4 Key Social Media Insights on How CFOs Use Twitter

4 Key Social Media Insights on How CFOs Use Twitter4 Key Social Media Insights on How CFOs Use TwitterThese days everyone is on social media everyone that is but CFOs and other finance types, right? Not true at all. Finance professionals read blogs like this one, have LinkedIn accounts, share photos on Facebook, and even tweet out from time to time.The truth is social media is here to stay and it doesnt matter whether youre the CFO or a freshly minted junior accountant. And just because you dont have a blog or spend your time on Snapchat, youre still (increasingly) turning to social media to decide what to read, whom to connect with, and which vendors to consider.For CFOs in particular, getting comfortable with social media also offers the opportunity to tap into a much broader peer network, communicate with and gauge the sentiment of investors, better relate to your staff, and get a more hands-on perspective of why social technologies are disrupting industries.So how do senior fina nce executives engage on social media?My social insights firm Leadtail just released a report to shed some light on this very question by looking at the Twitter activity of 502 senior finance executives (CFOs and VPs of Finance) during the fourth quarter of 2013. Specifically, we analyzed 48,671 tweets and 3,395 shared links to better understand how CFOs describe themselves, what content they share, and who influences them on social media. Not surprisingly, many of the CFOs looked at came from major metros (New York and San Francisco Bay Area), which are typically ahead of the curve when it comes to technology adoption.Why Twitter activity? Because social media data has a leg up on other data sources such as surveys, polls and focus groups since it shows what people really do versus what they say they do.With that said, here are four key insights that came from the report that you should consider when using (or getting started with) social media1. Its okay to be who you areSure, se nior finance professionals use terms like CFO, VP, CPA, Finance, and Accounting in their Twitter bios. But they also include personal words like Family, Father, and Enthusiast. Plus its not all work and no play when it comes to what CFOs engage with on social media. Besides business, leadership, innovation, and healthcare, they also like to read and share about sports, holidays, and local events.So use social media to connect professionally and personally. Remember youre engaging with people so its okay to be human, too.2. Dont limit yourself to only one social networkThis may come as a surprise but CFOs arent just on LinkedIn. Many also share YouTube videos, and photos and status updates from Instagram and Facebook. Said another way, finance executives are like fruchtwein people in that they use social media to share content from multiple social networks, especially during the holidaysWhether its the major social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter or up and comers like In stagram, Vine, and SlideShare, discover which social networks make sense for you while experimenting with others, too.3. Build credibility by sharing both mainstream and industry contentContent is the lifeblood of social media. Its what we talk about and share. And for many business leaders, it comes from both mainstream and industry media sources. With the CFOs we looked at, their favorite content sources are The New York Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Business Insider. In particular, they showed the most interest in politics, current events, technology, leadership, and business.What content sources are fueling your social media efforts? Consider broadening your approach to include some of these top media sources if you want to be seen as in the know about the issues and trends facing CFOs today.4. Become influential with your target audienceOne of the many benefits of social media is its ability to help you build an audience of friend s, colleagues, and contacts who have the same interests as you. In the context of business, this can mean prospective customers (or employers) and others influential to the success of your business or personal brand. On Twitter, we gain insights into influence based on how often someone is retweeted or mentioned. For the CFOs we looked at, they liked to retweet and mention articles from the WSJ, Forbes, Mashable, and HarvardBiz.Who do you want to connect and become influential with? This is an important question to answer as you build your own social audience. With that in mind, start sharing and engaging those publications, brands and people that influence your target audience. This will put you on the path to becoming influential with them, tooThe full social insights report on CFOs also includes the list of the top 25 business and technology content sources and the 50 publications, brands, and people most retweeted by CFOs.If youd like a full copy of the report you can download i t here (free registration required).This post was authored by Carter Hostelley, CEO of Leadtail.Want more insights on how to succeed in your finance career, and build and manage a winning team? 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How to Run an Effective Creative Team Meeting

