A Special Publication of The Daily Star Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 Serving Otsego, Delaware, Chenango & Schoharie Counties A Careers & Training Guide A Head for • How to find a job you’ll love • Entry-level position: take it or leave it? • 3 interesting jobs in senior residences • 4 strategies for retaining your employees • Boredom-burnout syndrome • 4 tips for recruiting during a labor shortage & MORE!
You’ll probably be up against several other candidates vying for the same position. Therefore, make your resume and cover letter stand out by incorporating relevant keywords and action verbs to capture the recruiter’s attention. You may want to hire a resume-writing specialist to help you launch your career.
How to land your first job as a recent graduate
Browse your local job banks to find a career that suits your skillset.
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Career change Why you should consult a career counselor
The pandemic prompted thousands of people to reflect on their priorities in all areas of their lives. As a result, many people decided to start new ca reers that more closely aligned with their values or were in a less vulnerable sector. If this sounds like you, find out why it’s important to carefully plan your career transition by consulting a career counselor.
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A career counselor can help guide you towards a career that’s consistent with your current living situation, including your family status. These pro fessionals have experience with several types of clients and may help you uncover career options you never knew existed.
If you want to better understand your professional strengths, weaknesses and priorities, it’s advisable to meet with a career counselor. A career coun selor can speak with you and give you various questionnaires and tests to help you make a targeted career plan.
An essential reflection
In theory, changing careers when your job no longer suits you can be a good idea. However, choosing a completely different field isn’t something you can do overnight. In fact, decisions made on the spur of the moment can have unfortunate consequences.
Are you on a limited budget and unable to afford a private ca reer counselor? If so, many community or ganizations offer free or low-cost career counseling services. Contact one in your local area to find out more.
Did you recently graduate from university? Are you looking for your first real job? Although you may come across jobs that require several years of experience, don’t be discouraged. Here are a few tips to get your application noticed. Inform your contacts Tell your parents, friends and former classmates about your job search. Try to name specific companies that interest you. Someone you know may have a close connection that can help you adjust your application accordingly and increase your chances of being selected. It’s a good idea to participate in networking activities and publicize your job search on social media. Be humble Be realistic. Don’t apply for high-level jobs with six-figure salaries. This will only leave you disappointed. As a new graduate, think of your first job as an opportunity to gain experience and prove yourself. If you work hard, you’ll eventually climb up the corporate ladder. Take care of your paperwork
How to find a job you’ll love
Set salary and money aside. If you concentrate too much on salary expec tations, you may be missing out on jobs you’d love. Pretend you don’t have any financial commitments. What would you do? You may find you’d be willing to work longer hours at reduced pay if you’re in an environment that moti vates and engages you. Seek advice. Your friends and family know you best. Therefore, ask them for their opinions on your perfect job. They may see qualities in you that you’ve downplayed, like public speak ing or cooking. Moreover, meeting with a career counselor can help you identify industries or roles you may haveKnowoverlooked.yourvalues.
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As the saying goes: “if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life.” If you’re looking for your dream job, here are some tips for setting you in the right direction. Identify your passions. Discover your interests by asking yourself the right questions. What websites do you visit when you want to relax? What types of movies or books do you enjoy? When was the last time you put extra effort into something, personally or profes sionally? Your answers may provide insight into what you love.
If you love being outside in nature, you may not find an office job fulfilling. On the other hand, if you value having free evenings and weekends, then a Monday-to-Fri day job may suit your lifestyle best. Once you’ve identified your prefer ences, find ways to put them to work.
Volunteer, take classes or earn certi fications in those areas. Do some re search into companies and job oppor tunities in your fields of interest.
Did you receive a job offer, but the salary is too low? Here are a few tips to help you negotiate a higher salary that matches your skills. The criteria Companies tend to set their employ ees’ salaries based on specific criteria. Among other things, internal equity is typically a factor. This means your salary should be reasonable in com parison to other team members who occupy the same position and level of seniority. The salary amount may also be based on the company’s budget and urgency to fill the position. The context You’re much more likely to negotiate a higher salary if you’re the company’s first choice. If the recruitment process drags on or you feel like you’re one of many candidates on a waiting list, you may be a second or third choice. In this case, asking for a better salary could be futile. Points to talk about Some things, such as vacation days and working hours, are difficult to keep secret and can cause dissatis faction or jealousy among colleagues. Therefore, you should focus on aspects of the job that’ll remain confidential, like your salary and a company com puter or cell phone. Whatever your proposal, end it with an open question like “What do you think?” to get the discussion going.
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When to refuse If you sincerely doubt that you’ll en joy your everyday tasks, the job prob ably isn’t for you. The same applies if most of your skills and educational achievements don’t apply to the job and won’t contribute to your profes sional development. Finally, it may be best to refuse the position if the salary is significantly lower than your expec tations or if the company has a high turnover rate. Are you having trouble finding a job that suits you? Consult job hunting re sources in your area
It’s rare to get dream job the first try. Therefore, if you’re offered an entry-level position, it’s necessary to ask yourself if it’s a good idea to ac cept it. Here are some tips to help decide. When to accept If the job is related to your area of expertise and allows you to use and develop your skills, it may be worth while. The job may let you explore a field you’re interested in and help obtain a better position in the future.
