Your #Career : #JobSearch – Craft a Winning #CoverLetter In 10 Minutes…But with these Key Points—as Well as some Expert Advice—you can Write a Killer Cover Letter as Soon as you Read this Article.

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Let’s be honest: some of us would rather visit than dentist than write a cover letter. But it doesn’t have to be difficult—and it doesn’t even have to be time-consuming. (We promise!)  

Glassdoor has created a guide for creating the perfect cover letter in a matter of minutes—complete with everything from the anatomy of an eye-catching opening to a checklist you can reference when you’re ready to edit your first draft. But with these key points—as well as some expert advice—you can write a killer cover letter as soon as you read this article.

Here’s how to craft a winning cover letter in 10 minutes—or less.

Nail down the key points.

Every cover letter covers the same basic points: each includes your contact information, a greeting, and your past experience. But to make your cover letter stand out, you’ll have to make those same ol’ points sing, Glassdoor’s guide points out. For example, when it comes to your contact information, “don’t make recruiters dig through your cover letter to find” it, the guide advises. Place it on top of your letter, where it’s easy to spot, read, and reference.

As for that greeting? “Forget ‘To Whom It May Concern,’” according to the guide. If you can find a contact person’s name and title, use it. You’d be amazed what a difference it makes.

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Show why you’re right for the role.

Your resume clearly lists all of your qualifications, so your cover letter is the best place to elaborate on what makes you right for the job. “Whenever possible, include concrete metrics that illustrate the results you’ve achieved,” our Glassdoor guide recommends.

You can also show your personality, recommends career coach Hallie Crawford. “Try to grab the hiring manager’s attention in the introductory paragraph regarding why you’re interested in the position and passionate about the work. Tell a personal story that relates to the industry or the organization,” she recommends. Try out quotes or anecdotes too.

6 of the Most Captivating Cover Letter Openers (& Why They Work)

Keep it clean.

According to Glassdoor’s guide, “cover letters should be clean and easy to read,” so be sure to “skip the intricate designs and crazy fonts for party invitations,” Glassdoor advises. And, if possible, keep your cover letter to a single page—just like you did with your resume, too.

One way to make your cover letter clean is to use bullet points. “Address specific skills and qualifications needed for the job in a bulleted list that’s easy to read,” Crawford explains.

What’s more, “your cover letter should match the format of your resume,” Crawford says. Think of it this way, Crawford adds: “Both of these documents are your personal branding materials, so they should match with the same header, font, and style to brand you.”

End on a high note.

Lastly, “at the end of your letter, let the hiring manager know why you stand out from your competition for the job,” Crawford advises. “Highlight your unique combination of skills and experience.” One way to do that, Crawford says, is to “review your peers’ LinkedIn profiles to understand what’s typical in your industry and how you’re different from them.”

 

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Your #Career : #SalaryNegotiations – 5 Ways to Ask for a Raise When Your #CoWorker Makes More Than You…Talking about Money is Hard Enough, but What If your Co-Worker Makes More than You?

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Talking about money is hard enough. But what if you find out you make more than your co-worker? Or, worse, what if your co-worker makes more than you?

Even if it’s frowned upon, talking about salary is legal and allowed. Sharing your salary information can ensure you and your peers are being compensated fairly.

The younger you are, the more likely you’re to share earnings details. According to a Cashlorette survey, 30 percent of millennials have spoken to co-workers about how much money they make.

Regardless of age, asking for money can be uncomfortable if you don’t know how to go about it the right way. Here’s how to ask for a raise in five steps.

1. Compare Apples to Apples

It’s one thing to find out a manager makes more money than you, but it’s a different situation when it’s a peer with the same title and experience. It’s time you build your case on why you should make more money.

“Do you have similar responsibilities and workloads?” asked Jessica Dalka, creator of Chicago Planner Magazine. “For example, if you’re both account managers, do you have similarly sized clients? If you both have midsized clients and your co-worker has eight but you only have four, perhaps that might be why they make more.”

If your co-worker handles more work, has been there longer or has more years’ experience, you’ll have to build your case with other information.

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Negotiating a Raise

2. Stay Calm and Collect Data

Don’t barge into your supervisor’s office and demand a raise simply because someone you know earns more than you. Find out if you deserve it by gathering data.

“You should come prepared with salary data by checking Salary.com or Glassdoor,” said Marielle Smith, a vice president at GoodHire, an employment screening company. “You shouldn’t use your co-worker’s bigger salary as a reason why you deserve a raise. This tactic will do little to convince a manager that you offer the same or more value to the company.”

Talk to other people in your industry that aren’t at your company. If you find that you’ve been lowballed compared to your networking peers, don’t fret. It’ll give you a ballpark estimate on how much to ask for when discussing your raise.

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3. Wait for the Right Moment

It’s important to know what your company’s track record is when it comes to raises.

If you’re due for an annual review, you might have a raise coming your way. You’re already going over your performance and job expectations, so if your supervisor believes you’re a valuable asset to the company, a raise could be coming without you asking for it.

