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#CareerAdvice : #JobOpenings -21 Companies with Rockstar CEOs #Hiring Now.

June 19, 2019/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” This quote from John Quincy Adams perfectly defines our 2019 winners for the Top CEO award. She or he is someone who is equal parts inspiration, strategy and innovation. After all, these traits can motivate 10 or 10,000 employees through even the toughest days.

If you’re looking for your next great job, check out these 21 companies with rockstar CEOs and plenty of open roles.

VMWare

CEO: Pat Gelsinger, 99% Approval Rating
Number of Open Jobs: +1,600

Employees Say: “Great technical talent, work-life balance, good managers, transparent leadership, diversity and inclusion.” —Current Senior Product Manager

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HEB

CEO: Charles C. Butt, 99% Approval Rating
Number of Open Jobs: Over 1,000

Employees Say: “Totally dominates the market they are in (strong outlook). Takes pride in themselves and the role they serve and in communities. Very flexible work environment with opportunities to grow and write your own ticket if you are good. Extremely good culture dedicated to the customer and the employee (a lot of places don’t emphasize the latter).” —Current Employee

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Health Catalyst

CEO: Dan Burton, 99% Approval Rating
Number of Open Jobs: +20

Employees Say: “If you’re looking for a home where you can make the best of your skills and surround yourself with people who are smart, humble, and hard working – come on over, because we welcome you and your talents with open arms! The compensation, benefits, and perks are top notch for the industry. The people are absolutely fantastic and always willing to help. There is a generous education allowance to use in the way that you deem fit (formal courses, online courses, professional conferences, certifications, etc.) to continue to build up your individual skill set in support of the organization. The experience as a remote employee has also been fantastic. I never feel alone.” —Current Employee

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Digital Prospectors

CEO: Jessica Catino, Approval Rating: 99%
Number of Open Jobs: +230

Employees Say: “Amazing people. Excellent benefits to contractors – lots of paid holidays and good vacation time. Semi-annual luncheons are fun and a great way to see everyone. They seem to genuinely care about their employees.“ —Current Employee

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In-N-Out Burger

CEO: Lynsi Snyder, Approval Rating: 99%
Number of Open Jobs: 49

Employees Say: “The company fosters a very positive environment in each store. Everyone comes in with a positive attitude and ready to work hard. They pay very well and reward you properly for the work you put in.” —Current Employee

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Sprout Social

CEO: Justyn Howard, Approval Rating: 99%
Number of Open Jobs: +30

Employees Say: “The transparency from management is like nothing I’ve ever seen. They say they’ll be transparent, but you can actually see the decisions being made and the why behind it.” —Current Employee

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Acceleration Partners

CEO: Robert Glazer, Approval Rating: 97%
Number of Open Jobs: 73

Employees Say: “AP leadership puts emphasis on the importance of setting and achieving not only your professional goals, but also your personal life goals.” —Current Senior Account Manager

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Salesforce

CEO: Marc Benioff, Approval Rating: 96%
Number of Open Jobs: +2.2k

Employees Say: “Marc Benioff. The best CEO ever!! He is the greatest reason behind Salesforce’s success. How he behaves flows down through the chain company-wide.” —Current Architect

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Smile Brands

CEO: Steven C. Bilt, Approval Rating: 95%
Number of Open Jobs: 397

Employees Say: “I love being a part of a team that not only cares about the patients but also respects and cares for all coworkers as well. The CEO of the company drills into our heart and minds that we stand for creating “Smiles For Everyone”. Amazing group to work for.” —Current Employee

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Cengage

CEO: Michael Hansen, Approval Rating: 91%
Number of Open Jobs: +120

Employees Say: “Management is market-visionary, not intimidated by challenges, transparent, and trusting that the many hands and minds of its employees are the way to succeed.” —Current Senior Systems Analyst

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CEOs: Randy Richardson, Approval Rating: 96%
Number of Open Jobs: +150

Employees Say: “Great people, fun environment. Very fulfilling and rewarding job. Residents and Staff are very well taken care of.” —Current Employee

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23andMe

CEO: Anne Wojcicki, Approval Rating: 97%
Number of Open Jobs: +50

Employees Say: “We are surrounded by smart and humble people here. The culture is focused on being mission-based, fun, and doing work we love that makes a difference. A lot of companies talk about changing the world…but here we actually are disrupting healthcare.” —Current Employee

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Toyota North America

CEO: Akio Toyoda, Approval Rating: 94%
Number of Open Jobs: +40

Employees Say: “Senior Management is extremely knowledgeable and open to helping the new generation of employees grow and learn more about the automotive industry.” —Current Senior Marketing Analyst

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T-Mobile

CEO: John Legere, Approval Rating: 99%
Number of Open Jobs: 2.3k

Employees Say: “Best place to work in the Seattle area. Good pay, great benefits, treats employees very well. Fun place to work.” —Current Employee

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NBCUniversal

CEO: Stephen B. Burke, Approval Rating: 93%
Number of Open Jobs: 3.2k

Employees Say: “I was delighted to work with a group of individuals who were excited to go to work every day and embraced their creativity. It is a great work environment where employees managed to have fun and be productive at the same time.” —Current Employee

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KnowBe4

CEO: Stu Sjouwerman, Approval Rating: 98%
Number of Open Jobs: +70

Employees Say: “Incredible perks and benefits, super fun environment, rewarding work!” —Current Employee

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Life.Church

CEO: Craig Groeschel, Approval Rating: 98%
Number of Open Jobs: 45

Employees Say: “Life church is interested and invested in you the individual. Personal development through leadership, feedback, book discussions, e-trainings. You are given the tools and resources to succeed. Life church sets you up to win. You have mentors over you to help get you adjusted to your role, answer questions or concerns you may have.” —Current Employee

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Deloitte

CEO: Cathy Engelbert, Approval Rating: 97%
Number of Open Jobs: +800

Employees Say: “These folks know exactly what they are doing. They set high standards, and consistently deliver. Their project expectations and planning is excellent. The top-level management folks are extremely smart and have a great sense of vision and planning.” —Current Employee

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Hyatt

CEO: Mark S. Hoplamazian, Approval Rating: 93%
Number of Open Jobs: 8.8k

Employees Say: “Great family-like environment. nice to have the ability to jump between the different departments and travel from property to property. Great vacation benefits, 2 weeks PTO after a year, health insurance.” —Current Employee

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Turo

CEO: Andre Haddad, Approval Rating: 98%
Number of Open Jobs: +20

Employees Say: “Incredible transparency of data and decision-making across the company. The CEO Andre is super approachable and lays out a clear vision for the future of Turo. Team is very supportive and humble, probably one of the lowest-ego work environments I’ve experienced in Silicon Valley. Cool business opportunity with lots of room for growth and ownership of big portions of the business.” —Current Employee

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iCIMS

CEO: Colin Day, Approval Rating: 97%
Number of Open Jobs: +100

Employees Say: “Overall the culture at iCIMS is great. Everyone is really supportive, hardworking, and passionate about what they do. Management is great as well, leaving a lot of room for continuous development and autonomy.”—Current Employee

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GlassDoor.com | June 18, 2019 | Posted by Glassdoor Team

#CareerAdvice : #JobOpenings -Job Market Report; Where Are The Open Jobs?

June 4, 2019/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

Ever wish you could have a crystal ball to look into the future? To know what city was slated to become the next big tech hub or to uncover which industries are hiring like crazy?

