Navy Enlisted Promotion Chart

Navy Enlisted Promotion ChartNavy Enlisted Promotion ChartInstead of ranks,the U.S. Navyhas rates, which are a combination of job rating and pay grade. Only theArmy,Air Force, andMarines have ranks to denote personnel in various pay grades. For example, Senior Airmen in the Air Force have the rank of Senior Airman and are in the pay grade of E-4. They are addressed as Senior Airman regardless of what their job actually is.In the Navy, a rate of E-6 depends on the persons job. A person with the rating of Sonar Technician (SG) in the Navy, in the pay grade of E-6, would be a Sonar Technician First Class Petty Officer, or SG1. An E-5 with the rating of Mess Specialist (MS) would have the rate of Mess Specialist Second Class Petty Officer, or MS2.Navy Requirements for Increasing Pay GradesEnlisted personnel in the Navy must meet specific requirements to reach higher pay grades. New recruits can enlist at pay grades from E-1 to E-3, depending on their educational background. New recruits enlisting at E-2 or E-3 will be paid at that grade immediately, but they still will wear the E-1 rating until completing basic training. The highest pay grade for enlisted members is E-9. All promotions require the recommendation from a commanding officer based on a performance evaluation. Other considerations includeE-1 to E-2 Complete boot camp. Some local testing may be required.As of January 2019, E-1 pay starts $1,554 per month, and E-2 pay is $1,882 per month. E-2 to E-3 Serve nine months as E-2 and pass required Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center ( NETPDC) exams. Nonresident Career Course and Rate Training Manual (RTM) required. E-3 pay ranges from $1,981.20 to $2,233.50 per month.E-3 to E-4 Serve six months as E-3. Complete technical training through class A school. Complete Personnel Advancement Requirements (PARS) and receive Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) approval.Navy-Wide Advancement Exams are required for all Petty Officer pay grades. If n ot already done,Nonresident Career Course and Rate Training Manual (RTM) required. E-4 pay ranges from $2,194.50 to $2,664 per month.E-4 to E-5 Serve one year as E-4. Naval Justice School required for rating Legalman Second Class (LN2). Complete PARS. Complete Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) training course.E-5 pay ranges from $2,393.40 to $3,396.60 per month.E-5 to E-6 Serve three years as E-5. Complete PARS. Complete PO1 training course.E-6 pay ranges from $2,612.70 to $4,046.70 per month.E-6 to E-7 Serve three years as E-6. Complete appropriate technical training through class A school for ratings Aerographers Mate (AGC), Chief Musician (MUC), and Religious Program Specialist (RPC). Complete Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Indoctrination Course. Pass Navy-Wide Advancement Exam and be approved by the Navy-Wide CPO Selection Board.E-7 pay ranges from $3,020.70 to $5.429.10 per month.E-7 to E-8 Serve three years as E-7. Complete CPO Leadership Training Course. Be approved by the Navy-Wid e CPO Selection Board.E-8 pay ranges from $4,345.50 to $6,197.70 per month.E-8 to E-9 Serve three years as E-9.Be approved by the Navy-Wide CPO Selection Board.E-9 pay ranges from $5,308.20 to $8,241.90 per month.Those in the E-7 to E-9 pay grades need to serve anywhere from 26 to 38 years to reach the maximum amount allowable for their respective pay grades.

How to be a good boss (that people actually want to work for)

