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Sisyphus’ Guide to Job Selection
By: Matt Schellhas
Tags: Job Search, Interviewing, Burnout

Like so many things in my life, the driving decision isn’t “what do I want” as much as “what don’t I want”. In this case, what I don’t want is a particular sort of dysfunction that I’ve found to be a key source of burnout: the self-inflicted problem.

Most engineers know the sort: some executive comes down from on high and sets some arbitrary deadline. Project managers then work to the deadline, people managers crack their whips, individual contributors maybe work some weekends but definitely start cutting corners. Bam! One act created a whole family of problems for the organization, and nine times out of ten the stuff could have shipped a week or two later with no ill-effect.

It’s not always the executive causing problems. Sometimes it’s an out of touch middle manager, or the architect with problems delegating, or a designer requiring pixel-perfect implementation of their wireframes. Companies already have hard problems they’re paid to solve! There’s no need to make more for free!

As someone who loves solving problems, this dysfunction is the worst. Not only do these self-inflicted problems distract from the really interesting stuff, they rarely ever get solved. It’s one thing to push a rock up a hill, and another to do it while other people are trying to push it down the hill. Even if you get the rock up there, you are exhausted and your antagonists still remain to gleefully roll it back down the hill when you’re not looking.

The challenge for me was communicating this during an interview. There are naturally going to be some self-inflicted problems due to mistakes, or growing pains, or simply from conflict that comes from people working together. Beyond that, a lot of companies suffer from this. Balancing my disdain for this sort of dysfunction while not being insulting to interviewers probably suffering from it themselves is tricky. And depending on your viewpoint, this could be summed up as “I want to work somewhere that is well-run”. No shit, who doesn’t?

Mostly though, this answer is too long. Too long to describe things, too long to set context, too long to caveat everything… The time pressure meant that I stopped sometimes before I was done, leaving a lot of the nuance incomplete. Even with the nuance, it doesn’t provide value. Every interviewer is going to say that their company is not like this. This answer isn’t selling my skills or what I can bring that other candidates lack.

Even though it was more accurate, it was far less effective. I’m not sure any answer would be good enough to make up for the fact that I won’t fit nicely into a prescribed role. At least I’ve learned what I’m not looking for in a role. How to assess that effectively while interviewing will come with time and experimentation.
The Ultimate Checklist for Getting a Job Interview in 7 Days.
Tags: Job Search, LinkedIn, Interview, Job Hunting, Linkedin Profile

The no bullshit checklist for getting job interviews from LinkedIn in days.

Straight to the point, follow these steps:

Got to LinkedIn and upgrade your account to Premium Career. Use your free month if you haven’t already or pay for it.

Forget about applying to jobs listed on LinkedIn. It doesn’t work.

Now this is where the real work begins. Go to your LinkedIn in profile and rework it completely. Use a beautiful header for your profile. Take a good head shot and use as your profile picture. Clean up your skills, experience and education area of your profile.Use samples of your past work and pinn them in the "Featured" area of your profile.

Let recruiters know you are open to work. You can share your open-to-work status by checking either "share with recruiters only" or "share with all LinkedIn members. Our goal is to "share with recruiters only"

Once you do this, you will begin to get profile views from recruiters. Now you need to give them compelling content to view. Post content that:

Outlines your process. Many people are probably already sharing their work samples, portfolios, products or services on LinkedIn. Don’t do this. Stand out from the crowd by sharing what differentiates you: Your process. Your secret sauce. For instance, many UI/ UX Designers are sharing their designs already on LinkedIn. So how do you differentiate yourself? Share your design process, share your learnings from working with clients. That stands you out from the crowd and gives recruiters some authentic content to see the stuff you are made of.

Will make people know, like and trust you. Tell compelling stories, people love them. Share your professional accomplishments. Freely share your knowledge. Post content everyday.

By now, you will be getting messages from recruiters requesting if you are available for work. Make it a two-way conversation by using your LinkedIn Inmail. Search for key recruiters in the industry or company where you want to work and send them a cold message. LinkedIn makes it easier by providing you with a free message template. Use it!

Remember, the goal is make people know, like and TRUST you. People only give jobs they feel this way about. Good luck!

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Why “Just Be Yourself” is Awful Advice for a Job Interview
By: Alejandro Marquez
Tags: Job Interview, Job Search, Job Hunting, Career Advice, Careers

5 ways to impress a search committee

Early in my career, I was a nervous interviewer. I would sweat profusely and my hands would be ice cold. I responded to questions by rambling on and on. Never getting to the point. Helpful friends would tell me, just be yourself. No one wants a rehearsed phony. This was awful advice because my default emotional state was nervousness and excitability. These two traits are not seen as positive attributes in a job interview. The best piece of advice that I received was,

Be the best possible version of yourself.