For some jobs, though, you do need to ask for a raise. If you aren’t set for an annual review anytime soon, a stand-alone meeting might be necessary. But you should still consider planning to have the salary talk at the right time.

Jesse Harrison, founder and CEO of Employee Justice Legal Team, has experience asking for a raise, even as a lawyer. And the timing was everything.

“I waited until after I had made a big break and won a case and the environment was at low stress levels — I even waited for a sunny day,” Harrison said. “It can be helpful to let the initial anger of earning less than a colleague fade away so you can recognize when the timing is right. A clear head will do wonders for your request.”

4. Prepare Your Case

Before your meeting, use your accomplishments to illustrate your point. Showcase the work you’ve done, the extra responsibilities you’ve taken on, and how the company has benefited from your employment.

If you’re having trouble coming up with valid points, you might need to wait a bit to ask for a raise. This way you can start to document a stellar track record.

5. Be Ready to Negotiate

It’s good to keep in mind a number. This could be a percentage increase, a dollar figure you’d like to hit or a mix of a pay bump and more perks, such as extra vacation days.

You might need to negotiate your salary with your supervisor. If that’s the case, start with a higher number than you initially wanted. Your boss will either approve, and you’ll get more money than you expected, or you’ll haggle until you’re both happy.

Salary Negotiation Scripts For Any Job

What to Do if You Don’t Get a Raise

Even if you’ve prepared for your meeting like it’s the SATs, you’re not guaranteed a raise. This could be for many reasons that you might not have a say over. So it’s important to stay focused on the goal, even if you didn’t meet it this time.

If your supervisor tells you that a raise isn’t in the cards, find out why.

If it’s your performance and workload, you can assure your manager you’re ready for the challenge of meeting new goals. This will give you the opportunity to have something to work toward and help set you up for a raise at another time.

If your boss says you can’t get a raise right now because it’s not in the budget or your position compensation is maxed out, you’re in a different kind of pickle.

At this point, if you’re doing your best work and still unable to get more money for it, you might want to consider looking for a job where you can earn more money.

If you’ve networked with industry peers and checked out salaries for your position, you’ve got a lot more negotiating power when you head into new job interviews. Use your research to your advantage, even if the job you’re in right now isn’t working out.

But don’t give up on your current job just yet. If you like your company and your co-workers, keep trying to get the pay you deserve. Chances are they can eventually find a way to compensate you fairly and still fit it in the budget.

 

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Your #Career : #CareerAdvice #ResumeWriting – 6 Ways to Hack Your #Resume and Get a #BetterJob — Without an Advanced Degree….Before jumping Back into School, Check if There are other Ways to Build your Credentials and Hack your Career — without Getting into Debt. Here are Some Alternatives.

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One path to build your desired credentials? Returning to college to earn an additional degree.  While an advanced degree can open the door to more career opportunities, it comes at a steep cost. The average Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate, for example, owes $42,000 in combined undergrad and grad school debt. A Master of Arts graduate averages more than $58,000 in student loans.

Before jumping back into school, check if there are other ways to build your credentials and hack your career — without getting into debt. Here are some alternatives to beef up your resume more quickly, easily and cheaply.

1. Think Outside the Degree

If you’re thinking of returning to college to earn an additional degree, determine what you hope to gain from that experience.

Some careers are accessible only by earning certain credentials, as is the case for lawyers and doctors. But if you’re eyeing an MBA to start your own business or a master’s degree in creative writing to write a book, consider how you could accomplish these goals without a degree.

If you’re excited about learning from experts in your field of interest, for instance, finding a mentor could be effective — and much cheaper than the cost of college.

Build connections with such professionals through networking events, mutual contacts or social media. If you establish a good acquaintanceship with them, see if they’re willing to provide guidance or share their expertise.

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2. Earn an Accreditation or Certification

Whether you want to change career paths or take your qualifications to the next level, look into certifications that can help you get there.

“You can take certificate programs, learn, and build your resume for the path you’re pursuing to show you’re on your way,” said Vicki Salemi, a career expert for job search website Monster.

Perhaps you’re considering a second bachelor’s degree in computer science to switch to a programming career. You might be able to make that leap with a smaller investment of time and money through a coding boot camp instead.

Some certifications in certain fields can be completed in hours. Others might require months of study or a big exam to get certified. Explore different programs to see what could be an option for you.

3. Develop New Knowledge and Skills

You don’t have to earn college credits to continue your education and improve your professional skills.

Your education can take many forms, from noncredit community classes to online courses. You can take online courses through companies such as Udemy or General Assembly, for example.

Some online courses offer a certification of completion that can boost your resume.

4. Volunteer to Do the Kind of Work You’re Eyeing

Maybe you aren’t yet qualified for the job you want — at least, not enough to get a paid gig. But if you’re willing to work for free or take on extra tasks at your current job, you could accumulate hands-on experience in a new field or develop a new skill.

For example, you can “volunteer in your community and in your company on projects outside of your department,” Salemi suggested. Or you could do freelance work at a steep discount to build your portfolio.

