Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace

Nonverbal Communication in the WorkplaceNonverbal Communication in the WorkplaceConsider how body language, posture, eye contact and more can augment or undermine your message. Used in conjunction with verbal communication, these tools can help punctuate, reinforce, emphasize, and enliven your message. Nonverbal cues help create shared meaning in any communication. How you communicate nonverbally can mean one thing to you and convey a completely different message to your audience. A young fundraiser had the habit of arriving for a meeting with zu sichbei boss by spreading herself physically over a large space at the table. This, plus her habit of placing her briefcase and her water bottle on both sides of her on the table, nonplussed her boss. The employee welches getting comfortable but her boss perceived her presence as an invasion of her space. This was harmful to their relationship and made her boss exceptionally uncomfortable, despite the fact that the boss had all of the power organizationally. Different Cues Facial Expression Human faces are incredibly expressive. Emotions such as anger, happiness, hurt, disgust, confusion, and boredom are all easily expressed with facial movements using the eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and other features. Body Language The way a partie sits stands moves arms, hands, and feet other subtle movements. Posture How you carry yourself including bearing, stance, rigidity, uprightness. You convey a message via your posture and positioning whether you are leaning back comfortably, sitting rigidly on the edge of your seat, or leaning back with your eyes closed. Eye Contact People often attribute trustworthiness to people who speak while maintaining good eye contact and vice versa. Eye contact is also used to convey interest and emotions, and to promote rapport with the receiver of the message. It is also used to feign interest, mislead, and fake interest. Gestures Hand gestures are especially rich conveyors of communication. They p unctuate the spoken word and add meaning. Less conscious gestures such as scratching your nose, stroking your hair, tugging on your clothes, placing your hands on your hips, and waving can communicate messages inadvertently. Signs Signs and other articles with words, pictures or symbols are considered a form of nonverbal communication. Clothing and Other Appurtenances (Briefcases, Safety Glasses, Etc.) Types of clothing and your appearance send powerful nonverbal messages. Some of the messages are intentional as when the employee wears a shirt with her favorite athletic team emblazoned on the back or the employee who wears a conservative, business-like suit every day. People may send other messages unintentionally without realizing the impact of their message on the receiver. The wearer of the conservative suits may appear unapproachable when that was not his intention. He just wanted to appear ready for business, trustworthy, and dependable. The wearer of a low-cut blouse may or ma y not want her coworkers to find her sexy. At best, however, she sends a mixed message. Office Dcor At work, how you decorate your geschftszimmer also sends messages to employees who enter. Where you place your desk, the distance between your seat and those of visitors, whether furniture separates you from coworkers all speak powerfully. Tone and Other Paralinguistic Aspects Paralinguistics is vocal communication separate from the actual words used and includes such factors as inflection, pitch, pacing, pauses, and loudness. This is critical for telephone as well as in-person interaction. Touch Touch is a powerful method of nonverbal communication. A pat on the back, a hug, a person reaching out to touch your hand in sympathycommunicate with or without any accompanying words. Physical Space Just as your use of physical space in your office telegraphs a message to the receiver, so does the space that you surround yourself with when working or communicating. Most North Americans prefe r about 18 inches of space around their physical person. Anything closer is viewed as too close and, especially in a work setting, too intimate. In one of the funniest failed communication efforts ever viewed, a student from another country was trying to explain something to the American universitys registrar. He wanted to get closer to her so that he could help her understand why he was right, a practice that worked well in his country of origin. She wanted her 18 inches of space and was determined to maintain it. So they were literally chasing each other across the office. Every time he moved closer, she moved away. Not every occurrence speaks this loudly, but a persons protection of that private space is swift. When Nonverbal and Verbal Communication Dont Match When a mismatch exists between what you are stating verbally and the nonverbal signals you are sending, nonverbal communication resonates more with your audience. For example, when an employee tells you that everything is fine, but everything about his tone, facial expression, body posture, and failure to smile dont match, you dont believe the words. Consequently, if your nonverbal communication is going to serve you well as a tool to improve your overall communication, you need to develop an awareness about matching your nonverbal communication to your words. When Nonverbal Communication Matters For good or ill, nonverbal communication can help you or haunt you. Most significantly, recognize the power it has to affect the outcomes of your communication. Whether you are speaking to the whole company at a company meeting, chatting with a coworker on the phone, or talking to your boss in her office, nonverbal communication affects the interaction. Nonverbal communication is also powerful in your day-to-day meetings with coworkers and your passing interactions in the halls of your workplace. Its significant at your lunches either in or outside of your organization. Finally, recognize the power o f your nonverbal communication with your company stakeholders, your clients or customers, your vendors, and your professional associates. Matching your nonverbal communication to your spoken words will help them trust you. You can practice and manage your nonverbal communication to convey your messages more effectively. Or, you can allow your nonverbal communication to make you appear ineffective, a sloppy communicator, or an employee whose mixed messages are not trustworthy. Why not use nonverbal communication to your advantage? Its a win for all.