Here are 5 ways to stay calm and collected in an interview:

1. Interview Questions

It shouldn’t be a surprise the types of interview questions that the search committee will ask you in your interview. They fall into the following categories:

Personal- Who are you? and Why should we hire you?

Behavior and situational based questions — Tell us about a time that you encountered a difficulty?

Industry- What five trends do you see in the next ten years?

Company- What do you know about this company? or What interests you about this role?

Job specific- Describe your experience using this software?

You can google a list of interview questions related to each of these topics.

2. Write out a response

For each interview question, write out a response. Your local library has books on Questions and Answers for Interview questions. You can also find similar results online.

Pay attention to the way the answers are structured and the keywords used. Then write out a response in words you feel comfortable using. If you type out the responses, you can reuse the document for the next time you go for a job interview.

3. Pick an example

I worked at a touristy venue when I was a teenager. We had one person who applied who told the boss that they didn’t like working around kids or money. These were the two core functions of our job. Needless to say but this individual did not get the job. Pick a story that highlights your most positive traits for each interview question where appropriate.

4. Answer questions two ways

Some questions offer an easy dichotomy, “Do you prefer a hands on or hands off boss?” Most people will state their preference but go even a step further by saying that you can work for both types of bosses. You never know which attribute the organization might prefer.

5. Practice with a friend

A friend can give you immediate feedback on the quality of the response. You can also record yourself using your phone to see how well you responded.
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The Numbers Game; it hurts
By: The Minimal Gypsy
Tags: Job Search, UX Design, Networking, LinkedIn, Ux Designer

If you have any type of social media, which would be 3.6 billion people (statista.com), you know how followers and number counts are a dopamine hit like no other. On Instagram or Twitter how many followers you have, potentially gets you more opportunities, but what about LinkedIn?

I have heard from many that one must have 500+ connections, but I don't agree fully. If you are a mentor or a teacher in a community I could easily see why you have 500+. Or you may work at a large tech company and/or have been actively using LinkedIn for a few years. It is true the more connections you have the more you get to see.

But what if I told you just trying to get 500+ followers actually could hurt you?

Just like a curated interior design or a visual exhibition you should curate your LinkedIn connections too. If you read my previous article “What now?” I talk about making a list of places you want to work. From there, go broader and see what sector that is in. The great thing about design and tech is that there are about as many sectors in tech as there are of types of cuisines, lots.

Once you figure out the sectors you are most passionate about explore them on LinkedIn, connect with people at companies you want to work for. You end up curating your LinkedIn feed to the goals you have placed around you. Just filling in connections for the sake of 500+ won’t do you any real good unless the content and conversations are things you are interested in.

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Follow me on social media

or just check out my portfolio
The rules for passing a selection: do they really exist?
By: Bestway Europe
Tags: Job Interview, Job Search, Selection Process, Human Resources, Hr Talent Management

We often hear about the “rules for writing a CV” or the “tricks to overcome a job interview”. But do these rules really exist? Is there really a system that, if followed, allows you to consistently guarantees you stand out from the crowd?

This concept however is very far from a true culture of Human Resources. The true recruiter goes deep, tries to understand who is in front of them, is curious to discover both strengths and weaknesses.

Only in this way will the choice be satisfactory for both of you and will create that winning synergy that allows the company to grow and the employee to develop as a professional and as a person.

What matters most is the person. So, the only suggestion for all those looking for a job or wanting to change it is be yourself. Only in this way will you be chosen, not the mask of the ‘perfect candidate’ that you wear.

Marco Longo (HR Development Manager)
It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint!
By: Dani Weinstein
Tags: Job Search, Networking, Job Hunting, Career Change, Community Management

Define where you are going, not where you have been!

I recently began an amazing job after 6 months of intense job-hunting following a round of Covid related layoffs at my previous employer. I also managed to take a month off disconnecting from the grid along the way which was very beneficial in getting me focused on our return. So how did I land my dream job in such a challenging time?

I began to engage my network in the early days of the Covid shutdown when the economy took a hit and after a small round of layoffs. I began to consider my next career destination. In early April, I was directly impacted with a more significant round of layoffs at my previous employer. I knew immediately that I needed to accelerate my networking. I began by reaching out to people in my network who may be able to help with the goal of driving awareness that I was a free agent. This led over time to additional introductions which I’ll touch upon later.