How to Run an Effective Creative Team MeetingHow to Run an Effective Creative Team MeetingMany of todays creative professionals face an interesting dilemma. Theyd like to work from home more frequently but, at the same time, prefer to communicate with their kollektivmates during in-person meetings. Talk about trying to be in two places at once.More than two-thirds of industry professionals (69 percent) who responded to The Creative Groups Creative Workplace survey said theyd like to work from home or another non-company site more often than they currently do. And yet nearly half of respondents (49 percent) said the most effective method for communicating with their colleagues is in-person meetings.Of course, creative pros can do both embrace remote work and place a premium on in-person interaction with their teammates. Being in two places at once can be simulated if youre willing to substitute in-person for face-to-face interaction via video conferencing. To make the most of virtual meet-up time, creative professionals - and especially leaders - must master one crucial skill knowing how to ansturm a meeting effectively.Employees surveyed in our research said that 25 percent of the time spent in meetings is wasted time. Just think what you and your creative teammates could accomplish if you got back just some of that time each month? Or, at the very least, imagine the progress youd make if you turned pointless meetings into highly productive ones? You can put an end to this wasted time for good simply by learning how to run a meeting.Below are some tips for making that happen, including insights from two creative industry leaders Moira Cullen, vice president and global creative director at method products pbc., a pioneer of premium planet-friendly and design-driven home, fabric and personal care products, and Eddie Opara, partner at Pentagram, the worlds largest independent design consultancy. They both share their views on why its important to ensure that you r creative team communicates and collaborates effectively - whether you are meeting in person or virtually.How to run a meeting with a clear purposeBefore you even schedule a meeting, determine why you need to get together in the first place. For instance, should you convene to make a critical group decision? Do you feel its necessary to have a team brainstorm? Do you want to present and discuss a new business strategy or direction? Or are you just holding the meeting because its what you do every Wednesday at 10 a.m.?Learning how to run a meeting effectively departures with identifying if theres an actual need for the meeting. More than likely, youll find that some of the tasks you want to accomplish can be handled via email or a chat tool.That said, sometimes there is simply no substitute for in-person communication and collaboration among creative team members. And if you rely on tech too often to conduct your creative meetings, you risk numbing or dialing down human interaction , which is essential to the creative process, explains Cullen.Cullen says that preserving the human connection, to the extent possible, in everything creative teams do - including meetings - can have a positive impact on design. The soft power of influence, for example, is a really powerful way to move people in design. You can pull people into the experience, she says. Designers are at risk of losing touch with those human factors if they reduce their own person-to-person interaction in the workplace, she adds.Hiring? We can help.START HIRING NOWSort the logisticsOnce you decide a meeting is in order, the next step is to think about the amount of time you need and the right people to invite. Each participant should either have valuable eintrag to offer or a stake in the outcome of the discussion. And after you decide all that, you need to pick the format.The meeting format will depend on the topic to be discussed, the number of participants, the location of those participants and any timing sensitivities. If you want your telecommuters or remote freelancers to be physically present, be sure to give them ample notice. And if its too difficult for far-flung team members to make it to your meeting, make sure their virtual participation is as seamless as possible. (See the next step)Check your tech and secure your spaceIf youre hosting a meeting via video or conference call, make sure you know how to use all the tools. If you have any doubt about the technical requirements, ask for help in advance. Theres nothing worse than a meeting that goes awry due to a technical hiccup.And dont forget to provide participants dial-in or connection information in advance of the meeting. Also, remind remote attendees to test their own video and audio connections prior to the call.Another tip If youre getting together with your team in person, be sure to reserve a meeting space thats suitable for the number of attendees (and comfortable enough for the duration of the gathering ).Create and circulate a meeting agendaPart of knowing how to run a meeting is recognizing the importance of the meeting agenda. You need to convey the purpose and format of the get-together in the invitation to your team.Sending out a brief but clear agenda and any supporting materials in advance is a win-win. Youre setting expectations, while also giving people adequate time to prepare. That will make for a more focused and efficient gathering.Read about the seven elements of a highly creative work environment.Mind the clockAnother step in the process of learning how to run a meeting effectively is to improve your time management skills. Starting and ending your creative team meetings on schedule demonstrates respect for attendees valuable time and makes for a more productive gathering. While a little side chatter is normal, dont be afraid to tactfully rein in tangential conversations if theyre eating up valuable minutes.Help ensure that meetings start on time by sending a reminde r the day prior to your meeting, or set your calendar invite to automatically remind those who will be attending. That will give everyone the chance to reconfirm that theyll be attending as well - or let you know if they might arrive a little late.Its also crucial for creative leaders to set a good example for meeting etiquette. For instance, putting your phone, or anything else that could distract you, away speaks volumes to the participants. It will also encourage them to do the same, so everyone is fully focused on the meeting.Encourage participation - from everyoneBe as inclusive as possible during your meeting. Its important to get the views and thoughts of many participants - not just your most opinionated creatives.Also, provide opportunities for less-outspoken team members to contribute to the conversation. They often have innovative ideas but might not be inclined to jump into discussions without prompting. And be prepared to ask individual participants directly for thei r input.Opara says creative leaders should be willing to be inspired by great ideas coming from any team member because it can inform their own work - and help them maintain a fresh outlook on projects. I am always learning from my team, including while I am teaching them, he says. I think its important for creative leaders, no matter how experienced they are, to constantly remind themselves to keep learning. Why? Because thats what helps them stay relevant.He adds that encouraging team members to speak up and share their ideas can also help them to refine their soft skills, which are important for long-term career success.The term soft skills makes it sound as if those skills arent valuable, says Cullen. But they have incredible value. Effective collaboration and communication are so important for moving people around an idea or a certain initiative or strategy. Also, the courage and strength to speak up and share ideas, and really explore those ideas, are important to the actual day-to-day part of making things - more so than any technology you might use in the process. A creative team needs strong communicators, influencers and discerners to move an idea or project forward.Dont fail to follow upSharing a recap of the creative team meeting and action items, even if its just a quick email with bullet points, is incredibly valuable. A thorough, well-organized recap is an effective way of reinforcing the outcome of the meeting and whats needed to move that outcome forward.Capturing ideas and to-do lists helps prevent misunderstandings and holds people accountable for their action items. Your busy colleagues will appreciate this extra effort more than you know.Knowing how to run a meeting helps to ensure team productivity. So many creative professionals today want to work remotely. And creative organizations increasingly find they must tap talent from far and wide for their projects. Both trends make getting together for meetings more complicated. So, it only makes good business sense to never waste a moment of meeting time with your teammates, whether youre sitting at the same table, or communicating through video. Tags

