Recession-Proofing Your Career

Recession-Proofing Your Career How do I do that?   Is it possible to recession-proof my career?   What control do I really have? If my employer decides to let me go, what can I do about that? All these are great questions.   Recession-proofing your career is about preventative maintenance.   You visit your doctor annually, the dentist twice a year and you take your car in for an oil change when your supposed to (my mechanic lectured me on this several months ago). These preventative analytics are taken because they are an investment in your future.  The same preventative maintenance should be/must be  taken with our careers. Step 1:    Assessment What are your talents, skills, and abilities? What do you want to do next? Where could you do this? Do you need anything to reach this goal? Step 2:   Research What do you know about the companies who might hire for this next opportunity? Who are the people who hire for the job you would want? Who do you know who works there or who has worked there? Step 3:   Presenting Yourself When you describe what you do, does it sound valuable? Is your message clear, focused? Does everyone know what you can do? How can you get the message out to more people? Does your resume “sell” your talents? Step 4:   Project Management What do you need to be doing to reach your goal? How do you make time to follow your plan? How can you most efficiently budget your time? Step 5:   Communication/Self Awareness Strategies How confident are you in speaking about your abilities? Have you identified your value to  an organization? How do you talk about your successes to a stranger? Step 6:   Project Evaluation How do you know what you are doing is working? Are your time lines and goals realistic? The true key to recession-proofing your career is being in control and you do that by always having an eye on the future.   Always be asking yourself, What do I want to do next and where could I do that?. Dont wait to be laid off to start this.   Start today.   The mindset of the unemployed is usually filled with a lack of confidence and desperation. You are in control of where you are going, that is, if you know where you want to go.

Blog Review... HealthcareITCentral.com

Blog Review... HealthcareITCentral.com I read a lot of blogs. A lot. I want to read even more, but it gets overwhelming when I see my Google Reader overflowing with unread blog posts. So, I got to thinking that if I did it for “research” it would actually be job related. Yes, I am justifying my blog reading addiction. But who cares. I’m not a professional reviewer obviously, so I am just going to give my thoughts on the blog and how it helped me, how it might help you, or just why I liked it. Some will be career related and some not, because let’s face it, not every thing I read is career related. Gasp! You never know… my next review might be YOUR BLOG! So, without further ado, I give you…. HealthcareITCentral.com by Gwen Darling There are so many reasons why I love this blog. But first, a little background on the company and Gwen herself. Having met and gotten to know Gwen through a mutual connection and eventually a collaboration,   I have watched HealthcareITCentral.com grow and expand its reach in just the short period of time that Ive followed it. Gwen is a matchmaker. Professional matchmaker that is. Her company successfully pairs the perfect candidate to the perfect company. HealthcareITCentral.com finds and offers job openings, places for candidates to upload their resumes, search engine to perform company research, networking, articles, and more. It is chock full of resources to help any Healthcare IT job seeker find what they need. Whats more, the other side of the website is for employers LOOKING for candidates. They are able to peruse the database to see who matches which position. Everything a Healthcare IT professional needs in one interesting site. Gwens blog is housed under the Healthcare Informatics site, the #1 trade industry publication for the Healthcare Informatics industry. Her blog goes from delightfully funny, When it comes to your Resume, are you a Flasher, a Streaker, or an All-Out Nudist? or Im talking to you Mr. Pimp Daddy CIO to thoughtful What Job Seekers can learn from Farrah . Her clever blend of useful information and feisty humor makes her blog an entertaining read and one of the top on the site. Job seekers outside of the Healthcare IT industry can benefit from her posts as well, as they do not all relate to the healthcare industry. Many of her posts are stories or things that she has encountered and we can all relate to (think When limp becomes memorable), and that shared connection is what keeps me coming back for more. I look forward to every one of Gwens posts. Always insightful, never boring. If you want to read, laugh and learn, check out Gwen Darlings blog. You wont be disappointed.

