Review of Department of Labors My Skills, My Future Website

Review of Department of Labors My Skills, My Future Website Wondering what skills you have gained from your current and previous jobs and how those apply to different careers? The “My Skills, My Future” website from the Department of Labor, www.myskillsmyfuture.org, helps you assess those skills for future employment. How to use the Site On the home page, you simply type in your current job or a previous job into the  input box and click find my career matches. The website will list out career matches or careers that best match the skills you utilized in the job you typed into the site. The results provide you with a description of the new career and average salary statistics. My favorite feature on the website is the skill comparison section where the website lists the similar skills between the career you submitted and one of the career matches. It even lists out some skill gaps that you may have in trying to transition to this new career. If you add in your zip code it will find job openings for the career match and some local training options that may help counter the skill gaps you may have. Who Can Benefit from My Skills, My Future? This site provides good information for a variety of individuals. • Those who are laid off or are currently in the search for a new profession will definitely find this tool useful in terms of the data it can provide. • Anyone who is thinking about the next step in their career and how to address any gaps in skills they may currently have would find benefit from this site. • Those passively looking for a new career can find career ideas to begin investigating. • Those who are interested in  obtaining career information could also utilize this site. Naturally, this website is not 100% accurate. It does not capture every career and may not have direct application to every person who uses it. However, I think it is a great step for anyone who is searching for a new career and is looking for ideas on how to best use skills they have already acquired. Have you used the “My Skills, My Future” site? Let us know in the comment section below!

How to network AND get work experience at the same time - Hallie Crawford

How to network AND get work experience at the same time Struggling to find a job in your industry? Don’t discount the benefit of volunteering. If you volunteer your time in the field of work you are interested in, you still have the option to work a part-time position and make money outside of that industry if needed. This really helps fill gaps in your resume and allows you to network. Two key benefits of volunteering: Networking â€" While you are volunteering you are able to network and make connections within the industry. Knowing people at your ideal place of work can increase your chances of landing an interview down the road. Not only are you meeting people at the company, they get the chance to see how you are taking the initiative to get your foot in the door. Work Experience â€" Volunteering is a great way to get experience in your ideal field of work. This will really help build up your resume and help you decide what you like and don’t like about the industry. Companies like to see people who are proactive in their job search while being unemployed, not just someone who sits on the couch checking job boards. Get out there and do something. Job Search Coach

How To Research Finding A Resume Writing Service

How To Research Finding A Resume Writing ServiceHave you been wondering what Seattle reviews are? Is this your first time seeking help in writing a resume? Are you getting nervous? You don't have to be.It's not uncommon for individuals to be nervous when it comes to submitting a resume, especially when it comes to writing a good one. When I was in the exact same situation, I was tempted to stop, but then I went out and got my first Seattle resume, submitted it and I wasn't only proud of myself, but I received a job interview. That's how powerful it is.However, having that kind of confidence is the same as never feeling down at all. Sometimes, people fear losing their jobs because they believe they can't write the best resume. Unfortunately, that's simply not true, especially when it comes to finding an employment review service.A resume is very important and is the first thing that will be mentioned when someone is looking into you. It will state things like how much experience you h ave, what skills you have, and where you work. These are very important things to mention. If you get this information from a resume, it will be the first impression people have of you, whether you were a good applicant or not.It's important to choose a company that will help you in Seattle reviewing to make sure you get everything right. You don't want to waste time on one company and get a poor writing style from them.Searching online can help you find Seattle review companies for resumes. There are some simple steps you need to take before selecting one and ensuring they are a professional.One thing you may want to do is browse around and see if there are any reviews from previous clients. Some companies may have a lot of good reviews, but others may not. Make sure you're dealing with a reputable service that won't cause you to lose your job!