Relocating Tips for Proactive Job Seekers

Relocating Tips for Proactive Job Seekers Relocating Tips for Proactive Job Seekers Relocating Tips for Proactive Job SeekersLooking for a job is never an easy task this is particularly true during hiring freezes in a bad economy.The news may report a growing job market, but many of those positions are concentrated in specific regions, causing job landseekers to consider relocating for a job. While some people are able to chase their dream job, others are forced to wait out the current environment, hoping for a fast recovery.For those willing and able to relocate for a job, the task of reschauplatz is a little different than most job searches. Finding a job in the new city and preparing for the move itself are only a part of the delicate planning and preparation that goes into relocating for a job. Here are a few relocating tips for proactive job seekers. TWEETStep 1 Searching for a new location.First determine if relocating for a job is a viable option for you. Ask yourself if youre able to afford moving to a new city. Moving costs alone could be more than $1,000. Are you willing to move away from family, friends and close networks? Are there health concerns or family issues to consider? Once you have considered all your options and weighed the pros and cons, start making plans.abflug searching for a new job. Treat the job search in the same way you would if you were looking for local opportunities. Research each new company before you apply. Look for information about salary, benefits and company environment. Dont forget to check on relocation assistance. Companies may not advertise relocation help this shouldnt dissuade you from asking about it.Use reputable research sites. Dont limit your research to company provided information. Online descriptions and company statements are often marketing material designed to present the company in a positive light. Online job review sites provide more in-depth knowledge about the company. Glassdoor and CareerBliss provi de employee-generated reviews.Once you have an interview set up in a new city, recon the area before making a decision. Relocating for a job and choosing the best company is no good if you end up hating your new city. Use a relocation research company like RelocationScout. Hotpads also allows users to search for rentals and properties for sale at the same time. Trulia provides homes for sale listings from across the nation.Never purchase a home, rent an apartment or accept a job offer in a foreign location without checking it out first. Set up a trip to view the lay of the land and a check out your potential new office during your interview. A quick three-day scouting event will provide more information than online listings and marketing material. Plan for your trip in advance. Divide your three-day trip into three search plans job, home and community.Dont forget to follow-up with the hiring manager. Being polite goes a long way. After visiting your potential new city and employer, immediately send a thank you note. Make sure to mention aspects of the company you liked, reiterate some conversational topics and note something you learning on the trip. Check back with the hiring manager within ten days. Your follow-up letter should reiterate your interest in the job, why you think this is a good fit and why youre interested in their company. Dont regurgitate your cover letter or simply use mushy, filler language. Sincerity often is welcome, while insincerity often is dismissed.Step 2 Get ready for the big move.Dont expect the company to move you into your new home. Relocation packages are uncommon in the current job market. Companies rarely offer assistance unless the job requires talent not currently available in the area or they are seeking candidates. However, its appropriate to ask the hiring manager if they offer any assistance with relocating for a job. Just wait until you secure the job to ask. Military veterans and the spouses have other options. The Re location Assistance Program (RAP) helps retired military and their families relocate to a new job.Keep family top of mind. Making the big move is stressful on everyone, especially family members. If you have kids, engage with them and ask them to help with the process. Children never want to change schools or lose friends. Encouraging them to help look at new schools in the new city goes a long way. Talk to them about new designs for their bedroom, fun activities in the area or a new hobbies. Help them feel excited and a part of the big move. Dont neglect them and make them feel left out of the decisions.Start early and never wait until the last moment. Give yourself plenty of wiggle room preparing for the big event. If possible, schedule the actual moving day at least two weeks before your first day at work. This gives you plenty of time to transfer medical records, enroll your child in the new school and orchestrate other necessities. Remember Murphys Law if something can go wron g, it usually will. Giving yourself valuable extra time helps prevent those unforeseen situations from devastating the relocation process.Make a checklist. Before relocating for a job, create a checklist of things that need to be done on the day of the move and the following weeks. For future events, try to create a tentative schedule. This helps you to prevent missing important items on the list. Some items to remember includeSchedule electricity and/or gas connection.Plan a date to have TV, phone and Internet services connected.Discontinue newspaper delivery, trash pickup and recycling services.Forward your mail and ask friends or family to check your box.Change your vehicle tags and transfer your drivers license.Relocation tools.Preparation is key to making relocating for a job smoother and less stressful. Several online tools are available to help you adjust. Money concerns probably are causing you to worry. CareerPerfect offers online cost of living calculators and salary estim ates for each region. Use this to determine if your new salary is fair and covers cost of living in the new area. Their budgeting tools helps you determine if your salary or loss of revenue will help or hurt the familys finances.The move itself sometimes feels overwhelming. Move.com features a wealth of moving related tools to help eliminate stress and remember easy to forget tasks to complete. Search for utility providers, calculate moving costs, plan a moving schedule or search for interstate moving companies.Want to see how your resume stacks up? Try out our free critique todayPhoto creditNicolas Huk/Flickr