10 Key Tips to Help You Get Your Resume First Job

10 Key Tips to Help You Get Your Resume First JobWriting a resume first job is not easy. But if you are really determined to have a well-paid job, you will try your best to have it. Here are some important tips that can help you attain your dream job:The best way to get your resume in front of potential employers is to know what it is. It is just as important to know what you're applying for as it is to know what you want to apply for.Don't worry about the salary and the other things that the company might ask for in writing a resume. It is their business and they are only interested in hiring the best candidate for the job. So, the only thing that you need to be concerned about is the job and your skills.Do you know the things that make your career grow? Don't just apply for jobs that you really want but the jobs that make you happy. Focus your efforts on those jobs that will do the most good for you in the long run.If you want to start your career with a bang, you have to think out of the box. If you know the things that will make you happy in the future, then put it in your resume. Remember, the career success will be yours not just because of the resume but because of the actions and commitment that you will show in the work place.Another way to achieve success in the job market is to earn the approval of your boss. The word 'secret' doesn't belong to you but rather your boss and if you make it known to them that you have the skills and knowledge that they want, then you are one step closer to a well-paid job.Remember, even if you think that your resume is the perfect resume, you still have to keep working and applying for different jobs. Eventually, one day, you will be in the position where you will have to apply for a new job.

Top 7 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment and How to Handle It

Top 7 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment and How to Handle It Spread the loveIn a perfect world, the average workplace would always be a pleasant, respectful, and mission-focused environment. Employees would be free to focus on using their talents to the best of their abilities, in pursuit of a singular common goal. In such an ideal environment, the only stress would that directly related to the job. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world. Far too often, the workplace can be a negative environment that disrupts every area of your life. In such a toxic work environment, it’s almost impossible for employees to achieve their true potential.Here are the top 7 signs of a toxic work environment, and tips to help you handle it.What Is a Toxic Work Environment?A toxic workplace is any work environment where the people, culture, and atmosphere are so negative that it disrupts the company’s efforts and even spills over into employees’ personal lives. Sadly, however, too many people fail to recognize the signs of toxicity. Fewer still understand how to fix a toxic work environment.Often the first signs indicating that something is amiss manifest as physical symptoms for the employee. You may struggle to sleep at night, as your mind lingers on negative emotions from work. Sometimes, you may even feel unsafe, on edge, or suffer from a sense of impending dread. Your stress levels may increase, affecting your eating habits and overall health.When you experience any of these physical symptoms, it’s important to take time to determine whether your workplace has become toxic. Begin by considering the chief toxic work environment characteristics, and whether your workplace exhibits those attributes. Here are the 7 top signs of a toxic work environment:Ineffective LeadershipOne of the most obvious signs of a toxic work environment involves ineffective leadership. Are the leaders and managers in your company narcissists? Have they created multiple standards that are applied unequally? Do they reject constructive criticism and only listen to their own counsel? Worse, are the neglectful and dismissive toward subordinates? If so, it’s almost a given that their attitudes help to foster a toxic work environment.A Breakdown in CommunicationYou might also notice a breakdown in positive communication among your peers and managers. Are people ignoring their co-workers? Do managers focus only on the negative, offering little positive reinforcement? That too could indicate a toxic work environment.Office DivisivenessIf your formerly cohesive office has now broken down into cliques, then that’s definitely toxic. These types of environments usually create inter-office conflict, as well as a culture that thrives on gossip and resentment.Persistent Absences Due to SicknessA toxic work environment is so stressful that it can make people physically ill. If your office has a higher rate of sick leave, chances are that’s the reason. The employees are likely to feel burned out and fatigued.Increased TurnoverToxic work env ironments are often characterized by a high rate of employee turnover. Many people simply quit rather than deal with such environments. When you see your company’s turnover rate rise, you can bet that toxicity is at least part of the reason why.Decline in Employee EnthusiasmIn a toxic work environment, you may be so depressed that you fail to recognize that you’re not alone in those sentiments. Are your co-workers less-than-enthusiastic these days? Is there a general sense of malaise? That’s a sure sign that the workplace has become toxic.You No Longer