High-School Buddy, Job Connection

High-School Buddy, Job ConnectionHigh-School Buddy, Job ConnectionBlaine Helmick got help from an old friend to score a new job.Blaine Helmick never thought he would land his next job through social networking.The IT director for a hospitality company in Orlando, Fla., had been with his former company for nine years and welches ready for a change. He joined Ladders Job Search Consultation Program and received advice that he didnt expect - join LinkedIn.Im not a social-networking kind of guy, Helmick said.But he was open-minded, and he tried to contact someone at Disney by seeking referrals through his extended network on LinkedIn.He was kind of hesitant to do that because he only knew a few CEOs, said Mallory Labriola, Helmicks personal job-search consultant through Ladders program.Like Helmick, many of Labriolas clients in the $100K-plus market tend only to think about other high-level executives as possible networking contacts. By contrast, Labriola said, mid-level connections can be just as valuable, especially when professionals use social networking to leverage them.I would really stress to him that you dont only use connections that are high-level, Labriola said. With every lower-level contact, you get another 200 people as well.There were several layers of contacts between Helmick and his target, and when one of them - the father of an old high-school pal - saw his resume, the man just couldnt pass it along. He wanted Helmick for himself.His friends dad worked for the president of Technomedia Solutions - another hospitality organization in Orlando that offered Helmick a lot of upside.Helmick was learning quickly that the world of social networking is a small one.You never know who your buddy from high school knows, he said. I never thought that social networking would have contributed the way that it has.Helmick wound up interviewing for the Director of Information and Creative Technologies position at Technomedia and got the job.Helmick said hes ve ry pleased with his results Technomedia has a lot of room for growth and he is performing a larger variety of creative multimedia installations to a bigger list of prestigious customers.The top three takeaways from his job search ?Go into it with an open mind.Hire a consultant.Be responsive to criticism and direction.Had he not done all three of those, Helmick said he wouldnt have been in the position to advance his career.While he wont be joining Facebook any time soon, Helmick did admit that the experience has given him a new outlook on that type of medium.My mind is definitely changed about the power of social networking, he said.Helmick said hes also sold on the Job Search Consultation Program because the outside help of a professional broadened his strategy in a way that wouldnt have occurred to him.Its all about building out your network regardless of that persons current position, Ladders Labriola said.As for Helmicks old high-school buddy, I told him on his next trip down h ere I will be treating him to an exorbitantly expensive dinner, he said.

Interview Questions to Ask a Manager Candidate

Interview Questions to Ask a Manager CandidateInterview Questions to Ask a Manager CandidateInterviewing a candidate for a management or supervisory position is a lot different than screening someone to work on the front-line of your company. After all, they are going to mentor and guide the employees under their charge. And they will be accountable for the way the department runs and ultimately functions. So you want to find the right person for the job. That means coming up with the right questions to ask during the bewerbungsinterview. The following sample job questions about a candidates management style, experience, outlook and personality will help you assess your his supervisory skills. They will also help you determine whether he is a good fit for your company. Feel free to use unterstellung questions in your own interviews or use them as a kusine to develop your own. As you interview potential management employees for your company, you will find out over time which questions yield the most useful information. Youll want to ask the questions that best support your final candidate selection. Before You Begin Youll want to make sure your candidate ticks off all the requirements on your list before you schedule that interview. You want to make sure the person is motivated, is a people person and is results oriented. Furthermore, he should be experienced, and be able to work well under pressure. Finally, he needs to be approachable, personable, work well with a team and have a great attitude. There are two types of questions youll want to ask - those that focus on the candidates experience, and those that provide insight into his behavior and personality. Questions That You Always Ask Management Candidates Always ask these management interview questions. The answers give you valuable knowledge about the candidates experience. How long have you worked as a manager?How many employees reported directly to you in your management job? Here, you are aski ng about the number of employees he or she directly supervised with wertmiger zuwachs assessment and compensation assignment responsibilities.Describe the exact responsibilities and activities over which you had oversight for these employees. This will give you insight into what his job duties were in his previous position. How do you prioritize your role as a manager? This is important, because a manager will have to be able to recognize opportunities and situations that will need immediate attention, while being able to put off things that may be less important for a later time. Behavioral Management Interview Questions How would you describe your management style? Youll want to see how he manages so you can determine whether his style matches that of your company. How would the people reporting to you describe your management style?What are your strengths and weaknesses as a manager and supervisor?Describe the work environment or culturein which you have experienced the mos t success. How did you help contribute to that culture and success? Again, the answer to this question can give you some insight into whether the candidates style will mesh well with the employees in your company. How have you dealt with a difficult or underperforming employee in the past? How did you address the situation? Did the employees performance improve? If not, what did you do next?How have you rewarded an employees excellent performance and hard work?Tell me about a time when you reorganized a department or significantly changed employee work assignments. How did you approach the task? How did the affected employees respond to your actions?How you have managed employee performance in the past? Describe the process you have used for performance feedback. Describe how youve developed relationships with new coworkers, supervisors and reporting staff at your last job?How you have been able to provide direction and leadership in your previous departments? Asking a candidate th is will help you figure out if he is motivated and considers his team a priority. What do you feel are the most significant contributions of a manager in the workplace? How have you demonstrated these in your past jobs as a manager?What would you identify as thekey contribution of a manager in the workplace? During the Interview As the interview progresses, dont forget to take notes and engage the candidate. But remember, as the interview progresses, dont just stick to your script - ask follow up questions. Something your interviewee says may trigger another question that may not be on your list. The Bottom Line These tips on how to assess your candidates management interview question answers will assist you to select the best management employees for your organization. Do keep reading to see how to approach your candidates answers. They can seriously have an impact on the candidate you choose for your open position.