Boundaries Here are 6 things you dont owe your boss

Boundaries Here are 6 things you dont owe your bossBoundaries Here are 6 things you dont owe your bossThe typical workday is long enough as it is, and technology is making it even longer. When you do finally get home from a full day at the office, your mobile phone rings off the hook, and emailles drop into your inbox from people who expect immediate responses.While most people claim to disconnect as soon as they get home, recent research says otzu sichwise. A study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that more than 50% of us check work email before and after work hours, throughout the weekend, and even when were sick. Even worse, 44% of us check work email while on vacation.A Northern Illinois University study that came out this summer shows just how bad this level of connection really is. The study found that the expectation that people need to respond to emails during off-work hours produces a prolonged stress response, which the researchers named telepressur e.Telepressure ensures that you are never able to relax and truly disengage from work. This prolonged state of stress is terrible for your health. Besides increasing your risk of heart disease, depression, and obesity, stress decreases your cognitive performance.We need to establish boundaries between our personal and professional lives. When we dont, our work, our health, and our personal lives suffer.Responding to emails during off-work hours isnt the only area in which you need to set boundaries. You need to make the critical distinction between what belongs to your employer and what belongs to you and you only. The items that follow are yours. If you dont set boundaries around them and learn to say no to your boss, youre giving away something with immeasurable value.1. Your healthIts difficult to know when to set boundaries around your health at work because the decline is so gradual. Allowing stress to build up, losing sleep, and sitting all day without exercising all add up. B efore you know it, youre rubbing your aching back with one hand and your zombie-like eyes with the other, and youre looking down at your newly-acquired belly.The key here is to not let things sneak up on you, and the way you do that is by keeping a consistent routine. Think about what you need to do to keep yourself healthy (taking walks during lunch, not working weekends, taking your vacations as scheduled, etc.), make a plan, and stick to it no matter what. If you dont, youre allowing your work to overstep its bounds.2. Your familyIts easy to let your family suffer for your work. Many of us do this because we see our jobs as a means of maintaining our families. We have thoughts such as I need to make more money so that my kids can go to college debt-free. Though these thoughts are well-intentioned, they can burden your family with the biggest debt of all- a lack of quality time with you.When youre on your deathbed, you wont remember how much money you made for your spouse and kids . Youll remember the memories you created with them.3. Your sanityWhile we all have our own levels of sanity to begin with, you dont owe a shred of it to your employer. A job that takes even a small portion of your sanity is taking more than its entitled to. Your sanity is something thats difficult for your boss to keep track of. You have to monitor it on your own and set good limits to keep yourself healthy.Often, its your life outside of work that keeps you sane. When youve already put in a good days (or weeks) work and your boss wants more, the most productive thing you can do is say no, then go and enjoy your friends and hobbies. This way, you return to work refreshed and de-stressed. You certainlycanwork extra hours if you want to, but its important to be able to say no to your boss when you need time away from work.4. Your identityWhile your work is an important part of your identity, its dangerous to allow your work to become your whole identity. You know youve allowed this t o go too far when you reflect on whats important to you and work is all that (or most of what) comes to mind. Having an identity outside of work is about more than just having fun. It also helps you relieve stress, grow as a person, and avoid burnout.5. Your contactsWhile you do owe your employer your best effort, you certainly dont owe him or her the contacts youve developed over the course of your career. Your contacts are a product of your hard work and effort, and while you might share them with your company, they belong to you.6. Your integritySacrificing your integrity causes you to experience massive amounts of stress. Once you realize that your actions and beliefs are no longer in alignment, its time to make it clear to your employer that youre not willing to do things his or her way. If thats a problem for your boss, it might be time to part ways.Bringing it all togetherSuccess and fulfillment often depend upon your ability to set good boundaries. Once you can do this, ever ything else just falls into place.Travis Bradberry is the co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the co-founder of TalentSmart.This article originally appeared on LinkedIn.

Sensitive Information on What Is a Functional Resume That Only the Experts Know About