How to Add Volunteering & Community Service to Your Resume

5. Become Involved in Your Professional Community

Networking is a smart move to build your career, but it also can help enhance your resume. Seek out ways to become involved with professional conferences and groups in your current or desired career field.

In the process, you could gain some accolades to add to your resume or cite in job interviews. Here are some ways to do so, according to Salemi:

  • Submit your work in professional competitions or apply for awards.

  • Volunteer to work on the boards of local clubs, chapters or organizations for your profession.

  • Organize a workshop or make a presentation on a subject at a seminar.

  • Submit proposals to participate in a panel at a professional conference or convention.

  • Start blogging and posting on social media about topics related to your career.

  • Engage other experts online and in person to build credibility in your field.

6. Reframe Your Existing Qualifications and Skills

Sometimes you don’t need more skills or experience; instead, you can demonstrate the connection between the work you’ve done and the job requirements of an employer.

Start with your cover letter and resume. “On [your] resume, even if you don’t have a specific skill set an employer is looking for, highlight experiences and your abilities to show that you’ve done something similar,” Salemi suggested.

If you get an interview, make sure you’re prepared to make your case. “When you speak about your skill set during a job interview, clearly articulate how you would be able to still do the job,” Salemi said.

Before you start planning a return to college, consider if you might already be more qualified than you think. Building the credentials you need and filling any gaps in your qualifications often can happen faster and be done more cheaply than earning an advanced degree.

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Your #Career : #Networking – Do These 5 #EmotionallyIntelligent Things Within 5 Minutes Of Meeting Someone…Being instantly Likable isn’t Rocket Science, But this Checklist takes Practice to Master in the Short Space of a First Impression.

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What’s the point of networking if not to get other people to like you? Sure, you need new contacts to see you as interesting, competent, professional, and potentially valuable to them—but if they don’t also find you likable, nobody will feel motivated to reach out later and work with you.

The reason why all comes down to emotional intelligence, the set of skills and qualities that allow people to form deeper, closer relationships with others. Likability is a key ingredient in that, and its career benefits are pretty obvious. For instance, being likable—and liking your coworkers in return—can increase your chances of getting promoted.

But when it comes to first impressions, you don’t always have much time to get people to like you. So here are a few straightforward things that the most emotionally intelligent people do to cement their likability from the get-go:

1. SHOW GENUINE ENTHUSIASM FOR MEETING

Especially in business contexts, some people’s demeanors while making introductions are terse and serious. That might feel formal and “appropriate,” but it’s not always the most emotionally intelligent thing to do. Neither is laying it on thick with a forced grin and over-the-top proclamations about how absolutely wonderful it is to meet.

Just be natural. Pretend you’re meeting a sibling’s new significant other at a social occasion. Give your best, authentic smile. Open up your posture so your legs are at a wide stance but you’re relaxed. Make eye contact, offer a firm handshake. It’s that easy.

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2. OFFER A COMPLIMENT

If you notice something about the person you’ve just met that you can compliment them about, do it right away. Maybe there’s a recent accomplishment you’re aware of that you could mention. If not, ask a question or two that can lead to information you can later compliment them on.

So treat the first five minutes after meeting somebody as a silent quiz session: Pretend you’re being tested to see how much you can find out about the new acquaintance—that when five minutes are up, you’ll have to write an essay about everything you’ve just learned, and the more information you include, the higher your score.

3. ASK AT LEAST TWO OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

Conversations often die quickly or turn into monologues when they aren’t propelled forward by good questions. When someone starts talking about something they enjoy, use that as an opening to ask more: “How did you get into that?” “What do you like most about it?” Since it’s something they’re clearly dying to talk about it, don’t just ask yes/no or simple factual questions that might cut off their chance to really dig into it.

Aim for at least two open-ended questions within the first few minutes of striking up a chat with somebody you’ve just met. That should be enough to get a good, in-depth conversation going. On a subconscious level, you’ll quickly become somebody they remember liking and will want to be around.

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4. FIND SOMETHING YOU SHARE

Have you ever spoken with someone and found them distracted, glancing around the room or maybe maybe fiddling with their phone while you were speaking? If you did, there’s a slim chance you came away really liking them afterward. In order to make someone feel like they’re getting your full attention, you obviously need to focus on them exclusively. But you also have to find an interest or belief you both share.

The most emotionally intelligent people know that it’s easiest to connect with people they’ve found something in common with. These commonalities might not always be obvious, though; you have to look for them. For example, there’s a really experienced runner who works out at my gym, and we often have a chance to chat. Since I personally have zero interest in running, there wouldn’t seem to be common ground for a meaningful conversation beyond, “Good to see you again, how’s your week going?” But since most people like food, I once asked him what he eats before a major long-distance run. It gave us something in common to talk about.

These conversational openings are really simple but not always obvious right away just after meeting someone. Pay attention to what makes somebody light up, become more animated, and sit up straight. These little cues are easy to catch early on in your conversation, and they can make for great opportunities to quickly find commonalities, passions, and ideas to talk about in those crucial few minutes while we’re forming first impressions.

