5 Ways a Mentor Can Help You Get a Promotion

5 Ways a Mentor Can Help You Get a Promotion5 Ways a Mentor Can Help You Get a Promotion Lets start by getting one thing straight a ratgeber cant actually get you a promotion . The hard part of impressing an employer and sealing the deal is all up to you, dear. But a berater can help you snag the job youve only been dreaming about, according to Fredda Hurwitz, chief strategy and absatzwirtschaft officer at RedPeg Marketing and a member of the Marketing Academys scholarship mentor board , by giving you inside information, helping you hone your negotiation skills, introducing you to the right people, and so much more. Here, according to Hurwitz, are five ways they can help. Get your head out of the gutter- we dont mean that kind of role play A mentor can play employer to the mentees employee, which can help build up the mentees confidence in his or her ability to state their case and recognize their value before heading into a negotiation for a promotion , sa ys Hurwitz. The value of a practice scenario shouldnt be underestimated- it instantly creates a safe space to prepare for some off-the-cuff questions that could otherwise catch them off guard. If youd like to practice negotiating, ask your mentor to throw questions your way such as how have you exceeded expectations with the company, and what are some wins you have had in the last six months? Hurwitz suggests. Specific questions can often be intimidating in this type of environment so the act of constructing answers and practicing their delivery with a trusted mentor can help relieve some of the pressure, allowing the candidate to be themselves and shine, Hurwitz explains. 2. You will learn from their past experience. Your mentor has been there and done that - and his or her experience can help you learn information only someone on the inside would know. The mentor should be able to draw on their own experience to provide hints and tips about how to approach this sensitive area, Hurwitz says. Have they stood up to a nightmare manager? Was their worth questioned in a negotiation setting? How did they stand up for themselves? Sharing these personal anecdotes- and furthermore, howthey handled them- can help mentees to get a better sense of the types of scenarios they might encounter as well as different avenues through which to approach them.3. They can introduce you to the right people. Youve heard the saying that its elend what you know but who you know, and when its time to snag a promotion, this can be especially true. However, for those just getting their feet wet in an industry, a Rolodex of helpful contacts can take a while to build, Hurwitz points out, and thats where a mentor comes in. A good mentor will open their network up to a mentee, allowing them to connect with other helpful individuals in the industry and ultimately build up their own little black book.4. They can help identify your strengths- and your weaknesses. Youre ready for a promo tion, but do you possess all the skills necessary to be successful in the new gig? A mentor can help you figure that out. If there are skills that need to be developed in order for a candidate to become eligible for a raise, a mentor should be seen as a critical resource to point out these areas as well as offer tangible tips to help a mentee sharpen their skills, says Hurwitz. Whether its a webinar, industry event, training session, or even just a one-on-one conversation, a mentor who has their mentees best interest at heart will take the steps necessary to help equip them with the competencies needed to go in with their heads held high. 5. And theyll keep it real with you. One way to ensure you get a promotion is to make sure youre actually ready for it. If youre not, you could be setting yourself up for failure. A mentor should even coach the mentee when not to seek a promotion- the mentor may realize that the mentee isnt quite ready, Hurwitz says. An insightful and caring mentor should be able to take that step back and show the mentee what may still be required as a proof point before broaching the subject and having to deal with a very unpleasant response.