Sensitive Information on What Is a Functional Resume That Only the Experts Know About What Is a Functional Resume Features When you achieve your hiring manager directly, the very first thing he or shell read is your Pain Letter, which will be stapled before your Human-Voiced Resume with a single staple in the top left corner. A chronological resume is a favorite selection for a work seeker with a good, dependable job history. You ought to use a chronological resume whenever you have extensive work history thats about the job youre applying for. It isnt necessary to write your complete address. Ask yourself which you wish to highlight. It is very important to offer a cell number. For your contact number, a cell number is preferable. If you own a gap of more than a calendar year, you might just wish to incorporate the years you worked at each firm. Normally, the previous 10-15 years ought to be listed on the resume. To begin with, it is a waste of their time. Review you r resume every month or two. For instance, if you wish to both highlight your abilities and include your chronological work history, look at a combination resume. You can select the layout that is most suitable for your personality when keeping a professional appearance. A combination layout has a lot of characteristics that will allow you to produce the desired impact. By highlighting skills as opposed to work history, an individual can emphasize he or shes qualified for the job. On the contrary, it highlights your abilities and abilities. Next, you are going to start to list your main abilities and abilities. It is better to list your abilities and achievements in bullet points. The last format you might want to take into account is a targeted resume. A chronological resume is among the most common resume formats. A chronological resume is among the 3 main resume formats. The Unusual Secret of What Is a Functional Resume Some hiring manager can believe youre hiding so mething which in most case is what youre doing. If a business is interested, they will request your references. The key to maximizing the advantages of a resume builder is to get an idea beforehand of what you would like. There are a number of reasons why a functional resume might be proper for you. What You Must Know About What Is a Functional Resume If you are beginning your career, or whether you are changing career fields, you may consider a different resume type. Even just taking a number of interest courses shows youre an active learner, can lead to your relevant abilities and knowledge, and even be used generously to explain a few of the gaps. The majority of the document is going to be based on your abilities and your employment history, so lets start from that point. On the contrary, it focuses on the skills you have developed that fit the needs of the job for which youre applying. The Ultimate What Is a Functional Resume Trick Theres no need to bring a subheadin g. This is definitely the most common resume type. Resume examples can allow you to see what type of content you should have in your document. A good example of a functional resume. Ok, I Think I Understand What Is a Functional Resume, Now Tell Me About What Is a Functional Resume Too many individuals make the error of thinking that a resumes purpose is to receive them a job. A chronological resume works best when youve got an extensive work history thats in the identical line of work as the job for which youre applying. While you could have a good deal of work experience, its likely in a different industry. If you dont have plenty of true work experience. 1 advantage for employers to internet resumes is the substantial cost saving in contrast to traditional hiring methods. Its fast and simple to use. These sorts of resumes are well suited for folks who have gaps in their employment histories or are new to a specific industry. The Argument About What Is a Functional Res ume Look to the work description for cues about what things to emphasize here. Functional resumes do not include a reverse chronological listing of previous positions. Nontraditional resumes are perfect for men and women in creative fields, who would like to demonstrate their capacity to create visually engaging designs or to make web pages. Functional and conventional resumes arent the only resume types to pick from. What You Should Do to Find Out About What Is a Functional Resume Before Youre Left Behind Creating a functional resume can be fascinating whenever you have the most suitable guideline to follow. These instructions will provide you with a thorough guide to writing each section. Just keep in mind that you may be starting off at a disadvantage when it has to do with your resume, which means youll also have to have a strong networking program, a consistent application strategy, and an exceptional cover letter. List your abilities and accomplishments utilizing prec isely the same keywords utilized in the description.

Bumper year for book trade

Bumper year for book trade Bumper year for book tradePosted October 13, 2011, by Josie Chun Its been a bumper year for book publishers and sellers, with book sales going strong this Christmas. Publishers are feeling pretty good about the trade and our part in it, says Peter Blake, sales director for Penguin Books. Sellers, too, are enjoying healthy holiday trade. To keep up with increased business, 55 per cent of booksellers have increased staff for the holiday period. So what are Australians reading this Christmas? By far the standout performer this year has been Stieg Larssons jahrtausend Trilogy. Other big sellers are Stephanie Meyers Twilight Series and fiction from Barbara Kingsolver, Alex Miller, Hilary Mantel and Matthew Reilly. Food continues to tempt book buyers, with Stephanie Alexanders Kitchen Garden Companion, the SBS Food Safari book by Maeve OMeara and cookbooks in general doing well. Other popular food titles include the MasterChef Cookbook and Jane Kennedys Fabulous Food Minus the Boombah. Autobiography is a perennial favourite, with new offerings such as Ray Martins Ray Stories of My Life, Bart Cummings Bart My Life and Close to Flying, by Cadel Evans. Childrens books are another popular genre, with books like Jeff Kinneys Dog Days Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Anthony Horowitzs Crocodile Tears, and Maurice Sendaks Where the Wild Things Are enjoying a resurgence, thanks in large part to the recent opening of the film adaptation. So whether youre in the book publishing or selling business, are an avid reader or just looking for great gift book ideas, there are a lot of reasons for Christmas cheer this year. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice Administrator CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire verbunden Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enqu ire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJosie ChunRelated ArticlesBrowse moreWORKFORCE TRENDSGrass looks greener to one third of Australian workersOne third of Australian workers are planning to change jobs, according to a recent Hay Group survey.CAREER ADVICECAREER INSPIRATIONThe Curiosity Quotient - What Is It and How Do I Get Me Some?A curious person is open to learning and continues to improve continuously. Curiosity inevitably leads to real passion and success is driven by passionate people. want to learn how you can improve your curiosity quotient?ApprenticeshipCareer changeApprenticeships a great way to launch your careerIf you have just finished school, are re-entering the workforce or simply want to change careers have you considered applying for an Australian apprenticeship?

