Sunday, 30 June 2013
My Laziness
My Laziness
One early 2009, when my dad bought a house for my brothers and me to start a business, I didn't want to go to work because I would be lazy to wake up early in the morning. Everyday, my brothers and my mom would ignore me or ignores me when I don't go to work due to laziness. I have never had a job and to suddenly work made it tough for me. I try to find excuses to not go to work and every time those excuses become worst and worst.
A lot of people try and talk to me or yell at me due to the fact that I am old enough not to talk to gently anymore about how much my dad has worked before in his life and still make him work for something I am responsible for, not to mentioned even if he bought the house for us. My dad should have been retiring by now until the business grew and I still get lazy in bed. I do go every now and then but I can tell I don't put my 100% on the business like my brothers do.
They try and mention to me about the money I could be making and everything else and that is the only thing I care about yet, I do not want to work for that money. I just the money to come to me without me doing anything at all.
When we were young, my dad bought houses at the places we used to live and it made me mad when he decided to sell them. I didn't think about how much my dad had to still be responsible for whenever the tenants break the faucets or pipes and make my dad be at 2 places at a time, like at the business job and then go to fix the pipe. My dad is at the age where he should relax. I decided to leave the business without thinking this way and yet my dad still supports me.
I get a lot of this from people and that I shouldn't act like this. Recently my dad wanted my brothers to buy a house for themselves and for me to live with them and he'll provide my part until finish school and they used that for a more good reason on how dumb I am for making my dad doing all this work. The one person who has all the time in the world yet doesn't want to do anything for it or to help. A lot of people got tired for my attitude, especially since I still get some of the profit without working for it.
Yea, I have thought about it through and decided to think now about my dad and went back to the business, my laziness is over, or at least I try to make it over as sometimes, I can still have of that in me but I try to wake up.
A lot of people try and talk to me or yell at me due to the fact that I am old enough not to talk to gently anymore about how much my dad has worked before in his life and still make him work for something I am responsible for, not to mentioned even if he bought the house for us. My dad should have been retiring by now until the business grew and I still get lazy in bed. I do go every now and then but I can tell I don't put my 100% on the business like my brothers do.
They try and mention to me about the money I could be making and everything else and that is the only thing I care about yet, I do not want to work for that money. I just the money to come to me without me doing anything at all.
When we were young, my dad bought houses at the places we used to live and it made me mad when he decided to sell them. I didn't think about how much my dad had to still be responsible for whenever the tenants break the faucets or pipes and make my dad be at 2 places at a time, like at the business job and then go to fix the pipe. My dad is at the age where he should relax. I decided to leave the business without thinking this way and yet my dad still supports me.
I get a lot of this from people and that I shouldn't act like this. Recently my dad wanted my brothers to buy a house for themselves and for me to live with them and he'll provide my part until finish school and they used that for a more good reason on how dumb I am for making my dad doing all this work. The one person who has all the time in the world yet doesn't want to do anything for it or to help. A lot of people got tired for my attitude, especially since I still get some of the profit without working for it.
Yea, I have thought about it through and decided to think now about my dad and went back to the business, my laziness is over, or at least I try to make it over as sometimes, I can still have of that in me but I try to wake up.
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Friday, 21 June 2013
Interview Technique
Interview Technique
You put in all that effort, taking days to complete your letter, CV/resume and application form. You find out that it was worth it, when you get that letter, email or phone call inviting you for an interview. Now, the work begins again. It’s highly unlikely that many people enjoy the gruelling experience that can be an interview. You feel nervous, dry-throated, dying to make a good impression but worried that you won’t. The answer to this lies, again, in preparation, so let’s have a look at what you need to do and what you must not do Preparation will not necessarily remove all your nerves and inhibitions, but it will make the interview experience a lot easier than it would otherwise have been. Extensive preparation will help to build your confidence, and if you feel confident you will perform more effectively. No matter how good your application form or CV/resume, your success, or otherwise, will be decided at the interview stage, so extensive preparation is essential.
What to Wear
You never having a second chance to make a first impression? This is particularly the case at an interview, when you come face to face with an employer. The way you dress, your manner and demeanour, your knowledge and your ability to provide the best answers to questions all contribute to the impression you make.
How should you dress? The saying goes that you should dress for the interview not the job. If you were an employer, and a candidate for a job arrived in jeans and a t-shirt, what impression would this create? It would indicate a lack of respect, at least, and suggest that the interviewee had no sense of occasion, a lack of perspective or someone, who ‘can’t be bothered’. It certainly wouldn’t provide you with that ‘edge’ over the opposition. Perhaps you dislike wearing formal clothes, but would it not be worth making an exception, if a job were the possible outcome? Remember, this is not a night out on the town but an opportunity to change your life, so dress accordingly.
A suit, or trousers/pants and jacket, with a plain-coloured shirt and tie, will create a good impression, for men. For ladies, a business suit or tailored knee-length skirt would be a good choice. Think in terms of dark colours and being conservative. Avoid too much makeup, and don’t show any cleavage. Keep jewellery to a minimum, and make it subtle. Always wear stockings, for an interview, as bare legs are seen as unprofessional. Choose ‘sensible’ shoes with a low to medium heel. Make sure shoes are polished. Interviewers often use shoes, both men’s and women’s, as an indicator of someone, who has made that extra effort (think about that ‘edge’. again and become the exceptional candidate, the one, who stands out).
How should you dress? The saying goes that you should dress for the interview not the job. If you were an employer, and a candidate for a job arrived in jeans and a t-shirt, what impression would this create? It would indicate a lack of respect, at least, and suggest that the interviewee had no sense of occasion, a lack of perspective or someone, who ‘can’t be bothered’. It certainly wouldn’t provide you with that ‘edge’ over the opposition. Perhaps you dislike wearing formal clothes, but would it not be worth making an exception, if a job were the possible outcome? Remember, this is not a night out on the town but an opportunity to change your life, so dress accordingly.
A suit, or trousers/pants and jacket, with a plain-coloured shirt and tie, will create a good impression, for men. For ladies, a business suit or tailored knee-length skirt would be a good choice. Think in terms of dark colours and being conservative. Avoid too much makeup, and don’t show any cleavage. Keep jewellery to a minimum, and make it subtle. Always wear stockings, for an interview, as bare legs are seen as unprofessional. Choose ‘sensible’ shoes with a low to medium heel. Make sure shoes are polished. Interviewers often use shoes, both men’s and women’s, as an indicator of someone, who has made that extra effort (think about that ‘edge’. again and become the exceptional candidate, the one, who stands out).
Research
Next on the agenda, is research. There is no point arriving for that interview, dressed properly and on time, if you know nothing about the company you have applied to work for. Research the company in detail. This is vital! Find out as much as possible about its history, aims and objectives. A quick look at the company’s website is not enough. Go that extra mile, as you did with your cover letter and CV/resume. Find out what the company’s needs and challenges are and why they are hiring staff. Now, work out how YOU can supply what they want. Analyse how your experience, qualifications and expertise make you suited to the
company and the advertised position. One way of doing this is to look at LinkedIn. This will provide an added insight into the company, its philosophy, culture and aims. ZoomInfo is another excellent source of information. Don’t be afraid to print off your research and take it with you to the interview. This will allow you to refer to the information and show your interest and initiative. You will then be in a position to discuss the company with the person or panel interviewing you. The discussion aspect is very important and could swing the interview your way. An interview should be a 50-50 thing, with conversation and not just answers to questions. Remember that the interviewer is looking for someone he/she can work with, and having an interview ‘conversation’ is a way of finding out if you are that person. If you’ve done your research and preparation, you will be able to elaborate on your answers to questions and not simply provide one-sentence answers. This will enable you to reveal more of who you really are and what you have to offer. Researching the company will allow you to tailor yourself and your skills to the company’s needs, and you will be able to sell yourself more effectively.
Rehearse your answers to questions and make your responses into a performance, rather than giving short answers that lack detail. Think of analogies or examples of situations that you can use to illustrate your answers and make them more emphatic. Rehearsing several times will build your confidence and reduce nerves, allowing you to speak with more clarity and conviction. You must know your CV/resume by heart. Take a copy into the interview with you. I once did this, when the person interviewing me had in her hand the wrong CV/resume. Giving her my copy put me in the driving seat, and I got the job.
After the interview, follow it up, with a letter or email of thanks, emphasising how keen you are and that the interview served to further your interest in the job and the company. The choice of successful candidate might be between you and one other person. A follow-up letter could tip the scales in your favour. Yes, it’s more effort on your part, but is it worth it? I think you know the answer (remember that ‘edge’).
company and the advertised position. One way of doing this is to look at LinkedIn. This will provide an added insight into the company, its philosophy, culture and aims. ZoomInfo is another excellent source of information. Don’t be afraid to print off your research and take it with you to the interview. This will allow you to refer to the information and show your interest and initiative. You will then be in a position to discuss the company with the person or panel interviewing you. The discussion aspect is very important and could swing the interview your way. An interview should be a 50-50 thing, with conversation and not just answers to questions. Remember that the interviewer is looking for someone he/she can work with, and having an interview ‘conversation’ is a way of finding out if you are that person. If you’ve done your research and preparation, you will be able to elaborate on your answers to questions and not simply provide one-sentence answers. This will enable you to reveal more of who you really are and what you have to offer. Researching the company will allow you to tailor yourself and your skills to the company’s needs, and you will be able to sell yourself more effectively.
Rehearse your answers to questions and make your responses into a performance, rather than giving short answers that lack detail. Think of analogies or examples of situations that you can use to illustrate your answers and make them more emphatic. Rehearsing several times will build your confidence and reduce nerves, allowing you to speak with more clarity and conviction. You must know your CV/resume by heart. Take a copy into the interview with you. I once did this, when the person interviewing me had in her hand the wrong CV/resume. Giving her my copy put me in the driving seat, and I got the job.
After the interview, follow it up, with a letter or email of thanks, emphasising how keen you are and that the interview served to further your interest in the job and the company. The choice of successful candidate might be between you and one other person. A follow-up letter could tip the scales in your favour. Yes, it’s more effort on your part, but is it worth it? I think you know the answer (remember that ‘edge’).