Why Presidential Hopefuls Use Social Media and Not Traditional Media

Why Presidential Hopefuls Use Social Media and Not Traditional MediaWhy Presidential Hopefuls Use Social Media and Not Traditional MediaFollow me on Twitter. Be my Facebook fan. Media pros are constantly making these pitches for followers. So its no shock that the 2016 presidential candidates didthe same. But the candidates did more than just using social media to deutsche post ag selfies from a rally or to update voters on the location of the next campaign event. Theyre used tools like Twitter and Facebook to avoid the glare of traditional media. While the most successful politicians have long learned how to use media to win elections, social media takes their efforts into overdrive. But theres important information thats schwefellost along the way. Social Media Allows the Candidates to Be Instantaneous Sure, holding a news conference to make a campaign announcement looks presidential. You get to stand at a lectern, ideally with an American flag over your shoulder. Its one way t o allow the voters to get used to the idea of seeing you in power. But thats becoming a relic. Its a lot faster to post what you want to say online, especially if youre targeting an opponent. Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio tweeted on March 2 TwoWordTrump Con Artist. While Rubio has elaborated on that thought elsewhere, he didnt need to schedule a news conference, set up a sound system and alert the media to make that claim publicly. He sent it out to his 1.3 mio Twitter followers in an instant, hoping it would be retweeted around the country before his GOP rival Donald Trump would have a chance to respond. Candidates Can Hide Behind Their Accusations Donald Trump welches already a master at personally using the media to his advantage. But he was also an expert at using social media to further his campaign. I will be using Facebook and Twitter to expose dishonest lightweight Senator Marco Rubio. A record no-show in Senate, he is scamming Florida, read a Trump Tweet on March 7. Despite Twitters 140-character limit, Trump was able to describe Rubio as dishonest and lightweight and accuse him of holding the record for Senate absences while scamming people in Rubios home state of Florida. Trump got a lot of content in that one tweet. The biggest benefit wasthat Trump didnt have to immediately answer for what he said. At a press conference, pesky news reporters would ask him to back up his accusations with facts. Why is Rubio dishonest? Are his absences from the Senate, which are common for a member of Congress running for president, really record-setting? How is Florida being scammed? Using social media allows a candidate like Trump to avoid answering those questions. Its like lighting a stick of dynamite and then running for cover before the explosion. The candidate is safe while the rest of the political scene blows up. Candidates Can Make Vague Promises Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton may be more used to the pitfalls of t he traditional media spotlight than any other candidate. She was with husband Bill Clinton during all of his controversies starting with his 1992 presidential race, when most Americans didnt even have Internet access, through the White House years before launching her own political campaigns. So when she tweeted on March 4 Lets put the dream of starting and running a thriving small geschftlicher umgang within reach of every American, it sounded great. Even the Republican candidates would agree with her idea. But the problem is its emptiness. While Twitter or even Facebook isnt a place for detailed policy discussions, voters arent likely to see much value in a tweet supporting small business without some meat behind it. This dream might mean making bank loans more availableor giving small businesses tax credits. We dont know because she didnt say. After a few days, the Clinton tweet had nearly 1,000 re-tweets and 2,500 likes, so someone appreciated what she typed. Still, those are pa ltry numbers compared to her more than 5 million Twitter followers. But if the message resonates that Clinton is for small business, then its a victory for her even if voters dont know the details. Why This Trend Is badeanstalt for the Election Process Social media has definitely altered the 2016 presidential election and it may have changed politics forever. Without sounding like a curmudgeon, its hard to see the merits of social media in advancing the political process, other than to simply deliver updates and photos from the campaign trail. There were undoubtedly critics when TV replaced newspapers as the medium of choice when covering the candidates. Worthy, smart politicians had to worry about their physical appearance, their voice and the ability to make their proposals brief and easily understandable to the masses. But the benefit of TV was that viewers could look into the eyes of the candidates. Famously, in the 1960 presidential race, viewers who watched the first telev ised presidential debate liked what they saw in John F. Kennedy compared to Richard M. Nixon. They believed Kennedy won the debate, in contrast to those who listened to it on theradio who believed Nixon had prevailed. So TV may have altered the 1960 race. But whether it was Nixon later saying I am bedrngnis a crook. during the Watergate scandal or President Bill Clinton saying, I did not have sex with that woman, referring to Monica Lewinsky, there is value in witnessing these historic moments with your own eyes. In contrast, social media can easily become a propaganda tool rather than a way to inform the public. Its not the fault of Twitter, Facebook or other platforms, its just how politicians manage to manipulate reality to further their own ambitions. Social Media Doesnt Reach Everybody You might be surprised that for all the talk of social media reaching everybody right in the palm of their hand, the fact is it doesnt. There are millions of people who are missing a candidat es message. Trump has between 6 and 7 million followers on Twitter. That large number is a reason to brag, at least in terms of social media. But consider these numbers During a typical week of 2016, the three broadcast TV networks evening newscasts reached a combined audience of nearly 25.5 million viewers. Trumps Twitter following doesnt look nearly so large. If he did an interview solely on the third-place CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley, these weekly ratings show that Trump would reach 7.6 million viewers, more than his Twitter following. Other politicians have a smaller reach. President Obamas Twitter following is roughly 6 million, Clintons is 5 million and others, such as Democrat Bernie Sanders have between 1 and 2 million. In contrast, pop music star Taylor Swift has 72 million Twitter followers, so you can see that the presidential campaign is operating in just a small corner of the social media universe. Social Media Doesnt Allow for Many Questions of the Candidates Political candidates dont have to answer questions when they use social media. Thats just the way they like it, but that leaves voters without critical information they need before they fill out their ballot. When Republican candidate Ted Cruz posted on Facebook on March 4 For 40 years, Donald Trump has been part of the corruption in Washington that youre angry about... before linking to an article in the Conservative political publication The Weekly Standard that touted Cruzs debate performance. But there was little evidence provided that tied Trump to corruption, particularly in Washington, where Trump has never served. A similar post from the same day showed a Cruz interview on CNN, but that still didnt provide complete facts to back up his claim. That post contained a comment from a reader saying Cruz you are in the middle of that Washington corruption... which the Cruz campaign definitely didnt want to see, but it too did nothing to provide an argument about anyones alleged c orruption. Thats why traditional reporters are so needed. They may be accused of bias when its convenient for politicians to do so, but they are fact-checkers. They can also dig for previous interviews when a candidate said the opposite of what he or she issaying now. Its then up to voters how to use that information when making their decision. But the voters cant make an informed choice without knowing all of this. What the Future Holds for Presidential Races Back in the days of Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, media critics used to moan over the seven-second sound bites on TV. Today, those seven seconds sound like an eternity to make a point. Reagan and Clinton were both considered to be masters at communicating in a face-to-face way. Its hard to know how they would have handled a smartphone. Whether its school bullies or political bullies, social media allows people to send outrageous, hurtful and false posts. Politicians didnt need a new tool for lying, but they sure have fou nd it. Its hard to imagine a return to respectful disagreements over the issues when personal attacks are what will get attention. If seven-second bites are too long, someday a 140-character tweet may seem long-winded. That could mean emoticons become the way to reach the voters who politicians want to sway.

