How being different can beat being better

How being different can beat being betterHow being different can beat being betterI always thought that the best wins at anything. That might be true for sports. But not for life and business.If youre trying to build a profitable business or stable career, you might be approaching it all wrong. At least, I was. And I think that the common belief about success is also totally wrong.I get it when it comes to sports. Theres only one place at the top. And to get to the top, you have to be the best. I only applaud that. In fact, Im inspired by athletes like LeBron James, Christiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, and others.But business is different. Instead of being the best, you must strive for becoming the first. Al Ries and Jack Trout put it best in their classic marketing book, The 22 Immutable Laws Of MarketingEveryone is interested in whats new. Few people are interested in whats better.Who cares about a marginally better product or service? Thats the problem with most businesses and eve n people. We compete with each other for the same market. Thats the basic idea behind Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Rene Mauborgne.The authors argue that most companies find themselves in markets with too much competition, called red oceans. They writeBlue ocean strategy challenges companies to break out of the red ocean of bloody competition by creating uncontested market space that makes the competition irrelevant. Instead of dividing up existing- and often shrinking- demand and benchmarking competitors, blue ocean strategy is about growing demand and breaking away from the competition.But how do you break away from the competition?Be different.I look at entrepreneurship like the music industry. Every artist that is at the top of the charts is different from everyone else. Theres only one Drake, Rihanna, Lady von sinnen. These artists didnt try to become better versions of Jay-Z, Madonna, Beyonce, or whoever came before them. No, they created their own genre.Drake is the first rapper that sings and who gets away with it. Rihanna broke out with a song called Pon de Replay which is a combination between pop and reggae, a new sound. Lady Gaga, well, she doesnt need an introduction. Shes Lady Gaga and you cant compare her with anything.You see, its not about being better, its about being different. And when youre different, youre often the first in a new category.Tim Ferriss was the first lifestyle entrepreneur. He popularized the idea in his book, The Four Hour Work Week. Did he invent the idea? Who cares? Hes known for it.Al Ries and Jack Trout sayWhen you launch a new product, the first question to ask yourself is not How is this new product better than the competition? but First what? In other words, what category is this new product first in?You can apply this to your career as well. Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, is the first cartoonist that writes about life advice and business. Hes different. And hes the first.Dont ask yourself , What am I better at?Ask, How am I different?The easiest way to be different is to combine skills that are new in a certain area. I also learned that idea from Scott Adams in his book How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big Kind of the Story of My Life. (I love that title, btw.)Adams says that every skill you acquire, doubles your odds of success. He writesNotice I didnt say anything about the level of proficiency you need to achieve for each skill. I didnt mention anything about excellence or being world-class. The idea is that you can raise your market value by being merely good- not extraordinary- at more than one skill.Adams strategy is practical, and more importantly Realistic.Anyone can become different in their field become becoming better at one or more of the following skills (check out Scott Adams book for a more comprehensive list)Writing Were all writers. And by writing well you can stand out from the crowd.Public Speaking Getting comfortable with speaking in front of a group makes you a better leader.Selling We all have something to sell Our art, products, services, and even ourselves.Can you think of a surgeon that can also write and speak well? Atul Gawande, the author The Checklist Manifesto comes to mind.Think different.I know, its been used to death, but the old Apple commercial hits the nail on the head. Once you get the concept, you start noticing the patterns everywhere. Think different is not some marketing slogan.Its at the core of success. Every business or person that succeeds is because they did SOMETHING different.The question now is What are YOU going to do differently?This article first appeared on Dariusforoux.com.

