secrets from research Do you deal with some awful people at work? Do they annoy you beyond belief at times?Actually, it’s a lot worse than that - whether you realize it or not. In addition to making you miserable, those impossible bosses and jerk co-workers can reduce your productivity, reduce your empathy, and even give you a heart attack.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:New nurses bullied by veteran nurses and doctors put forth less effort and develop less empathy for patients. Service employees who are subjected to customer aggression report more mental and physical health problems and are less committed to their jobs… a twenty-year study that tracked six thousand British civil servants found that when their bosses criticized them unfairly, didn’t listen to their problems, and rarely praised them, employees suffered more angina, heart attacks, and deaths for heart disease.In the past, we’ve reviewed dealing with workplace  narcissists, psychopa ths, and bullies. But we really need to hear from the #1 guy on coping with  office monsters.Stanford professor Bob Sutton has a new book coming out: The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt.It offers a ton of excellent strategies for staying sane when you’re surrounded by horrible people. Let’s look at a few of the top tips  Bob has to offer…Dodge Bullets, NeoThe numero uno strategy for dealing with the workplace dregs of humanity is simple: avoid them. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy, but before you start having revenge fantasies the first thing you want to think about is how to minimize contact.Because the worst thing these monsters can do isn’t annoy or harass you - just like in a zombie or vampire film, they can turn you into one of them. If you spend most of your day around a jerk, your chance of becoming a jerk more than doubles.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:In 2016 Housma n told Fast Company that they discovered a “toxic density” effect: much like research shows rudeness spreads like a common cold, they found that sitting near a destructive jerk dramatically increases a worker’s risk of infection. Housman explained, “If you add a toxic worker to within a 25-foot radius of a focal worker, the chance that the focal worker becomes a toxic worker themselves more than doubles (112.5% increase).”Ask if you can move your desk. Spend time working in conference rooms or public spaces if possible.But that’s not always an option. So you may need a Secret Service detail. One of the best meta-strategies for coping with jerks is to band together with others who are suffering with you.If you’re lucky, you might have a supervisor who can provide some cover. But co-workers can  help too.If you and your allies  take turns “jumping on the grenade” and handling The Beast it can offer each of you some stress-free time to recover and actually get some wo rk done.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:A 2013 study of nearly two thousand Finnish dentists found that when they worked in close cooperation with their dental assistants, dentists suffered less pressure to present fake emotions to their patients and performed their jobs better. Part of the reason, the researchers suggest, is that a skilled dental assistant (who usually sees patients before the dentist and often sees them more frequently) can “buffer” the dentist from difficult and demanding patients. In other words, they take the patient’s flak and cool them out, which spares dentists from having to deal with it.But sometimes there’s nowhere to hide and there’s no way to  limit exposure to  a boss who roams around making life intolerable. So be a smart mouse and try hanging a bell around the cat’s neck.If the boss has a sympathetic assistant, get them on your side. They can tell you when the dragon is in a fire-breathin g mood and when he’s relatively calm and stable. This will allow you to know when it’s safe - and when it’s time to cower in the bathroom.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:In some places, the boss’s administrative assistant is recruited to inform colleagues when the boss is in a foul mood (and should be avoided or handled with care) or feeling upbeat (and it is a good time to visit or raise a sensitive subject.)(To learn more tips on living an awesome life, check out my book here.)But maybe  the duck and cover approach  ain’t gonna fly. Here’s where we need some serious psychology to keep your head on straight when someone is intent on making you miserable…Mind Tricks That Protect Your SoulCognitive Behavioral Therapy recommends something called “reappraisal.” That’s a fancy word for interpreting your situation differently. You may not be able to change the situation, but you can change how you perceive it. (Shout out to my  ancient Stoic homies.)It’s not a crisis - it’s a challenge. It’s not a frustration - it’s a puzzle to be solved. They’re not an intolerable boss - they’re a cranky child.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:Social psychologists and other researchers have shown that reframing (or “reappraising”) disturbing facts or distressing experiences in a more positive light - while not a cure-all - can provide relief. For example, whether the same experience is portrayed as a fun and exciting challenge - versus a distressing threat - can transform how people feel and perform in response.You want to depersonalize whatever stress they’re giving you. They’re in a bad mood or they have issues.  