Engineering with the Animals

Engineering with the Animals Engineering with the Animals Engineering with the AnimalsThe zoo provides endless entertainment for children and adults alike, and has become a common diversion in the US and around the globe. However, few know how much engineering goes into these facilities. Both Len Lundquist and Lewis Anderson are well aware of what goes into a successful zoo, having worked on their share of zoo projects with LKPB Engineers, Inc.In fact, one institution they worked with quite closely was the Como Zoo, in St. Paul, Minnesota. A big aspect of that project was working with the polar bears. It the habitat was a salt-based system, so we had the challenges to work with the water filtration system. There were the challenges with salt and corrosion and, with polar bears, we had to work around issues relating to cold weather, Anderson says. This was a year-round exhibit, so piping systems and heating systems have to be able to function and pass through areas that might be subje ct to minus 40 Farenheit.But there was also off-exhibit workthat had a den for a female polar bear to go ahead and have a cub, Lundquist explains. That required a focus on the air-handling units to maintain a temperature of around 60 degrees. The air-handling unit is susceptible to very cold temperatures inside the unit, so we then had to specify a complete thermal grade air handling. In warm weather we didnt want to transfer that cold air atmosphere out to the exterior, Lundquist says. Because the temperatures in Minnesota will get to 92 degrees with high humidity and you avoid condensation that way.At Como Zoo Polar Bear Odyssey in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Image LKPB EngineersThe polar bears in the off-exhibit area are sensitive to sound and they make sure if they do have rooftop air-handling systems that ventilate the area that they have sound and vibration control. We have emergency generator backup and its about 100 feet away from the building so they dont upset the polar bear wi th regard to sound and noise, Lundquist says.But theres a quarantine area to content with, where they take mammals when they are sick or under care of a veterinarian. For the HVAC system, you have to create the negative pressures within the holding area and the filtration is better, Lundquist says. Its more severe or a higher percentage of filtration, like a hospital isolation room.There are indoor exhibit areas that need dehumidification to help with the moisture, says Lundquist. With the air-handling systems or ventilation systems, you have one for the people who are visiting the zoo and one for the off-exhibit area where the dens are because you have these odors. You dont want to transfer them from back in the house to visitors. In winter time, for the viewing area, we have the ability to bring in dry, cooler, outside air and that will dehumidify it.Anderson says they also built the system to recirculate. For example, fiberglass pumps are used against corrosion. After all, you do nt want salt in the city sewer and want to retain as much of it as you can from a pollution standpoint and economic standpoint. Theres a whole intricate system of filtration and backwashing to recover as much saltwater as possible and put it back into the exhibit, Anderson says.Eric Butterman is an independent writer. For Further Discussion With the air-handling systems or ventilation systems, you have one for the people who are visiting the zoo and one for the off-exhibit area where the dens are.Len Lundquist, LKPB Engineers, Inc.