Think You Cant Get a Job Think Again.

Think You Cant Get a Job Think Again.Think You Cant Get a Job Think Again.The only thing standing between you and your next job could be your negative thoughts.While coaching people in transition over the past two decades, Ive noticed a fascinating pattern of human behavior Job hunters have a tendency to adopt, and cling to, the limits of what they perceive to be their weakest link as a candidate. These are the pieces of your career and profile that you think are holding you back.To tap into your own limiting beliefs, or secret excuses, finish either of the following sentencesMy job search would be going better if it werent for Ill never get the job I want fruchtwein because No matter how optimistic you are, there is a good chance you have your own answer to either or both statements. Here are just a few of the limiting beliefs I hear fruchtweinIm too old. Companies want to hire younger workers.I dont have enough experience to get hired in that industry.Ive been out of the game too long. (This is a favorite among women who want to return to work after taking time off to raise children.)They only hire MBAs. (Substitute whatever advanced degree is applicable to your industry.)They only want people from Ivy League schools.Companies arent hiring. The economy still isnt that great.Some of these beliefs are easier to correct than others. Some are at least partly true.The Partial TruthI wish I could say that all hiring managers are open-minded and willing to look for potential beyond cookie-cutter credentials. We all know that isnt true. Worse, there are companies that discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion and other factors beyond our control. It shouldnt happen, but it does. The problem occurs when you take what happens in some unfortunate circumstances and believe it will happen in ALL circumstances. In general, the more you make this logical leap, the more pessimistic you will become.According to psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., author of Learned Opt imism, the most pessimistic among us adopt thought patterns that are personal, permanent and pervasive. This plays itself out in self-defeating thoughts like, Its me. Its going to last forever. And its going to impact everything I do.There are two ways to get beyond these thought patterns and limiting beliefs. While each technique can work on its own, the fastest, most effective strategy is to focus on both simultaneously.1. Rewire Your Thought PatternsBased on the way our minds are wired, once we start giving a thought attention, energy and focus, it becomes a more prominent part of our experience. At that point, evidence validating the thought seems to appear everywhere, and it becomes a belief. This phenomenon is an important part of what is known as the Law of Attraction.Fortunately, it is possible to change the way you think. But the correction takes practice because it requires you to reverse the method you used to create the beliefs. In other words, you actively have to seek evidence that contradicts your current worldview.For example, if you believe you wont get a job because companies dont hire older workers, challenge yourself to find examples of people older than you who have been hired recently. If you honestly cant think of anyone, start asking others. Before long you should have a few examples that prove your belief is not always true. Remember, it doesnt have to be completely true for this to work. After all, your goal isnt to eradicate age discrimination around the globe your goal is to convince a single company to hire you because you have the potential to positively impact its business.2. Deactivate Your Weakest LinkAt the same time that you are working on changing your thought patterns, you have another equally important task to improve the way you are marketing yourself.People with a secret excuse often dont push themselves hard enough in the self-assessment process because they are convinced it wont matter. This is the most dangerous thoug ht of all. Andrea, an unemployed event planner, recently explained to me why she wouldnt be able to get a job by saying, Everyone I know in this industry is either unemployed or afraid they are about to be.Not willing to accept this outlook, I challenged Andrea to demonstrate the reasons she was worth hiring. At that point, her resume was no help at all because it started out with three typical, generic bullet points Negotiated with unionsWorked with hotels and convention centersBooked speakersYawn. Yawn. And yawn again.If you are an event planner, thats your job Like most resumes, Andreas looked more like a job description than a compelling track record of accomplishment. Despite her limiting beliefs about the market, she proved to be quite coachable and worked hard to quantify her accomplishments.Once we uncovered the gold in Andreas background, we put together a table that highlighted her efforts. At a glance, hiring managers could now see that Andrea had planned events of up to 20,000 people. Better still, by consistently coming in at or under budget, she had saved her company $1 million over an eight-year period. That represents an average annual savings of $125,000 $50,000 more than her salary In other words, she is an investment, not an expense.Despite Andreas limiting beliefs about her employment prospects, she had a job within three weeks of adding the table to her resume. Why? Because people could look at her and think, Wow If Andrea can do that for her last company, think what she could do for us.Andreas story is one of my favorites because it clearly demonstrates the power we all have to deactivate our limiting beliefs. Its a process that takes time, but I promise it is worth the effort.