6 things recruiters are looking for in 2018

6 things recruiters are looking for in 20186 things recruiters are looking for in 2018In a perfect world, wed gently glide from one gig to the next with dignity and skill sets intact. In the sometimes dog-eat-dog world of job hunting though, you have to create a version of yourself that both highlights your skills and jumps off the screen at recruiters. These are some of the skills recruiters will be actively seeking in potential candidates in the year ahead1. Where you are coming fromAn emerging trend is recruiting from very specific hintergrunds. Shift concentrates on military transitions, and CEO Mike Slagh says that military personnel can help launch technology-focused careers through predictive job matching technology and immersive fellowship programs. To that end, when placing a veteran, they look at hard skills, soft skills, preferences and culture, and consider these characteristics more relevant than ever before. Someone with a background in the military might be able to fit into a rigid corporate structure that might be too tight of a fit for someone else.2. A balance of hard and soft skillsYoure a tech genius and extremely science savvy - yay, you But, you cant meet peoples eyes during conversation and tend to mumble during presentations big boo. Or the flip side, youre a smooth talker and can engage anyone in conversation, but you need constant hand-holding when it comes to figuring out how to create a PowerPoint.Regardless of the industry, Its no secret that hiring managers are increasingly looking for technology-, analytics-, and computer science-savvy professionals, said Don Bossi, president of STEM education nonprofit FIRST, who works with companies including Boeing, NASA and Lego. That said, So-called soft skills are also critically important, and include teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills, according to Bossi.3. The best fit for the job (over the long haul)Sometimes its leid enough for you to think youre the pe rfect candidate for any gig, if you dont meet some unseen or unknown criteria theyll probably go with someone else. Quality recruiting is not just about finding the person with the best skill set, but also about finding the best fit for thejob and company from a work culture perspective according to Laura Platt,Director of Human Resources forSpreadshirt,a global e-commerce company.It isnt always just the skills though, Its important to determine the kinds of personalities that will getalong with one another, according to Platt, and we aim to find applicants who will encourage teamwork and contribute to acollaborative environment. And one more thing It is imperative to look for the necessary applicant skills that will be needed not just fortoday, but also for the future.4. Listen upSometimes very specific soft skills will be the ones that set you apart. You may be so busy talking about yourself that you miss the fact that some recruiters want to see just how well you can listen. How great are you at communicating your needs? How well do you manage a team?As someone who has hired hundreds of people over the past 38 years, I have always screened for communication skills, especially listening and verbal skills, stressed Brad Neuenhaus, Chief Business Officer of MindEdge. Neuenhaus also listed critical thinking and business process improvement skills as being crucial for new hires.5. Theyll search in unexpected placesNot all recruiters go through mountains of resumes or LinkedIn profiles - some look for hidden clues instead as Laura Hanson, CHRO of Sphera explained Whats important in the search is knowing who your company is and what behaviors make people successful at the company. Hanson said she finds success in hiring for tech by looking in non-traditional places for candidates with the right soft skills. She notes that veterans, working mothers and recent graduates have fantastic skills and behaviors and can be brought up to speed on the tech.6. If you match y our message to the mediumWith apologies to Marshall McLuhan, recruiters will be looking to see if you can find a way to communicate in an effective manner no matter the method of communication. With text-initial interviewing on the rise (thats an entirely different article) prospects have to learn to be succinct by sharing clear and tight responses, according to Aman Brar, CEO of text-based startup Canvas. Theres no reason to be verbose when interviewing in person and the same is true for screening over text. Save long answers for follow up interviews and keep things pithy and informational to start.

Its OK to ask for help Were all in this together

Its OK to ask for help Were all in this togetherIts OK to ask for help Were all in this togetherIts easy to imagine that our role models, leaders, and other highly successful people have it all together. No big career mistakes, no missteps, no faceplants.Ive also noticed that strong, accomplished women are especially adept at hiding when things arent going well. This has been on my mind a lot since I heard the heartbreaking news about Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain.When youre used to routinely moving mountains, alchemizing ideas into results, rallying troops, and powering through roadblocks, it can be hard to acknowledge that youre struggling. Tough to admit it to yourself, and almost inconceivable to admit it to others.Two years ago, I was diagnosed with, and cured of, breast cancer. After I recovered, I found myself drifting and without goals for the first time since I can recall. Even though I was being a self-care champion, I found it hard to fully focus on my work. I recognized that I was dealing with survivors guilt.At dinner one night with my new friend, Cat, I opened up about everything. Without any judgement, she referred me to a truly awesome therapist. Exactly what I needed.Its OK to admit youre struggling.Its OK to ask for help.Its OK to accept help.One more thing Check in on your friends and colleagues. (Even that slightly intimidating, amazing, courageous woman who is making sht happen and always looks like she has it together.) Ask if they are OK. Be willing to listen, and if necessary, act. Were all in this together.Thisarticleoriginally appeared onBeLeaderly.com.

