2008 Career Industry Mega Trends

2008 Career Industry Mega Trends Each year,  Career Directors International  publishes a report on employment trends. Below are some key trends from the 2008 report.    Paperless Resumes. Resumes with rich media components such as  Visual CV  are gaining relevance and acceptance in today’s job search.  Privacy. Public accessibility to a  job seeker’s private information  has increased and the job seeker needs to be aware of how this information can and can’t influence hiring decisions.  Resume Fraud. The report suggests that at least 30% of resumes contain factual errors.  In addition, many candidates are falsifying their educational credentials.  Social networking Web sites.  Social networking sites  are becoming a super trend and the report suggests that job seekers who keep up with technology may be more successful than those who don’t. The most popular online networking site is  LinkedIn.com.  Facebook.com  continues to grow, and is enticing more users in the 30-40 year old age bracket.  Employment discrimination. Some companies are making hiring and firing decisions based on candidate and employee  lifestyle choices  including  smoking  and personal appearance.  Clients of Career Solvers can receive a complimentary copy of the full 35-page report by contacting us  here.

A Book Deal! A Book Deal! (aka The Exact Opposite of the Last Post)

A Book Deal! A Book Deal! (aka The Exact Opposite of the Last Post) When theres yin, theres yang. When theres black, theres white. When theres low Clubhouse numbers, theresa book deal! Back in the fall, Jessica Swift was approached by Tonia, an  Acquisitions  Manager at North Light Craft Books (they published Kelly Rae Roberts!), asking if shed be interested in writing a book for them. She responded, Why yes, yes I would. Also, I have already kinda wrote one with my friend Michelle. Here it is, in case it interests you. (Aint she sweet?!) To back it up, a few months prior, we got an email sent to us straight from our Contact page, asking if wed wanna make The Declaration of You into a book-book. After a round of Duh please!, that publisher (different from this one) pitched us to her boss. Were not sure exactly what he said, but it prompted her to give us this feedback: My publisher felt you might want to consider approaching young adult houses. Im not sure if that fits with your goals, but for what its worth, thats an idea. We were disappointed about the outcome, but it was obvious that the publisher didnt get us (The Declaration of You SO isnt meant for kids!), so off we went on our merry way of e-courses and workshops and other Declaration of You goodness, with a book-book idea planted in our brains but not quite ready for prime-time yet. Obviously, we were thrilled yet cautious with the newfound interest in The Declaration of You as a book-book. We got on the phone with Tonia in mid-October and delivered a 60-ish page proposal around Thanksgiving. Thankfully she had our back and wanted to make sure we set her up to give a killer pitch, and she asked us to trim down the proposal to half the size so she could cut right to the chase with her team. We sent it to her Christmas Eve Day, and she told us she was going to present it in January. Of course Jess and I had it in the back of our minds that wed follow-up with Tonia in February if we didnt hear anything, and as the month went by we continued to go on our merry way. You can imagine our excitement when Tonia sent us an email last Friday at 9:25a saying, Send collective good thoughts Im presenting in 5 minutes and will keep you posted! There was much squealing and good-thinking and finger-crossing, and 30 short minutes later we got a teaser from Tonia saying, I am so flippin excited right now. We get to do this project together and share the Declaration of You with all the souls of the world who can benefit by it! After responding, quite eloquently, AreyousayingwhatIthinkyouresaying?!?!?!?! she said, Yes! North Light wants to add you to our list of authors! Then I called Jess and my husband and my mother and hyperventilated and paced and tried not to throw up because nobody was picking up the phone. But then they did and I didnt do any work for the rest of the day. The Declaration of You will be in real-live shelves in July 2013, and on virtual shelves a few weeks prior. Im so excited to take this journey with Jess (shes seriously the bestest on so many levels, you guys this is what a business partnership should always be/feel like!) and have Tonia and the North Light Craft Books team be on our, um, team. I know were in such good hands and, despite the craziness/pressure/deadlines that come with book-writing, I know that its going to be a super big blast! My life is so just so surreal sometimes.