It’s not about you. Don’t treat dealing with them like a nightmare, take a lesson from Navy SEALs, Army Rangersand Special Forces  soldiers who all deal with stress by reappraising it as a game.But you will have to talk to your tormentor every now and then. And they’ll probably do their shouting act. When they do, take a tip from  debt collectors who routinely take abuse from the people they call. Slow your speech down and the more worked up the other side gets, the more calm you want to be.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:We were taught that the more irate the debtor - the more he or she screamed, swore and insulted us - the more long pauses we should take before answering questions and the more clearly and calmly we should talk.Hostage negotiators and clinical psychologists both use this same strategy to deal with the most out of control people imaginable.(To learn how to deal with a narcissist, click here.)So you can reappraise or slow things down to help you cope. But you don’t want these strategies to make you complacent when you’re dealing with serious abusive behavior. So how do you fight back?How To Fight BackTo sum up the bulk of th e research in one word: Don’t.It’s usually not worth it. First off, it’s unlikely to work. As Bob notes: “Hornstein found that 68% of the payback efforts that he studied failed to stop abusive bosses.”And having a desire to punish actually makes you miserable.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:Carlsmith explained, “In actuality punishers ruminate on their deed and feel worse than those who cannot avenge a wrong” and people “who don’t have a chance to take revenge are forced, in a sense, to move on a focus on something different.”Finding another job, switching roles, or avoiding the problem person have less of a chance of blowing up in your face and can put you on a better track to happiness.Still wanting revenge? Fine, have it your way - you bully. We’ll call this the “In case of emergency, break glass” section.Before taking the warpath, Bob suggests you think about three critical resources: How much power do you have? If you’re the janitor and you’re having problems with the CEO, good luck. If your tormentor is a peer, you’ve got a better shot at taking them on. Documentation: Avoid “he-said, she-said.” Keep track of abusive incidents, emails, etc. Go into the fight with real proof. Solidarity:  This is the big one. Don’t fight back  alone. Research shows a team effort to bring down a jerk is far more successful and safer than trying to be a hero by yourself. From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:A study by Professor Pamela Lutgen-Sandvik found that when bullied employees banded together to fight back, authorities punished 58% of the abusers and none of the bullied employees were fired. But when employees battled alone, only 27% of the bullies were punished and 20% of the bullied employees were fired.And when you approach a superior or the HR department about the problem, you’re much more likely to have your complaint well-received if you have evidence and you seem like you’re focused on the greater good, not just a selfish desire to get even.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:Research on “moral anger” and “righteous anger” suggests that confrontation is most likely to reform offenders, be seen as socially acceptable, and mobilize support when: 1) It is justified - there is good evidence that the person is doing something bad. 2) The motivation for the confrontation is seen as constructive and aimed at improving the greater good; not just a selfish, vindictive, or irrational urge to inflict harm on an enemy or nemesis.(To learn how to deal with workplace psychopaths, click here.)Okay, we’ve learned a lot from Bob. Let’s round it up and find out how you can  reappraise bad behavior without even trying…Sum UpHere’s what Stanford professor Bob Sutton has to say about dealing with those impossible people in a toxic workplace: Avoid them: Move your desk, get backup or throw a bell around the cat’s neck so you know they’re coming. Use Reappraisal: It’s not a disaster, it’s a challenge. It’s not a blog post, it’s a masterful work of epic writing. Fight Back - Carefully: Don’t seek revenge. But if you do, evaluate the power dynamics, document everything, get help, and focus on the common good. Reappraisal can be incredibly powerful. You use it all the time - and often you don’t even know it. Many years ago I had an awful landlord. Just talking with the guy usually had me wondering how I’d need to angle his body to properly bury him in the flowerbed.But my roommate at the time was unflappable when dealing with the tyrant. I asked David how he did it. David replied, “His mother has cancer.”In the blink of an eye, the landlord went from an evil jerk to someone who was suffering. His rudeness didn’t stop, but I  never let him  get on my nerves again. I’d reappraised his behavior without even trying, just by seeing him in a different light.Fighting bad behavior rarely works. Avoiding it is a great strategy but it’s not always an option. Both of those two rely on the outside world being changed, and that’s why they’re difficult.But what you can always control is how you interpret what you see. So reappraise the awful behavior to something more acceptable. And as soon as you’re done weaving a more tolerable story, move on to step 2:Run for the exit.Join over 290,000 readers.  