13 Companies That Are Hiring Fast!

13 Companies That Are Hiring Fast13 Companies That Are Hiring Fast When youre ready to make a move, dont let lagging recruiters slow you down. There are plenty of companies chomping at the bit to hire top talent like you, and theyre not wasting any time. With dozens and dozens of open jobs with detailed job descriptions to attract awesome candidates, companies in the healthcare, manufacturing, retail and consulting industries are ready to hire now.To help you wade through the options, here are 13 companies looking to hire today. Move fast and dont let these opportunities pass you by1. Telecom Brokerage (TBI) Where Hiring Boston, MA Cleveland, OH Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Charlotte, NC Atlanta, GA San Antonio, TX & more. What Roles National Channel Manager, Project Coordinator, hilfe Specialist, Partner Recruitment Specialist, Sales Trainer, Direct Sales Representative & more. What Employees Say Awesome HR department that is constantly improving culture with cool n ew initiatives. Incredibly friendly and helpful employees across all departments. Great benefits healthcare, generous PTO, wellness program, 401k, etc. - Former absatzwirtschaft Communications Manager2. Glassdoor Where Hiring San Francisco, CA Chicago, IL Mill Valley, CA London, England & more. What Roles Senior Software Engineer in Test, Desktop Support Analyst, Manager of Marketing Analytics, Lead Data Scientist, Customer Success Manager, Account Manager, Sales SMB Director & more. What Employees Say Start-up enthusiasm in the people, great technology stack, agile, laid-back work culture, appreciates your talent very well. - Current Senior Software Engineer3. Pier 1 Imports Where Hiring Rome, GA Fort Worth, TX Phoenix, AZ Albany, NY University Park, Orange, FL San Jose, CA 7 more. What Roles Allocations Analyst, Seasonal Material Handler, Part-Time Receptionist, Graphic Designer, Assistant Store Manager, Marketing Campaign Specialist, Email Marketing Manager, Sales Associate, Sales Leader, Full-time Management & more. What Employees Say Great culture and environment, motivated and peers, knowledgeable and fair management, cutting edge technologies, not afraid of innovation and change, and a fun place to work. If you stand out and make it happen then you will find success at Pier 1. - Former Senior Developer4. WBB Consulting Where Hiring Reston, VA Dayton, OH Warner Robins, GA Arlington, VA San passivgo, CA Oklahoma City, OK & more. What Roles Property Accountability Junior Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Junior Acquisition Specialist, Electrical Engineer, Program Manager of Communications, Master Scheduler, Administrative Assistant, Senior Program Analyst & more. What Employees Say I enjoy coming to work every day. WBB employs great people with a strong sense of teamwork. Leadership is highly engaged and works hard to balance corporate growth with work-life balance. Senior leadership is very approachable and maintains a true open doo r policy. It is great to walk the building and see a lot of smiling faces. Salaries and benefits are very competitive. - Current Vice President5. Amerit Fleet Solutions Where Hiring Concord, CA El Reno, OK Omaha, NE North Richland Hills, TX Jacksonville, FL Denton, TX Brooklyn, NY Denver, CO Hobbs, NM & more. What Roles Auto Technician, Aerial Equipment Technician, Regional Fleet Manager, Electronic Technician, Mechanic, Vendor Fleet Manager, Garage Support, Diesel Technician & more. What Employees Say Amerit Fleet Solutions is a rapidly growing company with an extremely impressive list of very happy large logo customers around the U.S. The culture is one of support, respect, and growth. Amerit has a mission to strategically partner with our customers to help them achieve their goals and we do - Current Director of Sales6. Ultimate Software Where Hiring San Francisco, CA Fort Lauderdale, FL Santa Ana, CA & more. What Roles Quality Engineer, Director of Operations, Secu rity Analyst, Software Architect, Sr. Business Analyst, Agency Ops Rep, Desktop Engineer, Associate Executive Relationship Manager, Escalation Manager & more. What Employees Say Amazing benefits, great people culture, option of working in office or virtual, fun company activities, work/life balance. - Administrative Assistant7. Whirlpool Where Hiring Clyde, OH Benton Harbor, MI Knoxville, TN Apodaca, Mexico Greenville, OH Fall River, MA Amana, IA & more. What Roles Commercial Cinematographer, Engineer, Production Supervisor, Workforce management Manager, Senior Manager of Human Resources, Tool & Die Technician, Legal Counsel, Customer Relations Adviser, Shared Services Specialist & more. What Employees Say Provides fantastic training opportunities and career growth, lateral and upward. Great products thoughtfully engineered. Everyone from manufacturing to executive leadership were concerned and extremely passionate about quality and a consumer-centric mindset. Lots of inte llectual tools provided to get the job done innovative thought rewarded consistently. Great commitment to community and giving back. - Former Employee8. Boston Consulting Group Where Hiring Detroit, MI Boston, MA Washington, DC New York, NY Atlanta, GA Miami, FL London, England & more. What Roles Talent Sourcer, Executive Assistant, Design Director, Global Visual Identity Specialist, Global HR Senior Manager, Senior Knowledge Analyst, Accounts Assistant, IT Specialist, Tax Manager, Finance Lead Analyst, Staffer & more. What Employees Say BCG truly cares about their employees and invests in their people. Affords excellent work-life balance. Challenges you to bring your A game. Work along-side some of the best and brightest. Encourages feedback and is consistently improving. Benefits are outstanding. - Current Employee9. Spectrum Where Hiring Bozeman, MT Findlay, OH Cortland, NY Cody, WY Austin, TX Saint Lous, MO Charlotte, NC Centennial, CO & more. What Roles Field Tec hnician, Systems Engineer, Producer, Technologist, Sr Supply Chain Analyst, Human Resources Generalist, Producer of Digital Content, Account Planner, Intern, Construction Coordinator & more. What Employees Say Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K 100% match up to 6%, Retirement Accumulation Plan company contribute 3%, Free Cable, Internet, Telephone, Annual Tuition Reimbursement $5250, Competitive pay, Opportunities for Growth with a Fortune 100 company, Leadership/Upper Management. - Current Recruiter10. Muscular Dystrophy Association Where Hiring Worthington, OH Culver City, CA Westborough, MA Columbia, SC Bolingbrook, IL Manchester, NH Atlanta, GA Beaumont, TX Knoxville, TN & more. What Roles Fundraising Coordinator, Director of Distinguished Events, Administrative Assistant, Executive Director, Intern of Family Support, Family Care Administrative Assistant, Director of Business Development, Endurance Manager & more. What Employees Say Mission driven, lots of flexibi lity and great relationships. The families and sponsors are amazing. The company continues to make changes that are beneficial to its employees. - Current Executive Director11. Uncommon Schools Where Hiring Troy, NY Newark, NJ New York, NY Boston, MA & more. What Roles High School English Teacher, Middle School Teacher, Associate Director of Development Operations, High School STEM Teachers, Regional Schools Coordinator, Associate Director of Accounting, Associate Director of Event Operations, Special Projects Coordinator, Special Education Teacher & more. What Employees Say Experienced, mission-aligned teachers can have a strong work life balance. New teachers are trained well and rigorously. thermisch environment that truly cares for outcomes for children. Always seeking to improve. Strong professional development and tons of resources. - Former Special Education Coordinator12. Supplemental Health Care Where Hiring Oakland, CA San Quentin, CA Daly City, CA Salt Lake Ci ty, UT Albuquerque, NM Las Cruces, NM Jacksonville, FL Buffalo, NY Pottstown PA Brownsville, TX & more. What Roles Travel Physical Therapist, Imaging Ops Manager, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Clinical Lab Scientist, Case Management Restored Nurse, Travel Occupational Therapist, Psychiatric RN, ICU Registered Nurse, Cath Lab ICU & more. What Employees Say The culture at Supplemental Health Care is great. They spend time recognizing birthdays, and work anniversaries. There are regular parties and activities available to spend time with coworkers.- CurrentAccounts Receivable Clerk13. Nordstrom Where Hiring Chicago, IL Pleasanton, CA Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Burlington, MA Minnetonka, MN Los Angeles, CA 7 more. What Roles Retail Show Sales, Overnight Cleaning, Seasonal Retail Cashier, Chef, Loss Prevention Service Ambassador, Senior UX Designer, Logistics Processor, Mobile Automation Engineer, Beauty Advisor, Host, Program Manager, Communications Operator & more. What Employ ees Say Great training and investment in their people. Great benefits. Their own federal credit union where employees become members. Exposure to what made the company a famous leader in customer service. The lessons in history alone will stay with me and make my three years there well worth it. - Former EmployeeEditors Note The companies and jobs highlighted in this article are curated by the editorial staff, listed in no particular order, and do not necessarily reflect the official methodology of Glassdoors official awards or honors . 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What Everyone Should Consider Before Making a Career Switch