12 Action Items for Creating an Amazing Employee Referral Program

12 Action Items for Creating an Amazing Employee Referral Program 12 Action Items for Creating an Amazing Employee Referral Program A special thank you goes out this months Leadership Sponsor, Zoho Recruit. Please visit their site to understand how their quality services can elevate your recruitment practices.Prioritize Your Referral ListingsKnown for his extensive employee referral advice, Doctor John Sullivan suggests prioritizing your referral program to focus on those hard-to-fill, or high-impact jobs. Positions that can easily be filled through traditional recruiting means will only dilute the program and waste your employees time. Sullivan reports, Referral programs that focus their resources on attracting top talent, game-changers, and innovators produce the highest ROI.Mobile is a Game ChangerAs Josh Bersin said, Mobile is not a platform, mobile is the platform. Referrers and candidates alike want a streamlined, easy to navigate process. Were all on the go your referrers ne ed to be able to send a quick and easy referral your way. They should also be able to direct their referred candidates to a mobile friendly career site.With30 millionAmericans now working remotely at least one day a week, it can be hard for you to optimize your referral program if it doesnt have mobile capabilities. For a growing number of people, if your employee referral program (not to mention your recruitment overall) isnt mobile, it just doesnt exist.-Viz Eliraz, CEO and Founder of ZaoExtend the ProgramIt may be called an employee referral program, but organizations should really extend the program to include any person who is invested in the companys success. This could include former employees, your retired workers, friends and family of employees or anyone who has a good understanding of the company culture and goals.However, we shouldnt limit referrals to just employees.Companies and individuals have many connections and platforms for generating referrals. It is shortsighte d to not strategically and actively solicit referrals from individuals outside your current employees.-Founder of Meritage Talent Solutions, Kara YarnotGet Great SoftwareThe user interface of your employee referral portal can really make or break your program. People will opt out of a lengthy or confusing system, and thats a referral lost. You have to make the process as simple and quick as possible for the best results.The right software will allow you to keep track of quality referrals and who they came from. The opposite is helpful too though you can keep track of who is consistently referring candidates of poor quality and even mark them as ineligible for the program.EducateMake aya that your referral pool has all of the information that they will need to make a quality referral every time. Referrals are 1 in retention with a 46% retention rate after one year(compared to 33% from career sites and 22% from job boards). These are the people you want Make sure that there are no roa dblocks between them and you.Educate your referral pool about the company culture, the vision, goals and even the perks. Make sure that they can answer questions from the candidate optimally, with the most information.Grab AttentionNo one wakes up thinking about the stellar employee referral program that youve thoughtfully craftedunless you make them. Referral programs will often fall to the wayside, as one of those out of sight, out of mind things in every day life. Be sure that your referral program stays relevant and exciting. Here are several ways to grab attention-Ask for mention in the company newsletter.-Switch up prizes and notify your participants.-Make it a contest.-Alert everyone when a successful referral is made and what the reward was.-Remember that cash isnt always the most powerful motivator. Try vacation days, a great parking spot, catered lunches or work from home days.-Team up with a charity and make donations a prize option.Personalize RewardsStandard rewards are a great motivator, because people know exactly what they can expect for their successful referral, but there is always something to be said about personalization. A hand-written note, a lunch from their favorite restaurant or a gourmet coffee every once in a while are ways that you can personally give value to their contributions.Referrals are only 6.9% of applicants, yet they are responsible for nearly a quarter of all external hires. Imagine how big of a difference raising that number even slightly could make. Its one thing to get a bonus check, its quite another to know that youve impacted someone elses success and they truly appreciate itRoll Out the Red Carpet Let those quality referrers know what their sponsored candidate can expect from you. Put their resume on the top of the stack, dont make them wait for a response or any communication, and confirm that they will be treated respectfully. Some recruiters will even guarantee an interview to those candidates referred by a con sistently great referrer. This instills a higher level of confidence in both the referrer and the candidate.Make RoomSo many referral programs fail because they were launched with no, or not enough dedicated resources. When your recruiting team is too busy to follow up with referrals, youre sending the message to referrers to stop making referrals.Before launching your program, you have to be sure that there are enough hands on deck. The promise of great prizes, working with friends and contributing to the organizations success is very appealing. Employees will be excited and ready to submit names, have the resources ready and waiting.Reward AccordinglyBe flexible with rewards and incentives. The more successful referrals that a referrer can bring in, the higher their rewards should be. There should also be rewards for quality referrals that happened to not work out. Sometimes simply supplying a name or social connection is worth some sort of incentive. One name can often open up se veral doors.The level of engagement with the employee referral program should be directly reflected in your rewards system.Prioritize your employees referrals based on their past success the most effective programs identify employees with a successful track record of previous referrals. Referrals from those employees are prioritized and given expedited treatment. Employees with bad referral track records -or rule violators need to have their participation restricted.-Dr. John SullivanDont Exclude ManagementSome organizations will exclude HR and/or management from being eligible to make referrals because it could look like preferential treatment, or even a ploy for the incentive. These are the most well connected members of your organization, it makes no sense to leave them out of the program.Consider making them ineligible for the rewards, or make it possible for them to gift their reward to a deserving employee. You can also designate their reward to charity.Emphasize the Everyone Wins FactorEveryone really does win. Retention is higher, productivity doesnt have to suffer because referrals have a reduced time-to-fill, referrers get rewards and the company can save resources on other recruiting practices. Highlight all of the reasons that it is beneficial to workers to be a solid part of the referral program.In a survey, 70% of employers felt referred hires fit the company culture and values better than non-referred employees. Successful collaboration and innovation will often stem from teams with common goals and values.Its not just about making recruiting easier or even finding the right talent in business, you can never forget about the bottom line. A Jobvite survey revealed that 51% of employers said it was less to expensive to recruit via referrals. There are numerous reasons that it makes great business sense to invest in improving your employee referral program.A special thank you goes out this months Leadership Sponsor, Zoho Recruit. Please visit their site to understand how their quality services can elevate your recruitment practices.

