Recruiters Hire More Drinkers!

Recruiters Hire More Drinkers! Yes, you read that right. Hire more drinkers! Oh, wait, slight typo… I mean, you have got to hire more  D.R.I.N.C.K.A.E’s If I were building new recruitment company today, the only people I would hire would be  D.R.I.N.C.K.A.E’s.  And I am pretty sure this is valid across  all  businesses in the modern age certainly those selling a service, or an idea. This is what a  D.R.I.N.C.K.A.E  looks like: Digital natives: People who ‘get digital’, are comfortable with social media, are great e-sourcers, can find people on the web, and can build relationships online. Reach: And by ‘reach’, I mean a network. People who know people. People who are connected, and known in a niche. People who may not know all the answers, but they know the people who have the answers, or at least, they know where to find those people. Intelligence: Hugely underestimated in recruitment, I have found. Intelligence that is. Everyone says recruitment is not ‘rocket science’. True, but it’s  not  easy either. And in the modern era, clients and candidates just will not deal with dummies. I am talking about intellectual prowess, which earns credibility, but also emotional intelligence. Knowing when to shut up, when to speak, what to say, what not to say. No d*ckheads: Sure you can bill, but you are just not that nice to have around. I won’t hire you.  Ever. Content: Yes, the ability to write. Not emails so much, but that’s a bonus. I mean blogs, tweets, status updates, compelling profiles. Knowledge and niche: Specialisation is the future of recruitment. A mile deep and an inch wide. Credibility through expertise. That’s the way. Attitude over résumé: Always. I can fill in the gaps in your experience and skills, if you have the right attitude. Hire attitude. Empathy: I know, crazy word when talking about recruiters. But the days of the arrogant, showy, pushy, superficial recruiter are over. You want great candidates to work with you? You have got to feel their pain, and understand their hot buttons. That is the only way to build an off-line brand, and become a ‘talent magnet’. So there it is. Throw away your old Job Descriptions. Only hire drinkers. Sorry, I mean D.R.I.N.C.K.A.E’s

Smartphone Use or Abuse 5 Tips To Protect Your Kids

Smartphone Use or Abuse 5 Tips To Protect Your Kids As Millennials, technology grew with us.  We learned along the way.  I think the adjustments were easier, because we had to invent new guidelines for our ever more connected world.  But for todays little ones, its almost as if the smartphone and iPad are implanted in their head.  Technology and kids seem inseparable.   Sometimes I wonder if they could survive without it, because they seem lost if its not in their hands. While it might be nice to seldom hear Im bored, theres nothing to do, its not so good when theyre absorbed for countless hours  in mindless games and distractions.  And there are plenty of studies that show the effects of too much  screen time.  Im sure its not all bad,  and there are some amazing new educational apps for kids.  When combined with purely educational use, such as homework assignments, these can be used to incentivize a healthy balance of online usage.    As a parent, staying conscious and aware of our children is always important, and thats probably the best path.  Here are five tips to help with that. Lead by Example I never agreed with the adage do as I say and not as I do.  Children learn by observation.  In one way or another, they will attempt if not adopt the behavior they see.  So first and foremost, let them know that any efforts to throttle the use of electronics is for the good of everyone, and everyone will play by the rules. Certainly the rules will be different for adults and teens from younger ones.  But children are perfectly capable of understanding when time is taken to explain.  And some rules, such as no electronics at the dinner table, should apply to everyone. Set Usage Boundaries Younger children, especially, are less cognizant of how much time they are actually engaged with their smartphone or Ipad. So its important to set times during which the devices are off limits completely, such as when theyre supposed to be fast asleep. Become familiar with parental controls built into many devices.  In some cases, they can be used to control not only whats being accessed, but how much time is spent on it.  Or install apps that allow you to do that. Stay Aware We all know how surprisingly smart kids can be.  So just because you set rules and usage controls, dont assume that theyre going to be perpetually effective.   By accident or their own initiative, they can and will find ways to work around your best efforts to limit usage. This can be simple observation, or you can take it to high-tech levels.  Its possible to set up your home network such that all activity is automatically monitored according to login.   But even that, with the ability to tether for data, may not work for the tech-savvy child.  So staying aware is always going to be a high priority. Face Time No, not the app.  Good old-fashioned face to face family interactions.  Instead of a quiet room with everyone glued to their individual screen, turn them all off and engage.  Remember when you were a kid and you enjoyed playing card or board games with your parents?  Newsflash:  the kids still do. And the games dont have to be at home.  There are still plenty of family-oriented activities that kids of all ages enjoy.  Miniature Golf.  Bowling (they have kids-weight balls now).  Or even a trip to the local park.  Sometimes, we forget how simple life can be. Give and Take Were not going to alter the course of our connected world.   Whats behind those screens will be an important part of all of our lives forever.   What we can do is accept that there are things online that are much more than mindless entertainment.  So some bartering can be appropriate, too.  You can be sure theyll be motivated to do an hour on more educational sites in exchange for an hour of their favorite game. While the presence of smartphones and notebooks has added a new facet to the family dynamic, its really just an extension of the traditional responsibilities for parents.  Its what parents have always done.  Teaching our kids about balance and accountability. And it can be a win-win for everyone. Images: Family Game  Matthew Hurst Kids and Technology  Jim Bauer Happy Girl  Rachel

