[POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS] How Long Have You Been Job Searching

[POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS] How Long Have You Been Job Searching 2 If you're job search is taking longer than you hoped, it's probably not going as poorly as you think. The poll results and what they mean Here are the official results of the poll: How long have you been job searching? More than a year (35%, 68 Votes) 6-12 months (22%, 43 Votes) Just started this past month (16%, 30 Votes) 1-3 months (15%, 28 Votes) 3-6 months (12%, 23 Votes) Started: March 14, 2010 @ 10:00 amTotal Voters: 194 16% Just started this past month 14% 1-3 months 13% 3-6 monthseval These 3 choices received almost the same number of votes, which just tells me that a wide variety of job seekers voted in the poll. 35% More than a yeareval There are always people who have difficulty finding jobs for prolonged periods of time and this is even more true because of the 2009 recessions in Western countries. An interesting followup question would be to know what percentage of the responses were from people who actually were laid off because of the economic crisis. 22% 6-12 months Like the #1 choice above, some of the votes here likely came from people who were laid off from positions where they weren't going to be replaced, something that happened a lot during the recent recessions. However, if we combine the two results, we see that 57% of job seekers polled (111 people) have spent over 6 months looking for a job. 6 months minimum seems like a long time to be looking for work, and if you're earlier in your job search like the other 43% of the poll's participants, this result might even seem depressing. However, it really shouldn't be too shocking. Here's why. When I was laid off from my job in France in early 2006, the local employment center told me that the average professional job seeker at that time â€" well before any crisis â€" required 4-9 months to start their next job. After starting JobMob that same year, I remember reading that the average American job seeker required 4-6 months to find a job. Later, in 2007, I heard how some companies' recruitment processes â€" like Google's â€" can drag on for 2 months or more and I can confirm this from my own experience as well. Larger companies tend to have longer bureaucratic processes that require more people getting involved, while small companies often lack dedicated recruitment staff so that as important as the hiring is, it might not get dedicated resources on a frequent basis. Of course, economic conditions, industry surpluses/shortages, etc., also impact how long individual job searches will be. Conclusion There may some very legitimate reasons for your job search taking longer than you expected. And it's very important for you to realize that fact, because prolonged job searches â€" or rather, the perception of them â€" is one of the causes of job search depression which, in a bitter twist of irony, will only tend to prolong job searches even more. So while you might feel that things are dragging on, stay positive! Keep trying new tactics while learning other ideas about to how to reach your job search goals more quickly. If you liked this article, you'll enjoy [POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS] Which Social Media Network Are You Using MOST in Your Job Search?.

Writing a Resume For Grad School at CSULB

Writing a Resume For Grad School at CSULBWriting a resume for grad school at CSULB can be an enormous task if you don't have all the information you need to write one correctly. In this article, we'll go over some tips and tricks that will help you complete a well-formatted and professional-looking resume for a student in your CSULB program. Hopefully by the time you're done reading this article, you'll know exactly how to do this and will be able to present yourself as a successful graduate student in a positive light!First of all, most grad school students are already well versed in English-language fundamentals. For example, they've probably studied English-composition classes like AP or Intro to EFL and probably also studied the basics of grammar. They also probably have worked with native speakers before, most likely through college seminars on linguistics. Any experience such as this can help you write a resume for grad school at CSULB.Be sure to note all the things you're will ing to teach. Write it on a separate sheet of paper so you can break down your goals into specific instructions and tasks that you're able to do. It's also important to include when you plan to study for the course, what location you'll be studying in, and any special equipment you'll need, as well as any special accommodations (e.g., requiring college students to bring a personal computer). You may need to consult with the Office of Admissions for more specific instructions about how to include these.For CUS programs at CSULB, you should note any extracurricular activities you participate in. You should also include anything that's on your 'To Do' list, including: awards, achievements, honors, awards, professional organizations you belong to, or volunteer work. This type of information isn't always necessary, but some students prefer to include it. If you're currently self-employed, note it.During your first application to CUS, ask the instructor of the class for guidance on the fo rmat of your CUS application. You may also need to research the types of resumes students' professors usually create your own. Many professors will even help you create a good resume for CSULB in your first semester, if it's available. As a prospective graduate student, you can't really expect your professor to do everything for you, though, so be prepared to spend some time researching the subject matter yourself.Before you send off any applications, be sure to read the school's policies for requesting credit for courses you've already completed or studied. Some schools will require you to prove you've been enrolled for the full length of the course in order to request the credit, while others will allow you to request the credit based on the grade you received in the course. Check the rules with your faculty advisor and see if you need to apply for the credit or whether the grade will suffice.Involve students in the selection process. If you're applying for a teacher's job, ask yo ur local student government for permission to sit for the hiring committee. If you're applying for the dean's job, contact the Student Affairs office and ask to speak to the director of student life.Recruiters often like to see the specifics of the resumes they receive. If you get your interviewer to read it, ask them to sign it and date it so they can keep it on file. In addition, consider having a copy made and handing it to your interviewers so they can take it home for reference.