6 JavaScript Interview Questions

6 JavaScript Interview Questions6 JavaScript Interview QuestionsThe growing popularity of JavaScript has led to an unprecedented demand for those who are experts at the ins and outs of this interpreted programming language. If youre a JavaScript developer whos looking for a job, you need to be prepared for specific JavaScript interview questions.Despite the fact that experienced JavaScript developers are in high demand, interviews are more like an audition ansicht days. Employers hiring JavaScript developers not only want to know what you know, but how youll go about solving the task at hand.The first step is to create an erreichbar portfolio with trending elements that utilize JavaScript. The interview may be likened to one big puzzle Employers may not necessarily ask you to write code during the interview, but they definitely want to see your problem-solving abilities in action.Mark Passinetti, lead recruiter for Robert Half Technology in Bellevue, WA, said. Were seeing more functi onal interviews that place the candidate in front of a white board, demonstrating how theyd solve a particular problem. Candidates can expect to be front and center as they illustrate their experience and knowledge on the core competencies of JavaScript.To prepare yourself for the interview, dont solely focus on what questions to expect. According to Passinetti, its more important to make aya you have a solid understanding of the latest JavaScript trends, so you can be prepared for all types of interview scenarios.Looking for a developer job?SEARCH IT JOBSJavaScript lends itself very well to self-study, said Passinetti. One of the best things candidates can do to prepare for interviews is to get involved with developer communities, such as Stack Overflow and GitHub. Be on the lookout for opportunities to collaborate with other developers online and practice your JavaScript skills and problem-solving abilities.In terms of specific JavaScript interview questions, heres a few you can e xpect1. Please demonstrate that you understand object-oriented design concepts.Its critical for JavaScript candidates to show that they know how to write structured code. More employers are asking to see examples of code during the interview.2. Tell me about your favorite JavaScript frameworks and utilities.Employers are not too concerned with your preferences here they mainly want to know that youre keeping up with the latest JavaScript trends and knowledge. Ideally, they want candidates with broad knowledge of multiple JavaScript frameworks, such as jQuery, Ext JS, YUI and others.3. How do you organize your JavaScript code?With this question, employers are trying to get an idea of how the candidate maintains and designs code. For example, do they use the module pattern or class inheritance to build reusable code? This also gives employers insight as to whether they design code thats specific to an application with no opportunity to reuse.4. What would you do if your audience had J avaScript turned off?Companies want to ensure their apps work no matter what the circumstances, so this question allows candidates to illustrate how theyd make certain their code works.5. What is event bubbling in the DOM?The goal of this question is to ensure the candidate knows what order events will be propagated in the DOM. This provides an opportunity to discuss event models outside the DOM and look for techniques popularized with different frameworks.6. How do you debug your JavaScript code?Firebug and Chrome DevTools are two of the most frequently used, but again, most employers are not too concerned with what tools you use to debug your code. They mainly want to see how you go about solving this issue.According to the Robert Half Technology Salary Guide, entry-level JavaScript developer salaries will increase this year. The bottom line is that JavaScript candidates who have a solid understanding of specific frameworks paired with on-the-job experience will have the best ch ance at landing a coveted JavaScript role.Once your online portfolio is developed and you spend time getting entrenched in JavaScript developer online sites, youre on your way to acing that interview.