Career advice from successful women leaders

Career advice from successful women leadersCareer advice from successful women leadersFrustration over the persistent gender wage gap and how to fix it have followed women in the workforce for decades. From Sherbeiyl Sandbergs early days of Lean In to her subsequentacknowledgement that its not always that simple, the conversation about how to change the lack of women in the C-suite and what to do about maternity leave and the years that follow continue unabated.But before women workers decide the glass ceiling on their career trajectory is unbreakable, consider these three women with inspiring careers that binnenseem to defy the dire predictions.Fords FuturistSheryl Connelly has been serving as the in-house Futurist for Ford Motor Company for over a decade. She toldLadders her path to this job welches a circuitous one.I never expected to become a futurist, I didnt even know what it was. I stumbled into it. Im a Gen Xer. That means (the few, the proud, the cynical) I came of age durin g a recession. I was basically trying to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. I didnt come to it from a place of passion, but mora are you sure that you will be employable?Connelly studied finance that did not land me a job. She also went to law school and practiced law for a little bit of time, but wasnt passionate about it. Next up, Connelly went for an MBA because she was curious to see if the geschftliches miteinander degree could take me someplace. It took her to tax compliance, which she said couldnt be more dry. But Connelly spotted something, she saw intersectionality there and thought that with her law degree and finance degree should could create something, so she wrote to Ford. My resume got kicked over to sales and marketing. A scary undertaking for me. What young person wants to go into sales, its so intimidating? And for a car company, Im not as well versed. But Connelly grew up in metro Detroit and really admired the brand, and to be honest she thought it would be temporary.Connelly began by answering the 1-800 line and for a year answered questions ranging from whos my local dealer to my cars making this noise (Connelly grunts) what does it mean? Connelly learned to be a good listener, and to think in a consistent way. She was then relocated to Pittsburgh and was selling cars to dealers. I thought theyd see through me and know I was a fraud- and of course they did. They were so patient in terms of their generosity with me. I credit them with giving me my education. Our dealers are one of the greatest strengths we have. Connelly did that for a while, but like other Gen Xers she had a crisis of confidence and worried since she didnt love cars. She spoke to her colleagues about it and concluded that you dont have to love the product as long as you love the people, which clearly she does.Twenty years later, Im still here. When she needed a change, she joined the Global Consumer Trends and Futuring Team When I joined the team it was rel atively new. It was a push organization. They had to knock on doors and tell people what they do. Thirteen years later, Connelly is the one remaining member of the team.These are some of the lessons Connelly learned over the past two decadesExplain, then find ways to collaborate The message we have is so important, but we cant tell people how to use it. We tell people- these are the trends, this is how people are responding to it. Hospitality, trends.Provide something people can use Im not telling people how to do their jobs, Connelly says Im bringing them information they didnt have the time or luxury to find on their own.Combine your talents Connelly says her MBA taught her how to apply insights, while her law degree taught her how to research, and build a logical, persuasive narrative behind her view. She hooks people with her point of view backed by sources.Change doesnt happen overnight Connelly explained that most trends can take years to take flight. A big part of my responsi bility is to separate a trend from a fad. It takes us 3-5 years to take an idea and execute it through the workplace. So we do long term trends and we look at micro trends. If a macro trend will be relevant for 2-4 decades, a macro trend will be relevant for 2-4 years.Compassion and dignity matter One of Connellys newer projects includes finding ways to help an aging population. So self-driving cars may sound like the stuff of The Jetsons, but the notion was born of helping senior citizens live better more mobile lives.Connelly is one of the clearest thinkers weve ever encountered, most especially because she makes what can seem like an intimidating concept accessible. When asked about her favorite trend, she declares Mindfulness to be the one she thinks will stick around. I obviously cannot predict the future, sadly, no one can. By exploring the things you cant control, helps give you a better grounding of whats happening around and why its happening. The goals of Ford is to make p eoples lives better. Weve changed the dynamic. Not just individuals as our customers, but our cities. We think we can do it. Based on her vision and explanations, we think she can too.The Female FishermanJulie Decker is a commercial fisherman executive director of Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation. She has what many would see as an incredibly unusual if not bold career for a woman, but she doesnt quite see it that wayI dont really think of myself that way. I think that I mostly want to do cool stuff things like traveling to Alaska, being outdoors in highly remote areas, seeing parts of nature that many dont get to experience (e.g. commercial diving), having a job that is interesting and challenging, etc. I think keeping focused on what you want to accomplish rather than the challenges helps get you were you want to go.When asked for tips or advice for women and men to be bolder in the workplace, Decker answered I dont approach situations by thinking of myself as a woman. I t hink of myself as a human being. What is important to me is doing a good job wild at what Im doing whether that is catching as much wild Alaska salmon as possible, or being a supportive wife and mother.Decker shared some lessons shes learned in her atypical careerThe jerks are truly the minority We will always run into people who try to cut us down or who dont welcome a woman in a field that is traditionally men there are always those jerks. However, they are the minority. In my experience, the majority of people are good. They care more about what you produce and how you handle yourself.Surround yourself with a strong support network Decker says when she has to deal with the occasional jerk or other type of obstacle in the workplace, I surround myself with friends and family who are supporters. For instance, my husband is my biggest cheerleader. He encourages me and believes in my abilities even when I question them myself. My closest friends are similarly supportive. These are th e types of healthy relationships that will help you deal with challenges or be bold by taking a risk on believing in yourself even when its scary.Create your own role models Decker says many of her friends are her role models. I have a girlfriend who plays in a rock band in San Francisco, another who took a career risk to start her own economics analysis geschftsleben (and now she has more work that she can handle,) and another who integrates her commercial fishing knowledge and passion for thriving coastal communities to creatively develop solutions around resource management, which allows for positive development of Alaskas fishery resources and environmental protection.Dont sacrifice your values Decker says A person doesnt have to sacrifice her values or certain personality traits. Be yourself, but be the best yourself that you can be.The Music Row ExecIf youre at all familiar with the Nashville music scene, youll know how unusual it is to encounter a woman on the C level. Beth Laird, Co-Owner CEO of Creative Nation Music, began her career as a college student when her mother ran into her old babysitter, Capitol Records head of publicity Regina Stuve, who suggested Laird come in as a summer intern. Laird knew nothing about country music, but drove to Nashville 3 days a week that summer from her home in Winchester, Tenessee and interned for free for the summer.It changed my life because I fell in love with the music business and knew that is exactly what I wanted to do, which included another internship the following year, she says. After graduating, Laird worked at BMG Music Publishing as receptionist.It was the break I needed and I didnt take it for granted. I worked really hard to make a great impression and build relationships.That job gave me the relationships and knowledge I needed to do what I do now and I am forever grateful.Laird also offered some insights to inspire others trying to find their way in a traditionally male-dominated industryKeep it in the family Laird and her husband Luke Laird, a songwriter and producer run the company together. We really wanted to try doing publishing our way. So, we took a big risk by jumping out and funding the company ourselves so we could do it the way we wanted.Evolve as a leader Even if youre learning as you go, you can evolve to become a stronger professional. Laird says We are over five years in and my role continues to change. I love songwriters and the creative process and have a heart for helping them achieve their dreams so that goal has stayed the same. I dont think I ever could have anticipated the challenges of being a boss and business owner, but I love that role as well and think I am always evolving as a leader.Keep your blinders on Laird says Dont compare yourself to others. Its hard not to and we all do it at times but if you can figure out what your unique talents and strengths are and play to those, then I think you can make a name for yourself. There will always be so meone you can compare yourself to that seems to be doing it better or more successfully than you but you cant focus on that.You just have to keep your blinders on and be your best self. That way you will always do what you love and be proud of the work you are doing.The female advantage Laird says shes always viewed being a woman as an advantage in the music business.I realize some men feel more comfortable working with other men but women like having a female point of view on their team and some men enjoy that too. We just see the world differently. If someone doesnt want to work with me because I am a woman, I dont worry about that. I just look for the clients that see it as a strength and then try to build the best team around them to accomplish their goals. Sometimes being a woman in a male dominated industry can feel overwhelming but Im always up for the challenge It makes me want to work harder and smarter.Dealing with criticism Laird advises not taking it personally. You have to take the criticism and let it make you better or use it as a catalyst to prove them wrong. If you let it get to you, they win and you wont pursue your dreams based on other peoples fear.Embrace change Laird says I think the biggest challenge of running any business in the music industry is change.You cant always project what your earnings will be or control the outcome of your work so you have to be crazy enough to go for it and believe in yourself. I love being a small independent company because we can quickly adapt to change and that is why we have evolved over time. I am constantly trying to gather as much information as possible and stay up to date on the evolving music trends, technology and legislation, but I also have to remember that it all comes back to a great song. If we can work with the best clients, focus on their individual goals and keep them in their most productive space, then the rest will fall into place and take care of itself.