If you answered “yes,” you’re not alone. We also wanted to get a better picture of the future of work and hiring in America, so we looked at millions of job postings on Glassdoor to get a real-time view of job and hiring trends. This isn’t the BLS job report which looks at months-old data — we’ve got salary information and open job postings for what’s happening right now.

So where are the open jobs, you ask?

Turns out that U.S. Job Openings increased 1.2% year-over-year to nearly 5.7 million U.S. job openings as of May 2019.

Job postings in the insurance sector grew at the fastest pace in May, up 56.7% from a year ago to 106,865 open jobs nationally. Rapid growth in healthcare jobs has impacted the insurance industry as well, with strong hiring at companies like Aetna, Humana, and State Farm. Many of these roles are sales- and tech-related, reflecting a changing mix of hiring in the insurance sector.

Hiring was up strongly in the information technology sector, which includes many employers who provide foundational IT infrastructure, networking and support services including IBM, General Dynamics IT, and Infosys.

But it’s not all about tech. Turns out, government hiring is on the rise. Government hiring was up strongly in May, with job postings up 15.4% from a year ago to 121,758 open jobs. Federal hiring for the 2020 Census is ramping up today, and we’re seeing growing job openings across a large number of state and federal agencies in 2019.

According to our job market report research, small employers with less than 200 employees saw the fastest growth in job openings, whereas the largest employers with over 5,000 employees actually saw job openings decrease.

Top 5 Industries with Fastest Growth in Job Openings

Industry	Job Openings	YoY %
Insurance	106,865	56.7%
Information Technology	183,526	35.8%
Media & Publishing	29,261	20.5%
Government	121,758	15.4%
Facilities	44,347	14.1%

Growth in Job Openings and Pay Across 10 Major U.S. Metros

Area	Job Openings	YoY %	Median Base Pay	YoY %
U.S. National	5,762,175	1.2%	$53,273	2.0%
Atlanta	123,708	7.3%	$55,052	2.0%
Boston	146,795	4.2%	$61,356	1.9%
Seattle	111,591	3.4%	$63,247	2.4%
Philadelphia	108,902	3.4%	$56,764	1.7%
Chicago	196,656	1.0%	$57,417	1.6%
Washington DC	176,988	-1.9%	$61,087	1.9%
San Francisco	143,394	-2.3%	$72,465	2.8%
New York City	296,536	-2.8%	$63,792	1.8%
Los Angeles	207,607	-2.8%	$62,173	2.0%
Houston	94,074	-2.9%	$56,045	0.4%

Top 10 Job Titles with Fastest Pay Growth

Job Title	Median Base Pay	YoY %
Pharmacy Technician	$31,772	7.8%
Machine Operator	$40,212	5.3%
Truck Driver	$55,694	5.2%
Cashier	$28,311	4.5%
Bank Teller	$32,157	4.2%
Office Manager	$48,109	4.1%
Restaurant Manager	$51,166	4.0%
Delivery Driver	$41,049	3.7%
Emergency Medical Technician	$35,276	3.6%
Security Officer	$35,799	3.5%

How to Find a Job in a New City

Finding a job is hard enough. Add a long-distance move into the mix, and it becomes even more challenging. Besides just looking at job openings and preparing your application materials, you have to think about booking flights for in-person interviews, searching for housing, networking with the right people and more. It’s enough to drive anyone crazy — so we’ve put together a few tips.

If you’re moving to be closer to your family, or to fulfill a childhood dream of living in a certain area, you’ll already have a location in mind — but if you just want a change of pace, it’s worth researching the many different options available to you. One great place to turn? Glassdoor. The above cities are great places to move if you’re looking for a lot of opportunity and great pay.

Besides looking into how a location will impact your career and finances, it’s also worth asking yourself the following questions to determine which place is right for you:

What pace of life am I looking for?
What sorts of amenities (parks, museums, high-quality public schools, etc.) are important to me?
Do I know anyone in the area?
What do I want the weather to be like?

Once you answer questions like these, you can research which locations match the qualities you value the most.

Some companies prefer to stick to local candidates only — others are much more willing to accommodate outside job seekers. They may even offer relocation bonuses, which can significantly help you defray the cost of moving. In his study Metro Movers: Where Are Americans Moving for Jobs, And Is It Worth It? Glassdoor Chief Economist Dr. Andrew Chamberlain identified a handful of the most mover-friendly companies. Here were ten notable companies that made the cut:

As always, keep an eye out for the latest job openings by creating a Job Alert and we’ll be back monthly to share the latest Job Market Report!

GlassDoor.com | June 4, 2019 | Posted by Amy Elisa Jackson

#CareerAdvice : #JobOpenings -10 High-Paying Jobs With Tons of Open Positions.

March 21, 2019/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

It’s easy to look at someone with a great salary and think about how lucky they are. But the truth is, high-paying jobs aren’t as rare as they seem — in fact, they’re often the ones with the most available positions. While you might first need to develop a special set of skills or pursue a particular degree, there are many in-demand jobs with high salaries that are only increasing by the minute as employers struggle to fill them with qualified candidates.

So if one of the following positions looks interesting to you, don’t wait — apply today before everyone else gets in on them!

1. Project Manager

Open Jobs: ~109k

Median Base Salary: $75,474

As a project manager, you’ll be responsible for leading projects from inception to execution. Common tasks involve managing a budget, setting timelines, delegating tasks and serving as a liaison between teams to ensure that everything is going smoothly. While a college degree is not necessarily required, many Project Managers have bachelor’s or master’s degrees, and possibly a Project Management Professional certification as well.

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2. Physician Assistant

Open Jobs: ~52k

Median Base Salary: $93,090

Interested in the medical field and helping others, but don’t want to attend medical school? A Physician Assistant position might be perfect for you. Physician Assistants perform many of the same tasks as doctors, such as examining and diagnosing patients, writing prescriptions and performing medical procedures under the supervision of a physician. But unlike doctors, Physician Assistants only need to attend a two-year long graduate program.

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3. Software Engineer

Open Jobs: ~141k

Median Base Salary: $103,035

You hardly ever run into a list of great jobs that doesn’t include Software Engineer, and for good reason. With how important smartphones, computers and the Internet have become in our daily lives, companies need plenty of talented people to help them create cutting-edge technology, and truly skilled individuals can be hard to come by. In the future, this field is only expected to get hotter — the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 24 percent job growth between 2016 and 2026.

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4. Marketing Manager

Open Jobs: ~61k

Median Base Salary: $81,078

Part art and part science, Marketing Managers leverage both creative and analytical skills in order to promote their company’s products or services. No two marketing manager positions are quite the same, but given the abundance of different fields of marketing out there — digital, social media, inbound, email, etc. — you’re sure to find something up your alley.

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5. Nurse Practitioner

Open Jobs: ~21k

Median Base Salary: $117,292

Like Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners are medical professionals who take on many of the same tasks as doctors. They can examine patients, order and interpret tests, diagnose illnesses and come up with treatment plans, sometimes without the supervision of a doctor depending on where they practice. In order to be able to perform these additional responsibilities, Nurse Practitioners must attend a two-year graduate program to receive their Master of Science in Nursing.

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6. Business Analyst

Open Jobs: ~76k

Median Base Salary: $69,163

Business Analysts can take on a wide variety of projects in a wide variety of fields, but no matter their specialty, they all use data to improve processes. By gathering, examining and synthesizing information to understand patterns and trends, they are able to glean insight into what actions a company should take. As a result, they often help companies improve profits, increase productivity and promote efficiency.

