Revealed Top 10 excuses employees are using to watch Euro 2016

Revealed Top 10 excuses employees are using to watch Euro 2016 by Michael Cheary Potential excuses range from fake funerals to phantom car troublesOne in twenty employees considered faking it to catch England vs WalesOnly 12% of firms have made provisions for staff to watch games during Euro 2016With Euro 2016 well and truly underway, we’ve found out the top ten excuses truant employees will be using to skip work and watch the games.Failing household appliances, fake funerals and poorly pets are just some of the excuses the study suggests bosses could be hearing ahead of kick-off. Our research also revealed that as many as one in twenty UK workers considered pulling a sickie to watch Thursday’s match.Injury timeWhen it comes to excuses, it’s little surprise that feigning illness was the most popular, with faux food poisoning and sudden bouts of summer flu claiming the top two spots.And for some, honesty is the best policy for some, with ‘staying home and watching the football’ coming in at number three on the list of excuses.Th e top 10 excuses for pulling a sickie to watch the gameHere’s the rundown of the top ten excuses employers can expect to hear for the rest of the tournament:I’ve got food poisoningI’ve got fluI want to stay home and watch the footballMy dog is sickIve got a doctor’s/dentist appointmentMy washing machine flooded the houseI’ve had an allergic reactionI need to go to a distant relative’s funeralMy car broke downMy child is sickThey think it’s all over…Despite the risk of employees sloping off to watch the football, the research also revealed that only 12% of employers have made provisions for staff to watch games that air during work hours â€" something which may have dire results when it comes to productivity.So if you are at work, spare a thought for your boss, and try your best to maintain focus during the football.Or, you could read our list of Euro 2016: office dos and don’ts. That too…Still searching for your perfect position? View all of our current vacancies now.  Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features

What is Resume Writing For a Computer Architect?

What is Resume Writing For a Computer Architect?The computer architect is the most specialised job in the field of engineering. It involves designing and building computer systems, information networks, computer networks and even applications or web sites for large corporations. It is a very important job as computer architects handle the daily functions related to the computers such as their maintenance, configuration, testing, servicing and backup. Here are some of the reasons why this kind of job is one of the top priorities of recruiters:Computer architect is not only concerned with the design of the computer but also its configuration and functionality. It requires extensive knowledge about the different operating systems, programming languages, hardware and software. An excellent resume is required to highlight these skills. Computer architects also need to be able to work under pressure as they have to set goals and tasks in a very short time. Because of their role, these prof essionals must have the ability to work on various levels and must be organized and detail oriented.Software design is an area where architects find many opportunities. This can involve designing applications, designing computer systems, providing the infrastructure for the operation of the applications and coordinating the software testing. Because of the vast expertise in this field, it is also considered as one of the most lucrative career options available in the field of software engineering.A bachelor degree in computer engineering is required to pursue this profession. This program requires hands-on training as the candidate will be expected to write code. They will also need to conduct experiments and problems to solve. Their skills will be put to use for designing and analyzing software.This particular career also requires computer literacy and experience. An engineer must also possess good communication skills to interact with others. Since computer architects must be able to analyze the various problems associated with the computers and designing solutions to them, they need to understand the technical jargon.In order to perform well in this field, there are certain preparations that are needed to be made before the job interview or for a regular assignment. These include having an overview of the working environment, software, and hardware. It is also necessary to have good organization skills, good communication skills, good listening skills, and a clear vision of the project.Computer architects are expected to take several tests as part of their studies and also during their interviews. These tests are usually related to theory and are based on a subject that the candidate knows and can relate to.Those who want to pursue this career will need to have a Master's degree from a well-known university in the field of computer architecture. This will allow them to have the best salary and increase their opportunities for promotion. Those without a degr ee will still be able to do the job satisfactorily, though it will take longer.

