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Jumat, 10 Desember 2010

Fancy Working on a Cruise Ship?

The problem with most folks (and I include myself here) is that they are dreamers when it comes to working overseas. Often these armchair traveler's have expeditions planned for far away places, but they remain secretly hidden in the fantasy of the own minds. How many of us have dreamt of backpacking our way around the world stopping off at the occasional tropical location to do a bit of work in order to bump up the funds before moving on to pastures new? Most of us at some time or another I bet! 
Well folks, if Mohamed won't come to the mountain then the mountain will just have to come to Mohamed. Ever thought about working on a cruise ship? Once you secure a cruise ship job you no longer have to look for work on your travels. You travel with your job and your job travels with you. What better way to see the world! But it gets even better than that. Working on a cruise ship is not just about mopping floors, washing dishes, decks, and passenger's salt ridden hair. In fact there are a whole range of full time career opportunities available on a big cruise ship. employee
The modern day cruise ships are like floating hotels or small townships and there are shops, restaurants, entertainment spots, fitness centers, swimming pools, engine rooms, and one heck of a lot more. Should you find a job that interests you, you can then have fun weighing up all the fringe benefits which go with working on a cruise ship.
For starters, you get free room and board on most, along with free medical care and meals. When the ship docks in ports around the world you'll get what's considered as 'down time' and you'll be able to jump ship and explore the lands along with the paying guests. Sounds fantastic doesn't it! But there's obviously a down side, there always is, and working on a cruise ship is no exception.
You will be expected to work hard and long hours, possibly for days on end without a break depending on the duration of the cruise. You'll most likely need to sign a contract for a minimum 4-6 month duration. If you get fed up or just want out, where you gonna go? You're on a floating island with no escape in sight, so you have to see the job through. You've probably guessed by now that this kind of work is not really suited for married couples and parents. If you're young and fit without a care in the world, then it could be just the career opportunity you've been looking for.
If you like your employers and your employers like you, then they may give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the different departments if you show promising. Most ships are divided into the following 3 areas: Hotel, Deck, and Engine, and the various job opportunities within theses areas is vast.

My daughter now works aboard Sterling Casino Lines in their Show Lounge and next year she hopes to land a job with The Sea Princess sailing from America to Europe. Me, well I missed my boat when I met her mother, but working on a cruise ship is something I definitely wished I'd experienced as a youth. This is why I'm so happy to see our daughter having the time of her lifetime as she moves ranks on the opens seas. She always comes home with great tales about the people, places, and things that she gets to experience with each sail.
She always laughs on her return and says how this lifestyle beats the socks off a boring ole 9 to 5 job in some dreary office all week. Good on her!
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Can't Find a Job?

Why can’t I find a job?"
If you’ve been asking yourself this question recently, trust me you’re not alone.
Searching for a new job can be a difficult and frustrating task especially when you are out of work or when you are in a job you hate and want to escape.
If you can’t find a job and are increasingly frustrated with your lack of results, let’s look at the possible reasons for this outcome: 
    1. You are not getting interviews: If you aren’t getting interviews, your resume and cover letter are not doing their jobs. Their job is to get you interviews. Either that, or you are applying for the wrong jobs. Your resume and cover letter need to sell you to the employer and show them why you are the best person for the job. Alternatively, are you applying for jobs you really have no chance of getting? If so, don’t waste your time or the time of the employer who might eventually have a job that suits you that you should be applying for. 2. You are getting interviews but not job offers. If you are unable to close the deal in the interview process, look for possible problems: Are you coming across as too aggressive or laid back during interviews? Are you asking for too much money? Is your style of dress turning interviewers off? Are you better on paper than you are in person? Get as much feedback as possible (ask for positive and negative feedback) from any employer you interview with who has turned you down for a job. Make improvements for future interviews by fixing your mistakes.
    3. Are your references hurting you? This can be a difficult one to figure out but are you certain that your references are speaking as highly of you as you hope and expect? I’ve done references that actually hurt the candidate! Yes, bad references do happen and they can cost you jobs. Carefully think about who you are using as references and determine if they are helping or hurting you. If you are finding that employers are doing references on you and you are not getting job offers, there might be something wrong in the reference check stage. employee, vacancy