Arriving for the Interview
Be punctual and arrive in time. Five or ten minutes early is good. Being late for an interview spells disaster, so plan ahead. If driving by car, check the route in advance, in case of road works or diversions, and make sure there are parking facilities. You might arrive at the venue, on time, then find you have to search for a parking space. Panic sets in, and you may now be late, so do plan ahead. If travelling by train or bus, check the schedules to ensure arrival on time.
When you arrive, introduce yourself with a smile and confidence. A firm handshake is recommended and a friendly word or two of greeting. The interview begins, and you are nervous, but your preparation helps ease your nerves, so let’s now look at some popular or standard questions used by interviewers and what they are looking for in your answers.
When you arrive, introduce yourself with a smile and confidence. A firm handshake is recommended and a friendly word or two of greeting. The interview begins, and you are nervous, but your preparation helps ease your nerves, so let’s now look at some popular or standard questions used by interviewers and what they are looking for in your answers.
Interview Questions and Answers
1 Why did you apply for this job?
What they are looking for, here is the level of motivation, your knowledge of the post (remember to research), what you can offer the company and how you will benefit. Do NOT say why you want to leave your present job, unless asked to do so. If you have to do this, mention what the new job has to offer and not why you want to leave your current job. NEVER be negative, in an interview.
2. Tell me about yourself.
Provide a brief picture of who you are, your background, confident personality and what interests you. This could include hobbies, the fact that you are friendly and courteous, your sense of humour, belief in hard work and concern for others. Make it concise, and do not ramble.
3. How do you spend your spare time?
They want to know if you are a rounded and balanced person, not a couch potato or TV addict. Mention things such as keeping fit, family life, helping others, your hobbies (find at least one) and any skills that are relevant to the job. Computers might come into this category, as most jobs now demand computer skills of some sort.
4. Tell me about a time when you have been involved as part of a team.
Employers want team players, people who work well with others and are willing to share burdens and provide help when needed. Give examples of times when you have done this. Being part of a team in a previous job, helping out at home, doing chores for friends and family, being a member of a sports team are all examples you might use. Try to link your answers to the job and emphasise how past experiences of team work have benefited you and in what way.
5. What are your main strengths and weaknesses?
Here, the interviewer wants to know how self-aware you are, as well as what you can bring to the job. Your answer should display confidence in your abilities and an awareness of areas where you can improve. Really work on this, as it can be a difficult one to answer. Never answer in a negative way but turn a weakness into a strength. For example, you might say that you’re a bit of a perfectionist but that this trait results in work of quality.
6. Why should we employ you?
Now is the chance to shine! This should be part of your ‘performance’, so work hard on this answer. Show how your skills and experience are suited to the job, and give examples. Refer to the job description and person specification, indicating the ways in which previous work has prepared you for this new job. Again, back it up with facts and evidence.
7. What has been your biggest achievement?
Your answer will reveal what is important to you and what motivates you, so think very carefully, here. Choose something that stands out as showing you as a positive, caring and determined person. You might use examples of family life, such as being a good husband/wife and parent. Success in education is another possibility, as is sports achievement, especially within a team context.
7. What have your previous work experiences taught you?
Skills, responsibilities and working well with others should feature here. Link your answer to how it would benefit a new employer and, once again, provide examples or anecdotal evidence.
8. When did you last work under pressure?
The interviewer wants to know how you deal with problems. Say that good preparation and knowledge of your job helps to prevent problems and pressure. But, when pressure does occur, you deal with it calmly, step by step, and prioritise. Say, also, that you’re not afraid to ask for help, as this is part of what team work involves. Once again, think of an example and explain how you coped.
9. How do you deal with conflict?
Emphasise the need for a steady hand, here. Say that discussion and reason help to reduce or remove conflict. Explain that you believe arguing solves nothing and creates a negative and destructive atmosphere, which has no place at work. Suggest that if a conflict cannot be resolved those parties involved should take it to the manager for advice. The manager, after all, is part of the team and there to help. As ever, try to provide an example of a situation in which a conflict was resolved.
10. What is the biggest problem you have ever faced?
Here, the interviewer is looking for strength of character and your ability to make decisions when under stress. When answering this question, don’t limit yourself to situations at work. You may have experienced a difficult domestic situation, at home, or an emergency of some sort. Think hard about an occasion when your actions resulted in a good outcome or one that puts you in a good light.
11. Are you currently looking at other career options?
You might say that you’ve looked at similar positions in the same field or that you are interested only in this job, at the moment, because of the reasons already mentioned. This shows that you have bothered to research and indicates initiative. Do not say that you might be interested in various other fields, as this suggests a lack of motivation and commitment. The safest option is to say that, as you explained earlier, you are set on getting the job in question.
12. How quickly do you think you could make a difference, if offered the job?
Say you would hope to do so immediately, by jumping in with both feet, asking questions and learning quickly, whilst being prepared to listen to those with more experience.
13. Where would you like to be, in ten years’ time?
Answer positively, to indicate commitment and ambition. Say you would like to do the best you can and improve at the job, with a view to promotion and added responsibility. Don’t say that you’re unsure but be confident and constructive.
14. What salary do you expect?
In most cases, the salary will have been indicated in the job advertisement. If so, say that you would be happy with it, to start off. If the salary is within a range, do not undersell yourself but say you would be prepared to discuss this if offered the post.
15. What do you like or dislike most about your current job?
Be positive: say you like the job because it offers a challenge to do well and that you believe it allows you to do something productive and useful. Give examples. Say that there is nothing in particular that you dislike. Remember, never give a negative answer.
16. How would your colleagues describe you?
Answer, by saying that you would like to think that colleagues think of you as a reliable and professional person and a good member of the team.
17. Would you say you have been successful, in your current job?
Think carefully about this and describe in detail what you do and have done well. If you have been given a good assessment by your manager, say so and sell yourself. An interview is no place for shrinking violets. It’s a place to stand out.
18. Do you have any questions?
It is essential to ask questions, at the end of the interview. What does it say, if you don’t ask questions? It says that you can’t be bothered or are not really interested, and what employer wants an employee who isn’t interested? Research shows that recruiting managers and interviewers find it inexcusable for a job candidate not to ask questions. And, this is another opportunity for you to shine, to stand out from the rest (the ‘edge’ again). Asking questions indicates that you have done your research, that you are a serious candidate and the kind of person who has made the effort to go that extra mile to get the job.
In advance, prepare a list of questions, print them off and take them with you to the interview. Use them to show your knowledge of the company and the post in question. The standard of the questions asked shows the depth of your knowledge, initiative and commitment to getting that job. The more senior the position, the more sophisticated your questions should be.
The questions you ask should give you the chance to find out more about the job role and the company. They should be questions that were not answered in the course of your research and should show a high level of motivation on your part.
Possible questions to ask:
Is there such a thing as a typical day, in this post, and what does it involve?
Who would I be working with, as part of a team and are there set targets?
Who would I report to, regarding decisions made and the day to day responsibilities?
If successful, when would I begin work?
Is training and development available for this post?
How is the company structured and how does the department for this job interact with the other departments?
What opportunities are there for promotion?
Remember, you MUST rehearse your answers to questions. The extra work will be worth it, I promise you. Employers have commented that the main reason applicants fail at interview is lack of preparation. If you want to be in the running then stand out above the rest, I’m sure you will, by now, agree that a great deal of preparation and research is needed.
Before the interview, ask someone to give you a ‘mock’ interview
Have at least one ‘mock’ interview. Learn from this and cut out weaknesses, while building on strengths. It will make an immense difference, if you do this, as, once you get into the interview room you will, in a way, have been there before. This will provide you with confidence.
What they are looking for, here is the level of motivation, your knowledge of the post (remember to research), what you can offer the company and how you will benefit. Do NOT say why you want to leave your present job, unless asked to do so. If you have to do this, mention what the new job has to offer and not why you want to leave your current job. NEVER be negative, in an interview.
2. Tell me about yourself.
Provide a brief picture of who you are, your background, confident personality and what interests you. This could include hobbies, the fact that you are friendly and courteous, your sense of humour, belief in hard work and concern for others. Make it concise, and do not ramble.
3. How do you spend your spare time?
They want to know if you are a rounded and balanced person, not a couch potato or TV addict. Mention things such as keeping fit, family life, helping others, your hobbies (find at least one) and any skills that are relevant to the job. Computers might come into this category, as most jobs now demand computer skills of some sort.
4. Tell me about a time when you have been involved as part of a team.
Employers want team players, people who work well with others and are willing to share burdens and provide help when needed. Give examples of times when you have done this. Being part of a team in a previous job, helping out at home, doing chores for friends and family, being a member of a sports team are all examples you might use. Try to link your answers to the job and emphasise how past experiences of team work have benefited you and in what way.
5. What are your main strengths and weaknesses?
Here, the interviewer wants to know how self-aware you are, as well as what you can bring to the job. Your answer should display confidence in your abilities and an awareness of areas where you can improve. Really work on this, as it can be a difficult one to answer. Never answer in a negative way but turn a weakness into a strength. For example, you might say that you’re a bit of a perfectionist but that this trait results in work of quality.
6. Why should we employ you?
Now is the chance to shine! This should be part of your ‘performance’, so work hard on this answer. Show how your skills and experience are suited to the job, and give examples. Refer to the job description and person specification, indicating the ways in which previous work has prepared you for this new job. Again, back it up with facts and evidence.
7. What has been your biggest achievement?
Your answer will reveal what is important to you and what motivates you, so think very carefully, here. Choose something that stands out as showing you as a positive, caring and determined person. You might use examples of family life, such as being a good husband/wife and parent. Success in education is another possibility, as is sports achievement, especially within a team context.
7. What have your previous work experiences taught you?
Skills, responsibilities and working well with others should feature here. Link your answer to how it would benefit a new employer and, once again, provide examples or anecdotal evidence.
8. When did you last work under pressure?
The interviewer wants to know how you deal with problems. Say that good preparation and knowledge of your job helps to prevent problems and pressure. But, when pressure does occur, you deal with it calmly, step by step, and prioritise. Say, also, that you’re not afraid to ask for help, as this is part of what team work involves. Once again, think of an example and explain how you coped.