The Ats Friendly Resume Template Free Stories

The Ats Friendly Resume Template Free Stories If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on Ats Friendly Resume Template Free When you finish a class, work on short projects to check your abilities. Its possible for you to see our deutsche post dhl to find out more and examples to help you compose a resume with minimal or no work experience. Since you wouldnt have lots of skilled experience, it would be hard to group your resume points into skills. All your experiences do not need to be positive though. Our professional resume designs can help you land interviews. You should know of the simple fact your talents, skills, and knowledge are only products for sale. Creative While its important to get a professional resume, sometimes just a little creativity and innovation is acceptable. The target of your resume is to secure you the interview. Odds are, if youre applying on the internet for a job, your resume will be screened and ranked by means of an ATS. Your pals a t Resume Companion are here in order to aid you with your transition. So if you choose to go the Resume Builder route, be mindful that youll need to cover the last item. Though a human hiring manager might appreciate a small flair, the resume robot will just incinerate your resume without another thought. If youre looking to remain in the identical industry, but want a different title, you might want to list the dienst first. Go right ahead and choose the ATS friendly resume template which will help you acquire the desired job. Or perhaps you have concerns which you arent exactly what the majority of recruiters may be on the lookout for when theyre attempting to fill certain positions. Youre a professional, enable the recruiter choose you for your abilities. Recruiters find the absolute fruchtwein value if they can understand your career progress and the way you have evolved as a professional. Communication skills are required for each and every job. Our Talent Acquisition tea m appears for a huge number of abilities when searching for teammates. Hiring with WebHR is cheap, effective and quick. Recruitment consultants often utilize ATS also. Construction and labor jobs need hands-on experience utilizing specific instruments and techniques to acquire the job finished. Youll need the majority of the prerequisite documents mentioned below to finish the application form. Youve got access to a lot of unique templates. Search by file type to create certain you can use the templates you find. See our CV library of the greatest templates below. Moreover, it wouldnt hurt to check at sample CVs online to decide on whether youre writing it correctly or if there are fields youve left out. In the end, it doesnt really supply the very best format for those who have zero experience. You might also have binder cover templates from various websites and blogs but most are paid not downloadable at no price tag. For some individuals, acquiring a resume sample is mer ely like a template because it may be used as guide for both design and content. Read a guide on how best to compose a resume to make certain your resume is up-to-scratch. If youre interested in an infographic format, here are a few infographic samples to check out. Then the upcoming huge issue is to choose the template style for the cv.

