Best Companies to Work for In New York

Best Companies to Work for In New York Best Companies to Work for in New York is a competition that recognizes New York State employers who have created a culture where employees love to come to work. Identifying and recognizing these employers is a joint effort of the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS-SHRM) and Best Companies Group.For the 2009 competition, participating companies were evaluated based on two assessmentsone consisted of a confidential employee survey used to evaluate the employees workplace experience and the second assessment surveyed information about each companys benefits, policies, and practices. Each company received an employee feedback report card that was rich with information about how employees are feeling and how each company stacked up to their fellow competitors. Twenty large and 20 small/medium companies were selected for the honor. Recognized companies include Nokia, Digitas, American Cancer Society, Visiting Nurse Service of New York, Beacon Federal, Cricket Commun ications, and Shawmut Design Construction.Often the best way to determine if a company is a great place to work is to go beyond the glitzy corporate brochure and company website and talk to the people in the trenches. But if you cant talk to somebody who works for a particular company, the next best thing is to do some research. And surveys such as this one can help you uncover which companies are truly living their values and walking the walk.Check out the Best Companies to Work for in New York site to view the entire list.

Preparing for a Career Transition -

Preparing for a Career Transition - Normal 0 Today, Im happy to share a guest post from my partner, Hallie Crawford. Do you know you need a career change, but you arent sure what path to take? Hallie specializes in helping recent college grads and boomerangs identify their ideal career paths and make it happen. Visit her site to learn more about Hallie! By Hallie Crawford, MA, CPCC Not happy in your current job? Thinking about making a career change? Dynamic lifestyles and an uncertain economy are just two of many reasons to consider a new occupation, or even an entirely different field than the one youre in now. Trust me; as a career coach who has helped many people reinvent themselves professionally, I can assure you that youre not alone! Maybe youve seen some layoffs at your company and the fear factor has you searching for alternate options and wanting more satisfaction out of your work. Perhaps you crave a more flexible work situation, one that allows you to balance home and career more effectively. Whatever your circumstance, one things for sure: youre unhappy or unsettled in your current job and you want to do something about it. When you start to get the itch, its time to make an assessment and begin to set early goals. You may wonder, am I really ready for a career transition? How can I best prepare myself for a change? But even before you delve into the components of a satisfying career, it helps immensely to cultivate a healthy and positive mental outlook. People who are successful at making a change are the ones who are willing to overcome their fears, doubts and insecurities in order to make it happen. You, too, can be one of these people Keep these preliminary tips in mind before forging ahead on your path to a more fulfilling and rewarding career! 1. Commit yourself to making a change. Something that is incredibly important to any change you make in your life is your level of commitment. You have to be committed. How committed are you to finding a career that fits, on a scale from 1-10? If its not at a 10, what do you need to do to move it up the scale? The time to ask yourself key questions is now. Do your research, so you know what questions to keep in mind. Contact a career expert who can help you become reacquainted with your goals and dreams. Explore career websites. Take personality tests. You will find that the more time you invest in career opportunities and self-discovery, the more committed to the cause youll become. 2. Learn to overcome obstacles. To be successful in changing career paths, you need to learn to overcome obstacles you will encounter along the way. The obstacles I see time and time again for people wanting to make a career change are: not knowing what to look for in a job (so they take one that is good enough that they dont truly enjoy) and negative beliefsnot believing they can successfully make the change. With practice, you can retrain your mind to see past perceived limitations, which are only a figment of your imagination anyway! With sufficient self-exploration, you will be able to pinpoint the exact qualities of the ideal career for you and even the characteristics that you dont want in a career. 3. Get support. I was able to very successfully make my career transition into coaching in large part because of my own coach. She helped me create my plan, remain positive, move forward, identify what I wanted to do and learn to overcome obstacles. Im being honest when I say: It really helps to have support from a group or a coach to remind you to stay positive and focused. 4. Claim your life. My last thought for you is to claim your life. There never is a perfect time to make a drastic career change, and you can always come up with excuses/reasons not to. You do need to take some kind of risk and perhaps step out of your comfort zone. The key is to minimize the risk and be smart about it. Get support from a career coach like me or someone else who can provide solid guidance and the resources you need to move ahead with your plans. Discover the essential components to a satisfying career today! If you know what youd like to do next, but arent sure where to start, Keppie Careers can help. Learn about us and how we can help you successfully land your dream job. photo by wiscdoc