How to Deal When a Colleague Is Threatened by You

How to Deal When a Colleague Is Threatened by YouHow to Deal When a Colleague Is Threatened by You If you find yourself working alongside that colleague who routinely undercuts you in meetings, puts you down in conversations or criticizes your work in front of others, take note. Those are telltale signs that he or she may be threatened by you. Its difficult to exhibit your professional best, while also trying to deflect the shade that your colleague is throwing your way. While this situation can be tough to navigate, know that you have power here. Clarity helps Understanding why youre being treated this way can yield strategies for managing it. Heres what you need to know.It may seem like the part who is treating you this way is coming from a place of confidence and control, but the opposite is, in fact, the case. Dr. Claudia Luiz , award-winning author of The Making of a Psychoanalyst explains People act threatened by going into either fight or flight. In the fi ght position, they behave in a hostile way for fear of feeling inadequate or of being thwarted. In the flight mode, they shut down and stonewall and you absolutely cannot connect to the person. . . A lot of feelings can be behind feeling threatened by someone. The feelings that get aroused can range from deep inadequacy to actual fear.If your talent is stirring this reaction in your colleague, this certainly isnt your fault. But it helps to have a sense of where that person is coming from after all, you have to work with him or her. Luiz explains, Competent or beautiful people can arouse our worst fears about ourselves as well as our most unresolved anger about feeling lesser-than.You dont need this back-handed compliment. Its not your responsibility to make your colleague comfortable with you. But if you think its worth your effort, forging well-functioning relationships can make things easier at work. While harmonious relationships are helpful and satisfying in the workplace, yo u dont have to get along with everyone. Deciding what you need in this situation is step one. Is it worth it to try to finesse a relationship here, or are you better served to keep your distance? If you feel compelled to put effort into this relationship, know that it can be a chore. So think it through, and make sure its worth it. Luiz advises It takes work to put someone at ease who is threatened by you, and it requires both compassion and inauthenticity since you cant really be yourself with the person (after all, the person is not really seeing you for the totality of who you are, and is pushing you away whether they do so with the fight or flight). Therefore, you should always ask yourself, what is my goal in putting this person at ease?Be clear in your own mind about how you plan to proceed with this relationship and why youve decided to do so. Its also important to note and document instances that concern you, especially any that could put you at risk in any way, such as da maging your professional reputation. If you detect that this person is circulating incorrect information or publically questioning your competence, it may be in your best interest to give your manager a heads up. Note dates and times when instances took place and include a list of other staff people who were present. If you decide to move forward in your efforts to win over your difficult colleague, Luiz advises The way to neutralize a situation where someone feels threatened by you is to humanize yourself. Translation talk about vulnerabilities such as food allergies, the pressure to do too much with a busy household, grief because a family member died, or even honesty about a failure. In other words, painting yourself as a person who also struggles and has difficulties can change a persons feelings who may otherwise feel threatened because they put you on a pedestal. But know that if you take this route you need a clear sense of your own boundaries. You dont want the project of h umanizing yourself to give your colleague fodder for further mistreatment. Luiz explains Humanizing yourself may not work if a person wants to seek revenge at the hands of feeling inadequate or threatened. When a person is seeking revenge, they dont want to humanize you, they want to put you down. If you discover that this is the case, then its important to be firm and clear in the boundaries you set. Luiz advises You have to put a stop to it by simply saying I dont like the way you are behaving towards me. There are many ways of saying that you dont like the behavior, such as please stop talking over me in meetings,. . . and otherwise setting up boundaries to protect yourself from destructive behavior. People who feel threatened and are seeking revenge are often engaging in unconscious behavior. A firm redirect can go far in putting a stop to how they are behaving.While you may be able to salvage the relationship, its more complicated when a supervisor or a higher-level professiona l is the one whos enacting this behavior. If thats the case, Luiz points out If the superior is determined to put down an underling, that underling is not in a panzerschrank place. In this case, document and report to a leader you consider safe and to your HR colleagues. You deserve to feel safe and respected at your workplace. Theres no justification for mistreatment. If you endeavor to put your colleague at ease, its kind of you. It may reduce the weight of this hassle, but dont feel like you have to. Its not your role to make this work, its your colleagues responsibility to stop dragging his or her baggage to work.