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7. Operations Manager

Open Jobs: ~68k

Median Base Salary: $76,971

Operations Managers are tasked with ensuring that businesses are running smoothly. They often analyze different functions of the business in order to determine their performance, then come up with solutions to improve their efficacy. On a day-to-day basis, this might involve analyzing data, creating reports, planning with teams and more.

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8. Occupational Therapist

Open Jobs: ~14k

Median Base Salary: $80,782

Occupational Therapists help those with disabilities and injuries build up the strength and skills necessary to perform daily tasks. By assessing patients and developing a treatment plan, they are able to help them regain their agency. In order to become an Occupational Therapist, you must earn both a bachelor’s degree and enroll in a two-year master’s program where you learn about anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic technology and patient care and communication.

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9. Electrical Engineer

Open Jobs: ~77k

Median Base Salary: $86,153

From computers to cell phones to robots and more, Electrical Engineers design and build just about any electrical device you can think of. Because of this, they’re in high demand in many different fields, such as technological hardware, aerospace and defense, green energy and automotives. Electrical Engineers typically have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, where they learn the fundamental concepts of physics, electromagnetism and electricity.

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10. Product Manager

Open Jobs: ~74k

Median Base Salary: $113,886

As you might be able to tell by the name, Product Managers are the leads for a particular product. This might involve laying out the product roadmap, doing user research, conducting competitive analysis, working with engineers and product marketers, etc. While Product Managers aren’t always required to have technical skills, it never hurts to have a solid background in development.

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GlassDoor.com | March 21, 2019 | Posted by Emily Moore

#CareerAdvice : #JobPostings – 17 Great Jobs for English Majors . What are you Going to Do with a Degree in English?

January 5, 2019/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

As a former English major myself, I’m no stranger to the anxiety this question provokes. Although an English degree may not directly prepare you for one particular role, the skills you gain from it — excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, persuasive reasoning — are transferable to a number of different fields, many of which pay quite well.

Want some ideas to get you started? Check out the following roles!

1. Copywriter

Average Base Pay: $69,935

Number of Open Jobs: 5,565

Description: Copywriters typically write short-form content like website/product text, advertising slogans, emails and more. They may work at advertising or digital marketing agencies and write for multiple clients, or in-house for one particular company.

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2. Content Writer

Average Base Pay: $54,455

Number of Open Jobs: 5,679

Description: Content Writers, on the other hand, typically write longer-form content like blog posts, whitepapers, eBooks, case studies, etc. Starting out as a Content Writer may open the door to titles like Content Marketing Manager, Content Editor or Editorial Director.

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3. Account Executive

Average Base Pay: $67,225

Number of Open Jobs: 60,288

Description: Account Executive is one of the most common job titles in the sales field. Account Executives often spend their days identifying potential clients and managing relationships with current ones. This might involve email outreach, cold calling, scheduling meetings and closing deals.

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4. Marketing Coordinator

Average Base Pay: $55,076

Number of Open Jobs: 29,720

Description: Marketing Coordinators support marketing departments with a wide range of initiatives. This might include asset creation, project management, reporting, research or administrative tasks.

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5. Teacher

Average Base Pay: $52,363

Number of Open Jobs: 47,071

Description: Although you will often need a certificate, majoring in English prepares you well for a career in teaching. Excellent writing and mastery of grammar will come in hand whether you’re planning lessons, grading papers or lecturing.

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6. SEO Specialist

Average Base Pay: $66,848

Number of Open Jobs: 1,991

Description: SEO Specialists optimize websites and digital content in order to ensure that it ranks highly on search engines. This may involve activities like content creation, keyword research, link building campaigns, site audits and more.

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7. Journalist

Average Base Pay: $52,162

Number of Open Jobs: 2,525

Description: Although the journalism field as a whole has shrunk in recent years, there is still a need for talented reporters with top-notch writing, editing and investigative skills. Journalists spend much of their time identifying buzzworthy topics, researching their assigned subjects, interviewing sources, writing, proofreading and, increasingly, leveraging reporting tools to analyze the performance of their content.

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8. Social Media Coordinator

Average Base Pay: $47,098

Number of Open Jobs: 9,499

Description: Social Media Coordinators are tasked with amplifying their employer’s brand on social media channels. Daily tasks could include writing and scheduling social media posts, planning social media campaigns, responding to follower queries and reporting on metrics.

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9. Paralegal

Average Base Pay: $58,100

Number of Open Jobs: 5,647

Description: Paralegals serve a supporting role to lawyers in an organization. A paralegal often performs clerical tasks, like conducting research, filing paperwork and reviewing documents. You may need a paralegal certificate in order to find a job, although this is not always required. While being a paralegal is a career in its own right, many people work as paralegals before or while studying to become a lawyer.

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10. Customer Service Representative

Average Base Pay: $37,221

Number of Open Jobs: 94,827

Description: Customer Service Representatives are dedicated to helping customers and clients with whatever needs they might have. This frequently involves leveraging their expert knowledge of their company’s products/services in order to respond to queries that come in via phone, email and social media. Customer Service Representatives may go on to become Customer Success Managers, a role which is more closely linked with sales.

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11. Proposal Writer

Average Base Pay: $60,021

Number of Open Jobs: 5,704

Description: Proposal Writers are responsible for drafting documents that persuade a potential client, stakeholder or partner to do business with or financially support their organization. This might mean drafting RFPs, pitch presentations and grant applications, among others.

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12. Editorial Assistant

Average Base Pay: $42,715

Number of Open Jobs: 1,643

Description: Editorial Assistants, often employed at magazines, newspapers and other publications, help manage the content production process. Common tasks include researching, fact-checking, writing, proofreading and performing administrative work.

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13. Public Relations Coordinator

Average Base Pay: $60,474

Number of Open Jobs: 14,320

Description: Public Relations Coordinator is an entry-level position in public relations, a field dedicated to generating a positive buzz around companies. A day in the life of a Public Relations Coordinator might involve pitching reporters, creating and maintaining a media list, drafting a press release, fielding inbound inquiries and tracking news coverage.

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14. Technical Writer

Average Base Pay: $70,577

Number of Open Jobs: 5,838

Description: As the name suggests, Technical Writers are in charge of drafting technical documents. A few examples of technical documents are instruction manuals, tutorials, reports and product guides. Technical Writers must be able to clearly and concisely explain complex information, and possess a thorough understanding of whatever subject matter they write about.

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15. Associate Consultant

Average Base Pay: $78,819

Number of Open Jobs: 48,867

Description: Consulting firms like Bain, Deloitte, EY & others are always on the lookout for talented Associate Consultants, who identify areas of improvement in organizations and come up with solutions to overcome those challenges. Many students mistakenly believe that only Business Majors are qualified, but the truth is, consulting firms often love to have candidates from varied backgrounds as long as they are analytical problem solvers.

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16. Copy Editor

Average Base Pay: $50,820

Number of Open Jobs: 4,651

Description: Often employed at publications, Copy Editors review text to make sure that it is clear, correct and compelling. An eagle eye for spelling and grammar are required, as are proficiency in fact-checking and a deep understanding of narrative structure.

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17. Executive Assistant

Average Base Pay: $61,932

Number of Open Jobs: 27,913

Description: Executive Assistants support high-level business leaders through administrative tasks like scheduling, paperwork, travel coordination, running errands and answering phone calls. Organizational skills, time management and the ability to multitask are critical for this role.