I joined Career LEAP founded by the amazing Ilana Golan to help me get structure and focus in my search. I began to put a plan together and work my extensive network. LEAP pushed me to get organized and focus on what I wanted next and assisted me in fine tuning my elevator pitch. The members of LEAP all had in common the desire to take their careers to another level and the caliber of people and collaboration was simply amazing.

Develop a plan!

I had several rounds of interviews with a number of exciting brands in April, May and June which did not pan out. I was also planting seeds for future opportunities. In parallel, I found an excellent resource to help me overhaul my CV and LinkedIn profile. Lori Rocereto at Connextme was just what I needed to streamline my profile and messaging. I also secured several speaking opportunities at virtual conferences and webinars to help promote my personal brand.

Define and promote your personal brand

We had a family vacation on the books for a month in June/July and had to forgo our plans for international travel. We decided to take advantage of the time off and decided on a Covid friendly road trip. We rented a 21-foot pickup truck and 34 RV tow trailer traveling 6000 miles across nine states. We experienced 6 of this country’s most beautiful national parks truly disconnecting on the road for 29 days. The timing could not have been any better and it allowed me to decompress and return fully energized to tackle the job search.
To All the New Product Designers…
By: Stephen Jordan
Tags: Job Search, Product Design, Design, Community, Motivation

Photo by C D-X on Unsplash

Dear Product Designer,

You’re new and it’s okay. It’s no secret. Changing careers or starting a new career is never easy. Change is never easy. But you took a leap of faith and sometimes that’s the hardest part. But it’s all worth it, right? Why did you decide to pursue product design? Maybe you heard about big salaries, fancy tech offices with sexy amenities, and unlimited PTO. Maybe you heard it was easy. Take a bootcamp and get a job at Google? I’d like to say none of these were factors in my decision to change careers at one point in my life but that’d be a lie. But in all honesty, why did you decide to pursue product design? The answer isn’t always as easy as it seems but take the time to ask yourself the obvious questions. Learn how to tell your story. It helped ground my purpose in the pursuit.

You’re dealing with major imposter syndrome and it’s okay. If you’re not then take a moment to set aside your pride. The quicker you adopt a beginner’s mindset the faster you will progress in your career. Imposter syndrome is healthy if you’re constantly digging for answers. Have you ever heard of certain words or jargons thrown around in interviews, articles you’ve read or discussions with other product designers that you didn’t understand? Research it and find the answers. Be curious.

You’re burnt out and losing confidence and it’s okay. If you’re in the job searching process now I bet you’re getting hit with reality pretty hard. Fuck, it hurts. I know. It’s a grueling process. You’re an underdog. You have to climb a steep hill just for a chance. Pace yourself and strategize your job search. Apply with intention, don’t throw a million applications into an infinite void hoping for a reply. Schedule days where you take time off from the search. If you schedule these days you won’t feel bad for being “unproductive” on those days.

Ultimately, as hard as it is, you know you made the right decision. Product design is a beautiful career. It challenges you, encourages you to ask important questions and is fueled by a diverse community that wouldn’t exist without you. Keep pushing. You got this.

Sincerely,

A Friend
Are you afraid of humour?
By: Stuart Robinson
Tags: Job Search, Business Etiquette, Job Application, Business Ethics, Work Life Balance

Photo by You X Ventures on Unsplash

Business settings often elicit a certain level of seriousness. This is because formal attire, formal language, and formal attitudes are viewed as “professional”.

This type of culture will persist in many spheres, but it doesn’t mean that all “business” is this way.

If you are, by nature, a humorous person, question if you are holding that back in situations where you are trying to be “professional”.

If you have to restrict yourself around certain people, ask yourself why you’re trying so hard to work with those people at all.
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By: Joyita Roy
Tags: Job Search, Jobs

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Jobs in Kuwait
By: Doctify India
Tags: Job Search, Jobs To Be Done, Jobs

Kuwait, the first name that comes up to people’s minds when talking about the richest per capita countries, is known for its culture and tradition. People here are less crime-centered. Since the crime is far less than in other countries here, it is very assuring to call it a safe place to reside. Even though the terrorist fear blooms over the city, that is something which every Arab country faces, whichever the condition it is in. Jobs in Kuwait are highly valued since the Kuwaiti Dinar holds the best value when it comes to the currencies of the world. When you are looking for a job in this city, it is a bit more complicated than one can think. The rules here are very strict for crimes, which is the reason for the least amount of crimes committed by people.