How to be a good boss (that people actually want to work for)How to be a good boss (that people actually want to work for)I will never forget the first time an employee told me she was resigning.Our team meeting finished and she asked for a few moments of my time. She announced she had a new job, and I was shocked. Nothing I asked or said changed herbei mind. Watching her walk out of my office, I realized I had failed her s of questions includeWhy do you do this job?What do you aspire to?How do you like to be recognized?What are the strengths/weaknesses of the department?What difficult questions do you have for me?Through these conversations, I have learned what motivates employees, the career ambitions they may not have said out loud yet, and how we can improve our organization.The best bosses provide opportunities for growthStay conversations are vital however, theyre only the first step. You have to then provide the training and chances for your employee to develop and achieve the ir goals.This may include informational meetings with managers in other departments, formal mentoring, leadership development classes, or professional conferences. It could mean creating or re-envisioning a project that will hilfe the organizational goals and align with the individuals strengths. It can also be as simple as a dedicated time outside of an update meeting where they can ask you questions about handling different work situations.Not every one of your staff members will know what they want to do next or what skills they need to acquire. Work together with your employees to identify areas for growth and provide engaging projects.The best bosses maintain high standardsAs leaders, its important to set high standards - as well as to be prepared to help your staff meet and exceed them. Tell your employees that you have their back and you believe in them. If you expect a lot of others and coach them, you will motivate them to achieve what they previously didnt think was possi ble. This is where the magic happens.Dont be afraid to challenge your employees. Do make koranvers they have the skills and environment they need to be successful.I learned the hard way that I need to specifically tell employees I want them to be their best selves - not me. Remember, high standards should not be code for do it my way. Rather, its about your employees developing their unique skills to build the efforts of the team and the organization.The best bosses champion their employees (wherever they are)Sydney Finkelstein, the author of Superbosses and Dartmouth business school professor, says that managers should focus on developing high potential employees by helping them be the best versions of themselves and leveraging their skills - without retention being the focus. He asserts that by supporting and challenging employees, you will retain them even longer, even though that isnt the primary goal.Even with this in mind, at some point, your employee may outgrow your team - no matter how much effort you both put into making their role valuable. At that time, it should not be a surprise when they say they plan to leave. Great bosses understand this and dont try to hang onto people or hold them back.I have passing thoughts about the employee who resigned unexpectedly all those years ago. I wish her success and happiness wherever she is. What I have learned since then helps me stay focused on my role as a manager and teach others what I have learned along the way. As I have continued to learn and grow as a manager, I have seen the effects of supporting employees ambitions. One more recent departing employee sent me a note, Your grace maintains even after I go through another door. Will always be grateful for that.We never know what doors will open and when we will cross paths again. We should treat employees with the same kindness and support as we did when they entered our organization.This article first appeared on Career Contessa.

