Author: bbc.co.uk
Lowongan Kerja - It hopes that its purchase of 25,000 electric vehicles will drive the development of a network of charging stations, and other related products, which it produces.
Its first order is for 12,000 Chevrolet Volts, which will start to roll off GM's production lines this month.
GE will use them as company cars and lease them to corporate customers.
It intends to buy the 25,000 cars by 2015. It will use some of them in its own fleet.
The rest will go into its Capital Fleet Services business, which leases cars to corporate customers.
GM said it wanted to "lead wide-scale electric adoption and generate growth for its businesses".
GE's Jeff Immelt said he hope the purchase would "move electric vehicles from anticipation to action".
It predicts that the nascent electric vehicle market could be worth $500m (£310m; 366m euros) in revenue to GM over the next three years.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
General Motors Getting Ready For Profitable Future
Author: bbc.co.uk
The Grand River Assembly, which lies about 90 miles west of Detroit, is gearing up production, hiring hundreds of new workers and getting ready to start producing a Cadillac that will be both smaller and much less thirsty than those it used to make.
Lowongan Kerja - The model is a powerful symbol of a new beginning for the bruised carmaker after last year's $50bn - £31bn at current exchange rates - bail-out by the US taxpayer.
But symbolism will not do for GM's new chief executive Dan Akerson, a former telecoms executive and naval officer known for his keen, at times even combative, focus on figures.
They are beginning to look impressive. GM made $2bn net profits during the July to September quarter, a dramatic turnaround from a near-$1bn loss during the same period a year earlier.
"The results of the third quarter clearly point to the amount of progress that GM has made," says Mr Akerson, who also has a background in private equity investment.
With sales remaining strong during the last three months of the year, GM expects to make a profit for the year as a whole.
"Although we're a different company, it's worth noting that last time GM reported a profitable year was 1994," Mr Akerson says.
Making better cars 
Mr Akerson is known as a combative executive who focuses closely on financial figures With Mr Akerson at the helm, GM is getting ready for the second leg of a long and painful journey.
The first, which was run by his predecessors Fritz Henderson and Ed Whitacre, was all about pushing through a harsh restructuring, all under the watchful eye of a board of directors representing the US government's 61% stake in the group.
The second phase of GM's revival is about to start as the government and its co-owners - the Canadian government and the union - get ready to pass majority control of the company back to private investors.
And it is clear that this phase will have to be product-led.
In recent years, the quality of many of the models made by GM has fallen short of the quality products delivered by many of its rivals, and so the company reputation has suffered a great deal.
Mr Akerson is eager to fix that.
He knows well that building quality cars can be costly, so this year GM has spent close to $5bn on capital expenditure.
Next year, and in the years ahead, Mr Akerson is expected to spend even more - and he is eager to pass on the message.
"We've just started doing a better job in marketing our brands to consumers," he says.
International challenge
But making better cars will not be enough without further changes to GM's corporate culture, as well as a bolstering of morale in a company that has seen tens of thousands of jobs go in a matter of months.
Improved financial risk management is also vital, according to Mr Akerson, who has been pushing for closer monitoring of what profit margins different units within the firm deliver, as well as for a more deliberate approach to currency risk.
And of course, Mr Akerson says, "we continue to be vigilant in reducing cost".
But the biggest challenge will be to rebuild relations with both customers and government officials, workers and dealers, across the pond.
This is particularly important in Germany, the largest car market in Europe, where deep wounds were inflicted last year during lengthy talks with both the unions and the government.
Mr Akerson is fully aware of what needs to be done. "We know we have much work to do. We still have to fix Europe," he says.
Private investors, preparing to buy GM shares, will hope he also knows how to do it.
Job Indonesia - A year-and-a-half after the US automotive giant General Motors (GM) filled for bankruptcy protection, the Cadillac factory in Lansing, Michigan, is still churning out cars. - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - The model is a powerful symbol of a new beginning for the bruised carmaker after last year's $50bn - £31bn at current exchange rates - bail-out by the US taxpayer.
But symbolism will not do for GM's new chief executive Dan Akerson, a former telecoms executive and naval officer known for his keen, at times even combative, focus on figures.
They are beginning to look impressive. GM made $2bn net profits during the July to September quarter, a dramatic turnaround from a near-$1bn loss during the same period a year earlier.
"The results of the third quarter clearly point to the amount of progress that GM has made," says Mr Akerson, who also has a background in private equity investment.
With sales remaining strong during the last three months of the year, GM expects to make a profit for the year as a whole.
"Although we're a different company, it's worth noting that last time GM reported a profitable year was 1994," Mr Akerson says.
Making better cars
Mr Akerson is known as a combative executive who focuses closely on financial figures The first, which was run by his predecessors Fritz Henderson and Ed Whitacre, was all about pushing through a harsh restructuring, all under the watchful eye of a board of directors representing the US government's 61% stake in the group.
