Careers and New Graduates - Advice For Moving Out and Moving on Even During a Recession

Stand out by writing and living your worklife mission and learn the new rules for careers. It also might help your parents if you moved out of your old room or the basement.

Start with a new paradigm, a new mindset. Find organizations that support your worklife mission and fight to join them. Generations ago it was your parents and even grandparents that thought they would be in one career path and maybe with one company. That was the dream of dreams. Then you could settle down in life. Well, forget that mindset. If that's the lottery you want to hit you will probably have lottery odds to get into one career path, climb the corporate ladder and retire that way. Who checks time with a watch anyway? It's on your IPhone or PDA or whatever. In many ways, you need grasp the idea that you will have some major career shifts and, most likely, change careers during your career. A career must be viewed as a sequence of jobs and probably a sequence of career paths. How can I make this claim? All industries change and as the industry changes then you must change with it. It's Internet warp speed. No industry remains stagnant and if a business that serves that industry does not change then that business faces changes of its own.

Look at the way the construction business or housing industry has changed in the last year. Look at the technology and software industries. Have they changed? How about the music and entertainment industry? Any changes you noticed? They change daily. How about the oil business, the airlines and others? Okay, you have the point. Either the business, technology, people and economies change or something shifts. For those shifts any jobseeker or person who intends to have a long career must embrace change.

Now for a healthy outlook on your career path I recommend you:

1. Accept Change. To open a door to a new career jobseekers must focus on accepting change as reality. So look at the ways you have learned and enjoy learning. Express this in achievements and keywords in your resume and career marketing materials. Be ready to respond swiftly to the needs of corporations by offering different aspects of your background. No longer are resume just dry ways to demonstrate your employment during high school, college, through internships, military or other experiences. You must give line and verse about what you have done and how it applies to the position you are going for next. That means get ready to edit your resume for each position you apply for online or offline. Change happens abruptly in business. It happens abruptly throughout many a career path. What's in our control? You control your actions and your attitudes; that may be about all you can control. Control the content within your resume. Develop your volunteer experiences, key class projects, athletic or other achievements. Everything must be looked at, developed and considered. Some new graduates think they have nothing to offer. You do if you market it properly.

2. Look Beyond the Surface. According to career authors and other representatives from the major search engines, something less than 5% of leads are advertised on the big job boards. So where does the typical jobseeker or the typical new graduate spend their time looking for jobs? I would argue they spend 95% of their energy focused on Internet job boards. This is a good starting point. In fact, sites like Craig's List offer opportunities and danger too. As a new graduate you need to search and find your target audience. Recruiters don't just look on the major sites for resumes. They are working the social networking sites like Facebook and the more professional networking sites like LinkedIn. Those are not the only ones either! So if you information isn't loaded there and you don't know why you need to campaign in that way then you are out of date. You are not savvy or sophisticated. Weddle's Guides and Peter Weddle himself an Internet guru stated personally to me that there are dozens of sites for niche industries being developed weekly. In fact, he suggested that recruiters are more interested in finding you doing something they might want to hire you for than downloading your CV from the big sites. So where could you go and what could you do to be seen as someone serious? Remember you must think this way even if you are in a path toward law school, med school or are not sure what you want to be when you grow up.

3. Go for Your Mission not Just a Job. Take an entrepreneurial approach to your future. How do I want my life to be in 10 years and what career path may be the best vehicle to that path? What do I want my reputation to be in five years? What is my Worklife Mission? Everything you do should be geared toward these goals and aspirations. If you are looking for a job and not a career a lot of this advice might not matter. If you are just trying to pay bills then who cares what you do or who you do it for. But if you can compose more than your 30--second commercial - develop a Worklife Mission statement. Pick career opportunities that may advance you toward who and what you want to be in five or more years. Current Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers suggest that 65% of people don't like their jobs. But what do they do about this dissatisfaction? Where do they go to take proactive, positive action on finding their professional calling, their next steps? To properly research new ideas you can use the big job boards like Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com. Other sources of information may come as easy as finding articles and information from a variety of sources: industry journals, company websites, blogs, volunteer organization sites, DOT, OOH, ONET and other resources. In a competitive job market, it's hard enough for job seekers on a steady career path to get their resumes noticed. If you are pursuing a new direction, it's all that much more difficult to convince hiring managers to take a chance on you. Study and read. Utilize insiders to help you network. Pick jobs that will give you part of what you want to be in 10 years. Move toward something specific. Also, please stop looking for a job and start looking for opportunities. Employers want people who want opportunities. If you want to stand out then take the attitude that you want an opportunity.

