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Member You - 7 Questions You Must Answer Before You Pursue a Job
Do you run late for meetings, misplace keys, files, important documents, or other items, run afoul of deadlines, or forget appointments? If so, you're not alone. Americans lose/waste nine (9) million hours per day looking for misplaced items, according to the American Demographics Society. If this is an area of challenge for you, follow the 10 simple steps below and get your work environment organized once and for all!1. Think at a helicopter level and identify the major categories of items to be kept in your office/workspace. Limit the number of categories to a maximum of 7 or 8. For example: 1) operational items - phone numbers, expense reports, in
Are raises and promotions based on tenure or performance?
If you are a person who is motivated, enjoys challenges, and expects to be rewarded for a job well done, you aren’t likely to be happy in an environment that values tenure more than performance. What incentive would you have to work hard if raises and promotions are based primarily on your length of employment? Considering the impact this can have on your personal happiness and overall career satisfaction, you owe it to yourself to find a company that values and rewards performance first and foremost.
What can you expect salary-wise?
Before you go into an interview, it’s important to do your homework and know your market value. Since this can vary from city to city and from company to company, it’s pays to know as much as possible in advance. For a general idea, you can start by reading the trade press (i.e., the magazines and n
Product naming is a key aspect of branding. The name you ultimately choose will reflect who you are, your company’s personality and vision. But more importantly, it must unforgettably embody the promise of your product’s main benefit to your potential customers. It can dovetail generically with your competition, but ideally, it should stand out from the crowd. Where to begin? Here are some basic guidelines.If the field’s too crowded, be uniqueMSN Search, Netscape Search, AOL Search, they all stayed in the same category, so you could play it safe and go with Stupendous Search or Super-Duper Search. This works for a time, but as soon as t
What is your dream job?
Whether or not you know the answer to this question, you owe it to yourself to talk with as many people in as many different careers as possible. If you can, focus on people who love their jobs. They can teach you the most about what to look for in a career because, in all likelihood, they didn’t start out in a job they love. They worked toward it. Find out what they learned along the way.
Once you have a career in mind, do your best to learn not only what people enjoy about it, but also what frustrates them. Whatever you do, it’s important not to romanticize the career of choice. This way, you can minimize the impact of unpleasant surprises down the road.
What attracts you to this career?
Of all the questions people neglect to ask, this may be the most common. It’s not enough to say that you have always wanted to work in a particular job because it doesn’t give people a reason to believe you. After the movie Big was released, I’d be willing to bet the toy industry was bombarded by people who wanted the job Josh Baskin (Tom Hanks) had in the movie. And I bet Mattel, Tyco, and the other toy companies didn’t interview any of those people because there was no reason to believe they’d given the career more than 2 hours of thought. Career-changers and entry-level candidates in particular have to make a compelling case for pursuing a given career because employers want to feel confident they aren’t taking a risk.
What skills or qualities are important to each particular employer? Is it surprising that this has almost nothing to do with you? If, as I suspect, you haven’t given this enough attention, don’t beat yourself up. Most people don’t consider it all. That’s why most people who pursue hard-to-get jobs don’t often get them.
Remember, every company is different. They have different customers, different products or services, and different corporate cultures. As a result, they also have different needs. Qualities that are important to one employer may be irrelevant or, at worst, detrimental to another. Take the time to understand the differences. For example, one company may seek employees who are personally so conservative and corporate that they border on uptight. Another company in the same industry may look for employees who are outgoing and free-spirited, while at the same time professional. The same candidate will not appeal to both.
Why would you excel at this company?
The answer to this question is directly related to the prior two questions. Once you have demonstrated the initiative to build a base of knowledge and understanding about the needs of a potential employer, selling yourself will be much easier. Although this may come as a surprise, just having the passion to educate yourself about a particular career is often enough to demonstrate potential—especially at the entry-level. The fact is, relatively few people learn anything on their own. It’s not as if you need to sign up for extra courses either. Just read everything you can find. If you are genuinely interest in the career, it won’t seem like work.
Why is the position open?
This question should always be part of your due diligence in learning more about the company and the opportunity. Perhaps the company is growing and getting new business from clients. As a result, they need to hire more people to meet their needs. That, of course, is ideal. However, it is also possible that the position is extremely stressful. Or, it may be that the supervisor is difficult to work with and no one has ever lasted more than six months. Whatever the case, it’s always best to find out BEFORE your first day of work.
Are raises and promotions based on tenure or performance?