The second phase of GM's revival is about to start as the government and its co-owners - the Canadian government and the union - get ready to pass majority control of the company back to private investors.
And it is clear that this phase will have to be product-led.
In recent years, the quality of many of the models made by GM has fallen short of the quality products delivered by many of its rivals, and so the company reputation has suffered a great deal.
Mr Akerson is eager to fix that.
He knows well that building quality cars can be costly, so this year GM has spent close to $5bn on capital expenditure.
Next year, and in the years ahead, Mr Akerson is expected to spend even more - and he is eager to pass on the message.
"We've just started doing a better job in marketing our brands to consumers," he says.
International challenge
But making better cars will not be enough without further changes to GM's corporate culture, as well as a bolstering of morale in a company that has seen tens of thousands of jobs go in a matter of months.
Improved financial risk management is also vital, according to Mr Akerson, who has been pushing for closer monitoring of what profit margins different units within the firm deliver, as well as for a more deliberate approach to currency risk.
And of course, Mr Akerson says, "we continue to be vigilant in reducing cost".
But the biggest challenge will be to rebuild relations with both customers and government officials, workers and dealers, across the pond.
This is particularly important in Germany, the largest car market in Europe, where deep wounds were inflicted last year during lengthy talks with both the unions and the government.
Mr Akerson is fully aware of what needs to be done. "We know we have much work to do. We still have to fix Europe," he says.
Private investors, preparing to buy GM shares, will hope he also knows how to do it.
GM Shares Jump After Record Public Offering
Author: bbc.co.uk
Job Indonesia - Shares closed at $34.19 in New York from a start of $33, although they did reach a high of $35.60 during the day. - Job Vacancy
GM raised $20.1bn through its offering, making it the largest share sale in the US to date.
President Barack Obama said the firm was on track to recover the government money spent on bailing it out.
The amount raised could rise to a world record $23.1bn if underwriters exercise an option to sell more shares.
Surprisingly strong investor demand had allowed the carmaker to lift the price of the shares on offer to $33 from the $26 it had initially hoped for.
GM is returning to the market after a $50bn government bail-out.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 173 points at 11,183, a rise of 1.6%.
Mr Obama said: "Today, one of the toughest tales of the recession took another big step toward becoming a success story.
"American taxpayers are now positioned to recover more than my administration invested in GM, and that's a good thing."
Canada, which pumped in $10bn and owns 12% of the stock, said it too would seek to recover some of its investment by selling part of its stake.
Different ballpark
The day's trading began on Wall Street when GM chief executive Dan Akerson rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange.
"This is a bit better than people had been projecting. As to a year ago, it's not even in the same ballpark," Ron Bloom, the Treasury official in charge of the GM investment told Reuters.
"A year ago, people said, 'You have no exit, you have no strategy. This company is not fixed'."
The carmaker has raised $20.1bn from the sale of the shares. However, an over-allotment option, which will be settled over the next 30 days, would add $3bn to that figure, taking GM beyond the $22.1bn raised by the Agricultural Bank of China's market launch.
The share sale, known as an initial public offering (IPO), will allow the US government reduce its current 61% stake in the company to as low as 33%.
GM returned to profit this year for the first time since 2004. The company made $5bn during the first nine months of this year.
Scott Painter from the US car comparison site Truecar.com believes the IPO is a sign of how well the economic recovery is going.
"I think GM having a strong IPO and pricing it at the high end of the range certainly speaks well of America and confidence in America, and GM is a really good indicator of everything that we've been through over the last couple of years and how the recovery is working out," he said.
Indonesia Job - Shares in General Motors (GM) have risen 3.6% on the first day of trading following the carmaker's record public share offering.
GM raised $20.1bn through its offering, making it the largest share sale in the US to date.
President Barack Obama said the firm was on track to recover the government money spent on bailing it out.
The amount raised could rise to a world record $23.1bn if underwriters exercise an option to sell more shares.
Surprisingly strong investor demand had allowed the carmaker to lift the price of the shares on offer to $33 from the $26 it had initially hoped for.
GM is returning to the market after a $50bn government bail-out.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 173 points at 11,183, a rise of 1.6%.
Mr Obama said: "Today, one of the toughest tales of the recession took another big step toward becoming a success story.
"American taxpayers are now positioned to recover more than my administration invested in GM, and that's a good thing."
Canada, which pumped in $10bn and owns 12% of the stock, said it too would seek to recover some of its investment by selling part of its stake.
Different ballpark
The day's trading began on Wall Street when GM chief executive Dan Akerson rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange.
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The share offering is more ambitious than anyone expected, and the demand for stock seems overwhelming.
Not bad for a company that almost went bankrupt 18 months ago.
But there's still a long way to go if the taxpayers are to get all their money back. The bailout cost them $50bn.
