Favorite Friday Tweaking a Job Search My Lawnmower

Favorite Friday Tweaking a Job Search My Lawnmower I found one of my favorite posts. this one got a lot of offline comments and people still talk to me about it.  It is titled I Hated My Lawnmower, and I talk about a major problem I had with my lawnmower and the very simple resolution. I still remember the day I fixed it and loved the post that came out of it go check it out here Favorite Friday Tweaking a Job Search My Lawnmower I found one of my favorite posts. this one got a lot of offline comments and people still talk to me about it.  It is titled I Hated My Lawnmower, and I talk about a major problem I had with my lawnmower and the very simple resolution. I still remember the day I fixed it and loved the post that came out of it go check it out here Favorite Friday Tweaking a Job Search My Lawnmower I found one of my favorite posts. this one got a lot of offline comments and people still talk to me about it.  It is titled I Hated My Lawnmower, and I talk about a major problem I had with my lawnmower and the very simple resolution. I still remember the day I fixed it and loved the post that came out of it go check it out here

I Wish I Knew How to Quit You

I Wish I Knew How to Quit You Goldman Sachs employee Greg Smith made a big splash with his March 14 resignation. He emailed his bosses at 6:40 A.M. London time, but neglected to inform them that a long op ed piece would appear in that morning’s   edition of the New York Times. The 1,300 word letter described a culture of greed and contempt for clients, with employees referring to them frequently as “muppets.” An excerpt from the essay: “What are three quick ways to become a leader?[at Goldman Sachs] a) Execute on the firm’s “axes,” which is Goldman-speak for persuading your clients to invest in the stocks or other products that we are trying to get rid of because they are not seen as having a lot of potential profit. b) “Hunt Elephants.” In English: get your clients â€" some of whom are sophisticated, and some of whom aren’t â€" to trade whatever will bring the biggest profit to Goldman. Call me old-fashioned, but I don’t like selling my clients a product that is wrong for them. c) Find yourself sitting in a seat where your job is to trade any illiquid, opaque product with a three-letter acronym. Today, many of these leaders display a Goldman Sachs culture quotient of exactly zero percent. I attend derivatives sales meetings where not one single minute is spent asking questions about how we can help clients. It’s purely about how we can make the most possible money off of them.” As resignations go, it was spectacular (in that it created quite a spectacle.) It’s one of many public and entertaining resignations over the past years, and it immediately spawned internet parodies, including one by Darth Vader (“Why I am leaving the Empire.”) Mr. Smith must have contemplated this move for weeks or months; the letter reads like the letters therapists advise patients to write as catharsis when they are harboring deep psychic wounds. The difference is that therapists recommend that you tear the letter up after writing, not send it to the New York Times. Day One of your public and spectacular resignation must be quite a rush. Your letter goes viral, a dozen witty parodies show up, and the press camps out outside your employer’s building asking for comment. Very satisfying. Day Two must be a bit of a letdown. Ditto for Day Three and Day Sixty-Three. I imagine that on Day Sixty-Four, you hear from your former employer’s attorneys. Eventually, your job search may merit a day count like the Iran Hostage Crisis, with Ted Koppel solemnly intoning, “Day 187, and still no job offers for whistleblower Greg Smith.” It takes a lot of courage to do what Smith did, and a March 15 New York Times article quoted one of his friends as saying “I think this was the ultimate act of loyalty…He has always been an advocate for the firm, but he wanted Goldman to do things the right way. In his mind, this was the only way that he could change the culture of the firm.” Others, of course, think that his resignation was the ultimate act of disloyalty and will end his career in finance forever. What do you think? Hero? Villain? Would you ever make such a public departure from your employer? If so, please leave a comment.