5. SAY THEIR NAME BEFORE YOU LEAVE, AND COMMIT KEY FACTS TO MEMORY

Everybody loves the sound of their own name. Say it when you first meet someone; then sprinkle it throughout the conversation whenever you get the chance. At a minimum, make sure to say their name when you’re about to leave: “Really great meeting you, Shareen.” “Thanks for chatting, Kyle, let’s be in touch.”

Finally, emotionally intelligent people reinforce the likability they’ve banked during first impressions by remembering a few key details later on. The names of a new acquaintance’s partner, kids, even the pets they have or that vacation recommendation they shared—that’s all useful information to refer back to the next time you see them. It’ll help you stand out in their memory, and make them look forward to connecting with you again—because for some reason or other, they find that they just like you.

 

Harvey Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence expert, author and speaker. To take the EI Quiz go to theotherkindofsmart.com.

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#Leadership : 7 Small Gestures #Managers Can Make That Will Go a Long Way…If you Really Want to Be a Great #Boss , Here are a Few Effortless Moves that can Really Pay Off.

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Being a manager means taking on a world of responsibility and juggling people, projects, and deadlines.But if you really want to be a great boss, here are a few effortless moves that can really pay off.

1. Say thank you

Most workers are used to being thanked for going above and beyond on the job, whether it’s staying late to finish a project or jumping in to tackle an emergency that pops up over the weekend. But sometimes, it helps to acknowledge the effort your workers put in on a daily basis, even when all they really are doing is tackling their basic responsibilities. Saying thank you here and there sends the message that you value your workers and appreciate their contributions — even those who are fairly run-of-the-mill.

2. Be flexible

As a boss, it’s natural to want to maintain a certain workflow and uphold a certain schedule. But a little flexibility with your workers is a great way to attain their respect and gratitude. The next time an employee asks to leave early for an appointment or to work remotely for a day to oversee a home repair, say yes, and do so graciously. This shows people that you trust them and respect the fact that they have lives outside the office.

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3. Ask employees about their lives

Speaking of lives outside the office, it’s always nice occasionally to ask your workers about the things that are important to them in their personal lives. If you know an employee’s son has been applying to colleges, ask how the process is going. If you have a worker whose daughter broke her leg at soccer practice, follow up on her recovery. These simple inquiries won’t take up more than 30 seconds of your time, but they’ll show your team members that you’re thinking of them.

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4. Offer feedback in person, not over email

As a manager, it’s your job to provide constructive criticism so that your employees can learn from their mistakes and boost their performance. But if you’re going to take the time to offer that feedback, do so face to face rather than over email. Though email might be quicker, it doesn’t convey tone, and therefore, your words might seem harsher on screen than in person. You’re better off taking 15 minutes out of your day, having a brief sit-down, and talking things out.

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5. Splurge for refreshments

Meetings are a part of life in most office environments. An easy way to sweeten the deal is to provide refreshments on occasion, whether it’s a jug of coffee or a box of fresh cookies from the downstairs bakery. You don’t need to get fancy, spend a fortune, or do it all the time — but sporadic treats give workers a little something to look forward to.

6. Acknowledge work anniversaries

In today’s job-hopping age, it’s not unusual for workers to jump ship frequently. So if you have employees who have been with the company for a notable amount of time, it never hurts to send a group email acknowledging those milestones. Those whose anniversaries are recognized will feel important and appreciated, which will help motivate them to stay on board.

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7. Have an open-door policy

Most bosses are busy people. But if you make it clear that you’re willing to carve out time for your employees, they’re going to appreciate the gesture. Encouraging your workers to come to you with issues or suggestions will not only make them feel more at ease, but help you earn their trust. And that’s certainly a winning formula.

Sometimes, all it takes is a low-key gesture to boost employee morale. Incorporate these suggestions and your workers no doubt will come to reciprocate in other ways.

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Your #Career : #SalaryNegotiations – If You Can’t Get The Salary You Want, Here Is What Else To Negotiate For..If you Can’t Get the Money you Desire, Here are Some Things That you Could Negotiate for Which would Compensate for the Lower Salary.

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You have been interviewing for months, endured the inquisition of 10 interviewers and risked losing your job by sneaking out of the office numerous times, but you have finally received the offer. While you are excited to have been offered the job you had your heart set on, the salary—unfortunately—was less than you had hoped for.

This happens all the time. It is easy to get discouraged or insulted and walk away from the offer in a fit of righteous indignation. Before you do that, take a deep breath and keep on reading.

When people think of negotiating compensation, they primarily focus on the salary component. In a perfect world, if you are deemed an appropriate fit, the company should pay you what you are worth. The reality is that we are far from a perfect world. The prevailing argument is, “What difference does an extra $5,000 mean to the company?” While I am not an apologist for big corporations, the question ignores the concept that large, global corporations employ hundreds of thousands of people. That $5,000 (also, consider while you may be asking for $5,000, others see $20,000 or more as a reasonable ask) multiplied by the total number of employees starts to add up to some hefty expenses.

