5 Reasons You Might not be Getting Callbacks for Job Interviews Building Your Future Now

5 Reasons You Might not be Getting Callbacks for Job Interviews Building Your Future Now Sometimes we reach a tough stop during our job search: we dont get any calls for job interviews. You keep on sending your resume out with little or no results. However, before losing hope here are 5 reasons you might not be getting calls for a job interview and some quick fixes: 1.Applying to the Wrong Job The problem might be that you are applying to jobs that require more education, specialized training or skill sets you dont have. Get back to the drawing board and reflect on what can you bring to the table. Find jobs that are a better fit by reviewing your experience and skills. 2.Resume Style Have you been using a barely updated resume? It might be time to write a whole new resume. You may want to consider hiring a professional resume writer to increase your chances of getting a callback. 3.Social Media Presence Your resume is updated and professional. You have the experience and skillsets required. But you still arent getting callsanother reason might be your social media presence. If you have a moment review your LinkedIn profile and up-date it immediately. Review your Facebook and Instagramdo you share appropriate content? Does your profile reflect a different persona that does not align with companies values? Take serious stock of your online presenceit just might be costing you a job because companies do online research on many of their candidates all the time. 4.Approach Sometimes bringing a different or fresh approach to your job search can yield some solid results. All it takes is reading books about thinking differently or taking a novel path to applying to jobs. It just might be you need to get out there and network more instead of just doing online applications. If you arent getting calls for interviews every and angle to adjusting your job search should be considered. 5.Little or No Support Trying to find a job can already be stressful as it is and your feelings can sometimes reflect on your resume, coverletter or applications by the tone of your writing or the way you write. Reach out to friends or family that can lend you their ear and ask for support. Career services in your local area may offer support for people having a tough time looking for a job. Image: Stock Snap

How to Learn About Resume Writing Tips Information Technology

How to Learn About Resume Writing Tips Information TechnologyIt can be really frustrating trying to learn about resume writing tips information technology and it's skills. IT technology is often overlooked because of the large number of people who don't actually realize how important it is. It is a fact that, information technology has never been a part of most companies. That is why they usually hire people without knowing about how to deal with the information technology.A lot of people in the companies are being paid good money for these data entry jobs, which are rarely rewarded with real salary. They are mostly doing data entry jobs that do not actually make any money for them. There are also many employees who do not have any knowledge of the skill sets needed for the information technology career, but they are still hired because of the big salaries.Most of the employees do not know anything about the required skills. They are still being paid what they are supposed to receive . The question that is still on everyone's mind is, 'Why doesn't everyone know anything about this?'The first mistake people make when learning about resume writing tips information technology is that they think that it can be easy to write an IT recruitment. They think that they can just type some code or hire some computer science majors that can do all of the programming tasks for them.In order to get the job done, a person must know how to make the entire system to do some complex job that was never done before. Computer science majors are just too limited when it comes to the basic IT tasks that need to be done, but the computer science majors can easily teach you how to write a resume.The only problem is that it takes a huge amount of time to learn about the IT skills and programs that you need to use to build your resume. You would spend a lot of your own time on learning about the whole process.What people need to do is find a job where they will actually get rewarded for th eir efforts. It is rare that there is a company that can make them earn a good amount of money doing something that they will get rewarded for. A lot of them will try to do it at the cost of losing their own dignity and career.It is in the best interest of the employers that the candidate should have the knowledge about the things needed to fill the job. This way, they will not have any reasons to complain if they were not able to do the job right. They will simply go to another company that wants to hire people for data entry jobs.