7 ways to not feel so overwhelmed all the time

7 ways to not feel so overwhelmed all the time7 ways to not feel so overwhelmed all the timeFeeling overwhelmed? Are you constantly running from thing to thing but never getting it all done?When researchers survey people, they say theyre too busy - about everything.Too busy to make friends, date, sleep, have sex, to go on vacation or to even have lunch.Via Overwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimeIn surveys, people say theyre too busy to make friends outside the office, too busy to date, too busy to sleep, and too busy to have sex. Eight in ten Britons report being too busy to eat dessert, even though four in ten say dessert is better than sex. Were in such a rush that the typical sound bite for a presidential candidate has been compressed from forty seconds in 1968 to 7.3 seconds in 2000. Remember those unused vacation days? People say theyre too busy to take a vacation and too busy for a lunch break.The average high school kid today experiences the saatkorn level o f anxiety as the average psychiatric patient of the 1950s.And being this busy isnt healthy - in fact, neuroscientists have found it shrinks your brain.ViaOverwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Timethe prefrontal cortex. It is the key to human intelligence. In its size and complexity, it is, in short, what distinguishes humans from animals and makes us who we are. And, Ansell says, what she and other neuroscientists are finding is that when a human feels pressed for time, rushed and caught up in the overwhelm, that yellow blob does something alarming It shrinks.How did we get here? How did this happen?I have an answer but its going to surprise you and might even make you angryIts all an illusion. You have mora free time than you ever did.Do I sound insane? Keep reading.Youre not busy. You just feelbusy.John Robinson is the leading sociologist who studies time use. His colleagues call him Father Time.Looking at time diary studies he shows that globally we all have mora leisure time than ever.ViaOverwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimeHe insists that although most Americans feel theyre working harder than ever, they arent. The time diaries he studies show that average hours on the job, not only in the United States but also around the globe, have actually been holding-gesellschaft steady or going down in the last forty years. Everybody, he says, has more time for leisure.So why do we feel like were overwhelmed even though were not? Partly, its because our time is so fragmented.Switching between checking email, making dinner, watching TV and finishing that report is more mentally draining than doing one at a time.ViaOverwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimeIts role overload, she explains. Its the constant switching from one role to the next that creates that feeling of time pressure. When all youre expected to do is work all day, you work all day in one long stretch, she says. But the days of the mothers she studied were full of starts and stops, which makes time feel more collapsed.Multitasking is killing us.And the best part?Multitasking doesnt even work. It makes us less efficient even though we feel were getting more done.In fact, it makes you dumber - effectively stupider than being drunk or stoned.ViaOverwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimeNo two tasks done simultaneously, studies have shown, can be done with 100 percent of ones ability. Driving while talking on the cell phone slows reaction times and awareness to the same degree that driving over the legal alcohol limit does. And the distractions from too many things going on at once hamper the brains spam filter and the ability to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information. Or, as one British study found, multitasking makes you stupid- dumber than getting stoned.Ed Hallowell, former professor at Harvard Medical School and bestselling author of Driven to Distraction,says we have culturally generated ADD.Vi a CrazyBusy Overstretched, Overbooked, and About to Snap Strategies for handhabung Your Fast- Paced LifeHaving treated ADD since 1981, I began to see an upsurge in the mid-1990s in the number of people who complained of being chronically inattentive, disorganized, and overbooked. Many came to me wondering if they had ADD. While some did, most did not. Instead, they had what I called a severe case of modern life.Why do we do this to ourselves? In recent years being busy has become a status symbol.When you ask anyone what theyve been up to, whats always the first du sagst es? Busy.ViaOverwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimePsychologists write of treating burned-out clients who cant shake the notion that the busier you are, the more you are thought of as competent, smart, successful, admired, and even envied.So what can we do about it? Here are seven things experts recommend1. Write it all downWhats the first step toward killing that overwhelmed feeling?Do a brain dump and write everything down thats on your mind. Writing reduces worry and organizes your thoughts.ViaOverwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimeRight now, you need to free up all this energy thats being consumed by worry. She told me to take out a piece of paper, set a timer for five minutes, and write furiously about absolutely everything that was bugging meIf your to-do list lives on paper, your brain doesnt have to expend energy to keep remembering it, Monaghan said.More on the power of a notebook here.2. Prioritize or dieRepeat after meyou cannot get it all done. And some things are more important than others.So you need to prioritize or you will have a clean garage but get fired from your job.Decide what is important and do that first. Otherwise you may never get towhat really matters.ViaCrazyBusy Overstretched, Overbooked, and About to Snap Strategies for Handling Your Fast- Paced LifeAt the heart of making the most of life today is the ability to treasure and pro tect your connections to what you care most about people, places, activities, pets, a spiritual connection, a piece of music, even objects that are dear to you. But you must not have too many connections or none will flourish. Pick the ones that matter most to you and nourish them religiously make that your top priority in life, and you cant go wrong.More on the power of work/life balance here.3. Make things automaticThings that are habitual dont tax yourwillpower. The more activities you make into habits, the less overwhelmed they will make you feel.Build routines and habits so that youre not deciding, youre just doing.The secret to getting more done is tomake things automatic.Decisons exhaust youThe counterintuitive secret to getting things done is to make them more automatic, so they require less energy.More on how to build great habits here.4. Work like an athleteWe were not designed to go 24/7. We were designed to sprint, rest, sprint - just like an athlete.You sleep in cycles and your mind naturally works in cycles. Alternate hard work with breaks to be at your best.ViaOverwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimeWe ignore the signs of fatigue, boredom, and distraction and just power through. But were hardly doing our best work. Weve lost touch with the value of rest, renewal, recovery, quiet time, and downtime, Schwartz told me. Its hardly a wonder, then, with the pressure of long hours, putting in face time, and the constant interruptions of the modern workplace, less than 10 percent of workers say they do their best thinking at work.More on working like an athlete here.5. Switch to singletaskingForget multitasking. Thats what causes the feelings of burnout and its not effective.Discover what your peak hours are and protect them.Focus on the most important thing of the day. No interruptions, email or calls.ViaOverwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimeTerry Monaghan sought to train me to work in pulses. The idea was to chunk my time to minimize the constant multitasking, role switching, and toggling back and forth between work and home stuff like a brainless flea on a hot stove. The goal was to create periods of uninterrupted time to concentrate on work- the kind of time I usually found in the middle of the night- during the day.More on how to use your best hours here.6. Live in OHIONot the state. Its an acronym Only Handle It Once.That email youve opened sixty times today, unsure of what to do with it? Stop it.Make a decision. Reply, trash it or set a time to properly deal with it.Revisiting unimportant things over and over is a huge time and energy thief.ViaCrazyBusy Overstretched, Overbooked, and About to Snap Strategies for Handling Your Fast- Paced LifeOHIO only handle it once. When it comes to a document or journal or any concrete item, try your best to 1) respond to it right away, 2) put it in a labeled file, not a pile, or 3) throw it away. In the majority of instances, choice 3 is the best.Mo re on how to be efficient with the onslaught of email here.7. Have leisure goalsIronic, right? Most of us think about leisure as doing nothing. But thats a dangerous way to view it.Research shows were happier when we accomplish things (playing tennis with a friend vs. flipping TV channels.)And given our habits, were prone to start checking email and firing up the usual 17 things we multitask on.So set a goal for leisure. When you have a fun thing to accomplish, you can singletask on relaxing.ViaOverwhelmed Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimeRoger Mannell, a psychologist at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, has directed perhaps the only lab studies of leisure time. His research has found that when people have a sense of choice and control over what they do with their free time, they are more likely to get into flow, that engrossing and timeless state that some call peak human experience. Part of the harte nuss with leisure is that people arent quite sure what they real ly want. They dont know what leisure time is for them, Mannell said. And they never slow down long enough to figure it out.More on how to make your free time more awesome here.Sum upJust because the other people at the office are overscheduled and the other parents are doing 1000 things doesnt mean you need to.We all only have 1440 minutes a day. Accept you cant do it all, focus on whats important and do that well.Were all jealous of the people who arecalm and cool under pressure. Be that person.Next time someone asks how youre doing, dont talk about how busy you are. Dont get sucked into thinking busy means important.Busy doesnt make you important. Doing the important things you need to do makes you important.Join 45K+ readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.Related postsHow To Achieve Work-Life Balance In 5 StepsTime Management Skills Are Stupid. Heres What Works.What 10 things should you do every day to improve your life?This article originally appeared at Barking Up the W rong Tree.

