Saturday, June 30, 2007

Getting into the rhythm of your job and career

Lots of problems in a firm is usually tracked to the difference of everyones belief or perception. Well, there will always be two side in a story isn't it? But for every situation don't expect that everyone will understand there will always be one or two who doesn't.

Regardless if you are working in a much stable company, in just a small office or just having your office in the your house you will just see yourself in such scenario. May it be with how you see things, how others will be remembering it and other follows.

What is the cause if it?

Everyone see things in a different but unique way. Everyone has their own experiences in life that would may teach them some things that others haven't encountered yet. People vary on how they grow, their family background specifically. Of course no one wants any argument. It just sometimes what is sensible to others is senseless to one.

So how to resolve the matter and meet in one point with your respected colleagues:

A. Learn to accept and respect that not everyone has the same perceptions and you are going to see it as a perception. Nothing more nothing less.

B. Learn to listen. Trying to explain clearly may help.

Hard feelings, how to prevent it?

A. Respect your colleagues opinion.

B. Think that you are solving a problem. Sometimes it helps to think that you are solving one rather than trying to brag that you are right.

C. Listen to whatever explanation that they may have if necessary.

If the above statement is being practiced professionalism and productivity may come to development. Avoid misunderstanding always give your chance to listen, Hear what others is saying and respect it. This also help to be a harmonious relationship among your office mates. Remember to acquire proper respect show respect to others.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Your Jobs and Career Politics

Politics, does your work place is filled with office politics?! Does this stop you from mingling with others and makes you just be sinking into your job?

Politics has already been a part of a human living wherever and whatever you are doing it always keeps on tailing anybody. That you'll be finding yourself asking why you couldn't stop it and avoid the conflict.

The only thing there is not to isolate yourself. If you feel like being out of place, make yourself to be the one whom they'll be talking about. Why not try being blamed for miscellaneous. Hey you're out of the circle!

You would always missed out the latest news about a group. Let yourself be aware of the news in your company, I must say it is just a part of the story. Eat with your colleagues in the pantry or you may offer the receptionist a cup of coffee. Through this it will allow you to be updated with what is latest.

Whenever there'll be arguments avoid taking sides. Defending one side only gives you little good. You should know how to mingle among them, your peers. Avoid judging be open minded as possible. Be trust worthy enough and best of all be diplomatic. This helps you to be successful in what field you belong. Learn to circulate among your colleagues.

Gossiping is what all should be avoiding. When its already near you... please kindly remove yourself carefully from it. Never give comments because this add color to whatever the issue may be. Remember news does flies. You better take care of your image.

Have you ever hated someone which you doesn't know if his only a fake. Trying to win everybody's heart. Who's pretending to be nice by doing little favors for colleagues?!...

Try to do no mistakes. Take note that whenever this is noticed by others all they'll be waiting for is your failure. They may compliment you but at the back of their mind there may be other things they are thinking of.

There should never be any destruction to your career. Somehow just be subtle about your dreams. Never exagerate anything that everybody was left noticing it. Act natural. Keep your feet on the ground. By doing this, it will make everything easier for your colleagues to trust you.

It could be done in a way you'll not be hurting yourself but indulging in the pleasure of it. Just avoid anyone. You can not please everyone but at least somehow there's something about you that they will love.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

5 Resume Tips: Do What Most Job Seekers Don't

When it comes to writing a great resume, there are no hard and fast rules or specific formats that you should adhere to; however, your resume should be targeted to each specific job that you are applying to. In addition, it must be concise, clear, command attention and stand out from the pack.Include a Title for the Job You WantUse a professional title for the position that you want. An improper job title will only serve to position you at a level far below the responsibility or salary level you are seeking to achieve. Including a job title can greatly increase the number of interview calls that you get for higher positions and improve your chances of clinching a higher salary – and when you start at a higher salary, your career growth is also accelerated. Include an Executive Summary (what you can do for them) - Not an Objective (Me-focused)An executive summary should be clear and well defined, consisting of a short paragraph or four to five bulleted points. It should focus on how your skills can benefit the employer, not on what the employer can do for you. Using action words will help to convey you as an intelligent and active individual capable of making contributions to accomplish company goals. Highlight your strengths and achievements clearly and quickly. Recruiters and hiring managers want to see information that is to the point, and hardly have time to dig for buried nuggets of information hidden in your resume. Include Relevant InformationLet’s state the obvious - your resume is targeted at landing interviews. In effect, you are advertising your capabilities and experience. Therefore, you need to provide precise, accurate and relevant information. Your resume should be able to convey relevant information, but at the same time, the resume should also convey a message that if the hiring manager buys this product (YOU) it will lead to positive and direct benefits in specific areas where their needs exist (the job). Brag - With PROOF!When it comes to your resume, you can forget modesty. Brag if you have irrefutable proof that establishes you as an outstanding performer (notice I didn’t say exaggerate or lie). Give your resume an accomplishment-driven profile. Accomplishments are results you produce by resolving problems, or when you overcome a real or perceived obstacle. Mention any project that you spearheaded that served to heighten employee morale, revenues or company savings. Formulate 'Problem-Action-Result' (PAR) statements to convey your ability for producing similar or better results in your future employment. Highlight Achievements - NOT ResponsibilitiesAlthough important, listing responsibilities should not form the focus of your resume. Responsibilities are passive - achievements project you as an active, dynamic individual. When you are seeking a higher position, your achievements rather than your responsibilities acquire crucial importance – so don’t clump the two together. Write a paragraph giving an overview of your responsibilities and then highlight your achievements with bullets. When you want to sell something, you must make it stand out. Having a well-written resume is crucial when it comes to getting interview calls. Following the 5 tips above will ensure that you maximize your chances.