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GlassDoor.com | January 4, 2019 | Posted by Emily Moore

Your #Career :The #FutureOfWork – How to Prepare your Kids for Jobs that Don’t Exist Yet…. #ArtificialIntelligence will Rule the Jobs of the #Future , so Learning How to Work with It Will be Key. But the Skills Needed Might Not be What you Expect.

June 27, 2018/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

With total robot domination seemingly impending, preparing the next generation for the future of work can feel like a lost cause. But fear not, the future may be brighter than expected.

“There’s three job opportunities coming in the future,” says Avi Goldfarb, coauthor of Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence. He divides them up into people who build artificial intelligence, people who tell the machines what to do and determine what to do with their output, and, finally, celebrities. This last category comprises actors, sports players, artists, writers, and other such luminaries surrounding the entertainment industry.

A 2017 report from Gartner concludes that artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it kills. In particular, the report singles out healthcare and education as areas ripe for growth. But the handling of artificial intelligence is where Goldfarb thinks an overwhelming number of those new jobs will be created.

“We’re moving toward more equality of opportunity,” says Goldfarb, noting the steady increase in overall access to technological tools. “But that doesn’t mean equality of outcomes.”

He thinks even human-centric positions in nursing and education will require a proficient understanding of artificially intelligent tools as the technology becomes a more routine facet of those jobs. For example, to assist with home healthcare for elderly populations, little robots have emerged to help patients remember to take their medications or go for a walk. These bots are still nascent, but it’s not hard to imagine a world in which nurses have to understand how to help patients set reminders or even be able to communicate with these devices remotely as a way of checking in on a patient as part of their jobs.

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“The most valuable combinations of skills are going to be people who both have good training in computer science, who know how the machines work, but also understand the needs of society and the organization, and so have an understanding of humanities and social sciences,” he says. “That combination, already in the market, is where the biggest opportunities are.”

HUMANITIES

So how does one prepare to lead these artificially intelligent machines into the new world? Oddly enough, a liberal arts education might be the best antidote to automation, says Goldfarb. While he believes that most people will need a basic understanding of computer science, he thinks that studying art, philosophy, history, sociology, psychology, and neuroscience could be key to preparing for the future. These studies will help young people to have a broad range of knowledge that they can use to put artificial intelligence to its best use.

Experts who study the future of work agree that our ability to make sense of the world is our biggest asset in the wake of automation. While artificial intelligence is good at narrow, repetitive tasks, humans are good at coming up with creative solutions. Anything you can do to get your child thinking creatively will no doubt help prepare her for joining the working world.

DON’T SPECIALIZE

In addition to embracing the humanities, Amir Orad, CEO of business analytics software Sisense, says that children should be multidisciplined. “Our tradition of schooling from the Industrial Age makes you really, really good at one thing,” he says. “I think that’s very dangerous for the next generation.”

Parents should encourage kids to be good at more than one thing as a way of being flexible, he says. By choosing interdisciplinary courses of study, kids will not only develop a variety of skills, they’ll also be knowledgable about more than one subject area, giving them some adaptability as jobs change. Another way to think about it? Try out a lot of different stuff. Having a variety of experience will prove valuable in the future, he says.

STAY TECH SAVVY

One more piece of advice from both Goldfarb and Orad is to expect the unexpected. “Fifty years ago, the idea that people would be social media marketers wasn’t imaginable,” says Goldfarb. Artificial intelligence and automation will change the jobs landscape in ways that can’t be anticipated. Kids should be engaged with both culture and the latest technology, he says. Whether that means engaging on a new social media app or learning how to edit video for fun, kids should be allowed to play intuitively with technology.

Because of how cheap technology has gotten, Goldfarb says, this means that more people have more access to the kinds of technology and tools that will prepare them for the future. However, that doesn’t mean that all kids will be on equal footing in this technologically advanced future. There are still pockets of the U.S. without quality internet. The Federal Communications Commission reports that 24 million people don’t have high-speed internet. Meanwhile, roughly 11% of Americans don’t have broadband at all, according to PEW.

“We’re moving toward more equality of opportunity,” says Goldfarb, noting the steady increase in overall access to technological tools. “But that doesn’t mean equality of outcomes.”

FastCompany.com | June 27, 2018 | BY RUTH READER 3 MINUTE READ

Your #Career : 8 Companies That’ll Take You to Exotic Locations… #TravelPerks & #InternationalTravel are Offered by #Companies in Nearly Every Industry Enabling #Employees to Fill their Passport while Being #Productive .

March 27, 2018/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

Why work in a bland cubicle when you can work in Cancun, Punta Cana or Hanoi? Travel perks and international travel are offered by companies in nearly every industry enabling employees to fill their passport while being productive.

Whether you want to work in hospitality, communications, the armed services or sales, here are 8 cool companies with open roles that offer the chance to travel the world. Polish your resume and grab your sunscreen — your next career adventure awaits!

Axis Communications
Exotic Destinations/Details: Axis Communications has a Kickoff Event once a year – most recently to the Bahamas, last two years in Cancun, before that Puerto Rico. Plus trips to Sweden within your first year for onboarding at HQ. Trip locations have included Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Sweden, China & more.
What Roles: Distribution Account Manager, Solutions Engineer, Business Development Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Database Coordinator & more.
What Employees Say: “Benefits, optional travel, lenient staff, friendly employees, Bagel Fridays, tuition reimbursement, ability to work from home, guidance from managers, the list goes on!” —Current Employee

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WeWork
Exotic Destinations/Details: With 320 offices in 62 countries, WeWork enables employees to work from Shanghai to Santa Monica. Employees also enjoy company events and retreats like WeWork Summer Camp and Summit, nightly programming for professional, educational, and social events in every city.
What Roles: Billing Associate, Real Estate Transaction Manage,r Enterprise Account Executive, Audio Visual Engineer, Community Lead, VP of Total Rewards & more.
What Employees Say: “I had outstanding and empathetic team-members. I love how chic the office spaces are. Makes coming into work more enticing. I was reasonably paid and since the company is still young, there are many opportunities to set yourself apart. I definitely took advantage of all the free food and coffee. I flew out to 4 major cities throughout my time there and Summer Camp was awesome.” —Former Member Technology Specialist

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3M
Exotic Destinations/Details: “Through our 3M Impact program, diverse teams of 3Mers travel to communities around the world. There, they spend two immersive weeks collaborating with a local nonprofit organization, social enterprise, or government agency to contribute to a solution for a pressing social or environmental issue.” Locations have included: Mexico, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia & more.
What Roles: Marketing Specialist, Area Sales Executive, Account Manager, Project Engineer, Financial Analyst, Senior Clinical Specialist & more.
What Employees Say: “3M is an outstanding company with a very strong innovative culture. I enjoyed my role there and really respected the people I worked with. They are well positioned for years to come. 3M prepared me for significant growth in my career and gave me a unique perspective of business development strategies.” —Current Key Account Manager

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Department of the Army
Exotic Destinations/Details: “Are you looking for a job where you will have opportunities to travel the world, work in a field that you are passionate about and have benefits for you and your family? Well, look no further. The U.S Army is now offering full time and part time jobs to people who want to do more with their life. You can make a career out of the U.S Army and retire in 20 years.”
What Roles: Foreign Language Teacher, Public Affairs Specialist, Aviation Operations, Cyber Operations Specialist, Aircraft Electrician & more.
What Employees Say: “Best career ever. Pros: The relationships and opportunities to travel and meet people. Also discovering new cultures.” —Former Employee