Where The Federal Jobs Are - Department of Defense (DOD)

Where The Federal Jobs Are - Department of Defense (DOD)Where The Federal Jobs Are - Department of Defense (DOD)Where The Federal Jobs Are Department of Defense (DOD)WHERE THE FEDERAL JOBS AREFEDERAL AGENCY SERIES PART 1 OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL AGENCIES and WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)The Resume Place is pleased to launch a series of blogs focusing on major federal agencies.Kathryn Troutman, Resume Place Founder and CEO, speaks widely about how essential it is for federal job applicants to match their skill sets and expertise with agencymissions and opportunities. These articles will provide you with valuable information on many of those federal agencies including their missions, components, occupations and current vacancies.TIP Increase your odds by applying for vacancies with agencies that employ a large number of federal civilian workers in the job series that you are most qualified for. And tailor your FEDERAL RESUME to each Announcement you apply for include relevant KEYWORDS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS. This approach will increase the likelihood of your successfully joining or moving up in the federal civilian workforce.The first articles will each focus on a specific Cabinet Department, from largest to smallest. Future articles will overview select independent, legislative and judicial agencies.Federal Agency OverviewFederal agencies employ over 2.7 million civilian workers, many at the fifteen (15) Cabinet-level Executive branch departments. Did you know that the five (5) largest departments employ close to half of the federal civilian workers? Other civilian employees work for independent agencies (such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and the staatal Aeronautics and Space Administration), Legislative branch agencies (such as the Library of Congress, the U.S. Government Accountability bro, and the Congressional Budget Office), and Judicial branch agencies ( such as the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts and the Federal Judicial Center).The Cabinet includes the Vice-President and fifteen (15) department secretaries who advise the President. Listed below, in order of size from largest to smallest, are the 15 executive departments.Department of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of TreasuryDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of InteriorDepartment of Health Human ServicesDepartment of TransportationDepartment of CommerceDepartment of StateDepartment of LaborDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Housing Urban DevelopmentDepartment of EducationDepartment of Defense (DoD)Website defense.gov/Secretary Ashton B. Carter (2015 present)Headquarters The Pentagon. DoD also has installations and facilities at mora than 5,000 other locations throughout the Nation and overseas.Mission To provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country.Strate gic Goals DoDs 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review focused on the following long-term strategic goals to advance its missionDefeat our Adversaries, Deter War, and Defend the NationSustain a Ready Force to Meet Mission NeedsStrengthen and Enhance the Health and Effectiveness of the Total WorkforceAchieve Dominant Capabilities through Innovation and Technical Excellencereorganisation and Reshape the Defense InstitutionDoD established the following five (5) priority goals for Fiscal Year 2016-2017Financial Statement Audit ReadinessImprove Energy PerformanceDoD Institutional ReformReform the Acquisition ProcessTransition to Veterans (improve the career readiness of Service Members transitioning to Veteran status).Number of Civilian Employees DoD employs over 740,000 federal civilian personnel in multiple departments and sub-agencies. That is in addition to over 1.4 million active duty service members and more than 1.1 million National Guard and Reserve forces.DoD is the Nations 1 Employer o f VeteransTIP 1 If you are transitioning from the active military service, your military training and experience is likely to be directly applicable to a future civilian DoD career. Make sure to include all relevant and recent experience on your federal resume. Complete your Bachelors or Masters degrees while in the military. Network with your current and former military colleagues. And make sure to include references from senior military personnel.TIP 2 There are special DoD civilian opportunities for spouses and other family members of military service members. For information about the Preferred tischordnung Program for Military Spouses, see cpms.osd.mil/Content/Documents/PPP-Program%20S.pdf. For information about derived preference where spouses, widows/widowers, or mothers of veterans may be eligible to claim Veterans Preference when the veteran is unable to do so, see https//www.vets101.org/a/81/.The DoD Organization StructureThe top echelon of the Department of Defense includ es the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 3 military branchesDepartment of the ArmyDepartment of the NavyDepartment of the Air ForceDoDs organization includes 17 sub-agencies and combat support agencies the four (4) largest are noted first.Defense Logistics Agency. Supplies critical resources to accomplish worldwide missions.Defense Commissary Agency. Operates a worldwide chain of nearly 280 commissariesDefense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). DoDs finance and accounting organization with over 15,000 civilian employees.Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Manages DoD and NASA contracts for Nations defense.Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. DODs agency for high-level research and development.Defense Contract Audit Agency. Provides contract audit and financial services.Defense Legal Services Agency. Provides legal advice and services for all DoD agencies and organizations.Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Directs and oversees s ecurity cooperation programs supporting national security and foreign policy objectives.Defense Security Service. Safeguards Nations interests protecting U.S. and foreign classified information and technologies by proving professional risk management services.Missile Defense Agency. Develops, tests and fields ballistic missile defense system to defend the Nation against enemy ballistic missiles.Pentagon Force Protection Agency. Provides basic law enforcement and security for Pentagon and other DoD facilities in the National Capitol Region.Defense Information Systems Agency. Transforms the way DoD users move, share and use information.Defense Intelligence Agency. Combat support agency providing information on forces around the world to support warfighters and policymakers.Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Safeguards Nation and allies from Weapons of Mass DestructionNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Provides geospatial intelligence in support of national security objectives.Nati onal Reconnaissance Office. Designs, builds, launches and maintains Nations intelligence satellites.National Security Agency. Monitors, gathers and decodes foreign communications signals from around the world. Protects Nations security and communications from exploitation. Transforms data into key intelligence.The Department maintains nine (9) Unified Combatant Commands throughout the world as well as ten (10) Field Activities. One of the largest field activities is the Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), a Federally-operated school system planning, directing, coordinating and managing Pre-K through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the DoD. DoDEA employs employees including teachers, school support assistants, and procurement specialists. Approximately 8,700 educators serve the more than 78,000 students.Civilian Career FieldsVacancies include those for candidates with education and experience in a number of fields, includingAccounting, Auditing, and Budgeting (Job Serie s 0500) Focus on positions at the DFAS. (Positions with the DFAS have a positive education requirement. Applicants must have a degree in accounting, business administration or finance OR a combination of experience and, 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses).Contract Administrator (Job Series 1102) Focus on positions at the DCMA.Scientists (Job Series 0400 and 1300)Engineers (Job Series 0800)Logistics Supply Chain (Job Series 0346 and 2000)Management Program Analysis (Job Series 0343)Information Technology (Job Series 2200)Medical/Public Health (Job Series 0600)Intelligence Analysis (Job Series 0132)Security and Protection (Job Series 0080)DoD also has a variety of Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) opportunities within the DoD Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program in hospitality, sports and recreation, youth programs, and retail fields.TIP 3 Link to DoDs publication Civilian Personnel in the DoD for information on opportunities for Students (including internships, s cholarships and fellowships) entry level, mid level and executive level Careers employment of veterans and opportunities for Americans with foreign language skills. Link to http//diversity.defense.gov/Portals/51/Documents/Resources/Docs/Civilian%20Employment/Civilian%20Employment.pdfTIP 4 Consider CHATTING with a DoD career counselor on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1230 230 EST. Click on http//godefense.cpms.osd.mil/absolutels/UserForm.aspx?busy=truedeptid=userid=.Current Vacancies There are currently over 1,700 civilian positions at posted on USAJOBS. Over 1400 of those are for permanent positions, including over 70 internships and 24 opportunities for Recent Graduates. Many are between the GS-5 and GS-15 levels. Occupations with the most vacancies includeMedical, Dental, and Public Health (Job Series 0600)Management, Administrative and Clerical Services (Job Series 0300)Engineering and Architecture (Job Series 0800)Social Science (catch-all including Intelligence, Psychology, S ocial Science, Social Work positions) (Job Series 0132, 0180, 0101, and 0185)Education (Job Series 1700). Unlike most of the other listed vacancies, DoDEA substitute teacher positions do not fall under the General Schedule (GS) pay system, but either the Teaching Position (TP) pay plan, the Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Wage Schedule or the Administratively Determined (AD) systemInspection, Investigation (Job Series 1800)Information Technology (Job Series 2200)TIP 5 Increase your likelihood of success in getting hired by tailoring your Federal Resume to the specialized experience duties qualifications knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and occupational questionnaire language. Include relevant keywords from those portions of the Job Announcement. Add relevant language from the Agencys mission and strategic plan. Do your due diligence by researching the subcomponent (e.g., DFAS DCMA). Read the relevant OPM position qualification standard for the series (e.g., 0500 1102) that you are applying for and add additional keywords if helpful. Link to the qualification standards here https//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/url=List-by-Occupational-Series.The next blog in the Federal Agency Series will focus on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).Want help and a quote for a new DOD federal resume?Complete our Client Intake Form THE RESUME PLACE WRITES FEDERAL RESUMES FOR DOD JOBS If you need assistance applying for a job with the Department of Defense, we have books and services that will helpWant help and a quote for a new DOD federal resume?Complete our Client Intake FormThe Resume Place offers many services, including Federal Resume Writing and Career Coaching Consultation.You may also be interested in Jobseekers Guide now in the 7th Edition, which is used in military transition centers worldwide to help military members search and apply for federal jobs. Additionally, the newly released Fede ral Resume Guidebook will help you write the best possible resume.The Federal Resume Guidebook is not just about federal resumes. This book set the standard for federal resumesLIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW One of the Books most borrowed in U.S. Libraries, Career Book List, April 1st, 2009With a focus on writing the best Federal Resume for USAJOBS and other online federal resume builders, the Federal Resume Guidebook provides comprehensive, in-depth guidance on how to craft the perfect federal application to change jobs or get promoted. The sixth edition gives detailed advice on how to navigate and make the most out of USAJOBS and other online application systems.To Get More Info or Order the Federal Resume Guidebook Ellen Lazarus is a Resume Place Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Federal Resume Writer and Career Coach. She is a former Legislative Branch senior executive.