Your Weekly Hot Jobs With Companies That Care For February 22, 2017

Your Weekly Hot Jobs With Companies That Care For February 22, 2017 At PowerToFly, we have new jobs posted daily from companies that value diversity, work-life integration, flexible hours and a host of other excellent benefits tailor made for you and your needs.Hasten the arrival of your bright future by checking out brand new opportunities at companies who will set you up for your greatest professional AND personal success.BloombergA world class leader in technology, geschftliches miteinander and finance, Bloomberg offers Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Fertility Assistance Programs, Fitness Subsidies, and a 401k -- and thats just a sneak-peak behind the benefits curtain. Bloomberg also regularly partners with organizations on a range of issues like how to address unconscious bias and support for new families. Hows that for a company that cares?AdMassAdMass is revolutionizing how companies approach advocate marketing, developing a cutting-edge platform to better connect their c lients and advocates. In addition to offering unlimited PTO, this startups female co-founder is not only a data scientist and MIT grad, but as one recent hire told us, is the smartest person on our technical team. Looks like the Spice Girls just lost their monopoly on girl power.Viacom Inc.Landing a job at Viacom means being behind-the-scenes at MTV, Comedy Central and BET -- where their benefits, much like their collective creativity, are unmatched. Along with the health, vision and dental care,Viacom offers tuition reimbursement and maternityaternity leave, ensuring that all family members can take the time needed to care for a precious new addition.Verizon Communications Inc.Verizon offers competitive salaries and performance-based incentives, sure, but their benefits are what make them truly great They dont just stop at matching 401(k) plans or discounts on their impressive gear. This telecommunications mecca provides adoption expense assistance, a healthy pregnancy program for expectant mothers, tuition assistance and amazing on-the-job training. Verizon is a company that will work for you just as much as you work for them.Time Inc.Time Inc. offers flexible hours, true work-life balance, supportive teammates and a company thats invested in your future - whether through peer reviews or via their enviable mentor program, which boasts 100% participation. Squad goals abound at this media giant, where respect and collaboration are the foundation of their highly visible and lauded products One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hat s analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further su pported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportuniti es/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo wel ders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.

Why employees hit record and what to watch out for

Why employees hit record and what to watch out forWhy employees hit record and what to watch out forWhen its your word against your boss, a recording of what happened is valuable ammunition of proof. Just ask Omarosa Manigault Newman. The former White House aide showed the world how easy it is to record your employer, releasing secret recordings of conversations she made in the Oval Office and with the presidents family. Although she has not revealed how she did it, only saying Ill just leave that to your imagination, Axios reported that she did it with her partal phone, which was almost always on record mode.Seeing every work conversation as an opportunity for an audio recording could be seen as a way to drum up press for Newmans book tour. But Newman said she did it to protect herself if she found herself in a position where theyre questioning my credibility.And she is not alone in doing this to protect themselves. Wanting to catch our terrible, racist, sexist, no-good coworkers in the act by hitting record has crossed some of our minds. When I reached out to employees about why they had done it, I heard stories of employees wanting evidence against retaliatory bosses and colleagues saying racist language out loud. The word proof within these stories kept popping up, suggesting that getting it on tape is seen as a way to get an unfiltered version of someones story. But is surveilling your coworkers worth it? Secret recordings give statements added weight. They have been used as the smoking gun in whistleblower cases and corruption charges. But they can, as one employee explained to Ladders, come with an unintended backlash.What drives employees to recordJamie, an employee who worked in the medical testing device industry in New York, said she did it to catch colleagues in their own lies. Note-taking doesnt capture everything, it doesnt capture tone, and if someone knows youre taking notes, they might be mora guarded, Jamie said.For her, it was a last resort a fter feeling targeted by her managers. She said she was called out for actions she was not responsible for in a performance review. In the review, I was dinged for not doing work on products that hadnt been produced while I was out on disability, she said. Jamie said she was in a workplace environment where they would tell me one thing and tell others other things, she said. After being characterized as an evil strong abrasive woman by a colleague to human resources, Jamie said she saw recording as her only option to defend her reputation at a company she held a strong allegiance for and had worked at for more than a decade.Okay, if you are going to say that about me, Im going to start recording things to prove to you Im not doing this, she said her thinking was. Ultimately though, Jamie was fired after she told her colleagues she was recording them with a palm pilot. The lesson? Once you go public with your secret knowledge, be prepared for backlash from your employer. Just because you have proof does not mean your version of events will get seen as reality. As Amanda Hess, a journalist who documented the rise of secret recordings in politics, put it, The tape splashes in the public consciousness, but it does not necessarily permeate public beliefs. Like reality, it just becomes a new interpretive battleground.Reflecting upon her experience, Jamie noted one other option employees driven to record have quitting. Recording will make you feel better in the moment and make you feel like you have some sort of control, but the other way to get control is to get that resume out there and go find another job that makes yourself happier, Jamie said. Dont stay in a situation that makes you unhappy, especially for 17 years, just because of money. But when I asked if she would be prepared to record a workplace again if the situation became like the one she had, she said, yeah.What to know before you recordThe convenience and ubiquity of technology make it easy for cowork ers to discreetly record each other. Lisa Banks, an employment lawyer who specializes in whistleblower cases, says that she sees smartphones as a popular tool for recording. Everyone walking around with an iPhone has a recording device in their pocket, she said.Before you start taping your office, however, consider what you want to get out of this, Banks cautions. An employee needs to think carefully whether he or she wants to run around the office tape recording, because absent the scenario where its arguably protected activity, it is not going to be particularly well received by management or your colleagues who do not want to be recorded. Banks recommended that employees first need to look up if they are in a one-party or two-party consent state to see if they can record someone without their knowledge. (Here is one general guide.) You should also look up if your employer has an official no-recording policy they could later use against you. Next, consider the consequences of comi ng forward. Because most employees are at-will, employees can get terminated for this behavior simply because an employer thinks its a sneaky thing to do, Banks said. Recording your workplace can irrevocably damage your reputation at a company.But if you clear these legal and emotional hurdles, success may await you on the other side. Most employment cases are he said, she said, Banks said. Having audio evidence of your boss retaliatory behavior can be the winning evidence your discrimination allegation needs.A voice recording can be that smoking gun evidence that you want, Banks said. Ive had cases where it was just that, where my client went into a meeting and her boss revealed all sorts of retaliatory animus against her. The boss later denied it but the client had done her homework, recording in a one-party consent state and doing it in a workplace with no policy against it. The person initially denied saying anything like that at the meeting, but when the tape was played, she wa s proven to be a liar. That case was settled pretty quickly, Banks said.