It's thought the government will have to sell its remaining stock at around $50 a share for several years to recoup its investment.
But the bailout was never only about GM. The Obama administration argued that the entire American car industry, with all its associated businesses, was at stake.
So far, the evidence suggests that something is working.
A general revival does seem to be under way, at least in terms of the profitability and competitiveness of the companies involved.
But the cost has been huge: tens of thousands of workers were laid off, plants closed, familiar brands ditched and auto dealers told to look for other work.
And the bailout itself remains hugely controversial, with the administration's critics still seeing it as an unwarranted intrusion of big government into the free market.
It's clearly in the interests of both GM and the White House for the nickname "Government Motors" to become a thing of the past.
Analysis
This is a very bright start.The share offering is more ambitious than anyone expected, and the demand for stock seems overwhelming.
Not bad for a company that almost went bankrupt 18 months ago.
But there's still a long way to go if the taxpayers are to get all their money back. The bailout cost them $50bn.
It's thought the government will have to sell its remaining stock at around $50 a share for several years to recoup its investment.
But the bailout was never only about GM. The Obama administration argued that the entire American car industry, with all its associated businesses, was at stake.
So far, the evidence suggests that something is working.
A general revival does seem to be under way, at least in terms of the profitability and competitiveness of the companies involved.
But the cost has been huge: tens of thousands of workers were laid off, plants closed, familiar brands ditched and auto dealers told to look for other work.
And the bailout itself remains hugely controversial, with the administration's critics still seeing it as an unwarranted intrusion of big government into the free market.
It's clearly in the interests of both GM and the White House for the nickname "Government Motors" to become a thing of the past.
"There's a lot of work to do, but today is the beginning of the new company," said Mark Reuss, GM's North American president.
Government officials said the company's strong market debut showed they had made the right choice in rescuing the carmaker."This is a bit better than people had been projecting. As to a year ago, it's not even in the same ballpark," Ron Bloom, the Treasury official in charge of the GM investment told Reuters.
"A year ago, people said, 'You have no exit, you have no strategy. This company is not fixed'."
The carmaker has raised $20.1bn from the sale of the shares. However, an over-allotment option, which will be settled over the next 30 days, would add $3bn to that figure, taking GM beyond the $22.1bn raised by the Agricultural Bank of China's market launch.
The share sale, known as an initial public offering (IPO), will allow the US government reduce its current 61% stake in the company to as low as 33%.
GM returned to profit this year for the first time since 2004. The company made $5bn during the first nine months of this year.
Scott Painter from the US car comparison site Truecar.com believes the IPO is a sign of how well the economic recovery is going.
"I think GM having a strong IPO and pricing it at the high end of the range certainly speaks well of America and confidence in America, and GM is a really good indicator of everything that we've been through over the last couple of years and how the recovery is working out," he said.
Why 'Yes' is so hard for the Irish
Author: bbc.co.uk
Job Indonesia - In a radio interview, the Governor of the Bank of Ireland Patrick Honohan confirmed what most people expected - that some kind of bail-out for Ireland seems to be on the way. They may dress it up as a loan for the banks but it will involve tens of billions of euros. Up until the governor's comments, the Irish government was sticking to its line that it did not need rescuing. - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - And indeed even after the governor had spoken, Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said that his country was not yet at the point of taking a substantial international loan.
Europe's crisis managers, who have been a busy bunch this year, had not envisaged a situation where a country did not want to be bailed out. Quite the opposite. In setting up various rescue mechanisms they feared the profligate, or those who ran up bad debts, would beat a path to their door.
So when last weekend various officials - some close to the European Central Bank - began briefing that it was only a matter of time before Ireland was bailed out, they did not expect such stout resistance from Dublin.
So why did Ireland try and hold out?
The Irish government is fragile. It faces a difficult by-election. Its hold on power is slight. A bail-out, however dressed up, is a humiliation. It is a judgment on the way the government has run the country.
There is a stigma to being rescued. The image of the Celtic Tiger has long disappeared but the Irish still cherish the memory. For some years they had the fastest-growing country in Europe. To be bailed out would wound Irish pride.
Then there are conditions. One of the reasons that Ireland did so well was inward investment - particularly from the US. Large multinational companies were attracted to Ireland by a corporate tax rate of 12.5%. Others in Europe - including the French and Germans - dislike the tax. They believe it gives Ireland an unfair advantage.
Many government officials in Ireland fear that one condition of a rescue would be to give up their low corporate tax rate. A few days ago, Ireland's Europe Minister, Dick Roche, bridled at the very suggestion. "We are in charge of our own taxes," he said. We shall see what the terms of any loan are.
Then there is the not-so-little matter of sovereignty. Already Irish commentators have focused on the EU Economics Commissioner, Ollie Rehn. When they were not reporting on his visit to an expensive restaurant, they asked: "Is he the most important man in Ireland?" Is this unelected official essentially running the country, was the tone of some of the comment.