Debunking Personal Brand Cultural Myths Part 3 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Debunking Personal Brand Cultural Myths Part 3 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career This is part 3 of a monthly series where I am sharing myths of personal branding. While these myths are typical within Japanese culture, they can easily be debunked in other cultures around the world as well. Make sure to also read about myth #1, I have to give up my group identity and myth #2, Personal branding goes against values of humbleness and modesty Personal Branding Cultural Myth #3:  Only executives and managers need a personal brand. Many Japanese I talk to seem to think that only managers and executives need to have a brand. Their view is that only after years of experience can you develop the skills needed to legitimately have a personal brand. I have actually had people say to me I do not believe I have a personal brand because I do not have enough experience. How to Debunk this Myth Everyone has a personal brand but we may not be sure exactly what our brand is because it is held in the hearts and minds of others. Our brand does not come out of our years of work experience. Rather, we bring our brand, whether we realize it or not, into our work and daily lives. Only by uncovering our brand can we then consciously use it to our advantage. To uncover your brand you need to combine self-analysis with external feedback from others. Using the 360Reach personal branding survey you can discover your brand attributes, skills, strengths, and competencies. Teaming up with a trained and certified personal branding coach, you then analyze your results and establish a firm belief in your brand. I recently had the 360Reach tool translated into the Japanese language which has helped my clients in Japan see that you do not need to be an executive to have a personal brand Stay tuned for part #4 next week! Author: Peter  Sterlacci  is known as “Japan’s personal branding pioneer” and is one of only 15 Master level Certified Personal Branding Strategists in the world. He is introducing a leading global personal branding methodology to companies and careerists in Japan and adapting it for the Japanese culture. In a culture where fitting-in is the norm, his mission is to pioneer a ‘cultural shift’ by helping Japanese to stand out in a global environment. His background spans over 21 years in intercultural consulting, international outreach, and global communication coaching.

Pay attention to your critics -- at least some of them

Pay attention to your critics -- at least some of them Take a look at my Yahoo! Finance column for this week: 239 people rated it an average of two stars out of five. Which is an improvement, because yesterday the average was one star. Also, there are 94 comments, which can be fairly represented by the one that I copy and paste here: I think this writer will need to be looking for another job soon. This is what I do with negative comments like those. I look for someone who really understands what Im doing and still doesnt like it. Those people will give constructive criticism. I dont always have to follow it, but its good to listen to, just to hear another perspective besides my own. The trick to accepting criticism is to figure out who to listen to, by figuring out who is listening to you. Heres an example of a guy who is listening: I read your blog. I found it a remarkable concentration of bad advice. Thats ok, it was fun to read. Have a good day Continue blogging. Its really easy for you to decide that everyone doesnt understand you. I do the opposite. I assume everyone does understand me, and I give them a chance. For example, I get a lot of long emails from human resources managers who are arguing with me. I read every word of those emails in case I can learn something. If you cant learn from people who think your work is crap, then you will get stuck. You need to know what you are doing well and what youre not doing well, who you are reaching and who you arent. This will help you shape your career. When I started writing career advice, i didnt even understand that I was writing it for younger people until my editor told me that the oldest people at the office thought my advice was nuts. I thought really hard about why they thought I was nuts. And then I turned up the volume on what they hated because their criticism made me understand what differentiated me in the career advice world. Of course, some critics (like that voice inside you telling you to give up) are bad bad bad and you have to turn them off. But dont turn off all criticism: Mine your critics for people who can help you understand what it is that you do well.

Techincal Writing Skills For Resume Writing Services

Techincal Writing Skills For Resume Writing ServicesYou can strengthen your resume by having a technical writing skills. Resume writing services and internet are where most of the job seekers are looking for their resume. Therefore, if you're not able to write a resume, don't fret, it's not as hard as you may think. By strengthening your resume through technical writing skills, you can get a greater number of jobs.Before you get started on your resume, make sure that it's organized. The resume should be a clear outline of your previous work experience and education. Include things like what industry you're applying for, your job title, and how long you've been with the company. It is important to make your resume concise and very to the point. A lot of job seekers make the mistake of including too much information, which makes it hard for employers to read.Write your resume without writing your company's name in it. This is important as you will have an easier time making an impressi on on an employer if they see that you are not trying to be clever when you're trying to get hired. At the same time, it will make them feel more comfortable if you do not use your job title or company's name. So, instead of writing your company's name, you can put in your title.Make sure that you organize your information in a way people can understand it. If you have many columns, take your time to organize each column. It's not always necessary to put everything in a given column, but this is good practice. You should also check the format before you begin to write your resume.You should use a one-page format when it comes to your resume. That way, you will have less work to do when you are writing a whole resume. In addition, you will be able to save more time as you will not have to make an eye out for the spaces between the paragraphs and the words used in your resumes.You should be aware of the job vacancies in your area. The best way to find them is by searching the Internet . If you're already employed, you can always get a list of job vacancies from your human resources department.Write an outline for each section of your resume. It's easy to get lost when you are trying to get your resume organized. By using an outline, you will be able to easily read each section of your resume. In addition, it will help you build on the previous sections so that you don't lose any information. This is a good habit to develop so that you do not forget to put your resume together and look for a job.If you have stronger technical writing skills, you will be able to present your resume in the best way possible. Having a professional resume written for you can help you land a job faster.