7 ways to upgrade your life (according to certified life coaches)

7 ways to upgrade yur life (according to certified life coaches)7 ways to upgrade your life (according to certified life coaches)Whether you know it or not,life coachesare on the rise. And weve become completely fascinated with how quickly their clients are seeing results.After working with alife coach, clients are coming out with better self-confidence, self-awareness, and the motivation to achieve what they want out of life.Understanding that everyone is different and may need to take different steps to get to where they want to be, there are still every day, simple things that we can work on. For that reason, we reached out to some of the best life coaches in the D.C. area to see how they do it.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreLife coaches Sara Oliveri, Jim Weinstein, Liz Strom, and Catherine Wood have provided us with ways to take your life to the next level.Their experience as coaches, psychotherapists, in-demand speakers,professors, business executives, workshop facilitators, and degree-collectors makes their award-winning coaching expertise something to pay attention to.Here are the 7 ways that these life coaches are recommending you upgrade your lifeEnhance Your Core ValuesBegin orienting your life around your core values your personal formula for thriving. Core values are important because they help us grow into the person we want to be. Let go of things that you find yourself focusing on that are meaningless or unhelpful to you (fear, embarrassment, jealousy, regret) and focus on things that will make you a better person. Self-care, love, honesty, adventure, friendship- positive core values When we use our core values to make decisions, we are focusing on what is important to us. Sara OliveriandLiz StromExercise/ Healthy eatingThis one comes as no surprise as weve definitely heard how much of an impact regular exercise and healthy eating can have on your mental and physical health. Increased energy and mood, a lower risk of medical problems, and genuinely feeling more content and relaxed are just a few of the benefits.But increased happiness isnt the only reason that life coaches are recommending healthy living. When youre working out and eating right you tend to feel better about yourself, leading to more self-confidence. Self-confidence is key when youre looking to upgrade your life Jim WeinsteinMeditation/BreathingAt one point or another, youve probably heard the phrase take a deep breath and calm down. You were most likely told this by someone who was trying to get you to calm down, relax.Not only can takingdeep breathscalm you down, but it can help to reduce stress and anxiety by relaxing your nervous system. On top of relaxation and reduced anxiety, meditation can help let go of the negativity in your life. By letting go of the negative, youre making room for improvement. Jim WeinsteinBe SocialThe next thing that Life Coaches are recommending is to enhance your social life. The advantage of belonging to a community is that there will always be people that are there to help you, offer you comfort, and give you friendship. The saying strength in numbers is entirely true when it comes to mental and emotional health.Feeling alone or rejected by others is associated with low self-esteem and depression. Surrounding yourself with friends and family helps improve mood, productivity, and studies show you may even live longer.-Jim WeinsteinBe YouDont compare yourself to others. We all walk our own paths for a reason, and not everyones path is as it seems. Living in a society that is constantly developing and influencing who we are, it is important to always be ourselves from the inside out. When we recognize who we are and what we want out of life our chances of experiencing a fulfilling and rewarding life are a lot higher. No one else can be you and thats what makes you unique. Liz StromKnow What You Nee dWhile we often find ourselves worrying about what others need and want from us, its also important that we take care of our own needs. Knowing what you need mentally, emotionally, and physically is critical to your stability and happiness.Ask yourself, what do I need in this moment? and then become the source of fulfilling your own needs instead of waiting around for someone to take care of your needs for you. If youre feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, exhausted recognize that you may need to schedule some you-time. Catherine WoodAlways Do the Best You CanThe last recommendation, and one of the most important ones, is to always do the best you can. Now, this doesnt mean that everything you do must be perfect, but that you should at least try your hardest to go that extra mile.If we do things half-heartedly then we arent living up to our full potential. This leads to regret and low self-esteem as we become our own worst critic. Even if we fail, we shouldnt be discouraged. We learn from our mistakes and can use that experience as a life lesson. Liz StromThis article first appeared on Capitol Standard.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

How to Hold Remote Meetings That Arent 90 Percent Day Dreaming

How to Hold Remote Meetings That Arent 90 Percent Day Dreaming How to Hold Remote Meetings That Arent 90 Percent Day Dreaming They say 9 out of 10 people daydream in meetings. The figure is bandied about the Internet a fair bit, and its notlage hard to imagine its true. Its natural that the mind wanders when presented with information that doesnt directly affect us or simply when meetings are long enough.Hillary Ferguson has already explained in a previous deutsche bundespostthe best way to host productive workplace meetings, namely- Be specific.- Invite the right people.- Have a meeting plan.- Recap duties until the next meeting at the end.But whatif your employees do not have that base physical contact to go off? Remote meetings are especially at risk of going down the drain, becausewithout a physical point of contact, your team members will be less sensitive to whats going on especially if it doesnt directly involve them.How can you ensure that a meeting is productive when your e not even in the same room with all of your team members? Here are a few ideas1. Get Everyone ContributingJust because youre separated by space, thatdoesnt mean that your team should give up on collaborating and communicating. In fact, remote teams need to communicate more than your standard office to ensure that they dont become isolated and lose motivation. This should be a priority from the get-go with your employee onboarding.The need for communication should be reflected in your remote meetings by getting every team member present to contribute something to the meeting its not a lecture, after all. For example, back at Process Street, the system is that every member of the content team will have a turn to present their achievements since the last meeting, anything that requires approval, and any pitches they have. This is all done over a Skype call whileutilizing a group Slack channel to store links to various resources.By allowing each member to talk to the rest of the team, you ensuring that no member is isolated and communication outside of meetings is naturally encouraged. Not only this, but youre also creating the framework for one hell of an efficient feedback loop with very few potential tangents If every team member knows what theyre presenting, then theres little room for unnecessary detours.2. Know Your TechWhat comes into your head when you think office meeting? Although it may vary a little, chances are that youve pictured someone standing in front of a whiteboard or PowerPoint presentation, demonstrating what the latest graph shows to the rest of the room. Although cliched, this allows the rest of the participants to comment on their findings in real time very easily, without any barriers getting in the way.Remote meetings do not have this luxury. Theres no room to stand up in, only a computer screen linking you to the other team members. While graphs can be sent to the rest of the team, watching a pie chart on screen while a voice explains what you can all clearly see is a surefire way to geteveryone wandering off into their own heads.The solution? Collaborative technology.For example, if you have meeting notes, consider opening a shared section of Workflowy to allow everyone access. If youre asking for approval of a blog post or absatzwirtschaft plan, put it in a Google Doc thats accessible to everyone so that no contentis walled off from anyone.Not only does this allow the entire team to be aware of whats going on, but it also instantly makes content relevant to all present in the meeting, as they have the resource available to view.3. Re-Establish Visual ContactEarlier, I mentioned the lack of physical contact being a problem for remote meetings and teams in general. Without being face-to-face, theres a very serious risk of the dreaded sense of isolation setting in.Well, who said that just because you arent in the same room, you cant see each other?By holding a meeting using a Skype video call or Google Hangouts ( our preference at Process Street), you re-establish the vital face-to-face connection which naturally ensures that your team will be more alert and aware of themselves. Rather than daydream in a video call, the whole team will make the extra effort to stay focused, as everyone can see everyone else and potentially call them out on their lack of attention.In short, yes, remote meetings can make it much harder to keep the whole room engaged. However, if you play your cards right, these meetings can be as productive as their office counterparts and perhaps even more soBenjamin Brandall is a writer for Process Street.