Kamis, 02 Desember 2010

At the Job Interview, Your Behavior Outweighs Your Answers

Nancy prepared long and hard for her job interview. She researched the company, studied the job description, developed and practiced answers for likely questions, dressed appropriately, and arrived early. She really needed the job!
At the job interview, Nancy answered every question well.
Unfortunately, her behavior sabotaged her performance. 
When introduced to the interviewer, she said, “Thank you so much for seeing me. I really need this job.” After answering one of the questions, she added, “I hope I answered that sufficiently for you. I really need this job.” As the interview was ending, the last thing she said was, “Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this job. I really need it!”
Nancy, like many other job candidates, believed that letting the interview know she really needed the job would help her to get it.
But that’s not true. 
As a matter of fact, being “too desperate” for the job is one of the most common reasons hiring managers will reject you, regardless of your qualifications. If they know how desperate you are, they will wonder to what lengths you will go to get the job—would you exaggerate on your résumé or lie during the interview? You don’t want them wondering about things like that. Be enthusiastic about the opportunity, but don’t be a “Needy Nancy.”
Here are six other behaviors to avoid during job interviews (despite the names, all behaviors apply to both men and women):
“Overly Familiar Fred” behaves like he’s best buddies with male interviewers, and flirts with female interviewers. He’ll smile, wink, joke around and try to come across as God’s gift to the hiring manager. It’s OK to be friendly and charming to a point, but there’s a line you should never cross. Professionalism is paramount. Don’t be an “Overly Familiar Fred.”
“Aimless Amy” behaves like she wants a job… and any job will do. It’s obvious to hiring managers that she doesn’t know what she wants to be when she grows up. Be prepared to communicate clear career goals and give compelling reasons why you want the specific job for which you are interviewing. Don’t be an “Aimless Amy.” 
“Rambling Randy” behaves like he’s trying to win a talking contest. He goes on and on, telling personal stories and getting completely away from the point of the question. Listening is as important as talking. Don’t talk just to fill a temporary silence from the interviewer. Stories are good, but they should be relevant and brief. Don’t be a “Rambling Randy.”
“Emotional Emma” lets her feelings interfere with her performance. If a tricky interviewer insults her appearance or skills to gauge her reaction, she’ll become visibly upset—perhaps even burst into tears or hurl insults back at the interviewer. If you have a temper or cry easily—or tend to get overly nervous—focus on remaining calm during the interview, no matter what. I’m not saying you should hide all emotions; no one wants to hire a robot. Let your personality show. But don’t be an “Emotional Emma.”
“Arrogant Andy” behaves like he’s doing the hiring manager a favor by coming in for an interview. He speaks in a condescending tone when answering questions he feels are beneath him. He enjoys bragging about his accomplishments, never mentioning team efforts. He is confident that his qualifications are far superior to those of other candidates. He’s sure the interview is just a formality, and believes the job is his if he really wants it. No matter how qualified you are, it’s more important to be likeable. No one will hire an egotistical jerk. Don’t be an “Arrogant Andy.”
“Timid Tina” behaves like she’s afraid to be noticed. She avoids eye contact, speaks in a quiet voice, answers questions with the fewest words possible, and rarely smiles. When asked if she has any questions as the interview winds down, she quickly says “No,” and looks longingly at the door, eager to escape. Many people are shy; very few people enjoy being interviewed. But no matter how desperately you wish someone would hire you based solely on your résumé, it’s not going to happen—you’ll have to talk your way into the job. Force yourself to show confidence and enthusiasm. After all, you have a lot to offer! You can’t offer anyone anything if you’re afraid to be noticed. Don’t be a “Timid Tina.” 