People often overlook the possibility of getting jobs in Kuwait since it is an Arab country. But when it comes to Kuwait, it is safe to say that it is distinguished from its counterparts. The Arab country, which stands out compared to others by having the most open political system, offers the people to work in a very systematic manner. People here value their health and taking care of themselves. The need for medical assistance and supplies is often and increasing with each passing day. Doctify India, our company, looks into this situation in the right manner and accounts for a way to help people find jobs in Kuwait. Since the laws are stringent in this country, it has to be done with utmost importance no matter what job you do. People who already have jobs in Kuwait have shared their experiences and talked about how different it is to work there as a person from a foreign country. Medical practice is one area which Kuwait is always keen on taking into consideration and the lack of doctors in the country compared to the very high and ever-increasing population; the government is taking many measures to educate more students in the field of medicine and also importing as many doctors as they can. Doctify offers many doctors keeping in mind clearly based on the requirement and the region. The students from other countries can also work in this country for which they should consider getting a valid license from the ministry.

People in Kuwait are very different from the rest of the world since most of them combine Western ethics and Islamic prosperities. They are so working here as a medical practitioner is going to be a bit of a challenge for anyone who plans to do so. Medical jobs in Kuwait are offered to the qualified ones, and often they have imposed rules on the ordinary citizen when residing there. The work ethics are something which everyone has to get used to when treating the patients.

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Medical Jobs in Salalah Oman
By: Doctify India
Tags: Job Search, Jobs To Be Done, Jobs In Salem

Being a peninsula and home to a very popular and largest port called ‘Port of Salalah’, Salalah is the capital city of Oman consisting of various economic development and activities. Considering that Oman isn’t a big country, the economy is quite considerate. People here work in various ways and implementation of the skills is widespread. Jobs in Salalah are governed by the government and Doctify manages to work with the same to provide the most relevant jobs for the people who possess the required skill with the right amount of experience.

Since the city is prone to various climatic changes and requires medical assistant and expertise, Doctify provides the resources towards the cause. Jobs in Salalah regarding medicine are also on the rise and being ruled under a monarchy, the government sees through the qualification of the medical practitioner and relies on the duty and stability which makes it quite difficult to look for a job as an individual without any aid. The job requirements include related degree and other educational qualifications in a specific field. The people in this city rely on trust and on the amount of work you put in to give the required output.

Among the jobs in Salalah, the most widespread kind of jobs to look for in this country are the jobs related to the port. The jobs which deal with the import and export of the products from the country are of significant importance and contribute towards the economy of the country which results in a good pay for the employee and also no specific educational qualification is highly admired in this kind of jobs. They just need you to get the job done. They not only hire the citizens of its own country but also from various other countries through companies like our own Doctify which makes a way for the enthusiasts to start working there with the benefits of the citizen.

Medical jobs in Salalah are of paramount importance too though not very significant. They have a little bit of scarcity in the number of teachers when compared to the students they possess. They often overlook the qualification and rely on the skill which makes medical education a bit different from the rest of the countries. Being an Arab country, it also premises of the heat and scarcity of water which results in more health problems and more need of doctors in the country especially it's the capital city. Doctify also takes this into consideration before providing the best hospital staff and nurses and the best possible placement for the employee keeping in mind the work he/she has to do. The city consists of various other opportunities for various kinds of jobs seeking the interest of the people to work there.

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Tackling the all-important: “What are your Salary expectations?”
By: Arif Mansuri
Tags: Interview Tips, Job Search, Career Advice, Interview Questions, Salary Negotiations

If you miss, it could really cost you.

The answer to this question probably needs a small book by itself, given the nuances and details one should consider.

At this time, allow me to share some critical tips -

Don’t state your expectations first.

Unless you are asked to, don’t call out your expectations first. Your desired figure may be way off what they have in mind, and so let them make the first offer.

2. If asked to state your expectations, do not provide a fixed number.

It should always be a range from X to Y. In this range, X should be the minimum, below which you will not accept this job, and Y is your dream salary within realistic limits.

To calculate your X, consider your current annual expenses, your savings plan, and the risk premium at moving to this firm and add them up. Do not go lower than this figure, because that would mean you’re taking a step back on the financial ladder.

For Y, research your role and the typical salaries for this role at this firm. In other words, Y is the upper-end of the market value of your role. This is your upper limit because you are unlikely to get paid more.

3. Separate the variable from the fixed.

In fact, explicitly ask how much would be the monthly gross pay. Some firms mix in the variable and give an inflated impression.

As for the variable, as an example ask how much would an average performer make in an average year. The amount quoted on paper may be fabulous, but it’s unrealistic if only the top 10% earn that.

4. Talk about a signing bonus.

Especially if there is still a gap between your ask and their offer.