How to Ace a Job Interview

How to Ace a Job InterviewHow to Ace a Job InterviewCongratulations You have just landed an vorstellungsgesprch for what could be a wonderful job. Now what? A successful einstellungsgesprch will be essential for you to lock in a job offer, and this is your chance to impress the bewerberinterviewer enough to get hired.Tips for Acing a Job InterviewTaking the time to prepare will make the interview process, which can be lengthy, run smoothly. You will be able to make the best possible impression at every job interview you go on.Heres advice on how to ace a job interview, including tips on every aspect of the interview from preparation through follow-up.Conduct Company ResearchResearch should always be your first step after accepting an interview. Gathering background information on employers is crucial to successful interview preparation.An employer will expect you to know something about the company, and expect you to know why you will fit in well there. You need to be prepared to ans wer the questions, What do you know about our company? and Why do you want to work here?Knowing as much as possible about the companys past performance and future plans can also help you better explain how you can add value to the company.Before the interview, review the companys website, particularly their About Us section. Also check out their LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google, and other social pages to see what information the company is sharing. Review Glassdoor reviews, salaries, and interviewing information.Dont be afraid to contact your prospective employer to request details on the position you are interviewing for. The mora information you have, the more comfortable youll feel while youre talking to your interviewer.More How to Research a CompanyUse Your Connections to Get the Inside ScoopIf you know someone who works at the organization or who can put you in touch with a current or former employee, youll be able to gather information that can give you an advantage over t he other applicants.Check LinkedIn to see if you have contacts at the company you can use to get insider information. If your college has an alumni network tap that, as well. Ask your connections about the interview process they went through when they were hired, ask what they like - and dont like - about working for the organization. Learn as much as you possibly can about the company and the job for which youre applying. It will help you know what to ask, as well as giving you insight into the role.More How to Find Contacts at a CompanyTake the Time to PracticePractice makes perfect (or at least leads to improvement). Conduct practice interviews with a friend or family member, and ask for their feedback. You can also record or videotape your responses so you can review your answers and check your body language.Prepare answers to commonly asked interview questions. Doing so will help you analyze your background and qualifications for the position. You dont need to memorize answer s, but having an idea of what youre going to say will help you frame a solid response.Also be ready to respond when youre asked if you have any questions for the interviewer. Prepare a list of questions you want to ask the interviewer. Remember, you arent simply trying to get the job - you are also interviewing the employer to assess whether this company and the position are a good fit for you.The more you practice, the more self-assured you will feel walking into the interview. Your answers will feel natural, and interviewers will be impressed by your confidence.More How to Practice for a Job InterviewLearn Behavioral Interviewing TechniquesIn addition to standard interview techniques, behavior-based interviewing is becoming more common. It is based on the idea that a candidates past performance is the best predictor of future performance. Behavioral interviews involve you answering questions about how you have handled past situations at work.The best way to prepare is to make a l ist of your skills, values, and interests as well as your strengths and weaknesses. For each item on the list, consider a time when you displayed that quality. Take the time to compile a list of responses to common behavioral interview questions.When answering, describe the past situation, and how you successfully handled it. Make sure your answers are related to the job for which you are interviewing.More Behavioral Interviewing Tips and StrategiesPrepare for Different Types of InterviewsIt is important to know what font of interview you will have, so you can effectively prepare. For example, you will prepare differently depending on whether it is your first, second, or final interview.Phone and Video InterviewsYou will also have to practice using different technologies if it is a phone or video interview. For both, youll need a quiet place to interview, a time when you wont be interrupted, and the technology necessary to smoothly handle the meeting. Take the time to make sure ever ything is in working order, and do a trial run, so youre ready when its time for the actual interview.Out of the Office InterviewsFor a lunch or dinner interview, you will want to review polite dining tips before you go. Get to the restaurant a few minutes early, and expect the hiring manager to pick up the check. Check online to get a sense of appropriate attire to wear. You may also be able to review the menu to get ideas on what to order.Interviewing over a cup of coffee is much less formal, even though it can be a stepping stone to a formal in-office interview. A casual interview is an excellent way to learn more about a potential employer and the people who work at the company. Youll have more flexibility and opportunities to discuss the role in an informal setting.Group InterviewsYou might also have a group interview, in which you are either interviewed by a panel, or interviewed along with a group of candidates. For this kind of interview, you want to practice both answering questions and being a good listener (which you can show by responding thoughtfully to your group members comments and through your body language).Make sure you know what kind of interview you will be having before you arrive. If you are unsure, do not hesitate to ask the employer or recruiter who set up the meeting.Dress for Interview SuccessYou will want to decide what to wear before the interview day. Your first impression is very important, and what you wear is a big part of that first impression. Therefore, you want to make sure you look professional and appropriate for the work environment.In general, for formal business interviews, men tend to wear a dark suit and tie, and women often wear a dark suit or a blouse with dark pants or a skirt. You should also limit accessories, make sure you are well groomed, your clothing fits you well, and your shoes are shined.You will be able to dress more casually for a job at a startup, or a job at a place with a casual work environment. Wh ats important is to wear whats a good fit for the corporate environment, but even when youre interviewing at a workplace where nobody has heard the phrase dress code you dont want to look like a slob. Neat and tidy business casual is a good option when you know that a suit isnt going to be appropriate interview attire.If you are unsure about what to wear, email or call the person who scheduled the interview and ask about the typical dress code. It is always a good idea to dress just a little bit more professionally than the dress code requires. Your goal is to make the best impression possible.More Interview Outfit Tips How to Dress Appropriately for Your WorkplaceHow to Handle the Day of the InterviewIt is very important to be on time for the interview. On time means ten to 15 minutes early. If need be, take some time to drive to the office ahead of time or check out other options for getting there so you know exactly where you are going, how long it will take to get there, and wh at the transportation and parking situation looks like.If youre running late youll be stressed, and thats no way to start an interview for what could be your new job.Interview EtiquetteRemember that its not only the hiring manager who makes the decision on who to hire. Be polite and gracious to everyone you meet from the time you walk in the door to when you leave. The people you meet could be your future co-workers, so make the best impression on them that you can.When you arrive, introduce yourself to the receptionist. Make sure you know the interviewers name and use it as soon as possible during the interview. If youre not sure of the name, call and ask prior to the interview.More How to Introduce Yourself at a Job InterviewAvoid Common Interview MistakesIn addition to doing everything right, its important to avoid doing the wrong thing when youre trying to get hired for a new job or a promotion. What shouldnt you do when interviewing? Check out the most common job interview mist akes, blunders, and errors interviewees make before you start getting ready to interview. Some of them are minor. Others can make or break your chances of getting hired.What (and What Not) to BringRemember to bring an extra copy of your resume, a list of references, and any work samples you want to show the employer. Bring a list of questions to ask the interviewer. Its a good idea to bring a notepad and pen to take notes.Its also important to know what not to bring. Do not bring coffee, gum, or anything else not related to the job. Turn your phone off and put it away before you walk into the office.More What to Bring With You to an InterviewTry to Stay Calm and Avoid StressIf youre nervous, visit the restroom before your interview, and wash and dry your hands so they arent sweaty. Take some deep breaths, and remember that this is only one interview and youve prepared as well as you can for it. If the interview goes wrong, its not the end of the world, and you may even be able to fi x it.During the interview, try to remain as calm as possible. Ask for clarification if youre not sure whats been asked and remember that it is perfectly acceptable to take a moment or two to frame your responses so you can be sure to fully answer the question.Also, remember that thorough preparation helps build confidence and relieve stress. The more you research the company, practice answering interview questions, and prepare for the day of the interview, the calmer and more confident you will feel.More How To Avoid Interview Stress Tips for Handling a High-Pressure InterviewTake the Time to Follow-UpEven though youve finished the interview, youre not quite done yet. End the interview with a thank you to the interviewer, and reiterate your interest in the position. Then follow-up with a personal thank you note or email message restating your interest. This is an opportunity to remind the employer of your qualifications, and to include any details you forgot to mention in the inter view.More Tips for Following Up With an InterviewerHow to Tell If the Interview Went WellSometimes you can tell right away that an interview isnt working out. You may know as soon as the interviewer starts telling you about the job that you dont want it. The chemistry between you and the hiring manager may not feel quite right. Or you can tell youre not a good fit for the job after all.During other interviews, it may not be as clear. Here are some signs that your job interview went well. If it didnt, consider it a learning experience, and more practice. With every interview you have, youll be better prepared to ace the next one - and get the job.More 10 Interview Skills That Will Help You Get Hired

