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CV Tips - some tips on how to write your Curriculum Vitae

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of sites out there offering tips on how to write your CV or Resume - this article covers the basic CV and Resume tips you need to get started.

CV Tips - Use clear formating on your CV - there's no point having having great content if it is horrible to look at!

CV Tips - Don't make your CV too long - your Curriculum Vitae isn't an essay!

CV Tips - Only certain groups of people need photos on their CV (actors, models, etc) - NOT everyone!

CV Tips - Your CV /Resume is about tomorrow, not yesterday. Concentrate on experience and achievement that equips you for an even better future and leave out stuff you have gone beyond.

CV Tips - Put yourself in the mind of the reader and ask what will make them excited. Your CV is not a list of demands for what you want so don't focus on an objective or a naive profile; replace both with a strong but simple list of the assets (knowledge, skills, track records, achievements) that you will contribute to your NEXT employer.

CV Tips - PELLING. Check it once. Check it twice. Have others read it.

CV Tips - There is no conventional grammar in a CV -resume (it's all bullets; phrases; headlines and captions) so turn the grammar checker OFF and don't try to use full sentences.

CV Tips - Never use the first person, I, me, we, our - unless you are very young and want to seem cute.

CV Tips - No text boxes or tables under any circumstances; agencies may wish to manipulate and reformat your CV and that will hinder them.

CV Tips - Watch for repetitions like "responsible for" and try to make your points more than just a job spec or an embarrassing list of "action words" - being all functional and results biased is already old hat - read our advice for more sophisticated and thoughtful alternatives.

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Do what you really want

Paula has a career and a great job as lead auditor. But in her previous job she was much happier. And she has many dreams. She decides to let the pressure of examinations and rigorous life throws at her.Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee
Paula has a career and a great job as lead auditor. But in her previous job she was much happier. And she has many dreams. She decides to let the pressure of examinations and rigorous life throws at her.
She has only three months a new job, but Paula (33) already feels miserable. Themselves, she thinks that's because of the high pressure. As lead auditor with a certification authority in the health care they are much in the car. She comes home late and then expect her supervisor that she still answers emails and prepare reports. The work seems never finished and she is totally exhausted.
HigherAlready during the first walking session we find out that Paula was not burned by high pressure. She landed in the wrong place and does not work that suits her. Quite a few years ago she worked with mentally disabled people as creative supervisor.
The work she did seven years, and she loved it. But after a while the challenge was away and she wanted to get on. Paula went Policy and Management in Health study and other jobs came in contact: team leader, staff member and eventually her new job quality lead auditor.
That this work is not really ready for it, when I show her how her work would look like today if there were no barriers. What would they do the sweetest? "I want my work with mentally handicapped, but not all day. I also want to make policy, operational policy with creative solutions to problems that the supervisors encounter. I do morning and afternoon I myself for such a group and try my own solutions. "Paula wants to do something professionally with her creativity, along with the mentally handicapped. But this idea is not entirely clear. Lists these dreams they are very different from the control work she does now.
Competitive spirit and perfectionismI find it remarkable that such a happy girl as Paula, who is firmly in her shoes and many in-house in three months time so can get overworked. Why is she buried in a job that might be prestigious, but not suits her? I see this more often with people I coach and often hangs with perfectionism or an urge to perform. Paula also has one of its strengths achievement. There can of course very far along, but people who use performance orientation for work not actually suits them, but by thunder and keep doing violence to themselves. They do not give up and especially not fail. Why they continue to work hard if they are completely unhappy in a job.

A Quick Look At Airport Careers

By Mark Andrew Woodcock

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

There are many airport careers that an individual will find exciting and challenging. When you are researching positions at the airport, there will be a few considerations that will determine which jobs you want to pursue. It will be very helpful to visit the airport and determine which types of jobs that you will be most interested in.

There are many hospitality jobs at the airport that are run by private businesses. These jobs often are like the stores and shops which are in the city where the airport is located. The hours of work for these types of jobs are the same as if you were working in a shop in the city and normally, the benefits are the same for these positions.

Jobs that are directly related to the airport such as security, customer service, flight attendant, etc., normally require some training and education. In some cases, specific airlines provide training and education for the employees that work for them. Some airports contract with private security companies that hire employees who man the security areas of the airport. These positions also require training through the company.

The benefit of working directly for an airline is that employees get significant discounts or free flights throughout the year. This makes the training and hours that a person works well worth the effort. In some of the positions, there are regular contests that provide incentives for employees to reach goals for customer service or sales.