Want to Win the Job? Show Employers Your S.C.A.R.s

August 2007 brought some bad news for job seekers. The number of Americans with jobs fell in August for the first time in four years, raising fears that weakness in the economy has spread beyond the housing and financial sectors that have panicked markets in recent weeks. It appears that job seekers had a harder time finding work in August. June and July job figures where revised downward by 24,000 and 57,000.
Yet with this news, some people are still getting hired. 
How can you ensure you'll be the candidate who gets that great phone call with a job offer? Be sure to answer the 4 glowing needs every employer has in both your resume and in the interview. If you need help doing this, try using S.C.A.R. as a guide: 
 
Problem Solver
I can't think of one company, business, or organization that doesn't have problems. Companies hire people to come in and solve problems. Demonstrate how your past performance includes problems identified and solved. Try using the following guide:
S - Situation - "I was working at XYZ corporation last year when...
C - Challenge - ...we had this major crisis happen in the IT department...
A - Action - ...so rather than sit on my butt and watch it happen, I ...
R - Result - ...and because I took the action, the server came back up quickly and work continued."
Show them you fix problems and you'll get the offer. 
Money Maker
Companies ultimately exist to make money. Corporate mission and vision statements aside, it's the whole business of business. Are you a good investment? Will the organization make more money as a result of hiring you? If so, then prepare some stories about how you've helped make money.
Here's an example:
S - Situation - "I was working at XYZ corporation last year when...
C - Challenge - ...I identified a process that seemed to be fraught with rework...
A - Action - ...so rather than sit on my butt and let that process continue, I modified it so that ...
R - Result - ...and because I took the action, we saved over $100,000 last year." Show them you can make money and you'll get the offer.
People Lover
People are an organization's most valuable commodity and also the one that's most difficult to manage. Processes can be fixed but people are much more complex. Demonstrate that you have a heart for people and a great ability to deal with them and you'll be very attractive to an employer.
Here's an example:
S - Situation - "I was working at XYZ corporation 2 years ago when...
C - Challenge - ...I took over the management of a division where there was high employee turnover...
A - Action - ...so rather than sit on my butt and let that continue, I instituted a coaching and feedback system ...
R - Result - ...and because I took the action, our employee retention rate increased by 20%."
Show them you get along well with others and you'll get the offer.

Your Interview Environment: More Than Just the Interview

Most job seekers think the interview begins the moment they stand up to greet the person interviewing them. This is false. An interview is a two-way street, so your interview should begin the moment you walk through the company’s door. In your haste to make a good impression, don’t forget to keep your eyes open and your senses tuned to what’s taking place around you.
Most job seekers think the interview begins the moment they stand up to greet the person interviewing them. This is false. An interview is a two-way street, so your interview should begin the moment you walk through the company’s door. In your haste to make a good impression, don’t forget to keep your eyes open and your senses tuned to what’s taking place around you.
Is there a receptionist? How is the phone answered? Do any employees wander out to ask the receptionist a question? Are they terse or chatty? Do they scuttle away quickly when your interviewer appears? And do you find yourself smiling at what’s going on around you, or becoming even more nervous than you were when you came in the door?
On your way to the interviewer’s office, odds are you’ll be walking through some part of the company. Notice what’s going on around you. Are people jovially discussing different projects? Or intently bent over their computers, silently at work? Do you hear laughter? How are the employees moving from one place to another? What is their interaction like?
Depending on your awareness level, you may or may not pick these cues up cognitively, but you are registering them nonetheless. So the main question here is: while you’ve been waiting, and as you walk through the company to the interviewer’s office, how do you feel? And is that feeling agreeable to you? For instance, silence or conversational buzz is neither good nor bad. What’s important is how you feel about it and whether you can work in that environment.
What if your interviewer forgot he had an appointment with you? Does he apologize and reschedule? Stop what he’s doing and conduct the interview anyway? If you have meetings with multiple people, does someone bring you to the next office?
One person I know was conducting her own job search. Having passed the screening interview, she was to meet with all four of the company’s principles in the same afternoon. The first one was out of town. The second one was rude and insulting. The third one made her wait. She actually stayed to interview with the fourth one! The time to leave was somewhere during – or certainly after – the second interview. Why they brought her back for these interviews is another subject entirely.
In a more functional environment, she would have been written in on each principal’s calendar and anticipated. The secretary/receptionist would have offered her something to drink. She would have been led to each person’s office, instead of having been pointed toward the office of the next principal.
Factors other than the people who work there are important too. What’s the light source? Is it artificial or are there windows? Will you have an office or a cubicle? What floor will you be on? If you don’t have visual access to the outside, will that affect your emotional level and thus your work?
When you walk into a company you form an impression almost instantly, in the same way you do when you enter a strange room or party, or meet a new person. That impression comes from the energy level you are picking up subconsciously. It sends a signal to your gut – thus your “gut instinct” about what’s going on, even though you might not be able to pinpoint any specifics.
Although it’s wise to pay attention to the details, if your concentration during the interview was focused on what you learned during the conversation, it doesn’t matter. Because while you were paying attention to the larger cues, your gut instinct picked up the smaller ones – and it’s often the small ones that are telling. Whatever that gut instinct is telling you – trust it – especially if you’re getting a bad vibe. It can be the difference between happiness and misery a few months down the line.

