Strategies For Writing a Competitive Resume - Sixth Edition

Strategies For Writing a Competitive Resume - Sixth EditionThe Federal Resume Guidebook, 6th Edition: Strategies for Writing a Competitive Resume will be of great benefit to you if you are preparing to start looking for a job in the federal sector. The comprehensive guide is focused on six top business sectors.In many cases, a new government employee or student entering the workforce will have to take an online exam. Although this examination may be deemed by many to be too easy, the Government of Canada recognizes that only an educated person can pass it. To help prepare you for the exam, you should look into one of the two courses offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) which teach the standardized test.When entering the federal worker, most will find that they have to undergo a National Occupational Code Identification Test (NOCIT). This test is considered to be the most difficult exam there is and covers very complex legal terminology. There are certain other tests that you ca n take. These include standard written and oral exams that will give you feedback on your knowledge and abilities and should assist you in enhancing your career opportunities.There are also strategies for writing a competitive resume with a focus on specific areas. The guide states that you should write an effective cover letter that is both professional and persuasive. Your resume should match the needs of the company and make the employer curious as to why you would be an ideal candidate for the position.The Federal Resume Guidebook, 6th Edition: Strategies for Writing a Competitive Resume provides you with one of the most comprehensive lists of tips, techniques and even templates for resume writing. Many writers who have already written resumes before may find it easier to utilize these resources as a learning resource and as a checklist to ensure that their resume is written in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the federal regulations.The exam and the examination itsel f can be stressful and time consuming. The guidebook is a professional resource that will aid you in your preparation for the exam and will make it easier for you to pass.The sixth edition of the Federal Resume Guidebook was written by high profile and successful job seekers including Brad Bowman, Stephen Lambert, Erin Acker, Mike Moffatt, Randy Hess, and Timothy Ficken. The authors have spent years researching and working to educate the reader on the best ways to approach preparing for the exam.

Millennial, Gen Z Workplace Preferences In-Person Meetings Over Email

Millennial, Gen Z Workplace Preferences In-Person Meetings Over Email Most people automatically assume that younger generations are tech-savvy. Back when I was working for a Fortune 200 company, I was moved from a product marketing position to an Internet marketing job solely on the basis that I was youngâ€"and therefore I must be highly proficient with technology. The next assumption people make is a related one: The thinking goes that not only are millennials “good” with technology and social media, but that they prefer these forms of communication above all others, including old-fashioned in-person meetings. However, over the past few years, I’ve conducted two research studies comparing the workplace expectations and behaviors of all generations, and the results completely contradict the stereotypes about how members of Gen Y and Gen Z want to communicate at work. In 2013, I partnered with American Express on a study that compared the workplace expectations of Gen Y and their Gen X and Baby Boomer managers. We found that despite the popularity of technologies such as Skype, instant messaging, texting, and social networking, traditional forms of communication were still the most common ways these generations interacted. Two-thirds of managers said that in-person meetings were their preferred mode of communicating with millennial employees, and nearly as high a percentage of millennials (62%) felt the same way about how they prefer to communicate with their managers. This year, I partnered with Randstad US, the third-largest staffing organization in the United States, on a study we’re releasing today. This one compares Gen Y and Gen Z workplace expectations in ten different countries. Gen Zâ€"those born between 1994 and 2010â€"is widely regarded as the most wired generation ever, yet we found yet again that they too like in-person communication best of all. Around the globe, more than half of Gen Z (51%) and Gen Y (52%) chose the face-to-face meeting as their preferred form of communication, while fewer than 20% of both generations said they prefer email. What this tells us is that in another year and two, when members of Gen Z enter the workplace, they will expect to have in-person meetings and be in an environment where they can make friends and be social face to face. This is good for companies that want to maintain their cultures and for managers who are accustomed to communicating in-person and rely less on technology. What these studies show is that face time is still very important in the workplace, despite the fact that one in every five (or 30 million) Americans work remotely at least once per week. Managers expect and reward face time, and feel that regular in-person communication adds to the company culture. This is one of the reasons why working at the office is mandatory at companies like Yahoo! and Best Buy. What both studies also demonstrate is that while technology may be wonderful, efficient, and convenient, the benefits are limited. We innately need to be around other people. As good as technology gets, we still value in-person meetings highly. No matter what generation we’re talking about, the vast majority of employees don’t want to be alone, isolated from coworkers and managers. I worked from home for four years, and it was a huge challenge as a business owner. So now I have an office, and the expense has been worth every penny. When you’re at an office, or a networking event, you can really get to know the person through their emotions, facial expressions, and gesturesâ€"all of which you wouldn’t be able to grasp if you were communicating virtually. That is why in-person relationships are stronger and can lead to better opportunities from a career development perspective. While you might have hundreds of Facebook friends and thousands of Twitter followers, the people you meet and get to know in the real world are more likely to go out of their way to support you. Every generation seems to understand this. Dan Schawbel is the New York Times bestselling author of Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success, now in an expanded paperback edition.

