Out of the Military Since 1999 - Landed Support Services Supervisor, GS-7, USDA

Out of the Military Since 1999 - Landed Support Services Supervisor, GS-7, USDAOut of the Military Since 1999 - Landed Support Services Supervisor, GS-7, USDAOut of the Military Since 1999 - Landed Support Services Supervisor, GS-7, USDAI absolutely LOVE what you have done with the resume, especially yur inclusion of OER quotes for my military experiences. Not to mention the supervisory blurbs throughout, the personnel officer narrative, and what you did for the copier sales experience. Good show I have attached what I can remember and what similar standorts I have found online for the AE supervisory position and PR Account Coordinator position. Hopefully, you can work your magic on those as wellDate Hired June 2013Jobseeker Type Military to FederalPrevious Job Title Retail Sales AssociateTarget Job Title Support Services Supervisor, GS-0342-07Agency Department of Agriculture, Forest ServiceResult Best Qualified, Referred, and Hired Within Two MonthsWriter/Coach Diane BryantStrategy/ Process Client had been out of the military since 1999 and working in sales or customer service ever since. He was interested in pursuing a Federal career and based on his military experience was interested in jobs in human resources.The first step in our process was the consultation. It became readily apparent during the consultation that the clients military experience was extensive not only in personnel administration but also in general administration, logistics, and resource management. For that reason, we built his resume identifying and focusing on KSAs common to these career fields. The process included extensively fleshing out his experience, which we accomplished by him providing additional job information in response to specific KSA-related questions that I asked. We also used the classification standards for these occupations to identify keywords to include throughout his resume.The result was a resume that clearly brought out his experience and competencies in terms of the KSAs common to the career fields of human resources, administration, logistics, and resource management. Although we normally do not go back more than ten years in a resume, in this case we made an exception in order to highlight his military experience. We also re-described his civilian sales and customer experience in terms of those same KSAs. The announcement for this job closed in March and the client was selected with a report date in June.

How to Get Your Resume Noticed Think Above the Fold

How to Get Your Resume Noticed Think Above the FoldHow to Get Your Resume NoticedHow to Get Your Resume Noticed Think Above the FoldWhats the most important part of your resume? Take it from a former newspaper editor Page one, above the fold.Thats how a resume is like the front page of a newspaper, and one of several reasons why writing a resume comes easily to me.What does above the fold mean? Heres a comparisonTHE NEWSPAPER The top half of the front page. In other words, what a passerby sees while walking by a newsstand. If it contains something interesting, hell buy a copy.THE RESUME The top half of the first page. If the hiring manager likes whats there, it compels him to read mora.The comparison illustrates the impact of making a good first impression on your resume. If the details above the fold dont catch the readers interest, the rest doesnt really matter.You make that first impression when you spell out the value you can offer the employer in a section of your resume labeled Summary, Professional Summary, or Summary of Qualifications.Or, if you really think like a newspaper editor, you can replace that with a headline that describes your value, such asQuota-Smashing Sales Pro for a ausverkauf professional who has consistently surpassed sales goals, -or-Certified Project Management Professional for a project manager who wants to play up a critical certification.Heres an example of what above the fold might look like in a resumeYOUR NAMEYour address and/or phone number, email address,and the URL for a social networking profileQuota-Smashing Sales ProHighly experienced sales professional with strong, consistent track record of success in the manufacturing industry. Exceeded quarterly sales quotas 90 percent of the time, earning four written commendations from two CEOs. Helped boost revenue 10 percent a year over the past 5 years by aggressively wooing new customers from top competitors. Proven ability to advocate for customers individual needs to help ens ure repeat business and higher share of wallet.If Im a sales manager in a manufacturing firm and I need someone to help increase revenue and pick up new customers, Id at least be interested in reading more about this candidate, specifically the accomplishments that support this statement.To boost your chance of being called for an interview, pique the hiring managers interest by taking the above the fold approach State what you can do and how youve done it, which can give the hiring manager plenty of reasons to read the rest of your resume and a clear picture of what you offer an employer.