Choosing from the many airport careers available will be much easier if you spend some time researching the many positions that are available at the airport in your area and with the airlines that fly in to that airport. By taking the necessary training and education prior to applying for a position, you will have a better understanding of the requirements for the position. Talking to airport staff will also be very beneficial. They will be able to tell you about the best steps to take to begin your career with the airport.

Renewable Energy Jobs - Why the Need?

By Gio C

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

Over the last few years, we are hearing many terms like "Renewable Energy Jobs - Waste Management Jobs" etc appearing on the scene, but when someone says "I work in the renewable energy sector", what exactly does this mean?

Put simply, renewable energy is energy that is generated from natural resources, resources like, rain, tides, sunlight, wind, solar etc. Or to put it another way, it is energy that can be replenished at the same rate that it is used. So somebody that works within the renewable energy field is basically working within one (or more) of these sectors.

Why the need for Renewable Energy Jobs?

It does seem like a bit of a fad and that everybody is jumping on the bandwagon, bandying around all this new terminology but the thing is that there is a more serious side to all of this.

Over the past few hundred years and up to today, we have been powering our lives using fuels such as coal, oil, gas, electricity and these we would class as 'dirty fuels' due to the pollution they create within the environment. Yes, even electricity as in the United States alone in 2009, 44.9% of electricity was generated by coal, 23.4% by natural gas, 20.3% nuclear fission, 1% petroleum and the remaining %'s in renewable energy.

As we keep hearing almost daily, we are slowly using up the energy resources within the planet and at the same time, we are warming up the environment and causing damage to the planet. This is where Renewable Energy comes in.

Today, we notice that more and solar farms are appearing and also wind turbines as we try to find ways of meeting mans needs for energy and also cleaning up the atmosphere with new cleaner fuels.

With the above in mind, one can see the answer to the question, Why the need for renewable energy jobs? Basically, they are needed so that we can keep living as we do, be it watching television, visiting family/friends via transport, working with any electrical devices, and, even going to the gym and using some of the Cardio Vascular machines that require power, but, doing it with clean energy and also energy that does not cost us the earth.

In their simplest form, renewable energy is:

- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Geothermal Energy
- Bioenergy
- Hydropower

How does one get to work within these fields and what is required?

Most people that work within these fields are University Graduates that have spent years studying a specific area, or, some are people that have been in the industry for many years and just evolved along with the jobs and fallen into it.

If you would like to find out more, or are considering working within one of these areas, it is strongly recommended that you research your field and then contact your local careers centre to gain an understanding of what training you will require.

If you are already fully trained within your chosen field, then obviously your next step will be to find work, either within your country or work abroad.

Banks Need Tellers But List of Banking Positions Is Far More Extensive

By Lisa Jenkins

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

There's no doubt that the first job that comes to mind when people think of banks is the teller position. That's because we all go to the bank and work with tellers on a regular basis. But teller jobs are really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to available careers in the banking industry. In fact, depending on the size of the bank, a bank's branches and their staff members may represent a small percentage of the company's total employees.

Most banks divide their business into two large divisions: retail banking positions and corporate positions. Retail banking employees include anyone that is front-facing a customer. In other words, retail employees are tellers, branch managers, personal bankers, customer service representatives, and all other employees who provide products or services to the bank's customers. Simple research on the Web will yield a detailed listing of these jobs (as well as corporate jobs); their descriptions, educational requirements, skills and abilities needed, and salary ranges. Many job seekers overlook corporate positions, many of which are unique to the banking industry.

But then, there are the corporate jobs that are needed and available at most companies: accounting personnel, human resource positions, purchasing employees, etc. These are the positions you may overlook when thinking of a career in banking. Here is a list of some of the corporate positions in banking you may not have considered. Keep in mind this is not a comprehensive list! There are many other corporate positions.

• Accounts receivable clerk

• Accounts receivable manager

• Accounts payable clerk

• Accounts payable manager

• Accounting clerk

• Accounting, tax specialist

• Accounting, financial reporting

• Accounting manager

• Corporate Communications

• Data Entry clerk

• Data Entry manager

• Human Resources, recruiter

• Human Resources, benefits specialist

• Human Resources, salary specialist

• Human Resources, manager

• Marketing, coordinator

• Marketing, media relations

• Marketing, advertising coordinator

• Marketing, online products

• Marketing, manager

• Purchasing, clerk

• Purchasing, supervisor

Why Consider a Career in Banking

So you may be thinking, why should I choose one of these jobs at a bank, rather than any other business or company? The No. 1 answer to that question is job security. The banking industry is only second in longevity to the government. While banks are constantly changing, merging, etc, they still provide an essential service, like grocery stores and drug stores. Obtaining a job at a bank will provide you with a more stable work environment. Just be sure to choose a bank that is well-established and in good standing with the public and financially.