What Everyone Should Consider Before Making a Career SwitchWhat Everyone Should Consider Before Making a Career SwitchWhat You Should Consider Before Switching CareersAsk yourself these questions when before making the career-change leap.The standard used to be that you (hopefully) stayed at your first job until retirement. However, its become more and more common for people to switch companies, even fields, frequently. If youre thinking about taking the plunge and changing careers, you should stop and think before you hand in your two weeks notice. Below are a few things to consider before switching to a new career field.Can I afford to make this career change?A good abfluging place when considering a career change is to look at the numbers. How will making this kind of change impact your finances? Is it going to push back your retirement date or make it harder for your kids to go to college? Will you be making more money, or will you be making less? Can your family handle the possi bility of going without your income for a bit while you get back on your feet? Whats going to happen with your current financial obligations while you adjust to your new job?This isnt to say that you need to make more money in order to switch fields. In fact, many people drop down a few tax brackets and find themselves perfectly happy. What you need to know, though, is whats going to happen with your financial future. If youre happy with the answers to those questions, it may be feasible to switch fields. If not, its best you plan things out further before switching careers. Its always a matter of balancing risks with rewards.How would this career change affect my family?If youre in a committed relationship and/or you have kids, changing careers is going to impact more lives than just your own. As such, you need to think about how making this change will impact others.On a basic level, think about how this move will change the lifestyles of your partner and/or your children. Will th ey still get to see you as often? Will they continue to have similar lifestyles, or will they have to make major changes? Will your partner be able to continue on at his or her job? What about if you have to relocate?Remember, the change you make now will have a huge impact on the future of those who love you. Of course its possible that this change could be very beneficial, but you have to look beyond yourself when considering entering a new field. While switching over to a new career might make you happier at work, you need to make sure that it wont have a negative impact on your home life. That would just lead to you switching out one problem for another.Would I need to start over? Am I OK with that?If youre switching careers, theres a good chance you wont be able to take your current level of seniority with you. Its a good idea, then, to think through what it really means to start over.You should always start with a bit of realism. Do you actually have the skills and ability nee ded to do this job? You might dream of being a rescue diver, for example, but you wont be able to get a job if you cant swim. If you do possess at least the basic skills, think about what youll need to do to catch up do you need another degree or type of certification? If so, how long will that take and how much will it cost you?Its also a good idea to think about how much growth potential your new industry has. If you start over now, will you be able to climb as far up the corporate ladder as you like? Its not fair, but its true that some jobs simply dont allow you much time to get to the top of growing industries. Make sure you know what the future could possibly hold for you.Related The Modern Guide to Career TransitionWill this career change actually change things?The toughest question to answer is whether changing jobs will really change anything for you. Do you really hate your field, or is it just your current position with which you arent happy? Do you think youd be happier if you transferred somewhere else, or if you switched to a new company? Sometimes a new perspective can change things.You should also double check with yourself to ensure a total changeup is really what you need, not just that youre in a brief rut. Even the most enthusiastic people lose passion for their jobs for a bit, so figure out if your desire to change fields is real or if you are just trying to get away from whats making you upset right now. In the saatkorn vein, take a look within for some answers theres a chance it isnt your job thats making you unhappy, but something thats deeper. A career change may not be the fix.Theres nothing wrong with switching to a new career field, as many people do it every day. But it is important that you consider all the possibilities before you take the leap. Stop to think about how it will affect your family, your finances, and your mental well-being. It can absolutely be worth the risk to try something new, but you can feel more confident with your bold decision when its well thought out and well-informed.Click on the following link for more career-change advice.Taking the plunge? TopResume will review your resume to make sure its up to par during your job search. Get a free resume critique today.Recommended ReadingOfficeHours How to Successfully Change CareersWhat to Do When Your New Job Isnt Your Dream JobChanging Careers? 7 Details to Include on Your Resume