But don’t forget that this is a one-time payout and your actual salary remains unchanged, though the signing bonus might tide you over for a year until the annual salary revisions come around.

5. Check for work-from-home and telecommute possibilities.

This is likely to bring down your monthly expenses and hence help you save more even with the same paycheck.

Plus, it will save you stress and give you more time for yourself and your family. All of this, is worth factoring in to how attractive the offer is.

6. Don’t forget relocation expenses in case you’re moving cities.

And finally, always be polite and gracious. A good deal has to work out for both parties and so don’t play hardball and be difficult. Even if you win, this starts off your working relationships on an unpleasant note.

Instead, acknowledging their offer as being fair or generous, and explaining the reasoning behind your calculations is the positive way to proceed. Not only will they be more likely to negotiate and consider your ask, but you might actually impress them and win over a few friends even before you join.

All the best!

As always, stay cool and keep building a better life.

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How to apply for jobs with creative CVs
Tags: Creative Cv, Job Search, Resume, Cv Writing, Job Hunting

There are always two types of people even when it comes to building a resume.

The ones who like to play it safe, by the rules and the ones who want to stand out.

And as usual, for all the grey area lovers, there are the ones who like to stand out, but also follow at least some rules.

I’m the kind of person who tries to adapt and also listens to feedback, but at least I experiment and have some examples.

Note: *I work in marketing, so it is on the more creative side (but don’t build labels, any industry, any role can be creative if you consider it!)

In 2014 Prezi was cooler than PowerPoint, not many were using it, but I loved its interactivity, and I made the coolest CV ever. I got the job, and I was trusted to come up with “other cool digital ideas for all the campaigns”.

For UpWork I made a newsletter with MailChimp that served as a CV, and had a link to open it in a browser — like a webpage, but it was structured as a newsletter and was able to add images and links and have titles and sections. Pretty smart, huh?

Then…I made a PDF, but refused the European Pass format.
Career Reinvention during a global pandemic: What to do?
Tags: Job Search, Career Reinvention, Job Seekers

The year 2020 has been uncertain and a game-changer for working employees and job seekers. During a time when the world is hit with a deadly pandemic, finding the right choices for a career are more difficult than usual. There comes a thought in mind of a possible career change, but the level of risk makes it even difficult. The journey of reinvention comes from the fundamental of accepting change and to be quite flexible enough to embrace it.

How do we embrace change?

Adapting to changes can get overwhelming for some, sometimes brainstorming can pull the right directive. This transitional period can be turned into a productive one with regular improvisations in individual skills and gaining more insights into the career and its future likings. Considering a career change is hard to dive into, under a situation that feels threatening. The future looks far but having a plan can nerve do harm. Eliminate unwanted thoughts and prevent yourself from shutting down opportunities prematurely. These times usually tend to be highly crucial in cultivating knowledge to start the journey of reinvention.

Here are some steps that can be implemented in choosing a career path, have a look:

Be open to all options.

Th dream career plan may not work out for many of us, but having a positive outlook at the time of crisis is essential. Be open to new career options and grab opportunities when it comes. Taking one step at a time in a career always bears fruit. Having a limited frame of approach does not feed well in the longer run.

Pro Tip: Consider all open options and have a forward vision.

Reconnect with former colleagues

One must get in touch with former colleagues to keep up with constructive and meaningful approaches or building a new connection, should be regarded highly. Start with a conversation and enhance your professional networking too.

Be social

The key to networking is Social media. Choosing a career path requires guidance, advice, and professional connections. Social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn are industry-specific and help boost productivity during uncertain times.

Be Flexible

One must be quite flexible enough in building new connections and adapting to changes. Embracing new possibilities can give you the ladder to wider opportunities that you have never heard of.

Accept the reality

Remember to enhance your skills only after you know the gaps between your knowledge. This time must be thoroughly dedicated to polishing oneself and in cultivating knowledge.

The need to explore new options and get started on new projects is possessive with a positive reinvention in career choices. TrustLogics is one such trusted portal where a potential candidate can be verified without face-to-face interaction. Candidates can use this portal to build trust and network with the best companies and can be helpful for the recruitment process.
How to Apply for a Job
Tags: Job Search, Job Interview, Tele Callers, Job In Delhi, Jobs

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Stop taking, start giving in your job hunt
By: Morgan Leahcim
Tags: Job Search, Job Hunting, Unemployment

“The philosophy of Givers Gain is about giving to other people first. Within this context, the giver cannot and should not expect an immediate return on their investment based on another’s gain. What they should focus on is that, given enough effort and time, their generosity will be returned by and through their network of contacts, friends and colleagues — many times over and in many different ways.”