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Additionally, the less the company pays you, the more money the CEO and executives have to put into their own pockets. After all, have some sympathy; these fat-cat executives have bills to pay too! Do you think it’s easy to maintain five homes in beautiful places, yachts, private jets, private schools for their kids and fancy vacations to exotic locations?

It is a challenging situation when you want the job, but the company won’t budge on the salary. Your ego tells you to decline the offer because the money isn’t where you thought it should be, but your heart wants to say “yes”. If you can’t get the money you desire, here are some things that you could negotiate for which would compensate for the lower salary.

  1.  While most companies have set standards for the amount of time allocated to vacation, personal and sick days, there is room to negotiate a little extra time off. Those extra days are worth money, as you receive the same salary for fewer days at the office. Also, it is good for your mental and emotional health to have some more days off to recharge.
  2.  Ask the human resource department if there is some flexibility in the working hours. It may be worth a lower salary if you are able to drop your children off at school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. In fact, that type of flexibility is priceless. This holds true for other circumstances that would make your life easier—to not have to schlep into the office for the usual, mandatory nine-to-five workday.
  3. In addition to the extra time off, you could request an option to work from home one or two days out of the week. The chance to avoid the annoying commute and its accompanying wear and tear on your body and soul is worth a fair amount of money.
  4. Some firms offer the benefit of contributing toward higher education in your field or student-loan repayment assistance. Check to see if the company has any of these programs.
  5. If you are moving to accept this position, find out about the company’s relocation program. Large corporations usually have set plans whereby they help cover the costs of selling your home and purchasing a new house, movers and ancillary expenses. Additionally, they usually offer similar assistance for renters.
  6. Certain industries—particularly tech and small growing companies—offer stock or option plans. Find out if you could participate. Getting stock or options in a fast-growing company could be incredibly lucrative. Imagine the incredible wealth that was generated for early employees of Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft or Netflix by sacrificing some salary for stock.
  7. Usually companies have an annual review. Part of this performance review would include a yearly increase in salary. Request a mid-year review, in addition to the annual review. If you exceed expectations, they may be inclined to enhance your salary without having to wait an entire year.
  8. Review the company’s benefit plan, which may include a 401K plan, pension, health, dental, gym membership, life insurance, vision, commuting vouchers, severance package if you are discharged and other coverage. Check to see what your co-pay will be. If the benefits are strong, it could be worth thousands of dollars to you.
  9. A higher-level title is worth a lot of money in the future. Some firms are rigid with their titles and others are fairly loose. If you are able to obtain a Vice President (VP) title—as opposed to an Assistant Vice President (AVP) designation, it is worth money for when you are looking for the next job. It also makes you look better to your co-workers and gives you some extra bragging points to your family and friends.
  10. If you are leaving any money behind, ask for an upfront bonus to cover any bonuses, unvested stock or retirement plans that you are walking away from.
  11. Having the privacy and sanctity of your own office, instead of residing in a cubicle farm, is worth a few thousand dollars a year.

So, before you walk away from the offer, make sure that you have fully investigated and negotiated for all these and any other available remunerations, benefits and perks in lieu of the salary increase.

 

Forbes.com | June 8, 2018 | Jack Kelly , CONTRIBUTOR

Your #Career : #CareerAdvice – These 5 Time-Wasters are Killing your #JobSearch …Job Seekers Tend to Spin their Wheels in Similar Ways. Here’s How to Get your Search Back on Track.

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Job searches always take time but don’t have to waste time.

As a time management coach, I’ve worked with many job seekers who stick to whatever feels safe and comfortable instead of doing what’s effective, only to find their job searches stretching on for an eternity. But in my experience, making your job search more efficient starts with recognizing these five signs that you’re wasting time.

1. RELYING ON A SINGLE STRATEGY

If you only try to find a job one way–particularly through online job postings–you’re likely wasting time. Most people find new jobs through various forms of networking. It often feels safer to keep your job search between you and your computer, but you’re missing out if you don’t diversify your strategy.

So definitely invest some time filling out digital applications, including trying out different job sites and going to individual companies’ career pages. But branch out from there. Talk to people you know, reach out to folks from your alma mater, and go to events where you’re likely to meet new people. Considering connecting with recruiters and even temp firms, as well; even if you aren’t interested in the openings they might have available right now, you’ll get some useful insight into the current state of the market in your field.

Related: Five things to do when you’ve exhausted all the job boards

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2. SEARCHING WITHOUT TAKING ACTION

Some people treat their “job search” like obsessive online shopping: They’ll spend hours and hours looking at postings but never follow through on applying to anything. You can’t (and shouldn’t) apply to every job you come across. But if you never apply, something’s wrong; you might be paralyzed by anxiety or indecision or simple fatigue. Try setting a goal that requires you to apply to a set number of openings each week–perhaps two to five. This ensures that you’re not just wasting time searching without any follow-through.