Feel WelcomeWhen was the last time you felt as though you were appreciated and welcome at your company? When you feel out-of-sorts, underappreciated, or just unwelcome, consider that a clear sign that your workplace is a toxic environment. Even if you’re the only one who feels that way, it’s still a toxic work environment for you.Steps You Can Take to Deal with a Toxic WorkplaceYou might wonder how you can fix a toxic work e nvironment or survive a hostile work environment. Obviously, the best option often involves escaping a toxic work environment, but that’s not always something you can do right away. Here are some tips to help you deal with a work environment that has become toxic:Find ways to relieve the stress. That could mean exercise, walks in the park, or a new hobby. Just find some way to get your mind off work during your personal time.Identify others who share your sentiments. In a toxic work environment, it’s usually easy to find others who are affected by the negativity. Sometimes, talking it out can help, and ensure that you don’t feel all alone.Begin to plan an exit. Obviously, you can work to try to improve conditions â€" but a toxic work environment usually doesn’t change without leadership’s As a result, it’s vital that you consider your options and start polishing up your resume to look for a better opportunity. Be discrete but start preparing for the next stage of your ca reer.Most companies today use an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to automatically screen your resume. These systems automatically screen your resume to see if youre a good match for the position.Make sure that you use a standard resume format so that the ATS could easily read the resume. You should also include keywords (hard skills) that are relevant to the position.ATS Resume Test  You can see how your resume performs in an actual ATS scan with our Free Resume Review:Free Resume ReviewOnce you identify your workplace as a toxic work environment, it’s up to you to act. In some instances, that culture may turnaround, but it won’t happen overnight.Meanwhile, you will need to either learn to cope or start looking for a new job. In the end, the important thing is to recognize the problem and choose your own solution. Top 7 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment and How to Handle It Spread the loveIn a perfect world, the average workplace would always be a pleasant, respectful, and mission-focused environment. Employees would be free to focus on using their talents to the best of their abilities, in pursuit of a singular common goal. In such an ideal environment, the only stress would that directly related to the job. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world. Far too often, the workplace can be a negative environment that disrupts every area of your life. In such a toxic work environment, it’s almost impossible for employees to achieve their true potential.Here are the top 7 signs of a toxic work environment, and tips to help you handle it.What Is a Toxic Work Environment?A toxic workplace is any work environment where the people, culture, and atmosphere are so negative that it disrupts the company’s efforts and even spills over into employees’ personal lives. Sadly, however, too many people fail to recognize the signs of toxicity. Fewer still understand how to fix a toxic work environment.Often the first signs indicating that something is amiss manifest as physical symptoms for the employee. You may struggle to sleep at night, as your mind lingers on negative emotions from work. Sometimes, you may even feel unsafe, on edge, or suffer from a sense of impending dread. Your stress levels may increase, affecting your eating habits and overall health.When you experience any of these physical symptoms, it’s important to take time to determine whether your workplace has become toxic. Begin by considering the chief toxic work environment characteristics, and whether your workplace exhibits those attributes. Here are the 7 top signs of a toxic work environment:Ineffective LeadershipOne of the most obvious signs of a toxic work environment involves ineffective leadership. Are the leaders and managers in your company narcissists? Have they created multiple standards that are applied unequally? Do they reject constructive criticism and only listen to their own counsel? Worse, are the neglectful and dismissive toward subordinates? If so, it’s almost a given that their attitudes help to foster a toxic work environment.A Breakdown in CommunicationYou might also notice a breakdown in positive communication among your peers and managers. Are people ignoring their co-workers? Do managers focus only on the negative, offering little positive reinforcement? That too could indicate a toxic work environment.Office DivisivenessIf your formerly cohesive office has now broken down into cliques, then that’s definitely toxic. These types of environments usually create inter-office conflict, as well as a culture that thrives on gossip and resentment.Persistent Absences Due to SicknessA toxic work environment is so stressful that it can make people physically ill. If your office has a higher rate of sick leave, chances are that’s the reason. The employees are likely to feel burned out and fatigued.Increased TurnoverToxic work env ironments are often characterized by a high rate of employee turnover. Many people simply quit rather than deal with such environments. When you see your company’s turnover rate rise, you can bet that