Running Towards My Journey to the Impossible

Running Towards My Journey to the Impossible Growing up, I was overweight and very unhealthy.   It wasn’t uncommon to find me sitting in front of the TV for hours and finish an entire bag of chips.   I even developed high cholesterol and high blood pressure starting at age 12, much to my Doctor’s dismay.   In school, P.E. classes were my least favorite, and the activity I dreaded the most was the inevitable one mile run that occurred once every semester.   One year, I even faked an ankle injury just to get out of it.   Something about having to run long distances made me cringe every time (yes, one mile to me was considered long distance).   I could only run about 10 seconds before I was out of breath and had to walk.   I was always the last person to finish, felt pain all over my body, and no one would ever pick me to be on their team when the activity had anything to do with running. Basically, I. HATED.RUNNING.WITH.A.PASSION. Fast forward many years to 2010.   I was 20 years old and an undergraduate in college.   My many attempts to run a mile without stopping failed each time.   I ran for a little bit and almost always had to stop to catch my breath a few seconds later.   As I was running with my running buddy one day, I received advice that would reshape my life forever: “You have to THINK you’re able to run a mile if you ever want to do it!” “Hmm,” I thought, “I guess I have to change the way I think while I’m running.”  Of course, I had my doubts.   Really? That’s all it takes?   Just a change in the way I thought about running?   I always thought the ability to run long distances had to do with good genes, a strong pair of legs, and an excellent cardiovascular system.   The people who could run long distances could do it because, well, they just could. It was natural, and I couldn’t do anything to change that about myself.   Or could I? Soon enough, I made it a goal to be able to run a mile.   I had to readjust my pace, clear my mind, and before I knew it, I ran and completed a mile.   And boy, I was SO proud of myself.   I continued to run a mile at least 3 times a week and increased my mileage to 2 miles.   “2 miles, that’s all I can ever do,” I told one of my girlfriends. “If you can run 2 miles, you can run 3.1. You should sign up for a 5K race,” she said. Ugh, 5K’s.   I remember back in grade school, our teachers encouraged all of us to sign up for the Fort Worth Cowtown 5K, a huge, local running event that everyone and their mother signed up for.   I always thought my classmates who participated were crazy.  Who would want to run 3.1 miles on the weekend, and for fun?!  But there I was, agreeing to sign up for a 5K. My 2nd grade self would have slapped me across the face. My first 5K was the Undy 5000, an event put on by the Colon Cancer Alliance to promote early screen for colorectal cancer, in October 2011.   My mom, my friend and her mom, and my cousin were there and were going to walk the 5K, but being competitive I decided to run it.   My exact thoughts as I started was, “How am I ever going to finish this? WHY did I decide to run instead of walk?” But nonetheless, I started running.   And I kept running. “Just keep running. If you stop now, it will be even harder to start running again,” was what I kept telling myself.  I crossed the finish line and I couldn’t believe it! I began running 5K’s on a regular basis for the next year and a half.   I was hooked, and I felt like I was on top of the world.  However, I looked at the 10k, 15k, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon runners with envy, but I still stuck with my 5Ks. Fast forward to fall 2012.   This particular occurrence was one that I would remember for the rest of my life. I was in the break room at work, talking to my boss.   She was telling me about the time she ran a 10K. “Phew, a 10K,” I said.   “I don’t think I could ever do that.   I can’t run a 10k.” There it was. That word again. “Can’t”, the word and feeling of convincing doubt that makes you very certain of your inabilities.   Even more dangerous, it was passive.   It was like I didn’t mind not being able to do something that I always wanted.   The word “can’t” gave me an excuse to not try. After thinking about that incident, I came to a revelation.   If I kept telling myself that I couldn’t do something, I wouldn’t.   The only person that was holding me back from my goals was me.   Nobody was telling me I couldn’t.  I promptly signed up for the Hot Chocolate 15k and the Cowtown Half Marathon (yes, the same event I used to hate) held in February 2013. “I’m going to make this happen,” I told myself. After days of training and mental preparation, I crossed the finish line at the Hot Chocolate 15K and 2 weeks later, I crossed the finish line at the Cowtown Half Marathon.   Crossing the finish line shattered every inch of doubt I ever had about myself.   I went from being absolutely sure I would never be able to run long distances to actually doing it.  And if I can do what I thought was impossible, what other things am I capable of doing? The answer was both frightening and uplifting: anything. This victory I had with myself spilled into all areas of my life: school, work, ambitions, goals, and dreams.   Every time I come across an obstacle in any situation or think about something I’ve always wanted to do but was too scared to attempt, I reflect back into my childhood and my journey with running.   With some hard work, consistency, and a determined mind, you too can achieve what you once thought was impossible. Just remember, it IS possibleâ€"just a tiny change in your attitude is all you need.