The Lost Secret of Sample Email to Send Resume to Recruiter

The Lost Secret of Sample Email to Send Resume to Recruiter The Debate Over Sample Email to Send Resume to Recruiter Youre capable of employing a sample reference page for helpful hints. On looking out it on-line, you will receive the list of vorlages for the particular spot. Email and sample templates are among the utmost effective approaches to accelerate your work search and enhance your odds of landing an interview. Use the search box to find just what you are interested in. Perhaps you want to acquire a summer job or internship, or possibly a college or scholarship program demands one to will incorporate a resume. Examine the accomplishments, skills and experience youve listed. Too many candidates make the error of including a comprehensive job description rather than emphasizing individual contributions. Your resume ought to be focused, concise and emphasize achievements and abilities that fit the job that youre applying for. Employers desire to comprehend that which youve inked. Recruiters are a few of the most visible professionals on the internet today and following up with them via email or on social media after putting in an application for a work opening, may also be an effective means to enhance the likelihood you will get a response from the provider. During the duration of your professional life, you might wind up in the job of forwarding an emailed resume to a third party. You specify which youre looking for someone with strong writing abilities. Its too simple for a typo to happen whenever someone is emailing you and it is going to drive people crazy. Your resume will be on the titelblatt of the pile and the probability of getting noticed are much greater. What You Should Do to Find Out About Sample Email to Send Resume to Recruiter Before Youre Left Behind In the event the company doesnt have a contact number, look up the company on the internet and apply the contact information provided. After that, move to LinkedIn to see whether you are able to locate their email address. When its by email, you might be advised regarding what format you need to use for your resume, what things to include in the topic line of the email message, and by once the employer should receive it. Your resume email needs to be short and sweet. Write the name of the addressee in the start and start with what you mean to convey. Even in the event you craft the iverstndigung im strafverfahren email to send a resume, its still true that you require a killer cover letter. Therefore, ensure the letter is well written and does not include any grammatical errors or spelling mistakes. Your thank-you letter ought to be straight to the point and simple to comprehend. Producing your resume is vital. There are lots of completely different resume templates created for different jobs. In instance, you arent certain how to write Thank You Letters, there are several completely free examples which you can download. Cover letters are a fundamental portion of every work application. The Importance of Sample Email to Send Resume to Recruiter If its poorly written however it might ruin your odds of landing the job. Get in touch with us today to acquire startedspaces are limited If youre job searching at the present time, you have probably already considered approaching employment agencies to aid you in finding work. When it isnt formatted correctly, you might be passing up the work prospect. On the positive side, recruiters and search firms can be rather useful in your job search, so long as you know how to deal with the practice Businessmen and business directors Bring evidence of your position in the business and remuneration. Smaller search firms might also have excellent reputations in their very own geographical places, and certainly shouldnt be overlooked. Lets make 1 thing clear right from the beginning executive search firms, recruiters, and employment agencies arent in business to assist you land work. What You Should Do to Find Out About Sample Email to Send Resume to Recruiter Before Youre Left Behind Job aspirants want to watch out for a resume template rather than a training course load vitae template. In case the listing asks you to send your resume in a specific format, or asks you to save your resume below a particular name, be certain to achieve that. If you do this, utilize exactly the same format as your resume (for instance, if your resume is a PDF, your cover letter ought to be too). You will be able to select the template for the position you need to apply.