How to Get Along With a Co-worker You Cant Stand - The Muse

How to Get Along With a Co-worker You Cant Stand - The MuseHow to Get Along With a Co-worker You Cant Stand Maybe you and your co-worker have polar-opposite beliefs on every single, little thing. Maybe the way he taps his pen on his desk drives you crazy. Or maybe you two just cant get through a team outing without throwing little barbs at each other. Whatever the case, nearly everyone has a certain colleague who gets on their nerves at the office. And when you have to work closely with that rolle on the same project or team, it can make your life a whole lot more stressful.But if you find yourself in that situation, dont throw in the towel just yet. In my time in the HR field, Ive seen some truly inspiring transformations. While they may notlage have ended up best friends, plenty of employees once at odds with each other have been able to set aside their differences and come together for the good of the team. And throughout all of those success stories, Ive noticed a few common step s.Give Yourself Space and Rebuild SlowlyWhen faced with a challenge, a lot of talented, driven employees want to dive in and come up with a solution right away. But when tempers are high, giving yourself a little bit of breathing room can be the most productive first step you can take. If you and your co-worker have had a particularly negative encounter recently or have just been on shaky terms for a while, take a few days or so to keep your distance and gather your thoughts. Politely explain that you want to push pause for a bit just to cool down, then try sitting in a different area, postponing one-on-one meetings, or if its possible, working from home for a day or two. (And if sitting far apart or spending time away from each other is impossible, create a space around yourself by wearing your headphones and avoiding as many situations as possible in which youll come face to face.)Be the Bigger Person and Reach OutOnce youve come back from clearing your mind, start building the re lationship up again slowly. You might want to shelve any non-urgent issues for the time being and try to chat on a personal level. Invite her to lunch or out for drinks and make it clear that you wont be bringing up work matters. Instead ask how shes doing, what shes been up to lately, or even what she likes to do in her free time. Not only will this help you humanize your co-worker, it can help you understand where shes coming from and why shes been difficult to work with. And sometimes getting out of the office can make all the difference in the conversations tone and flow.From my own experience, I was able to view a colleague Id been butting heads with much more positively after getting to know about his family. That, combined with a week of limited contact with him, helped me realize he was more than just the guy who steamrolled me in meetings all the time- he was a good person who just happened to get carried away sometimes. And with that knowledge, I was in a much better space to listen, comprise, and ultimately find a solution.Acknowledge the Elephant in the RoomHaving a tough conversations never fun, but if you really want to make things better, you need to eventually talk with your co-worker about the issues youve been having. Not in that first meeting, but in the one after. Trust me No matter how well you think you can swallow your emotions, the tension will keep building up until it eventually boils over. Fortunately, major collaboration issues are usually due to a misunderstanding or difference in communication styles- meaning they can be fixed if both parties are willing to put in the effort.So, the next steps to simply acknowledge what you think is going wrong. Make sure to use plenty of I statements (I feel, I think, and so on) so your colleague can understand your perspective without feeling like youre accusing or attacking them. Keeping your communication style in mind, lay out what you personally need in order to thrive, whether thats more po sitive feedback, a greater degree of transparency, more adherence to deadlines, faster responses to urgent emails, or whatever else you think is bothering you. Odds are that this persons not trying to offend you- its just his natural behavior and he didnt know it was bothering anyone. After youve shared your thoughts, invite your co-worker to weigh in as well. Communications a two-way street, and his perspective needs to be heard just as much as yours does. Then, once youve aired it all out in the open, its time to apologize for any badeanstalt blood that mayve been transpired, come up with a plan of action for how youre going to turn it around, and pledge to hold yourself accountable.In an ideal world, one conversation is all it would take to mend a wounded working relationship. And sometimes, thats exactly how it works out- which is great But more often than not, youll need to put some ongoing thought and effort into ensuring that you and your co-worker can collaborate the way you need to. The good news is that I fundamentally believe that as long as two parties are each willing to adapt their work style, theres no reason they cant be successful. Of course, every once in a while youll run into somebody whos not as flexible as you might like. In that situation, you might find yourself having to accommodate them a bit more, which can be challenging. But if you keep the lines of communication open, maintain a plan of action, and lean on your manager HR for help when needed, you should be in good shape to get along with a co-worker you cant stand. Photo of co-workers talking courtesy of Thomas Barwick/Getty Images.