Child Travel Consent FAQ - Ireland

Child Travel Consent FAQ - IrelandChild Travel Consent FAQ - IrelandHow old is a minor?Generally, all persons under the age of 18 are considered minor children. Border officials are vigilant when it comes to the documentation of children. Consequently, all persons who are not legally recognised as adults should be prepared to show they have consent to travel.What documents are needed if a child is traveling with one parent and both parents have legal custody?A notarised consent from the non-traveling parent will be required.What documents are needed if a child is traveling with one parent and the other parent has legal custody?A notarised consent from the non-traveling parent will be required.What documents are needed if a child is traveling with a parent who has sole legal custody?The parent should have a notarised true copy of a court order or equivalent proving custody.What documents are needed if the other parent on the childs birth certificate is deceased?You should carry the or iginal (or a notarised true copy) of the death certificate.Do I need to get the other parents consent if I have sole custody?If the other parent has legal rights of access (e.g. visitation rights) it is advisable to obtain his or her consent. If it is not possible to obtain consent, or if the other parent has no legal rights, you should carry a notarised true copy of a court order or equivalent to prove that you have sole custody.What if my childs last personenname is different than mine?You should be prepared to prove your relationship to the child by producing government issued certificates (e.g. certificates of birth, marriage, adoption or change of name).Will this travel consent suffice if my child is traveling overseas to a different country?Generally, a notarised travel consent from the non-consenting parent is all the documentation necessary to demonstrate that your child has consent to travel. However some foreign countries (for example, Brazil) have specific travel authori sation forms for minors. If your child is traveling outside Ireland, you may wish to contact the consulate of the country where your child will be traveling to ensure that you have all the necessary documentation.

How to Close a Sales Presentation

How to Close a Sales PresentationHow to Close a Sales PresentationYou started with prospecting, moved into building rapport before identifying needs and delivering your presentation. Next, you moved on to overcoming objections before earning the right to close the sale or get the job. If youve done a good and thorough job during each of the previous steps, closing the sale may be easy. Or it could be the hardest, most challenging and difficult step that can leave you scratching your head and thin king about changing your career. Where the Rubber Hits the Road If you are in abverkauf or trying to get a sales position, closing sales is what you get paid for or will be hired for. Dont close or dont close enough, and youll join the ranks of the unemployed. The simple fact is that your employer hired you to bring in revenue by closing sales and turning prospects into customers. Closing is where the rubber hits the road, and you prove your worth and those who believe closing sales is s omething belonging to the old school ways of sales will quickly discover just how wrong they are. Closing is also where most sales professional experience anxiety, lose confidence, try to hard or simply avoid having to close at all. While there are hundreds, if bedrngnis thousands of closing tips tricks, the best way to close a sale is to complete every step leading up to the closing step flawlessly. Easier Said than Done So how do you know if youve done a good job in the first 5 steps of the sales or interview cycle, and more importantly, how can you learn from one cycle to make the next even better? The simple answer is to pay very close attention to how your prospect responds to your closing questions. If they seem confused, hesitant, reluctant or even offended, your task is to review each of the previous steps and analyze what you may have missed. For example, if you didnt uncover and overcome all of your prospects objections, you will most likely not be able to close the s ale. If your prospect seems confused about exactly how your product/service/skills will solve their needs, you should review your presentation skills. Each step in Brian Tracys sales cycle leads to the next step. This logical progression has built-in checks and balances that, if followed, help to ensure that you are indeed ready to move to the next step. However, just because you move from the presentation step to the closing step does not necessarily mean that youve covered everything in the step that your prospect needed. Often, sales professionals advance a cycle before making sure that their prospect is ready to advance. When this happens, sales dont happen. Getting the Job For those interviewing for a job, the closing step is when you ask for the job. Questions like When do I start? may seem pretentious but bold questions deliver a message to the hiring manager. Bold questions tell them that the person they are interviewing is interested in the position, if confident and is not afraid to ask for what they want. At the same time, asking a bold question without having earned the right to ask for the job, comes off as overly aggressive, sloppy and seldom results in getting the job. The Best Closing Advice Begin with the end in mind. While this advice may seem simple, it puts you in the correct frame of mind as soon as you begin a new cycle. Knowing that you are prospecting to separate suspects from prospects prevents you from spending your valuable time calling on people who will never become your customers. Building rapport with people that are struggling to make their payroll may earn you a friend, but will probably not earn you a customer. Delivering a presentation to a business who is using your time and resources to build leverage against their current vendor may help you improve your presentation skills but will do nothing to improve your bank account. Each step leads to the next, and each step needs to be viewed as its complete cycle. A great and powerful sales technique is to close the prospect after each step before advancing to the next. Closing on a step assures you that the prospect is on board and recognizes the value that you present. Closing on each step also is a powerful way to uncover objections. Theres an old expression in sales that is summed up by 3 simple letters ABC. This stands for Always Be Closing. What this means is that you shouldnt save any closing questions to the Closing Step, but should make use of trial often closes, early and certainly before advancing to the next step in the cycle.