The Importance of Flexibility at Work

The Importance of Flexibility at WorkThe Importance of Flexibility at WorkWhat does workplace flexibility mean and why is it important? Flexibility on the job includes the willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations. Being flexible when it comes to work is worth a lot. Employees who approach their job with aflexible mindsetare typically mora highly valued by employers.? Why Employers Value Flexible Employees Essentially, flexible employees are more valuable. Workers with an orientation towards flexibility never say, Its not my job or Do I have to? when they are asked to take on a new assignment.Flexible employees modify their approach to tasks based on the preferences of stakeholders and the unique demands of each situation. Having employees willing to step outside their job descriptionmeans employers can get more accomplished. Flexible workers who are able to take on more responsibilities, do different tasks, and do more at work have mor e to offer their employer than employees who can only do one or two tasks. Having flexible employees means not having to find others to take on more work because flexible employees are willing to do whatever is necessary to get the task accomplished or the job done. Why Employees Value Flexible Managers Flexibility works both ways, and employees appreciate having managers who are flexible. Flexibility skills are also relevant to the approach management takes to handling employees.Flexible managers treat employees as individuals and make an effort to accommodate personal styles and needs. Managers who are flexible provide workers with greater latitude about the way they accomplish goals. They assess the needs of employees and provide feedback, guidance, and recognition individually to optimize performance. Being flexible is good for everyone. Share Examples During Job Interviews Flexibility is a trait most employers look for in an employee so regardless of what type of job yo u are applying for, it will benefit your candidacy if you can show the interviewer examples of how you are flexible and willing to change course. Take some time to write down different times you believe you were flexible at previous jobs (and be proud of yourself if its a long list). Examples of Workplace Flexibility Skills Not sure exactly what makes a person flexible at work? Review these examples of flexibility, and tailor your interview responses to show examples of how youve been flexible at work. A - L Admitting an oversight in accounting for expenses and suggesting alternative ways to avoid similar mistakesAllowing employees to work from home when feasible to help balance work with family responsibilitiesAnalyzing the style and preferences of individual subordinatesAssessing the needs and preferences of individual customersCustomizing cover letters to emphasize skills which correspond to the unique requirements of target jobsDelegating routine tasks in order to focus on p rioritiesEnabling non-essential employees to work from home on snow days Enabling workers to vary arrival and departure times as long as they work the prescribed number of hoursInitiating an evaluation of alternative processes for processing loan applicationsLearning complex, new software that will increase efficiencyListening carefully to constructive criticism as part of a performance review O - Z Offering to cover the responsibilities of a colleague while she is on vacationOffering to work extra hours during a year-end crunchPraising the work of a productive employee more frequently because she craves feedbackProviding release time for parents to attend school programsPushing aside the work planned for the day to respond to an emerging problemRewarding subordinates who make impactful suggestionsShifting attention to a customer entering the facility even though immersed in a detailed task Substituting social media for some traditional communications as a way to engage prospective studentsSurveying clients about their experience with the company and modifying service delivery based on the findingsTailoring a sales pitch to the unique needs of a customerVolunteering to change your schedule to accommodate another employees needsVolunteering to take the lead for a key presentation when a colleague comes down with an illnessWorking overtime to help a colleague meet a deadline for a funding proposal