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If you're reading this NuCerity review, you're probably searching for information on the company and thinking about becoming a distributor. Before you join, I want to encourage you to go over this whole review so you can be in a position to make an educated decision about the company and opportunity. In this simple NuCerity review, I'll cover information on the company, the product, the compensation plan and whether or not NuCerity is a credible and viable opportunity.
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Who Is NuCerity?

First of all, let's go into the actual company. NuCerity is a new company that markets a skin care product through a network marketing business model. The company is based in Houston, Texas and has a vision for giving the average person an opportunity to leave a legacy for their future generations. The company was founded by Lonnie McKinney, David Dillingham and Richard Jaenicke, all of which have decades of business experience. NuCerity also has a very experienced Medical Advisory Board. Upon taking a close look at NuCerity's corporate team, it seems that they are equipped to take the company into the future.
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What Does NuCerity Market?

NuCerity markets a product called Skincerity Nightly Breathable Masque, which is a revolutionary product designed to make your skin feel smoother and look younger. It uses a patented Breathable Barrier technology that seals in your skin's natural moisture. The product also infuses antioxidants into your skin to rejuvenate your skin. What's interesting is that it also helps shed dull skin cells, clinically proven and dermatologist recommended. While NuCerity looks to have a very good product in Skincerity, I advise that you do your own due diligence on it so you feel confident and great promoting it to people you know.

The NuCerity Compensation Plan

When it comes to the compensation plan, NuCerity provides 10 ways to get paid and operates on a binary model. While there are several ways you can get paid, they can all be pretty much divided into two categories: Upfront Bonuses and Residual Income (Binary Commissions). There are also some very attractive Lifestyle Incentives available for top producers based on performance. It's also evident that the company is focused on providing training tools to the field as they have a weekly webinar and conference call system in place for people to leverage to build their teams. Overall, the compensation plan is quite fair and, for the right person, NuCerity can be a fun and lucrative business venture.
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Is NuCerity A Credible Opportunity?

In closing, NuCerity is a very credible company with a viable business opportunity. It's a company that markets a good product and has good people at the helm. However, having all that in place isn't enough to succeed. While it's clear that having a credible company is critical to your business, at the end of the day, your success will rely on your ability to sponsor new people into your business, market products and get customers and build a productive team. One of the key components to accomplishing those things is the ability to market and generate leads. My recommendation is that you use a proven Attraction Marketing system that allows you to brand yourself, generate leads, make money even when people don't join your business and sponsor people on the back-end. If you can incorporate online attraction marketing and branding with a solid offline system, there's no telling how successful you can be.