There are stirrings of unease here at what Ireland may be giving away. When it was announced that a team of experts from the EU, the IMF and the ECB were coming to Dublin, the opposition leader referred to them as "officials arriving to dictate terms of a bail-out to the government".
Ireland for a long period was enthusiastically European. Many smart people headed to Brussels. They embraced the European identity as a way of distancing themselves from their neighbour Britain. They took great satisfaction in seeing Irish companies buying up big hotels in London.
So there is foreboding as to what a bail-out would signify. One Irish commentator wrote today: "Having obtained our political independence from Britain to be the masters of our own affairs, we have now surrendered our sovereignty to the European Commission."
Brian Lenihan has defended the increasing influence of the officials from Brussels with references to European solidarity. "We share our sovereignty with Europe in relation to currency," he said. "We pool our sovereignty in this area, so if you're pooling your sovereignty, you have to act with your partners in whatever steps you take." Yesterday he spoke of a "very supportive reaction from the wider European family".
What the Irish government is hoping for - if the Bank governor is right - is a narrow deal to restore the liquidity of its banks so they can borrow more easily. That would be less of a humiliation.
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It should not be forgotten that when Irish voters were first given a say on what became the Lisbon Treaty they voted "No". Irish independence is both young and keenly felt.
So if the country is forced to accept a full bail-out, questions will be asked about the future. Will Ireland ever regain control over its budget and its economy?
And that is a question being asked not just on the streets of Dublin but in Athens, Lisbon and Madrid.
Ian Martin, writing in the Wall Street Journal observed: "A new model of government without direct accountability to voters is being constructed."
That, of course, is the long-term implication of this crisis. Presuming that the eurozone does not fracture, its flaws are being used to give the European Commission much greater powers of scrutiny and economic management. And this may go further. While everyone focuses on Ireland, Greece and Portugal, the gap between these economies and Germany only widens. The price of saving the euro may be that the stronger countries bail out the weaker - precisely what German voters were told would never happen.
The "ever closer union" that some dream of may be delivered on the back of a battered currency.
Job Indonesia - In a radio interview, the Governor of the Bank of Ireland Patrick Honohan confirmed what most people expected - that some kind of bail-out for Ireland seems to be on the way. They may dress it up as a loan for the banks but it will involve tens of billions of euros. Up until the governor's comments, the Irish government was sticking to its line that it did not need rescuing. - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - And indeed even after the governor had spoken, Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said that his country was not yet at the point of taking a substantial international loan.
Europe's crisis managers, who have been a busy bunch this year, had not envisaged a situation where a country did not want to be bailed out. Quite the opposite. In setting up various rescue mechanisms they feared the profligate, or those who ran up bad debts, would beat a path to their door.
So when last weekend various officials - some close to the European Central Bank - began briefing that it was only a matter of time before Ireland was bailed out, they did not expect such stout resistance from Dublin.
So why did Ireland try and hold out?
The Irish government is fragile. It faces a difficult by-election. Its hold on power is slight. A bail-out, however dressed up, is a humiliation. It is a judgment on the way the government has run the country.
There is a stigma to being rescued. The image of the Celtic Tiger has long disappeared but the Irish still cherish the memory. For some years they had the fastest-growing country in Europe. To be bailed out would wound Irish pride.
Then there are conditions. One of the reasons that Ireland did so well was inward investment - particularly from the US. Large multinational companies were attracted to Ireland by a corporate tax rate of 12.5%. Others in Europe - including the French and Germans - dislike the tax. They believe it gives Ireland an unfair advantage.
Many government officials in Ireland fear that one condition of a rescue would be to give up their low corporate tax rate. A few days ago, Ireland's Europe Minister, Dick Roche, bridled at the very suggestion. "We are in charge of our own taxes," he said. We shall see what the terms of any loan are.
There are stirrings of unease here at what Ireland may be giving away. When it was announced that a team of experts from the EU, the IMF and the ECB were coming to Dublin, the opposition leader referred to them as "officials arriving to dictate terms of a bail-out to the government".
Ireland for a long period was enthusiastically European. Many smart people headed to Brussels. They embraced the European identity as a way of distancing themselves from their neighbour Britain. They took great satisfaction in seeing Irish companies buying up big hotels in London.
So there is foreboding as to what a bail-out would signify. One Irish commentator wrote today: "Having obtained our political independence from Britain to be the masters of our own affairs, we have now surrendered our sovereignty to the European Commission."
Brian Lenihan has defended the increasing influence of the officials from Brussels with references to European solidarity. "We share our sovereignty with Europe in relation to currency," he said. "We pool our sovereignty in this area, so if you're pooling your sovereignty, you have to act with your partners in whatever steps you take." Yesterday he spoke of a "very supportive reaction from the wider European family".