If you are a person who is motivated, enjoys challenges, and expects to be rewarded for a job well done, you aren’t likely to be happy in an environment that values tenure more than performance. What incentive would you have to work hard if raises and promotions are based primarily on your length of employment? Considering the impact this can have on your personal happiness and overall career satisfaction, you owe it to yourself to find a company that values and rewards performance first and foremost.
What can you expect salary-wise?
Before you go into an interview, it’s important to do your homework and know your market value. Since this can vary from city to city and from company to company, it’s pays to know as much as possible in advance. For a general idea, you can start by reading the trade press (i.e., the magazines and ne
Traditionally, janitorial staffs clean buildings after business hours. But some businesses are realizing a substantial cost savings by allowing cleaning staff to work during daytime hours. Daytime cleaning may require the purchase of quieter vacuums and other specialized equipment; however, the minor up-front investment that is needed can lead to huge paybacks for your cleaning company!Daytime cleaning may not be suitable for all of your buildings. However, it is worth looking at the advantages of daytime cleaning to see if it is suitable for any of the locations that your business is responsible to clean.1. Reduced employee turnover rates. Most peop
Of all the questions people neglect to ask, this may be the most common. It’s not enough to say that you have always wanted to work in a particular job because it doesn’t give people a reason to believe you. After the movie Big was released, I’d be willing to bet the toy industry was bombarded by people who wanted the job Josh Baskin (Tom Hanks) had in the movie. And I bet Mattel, Tyco, and the other toy companies didn’t interview any of those people because there was no reason to believe they’d given the career more than 2 hours of thought. Career-changers and entry-level candidates in particular have to make a compelling case for pursuing a given career because employers want to feel confident they aren’t taking a risk.
What skills or qualities are important to each particular employer? Is it surprising that this has almost nothing to do with you? If, as I suspect, you haven’t given this enough attention, don’t beat yourself up. Most people don’t consider it all. That’s why most people who pursue hard-to-get jobs don’t often get them.
Remember, every company is different. They have different customers, different products or services, and different corporate cultures. As a result, they also have different needs. Qualities that are important to one employer may be irrelevant or, at worst, detrimental to another. Take the time to understand the differences. For example, one company may seek employees who are personally so conservative and corporate that they border on uptight. Another company in the same industry may look for employees who are outgoing and free-spirited, while at the same time professional. The same candidate will not appeal to both.
Why would you excel at this company?
The answer to this question is directly related to the prior two questions. Once you have demonstrated the initiative to build a base of knowledge and understanding about the needs of a potential employer, selling yourself will be much easier. Although this may come as a surprise, just having the passion to educate yourself about a particular career is often enough to demonstrate potential—especially at the entry-level. The fact is, relatively few people learn anything on their own. It’s not as if you need to sign up for extra courses either. Just read everything you can find. If you are genuinely interest in the career, it won’t seem like work.
Why is the position open?
This question should always be part of your due diligence in learning more about the company and the opportunity. Perhaps the company is growing and getting new business from clients. As a result, they need to hire more people to meet their needs. That, of course, is ideal. However, it is also possible that the position is extremely stressful. Or, it may be that the supervisor is difficult to work with and no one has ever lasted more than six months. Whatever the case, it’s always best to find out BEFORE your first day of work.
Are raises and promotions based on tenure or performance?
If you are a person who is motivated, enjoys challenges, and expects to be rewarded for a job well done, you aren’t likely to be happy in an environment that values tenure more than performance. What incentive would you have to work hard if raises and promotions are based primarily on your length of employment? Considering the impact this can have on your personal happiness and overall career satisfaction, you owe it to yourself to find a company that values and rewards performance first and foremost.
What can you expect salary-wise?
Before you go into an interview, it’s important to do your homework and know your market value. Since this can vary from city to city and from company to company, it’s pays to know as much as possible in advance. For a general idea, you can start by reading the trade press (i.e., the magazines and n
Effect of Benefits We have previously examined realistic billable hours and the effect of business expenses on your hourly rate. Now we'll look at the effect of benefits. Once upon at time, when we were employed, we received a benefits package from our employer. This usually included health, life and disability insurance. Many firms also had available pension programs, profit sharing, dental and vision coverage. In addition, one-half of your social security was paid by your employer. As self-employed individuals, we have to provide these benefits for ourselves. This means an additional boast to the hourly rate we've calculated so far. For t
Remember, every company is different. They have different customers, different products or services, and different corporate cultures. As a result, they also have different needs. Qualities that are important to one employer may be irrelevant or, at worst, detrimental to another. Take the time to understand the differences. For example, one company may seek employees who are personally so conservative and corporate that they border on uptight. Another company in the same industry may look for employees who are outgoing and free-spirited, while at the same time professional. The same candidate will not appeal to both.