Fired? The Interview Solution

So you were fired? Now what? How will you explain it when you interview?
There are many questions that plague job seekers. “What salary are you looking for?” is a big one. “Why should we hire you?” is another. And “Why did you leave your last job?” can leave you spluttering if you were fired and don’t know how to answer. And most people don’t! After they’ve stumbled through a few answers—trying in vain to phrase it in an acceptable way—and are not invited back for a second interview, their fears are confirmed. No one will hire them because they’ve been fired.
Except that’s not what’s really happening. The problem is not that they were fired, but how they answered the question.
We don’t stay at a job our entire lives like most of our grandparents did. Not only is it common to change jobs, some believe it's the best way to leverage salary and career. While most of the changes may be of your own volition, odds are a few will involve being fired or laid-off. Companies are bought out, merge, and consolidate, which means inevitably there’s a duplication of staff. It can be as simple as the new president wanting to bring in his own team. He probably didn’t even look at your capabilities, He just decided you were …outta there.
These departures aren’t as difficult to explain. You can say:
  • “Our company was bought and the entire department was eliminated.” (It’s not me; a bunch of us were asked to leave.) Safety in numbers.
  • “The new president wanted to bring in his own guy. I lasted about a week.” (It’s not me; the president didn’t even take the time to find out if I was good at what I do.) A prospective company can’t possibly hold something against you that’s so… impersonal.
  • “The company was losing money and downsized.” (It’s not me; if the company had been profitable, I’d still be there!)
The common thread is, “It’s not me.” Therefore, I am not flawed, unwanted, performing poorly, or any other reason you can think up or worry about. But these types of partings, while they seem impersonal, can still have a detrimental effect. We’ll get to that in a minute.
The instances that cause real damage feel very personal, even when they aren’t. You are the only one who was dismissed, and what’s more, you know they’ll replace you. You’re caught off guard, angry, and frightened, too. In an instant, you’re on the defensive, which is usually where people remain. And that’s exactly what causes the problem.
Firing isn’t always about the individual, even though that’s who’s impacted the most. Sometimes it’s about the boss—especially bosses with issues. It might be about poor performance, but that’s not always negative. It could be the result of having different philosophies. For instance, the company may value those who work weekends, nights and holidays. You prefer to balance your life.
Once you’re fired, you can’t change the circumstances. But you can control how you view them. While departmental or companywide layoffs are easier to explain, they can also cause damage. You wonder, “If I’d been really good, wouldn’t they have found another spot for me?” In addition, you’re in an insecure place that sometimes is difficult to adjust to.
Take time to clear some tears or anger. If you’re tempted to recoil, rehash, threaten revenge or otherwise communicate with your previous employer, don’t. Remember one word: reference! Don’t burn your bridges. Leave the company gracefully.
Most importantly, detach yourself from the event and honestly examine what happened. That’s the only way you’re going to get any insight and begin adjusting your thoughts and perspective. There are hundreds of reasons for dismissal, so no pat answer will suffice. The unequivocal rule is to tell the truth. If they discover you lied, you’ll be wondering for a long time how you’ll pay your bills. So when you’re asked why you left – tell them you were fired. Forthright brevity is best. It’s all in how you phrase it. The trick is a shift in perspective, which is easier when you’ve purged the defensiveness and shame.
Don’t give a long, rambling story or blame the company, your boss, or anyone else. Were you –even partially- at fault? Take responsibility. Did you learn from the experience? Say so. Are you completely at sea as to what happened? That’s okay. Not every job is right for everyone. There are philosophical differences, chemistry problems, tough spots, and bosses who are difficult and self-absorbed.
Regardless of the reason, it wasn’t your perfect job or you weren’t quite what they needed. The great thing is that it was recognized (in whatever form) and everyone is moving on. The goal is to be real about what works for you and why the firing took place.
The first step, as trite as it sounds, is to look at it as a blessing. It may take some time to see, but no matter how bad it looks or feels, something good will come of it. Maybe it will be a better job, a chance to grow, or the realization that you hated your career – who knows?
But if you’re too busy being angry and defensive, not only will you miss the chance to capitalize on the positive outcome, but you’ll also keep experiencing negative consequences. When you're in a victimized frame of mind, you'll miss recognizing an opportunity and continue to perpetuate your unemployment.
Let’s examine two answers to the question: “Why did you leave your last job?”
HOLDING-ON HENRIETTA: I don’t know. I was doing my job. Everyone liked me. They always came to me for advice instead of our boss. When the other manager left, they promoted the assistant. She’s maybe about 28. I guess they thought she’d be good just because she’d been there a long time, but she really was a shrew. I think she hated me. She was always talking down to me. One time she took credit for one of my projects. She’s the one that should have left! I’m glad to be out of there.
OBJECTIVE OLIVIA: I was fired, actually. The assistant manager was promoted to manager because she had seniority and she was very good at her job. Unfortunately, she was young and perhaps she thought respect was automatically accorded instead of earned, because when everyone else began coming to me instead of her, it didn’t seem to sit well with her. Despite that I excelled in my responsibilities and met my goals, she let me go. I’m sorry to have had to leave the company. I learned a lot there.