How Your Attitude Impacts Your Job Search

How Your Attitude Impacts Your Job SearchHow Your Attitude Impacts Your Job Search1Looking for a job can be exciting, even energizing, as you contemplate the possibilities of different positions and the impact they could have on your career and your future.However, as the weeks drag on with a steady stream of repetitive tasks- writing cover letters, submitting applications, participating in interviews- the initial thrill of the hunt may wane, dampening the disposition of even the most positive person.Unfortunately, such creeping negativity could make a job search less likely to succeed. While your education, skills, and experience are important to potential employers, so, too, is your attitude.Think for a moment about your favorite colleagues, and youll understand why attitude is so critical to success. You definitely want your teammates to have the skills and knowledge to do their jobs, but youd much rather work with someone who is pleasant and positive than a person who is a negati ve jerk. Hiring managers feel the saatkorn way, and theyll be judging your attitude during an interview.As much as you may think your resume makes or breaks your opportunity to get hired, its not the most important factor, notes an article from Forbes. While past work experience may qualify you for specific job roles, employers are always seeking out achievers and motivated performers. If your past experience is limited, but you walk into your interview with an optimistic, confident energy, people will notice.Here are a few tips to make sure youre exuding that energy and maintaining the right attitude as you seek a new positionDont be hostile or arrogant.This probably seems obvious, but its worth remembering. As noted in an article from the Undercover Recruiter, if you dont present yourself as approachable, a hiring manager is likely to move on to the next candidate. The same goes for showing the right amount of self-confidence. Nobody wants to work with somebody who regards themsel ves as a gift from God, the article says. Even if you are amazing at your job and could well be the best candidate for the job, by no means should you start shouting this from the rooftops, itll only send your interviewer running a mileExpress positivity and optimism.Smile as you greet your interviewer. If they ask how your job hunt is going, offer an upbeat response, even if youre tired of the search. And dont let a few rejections make you question your skills. Remember that you have much to offer as an employee. Be confident without being arrogant, describing your potential contributions to the company in clear and positive terms.Dont criticize former employers or coworkers.It may be tempting to speak ill of particularly lousy bosses or colleagues when youre asked about past positions. Dont do it. Maybe you were let go, and that is emotional, says an article from Mashable. But that shouldnt bleed into your presentation- its negativity that the hiring manager doesnt want to verstnd igung im strafverfahren with. Your attitude and story need to always come across with positivity and confidence.Remember that a good attitude gives you power.Just as a negative attitude tends to rub off on the people around you, a positive attitude can make them desire your company. If youre talking to someone who is set to make a hiring decision, which image do you want to project? When you are upbeat, people willwant you on their team, says an article from Success Rockets. You will connect with them to a greater extent, especially if they are positive people, too. Your words will be exuberant and powerful.As a job seeker, youre probably going to have an occasional bad day, when it seems like youre never going to break through and land the perfect position. Thats understandable. But if you remember the importance of attitude and focus on staying positive, you can overcome those downtimes and make sure youre putting your best foot forward in all communication with potential employer s.Keep in mind that the best way to feel better about your search is to see it through to a successful conclusion, landing you in your dream job. Imagine yourself in that position, put a smile on your face, and stay positive. It might just help you make your dream come true.BROWSE OPEN JOBS

