The Bay Areas Workforce in 2020

The Bay Areas Workforce in 2020 The Bay Area is a funny microcosm-Its the home to Facebook, LinkedIn, and more importantly, 7 and a half million other people. Its the hub of tech in a world where everywhere seems to have more tech than they did yesterday. But the most popular  occupations and industries of the San Francisco Bay Area extend far beyond tech. Take a look below at the infographic by SmartRecruiters into the projections of industries within the Bay Area over the next 6 years, with some useful advice for both employers and candidates. Takeaways: Employers- remember that a candidate without industry experience could still culturally fit within your company! Sometimes its about attitude, not aptitude. Candidates- Build a strong  personal  brand to help you stand out from the crowd and get noticed. Hiring the best candidate is a two way street- Great candidates will have many options for recruitment- so employers, remember youre technically a candidate for them too. Make sure you make an impression! RELATED:  13 Surprising Social Media and Recruitment Facts

Personal Branding Pledge for 2010 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Pledge for 2010 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Repeat this pledge every day. Post it on your bulletin board. See how you get what you want in 2010: This is my year. I’m fighting for it. Fighting to keep the big, juicy prize in mind so it lands in my hands by the end of this year. Fighting to see and stay on the road, high or low. No stopping for distractions, no matter how attractive. I have no respect for roadblocks: inadvertently or purposely cast in my path. I’m fighting to obliterate my own inclination to please, appease or do anything less than seize the day; every day this year. I’m exploding with energy, but conserving it, too. I vow to plow through walls that surround me and beat anything that threatens to defeat me. I own my ideas, my process, my results and my truth. I own the rights. I own the turf. I own this fight, from round one. I will make it to the big dance with a performance that’s bigger than a personal best. I will cross the line in record time, with a valedictory lap on the track, flashing the victory sign. This is my year. I’m fighting for it! Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen.

BBC Talk Sports Personality of the Year 2012 The safe management of the biggest show in the biggest sporting year. University of Manchester Careers Blog

BBC Talk Sports Personality of the Year 2012 The safe management of the biggest show in the biggest sporting year. University of Manchester Careers Blog Ever wondered what goes into the planning and management of a large televised event? Here’s your chance to find out. As part of the activities for Wellbeing Week, Debbie Dubois, Production Executive for BBC Sport will be giving a presentation on how they manage the associated  risks of hosting and filming of one of their biggest events, Sports Personality of the Year. It will look back at how the show has grown from its original roots in TVC, with a small audience, through to last years event at ExCeL Arena where there was an audience of 16,000, and some of the issues that needed consideration when you are trying to balance  aspirations for high impact moments, and a  large public audience. The presentation will take place on Wednesday 20th March, 15.00 16.00 and places can be booked via the following website : http://wellbeingbbctalk.eventbrite.com All Media

How to Write Job Ads for Millennials and Gen Z

How to Write Job Ads for Millennials and Gen Z Sponsored by LiveCareer Every company wants to attract hot young talent, but seasoned recruiters have learned that what worked ten years ago doesn’t have the same results today. Each generation has its own “love language” when it comes to the workplace, and, for that reason, Millennials and Gen Z respond to different things than their older generations. For employers, learning to write job ads that speak to what appeals to today’s young workers is critical to drawing the best of the best in your organization, and increasing retention. But how do recruiters and hiring managers learn to speak their language? With Millennials and Gen Z making up almost half of the population, according to a  report  by Nielsen, connecting with this massive group is critical to the success of your future recruiting endeavors. We’ve identified four important points that employers should keep in mind as they write job ads designed to recruit younger workers. Tap into What They Care About For younger workers, corporate responsibility â€" or acts of service â€" are incredibly important. In fact, LiveCareer’s recently released 2018 Job-Hopping Report found that the importance Millennials and Gen Z place on volunteer work are pretty staggering. The report found that members of Gen Z include volunteer work on their resumes 38 percent more often than Millennials, 140 percent more than often than Gen Xers, and 420 percent more often than Baby Boomers. The resumes of Millennials, too, show a commitment to volunteer work that outpaces their older colleagues. This generation lists volunteer work 78 percent more often than the previous generation, Gen X. Younger generations not only place a higher premium on volunteer and philanthropic work, but they are also attracted to companies that offer volunteer/philanthropic opportunities. For example, the vast majority of Millennials surveyed â€" full three-quarters â€" said that a company’s social and environmental commitments are a consideration for them when deciding where to work. What’s more, two-thirds of those surveyed indicated that they would not work for a company that didn’t have a corporate responsibility program. Thus, hiring managers and recruiters should take note that mentioning corporate responsibility in job ads is key to attracting workers in these generations. Focus on Future Learning Cultural fit and having a job with purpose is important to Millennials. Therefore, writing job ads that highlight what makes your company unique is critical to attracting these workers. When writing job ads, ask yourself: what is special about this organization, and how will the person who fills this position contribute to the future of the company? Further, what skills or professional enrichment opportunities will this role offer the person who fills it? If they exist, detail your professional development opportunities. Tuition reimbursement, time off to take online courses, management training, and other professional development opportunities can attract young workers who are looking to grow their careers. If your company doesn’t already offer these opportunities, consider adding them. There are offerings available that will fit any organization’s budget. Pay Attention to Transferrable Skills, Not Years of Experience Remember, Millennials have been in the workforce for less than ten years, and Gen Z is just only beginning to enter the workforce. When you are looking to recruit these workers, focusing on skills, rather than on past work experience, is critical. Most of these workers will come with valuable hard and soft skills but will have to gain experience on-the-job. So, while your list of required skills can include hard and soft skills, skip stringent work requirements which this group of job seekers may not be able to meet. Job Titles Should be Straightforward, not Whimsical Employers who are looking to hire Millennial and Gen Z workers often try to create quirky job titles that they think will appeal to a younger job seeker. For these workers, however, rather than sounding hip and cool, zany job titles can often backfire. While employers might think that job titles that incorporate offbeat descriptors like “wizard,” “rock star,” or “guru” might appeal to younger workers, Gen Z and Millennials want clarity when it comes to job titles. Since nearly all job searches now happen online, younger generations want easy-to-search job titles that are self-explanatory. In other words, name your job titles in such a way that job seekers can find them. In all likelihood, a Gen Z or Millennial working looking for an entry-level marketing job will not search for “Marketing Protégé” when using a job board. Instead, posting an ad for a “Marketing Assistant” will get more eyes on your opportunity. Using clear, unfussy job titles  that are optimized for online searches and are shareable on social media will do more to ensure that your job is seen by a larger audience. Access additional findings on Gen Z and Millennial job seeker audiences, as well as information on the state of job hopping and job tenure in 2018, via the 2018 Job-Hopping Report link above. A free PDF download of the full report is also available. About the author: Since 2005,  LiveCareer’s  team of career coaches, certified resume writers, and savvy technologists have been developing career tools that have helped over 10 million users write persuasive cover letters, develop better interview skills, and write resumes via their free Resume Builder.