Tenancy Agreement FAQ - Australia-TAS

Tenancy Agreement FAQ - Australia-TASTenancy Agreement FAQ - Australia-TASGeneralWhat is meant by Governing Law?The Governing Law will be the jurisdiction in which the property is located. It may or may bedrngnis coincide with the jurisdiction in which the parteies reside. The Residential Tenancy Agreement will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the property is located. Why isnt a verbal residential tenancy agreement sufficient?The problem with oral agreements is that they can be difficult to enforce. If a dispute arose, a court would have to hear evidence and decide whose version of the truth to accept. If there is a written agreement, courts will generally be obligated to uphold the terms of the written agreement even if they dont agree with them. What is addressed in a residential tenancy agreement?A Residential Tenancy Agreement typically addresses the following the type of property being let the address of the property being let the term of the tenancy and whether the tenancy is fixed or periodic the amount of rent payable, how often and when the rent should be paid and the provisions of any bond.In addition, a residential tenancy agreement may also identify the following taxes that are payable by the tenant landlord improvements and signing incentives tenant improvements and signing incentives landlord and tenant repair obligations, who will pay for what utilities whether the tenant can assign or sublet the property notice provisions for termination of the tenancy and insurance provisions.What makes a residential tenancy agreement different from a commercial property lease?A residential tenancy agreement is a tenancy agreement for your home. Governments have recognised the sanctity of the home and have extended increased protections to tenants by enacting laws ensuring a minimum set of rights for tenants. A Residential Tenancy Agreement cannot take away ansicht basic tenant rights. When should the tenant be given a copy of the tenancy agree ment?A copy of the agreement signed by both parties must be provided to the tenant within 14 days of beginning the tenancy.The PartiesWho are the parties to the tenancy agreement?The parties to a tenancy agreement are the lessor, also called the landlord, and the lessee, also called the tenant. The lessor owns the property and allows the lessee to use the property in exchange for monetary payments called rent. Who is the landlords agent?The landlords agent may be anyone who looks after the property for the landlord. An agent may be the landlords friend, a landlords family member or a landlords real estate agent. Landlords are usually held responsible for their agents actions. What does ACN mean?Under the Corporations Act 2001, every company in Australia is issued with a unique, nine-digit number. This number is referred to as an Australian Company Number (ACN) and must be shown on a range of documents. The purpose of the ACN is to ensure adequate identification of companies when tra nsacting business. New companies are issued with numbers by the Australian Securities Investments Commission (ASIC) upon registration. What are the landlords obligations?The landlords obligations are defined by the terms and conditions contained in the tenancy agreement and the laws specific to where the property is located. The most important obligations of the landlord include providing the tenant access to the property and allowing the tenant peaceful enjoyment of the property. The legal owner of the property also has obligations to maintain the property to minimum standards. What are the tenants obligations?The tenants obligations are defined by this tenancy agreement and the laws specific to where the property is located. The most important obligations of the tenant are to pay rent on time and not to cause damage to the premises.What if I dont know one partys name or contact information?A blank space will be provided in the form that can be filled in later if you are missing i nformation about one of the parties. We recommend, however, that you attempt to make the contract as complete as possible, for greater certainty. What happens if I breach a term of the tenancy agreement?If you breach a term of the tenancy agreement you are responsible for correcting it. If you are the tenant, this may involve you paying money to fix any problems caused by yourself or your guests. If you do not voluntarily pay to correct the breach you can be sued for damages sustained as a result of the breach and/or possibly evicted by the landlord.The PremisesWho can live in the premises?Only tenants and people listed as occupants may reside in the premises. The landlord must be informed and approve of any change to the list of permitted tenants. Children born or adopted while the tenant lives in the premises are automatically added to the tenancy agreement as occupants. Also, each jurisdiction may restrict the number of tenants/occupants in the premises if that number violates he alth or safety standards for housing. Health and safety standards are typically expressed as 1 person per X sq. metre. The standard varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction so if you are concerned, check with your local housing/public health authority. What is a basement suite and how does this differ from renting a room?Typically, letting a room or a basement suite means you are sharing an accommodation with the landlord. A basement suite is a self-contained dwelling unit complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Most tenants of a basement suite use a separate entrance to enter the house than the rest of the occupants. If you rent a room, you will likely share either the kitchen or bathroom with the landlord. What are body corporate bylaws?A body corporate is the group of all the owners of lots or units which share common property. The body corporate bylaws refer to the set of rules governing the internal management of those lots. The bylaws may specify rules relati ng to noise, parking, behaviour of guests, pets, garbage disposal and the use of common property. The bylaws are sometimes referred to as a Community Management Statement.Tenancy Agreement TermWhich tenancy agreement term should I use?LawDepot allows you to choose from 2 main types of tenancy agreement terms.Fixed End Date - A tenancy agreement with a fixed end date gives certainty of term for both the landlord and the tenant. It specifies the exact day the tenancy will end. The advantage here is that neither party has to give notice to terminate the tenancy agreement, it simply ends on the specified date. During a fixed term tenancy agreement the landlord cannot increase the rent, or change any other terms of the tenancy agreement unless he specifically reserves the right in the agreement, and the tenant agrees to the changes.Periodic - A periodic tenancy will continue so long as neither party wishes to terminate the tenancy agreement. To terminate the tenancy agreement the landlor d and tenant must give notice of their intention to