3 Strong Signs an Employer Is Ghosting You

3 Strong Signs an Employer Is Ghosting You3 Strong Signs an Employer Is Ghosting YouIf youre unfamiliar with ghosting, it goes a little like this Youre in a relationship (it can be with a friend, loved one, family member, and more to the point here, a potential employer). You ace the interviews, and you think everything is going great. Then the employer suddenly drops off of the face of the earth- and youre left in the dark, holding your work-from-home dreams in your hands and wondering what the heck happened.Why would a potential employer ghost a job candidate? Well, the long and the short of it is that theyre probably not interested in you anymore, and might not know how to tell you that. It could be because they dont want to deal with the rejection (even if theyre the ones doing the rejecting), so they opt for avoidance to bypass those icky feelings. Or it could be because they worry that they might be subjected to a barrage of questions from job candidates as to why theyre not ge tting the job (and theyre afraid of a potential lawsuit from an upset job candidate).Plus, some employers dont respond after job interviews- and not only is it unfair, it just plain stinks.Here are three signs that an employer is ghosting you1. The employer doesnt respond to emails. It doesnt matter if youve just sent in your job application or if youve already had multiple job interviews. When an employer isnt interested in you, they wont respond to your emails.While you can (and should) send follow up emails to ensure that they got your job application and to reinforce how much youd like to work for the company, if youre not getting a response, theres a good chance youre getting ghosted. Dont let it trip you up keep on with your job search. Its their loss.2. You always get theirvoicemail. Imagine youve had great communication with an employer. Youve emailed, had a job interview or two with the company, and even spoke on the phone afterwards. Then, the employer goes radio silentand not just for a day or two, but weeks at a time.You might be getting ghosted, gentle job seeker. Unless the hiring manager went on a month-long vacay to Machu Picchu, theres really no reason why he or she wouldnt return your calls- or why theyre going straight to voicemail in the first place- unless theyarent interested anymore.3. The hiring manager isalways in a meeting.Lets say that your future boss or hiring manager has an assistant fielding their phone calls. If you were once put right through when you called and now cant get themon the phone to save your life, this person might be avoiding you.Getting ghosted by an employer is unprofessional, but that doesnt make it any less painful. Take solace in the fact that an employer who disappearsprobably isnt the kind of boss you want anyway. Stay focused and positive, and know that your flexible job is right within reach.

Get the Most Out of LinkedIn Groups

Get the Most Out of LinkedIn GroupsGet the Most Out of LinkedIn Groups24Whether youre looking to meet people in your profession, other job seekers like you, or just trying to learn more about a particular topic,LinkedIn Groupscan meet your needs.Just like the site itself, LinkedIns Groups are professional-only discussion boards where people go to network, learn, and engage one aleidher. Its one of the fastest and easiest ways to start networking and meeting new people through LinkedIn, which is really the whole point of the siteLinkedIn has a robust help section to guide you on any questions you may have about LinkedIn Groups. Below were going over a few ways to utilize these groups to your advantage.Heres how to get the most out of LinkedIn GroupsFind groups to join.There are two ways to find groups to join. The first option is searching for a group. You can do this by using the search box at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Try searching forkeywords related to your career, your c ollege alma mater(s), or professional associations. After hitting the search button, click on the Groups reiter to see what comes up.You can also see what groups LinkedIn recommends to you based on your profile. From the LinkedIn homepage, click on the Work icon at the top right and select Groups. Click Discover see what LinkedIn recommends for you.Its okay not to jump right in.Once youve joined your groups, check out yourlist of conversations, which highlights the discussions happening and even points out your most active groups. Its wise to start off just lurking, meaning that you read through the active discussions, see who the groups influencers are, and gauge the overall tone of the group before diving into the discussions. Most groups will let you start a new topic or comment on other posts.Make your comments knowledgeable, helpful, and professional.Discussions are a fantastic place to be visible and highlight your skills and expertise to a broad audience. You can answer a que stion, add your opinion to a discussion, share advice with someone seeking help, comment on a posted article or all of the above, says Lindsey Pollack, a LinkedIn ambassador.LinkedIn isnt a place for sounding off with negative opinions or controversial topics. Think before you type, and make sure what youre saying is valuable, adds to the conversation, and would be viewed positively by kompetenzprofil employers and networking contacts. It also helps to use proper grammar and punctuation, and to not type in all CAPS.Build one-on-one relationships.Even though LinkedIn Groups are mostly a group environment, the option to Reply Privately exists so that you can send a message directly to someone with whom you want to network and maybe build a relationship. Pollack reminds users that, Your goal is not to directly ask for a job or client, but to network in a mutually beneficial way with someone who shares similar professional interests.Here is Pollaks example of how you can start a private conversation with someone from a LinkedIn GroupDear Greg, Thanks for sharing your question about how to find a social media marketing job in the Denver area. Im looking for a similar role, but in the Boston area. Perhaps we can chat sometime and compare notes?If youre not using LinkedIn Groups yet, its time to get started. The LinkedIn Groupis a great place to test the waters as you begin learning more about Groups. And check out ourthis post on networking on LinkedInfor more great tipsRachel Jay contributed to this post.OriginallypublishedJuly 5, 2012. Updated November 9, 2017.