Dads Career Advice From the Trenches

Dads Career Advice From the Trenches I just got back from a great family vacation to Florida where I shared many laughs with my amazing family. Getting the five of us together for a week is a hoot: we are all very hardworking, loud, opinionated and ambitious. We think it’s totally normal to be this way. While we were at the pool one day, I asked my Dad to help me come up with some topics to write about. Our conversation offered some great career advice. My Dad came from humble beginnings. He was one of six children and had been working since he was 9 years old. His summers consisted of getting woken up at 4am to go shovel concrete with his Father without pay, no questions asked, no complaining allowed. He was very shy and struggled academically throughout his childhood, opting for a work-study high school program. In High School he was already working so many hours that he out earned his teachers and therefore couldn’t take high school seriously. Perhaps my Dad’s story isn’t glamorous, but it sure is entertaining. My Dad was the guy who rode his dirt bike illegally on the streets-sometimes dodging the cops- to see my Mom as a teenager, he got fired for lying about his age so he could work as a dish washer at 13, he put Corvette engines in old cars and sold them for a profit, he jumped rows of garbage cans on his BMX bike, he punched his principal to stick up for a friend, he ran a gas station, and spent many years as a manual laborer. Who knew he would end up where he is today, and have three daughters who are so thirsty for success and education. My Dad admitted to me that until the last 2 years, he always felt disappointed with what he did for a living. He is the only one in our neighborhood full of accomplished doctors and lawyers who doesn’t have a college degree, and he is the only one that drives a pickup truck, which is parked in the driveway. He said that he finally realized that you can still make it if you aren’t a doctor or a lawyer, and that it’s not your title or what you do for your money that makes you successful. I asked him what advice he would give to people just starting out in their careers. Here are some of his answers: • Your twenties are all about learning lessons. In order to learn the lessons, you have to pay attention and watch for them every day. • Be patient and it will come. Don’t waste time being disappointed with where you are right now: keep working and keep looking ahead. • Remember that we all have the same amount of time given to us, but it is what we do with our time that will set us apart in the end. Use your time wisely and make the most of it. • Little things become big things in your job. Although not calling someone back, not being prepared, or forgetting your client’s request may seem small, it could be a huge impact on you and your career down the road. • Don’t blow your money. You will have nothing to show for all of your hard work and the years will pass you by. I think my Dad’s career advice is very wise and very applicable to all of us. My Dad earned his education through long hours of hard work. In my opinion, he was very lucky. He was lucky that he was smart enough to see the lessons that most others did not. He knew he would make it somehow, and he took advantage of opportunities that were given to him even if they required more energy, time and sacrifice. My parents now run a successful drilling equipment business, Rig Source, together which serves a niche market to customers all over the world. If it weren’t his days of coming home with burnt hands from welding or frostbitten feet from drilling in the middle of a cornfield for 16 hours on a January day, I’m not sure he would be where he is today. He is an example of someone who always saw the glass half full, who kept on plugging away, and set his eyes on his goals. Perhaps he is a real life example of “the survival of the fittest.” I’m pretty sure most of us today could not survive working conditions like his and come out on top. Thanks Dad, for your example of the strongest work ethic I’ve ever seen and for doing what ever you had to do to send us to our college of choice. Thank you for leaving a legacy for our family and for everyone around you to see. You are one in a million and I am so lucky to call you my Dad.