Great Patrpon Interview Questions - Secrets to Writing a Good Resume

Great Patrpon Interview Questions - Secrets to Writing a Good ResumeSo how do you create a wonderful resume for Patrpon? This article will show you just how easy it is to write a good resume that will land you an interview.When you begin to write your resume you need to think about what you want the resume to say about you. You must remember that you have been in this industry for a while and it is your time to shine. Make sure that you are very clear about what you want to say and write your resume around that idea. If you do this correctly, you will be on your way to an interview.As you begin to look at your resume, you should put yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager. This person is not looking for someone who has everything they want. They are looking for someone who has the traits that will fit well with their company.In order to fit the personality of the company you are applying for, they will want to know your name, phone number, email address, and the type of personal information they need for the job. They also will want to know if you have any criminal records. It is important that you don't lie on your resume or you could get fired.It is also important that you ask yourself some very important questions when you are trying to write your resume. How many years of experience do you have? Do you want to go back to school?You will want to think about your employer's requirements and think about personal information. You will want to consider the reason why you have decided to apply for this position. Take your time when you are writing your resume, so that you can impress your reader.When you think that you have made it, it is one thing to actually write it. It is another thing to polish it. So be sure that you spend some time with it so that you can make it perfect. You will also want to use a resume editor so that you can fine tune the wording and make it perfect.

Nely Galán Self-Made Woman, Immigrant, Latina

Nely Galán Self-Made Woman, Immigrant, Latina When I came to this country from Cuba as a little girl, the U.S. had just come through the women’s movement of the 1960s. Gloria Steinem, the inspirational activist and founder of Ms. magazine, was its iconic leader. As a child learning how to navigate a new culture, I wasn’t aware of the dramatic changes. All I knew was that this country offered my family a safe place to restart our lives. My parents arrived in the U.S. with nothingâ€"we’d left behind our home and all of our possessionsâ€"and we started over. With hard work and sacrifice, we believed we could build a better life, as generations of immigrants did before us. No one was going to come and take away our homes and everything we’d worked for. Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. As I grew up and got an education, I learned more about the advances and opportunities forged by feminist pioneers like Steinemâ€"politicians and writers who inspired so many courageous women to break through boundaries and fight for equal rights. Despite the traditional values I was raised with as a Latinaâ€"and the sometimes old-fashioned ideas of what a young woman should and should not doâ€"the women’s movement resonated with me. As an immigrant, I believed this was the greatest country in the world for women and I wanted to take full advantage. I started working when I was 13 and learned some tough lessons along the way. Luckily, I had excellent mentors. I studied them closely and emulated the traits and techniques that I saw as instrumental to their success. I learned from my failures tooâ€"and trust me, there were plenty of themâ€"and took away valuable lessons. Read Next: I Left Investment Banking and Wrote a Book That Blew Open Wall Street’s Sexist Culture I went from unpaid intern to TV news producer to television station management. I started a TV production business that failed for four years before I remade it (with a good hard shove from a mentor) and it took off. I became the first Latina president of a TV network (Telemundo), produced over 700 shows in English and Spanish, and appeared on the Celebrity Apprentice. Nely Galan signs copies of her book on September 16, in Miami. Alberto E. Tamargoâ€"Sipa USA/AP The key to my story is that even when I was making money, I sacrificed, I did not live large, and I invested in real estate. In time, the income from my real estate business meant that I didn’t have to work anymoreâ€"I could live comfortably off the income from my investments. And that gave me freedomâ€"the freedom to do the work I wanted to do, not work I had to doâ€"and what I wanted was work that would nourish me creatively and spiritually. When I realized I was financially free to pursue whatever I wanted, first I screamed and cried. I couldn’t believe it! And then I realized I had some unfinished business. So I went back to school, finished my BA, and then spent four years getting a graduate degree in psychology. I worked on my emotional baggage. I came to terms with my heritage, my culture, my feminine side, everything. These were essential steps in my self-made journey, and they allowed me to become the kind of role model I wanted to be for my son. (Now he can’t complain about school and homework, because he’s seen me powering through it at age 45!) Read Next: I Paid Off My Credit Card…And Then the Nightmare Began Once I had my degree, I realized that my most meaningful success had come from financial self-reliance, and I wanted to teach that to other women. So in 2012, I started a nonprofit, Adelante!, a live event and digital learning platform that empowers and trains women in entrepreneurship. In Spanish, adelante means “Move it! Now! Let’s go!” I crossed the country, speaking initially to my community of Latinas, a group I know well. But in time others started showing up, first women of color and then all women. It became clear to me that women were looking to connect with each other. They were hungry for information and hungry to build bridges to other women in other communities. That’s when I knew that women needed to know that the self-made revolution was well underway and it is only getting stronger. Join usâ€"join this movement. If you’re afraid, do it anyway. Women are banding together to share resources and collaborate in countless brilliant ways, partnering to start businesses together, and lending a hand to the next generation of self-made women who will follow in their footsteps. This is a chance for you to add your story to theirs. A life-changing journey awaits you. Take my hand. Now. Here. Let’s go! Adelante! Adapted from SELF MADE by Nely Galán. Copyright © 2016 by Nely Galán. Excerpted by permission of Random House, A Penguin Random House Company. All rights reserved. Nely Galán is a women’s empowerment advocate, an Emmy Awardâ€"winning television producer, and the owner of Galán Entertainment. The former president of Telemundo’s entertainment division, Galán is also the founder of the Adelante Movement.