Success Tip Perform Each Task as If It Were Worth a Million Dollars

Success Tip Perform Each Task as If It Were Worth a Million Dollars The meaning of success may be different to everyone, but the principles for achieving it are always the same. Whether you ask an accomplished mom, an acknowledged entrepreneur, or a rocket scientist, their stories of failure and triumph will in their essence be identical.Discover your talents, they’ll say. Follow your dream, focus on your quest, and work as hard as if there were not tomorrow. Oh, and whatever you do, never give up. It’s simple as that.evalStill, there’s one tiny word of wisdom more, the one that most successful people forget to impart. Maybe it’s in there that the secret ingredient hides. Perhaps this is the reason why the aforementioned recipe for success doesn’t always work.It’s revelation time, so listen closely.The road to success is paved with zillion tiny tasks. Complete them all, and the goal will be at the reach of your hand. Skip only one, and the ground will start shaking and crumbling underneath your feet. Though kept secret, the missing ingred ient is just as simple as the formula itself.Success starts with performing every little task as if it was the last one on your way.Here’s what it means in practice, along with do’s and don’ts of chasing your dream. 1. Don’t Ever Pass on a Job, It Doesn’t Matter How Small It May SeemIf you’ve ever been in a committed relationship, you surely know that it’s only after you’ve fallen for somebody new that the old love interests begin to notice how incredibly amazing you actually are.It’s the most irritating law of attraction there is, and it’s often applicable to the business world too.evalThe moment you find a new job and start building your career is the very moment when other job proposals will start filling your inbox. Some of them you’ll have to pass on because your current position legally requires you to, but what about those that you can do in your spare time?Should you pass on them as well? As a matter of fact, should you pass on any job ever?The simple a nswer is no.evalBig or small, challenging or not, every job is an opportunity to learn something new. Even if it’s similar to the work you already do, it will give you a chance to acquire different skills, and a possibility to broaden your horizons and become a better professional.And, if there’s nothing going on at the moment, the answer is an even firmer negative. Never decline a job offer because it seems small or unfitting, since doing small and unfitting things is how you climb the corporate ladder.There’s a favorable lesson in everything, even in petty jobs.2. Why You Should Always Work More Than What You Get Paid ForThe following question at hand is â€" should you always work just for the money? Only a handful of people can honestly say that they love what they do, but that still doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t try and make that happen for ourselves.A job is more than a wage, it’s an opportunity to grow.When you work only for what you’re paid, you’re missing th e point. More importantly, you’re skipping the steps that lead to success, and here’s how. Your daily to-do list should always include a challenging task or two, because that’s the only way to learn and move forward.Stay focused only on those that get you paid, and you’ll never discover anything new, nor will you find purpose and joy in the position you’re currently at. Instead of a growing, developing person, you’ll become a slave to money, and a prisoner of your own lack of ambition.Besides, money can never be a proper motivator â€" it’s too expendable and fickle.The only effective motivation is the one that comes from the inside, so turn your life not towards material wealth, but towards human capital. You’ll never earn more if you do less, after all, not in terms of personal accomplishments, and not in terms of professional ones either.3. Always Be Curious About Each Task That You’re Asked to PerformevalOur modern-day quest for success isn’t a novelty. People have been trying to discover that secret ingredient ever since the dawn of consciousness, and few of them actually dared to ask for help. To one of them, Albert Einstein revealed the most important spice from his personal recipe for success.I have no special talents, he said. I am only passionately curious.We can hear similar claims from his followers too, so we cannot but wonder â€" what’s so special about the proverbial curiosity, when every child knows that it is the very thing that killed the cat?It appears that curiosity opens your mind. The more you tackle the unknown, the more you’ll get to understand it. Whatever the task, diving beneath the surface of things allows you to unravel the whole wealth of knowledge. Once discovered, this well never stops giving.evalThat’s good, since learning new things is highly addictive. In everyday life and beyond, a curious mind thus drives you forward, urging you to feed it with yet unexperienced experiences. The more of these you co llect, the faster you’ll get to reach your ultimate goal.And, since curiosity loves details, it’ll open your eyes for both the bigger picture and its essence. You’ll learn better and faster, be more productive at work, and shortly learn to approach every task with an intense desire to understand it, and a right mindset to complete it.A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Little by little, you’ll walk far, even farther than you’d dare to imagine. There are many tasks on your road to success, so never be too naïve, hasty, or vain to skip any of them.