From Covering Floors to Covering Life Stories. With Mike OKrent. [Podcast] - Career Pivot

From Covering Floors to Covering Life Stories. With Mike O’Krent. [Podcast] - Career Pivot Episode #87 â€" Mike made an amazing career pivot that allows him to serve generations of families in a niche business. Description: Marc revisits his interview with career pivoter Mike O’Krent. Mike O’Krent, Founder of LifeStories Alive, LLC, specializes in making personal history videos for families that value their heritage. They create family heirlooms in video â€" digitally mastered records of life stories with personal accounts, photos, and mementos of family history. Marc has known Mike for 10-plus years, and it has been fascinating, watching him grow his very unique business. Marc and Mike discuss what Mike did in the first half of life, why he quit without a plan, the life-changing experience of interviewing Holocaust, or Shoah, survivors, and, the nudge from a business coach that set him on the second half of life. Marc thinks you’ll find Mike’s story quite fascinating; Marc got emotional listening to it again. Listen in to get inspiration for your own career pivot. Key Takeaways: [1:49] Marc welcomes you to Episode 87 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast and invites you to share this podcast with others. The larger the audience he can reach, the more people he can help. Please subscribe, share it on social media, write an honest iTunes review, or tell your neighbors and colleagues. Now on to the podcast… Download Link |iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast|Podbean|TuneIn|Overcast [2:23] Marc’s original plan was to share Part 3 of “Can Juan Repurpose His Career?” But he is delaying that for a week. Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of Episode 7, Marc’s interview with Mike O’Krent. [2:39] Marc introduces the episode. If you hear any thumping, Marc is in Mexico, and there is construction going on around the area. You can hear about Marc’s drive to Mexico in Episode 86. [3:52] Marc and Mike start the interview. [4:14] In the first half of life, Mike was in retail floor coverings, in his grandfather’s business in San Antonio, Texas. He started his own carpeting business in Austin in ’98, but sold it in ’04, without an idea what to do next. [5:11] In the early days, Mike and his grandfather went to markets in Chicago and Dallas, where 200-plus carpet mills vied for their business. By the time Mike sold his business, there were three carpet mills left. The negotiation and the fun had gone. [5:55] Mike gives an overview of what he does in his company, Life Stories Alive, LLC. [6:38] In 1995, Mike was volunteering for the Jewish Federation of San Antonio, visiting schools and teaching about the Holocaust. Steven Spielberg was filming Schindler’s List, in Poland, and survivors were coming up and saying they have a story they want to tell. [7:03] Spielberg wanted to preserve their stories. He started The Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. He set a goal of capturing 50,000 survivors’ stories, worldwide, and ended up with 52,000, in 39 languages. [7:32] The foundation asked the Jewish Federation of San Antonio if they had someone to volunteer for training to interview local survivors. Mike jumped at the chance. He learned the process of interviewing people for their history. He interviewed survivors from ’96 to 2000 â€" it was one of the most fascinating experiences of his life. [8:43] So, Mike had the process, and he loved the interviews, but then they were over in 2000. When he sold his carpeting business, he went to Administaff and worked, until he realized the corporate world was not for him. He still had no plan. [10:38] Through his wife, Mike found a good business coach, who gave him an exercise: make a list of everything you’ve done, that 1) you liked and 2) you thought you did well. Exclude activities that don’t meet both tests. The next week Mike read a list of 20-25 things to the coach. [11:54] The coach picked up on Mike’s excitement over the Holocaust interviews and asked him to talk about it. When Mike finished, the coach asked, can you make a business doing something like that? The lightbulb went on, and Mike was on his way. He planned for the resources he would need to get started. [13:22] Marc shares how body language is a clue to your passion. A coach sitting across from you can see better what interests you than you can when you talk to them because they see your excitement through your body language. [14:01] Mike got his first client, Bill, through his wife. Bill was a bank officer with a