4. Lastly, start dealing with the gaps and mistakes you made during college. So you didn't get that internship that you wanted? You didn't really have that great of summer jobs? You didn't do all those volunteer things you thought you would do? Well then start doing them now. Start volunteering. Ask for the experiences you need and give away your time and expertise for free. No, don't wait. Do it right now. In the meantime you may have to get two jobs, three jobs or even put up with being underemployed until you make up this lost ground. Mistakes that new graduates make usually means that they want to utilize the same poor decisions they made during school as they attempt to compete in the marketplace. That just simply won't work. As professionals, many of my clients need a makeover and to understand they must self-study in order to research, define and emphasize key qualifications for these new goals and objectives. If you have not earned them start earning them now. With that attitude you will probably be hired into a position you want.

5. Your Resume Must Be Outstanding. What do the potential hiring managers want to see in a resume? Here's a tip - they want to see what you can do for them now and how you will drive revenue and reduce cost for them now. What do they want to see in you if you ran a construction operation but now want to consider selling industrial products? Hire a professional to interview you and market you. Good writing, proper use of keywords and a marketing oriented resume sells in person and online. You need to ask yourself tough questions to come up with original documents. In a behavioral interview for major account management, how will you relate your transferable skills or the experiences you gained to date? What if you were in the military and you want to be in a federal job? That may make sense. But how do you relate your class experiences, jobs, internships, military experiences and whatever you have into a corporate assignment in finance, sales or operations? The list goes and could go on forever. They don't need to know dry work history or a listless listing of dates, times and responsibilities but they do need to understand the transferable skills, keywords and strategy you intend to take with them in communicating your specific and immediate value. Any savvy jobseeker and especially a career changer may need to clearly write down, analyze and synthesize raw data to feature why they are marketable and why they should be interviewed. A great resume or personal marketing material must brand you across many platforms - online, offline, personal, professional.

Congratulations on earning your degree. You must look for an opportunity not a handout. You want to earn your future. Now go out and fight with passion for your career life and your all important worklife mission. And get out of the basement room at your parents house!

Coping With Career Change

Lost your Job? Experiencing a sudden or unexpected career change? Worried about your future?

The emotional response to career change is similar to dealing with loss as characterized by Kubler-Ross.

Denial

There are typically two stages of denial that occur with sudden or unexpected career transitions. The first stage is typically very brief. There may be a short suspension of belief in which it is hard to imagine that you no longer have that job. The facts are pretty hard to deny, the position was there one day and you were gone the next day. Regardless of the circumstances, it is fairly difficult to deny when this fact when that door has been closed.

The second and more dangerous period of denial occurs when lifestyle is not altered, even though the income has changed. In many cases, denial is subsidized by a severance package, a golden parachute, or unemployment benefits. The employer no longer provides the ongoing checks or benefits coverage, but the income if otherwise subsidized and therefore lifestyle if not substantially altered. This form of denial can be very dangerous and should be quickly resolved. With time the severance package, unemployment benefits, or personal savings will start to diminish and eventually run dry. It is difficult to predict exactly when the next position or career will create a new source of income, and it is difficult to determine how the compensation and benefits will compare to previous position. When the change occurs, it is a very good time to begin assessing your financial responsibilities and expenses.

Each month as the credit cards statements, rent or mortgage, and other expenses arrive, use that as an opportunity to evaluate the necessity of the expenses that you incur. It is a common habit that expenses grow in proportion to an individual's ability to support the expenses. Clothes, cars, and eating habits are examples of expenses that easily adjust with a person's ability to sustain the expense. Subscriptions, hobbies, and miscellaneous expenses are often forgotten or disguised personal expenses. Every time that you pay an invoice, consider how that costs compares to your personal hierarchy of needs and how you can be a little more frugal in your expenditures. If you can reduce your expenses now, it will continue to bear fruit, even when your income is restored.

Anger

It is natural to be angry when events impact a person's routines. It is natural to feel anger when events interrupt an individual's ability to support a family or otherwise jeopardize financial responsibilities. It is natural, but is it productive? If the career change is due to personal lack of performance on the job, then there is nobody to blame but yourself. If the career change is due to financial hardship by the company, thereby resulting in overall job reductions, then there is nobody to blame at the company that is also struggling to survive. Organizations have a responsibility to support clients, customers, shareholders, and the remaining employees to the best of the ability of the company. Whatever the cause of the career change, the natural responses of anger and frustration lack direction and therefore offer no source of consolation.