Resume Writing For Monster India - 4 Tips to Help You Start Out Like a Pro

Resume Writing For Monster India - 4 Tips to Help You Start Out Like a ProIf you are just starting out in the job hunting arena, and you have the urge to show your work experience to those that you may meet along the way, then resume writing for Monster India would be of immense help. As we all know, what is on the resume may be very important and might even decide whether a potential employer would be interested in hiring you or not. So, you must make use of the tips given in this article.One of the things that you should take care of is to be clear about your career objective while writing your resume. It would be so much appreciated if you could express your talents as well as skills. It is true that most companies look at the resumes of their employees on a case by case basis. In such cases, you must take the liberty to be creative and show the world how you have stood up to many challenges which may have been thrown at you.Resume writing for Monster India has its own special rul es and regulations. So, it is better if you use the online platform of Monster India to understand these rules before writing your resume. The things which you need to be familiar with are those related to the structure, format, abbreviation and spelling. There are also a few other things that you must be aware of such as the required format and wording of your resume.It is true that you may have many questions which you may need to address but you should always try to find answers from the experts of resume writing. There are a lot of options that you can choose from and one of them is the resume template. In this system, you may specify the format and words that you want to use on your resume.If you do not want to go to the trouble of designing your own resume, then the best option would be to hire the services of resume writing service providers. These service providers will be able to do the job for you and at the same time help you understand the format and style of writing. Wi th the help of these, you will have the liberty to decide the font, size, color and layout that you like the most.You can also opt for a customized resume for hire by the resume writing companies of Monster India. They will be able to customize your resume to suit your career goal and capabilities. These professional services make it possible for you to select the template that suits your needs and requirements.One thing is certain that resume writing for Monster India cannot be left to the luck of the applicant. To make sure that you can land the job of your dreams, you must make full use of these helpful hints that you can find here. Once you have landed the job of your dreams, it would be possible for you to feel happy and satisfied in every sense of the word. The rest would just be a formality.