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Airbnb
Exotic Destinations/Details: “Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 192 countries.” The company gives each employee a $2,000 travel coupon (or $500 every quarter) each year to use for seeking their own adventures in any of the over 34,000 cities that the company operates.
What Roles: Luxury Retreats Program Manager, Home Consultant/Property Inspector, Luxury Travel Advisor, Experience Expert, Public Policy Manager EU, Guest Experience Trainer, Trust and Risk Management Manager & more.
What Employees Say: “Beautiful office space, talented co-workers, amazing meals and perks (such as travel coupons). Founders are sincere and seem to really care about the culture – demonstrated with initiatives that engage all global employees once a year.” —Current Employee

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Lonely Planet
Exotic Destinations/Details: “Want to skydive in Ecuador? Travel on the cheap in Chile? Avoid getting devoured by Komodo dragons on your honeymoon? You’re not alone. Lonely Planet provides essential tools for the independent traveler, including published books and, very soon, a slew of sexy new apps and services.”
What Roles: Travel Writer (Freelance), Marketing Executive, Analytics Developer, Mobile QA Engineer, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Content Producer & more.
What Employees Say: “Lonely Planet is full of people who are passionate about travel and are determined to stay innovative. Executives are open to your ideas on how to move the company forward. Office culture is creative, fun, and laid back.” —Current Employee

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Power Home Remodeling
Exotic Destinations/Details: At Power Home Remodeling, sales representatives are treated with monthly opportunities for performance-based rewards, such as luxury vacations, high-end electronics, gift cards and tickets to concerts and sporting events. Activities have included whitewater rafting, go-carting, concerts, pool parties, NBA games, golfing trips and hiking in destinations like Cancun, Colorado and beyond.
What Roles: Sales Representative, Project Manager, Special Events Intern, Staff Accountant, Inside Sales Representative, DevOps Engineer & more.
What Employees Say: “Power allowed me to move to the city of my choice. They gave me a relocation bonus. Power has amazing all inclusive trips to Mexico at the end of the year. Everyone is on the same team, and no one will go behind your back to improve their situation. Overall, since I started working here 4 years ago, they have delivered on all their promises.” —Current Pre-Install Inspection Manager

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NetJets
Exotic Destinations/Details: “NetJets operates more than 800 planes co-owned by its clients and offers its services in the US, Europe, and the Middle East.”
What Roles: Pilot, Contract Compliance and Operational Performance Specialist, Flight Coordinator, Fleet Supervisor, Aircraft Delivery & Resale Manager, International Trip Planning Customs Coordinator & more.
What Employees Say: “Incredible environment- collaborative employees, great benefits and compensation, and supportive, approachable leadership team. Employees have a great passion for the Company and are dedicated to the 20/20 Flight Plan which sets a great direction for the Company, employees and customers. This was not in place with previous management. The Company is clearly trying to establish expectations and direction for all employees and align them with something pretty great!” —Current Employee

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Glassdoor.com | March 26, 2018 | Posted by Amy Elisa Jackson

Your #Career : 20 Companies #Hiring Like Crazy in March 2018 ……Dust off your #Resume and Refresh your #CoverLetter. Here are 20 Companies #Hiring like Crazy this Month.

March 6, 2018/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

When the seasons change from winter to spring, flower bloom and nature is abuzz with new growth. Be inspired by the scenery around you by considering a job change. Switching companies or roles can reinvigorate your career and offer some of the perks you’ve been wanting: unlimited PTO, a matching 401k, ample parental leave, learning and development programs, and commuter assistance.

Dust off your resume and refresh your cover letter. Here are 20 companies hiring like crazy this month.

Advisor Group
Where Hiring: Phoenix, AZ: Oakdale, MN; Atlanta, GA; Jersey City, NJ & more.
What They Do: “Advisor Group Inc. is one of the nation’s largest networks of independent financial advisors serving over 5,000 advisors and overseeing approximately $180 billion in client assets.”
What Employees Say: “The best reason to work for Advisor Group is that there is so much room for growth. The leadership team is awesome. The CEO actually listens to regular employees. The best part is the fact that they actually pay attention to employees who go the extra mile. You are able to be evaluated by your clients and Advisors. Great place to build relationships with some of the best Advisors in the country. The teams are strong and go the extra mile to help each other. The best part is that Teamwork actually makes the Dream Work. I loved working for this company.” —Former Technical Services Processor

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Hilton
Where Hiring: Santa Barbara, CA; Austin, TX; Portland, OR; Birmingham, AL; Boca Raton, FL; Hawaii; Omaha, NE; Seattle, WA & more.
What They Do: “Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels.”
What Employees Say: “I work at the most beautiful resort with amazing views, food and amenities. I pinch myself daily and can’t believe I work here!” —Current Associate Director of Catering

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Aurora Health Care
Where Hiring: Oshkosh, WI; Milwaukee, WI; New Berlin, WI; Green Bay, WI & more.
What They Do: “Aurora Health Care is an integrated, not-for-profit, and all-for-people health care provider serving communities throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.”
What Employees Say: “It’s a teaching hospital and they are very good with teaching new employees, interns, volunteers, etc and the workers are very understanding and compassionate people.” —Current Pharmacy Technician

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Skullcandy
Where Hiring: Park City, UT; London, England; and Salt Lake City, UT
What They Do: “If your head craves sweet tunes, Skullcandy has a treat for you. The youth-oriented firm designs and sells edgy, stylish headphones, ear buds, docking station speakers, and other audio goodies, as well as apparel and accessories.”
What Employees Say: “Great culture that offers flexibility and interesting work. Good if you are motivated and self directed needing little to no direction.” —Former Employee

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National Debt Relief
Where Hiring: New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA
What They Do: “National Debt Relief was founded on a simple, powerful idea: people should be able to live their lives without the stress and anxiety of overwhelming debt.”
What Employees Say: “Been with the company for a couple months now. This was the best training I’ve had starting at new job and preparing myself to be one of the best in the company. Supervisors are very helpful and will provide tips. Great environment. Fun and motivating. Like the different start shifts very helpful traffic wise if you are driving from far.” —Current Debt Specialist

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LogMeIn
Where Hiring: Boston, MA; London, England; Mountain View, CA; Dublin & more.
What They Do: “Simplifying how people interact with each other and the world around them to drive meaningful insight, deeper relationships and better outcomes for all has helped LogMeIn grow to become one of the world’s top 10 SaaS companies.”
What Employees Say: “LogMeIn is on an incredible journey. Each quarter the bar is raised and the growth and innovation continues to accelerate. Employees of all levels have plenty of opportunity to grow their skills and career. Bill Wagner is a world class CEO and is focused and fearless.” —Current Sales Manager

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RetailMeNot
Where Hiring: Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ & more.
What They Do: “RetailMeNot, Inc. is a leading digital savings destination connecting consumers with retailers, restaurants and brands, both online and in-store.”
What Employees Say: “I work with smart, nice, collaborative co-workers who are solving interesting problems to grow the company and deliver savings to consumers in new and innovative ways. Some part of my work is fun every day and a large part of that is due to company culture and nature of the business.” —Current Senior Product Marketing Manager

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Workday
Where Hiring: San Francisco, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Pleasanton, CA; London, England & more.
What They Do: “Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources.”
What Employees Say: “The company is true to its values, starting with an investment in, and strong commitment to, its people. As an employee, I have always felt very fortunate to work for such a great company, but when the entire management team was pulled into a two day off-site to learn more about how we can do even more to support our employees, I realized just how special this place is. It provides a fast faced environment where hard work and fun go hand in hand.” —Current Employee