Common Job Search Mistakes - Work It Daily

Common Job Search Mistakes - Work It Daily By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Debra Wheatman Many job search candidates spend innumerable hours pursuing employment opportunities; yet many do not achieve the desired results. Having worked with thousands of people trying to obtain positions of increased responsibility in their chosen industry or field, I have encountered the following common mistakes, resulting in failure to achieve optimal outcomes: No organized search strategy: You need a plan. Keep yourself organized with a list of things you need to do on a daily basis. This list will allow you to focus your efforts in the areas that require your full attention. Would you go to the supermarket without a list of things you need? If you do, I will guarantee you forget to buy something or purchase things you don’t need. Your job search works in a similar fashion. The list will allow you to plan for a successful campaign. No record keeping: It is important to keep a list or spreadsheet of some kind so you can review to whom you have sent your resume or the contacts made. There is no possibility of you being able to recall all of the companies or people that you have contacted â€" let alone those that may have contacted you. Without a record, you might miss an opportunity, or worse be unprepared when someone does reach out to you. Make sure you keep names, dates, and details of discussions you had. Your records will allow you to follow-up when appropriate and supports your organized approach (see above.) No use of diverse search methods: You cannot simply apply online and think the calls are going to roll in. A job search requires far more effort than the use of the Internet. The following must be done to ensure a successful campaign: Identifying specific companies where you might be interested in working. Once you have a list, you should do some research to get the name of someone internally to direct your correspondence. Conducting research regarding the names of people in senior level positions. Use trade publications and the Internet to uncover names of people. Trade publications can be a great source of information, including providing you with movement within your targeted industry. Leveraging your network of friends and family members. Your network should also include people you meet at local networking events. You will not be able to join every group so choose wisely. Engage with people that you meet to establish relationships that can be reciprocal. Identifying a few niche job boards where you can post your resume. You should not broadcast it on every board out there. You will look desperate. Establishing a relationship with a few key recruiters. Like any relationship, you will need to work at maintaining contact. Recruiters definitely know the market and have contacts within the companies where them make placements. You cannot work with everyone. Make sure you choose wisely; be prepared to conduct a fair amount of follow up to keep communication lines open. Failure to maintain a positive outlook: One of the best, and most important things you can do for yourself and your search is to develop and maintain a positive approach. Every person you meet or interact with represents an opportunity. Given people are drawn to those that are positive, a strong finish necessitates that you give positive vibes. Under no circumstances should you complain or be the picture of doom. It will take time; you will work hard â€" BUT in the end, the person who can remain engaged and willing to embrace a proactive and positive focus will generate results. Enjoying this article? You could get the best career advice daily by subscribing to us via e-mail. Failure to follow-up: Your search requires you reach out to people on an ongoing basis, including people you have already spoken with. To remain top of mind, it is imperative you have a plan to conduct follow-up. This doesn’t mean you should constantly call or email people. Following-up is a strategy too. If you are keeping your notes and remain organized, you will have the dates that you contacted people and can space your interactions so you remain memorable without being overbearing. Failure to prepare for your interviews: Preparing for your interviews is important to ensure you are successful. You should be reviewing information about the company and position, and studying your resume so you are prepared to discuss the information in detail. Do some research on commonly asked interview questions so you can answer appropriately if someone throws you “What is your greatest weakness?” question. Make sure you are able to connect your achievements to how you will make an impact in a new role. Poor appearance and grooming: You should dress to impress during your job search. This means that you should be dressed in a suit when you interview. Even if the company has a dress down policy, you are not yet part of the group. First impressions are lasting ones. If you go into the interview looking sloppy and unkempt, you are not going to make a positive or lasting impression on your audience â€" except that you did not look the part. You have the power to establish a strong job search strategy. With a plan, you can and will achieve your goals. Preparation is half the battle; your winning is entirely predicated on how you establish and implement your program! Did you enjoy this article? Read more articles by this expert here. CAREEREALISM Expert, Debra Wheatman has more than 20 years' experience developing career road maps to achieve professional success. Having coached thousands of clients, and written more than 10,000 résumés, Debra understands the importance of proper career planning. She has successfully helped clients negotiate improved compensation and positions in leading organizations. Follow Debra on Twitter. The photo for this article is provided by Shutterstock. Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