Why would you excel at this company?
The answer to this question is directly related to the prior two questions. Once you have demonstrated the initiative to build a base of knowledge and understanding about the needs of a potential employer, selling yourself will be much easier. Although this may come as a surprise, just having the passion to educate yourself about a particular career is often enough to demonstrate potential—especially at the entry-level. The fact is, relatively few people learn anything on their own. It’s not as if you need to sign up for extra courses either. Just read everything you can find. If you are genuinely interest in the career, it won’t seem like work.
Why is the position open?
This question should always be part of your due diligence in learning more about the company and the opportunity. Perhaps the company is growing and getting new business from clients. As a result, they need to hire more people to meet their needs. That, of course, is ideal. However, it is also possible that the position is extremely stressful. Or, it may be that the supervisor is difficult to work with and no one has ever lasted more than six months. Whatever the case, it’s always best to find out BEFORE your first day of work.
Are raises and promotions based on tenure or performance?
If you are a person who is motivated, enjoys challenges, and expects to be rewarded for a job well done, you aren’t likely to be happy in an environment that values tenure more than performance. What incentive would you have to work hard if raises and promotions are based primarily on your length of employment? Considering the impact this can have on your personal happiness and overall career satisfaction, you owe it to yourself to find a company that values and rewards performance first and foremost.
What can you expect salary-wise?
Before you go into an interview, it’s important to do your homework and know your market value. Since this can vary from city to city and from company to company, it’s pays to know as much as possible in advance. For a general idea, you can start by reading the trade press (i.e., the magazines and n
When most people think of accounting, what comes to mind is usually basic information that's not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there's a lot more to accounting than just the basics.Computers have changed the way accountants and auditors do their job. Accountants can use special software packages to do transactions in basic formats for financial records. Using software they can organize data in financial analysis. This greatly reduces the amount of tedious manual work of recordkeeping and data management. Accountants can use computers to receive their clients' information by using the internet. Because of this accountants and auditors can utili
Why is the position open?
This question should always be part of your due diligence in learning more about the company and the opportunity. Perhaps the company is growing and getting new business from clients. As a result, they need to hire more people to meet their needs. That, of course, is ideal. However, it is also possible that the position is extremely stressful. Or, it may be that the supervisor is difficult to work with and no one has ever lasted more than six months. Whatever the case, it’s always best to find out BEFORE your first day of work.
Are raises and promotions based on tenure or performance?
If you are a person who is motivated, enjoys challenges, and expects to be rewarded for a job well done, you aren’t likely to be happy in an environment that values tenure more than performance. What incentive would you have to work hard if raises and promotions are based primarily on your length of employment? Considering the impact this can have on your personal happiness and overall career satisfaction, you owe it to yourself to find a company that values and rewards performance first and foremost.
What can you expect salary-wise?
Before you go into an interview, it’s important to do your homework and know your market value. Since this can vary from city to city and from company to company, it’s pays to know as much as possible in advance. For a general idea, you can start by reading the trade press (i.e., the magazines and n
The only way to grow your self, your business, your team and your division is by being willing to take risks by being willing to be uncomfortable and to stretch. You can stretch and grow in a number of ways, right now, today.Here are two action steps that you may not be using and that will cause you to stretch within. These techniques may not feel 'comfortable' to you. Stretch and try them anyway. To be a better manager you must be willing to go beyond your fears and break through your own barriers. If you expect your team to stretch then you must be the example.If you have meetings set up today start the meeting by asking for accomplishments or good
Are raises and promotions based on tenure or performance?
If you are a person who is motivated, enjoys challenges, and expects to be rewarded for a job well done, you aren’t likely to be happy in an environment that values tenure more than performance. What incentive would you have to work hard if raises and promotions are based primarily on your length of employment? Considering the impact this can have on your personal happiness and overall career satisfaction, you owe it to yourself to find a company that values and rewards performance first and foremost.
What can you expect salary-wise?
Before you go into an interview, it’s important to do your homework and know your market value. Since this can vary from city to city and from company to company, it’s pays to know as much as possible in advance. For a general idea, you can start by reading the trade press (i.e., the magazines and newspapers that cater to specific industries.) Trade magazines like Restaurant News, Advertising Age, and others often have an annual issue that features a salary survey. However, these salary surveys are always subject to error so be careful. If you have networking contacts within the industry, they would probably be a far better source of information. Better still, contact a headhunter (executive recruiter) who specializes in the industry. It’s their job to know what different companies are paying employees.
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