Counseling Career Profile - VocationVillage

Counseling Career Profile - VocationVillage VocationVillage.com interviewed Rob Baker about his counseling career.How would you describe the main functions of your job?I provide marriage, family, individual and group therapy services and business/executive coaching. I have a private practice, specializing primarily in three major areas: Couples Therapy, Sexual Addiction Recovery for individuals and couples, and Business and Executive Coaching. In addition to individual and group therapy, I offer workshops, presentations, continuing education training, supervision and consultation services in my specialty areas.How long have you been a therapist?22 years.What does a typical day look like in your practice?A day in my life in private practice is devoted primarily to what I am most passionate about â€" providing therapy for individuals and couples, and facilitating group treatment. Beginning with an hour of administrative efforts at 8 AM, I begin to see clients at 9 AM. On average I can typically have 6 or 7 “standard” appoint ment sessions lasting approximately 50 minutes and conduct a group therapy session that is for 90 minutes on three different evenings. I also attempt to keep another hour during the day for administrative details â€" charting, making and returning calls, etc. and finish any of these items at the end of the day. My week is structured to meet with clients Monday through Thursday. I reserve Fridays to support my personal and professional development, such as networking, continuing education, study/retreat, new program or curriculum development and preparation for new program or workshop offerings. Though I consider myself to have good organizational and administrative skills, the actual “work” of these administrative tasks is the least appealing aspect of my work and my day. So, over the years I have put in place several elements to minimize the time I have to give to these items. These include hiring a good bookkeeper and accountant that specialize in practices like mine and deve loping appropriate templates and/or software systems to streamline as many functions as possible.What do you like best about your work?It is most gratifying for me to play a role in facilitating meaningful resolution through painful issues and impasses in someone’s life and then see them begin to thrive through the application of the new perspectives and problem solving approaches they have gained. One of the key aspects in this endeavor is that a meaningful and successful outcome involves a mutual collaborative effort by both the therapist and the client. Since personal change is one of the greatest challenges any of us will encounter, I believe that cultivating this collaboration is the art of therapy that is both delicate and crucial in the achievement of the desired outcomes.What are the most challenging things about your work?Constant attention is given to developing an appropriate relationship with each client which involves having empathy and developing trust. These efforts are undergirded with evaluating and attending to the clients’ unique capabilities, history, learning style and values. At the same time, it is a sober, but important consideration that some individuals may not choose to invest or commit to making the kind of effort necessary to achieve their stated goals. Having attempted to work creatively and thoughtfully toward the achievement of their therapeutic goals with a client, it is also important to do some routine “benchmarking” to evaluate if progress is being made toward their goals. It may be the case that they need to take some time to step back and take inventory regarding their goals and their commitment level to their current plan or to consider some new perspectives, approaches or direction. This could have the outcome of either enhancing their current efforts with greater clarity, sense of direction and motivation, or they may decide to not continue with their therapy at the present time. With either of these outcomes, i t has become important to recognize that, though it can be disappointing for the therapeutic relationship to end without the stated goals being achieved, the work in the therapy can be seen as valuable for the person in their life journey, based on the time they have invested in examining their life and relationships.How did you build your business?The two main dynamics for developing my practice have involved corporate strategic planning and having identified specialty niches. My first job after the completion of my Bachelors degree was as a YMCA Program Director, where I was trained in 5-year Corporate Planning. The application of the general principles of this approach over the years has been invaluable in assisting me to clarify both the vision that I might have at any point for my career and to develop a strategic business and marketing plan to implement that vision.What was your professional background before you became a counselor?In addition to the career and practice develo pment path shared above, when I began my graduate work in counseling and in the early days of starting into the development of my counseling career, I worked in the business sector to support my young family. This primarily included work in restaurant management, and later insurance sales and management. This experience was valuable in contributing to my understanding of the business aspects of managing my practice.What is your educational background?I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling â€" Emphasis in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from the University of San Francisco. This education has been enhanced by various certifications in my areas of specialty focus.What skills are most important to succeed in a counseling career?Primary skills of value would be in two arenas. First, it is important to have “emotional intelligence” skills, which would include having empathy, being grounded in personal sel f-awareness and integrity and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of different people styles. Second, I believe it is important to develop a strategic plan and have practical business skills to effectively launch, grow and manage a practice.What advice do you have for someone who wants a counseling career similar to yours?This would include several key focus points: Gaining clarity regarding one’s motivation and passion for this work. Then, assessing one’s strengths to provide direction for having the best fit regarding (1) The specialty areas to focus on, (2) Work environment â€" deciding if you thrive best within the structure of a counseling center or as a private practitioner, and (3) The kind of education and training required in the pursuit of one’s career goals. It is important to have clarity regarding one’s financial goals in order to have appropriate expectations in this field. Finally, it can be of great value to interview several therapists, par ticularly in the areas of your specialty interest, to understand more of the total dynamics involved with this work.Are there any commonly held misperceptions about a counseling career that you would like to clarify?When I share what I do in social situations, often others seem to become self-conscious and may comment to the effect of, Uh-oh, now I am going to be psychoanalyzed…” Though this could be an occupational hazard, what is more true is that there is a desire to be real, along with an interest generally in having an enjoyable and caring connection with others.What is the income range for private practice counselors?Again, this can depend on the areas of specialty, level/years of experience and the work context, i.e. private practice vs. working for a counseling center. So, the income potential could range from $30,000 to over $100,000 for a licensed Master’s Level therapist.What are your long-term career goals?While my primary goal remains doing the work of therapy, I also have identified two important values. First, I have a commitment to being a lifelong learner. Second, an important expression in my work is teaching and training. In looking forward, my ambitions include continuing to supervise and consult with those desiring to become involved in the areas of my specialty through a variety of formats. This would involve supervising new therapists and/or experienced therapists that are pursuing certification in the sexual addiction area, offering workshops in the community, continuing education training for practitioners and/or a specific curriculum in the academic environment. I believe that any time I prepare and offer a curriculum in any training venue, I continue to learn and grow as well.Thank you, Rob!.If you would like to read more about Rob Bakers counseling career or his professional counseling or coaching services, please visit his website at NextStep Counseling Coaching . . Read more career profiles. .