Shaq, Richard Brandson, Matt Mead on Successful Partnerships

Shaq, Richard Brandson, Matt Mead on Successful Partnerships The right or wrong partnerships can make or break a business. These titans and Advisors from The Oracles share their top criteria for partnering with others and let us in on the biggest mistakes they’ve made in past. 1. The People Behind The Business Richard Branson Courtesy of The Oracles The most important factor in partnerships is the people behind the business. The founder’s clarity of purpose, passion, persistence, self-awareness and humility is everything. It’s not about what you think is true or what you think you have. It’s about what people need. I want to know how your product or service makes a real difference in people’s lives. Biggest mistake: Virgin Atlantic recently did some filming to launch our partnership with Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation American Gin. I accidentally called him Bryan â€" and it stuck. (Sorry, Bryan!) â€"Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, which controls more than 400 companies; investor, author and philanthropist worth over $5 billion; previously named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World 2. Dedication To Doing Good Shaquille O'Neal Courtesy of The Oracles Before I enter any business partnership, two things must be in place: I must trust my partner, and our business has to make the world a better place. Biggest mistake: Focusing too much on the money. No matter how much money is involved, you should never lose sight of the priority: doing good. â€"Shaquille O’Neal, one of the most dominant basketball players in NBA history; entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist worth $400 million 3. Compatibility and resourcefulness Daymond John Courtesy of The Oracles When I invest in a business, I look at the same thing every time: the entrepreneur. Is this a person that I want to be in business with and why? Biggest mistake: Thinking I could launch a business or solve a problem by throwing money at it. Being well funded often takes your eye off the ball and can kill your resourcefulness. â€" Daymond John, Shark on “Shark Tank,” NYT-bestselling author of Rise And Grind, creator of Daymond On Demand, and founder of FUBU which has generated $6 billion in sales 4. Unique Skills And Value Bedros Keuilian Courtesy of The Oracles A partner should offer a unique skill or value, such as connections to contacts I couldn’t reach otherwise. Money isn’t enough. You can get money other ways â€" for example, a business loan or pulling equity on my house. Biggest mistake: Not knowing the person long enough. The reality is you also partner with their family, credit, habits and addictions. Now, I wait until I know someone for at least five years before I partner with them to see their work ethic, track record and breaking point. You need to know they can communicate and are resilient when things go south â€" because they inevitably will. You simply can’t know that within the first year or two. â€"Bedros Keuilian, founder of Fit Body Boot Camp, author of “Man Up” and host of “Empire Podcast Show”; connect on Instagram, Facebookand YouTube; read how Bedros Built His Dream Life 5. Mutual Beneficence Matt Mead Courtesy of The Oracles I look and ask for all the needs or wants of everyone involved. Then I analyze them and all the angles. If I see a way that everyone can get exactly what they want, the deal gets done. Otherwise, I walk away. I learned the hard way never to force a deal on someone. Open, direct and honest communication is the only way for everyone to win. Biggest mistake: I once created a deal that leaned heavily in my favor, and it led to the downfall of a multimillion-dollar business. While I was justified in gaining more, the other partners weren’t happy watching me reap so many benefits. Greed and ambition from those not getting what they want in a deal will win against your illusion of control. People’s loyalty to a deal will always be limited by the level at which it benefits them. â€"Matt Mead, founder and CEO of EpekData and BrandLync, divisions of Mead Holdings Group, Inc. 6. Trusting Your Instincts Mike Peters The Oracles I used to listen to my brain instead of my heart. I’d rationalize why a person or company would be a great partner, ignoring my gut. It was an expensive lesson but I learned only to do business with people I know, like and trust. Now I ask myself three questions: Do I wholeheartedly trust them? Can they become my “friend for life,” inspiring me and adding positivity to my life? A decade from now, will I be proud of what we’re building, even with no financial gain? If the answer to any of these is no, I walk away. This helps me avoid negative energy and attract like-minded, brilliant people. â€"Mike Peters, problem solver, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has generated over $1 billion in sales online; founder and CEO of the Yomali group of companies; XPRIZE Vision Circle board member 7. Similar Values And Opposite Strengths Craig Handley The Oracles My biggest mistake was partnering with someone who didn’t share my values. Today, that’s my No. 1 partnership criterion. My second is that the other person can do things I can’t. Hiring someone just like you won’t work. My business partner and I have been together for almost 15 years. We have the same values but completely opposite strengths, so we’re more powerful together than apart. â€"?Craig Handley, co-founder and CEO of ListenTrust; read more about Handley: This founder trains his employees to quit 8. Equal Partners Lewis Mocker Courtesy of The Oracles My first partnership criterion is that we’re on the same level. If you’re the underdog, it may seem like a good deal at the start, but you’ll end up a slave to the business. On the other hand, if you have more to contribute, you’ll eventually realize you’re paying top dollar for a low-priced contractor. Biggest mistake: Taking a family member into business because they were family â€" not because of their skill or dedication. If someone isn’t the best person for the job, you can easily erode the business and the relationship. â€"Lewis Mocker, co-founder of Infinite Prosperity; learn to invest, trade and build wealth with Infinite Prosperity’s free lessons 9. Honesty, Integrity And Initiative Alex Schlinsky Courtesy of The Oracles I won’t enter a relationship with someone who doesn’t have the same honesty and integrity, even if they’re an A+ talent. My company stands behind a mission, not a leader. I don’t want to work with someone who only takes orders. That’s how you create a stronger community and opportunities for yourself and your clients. Biggest mistake: My wife and I are partners in life and business. I worked on my own for the first two years after starting the company. When she joined me, I thought I ran the show and put my needs above hers. But now I’ve learned to be a better person, husband, business partner and friend. â€"Alex Schlinsky, former UFC and Miami Dolphins journalist; founder and CEO of Prospecting On Demandâ„¢ that’s helped over 100 entrepreneurs create six- or seven-figure businesses 10. A Shared Vision Nafise Nina Hodjat Courtesy of The Oracles I once partnered with someone who didn’t share my vision for our firm and clients. I worked more than my fair share, while they worked like a nine-to-five employee. It was a costly mistake but a valuable lesson: It’s often better to hire employees rather than enter a partnership. Now I look at business partnerships like a marriage. We must have a shared vision. The partnership must amount to something greater than what we can do alone. It’s not worth the investment if all parties aren’t substantially gaining. â€"Nafisé Nina Hodjat, founder and managing attorney of The SLS Firm 11. Supportive Spouses Corrie Elieff Courtesy of The Oracles Partnering with someone also means partnering with their spouse. Aside from competence and ethics, my main criterion is that their spouse is on board with the business vision. I learned this the hard way when we introduced a third partner in our business. He checked all the boxes, but his fiancée was not on board with what we were building and his role in the journey. My spouse and I should have built a personal relationship with them, together. His performance declined, and he ultimately left the company, which cost money and a valuable teammate. â€"Corrie Elieff, co-founder and Chairman at YESA; founder of Cardone Canada, currently the #1 global franchise partner for Cardone Training Technologies 12. Clear Expectations Simon Grabowski Courtesy of The Oracles We invite influencers to share their knowledge in our “expert webinars” series. It’s usually a straightforward process â€" except when it isn’t based on a clear agreement. We made that mistake once, and instead of receiving valuable knowledge, our audience had to listen to a sales pitch. No matter whom you work with or how big the brand is, always ensure both sides are equally committed to the project’s success. Specify the responsibilities for both sides to avoid unpleasant surprises. â€" Simon Grabowski, founder and CEO of ClickMeeting Follow The Oracles on Facebook for more articles like this. This article originally appeared on Forbes.com.