Dont Overlook Work Environment During the Interview

Dont Overlook Work Environment During the Interview Pay Attention to Job Interview  Surroundings Most people preparing for a job interview focus on three areas: Practicing answers to typical interview questions Reviewing their resume to recall memorable work accomplishments Preparing questions to ask the interviewers Without a doubt, those are the right ways to prepare for the interview, however, these shouldn’t be the extent of your preparation. Interviewees who are lucky enough to interview in their potential work environment should also prepare to gather information on the surroundings. After all, this may be your best opportunity to see the work environment and, if you prepared well, the company may want to hire you quickly. Pay Attention to Job Interview  Surroundings While walking to the interview room, many individuals practice interview answers in their head or take deep breaths to calm down. Instead, pay attention to the surroundings. Otherwise, you may miss some great information. Take a mental moment to observe the environment and activities you are passing by. What observations can you make? Does the environment seem chaotic? Conversely, does it seem extremely quiet? Are people working with each other or on their own? What are the expressions on people’s faces? Clearly, you are not going to learn everything about the company with this walk through, but it is a reasonable snapshot of the environment you could be working in. It is one additional piece of criteria you could use to make a job decision. Ask Questions at Your Job Interview If you get the opportunity to interview with multiple people, ask them how they would describe the work culture. Ask them what they like best about working for the company and what they like least. If you observed something while walking to the interview room don’t hesitate to bring it up in your questions. Keep in mind that these questions are secondary to the others you prepared about the company. Not sure what questions to ask about the work environment? Think back to your own professional experiences and the questions you wished you had asked about the work environments before accepting the jobs. Your own experiences will help you prepare the relevant questions to ask. 1The Big Picture All of this data is helpful for you to understand the total picture of this new job opportunity. Many of us work more than 40 hours every week at a company. The tasks we perform in our position are only part of the reason we may or may not be satisfied with our job. A big part of our satisfaction is the environment in which we work in. Don’t downplay that aspect in the job interview process. Try and find out as much as you can about the type of environment you will be working in. What types of work environments are you most comfortable in? Let us know in the comments section below.

Professional Resume Writing Service in Utah

Professional Resume Writing Service in UtahIf you're looking for a professional resume writing service in Utah, then a visit to the Utah State Employment Center will offer a number of useful information on the job market. This is a fantastic place to learn about the career options that are available in Utah. You will be able to find out about a variety of different opportunities including teaching, doing construction work, office work, and even travel.All you need to do in order to find out more about how to go about choosing a job opportunity in Utah is to make a visit to the employment center. They will give you some very useful information on the job market in Utah. These are tips that will help you find the perfect job.When you visit the employment center in Utah, you will learn a lot about the jobs that are available in Utah. They will also help you learn about the opportunities that are available.It doesn't matter whether you have a Bachelor's degree or not. With a graduate deg ree, there are plenty of jobs available. In fact, those with a Master's degree can usually expect to get an increased salary because they will be able to do more specialized work.The biggest reason that you might want to consider becoming a professional resume writer is because it will allow you to network with hiring managers. A lot of employers in Utah are looking for people who are willing to help them with resumes. When you are a successful candidate, they will be more likely to hire you.With this type of job, you will be able to receive multiple offers for interview. The trick to getting these interviews is to provide your resume and your personality. Show employers why they should hire you.When you are employed full time, you will be able to work from home. With this option, you won't have to worry about traveling to different offices every day. You will still need to get up and move around to get to different clients.The Utah employment center is just one place to start when looking for a job. From the Utah employment center, you will find a wealth of information on the job market in Utah. When you visit the employment center, you will be able to find out more about the career options that are available.