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Brunswick
Where Hiring: Lebanon, MO; Largo, FL; Clarkston, WA; Palm Coast, FL; Chicago, IL; Fort Wayne, IN; Lowell, MI; Vonore, TN & more.
What They Do: “The company is a global manufacturer of marine, recreation and fitness products. Its largest business segment, marine engines, comprises outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engines, propellers and control systems.”
What Employees Say: “Lots of room for employees with traditional jobs to move up. A great variety of Brunswick companies have a lot of opportunities to grow and make a good living at the same time.” —Former Project Manager

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Union Pacific
Where Hiring: Rawlins, WY; North Platte, NE; Chicago, IL; Saint Paul, MN; Roseville, CA; Cheyenne, WY; Houston, TX & more.
What They Do: “One of America’s most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain.”
What Employees Say: “Challenging work, professional growth opportunities, held accountable and rewarded when perform; Very competitive Benefits package.” —Current Employee

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Dollar General
Where Hiring: Vallejo, CA; Ravenna, OH; Springfield, IL; Monee, IL; Ashland City, TN; Wilmington, DE & more.
What They Do: “Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day!® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.”
What Employees Say: “Unlimited growth potential on the corporate and retail side. Positive financial growth & rate of expansion. Great mission and vision (“Serving Others”)” —Current Talent Acquisition Representative

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Hensel Phelps
Where Hiring: Phoenix, AZ; Sacramento, CA; Honolulu, HI; Orlando, FL; El Paso, TX; Fairfax, VA & more.
What They Do: “We construct great buildings and our people are our greatest assets; empowered to make decisions and trained to make the right ones.”
What Employees Say: “Hensel Phelps is employee owned and puts a lot of time and effort into producing the best employees. Benefits for employees are the best among all GC’s and better than a majority of other companies outside of construction, they set up their employees to be set up for life, even when their careers are over.” —Current Office Engineer

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Procore Technologies
Where Hiring: Los Angeles, CA; Willmar, MN; Portland, OR; Austin, TX & more.
What They Do: “Procore Technologies provides cloud-based construction management software to clients across the globe.”
What Employees Say: “Some of the best people I’ve ever worked with. Passionate, Intelligent, Driven, and Humble. The company makes every effort to hire A+ people and then has a high trust of their employees once they get there. Things like unlimited paid time off, amazing benefits, rad work spaces, and kombucha on tap really are a manifestation of the values of the company.” —Current Customer Success Manager

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Redfin
Where Hiring: San Francisco, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Rockville, MD; Allentown, PA; Salt Lake City, UT; Atlanta, GA & more.
What They Do: “Redfin is a next-generation real estate brokerage with the mission to redefine real estate in the customer’s favor through a combination of technology and service.”
What Employees Say: “Great balance between a small company and a large company: small enough that things move fast, big enough to have the infrastructure to get your job done.” —Current Employee

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Camden Property Trust
Where Hiring: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Englewood, CO; Houston, TX; Charlotte, NC; Mission Viejo, CA & more.
What They Do: “Camden Property Trust is one of the largest publicly traded multifamily companies in the U.S. Operating as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), we own, develop, acquire, sell and manage apartment communities in 14 major markets with more than 1,700 employees nationwide and headquartered in Houston, Texas.”
What Employees Say: “They actually care about you as a person and everyone is incredibly friendly. I was heartbroken to leave the company due to family issues but still the best company I have every worked for.” —Former Employee

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Cylance
Where Hiring: Irvine, CA; Washington, DC; Austin, TX & more.
What They Do: “Cylance is revolutionizing cybersecurity with products and services that proactively prevent, rather than reactively detect execution of advanced persistent threats and malware, enabling a level of security that far exceeds the effectiveness of current industry solutions deployed throughout enterprises, government and institutions worldwide.”
What Employees Say: “Cylance made a broken industry relevant again. Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence are going to be critically important for the foreseeable future and Cylance combines the best of both.” —Current Employee

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Samsung Semiconductor
Where Hiring: San Jose, CA; Pasadena, CA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Seattle, WA & more.
What They Do: “Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.—the industry’s leader in DRAM, NAND Flash, solid state drives, mobile DRAM and graphics memory.”
What Employees Say: “Company is headed in the right direction, great technology, good and dedicated employees. Everyone is committed to winning and making the company successful.” —Current Employee

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Treasury Wine Estates
Where Hiring: London, England; Oakland, CA; Eastern, KY; Napa, CA; Western, NE & more.
What They Do: “With over 14,000 hectares of vineyards, 70 plus wine brands and over 3,400 global employees, Treasury Wine Estates brings together some of the most popular and collected wines from Australia, California, Italy and New Zealand.”
What Employees Say: “Treasury Wine Estates is full of passionate, knowledgeable employees who truly enjoy their job. I have had a wonderful time in my employment here finding myself jumping up in the morning to fulfill a career that excites me.” —Current HR Employee

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Experian
Where Hiring: Schaumburg, IL; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX & more.
What They Do: “Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world.”
What Employees Say: “Great place to work in friendly, collaborative environment, as evidenced by long average tenures. Flexible work environment. Strong upper management team. Good benefits including employee stock purchase plans.” —Current Analyst

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Bloomberg LP *Hiring Engineers Like Crazy!*
Where Hiring: San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; London, England; Princeton, NJ & more.
What They Do: “Born in 1981, Bloomberg is the world’s primary distributor of financial data and a top news provider of the 21st century.”
What Employees Say: “You’ll succeed at Bloomberg if you work hard, pay attention, have high ethical standards. Editorial is fun as you’re working with some of the best talent around and you get to try new things. The perks and benefits are amazing: not just the famously free food, but the annual summer parties, insurance plans, retirement match, museum memberships.” —Former Employee

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Glassdoor.com | February 28, 2018 | Posted by Amy Elisa Jackson

#Leadership : The Top 5 Ways Work Changed In 2016…From Minimum Wage Hikes to Higher Health Care Costs, 2016 was a Year of Big Changes for the American Worker.

December 20, 2016/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

It’s probably an understatement to call 2016 a year of turning points. The U.S. presidential election, culminating in Donald Trump’s upset win in November, thrust labor and employment issues into a more prominent place in the news cycle.

But it wasn’t just politics that fueled major shifts in the world of work. Here’s a look back at some of the most consequential ways the workplace has evolved over the past year, and where it might be heading next.

1. WORKERS GOT A PAY BUMP (SOME OF THEM, ANYWAY)

2016 was the year the “Fight for $15” movement scored its biggest victories yet. In April, New York and California both enacted legislation to progressively raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next few years. That proposal gained prominent support on the campaign trail, notably by Bernie Sanders during the Democratic primary fight, and later by Hillary Clinton, who advocated for a $12 national minimum wage that would eventually climb to $15.

The issue’s prominence during the election likely helped boost support for the idea. A Huffington Post/YouGov survey earlier this year found just over half of Americans back a minimum-wage hike, and a Rasmussen poll found nearly three-quarters support raising it from the national rate of $7.25 an hour, even though some consider $15 too high a target. After years of little action on the issue, Arizona, Colorado, Maine, and Washington all passed ballot proposals in November to raise their state minimum wage.

