While Baby Boomers are busy finding ways to deal with vanishing or diminishing old age pensions or social security money and Gen X claims its right to retain power on the work front, Gen Y wants the control of the mahogany desks for itself. Gen Y generation members mean business and “they are far better educated and more globally aware and technologically savvy than any generation before themâ€.
The Handwriting Effect on Selection for a Job
Not so many years ago, applicants were required to apply for a job posting in their ‘own handwriting’. Present generations would not only find that archaic but strange too. However, a new trend in European countries is emerging where they evaluate a person’s handwriting to find out about his/her personality and suitability for a job position. This handwriting analysis is called Graphology.
Dealing with Fears Related to a Career Change
A career change can bring up unforeseen challenges for most of us. It is a decision to be taken after careful thought and minimizing any risks involved. The safest way to go ahead for a career change would be to get well informed about all the positives and negatives and work out a wise solution based on an individual’s priorities.
Fortify References Cited On Your Resume
Job seekers put in hard work in writing a resume and then tweaking it painstakingly to make a strong case for their selection for a job. Many a times, they finish it with a flourish by adding a final line at the bottom in italics saying “References available on request†– and then promptly forget the next necessary step to take in this regard.
Avoid Ruining Your Chances To Get A Job
Most people make careful preparations when applying for a job and subsequently interviewing for them. Yet, there are so many instances where a clearly avoidable mistake may cost the applicant not only the job but leave a bad impression too. These mistakes can range from outrageous acts or attires to an unprofessional comment.
Internship at a Non-Profit – A Great Career Start for Graduates
Being an intern at a non-profit organization is one of the best ways to start a career for fresh graduates. Non-profit organizations also give you an opportunity to create a respectable network of professionals and make new connections. The work culture at a non-profit is, obviously, not profit oriented and more steeped in humanistic values, creating a warm work atmosphere.