Your ability to focus has probably peaked Heres how to stay sharp

Your ability to focus has probably peaked Heres how to stay sharpYour ability to focus has probably peaked Heres how to stay sharpHaving a hard time focusing lately? Youre leid alone. Research shows interruptions occur about every twelve minutes inthe workplace and every three minutes inuniversitysettings. In an age of constant digital interruptions, it is no wonder youre having trouble ignoring distractions.In their book,The Distracted Mind Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World, Dr. Adam Gazzaley, a neuroscientist, and Dr. Larry Rosen, a psychologist, explain how our ability to pay attention works and what we can do to stay focused.It turns out, attention isnt as simple as it seems. In fact, paying attention involves two separate functions enhancement (our ability to focus on things that matter) and unterdrckung (our ability to ignore the things that dont). Interestingly, enhancement and suppression are not opposites, they are distinct processes in the brain.FromThe Distracted Mind An cient Brains in a High-Tech WorldAlthough it may seem counterintuitive, we now appreciate that focusing and ignoring are not two sides of the same coin it is not necessarily true that when you focus more on something, you automatically ignore everything else better. We have shown in our lab that different brain networks are engaged when we focus compared to when we ignore the same thing.These processes are so separate, in fact, there are different networks of brain structures that carry out their respective functions, each of which is critical for attention.If either of these brain processes is impaired, we lose focus. For example we struggle with attention when we are tired, drunk, and, fruchtwein notably, as we age.Older adults are biologically more distractible than young adults. Personal anecdotes andscientific evidencedemonstrate that our attentional capacity peaks near age twenty and diminishes over time. Gazzaleydiscoveredthat age-related declines are caused by a deficit in the suppression (ignoring) process.FromThe Distracted Mind Ancient Brains in a High-Tech WorldOur main finding in this study welches that, interestingly, older adults focus on relevant information as well as twenty-year-olds. Where older adults suffered a deficit was in suppressing the irrelevant information We discovered that their main attentional issue was that they are more distractible than younger adults.The attentional decline we experience as we age has more to do with our inability to filter out distractions, not our lack of concentration. If you think its hard to pay attention now, just wait until you age a few more years.To improve our ability to pay attention, we need to both remove distraction (especially as we age) as well as boost our capability to focus on one task at a time. Heres howHow to eliminate distractionHave you ever noticed someone squinting their eyes in an attempt to recall something? Turns out closing your eyes to remember mayactually work. Why this qui rky technique is effective tells us something important about how the brain filters information.When your eyes are closed, your brain isnt working as hard to filter out visual information. Instead of struggling to ignore everything in your field of view, your brain can devote more attention towards scanning your memory. Gazzaley conductedan experimentto see what type of visual information is the most distracting.He and his team asked volunteers to remember details while looking at one of three visual scenes a plain grey screen, a busy picture, or with their eyes closed.FromThe Distracted Mind Ancient Brains in a High-Tech WorldThe results of this experiment revealed that their ability to remember details was significantly diminished when their eyes were open and there was a picture in front of them, compared to either their eyes being shut, or their eyes being open while they faced a grey screen.This experiment,along with others, provides evidence that cluttered and disorganized e nvironments are more distracting than organized ones. Spaces filled with visual distractions force our brains to work harder to filter out superfluous information.When facing a pending deadline that you desperately need to focus on, clearing your desk and workspace to make it like the grey screen can increase your focus. Try clearing your virtual desktop of clutter as well. Limit yourself to one monitor, one browser tab or window and one computer program or app at a time.Removing distraction is important to maintain our focus as we age, but we also need to boost our capability to concentrate on one task at a time. Heres howHow to boost focusGazzaley and Rosen say some activities may boost cognition and attention by