Find out If the Relationship Sales Model Is Still Valid

Find out If the Relationship abverkauf Model Is Still ValidFind out If the Relationship abverkauf Model Is Still ValidThere have been (and will always be) several abverkauf models that claim to be the most effective and powerful model ever created. They come with promises that those who follow the model will close more sales, have more profit in their deals and become more successful by earning promotions, income, awards, and prizes. One such sales model that is widely used is the Relationship sale Model. This model teaches that the primary role of a sales representative is to establish a relationship with their clients. The belief is that people like to buy from people they like and will find a reason to do so. Conversely, people will find a reason not to buy from sales reps who they do not like. Get liked, get more deals. While building relationships is a powerful and beneficial objective for sales professionals to consider, many changes and emerging trends may have rendered follow ing the Relationship Sales Model antiquated. Customers Are Busy Relationships take time to build. While there is such a thing as instant rapport, most customers are too busy to spend time meeting with a sales professional as often as the Relationship Sales Model suggests it takes to build a relationship. Customers want to meet with a sales rep, get information and pricing then make a decision about whether or not the proposed solution is the right solution for them and their business needs. Customers Are Better Informed Part of the Relationship Sales Model relies on being an expert in a particular aspect of the customers business. The model suggests that an informed and prepared representative gains both credibility and rapport by bringing information to the customer that is needed and is, for the most part, beyond the reach of the customer. The Internet has changed many things in business and one of the most significant of these changes is how easy it is for customers to ge t access to information. Customers are becoming or have become much better informed about their business needs, their vertical and horizontal industry and available solutions to their challenges. Many customers no longer rely on their sale rep friends to inform them. In fact, an uninformed customer is often seen as a low-value employee. In order to increase job security, customers are continually increasing their knowledge base and, therefore, lowering their dependency on sales professionals. Over Saturation of Relationship Sales Approach Like it or not, you are not the only sales rep calling on your accounts. Not only are your competitors making calls, but representatives of many different industries are visiting, calling and emailing the same decision makers that you are. Since the Relationship Sales Model is so widely used, customers are quite used to sales reps and their attempts to build a relationship with them. So familiar, in fact, that customers have grown tired and wea ry of reps stating I dont want to just sell you something I want to build a long relationship with you. As soon as a customer hears that, they probably begin thinking This rep wants to sell me something Reliance Upon a Single Model is Limiting There is no doubt that sales models like the Relationship Sales Model are valuable and important tools for reps both in their initial and long-term training. But the reliance on one model is a dangerous and limiting career move. Sales professionals are best servedlearning multiple sales models and building the acumen to differentiate when to use known models. This is much like closing skills and techniques. Rely on one and you will only close sales opportunities that call for that specific type of close. Use just one selling model and you effectively run the risk of eliminating your chances of earning a customer who could have been made if a different approach was used.