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Many seniors have special dietary needs because of chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Geriatric dieticians help seniors optimize their diets to ensure they live the healthiest possible lives.These three jobs only scratch the surface of all the possibilities available for work in seniors’ residences. For example, cooks, secretaries, drivers, cleaners and nurses also play important roles in helping seniors live the happiest, most fulfilling lives they can.
3. It expands your network. When you volunteer, you meet new people and broad en your network of friends and associates. It’s good to save contact information from colleagues, board members, clients and suppliers. You never know who may be able to help you find a dream job.
2. It prepares you for the application process. Most organizations require po tential volunteers to fill out an application and participate in an interview. Many will also demand a driver’s license and criminal record check. Going through this process will ensure you know what to expect when applying for a paid gig.
Although education and work experience are essential for landing your first job, volunteering can also give you an advantage over other applicants. Here’s how.
4. It can give you references. It’s tough to get references without work experi ence. However, a non-profit organization or charity reference is just as valid as one from an employer. Use your volunteering references to apply for your next job or post-secondary program.
As a social worker, you’ll help seniors experiencing the non-medical chal lenges of advanced age. For example, social workers facilitate communica tion between seniors, their families and other care workers to ensure they receive their care.
Make sure you put your volunteering experience on your resume. Include the job title and description, examples of your activities, the skills you learned and your achievements. Also, explain how your experience relates to the job you’re applying for.
Here are three jobs that may interest you.
3 interesting jobs in senior residences
How volunteering can land you a job
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1. It gives you new skills and experience. When you volunteer, you may have to deal directly with clients, suppliers and board members. You may also have to learn new computer programs or give presentations. You can learn both hard and soft skills while volunteering, which you can bring to the table when you apply for a paid job.
Are you a social person? Do you want a career in a field with a variety of job prospects? You may want to consider working in a senior residence.
If you’re looking for a new career, browse your local job bank to find em ployment opportunities in a senior residence.
Over time, muscles and joints wear out. Consequently, many seniors re quire the help of a physical therapist to strengthen their bodies and im prove their mobility.
1. Focus on communication. Communi cate openly with your employees. Listen to their concerns and be open to new ideas. Let them know they’re heard and that you take them seriously.
4. Get out of the office. Create opportuni ties for your employees to socialize and have fun in a context that doesn’t revolve around work. Use the opportunity to celebrate their successes.Employee retention also depends on effec tive recruitment. Therefore, use a special ized agency to start your talent search today.
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, it can be challenging to retain your employees. Here are four strategies to help keep your talent.
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3. Offer benefits. Ask your employees what your company could improve and add these to their benefits and perks. For example, you could include group insurance, paid holi days, yoga classes, flexible working hours and telemedicine.
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2. Think about development. Employees of ten quit because of a lack of advancement opportunities. Therefore, provide training so your employees can develop their poten tial, avoid boredom and take on new chal lenges.
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Burn-out syndrome, com monly known as burn-out, is generally associated with an overload of work and a high level of stress over a long peri od of time. However, a related phenomenon is increasingly observed in the working world: boredom-burnout syndrome or bore-out. what need know. could develop bore-out if one or more of the follow ing applies to your professional situation: The tasks given at work are repetitive and boring There’s no possibility of ad vancement within your organi zation overqualified for the position hold employer doesn’t pro vide sufficient praise Your workload is insuffi cient Before you feel completely worn out and tempted to quit, try talking to your manager. If necessary, they can modify your tasks and responsibilities to increase your satisfaction. If your employer doesn’t offer to improve your situation, con sider changing jobs or careers. may even want to return to school to find a stimulating and rewarding job that’s wor thy of your abilities.
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Managers have a role to play to en sure their internships benefit both the student and the company. Here are four tips for creating a successful internship program.
4. Include interns in social gather ings. Interns will feel more invested in your organization and motivated if they’re included in social events. If your company takes part in volunteer activi ties, invite your interns to take part. Lastly, get the most out of your intern by keeping them busy with short- and long-term assignments.
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3. Find or be a mentor. A mentor pro vides guidance, motivation and support to their mentees and can be a tremen dous help to inexperienced interns who may not know the internal ropes of the organization. If you don’t have the ca pacity, designate someone you think may provide your intern with the ad vice they need.
2. Conduct performance reviews. Per formance reviews allow your interns to grow, learn and become more produc tive during their stay. Provide construc tive criticism to let your intern know what they’re doing right or wrong.
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1. Create a job description. Interns of ten arrive at your company with little to no work experience. Without clear direction and specific guidelines, they may flounder. Define the role, assign ments and expectations before the in ternship begins.
As the saying goes, time is money. Af ter all, your employees must effectively manage their time to help improve your business’ success. Poor time manage ment can lead to stress, missed dead lines and inferior-quality work. Conse quently, time management training can help your employees stay organized, efficient and productive by giving them the tools and techniques to use their time wisely.