Do you feel the energy that comes from frustration, anger, or enthusiasm? Emotions charge the body with adrenaline and create energy. Even negative emotions like frustration, anger, or worry can create an emotional charge that can be redirected into positive energy. If you sit still and let negative emotions take control, then you may find yourself drowning in continuous waves of negative thoughts and concerns. Rather than slip into depression or self-pity, use that energy to give you incentive to concentrate on positive projects. For example, invest your energy in reworking your resume. Begin making lists of opportunities and invest your time in researching companies that are showing positive growth. Start educating yourself on other aspects of your industry or profession. Use that energy that makes you shake with frustration to put your fingers to work on the keyboard, flipping pages, or dialing phone numbers. If you still have energy left over after you have worked every possibility, then go for a walk and release that energy with some positive exercise.

Depression

The hunt for your next career position may take some time. Economic challenges may restrict the job market and create seemingly overwhelming competition for a limited number of positions. Constant concerns, coupled with a sense of responsibility, can create fertile grounds for depression. If you feel this happening to you, remember that it is a choice and you have control over it. Depression occurs when you allow yourself to feel remorse because events and timelines are not occurring according to your plans. This does not mean that the forces of the universe are working against you, but it could be a strong indication that it is time to change your plans. Sometimes it is necessary to abandon your plans completely and pause to properly evaluate the options available to you. This may mean changing your lifestyle, changing your career, or allowing yourself to take an intermediate transition in another direction. Allow yourself the flexibility to adapt to the situations and opportunities that are available to you. This does not mean that you are settling for less than your full potential, but it does mean that you have the self-confidence to allow yourself to expand your talents and experience in previously unexpected areas. Allow yourself the flexibility to abandon or temporarily shelf those expectations that are causing your depression and give yourself the freedom to adjust your career or lifestyle to take advantage of what is available to you at the moment. When it seems that you cannot make any progress in the direction that you are going then allow yourself to move in the direction that gives your life momentum.

Bargaining

Once you have overcome denial and accepted the sometimes life-altering changes to control your expenses, and after you have overcome or bypassed the feelings of anger or depression, it is natural to begin a process of personal bargaining. This phase is the internal conflict of balances wants and needs with reality and resources. It is a process of justifying small concessions for the greater good. It means offsetting minor sacrifices by placating yourself with some rational of purpose or personal reward.

The process of internal bargaining can be a positive process if it means an awakening realization of the positive outcome of your decisions and actions in contrast to the investment of selective sacrifice. However, it is very important to consider the long term commitment associated with such bargaining. If the sacrifices are worth the return of a lasting career or long term relationship, then it is merely an acknowledgment of personal investment. If the sacrifice results in ethical conflicts or may otherwise require sustained commitment that you are not willing or able to make, then the bargain lacks substance and is doomed to failure. Do not negotiate commitments that you are unwilling or unable to sustain, not even to yourself.

Acceptance

Welcome to the club! There are millions of individuals experiencing various stages of career transitions. You are not alone and you are not really competitors. Each person is looking for the next opportunity to match personal talents and capability with the appropriate corresponding position. Likewise, organizations are searching for the most appropriate candidate in accordance with the job requirements. It is not a competition or a popularity contest. It is a giant puzzle in which all of the pieces are trying to find the perfect fit. As you look for your next opportunity, help those in your network to do the same. If you find a position that is suitable for someone else who is in career transition, take the time to make a recommendation and help good people discover good organizations. Helping others in your fellow career transitioning tribe may encourage them to help one another, and inspire them to help you too. Even if the favors are not returned, you will have the personal satisfaction of helping others.

Once you have accepted that your life has changed, there are countless new opportunities that are open to you. Be ready for new experiences and be prepared for more unexpected challenges. The experiences are all part of the learning process. You could have spent countless months or years in the rut of your routine, but you have been given an unexpected opportunity to apply your talents and experience in new ways. You have been given a personal invitation to expand your capabilities and to meet new friends. It can be unsettling when it is unexpected, but you can use this is an opportunity to invest in yourself and in your future.

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Words of Wisdom

"'There's new energy to harness, new jobs to be created, new schools to build, and threats to meet, alliances to repair. The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term. But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you, we as a people will get there. There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And, above all, I will ask you to join in the work of remaking this nation, the only way it's been done in America for 221 years - block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand." - Barack Obama, Election Night Speech

"If government could create jobs and raise children, socialism would have worked." - George Gilder

"Emergencies have always been necessary to progress. It was darkness which produced the lamp. It was fog that produced the compass. It was hunger that drove us to exploration. And it took a depression to teach us the real value of a job." - Victor Hugo
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10 Tips To Upgrading Your Career And Increasing Your Salary

A career that is unsatisfying is not a lost cause. There are things that you can do to propel your career to the next level and get the salary that you want and deserve. It takes a little work but it can be done. You don't have to remain in a career that has you in a rut, if you really want a change in your life, take the reins, take charge and go for it! These ten tips will help give you a jumpstart to kicking up your career.