Your Network Will Soon be a Job Qualification - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Your Network Will Soon be a Job Qualification - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O57AsBD9MF8] Subscribe to my podcast series Web 2.0 and the need to be hyperconnected Right now, we live in a world, where we can almost touch anyone we want. Instead of six degrees of separation, we are at three degrees. It has never been easier to meet someone, especially when we see whose friends with whom on Facebook. People are revealing their information on their social networks and websites. Basically, people want you to email them, or call them on Skype or comment on their blog. The web has taken networking to a whole new level. We used to be limited with who we could connect with, but now, web 2.0 has eliminated communication barriers and put everyone on common ground. Since this happened, you are free to interface with professors, reporters, celebrities and executives ON THEIR TURF (which is sometimes your turf too). Before web 2.0, you had to meet someone in person to either befriend them or get a new client, but now, you can reach thousands of people in a very short period of time. All this hyperconnectively has given rise to what I believe will be a new job qualification, your network. You have to have a large network now no excuses If anyone ever told me they only knew 20 people, my jaw would drop. Ive learned over the past few years how easy it is to reach out to people (dont be afraid) or have people contact you directly. A blog is like a mousetrap, catching people who are passionate about your topic. There is starting to be an expectation that you have a large network because of this accessibility. There are no excuses! It doesnt even make sense to me that people dont consider using social tools to network. Human resources demand a large network So you thought having work experience and a relevant skill set was enough? Nope. Businesses realize that a strong network means better and faster business results. When you have a large network inside a company, you have more resources and can get work done faster. When you have a large network outside of a company, you have expertise available to help you do your job better, plus some job security and credibility or relationship equity. Think about PR firms for a second. Many people are hiring based on experience with writing press releases or pitching media, when those factors arent as important as the persons network. Who would you rather hire for your PR firm, someone with 5 years of work experience or someone who is friends with all the journalists in your clients industry? The PR expertise can be learned on the job. Its obvious and goes to prove that, especially in external communication functions, you need to weigh the persons network. Years ago, it was impossible to really understand this, but today its as simple as a Google search. By using LinkedIn and Facebook, you can verify if someone has a strong network or not and lets face it, a large network can put you ahead of the curve. Youll be seeing this more and more as we move forward. Its been my prediction for a while. Your network, is not just your net worth, but a job qualifier!

Gender Equality At Work Are We Making Progress

Gender Equality At Work Are We Making Progress Progress, and statistics, are funny things.  While every inch of progress is important, sometimes the numbers dont give a clear picture of where you are.  Especially if the statistics are in percentages. If you start out with ten and add five, you can correctly say youve gained 50%.  And that sounds pretty respectable.  But if the field against which you are comparing has a population of one hundred, your new total of fifteen is still small.  Its just 15% of the total. So when you look at gender equality at work, its important to look at the actual numbers instead of percentage gains.  After all, gender equality should mean 50/50.  At least in my world. If you were to guess, before peeking, at how gender equality on the corporate boards has improved in the top ten companies on the Forbes 500 list, would you guess that women make up 40% of the total?  Youd be wrong.  How about 30%?  Wrong again.  Surely women make up 25? Not even that number has been reached on some of them.  And, surprisingly, Apple is one of them, with only three out of sixteen, or about 19%. Below is an infograhic created by Ashley Fleming for  Ecardshack.com   that lays out the details. While, as the vintage commercial said, weve come a long way, baby, we obviously have a long ways to go.  Maybe its time we all set our sights a little bit higher. Women At The Top Image credit. Main.