Navy Enlisted Promotion System Point Calculation

Navy Enlisted versetzung System Point CalculationNavy Enlisted Promotion System Point CalculationUpdated May 2014 by Patrick Long, incorporating Navy enlisted vorrcken system changes announced by Navy Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 114/14. In the Navy, aufsteigens to the paygrades of E-4 through E-7 are competitive. That means sailors compete against other sailors, within their same rating (job) for available promotion slots. In order to determine who gets promoted, the Navy, like the other services, use promotion points. Basically, there are limited promotion vacancies within each pay grade for each job. When determining who gets promoted, those with the fruchtwein promotion points are the ones who get the stripes. Service-Wide Promotion Test Standard Score Chief petty officers (E-7 to E-9) from each Navy rating develop advancement examinations. The examinations consist of 150 questions. Generally, 135 questions pertain to the rating (job) and 15 questions pertain to general military subjects. Examinations are administered to most candidates worldwide on the same day. Examinations are given according to a set schedule at locations and times that are announced in advance. The voreingestellt score is a reflection of how well you did compared with your peers taking the same test. The Navy first averages all the scores to get the arithmetic mean, and then average how far each score is from the mean. Your score is a direct reflection of any relative difference. Say, for example, you not only scored higher than anyone elsebut scored way above the next highest candidate. Your score would reflect that and be relatively higher. On the other hand, lets say you had the highest score in a huge group of high scorers. You would still have the highest standard score, but it would be only slightly higher than the next highest score. In a general way, a standard score of 20 means no one scored lower, 30 only 2 percent scored lower, 40 about 15 percent scored lower, 50 i s average, 60 only 15 percent scored higher, 70 only 2 percent scored higher, and no one gets higher than 80. (80 is the highest possible standard score on Navy Promotion Examinations). For more information, standard score is covered in all introductory statistics books in a chapter on descriptive statistics. Performance Evaluations Sailors are rated periodically on their duty, conduct, and performance, by their supervisor(s) using written performance evaluations. These written evaluations include numerical promotion recommendations, as follows Early Promote 4.0Must Promote 3.8Promotable 3.6Progressing 3.4Significant Problems 2.0 To calculate the Performance Evaluation Promotion Points or PMA (performance fruchtfleisch average), used in the chart below, one simply uses the average of the ratings received while in the current paygrade. Add up the marks received in the current paygrade, then divide by the total number of evaluations. Carry to three decimal places and round up /down (less than 5, round down, 5 and up, round up). Time in Grade (TIG) As used in the chart below, TIG is in years, and fractions of years. For example, three years and six months TIG would be 3.5. Decimal conversions for fractions of months are as follows 1 month .0832 months .1663 months .254 months .3335 months .4176 months .57 months .5838 months .6669 months .7510 months .83311 months .916 Past Not Advanced (PNA) Points PNA points are awarded to E-4 through E-6 candidates who achieve a relatively high score on previous Navy-wide advancement examination/have relatively high-performance mark averages during an examination cycle in which the candidate competed for advancement but was not advanced because of quota limitations. PNA points are comprised of written examination standard score and performance mark average. PNA points are only creditable from the most recent five exam cycles in that pay grade. PNA points are only awarded to the top 25 percent of Sail ors not advanced 1.5 PNA points go to the top 25 percent of Sailors by test and 1.5 to the top 25 percent by performance mark average. Total PNA points are determined from a Sailors last five advancement cycles, capping at a maximum of 15 possible points. Again, only PNA points from the last five promotion cycles can be carried over to the current cycle, and the maximum number of points (after they are multiplied by 2 according to the below chart) are 30. For promotion to E-7, the above factors are just the first step and are used to determine which E-6s meet the promotion board, and which do not. Those E-6s who score (total points determined above) within the top 60 percent of each rating (job), go on to have their records evaluated by a Navy-wide promotion board. Its the promotion board who then determines who actually gets promoted, or not, depending on the number of available promotion vacancies. Promotion Point Calculation Navy Enlisted Promotion Point Calculation for E- 4 through E-7 Promotions FACTORPAYGRADECOMPUTATIONMAX POINTS% MAX SCOREPerformance Mark Average (PMA)E-4 / E-5(PMA*80) - 2566436%E-6(PMA*80) - 20611450%E-7(PMA*50) - 8012060%Standard Score (SS)E-4 / E-5EXAM SCORE8045%E-6EXAM SCORE8035%E-7EXAM SCORE8040%AwardsE-4 / E-5BUPERSINST 1430.16F, Advancement Manual NAVADMIN 114/14106%E-6BUPERSINST 1430.16F, Advancement Manual NAVADMIN 114/14125%Individual Augmentee E-4 / E-5Individual Augmentee Points21%E-6Individual Augmentee Points21%Passed Not Advanced (PNA)E-4 / E-5PTS for top 25% SS and PMA for last 5 exam cycles15 9%E-6PTS for top 25% SS and PMA for last 5 exam cycles156%Service in Paygrade (SIPG)E-4 / E-5SIPG / 4 2 1%E-6SIPG / 4 3 1%EducationE-4 / E-52 PTS Associate4 PTS Bachelor or higher4 2%E-62 PTS Associate4 PTS Bachelor or higher E-4 / E-5 maximum total promotion points are 177 E-6 maximum total promotion points are 230 E-7 maximum total promotion points are 200