How To Find Your Calling 4-Day Challenge - Classy Career Girl

How To Find Your Calling 4-Day Challenge This podcast will dive into some self-reflection exercises to help you find your calling. Youll learn the 3 components that factor into your calling and an important warning. This training is a sneak peek of our Love Your Career Formula membership site. We are not currently open but feel free to add your name to the waitlist here: www.loveyourcareerformula.com. How To Find Your Calling 4-Day Challenge First, I know you want your dream job, but how do you find your calling? Thats the question you need to ask that will lead you to your dream job. Dont be ashamed if you still dont know what your calling is. Its a question kids are asked all the time, What do you want to be when you grow up? So asking yourself that question as an adult seems like you are so far behind. But, better to ask yourself that question now than five more years stuck in a job that is definitely not your dream job. Now is the time to start taking action to figure out what your calling is. The hardest part of figuring out your calling is that you wont find it during an online job search or during an interview at a company. Instead, you have to do some self-reflection to figure out what your calling is. Yes, you can use trial and error to figure it out but that can take a lot of time and you might regret it in 20 years. Many people get stuck in jobs they hate because they take that first one that just comes their way without going through these steps to make sure they really know what their calling is. So thats what we are tackling in this challenge! Now, lets get things straight before we start. Finding your calling is NOT easy and it isnt something you can do overnight. This is one of the hardest things youll ever do and what most people dont take the time to do. So first off, congrats for making YOU and your calling a priority. It will be so worth the hard work that you are doing right now to have a fulfilling and rewarding career that you were BORN to do! [RELATED: 7 Essential Steps To Your Dream Career] Challenge #1: Create an Ideal Job Description Make a list of all of your prior jobs, internships and volunteer activities. Also, include any hobbies or things you do in your spare time. Make a love list and hate list for each of the jobs. Write your own job description using your love list. We want to make sure we get you into a career filled with the things that you loved.NOT the things you hated. We are going to put the hate list to the side to remind you NOT to look for jobs that have those items included. Instead, we are going to focus hard on that love list. For example, when Anna was on the job hunt, she realized that she LOVED teaching and training about any topic but she hated doing excel spreadsheets, calculating numbers and updating Powerpoint slides. Annas ideal job description became: Creates content, articles, videos and courses to help employees utilize their passions and talents in their careers. Teaches, mentors and coaches new employees and helps them become better leaders. Do you see how much better it is to start with your ideal job description first instead of starting by seeing what is out there online and applying to random jobs! ?? Lets create a job description ourselves and then find a job that fits that. Sound good? I told you this is tough work but so much more fun, right?! **Recommended social media post to find your Title: (Your name)s Ideal Job Description Responsibilities: Develops __________ Creates_____________ Updates___________ Enhances____________ Find Your Calling Challenge #2:  Determine Your Motivations Its time to start day 2 of our Find Your Calling Challenge! Last week, you created your ideal job description and you are now more than ready to take the next step. So, lets do it! Theres one thing that many of us overlook when we are job searching. Last week, you discovered the tasks you loved when creating our ideal job description. But, today we are diving into what motivates you to really do the best work that you can do. The closer you get to find a job that motivates you to do your best work possible, the more successful and happy you will be at that job. Hopefully, this is all starting to make a little more sense for you. If it hasnt yet, just keep taking imperfect action and baby steps and youll get more clear throughout this process. In order to have a happy, successful and fulfilling life, you must act upon your motivations, both in your personal life and at work. Taking your motivations into account when you choose a career could be the most important factor that determines whether you will or wont be satisfied. Ask yourself, What are the most important things in your life right now? What are the most important things that you would like in your career? Your motivations can change throughout your career so dont worry if you value your family more now then when you graduated from college. Everyone is different so think carefully about what you value most about your life and work. You dont have the same motivations as the next person. In Annas case, she values family a lot more since having her daughter and now her work needs to have more flexibility than it did before she had a child. So this is a great exercise to do at different times in your life because things change! So, lets get started determining your motivations! Review the values listed on this page. Determine your top 10 values. Think about your current work situation and whether or not your values are being expressed in your work right now. Write yes next to the value if it is currently being expressed in your work now and no if it is not. **Recommended social media post to find your calling I am motivated by. I am committed to living these out in my future work and life. Now is where we really dial into what type of work fits you best. This week we are talking about passion! What is passion? We know it can be a little overwhelming to figure out what your passion is. Today is all about just starting to think about it and putting your answers down to some of the questions. When you are done, we promise there will be common themes that jump out at you. For example, when Anna started to uncover her passion she realized that when she was younger there were some things that she loved doing for hours and hours on end. She loved giving advice to her friends about getting into college, dating or staying healthy. Her friends were always coming to her for tips and she loved motivating them. Sound familiar to Annas job today? So thats our BIG challenge for you today. Start thinking back to your childhood. What are some things you loved doing then that you still love doing today. These should be tasks that you are excited about and that you could do for hours and hours and not get bored. Important note: Just because you are passionate about something, doesnt mean its your calling. Well be covering how to combine all of these challenges in a special bonus video coming your way soon. So, lets get started! Find Your Calling Challenge #3: Uncover Your Passion Write your answers to these questions: 1. What do you daydream about? 2. What do you love learning about? 3. What would you do if money wasnt an issue? **Recommended social media post to find your calling: If I only had one year to live, I would _________________________. We know this is a tough question but thats why this is called a CHALLENGE! ?? You have a whole week to think about it. The truth is that any day could be your last and thats why its Annas passion to motivate you to live a life that inspires you. We cant wait to read your answers! Find Your Challenge #4: Can You Get Paid For Your Passion? Today we are going to cover something really simple. Over the last 3 weeks you have done a lot of work figuring out your favorite tasks, your values and your passion. Each week you are getting closer to your calling. This week is where it all comes together by asking you one big and very important question. Is there a market for your passion? Will the market pay for what you offer? Will an employer hire you and pay you a salary for what you offer? Are you comfortable charging for what you love to do? The truth is, if we focused only on money and the type of work we could make the most money with, wed never uncover our true calling. Thats why we saved this for the last week of our challenge. Its important enough to think about and factor into your calling but it shouldnt be the only factor that you consider. So, lets get started! Write your answers to these questions: 1. Does your passion, interests and ideal job tasks you found in week 1-3 meet a need in the world or workplace? 2. Based off your budget and living expenses, what is the salary or income you need to live? 3. Spend some time researching on Salary.com or Onetonline.orgs bright outlook occupations. What is the average salary of someone in the career you are passionate about? Note: You may need to do some informational interviews to ask what the average salary is in your field if it isnt readily available online. **Recommended social media post to find your calling! -My calling and ideal job target meet a need in the world or workplace by _______________. We cant wait to read your answers!