Five Tips to Educate Self-confident Girls

Five Tips to Educate Self-confident Girls Educate girls, educate a nation. It unleashes a domino effect that changes the world, without a doubt for the better. With the statement we want to express the most important value that girls have in our society, and we do it because we do not want to be part of an environment that is silent when a girl is violated in her physical or emotional integrity, or when her possibilities to grow fully are   prevented. We have to do it because we dream of a world where they are free. Raising Self-confident girls Today more than ever, in both schools and families, we must collaborate to train self-confident girls who value and defend their independence and who know how to face the situations life presents. What can you do to make your daughter a happy girl and finally a good and well-balanced woman? Here are five tips that we recommend you keep in mind when making decisions regarding your daughters education: Teach her to love herself: Throughout her life, your daughter will have to handle the pressure that exists in the media in relation to the image that a woman should have. Do not reinforce this idea at your home. On the contrary, show her the wonderful privilege of being unique and unrepeatable and teach her to love her uniqueness. A very clear way of doing this is breaking the stereotypes that indicate that all girls like pink and that they can’t or should perform certain activities. Encourage her to achieve her dreams: Help your daughter identify what motivates her and when she does, give her tools that will help her achieve those dreams. Support her at all times to continue and finish her studies. A girl with enough knowledge is a girl with power who will become a full and generous being, capable of giving back to her community. Education decreases the chances of suffering violence, getting married at an early age or becoming a mother as a child. Encourage her to enjoy freedom: Your daughter should have responsibilities that allow her to gain experience in different situations and prepare her to deal with setbacks and frustration. This will help her become a truly free woman, who can and knows how to make decisions for herself. Some ancient views place women in an imaginary area that seems unbreakable, making them the object of male domination and closing their creative taps. We can see this phenomenon in many countries with education and well being below average levels. Feras Antoon  is a great example of someone who has understood this classic problem and with his entrepreneurial approach he is trying to help young women in the world to gain their freedom. Teach her how to care for and respect her body: It is important that your daughter knows that she owns herself and that for this reason she must respect herself and respect her physical integrity. Invite her to eat healthy, without the issue of food becoming a pressure for her and also to explore her physical abilities through playing games and sports, and exploring whatever might interest her. Allow her to express her feelings Teach your daughter the value of having her own opinions.   Encourage her participation in the decision-making of certain aspects of the house such as a new color for the walls. Talk to her, exhort her to express her ideas and listen to her when she does. As you see, raising a self-confident girl is the same as raising a happy girl.   The future will always need women who can contribute to the creation of a better world, one in which women and men have the same opportunities to give their best.

5 Weird Things Nerves Make People Do in Job Interviews

5 Weird Things Nerves Make People Do in Job Interviews Many people come to me for help when they freeze up in interview, which they attribute to panic and nerves. That’s true. Your nerves can make you freeze up under the spotlight of an interview. What you may not know however, is that your nerves will make you do other strange things. So if you’ve ever had an interview that you thought went wonderfully well, only to receive a knock back a week or so later, read on. Many recruiters see the way you handle yourself in interview, as an indication of what you will be like under pressure in real life. That is, you give at your weakest points. Here are a few examples to show you what I mean: 1. Answering the question before an interviewer finishes asking it I list this first as I honestly loathe this behaviour. I’m not sure why people do this, but my take on this is that the person has poor listening skills. Interrupting someone before they finish asking you a question is like a verbal kneecapping â€" unexpected and painful. RELATED: The Only 5 Interview Questions You Need to Prepare for 2. Not answering the question Sometimes interview questions are too long. Sometimes an interview question has too much preamble. Sometimes interview questions are too confusing. So as an interviewer I don’t mind repeating a question, but when I need to rephrase and simplify a question three or so times, I give up and move on to the next question. 3. Talking too much Some people don’t seem to take a breath in interview. This is fine if you have an engaging story and you can remember the question you are answering a few minutes into your answer. However many people keep talking and forget to keep checking to see if their interviewer is listening. The tricky thing here is to know whether your interviewer is a person who likes detail or who likes bullet points. It’s also difficult to know if interviewers are actually listening. Some interviewers, particularly experienced interviewers, are professional at looking like they’re listening. See more on this at  How to Zip It in Interviews. 4. Shutting down Often people switch into “interview mode.” They’re engaging in reception. They’re lovely over the phone. But when they get into interview they talk in a completely different way. As an interviewer I think “whatever happened to?” 5. Injecting odd phrases “Like,” “like you know,” “do you get what I mean?” This verbal stuffing can completely detract from your appearance as a competent professional. The public speaking group, Toastmasters, is good for eliminating this kind of thing, as is recording yourself in an interview practice session. Bonus: Forgetting to listen Sometimes people launch into an answer that they want to give, rather than listening to what a question is actually asking. The danger in this is that it may take the interviewer a couple of minutes to realise you are off tangent. If your interviewer is short on time, or simply impatient, you may have missed your chance. Related: Do You Know How To Sell Yourself in a Job Interview?