Federal action on the issue may be unlikely in the near term (Trump’s pick for Labor Secretary, Andrew Pudzer, has been a vocal critic of efforts to raise the minimum wage). Still, the idea is gaining support among influential stakeholders in the business community, and the S&P published a report in September echoing the argument that a minimum wage hike would boost the economy.

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2. WORKPLACE GENDER ISSUES BURST INTO THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION (AGAIN)

Not since Anita Hill’s testimony in Justice Clarence Thomas’s 1991 confirmation hearings has sexual harassment gotten so much national airtime. Roger Ailes resigned as the head of Fox News in July after several women employees accused him of sexual misconduct. Then in October, a now-infamous 2005 Access Hollywood tape surfaced, revealing now–President-elect Donald Trump boasting about getting away with sexual assault.

While many found his remarks shocking, they largely corresponded with what journalists had already uncovered about Trump’s past behavior, particularly in the workplace—where a woman’s appearance and her career in one of Trump’s companies were often closely intertwined.

But this wasn’t the only story line on women in the workplace over the past year. Hillary Clinton’s historic nomination as the first woman chosen to represent a national party broke one glass ceiling shy of the presidency. Clinton’s failed candidacy succeeded in convening a national dialogue on women in leadership. It became something of a Rorschach test for Americans’ attitudes toward women bosses, their trustworthiness, competence, stamina, and more.

None of these issues were resolved on Election Day, and they won’t be settled on Inauguration Day, either; the morning after Trump is sworn into office, activists are planning a Women’s March on Washington to protest his presidency. And with millions of American workers still excluded from state or federal sexual harassment protections, get ready for this debate to continue.

3. MORE PEOPLE PICKED UP SIDE GIGS

Short on money, more U.S. workers are freelancing on the side. According to a new analysis by LinkedIn, younger professionals in particular are gravitating toward part-time freelancing.

“Men are doing more part-time freelancing than women, and millennials are doing so more than any other age group,” says LinkedIn’s Gyanda Sachdeva, in an exclusive review of the data for Fast Company in November. Some 20% of professionals who list freelance work on their LinkedIn accounts have full-time jobs as well. “That means full-time freelancing still dominates,” Sachdeva concluded, “but the side-gig model is quickly catching up.”

But while 2016 saw side-gigging accelerate, it wasn’t the year employees left their companies to go it alone in the workforce en masse. A survey by the Freelancers Union and Upwork found that while a whopping 81% of traditionally employed workers are interested in picking up freelance work, only 37% of those who already freelance on the side are thinking seriously about leaving their day jobs. What’s holding them back? In short, stability, a predictable income, and benefits.

Upwork CEO Stephane Kasriel has called for more federally funded research into the freelance workforce, which numbers up to 55 million people by his company’s last count. It remains to be seen whether government support will be forthcoming, but it’s clear in the meantime that cash-strapped workers are finding more ways to support themselves out of sheer necessity.

4. MORE WORKING PARENTS EARNED PAID LEAVE

Paid leave benefits continued to expand in 2016. Leading tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and IBM now boast much more extensive family leave offerings than other employers, but even the most ambitious expansions of those policies this year have tended to be most generous to birth mothers.

Lately, there have been some signs of a shift toward greater equality. Just last week, Ikea rolled out a new paid parental leave program covering both men and women who work full- and part-time for the company, Other generous policy changes at companies like AmEx extend leave benefits to adoptive and surrogate parents for longer than the traditional 12-week window.

To be sure, these expansions are occurring mostly (though not exclusively) in the rarefied heights of the tech sector. Currently, only an estimated 10–12% of U.S. workers get paid leave of any kind from their employers. But this was another issue that got ample airing during the election, where expanding paid leave was a major piece of Clinton’s platform. More recently, Ivanka Trump has embraced the issue as a policy change she claims she’ll be advocating for during her father’s administration.

That would put her on the right side of the trend lines, since according to a recent poll the overwhelming majority of Americans (82% of both Republican and Democratic voters) support some form of paid family and medical leave. Paid leave is also good for business, as companies that expanded their leave policies in recent years have seen boosts in both recruiting and employee retention.

5. EMPLOYEES PAID MORE FOR HEALTH CARE, BUT GAINED NEW BENEFITS

According to recent data, U.S. workers’ contributions to their employer health insurance plans are actually growing more slowly than in years past, but incomes aren’t keeping up fast enough for many employees to benefit. The average family paid more than $18,000 in health care premiums in 2016, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Over the past year, some employers have been experimenting with ways to entice top talent with health perks while also adding programs to hold down employees’ medical expenses. Instacart, Visa, and Slack, for instance, all rolled out programs to subsidize certain forms of genetic testing. By arming them with foreknowledge about their risks of developing cancer, the thinking goes, employees can seek potentially life-saving treatments earlier and more cheaply.

Corporations are beefing up their wellness initiatives for many of the same reasons, a turn of events that Fitbit found itself the unlikely beneficiary of this year. IBM, Kimberly-Clark, BP America, and others have handed the wearable-maker’s devices to employees as part of health programs meant in part to tamp down insurance costs.

So with the Affordable Care Act’s future uncertain in Washington, it’s likely that more businesses may take a greater lead in helping employees live healthier in 2017.

There’s no telling how the year ahead will transform the workplace further, but if the changes that impacted employees over the past 12 months are any guide, at least one thing is certain: A lot can happen in a year.

FastCompany.com | RICH BELLIS | 12.20.16 5:00 AM

Your #Career : 4 Warning Signs Of The Next Recession—And How To Tell If Your Job Is Safe…Recessions are Cyclical, and There are some Foreboding Signs to Watch. Now’s the Time to Hash Out How Much you’re Worth to your Employer.

August 10, 2016/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

The U.S. economy may have added more jobs last month than experts had predicted, but while that’s something to cheer, it isn’t cause for getting too cozy. A recent J.P. Morgan economic model, based on a broader range of indicators, puts the chances of a recession occurring within the next 12 months at roughly one in three.

Recessions, after all, are cyclical. So the question is less whether we’re in for another one than when. I’m not an economist, but my many years in the staffing industry have taught me that there are some warning signs. Here are four potential pressures to pay attention to.

1. AN AGING WORKFORCE COULD SLOW THE ECONOMY

A report published last month by the National Bureau of Economic Research(NBER) claims that, based on historical trends, a 10% increase in the number of Americans over 60 slows per capita GDP growth by around 5.5%. In the last 20 years, census data shows that the U.S.’s older population grew by 16.8%, putting us on track for slower growth over the next two decades. (Just last week the New York Times noted that slower economic growth seems to have become the new normal across the developed world.)

Today, every job is temporary.

“This dramatic shift in the age structure of the U.S. population,” the NBER study’s authors write, “has the potential to negatively impact the performance of the economy as well as the sustainability of government entitlement programs, and could result in a decline in consumption for the population as a whole.”

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2. THE UNDEREMPLOYMENT RATE IS STILL AT 10%

It’s usually fluctuations in the unemployment rate that get the most press, but theunderemployment rate—which describes those working part-time but who want full-time work, plus people who’ve stopped searching but still want a job—remains at 10%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That suggests there’s a significant chunk of recent college grads and experienced professionals out there who are still finding it tough to land jobs that meet their skill levels.

3. THE TEMPORARY JOB MARKET IS LEVELING OFF

Temporary staffing companies are typically the first to see growth after a recession. So when hiring rates in that market start to slow down—or, as happened this June, when hires actually decline—it can be a sign of a downshift in the economy. The decrease in the use of temporary workers is usually related to cost-cutting measures, since these are more expendable workers than full-time employees for companies that need to tighten their belts.