9. How do you deal with conflict?
Emphasise the need for a steady hand, here. Say that discussion and reason help to reduce or remove conflict. Explain that you believe arguing solves nothing and creates a negative and destructive atmosphere, which has no place at work. Suggest that if a conflict cannot be resolved those parties involved should take it to the manager for advice. The manager, after all, is part of the team and there to help. As ever, try to provide an example of a situation in which a conflict was resolved.
10. What is the biggest problem you have ever faced?
Here, the interviewer is looking for strength of character and your ability to make decisions when under stress. When answering this question, don’t limit yourself to situations at work. You may have experienced a difficult domestic situation, at home, or an emergency of some sort. Think hard about an occasion when your actions resulted in a good outcome or one that puts you in a good light.
11. Are you currently looking at other career options?
You might say that you’ve looked at similar positions in the same field or that you are interested only in this job, at the moment, because of the reasons already mentioned. This shows that you have bothered to research and indicates initiative. Do not say that you might be interested in various other fields, as this suggests a lack of motivation and commitment. The safest option is to say that, as you explained earlier, you are set on getting the job in question.
12. How quickly do you think you could make a difference, if offered the job?
Say you would hope to do so immediately, by jumping in with both feet, asking questions and learning quickly, whilst being prepared to listen to those with more experience.
13. Where would you like to be, in ten years’ time?
Answer positively, to indicate commitment and ambition. Say you would like to do the best you can and improve at the job, with a view to promotion and added responsibility. Don’t say that you’re unsure but be confident and constructive.
14. What salary do you expect?
In most cases, the salary will have been indicated in the job advertisement. If so, say that you would be happy with it, to start off. If the salary is within a range, do not undersell yourself but say you would be prepared to discuss this if offered the post.
15. What do you like or dislike most about your current job?
Be positive: say you like the job because it offers a challenge to do well and that you believe it allows you to do something productive and useful. Give examples. Say that there is nothing in particular that you dislike. Remember, never give a negative answer.
16. How would your colleagues describe you?
Answer, by saying that you would like to think that colleagues think of you as a reliable and professional person and a good member of the team.
17. Would you say you have been successful, in your current job?
Think carefully about this and describe in detail what you do and have done well. If you have been given a good assessment by your manager, say so and sell yourself. An interview is no place for shrinking violets. It’s a place to stand out.
18. Do you have any questions?
It is essential to ask questions, at the end of the interview. What does it say, if you don’t ask questions? It says that you can’t be bothered or are not really interested, and what employer wants an employee who isn’t interested? Research shows that recruiting managers and interviewers find it inexcusable for a job candidate not to ask questions. And, this is another opportunity for you to shine, to stand out from the rest (the ‘edge’ again). Asking questions indicates that you have done your research, that you are a serious candidate and the kind of person who has made the effort to go that extra mile to get the job.
In advance, prepare a list of questions, print them off and take them with you to the interview. Use them to show your knowledge of the company and the post in question. The standard of the questions asked shows the depth of your knowledge, initiative and commitment to getting that job. The more senior the position, the more sophisticated your questions should be.
The questions you ask should give you the chance to find out more about the job role and the company. They should be questions that were not answered in the course of your research and should show a high level of motivation on your part.
Possible questions to ask:
Is there such a thing as a typical day, in this post, and what does it involve?
Who would I be working with, as part of a team and are there set targets?
Who would I report to, regarding decisions made and the day to day responsibilities?
If successful, when would I begin work?
Is training and development available for this post?
How is the company structured and how does the department for this job interact with the other departments?
What opportunities are there for promotion?
Remember, you MUST rehearse your answers to questions. The extra work will be worth it, I promise you. Employers have commented that the main reason applicants fail at interview is lack of preparation. If you want to be in the running then stand out above the rest, I’m sure you will, by now, agree that a great deal of preparation and research is needed.
Before the interview, ask someone to give you a ‘mock’ interview
Have at least one ‘mock’ interview. Learn from this and cut out weaknesses, while building on strengths. It will make an immense difference, if you do this, as, once you get into the interview room you will, in a way, have been there before. This will provide you with confidence.
Body Language at Interviews
Body Language at Interviews
You may get almost everything right, at an interview, but there is a factor that can go against you and result in the interviewer disliking you or judging you in a negative way. Research shows that some recruiters or managers feel they know whether a candidate will be suitable, or not, within thirty seconds, through the body language the candidate displays. So, we have, here, another example of a ‘first impression’, It is vital to make it a good one, or all your hard work will have been for nothing, and you will have to go back to square one, because of something that is easily avoidable. Let’s look at what body language to apply and what to avoid.
Arrival in Reception
You will be observed immediately, and your manner, demeanour and body language will be noted. Never sit with outstretched legs or your hands clasped behind your head. This gives of a signal of being too casual and ‘not bothered’.
Meeting the Manager or Interviewer
Eye contact, a smile and a firm handshake indicate confidence, enthusiasm and good manners. Don’t crush someone’s hand but do provide a firm grip, which signals sincerity.
During the Interview
Don’t slouch or cross your legs, appearing too relaxed or disinterested. Crossing your arms suggests you are being defensive and lack confidence, so avoid this. If you have a
briefcase or handbag with you, refrain from gripping it too tightly, as this will indicate nerves instead of a confident and composed character.
Never fiddle with your ears, scratch your head or rub your nose, as this can give the impression that you’re lying or being evasive. Holding your notes in one hand can help you to avoid this.
Ideally, you should sit upright with hands clasped or holding your notes and both feet on the floor, with legs uncrossed. Your hands may be used, at some stage, with small gestures, to emphasise a point.
Keep enough space between you and the person interviewing. Getting too close may make the interviewer feel uncomfortable or threatened.
Maintain eye contact but don’t stare. Nod, in agreement with points made.
If more than one person is interviewing you, make sure you look at each one, when answering a question.
When the interview is over, give your thanks, with a smile, and shake hands again, before you leave. Your exit should display the same confidence as your entry.
Practise the above, in your ‘mock’ interview or when alone, rehearsing not only what you will say bot also the manner in which you will say it. Imagine what you will do with your hands, how you will sit and how you will speak. Doing this over and again, before the interview might well give you that ‘edge’ we’re looking for.
Recap
Now, let’s recap and what to do and what to avoid:
Do:
Prepare and research
Dress professionally for the occasion]
Sell yourself and match your skills to the company’s requirements
Be friendly, polite and positive
Show enthusiasm and confidence
Use appropriate body language
Prepare a list of questions and support information to take with you
Plan your route in advance
Arrive on time
Write a letter of thanks and seek feedback
Do Not:
Arrive late
Interrupt when a question is being asked
Slouch or look uninterested
Talk too much or waffle
Take rejection personally – feedback will help, with this, and you can learn from mistakes.
Telephone Interviews
Not everyone is comfortable using the phone in formal situations. The way around this us, again, to prepare and rehearse. Provide yourself with a written script to use and have your CV/resume available. Write down exactly what it is you want to know or ask about and where you saw the job advertised, if making an enquiry about a job. Be polite, give your name and explain what job you are interested in. Jobs often have a reference number, so make a note of it ready to provide it to the person at the other end of the phone.
If you’re being interviewed over the phone, make sure to find somewhere quiet, where you won’t be interrupted. Again, have your CV/resume at hand, having prepared your answers and questions in advance. A telephone interview might be the first step towards a full interview in person, so the preparation and the way you conduct yourself are, once more, vital.
If you’re being interviewed over the phone, make sure to find somewhere quiet, where you won’t be interrupted. Again, have your CV/resume at hand, having prepared your answers and questions in advance. A telephone interview might be the first step towards a full interview in person, so the preparation and the way you conduct yourself are, once more, vital.
Conclusion
Interviews are not a pleasant experience. However, with preparation and hard work, you can reduce nerves and have a better chance of selling yourself, getting the 'edge' over the competition. Good luck!
Job Searching very Easy with some Smart Apps
With Smart Applications you can do Job search
When we come to job searching, the most important thing is receiving updates as soon as they are posted on the net; we know why because somebody else approaching on the road to competition or apply. We have to update our resume all the time. Even when you’re travelling you can’t give break to your job chasing. To make this possible you just have to install some jobs searching application in your smartphone. You can get updates and alerts of job postings; you can create your resume and edit your resume just keeping some smart application in your phone. It’s really essential in these days because of high competition for job hunting.
At this point to I am here to provide information about some job searching portals application to make your job easy for searching.
Application “Job Search”
This application especially created to support android and IOS customers and this application support to popular job hunting portal indeed.com. This application created easy to use and very simple, it has easy navigation and completely user interface. You can just apply for the job by using your resume or profile. You can create, edit and update resume directly on your smartphone. And you can do save your job postings and sending email to your Gmail accounts. And this application save your recent job searching for additional use. And it only displays your job searching beginning the date you taking place to use this application. This app covers jobs from 50 countries and 26 languages. Android and IOS users can download this app for FREE.
Application “LinkedIn”
Finding respectable job all the time not depend on our capacity sometimes it’s depend on the meeting wright individuals on wright time. For this is the reason LinkedIn professional social site getting great popularity. By just creating an account on this site you can search 20 million people’s profiles. Incase if you like any person profile or natures you can connect with them. You can get content from industrial professionals. You can be follower for them. You can update your profile in application. You can be touch with your favorite groups. You can save recommended jobs. Android and IOS users can download this app for FREE. For more great results you can select paid option too.
Application “Monster Jobs”
If you want search your jobs everywhere and anywhere you can select monster jobs application. Android and IOS users can use this application. Even when you’re in travelling you can search for the jobs and sooner you can apply. You don’t needs to check your applied job application after you reach home. You can access your resume and job application in your account. You can get new job alerts and you can email job feature. You can edit your cover letter on your phone. You can download this application for Free.
Application “Naukri Jobs”
This job site has countless popularity. By installing this application your job search will be active always. You can find 200 thousands of jobs in different categories in this app. You can easily search them here and apply if you like the job at the same time. You can bookmark jobs and you can create alert to get job updates on the mail. One more feature you have in this application you can keep confidential you job search. You can update resume with latest achievements. Android and IOS users can download this app for FREE.
If your frustrated uploading resume and job search in four five application, are you? Then simply you can select application Simply Hired. You can get information here in one place for different sites. More features like company career search, newspapers, you can get information for all government jobs. Only IOS users can use this application for presently. You can download it for FREE.