Free Professional Special Education Teacher Resume Template

Free Professional Special Education Teacher Resume TemplateFree Professional Special Education Teacher Resume Templateits tough going out there and searching for a job in todays competitive teaching field. One great way to help you generate some leads for top special educator jobs is preparing a great resume using a professional style. Many school districts have either an automated system that first screens resumes or use a systematic approach to find possible candidates. The professional style resume is your best method of getting through this first round of qualification to move on to the einstellungsgesprch process. Here are some helpful pieces of advice when writing a resume in the professional style.Create ResumeCustomize ResumeWhat to Include in a Professional Special Education Teacher ResumeWhen youre seeking a teaching job with a prestigious school district, your best method of ensuring success is using a professional resume. Focus on your previous education, experience, high lights and a summary of what you can offer. Keep your language simple and straightforward. When a hiring manager peruses your file, you want to show that youre qualified for the job. This method of resume writing can help you advance to the next stage of hiring, the interview session. Then, you can get one step closer to continuing your career in special education teaching.Common Resume Fails Mistakes to AvoidExperience Not Related to Position When youre applying to a special education job, make sure you only list your past employment thats related to teaching or working with children. Dont detail every part-time job youve had since high school.Including Personal Details A professional resume does not include information about your religion, family or even your social security number. Make sure you stick to the basics about your past experience and education in the field.Listing Hobbies Whatever you do, dont include information about your favorite hobbies or interests. Theres no rea son to have details about what you like to do in your spare time. Stick to relevant information.Walls of Text Instead of writing long, dense paragraphs of text, stick with smaller groups of words. Use bullet points and lists to make it more readable for your hiring manager.Resume Content Riley Grover 98 Wallis Street Bel Air, MD 11111 555-567-3928 rileygrover29anymail.com Summary Skilled special education teacher with a proven track record of effectiveness. Experience with students who are profoundly disabled. Unique methods of getting students interested in learning material. Determined and constantly looking for new ways of addressing student needs. Interested in being part of a schools special education team for next year. Highlights Special education endorsementNational Board certificationEase with IEP creationLesson planning experience in all subjectsRecently rated as highly effectiveAdditional certifications in reading and math instructionTrained in a multi-sensory approachCo mmon Core expertiseTeam teaching backgroundSolid communication skillsFriendly and positiveEffective and motivatedStrength in developing relationships with students and parents Supportive to administrations goalsExperience Special Education Teacher Intern 8/1/2010 5/1/2011 Harford County Public Schools Harford County, MD Worked in all educational settings for assignment, including elementary and secondary.Developed effective lesson plans to address Common Core goals.Accommodated student disabilities within lesson planning.Monitored daily objectives with specific student learning goals.Created a sensory room experience for students with autism.Partnered with mentor teacher to work on IEP files. Special Education Teacher 8/1/2011 Present Franklin Middle School Baltimore County, MD Provide instructional support in the English Language Arts classroom.Adapt lesson plans to accommodate specific learning disabilities of students.Design additional activities to help bridge learning gaps. Supplement classroom instruction with a hands-on approach.Identify IEP goals and progress in reading and writing.Assess student achievement using standard reading test methods.Create student learning progress reports at the end of each quarter.Compile data to make decisions about next steps beyond the IEP. Education Bachelor of Science in Special EducationTowson University, Towson, MD