stimulating the brains ability to strengthen and reorganize existing neural connections, a process called neuroplasticity.Activities that may boost cognition include physical exercise, meditation and spending time in nature. Recent research also finds that some cognitive exercises may also help. Although there are many brain training programs, some of which have over-promised and under-delivered, some scientists believe anew crop of clinically validated programsmay soon come online.FromThe Distracted Mind Ancient Brains in a High-Tech WorldCognitive exercises are an attempt to improve brain function by harnessing our brains inherent plasticity, rather than by explicitly teaching a strategy or a skill. Most training programs attempt to accomplish this goal not just through repetitive task engagement, but also through adaptivity.For Gazzaley and Rosen, adaptivity is key. Just as athletes must adjust their exercise routines as they grow stronger cognitive exercise programs must also adjust to how well, or how poorly, the participant is doing in the task. Personalized adjustments make the training more successful.New research shows thepromising effectsof cognitive exercise programs inolder adultsandhealthy populations. Gazzaley and Rosen caution that wh ile the research is encouraging, more clinical trials are needed to prove medical benefits. However, many in the industry are hopeful doctors will one day prescribe game-like cognitive exercises as part of a healthy brain training regimen.In the meantime, certain currently available video game titles may actually be good for brain health and improve cognition.FromThe Distracted Mind Ancient Brains in a High-Tech WorldThey are designed with a primary goal of engendering high levels of immersion, engagement, and enjoyment for the players, They do not tend to focus on one specific cognitive skill, as exercises usually do, but rather expose players to multiple demands that challenge a broad range of abilities.A2003study of video-game play linked better cognition and higher scores on attention and memory tests in gamers vs non-gamers. But not all video games are created equal.Non-gamers who played the first person shooter game, Medal of Honor, one hour per day for 10 days showed improve ments in cognition, while the ones who played Tetris did not.FromThe Distracted Mind Ancient Brains in a High-Tech WorldThe researchers conclusion was that the nature of action video game play was critical in forcing players to simultaneously juggle a number of varied tasks (detect new enemies, track existing enemies and avoid getting hurt, among others).Video games may give you a boost, but not every off-the-shelf game will do the trick. The difference between the games that work and the ones that dont give us information into how the brain changes in response to its environment.Video games good for building focus create environments that are fast-paced, interactive, adaptive and have complex reward and gaming structures. Like a brain playground.In2013, Gazzaley verified that a custom-designed cognitive video game,NeuroRacer, improves cognition in older adults. Dr. Gazzaleys researchled toa proprietary technology platform to measure and improve certain executive functions.In the fu ture, cognitive video games will be like Neuro Cross Fit Training as Gazzaley calls it. They will combine elements of physical activity, meditation, and cognitive exercise rolled into one game.In the meantime, we can do our part to keep our attentional focus sharp by first reducing distractions to improve our suppression capabilities, and then beefing-up the brains enhancement functions through activities like exercise, meditation, outdoor time, and immersive video games. We can boost our ability to concentrate by doing just one thing well at a time.Heres the gistResearchers say our ability to pay attention is equal parts focusing and ignoring.Irrelevant information bogs down our ability to suppress distraction, especially as we age.To increase our ability to focus, researchers suggest both boosting our ability to concentrate as well as reducing distraction. Heres howTo reduce distractionUse one screen, one browser window, and one computer program at a time.Keep your physical andvir tual desktop tidy.To increase our ability to concentrateExercise, meditation, and spending time in nature may help boost cognitive control.Some cognitive exercises and immersive action video games also seem to improve our ability to focus.This column, co-authored by Nir Eyal and Chelsea Robertson,first appeared at Nir and Far.Nir Eyal is the author ofHooked How to Build Habit-Forming Products. For more insights on using psychology to change customer behavior, join Nir Eyals free newsletter and receive a free workbook atwww.nirandfar.com.