1. Create your own CAP (Career Action Plan)

Take some time to consider your career objectives. Where would you like to see your career going? What is your ultimate career goal? Jot this down and draw up a clear, concise goals as well as a plan to help you get there.

2. Give your resume a facelift

Write your resume for the job that you want. Highlight your professional accomplishments and note any special projects you've worked on for your job. Get a professional to take a look and advise you on any modifications that you need to make. Additionally utilize management as a resource for advice.

3. Keep your skills fresh and current

Stale skills won't get you far. Continuing education can help keep your skills up to date. Take an online course or try some evening classes to keep your skills sharp and make sure that you keep up with changes in your industry. Upgrading your skills will help justify a higher salary as well as increased responsibility.

4. Let them know that you are an asset

If you want that promotion; you need to toot your own horn a little. Let management know the things that you bring to your job and the contributions that you make. Talk about your career goals and let them know about your accomplishments. Give those accomplishments impact by assigning a dollar amount (i.e. I streamlined operations and cut costs by 34% last month). Give examples of how your accomplishments changed a process or company for the better.

5. Go pro and obliterate your competition

Professional certifications can help you a great deal. They make you stand out from the rest by showing your commitment and ambition. Many certifications can establish you as an expert while developing your skills. Additionally, most companies pay more for employees who hold IT and professional certifications.

6. Find yourself a Career Coach

A good career coach can help you meet your goals and really boost your chances for progressing in your career. They will give you valuable tips for success, not just professionally but often personally as well. A career coach can step back as an outsider and identify trouble areas then advise you on the best course of action to address the issues impeding your progress.

7. Brand yourself

In marketing, when a product becomes very well known and highly recognizable, basically a household name, it is considered to be branded. You can do the same. Always capitalize on your strengths, what are you good at? What are you known for? Hone these special skills and market them in your cover letters and resumes. Remember that your behavior in the workplace, networking functions and your communication skills will speak volumes about you.

8. Make your own success

You can put yourself ahead of the game by creating high profile opportunities that set you apart from the others. Pitch ideas to upper management to create opportunities for yourself. Volunteer for special projects that will give you an edge as well as impressive accomplishments to add to your resume.

9. Find a mentor

A mentor can help guide you on your career path and give you guidance, advice and support. Many times they can open doors for you that would otherwise remain closed. Often, your mentor is a person who has worked or is working in your industry. They know the ins and outs and how to play the game. One of the best ways to find a mentor is to network with people in your industry and within your current company.

10. Get polished and get noticed

You will certainly have the attention of upper management if you are an effective speaker and are skillful at presentations and in your day-to-day communication. If you are uncomfortable with public speaking take a class or join toastmaster. Effective communication skills are much too important to ignore.

These tips will help you get the job that you want. Just stick with it and remember that success takes commitment and drive, but most of all, you have to believe - in yourself.

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There are affluence of chargeless job boards accessible that specialize in niches. This agency that they represent jobs in assertive categories only. Administration and recruiters can use these types of job boards to acquisition the exact applicant they allegation after weeding through lots of amateur resumes. Niches include:

· Healthcare careers

· Engineering careers

· Law enforcement

· International jobs

· Hotel and hospitality

· Federal careers

· Education

· And more!

While there are bags of job finder lath websites for these niches, not all of them were created equally. Some boards are harder to acquisition because they don't see the affectionate of cartage that administration wish to see (i.e. they don't get as abundant acknowledgment to abeyant employees). Others allegation associates fees. Below, we've listed some of the best chargeless job boards that are advantageous to recruiters and employers:

Accounting Careers Today: With the abridgement in a slump, there is a allegation for abundant accountants. Analysis out job boards with niches in this breadth if you are able for these positions.

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After Academy Entry-Level Jobs: Award a new job appropriate out of academy can be difficult, but there is a appropriate job lath just for this purpose. Look at the After Academy website.

Engineering Jobs: If you're searching for a job in engineering, the Engineering Central website can advice you out.

For added alcove job boards, analysis out the Internet Inc. blog at internetinc.com. It includes a lot of advantageous advice on the top 100 job seek lath niches.

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