leave as specified by statute. A landlord can raise the rent, or change the terms of the tenancy agreement in these types of agreements by providing proper notice as required by statute. At the end of the notice period the tenant must move out or the landlord can departure eviction proceedings against them.What happens when a tenant tries to terminate a fixed term tenancy?Typically when a tenant agrees to a fixed term tenancy, usually for either 6 months or 1 year, the tenant is agreeing to be responsible for the rent for that period of time. If the tenant vacates the premises prior to the end of the term of the agreement, the tenant will typically still be responsible for payment of rent for the entire length of the lease (provided the tenancy is not in a jurisdiction that allows the tenant to give notice to prematurely end a fixed term tenancy). Typically, if the Landlord is able to re-rent the premises prior to the end of the le ase of the breaching tenant, the breaching tenant is no longer required to pay rent as the landlord cannot collect double rent for the premises.In addition, some leases may contain penalty clauses whereby the tenant is required to pay re-rental fees to cover part of the cost of the landlord having to re-rent the premises. However, the amount of the re-rental fee has to be reasonable and must be a pre-estimate of the damages that the Landlord will suffer in having to re-rent the premises early.What happens when the tenancy agreement term expires?The expiry of the tenancy agreement does not necessarily terminate the rental arrangement. If a Periodic term is selected, the tenancy agreement will automatically renew based on the same terms as the first tenancy agreement, unless it is varied by giving proper notice as required by statute. So a Periodic monthly tenancy agreement that continues for one year is actually 12 separate, automatically renewing tenancy agreements. The tenancy agre ement will continue to renew automatically until one of the parties wishes to terminate the tenancy agreement (by giving proper notice as required by statute).If a Fixed term is selected, the leasing relationship may still continue after expiry if both the landlord and the tenant wish it to. In some jurisdictions, statute dictates that it will become a Periodic term tenancy agreement, usually of the month-to-month variety, though this may vary. In other jurisdictions, the Fixed term tenancy agreement may become a tenancy at will or a tenancy at sufferance when it expires, which lasts only as long as both parties wish it to, and is not subject to as much legal protection as a Periodic tenancy agreement. If you wish to terminate all rights under a Fixed term tenancy agreement as soon as the tenancy agreement expires, you must serve proper notice before the end of the tenancy agreement term, in accordance with local statute.RentCan the landlord increase rent?For fixed term tenancies, l andlords can only increase rent if they have provided specific terms in the tenancy agreement allowing for rent increases. In any case, the landlord can only increase once in any 6 month period. The landlord must provide the tenant with at least 60 days written notice before increasing the rent.Can a tenant challenge a rent increase?If the tenant disagrees with the rent increase the tenant may make an application to a magistrate to have the increase reviewed. If the magistrate considers the rent increase to be unreasonable compared to similar properties in similar locations, the magistrate can make an order to change the increase.NoticeHow much notice do I need to give to terminate a tenancy?In most jurisdictions, there is a minimum period of notice required by statute. The tenancy agreement can specify a notice period longer than the legal minimum, but it cannot specify a period shorter than the legal minimum. If it does, the legal minimum notice will still be required. You should consult the governing statute for these legal minimums as they will vary according to jurisdiction and the type and length of the tenancy agreement. What is notice to enter?A landlord usually does not have the right to enter a rented apartment suite unless there is an emergency, for example a fire or gas leak, or unless the landlord gives the tenant proper notice as defined by statute. So long as the proper notice is given, a tenant cannot refuse entry to a landlord. What should I do if I do not want to renew my tenancy agreement?You must provide proper notice to the landlord that you do not intend to renew the tenancy agreement, before the tenancy agreement expires. Notice must be given a certain amount of time before the tenancy agreement expires, as dictated by statute in your jurisdiction. This amount of time is called the notice period. Typically, the notice period is one month for leases with a term of one month or less, and two or three months for leases with a term of more t han one month, but this will vary according to the jurisdiction. You should consult the governing statute for the jurisdiction the property is located in to find out the required notice period for your tenancy agreement. Bond and DepositsWhat is a bond/security deposit?A bond/security deposit is a sum of money the tenant pays to the landlord to guarantee that the tenant will fulfill all obligations under the tenancy agreement. The landlord holds the security deposit in trust for the term of the tenancy agreement to ensure that the tenant does not default on the terms of the tenancy agreement or otherwise damage the property. Should the tenant damage the property (normal wear and tear excluded) or if the Tenant has not paid rent, the landlord is entitled to recover the amount owing from the security deposit. Usually the tenant must provide the landlord with the security deposit at the start of the tenancy agreement term. At the end of the tenancy agreement term, the tenant will recei ve the deposit back minus any deductions for repairs/restoration.Please note in some jurisdictions, a landlord is not allowed to ask for a security deposit. In other jurisdictions, a landlord may require both a security deposit and other types of deposits (for example, a pet damage deposit). You should review the governing legislation for the location of the property to make sure the type of deposit is allowable. What is the maximum amount of bond/security deposit?In Tasmania, the maximum bond equals four weeks rent.What should the landlord provide when accepting a security deposit?When the landlord accepts a security deposit payment the landlord must provide a receipt to the tenant containing the following information the name of the tenant the amount of the security deposit the address of the premises the date of the receipt and the name and address of the owner. When can the landlord deduct from the bond/security deposit?The landlord can deduct from the bond/security deposit when the tenancy ends and the tenant owes the landlord money for either unpaid rent or damage to the premises. The landlord generally cannot deduct for reasonable wear and