Carpenter Resume - the Conspiracy

Carpenter Resume - the Conspiracy The Benefits of Carpenter Resume You will learn all the skills needed as a way to develop into a front-end site developer. The job of a logo designer is going to be to deliver a new and advanced system to state the substantial points of an organization through an image. You may wish to make certain you re ready to clearly identify graphic designer portfolios which are expertly designed. Based on the application, you might also be requested to publish a high school artwork portfolio. The Battle Over Carpenter Resume and How to Win It Simply because youll need to compensate for insufficient experience through reference to skills and techniques. Developing a strong resume skills section is critical also. Some skills require using tools which you want to learn to be able to do certain tasks. Of course, when you commence listing skills that arent really related to your job, we doubt youll receive a callback, so think carefully before you list a ny skill A Secret Weapon for Carpenter Resume No matter what skills a carpenter has, a professional resume is the very first point of contact for an upcoming employer and so should be professional and simple to read. Sometimes he will perform both rough and finish work in the same job. A form carpenter should have good standard carpentry skills to carry out his job effectively. He should also be organized to plan the sequence of work from start to finish, and he must be able to use carpentry tools such as flosse saws, electric saws and drills. The Hidden Secret of Carpenter Resume You may also think about employing a resume builder. Adhere to the illustration of the carpenter resume templates by utilizing strong action words and language directly from the work description. Since you can see in the overall laborer resume sample, the summary should showcase the most crucial attributes youve got. If you arent familiarized with resume writing, we suggest that you read the art icles about how to compose a resume, how to format a resume and the way to structure a resume. Who Else Wants to Learn About Carpenter Resume? Employing is widely prevalent, and yet among the most troublesome processes. Carpenters typically learn at work and through apprenticeships. Recruiters are always watching out for the very best talent, and can frequently be found at networking events. Carpenter Resume - Overview If you are only starting out as a carpenter, you might not have the experience that lots of employers are seeking. There are lots of jobseekers like you attempting to land the position, and that means you must stick out. Also, youre likely to be certain that so long as you perform your work, your salary will nevertheless be the particular same. Many jobs also need previous job experience in the field. You cant fail with that. Adding action verbs to your resume is an excellent way to strengthen it and help it become more targeted to the position youre appl ying to. An extra skills section may also be added to the conclusion of your resume. Some are explored below. Carpenter should have the ability to communicate effectively with clients. Carpenters should be able to please clients from beginning to end by providing extraordinary support. Carpenter Resume - Overview Not-so-sexy expert work might be surprisingly compelling with the correct spin. If you like shop class in school, you might need to think of taking up a career for a carpenter. The time spent working on your resume isnt wasted. Possessing plenty of skills is an advantage and the best method to generate a very good impression is to incorporate all your relevant skills and abilities in your resume. Carpenter Resume - the Story Lawyers ought to be able to keep high professionalism in their resumes which will be apparent to the prospective employers within merely a couple of seconds of looking at it. Resumes need to be in a format accepted by the expert community. They are more effective with the right adjectives. During your apprenticeship you will receive ideas and support from several individuals including your employer, workmates and trainers. Holding a job for at least a year shows loyalty to the employer and the organization. Carpenters are an essential portion of any construction group, and owing to that, they should have the most suitable training. They are one of the most versatile construction occupations, with workers usually doing many different tasks. At this time you could be thinking whether you call for a degree or certification to be a carpenter. Carpenters utilize heavy instruments and materials that could weigh up to 100 pounds. They frequently use basic math skills to calculate area, precisely cut material, and determine the amount of material needed to complete the job. A carpenter has to be in a position to solve mathematical problems to properly measure for the quantity of materials necessary to construct a f orm. The Fight Against Carpenter Resume The chronological resume design is offered below. Irrespective of your degree of job practical experience, your resume structure is essential to making your application stick out. Another subject of work is formwork. When you submit an application for a carpentry job, you should make your resume stand out from the competition. Spend the time that it requires to revamp your resume and allow it to be perfect. Do not neglect to set the days and time of the days youre available to get the job done. Using Microsoft word to create a resume can be rather straightforward but for the identical time merely a little bit sophisticated if you dont learn to start it. Your resume will end up in an outstanding ATS sooner or later, even whenever you have networked your way through personal contacts within the industry enterprise.