Spotify Offers Barack Obama Job as President of Playlists

Spotify Offers Barack Obama Job as President of Playlists The music-streaming service Spotify has a new job opening, and it appears as if only one person on earth has a chance of getting the gig. Among the qualifications for the position, entitled the President of Playlists, are “at least eight years experience running a highly-regarded nation,” plus a “good team spirit, excellent work ethic, a friendly and warm attitude, and a Nobel Peace Prize.” Spotify also states that the candidate must have “experience in programming playlists at a federal level,” including “anything from an eclectic summer playlist, to a celebratory, ‘I just found my birth certificate’ playlist.” To get the job, you must have plenty of contacts in the music business too. “Ever had Kendrick Lamar play at your birthday bash? We’d love to hear about it!” the job listing states. Quite obviously, the positionâ€"intended as a fun goofâ€"is directed at one specific individual who is about to be out of work: President Barack Obama. Obama won the Nobel Prize in 2009, and, we must point out, Kendrick Lamar performed at the White House on the birthday of Obama’s daughter Malia, not the president himself. But we suppose that’s close enough. President Obama, who has created Spotify playlists in the past, has expressed some (mock) interest in working for the company. “I’m still waiting for my job at Spotify,” Obama joked last week during a meeting with Mark Brzezinski, the former ambassador to Sweden, where Spotify was first launched. “Cuz’ I know y’all loved my playlist.” Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  SharePlayback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser Error Code: MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED Technical details : No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2019-12-31:dbd0e111ddf23195aabff0f5 Player Element ID: jumpstart_video_1 OK Close Modal DialogBeginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.PlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  Playback Rate1xFullscreenClose Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Spotify took things from there, with CEO Daniel Ek tweeting the tongue-in-cheek job posting on Monday: No salary is listed for the position. Whoever gets the job will be expected to “provide world-class leadership to our playlist editors and supporting staff.” A successful candidate must also “analyze data and performance of playlists in a clear and transparent manner using all available intelligence” and “attend daily briefings”â€"requirements that might rule out certain other high-profile world leaders.

5 Things To Avoid When Breaking Up With Your Boss - Work It Daily

5 Things To Avoid When Breaking Up With Your Boss - Work It Daily Quitting a job â€" quitting well, at least â€" can be hard work. There are plenty of missteps you can make that can end up hurting your career in the long term. QUIZ: Should You Quit Your Job? Check out our list of things to avoid when breaking up with your boss. 1. Don’t Pull A Johnny Paycheck It’s been the subject of countless daydreams: quitting your job. You rise from your second-rate, back-breaking desk chair. You stride through the maze of cubicles, eyes forward, deftly deflecting queries and attempts at conversation from your colleagues â€" Forget the expense report, Cathy. No, Bill, I don’t have an opinion on the President’s jobs plan. And then you reach the door. It’s closed. No knocking today. You grasp the knob. Twist. Throw open the door. Finally, eye-to-eye with your nemesis, you deliver your attack: “Take this job and shove it.” (Yes… we know, Mr. Paycheck didn’t write the song. But he made it a hit.) Pretty sweet, huh? Yeah. But don’t do it. Instead: You must suppress the rage, stifle the snark, subdue the frustration. Smile. Be respectful. Give notice. Offer to help in the transition. It is, as the animatronic children at Disneyland say, a small world, after all. People talk… about you. And unless you’ve recently come into several million dollars and plan on leaving the workforce forever, a less-than-conciliatory exit can come back to bite you later in your career. 2. Don’t Annoy Your Co-workers You’re beginning to feel like an inmate â€"imprisoned unjustly, of course â€" with a release date just around the corner. All those people you work with, however, are still doing hard time… with no end in sight. Don’t talk about all the great stuff you’ll be doing once you’re on the outside. Instead: Leaving on good terms with your colleagues is just as important as leaving on good terms with your boss. Don’t badmouth the company you’re leaving, and don’t brag about that great new company you’re moving to. Answer questions honestly. But bear in mind that these people (some of whom you may actually like) are still stuck in the situation that you’re fleeing. You want them to have happy memories of you. Who knows, you may need one of them as a reference sometime, or even end up working with them again in the future. 3. Don’t Act Like A Short-timer You’ve given notice. See that down there, at the end of the tunnel? It’s light. Two more weeks and it’s on to bigger and better things for you (a new and happier job, we hope). This can be a difficult time. While your body is there at your desk, your mind is far, far away. A little slacking is expected. Anyway, what are they going to do about it? Wrong attitude. Instead: Do your best to fend off short-timer syndrome. No matter how you feel about the company or your boss, you want to leave on a high note â€" be a pro to the end. In your final days, you should strive to work at the same level that you have during your entire tenure at the company. People aren’t necessarily going to remember that you put in back-to-back 18-hour days to finish a crucial, last-minute project two years ago. Colleagues â€" potential references and networking partners â€" will remember, however, that you came in late, slacked off and left early before abandoning them forever. You can never make another last impression. 4. Don’t Get Lured Back You have a new job lined up, or you’ve squirreled away enough money to sustain yourself for a job search (we advise the latter). Your mind is made up. You’re out of there. So long. Sayonara. See you later. And, then, they hit you with a counter offer to get you to stay. More money, more vacation, better benefits, promises that “things will get better next quarter.” Tempting. But don’t take it! Instead: The moment you gave notice, your relationship with your boss morphed into something that resembles the relationship between an estranged couple. Now your spurned boss, whatever his motives, has entered a bargaining phase that often accompanies a breakup (I can change!). But things won’t get better, likely they’ll get worse. You’ve demonstrated your unhappiness and lack of loyalty by accepting a new job (though some say that employer/employee loyalty is, in fact, long dead). Stick to your plan. Just thank your boss for the consideration and inform him that you’ll still be moving on. Many sources say that most people who accept a counter offer end up leaving within six months, anyway. 5. Don’t Hold A Grudge And... you’re outta there. You cleared your desk of personal stuff, surrendered your iPhone and laptop, said your goodbyes and crossed that threshold for the last time. You strolled â€" maybe even swaggered â€" through the parking lot, fired up the car and headed off toward the horizon. Congratulations. You have made a successful exit. Finally, you can start trashing your former company, boss and colleagues to anyone who will listen. Wrong. Instead: Let the past be the past. Don’t go around badmouthing your former employer, especially not to a new or prospective employer (or through social media). You’ll come off as vindictive... and, maybe, even a bit obsessive. It’s not healthy for your career or your psyche. And you never know when you’ll run into these people again. This post was originally published at an earlier date. Related Posts 6 Ways To Avoid Burning Bridges By Leaving A Job 6 Things To Do Before Leaving Your Job Am I Ready To Quit My Job? Read This First   Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