5 Things To Consider When Working Abroad - Work It Daily

5 Things To Consider When Working Abroad - Work It Daily As the world becomes smaller with faster flights, quicker connection speeds, and WIFI around every corner, our places of work grow less defined. The continual rise of globalization borders are becoming less fixed, and working and studying abroad have become increasingly popular. Related: Is Working Abroad For You? Though the many benefits of working abroad are clear, there are also a variety of pitfalls to watch out for. So, before you pack your bags, consider these five points to help you get the most out of your time working abroad. 1. Prepare As with anything in life, making sure you are prepared for what is coming next is vital. A happy-go-lucky attitude to visiting a foreign country, armed with only a phrase book and a vague conception of where you are, is no problem for the kooky backpacker, but will lead to a bumpy start to your stay if you are to be working in the country for an extended period of time. A lot of companies offer employees moving abroad sessions to coach them on the culture and perhaps some basic language skills. Make the most of this! Though English is a global language, it is still not enough all of the time. In addition, you can learn a great deal about a culture through learning the language. If your company doesn’t provide such sessions, or you are not going to be working with the same company when abroad, ensure you prepare yourself somewhere nonetheless. If you are moving with partner and/or children, don’t forget to ensure they are prepared, too! If the move is not being organized for you, it is vital that you are certain of the working visa process. Sites like this one here, helping workers apply for an American Greencard, can ensure that you navigate your way safely through all legal requirements and don’t find yourself caught in deep water. 2. Ensure support is available When you arrive in a new country, even one you may think is similar to your own, you may still experience culture shock. By preparing yourself you can ensure that you are aware of some of the things to expect, and that you can process the things you don’t expect within your knowledge of the country. Make sure you are aware of the support mechanisms, if any, that are offered by your company. Mentor schemes are common, and a good way to help new expats adjust to the different lifestyle. 3. Immerse yourself Once you have adjusted... dive right in! Working abroad provides the fantastic opportunity of discovering a new culture and new people to a depth that is impossible on a two week holiday. Living abroad gives you time to not only tick off all the ‘must-sees,’ but also to discover the culture existing behind the tour guide. Get to know the locals â€" what they do, where they go â€" and avoid getting stuck in the expat bubble where the only thing different to home is the food and climate. 4. Stay in touch If there is one, it is important not to lose touch with HQ back home. For some expats, this won’t be a problem (you may find there is too much contact!), but for others, it can be an issue and lead to a feeling of being neglected and cast adrift. Keeping in touch with the office back home will ensure that your work is valued, that you remain immersed in the company, and that you are fully aware of the role you are playing abroad. 5. Returning home It is important to consider before you work abroad how this will effect your career in the long run, whether you will be returning to the same company or not. Although there are a host of skills that one picks up through the experience of working abroad, there isn’t always the opportunity to apply them on return. Ensure that your time abroad is going to be valued and that your progression in your career won’t be put on hold when abroad. Related Posts 5 Job Search Tips For Landing A Job Abroad Options For Working Abroad Working Abroad: 4 Career Options For Expats   Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