11 Hyped Jobs in the Legal Marijuana Industry for 2019 CareerMetis.com

11 Hyped Jobs in the Legal Marijuana Industry for 2019 The use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes has been the cause of debate in the US for several years now. Under the US federal law possession and use of marijuana for any purpose is illegal, as stated in the Controlled Substances Act.However, cannabis use for medical purpose is legal in 33 states, with 14 other states allowing products with limited THC. Additionally, 10 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands allow recreational use of marijuana. Illinois is among the states that will legalize weed by 2020. And according to Pew Research, 6 out of 10 Americanssupport marijuana legalization.According to New Frontier Data, the legal US marijuana industry rose to $10.4 billion in 2018and has employed more than 250,000 workers directly. Washington, Colorado, and California offer the most cannabis industry jobs.Last year also saw investments of more than $10 billion in this industry in the US as compared to just $5 billion between 2015 and 2017 .The cannabis market is predicted to grow to over $ 16 billion this year and, in the process, create even more jobs.So, what are the hottest marijuana industry jobs to pursue in 2019?1) Budtender Jobs in Marijuana StoresBudtenders are the link between marijuana products and the customers who buy them. Usually employed at dispensary and pot stores, budtenders are on high demand. The job involves consulting with customers about the products effects and closing sales transactions.Budtenders are also responsible for maintaining the store and making sure the shelves are well-stocked.Possible employers:GreenForceCannabis VerifiedGreen ElephantJBCStyleAverage pay:$12 â€" $15 hourly.2) Marijuana Trimmer or Cultivator A marijuana trimmer is a hands-on job that involves trimming, preparing, and sorting marijuana products based on the size, variety, and quality specified by the department or company in charge.A cannabis trimmer follows approved processes of receiving, arranging, preparing, man icuring, and storing of these products to ensure quality, rotation, and accuracy is maintained.Possible employers:HempTempsHigh Mountain HealthBudHireAurora CannabisAverage pay:$14 per hour3) Marijuana Dispensary Jobs: Dispensary ManagerThe Marijuana market is set to create 414,000 new jobsin the US by 2021.Today, medical marijuana jobs make up the bulk of employment opportunities in the industry. And one of these jobs is a dispensary manager. Managing a marijuana dispensary is much like managing a regular store except that here, you will be dealing with a regulated product and therefore, have to comply with the relevant laws.The duties of a dispensary manager are to track inventory, maintain a professional and clean work environment, manage the budtenders, ensure employees comply with state regulations, handle patient’s needs, and generally supervise day to day operations.Possible employers:WeedmapsHeavy HittersGreen Cross HealthGreenForcePharma CannisAverage pay:$41,500 to $98,0 004) Marketing Manager in the Marijuana IndustryA marketing job in this industry involves developing and launching advertising and marketing campaigns.You would typically also track sales data, plan meetings, and prepare performance reports.Possible employers:FlowhubPacking BrothersGrassroots CannabisDesignworks TalentAverage pay:$31,000 to $54,0005) Marijuana Field Assistant GrowerAnother opportunity in cannabis cultivation jobs is that of an assistant grower.He/she assists in overseeing trimmers and lab technicians when the head grower is not there. He/she also oversees product quality and the hiring process.Possible employers:Native Roots ExtractsGreen ElephantGreen ForceDesignworks TalentAverage pay:$38,000 to $49,0006) Extraction Director Marijuana JobsThe job of a director of the extraction is to supervise the production/ extraction of concentrates and oils used to make the final products from the cannabis plant.Therefore, you must have a background in chemistry and experience working in a pharmaceutical lab to qualify for this job.Possible employers:Grow OP Farms LLC.Temescal Wellness Inc.CannaCraftTellus Health CorpAverage pay:$72,000 to $250,0007) Director of Cultivation Cannabis JobsAlso known as the master or head grower, this job involves overseeing the entire process of cultivating the cannabis plant from cloning, planting, and feeding to pest management and watering.In larger companies, the master grower manages a larger team of growers and deals with legal compliance.“Director of cultivation is arguably the highest paying job among cannabis careers. As a qualified professional who has not just a background in agriculture but also adequate knowledge of cannabis, you can earn an average salary of up to $250,000 annual salary as a master grower. Many employers are also going for individuals who have experience in large-scale greenhouse management and operations,” says James Finney, a recruitment specialist at Goodhired.Possible employers: Canna bis VerifiedSurterraGreenthumb industriesLucas GroupAverage pay:$104, 000 to $250,0008) Quality Control Inspector in the Cannabis IndustryThe work of a quality control inspector is testing that the cannabis products comply with the laid down safety, potency, and health standards.Quality compliance inspectors can work for either the government/ cannabis regulatory agencies or marijuana production companies.Possible employers:CannabizTeamCuraleafZenabisCrasco labsAverage pay:$50,000 to $100,0009) Laboratory Jobs in the Marijuana IndustryAnother of the weed-friendly jobs is a laboratory technician.The duties you will be performing in this position include all tasks associated with the production of cannabis products in the lab. That includes operation extraction equipment, processing concentrates, checking that the products meet standards and laws, and so forth.Possible employers:PerkinElmerGreen RevolutionHocking CollegeUCHealthTanner Medical CenterAverage pay:$21,000 to $38,60010) Sa les and Customer Strategist in the Cannabis IndustryA client strategist’s job is to develop good relationships with customers and strengthen existing partnerships within the industry.In this position, you will also be responsible for developing sales and customer care initiatives that bring in new clients.Possible employers:Leaf LinkLeafbuyer Technologies Inc.ForceBrandsVangstAverage pay:$39,000 to $126,00011) Delivery of Marijuana JobsYou can also work as a delivery person responsible for taking marijuana products to customers.With a valid driver’s license as well as a clean driving and criminal record, this job is quite easy to secure.Possible employers:Ohana GardensWilliams LLCFresh Mint CollectivegreenRushAverage Pay:$27,000 to $45,400CONCLUSION“Americans with a college degree are basically at full employment, but most Americans do not have those credentials, and their participation rates are lower than the former. The marijuana industry offers solid paying positions at al l levels of experience and educational attainment,” says Nick Colas, the Co-founder of DataTrek Research.As you can see for most jobs listed here, the majority of them don’t require that many skills or job experience. You can work full time and earn a decent income in companies that deal with legal marijuana.