Creative Resume Examples Help!

Creative Resume Examples Help The Tried and True Method for Creative Resume Examples in Step by Step Detail With the most suitable look, youll greatly improve your odds of a new job. Personalizing your resume is among the best things that you could do in order to raise your probability of getting an interview. In a competitive job market, creative resumes are an excellent way to display your design abilities and stick out from other applicants. Have a peek at these stunning creative resumes. Its very good to be acquainted with the job of different men and women in the team. In Summary, youre able to subtly incorporate both your strongest features along with your career objective or goal. While all resumes must offer data in your work and education experience, and your abilities and achievements, there are various strategies to supply this info. Youve got to provide help whenever required. You have to learn how to make things work whatever the differences in perspectives and opinion. You are able to always discover methods to increase content with a fresh mind. Infographics are all the rage nowadays, and its no surprise they made their way to the resume design space. Youre able to locate a lot of creative resume examples here. In the event the organization is seeking creativity, innovative problem solving or artistic spirit our resume may be the best approach to illustrate our abilities. The creative director needs to be able to create fresh ideas which are appealing to the target marketplace. The focus is going to be on the typo as opposed to the message. For instance, youre likely not likely to send a creative resume if youre asking for a job for a court clerk or a shipping driver. Our absolutely free creative construction resume templates are ideal for applicants who would like to showcase personality in a resume. Based on the kind of application process youre addressing, it could be appropriate to include samples of your work in your CV. If this creative director resume example welches not sufficient for you, youre totally free to review several other samples and templates from our website. Rather than doing it all on your own, take a look at our infographic resume guide and templates to create the job simple for you. The upcoming free resume template was created in the shape of a brochure. For the organization, completely free nanny resume templates will soon serve as the very first software once they picked the prospect for additional review. There are lots of free resume templates readily available online but sometimes it can be quite challenging to decide on the best one that is most suited to you. Its frequently that the company gets thousands or maybe a substantial number of totally free nanny resume templates for only one job. Show them that youre exactly what company is searching for Doing a directors job is not so easy. If you want to see creative resumes made with Enhancv, which you are able to eas ily make with no design experience whatsoever, have a look at our Successful Resumes page. Learn mora on the topic of creative design careers.To learn more on what it requires to be a Creative Director, take a look at our complete Creative Director Job Description. Otherwise, you have our Creative Director resume sample that will help you out. You may also showcase your work to obtain industry status and foster networking opportunities at the yearly CIM advertising Excellence Awards. Work experiences and individual skills.

The Growing Popularity of Video Interviewing Infographic - Spark Hire

The Growing Popularity of Video Interviewing Infographic - Spark HireThe results of arecent survey by OfficeTeamshow that approximately 6 out of 10 companies are using video interviews to improve the efficiency of their hiring processes. Comparing this figure to the results from a survey the year before, the implementation of video interviewing solutions has increased by 350 percent.This comes as no surprise since many HR professionals will tell you that online interviewing is the future. For those that wonder why video interviewing is becoming a staple in the hiring processes of companies of all sizes, Spark Hire created an infographic to demonstrate the benefits of one-way video interviews and live video interviews. Recently published on Recruiter.com, this infographic compares video interviewing to traditional screening methods with visually appealing graphics.What do you think? Has your company started utilizing live or pre-recorded video interviews? Share your thoughts and exper iences in the comments section below