Another benefit of working at a bank is its, well, benefits. While banks may not pay top salaries to all of their employees, they do try to offer a total compensation package that may make up for a smaller salary with benefits such as more paid vacation and holiday time, better or less expensive medical and dental insurance, and employee discounts on bank products and services.

If you choose to work for a large bank, there may also be more opportunities for advancement than at other companies in the area.

Basics For A Home Office

By D D Mosley

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

Look around your home. Where can you put a home office? If you are not fortunate enough to have extra rooms available for an actual office you only need room enough for a corner desk. The perfect desk will have at least two levels or some sort of storage. Desks are usually inexpensive and can be put together in a matter of minutes. Try Wal-Mart, Target or even Craigslist or yard sales.

Next your computer. Almost everyone has a computer these days, but if you are in the market check out Wal-Mart, Target or even warehouse stores such as Costco. And again, you can always check Craigslist or even get your old computer upgraded-its cheaper. You need enough speed and memory to handle multimedia and videos. Your system should be able to handle any software you may need. The most important part of your computer is virus protection. Check our Download.com for software to keep your system safe.

The phone is next. My Blackberry is with me always. I do not know what I would do without it. My Blackberry has every app I need for business - Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, WordPress, 5 of my email accounts, a calendar, address book, a memo pad and even The Bible. There is an app for whatever you can imagine. I have an unlimited plan which includes talk, text and email. There are many phone companies and plans. Most companies offer free or minimal fee phones just for signing a 2 year contract. If you are not ready for that type of technology, a regular home phone will do. Just make sure you have an answering machine or service so no message will be missed.

The next piece of equipment is an all-in-one printer, copier, fax, scanner. They do it all. I bought mine from Amazon.com for less the $60. It's an Epson and works wonderfully.

A shredder would also be ideal. You do not want any personal or financial information in the wrong hands. Keep financial and personal paperwork in a secure place. Find some time of locked filing box or cabinet for this paperwork.

Thinking of a Career Change - Oil and Gas Recruitment

By Paul B Smith

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

At some point, everyone considers a change in career. That may be through personal choice - perhaps your current job no longer presents you with enough of a challenge to maintain your interest. Or it could be through forced redundancy and a wish to pursue a different path. Maybe you're just tired of the same old nine to five desk job. For anyone thinking of a career change that could lead to advancement, new skills training and a decent pay packet at the end of the month, the oil and gas industry is worth serious consideration.

A complex and multi-faceted industry

Oil and gas jobs don't just mean working on a rig or drilling platform. The industry is a complex and multi-faceted one, filled with opportunities for both the outdoor type and those who prefer not to get their hands too dirty. Oil and gas exploration involves a huge 'backroom' operation including environmental surveying, personnel management, recruitment and rig jobs. While the image of the industry may be of men in hard-hats and gloves wrestling with heavy machinery, the truth is that the oil and gas industry is a modern business, tackling a wide range of issues and challenges.

The main draw for many into oil and gas jobs is the pay. Even entry-level positions bring with them salary advantages that you will not find in other, less challenging industries. This is particularly true for younger applicants joining the industry on the lowest rungs. The additional benefit of rapid advancement for those who show an aptitude for the job means that moving up to more highly skilled and highly paid jobs within the industry is much more achievable in a relatively short space of time.

Know who to talk to

But it pays to know who to talk to. Oil and gas recruitment agencies specialise purely in jobs within the industry, and have the ability to place suitable candidates into the right positions. They also have the contacts within the industry and are able to know what's available and when. From degree-level candidates to those with fewer qualifications but a willingness to work hard, oil and gas recruitment agencies can marry up the right person with the right job.

For those who are willing to work away from home for a while and to put in long hours, the rewards are great. Rig teams develop close bonds with one another, and although rig work can be hard and sometimes dangerous, a camaraderie develops that you are unlikely to find in other industries. For those more interested in research and development, the industry is constantly looking at new ways to extend the planet's natural resources and extract them as cleanly and efficiently as possible. So research and development is a key area of employment within the industry, offering degree-level candidates life-long careers that are challenging and interesting.

The result is an industry that actively encourages new ideas, new talent and presents new opportunities for those looking for a career, rather than 'just a job'. With new fields constantly being opened up, this wealth of opportunity looks set to continue for a long time to come and those who want to be a part of it would be well advised to consider looking at a career in the oil and gas industry.