Dental Receptionist Resume Writing

Dental Receptionist Resume WritingDental receptionist resume writing is different from a regular resume. In this type of resume, you can only include your personal experience as a dental assistant or dentist. This is the only section that you need to list.Some medical transcription jobs will only require a detailed summary of the past job responsibilities. This will not be considered by many employers.So how do you get a job as a dental receptionist? Here are some ideas. When interviewing for a dental assistant position, ask the job recruiter about any available positions.Ask him about the types of dental receptionist positions available. It will be a good idea to know the amount of work required to fill the opening. Also learn about whether the job is clinical or nonspecialized.Look at the dental assistant position requirements to see if it would fit your qualifications. If the job is nonspecialized, then you will need to have additional certifications. It is also a good idea to fin d out what kind of salary is offered.If the job requires special certifications, you will need to take and pass the NEC or the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher's (NCATE) Certified Dental Assistant Examination. This examination will show you whether or not you are qualified to teach dental assistants.Some dental assistants teach to obtain licensure. Others teach through Continuing Education Units (CEU). Certification can take anywhere from four months to several years.You may feel that you are already a qualified dental assistant but don't know how to write a dental receptionist resume. Keep in mind that when you apply for a dental assistant position, you will be responsible for the part of the job description.

Career Service in CT Resume Writing

Career Service in CT Resume WritingIf you are a candidate or an employee who needs to compile your CV or career service in CT resume writing then you will need to know some basic rules and guidelines when it comes to this type of job application. You will also need to understand that there are certain qualities that are more popularly associated with this sort of career service in CT resume writing, so read on and you can be prepared!Many employers actually prefer to see a selection of work experience as part of the resume, and while this is a perfectly good idea for the career service in CT resume writing it is not necessarily a good idea for the candidate to carry this out. It is only when all the work experience has been carried out is the right time to carry out the CV or career service in CT resume writing. This is a well thought out process, and here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to these two phases of your CV or career service in CT resume writing.Firstly, it i s important to point out that in order to carry out your CV or career service in CT resume writing you should only have worked for one company within the past four years. When you get your CV or career service in CT resume writing you should only highlight the past work experience you have done for this particular employer. For example, if you worked for a different company and you did not get a call out for another job but you were made redundant then the CV or career service in CT resume writing is going to show this. Of course the experience you had with this particular employer before will need to be highlighted.Secondly, it is important to see that all of the work experience you have should be genuine. Even if the experience looks very good it does not mean that you should carry this over to your CV or career service in CT resume writing, and it should always be mentioned in full that you did not actually have the experience in question but merely the information that they give you.Thirdly, when it comes to the CV or career service in CT resume writing you need to make sure that you do not attempt to falsify information, even if it is something very minor like missing a day's work from one job to another. As with the rules above this is only really necessary if the employee is intending to work in a similar job within the same firm.Fourthly, and in fact this is another point of reference when it comes to CV or career service in CT resume writing, is that you need to be able to demonstrate that you have some qualities that are required of a potential employee in today's job market. These qualities could be any number of things but they do need to relate to the skills and attributes that are required by the companies in question. For example, if you have good communication skills then this could be something that would be listed on your CV or career service in CT resume writing.The list of strong points is endless; you could also have experience with a part icular field, you could have won awards or recognition for your skills, you could have worked for a specific company or firm and so on. However, it is best to list these points if possible and to also prove that you have them as an employee as opposed to just stating that you do!By following these rules it is not hard to see that CV or career service in CT resume writing can become much easier to carry out. Indeed, even if you are not applying for a particular job then you could still put in this kind of effort into your CV or career service in CT resume writing.