The Pain of Diesel Mechanic Resume

The Pain of selbstznder Mechanic Resume Write the remainder of your automotive technician resume first. Some folks might think that fancy is better, but in the event of a prosperous mechanic resume, easy and professional is the best way to go. To commence with, youll probably steer clear of the job, because companies are hence specific concerning the skill pieces they wish to get. As you begin seeking the own first job, do not neglect to benefit from opportunities to network with key folks in the businesses that you only want to work at. You must always locate ways to distinguish yourself from others. If youre weak in math, take a while to boost your skills to increase your abilities as a mechanic. You want to reveal the precise skills in the proper way. Patience may also are relevant to your work with customers. Whatever They Told You About Diesel Mechanic Resume Is Dead Wrong...And Heres Why Contact details Positioned at the very top of your CV should become your name. Therefore to make certain that your resume is fantastic for the company that you are interested in finding jobs in, you might require some proper services to writing your ITI Resume Format to the other language. Use the position description for a guide, and use the particular position and business name. It is crucial to include all the keywords in resume to entice the employer and permit them to find you easily online. Today, the quantity of completely free online resume templates is astonishing. The internet site will ask you to select a package for a way to download or print your new resume. Searching jobs on the internet can be time intensive and frustrating. Adaptive You need work that operates with your own schedule. Writing a continue to find work in the art industry can be challenging. It ought to be simple to find work. You merely need to be sure whatever you comprise might be placed about the job which you desire. Diesel mechanics must be in a position to think o n their feet. Maintenance mechanics are liable for inspecting, fixing and keeping equipment in an area of business. They are responsible for diagnosing the root cause of a mechanical problem and applying a solution. So as to excel as a diesel technician, youll need to understand the way to use diagnostic equipment for electronic systems, youll also should understand how to diagnose electrical difficulties. The work of a heavy equipment technician is extremely hands-on, which means you need dexterity in your hands to execute well. Auto repair business is technology driven, and that means you must understand how to use different digital diagnostic equipment and interpret data. You should have the ability to use and understand various tools and technical equipment. Diesel mechanics have to be personable. They handle many kinds of repairs. Many people working as they are trained on the job, but if you have the experience, you may be chosen above the rest. Heavy-duty diesel mecha nics need to know how to place massive vehicles on lifts in buchen that they might get underneath them to work because the typical engine weighs 400-12,000 lbs The 30-Second Trick for Diesel Mechanic Resume The employer wont expect you to have loads of experience, so if your CV is merely a page long, that should be OK. Therefore it is quite essential to receive your ITI Resume Format writing into the language of the area where youre going. Your capacity to relate to your coworkers is vital since it proves that you are able to be an excellent add-on to the businesss workforce. Also, with all these machines in a common manufacturing facility, a maintenance worker needs to be in a position to rapidly spot anything that upsets the general flow. Relevant its very good in the event you can find work whichs applicable to that which you might have to accomplish later on. You need to be able to explain to the customer what ought to be fixed and how its going to be accomplished in a m anner they can fully comprehend.