 

Get Ranked Through Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

By Joaquin Costa


Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Do you have a newly created website that you want to promote? Then SEO or the Search Engine Optimization is all you need. SEO can help lure a bigger traffic to your site. and traffic in this context means the number of people visiting the web pages you've created. Internet has already become a major part of most people's lives. This is the most popular means of communication nowadays since it is cheaper as compared to telephones or mobile phones. It is also considered a great factor in business, whether traditional or online. Many businessmen have proven the effectiveness of employing Internet into their business.

SEO can pull your website up the ranks as long as you make use of use the right keywords. Keywords are the words that Internet users type in browsers like Google when they are looking for a certain topic. In order for you to achieve a high rank in search engines, you first have to look for an SEO package that has a reasonable price. You will find several reasonably priced SEO package in the market today, but it doesn't necessarily mean that they all offer similar benefits. Choose a package that can meet your demands. There are a lot of SEO providers out there that knows exactly what their subscribers need and they deliver them the way you expect them to be.

Once you've selected an SEO provider, the next step is to jot down keywords that you think can lead Internet users to your site. Make sure that the keywords you choose are common but at the same time unique, which means that they must instantly pop up in the minds of searchers, but must not be overused by other website owners as well.

The next step will now be concerning the titles of your web pages. Create strong and striking titles and words that most users will likely type in search engines.

You may also use tags as well as meta tags for they can help boost your website even more. Many ignore the relevance of tags; they do not realize that it plays a vital part in SEO. Good SEO providers usually maximize the use of this strategy, and they have proven its worth. A good provider, likewise, sees to it that your contents are filled with keywords.

It's not difficult to find a good and reasonably priced SEO provider. You will find several providers on the Internet and even in magazines and newspapers. But before you finally decide to subscribe, you have to be sure that the provider is well experienced in this field and is reputable.

Call Center Jobs

By Alison Doyle

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

Before you accept a virtual call center job, be sure to check out the company thoroughly to determine how it operates and how you will be paid. Review these tips, so, you don't have an unpleasant surprise after you accept the position! On-Site vs. Virtual Call Center Jobs
At some companies, call center workers work in a typical office setting. Others permit employees to work from home. If you are working at a call center job from home make sure you have the equipment you need including high speed internet access, a phone line you can dedicate to the call center job, and a computer with an operating system compatible with the company's technology.
Training
Check to find out whether the call center company provides paid training or whether you have to pay. The information should be available on the company web site. If not, call or email to verify fees before you accept a job that could cost you hundreds of dollars in start-up costs. For what it's worth, I'm not a big fan of companies that charge you to go to work for them. Again, in my opinion, I believe that if a company wants to hire you it should provide training at no cost to the employee.
Independent Contractor vs. Employee
If you are hired as an independent contractor, rather than as an employee, you will be responsible for paying taxes on your earnings. The company may also require you to incorporate, which is an added expense. In some cases, when hiring call center workers as employees, benefits are provided. So, check on that also.
Be Realistic About Earnings
How are you going to be paid? You may receive hourly pay, but, you may not. If you are paid by the minutes (talk time) that you are phone or per call, your earnings will limited by the volume and length of the calls you receive. There may not be a minimum guaranteed amount of pay.
Company Research
Make sure the company is legitimate. Check with the Better Business Bureau or Federal Trade Commission to see if they have any complaints. Also research the company online to confirm, as best you can, that the company is legitimate and that there is a good chance of making money.
Disclaimer:
You may see advertisements for work at home jobs on this page, because that's the topic of the article. Just because you see an ad here, that doesn't make it a legitimate company. Carefully investigate companies that you are interested in.

 

Job Titles

By Mark Kolakowski

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

Job Titles Overview: The financial services industry has some unique conventions regarding job titles. Awareness of these will help you evaluate job opportunities and your career progress.
Vice President: Most noteworthy is the liberal fashion with which financial services firms bestow the title of Vice President. In other industries, this title is reserved for a handful of the most senior executives. In a financial services firm, Vice President generally is an honorific earned by an individual, or an indicator of rank, rather than a descriptive attached to a specific position in the firm. Thus, you might get promoted to Vice President while staying in place, retaining your current job and responsibilities.
Because so many management employees eventually earn one, there typically is a hierarchy of Vice President job titles. For example, as of the time when your guide left Merrill Lynch in 2001, that firm had this menu of VP job titles for support staff, with the highest at the top:

• Senior Executive VP
• Executive VP
• Senior VP
• First VP
• Director
• VP
• Assistant VP

Among the above, only the top two, the Executive VP job titles, actually attached to specific jobs within the corporation. Director had been introduced by Merrill Lynch in the late 1990s, as a way to single out certain VPs for special recognition while leaving them in place. By contrast, getting an upgrade to First VP usually required holding a job at a higher level in the organizational hierarchy. To complicate matters further, First VPs might have Directors or ordinary VPs as their peers on the organization chart.
An upgrade in title may or may not bring an automatic increase in pay, or in the potential for future increases. Benefits such as vacation time typically do indeed increase as you advance through the hierarchy of titles. The rules vary among employers.
Within the universe of producers there normally is an entirely separate hierarchy of job titles within the VP category, with different criteria for admission to the club and different benefits associated with it. For example, financial advisors might earn job titles like VP-Investments or First VP-Investments based on reaching specific quantifiable criteria related to the size and profitability of their client bases.