strong corporate background. Mike did his video for free, as a test. When he saw it, Bill called his connections and said, “You need to do business with Mike,” and handed Mike the phone! That’s how he got his first clients. [15:44] The technology has changed. Mike started with videotapes, then DVDs, now he can upload a life story to the cloud or use other delivery methods. No matter the technology, there has always been and there will always be a way to do a life story. [16:44] Besides personal life stories, Mike has done documentaries for businesses and nonprofits. These stories pull in customers, or donations, with their emotional appeal. When you can see the faces and the expression, that pulls the heartstrings. [18:31] Mike had thought to franchise his business. He refers back to the franchise-type model Steven Spielberg used to capture 52,000 stories all over the world. If only Mike could duplicate himself â€" he has all the other processes down! [19:30] Mike feels very fulfilled by the individual interviews he does and keeping himself productive and busy. [19:51] Mike does only the interviewing. Videography, lighting, and sound, are hired out to professionals who accompany him, so Mike can focus on listening intently to the interviewee with no distractions. The editing is also hired out to professionals. [22:05] Marc wants solopreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to realize they don’t have to do it all. Let the experts make you look good. [22:50] Mike has done alright with word of mouth but is now moving to a marketing professional. [24:55] Marc recaps Mike’s experience, common to most second-half-of-life pivoters. There was an idea to do something but no action was taken. After a period of years, there was a trigger get started. Finally, there came the realization that things do not turn out exactly as planned and there is a need for nimbleness to meet market needs. [27:52] Marc’s last thoughts: Mike has taken a different path that most of us wouldn’t think would be very practical. But he has made it work. [29:20] Check back next week for Part 3 of “Can Juan Repurpose His Career?” Mentioned in This Episode: Careerpivot.com Careerpivot.com/Episode-83 “Can Juan Repurpose His Career?” Careerpivot.com/Episode-7 “Mike Made an Amazing Career Pivot…” CareerPivot.com/Episode-86 “Marc Miller and His Wife are Expatriating to Mexico” “How to Move Abroad and Take Your Job with You â€" Part IV” Administaff (Now Insperity) Careerpivot.com/Episode-6 “How to Prepare, Get Fit, and … Shift … with Kerry Hannon” Don Osmond Website: Life Stories Alive Email: MOKrent@LifeStoriesAlive.com Phone (512) 431-8166 Please pick up a copy of Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey. The paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats are available now. When you have completed reading the book, Marc would very much appreciate your leaving an honest review on Amazon.com. The audio version of the book is available on the iTunes app, Audible, and Amazon. Marc has the paid membership community running on the CareerPivot.com website. The website is in production. Marc has accepted five initial cohorts of 10 members in the second half of life. He is recruiting members for the sixth cohort who are motivated to take action and give Marc input on what he should produce next. Ask to be put on the waiting list. This is a unique paid membership community where Marc will offer group coaching, special content, mastermind groups, branding sessions, and most importantly, a community where you can seek help. Get more information and sign up for the waitlist for the next cohort at CareerPivot.com/Community. CareerPivot.com/Episode-87 Show Notes for this episode. Please subscribe at CareerPivot.com to get updates on all the other happenings at Career Pivot. Marc publishes a blog with Show Notes every Tuesday morning. If you subscribe to the Career Pivots blog, every Sunday you will receive the Career Pivot Insights email, which includes a link to this podcast. Please take a moment â€" go to iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify through the Spotify app. Give this podcast an honest review and subscribe! If you’re not sure how to leave a review, please go to CareerPivot.com/review, and read the detailed instructions there. Email Marc at Podcast@CareerPivot.com. Contact Marc, and ask questions at Careerpivot.com/contact-me You can find Show Notes at Careerpivot.com/repurpose-career-podcast. To subscribe from an iPhone: CareerPivot.com/iTunes To subscribe from an Android: CareerPivot.com/Android Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