The Dos and Donts of Examples of Resume Objectives

The Dos and Donts of Examples of Resume Objectives Examples of Resume Objectives at a Glance The area of health billing and coding is growing quite lucrative. In addition, it should satisfy the organizational targets. Different types of certifications the type writing a personal statement for medicine of health coding certification you opt for will be dependent on yur medical coding career targets and your healthcare coding and billing training. For those who have experience in a particular part of business operations and wish to take on managerial duties specific to your subject of expertise, consider the next sample objectives. Examples of Resume Objectives Ideas Creating impressive resumes using resume themes is quite a simple and beneficial process which enables you to compose a remarkable resume in an amazingly limited moment. ur resume examples can ensure youre prepared in the event you receive a referral. You will discover a lot of different no cost resume templates out there. You can choose the suitable template and fashion your resume for the specific job. A Startling Fact about Examples of Resume Objectives Uncovered Highlight your communication skills, including any extra languages spoken which may permit you to help a broader representative of consumers. A number of these resume examples also consist of specific skills necessary for the position. The precise skills you need will be dependent on which level you enter. While all resumes should offer information on your work and education experience, along with your abilities and accomplishments, there are various ways to present this info. Examples of Resume Objectives at a Glance TheResume Objective Examples are used by those who want to get jobs. Nursing clinical experience together with a summary. There are lots of abbreviations utilized in real estate listings, together with a good deal of terminology which is used only in New York City Following is a guideline of genuine estat e. If you are searching for a career in Human Resources than you may want to assemble a resume that tells the employer precisely what you need to offer. Volunteer experience is also a great add-on to healthcare resumes since it shows the hiring manager which you have compassion off the work too. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. The Ultimate Examples of Resume Objectives Trick For this reason, you need a specific resume objective. These sample objectives might help you begin. Objectives and capacity to work under pressure. Describing existing resume or previous experience showing prior resume of the kind of goods youre applying to sell is a good way to stand from the crowd. If youre interested for working in any particular position, mention it clearly within this section. Understanding how to tailor your resume will obviously offer you an advantage. However much or what kind of work experience youve got, theres a resume format that is l ikely to make your qualifications shine. Entry-level objectives can be particularly hard to write as you likely dont have loads of work experience, but you do want to solidify that you know the kind of career youre searching for. Your resume objective tells how you perfectly fit the work description and the way the job will help you in achieving your own personal targets. A resume objective that could apply to anybody or any job isnt useful. On the flip side, functional resumes are ordinarily used by fresh graduates or individuals who have less experience but want to grab the work vacancy. Now, as tempting as it might be to inquire about pay and benefits, you are going to have to hold off on that specific discussion until you receive the work offer. You should put your very best foot forward so the employer feels compelled to read more and provide you a genuine possibility of finding the job. Writing a winning college student career objective is a rather effortless approach t o bolster your application for this internship or job youve got in sight. Whether youre searching for your very first job or your next one, you require a resume that shows employers that youre a skilled professional. Just provide a high effect overview of what exactly it is possible to supply the employer. You objective statement ought to be a representation of what the business stands for, and illustrate to the employer resume youre the best candidate to symbolize their goods. Well-crafted resume objectives are able to convince an employer a candidate is acquainted with a position, the business and the requirement for success in that area. Keep in mind, be brief, dont put an excessive amount of private information on the peak of your resume, but be certain that you have enough selections available so the employer can easily call you back. Getting the Best Examples of Resume Objectives The cover letter isnt only an introduction. Theres a very long field of career objective examples that can be put in on entry level resumes. It is crucial to learn the way to create an effective career objective statement for your resume. Writing a resume isnt a simple endeavour, and as stated by the feedback from our present community, its really beneficial to check professional resume examples before starting to compose your own.