What the Irish government is hoping for - if the Bank governor is right - is a narrow deal to restore the liquidity of its banks so they can borrow more easily. That would be less of a humiliation.
So if the country is forced to accept a full bail-out, questions will be asked about the future. Will Ireland ever regain control over its budget and its economy?
And that is a question being asked not just on the streets of Dublin but in Athens, Lisbon and Madrid.
Ian Martin, writing in the Wall Street Journal observed: "A new model of government without direct accountability to voters is being constructed."
That, of course, is the long-term implication of this crisis. Presuming that the eurozone does not fracture, its flaws are being used to give the European Commission much greater powers of scrutiny and economic management. And this may go further. While everyone focuses on Ireland, Greece and Portugal, the gap between these economies and Germany only widens. The price of saving the euro may be that the stronger countries bail out the weaker - precisely what German voters were told would never happen.
The "ever closer union" that some dream of may be delivered on the back of a battered currency.
Life Style Sehat di Ajang Internasional
Job Indonesia - JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Hidup sehat sangat diidam-idamkan setiap orang, baik pria atau perempuan, tua atau muda, warga negara Indonesia ataupun warga negara di belahan dunia lainnya. Tak ada yang menginginkan sakit, sehat sekarang menjadi mode dan tren. Kampanye hidup sehat banyak disuarakan berbagai pihak. Berawal dari kampanye nasional, lantas ide ini menginspirasi Nutrifood untuk menyelenggarakan ajang Mister International 2010 di Jakarta setelah menyisihkan negara lainnya. - Indonesia Job
Lowongan Kerja - Menurut Christian Widi Nugraha, Brand Manager L-Men, penyelenggaraan Mister International bertujuan mengkampanyekan gaya hidup sehat bernutrisi. "Kami ingin memotivasi para pria Indonesia untuk lebih peduli terhadap kesehatan dan penampilan," kata Widi.
Bertemakan Transformation, L-Men ingin menginspirasi para pria Indonesia untuk melakukan perubahan dalam hidup menjadi lebih baik, terutama pola hidup sehat. Terbukti, ajang Mister International 2010 mendapat sambutan positif. Mereka pun datang ke Indonesia. Sekitar 40 peserta dari berbagai negara yang umumnya berprofesi sebagai model ini antusias berpartisipasi. Tahun ini merupakan tahun kelima ajang Mister International digelar oleh Mister Singapore Organization.
Bagi Widi, acara ini memiliki makna ganda. Pertama mengkampanyekan gaya hidup sehat ke dunia internasional. Kedua, memajukan pariwisata Indonesia. Selama pageant period, para peserta kemudian diajak mengunjungi berbagai obyek wisata di Jakarta, Bandung dan Bali. Di Jakarta mereka diantaranya mengunjungi Museum Gajah. Di Bandung, mereka diajak merasakan indahnya suara musik tradisional angklung Mang Udjo dan berlatih silat. Di Bali pun mereka dihibur oleh beragam tarian dan bertandang ke tempat-tempat wisata, seperti pantai Dreamland, Tanjung Benoa, arung jeram di Sungai Ayung, Bali Zoo, dan Bali Classic Center.
"Cuaca di Bali tak beda jauh dengan di Namibia," kata Barnabas Hangey Weyulu (27), peserta dari Namibia ketika asyik menikmati keindahan pemandangan di Bali Classic Center, Ubud, Minggu (14/11/2010).
Selama empat hari berada Bali, selain dipadati dengan berbagai pemotretan, agar tidak jenuh mereka banyak belajar soal hidup, kebudayaan dan masyarakat setempat. Saat memasuki Bali Classic Center di Ubud, Gianyar, mereka terkagum-kagum dengan tari selamat datang yang disuguhkan. Para peserta begitu antusias mendengarkan penjelasan soal kehidupan masyarakat Bali sehari-hari, bersatu dengan alam sekitar. Yang paling mereka sukai adalah berlatih tari kecak dan berbaur bersama seniman Bali lainnya.
Thomas Sebastian (25), peserta asal Indonesia sangat menikmati keindahan Pulau Dewata. Pria yang lahir di Bandung, 3 Januari 1985 ini mewakili Indonesia dalam ajang Mister International. Dengan tinggi 181 cm dan berat 74 kilogram, Thomas tentu menyandang beban berat karena sebagai tuan rumah, dia pasti diharapkan muncul sebagai pemenang.
Namun siapa sangka operasional manager di sebuah perusahaan tekstil ini dulunya memiliki bobot 98 kilogram. "Perlu kerja keras menurunkan berat badan seperti sekarang," ujarnya disela-sela sesi pemotretan di pantai Dreamland, Pecatu. Tak heran untuk menjaga kondisi tubuh agar tetap fit, penggemar musik dan biliar ini rutin ke gym 4 kali seminggu. "Selama 2 jam saya habiskan di gym," sambung Thomas.