toxicity is at least part of the reason why.Decline in Employee EnthusiasmIn a toxic work environment, you may be so depressed that you fail to recognize that you’re not alone in those sentiments. Are your co-workers less-than-enthusiastic these days? Is there a general sense of malaise? That’s a sure sign that the workplace has become toxic.You No Longer Feel WelcomeWhen was the last time you felt as though you were appreciated and welcome at your company? When you feel out-of-sorts, underappreciated, or just unwelcome, consider that a clear sign that your workplace is a toxic environment. Even if you’re the only one who feels that way, it’s still a toxic work environment for you.Steps You Can Take to Deal with a Toxic WorkplaceYou might wonder how you can fix a toxic work e nvironment or survive a hostile work environment. Obviously, the best option often involves escaping a toxic work environment, but that’s not always something you can do right away. Here are some tips to help you deal with a work environment that has become toxic:Find ways to relieve the stress. That could mean exercise, walks in the park, or a new hobby. Just find some way to get your mind off work during your personal time.Identify others who share your sentiments. In a toxic work environment, it’s usually easy to find others who are affected by the negativity. Sometimes, talking it out can help, and ensure that you don’t feel all alone.Begin to plan an exit. Obviously, you can work to try to improve conditions â€" but a toxic work environment usually doesn’t change without leadership’s As a result, it’s vital that you consider your options and start polishing up your resume to look for a better opportunity. Be discrete but start preparing for the next stage of your ca reer.Most companies today use an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to automatically screen your resume. These systems automatically screen your resume to see if youre a good match for the position.Make sure that you use a standard resume format so that the ATS could easily read the resume. You should also include keywords (hard skills) that are relevant to the position.ATS Resume Test  You can see how your resume performs in an actual ATS scan with our Free Resume Review:Free Resume ReviewOnce you identify your workplace as a toxic work environment, it’s up to you to act. In some instances, that culture may turnaround, but it won’t happen overnight.Meanwhile, you will need to either learn to cope or start looking for a new job. In the end, the important thing is to recognize the problem and choose your own solution. Top 7 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment and How to Handle It Spread the loveIn a perfect world, the average workplace would always be a pleasant, respectful, and mission-focused environment. Employees would be free to focus on using their talents to the best of their abilities, in pursuit of a singular common goal. In such an ideal environment, the only stress would that directly related to the job. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world. Far too often, the workplace can be a negative environment that disrupts every area of your life. In such a toxic work environment, it’s almost impossible for employees to achieve their true potential.Here are the top 7 signs of a toxic work environment, and tips to help you handle it.What Is a Toxic Work Environment?A toxic workplace is any work environment where the people, culture, and atmosphere are so negative that it disrupts the company’s efforts and even spills over into employees’ personal lives. Sadly, however, too many people fail to recognize the signs of toxicity. Fewer still understand how to fix a toxic work environment.Often the first signs indicating that something is amiss manifest as physical symptoms for the employee. You may struggle to sleep at night, as your mind lingers on negative emotions from work. Sometimes, you may even feel unsafe, on edge, or suffer from a sense of impending dread. Your stress levels may increase, affecting your eating habits and overall health.When you experience any of these physical symptoms, it’s important to take time to determine whether your workplace has become toxic. Begin by considering the chief toxic work environment characteristics, and whether your workplace exhibits those attributes. Here are the 7 top signs of a toxic work environment:Ineffective LeadershipOne of the most obvious signs of a toxic work environment involves ineffective leadership. Are the leaders and managers in your company narcissists? Have they created multiple standards that are applied unequally? Do they reject constructive criticism and only listen to their own counsel? Worse, are the neglectful and dismissive toward subordinates? If so, it’s almost a given that their attitudes help to foster a toxic work environment.A Breakdown in CommunicationYou might also notice a breakdown in positive communication among your peers and managers. Are people ignoring their co-workers? Do managers focus only on the negative, offering little positive reinforcement? That too could indicate a toxic work environment.Office DivisivenessIf your formerly cohesive office has now broken down into cliques, then that’s definitely toxic. These types of environments usually create inter-office conflict, as well as a culture that thrives on gossip and resentment.Persistent Absences Due to SicknessA toxic work environment is so stressful that it can make people physically ill. If your office has