How to Turn Your Ideas Into Career Opportunities (Pt. 3) Building Your Future Now

How to Turn Your Ideas Into Career Opportunities (Pt. 3) Building Your Future Now Believing in yourself (and your ideas) will carry you a long way. Sometimes we dont have the support we need to order to succeedhowever, thats why you need to show resolve and be determined to turn your idea(s) in a reality! As noted in the last 2 blog posts you need to find out if your idea is viable. Does the market need it? If they dont, is there a company or another application that can benefit from it? You need to always challenge yourself when it comes to developing your idea. It may be harsh, but the reality is there will be some tough spots along the way if you believe there is something to your idea. One of the most important things you need to do is try and find a mentor. A mentor will be there to give you guidance. It can be a family member or a boss or a community leadera mentor can truly make the difference when it comes to realizing your ideas and building a career from them. Image: AbolsutVision

Employer Branding Flight School with American Airlines

Employer Branding Flight School with American Airlines After the acquisition of US Airways, American Airlines has been making major changes with the vision of restoring American as the greatest airline in the world. How are they doing that? With their people. Carrie Corbins role is to build talent acquisition programs and strategies. Her teams focus is to support the enterprise talent attraction efforts via recruitment marketing, media, digital and social strategy, as well as building American Airlines sourcing and diversity recruiting programs, all while caring for the candidate, new hire, and employee experience and telling the employer brand story. Have a listen to the interview below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to the Employer Branding Podcast. Listen on  Apple Podcasts,  Stitcher Radio,  Google Play  or  SoundCloud. In this episode you will learn: About the importance of employee experience Why Carrie joined American Airlines How Carrie is building an employer brand strategy from the ground up That successful employee experience = great employer brand That  the customer experience will never be greater than the employee experience Carries take on recruitment marketing vs. employer brand Some of the hard lessons she learned about employer branding Carries employer brand tech stack. Connect with Carrie on LinkedIn.

School Nurse Job Description Sample - Algrim.co

School Nurse Job Description Sample - Algrim.co School Nurse Job Description Template Download our job description template in Word or PDF format. Instant download. No email required. Download Template Using Your Template Follow these instructions to use your new job description template Step one: Fill out all details in your job description template using the provided sample on this page. Step two: Customize your requirements or duties to anything special to your workplace. Be sure to speak with team members and managers to gauge what's required of the position. Step three: When the census of the team has agreed on the description of the work, add in a Equal Employment Opportunity statement to the bottom of your job description. Step four: Check with your legal department, management team, and other team members to ensure the job description looks correct before creating a job advertisement. Choose a job board that's specific to your needs.

Monday Motivation Did You See What Changed

Monday Motivation Did You See What Changed Technical difficulties this morning when I could not access my website! Seriously, that is the scariest feeling in the world but we are all good now!  I have never been so happy to publish a blog post! Better late than never! Whats new? Yesterday I sent out the new and improved Classy Career Girl newsletter!  I recently changed email providers so if for some reason you did not see the new little note from me in your inbox, you can sign up again here. I have been doing a lot of thinking about my newsletter. I ALWAYS promise to only give you the most important info that you need to know.  So, I hesitate to send you things.  But, that means you are missing out on all the advice I have and I am missing out on being able to share it with you! So I am redesigning this little newsletter.  Here are the exciting changes! If you sign up here, each week on Sunday you will receive my All NEW newsletter broken into the following categories: Something to learn this week New Classy Career Stuff Motivation for your work week The latest from the blog What I am reading this week I think these categories will give you exactly what you need so that you can be happy, successful and balanced in your work and life. Plus, it will help you and me settle into a routine so we know what to expect and I make sure I get busy writing.  What do you think?  Please feel free to comment below and let me know! Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right: Have you heard of Mindsumo?  Reader Ali sent me the website and I think it is an awesome idea!  It helps you showcase your skills and prove yourself by challenging yourself with different challenges given by companies.  How it works: companies post challenges, students submit solutions, companies review and pick winners and students are rewarded and recognized. Cool, huh!  Better than just submitting your resume I think! Richard Branson on Why We Need More Women in the Boardroom by Richard Branson and Entrepreneur magazine Can Women Really Have It All? Most Think Yes by Los Angeles Times 9 Unconventional and Low-Tech Time Management Tips by Forbes Your motivational quote today is a new quote board I just set up for my new home office. Whats a home office without a Quote of the Day board? What did you think of the new and improved Classy Career Girl weekly newsletter?