Learn How to Prep for a Media Interview

Learn How to Prep for a Media InterviewLearn How to Prep for a Media InterviewIt can be tough to prepare for a job einstellungsgesprch in any field. It can often feel as though theres no sure-fire way to preparesince you never fully know what youll be asked. But there are certain questions you can expect to be asked in a media interview. Get information here about what you can do to prepare for media interviews. Once Youve Landed That Interview Great So you have an interview at the media company where youve been dreaming of working. One of the most important things people forget to do (in the excitement of setting up an interview date) is to ask questions. Make sure you ask your interviewer what you should prepare for before the appointment. If its for a media job, theres a good chance you may have to take a writing test. Remember, theres nothing wrong with asking questions - and it certainly doesnt hurt to be prepared before you step in to meet the interviewer. It shows great i nitiative, especially for a media job. Prepare ahead of time. Try to do a mock interview with a friend or family member. Review all of your background - both academic and professional. It sounds strange, but some people forget things theyve done in the heat of the moment. It also helps to prepare a list of key points you may want to bring up in your answers. After all, you are selling yourself, so you should know those before you head in to the interview room. This could be awards youve won or stories youve written - but make sure they are relevant to the interview and showcase all that you are. Be Conscious of Social Media Nowadays, a lot of interviewers will be scouring social media profiles of kompetenzprofil applicants and interviewees. While theres nothing wrong with showing personality on your Twitter or Facebook profiles, youll want to make sure you have a clean platform. By the same token, media companies will want to know that youre active on social media. Its another way to market the company (through its employees), but also because you may be able to do research for stories or marketing through a different channel. If you dont have very many followers or just arent that active on social media, be prepared to answer why. Interview Mistakes to Avoid Aside from making sure you look professional and you are on time - two things you must do - you want to make sure youve studied the right topics to ensure the interviewer doesnt stump you on any questions. Although you shouldnt think of an interview as an antagonistic situation - most interviewers arent trying to test you or catch you off-guard - you dont want to draw a blank when youre asked a question. Thats why you should study up on a few things, and come up with answers to potential questions, before the big day. And dont forget the importance of eye contact. You want to show that youre a confident, strong candidate who can get the job done. Nothing demonstrates how invested you are tha n by maintaining eye contact with your interviewer. These rules - especially about your appearance - also apply if youre doing a remote FaceTime or Skype interview. Just because you arent sitting face-to-face with your interviewer doesnt mean you can interview in your pajamas. Make sure you look presentable - after all, you do have to put your best foot forward. As for phone interviews, keep your voice professional and calm, and imagine that youre sitting in an office at the company. Questions You Can Expect One of the biggest pet peeves you will hear editors and hiring managers complain about when it comes to interviewing, is talking to candidates who dont know their company or their publication. This doesnt mean if youre interviewing at an imprint of Random House you need to know the history of the publisher. However, if youre interviewing at, say, Knopf (a literary imprint at Random House), you should know some background on the division. What kinds of books does Knopf pub lish? Who are its authors? What are your favorite books that Knopf has published? The theme of knowing where youre interviewing carries over to various facets of media. When I welches interviewing for jobs out of college - mostly editorial assistant positions at magazines - I knew about those magazines. I had a working knowledge of the general topics they covered - and I studied them. So when I was asked questions like Whats your favorite section of the magazine? I had an answer ready. Other questions that might have stumped me, had I not prepared, were Whats one thing you would change about the magazineif you have the opportunity? and If you were going to write a story for us tomorrow, what would it be about? To answer any of these questions about a publication, you need to know it inside and out. It wont do to simply know Sports Illustrated covers sports or Entertainment Weekly covers entertainment. You need to know specific stories the magazine published recently and the recur ring sections of the magazine. For example, The New Yorker devotes its front-of-the-book to shorter pieces about a wide array of topics. This section is famous and is called Talk of the Town. Now if you strolled into an interview at The New Yorker and didnt know what Talk of the Town was, youd probably blow your chance of getting the job. Have the Right Answers The best way to prepare for a media interview is, as I said above, to study your potential employer. If youre interviewing for an editorial spot at a magazine, grab a bunch of back issues and go over them, or go online and scour through some of the older issues and stories. Decide what you might change if you had the chance. Figure out the sections you like and decide why you like them. Find stories you like and take note of them. You dont need to remember exact titles, but it will be a positiv if you can. Another thing to be aware of, especially when youre going on a lot of interviews, is to avoid mixing up competitors. When youre interviewing a lot, you often have less time to prepare for things. And, moreover, the places youre interviewing may occasionally start to blend together. Try to separate. You dont want to make the mistake of saying you liked a story thatSIdid when it was really a story that appeared inESPN The Magazine. Therefore, before the interview, pay particular attention to getting things like this straight in your head. One thing that notoriously drives editors and others in the field crazy is mistaking them for their competition. One thing to note if you dont have the right answer or just dont understand the question, dont try to talk yourself in a circle. That will only make you look bad. If you need to, ask the interviewer to rephrase the question. It may just point your mind in the right direction. Keeping Your Cool One thing I always struggled with during interviews was my nerves. Theres no question that interviewing is stressful, especially when you have the pressure of needing a job weighing down on you. That said, you need to try and keep your nerves at bay. The more nervous you are, the more likely you are to misspeak or get generally sidetracked. So, know what your nervous ticks are before the interview so you can keep them in check. One of my nervous ticks is talking too much, so I was always aware of this when I went into an interview. I had to pay special attention to make sure I didnt talk too much. The other thing to remember is, in the end, its just an interview. If you can try to keep things in perspective and not put too much pressure on yourself, its often easier to stay calm. Go in confident and calm. If you believe in yourself and speak with confidence, employers will pick up on it.