Career change is inevitable, so plan for it

Career change is inevitable, so plan for it Everyone should plan for a change in career. Statistically, you are likely to wish you could change. Financially, you are likely to be too scared to take action, unless you plan for change early, before you want to make a leap. Today people start working when they are 22 and dont stop until they are 65 or older. It makes sense that the career you pick when you are a 22 will not be appropriate when you are 44. People change. Thank goodness, or else we would get bored being ourselves. Many people are already aware of this problem: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 67% of American workers dont like their jobs. One look at the Amazon.com business books bestsellers list reveals the biggest career problem at least for people who buy business books: Fear of changing careers. People get to a certain point in their life, somewhere between 35 and 55, and they want to switch careers, but its too scary. No one is immune from the desire to change career even people who love their job. Maybe your heath will dictate change, maybe relocating for a spouse will. If youre still feeling smug that you will never stop loving your job, remember that the divorce rate is 50% and those people felt love at first, too. So part of everyones planning should entail leaving doors open for career change. And the biggest barrier to career change is money. When you have worked in one field for a while, you become an expert, and your salary reflects that. When you want to change careers, you will likely take a cut in salary. Fine for someone who is in their twenties. But for a 35-year-old, who has kids and a mortgage, almost any salary cut is terrifying. You need to do something to ensure that you are not terrified. Otherwise, career change will be out of the question. For most people this preparation means living way below your earning power starting immediately. Phyllis Moen, professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, says that one of the most common barriers to changing career paths is having to pay a hefty mortgage. She says, The one thing that people seem to equate with adulthood is buying a house. This is true for single people, too. In the past for Boomer generation especially advice was to buy the best house you can afford. But now its an albatross. Another career trap is a job that entails very bad conditions for what people tell you will be only a limited period of time associates at law firms, medical residents, consultants who travel nonstop are all examples of this sort of position. Be careful planning for the future by telling yourself youre paying dues now for more fulfillment down the road. If you pay dues for too long then switching careers means, in a way, paying dues for nothing, which is a large psychic cost to come to terms with. Many people in very lucrative fields say: I am going to earn so much money that I can save enough to switch careers. This may be true, if you dont want to switch careers too early, and if you are realistic about how much money you have to save. However this level of self-discipline is rare; Richard Easterlin, professor of Economics at University of Southern California finds in his research that people are hard-wired to always want more money. For most people, saying, I could live on a lot less money and be fine, is like saying, I could stop drinking any time I want. Theoretically it should be easy, but in practice, its not. So start doing it immediately to make sure you can. The Baby Boomers had midlife crises because they were so frequently trapped in careers that felt wrong. The next generation has a chance to be visionaries with their careers so as to not repeat the Boomers mistakes. Hopefully, twenty years from now, the bestsellers list on Amazon.om will be filled with books about a new career problem one we could not have foreseen.