Engineering your career

Engineering your career Engineering your careerPosted July 26, 2013, by Julia Watters Its Australian Engineering Weekfrom 5-11 August 2013, with engineering-related events, site tours and activities nation-wide. That may be great news for engineering students and professionals, but what about the rest of you? If youre not even sure of what engineers do, nows your time to find out. Engineering is an incredibly diverse and dynamic area, but for laypersons it may all seem like a bit of a mystery. Were here to shine a light on this exciting area, and possibly inspire you to explore it further. Heres a snapshot of the disciplines Engineering Australia is highlighting this year as part of Australian Engineering Week Civil engineering Many people think of engineers as people who build bridges and buildings and this is certainly part of what civil engineers in particular do. Civil engineering is probably the fruchtwein widely known form of engineering. It is also known as structural enginee ring and is responsible for the worlds iconic man-made landmarks. Civil engineering draws on a number of other engineering disciplines to create things like roads, bridges, canals, dams and buildings. Average annual salary $122,352 Major employers include government agencies, builders and architects, land management firms and utility companies. Resource engineering Resource engineers, similar to environmental engineers, develop more sustainable methods of using and managing natural resources. This type of engineering protects cities from over-pollution and contamination and is pivotal to public health initiatives. Resource engineers develop efficient methods for recycling, water disposal, sustainability, solid waste management, water supply treatment and air pollution management. Average annual salary $121,812 Major employers include government management bodies, mining and forest industries, civil engineering and construction companies. Geotechnical engineering Geotechnical enginee ring works in conjunction with a range of other engineering fields as it is used to assess earth materials, foundations and site conditions before construction can commence. These engineers calculate the risk of earthquakes, landslides, sinkholes, soil liquefaction, debris flow and rockfalls. If a site is deemed suitable, they help determine the foundations required for any structure based on soil and rock mechanics. Average annual salary $132,645 Major employers include geotechnical engineering firms, gold, coal and metal ore mining companies. Pharmaceutical engineering Pharmaceutical engineers design and operate the machinery used to produce medicinal products. These products are often manufactured on an exceedingly small scale and their production requires extreme precision. Pharmaceutical engineers play a key component in drug development and work alongside medical researchers. Average annual salary (mechanical engineer) $107,453 Major employers include pharmaceutical companies. Aerospace engineering Aerospace engineers are responsible for the aircraft, aerospace vehicles and propulsion systems used in aviation. This includes aeronautical engineering, for aircraft within the Earths atmosphere, and astronautical engineering, for spacecrafts. Average annual salary $95,303 Major employers include civil aviation safety authority, airline companies, government defence departments and defence forces. Computer systems engineering Computer systems engineering integrates electronic engineering and computer science for the development of computer hardware and software. Computer systems engineers are responsible for the design and development of individual microprocessors, computers and circuit design. Average annual salary (network engineer) $101,384 Major employers include computer manufacturing and service companies, geschftsleben consulting firms, information systems departments and government departments. This week, watch out for our daily snapshots of Australi an engineering innovations that have changed our lives. 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