Get a free weekly update via email  here.Related posts:New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You HappyNew Harvard Research Reveals A Fun Way To Be More SuccessfulHow To Get People To Like You: 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior ExpertThis article  originally appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree. This is how to survive in a toxic workplace 3 secrets from research Do you deal with some awful people at work? Do they annoy you beyond belief at times?Actually, it’s a lot worse than that - whether you realize it or not. In addition to making you miserable, those impossible bosses and jerk co-workers can reduce your productivity, reduce your empathy, and even give you a heart attack.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:New nurses bullied by veteran nurses and doctors put forth less effort and develop less empathy for patients. Service employees who are subjected to customer aggression report more mental and physical health problems and are less committed to their jobs… a twenty-year study that tracked six thousand British civil servants found that when their bosses criticized them unfairly, didn’t listen to their problems, and rarely praised them, employees suffered more angina, heart attacks, and deaths for heart disease.In the past, we’ve reviewed dealing with workplace  narcissists, psychopa ths, and bullies. But we really need to hear from the #1 guy on coping with  office monsters.Stanford professor Bob Sutton has a new book coming out: The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt.It offers a ton of excellent strategies for staying sane when you’re surrounded by horrible people. Let’s look at a few of the top tips  Bob has to offer…Dodge Bullets, NeoThe numero uno strategy for dealing with the workplace dregs of humanity is simple: avoid them. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy, but before you start having revenge fantasies the first thing you want to think about is how to minimize contact.Because the worst thing these monsters can do isn’t annoy or harass you - just like in a zombie or vampire film, they can turn you into one of them. If you spend most of your day around a jerk, your chance of becoming a jerk more than doubles.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:In 2016 Housma n told Fast Company that they discovered a “toxic density” effect: much like research shows rudeness spreads like a common cold, they found that sitting near a destructive jerk dramatically increases a worker’s risk of infection. Housman explained, “If you add a toxic worker to within a 25-foot radius of a focal worker, the chance that the focal worker becomes a toxic worker themselves more than doubles (112.5% increase).”Ask if you can move your desk. Spend time working in conference rooms or public spaces if possible.But that’s not always an option. So you may need a Secret Service detail. One of the best meta-strategies for coping with jerks is to band together with others who are suffering with you.If you’re lucky, you might have a supervisor who can provide some cover. But co-workers can  help too.If you and your allies  take turns “jumping on the grenade” and handling The Beast it can offer each of you some stress-free time to recover and actually get some wo rk done.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:A 2013 study of nearly two thousand Finnish dentists found that when they worked in close cooperation with their dental assistants, dentists suffered less pressure to present fake emotions to their patients and performed their jobs better. Part of the reason, the researchers suggest, is that a skilled dental assistant (who usually sees patients before the dentist and often sees them more frequently) can “buffer” the dentist from difficult and demanding patients. In other words, they take the patient’s flak and cool them out, which spares dentists from having to deal with it.But sometimes there’s nowhere to hide and there’s no way to  limit exposure to  a boss who roams around making life intolerable. So be a smart mouse and try hanging a bell around the cat’s neck.If the boss has a sympathetic assistant, get them on your side. They can tell you when the dragon is in a fire-breathin g mood and when he’s relatively calm and stable. This will allow you to know when it’s safe - and when it’s time to cower in the bathroom.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:In some places, the boss’s administrative assistant is recruited to inform colleagues when the boss is in a foul mood (and should be avoided or handled with care) or feeling upbeat (and it is a good time to visit or raise a sensitive subject.)(To learn more tips on living an awesome life, check out my book here.)But maybe  the duck and cover approach  ain’t gonna fly. Here’s where we need some serious psychology to keep your head on straight when someone is intent on making you miserable…Mind Tricks That Protect Your SoulCognitive Behavioral Therapy recommends something called “reappraisal.” That’s a fancy word for interpreting your situation differently. You may not be able to change the situation, but you can change how you perceive it. (Shout out to my  ancient Stoic homies.)It’s not a crisis - it’s a challenge. It’s not a frustration - it’s a puzzle to be solved. They’re not an intolerable boss - they’re a cranky child.