Breaking the Rules to Find Your Perfect Job

Breaking the Rules to Find Your Perfect Job In your career, things dont always work out the way you plan them to.I first learned this lesson myself in college. I went to one of those fancy private schools to study computer engineering in the late 90s. I knew that an investment in such a degree would guarantee me a job and not just any job, but a great-paying job when I graduated.I couldnt have been more wrong. The dot-com crash came along right in the middle of my studies, putting a haltestelle on hiring in the industry. Even the recruiters whonormally came to our school to scout outstudents canceled their visits. It was a situation Id never seen before and couldnt have predicted.This experience took me down the path of finding my transferrable skills and learning about new careers. I also learned how to interview for all sorts of jobs in many different industries and I got overmy fear of reaching out to strangers. This was a skill set I developed out of survival I needed to pay the rent.I know it sounds strange, but when you learn to approach job interviews from a different angle, they become less scary and much more interesting. I looked at (and continue to look at) interviewing as a chance to make new professional contacts and learn about new jobs. I see interviews as networking meetings, not as opportunities to be rejected by strangers.Another benefit of this new skill set and outlook is I no longer care as much if I meet every little minimum requirement listed in a job description. You know why? Because, truth be told, many employers dont really care if you do. If an employer brings you in for an interview, its because they think you can do the job. Why not submit your application and let them decide?If we could all spend a little less time worrying about being the perfect candidate and a little more time just being the best candidates we can be, wed all go a little further, faster. When I learned this lesson, my own car eer path changed dramatically. I went from being an engineer to a project manager, and then from a project manager to a digital marketing executive. Now, Im a career coach. I could have never guessed in the 90s that my career path would have been so winding.I was recently invited to share my story of career success at a TEDx talk. My talk, titled How I broke the rules and found my perfect job, shares my story of not waiting for permission and a little obsession I developed along the way. You may have already noticed It turns out, I really like interviewing.I invite you check out my TEDx talk below.Its my hope that you will be inspired to bend the rules in your own search, so you, too, can find your perfect job.A version of this article originally appeared in theMemphis Daily News.Angela Copeland is a career coach and CEO at her firm,Copeland Coaching.

5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence in a New Job

5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence in a New Job5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence in a New JobYou walk through the door on the first day of your new job, and there it is that shrinking fear that tells you that you dont know anyone, you dont know how things are done, you dont know who to talk to, and you dont know how friendly or over-the-top professional you need to be.You dont even know where the good coffee is.And for many of us, thats just the beginning. Starting a new job can stir deep feelings of anxiety, making you feel as though youre on the outside, not good enough, or smaller than you really are.But, the sooner you can face those fears, the sooner you can dive in and start making an impact. Here are five helpful ways to keep those nerves at bay, ease your fears, and feel more confident at your new job.1. RelaxWalk into a new job with your body full of tension and your fists (even metaphorically) clenched, and youll not only stress yourself out, youll put everyone else on edge, too . Youll be short or snappish with people because thats how your body is. Youll be less inclined to open up with new colleagues because youre in self-protection mode. And you wont be in a place to do great work because youre so focused on yourself.Your bodys a great mirror for how your mind is, so if your body is tense and anxious, theres a good chance its because thats how youre feeling.So relax. Loosen your shoulders. Breathe naturally. Listen to your body, and when you feel it becoming tense or tightening up, make a deliberate choice to loosen up and relax.2. Remember Why Youre ThereThe scariness of a brand new job in a big new building can easily make you forget what youre doing there in the first place- all that excitement and buzz gets swapped with fear and trepidation.So, its helpful to remember why youre there. Right off the bat, remember that youre at your new workplace because you were selected- among all the dozens of candidates- as the best rolle for the job. Your employe rs have faith in you and want you to succeed, and their job is to help you flourish in the role.Secondly, remind yourself why you got excited about landing the job. Whether its because of what you get to do, how you get to grow, the value you get to bring, or the difference you get to make, those are the things to focus on and remember.3. Trust the ProcessIn any new role, theres pressure to perform right from the start, whether that means finding the best solutions, providing the right answers, or impressing the right people.But perhaps the most important thing to remember in any job is that you dont need to have all the answers. In fact, acting as though you do is really just using bluster and hubris to keep people from thinking youre not good enough.Nobody expects you to know everything. And when youre faced with something you dont know about, sometimes the brave thing to do is to tell people youre still figuring things out and that youll get back to them with an answer. Then, tru st yourself enough to use everything youve got to navigate through one step at a time.4. See Them as People, TooPart of the fear of a new job is comparing yourself to others and thinking that everyone around you is better in some way that they know more or do more or are capable of more.But, of course, thats just your brain making stuff up. Everyone around you is incomplete and imperfect. Everyone has their own strengths,weaknesses, wins, losses, history, and potential. And comparing yourself to those people and automatically making them better is just a strategy to keep you small and afraid.The truth is, were all people- and weve all been in a new job before. So, the next time you find yourself clamming up with new colleagues because you think theyre better than you, just smile and remember that were all in the same boat.5. Normalize NewSimply put, new is scary. Thats just how it should be.If it wasnt scary, it would mean youve done it all before or are simply following to the lett er what someone else has already carved out. And that doesnt sound like much fun at all, right?Your brain lights up like a Christmas tree when youre in a new situation where the outcome is uncertain, so the fear you feel about starting a new job is just your brain doing what its supposed to do. The real problem then, is thinking that the fear and anxiety is a problem. It isnt. Its perfectly normal.When that part of you thats scared of the new starts to scream at you, give yourself room to pause. Reassure yourself that youve come this far, tell yourself that youre not going to die, and press on through that fear. I promise With time, this too shall pass.Tell us How do you deal with the fear and anxiety of a new job?Photo of woman at work courtesy of Shutterstock.