Tips on Writing a Resume For Correctional Officer

Tips on Writing a Resume For Correctional OfficerIf you want to be a correctional officer, writing a resume is one of the most important parts of applying. It is not enough to have good grades in high school and some sort of college degree as you need to prove to employers that you will do the job well.Good discipline and leadership are another factor to consider as you are preparing your resume. No matter how good your grades are, if you are in trouble because of your carelessness, this can be a big problem.There are a few key points to consider in writing a resume for a correctional officer. You should keep these points in mind and let them guide you throughout the process of preparing your resume.First, before you start, you need to make sure that you have everything needed for the application and paperwork. This includes a high school diploma or GED, current photo ID, and the mandatory fees from the state. The fee and license fees for each agency vary from one state to another, s o make sure you know what they are before you start.Once you have all of this, you will then need to do the basics on your resume. Remember, this is for a job as a correctional officer.This will include any basic information such as your education, time at high school or college, military service or previous job history. Your current position is also listed here. Remember, you must show that you have the proper motivation to do the job.After this, put in all of your education such as your professional background such as military service or your credits. This can be an added benefit if you have earned a degree or some kind of certification. You will also need to include any internships or employment with different organizations such as voluntary service organizations.Lastly, you should include your summary of accomplishments as well as the section where you describe your skills, experience, and skills you have acquired throughout your time in correctional officer training. The sectio n you will fill in here is for the skill section. Make sure you explain what your skills are and give examples of how you have used them throughout your career.

Young Person Unemployment - Is the Higher Educational System at Fault - CareerAlley

Young Person Unemployment - Is the Higher Educational System at Fault - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Last month, the Office of National Statistics (ONS), released a report detailing graduate employment rates. While unemployment for graduates aged between 21 to 30 is lower than those who do not hold degrees, studies show that almost half (47%) of recent UK graduates are working in non-graduate positions. This is arguably, pushing those who do not hold degrees into unemployment. Unemployment rates for young people aged 21-30 are currently 9% for graduates and 14% for non-graduates. So, with roughly one in ten people aged 21-30 not in work it is possible that younger people are getting the wrong kinds of qualifications and looking for the wrong jobs. An investigation conducted by the Local Government Association (LGA) last year found that 94,000 people completed hair and beauty courses, despite there only being around 18,000 jobs in that sector, equating to five people for every one job. It was also found that for every two people who trained to work in hospitality, sport and leisure, there was just one job forcing half of young people to work in a field they had not specialised in. Broadcasting, journalism and public relations is also facing similar difficulties with 83,000 people completing education specialising in these fields and there only being 65,000 jobs available. The LGA also discovered that fewer than 40,000 people trained in building and engineering trades, leaving a surplus of 32,000 jobs, essentially meaning that there is almost only one person for every two jobs available. There were similar findings in the construction industry as well, with only 123,000 people trained for the 275,000 jobs available. This huge discrepancy in the types of courses completed and job demand has a large impact on young person unemployment. Education establishments are currently encouraging students to complete courses and gain qualifications rather than encouraging them towards courses that will result in work. Thanks to the high demand for jobs and the excess number of graduates, compared with last September, graduate salaries have fallen by 3.4%. The high competition for graduate positions has also resulted in up to fifty degree holders competing for the same entry level graduate position. This high unemployment rate and demand for jobs means that employers are able to pay low wages. The ONS research also found that while medical graduate received the largest pay. At nearly 46,000 a year, media and information graduates receive the lowest paid jobs at less than half of a medic at around 21,000. With tuition fees triple what they were three years ago, graduate wages decreasing and young person unemployment the highest its been in years it is evident some changes need to be made. Some argue that school and college-leavers should look to work in trade jobs such as electricians or plumbers, or take work in the construction and engineering industries. Michael French, Electronic Equipment Specialist works for www.isswww.co.uk, a website specialising in providing kit for electricians like Fluke Testers explains that the electricians industry represent almost 12% of the entire construction sector. With electricity such an integral part of our daily lives, demand for qualified electricians is never going to fall. According to national averages electricians are getting paid around 10% more than the UKs average salary, receiving an average yearly income of around 29,000 thats 11,000 more than the average minimum bracket for entry level graduate jobs. Despite the notion of specialising in a trade rather completing degree not being a new idea, youth continue to suffer from high unemployment. Going forward, emphasis should be placed on completing education with a mind of securing work, rather than just achieving a NVQ, or BA degree in a subject for the sake of the qualification. Before selecting higher education or specialism, students need a better understanding of real life situations, including unemployment, debt and the chances of securing a mortgage. Although it may seem a long way off, these problems are only a certificate or diploma away and the young people are thrown into the real world, expected to fend for themselves, find a job and live as an adult. With increased tuition fees and the job market and entry level wages at an all-time low, attitudes towards education and its relationship to work will need to change. This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Joey Trebif