4. AUTOMATION IS NO LONGER A DISTANT POSSIBILITY—IT’S HERE

Surely by now you’ve heard the premonitions about robots taking your job—and you may not know quite what to make of them. But according to a 2013 University of Oxford study, nearly half of current U.S. workers are at risk of being put out of work by automation within the next two decades. It’s true that forecasts like these can sound overblown or just too distant to do anything about. Yet nearer-term estimates suggest they’re worth thinking about now. Some experts say 5 million jobs are due to be automated within just the next five years. And it’s conceivable that rising layoffs across multiple roles and sectors, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, could contribute to a recession sooner than we may imagine.

THREE QUESTIONS TO FIGURE OUT WHETHER YOUR JOB’S AT RISK

So what can you do about it? It’s normal to feel anxious or even helpless in the face of economic forces you can’t personally control. But there are a few things you can do right now to weather the next downturn, whenever it arrives.

It starts by getting a handle on how competitive you might be in a job market that’s suddenly a lot tighter than it is today. To help you do that, ask yourself these three questions:

1. Does your job tie directly to how the company makes money?
In order to keep you on the payroll in hard times, your employer will need to validate that you either save or make the company enough money to justify your cost. If you can’t explain how your work impacts profitability, you could be deemed expendable.

So spend some time quantifying your accomplishments, and tie some facts and figures to what you do. The average employee usually costs a company 130% to 140% of their salary. So if you make $60,000 a year, the real cost to your employer is $78,000 to $84,000 year. It’s much easier for an HR rep to do that math—factoring in benefits and other expenses—than it is for the average employee to estimate their own value to their company. But you can still get a rough sense of it.

Keep track of the number of customers your work supports (directly or indirectly) and estimate how much revenue they generate for the company. What would happen if your job function went away? Would the ability to deliver to customers properly be severely impacted—by how much, and by which measures? Create a list identifying what functions would go unfulfilled, needs unserved, and deadlines missed in your absence, then work backward from there to estimate the potential impact on revenue. Even rough, back-of-the-envelope arithmetic like this can be useful to you.

2. Do you fall in a knowledge sweet spot for your skill or industry?
When companies go through a restructuring, their goal is to reduce the cost of the workforce while hanging onto the highest level of knowledge and skills that they can. This usually results in layoffs of the overpaid and the inexperienced.

If your salary is a lot higher than average, you could be eliminated in order to save money.

Do your homework on open platforms like Glassdoor, PayScale, and Salary.com to find out where you fall in years of experience and pay grade for your role. If your salary is a lot higher than average, you could be eliminated in order to save money. If you’re paid a lot lower, it’s possible that your skills aren’t valued enough by your employer and your job could be outsourced or divvied up among temporary or freelance workers.

If you think you might be overpaid, now is the time to bring your expertise up to par. Identify your specialty, then invest in some coursework to help you become even more of a subject-matter or skill expert—just make sure your area of specialization is actually in demand. If you’re on the lower end of the pay scale, you should do the same thing. The rule is simple: The more you know and the more you can do, the more valuable you’ll be to an employer that needs to cut costs.

3. How strong are your relationships at work—with your managers as well as your peers?
Layoffs create a lot of uncertainty and feelings of guilt for those who survive the cuts. Employers will try to keep those employees they feel have a positive mind-set and those they’re most comfortable working with. The idea is that those who remain can rally together and keep their spirits up.

So your relationships across the organization matter. Reach out to managers and coworkers to see how you can help take tasks off their plates or make their jobs even a little easier. When you alleviate pain or solve a problem, you’re appreciated. Your ability to step up and help others feel better about their own jobs will be remembered when the business takes a hit and it’s time to review the headcount.

Today, every job is temporary, and a trait that could most determine your employability over the next decade is your ability to learn. If you aren’t growing and developing your skills according to market demands, the risks to your career may quietly pile up. That would be true even if you never had to worry about another recession ever again.

J.T. O’Donnell is the CEO of CAREEREALISM, a site for “job shoppers.” Her company hosts the new web video series, The Job Shop, which each month showcases the employer brands of companies to more than 1 million professionals seeking new opportunities. Follow her on Twitter at @jtodonnell.

J.T. O’DONNELL 08.09.16 5:00 AM | FastCompany.com

#Leadership : Why Everyone Must Get Ready For 4th Industrial Revolution… It’s Well on its Way & Will Change Most of our #Jobs. First came Steam & Water Power; then Electricity & Assembly Lines; then Computerization… So What Comes Next?

April 6, 2016/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

Some call it the fourth industrial revolution, or industry 4.0, but whatever you call it, it represents the combination of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, and the Internet of Systems.In short, it is the idea of smart factories in which machines are augmented with web connectivity and connected to a system that can visualize the entire production chain and make decisions on its own.

And it’s well on its way and will change most of our jobs.

Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, has published a book entitled The Fourth Industrial Revolution in which he describes how this fourth revolution is fundamentally different from the previous three, which were characterized mainly by advances in technology.

In this fourth revolution, we are facing a range of new technologies that combine the physical, digital and biological worlds. These new technologies will impact all disciplines, economies and industries, and even challenge our ideas about what it means to be human.

These technologies have great potential to continue to connect billions more people to the web, drastically improve the efficiency of business and organizations and help regenerate the natural environment through better asset management, potentially even undoing all the damage previous industrial revolutions have caused.

But there are also grave potential risks. Schwab outlines his concerns that organizations could be unable or unwilling to adapt to these new technologies and that governments could fail to employ or regulate these technologies properly. In the book he postulates that shifting power will create important new security concerns, and that inequalities could grow rather than shrink if things are not managed properly.

The 4 Industrial Revolutions (by Christoph Roser at AllAboutLean.com)

For example, as automation increases, computers and machines will replace workers across a vast spectrum of industries, from drivers to accountants and estate agents to insurance agents. By one estimate, as many as 47 percent of U.S. jobs are at risk from automation.

Many experts suggest that the fourth industrial revolution will benefit the rich much more than the poor, especially as low-skill, low-wage jobs disappear in favor of automation.

But this isn’t new. Historically, industrial revolutions have always begun with greater inequality followed by periods of political and institutional change. The industrial revolution that began at the beginning of the 19th century originally led to a huge polarization of wealth and power, before being followed by nearly 100 years of change including the spread of democracy, trade unions, progressive taxation and the development of social safety nets.

It seems a safe bet to say, then, that our current political, business, and social structures may not be ready or capable of absorbing all the changes a fourth industrial revolution would bring, and that major changes to the very structure of our society may be inevitable.

Schwab said, “The changes are so profound that, from the perspective of human history, there has never been a time of greater promise or potential peril. My concern, however, is that decision makers are too often caught in traditional, linear (and non-disruptive) thinking or too absorbed by immediate concerns to think strategically about the forces of disruption and innovation shaping our future.”

In order to thrive, business leaders will have to actively work to expand their thinking away from what has been traditionally done, and include ideas and systems that may never have been considered. Business leaders must begin questioning everything, from rethinking their strategies and business models, to discovering the right investments in training and potentially disruptive R&D investments.

The future is happening around us. And we must rise to the challenge to meet it and thrive in the new industrial revolution.

Bernard Marr is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and data expert. His new books is: ‘Key Business Analytics: The 60+ Business Analysis Tools Every Manager Needs To Know‘

Forbes.com | April 5, 2016 | Bernard Marr