Do These 3 Things Before Summer is Over to Land a Fall Promotion

Do These 3 Things Before Summer is Over to Land a Fall Promotion Its summertime and the living is easy. OR the living is full of hustle, depending on your work ethic. Most of your coworkers and bosses may be out of the office, but that doesnt mean you should dial back on your workload in their absence. If anything, your focus should be on all the ways you can go above and beyond during the dog days of summer.It may feel difficult to work hard during summer, especially when it looks like everyone else is spending their time playing hard. However, hard work pays off in the long run. Its a return on investment for the businessand the team member. This is not forgotten during annual reviews and sets employees on the path to success. Once the aufgabe months arrive, summers hard workers are better positioned to receive raises and land promotions.What can you do right now to prep for a potential promotion in the fall? See if you can try to accomplish each of ansicht tasks to take your caree r to the next level.1. Revisit your skill set.Its all about what you bring to the table, according to professional career advisor Melissa McClung. Summer is the perfect season to spend the time building skills you dont have, or better describing your existing skills and experience.How does one go about revisiting their skills the right way? McClung advises doing the followingIf youre building skills you dont have explore development resources, like Udemy or LinkedIn Learning. These sites assist employees in developing new skills in areas like social media management, Microsoft Project and other industry relevant skills.If youre trying to better describe your existing skill spend the summer writing down one thing you did each day. It has to be one thing you loved to do and it should include the skill that it used. As an example, say you loved meeting a new customer and helping them understand what your company does. You would write down this story and its skill, which is building new relationships. McClung says that by the end of the summer, you should have a lengthy list of skills and stories that demonstrate them.2. Contribute creatively to the summer season.Adrienne Cooper, Chief People Officer at Fit Small Business, says summer is the best time for employees to contribute in ways that stand out and tie in with the season. Cooper uses time off, and how well a team prepares for members being OOO, as an example.Whether youre a manager or an individual contributor on the team, suggest a work plan that enables people to wrap up work in progress and get backup support while theyre out. This allows them to be truly off.What about when employees return, in a post-vacation haze and not quite ready to tackle a million things all at once? Cooper advises creating a ramp-up plan where the work that needs to be handed back to the vacationing employee is communicated to them. Ideally, this plan should allow the day before and after vacation to be meeting free. This allows employees enough time to finish their prep work prior to being out of office and gives them time, upon returning, to go through and respond to messages.Are you able to do all of this for your colleagues? FantasticSuccessfully implementing work plans like these can illustrate your leadership skills, creativity, ability to prioritize work and coordinate a team, and show that you care about peoples well-being. Cooper says.3. Volunteer to tackle a task everyone else has been avoiding.Ugh, you can probably visualize that task as you read this header. Ellen Mullarkey, Vice President of Messina Staffing, feels your pain, but recommends volunteering to help out where possible.If theres a project that your coworkers have been avoiding, but you know you can do easily, step up to the plate, Mullarkey advises.This can be anything from organizing a neglected storage room to sitting down and calling a long list of leads. It may take a bit of time to complete, but think about the aftermath. Not o nly were you able to accomplish a dreaded thing, but you took it off your bosss agenda. Thats huge.Putting in the work on a difficult task shows that youre a risk taker and team player, Mullarkey says. Both of these are qualities bosses look for when planning promotions.Oh, hey, fall promotion. Youre well on your way there, thanks to going above and beyond all summer long.

Whispered How to Put an Internship on a Resume Secrets

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