Looking For Resume Writing Services in Auburn, Alabama? Here Are 3 Things to Look For

Looking For Resume Writing Services in Auburn, Alabama? Here Are 3 Things to Look ForLooking for a way to get good and effective resume writing services? You need to know the main three things that you should be looking for in a professional writer. These three tips will help you to decide whether the resume writer you are going to hire is a good fit for your company or not.First of all, if you are going to hire someone who is based in Auburn, Alabama, you should make sure that they have the ability to use Microsoft Word. This is because this is the most commonly used word processing program in the world and it is the industry standard. If the person you are going to hire can't use this, then you are out of luck. So, make sure that the person you are going to hire has this very essential skill.Second, you should make sure that the resume writing services in Auburn have extensive experience. Of course, not everyone is going to hire a person who is fresh out of college. You have to rea lize that your goal is to find a way to get a good and effective resume writing service. So, you need to make sure that you will be able to trust the person you are going to hire.Thirdly, the resume writing services in Auburn must have a proven track record. This means that the company must have been in business for some time now. This is the best way to know that the company is genuine and reputable. You should also check if the company has been around for a long time by checking how many years they have been in business.Now, the most important aspect of finding a good and effective resume writing service in Auburn is the interview. Of course, you want to get the best possible resume that you can write. But, you have to make sure that the person you are hiring can get you a good idea about the position you are applying for. It is important that the person you are hiring can talk to you like you are a human being and not a computer.A resume is nothing but a combination of different skills and expertise. There is no such thing as a perfect resume. You cannot get an ideal one without taking into consideration what is best for your own circumstances.If you are looking for a resume writer in Auburn, Alabama, you should make sure that you check for the following things. First, the person you are going to hire should have an experience in writing resumes.Next, you should make sure that the person you are going to hire has a good reputation and track record in writing resumes in Auburn. Finally, the person you are going to hire should be able to use Microsoft Word in order to compose the best possible resume for you. The last thing you want is for you to write the best resume yourself, but the person you are going to hire does not have the proper Microsoft Word.

Leveraging Your Recruiter and Headhunter Network - CareerAlley

Leveraging Your Recruiter and Headhunter Network - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. As with most things in life, job search is a two way street. The concept of networking lives by this and Recruiters and Headhunters are no exception. This process works in different ways. In some cases, the recruiter may be looking for a candidate with credentials that are different than yours and you may know someone who is qualified. Or maybe you know the recruiter because youve used them to hire people in your last role. You should also be truthful with your recruiter, dont interview for jobs where you know you are not qualified. Whatever the case, leverage recruiters in the same way you would leverage your friends and business acquaintances to enhance your job search and your career. Some tips: Build a Relationship: This is the two way street thing. Give your recruiter leads as to candidates (that are not competing with you) and any potential job openings you may know about. If they do get a job for you, consider using them in your new company (if you are a hiring manager). Understand Who the Client is: Lets face it, your recruiter is working for the firm that is hiring for the position. They are paying the recruiter to find the best candidate and while the recruiter would love to place you, they are focused primarily on filling the job opening with the right person. If they get it wrong, they lose their client. Stay Current: You are on the top of your recruiters list when they contact you or when you first contact them. Every 6 weeks or so, give them a call or send them an email to remind them that you are still out there. More is More: You should leverage as many recruiters as you can (dont tell them that you are using lots of recruiters). The more connections you have the better it will be for you. Help Them Find You: If they dont know you exist, dont expect to be discovered. Make plenty of noise by updating your LinkedIn profile on a regular basis, attend networking groups and industry events, write articles and stay active on social networks. Book Corner:[easyazon_link asin=B00IGTKHLE locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]How to Work With Recruiters Effectively: Get Headhunters to Market You[/easyazon_link] Some Recruiters: Stephen James Associates This firm specializes in recruiting for Accounting and Finance professionals in in major US Metro markets. They do the full range from Temporary, Temp to Hire, Part Time, Full Time, etc. They list 4 job categories from which you can click (CFO, Controller, Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk). Clicking on these brings up a forms page where you can fill in your personal details, register and upload a resume. A-List Associates Their tag line is Your #1 Source for Top Executive Assistants and Administrative Support. There are tabs at the top for About Us, Services, Positions and more. Click on Positions to link to the Open Positions page. You can see the job description, salary, location and can apply directly for the job. You can also click on Contact Us where you can submit your resume through their web form, call them, fax your resume or send via Snail Mail. Anson McCade Anson McCade is an IT and Finance recruitment firm, based in London, UK. Their main site has information on the firm, Interviews tips, Resources and Contacts (all on the left hand side of the screen). Candidate information is on the right hand side and includes All vacancies, vacancies by function and a search all function. There were 269 job opportunities when I checked the site. You can register your resume or contact them directly via email or telephone. Horton International This firm is a global executive search firm with several offices in the North East US as well as offices in Asia Pacific and Europe. Their main page has tabs at the top for their international non-US offices, Submit your resume, FAQs and Contact information. You can contact them via email or phone and also have the ability to submit your resume using their online web form. I did not see a link for current job opportunities. The Riley Guide Providing free career and employment information since February 1994. is the tag line for this very well known and respected job search site. There is a wealth of information here, and you could spend days just reading through all of the information. So, where to start? There is a very helpful Navigating the Guide list on the left hand side of the page. From how to job search to research and target employers, this is the place to get started. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by