 

More Tips for Negotiating Salaries for Tech Jobs

From Patricia Pickett

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Former Tech Careers guide John Steven Niznik provided some initial tips on how to negotiate a salary for a technical position. Here are a few additional guidelines I've compiled to help you get through the negotiation process with minimal stress, and end up with a salary that is acceptable for both you and the employer.

The Best Time to Negotiate Salary

Most career experts will say you have the most leverage in negotiating a salary after you have been offered the job; at this point, the employer is certain they want to hire you.

However, avoid trying to negotiate immediately after receiving the offer and before getting additional details on the rest of the compensation package. You need to take some time to consider everything being offered.

Also, try your best to avoid bringing up salary or, if asked, giving specific figures during the job interview. That time should be used to find out more about the job and to determine whether you want to work for the employer.

Know the Job Description and Requirements

You can't be expected to negotiate fairly if you don't have all the information you need. If you have any outstanding questions about what you will be expected to do, the results you will need to produce, and any other benefits or perks the employer offers, find the answers to those questions before you start talking about how much you'll get paid.

Research is Key to Salary Negotiation

Make sure you do some background research to find out what the going salary is for the type of job you are being offered - one with similar responsibilities. Here are some places where you can find this kind of information:

• Payscale.com;
• Salary.com;
• Indeed.com;
• government census stats;
• salary reports issued by various tech job search firms;
• National Association of Colleges and Employers;
• postings for similar jobs;
• discussions with people who have a similar job.

 

District Manager Profile

By Shari Waters
  
Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

The function of the district manager is to oversee the overall operation of retail stores within an assigned territory or district.

Key Responsibilities:

District managers are strong merchants with a thorough understanding of retail aesthetics and customers. They possess strong analytical skills and are effective problem solvers. District managers hire, train and develop their management teams. Other responsibilities include ensuring district-wide customer satisfaction and product quality, while managing the territory's financial performance, and managing safety and security within the district.

Summary of Experience:

Proven history of retail management experience, preferably multi-unit experience. District managers must have the ability to analyze financial reports. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills also a must.

Education Required:

As with most retail positions, a high school diploma or GED is the only education requirement. College degree in business, or a closely related field, may substitute for a portion of the required experience.

Compensation:

Base salary will vary with location and number of stores within the district. Compensation ranges from around $45,000 to $80,000. District managers usually receive a company Car, travel expenses, medical benefits, and occasionally relocation allocation. Performance bonuses are customary.

Retail Scheduling Basics

By Shari Waters

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Once the retail manager understands the factors involved in scheduling employees, he/she can become skilled at balancing the store's staffing issues. Scheduling becomes easier over time.

When sitting down to work on the schedule, some items to have on hand are:

• Monthly calendar
• Past schedules
• Notes from employees asking for time off
• Peak sales reports
• Pencil & Calculator or Scheduling Software

Start by calculating the store's payroll dollars. Then determine any special events or peak periods that may require extra staffing. Examine your own tasks that need to be completed and any other business priorities.

Now that we know what needs to be done, how many people it will take and how much money can be spent, we can begin writing the schedule.

Let's say we have one salaried employee making $225/week and three part-time hourly associates who make $5.75/hour. Working with our labor budget of $432 as listed above, we can determine that we have $207 to spend on our hourly staff. This gives each part-timer approximately 12 hours each week and we can now schedule accordingly. (Note: For the sake of simplicity, these figures do not include payroll taxes or benefits.)

Other Scheduling Tips

Be on the look out for employees clocking in early, not taking scheduled breaks or staying over their assigned times. Just a few extra minutes here and there can really destroy a budget.

Don't sacrifice customer service in order to stay within the allotted payroll dollars.

Use salaried employees more than hourly workers if there is worry of exceeding the labor budget.

Weekly schedules should be posted around the same time each week and as far in advance as possible.