Surfing
Namanya sesi pemotretan, sudah pasti diperlukan partisipasi, kedisiplinan, keseriusan para peserta. Untuk itu berkali-kali pengarah gaya berteriak-teriak melalui megapon agar seluruh peserta konsentrasi penuh saat pengambilan gambar di pantai Dreamland, Pecatu, dimana matahari sedang bersinar terik. Ternyata deburan ombak di pantai Dreamland tak mampu membuat Tim Boulenger (25), peserta dari Australia berkonsentrasi.
Tim yang berdiri di barisan belakang sering kali mengalihkan pandangannya ke arah ombak yang datang bergulung-gulung ke pantai Dreamland itu. Pengarah gaya pun tak kenal lelah berteriak-teriak agar Tim melihat kamera. Begitu sesi pemotretan selesai, Tim lah yang paling dulu bergegas meninggalkan lokasi. Dia mengambil papan berselancar dan langsung merasakan deburan ombak pantai Dreamland. Wajar Tim kebelet ingin berselancar atau surfing, pasalnya dia berprofesi sebagai instruktur berselancar di Australia.
Setelah puas menikmati alam Bali, mereka kembali ke Jakarta untuk bersiap-siap mengikuti pemilihan Mister International pada 20 November 2010. Lantas apa saja yang menjadi penilaian para dewan juri? Alan Sim, President Mister Singapore Organization mengatakan penilaian dititikberatkan kepada penampilan fisik, fotogenitas, kepribadian, karakter yang menarik dan kemampuan berkomunikasi. Nah, siapa pemenangnya, kita tunggu.
Lowongan Kerja - Menurut Christian Widi Nugraha, Brand Manager L-Men, penyelenggaraan Mister International bertujuan mengkampanyekan gaya hidup sehat bernutrisi. "Kami ingin memotivasi para pria Indonesia untuk lebih peduli terhadap kesehatan dan penampilan," kata Widi.
Bertemakan Transformation, L-Men ingin menginspirasi para pria Indonesia untuk melakukan perubahan dalam hidup menjadi lebih baik, terutama pola hidup sehat. Terbukti, ajang Mister International 2010 mendapat sambutan positif. Mereka pun datang ke Indonesia. Sekitar 40 peserta dari berbagai negara yang umumnya berprofesi sebagai model ini antusias berpartisipasi. Tahun ini merupakan tahun kelima ajang Mister International digelar oleh Mister Singapore Organization.
Bagi Widi, acara ini memiliki makna ganda. Pertama mengkampanyekan gaya hidup sehat ke dunia internasional. Kedua, memajukan pariwisata Indonesia. Selama pageant period, para peserta kemudian diajak mengunjungi berbagai obyek wisata di Jakarta, Bandung dan Bali. Di Jakarta mereka diantaranya mengunjungi Museum Gajah. Di Bandung, mereka diajak merasakan indahnya suara musik tradisional angklung Mang Udjo dan berlatih silat. Di Bali pun mereka dihibur oleh beragam tarian dan bertandang ke tempat-tempat wisata, seperti pantai Dreamland, Tanjung Benoa, arung jeram di Sungai Ayung, Bali Zoo, dan Bali Classic Center.
"Cuaca di Bali tak beda jauh dengan di Namibia," kata Barnabas Hangey Weyulu (27), peserta dari Namibia ketika asyik menikmati keindahan pemandangan di Bali Classic Center, Ubud, Minggu (14/11/2010).
Selama empat hari berada Bali, selain dipadati dengan berbagai pemotretan, agar tidak jenuh mereka banyak belajar soal hidup, kebudayaan dan masyarakat setempat. Saat memasuki Bali Classic Center di Ubud, Gianyar, mereka terkagum-kagum dengan tari selamat datang yang disuguhkan. Para peserta begitu antusias mendengarkan penjelasan soal kehidupan masyarakat Bali sehari-hari, bersatu dengan alam sekitar. Yang paling mereka sukai adalah berlatih tari kecak dan berbaur bersama seniman Bali lainnya.
Thomas Sebastian (25), peserta asal Indonesia sangat menikmati keindahan Pulau Dewata. Pria yang lahir di Bandung, 3 Januari 1985 ini mewakili Indonesia dalam ajang Mister International. Dengan tinggi 181 cm dan berat 74 kilogram, Thomas tentu menyandang beban berat karena sebagai tuan rumah, dia pasti diharapkan muncul sebagai pemenang.
Namun siapa sangka operasional manager di sebuah perusahaan tekstil ini dulunya memiliki bobot 98 kilogram. "Perlu kerja keras menurunkan berat badan seperti sekarang," ujarnya disela-sela sesi pemotretan di pantai Dreamland, Pecatu. Tak heran untuk menjaga kondisi tubuh agar tetap fit, penggemar musik dan biliar ini rutin ke gym 4 kali seminggu. "Selama 2 jam saya habiskan di gym," sambung Thomas.