No question these applications are really helpful to find the jobs easily
If your frustrated uploading resume and job search in four five application, are you? Then simply you can select application Simply Hired. You can get information here in one place for different sites. More features like company career search, newspapers, you can get information for all government jobs. Only IOS users can use this application for presently. You can download it for FREE.
No question these applications are really helpful to find the jobs easily
job salary negotiation
salary negotiation skills
The main aim of peolpe working is to get their daily bread and be able to sustain their families.We all have a dream job that will make us live like kings without worries.Getting a job this days seems to be tricky hence unavoidable circumstances drives people to do informal jobs.Many university graduates can be found in this category.
During some job interviews,the potential employer may tend to ask the job applicant his/her salary range.Many people at this instant tend to panic as they give thier answer.Before you go for that job interview,you ought to have made some research in terms of the pay people get according to that job.This helps one not to state a high or low salary.Many job applicants have lost a major job opportunity since they stated a salary that is too low or too high.
In the interview you should be calm at all times even if some interviewers tend to intimidate so as to see how you can perfom under pressure.Once you state your expected salary,your mind should be clear and also you should not be too desparate.Some job offers may be too low hence it may constrain your finances.If one stumbles on such an offer,you should inform the interviewer that it would not be possible for you to take that job at that particular moment.
One may state a salary range that is a liltle bit high than the employer can afford.In this instance,the employer can decide to negotiate the amount that he/she is willing to pay.Here you should have an amount to which lower than it,the job opportunity may prove to be hard to take.Be assertive and do not make the salary negotiation to be a dead end also don't be to hard to convince.
Always respect the views of others at all times though out the process..So when you find yourself in this state,you know "the does and don'ts".
During some job interviews,the potential employer may tend to ask the job applicant his/her salary range.Many people at this instant tend to panic as they give thier answer.Before you go for that job interview,you ought to have made some research in terms of the pay people get according to that job.This helps one not to state a high or low salary.Many job applicants have lost a major job opportunity since they stated a salary that is too low or too high.
In the interview you should be calm at all times even if some interviewers tend to intimidate so as to see how you can perfom under pressure.Once you state your expected salary,your mind should be clear and also you should not be too desparate.Some job offers may be too low hence it may constrain your finances.If one stumbles on such an offer,you should inform the interviewer that it would not be possible for you to take that job at that particular moment.
One may state a salary range that is a liltle bit high than the employer can afford.In this instance,the employer can decide to negotiate the amount that he/she is willing to pay.Here you should have an amount to which lower than it,the job opportunity may prove to be hard to take.Be assertive and do not make the salary negotiation to be a dead end also don't be to hard to convince.
Always respect the views of others at all times though out the process..So when you find yourself in this state,you know "the does and don'ts".
Becoming a Phlebotomist
Choosing the Right Kind of Phlebotomy Education
Usually the only requirement needed for an applicant in a phlebotomist program is a high school diploma or equivalent. The first part of the journey to becoming a phlebotomist begins with selecting the right kind of training and education. The course should be accredited by a formally recognized institution. One practical way for you to address this is by contacting potential employers in your region and asking them directly about their requirements, preferences, and standard that they adhere to. This will save you time if you choose the right course. You will not waste any time and there will be no need to have additional requirements given to you later.
There is a good deal of variation in the different types of courses and institutions that offer them. Your research should involve accessing them according to the curriculum, which should include training in a variety of workplace settings. This way, you will be more likely to stand out to potential employers.
There is a good deal of variation in the different types of courses and institutions that offer them. Your research should involve accessing them according to the curriculum, which should include training in a variety of workplace settings. This way, you will be more likely to stand out to potential employers.
What is Involved in Phlebotomy Coursework?
A certificate can be obtained in as little as three months or less. Otherwise, you may opt a more advance training, working towards an Associate’s degree, which may take two years to complete. Generally, half the coursework is science and the other half is practical. Some topics include acquiring health care specific vocabulary, understanding legalities, and knowledge in relation to the actual circulatory system and blood vessels.
It is a bonus to also find a program that helps with post graduation job placement, and works with your individual schedule.
You can find full time, part time, and online courses. Online courses often offer video conferences to give a hands on feeling to the participants. The only down side to this is that it may be considered incomplete on its own without being trained under direct supervision by experts in the field, who are a valuable asset to a beginner, helping them to fine tune their technique and approach.
At the end of the course, there is an exam that accesses competence which often has a written component. Oftentimes this is a one time exam, but in other cases, organizations require regular exams on an ongoing basis to maintain the certified status. The purpose of this is to make sure the phlebotomist stays current on advances in science and technology in their field. A student may also be required to take part in a certain amount of clinical hours and practice a certain amount of venipunctures. Lastly, some potential employers may require some on the job training hours before becoming fully hired.
It is a bonus to also find a program that helps with post graduation job placement, and works with your individual schedule.
You can find full time, part time, and online courses. Online courses often offer video conferences to give a hands on feeling to the participants. The only down side to this is that it may be considered incomplete on its own without being trained under direct supervision by experts in the field, who are a valuable asset to a beginner, helping them to fine tune their technique and approach.
At the end of the course, there is an exam that accesses competence which often has a written component. Oftentimes this is a one time exam, but in other cases, organizations require regular exams on an ongoing basis to maintain the certified status. The purpose of this is to make sure the phlebotomist stays current on advances in science and technology in their field. A student may also be required to take part in a certain amount of clinical hours and practice a certain amount of venipunctures. Lastly, some potential employers may require some on the job training hours before becoming fully hired.
"Interviews"
Tips On How To Dress Properly For A Interview"
* Try not to wear heavy jewelry
* Black or khaki slacks with a nice blouse will have that professional look
*A pair of flats will be good footwear
*A pair of leggings with a top that reaches bottom length
*A nice pair of heels would also be could footwear for your atire
*For men,Khakis with a nice matching shirt and tie
* Black or khaki slacks with a nice blouse will have that professional look
*A pair of flats will be good footwear
*A pair of leggings with a top that reaches bottom length
*A nice pair of heels would also be could footwear for your atire
*For men,Khakis with a nice matching shirt and tie
"Tips On How To React In A Interview"
* Always have good eye contact,You don't need your eyes to roam while you are being interview
*Answer very question with a full complete sentence
*Don't mumble,speak clearly
*Sit up straight,don't slouch
*Answer very question with a full complete sentence
*Don't mumble,speak clearly
*Sit up straight,don't slouch
Student Guide To Finding A Job – Those First Steps After Graduating
Some Context
Okay, so you’ve got pretty comfortable in the skin of a student. Sleeping until 11 (or later) and drinking beer until you can’t speak any more. Well, this might be uncomfortable to hear – but that’s not the way the world works. You won’t get any rewards for being lazy or partying all the time. Not unless you’re a rich heiress socialite at least.
Assuming you’re not, you’re going to have to realise that times are tough. I mean really tough. You might know that already, but if not – just remember that you are going to have to be very strong, dogged, determined and hard-working to get jobs and enjoy a fulfilling career.
It’s possible you have seen the job landscape for yourself, perhaps probing job sites sporadically over the summer looking for a temp job – or checking the graduate jobs section for any prospects once graduation is done with. But here’s a big point, DON’T WORRY! Take solace, in the fact that it is still fully under your control – and consider the following points as guidance in your journey.
Evaluate Your Degree
The first thing to say is that employers look for certain kinds of degrees, and a certain quality of degree too. The biggest and best employers consider a First Class Honours as an essential aspect for prospective employees – and they prefer people from the more academically difficult fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
If you’ve got a First in Pure Maths from Oxford then congrats – most employers will be interested and hopefully give you an interview at the very least so you’re well placed to walk into a good job right out of university. If you’ve got a 2:1 in Media Studies from the School of Hard Knocks then you’re going to need to have a few tricks up your sleeve to make yourself stand out from the crowd.
If you’ve got a First in Pure Maths from Oxford then congrats – most employers will be interested and hopefully give you an interview at the very least so you’re well placed to walk into a good job right out of university. If you’ve got a 2:1 in Media Studies from the School of Hard Knocks then you’re going to need to have a few tricks up your sleeve to make yourself stand out from the crowd.
Approach Employers
It’s a natural thing for students to troll the various job boards looking for vacancies – and this can be helpful. But you need to cast a wider net, not just log in daily and check for a job you’d like. There are so many different ways to find job vacancies, newspapers and such like, but the key is to think beyond job listings – you need to get in touch with employers, approach them on a human level and not just apply for a job. You need to get to know them.
Figuring out the companies or organisations you’d most like to work for is the first step – and they don’t necessarily have to be 100% suited to your degree. For example, perhaps you’ve done Film Studies but are more interested in Journalism – so you should about approaching intermediary companies such film magazines or the arts sections of newspapers.
Once you’ve got a list of companies, do a bit of research and perhaps check if they have any available jobs. Get in touch via email, go into the office and talk to someone yourself and if they’ve got an opening then great – drop off your application. If not just talk to them, leave your contact information and ask them to let you know if something opens up.
Approaching employers is a great way to get familiar with companies, and a great way for them to get familiar with you. So just try and make a good impression – and you never know. You will need to keep in touch so they don’t forget about you, but remember there is a fine line between persistence and pestering – so keep your contact intermittent.
Figuring out the companies or organisations you’d most like to work for is the first step – and they don’t necessarily have to be 100% suited to your degree. For example, perhaps you’ve done Film Studies but are more interested in Journalism – so you should about approaching intermediary companies such film magazines or the arts sections of newspapers.
Once you’ve got a list of companies, do a bit of research and perhaps check if they have any available jobs. Get in touch via email, go into the office and talk to someone yourself and if they’ve got an opening then great – drop off your application. If not just talk to them, leave your contact information and ask them to let you know if something opens up.
Approaching employers is a great way to get familiar with companies, and a great way for them to get familiar with you. So just try and make a good impression – and you never know. You will need to keep in touch so they don’t forget about you, but remember there is a fine line between persistence and pestering – so keep your contact intermittent.
Consider Internships & Training
If you’ve found a company or industry you really love and would like to work for, but you’re still struggling to find anything concrete, then you should probably consider doing some form of training or getting on an internship program.