-Dr. Ivan Misner

I took a few days to outline my “giving campaign.” (If you haven’t read my previous articles and you’re wondering what a “giving campaign” has to do with finding a dream job, read this first).

As a I reminder, I want to give without expectation of any outcome. But I don’t want to be so Pollyanna that I don’t invest some of this giving in my professional network. The goal, after all, is to find a dream job within the first 99 days of 2021.

Here‘s the plan:

Post one LinkedIn recommendation to someone in my network daily. I am going to target people who may be unemployed or work in a business at risk due to Covid.

Why not target decision-makers in organizations I’d like to work in, wouldn’t that get me more traction? Maybe, or maybe it’d be viewed as manipulative and transactional in nature. I think the latter. Also, it feels like it violates the Zen of giving that I’ve outlined.

Volunteer with an organization where I can use my professional expertise.

Why? First off, it’ll make me feel needed and remind me of the amazing business skills (never said I was humble) I have honed over the past two decades. Secondly, it’ll go on my LinkedIn profile and be evidence that I am a giver.

Daily random act of kindness. We all know what these are, my one stipulation, is that I will do these anonymously, whenever feasible.

Why? A reminder to myself of the positive influence I can have. Plus, some good karma in the back pocket never hurt anyone.

Look for an update on this giving campaign in coming weeks. Next up, what is social capital and why is it so important.
Mengulik Kisah Para ‘Lulusan Korona’
By: Fresh Grit Project
Tags: Job Search, Fresh Graduate, Jobs

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How to Earn Online | job-Pak
By: Mohsin Hassan
Tags: Online Jobs In Pakistan, Job Hunting, Job Search, Jobs In Pakistan

How to Earn Online | job-Pak

Introduction:

Are you are looking for online earning and want to know How to earn online? The easiest way to learn little skills and sell your skill on the international market. Fiverr is the most popular portal for new entrants to earn online. There are many other online portals to earn online such as Guru, Upwork, and People per Hour. Worksome and Writerbay. These all portal can provide you according to skills and speciation. Some portals charge for the bidding process and others are free for the bidding process.

Let’s move toward our core topic How to earn online? Before talking to earn online you must have knowledge of online portal and in this articles, we will discuss Fiverr, and later on, we will discuss some other online portal such as Upwork, People Per Hour, and Guru. For new entrants, it is advisable that make your first profile on Fiver to obtain a little experience with online earning.

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Best Seasonal Holiday Jobs
Tags: Job Search, Holidays, Job Hunting, Holiday Jobs, Jobs

The holidays are here, and many people will be looking for the best seasonal holiday jobs. The retail industry experiences an increase in the demand for part-time staff. Restaurants and hotels do too. If you’re looking for seasonal holiday jobs, here’s what you should do.

Get a seasonal holiday job at a retail store.

Create a CV

A professional CV is critical for anyone looking for a job. Include your work experience and skills in this document. Choose a format that’s clear and neat. Always check your CV for spelling and grammar mistakes. Keep your CV updated with your latest experience and any new accomplishments.

Look for employment

The holidays are the perfect time to find a part-time position. Catering and retail industries need extra staff. The hospitality industry is looking for casual staff too. Job searching requires time and dedication. Set time aside each day for your job search.

Hotels and restaurants usually have vacancies over the holiday period

Be interview ready

If you manage to secure a job interview, you must put your best foot forward. This part of the recruitment process will give you a chance to make a good first impression on your prospective employer. You will probably be asked to talk about your strengths and weaknesses. You will be questioned about why you want to work for the company and why you’re a good fit. Prepare your answers ahead of time. Make sure you look neat and are dressed well. Always arrive early. Getting to the interview 15–20 minutes before the time will help you settle and relax before the meeting.

Apply early

Don’t wait until the holidays to start applying for part-time jobs. Most employers do the majority of their hiring before the busy holiday period starts. Start sending in applications now so that you have a better chance of being hired.

You must be flexible

Holiday jobs usually come with a variety of working hours. You’re more likely to find employment if you’re willing to work outside regular business hours. These could include night or weekend shifts.

There are many different types of holiday jobs. Here are some that you could apply for:

Waiter/waitress/runner

Teller

Packer

House sitter/ Dog sitter

Retail or sales assistant

Delivery driver

Sales assistant

Promoters

Call centre agent

Factory worker

Cleaner

Stock taker

Data capturer

Customer care representative

Au pair/babysitter

Receptionist

Now is the time to apply. Browse www.freerecruit.co.za to see what vacancies might suit you. Sign up for our job alerts and you’ll be the first to know of any new positions that become available.