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As an IT employee, you’re often required to solve problems. Conse quently, you must enjoy challenging yourself and looking for innovative solutions. You must also be inherently curious to stay updated with the latest technologies in a constantly evolving field.
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Businesses need employees with good interpersonal communication skills to improve collaboration. Basic communi cation skills can help avoid bad work ing relationships that could hurt your company’s success. Whether targeted at face-to-face meetings, Zoom con ferences or email exchanges, a course on effective communication will ensure your employees have the necessary skills to interact professionally with each oth er and your customers.
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IT specialists must be able to communicate with their colleagues and clients. This means you must be good at conveying your ideas, making yourself understood and finding the best moments to do so.
3. Leadership It’s not always easy to tell which em ployees have leadership potential. That’s why providing leadership training to all your employees, not only managers and supervisors, is important. By improving their leadership skills, you’ll be helping your employees grow within your com pany, giving them the capacity to take on new roles and responsibilities. Remember that today’s employees are tomorrow’s leaders.
3. Organizational skills
If you want to thrive in IT, you must have exceptional or ganizational skills. Depending on your job, your colleagues may regularly interrupt you and require you to switch gears constantly. Therefore, you must be well organized and able to multi-task to keep up with your workload. Do you have these qualities? If so, you have everything you need for a long career in this promising field.
Corporate training is often aimed at increasing an employees’ knowledge in a specific area, such as mastering a software program. But some training programs can help improve the produc tivity and motivation of all categories of employees. Here are three you may want to consider.
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Whether you already work in information technology (IT) or are just starting your studies, here are three qualities essential to your success.
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5. It doesn’t include contact information. In addition to your email address, your CV must include your mailing address and telephone number. This makes it easier for recruiters to contact you. It also gives them an idea of the distance between your home and the office.Doyou need help updating your CV? Consider hiring a résumé writing and editing service near you.
Are you looking for one or two candidates to round out your team, but the scant labor market is making it difficult? Here are four tips to help you land new employees in a challenging time.
Harness the potential of your social networks to publicize your company’s successes, the causes you support or other in formation that reflects your organization’s values. Moreover, don’t forget to let people know about the company culture and working conditions.
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2. It mentions incomplete knowledge. Don’t exaggerate your skills by saying you gained experience working with specific technologies in your studies or a previous job if you didn’t.
Be open and adaptable with your selection criteria. For exam ple, be prepared to hire someone who may not tick all the boxes but who has the potential to develop within your organization.
These are some of the many strategies that can help you make your company shine and attract new talent. Don’t hesitate to seek the services of professionals who can help you find a win ning formula.
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The labor shortage allows candidates to choose from sever al employment opportunities. Therefore, if a candidate stands out, move quickly through the recruiting process to avoid miss ing your chance. 4. Call on the experts Use a recruitment agency to help you find suitable candidates. For instance, recruiters can help you position your company as an appealing employer.
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3. It lacks precision. Does your CV say you worked for a company from 2021 to 2022? This is ambiguous and could mean the job lasted two years or two months. Therefore, include the months for each job you list to avoid misunder standings.
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4. It misrepresents your abilities. Don’t try to make yourself look better by in cluding false information in your CV. If the manager finds out you lied, this could potentially harm your reputation.
Do you want to make a career change? Before sending your résumé to potential employers, make sure you haven’t made any of the following errors.
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1. It’s not up to date. If you haven’t up dated your CV in a while, make sure it isn’t missing relevant employment information. Think about the position you’re applying for and trim any extra neous details that could take away from your skills.
Do you have what it takes to be a sprinkler fitter? The field of fire prevention has many exciting job opportunities. Do you care about safety and have a good work eth ic? If so, sprinkler fitting could be the right job for you. Tasks Here are some of the main tasks per formed by a sprinkler fitter: • Inspect and maintain various sprin kler systems • Connect pipes to water lines • Hook up pump systems • Measure and cut pipes • Install valves, conduits and supports • Create openings in walls, floors and ceilings Qualifications If you want to be a sprinkler fitter, you must be: • Comfortable working at heights • Resourceful • Meticulous • Physically fit • Enjoy teamwork Locations Sprinkler fitters work indoors and outdoors in various locations, including factories, rental buildings, hospitals and commercial buildings. Are you
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Telecommuting has become increasingly popular in recent years. It allows companies to recruit qualified talent across the globe. If your company is about to welcome a new telecommuting employee, here’s how to do it.
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Talk about the company. Describe the company’s mission, values and other information to help the employee develop a sense of belonging.
Follow up. Make sure the new employee receives feedback from their immediate colleagues in the first few weeks to help them adjust. The re cruit should feel free to ask questions without fear of judgment.
How to welcome a teleworking employee
Present your tools. Familiarize the employee with the tools, software and online platforms the company uses daily.
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Introduce the team. Set up a video chat to introduce the entire team. You can reserve extra time for the employee to get to know the colleagues they’ll be working with directly.
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Offer mentoring. Ensure the new employee knows they have someone they can lean on and contact if they need help. This will help them feel at ease.
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