The Role of a Teacher 2016 Edition

The Role of a Teacher 2016 Edition Teaching is one of the most important professions in the UK today. It is a rewarding yet challenging career path, which requires enthusiasm, dedication, confidence, self-discipline, patience and stamina. You will also need a sense of humour â€" as many teachers will tell you, children can ask the funniest questions! In this blog, we’ll look at exactly what the role of a teacher is, and what you’ll need to perform in the role!The Role of a TeacherAs a teacher, your main function is to plan and teach lessons to meet the requirements of the national curriculum and the needs of your class. This gives you enormous scope to use your imagination to instigate the learning process and inspire young minds, and forms the essence of why teaching can be such a stimulating and unique career.In addition to your subject knowledge and teaching skills, you will also need to have strong supervisory, leadership and time management skills. Pupil development is central to your role as a teacher. Formi ng a relationship with your class and with individual pupils is crucial. You will need to manage and maintain control of the classroom within the framework of school and national policies on discipline. Teaching is not a 9 to 5 job. In addition to teaching classes you will need to plan lessons, mark homework and record pupil development. Although some school time is allocated for this much of it will need to be done outside of school hours.Reports and LessonsYou will need to write detailed reports on pupils’ progress and attend parent-teacher evenings. It is also likely that you will be involved in the administering, invigilating and marking of tests and/or examinations at certain times of the year. In addition to this you will attend training days to keep your teaching practice up to date. This is known as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is essential to your role as a teacher.As a primary school teacher you will generally have your own class of around 25 to 30 pupil s. Your average working week will comprise about 21 to 24 hours of lesson time. The division of this time into individual lessons varies from school to school, with lessons generally lasting from 30 minutes to an hour. The lessons you teach will comprise the core subjects of the national curriculum:EnglishMathematicsScienceReligious EducationDesign and TechnologyInformation TechnologyHistoryGeographyArtMusicPhysical EducationYou may also have to teach other subjects too. This is dependent on your training and the school in which you teach. You will be responsible for the complete delivery of your class’s education, including writing detailed reports on attainment levels. You will also be required to undertake duties such as taking a register of attendance first thing in the morning and in the afternoon, playground monitoring at break or lunch-time, assembly duties or running an after-school club.Guiding your pupilsYour role as a classroom teacher goes beyond teaching.  You will p rovide a pastoral function, supporting the development and well-being of the pupils in your class. You will need to interact with your pupils’ parents on a daily basis as well as at parent-teacher evenings so good communication skills are essential. As a secondary school teacher you will generally teach one main subject to pupils between the ages of 11 and 18. Depending on the size and nature of the school, you may teach your subject to pupils of a particular age group. You may also teach another subject, in addition to your main subject, to the younger pupils within the school. It is likely that you, your pupils, or both will move around the school for lessons rather than remaining in the same classroom.Your average working week will comprise about 24 to 25 hours of lesson time. The division of this time into individual lessons will vary from school to school. However it’s likely that you will teach longer lessons than a primary school teacher. This is to accommodate the increa sed depth of the subject and attention span of the pupils. You will be required to plan and deliver lessons in your subject to cover the national curriculum requirements and prepare pupils for examinations.Marking and EvaluationMarking, evaluation and report writing are key elements of the role of a secondary school teacher. Much of this will need to be done outside school hours. It is also likely that you will be expected to take on some pastoral functions within the school. For example, you will be responsible for taking a register and overseeing the personal development of pupils within your class.As a secondary school teacher you are able to teach a vast array of subjects. Each subject provides considerable scope to explore topics of interest to both the teacher and pupils. The core subjects taught at secondary level include: English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Design and Technology. Plus  Information Technology, Modern Foreign Languages, History, Geography, Art , Music and Physical Education.To find out more about getting in to teaching please click HERE.Teacher GuideWant to become a Teacher? We’ve got the perfect guide for you. This comprehensive guide will tell you EVERYTHING that you need to know about how to join the profession, and give you more crucial info about the role of a teacher! This entry was posted in Education, Career Advice. Bookmark the permalink. 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