Facing Your Feedback How to Ask for Post-Interview Insights if You Didn#8217;t Get the Job

Facing Your Feedback How to Ask for Post-Interview Insights if You Didn8217t Get the Job At school, at home, and in the office, we learn the value of feedback. However, theres one situation in particular in which feedback really matters but we often fail to ask for it whenwe have been turned down for a position or promotion.Consider this Asking for feedback after being rejected is one of the best ways to shift from emotional reaction to professional proaction. While feedback can be humbling to hear and difficult to process, it can also provide us with our biggest opportunities for personal and professional growth.Feedback Hurts But It Can Also Give Youa Second ChanceRegardless of whether you are looking for an entry-level role or a spot in the C-suite, the bewerberinterview process is one of vulnerability and uncertainty.No matter how thick-skinned you are, you may feel dejected and inadequate if you are passed over for a position.Intellectually, you know that feedback from your interviewer willprovide valuable insight that will help you progress in your career but working up the courage to ask for feedback in the wake of a rejectioncan be incredibly difficult. Feedback can shine a light on the fears you may have about yourself.Youre already feeling bad that you didnt get the job why heap on more negative feelings by asking the interviewer to explain all the reasons why you didnt get the job?For these reasons, you may shy away from asking for feedback from an interviewer. But how else will you learn, adjust, and improve for the future? Direct feedback from someone who has decided not to hire or promote you is one of the best ways to understand what you need to do better the next time. Feedback changes, Why didnt they like me? into This is what I need to work on. The shift from emotional response to professional assessment can be a game-changer.Post-interview feedback requests may also provide you with a unique opportunity to have a second,more productive conversation with a potential employer or supervisor. If you arecourageous enough to call or email anemployer for feedback when they have rejected you, the employer will see that you are willing and able to improve.On more than one occasion, I have seen my clients all job seekers gain second interviews, contract work, good references, and even full-time employment simply because they were brave enough to ask for feedback after being rejected.How to Ask for and Receive FeedbackKeep your request simple when asking for feedback. You may still feel the pain of the rejection, but the feedback request is not the time to make a case for yourself. Focus on the task at hand. A two- or three-sentence email should sufficeDear X,As much as I would have liked to have been chosen for this position, I understand you have made a different decision. I would genuinely appreciate your feedback and any adviceyou may have on howI could improve my interview skills going fo rward.If asking for feedback seems difficult, receiving that feedback well is ofteneven harder. Feedback can strike at our core weaknesses, and our natural response to that situation is to respond or react. Whether your nature is one of attack, defend, or retreat, you must teach yourself to override that knee-jerkresponse and adopt a more restrained approach.Once you have received feedback, the only proper response is a simple Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate your time and consideration. Do not make any additional comments regarding the feedback (unless, of course, you are invited to a second interview after asking for feedback. Then you will have a chance to respond, but thats a separate issue).If you routinely ask for and receive feedback in a calm, professional manner, you not only give yourself the chance to boost your future performance, but also position yourself within the industry as a trustworthy and dedicated person.The professional world is a small place. You neve r know when you and your potential employers paths will cross again. The small sense of satisfaction you might achieve by sending a rude response to any hurtful feedback is far outweighed by the potential gain you receive by digesting whatever is written or said to you without response.Think of it this way No matter how hurtful, you asked for feedback, and they gave it. Until you are asked for your thoughts, keep your feelings to yourself.

How to Write a Resume Summary That Grabs Recruiters Attention

How to Write a Resume Summary That Grabs Recruiters AttentionHow to Write a Resume Summary That Grabs Recruiters Attention To include a resume summary, or notlage to include a resume summary? The nagging question that has plagued many a job seeker. Well, heres some advice to clear the matter up yes, you should include a summary. Unless you are really pressed for space, have a significant amount of description writing in the body of your resume, or youre specifically directed not to include a summary, its an essential addition to a professional resume. Most people should have a summary, says Lynn Carroll - a career coach who writes about authenticity in the job search, gender equity in the workdistributions-mix, and inclusion - who we reached out to to learn how to create an eye-catching resume summary. Carroll distinguishes between a resume objective , which she says is what the jobseeker is looking to find in a company or position, and a resume summary, which tells a recruiter what the jobseeker can uniquely offer to a company or position. The objective is now considered by fruchtwein recruiters as an out-of-date function because it focuses on the jobseeker The summary is considered more current and a better way to describe the relationship between the jobseeker and the company because it talks about what they can offer, says Carroll.Here are a few tips to keep in mind for your summary There are plenty of opportunities to expound on your qualifications and experience in the job search process, like in your cover letter or the interview. The resume summary is a place to make the resume a bit more personalized, and to frame your resume in terms of the type of candidate you believe the company is looking for. For this reason, its important to keep the summary short. Carroll recommends writing a full paragraph at first, and then gradually whittling it down to two or three sentences full of powerful, important words. By condensing - rather than on the very first pass have a short summary - sometimes you give a lot more thought to what the most important pieces really are, she advises.A resume summary isnt a place to re-hash your professional experience , or to list out your soft skills. Its about giving the reader a brief, vivid taste of what kind of person you are in the workplace, what drives you and makes you tick, and what kind of environments you thrive in. Keep this in mind as you write your summary tell, dont list. Keywords are important for several reasons. First of all, they can help you stand out in applicant tracking systems , a type of software that companies use to digitally sift through job applications. Second of all, you can show that you know how to speak the same language as the company. If you were using the word customer for example, and they were using the word client in their job description, the idea is the same but they dont see that you are using their same lingo, Carroll says. They might feel like youre not in touch with where theyre at.Carroll says she always encourages her clients to use vivid, descriptive language , that brings their experience and skills to life. If I describe a meeting I organized, that seems like I set the conference call up. If I describe a meeting that I envisioned, or I describe a gathering that I developed, that sounds like I had more input into the content, she says. Using verbs that have active connotations rather than passive connotations can help this, Carroll adds. Theres no one tone to strike in a resume summary. It all depends on the type of job youre applying for and the kind of company youre sending your resume off to. Carroll gives the example of someone applying to a job at a more traditional, hierarchical Fortune 500 company versus someone applying to a job at a Silicon Valley startup. At the Fortune 500 company, she says, the applicant might want to use phrases like solid foundation and excellent skills to imply stability a nd reliability. At a startup, however, one might want to use phrases like creative, innovative, or dynamic. It all depends on the job youre applying for, and also dont forget what describes you as a candidate the most accurately.