Malcolm Gladwells Seminar on Success - Part 2 - Wolfgang Career Coaching

Malcolm Gladwells Seminar on Success - Part 2 - Wolfgang Career Coaching In my last blog, I discussed Malcolm Gladwells comments on effort. In this blog, I will focus on on his discussion on overcoming difficulty. Malcolm Gladwell discussed  two leadership strategies: Capitalization Strategy â€" building on strengths Compensation Strategy â€" compensating for weakness â€" extracting lessons from that weakness to get stronger It is much more difficult for those who have to employ the Compensation Strategy  because they have to overcome weaknesses.   However, this strategy is a very effective way to learn.   Being hungry and working harder are both strong predictors of success. Those aspects are prevalent in people who have to employ the Compensation Strategy. He equated this to NFL quarterbacks who are not drafted in early rounds   they usually work much harder to make-up for  that perceived weakness.  This example  can be extrapolated to others as well. Looking Back Which strategy have you had to employ over the course of your career? Have you had opportunities given to you and  did you  take those opportunities and soar (Capitalization Strategy)?   Or were you someone who had to overcome a weakness (Compensation Strategy)?  For example,  did you receive poor grades in college, but made up for it by completing multiple internships to prove to others that you could do the work? Looking Forward What is the strategy for your current career? Are you being groomed for a promotion at your company?   How are you going to use  your current situation to gain the right skills to ensure your success in the next position? Are you at a disadvantage in applying for your next position (i.e. missing a specific traditional position on your resume that most individuals have when applying for that position)? How are you going to overcome that weakness to demonstrate you are the better candidate?   Figure out if you are operating from a position of strength or trying to overcome a weakness. Knowing this will help you as you plan your next career move.

Horror stories from the employers perspective -

Horror stories from the employers perspective - Have you been keeping up with horror story week at Keppie Careers? Where job seekers and hiring managers have a chance to share their tales of woe, in hopes that we can all learn something? Today, we have two stories from the hiring side! This story from Chuck Smith: On the verge of offering the candidate a job, our client checked one last reference. Unable to reach the named previous manager, our client called the candidate. In turn, the candidate produced the reference in minutes. Only problem was that the caller ID for the manager was the SAME one the candidate had called from! You got it the boyfriend impersonated the manager. When our client asked about the name on the caller ID, the boyfriend stammered, stalled and hung up. Needless to say, when our client called the candidate to offer some good news, the candidate never called back, ever. Lesson: check references and be wary! This from Orit: We received many resumes, sorted through them and interviewed people. One young woman seemed to be the perfect fit. She was very willing to learn (we knew we would have to train) and could answer our questions well. She seemed to have the right attitude. After 2 hours of working we realized that she did not know anything technical. She could not even use email or understood any of the terms we talked to her about in our training. Being that we also needed a part-time receptionist, we asked her if she was interested. It was clear to both us and her that there was no way she could perform any of the tasks of a tech support person. She gladly agreed and told us how much she needed a job. 3 days later we fired her in total frustration. The woman could not answer the phone, could not file (she did not seem to know the ABC order.) It was such a waste of time, money and energy.  It may not sound like a bad story, but for a small company it was horrifying. The lesson here seems clear integrity is key in a job hunt. Impersonating a reference is not only wrong, it is, for lack of a better word, stupid. While there is even a company that will fake references FOR you, and certainly it is not the first time a candidate has tried to pull the wool over a hiring managers eyes, it is such a bad idea and likely to derail your chances for the job. After all, if you had been on the up-and-up all along and were at the point of having references checked, lying probably resulted in handing the job off on a silver platter. As for the inept hireIt is incredible that someone so incompitent   would have been able to land that job. However, it does point out how important it is to apply for jobs that you are qualified to do! Sometimes, a smooth talker may be able to slide into a totally inappropriate position, but it is more likely for an overqualified person to take a job that does not suit him or her. Even in a tough market, resist the urge to set your sights on something that is not appropriate just because you really need a job. In the long run, it probably wont work out. Dont miss  Part I,  II and  III,  IV,  Ã‚  V,  Ã‚  VI and VII. I can help with every part of your job hunt! Need a great resume? Tips to use social networking? Interview coaching?   If you need help mobilizing your networks and your job search plans, learn more about how I can help you! While youre at it, dont forget those social networks! Be sure to become a fan of Keppie Careers on FacebookId be thrilled to have you as part of the community! Since were on the subject of doing something newAre you on Twitter? Jump on and touch base with me @keppie_careers. photo by grantmac