3 Success Secrets from Martina Navratilova (Recent Guest on My SiriusXM show!)

3 Success Secrets from Martina Navratilova (Recent Guest on My SiriusXM show!) Billie Jean King called her the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles tennis player to have ever lived Im honored to call her a recent guest on my SIRIUSXM show. Few in any field have reached the heights of success for as many years as Martina Navratilova. With over 59 Grand Slam Tennis titles and a career spanning four decades, Martina knows how to achieve long-term career success.She shared her lessons learned recently onMaking a Living with Maggie.In case you missed it, here are the highlightsMartina Navratilovas Secrets to Success:Do what you love Martina said she would never have achieved such success had she not LOVED tennis. Her passion even led her to defect to the US when her home country (then communist-run Czecheslovakia) made her leave her family behind. Never knowing if shed see them again, Martina made the unwavering commitment to make the sacrifice worth it by being her best on the court.Adapt to change, dont fear it I was never afraid to learn new things said Martina. From equipment to court surfaces to technique, the level of change in professional tennis over the four decades that Martina succeeded was staggering. Yet she never shyed away from a new way of doing things. You can teach an old dog new tricks was Martinas advice to listeners.Get stay in shape After retiring from tennis, Martina gave up her exercise routine only to return to it a year later. From lost energy to feeling cranky, Martina realized staying in shape wasnt just for playing pro tennis. Now she doesnt miss a day of exercise. She even wrote a book on the subject (Shape Your Self) and her passion for good health has led her to a second career as AARPs Health Fitness Ambassador. It is no wonder that a Wharton study recently found that success in sports leads to success in careers. Martinas commitment both on and off the court to living her best life led her to achieve the best success careerwise too.If theres one thing Ive learned interviewing the greats in their f ields from Martha Stewart to Deepak Chopra to Dilbert Creator Scott Adams to name a few and now Martina Navratilovaall the so-called secrets of success wont work unless you do.As Aristotle so aptly put it, We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore is not an act but a habit.

10 Coaching Skills Every Leader Should Master Career Coaching Webinar - Hallie Crawford

10 Coaching Skills Every Leader Should Master Career Coaching Webinar Hallie was honored to present her webinar, 10 Coaching Skills Every Leader Should Master to the University of Chicago Alumni. Download the webinar presentation  here. Download the Listening Skills Worksheet  here. Read our article, Three Things to Avoid to Be a Good Leader. To schedule a  Free Career Strategy Session  with Hallie directly to get assistance with this or other issues,  go here. HallieCrawford.com  is here to support you every step of the way along your career path. Take a look at some of the other free resources we offer: Ideal Career Quiz Resume Quiz 10 Coaching Skills Every Leader Should Master Career Coaching Webinar Hallie was honored to present her webinar, 10 Coaching Skills Every Leader Should Master to Emory University Alumni. Download the webinar presentation  here. Download the Listening Skills Worksheet  here. Click here to schedule your  Free Career Strategy Session. 10 Coaching Skills Every Leader Should Master Career Coaching Webinar Hallie was honored to present her webinar, 10 Coaching Skills Every Leader Should Master to Cornell University Alumni. Download the webinar presentation  here. Download the Listening Skills Worksheet  here. Read our article, Three Things to Avoid to Be a Good Leader. To schedule a  Free Career Strategy Session  with Hallie directly to get assistance with this or other issues,  go here. HallieCrawford.com  is here to support you every step of the way along your career path. Take a look at some of the other free resources we offer: Ideal Career Quiz Resume Quiz