Training courses differ from academic degrees because they often focus on practical experience and technical skills – as opposed to overall knowledge. If you can get a vocational training experience, you might well be more desirable to employers as it shows you exhibit both intelligence and technical ability.
The right training course depends on what you want to do – but there are so many around there is bound to be something for you. Renewable energy courses are very popular at the moment, because the industry is booming, as are permanent makeup courses. You will usually be paying for this level of training – but it will give you valuable skills and there are a few schemes around that offer payment solutions.
Internships are excellent for getting in on the ground floor and learning some really useful skills. The only thing with internships is that they are for a fixed period of time – and they won’t necessarily get you a job once it’s over. They are valuable experience though, and you will be well-placed to apply for related jobs at other places.
Training courses differ from academic degrees because they often focus on practical experience and technical skills – as opposed to overall knowledge. If you can get a vocational training experience, you might well be more desirable to employers as it shows you exhibit both intelligence and technical ability.
The right training course depends on what you want to do – but there are so many around there is bound to be something for you. Renewable energy courses are very popular at the moment, because the industry is booming, as are permanent makeup courses. You will usually be paying for this level of training – but it will give you valuable skills and there are a few schemes around that offer payment solutions.
Internships are excellent for getting in on the ground floor and learning some really useful skills. The only thing with internships is that they are for a fixed period of time – and they won’t necessarily get you a job once it’s over. They are valuable experience though, and you will be well-placed to apply for related jobs at other places.
Work on Your C.V. & Interview Techniques
If you’ve been applying for jobs or internships for a period of time and haven’t had much luck – either not getting an acknowledgment of your application, being turned down on the phone or by email or not making it past the interview stage – then there’s probably something wrong.
When thinking about your C.V. you really have to sell yourself, put all your accomplishments on there that might be relevant. A lot of people don’t like the term ‘selling yourself’ because it can sound like boasting and also you’re selling the best version of yourself – which might not really exist as it sounds on paper. But it’s just another reality faced by young jobseekers I’m afraid.
Get your C.V. sorted, show family and friends who are part of the workforce for tips and advice and maybe even send it over to your old university tutor for a once over. There is no excuse for the obvious mistakes like spelling errors, so check them thoroughly.
Interview techniques are somewhat more complicated, but again you can get tips and advice from family and friends – you could also drop into your local JobCentre and see a specialist, although you might be charged for this.
A good tip when it comes to interviews is to watch what you do with your hands. You don’t want to seem nervous or fidget so keep your hands together in your lap. Another tip is to ask a lot of questions about the job and the company at which you are applying. Do your homework and get the interviewer to fill in any knowledge gaps – asking questions is a great way to get on top of the interviewer too, as if you’re asking a lot of questions they have the same pressure as you.
When thinking about your C.V. you really have to sell yourself, put all your accomplishments on there that might be relevant. A lot of people don’t like the term ‘selling yourself’ because it can sound like boasting and also you’re selling the best version of yourself – which might not really exist as it sounds on paper. But it’s just another reality faced by young jobseekers I’m afraid.
Get your C.V. sorted, show family and friends who are part of the workforce for tips and advice and maybe even send it over to your old university tutor for a once over. There is no excuse for the obvious mistakes like spelling errors, so check them thoroughly.
Interview techniques are somewhat more complicated, but again you can get tips and advice from family and friends – you could also drop into your local JobCentre and see a specialist, although you might be charged for this.
A good tip when it comes to interviews is to watch what you do with your hands. You don’t want to seem nervous or fidget so keep your hands together in your lap. Another tip is to ask a lot of questions about the job and the company at which you are applying. Do your homework and get the interviewer to fill in any knowledge gaps – asking questions is a great way to get on top of the interviewer too, as if you’re asking a lot of questions they have the same pressure as you.
Keep Calm & Carry On
It’s not easy out there; nobody would say that the job climate is particularly great at the moment. If you’re struggling for a significant period of time, then consider a temporary or part-time job just to make a little bit of money. These kinds of jobs are a lot easier to get, and going part-time means that you will still be able to look for a job you really want.
So, keep calm and carry on. Don’t give up and keep looking for the perfect job – remember, persistence pays off!
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So, keep calm and carry on. Don’t give up and keep looking for the perfect job – remember, persistence pays off!
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Cover Letters to Get More Interviews
Tips for Cover Letters to Get More Interviews
Here’s a tip for cover letters to get more interviews. Use a bulleted format cover letter rather than a standard letter in paragraphs. The bulleted format is more eye catching, and is more likely to be glanced at by the hiring manager or other person assigned to sort through resumes. This format will help you get your resume seen by more people and as a result get more interviews and more job offers.
If you follow this advice and decide to use the bulleted format, make sure that each bullet point specifies a reason for the hiring manager to talk with you. This reason can be your number of years experience, your education, a personality trait that you have, or an accomplishment.
Examples of bulleted points would be:
• Over 20 years experience in Human Resource Management.
Or…
• Outstanding work ethic. Lead by example.
Or…
• Master of Science in Education. Currently enrolled in Doctorate program.
Or…
• Saved last employer $30,000 in revenue through modernization of accounting system.
Or…
• Increased sales by 25% last quarter.
This bulleted format allows you to toot your own horn, but in a way that does not seem egotistical because it is obviously part of a resume package.
Another tip that will increase the readability of your cover letter is to use bold faced fonts on occasion to emphasize points you want read. Bold face catches the eye, and is a common device used by graphic designers in advertising copy. Your resume and cover letter are marketing tools for you, just as a print media advertising piece is a marketing tool for a business. Consider using bold face as tip from the Fortune 500 ad agencies that you can use without charge.
The next piece of advice to consider concerns the final paragraph of the letter, and will help you in your follow up efforts. When following up often times the hardest thing to do is to get past the gatekeeper. The secretary or administrative assistant that screens calls for his or her boss has an important job to do, but so do you, and reaching the decision maker will make you look good. The gatekeeper will try to stop you if the decision maker is busy—after all, he has better things to do with his time than speak with job seekers. So, in the final paragraph of your letter, before the “sincerely” and your name, simply state “I will call you next week to check on a convenient time to speak with you in person.” You’ve told the hiring manager you will be calling. Logically he should be expecting your call. For this reason you may tell the gatekeeper that ” Mr. HR Manager is expecting my call this week.” This will increase your chances of getting through, and of getting the interview. This tip is a variation on techniques that good business-to-business sales people use, and will work for you as well, bringing you more interviews and more job offers.
If you follow this advice and decide to use the bulleted format, make sure that each bullet point specifies a reason for the hiring manager to talk with you. This reason can be your number of years experience, your education, a personality trait that you have, or an accomplishment.
Examples of bulleted points would be:
• Over 20 years experience in Human Resource Management.
Or…
• Outstanding work ethic. Lead by example.
Or…
• Master of Science in Education. Currently enrolled in Doctorate program.
Or…
• Saved last employer $30,000 in revenue through modernization of accounting system.
Or…
• Increased sales by 25% last quarter.
This bulleted format allows you to toot your own horn, but in a way that does not seem egotistical because it is obviously part of a resume package.
Another tip that will increase the readability of your cover letter is to use bold faced fonts on occasion to emphasize points you want read. Bold face catches the eye, and is a common device used by graphic designers in advertising copy. Your resume and cover letter are marketing tools for you, just as a print media advertising piece is a marketing tool for a business. Consider using bold face as tip from the Fortune 500 ad agencies that you can use without charge.
The next piece of advice to consider concerns the final paragraph of the letter, and will help you in your follow up efforts. When following up often times the hardest thing to do is to get past the gatekeeper. The secretary or administrative assistant that screens calls for his or her boss has an important job to do, but so do you, and reaching the decision maker will make you look good. The gatekeeper will try to stop you if the decision maker is busy—after all, he has better things to do with his time than speak with job seekers. So, in the final paragraph of your letter, before the “sincerely” and your name, simply state “I will call you next week to check on a convenient time to speak with you in person.” You’ve told the hiring manager you will be calling. Logically he should be expecting your call. For this reason you may tell the gatekeeper that ” Mr. HR Manager is expecting my call this week.” This will increase your chances of getting through, and of getting the interview. This tip is a variation on techniques that good business-to-business sales people use, and will work for you as well, bringing you more interviews and more job offers.
Now Hiring
Now Hiring
Being in the corporate world for almost 8 years now is kind of exhausting at times especially when you’re working for the same company all throughout your career. Doing the same thing over and over again. Sometimes you will realize is this all worth it. You have to consider also the career growth you can achieve outside your current job. I have noticed most high paid individual came from external hiring meaning even though you were promoted the company will just a give you a percentage increase from your basic salary. Newly hired still have the best option for salary package negotiation. So why stay in a company for so many years if you can always transfer to a new job and getter better salary. Well first, you have to invest on your expertise. You can only achieve this after 2-3 years of extensive training on the different aspects of your job. Most employers usually prefer experienced staffs so as to minimize training cost .Secondly, your retirement package. There are companies that offer an early retirement after 5 years of employment but most of them offers after 10 years. Third, connections. Every day, you will meet different people from other organizations/groups especially if your work involves dealing with third party customers. If you have all of these, I think you will have a better shot in finding better job opportunities. After 8 years with my current employer, I think is now time to explore a new environment outside my safe zone. I was able to negotiate for a much better remuneration package for a much prestigious company plus I will be able to get my retirement package. Yes, I have already build relationships already but still you have to move on. I can always make new friends and can still get in touch with my former colleagues. Finding a new job is easy but finding a better job is usually having the right timing.
Hedge Fund Manager: A Quick Look at the World’s Best Paid Job
Show Me the Money
There really is quite a lot to show. Consider that the highest salary paid to a hedge fund manager by their fund was $4,900,000,000 which was made by John Paulson in 2010. To put this number in perspective the average Wal-Mart employee would have to work 136,000 years to earn that.
Paulson is not alone in the billion-a-year category. Other managers such as James Simons, George Soros, Phillip Falcone and T. Boone Pickens have all earned nine figures in one year. So, there really is mega bucks to be made in hedge funds.
Paulson is not alone in the billion-a-year category. Other managers such as James Simons, George Soros, Phillip Falcone and T. Boone Pickens have all earned nine figures in one year. So, there really is mega bucks to be made in hedge funds.