How to Make a Job Offer to a Prospective Employee

How to Make a Job Offer to a Prospective EmployeeHow to Make a Job Offer to a Prospective EmployeeA job offeris an invitation for a job candidate to become an employee in your company. The job offer contains the details of your offer of employment including SalaryBenefitsPosition job titleName of the supervisor of the positionOther terms and conditions of employment The job offer may be negotiable, depending on the position. Or the employer and the prospect may have negotiated the details of the offer prior to the formal, written offer. Steps in Making a Job Offer The employees who were involved in interviewing prospective employees make their recommendations to the hiring manager who makes the final decision, in conjunction with Human Resources staff, about the candidate to hire.The salary and benefits package was decided upon earlier in the recruitment process, often as early as the determination of the need for a position. The hiring manager makes these decisions in conjunctio n with HR and in consideration of his or her budget for the position.With the help of HR, and depending on your company protocol, informal communication about compensation occurs between the hiring manager or HR and the selected candidate. (Occasionally, this discussion occurs in an email.) You should always use a point person for the compensation discussion.If several people are involved, the possibility of misinformation, a misunderstanding, and potentially, a lost candidateincreases. When salary range and benefits have been discussed and understood during the interview process, this step can progress smoothly. You will have mora leeway to negotiate and make counter offers with higher level positions. Beginning to mid-career positions have salary ranges and benefits packages that are standard for new employees. You may experience a potential employee who looks at your salary offer and counter offers with a request for a few thousand more dollars.Depending on how you value the cand idate and your time investment in reopening recruitment, you may agree, or not. For example, right out of college, a candidate was offered a beginning marketing generalist position at a Washington, D.C., firm. The offer was for $50,000.Because of the cost of living in the area, she responded with a counteroffer that requested $55,000, which she eventually received. (This was quite scary for her because she was also concerned that the employer would walk away from the negotiation.) This informal approach culminates in the preparation of a job offer letter that confirms the terms the employer and the candidate have agreed to verbally and in email for his or her employment during negotiations. Generally, the candidate signs and returns the letter upon receipt.Once a candidate decided to reopen negotiations at this point in the process. He made a counteroffer to the already agreed upon terms in the offer letter. He displayed a great lack of integrity, and the offer was taken off the tab le. While the informal approach to compensation negotiation is recommended because it builds relationships, saves time and paperwork, and reduces stress for both parties, many employers start the job offer with a standard job offer letter or contract.In this scenario, the prospective employee may accept the job offer or make a counter-offer that usually asks for a higher salary, potentially expanded benefits, and additional perks that were not in the job offer letter. Senior candidates for higher level jobs are also likely to ask that the terms of severance if the relationship fails to work out are spelled out in the employment contract.The more senior the position, the more likely the candidate is to negotiate. The negotiation can brde several weeks, as a senior candidate- with reason- will generally ask an attorney to review the employment contract. When all goes well, the result of the job offer process is an employee who joins your company excited and looking forward to making c ontributions, getting to know coworkers, and forging a relationship that will last for years. HR, the hiring manager, and participating staff can celebrate the successful recruitment and hiring of a qualified person whose employment they are excited to welcome.