Related: 7 simple tips for beating job-search burnout

3. APPLYING TO JOBS YOU DON’T ACTUALLY WANT

It can feel super vulnerable applying to a job that you’re really excited about and know you’re qualified for. But only applying to jobs where you’re vastly over- or underqualified is wasting your time. If it’s a mistake to be too selective and only apply to openings that look like perfect fits, then the reverse is also true: Applying indiscriminately to too many opportunities in the hope that something might work out is a poor strategy, too. If you don’t feel any butterflies in your stomach at all after sending out an application, it might be a sign that this job isn’t for you–and was a waste of time applying to.

Related: How to sell yourself for a job when you’re overqualified

4. NEVER FOLLOWING UP

It takes time to talk to people, whether it’s having a phone chat with a recruiter, catching up with an acquaintance, attending a job fair, or going to a networking event. When someone says they have an idea for someone you should speak with, always follow up to get that introduction. If you find yourself with a stack of business cards or a bunch of verbal promises but nothing to show for it, it’s a sign you’re doing a lot of networking but aren’t receiving the payoff. Don’t hesitate to take the initiative and check in with someone who offered you a referral. Since this is your job search, it’s on you to take action, not on the other person.

Related: A recruiter shares the best way to follow up on a job application

5. STAYING IN YOUR BUBBLE

When you’re networking, the best use of your time is typically by starting with your existing network–the people who already know you, like you, and want to support you. But if that’s not leading to the results you want, it’s time to widen your focus. Yes, you’ll want to avoid generic networking events that don’t attract people who work in the fields you’re excited about, but sticking to the same old gatherings can be a waste of time, too.

Challenge yourself to go to new places and talk to new people. Personally, I’ve found MeetUp a handy tool for diversifying professional networks, and there are loads of similar apps and platforms like it. You can find everything from hiking groups to business-building groups and everything in between. Putting yourself out there can feel awkward and even pointless. But opening yourself up to new possibilities can allow career magic to happen; you never know when you’ll meet somebody who knows somebody else who’s got just the job lead you’ve been looking for.

Related: How to turn your crappy network into a better one

Searching for a job, especially if you’ve been searching for a long time, can leave you feeling helpless. But recognizing these five time-wasters and committing to shaking up your approach can speed things up considerably, helping you land the right job in significantly less time.

 

FastCompany.com | June 8, 2018 | BY ELIZABETH GRACE SAUNDERS 3 MINUTE READ

Your #Career : The Definitive Ranking of the 39 #BestUniversities in the World…Using a Points System, QS then Rates the Universities out of 100. They Use these Numbers to Determine the Best Universities in the World.

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) remains the best university in the world for a seventh consecutive year, according to the latest ranking from education research firm Quacquarelli Symonds.

Every year QS ranks universities around the world using a methodology that evaluates academic reputation, employer reputation, student-to-faculty ratio, as well as international reputation.

Using a points system, QS then rates the universities out of 100. They use these numbers to determine the best universities in the world.

MIT scored a 100 in every category, and as a result gained a perfect overall score, beating the likes of Harvard and Oxford University.

The latest rankings were published on Tuesday evening and can be found on the QS website.

39 universities gained a rating of more than 80 out of 100, spanning four continents, and almost a dozen different countries. The USA dominates the top of the list, while the UK and China are also prominent.

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39. University of Melbourne, Australia — 80.1 (overall score out of 100)

39. University of Melbourne, Australia — 80.1 (overall score out of 100)University of Melbourne

38. London School of Economics, UK — 80.2

38. London School of Economics, UK — 80.2Via Flickr

 

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37. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology — 80.5

37. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology — 80.5Wikimedia Commons

36. Seoul National University, South Korea — 80.6

36. Seoul National University, South Korea — 80.6Flickr/JGMarcelino/CC 2.0

35. Kyoto University, Japan — 81.2

35. Kyoto University, Japan — 81.2Via Wikimedia Commons

34. Northwestern University, USA — 81.5

34. Northwestern University, USA — 81.5David Banks/Getty Images

33. McGill University, Canada — 81.7

33. McGill University, Canada — 81.7Shaun Best/Reuters

32. University of California, Los Angeles, USA — 81.9

32. University of California, Los Angeles, USA — 81.9Getty Images / Kevork Djansezian

31. King’s College London, UK — 82.5

31. King's College London, UK — 82.5Cedric Weber/Shutterstock

30. Peking University, China — 82.6

30. Peking University, China — 82.6Via Flickr

29. University of Manchester, UK — 82.9

29. University of Manchester, UK — 82.9atiger/Shutterstock

28. University of Toronto, Canada — 83.0

28. University of Toronto, Canada — 83.0Jphillips23/Wikipedia

27. University of California, Berkeley, USA — 83.2

27. University of California, Berkeley, USA — 83.2Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

26. Duke University, USA — 83.9

26. Duke University, USA — 83.9Duke University/Faceboo

25. University of Hong Kong — 84.3

25. University of Hong Kong — 84.3
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24. Australian National University, Australia — 84.4

24. Australian National University, Australia — 84.4Wikimedia Commons

23. University of Tokyo, Japan — 85.3

23. University of Tokyo, Japan — 85.3Educast

22. Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland — 85.8

22. Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland — 85.8Oliver Bruchez/Flickr