a higher rate of sick leave, chances are that’s the reason. The employees are likely to feel burned out and fatigued.Increased TurnoverToxic work env ironments are often characterized by a high rate of employee turnover. Many people simply quit rather than deal with such environments. When you see your company’s turnover rate rise, you can bet that toxicity is at least part of the reason why.Decline in Employee EnthusiasmIn a toxic work environment, you may be so depressed that you fail to recognize that you’re not alone in those sentiments. Are your co-workers less-than-enthusiastic these days? Is there a general sense of malaise? That’s a sure sign that the workplace has become toxic.You No Longer Feel WelcomeWhen was the last time you felt as though you were appreciated and welcome at your company? When you feel out-of-sorts, underappreciated, or just unwelcome, consider that a clear sign that your workplace is a toxic environment. Even if you’re the only one who feels that way, it’s still a toxic work environment for you.Steps You Can Take to Deal with a Toxic WorkplaceYou might wonder how you can fix a toxic work e nvironment or survive a hostile work environment. Obviously, the best option often involves escaping a toxic work environment, but that’s not always something you can do right away. Here are some tips to help you deal with a work environment that has become toxic:Find ways to relieve the stress. That could mean exercise, walks in the park, or a new hobby. Just find some way to get your mind off work during your personal time.Identify others who share your sentiments. In a toxic work environment, it’s usually easy to find others who are affected by the negativity. Sometimes, talking it out can help, and ensure that you don’t feel all alone.Begin to plan an exit. Obviously, you can work to try to improve conditions â€" but a toxic work environment usually doesn’t change without leadership’s As a result, it’s vital that you consider your options and start polishing up your resume to look for a better opportunity. Be discrete but start preparing for the next stage of your ca reer.Most companies today use an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to automatically screen your resume. These systems automatically screen your resume to see if youre a good match for the position.Make sure that you use a standard resume format so that the ATS could easily read the resume. You should also include keywords (hard skills) that are relevant to the position.ATS Resume Test  You can see how your resume performs in an actual ATS scan with our Free Resume Review:Free Resume ReviewOnce you identify your workplace as a toxic work environment, it’s up to you to act. In some instances, that culture may turnaround, but it won’t happen overnight.Meanwhile, you will need to either learn to cope or start looking for a new job. In the end, the important thing is to recognize the problem and choose your own solution. Top 7 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment and How to Handle It Spread the loveIn a perfect world, the average workplace would always be a pleasant, respectful, and mission-focused environment. Employees would be free to focus on using their talents to the best of their abilities, in pursuit of a singular common goal. In such an ideal environment, the only stress would that directly related to the job. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world. Far too often, the workplace can be a negative environment that disrupts every area of your life. In such a toxic work environment, it’s almost impossible for employees to achieve their true potential.Here are the top 7 signs of a toxic work environment, and tips to help you handle it.What Is a Toxic Work Environment?A toxic workplace is any work environment where the people, culture, and atmosphere are so negative that it disrupts the company’s efforts and even spills over into employees’ personal lives. Sadly, however, too many people fail to recognize the signs of toxicity. Fewer still understand how to fix a toxic work environment.Often the first signs indicating that something is amiss manifest as physical symptoms for the employee. You may struggle to sleep at night, as your mind lingers on negative emotions from work. Sometimes, you may even feel unsafe, on edge, or suffer from a sense of impending dread. Your stress levels may increase, affecting your eating habits and overall health.When you experience any of these physical symptoms, it’s important to take time to determine whether your workplace has become toxic. Begin by considering the chief toxic work environment characteristics, and whether your workplace exhibits those attributes. Here are the 7 top signs of a toxic work environment:Ineffective LeadershipOne of the most obvious signs of a toxic work environment involves ineffective leadership. Are the leaders and managers in your company narcissists? Have they created multiple standards that are applied unequally? Do they reject constructive criticism and only listen to their own counsel? Worse, are the neglectful and dismissive toward subordinates? If so, it’s almost a given that their attitudes help to foster a toxic work environment.A Breakdown in CommunicationYou might also notice a breakdown in positive communication among your peers and managers. Are people ignoring their co-workers? Do managers focus only on the negative, offering little positive reinforcement? That too could indicate a toxic work environment.Office DivisivenessIf