5 Great Resources for Finding a Recruiter

5 Great Resources for Finding a Recruiter We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. A coworker of mine is a starving musician. He is constantly looking to be discovered. While he gets gigs now and then, the likelihood of being discovered in a restaurant while performing is very low. While talent is important, no leads means no auditions. And, like with everything worth doing in life, its all about who you know. So in his case, having an agent would be a big help because an agent can open doors and get him auditions that he is not going to get on his own. Of course, there is a catch 22. Most agents wont talk to him until he is somewhat known. And, he cant really become somewhat known if he is not getting the right auditions. A recruiter is your agent for job search. They can open doors that you may not be able to open on your own. They have connections you dont have and can sometimes fast track your job search. But, just like the agent that gets my friend his audition, you too have to audition (interview) and once you are on the interview it is up to you to perform like a star and get the part. Now the good news is that it is much easier to get a recruiter than it is an agent. The bad news is that this makes it all the more difficult because you need to find the right recruiter for you. This post provides some of the tools you need to find your job search recruiter. Working with Recruiters Basics: There are some things to consider as well as some ground rules when working with recruiters (for them and for you). They are: While they will help you find a job, they dont work for you, they work for the hiring manager. They get paid to find the best candidate for the job. Say Yes and follow through If you agree to go on an interview, then show up and dont cancel at the last minute. Both your credibility and the recruiters reputation are on the line. Be Honest Dont hide any potential issues from your recruiter. They are there to help and will find a way to work around any issues (like being unemployed). Networking with Recruiters Add recruiters to your network. You may be able to help them find candidates for opportunities where you do not qualify. If you help them, they will remember and this will pay off. Finding a Recruiter: The first step in using a recruiting firm is finding one that is reputable, respected in your industry and fairly well known to hiring managers. There are many types of recruiters and, depending on what your needs are, you should narrow your search so that you dont waste your time or their time. Recruitersonline.com This site allows you to narrow your search by your field of interest and then where you want to work. Once you make your selection and click go, the site returns a list of recruiters that match your criteria. You can click on view jobs for these recruiters or you can click on the recruiter link to see their page. If you choose to view jobs, you can drill down into the job spec as well. Headhuntersdirectory Similar to the previous site, this site also helps you find a recruiter. Click the your country then select your state (for the US as an example) and then select your city. From here, you can select your recruiter. Once youve done that, you can select a recruiter (email or website). There is also an indication of where they are located and the types of jobs they fill on the right hand side of the page. Using a Recruiter: Okay, finding a recruiter is only half the job. Now you need to know how to work with a recruiter to get the best results. Keep the following key points in mind: NO COST! You should not be paying for a recruiter, they are paid by the company that is hiring. Any executive search firm or recruiter that wants you to pay them a fee should send you running for the hills. Now, if you feel you need a job coach to help you find prepare everything you need to find a job, that is a different process. Not all jobs are posted Sometimes job opportunities are only given to recruiters and not posted elsewhere. Get a foot in the door Most recruiters have key contacts in the firms they deal with. If they think you are qualified (and you dont have two heads), they will send your resume directly to the hiring company. But, you are not alone! They will likely send 5 other resumes along with yours. Some Articles to Get You Started: Learn How To Use Recruiters In Your Job Search! How Recruiters Search Using LinkedIn What We Look For When to Use a Search Firm or Headhunter Do I need a cover letter for a Recruiter? Yes, you do. But dont use a form letter. Spend a few minutes to adjust your cover letter to match the recruiter and why you think this particular recruiter can help. Take a look at the following ==Cover Letters to Recruiters Require Special Handling We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by

Resume Writing Services and How to Choose the Right One

Resume Writing Services and How to Choose the Right OneWhen looking for resume writing services, it is important to be as specific as possible. You will want your letter to be as direct and as professional as possible. If you send a generic letter to a major firm that handles resumes on a regular basis, chances are they won't even read it.The first thing you want to do is pick out a professional letter. Make sure it meets all of the requirements outlined in this article. For example, if it says 'Your resume is unacceptable' then it must be so. Also, don't call them.The best letters are those that are professionally written. The best writer out there will take time to research your background and determine if you have the necessary skills. It is also recommended that you write your letter yourself. Do this regardless of who is writing it. You can ask friends and family for recommendations.When you create the letter, make sure it reads like a real letter. There should be no grammatical errors, no misspellings, and no spelling mistakes. If you know the names of the people you are writing to, use them. Don't include any outdated information as well. This is the last impression they will have of you.I went into detail with some professional tips on this topic as well. Remember to be very professional, but still be sure to come across in a friendly way.Be professional throughout the letter, by including professional credentials and information about your background. Don't send a letter that has inaccurate information because you may receive an offer instead of a job. This is not professional.When sending your resume, always keep it professional. Make sure you include dates and places. Your resume should not only look professional, but should also have dates and locations. You don't want to put the wrong employers on your resume. Check to see if you got this right when you wrote your letter.Resume writing services can help you, but it is imperative that you are able t o read, understand, and write clearly. If you are not able to do these things, the resume writing service can't help you.