Work Schedule Choices Employees Love

By Susan M. Heathfield

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

Employees' work schedules vary from full time to part time to job shares. All work schedules have one thing in common; the employee is doing work required by an employer. Today's employers understand that flexibility is what employees require in their work schedules. If they don't, employers should beware. You'll lose your best employees to an employer who understands that flexibility in work schedules is the upcoming employees' number one most desired employment perk. Make sure your approach to employee work schedules motivates and retains your best employees.

 

1. Work With a Flexible Schedule

    A flexible schedule allows an employee to work hours that differ from the normal company start and stop time. An appreciated benefit, flexible work schedules allow employees to maintain work and life balance. Different flexible work schedules suit different employees' busy lives. But, any employer flexibility in work schedules helps you motivate and retain your best employees.

2. Telecommuting 

Telecommuting or working from home is a flexible work arrangement that enables an employee, a consultant, or a contractor, to work distantly from the employer's location all or part of the time. Telecommuting is also an option for bad weather days and days that require an adult present in the home for events such as furniture delivery, furnace cleaning, and mid-day doctor appointments. Some organizations allow regular telecommuting up to several days a week for most employees. Others decide who can use a telecommuting work schedule on a case by case basis.

3. Share a Job

A job share occurs when two employees cooperatively share the same job. There are advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and opportunities when employees job share. As an employer, a job share can benefit both the employee and you. Here are the advantages and disadvantages to a job share.

4. Work Alternative Shifts

Shift work occurs in a work schedule that utilizes 24 hours a day and occasionally, 7 days a week, to keep an organization operating. Shift work occurs whenever 24 hour coverage is necessary or when a 24 hour day optimizes work output and productivity. Many approaches to shift work exist and each shift work schedule has challenges. But, some employees like a non-day shift work schedule. Families may want to avoid child care expenses with parents working different shifts. Some employees work two jobs or run a part-time enterprise from home. Whatever the reason a shift work schedule accommodates some employee needs.

5. Work as a Temporary Employee 

Temporary employees are hired to assist employers to meet business demands yet allow the employer to avoid the cost of hiring a regular employee. Sometimes, it is the expectation of the employer that if the temporary employee is successful, the temporary employee will be hired. But a temporary work schedule is a lifestyle choice for many employees. Maybe you're an executive not quite ready to retire but you don't want an 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. commitment at the same employer everyday - so you temp. Perhaps your heart is in skiing and the ski resorts call to you every winter. In the snowless season, you work on an island or at a warm weather resort. Reasons for a temporary work schedule are often choices.

6. Part Time Employee

A part time employee has traditionally worked less than a 40 hour work week. Today, though, some employers count employees as full time if they work 30, 32, or 36 hours a week. In fact, fewer required work hours is considered a non-standard benefit in some organizations. Consequently, the definition of part time employee will vary from organization to organization. But, a part time work schedule affords some employees terrific flexibility. For some employees part time is the work schedule of choice.

7. Full Time Employee

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not define full time employee or part time employee. What is counted as a full time employee is generally defined by the employer by policy. The definition of a full time employee is often published in the employee handbook. Some people just want to be 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. full time employees - trust me - really.

 

   

 

 

Taking Time Off for an Interview

By Alison Doyle

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

What's the best way to take time off from work for a job interview? I always suggest that job seekers try to schedule interviews early or late in the day, or at lunch time. Another alternative, if you can schedule a couple of interviews on one day, is taking a vacation day.
Site visitors (share your excuse) have shared lots of other excuses for not going to work.
Excuses for Taking Time Off to Interview

• Take a vacation day.
• Use a sick day.
• Take a couple of hours of personal time.
• Volunteer for an extra task, meeting, event, conference of some kind that involves time outside of normal work hours, then take the extra hours worked as comp time.
• Picking a friend up from the airport.
• House was burglarized.
• Plumbing problem.
• Sick child.
• Sick parent.
• Doctor's appointment for yourself or a family member.
• Medical testing.
• You have a migraine and need to go home.
• You have a business meeting.
• Personal business.
• Appointment with an attorney to get wills.
• Financial planning appointment.

In addition to good excuses you can use for not going to work, take a look (and add the worst excuses you've heard) at the bad excuses you've heard for missing work.

 

Job Descriptions

By Alison Doyle

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Interested in finding out more about a particular job or career? Job descriptions are available online for a variety of occupations in just about every industry. Review job descriptions to help choose a career field, to prepare for interviewing, and to get the inside scoop on a wide variety of careers. The more information you have, the better prepared you will be for the career of your choice. If you have a good understanding of the job description and the requirements for positions(s) you are interviewing you will be able to provide informed responses to the interviewers question.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Where should you look for job descriptions? The best place to start is the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. The Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

The Handbook provides a variety of ways to search for job descriptions. There are listings by occupational cluster:

• Management
• Professional and Related
• Service Administrative Support
• Farming and Related
• Sales
• Construction
• Installation and Related Production
• Transportation
• Job Opportunities in the Armed Forces

Users can search for a specific occupation or use the A - Z index to find job descriptions for occupations ranging from Able Seamen to Zoologists and just about everything in between.