your formerly cohesive office has now broken down into cliques, then that’s definitely toxic. These types of environments usually create inter-office conflict, as well as a culture that thrives on gossip and resentment.Persistent Absences Due to SicknessA toxic work environment is so stressful that it can make people physically ill. If your office has a higher rate of sick leave, chances are that’s the reason. The employees are likely to feel burned out and fatigued.Increased TurnoverToxic work env ironments are often characterized by a high rate of employee turnover. Many people simply quit rather than deal with such environments. When you see your company’s turnover rate rise, you can bet that toxicity is at least part of the reason why.Decline in Employee EnthusiasmIn a toxic work environment, you may be so depressed that you fail to recognize that you’re not alone in those sentiments. Are your co-workers less-than-enthusiastic these days? Is there a general sense of malaise? That’s a sure sign that the workplace has become toxic.You No Longer Feel WelcomeWhen was the last time you felt as though you were appreciated and welcome at your company? When you feel out-of-sorts, underappreciated, or just unwelcome, consider that a clear sign that your workplace is a toxic environment. Even if you’re the only one who feels that way, it’s still a toxic work environment for you.Steps You Can Take to Deal with a Toxic WorkplaceYou might wonder how you can fix a toxic work e nvironment or survive a hostile work environment. Obviously, the best option often involves escaping a toxic work environment, but that’s not always something you can do right away. Here are some tips to help you deal with a work environment that has become toxic:Find ways to relieve the stress. That could mean exercise, walks in the park, or a new hobby. Just find some way to get your mind off work during your personal time.Identify others who share your sentiments. In a toxic work environment, it’s usually easy to find others who are affected by the negativity. Sometimes, talking it out can help, and ensure that you don’t feel all alone.Begin to plan an exit. Obviously, you can work to try to improve conditions â€" but a toxic work environment usually doesn’t change without leadership’s As a result, it’s vital that you consider your options and start polishing up your resume to look for a better opportunity. Be discrete but start preparing for the next stage of your ca reer.Most companies today use an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to automatically screen your resume. These systems automatically screen your resume to see if youre a good match for the position.Make sure that you use a standard resume format so that the ATS could easily read the resume. You should also include keywords (hard skills) that are relevant to the position.ATS Resume Test  You can see how your resume performs in an actual ATS scan with our Free Resume Review:Free Resume ReviewOnce you identify your workplace as a toxic work environment, it’s up to you to act. In some instances, that culture may turnaround, but it won’t happen overnight.Meanwhile, you will need to either learn to cope or start looking for a new job. In the end, the important thing is to recognize the problem and choose your own solution.

On the Ledge - Job Search Have You Feeling Down -

On the Ledge - Job Search Have You Feeling Down -This article is from our friends at CareerAlleyYou are on the ledge, inching forward one tiny step at a time. It took a lot of courage to get up here, now you just need to step off. You know that once you step off there is no turning back, but you hesitate yet again. Its a beautiful day, sunny and no clouds in the sky, a great day to be out here. You finally find the courage to move to the end and you step off. You drop quickly and look up at the brilliant blue sky before you hit. Your journey ends and you plunge into the water, the pool water is bedrngnis as cold as you thought and, now that you think about it, the diving board is not really that high.If you are serious about your job search you need to take the plunge Leaning towards the edge you may get a little wet but the fastest way to get a job is to be fully engaged in the process. If youve not started yet, visit the Job Marketing Toolkit page to get the basics onResumesCover L ettersThank You LettersInterviewsIf you have started the process, how do you get focused? First, you need to have a plan to focus your search, set goals and track your progress.Job Search Checklist This article, from quintcareers.com, provides an excellent guide for developing a plan of attack. The article has 5 parts with quite a few links, but the very first section (Part 1) focuses on planning and preparation with 10 or so points (like understand the process, understand the jobs that interest you, creating your list and more).Job search planning steps, tips and tricks Keppie Careers offers this blog post which has a number of great tips, such as Identify you 3% (I dont want to give this one away so read the post) and Identify companies. There are quite a few more, and all are worth the read. There are additional links at the bottom of the page for related posts.Create a Job Search Plan A short article by Careeronestop.org provides two job hunting truths Job Search takes tim e and you need goals and a schedule. The blog provides some useful links (like a job hunting schedule, job web sites, finding potential employers and a few more (including