What do Hedge Funds Actually do?
Firstly, they are very complicated. If they were simple everyone would be running a hedge fund.
In their simplest form they take investors money and invest it for a fee. They are called “hedge” funds because they are set up (usually) so that they can make money if markets go up or down. They typically take on more risk than other investments and have access to more complex financial instruments. Also, importantly, they are able to borrow money from banks with which to invest which magnifies there potential returns (this is called leverage).
In their simplest form they take investors money and invest it for a fee. They are called “hedge” funds because they are set up (usually) so that they can make money if markets go up or down. They typically take on more risk than other investments and have access to more complex financial instruments. Also, importantly, they are able to borrow money from banks with which to invest which magnifies there potential returns (this is called leverage).
How do they Make so Much Money?
Simply: they charge very big fees. Typically a hedge fund manager will take 2% of the money in the fund each year and 20% of all the profits. So, if you run a big fund which makes big profits you get insane amounts of money. Considering that the assets invested globally in hedge funds is around $2.1 trillion dollars (in 2012) there is plenty cash from which managers can deduct fees.
How do you Become a Hedge Fund Manager?
Again, it’s not easy because if it was everyone would be doing it. The steps required to becoming a hedge fund manager are:
1. Become a financial wizard (or make people think that you are one)
2. Convince lots of people to give you huge amounts of money to invest
That’s basically it. You just need to be very smart and have a lot of money to move. A typical way hedge fund managers raise money is by working for an investment bank (e.g. Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citi etc) and acquiring very rich contacts.
Furthermore, hedge fund managers tend to be intense and highly motivated people. Most managers have had to stomach huge losses and set backs on their way to the top. Could you handle managing billions of dollars of other people’s money (and lots of your own too) during the financial crash? Can you handle that level of stress? Also, if you’re starting work at 5AM it probably means that your late.
1. Become a financial wizard (or make people think that you are one)
2. Convince lots of people to give you huge amounts of money to invest
That’s basically it. You just need to be very smart and have a lot of money to move. A typical way hedge fund managers raise money is by working for an investment bank (e.g. Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citi etc) and acquiring very rich contacts.
Furthermore, hedge fund managers tend to be intense and highly motivated people. Most managers have had to stomach huge losses and set backs on their way to the top. Could you handle managing billions of dollars of other people’s money (and lots of your own too) during the financial crash? Can you handle that level of stress? Also, if you’re starting work at 5AM it probably means that your late.
Call Centers Terms and Technology
Call Centers Terms and Technology
Are you new to the call center or think carving a career path for yourself in the industry? Before you head out the door for your first interview, get acquainted with some of the terms and technologies you will be faced with. Call centers using a variety of different technologies. This article covers the most common terms and agent technology are expected to understand and use.
ACD (Automatic Call Distribution): Part of the CTI that distribute in-coming calls to groups of agents. They are used in companies that take high volume calls, where callers require quick service from non-specific agents. More sophisticated systems may route the call to a more skilled agent, depending on the reason for the call.
ACW (after call work): The amount of time agents spend after demand processing customer calls.
AHT (average handling time): The average time the call took, including speech, conversation, wrap-up, and the time spent on hold caller.
ANI (automatic number identification): Similar to the caller ID, a service that provides the recipient calls the number of phone calls. Used in call centers to forward calls to the right agent or geographic region. Also used by 911 dispatchers.
ASR (Automatic speech recognition): The technology used to provide information and a call to the front, which allows callers to speak entries rather than punch numbers on the keypad.
ATT (average talk time): The average amount of time an agent spent in conversation with the caller.
Call Center: A centralized office used for receiving and transmitting a large number of requests by telephone, usually with some amount of computer automation.
Chatterbot: A program that simulates human conversation. An intelligent virtual agent is an example of a chatterbot program that serves as a customer service representative online.
Collaborative browsing (co-browsing): A technique used by agents to interact with customers using web browsers to lead their customers through the situation. Can use e-mail, fax, regular and / or internet phone as part of the interaction.
Contact Center: A portion of a company's overall CRM that manages customer contacts, including letters, faxes, emails, newsletters, mail catalogs, Web site inquiries, and other information collected.
CPH / IPH (calls / inquiries per hour): The average number of calls or requests agent handles per hour.
CRM (Customer relationship management): An enterprise-level approach to managing the organization's relationship with the client. Generally, three components (operational, analytical, and collaborative) of a company's program should be in place in order to effectively acquire, provide services for, and retain customers. Also called Sales force automation (SFA).
CTI (computer telephony integration): The technology that coordinates between the phone and computer systems.
Customer Service Chat: An internet service that allows customers to communicate with agents using IM (instant messaging) application.
DID (Direct Inward Dialing): A service that is used by inbound call centers to allow multiple calls to be taken at once. DID phone numbers in blocks leased by a company without requiring a physical line for each number. Any agent or workstation has an individual number. When all agents are busy, additional incoming calls get a busy signal or voice mail agent s. This service saves the cost of a telephone operator and make calls through faster.
DNIS (number identification service Exit): A service that is used by the 800 and 900 lines tell which number is called. It is useful to redirect calls when companies are dealing with some of the numbers in the same location.
DTMF (dual tone multi-frequency): Also known as touchtone? phone (formerly a registered trademark of AT & T), a signal is generated when the caller presses the touch of a traditional telephone keypad. Each button produces two tones, and can not be imitated by voice.
Fax: material (images or text) are scanned and transmitted over telephone lines and received using a printer or other output device.
FCR (first call resolution): A call truly solve customer problems. (A call is considered FCR if the caller does not call back by concern in certain amount of time, usually 3 months.)
Idle time: The percentage of time agents spend not ready to take the call.
IP telephony (Internet protocol phone): A generic term for technologies that use the Internet Protocol's packet-switched connections to exchange voice, fax, and other forms of information.
ITS (Issue Tracking system): A program that follows the progress of any problems identifying system users until the problem is solved.
IVR (Interactive Voice Response): A computerized system in the front-end of a call center that uses footage clue to identify the needs of the caller, extracts the necessary information, and direct calls to the appropriate agent. In fact, callers select options from the menu sound using the phone keypad, the latest technology, or Guided Speech IVR, live agent to integrate into the system. In the hybrid model, the agent assists in four or more calls at a time to listen and guide callers through the system. This allows callers to respond to open-ended questions and to receive a higher quality of service. The company sees higher call completion rate and customer satisfaction by using new technology.
LEC (local exchange carrier): public telephone company that provides local service in an area.
Media Gateway: A device that converts data from one format to another.
Outsourcing: The practice of delegating non-core operations to an external entity.
PBX (Private Branch Exchange): A cost-efficient system that uses multiple phone lines (called a trunk line?) And switching the computer to manage calls within the company. As the PBX is owned by the company rather than LEC, save costs requires line for each user to the telephone company's central office.
Personalization: The process of adjusting the internet page for customer preferences.
Predictive dialer: A computerized system that dials a phone number, filter missed calls, busy signals, disconnected lines, and other unproductive calls. Using algorithms to predict the availability of agents, the system will save time agents spend on calls that are not productive. Intelligent predictive dialer uses footage introductory message before connecting customers to agents, further increasing productivity by reversing the call only for interested customers.
Prediction technology: a tool to analyze the pattern and use the invention to predict likely future behavior.
QED (Quality and efficiency driven): Philosophy is managed by the call center that the company's strategy should aim for a balance between quality and efficiency.
Queue: A line of people or calls waiting to be handled, usually in a sequence. Real Time: The response rate is considered enough computers for the task.
% SL (Service percent level): The percentage of calls answered within a specified period.
Speech / Voice Recognition: The ability of the program to recognize and carry out voice commands. More sophisticated software has the ability to accept natural speech, or speech that is used in general conversation.
Telemarketing: A registered trademark of Nadji Tehrani, refers to a form of direct marketing using the telephone to sell products and / or services.
TCA (Total calls abandoned): the number of calls abandoned by the caller.
TPV (Third party verification): The legal requirements for some companies (eg long distance providers, gas, electricity) to have a third party confirm that the customer has requested a change in service. Generally, customers will be included in a three-way call and TPV provider will confirm the order. TPV assist in verifying billing disputes with customers actually ask for a change.
TTS (Text to Speech): A system which converts normal language text into speech.
UMS (Unified messaging system): A program that allows voice, fax, and regular text messages to be held in a single mailbox and accessed by users via email or phone.
Virtual Call Center: A call center where agents are geographically dispersed, whether working in a small office, or (more often) work from their own homes.
Virtual Queuing: A system used in the inbound call center where callers will be informed of the expected wait time before an agent will be available. Callers can choose to wait on hold, or keep their place in the queue to give their phone numbers. Callers receive a call back when they turn up.
Voicemail: System that manages telephone messages for a large group of people.
Votes Portal: A website or other service that customers can achieve weather information such as sports scores or stock quotes.
VoIP (Voice-over Internet Protocol): routing of voice conversations over the internet. Using VoIP, agents can work from home, as long as they have a fast internet connection and stable.
Web Analytics: A method of analyzing the behavior of the website's visitors to make changes to attract and retain more customers.
Self-Service Web: A computerized system that allows users to perform routine tasks over the Internet without the need for live interaction.
ACD (Automatic Call Distribution): Part of the CTI that distribute in-coming calls to groups of agents. They are used in companies that take high volume calls, where callers require quick service from non-specific agents. More sophisticated systems may route the call to a more skilled agent, depending on the reason for the call.
ACW (after call work): The amount of time agents spend after demand processing customer calls.
AHT (average handling time): The average time the call took, including speech, conversation, wrap-up, and the time spent on hold caller.
ANI (automatic number identification): Similar to the caller ID, a service that provides the recipient calls the number of phone calls. Used in call centers to forward calls to the right agent or geographic region. Also used by 911 dispatchers.
ASR (Automatic speech recognition): The technology used to provide information and a call to the front, which allows callers to speak entries rather than punch numbers on the keypad.
ATT (average talk time): The average amount of time an agent spent in conversation with the caller.
Call Center: A centralized office used for receiving and transmitting a large number of requests by telephone, usually with some amount of computer automation.