Surfing
Namanya sesi pemotretan, sudah pasti diperlukan partisipasi, kedisiplinan, keseriusan para peserta. Untuk itu berkali-kali pengarah gaya berteriak-teriak melalui megapon agar seluruh peserta konsentrasi penuh saat pengambilan gambar di pantai Dreamland, Pecatu, dimana matahari sedang bersinar terik. Ternyata deburan ombak di pantai Dreamland tak mampu membuat Tim Boulenger (25), peserta dari Australia berkonsentrasi.
Tim yang berdiri di barisan belakang sering kali mengalihkan pandangannya ke arah ombak yang datang bergulung-gulung ke pantai Dreamland itu. Pengarah gaya pun tak kenal lelah berteriak-teriak agar Tim melihat kamera. Begitu sesi pemotretan selesai, Tim lah yang paling dulu bergegas meninggalkan lokasi. Dia mengambil papan berselancar dan langsung merasakan deburan ombak pantai Dreamland. Wajar Tim kebelet ingin berselancar atau surfing, pasalnya dia berprofesi sebagai instruktur berselancar di Australia.
Setelah puas menikmati alam Bali, mereka kembali ke Jakarta untuk bersiap-siap mengikuti pemilihan Mister International pada 20 November 2010. Lantas apa saja yang menjadi penilaian para dewan juri? Alan Sim, President Mister Singapore Organization mengatakan penilaian dititikberatkan kepada penampilan fisik, fotogenitas, kepribadian, karakter yang menarik dan kemampuan berkomunikasi. Nah, siapa pemenangnya, kita tunggu.
Jet Lag Bisa Bikin Bodoh !!!
Author: yahoo.com
Lowongan Kerja - Apakah Anda sering bepergian dan terbang melewati zona waktu yang berbeda, terus merasa sulit berpikir normal? Ataukah Anda merasa saudara atau teman yang baru balik dari luar negeri agak tidak nyambung kalau diajak ngobrol? Sebuah penelitian membuktikan, ternyata jet lag bisa menimbulkan efek tak bagus terhadap kecerdasan dan daya ingat. - Job Vacancy
Job Indonesia - Sebuah studi yang dipresentasikan di pertemuan tahunan Society for Neuroscience Senin lalu menemukan, hamster percobaan yang mengalami jet-lag yang ekstrim dan kronis ternyata memiliki kemampuan belajar yabng merosot dan memori yang rendah.
Tidak hanya terhadap kecerdasan, menurut Erin Gibson, peneliti dari Universitas California, Berkeley, jet-lag juga merupakan ancaman yang serius terhadap kesehatan. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa orang yang jenis pekerjaannya mengharuskan dia kerap mengubah pola tidurnya memiliki potensi yang tinggi mengidap penyakit-penyakit kardiovaskular, diabetes dan kanker.
Gibson dan koleganya membuat jadwal tertentu buat hamster percobaan ini dengan cara memajukan jadwal siang dan malam buat hewan ini selama enam jam setiap tiga hari dalam periode hampir satu bulan. “Tak ubahnya naik penerbangan dari New York ke Paris setiap tiga hari,” ujarnya seperti dikutip Wired.com. Jumlah total tidur sang hamster sejatinya tidak berubah, tapi jam-jam bangun dan tidur betul-betul berubah.
Jadi kalau Anda sering-sering bepergian jauh naik pesawat, jangan lupa sering-sering baca buku supaya tetap pintar dan tidak pelupa (pikun)..
Lowongan Kerja - Apakah Anda sering bepergian dan terbang melewati zona waktu yang berbeda, terus merasa sulit berpikir normal? Ataukah Anda merasa saudara atau teman yang baru balik dari luar negeri agak tidak nyambung kalau diajak ngobrol? Sebuah penelitian membuktikan, ternyata jet lag bisa menimbulkan efek tak bagus terhadap kecerdasan dan daya ingat. - Job Vacancy
Job Indonesia - Sebuah studi yang dipresentasikan di pertemuan tahunan Society for Neuroscience Senin lalu menemukan, hamster percobaan yang mengalami jet-lag yang ekstrim dan kronis ternyata memiliki kemampuan belajar yabng merosot dan memori yang rendah.
Tidak hanya terhadap kecerdasan, menurut Erin Gibson, peneliti dari Universitas California, Berkeley, jet-lag juga merupakan ancaman yang serius terhadap kesehatan. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa orang yang jenis pekerjaannya mengharuskan dia kerap mengubah pola tidurnya memiliki potensi yang tinggi mengidap penyakit-penyakit kardiovaskular, diabetes dan kanker.