Every Question You Have About Fertility, Answered

Every Question You Have About Fertility, Answered Extend Fertility is the very first service in the country dedicated exclusively to women choosing to proactively freeze their eggs. We were inspired by the belief that women interested in fertility options for the future deserve the same level of service, emotional support, and physician excellence as women trying for a baby now.A huge part of our mission is to educate women about fertility and infertility, and help them understand their own personal fertility health. So lets dive in here are five of the fruchtwein frequently asked fertility questions, answered1. What is infertility, anyway?Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system. Physicians define infertility as the inability to get pregnant after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex. Being diagnosed as infertile doesnt mean you cant get pregnant ever. It just means something is preventing your body from getting pregnant on its own, and you may need to learn more about y our cycle (such as when youre ovulating) or get help from a fertility doctor, known as a reproductive endocrinologist, to understand and overcome the problem.2. Is infertility common?Its probably more common than you thinkexperts estimate that 1 in 8 women (or 12.5%) experience infertility. However, its important to leidlagee that infertility rates increase with a womans age, with the steepest drop-off of fertility happening after age 35which is why youll see that age thrown around a lot in conversations about fertility. According to the Office on Womens Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about one-third of women over age 35 experience infertility. Thats why, for women over 35, experts recommend seeing a doctor if theyre not pregnant after just 6 months of regular, unprotected sex. Even a half-year can make a difference.3. Okay, so what causes it?For women, the most common cause of infertility is age. Weve talked about this before, but lets do a quick overvi ew women are born with all the eggs theyll ever have, and as they age, both the quantity and the quality of those eggs declines. Egg quality refers to the number of eggs that are genetically normal, or free from chromosomal defects that could cause infertility, miscarriage, or congenital disorders. Both the decline in quantity, known as diminished ovarian reserve, and the decline in quality can affect a womans ability to get pregnant and give birth to a healthy baby.No, age isnt the only factorcertain disorders and imbalances can also cause infertility, even in young women, and worsen fertility rates for older women. One example is endometriosis, a disorder of the endometrium (or uterine lining) that causes endometrial tissue to grow on other surfaces in the reproductive system, potentially causing cysts, blockages, inflammation, or other barriers to normal reproductive function. Other possible causes include polycystic ovarian syndrome (or PCOS), smoking, and untreated sexually tra nsmitted infections. (Learn more.) But its really important that we make it clear that the top cause of infertility is age-related ovarian disorder. Were not saying this to freak you outwe just want to make sure you have the facts4. But is it only a problem for women?Absolutely not, although for centuries women have taken the brunt of the blame for fertility problems. (Typical) According to ASRM, infertility affects men and women equally potential causes for male factor infertility include varicocele, or a swelling of veins in the testicles hormone imbalances or problems with erection, ejaculation, or the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis. Like the female reproductive system, the male reproductive system has lots of moving parts, and they all have to work correctly for a pregnancy to happen.Age is also a factor for men, but its not quite the same as it is for women. Age-related fertility decline starts a little later for menaround age 40and the decline is just a few percentage points. However, if both partners are over 35, that decline can compound the womans declining fertility. Additionally, like we see in womens eggs, chromosomal abnormalities are more likely to be present in sperm from men over 35 or 40.5. Why are you talking about infertility? Extend Fertility is an egg freezing companyGood question Youre rightwhile the bread and butter of many practices is assisted reproductive technology like in vitro fertilization (IVF), at Extend Fertility we focus on helping women preserve their fertility before its a problem. But this conversation is a really important one, even for us, because many women dont fully understand their own fertilityand therefore arent equipped to make the best possible decisions for themselves and their bodies. Just one example many women think that theyll be fertile and able to get pregnant until menopause, which we know isnt true for most women, fertility starts to decline pretty rapidly over a decade before meno pause hits.We know that for women who want to delay childbearing (or those who are at risk of infertility due to another cause, like endometriosis or cancer treatment), preserving their fertility through egg freezing is one of the smartest decisions they can make. Plus, studies have demonstrated that using eggs frozen when a woman was under 35 to conceive later increases the option of a successful pregnancy and decreases the chance that shell need in vitro fertilization at that time. Thats why we like to think of egg freezing as preventative medicine for infertility.If you want to have kids (or you might want to have kids), we recommend you start a conversation with your doctor or complete some preliminary testing to learn more about your fertility. Its never too early And if youre pretty sure you want to delay having kids until later (because youre busy in school, working on your career, travelling, waiting for the right partner, or any other reason), schedule a consultation with a reproductive endocrinologist to talk about fertility preservation.More awareness + more information + more options = better decisions and a happier, healthier you.