5 Key Takeaways From Those Who Built the Business Case for Energy Efficiency

5 Key Takeaways From Those Who Built the Business Case for Energy Efficiency5 Key Takeaways From Those Who Built the Business Case for Energy EfficiencyBuilding the business case for energy efficiency has been a priority for Environmental Defense Funds (EDF) Climate studentencorps program for a long time working with leading companies across the United States to unearth significant cost and energy savings.Identifying these energy opportunities and overcoming barriers that prevent companies from investing in energy efficiency would not be possible without the efforts of highly-qualified master of business administration students who have participated in EDF Climate studentencorps each summer since 2008.EDF Climate korporation fellows are the heart of the program. They are trained by EDF and placed in leading companies to become champions of energy efficiency, analyzing energy-saving opportunities, and developing customized energy efficiency investment plans.In just three years, these fellows have been responsible for developing hundreds of energy projects that could potentially save $439 million in net operational costs. To date, participating companies report that projects representing 86 percent of the energy savings identified by Climate studentencorps fellows are complete or underway proof that the program is helping make green business the new business as usual.With the program embarking on its fourth summer with 57 fellows working at 49 companies, EDF invited several alumni Climate Corps fellows to share their experiences with the program as part of the recent EDF Climate Corps training event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).Trish Kenlon, a New York University MBA graduate and 2009 fellow with TXU Energy Ian Lavery, a MIT MBA graduate and 2009 fellow with EMC Corporation and Eva Zlotnicka, a Yale MBA graduate and 2010 fellow with Genzyme discussed how they worked with their respective companies to build the business case for energy effi ciency. Here are five key takeaways from their workTalk in terms of financial benefits Operational costs, payback periods and return on investments are all terms that business leaders understand and are the driving force behind any good business strategy. The most successful Climate Corps fellows are ones that are able to speak the business language and identify energy savings in terms of financial opportunities. After all, its the strong financial backgrounds that tie this diverse group of students together. So tap into your financial vocabularies when making the business case for energy efficiency investments.Share what energy efficiency means for both business and the planet While its essential to understand the business benefits, for Climate Corps fellows, its even more important to share why these opportunities make sense for the environment. Trish and Eva spent much of their time debating the impact of climate change and the role of companies on the issue. Although some of the employees they worked with didnt necessarily see eye to eye on all issues, the results of Trish and Evas work were a vital proof point on how business and environmental leadership can go hand-in-hand.Understand how environmental issues can impact corporate reputation For companies, building the business case for energy efficiency goes beyond dollars signs, metric tons of carbon or kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy. Businesses realize that environmental leadership can enhance their reputation, and the most effective Climate Corps fellows understand these intangible benefits as well. Climate Corps fellows also recognize that environmental efforts must be backed by real data and results, and that is the inspiration for many projects developed by Climate Corps fellows that are now reported as part of their host companies overall sustainability strategies.Know how to fit in and effectively engage employees Sometimes, Climate Corps fellows are viewed as interns who will be with the company for a short period of time and contribute a limited amount of work. Other times, employees have a perception that fellows are green whistleblowers constantly looking over their shoulders to see how their work is impacting the environment. Trish, Ian and Eva all shared the importance of engaging employees quickly and effectively to share who they are and why they are there for the summer. Employees then often become their greatest advocates and create universal buy-in for their efforts, which ultimately leads to a greater chance for projects to be implemented.Recognize that the low hanging fruit grows back Many companies have participated in Climate Corps for several years, while others already employ an energy team responsible for identifying similar opportunities to many of the projects Climate Corps fellows work on. However, time after time, fellows continue to unearth significant savings at many of these companies. When Ian first showed up for work, he was told all the low-hangi ng fruit is already picked and was challenged to find significant savings. In response, he identified opportunities that could reduce annual energy costs by approximately $443,000, cut nearly three million kWh of electricity, and avoid 1,900 metric tons of carbon emissions.These key takeaways from Trish, Ian and Evas experiences were absorbed by the 57 new Climate Corps fellows at the training who will likely have their own exciting stories to tell by the end of the summer.But perhaps the most important takeaway from observing the past and present Climate Corps fellows together was that everyone in that room represented tomorrows business leaders, responsible for taking companies down a path toward a thriving economy and healthier planet. Each of the EDF Climate Corps fellows is part of a national movement to build the business case for energy efficiency and take it to scale one that captures the imagination of people from dorm rooms to boardrooms across the country.By Jasper Jung, Marketing and Communications Manager, Corporate Partnerships Program, Environmental Defense Fund