How to Outperform Your Place on the Organization Chart

How to Outperform Your distributionspolitik on the Organization Chart Recently Zappos announced its move toward becoming a holacratic organization, one where traditional job titles and the roles of hierarchical management are irrelevant. While Zappos and other headline-grabbing companies attempt to innovate their way beyond the status quo, the vast majority of us still work in traditional cultures where power and influence are governed by titles, organization charts, and the fixed expectations they dictate. If you are limited by your current place on the organization chart then your capacity to gain access to choice assignments and receive opportunities for growth and advancement may be structurally restricted. To loosen the constraints, here are three strategies to help you stand out and stay relevant at work by outperforming your place on the organization chart.1 Work Out Your Performance Equat ionWhile there is no magic formula for success on the job, there is a wertmiger zuwachs equation that can concentrate your energy, enhance your focus, and elevate your best work. To identify yours, first consider something that you have always known but have likely been unable to express there is a double-reality of work.On the one hand, all of the tasks and activities laid out in your job description only tell part of the story about succeeding at work. On the other, there is a job-within-the-job, which is an alternate picture of the vital purpose and value-added contributions you must deliver, as well as the hidden challenges (that nobody talked about during the interview) that accompany every standard job description.Vital Purpose + Value-Added Contributions Impact from Hidden Challenges = Outperforming Your Place on the Organization ChartTo map your performance equation you have to recognize your vital purpose to the organization what pivotal role you can play in the pursuit o f team and company goals. You have to distinguish value-added contributions that go beyond your job description the specific skills and competencies you rely on to anticipate challenges and deliver unexpected solutions. And, you have to expose your hidden challenges the everyday stumbling blocks to managing constant change, effectively collaborating with difficult colleagues, navigating confusing workplace politics, and getting great work done in an environment of shrinking resources and increasing demands.2 Put It In Three DimensionsNobody is an island and your capacity to advance depends in part on the quality of mutually beneficial relationships you cultivate. Once you grasp your performance equation you have to put it in three dimensions by scanning up, down, and across the organization to see the impact of your job-within-the-job on colleagues.For upward assessment, you want to consider your immediate supervisor and any other bosses that you may not report to directly, but w ho nonetheless impact you. You can explore this with questions likeAt this moment, how much does my boss know and understand about my job-within-the-jobincluding both the value that I contribute and the hidden challenges I face?What do I need to communicate to make them aware of the successes and challenges of my work? For seitlich assessment with peers who are across from you on the organization chart, it helps to pick just two or three colleagues that are the most influential to your success. Whether you think of them as supporters or detractors, the goal is to identify those who play a substantial role in your everyday experience at workOverall, do these people make it easier or more difficult for me to succeed in my job-within-the-job? What steps could I take to improve our shared understanding about the impact we have on each other?If you are in some kind of management role, it is critical to reflect both on how much your people know about your own double reality of work, as we ll as on how much you know about the true challenges your direct reports encounter. If you have many formal direct reports, I suggest focusing initially on the pivotal ones that you rely on most for your own successHow well do I understand the job-within-the-job of my key reports?How have I been hiring, managing, and evaluating people based on assumptions about their standard roles rather than on their performance equation and realities of their double reality of work?3 Make Small MovesA clear performance equation in three dimensions is a foundation for changing your stars because we make our own experience at work. Regardless of our title, tenure, or slot on the organization chart, we are the single greatest influence that shapes the quality and character of our working lives. This gives us tremendous powerespecially if we are unhappy with our job, the quality of our work, or the prospect of what lies ahead.Knowing that there will always be bad days and teachable moments, the sure st path toward steady growth is through small moves. Three manageable questions that can be seamlessly considered in the course of your day-to-day responsibilities offer small, but incremental opportunities for improvementWhat vital purpose can I play today during meetings and conversations with colleagues?What value-added contributions can I deliver during my key interactions today?What challenges could surface and interfere with my best work today and how can I get in front of them?If you veer off purpose, fail to consistently deliver your value-added contributions, or get overrun by your hidden challenges, the job-within-the-job will keep you stuck in place. Alternatively, taking steps to work out your performance equation, putting it into three dimensions, and making small moves can help you outperform your place on the organization chart and plot a course for achieving the working life you want.

Preparing for a Phone Interview

Preparing for a Phone InterviewPreparing for a Phone InterviewIf youve ever parteicipated in a work or social conference call, or maybe even tried calling your favorite Aunt Mildred who, due to a youth spent attending rock concerts, is a bit hard of hearing and incessantly yells what into the phone, youre intimately aware of the greatness and fallbacks of modern telephone technology. People rooms, blocks, states or even countries apart can chat at the press of a few buttons. On the other hand, reception can get lost, participants can talk over each other, and Aunt Mildred could forget shes on the phone and keep you on the line while she rants at the mailman wrinkling her magazine subscriptions.When it comes to phone interviews, ansicht benefits and problems are often exacerbated. Phone interviews are much loved by HR departments and hiring managers for their ability to allow for quick assessment of a candidates basic skills. Make a phone interview faux pas, however, and you wont be o n the receiving end of a call back or job offer. Like any other aspect of your job interview, smart preparation is critical to success. Here are some helpful tips for nailing that initial call and moving forward in the job applicant process.Prep for the Most Common QuestionsJust like an in person query, phone interviews tend to take a familiar route. Start out your interview prep by developing answers for these five commonly asked questions and youll be well on your way to success. Its important to remember to keep answers to questions during phone interviews brief and to the point. Call-in interviews tend to last 5-10 minutes max and serve as an initial confirmation of your skills and background from your resume. In addition to answers to common questions, develop a short and succinct pitch of why youre qualified and interested in the given position. Use these preparation hints and youll establish a foundation for quick success.How to Convince ThemOnce youve actually scored the pho ne interview, its time to sell yourself and your specific skills to your interviewer and potential employer. Your main goal during this crucial interview step should be to convince the person on the other end of the line that youre worthy of bringing in for an in-person interview. Research the position using the public job posting, networking and research on the companys goals and culture. Craft your responses based on this information, treating your interview similarly to an exam or other qualification test. Meet the minimum threshold, and youll be well on your way to earning yourself that critical job offer.Prep Before Your CallIn addition to the research leading up to your phone interview, youll want to perform several critical tasks prior to picking up the phone. Of your phone interview will have a video component, test out your tech before its time to answer the call. tischset up a background, review your lighting and choose clothing that will perform well on a digital screen. You may want to skype or videochat with a friend or colleague beforehand to iron out any wrinkles to ensure a smooth interview experience.Whether phone or video, take a few moments ahead of time to relax and focus on the task at hand. Review and re-review your resume and application so that youre fully prepared to answer any questions regarding your work history or education background. Similarly, go over the job description, company website and relevant social media pages and profiles to refresh your recollection regarding the potential employer. While these tasks may seem redundant, repetitive or appear to be meaningless minutia, going through the routine helps prepare for your interview in multiple ways. Much like athletes use muscle memory exercises to train their response time, running though routine questions and answers and familiarizing yourself with common questions helps make your responses more natural, quicker and more on point. Going through the preparation routine can also help reduce nervousness, providing a vital confidence boost that will show in your overall interview performance. While many candidates may dread them, telephone interviews are a vital part of the job-search process and are here to stay for modern employers. Use our helpful hints during preparation and performance and youll be well on your way to nailing the phone interview and moving on to an in-person meeting, a job offer and beyond.