Where to Find How to Write a Professional Summary for Resume

Where to Find How to Write a Professional Summary for Resume The 5-Minute Rule for How to Write a Professional Summary for Resume You already know that you would like to work for the business in the place of Sales Representative or District Manager because you think youre the correct candidate for the job. Utilizing a classic chronological resume format as an instance, if you should compose the Employment Experience section to begin with, you would have an inclination to cover many locations, unrestrained and unfocused. Many resumes in the area feel that a section on resume objectives could be omitted. Utilize your judgment, and as always, you need to always prepare a number of resumes for a number of varieties of companies. The aim of your resume is to secure you the interview. The work objective in resume explains about the personal aims of the candidate working in the specific position. In summary, your career summary is critical to getting noticed. The absolute most pro ductive summaries target one career objective. Want to Know More About How to Write a Professional Summary for Resume? For instance, a marketing professional needs to be excellent in his communication abilities and very prompt in finding out things and updating the clients. For instance, a new high school graduate applying for a nursing program might need to incorporate a resume objective, while a professional registered nurse should choose a summary statement. Therefore, you can follow certain guidelines or ideas to provide the best resume, considering all relevant facets of the optician work. There are plenty of choices for where to really make your resume. A resume summary can be known as an executive summary, particularly for upper-level positions. If you do decide to move forward with a resume summary statement, be koranvers to deal with it as your personal highlight reel. You may want to look at a qualifications summary which we outlined in last weeks postbut if you simply need to have a summaryhere are a number of examples to help you begin. While writing the resume, you may use the overview of your qualifications at the start. Paired with a job-specific cover letter, youre sure to land at the cover of the interview pile Your job search might take a while and theres not a reason why it shouldnt Since a resume provides the most important info about an individual, care must be taken while drafting it. A resume should be concise and totenstill offer enough info to receive your foot in the door for an interview. It is possible to read the introduction, learn the executive characters and the plot before you begin reading the novel itself. A resume in chronological order is an easy and very clear cut overview of your academic and work history. Perhaps you wont utilize words like gain a competitive edge or boost revenue in your statement. Sooner or later, everything on your resume must contribute to its highest relevancy and readability. Some of us will cite your article in their work on the grounds of having read your abstract, therefore its very worth whilst making the abstract the best that you are able to. A specialist summary is the very first thing people will see on your resume. It can be very useful when youve got no relevant experiences to speak of yet. If you are experiencing a rough time assessing your skills, get assist.