Use Employee Training and Development to Motivate Staff

Use Employee Training and Development to Motivate StaffUse Employee Training and Development to Motivate StaffWant to keep your staff motivated about learning new concepts? The quality and variety of the employee training you provide are key for motivation. Reasons to offer employee training are many, from new-hire operational training to introducing a new concept to a workgroup to installing a new computer system. Whatever your reason for conducting an employee training session, its critical to develop the employee training within the framework of a comprehensive, ongoing and consistent program. This quality employee training program is essential to keep your staff motivated about learning new concepts and ultimately keep your department profitable. Essential Components of Employee Training Programs A complete employee training program includes a gestaltal new hire training program with an overview of the job expectations and performance skills needed to perform job functions. A new hire training program provides a fundamental understanding of the position and how the position fits within the organizational structure. The more background knowledge the new associate has the ways in which one workgroup interrelates with ancillary departments, the more the new associate will understand his or her impact on the organization. Abedrngnisher aspect of a comprehensive employee training program is continuing education. The most effective employee training programs assign the responsibility of continuing education to one person in the department. This is an important function in order to keep all staff members current about policies, procedures, and the technology. New Hire Training A solid new hire training program begins with the creation of an employee training manual. This manual acts as a building block of practical and technical skills needed to prepare the new individual for his or her position. In order for the department to understand current policies a nd procedures, a manager must ensure the department manuals or online employee training are kept current. This includes any system enhancements or changes in policy or procedure. In addition, focus on the user when designing training manuals or online training. Use language that isnt corporate, include images and multimedia and keep it interesting for the reader. When possible,incorporate visual images of the computer screen with screen captures to illustrate functions, examples, and how-tos. On the Job Training Another form of new hire training includes training a new associate directly next to an existing associate. Some call this On the Job Training (OJT) or side-by-side training. This strategy allows the new associate to see first hand the different facets of the position. Also, OJT allows the new hire the opportunity to develop a working relationship with an existing associate. Here are additional resources for new employee training and orientation. Continuing Education in Employee Training A continuing education program for a department is just as important as the new hire training. When training a new associate, understand that they will only retain approximately 40 percent of the information learned during the initial training session. Therefore, reminding the staff about various procedures and concepts needs to be ongoing, with either a formal or informal approach. The formal or traditional approach to employee training often includes a member of management sending a memo to each associate. The informal and often more appealing approach to a visual learner is to send a one-page information sheet. This information sheet, called a training alert, should be informative and presented in a non-threatening manner. If a policy or procedure changes, the informal approach would better prepare the department to receive this update. Prior to putting together a continuing education employee training program, the management team must decide upon their desi red outcome. One important question to consider Do you want the program to enhance the skills of your associate or do you want to help your associate with personal development? While there is some commonality between these answers, the main difference is the opportunity for the management team to mold future management team members. If the desired outcome is simply to enhance skills with no personal development, the department will have a staff that simply knows how to do their job a little better. While that is a positive outcome, you want your company to think outside the box, and design a program that allows and even encourages critical thinking and problem-solving. Thus, when designing a continuing education program, the desired outcome should blend both technical and personal enhancement. This type of training program allows the staff the opportunity to develop solid management skills coupled with a better understanding of their position and function and understand how they fit into the organization. Blending Technical Training With Personal Development If you discover during the assessment process, for example, that writing skills in the department are low, youll need to enhance those skills by developing a corresponding training session. This writing session could include topics on the basics of writing such as spelling, punctuation, sentence structure and correct word use. Building on those basics, you could give your participants an applicable exercise, such as writing a letter to a customer apologizing for a late shipment. Provide the participants background information about the customer. Tell them the customer has purchased for ten years and has always made payments promptly. Give them ten or fifteen minutes to compose a rough draft and then present their letter to the group. Once someone has read a letter, ask participants to offer feedback for improvements as the trainer, point out the positive aspects of the letter. Another mechanism that wi ll help with ongoing continuing education is enabling staff members to develop an affiliation with an association or industry group. This kind of education is tangible and has been proven to have a positive track record with the local offices and their industry trade groups. Staff members are given the opportunity to come together periodically and discuss the issues they are experiencing in their business. This is a positive experience for everyone involved The information gained can prove useful to others who may have the potential to partake in a similar situation, while people who have experienced a similar situation have the chance to talk about their solutions that worked effectively. Effective Training Breeds Success The best type of employee training program for a workgroup is one tailored to their needs. So how do you know what their needs are? One way is to work with the staff members who are responsible for the area. If possible, do a random sampling of the staff perfo rmance development plans and look for consistencies in any needed areas of development. Another approach is to conduct a training needs assessment and ask the staff members themselves what skills they would like to develop. No matter how you determine what types of employee training sessions are needed,remember that when developing the course, stick to the original concept. If more than one concept is considered during the planning process, break the concepts out into two workshops. Keep in mind that a productive employee training session can and should be accomplished in less than two hours. Anything longer than two hours and you will lose your audience. Finally, during the actual training session, have at least one or two activities to keep the participants minds active and to prevent nodding off or daydreaming. Do You Really Need an Employee Training Session? While an employee training session may be effective, it may not always be the best approach to fulfilling training nee ds. If the concept you are introducing is defined as elementary or common knowledge, create an employee training alert instead. An employee training alert is an excellent method to communicate and reinforce concepts that would be considered common knowledge or new job information. Put employee training alerts online, distribute via email, or, in some cases, when employees do not have computer access, write employee training alerts in a bullet format on a hard copy. Use colored paper and add some flare and/or graphics to the piece of document. I have found that when staff members receive a piece of fluorescent green paper in their mailbox rather than a white one, they are more likely to pick it up and read it. Keeping the Learning Going If the capabilities are available and the department wants to have some fun while learning, develop a game. This can be anything from Family Feud to Jeopardy and more. Have the staff answer questions created by the department management relating t o work situations and/or people. It is amazing what people will remember from a fun situation versus a forced learning experience. Keep employee training classes informative and light. While communicating the ideas is important, the number one goal should be to keep the staff interested, involved and entertained during the workshop. This can be difficult if you do not employ an animated trainer. Introduce the department to the concept of blended learning. Allow the staff to achieve their learning levels from different resources. While the employee training alerts and employee training sessions come directly from management, challenge the staff to look online for other ideas that might work in their department. First and foremost, remember is that learning can and should be fun. Your staff members want to absorb knowledge, and theyll most likely want to learn concepts when they are presented in a fresh, lively and exciting manner. Putting a twist on your current employee training met hods can help people become excited about learning. Jeffrey Bodimer is the Chief Operations Officer / Chief Compliance Officer at American Higher Education Development Corporation.