21. Johns Hopkins University, USA — 85.9

21. Johns Hopkins University, USA — 85.9Johns Hopkins University/Facebook

20. University of Michigan, USA —86.4

20. University of Michigan, USA —86.4Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

19. University of Pennsylvania, USA — 86.5

19. University of Pennsylvania, USA — 86.5University of Pennsylvania/Facebook

18. University of Edinburgh, UK — 86.9

18. University of Edinburgh, UK — 86.9Shutterstock/f11photo

17. Tsinghua University, China — 87.2

17. Tsinghua University, China — 87.2Wikipedia/CC 2.0

16. Columbia University, USA — 88.5

16. Columbia University, USA — 88.5Flickr/Mike Steele

15. Yale University, USA — 89.6

15. Yale University, USA — 89.6Thomas R. Schiff

14. Cornell University, USA — 90.5

14. Cornell University, USA — 90.5Cornell University/Facebook

13. Princeton University, USA — 90.9

13. Princeton University, USA — 90.9Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

12. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore — 91.3

12. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore — 91.3
A view of the Nanyang Technological University campus in Singapore July 29, 2016.
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11. National University of Singapore, Singapore — 92.0

11. National University of Singapore, Singapore — 92.0Wikipedia

10. University College London, UK — 92.9

10. University College London, UK — 92.9
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9. University of Chicago, USA — 93.2

9. University of Chicago, USA — 93.2Facebook/University of Chicago

8. Imperial College London, UK — 93.3

8. Imperial College London, UK — 93.3REUTERS/Paul Hackett

7. ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology), Switzerland — 95.3

7. ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology), Switzerland — 95.3Flickr/SteFou!

6. University of Cambridge, UK — 95.6

6. University of Cambridge, UK — 95.6Shani Wijetilaka

5. University of Oxford, UK — 96.8

5. University of Oxford, UK — 96.8http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tom_Quad,_Christ_Church_2004-01-21.jpg

4. California Institute of Technology, USA — 97.2

4. California Institute of Technology, USA — 97.2Via Flickr

3. Harvard University, USA — 98.5

3. Harvard University, USA — 98.5Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

2. Stanford University, USA — 98.6

2. Stanford University, USA — 98.6Elaine Thompson/A

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA — 100

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA — 100Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)/Facebook

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#Leadership : This is How to Deal with your #IncompetentCoworkers …You Know the Person who Doesn’t Pull their Weight? Here are a Few Dos and Don’ts to Getting Things to Change.

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In almost every workplace, there is bound to be someone who isn’t pulling their own weight.

When you’re an ambitious, hard-working employee who is committed to growing your career and the company, it’s frustrating to work with someone who seems interested in only doing  the bare minimum.

Here are the dos and don’ts of dealing with a lazy colleague.

DON’T: VENT YOUR FRUSTRATION TO YOUR COLLEAGUES

You probably know that talking bad about your colleagues is a no-no. But it’s easier to succumb to this temptation than you think. As Lydia Dishman previously wrote in Fast Company, it’s natural to want to blow off steam. But as Jeffrey Lohr, a professor at the University of Arkansas, told Dishman, venting anger is similar to “emotional farting in a closed area.” And instead of making you feel better, you’ll probably end up being angrier. And you definitely don’t want to be known as the ill-tempered person in the office.

 

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DO: TRY TO SEE THEIR POINT OF VIEW, AND ACT ACCORDINGLY

Admittedly, this is hard to do. But sometimes, you can get them to pull their own weight when you understand why they’re, well, not. As Alyse Kalishwrote for The Muse, people are motivated by different things. Kalish cited Gretchen Rubin’s “four tendencies,” which categorizes people into upholder, obliger, rebel, and questioner. Someone with a “rebel” tendency, for example, does not respond well to authority and needs to feel like they have complete autonomy of their actions. This means that when you phrase a request to them, you don’t do it as a command. Kalish gave the example, “Jill isn’t sure we can get the presentation done by this afternoon. What do you think?”

Related: How to be more assertive at work when that’s just not your personality 

DON’T: COMPLAIN TO YOUR BOSS WITHOUT TALKING TO YOUR COWORKER FIRST

As tempting as it is to rant to your coworkers, it’s also tempting to go running to your boss–particularly if you know that they think of you as a high performer. It’s not going to make you feel better, for starters. It can also make you sound petty, and as Ask a Manager‘s Alison Green pointed out, your boss might already be aware of the problem and is trying to do something about it. Perhaps it’s not having an effect, but you moaning it about it isn’t going to make a difference.

DO: FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL ABOUT THE SITUATION

So you’ve tried to adopt your ask based on your coworkers’s personality, but that doesn’t seem to be working. It’s true that ultimately, your coworker’s actions aren’t in your control, but your actions are. One thing that you can do, Kalish suggested, is offer to help them. She gave the following example as a way to start the conversation:  “Hey, I noticed you’ve been staring at your screen all day–I’m free for a bit, anything I can help out with?”