tear on the premises, (i.e. wear and tear that occurs just from living in the premises). The landlord can deduct for stains on the carpet or countertops, large holes in the wall, and missing appliances and other such things that are beyond reasonable wear and tear. Condition ReportWhat is a condition report?Prior to moving in, the tenant and the landlord should walk through the premises and write down any existing damage. This written account is called a condition report. The landlord and tenant should both get a copy of this report. It is also a good idea to take photographs or a video of the condition of the premises. This will assist in interpretation of the a condition report if there is a dispute at the end of the tenancy.In some jurisdictions, a condition report is also required upon moving out, as a condition f or the landlord to make a claim against the tenants security deposit/bond.Why do I need a condition report?A condition report will help to prove what damage was caused by the tenant for purposes of deducting the amount to fix the damage from the bond. What needs to be considered when filling out a condition report?The following should be considered when filling out a condition report At the start of the tenancy the landlord must provide the tenant with 2 copies of the condition report. The condition report should include a comprehensive list of the condition of all the contents in the premises (including fixtures, furniture and appliances) at the start of the tenancy. The tenant must sign the report and return a copy to the landlord. The condition report should be kept in a safe place. The condition report provides evidence of the condition of the premises at the start of the tenancy and it may help resolve any dispute which may arise. The landlord must provide a condition report if the landlord has accepted a security deposit.MiscellaneousWhat is an assignment and how does it differ from a sublease?Assignments and subleases both occur when the tenant gives his/her rights under the tenancy agreement to a third party. A sublease or an assignment typically requires the consent of the landlord. An assignment occurs when the tenant gives to a third party all of his or her remaining rights under a tenancy agreement for the entire term of the tenancy agreement. If a tenant assigns property and the landlord consents to the assignment, that tenant no longer has any rights to the property nor any obligations to the landlord. In a sublease the tenant can transfer a portion of the leased space (e.g. a room in a house) or a portion of the tenancy (e.g. for 5 of the remaining 6 months of the tenancy agreement) to a third party. The original tenant retains whatever rights under the tenancy agreement he or she has that were not transferred to the third party, and also retain s most of his or her obligations under the tenancy agreement. The original tenant can still sue and be sued by the landlord for lease violations. What are signing incentives?Signing incentives are bonuses the landlord gives to the tenant, typically for either signing a tenancy agreement or signing a fixed term tenancy agreement. They may include free months rent, or a rent decrease for the months of the fixed term tenancy. If the tenant breaches the tenancy agreement, these incentives may have to be paid back to the landlord. Why do tenants need insurance? Doesnt the landlord already have it?While the landlord typically has insurance, it usually covers only the landlords assets and liabilities. If you want coverage for your personal belongings or for your own negligence, you need to have renters insurance. What coverage you want should be discussed with an insurance agent.What is meant by the Act?The Act refers to the legislation governing residential tenancy agreements in your jur isdiction. After you select the Location of Property when you are filling out the Tenancy Agreement Details, you will see a link beneath your selection to the governing legislation for the jurisdiction you have selected. It is not necessary to specifically state the name of the Act in your contract, as the relevant legislation is satisfactorily identified by the severability clause of your tenancy agreement. What does the clause other charges will be treated as rental arrears mean?Some rental contracts contain payments other than rental payments. For example the tenant may be required to pay utilities bills, or NSF charges, late fees or other charges.If these charges are not paid by the tenant, the landlord may treat these unpaid amounts as non-payments of rent and start eviction proceedings against the tenant for non-payment of rent. If this clause was not in the contract, the landlord could not treat a failure to pay these bills as a non-payment of rent and could not start and evi ction process as quickly (or at all in some cases).What happens if I sign a tenancy agreement but cannot move in or take possession?When you sign a tenancy agreement, you are promising under contract that you will pay rent to the landlord. This is a legal obligation that courts take seriously. You may be liable to the landlord for loss of revenue that the landlord suffers as a result of you not paying the rent, even if you have a good reason for not being able to take possession. In some situations it may be less costly for you to simply take possession and immediately serve notice that you will be vacating as soon as the notice period expires - it may sometimes be better to pay for one or two months rent than to go to court and be forced to pay more.Because this is a complicated situation, you may wish to contact a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction, especially if large sums of money are involved. You should inform your landlord immediately of the situation, so it cannot later b e claimed that the landlord suffered losses as a result of not knowing that you were not going to move in. You may also wish to contact your local Residential Tenancies Board or government agency who oversees landlord/tenant disputes to find out the extent of your liability, which may or may not be limited by statute.

15 Presidential Quotes Thatll Inspire Your Career

15 Presidential Quotes Thatll Inspire Your Career15 Presidential Quotes Thatll Inspire Your CareerWe cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.Calvin CoolidgeIf your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.John Quincy AdamsIt is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didnt.Martin Van BurenOne person can make a difference, and every person should try.John F. KennedyAccomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination.Dwight D. EisenhowerTell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.Gerald R. FordWhen you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and abfahrt on.Franklin D. RooseveltI walk slowly, but I never walk backward.Abraham LincolnIf youre walking down the right path and youre willing to keep walking, eventually youll make progress.Barack ObamaBelieve you can and youre halfway there.Theodore Roosevelt