Survey Workers want to take more vacations but are bad at planning time off

Survey Workers want to take more vacations but are bad at planning time offSurvey Workers want to take more vacations but are bad at planning time offAs the year gets underway, many of us start to daydream at our desks about vacations we want to take.According to Project Time Offs new survey of 2,076 U.S. workers, 55% said we intended to use up all of our vacation time. But somewhere in the planning stages, momentum gets lost and vacation days go unused. Project Time Off previously reported that although workers had an average of 22.6 vacation days in 2016 - nearly a full days increase from the year prior- around 54% of workers left days unused.Survey Many Americans are poor vacation planners, and its costing themWhile the vast majority of workers (81%) agree that advanced planning makes it easier to take time off, Americans are split on whether or not to actually take the time to do it, with 51% saying they did not take time to schedule their vacation days. The top three reasons A mericans said they let vacation plans fall through were due to uncertainty about work schedules, personal schedules, and difficulty coordinating child care.You may think that letting a handful of days slip by would not matter, but when you do not make the most of your given vacation days, those lost days add up to tangible monetary benefits left on the table. The average worker forfeited $604 in benefits, Project Time Off has calculated. In fact, not taking a vacation may be holding-gesellschaft you back in your career, as people who take vacations are more likely to get raises.How to be a better vacation plannerTo be better at planning time off, you need to be better at giving advanced notice to your manager about your decision.Forty-three percent of managers said they were sometimes unable to approve vacation requests because employees did not provide enough advanced notice.The earlier you plan your time off, the more time you have to prepare for it, Katie Denis, chief of research and strategy at Project Time Off told Ladders. Getting as much done before you leave and preparing any coworkers who will need to help in your absence can go far in assuaging any vacation guilt. It also helps to be a supportive colleague and help carry the load when others are out of the office.The more heads up you give your manager about your vacation plans, the more likely they are to approve them. Once you know you can take a vacation, you can start blocking time on your calendar to properly plan for it.Work martyrdom has been found to be another reason Americans let vacation days go unused. When you believe you are the only person who can do your job, you feel too stressed and guilty to take time away from the office. If you find yourself feeling guilty about leaving work, take a step back to consider the many documented benefits of personal time off.When you miss out on vacations, the ultimate loser is yourself. Vacation does a lot to destress and energize employees, creating a more collegial, fun atmosphere, which will accomplish more for culture than guilt keeping you at the office will ever do, Denis advised.