10 Tweets That Perfectly Capture Why Women Deserve to Be Proud

10 Tweets That Perfectly Capture Why Women Deserve to Be Proud Women have infinite reasons to be proud. For starters, around57 percent of the U.S. workforce is female, and 70 percent ofwomen in the workforce also have childrenunder 18 at home, as well. Even before women started entering the workforce in droves,theyvealways worked playing valuable roles in the pre-industrial market economy bylaboring on family farms, for example. Some of historys most powerful influencers are women Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, Cleopatra and Joan of Arc, for examples, are just a fewwho have earnedinternationalrecognition and respectfor how theyve governed and inspired people.And todays women have evermore reasons to be proud. Just in the last year, women have made huge strides. Peggy Whitson the first woman to command the International Space Station broke the U.S. record for the most cumulative days spent in orbit. A royal decree lifted the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia.The voices of wor kplacesexual harassmentvictims across the U.S. were finally heard via massive global campaigns like MeToo and TimesUp. And studies show that women have moved into moreleadershiproles across all industries, including the male-dominatedSilicon Valleywith companies as big asPayPal.But, yet, women are socialized toreject pride. Women are told that their successes are to be expected (though not necessarily rewarded), and they are seldomtouted for their efforts behind those successes. If they do express pride, theyre all too often perceived as full of themselves. Thats why Im super excited about the ImProudofMyselfBecause hashtag currently trending on Twitter. Women everywhere are publicizing the many reasons theyre proud of themselves, and its hugely inspiring.Here are some of the most awesome reasons to feel proud to inspire you to feel pride, too.1. For Fighting BackSource Twitter2. For Recovering from StrugglesSource Twitter3. For Being SupportiveSource Twitter4. For Achieving GoalsSo urce Twitter5. For Adulting Without HelpSource Twitter6. For Getting Things DoneSource Twitter7. For Dreaming BigSource Twitter8. For Raising Inspiring KidsSource Twitter9. For Beating IllnessesSource Twitter10. For Being an ActivistSource Twitter--AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solotravel. Shes an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.

Heres What I Know About Putting Writing for a Magazine in Resume

Heres What I Know About Putting Writing for a Magazine in Resume What Putting Writing for a Magazine in Resume Is - and What it Is Not Writing publications on a resume is not among the fruchtwein frequent sections as its quite specific and is chiefly employed by academics or PR and advertising and marketing professionals. 1 approach to highlight your publications is to produce a distinct section in their opinion. You want to understand how to list publications on a resume. You wish to remain easily readable and keep up a professional appearance. The idea is to supply a total framing for your candidacy. The job, the market, and the institution proved not the perfect fit for me. The Lost Secret of Putting Writing for a Magazine in Resume You should pick a bit of writing that is relatable for the organization. Resumes are just a page in length (if you dont own a range of years of experience in a certain field), and space is at a premium. As your principal advertising piece , your resume says a good absprache about you. Continue reading for all resume articles. Consider why it is you are writing the short article. Youll run into a million articles on the topic, but in truth its very hard to advise an overall audience on the best way to compose such specific content. Casual articles published in a hobbyist magazine most likely dont will need to get shared. Why Almost Everything Youve Learned About Putting Writing for a Magazine in Resume Is Wrong Create a distinctive CV for each job that you apply for. Dont make the error of answering each job posting with the exact generic resume. If youre applying to several writing jobs, you may consider creating an online writing portfolio you may easily send to employers. For instance, if you are asking for work in HR at a little company, you may be accountable for sending company-wide details. You are able to try and ask editors for some outcomes youll be able to share on said resumes, but that might be a longshot. Skills Skills are another big portion of a great robotics engineer resume, and youll be able to acquire a great deal of valuable skills without having a lengthy career in the area. Your resume can actually be sorted out by a computer program prior to a recruiter even has an opportunity to view it if it doesnt include the correct search phrases. Things You Wont Like About Putting Writing for a Magazine in Resume and Things You Will You may be surprised at how many writing gems you find when you get started searching your files. You may supplement whats on the webpage with links to your work but you must motivate the hiring manager to take the excess step required. You dont need to interrupt your writing procedure to try to remember some info. Reading and re-reading your resume is only the start of the editing procedure. The 30-Second Trick for Putting Writing for a Magazine in Resume Be specific As much as you would like to engage the reader, you ought to refra in from using lengthy descriptions. An outstanding Magazine Editor resume should have a range of impressive skills your employer or interviewer is searching for in a candidate. The peak of your resume should includecritical keyword phrases and a fast snapshot of your core strengths, Leavy-Detrick states. Address Other Differences There are a range of small differences to be on the lookout for in an international resume. A CV is a reassurance to a possible employer, its an opportunity to spleen the proper boxes. Theres no correct or wrong method to compose a CV but there are a number of common sections you should cover.