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in the #MeToo Era CareerMetis.com

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in the #MeToo Era â€" CareerMetis.com Source: PixabayIn the wake of the #MeToo era, there has been an increase in discussions regarding the very sensitive topic of sexual harassment in the workplace. Though sexual harassment awareness has been increasing for decades, it’s still a widespread problem. There are numerous reasons to consider why sexual harassment persists and how we can stop it.Sexual harassment often comes from a desire for control. Those in powerful positions don’t want their authority compromised. Knowing that they have status above certain employees makes them feel they have a license to demean them. Since sex is an incredibly intimate topic, the ability to exploit someone’s insecurities through suggestive comments or actions can be thrilling for harassers.There’s no single type of sexual harassment. It can include making lewd comments, telling inappropriate jokes, and offering promotions in exchange for sexual favors. Discussing an employee’s wardrobe in uncomfortable detail or grazing a hand against them could also be considered harassment.evalIf a behavior makes someone feel like they’re in a precarious situation and requests for it to stop are not accepted, a harassment claim wouldn’t be out of line. None of this information is particularly revolutionary.Sexual harassment policies are commonplace in just about any work environment. However, there’s still a divide on what constitutes sexual harassment and what the appropriate punishments are. The #MeToo movement has put a spotlight on how people are sexually humiliated in the workplace, but anyone case could have ten different analyses based on the evidence presented.In the #MeToo era, people aren’t becoming more overly-sensitive and mistaking good-natured compliments for sexual harassment. Instead, they’re feeling more assertive in voicing complaints when someone harasses them. Technology has also offered more ways for harassment to occur.Indecent emails, social media messages, and stalking online dating pro files are all examples of how harassers can prey on employees or coworkers by using modern technology. Harassment being inherently wrong isn’t likely to cause any great divide.What becomes complicated is discerning what counts as harassment. This can come from a generational gap. If someone is older and came up in a time when complimenting the looks of their employees was considered flattering, they could feel unfairly singled out when told that such behavior is inappropriate. While they might protest that no one had a problem with it in the past, the likely reality is that people did have issues with it, but they were afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation.Not being caught up with how our cultural views on sexual harassment have evolved is okay, but anyone who is serious about avoiding a hostile work environment needs to listen carefully and not become obstinate. It can undoubtedly be humbling for one to admit that didn’t know something, but ignorance isn’t wrong. What is wrong is being presented with valuable information and rejecting it because it doesn’t match up with your previous worldview.A multitude of sexual harassment incidents are avoidable with common sense. The idea of demanding sex from an employee or insulting their appearance is unthinkable for most people. For other cases, people need to put themselves in the other person’s shoes. They need to ask themselves how they would feel if this behavior was being done to them, not by them.evalHaving good intentions doesn’t mean someone can’t be in the wrong. Someone might tell a coworker that her dress looks lovely and think that it’s not a problem, but it could put the other person in an awkward situation.It’s unlikely that they’ll cry sexual harassment at one compliment, but they might want to tell you that they would prefer not to hear such comments. Deliberately ignoring such requests should be seen as a significant example of crossing boundaries. If you’re called out for sexual harassment in the workplace, make sure you understand precisely why and follow any necessary steps to change your behavior.This could be a reasonably insignificant action, such as reciting a bawdy joke that made some coworkers uncomfortable. You might be feeling upset, but you need to handle this situation maturely. Listen to your employer or human resources representative and agree to refrain from repeating this action or any similar ones.The easiest way to avoid harassing people in the workplace is to respect everyone equally. It doesn’t matter what someone’s gender, race, age, or sexual orientation is.evalEveryone deserves consideration as a human and not a sex object. The workplace is an environment for professionalism. There might be conflicts regarding disagreements regarding what direction specific projects should take, but it should never lead to people being shamed or manipulated.If you’ve been experiencing harassment, know that you have every right to speak up . There’s also no minimum for what qualifies as harassment. Don’t let yourself think that you have to wait until things are beyond unacceptable for you to file a complaint.Thanks to the #MeToo movement, people have realized that keeping silent about harassment only allows abusers to exploit their power further. Even if you’re not contributing to or receiving sexual harassment in the workplace, you can still make a difference.As an ally in the fight against sexual harassment, you should be willing to speak up when you witness someone making crude comments. If someone tells you that a co-worker is harassing them, you should take them seriously and not try to brush off their complaints as an overreaction. If you’re an employer, you need to do all you can to make your workplace a harassment-free zone.When you hire new employees, go over the harassment policy extensively and make sure that they understand what is expected of them. You can also have seminars on a regular basis whi ch remind your team about what sort of behaviors are considered sexual harassment. Everyone should be held accountable for their actions in the workplace.Sexual harassment might never be wholly eliminated, but it can be reduced through education. The #MeToo movement is long overdue and should not succumb by people who are unwilling to listen. If we learn the importance of communication and cooperation, we can make our workplaces safer environments for everyone.