The Importance of Belonging Where You Are

The Importance of Belonging Where You Are Were you one of the “cool kids” in high school? Or did you have to work hard to try to fit in? In my case, no matter how hard I tried, I never felt accepted into the inner circle. Maybe it was because I was a bit of a nerd. Perhaps being one of just a handful of Chinese kids made a difference. Or maybe that’s just high school. But trying to fit in was exhausting and, at times, even soul destroying. The thing is, the same phenomenon happens when we’re all grown up. Including at work. The difference between fitting in and belonging So, my ears perked up when I overheard my daughter talking about the difference between “fitting in” and “belonging”. She’d been reading a book by research professor and New York Times bestselling author, Brené Brown. Fitting in is where you want to be part of the group, but the rest of the group doesn’t really care. So it’s up to you to change, bend and adapt the way you show up in order to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, is where you want to be part of the group and they want you to be part of the group too. You all feel comfortable to be yourselves, and you accept each other as is. In essence, “fitting in” is a one-sided effort while “belonging” is an inclusive, two-way street. The difference is vast: fitting in takes effort, while belonging is full of ease. Fitting in at work When this dynamic happens at work, there’s even more at stake. For the organization, it reduces the amount of productivity and innovation that their teams can deliver. And from a talent development perspective, it has implications for how engaged people are, and how long they stay with the organization. Here, having good managers is key. For the individuals who have to expend energy to “fit in”, it has a knock on effect on their personal lives and their professional opportunities. When you have to shave off parts of yourself and swim upstream just to get a seat at the table, it’s harder to deliver at your best at work and at home. Helping people belong Whether you’re a manager, an employee, or a job seeker, there are things you can do to change the dynamic, and help people feel they belong. As a manager: You deliver results through others, so it pays to create an environment where people feel accepted and that they belong. A place where each person can be their best self. A great start is to simply know everyone’s name. Just like the theme song from TV show Cheers, we all want a place “where everybody knows your name” â€" that home base where you can feel good about yourself. More broadly, you can create group norms that make it easy for people to feel they belong, no matter what their backgrounds may be. Some of my favorites are: Listening without interrupting Giving each other equal air time Treating each other with respect Saying “Yes, and” instead of “No, but” Expressing appreciation for each others’ contributions Providing real-time feedback “with love and grace” What other ways can you create a safe, inclusive environment for your team? As an employee: You can also take actions to make others feel comfortable. What if you were to get in the habit of saying “hello” to everyone you pass in the hallway? Or smile and acknowledge someone’s presence when they enter the room? Or show appreciation for someone by writing a thank you note? As for yourself, what you can do is to have at least one place in your life where you feel you belong. Ideally, that includes your workplace since we spend most of our waking hours at work. But if you don’t find it at the office, perhaps you’ll have that safe haven at home, with friends, or at your favorite place to hang out. For me, it’s my family, my CrossFit gym, and the mastermind groups I belong to. As author Brené Brown says, belonging starts with self-acceptance. So if you need to do some work on appreciating and accepting yourself, then do that first before demanding more from others. As a job seeker: When you’re seeking a new role, make it a priority to choose your employer wisely. While it’s tempting to take the first job you’re offered, it’s costly to join the wrong organization. Remember that you’re interviewing potential employers just as much as they’re interviewing you. So, get a feel for whether you can belong. And if you’ll need to suppress important parts of yourself to fit in, that’s a signal to move on. As Bacchus Johnson said at our meet-up in New York City: “Go where you’re celebrated, not just tolerated.” Bacchus Johnson Conclusion In the end, we humans are pack animals. We want to be part of the tribe. We have a deep need to belong. That’s why we work so hard to fit in. But life doesn't have to be hard work. The good news is that these days, there’s more than one tribe to choose from. And better yet, each of us can create change where we are. Simply by modeling the behavior that we want as the norm. Each of us can create change where we are. So whether you’re fighting to fit in or basking in belonging, take a moment to reflect on the norms you’d like to create for the circles you travel in. When do you feel like you have to work hard to fit in? When do you feel you truly belong? And how are you helping others experience the beauty of belonging? Leave a comment and let me know.