Chatterbot: A program that simulates human conversation. An intelligent virtual agent is an example of a chatterbot program that serves as a customer service representative online.
Collaborative browsing (co-browsing): A technique used by agents to interact with customers using web browsers to lead their customers through the situation. Can use e-mail, fax, regular and / or internet phone as part of the interaction.
Contact Center: A portion of a company's overall CRM that manages customer contacts, including letters, faxes, emails, newsletters, mail catalogs, Web site inquiries, and other information collected.
CPH / IPH (calls / inquiries per hour): The average number of calls or requests agent handles per hour.
CRM (Customer relationship management): An enterprise-level approach to managing the organization's relationship with the client. Generally, three components (operational, analytical, and collaborative) of a company's program should be in place in order to effectively acquire, provide services for, and retain customers. Also called Sales force automation (SFA).
CTI (computer telephony integration): The technology that coordinates between the phone and computer systems.
Customer Service Chat: An internet service that allows customers to communicate with agents using IM (instant messaging) application.
DID (Direct Inward Dialing): A service that is used by inbound call centers to allow multiple calls to be taken at once. DID phone numbers in blocks leased by a company without requiring a physical line for each number. Any agent or workstation has an individual number. When all agents are busy, additional incoming calls get a busy signal or voice mail agent s. This service saves the cost of a telephone operator and make calls through faster.
DNIS (number identification service Exit): A service that is used by the 800 and 900 lines tell which number is called. It is useful to redirect calls when companies are dealing with some of the numbers in the same location.
DTMF (dual tone multi-frequency): Also known as touchtone? phone (formerly a registered trademark of AT & T), a signal is generated when the caller presses the touch of a traditional telephone keypad. Each button produces two tones, and can not be imitated by voice.
Fax: material (images or text) are scanned and transmitted over telephone lines and received using a printer or other output device.
FCR (first call resolution): A call truly solve customer problems. (A call is considered FCR if the caller does not call back by concern in certain amount of time, usually 3 months.)
Idle time: The percentage of time agents spend not ready to take the call.
IP telephony (Internet protocol phone): A generic term for technologies that use the Internet Protocol's packet-switched connections to exchange voice, fax, and other forms of information.
ITS (Issue Tracking system): A program that follows the progress of any problems identifying system users until the problem is solved.
IVR (Interactive Voice Response): A computerized system in the front-end of a call center that uses footage clue to identify the needs of the caller, extracts the necessary information, and direct calls to the appropriate agent. In fact, callers select options from the menu sound using the phone keypad, the latest technology, or Guided Speech IVR, live agent to integrate into the system. In the hybrid model, the agent assists in four or more calls at a time to listen and guide callers through the system. This allows callers to respond to open-ended questions and to receive a higher quality of service. The company sees higher call completion rate and customer satisfaction by using new technology.
LEC (local exchange carrier): public telephone company that provides local service in an area.
Media Gateway: A device that converts data from one format to another.
Outsourcing: The practice of delegating non-core operations to an external entity.
PBX (Private Branch Exchange): A cost-efficient system that uses multiple phone lines (called a trunk line?) And switching the computer to manage calls within the company. As the PBX is owned by the company rather than LEC, save costs requires line for each user to the telephone company's central office.
Personalization: The process of adjusting the internet page for customer preferences.
Predictive dialer: A computerized system that dials a phone number, filter missed calls, busy signals, disconnected lines, and other unproductive calls. Using algorithms to predict the availability of agents, the system will save time agents spend on calls that are not productive. Intelligent predictive dialer uses footage introductory message before connecting customers to agents, further increasing productivity by reversing the call only for interested customers.
Prediction technology: a tool to analyze the pattern and use the invention to predict likely future behavior.
QED (Quality and efficiency driven): Philosophy is managed by the call center that the company's strategy should aim for a balance between quality and efficiency.
Queue: A line of people or calls waiting to be handled, usually in a sequence. Real Time: The response rate is considered enough computers for the task.
% SL (Service percent level): The percentage of calls answered within a specified period.
Speech / Voice Recognition: The ability of the program to recognize and carry out voice commands. More sophisticated software has the ability to accept natural speech, or speech that is used in general conversation.
Telemarketing: A registered trademark of Nadji Tehrani, refers to a form of direct marketing using the telephone to sell products and / or services.
TCA (Total calls abandoned): the number of calls abandoned by the caller.
TPV (Third party verification): The legal requirements for some companies (eg long distance providers, gas, electricity) to have a third party confirm that the customer has requested a change in service. Generally, customers will be included in a three-way call and TPV provider will confirm the order. TPV assist in verifying billing disputes with customers actually ask for a change.
TTS (Text to Speech): A system which converts normal language text into speech.
UMS (Unified messaging system): A program that allows voice, fax, and regular text messages to be held in a single mailbox and accessed by users via email or phone.
Virtual Call Center: A call center where agents are geographically dispersed, whether working in a small office, or (more often) work from their own homes.
Virtual Queuing: A system used in the inbound call center where callers will be informed of the expected wait time before an agent will be available. Callers can choose to wait on hold, or keep their place in the queue to give their phone numbers. Callers receive a call back when they turn up.
Voicemail: System that manages telephone messages for a large group of people.
Votes Portal: A website or other service that customers can achieve weather information such as sports scores or stock quotes.
VoIP (Voice-over Internet Protocol): routing of voice conversations over the internet. Using VoIP, agents can work from home, as long as they have a fast internet connection and stable.
Web Analytics: A method of analyzing the behavior of the website's visitors to make changes to attract and retain more customers.
Self-Service Web: A computerized system that allows users to perform routine tasks over the Internet without the need for live interaction.
If You Are A Piping Engineer
If You Are A Piping Engineer
A welder who has not carried out welding work for more than six months must be re-qualified, because after a rest of six months, most welders do not have steady hands anymore. Their welds will not pass the x-ray tests.
When pipes are galvanized with zinc, the zinc coating must be at least 10 microns, to be effective. A human hair is about 50 microns in diameter. There are cheats who don’t stick to this standard. But if they are caught the penalty will be very expensive.
Cathodic Protection uses anode like aluminum, magnesium or zinc. These three metals will corrode, thus saving the steel pipes. This is the method piping engineers used to solve their corrosion problems.
Stainless steel 304L and 316L contain less than 0.03 % carbon. They are useful for welding rods because of the low carbon content which reduces the corrosion and brittleness at the edge of the welds. Contractors who want to cut corners must know that their corrupt means may cause the lives of other people in future. Moreover they may be legally held responsible if lives are lost or properties are damaged in future.
For pipes with diameter up to 300 mm, if the dent exceeds 6 mm, cut off the damaged portion as a cylinder. This is the piping standard and it is impossible to get away with it if the matter is exposed. One manager may help you to cover up the matter at the moment. What would happen if the next manager takes over?
For pipes with over 300 mm diameter, if the dent is 2% of the diameter or more, cut off the damaged portion as a cylinder. Again this is the standard so that no one can nail you down in future.
All pipelines must be hydrostatically tested for a minimum period of 24 hours. Contractors who cheated on this had to carry out the reworks. Many cases happened in the past. The reputation of the contractor had gone into the drain.
All tie-in-welds must be 100 % radio graphically inspected. The latest plant explosion happened in China this month, and at least 119 people died. Some others are still missing. If the tie-in-welds were properly radio graphically inspected, the ammonia pipeline would not have leaked.
The most common electrodes for piping is 1/8 inch diameter, E 7018. The recommended ampere is from 115 to 165. This rod is designed for all-position welding, with high linear speed. If these rods are exposed for more than four hours, they must be re-dried before use. The recommended oven temperature is from 700 to 800 degrees F. The drying time is from 1 to 2 hours. The best thing to do is to put all the unused rods in a heater while the welding job is in progress. If you don’t follow these instructions, your welds will not pass the radio graphical tests. Won’t it be expensive to carry out the rework?
That joint next to the red clamp has been done by a semi-skilled welder.
If you need further reference, please log on to: http://www.spedweb.com/
When pipes are galvanized with zinc, the zinc coating must be at least 10 microns, to be effective. A human hair is about 50 microns in diameter. There are cheats who don’t stick to this standard. But if they are caught the penalty will be very expensive.
Cathodic Protection uses anode like aluminum, magnesium or zinc. These three metals will corrode, thus saving the steel pipes. This is the method piping engineers used to solve their corrosion problems.
Stainless steel 304L and 316L contain less than 0.03 % carbon. They are useful for welding rods because of the low carbon content which reduces the corrosion and brittleness at the edge of the welds. Contractors who want to cut corners must know that their corrupt means may cause the lives of other people in future. Moreover they may be legally held responsible if lives are lost or properties are damaged in future.
For pipes with diameter up to 300 mm, if the dent exceeds 6 mm, cut off the damaged portion as a cylinder. This is the piping standard and it is impossible to get away with it if the matter is exposed. One manager may help you to cover up the matter at the moment. What would happen if the next manager takes over?
For pipes with over 300 mm diameter, if the dent is 2% of the diameter or more, cut off the damaged portion as a cylinder. Again this is the standard so that no one can nail you down in future.
All pipelines must be hydrostatically tested for a minimum period of 24 hours. Contractors who cheated on this had to carry out the reworks. Many cases happened in the past. The reputation of the contractor had gone into the drain.
All tie-in-welds must be 100 % radio graphically inspected. The latest plant explosion happened in China this month, and at least 119 people died. Some others are still missing. If the tie-in-welds were properly radio graphically inspected, the ammonia pipeline would not have leaked.
The most common electrodes for piping is 1/8 inch diameter, E 7018. The recommended ampere is from 115 to 165. This rod is designed for all-position welding, with high linear speed. If these rods are exposed for more than four hours, they must be re-dried before use. The recommended oven temperature is from 700 to 800 degrees F. The drying time is from 1 to 2 hours. The best thing to do is to put all the unused rods in a heater while the welding job is in progress. If you don’t follow these instructions, your welds will not pass the radio graphical tests. Won’t it be expensive to carry out the rework?
That joint next to the red clamp has been done by a semi-skilled welder.