DON’T: CONSTANTLY OVERCOMPENSATE FOR THEIR LACK OF EFFORTS

You might be tempted to pick up your coworker’s slack if you’re not the confrontational type. After all, you don’t want to get in trouble for their lack of efforts and shoddy work, right? But as Courtney C.W. Guerra, author of Is This Working?: The Businesslady’s Guide to Getting What You Want From Your Career pointed out, this approach is only acceptable in two situations. The mistake (or work) is so minor and doesn’t take long to fix, or the colleague in question is just having a really bad day, and you want to help them out. When it doesn’t fall into those two situations, you’ll just make yourself more angry and resentful, and that can impact your work. Don’t let someone else’s laziness ruin your reputation.

Related: How to deal with a passive-aggressive coworker 

DO: KEEP A DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR WORK AND INTERACTION

When all else fails and you do need to bring it up with your manager, it always helps to have documentation. Whether it’s setting expectations with your coworker over email or writing down your conversations and evidence of their behavior, you need to make sure that it’s based on facts, not feelings. Yes, it can be hard to be objective when every part of you wants to call this person out. But as Maurice Schweitzer, coauthor of the book Friend & Foe: When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and When to Succeed at Both, previously told Fast Company, “If you lose your cool, you will be in danger of looking undignified.” Don’t put yourself at risk of that.

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FastCompany.com | June 7, 2018 | BY ANISA PURBASARI HORTON 3 MINUTE READ

 

#Leadership : It’s Not Enough to Make Good Decisions, You Need to Make Efficient Ones as Well…In Order to Streamline our Process, We Came Up with Several Different Levels of Involvement & Worked to Minimize Everyone’s Time Commitments Within our #KeyDecisions . We Came Up with Five Levels.

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One of the key lessons I’ve learned over the years as a founder, CEO, and business adviser is that it’s not enough to make good decisions; you need to make good decisions efficiently. Bad decisions are never good, but it’s just as bad to make good decisions late.

The fact is that business is full of decisions. Effective executives and effective leadership teams learn how to make tens, if not hundreds, of decisions every week to keep the business running well and growing. They do this by applying the right amount of energy, brain power, and focus required for each decision and not an ounce more.

As a CEO, one of the key moves I made for company growth was to establish a leadership team within my company. This was the team I worked with to think through the bigger issues and the team that became responsible for key departments. I realized I couldn’t do everything myself. I needed more input and insights into where to steer the business.

However when I first established this team, I made a critical mistake. I assumed that everyone should be involved in all of decisions. I made a long list with copious notes and called our first meeting with all of the senior team members. The first few decisions felt good because everyone was included. We had good discussion, and we found directions that everyone stood behind.

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The problem was that we only had completed three or four items over the course of two hours and we had over fifty items on the list. Clearly, this wasn’t going to work going forward. I realized that I needed to find a way to make both good decisions, and also make them in the limited time we had available.

In order to speed things up, we decided that not everyone needed to be involved at the same level for every decisions. For some decisions, certain people needed to be at the table to discussion, but for other decisions we just needed to collect information from a few people.

In order to streamline our process, we came up with several different levels of involvement and worked to minimize everyone’s time commitments within our key decisions. We came up with five levels.

Input

For many decisions, we needed to collect information from several sources for input into the process. We learned that while gathering the information was critical, the key executives who provided the information didn’t need to be part of the process. Once we had the information, they could go back to other work. This worked well for staffing and planning.

Collaborate

At times, we realized that we needed certain people at the table to discuss options and think through scenarios and possible outcomes. It was more than input, so we made it a higher level of involvement. We used this for deciding project team leads and new clients.

Make

One of the best things we did was get super clear on who was actually going to make a decision. Generally we got it down to one person. They took in all of the data, considered all of the options, and applied all of the criteria discussed to make the final choice. Our rule here was to have the person who was closest to the issue make the decision when possible. What we found eventually is that the person closest to the issue and the person who was going to have to live with the decisions were the best people to put in this role.

Approve

As CEO, I realized that I needed to delegate a lot of decisions if I was going to free myself up to focus on more strategic tasks and to empower the team. However, there were some things I still wanted to give a final blessing to before they were implemented. The rule was that I couldn’t change the decision, I could only approve or vote it. It freed up my time immensely and developed my team’s leadership skills.

Inform

This was a powerful move for the team. We realized that many people were coming to the table just so they could hear the discussion and learn what the final resolution was. Rather than having them sit through the meetings, we promised to take notes, record final decisions, and distribute them to the right people in a timely manner. This greatly reduced the people who needed to be at the meeting.

Once we had these levels defined and agreed to, we found the best strategy was to push people from the middle to the edges, to either to input or inform, if we could. We generally tried to only have one person make the decision and then I would often take approve simply to coordinate with strategy and longer term planning.

Now as a business coach, decision making is one of the main things I help leadership teams get right. The key is to balance quality with efficiency and to know when you’ve hit the “good enough” point so you can move forward onto the next decisions quickly and confidently.

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FastCompany.com | June 6, 2018