8 Great Websites for Your Flexible Job Search

8 Great Websites for Your Flexible Job Search8 Great Websites for Your Flexible Job Search8 Great Websites for Your Flexible Job SearchTo help you in your hunt, has culled a list of eight great websites for your flexible job search.MyLifestyleCareerDedicated to helping people profit from their passions during second careers and semi-retirement, MyLifestyleCareer is full of career advice, tips, and information to help people transition to fun, flexible new careers. Career consultant and author Nancy Collamer provides services, resources, classes, freebies, and links to help people use their passions to re-invent their careers.WorkLifeFitFor WorkLifeFit, its all about finding the right work-life balance. The WorkLifeFit mission is to offer strategies that help clients and companies make flexible career options an integral part of the career landscape. Working with both employees (Work+Life Fit) and employers (Flex+Strategy Group), WorkLifeFit is seeking to help change the culture of th e workplace by promoting the advantages of telecommuting, reduced schedules, and work re-design.Undress4SuccessTargeting the work-from-home market, Undress4Success provides advice and resources for people looking to start home-based businesses, find home-based jobs, or convince the boss at their current jobs to let you work from home. The focus of Undress4Success is to provide insight on what it takes to be successful at home, in your home-based career.MeetupWith about 16 million members, Meetup is a global network of local groups that get together for face-to-face social, educational, and community gatherings. Meetup aficionados attend nearly 316,000 meetings a month in 196 countries around the world. Meetups goal of a Meetup Everywhere about Most Everything encompasses job search groupsin 131 cities, made up of people who network and share job searching tips and leads.WorkOptionsA key mission of WorkOptions is to help women who already have jobs negotiate for flexible work options , higher pay, and saner days. If you have a job thats unsatisfactory because it lacks flexibility, WorkOptions offers guidance for approaching your boss about flexible options, including compressed workweeks, job sharing, telecommuting, and part-time work. Should your negotiations fail, WorkOptions offers tips on how to find flexible work elsewhere, and how to negotiate for flexibility in your next job.SkillshareSkillshare is an online learning community that offers thousands of web-based classes taught by some of the worlds best teachers. With a goal of providing learning opportunities that provide quality education to anyone, anywhere, Skillshares services are based on a learning-by-doing philosophy, where everyone is a teacher and where learners are engaged because theyre learning real-world skills.WAHMAn online magazine that features information and news about working from home, WAHM (or Work at Home Moms) initially focused on stay-at-home moms who ran home-based businesses. Tod ay, WAHMs mission has expanded to include listings of screened, remote jobs with flexible options and advice on how to avoid scams- while continuing to offer support to entrepreneurial moms who run businesses from their homes.But of course What list of great flexible job search websites would be complete without? A pioneering source for flexible positions across virtually all industries, provides job opportunities for career-minded people who are seeking fulfilling jobs that are flexible, and that allow for healthy work-life balance. pounds the pavement on behalf of job seekers, offering researched, professional job leads designed to help job seekers find flexible work faster.Readers, do you know of other great websites for your flexible job search? Share them with us

25 million old Starbucks cups are new once again

25 million old Starbucks cups are new once again25 million old Starbucks cups are new once againThink about this with your morning joe Starbucks has recently made a statement by recycling their own coffee cups back into their own coffee cups.Confused?Earlier this year, Starbucks sent 25 million old cups to a recycling mill in Wisconsin. The mill recycled those cups, which were old stock cups that would have been otherwise destined for a landfill, into new Starbucks cups, ready to use once again.A solution is needed to tossing 6 billion cups a yearThe act of recycling their own cups allowed Starbucks to make clear that its possible to recycle poly-coated paperboard,which is the kind of paper their cups are made of, in a cost-effective manner. Starbucks cups are lined in a thin coating of plastic to prevent leakage, however, the material isnt widely accepted for recycling due to the process of removing the plastic lining.Not every city is set up to accept such cups for recycling a di fficulty for Starbucks, which wants a national approach to accepting its cups. By getting more recyclers to work with them, Starbucks could begin to eliminate the staggering6 billion cupssent to a landfill each year. The coffee chain has been criticized as a Cup Monster by environmental groups.Currently, a Starbucks coffee cup contains 10% recycled paper the company wants to double that by 2022.