If you need further reference, please log on to: http://www.spedweb.com/
Career Prospects in Speech Therapy
Predicament in speech
The children and adult confront with problems like difficulty in producing and using speech and comprehensive language, stammering or stuttering and voice problems. These occur from a range of diseases and disabilities like stroke, neurological disorder (Parkinson’s disease), dyslexia, multiple sclerosis, cleft palate, dementia or head injury. According to survey in UK, such speech problems occur due to strokes. These are related to neurological, psychological and physical conditions.
An Initiative
After witnessing such problems, many students have intended to opt for speech therapist or pathologist and speech therapy assistant as a mushrooming career. Scores of institutes have taken schemes to eradicate speech problem in improving communication skills. Many Universities provide graduation and post graduation for career prospects which is straddling across the world. Courses include auditory and acoustic phonetics, anatomy and clinical practices, linguistics, and physiology. There are 15 countries in UK in HNS Plan offer the course of which Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is the best.
Career Athwart
Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) or Speech and Language pathologist and speech therapy assistant help to reduce such punitive damages for the future obstructions of children and adult and provide perfect speech therapy for public speaking. The career entry requirements need the candidates to be good listeners, problem solving ability, open mindedness and other interpersonal skills. A post graduate degree is must.
Speech Language Therapists (SLTs)
Speech and Language Therapists and Speech Pathologist help people to communicate in different ways by developing cognitive communication impairments like social skills, speech sounds and rhythm and swallowing problems. SLTs work in variety of respectable sites like clinics, hospitals, schools, adult education centers and residential homes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a hiring boom for speech-language pathologists expects approximately 28,800 new openings in this field before 2020.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant is another booming career. They are support personnel who carry out treatment plans, observe and report patient responses, schedule activities and maintain therapeutic activities. They also provide with prevention and advocacy.
Job prospects are good and valuable yet, speech-language pathology is a competitive field. For an inside edge, candidates should ask in advance when looking for master’s program about the available placement
Job prospects are good and valuable yet, speech-language pathology is a competitive field. For an inside edge, candidates should ask in advance when looking for master’s program about the available placement
Getting a job, Why?
The American point of view about jobs
Greece is often used as an example of where the "poor" do not want to work. Obviously no American has any idea how bad the job situation is in Greece and can only compare the work situation in America to the rest of the world.
I live in California and the job situation is pretty strange. My friend who is an electrician was on disability and recently got off disability to renew his job status and earn enough credits to be able to go back to disability. My friend is purposely want to be disabled and collect "free" money.
What about those folks on welfare here in California? Are they happy to remain on welfare and hate to work? Let me say that if welfare is kept low wouldn't that encourage more people on welfare to decide to get off welfare?
But the fact remains, there is a rate of 5% or more of unemployment and there are a lot of discouraged folks who have given up looking for work and do not show up in the 5% of the people actively seeking work.
I live in California and the job situation is pretty strange. My friend who is an electrician was on disability and recently got off disability to renew his job status and earn enough credits to be able to go back to disability. My friend is purposely want to be disabled and collect "free" money.
What about those folks on welfare here in California? Are they happy to remain on welfare and hate to work? Let me say that if welfare is kept low wouldn't that encourage more people on welfare to decide to get off welfare?
But the fact remains, there is a rate of 5% or more of unemployment and there are a lot of discouraged folks who have given up looking for work and do not show up in the 5% of the people actively seeking work.
Transportation:essential tool to rise out of poverty
Basically people in Los Angeles need a car. A car will enable a person to get to a job on time. Bus schedules are not bad but some people make sure to get to the bus stop at least a half an hour before it arrives. A trip that takes an hour will take an hour and a half and that means using three hours as opposed to one hour both ways using a car.
The bus line taxes people Two hours per day.
Car expense and time is not cheap either that puts a "tax" on people and makes struggling out of poverty even more difficult. (Some folks freeload with carpools or make allowances for that and help make a community more of a community). The loner poor is at a disadvantage compared to the poor that travel with others.
Many people will be fired from work if they are not on time. Showing up for work is essential but car expenses and transportation costs maybe too high and hence a lot of workers decide not to work because they have nothing to show for the work they put in and the expenses it entails.
The bus line taxes people Two hours per day.
Car expense and time is not cheap either that puts a "tax" on people and makes struggling out of poverty even more difficult. (Some folks freeload with carpools or make allowances for that and help make a community more of a community). The loner poor is at a disadvantage compared to the poor that travel with others.
Many people will be fired from work if they are not on time. Showing up for work is essential but car expenses and transportation costs maybe too high and hence a lot of workers decide not to work because they have nothing to show for the work they put in and the expenses it entails.
The top 5 ways to gain entrance into a nursing school
Getting into nursing school
Complete all prerequisite
In order to get into a nursing program without waiting, it's best that you will complete
all of your prerequisites. Once you have it all done, you will look better to colleges than someone who is still taking it. You will look more attractive this way to colleges.
Your potential to succeed can be greater by evaluation of your completion of your prerequisites.
Have high GPA
You should have a high GPA. When you have a high GPA, you will look like someone who can succeed the program when compared to others. You will also out compete other students who are trying to get in the program. there are a lot of competition out there. It's hard to get in once unless you're the top of the cream.
Have experiences
When you have healthcare experiences, it's shows that you're interested in the program and that you can succeed once you're in the program. However, experiences will also help you when you do clinical. It shows that you really have worked with patients before.
In order to get into a nursing program without waiting, it's best that you will complete
all of your prerequisites. Once you have it all done, you will look better to colleges than someone who is still taking it. You will look more attractive this way to colleges.
Your potential to succeed can be greater by evaluation of your completion of your prerequisites.
Have high GPA
You should have a high GPA. When you have a high GPA, you will look like someone who can succeed the program when compared to others. You will also out compete other students who are trying to get in the program. there are a lot of competition out there. It's hard to get in once unless you're the top of the cream.
Have experiences
When you have healthcare experiences, it's shows that you're interested in the program and that you can succeed once you're in the program. However, experiences will also help you when you do clinical. It shows that you really have worked with patients before.
Some more tips
Apply to many programs
Applying to one program will not help since you can get turn down but when you apply to many programs you will get a chance to get into one. You don't want to wait so long just to get in. You need to get into a program asap.
Try a two years program first
The best thing for any student who is skeptical of the nursing program and their abilities to succeed in it is to try out a one year LVN program or a two year associate program.
Now, you will get to see your abilities and also finish the program with ease. When you finish early, you can work and make some great money. The four year program is too rigorous for the average individual who is busy with family, work, lack finances and someone who is not sure if they will pass all of their exams. You get knock out of the program permanently if you don't pass your exam and you will have to reapply which will take forever or you will have to try another program.
Applying to one program will not help since you can get turn down but when you apply to many programs you will get a chance to get into one. You don't want to wait so long just to get in. You need to get into a program asap.
Try a two years program first
The best thing for any student who is skeptical of the nursing program and their abilities to succeed in it is to try out a one year LVN program or a two year associate program.
Now, you will get to see your abilities and also finish the program with ease. When you finish early, you can work and make some great money. The four year program is too rigorous for the average individual who is busy with family, work, lack finances and someone who is not sure if they will pass all of their exams. You get knock out of the program permanently if you don't pass your exam and you will have to reapply which will take forever or you will have to try another program.
When you can't argue, just shut it up!
Brilliant strategy to shut up the press!
There are ways with which one could kill the snake without breaking sticks. The best technique is known by the best devils. It’s no easy work as one has to be camouflage like innocent and do the evil works articulately and tactfully. The concurrent political turmoil and the press freedom are more or less concocted by this kind of cocktail by the incumbent government. Here are the issues that made the things unnecessarily or deliberately difficult for the country, people and opponents. What is the objective- simply stay in power and get rich.
Bangladesh has many folded chronicle problems to solve- say from infrastructural work and economic works, which many thought the crux of the all other problems. Let’s leave all other political and laws and human rights issues. My focus in this article would be mainly on the press control and abduction and government tactics to numb the public views.
This is clear that present Awami government do not like to hear any criticism of their wrong doing and crimes and corruptions. For example- the corruption in the Padma Bridge project in which World Bank also withdrew its support and terminate the contract for funding, second, biggest corruption was the fraud and forgery from National banks or state owned banks by the government allied business corporate, third biggest is the scamming of funds from Stock exchange, fourth one is collecting and cheating public in the name of Multilevel –Marketing projects. The ministerial level people and renowned politician of the incumbent party were involved and well documented in all the million dollar scams. Government did nothing in all the cases. The newspaper which reported it has become more and more popular in Bangladesh (Amar Desh), it’s a Bengali newspaper and sold at premium price, it runs without advertisement from any government agencies nor from other parties. Yet, it sustains as most of the people love it to read for its investigative and informative revelation of facts and news, which other newspapers don’t dare to. This made almost all the other newspapers, particularly the Pro-government ones jealous. For this reason none of these pro-government newspapers do not stand against the government action of shutting the Amar Desh daily.
Let’s take a closer look in the matter. The specific allegation against the Editor in-charge were hollow and funny though- which says- it created incitement against the government by publishing some news which is related to the International War Crimes Tribunal; which was actually a translated report taken from the Economist. The subject matter was- one of the Justices of the Tribunal conversed and took help in writing the judgment from a Belgium resident Bangladeshi national. It was that Brussels based person who dictated and advised how to put the matter in the judgment, which is not fair in the eye of any Justice System. Moreover, it shows how poorly the matter has been handled by the Tribunal which the Government solely installed and alleged to be biased and unfair. Second, daring job the newspaper did was disclosing inside information about the Government made puppet movement of Shah-bag, which at some point in time publicized by the pro-government media as non-political and neutral conscious peoples movement. It appears that the truth depicted its own face and proved to be the government-blessed activism to mute the opposition who are alleging the government against its unjustified issues and corruption cases. The only newspaper that unveiled the mockery was Amar Desh.
Apparently many other government claims, activities and brutality against oppositions have been challenged in that newspaper, which government cannot answer politically, nor can it deny. Ultimately, the editor is arrested with shameful excuses, and the press was put under lock and key. The rest is simple- law suits, harassment, and torture in the name of remanding by the police. One might raise the question of Justice System. More pity that his mother was also facing charges, along with other newspaper staff and colleagues. How dreadful the political vengeance could be this is an example. Most of all this is a message to all other newspapers that if you do tit be ready for tat!