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:Social psychologists and other researchers have shown that reframing (or “reappraising”) disturbing facts or distressing experiences in a more positive light - while not a cure-all - can provide relief. For example, whether the same experience is portrayed as a fun and exciting challenge - versus a distressing threat - can transform how people feel and perform in response.You want to depersonalize whatever stress they’re giving you. They’re in a bad mood or they have issues.  It’s not about you. Don’t treat dealing with them like a nightmare, take a lesson from Navy SEALs, Army Rangersand Special Forces  soldiers who all deal with stress by reappraising it as a game.But you will have to talk to your tormentor every now and then. And they’ll probably do their shouting act. When they do, take a tip from  debt collectors who routinely take abuse from the people they call. Slow your speech down and the more worked up the other side gets, the more calm you want to be.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:We were taught that the more irate the debtor - the more he or she screamed, swore and insulted us - the more long pauses we should take before answering questions and the more clearly and calmly we should talk.Hostage negotiators and clinical psychologists both use this same strategy to deal with the most out of control people imaginable.(To learn how to deal with a narcissist, click here.)So you can reappraise or slow things down to help you cope. But you don’t want these strategies to make you complacent when you’re dealing with serious abusive behavior. So how do you fight back?How To Fight BackTo sum up the bulk of th e research in one word: Don’t.It’s usually not worth it. First off, it’s unlikely to work. As Bob notes: “Hornstein found that 68% of the payback efforts that he studied failed to stop abusive bosses.”And having a desire to punish actually makes you miserable.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:Carlsmith explained, “In actuality punishers ruminate on their deed and feel worse than those who cannot avenge a wrong” and people “who don’t have a chance to take revenge are forced, in a sense, to move on a focus on something different.”Finding another job, switching roles, or avoiding the problem person have less of a chance of blowing up in your face and can put you on a better track to happiness.Still wanting revenge? Fine, have it your way - you bully. We’ll call this the “In case of emergency, break glass” section.Before taking the warpath, Bob suggests you think about three critical resources: How much power do you have? If you’re the janitor and you’re having problems with the CEO, good luck. If your tormentor is a peer, you’ve got a better shot at taking them on. Documentation: Avoid “he-said, she-said.” Keep track of abusive incidents, emails, etc. Go into the fight with real proof. Solidarity:  This is the big one. Don’t fight back  alone. Research shows a team effort to bring down a jerk is far more successful and safer than trying to be a hero by yourself. From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:A study by Professor Pamela Lutgen-Sandvik found that when bullied employees banded together to fight back, authorities punished 58% of the abusers and none of the bullied employees were fired. But when employees battled alone, only 27% of the bullies were punished and 20% of the bullied employees were fired.And when you approach a superior or the HR department about the problem, you’re much more likely to have your complaint well-received if you have evidence and you seem like you’re focused on the greater good, not just a selfish desire to get even.From  The Aâ€"hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt:Research on “moral anger” and “righteous anger” suggests that confrontation is most likely to reform offenders, be seen as socially acceptable, and mobilize support when: 1) It is justified - there is good evidence that the person is doing something bad. 2) The motivation for the confrontation is seen as constructive and aimed at improving the greater good; not just a selfish, vindictive, or irrational urge to inflict harm on an enemy or nemesis.(To learn how to deal with workplace psychopaths, click here.)Okay, we’ve learned a lot from Bob. Let’s round it up and find out how you can  reappraise bad behavior without even trying…Sum UpHere’s what Stanford professor Bob Sutton has to say about dealing with those impossible people in a toxic workplace: Avoid them: Move your desk, get backup or throw a bell around the cat’s neck so you know they’re coming. Use Reappraisal: It’s not a disaster, it’s a challenge. It’s not a blog post, it’s a masterful work of epic writing. Fight Back - Carefully: Don’t seek revenge. But if you do, evaluate the power dynamics, document everything, get help, and focus on the common good. Reappraisal can be incredibly powerful. You use it all the time - and often you don’t even know it. Many years ago I had an awful landlord. Just talking with the guy usually had me wondering how I’d need to angle his body to properly bury him in the flowerbed.But my roommate at the time was unflappable when dealing with the tyrant. I asked David how he did it. David replied, “His mother has cancer.”In the blink of an eye, the landlord went from an evil jerk to someone who was suffering. His rudeness didn’t stop, but I  never let him  get on my nerves again. I’d reappraised his behavior without even trying, just by seeing him in a different light.Fighting bad behavior rarely works. Avoiding it is a great strategy but it’s not always an option. Both of those two rely on the outside world being changed, and that’s why they’re difficult.But what you can always control is how you interpret what you see. So reappraise the awful behavior to something more acceptable. And as soon as you’re done weaving a more tolerable story, move on to step 2:Run for the exit.Join over 290,000 readers.  Get a free weekly update via email  here.Related posts:New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You HappyNew Harvard Research Reveals A Fun Way To Be More SuccessfulHow To Get People To Like You: 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior ExpertThis article  originally appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