The Fastest-Growing Career Fields for Recent College Grads

The Fastest-Growing Career Fields for Recent College GradsThe Fastest-Growing Career Fields for Recent College GradsThe Fastest-Growing Career Fields for Recent College GradsHop on these entry-level jobs while theyre hotCongratulations, graduates You have sat through the classes, done the work, and walked across the stage to accept your degree. Now, you must brace yourself for going from the most-experienced student on campus to the least-experienced person in the interview waiting room. And now, a recent grads job search is made even more stressful by the prospect of student loan payments. Talk about pressureThere are plenty of jobs for college graduates out there, but how do you choose the best entry-level job? Is there a blueprint to help you maximize long-term career opportunities? To help recent grads make the right career choice, we have compiled a list of the top 10 fastest growing job fields that show potential for entry-level jobs for college graduates.1. Account ManagerYou can think of an account manager as a relationship quarterback. Depending on the company, this position can include a mix of working in a corporate office and visiting clients perfect for young professionals who want to get exposure to different work environments and dont mind some travel. Job responsibilities include onboarding new clients and managing client satisfaction. Account managers must also learn to uncover or create new geschftlicher umgang opportunities by combining a solid understanding of the companys products and services with a knowledge of client needs. Entry-level salaries are in the upper $40K sortiment, and the job can offer a great start to a career in sales, marketing, or geschftliches miteinander development. 2. Software EngineerSoftware engineering isnt just about sitting in the basement staring at the glaring computer screen. Experienced software engineers will tell you that their jobs are about people not about writing code. They work with the end users to determine and define needs, communicate those needs to coders and designers, and help coordinate the feedback cycle as software is developed. The knowledge of programming languages is just the baseline, and outstanding software engineers supplement it with great communication and project-management skills. Salaries start at $54K and many employers offer great perks, including an option to work remotely.3. Business AnalystBusiness analyst positions come in all shapes and colors. From systems and IT to business processes and consulting, recent college graduates with strong analytical skills and a passion for making sense of trends and data have no shortage of companies ready to hire them. With salaries starting in the $40K range, some of the jobs requirements include proficiency with modeling techniques, business case development, and strong technical writing skills. If you are interested in developing technical expertise in a specific area, want to manage projects, or hope to move i nto business or practice management, a position of a business analyst is a great start.4. Customer Service RepCustomer service jobs may have a bad reputation, but in reality, they can offer fantastic opportunities if you choose the right company. These jobs come with a variety of titles, from call-center staff to a higher-end customer concierge. You get an opportunity to get things done, help people, and solve problems. Key skills include conflict management and resolution, problem solving, and relationship building. You can expect to earn a little over $30K a year without prior experience.5. Administrative AssistantAn administrative assistant starts out making a salary in the mid-$30Ks, although salary levels vary depending on the range of responsibilities and experience level. An administrative position is not limited to getting someones coffee to making photocopies Specific responsibilities will depend on the company and the person you will be reporting to, so you must choose car efully if you pursue this kind of job. The right position can offer unique insights into the inner workings of a business and give you the opportunity to be someones external brain. Exceptional organizational skills, communication skills, and grace under pressure are a must. Truly effective administrative assistants are worth their weight in gold and their salaries reflect that.6. RecruiterWhether you choose an internal recruiter position or opt to work for a headhunting company, be prepared for a fast-paced environment that requires a lot of relationship building Your job is essentially one of a matchmaker identifying needs and finding the right people to fill them. From sourcing candidates to guiding them through the selection process, you will need exceptional communication skills, empathy, and an ability to deal with stress. Labor law, healthcare, and deep dives into the qualifications that are specific to your industry are just some of the technical areas you will learn. Being a recruiter is a fantastic chance to grow your professional network, acquire new skills, and create a great foundation for whatever you choose to do next. Salaries start at $39K, and many positions offer bonuses or other performance-based compensation components on top of the base salary.Related7 Reasons to Use a Recruiter to Find a Job7. ConsultantConsultant is a catch-all category Management consultant positions with specialty firms are an obvious choice, but there are many other positions to consider (from environmental consulting to college admissions). If you have an interest and/or a solid foundation in a technical field, being a consultant will allow you to deepen your expertise while helping people solve complex puzzles. An associate consultant at a management consulting firm can make as much as $100K an enviable salary that often comes with a steep learning curve, long hours, and travel requirements. Many young professionals choose to dedicate a certain number of years to a consulting firm in exchange for making connections, learning from the best, and boosting their earning potential. For those who enjoy the challenge and the lifestyle, a life-long career in consulting can be both satisfying and highly lucrative. 8. Investment Banking AnalystGot strong research skills, a love of finance or economics, and a head for analysis? An investment banking analyst position may be the right fit Mutual and pension funds, insurance companies, investment firms, and banks all need analysts to make sense of data and support strategic decision making. The average salary for an analyst is almost $70K, and many firms offer sign-on and performance-based bonuses on top of that. Keep in mind that at the entry level, the kind of work you get to do (as well as the quality of the people you get to work with) might matter as much or more than your starting salary.9. Graphic DesignerThe beauty of jobs in graphic design is that there is no limit to them From financial firms to hospitals, consumer electronics to video game design every industry needs visually-compelling designs. Add in the possibility of working at marketing agencies or freelancing and the playing field becomes even larger. If you want to do something creative every day, shape the way people interact with a product or a service, or get a brands message out to thousands of potential customers, this is a great job for you. In addition to a bachelors degree, you will need to demonstrate proficiency with design software. Be prepared to present a solid portfolio that highlights your skills. Salaries start at $30K.10. Staff AccountantMoney is the at the heart of any business, and a start in accounting can create a solid foundation for virtually any career. A bachelors degree in business, accounting, or finance is enough to get you started, although you may need a masters degree (or its equivalent) if you are hoping to get a CPA license. Standard job descriptions include analyzing reports, prep aring journal entries, compiling financial statements, and making sure the companys bills get paid. As you progress in your career, you can expect more exposure to different departments and decisions, from process design to strategic decision making. Entry-level salaries are around $48K. While these are the top 10 jobs for recent graduates according to Forbes, you dont have to zupflmmel one of these to be successful. The best way to use this list is to create an awareness about the fastest-growing career fields that offer great opportunities right now. Beyond that, dont stress about choosing one of the jobs from this list, or any perfect job for that matter As a recent graduate, you have enormous freedom to shape your career. The new economy requires all professionals, young and experienced, to be flexible. Think of where you can add value with your unique set of technical skills and personal talents. Work hard and remain open to new opportunities and youll be on your wayClick on th e following link for more job-search advice.Applying for these jobs requires a great resume. 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