What if companies let employees pick their holiday gifts Well ... they can

What if companies let employees pick their holiday giftstoffs Well ... they canWhat if companies let employees pick their holiday gifts Well ... they canFor companies big and small, the process of finding and ordering the perfect holiday gifts for employees can be a real nightmare before Christmas.On average, companies spend $80 per employee on holiday gifts. These tend to be basic, branded, everyday items such as bags and pens. The problem with these types of traditional corporate gifts is they dont mean anything to employees on a personal level, and they do nothing to make them feel valued.Most companies also often settle for gift cards because theyre easy to give but just as easy to forget. Cash and gift cards are practical and transactional, so they feel generic and cold rather than creative, thoughtful and appreciative.Research has revealed that 66% of people say they would quit their jobs due to lack of appreciation, and with unemployment rates at a record low, right now there is an unprecedented need to show employees that their work is appreciated.So how can companies make sure their holiday spend pays off this year? The only way is to choose gifts that really make employees feel appreciated.Meet Snappy, the company founded by Hani Goldstein and Dvir Cohen to revolutionize corporate gifting. Snappy offers companies an effective and efficient solution for personalized gifting in a fun and special way. Snappy gives recipients the option to choose their gift from a collection of premium, joyful gift options.Snappys system personalizes the gift options for each employee according to the employees profile taking into account, amongst other data, the employees gender, age, and location. Snappy offers to automatically send the surprise at the time of celebration Birthday, Work Anniversary, Appreciation Day, etc., or to have managers send on-the-spot rewards to deserving employees for a job well done. The gifts are curated and sourced by Snappy from leading b rands and retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Birchbox, and Cloud9Living creating a marketplace of best-selling items and memorable experiences.Gifting options include everything from hot air balloon rides, cooking classes and global getaways to trending products like Amazons Echo Dot and drones. This year, Hani and Dvir expect voice assistants, tablets, fashionable smartwatches, and genetic testing kits to be among the fruchtwein popular employee gifts.In the current employees market, demand for recognition is growing, and its never been more critical for companies to retain talent. Any good manager knows its also important to recognize every individual employee as a uniquely valuable member of the company. Just as the same management style wont work for each team member, its also necessary to personalize employee appreciation.

Boomerang Employees

Boomerang EmployeesBoomerang Employees*/Read the infographic text.BOOMERANG EMPLOYEESWhile 98% of HR managers would rehire a former employee, only 48% of workers would return.Likelihood that HR managers would consider rehiring a former employee who left their company on good terms77% Very likely21% Somewhat likely1% Somewhat unlikely1% Very unlikelyLikelihood that workers would ever apply for a job at a previous employer17% Very likely31% Somewhat likely27% Somewhat unlikely25% Very unlikelyTop reasons job seekers wouldnt apply for a job at a previous employer*23% Didnt like management14% Didnt like corporate culture14% Didnt like job duties10% Company burned bridges6% Company closed/no longer existsSource Accountemps surveys of more than 300 human resources managers and 1,000 workers in the United StatesOnly top responses shown based on 524 respondents who were unlikely to apply for a job at a previous employer. 2016 Accountemps. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.