Apply the principles of long-term investing to everything

Apply the principles of long-term investing to everything Apply the principles of long-term investing to everything You probably know the effects compound growth can have on an investment over a number of years.With a long enough time and a sufficiently high-interest rate, the growth is always impressive.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Warren Buffett has been preaching the importance of compound interest for six decades, and it’s made him billions.Stephen Guise writes, “All who have been educated in basic finance know this about compound interest, but far too few think about their decisions in the same way, even though it works the same way.”The principle affects everyone the same because it depends on time.It’s no different than planting a tree. Naturally, the tree is going to be larger when it is 50 years old than it was when it was 20 years old.Compounding is the process where the value of an investment increases because the earnings on the investment, both capital gains, and interest, earn interest as time passes.When we apply the compound effect in our life, it can go both ways - either we will be moving forward in life or backward.The power of compounding can be applied to reading a book, eating healthy, spending quality time with the people you love, working out, getting up early, using a system to get things done, and changing many areas of your life.The results are dependent on the actions we take every day.Jeff Olson once said, “Those little things that will make you successful in life, that will secure your health, your happiness, your fulfillment and your dreams, are simple, subtle, tiny things that nobody will see, nobody will applaud, nobody will even notice. They are those things that, at the time you do them, often feel like they make absolutely no difference…like they don’t matter. But they do!”One of my core philosophies in life is performing simple daily actions and commitments each and every day to get a little bit closer to wha t I want.Daily actions, both positive and negative create a cumulative effect.Albert Einstein once noted that the most powerful force in the universe was the principle of compounding.Imagine you committed just ten minutes of your time to improve your life every day for an entire year.Or better still you made just one percent improvement in your life every day.After 365 days, your skills will compound to almost a  38x  improvement from your starting level.Conversely, a 1% decline every day (99%) will result, after 365 days, in a skill level of just 0.0255 of your starting level.Quite a phenomenal deterioration.Compound is one of the best ways to improve anything.Want to become more mindful?Practice just five minutes of meditation every day. You choose time and place.Want to start exercising?Start with just stretches in the morning and steadily increase time commitment and routines.Want to build long-term wealth?Invest just $50 into a broad-based fund every week. Once a month, I buy m ore shares of the Vanguard Index Fund and that’s it.The cost is low, and the risk is also relatively low (when a company that’s on an index goes bust, it gets replaced by another one).Compounding is like making “daily deposits” into goals, ideas, projects, people that are important to you, and watching them build over time.It’s an amazing process if you can commit to it daily, weekly or monthly.Acting rationally, consistently, has long-term effectsLife is a series of choices we make daily that add up to a large outcome.Every decision is a seed planted for your future.Good decisions…good outcome.Bad decisions…bad outcome.“It’s not the big things that add up in the end; it’s the hundreds, thousands, or millions of little things that separate the ordinary from the extraordinary, says Darren Hardy,” author of  The Compound Effect.Darren lays out a simple formula in the first chapter…Small, Smart Choices + Consistency + Time = RADICAL DIFFERENCEAccording to Darren , “Small, seemingly insignificant steps completed consistently over time will create a radical difference” in your life and put you on the road to the career success you want and deserve.Compounding is not different from the 10,000-hour rule.Malcolm Gladwell talks about it in his book best-selling book,  The Outliers.Every action has consequences on your future.Even the simplest choices compounds.Actions taken over time GROW.Darren explains, “The real cost of a four-dollar-a-day coffee habit over 20 years is $51,833.79. That’s the power of the Compound Effect.”ACTING or NOT ACTING is a decision you shouldn’t take lightly.Anything repeated over time ultimately creates a compounded result.There are countless actions you can take every day to reap the benefits of compounding:Honing your skill