resumes and networking).CareerAlley Website Tracking Template This template, created by yours truly, is posted on a shared section of Google Docs. You dont require any special software as this is a Google Docs spreadsheet. Use this to keep track of which sites youve visited, when you visited and any special comments. Once you load the document you will want to click File, Export, select .xls and then save the file to your local directory. Keeping track is an important part of the process.5 Great Job Hunting Strategies that Will Get You Hired This article, published on Zoomstart.com, provides a number of tips (5 to be exact) on cover letters, resumes and interviews as well as some other advice. Certainly worth a read as you build your Job Search Plan. There are also some key facts at the top of the article (like the infamous 90% of jobs are not advertised).Good luck with your search.Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Why Citi Is The Tech Company Youve Always Wanted To Work For

Why Citi Is The Tech Company Youve Always Wanted To Work For5 Reasons Why Citi Is The Tech Company Youve Always Wanted To Work ForThe face of tech is changingand not in the way you might expect.Its becoming increasingly difficult to genuinely refer to tech companies as their own category. After all, how do you even define a tech company? Is it that they do business online? Is it that they have a mobile app? Is it that they employ top-notch engineers? Or is it the impact they have on the world?Yet no matter which benchmark you use, there isnt a single box on the high-powered tech company checklist that Citi doesnt hit. As it turns out, Citi is a powerful force in tech, and its actually one of the best places to work on advancing technology.1 neuschpfung Isnt A New ChapterIts Citis Whole HistoryCiti was one of the first banks to get customers online. Now, they have developers working around the world using Citi technology to make amazing new products that can integrate with their mobil e app.This is why so many of Citis innovative teams are successful They know that their history of success comes from taking risks on whats next. This is how they stay ahead in cybersecurity, too. Their Cyber Security Fusion Center serves as a central command for monitoring and coordinating responses to cyber threats.Whether youre working in the Citi Innovation Labs on the latest machine learning and AI integrations or with the Citi Mobile Challenge team, traveling the world collecting the best ideas for mobile banking, youll never get bored working on FinTech at Citi.2 They Have Their Own Developer HubSo Youll Never Be Left BehindCiti doesnt just hire the best talent in techthey work with them directly through the Citi Developer Hub. As a part of its build, buy, or partner strategy, Citi lets innovative developers come to them. For example, Australian airline Qantas used Citi APIs to build an app that gives users personal finance advice while helping them rack up reward points for new flights and deals. Or take SingSaver, a credit card comparison site that used Citis database tech to offer customers instant approval on Citi cards.Working for Citi FinTech, youll get to coordinate with start-ups and established businesses who want to integrate the companys offerings into their products or apps. That means youll never miss a beat in your industry, because all the latest advancements will be constantly integrating with your systems.3 You Can Work Like A Startup InnovatorExcept With The Resources Of A 206-Year-Old Banking GiantMany of Citis innovations come from small teams working independently. One such example is their D10X program lumineszenzdiode by Citi Ventures, which enables employees to generate and test new ideas to determine whether a proposed product solves a client need early on in the development process. Once an idea is approved, the employee founders of the startup project will receive funding for their idea, similar to a traditional venture capita l process. They also receive in-house coaching from entrepreneurs in a formalized entrepreneur-in-residence program, have opportunities to pitch to Citis senior executives, and access to Citis business platforms and development labs.When you have a team like Citis backing you up, the skys the limit when it comes to maxing out your potential.4 You Can Test Experimental Tech With A Willing User cousineIn addition to the millions of customers who participate in open betas of innovative mobile features like in-app transaction disputes or card replacement, Citi has its very own dedicated beta testing community called Canvas designed by Citi SM.Most innovators wish they had a group of actual customers willing to work with them on making their product better. But its incredibly rare to have access to that kind of audience. Why is Citi different? They have designed a spaceCanvasthat looks to explore questions like, What if reclassifying expenses changed how you viewed spending money? or Wha t if you could see how your daily physical activity affected your spending?From concept to execution, Citi employees make user-centric innovations happen.5 Youll Get To Work On Tech That Makes A DifferenceOne of the fruchtwein appealing aspects of working in tech is the ability to make a difference in the lives of your fellow human beings. This couldnt be truer than when it comes to working on FinTech at Citi.Financial well-being and investment affect peoples lives every single day. 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