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How to Secure a job in the pandemic
By: Andy Ward
Tags: Job Search, Job Hunting, Careers, Work, Jobs

Freelance gigs

Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash

The freelancing scene is an interesting one. In my experience, I thought it would be good to gain some experience, solve problems, etc. Before the freelancing work, I would work on my own personal programming projects in order to bring my ideas to life and to improve my technical skillset. Freelancing enabled me to work with others, to help them out by solving some problems that required someone technical to provide solutions to.

Specifically speaking, I worked as a programming tutor so helped those who might want to learn programming to build their own apps, etc. I learnt some programming languages that I wasn’t that familiar with on the go, which was a nice challenge in itself. I also enjoyed the reward of helping others. If you are thinking of doing some freelancing work, I would say do it, don’t worry about if you think you are an absolute expert in a particular area, that’s where freelancing can help you.

Ok so you may not get as many freelance work offers as someone more experienced but we all start somewhere. I have temporarily stopped my freelance work as I have found a full-time role so my time and focus is there, however I may be open to some work over the weekends, etc depending on the opportunity.
Job Search During a Pandemic
By: Frank Manfre
Tags: Job Search, Career Development, Career Change, Career Advice

Job Search During a Pandemic

I have spoken with several people over the past few weeks that are considering changing jobs. Most are wanting to improve their working conditions, including getting away from their current boss. There is an old saying, “People don’t quit companies as much as they quit bosses”. While I get that, this may not be the best time to do it.

For one, a job search is a much tougher challenge during a pandemic that limits almost all contact to phone or video conferencing. And right now, most organizations are in the last month of their fiscal year and there is obviously a great deal of economic uncertainty heading into 2021. Although the availability of a vaccine will help, many companies are leery of adding to their headcount.

As a result, I have advised clients, friends, and family to be patient and prepare now for a job or career change in Q1. Conduct research on companies and fields you are interested in and list what you find most attractive about them — see Work Environment & Company Culture Assessment below. Additionally, networking via LinkedIn is definitely a good idea. Search by company name of those that you have identified as desirable and request connection with people in management roles in your area of interest. For those whom you already are connected with on LinkedIn, send them a message indicating you are considering a change when things settle down. You aren’t asking for a job or even an introduction, you’re simply getting on their radar regarding open positions they might learn of. If this feels pushy to you, ask yourself “Would I be offended if someone I have a professional relationship with let me know they were looking?” If not, start messaging your LinkedIn contacts, enjoy the holidays, and be ready to hit the ground running in Q1.

Work Environment & Company Culture Assessment

Working for and with people I respect and trust

Working with people who are interesting

Feeling valued and respected by the company

Camaraderie with co-workers

A place where having fun is encouraged

A place where people come before profits

Frank Manfre www.frankmanfre.com
I’m always looking for something to learn and something beautiful to connect with. Thank you. 💜
By: Lennie Varvarides
Tags: Feedback, Creative Process, Poetry, Poem, Connection

I’m always looking for something to learn and something beautiful to connect with. Thank you. 💜
Untukmu, yang membaca tulisan ini
Tags: Tattvamasi, Connection, Moralist, Prout

Life is more than just the economy or society. It is about individually and collectively moving towards bliss.
Nature’s laws, system cannot be corrupted
By: Zsolt Hermann
Tags: Humanity, Evolution, Nature, Connection, Society

Opinion from the Internet about introducing a new social system for Humanity:

“Seems like you are just proposing another system or teaching, and once again the strong “elite” will find a way to remain above it.”

I understand your concern. After all for millennia whatever humanity invented, introduced was hijacked, corrupted by the “elites”, the most selfish and egotistic in Human society, regardless of the ideology or the system.

This “another system/teaching" I keep publicizing — that is based on changing our inherently egocentric, selfish, exploitative nature to selfless, altruistic - is different. This is not based on any Human invented ideology, philosophy, culture or religion.

This “system/teaching" is Nature’s set of laws, that sustain the fragile balance and homeostasis life depends on. Our illusory Human system which has been built on blindly serving the selfish, exploitative ego is collapsing now, and we will see that there is absolutely no way of resuscitating, reviving it.

The pandemic is a watershed event, signaling the start of a new phase of Human development, where — regardless of whether we want it or not — we have to align ourselves with Nature’s laws, developmental plan.

Nature is a ruthless, merciless judge, we can’t trick or bribe Nature’s laws. As many said, the pandemic is a true leveler in Human society. Now we will see how much it is so. Those who ruled, exploited others so far will find themselves exactly in the same Natural “reward and punishment" system as everybody else.