one day at a time, reading just five pages of a great book, choosing to eat 100 calories less, working out for just 10 minutes a day, taking a few minutes walk daily, meditating for fi ve minutes in the morning, drinking a glass of water when you wake up, getting up half an hour earlier to work on your passion project, expressing appreciation, starting a journal, saving a few dollars every month, and investing in your personal development even if it’s just a few minutes everyday, pays in the long-term.In fact, after just a year, the difference will be huge in your life.Cumulative discipline pays!Some of our choices support our growth, and some don’t.Choose your actions with care!Simple errors in judgment, that don’t seem to make any difference today, can cost you tomorrow.Becoming aware of your choices is the first step.“The first step toward change is awareness. If you want to get from where you are to where you want to be, you have to start by becoming aware of the choices that lead you away from your desired destination,” writes Darren Hardy.Making an informed choice today, not tomorrow, to mindful of your habits, actions, and decisions can change you r life.Compound effect makes all the difference in the world.You reap what you sow; you can’t get out of life what you’re not willing to put into it.Key takeawayToday is the BIG day to make decisions you will be thankful for by this time next year. You are at this point in your life because of the way you have treated every ‘today’ for decades.To apply the principles of compound growth in your life, aim to go the extra mile by 5% in every piece of work, interaction, or action you take.Starting today, set goals, map out a plan and commit to it every day.You deserve to live an extraordinary life, use the power of compounding to create the success you deserve.This article first 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

Senior Information Architect Job Description

Senior Information Architect Job Description Senior Information Architect Job Description Senior Information Architect Job Description This senior information architect sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements. Senior Information Architect Job Responsibilities: Provides positive user experience by determining information structure for Web sites and Web applications; mentoring team members. Senior Information Architect Job Duties: Enhances information architecture team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members. Identifies user requirements by researching and analyzing user needs, preferences, objectives, and working methods; studying how users consume content, including data categorization and labeling; meeting with focus groups. Plans information architecture by studying the site concept, strategy, and target audience; envisioning architectural scheme, information structure and features, functionality, and user-interface design; creating user scenarios; preparing data models; designing information structure, work-and dataflow, and navigation; evaluating information representation; conducting creative meetings. Organizes information by translating user behavior into media structure and elements; crafting interactive experiences; producing workflow diagrams, user scenarios, flowcharts, and storyboards; preparing interaction specifications, navigation rules, organization of information, and site maps; coordinating with business, technology, visual, structural, editorial, cognitive, and brand strategists. Implements information architecture by preparing paper and interactive prototypes and mockups including page layout and navigational elements; coordinating with Web Producer and Production Developer to integrate site concept, visual design, writing, interface, and navigational structure; documenting structure and processes. Validates information delivery by developing and completing usability test plans; evaluating traffic patterns; studying user feedback; coordinating with Usability Specialists. Updates job knowledge by tracking research regarding web design and usability; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Senior Information Architect Skills and Qualifications: Requirements Analysis, Planning, Database Management, Data Modeling, Presenting Technical Information, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Initiative, Self-Motivated, Data Maintenance, Verbal Communication Employers: Post a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers: Search Senior Information Architect Jobs and apply on now. Read more abouthow to hire: Creating and Posting a Job in Monster Maintain a Legal Hiring Process Your Hiring Goal: Be the Dumbest One in the Room

Successful tech CEO Brit Morin has a great travel hack