ISAT Results Youre An Empathizer - Work It Daily

ISAT Results Youre An Empathizer - Work It Daily Are you ready to get HIRED? Based on the results of the ISAT, you're... an EMPATHIZER. Caring and friendly, EMPATHIZERS are the folks everyone loves to have on their team. You put people first, making sure everyone's feelings are taken into account. Take a look at the following grid to learn more about your professional strengths as they relate to the other three Interaction Styles: Interaction Style Assessment | Work It Daily Every Interaction Style is valuable in the workplace. However, the key to being successful on-the-job and as part of a work team is to understand your Interaction Style so that you can A) choose a role on the team that leverages your style's strengths, and B) understand the other styles on your team so you can communicate with them effectively. Often when a person is unhappy in their current career, much of the trouble can be linked to their Interaction Style. Some foe the following challenges are examples of Interaction Style-related problems: Having a manager who's style is the polar opposite of your own, leading to miscommunication and frustration on a daily basis. Having co-workers who don't appreciate your Interaction Style and who do not respect your opinions. Having a job that doesn't allow you to communicate in a manner that makes you feel happy and fulfilled. Having a job that doesn't promote or value your particular Interaction Style. What many people forget is that there are four different Interaction Styles. That means, at any given time, as much as 75% of the population could be thrown off by your style and unable to relate to you very well. Thus, it's important that we take note of how our Interaction Style can be misinterpreted by others in the workplace (especially, those with a style that is opposite of your own), so that we can work hard to minimize conflict and breakdowns in communication on-the-job. Take a look at the grid below to see how you might be mis-perceived by others: Interaction Style Assessment | Work It Daily OUCH! The information above isn't fun to read, but we must remember that our strengths are our weaknesses too. Your Interaction Style serves you well. You wouldn't have developed it over the years if you didn't find it effective. Yet, we must also recognize that choosing to be one style means having qualities that won't always be appreciate by others. How do we minimize any negative effects from our Interaction Style? We choose careers, manages and companies to work for that embrace and leverage our unique style. Here is a chart that can help you see how to assess what kind of job will suit you best: Interaction Style Grid | Work It Daily Can you see how your style impacts your ability to be happy on-the-job? Think of the one job in your past that you hated the most. Do you now have some insight as to why it wasn't a match for you? In summary, Interaction Styles impact our ability to achieve goals in two ways. First, the Interaction Styles of others have a direct impact on our perception of our career situation. You must make sure you recognize how people perceive things differently, based on their own Interaction Style. Secondly, each Interaction Style has both strengths and weaknesses. Recognizing how they impact your ability to succeed can help you remove the roadblock holding you back from the personal and professional satisfaction you seek. Thus, the more you strive to understand and appreciate all the Interaction Styles, the easier it will be to find ways to work with them. leverage your won strengths as much as you can while working to minimize the impact of your weaknesses and your career will go to new heights! Are you ready to get HIRED? Watch our free tutorial “8 Ways You’re Being SHUT OUT Of The Hiring Process” with career expert J.T. O’Donnell to find out what’s holding you back from getting hired… and how to fix it! WATCH NOW - Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!