If we keep Nature’s laws of integration we will be rewarded, if we don’t, we punish ourselves like one who jumps off the roof thinking gravity doesn’t apply to him.

https://youtu.be/HE2DpkkxkfU
Only a collective mind can give us systemic thinking
By: Zsolt Hermann
Tags: Education, System, Connection, Integration, Network

Question from the Internet:

“How do I develop systemic thinking?”

In order to develop systemic thinking we have to first become part of the system.

Like in the body for example, a single cell that “believes” it is independent of the body, exists disconnected from the body, can that cell feel the body systematically without the general circulation, communication?!

This is exactly how the inherently individualistic, egocentric Human being feels, thinks in modern Human society.

For systemic thinking we have to go beyond our individualistic, subjective cocoons and enter a unique collective consciousness in a purposefully built network with other people.

In order to research, understand the system we have to mirror it through similarity. One, individual, subjective person can’t contemplate, research a system that is a network of countless elements.

Only the above mentioned collective mind, intelligence — built through mutually self-annulment towards one another with the help of a unique method — can give us true systemic thinking. Otherwise we are only fooling ourselves.

This is why individual leadership, individual excellence — worshipped all around the world — gives us only problems, deeper crisis instead of any positive use.

https://youtu.be/8GYBKfGTvNE
We will have no other choice but to rebuild Human society based on Nature’s template
By: Zsolt Hermann
Tags: Humanity, Nature, Education, Connection, Society

Question from the Internet:

“How do you expect society, culture, and politics to change over the next decade?”

I expect all the present governing, economic, social structures and ideologies to fall apart and disappear, as they are all built by/for our inherently self-centered, self-serving and subjective nature.

And as such they are incompatible with Nature’s fully integrated, interdependent system which is now forcing us — according to evolution’s relentless direction — to become compatible by achieving integration within global Human society.

So — either through increasing blows, intolerable suffering, or as a result of a unique, purposeful and practical educational method — Human society will transform into a fully integrated, mutually responsible, mutually complementing global network.

We will have no other choice but to rebuild our relationships, environments using Nature’s perfect template.

https://youtu.be/2dzpfbW7YF8
Never Lost
By: Rj Barrete
Tags: Never Lost, Folklore, Connection, Love, Friendship

At times I am convinced destiny is at my side

Encounters in foreign lands, am I delusional?

Finding lost souls at midpoints with briefness

For when truth is spoken, I am

Never lost, never lost

In a dream world full of hopes driven by failures and anxiety

I am guided by my own pain and sorrows

By following the heart, detours gave me a glimpse of the destination

Waiting for the sun to rise and set still a reward

Never lost, never lost

In yearning we keep swinging until we rest

Searching for love that frees and liberates

When I see myself in troubles, a return to my being

Alone in my own gray space, but

Never lost, never lost
Anastomosis
By: Bradley J Nordell
Tags: Evolution, Poetry, Connection, Love, Branching

Anastomosis

Photo by Haneen Krimly on Unsplash

Somehow

despite our improbable journey

we have synthesized our place,

among the meadowlands.

Beyond the hollow echo

of rolling dice upon a beggar’s crypt

stands the monolith of loss,

twisted bloody daggers, double-crossed.

Despite our sorrowful child’s past

fears that crept inside our serene dens

we listened to that once gentle voice

that whispered our demise

in a guise of deluded perfectionism

self-destruction, we smelled,

that deadly nightshade aromatic coffin

a place of pinewood doubt.

In our brilliance, as we toss another

scroll into the pyre

hyphae into nodes, nuclei into light

algebraic matrices, into feverish might.

Could that have been the one

with answers that drove us mad?

But the Fates now drink,

for those lost to ash.

For we are,

shadows of a dying sun

despite the essence of none

Just when we thought,

the path was lost

we brought the snake to our breasts

the jovial dagger to the soul

just when we thought,

romance had ceased,

a great cosmic winter blew in,

with the four horsemen fatigued,

we found our way

through the vast connectome

that nimble folly

of Lady Luck awakened,

naked upon our beds.

Hands upon roots,

knees upon diamond rocks,

crawling through infinities

unto the other side of tragedy

we found each other

through binary codes awry

through the entanglement

of that timeliness longing

we made our way through the dim

caves of yesterday,

bestowing nutrients and life

to our roots of spring

eternal flowing,

once more, branching

we write…

a love story,

never seen.

© Bradley J Nordell 2020

Author’s note: Anastomosis is a connection between two or more things normally diverging or branching(e.g., veins, mycelium, shearing of metamorphic regions, or river channels.)