Successful tech CEO Brit Morin has a great travel hack Successful tech CEO Brit Morin has a great travel hack Though being a CEO of a successful tech startup sounds quite fun, there is a lot of blood, sweat, tears and travel that goes into it. Brit Morin, the CEO and founder of lifestyle media company Brit + Co, knows this first hand as she may fly to New York from her home in San Francisco as much as four times a month for appearances on TV, public speaking engagements as well as just meeting with clients. “Work travel is becoming more and more common because we live in this globalized business world where you can work from anywhere and still be a part of all kind of industries, but the power of a face to face meeting is still so much greater than that of an email,” she told Ladders after an event with  Hilton  Hotels Resorts New Business Traveler Initiative.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Red-eye strategyBut she has a few super helpful productivity hacks for anyone trying to survive a hellish travel schedule. Morin actually suggests if you are flying from the West Coast to the East then you should opt for the red-eye, specifically the early red-eye flight. She calls it brutal but necessary. “With the early red-eye I land by 5 AM and then I can skip the traffic and get a few hours of sleep before my first meeting. If you add up [sleeping on the plane] and then in the hotel, it comes to 6 or 7 hours!” she told Ladders.But what about for the way back? Morin, who usually takes very short trips to the East Coast as she has two young kids at home, says she purposefully lets herself get behind on emails “because I’m  trying to maximize my time in that city and then I can use the plane ride home as an email catch up. That’s my approach.”Millennials and travelThough Morin mostly tries to do as much work and networking on her trips (though she confesses that getting to workout without a child interrupting her is a luxury she takes advantage of when s he travels for work) she knows it is a bit different for young, professional Millennials. A 2018  survey  commissioned by  Hilton Hotels Resorts  found that travel and discovering new things is many Millennials favorite past time. Actually, 75%  of young professionals in the U.S. see business travel as a major work perk and 65% consider it to be a status symbol. Nearly 40%  of Millennials go so far as to say they  wouldn’t take a job  that didn’t allow them to travel for business and 56%  create reasons to travel  for business. So clearly sacrificing watching  Stranger Things  is not a big deal for this group.“[Work trips] are important for Millennials because they like to travel. They like to explore new cities and even if it is a two-day trip they want to figure out the cool parts of town to stay in and the cool things to do while they are there,” she said. “Millennials would rather have experiences over a product.”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

8 Essential IT Skills to Improve Your Technology Job Search

8 Essential IT Skills to Improve Your Technology Job Search 8 Essential IT Skills to Improve Your Technology Job Search Staying current in the technology and IT certifications is just the start.A career in Information Technology requires skills previous generations of IT executives ignored or scorned. (People skills? What are those?) The modern IT executive must be a master of the technology he manages plus the business lines it supports. What follows are the eight essential skills, provided by tech pros themselves, that executives must demonstrate to advance in an IT career. Technical savvy There’s no getting around the fact that IT stands for “information technology.” Your experience must show a proven track record of leveraging technology to increase performance, productivity and competitive edge. But technical savvy is nothing without… Business acumen Hiring managers are looking for people who can integrate knowledge of technology with knowledge of business. Technology no longer just supports business â€" it drives it. The decisions made around technology, and the ability to identify new products and services that will take an organization to the next level, are among the most important made at almost all organizations. Communications skills Have you ever seen the “Saturday Night Live” skit where Jimmy Fallon plays Nick Burns, an IT help desk employee who revels in making end-users feel like idiots? It’s satire, of course, but there’s always a kernel of truth to satire. It can’t hurt to ensure that you are in no way falling into the “IT guy” stereotype, especially as you are looking to move up in the industry. Ask trusted colleagues among your organization for feedback on your communications skills, and take their constructive criticism to heart. The ability to speak multiple languages Along the same lines as No. 3, it’s important to be fluent in the languages (and different dialects) of technology, business, your organization’s industry and end-user concerns. Project management skills Hiring managers want to see that you have been successful at project management. It’s not enough to know your stuff; you have to know about everyone else’s stuff and be able to manage the various technologies, business applications, skills and personalities involved in a project. Certifications While certifications are not high on the lists of the experts who spoke with Ladders, if you do list your certifications, you have to also be able to articulate how you have applied them. “I’m not a fan of certifications by themselves,” said Robert Rosen, CIO of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. “We sometimes use them as a filter, but we put lots more weight on experience. I’ve seen too many certificate holders that couldn’t apply that knowledge.” A curious mind Hiring managers are looking for people who are always looking at how things work and how to make them better. “I found some of the greatest people have the attribute of frequently saying, ‘I wonder why it did that?’ and then finding out why,” Rosen said. Flexibility and foresight The rate of technological change is staggering, and employers require IT pros who are able to not only adapt to that change but to be out in front of it.