Job Descriptions

Monster has a list of job profiles for 120 occupations ranging from Accountant to Zoo Caretaker. Each listing contains a job description, the required skills and education, the outlook and related careers.

For a detailed look at a variety of career and industries visit WetFeet. Each overview contains a description of what you will, the requirements, the career path, compensation and the job outlook.

Video interviews with professionals in law, programming, the arts, politics, media or marketing are available at Streaming Futures. These interviews give good insight into a particular career from someone actually doing the job.

There are other sites that contain profiles contributing by people actually working in the job described, sites where you can search for jobs by career category or industry and sites where you can explore career options:
More Job Descriptions

If you are not sure what job description might fit your interests consider career counseling as a way to consider career options. In addition,career tests can be used to assess or determine your aptitude for a certain type of occupation or career.

First Time Manager

From Daniel Richards

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Your first business may also be the first time you’re the boss. Becoming a skilled manager doesn’t happen overnight. Here are some tips to get you started managing workers.

Hire The Right Person For The Job

Your job as a manager begins when you’re recruiting a new employee, not on their first day of work. It may sound obvious, but finding someone who is the right fit for the job will make managing that person a lot easier down the road.

• Take the time to match the candidate’s skills and experience with the tasks at hand.
• Ask the same questions of all candidates so you have an easy basis of comparison.
• Create a test or a tryout session that will help you gauge their talents in an actual work setting.

Build A Strong Company Culture

Paying a competitive wage will help you attract and retain solid performers. But motivating your workers, a crucial challenge for any manager, is about more than money. It involves creating the kind of culture or work environment for your company that sets it apart from competitors. Consider the case of software developer SAS, which was profiled on this segment on ABC's 60 Minutes.

The North Carolina company offers competitive salaries, but also created a strong culture that keeps turnover and the costs associated with it to a minimum. You can do the same by communicating early and often with your team, empowering them to make decisions and solve problems, outlining your expectations clearly, acknowledging success and learning from setbacks.

Can the elements for creating a strong culture be quantified? The Small Business Administration takes a crack at it with a list of seven ways to keep employees happy and motivated:

• Show appreciation for a job well done
• Involve employees in decision making
• Contribute to the social environment by having your company participate in the surrounding community
• Be concerned with employees’ health and well-being
• Show loyalty to your team
• Create a comfortable and efficient work environment
• Respect the members of your company

Be Your Employee's Coach

Ferdinand Fournies, a former Columbia Business School professor who now runs a business coaching consultancy, tackles the issue of employee motivation in his books Coaching for Improved Work Performance and Why Employees Don’t Do What They’re Supposed To Do and What To Do About It.

Some of the topics Fournies addresses include why managers fail as coaches (they don’t understand how their workers' values differ from their own) and the different types of feedback managers have at their disposal (neutral, positive and negative).

Fournies presents 16 different reasons why employees may not be performing to your expectations including:

• “They Don’t Know What They Are Supposed To Do”
• “They Think Their Way Is Better”
• “They Think Something Else Is More Important”

As F. John Reh, About.com's Guide to Management Guide, points out, there are times to stand back and times to step in and be a coach.

Why It All Matters

As Jeff Chambers, the director of human resources for SAS notes in his interview with 60 Minutes, you’ll want to keep your employees feeling good about work for more than altruistic reasons. Among the benefits of a satisfied workforce are:

• Reduced turnover costs
• A more experienced and skilled staff
• Time saved on recruiting and training

Overall, it's important to keep in mind that rapid turnover is expensive and can quickly ruin a young business. Establish a coaching relationship with your employees at an early stage, and check in at regular intervals to ensure your employees view you as a mentor as well as a boss.

I Never Dreamed I Would Have This Much Trouble

From ang766

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

The job I lost

I worked at a company that manufacturers home improvement and construction materials. When the housing market tanked, the company I worked for downsized and I was one of the casualties.

What it's like being unemployed

I have been looking for work for 23 months with no success. I even went back to school to obtain my bachelor degree and worked for a year part-time as an unpaid intern to gain experience and have not been able to find a job.
I never dreamed I would have this much trouble. Entry level doesn't even mean entry level anymore, everyone wants 2-5 years of experience for entry level positions. It's very depressing, frustrating, and scary. I have one check left and I will have exhausted all of my benefits. What am I supposed to do now to support my family?