What I wish I knew 20 years ago - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

What I wish I knew 20 years ago - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Heres a great article by Peter Grazier who has worked with employee involvment for 25 years: When I began working with employee involvement concepts in 1980, I was unbelievably ignorant of the human dimension of organization performance. As a degreed engineer, most of my training had been in the hard sciences and left little time for other subjects. I did attend some of the required courses in the humanities such as History of Art, but never in six years of higher education did I receive training in what I call Human Dynamics. My education finally came with my entrance into the world of employee involvement. And, to say the least, my beliefs about how organizations operate (or should operate) have changed significantly. He goes on to his three key learning points: Everyone has something to contribute?and will if the environment is right. The human element of performance is more important than the technical element. Most decisions can be significantly improved through collaboration. I like it, and I agree completely! Not only will this get people involved it will also make them happy at work. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Pump Up Your Social Media Presence

Pump Up Your Social Media Presence Hate to keep harping on your Social Media presence, but its one of the most important things to look at during your job search. Many job applicants think that Social Media is all fun and games, and while it certainly has those aspects, its also a great tool to showcase yourself. However, putting forth the wrong image could cost you dearly. Do you think HR Managers are not Googling your name, Facebook stalking you or reviewing your LinkedIn profile? If you answered no, youre absolutely wrong. Think of the first thing you do when you meet someone newyou take a look at their online profile. Nothing wrong with that, the information is there for anyone to see. So, why would that stop HR Managers from checking up on prospective employees? It doesnt.  HR  Managers  look at everything and if you have one embarrassing, drunken photo on your Facebook wall, they will see it and judge you accordingly. No one said it was fair, but that public photo is fair game. So, how do you compete in the Social Media space? What can you do to pump up your online presence without destroying your good social standing? Find out below: 1. Allow access to only certain people: Facebook allows you to block access to people who are not your friends and even filter out your posts, links and other media. LinkedIn only gives access to people who request it. Keeping your account setting private means you are insulated and safe from prying eyes of HR Managers. 2. Update your profile pictures in order to keep a professional appearance: When youre looking for a job, one of the first things people see when they Google you  are your Social Media photos. What are you doing in yours? Are you wolfing down a piece of cake with chocolate covering your face or are you dressed in a nice suit, showing your finest business attire? You think people dont look at this, but youre absolutely wrong. They place a huge amount of consideration into how you present yourself. Present the wrong image and youre finished. 3. Update your work history: Make it known on Social Media sites that you are actively looking for employment. You would be surprised with the amount of people who will come forward with job tips, advice or just general care. Updating your work history also opens up avenues for future employment because HR Managers can see your list of skills, accomplishments and awards. HR Managers are looking over your LinkedIn profile, so take pride in it. 4. Add more friends: This is especially true for LinkedIn. See a job you want, look up someone who works for the company and see if you have a secondary connection with them. If so, ask your friend to introduce you  to his/her colleague  and begin talking about the open position. Pumping up your Social Media presence is  all about making yourself available and putting  your best foot forward. Its not hard, you just have to craft the right image. The better you present yourself and your skills in Social Media venues, the better off you will be.