How to Brag About Your Work Without Being a Jerk - The Muse

How to Brag About Your Work Without Being a Jerk - The Muse How to Brag About Your Work Without Being a Jerk Hi Kyle, I am working my butt off, but  my boss doesn’t seem to have the slightest clue  about what I’m actually achieving. My role involves a lot of different tasks and projects, and I am largely  supposed to manage my own time and priorities. I’ve always seen it as a sign of independence that I don’t bother my boss with the small stuff, but after my last performance review, I realize that I might have to put more energy toward showing him where I bring value to the table. I’m not quiet or shy; I’m just efficient and  more focused on results than on tooting my own horn.  How  do I make my results more visible to my boss without wasting his time (and mine) and without sounding like a poser? Signed, Modest Hard-Worker Dear Modest Hard-Worker, In most work settings, having your work recognized comes down to communication. Some might even call it bragging, yes. This word often carries with it a negative connotation- maybe you call to mind an arrogant former classmate or an obnoxious co-worker- but there’s actually an effective way to brag about your work. No posing necessary. When you do it right, it puts your accomplishments in the spotlight and gives you the recognition you deserve. Meet With Your Manager Regularly If you and your supervisor only discuss your work when it’s time for performance reviews, that needs to change. At least every two weeks, you should meet with him or her- not to bother them with the little stuff, but to make them aware you’re a valuable team player. Non-performance review check-ins are the perfect place to talk about your small wins and any extra efforts you think your boss is unaware of. It may feel unnecessary to talk about working on a Sunday in January at your June performance review, but to mention a few extra hours that you put in that week when you’re chatting regularly can go a long way toward painting the larger picture of your total value as an employee. Provide (the Right) Context Talking about any achievement without giving appropriate context is a recipe for sounding like an arrogant jerk. It’s important to mention the goal that you’re working toward and the reason that your efforts were necessary during a professional boast. Let’s dissect a few different statements: “It was a crazy week, but we got the report in on time.” “I had to pull two all-nighters making sure everything that was coming your way was perfect. After a few gallons of coffee and a lot of red ink, I got it done for you.” “The short deadline definitely proved challenging, but everyone put in a solid effort getting this together. I know there’s no room for error so I spent last night double-checking everything, and it all looks good.” The first example glosses over your hard work. Your boss has no indication of the kind of effort you put in. The second one is intensely self-serving and isn’t likely to land well. The third one is just right! It highlights the work that went into a task (including on a tight deadline), at the same time specifically noting your individual role in its completion. You show- rather than explicitly tell- where you went above and beyond. At the end of the day, the fact is that nobody knows how hard you work beside you. It’s important to your professional success that the people making decisions about your pay, title, and responsibilities are aware of your diligence and dedication. Becoming skilled in the art of the brag without becoming a braggart (see what I did there?) is a worthy skill that can be honed with practice. And it could just be the missing link your boss needs to truly see your value. This article is part of our Ask an Expert series- a column dedicated to helping you tackle your biggest career concerns. Our experts are excited to answer all of your burning questions, and you can submit one by emailing us at editor(at)themuse(dot)com and using Ask a Credible Career Coach in the subject line. Your letter may be published in an article on The Muse. All letters to Ask an Expert become the property of Daily Muse, Inc and will be edited for length, clarity, and grammatical correctness.