Simple Resume Cover Letter - Overview

Simple Resume Cover Letter - Overview The Hidden Gem of Simple Resume Cover Letter As you analyze the documents, all of them look the exact same. Letters are believed to be a kind of verbal and written communication. An official letter is written with an official language because its mostly for an official function. Writing a letter isnt as simple as it appears. Again, use our titel letter templates and dont forget to prevent easy mistakes at the very start of your letter, as you dont want employers to quit reading or eliminate interest till they reach your main points. Always introduce the main reason why youre writing the letter in a brief and concise method. Such letters increase the trustworthiness of the individual endorsed. Please take some time to personalize your letter. If you select, it is possible to also add a hook or a jazzy opening statement which makes the reader want morejust make sure you keep on topic. Dont risk your odds of finding the work of your dream s only because you are not able to send a great titelseite letter. Sometimes there are circumstances which are completely out of our control when it has to do with getting an bewerbungsinterview. You dont want the interview procedure to look like a complete 180-degree turn from the individual that wrote the cover letter. If want to get the interview you are a great deal more likely to receive it by asking for it than not. Explain briefly why you believe youre the perfect person for the job. Be certain to take the opportunity to request an interview in the duration of the cover letter. The 5-Minute Rule for Simple Resume Cover Letter At the other times you should have a cover letter. It is crucial your cover letter be tailored to every position youre applying to. The total cover letter are available here. The resume cover letter is intended to allow the employer to understand how they may benefit from what is presented in your resume. If youve got an employee contact at the company willing to refer you, be certain to mention them whenever possible in the cover letter. Though it isnt required to use the landed addresses of possible future employers to send your cover letter by email, you have to receive an appropriate name to address it. Sometimes youre going to be requested to send your cover letter as an email rather than a distinct document. You can watch the complete cover letter at the next link. Top Simple Resume Cover Letter Secrets The letter delivers detailed info on why youre qualified for the job that you are applying for. If you would like any additional information regarding my career you are able to go through my resume. Doing a small amount of extra research to discover the name of the hiring manager can really make a difference in the cover letter along with tailoring your preceding work achievements to that of the work description. The 30-Second Trick for Simple Resume Cover Letter Hence any applicant who would like to make a n application for an internship program will secure the sample internship cover letter useful. Technical skills, licenses and certifications, and the capability to communicate effectively are some of the very best qualities to put in your cover letter. When you would like to fill out an application for a job for a flight attendant, you not only need to finish a questionnaire from the airline, but you must submit a resume and a cover letter. An interview to additional review your requirements and my skills would be mutually beneficial. The Most Popular Simple Resume Cover Letter The difference can be found on the addressee. You can put the date on both sides of the webpage and is your pick. Which means that you have to find out the way to generate the best page as you find it possible to send to the organization and offer great first impact about yourself. Remember a single thing which you dont will need to construct your details from scratch.

15 Ways Your Body Language Is Killing Your Business Etiquette

15 Ways Your Body Language Is Killing Your Business Etiquette Etiquettes not just fodder for fusty advice columns. Despite the increasing casualization ofwork in the senseof both increasingly gig-based work and Mark Zuckerbergs t-shirts bad geschftsleben etiquettecan still blow a deal if youre not careful.That said, maintaining proper etiquette is not always easy. For starters, few of us are ever formally introduced to business etiquette. Instead, we have to pay attention and pick up clues about appropriate behavior as we go along. Another challenge is that so much of business etiquette is about body language, something you can really only control so long as youre hyperaware of it.While it may not solve all of your etiquette woes, the following infographic from Swiss Canadian Capitalwill at least give you a good place to start. The infographic covers 15 common body language blunders that come across as bad business etiquette. Armed with this knowled ge, you should have an easier time projecting the proper demeanor and scoring workplace wins as a result.Courtesy of Swiss Canadian Capital