Advice

• I have learned that you should never stop learning so that you can have an advantage if you ever do lose your job. Also, I have told my kids to make sure that they get all of their education while they are young and to not wait for any reason. I also told them to not worry about supporting any significant others and to look out for themselves. I want them to learn from my mistakes and to be prepared so they never have to go through anything like this.

How To Find the Administrator Password in Windows XP

By Tim Fisher

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

The administrator password in Windows XP is the password used to access the "Administrator" account.

This account usually doesn't show up on the logon screen and most people don't know it exists. Usually that's okay because you won't need to use your computer under this account very often.
There are a few times when you will need this password! When you're accessing the Windows XP Recovery Console or you're trying to boot into Windows XP Safe Mode, you'll need this password before you can continue.
Follow the steps below to quickly find the administrator password on your computer!

Difficulty: Average

Time Required: Retrieving the Administrator password may take a few minutes up to hours depending on the situation

Here's How:

1. Try leaving the password blank. More often than not, the Administrator password doesn't exist at all! Just press Enter without typing anything when asked for it.
2. Enter the password to your account. Often times, depending on how Windows XP was setup on your computer, the primary user account will also be the administrator user account.
3. Try to remember your administrator password. If you installed Windows XP on your computer yourself, you probably set the administrator password during the Windows XP installation process. If that's true, you might be able to make really good guesses at what the password might be.
4. Have another user enter his or her password. If there are other users that have accounts on your Windows XP computer, one of them may be setup with administrator access.
5. Recover the administrator password using a password recovery tool. Password recovery tools are software programs that work by making super-fast guess after super-fast guess until the password is discovered.
   Note: Some password recovery tools is the list I linked to above also have the ability to transform regular user passwords into administrator passwords. This could be valuable if you know your account's password but it's not an administrator account.
6. Perform a clean installation of Windows XP. This is a last resort option. This type of installation will completely remove Windows XP from your PC and install it again from scratch.
   If you're just curious about your administrator password, I wouldn't suggest this extreme solution. However, if you're needing the administrator password to access diagnostic tools and this is your last effort to save your PC, performing a clean install will work. Keep in mind that it is a time consuming process due to the fact that all of your data must be backed up and then later restored.

Tips:

1. Looking for your administrator password but aren't using Windows XP? See How to Find Windows Administrator Passwords for instructions tailored for other Windows operating systems.

Business Efficiency Tips for Busy Work-At-Home Moms

By Lahle Wolfe

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Think High-Tech

Since work-at-home moms have children, and children have appointments and play dates, be sure to invest in a cell phone if you do not already have one.

Another must-have tool is a Portable Handheld Device (PHD) or Personal Digital Assistance (PDA). Available features in PHDs and PDAs include:

• Send and receive emails
• Calendar, reminders and contact lists
• Mobile versions of familiar software such as Word and Microsoft Office Excel Mobile
• Internet browser

You might also consider other applications like a GPS, language translator, map feature, or even games that your child can play while you take a cell phone call.

Avoid Standing in Line

Running errands and standing in line can waste a large part of a busy women’s day. Make a list of all the errands you run on a regular basis and see if any of them can be done online, by someone else, or at scheduled times instead of on a daily basis.

• Mailing Services: If your business involves shipping, use UPS online services to print pre-paid mailing labels from home. Request a pick up (online) and UPS will come to your house(there is an added charge per package for this service). Or, if you have pre-paid labels on your packages, all you have to do is drop them off at a UPS without having to stand in line.
  You can also use the United States Postal Service (USPS) online tools to pre-pay and print labels. USPS will come to your home to pick up prepaid items for free. You can order stamps and shipping supplies from USPS online and never have to go to the post office again!
  
  If you use overnight services, pay and arrange for shipping services online with DHL or FedEx.
  
• Office Supplies: Almost all major office supply stores including Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples offer free shipping on office supply orders of $100 or more. Free shipping also extends to office equipment and furniture. In most cases, items ordered online are delivered from a local store and will arrive in 24-48 hours.
• Banking Services: Choose a bank that offers free online banking services. You will still have to make deposits in person (or mail deposits) but all other bank transactions can be handled over the Internet or telephone.

Because having children underfoot means constant interruptions in your work day, consider taking a nap when they do. Many work-at-home moms find that their business day only truly begins once the children are in bed.

Although you cannot return business calls at 10 o’clock at night, you can get a lot of your errands done online because, like many Mompreneurs, the Internet never sleeps.