Gibson dan koleganya membuat jadwal tertentu buat hamster percobaan ini dengan cara memajukan jadwal siang dan malam buat hewan ini selama enam jam setiap tiga hari dalam periode hampir satu bulan. “Tak ubahnya naik penerbangan dari New York ke Paris setiap tiga hari,” ujarnya seperti dikutip Wired.com. Jumlah total tidur sang hamster sejatinya tidak berubah, tapi jam-jam bangun dan tidur betul-betul berubah.
Jadi kalau Anda sering-sering bepergian jauh naik pesawat, jangan lupa sering-sering baca buku supaya tetap pintar dan tidak pelupa (pikun)..
Ziarah ke Makam Private Harry Potter
Author: yahoo.com - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - Sebuah pemakaman di Israel kedatangan rombongan penggemar Harry Potter, yang datang untuk berziarah makam seorang yang juga bernama Harry Potter. - Job Indonesia
Prajurit Harry Potter dulunya adalah seorang tentara Kerajaan Inggris yang tewas di sebuah pertempuran pada 1939. Saat itu ia berumur 18 tahun, tapi di makamnya ditulis 19 tahun, sebab ia mengaku 1 tahun lebih tua saat mendaftar masuk ketentaraan.
Kata seorang pemandu wisata di kota Ramle, tak ada hubungan antara prajurit Harry Potter dengan tokoh karangan JK Rowling. “Tapi nama itu memang laku dijual,” ujarnya, seperti dilansir Yahoo! Movies UK & Ireland.
Ziarah para fans ke makam itu dimulai sejak lima tahun lalu, dan makam itu makin populer setelah dicantumkan di sebuah situs daring (online) pariwisata. “Kalau tak dibilang Harry Potter dimakamkan di sini, tak adalah yang bakal ke sini,” kata warga Tel Aviv, Josef Peretz.
Lowongan Kerja - Sebuah pemakaman di Israel kedatangan rombongan penggemar Harry Potter, yang datang untuk berziarah makam seorang yang juga bernama Harry Potter. - Job Indonesia
Prajurit Harry Potter dulunya adalah seorang tentara Kerajaan Inggris yang tewas di sebuah pertempuran pada 1939. Saat itu ia berumur 18 tahun, tapi di makamnya ditulis 19 tahun, sebab ia mengaku 1 tahun lebih tua saat mendaftar masuk ketentaraan.
Kata seorang pemandu wisata di kota Ramle, tak ada hubungan antara prajurit Harry Potter dengan tokoh karangan JK Rowling. “Tapi nama itu memang laku dijual,” ujarnya, seperti dilansir Yahoo! Movies UK & Ireland.
Ziarah para fans ke makam itu dimulai sejak lima tahun lalu, dan makam itu makin populer setelah dicantumkan di sebuah situs daring (online) pariwisata. “Kalau tak dibilang Harry Potter dimakamkan di sini, tak adalah yang bakal ke sini,” kata warga Tel Aviv, Josef Peretz.
Stress, Arumi Minta Bantuan KPAI !!!
Author: kapanlagi.com
Job Indonesia - Artis cantik Arumi Bachsin memilih untuk kabur ketika dirinya akan dijodohkan. Sampai akhirnya, bintang Film 18+ itu meminta bantuan Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia (KPAI) setelah dirinya pulang dari berlibur di Singapura. - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - "Jadi saat dia pulang ke Jakarta, Arumi berusaha untuk menghindar. Soalnya kan pas di Singapura dia dibantu Miller, kalau di Jakarta dia bingung. Dia pun mencari jalan, dan kira-kira jam 8 malam Arumi menyuruh si lelaki itu membeli sesuatu. Nah, begitu si lelaki itu pergi, Arumi mencoba untuk kabur diam-diam dan pergi ke KPAI," ujar ketua KPAI, Hadi Supeno saat dihubungi wartawan, Kamis (18/11) malam.
Sampai saat ini, Arumi pun berada di bawah lindungan KPAI. Hadi mengakui jika Arumi berada di tempat yang dirahasiakannya. Ini untuk mencegah agar kasus ini tidak melebar dan semakin ruwet.
"KPAI memberikan perlindungan dan membawa ke tempat rahasia. Saat kabur aja dia menyamar pakai jaket, kacamata hitam karena takut. Dia diikuti terus sama teman-teman pria itu," ujar Hadi.
"Kondisi Arumi kasihan sekali, sambil nangis. Dengan keadaan tertekan sekali. Saat ini Arumi berada di tempat yang dirahasiakan di Jakarta," tambahnya.
Job Indonesia - Artis cantik Arumi Bachsin memilih untuk kabur ketika dirinya akan dijodohkan. Sampai akhirnya, bintang Film 18+ itu meminta bantuan Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia (KPAI) setelah dirinya pulang dari berlibur di Singapura. - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - "Jadi saat dia pulang ke Jakarta, Arumi berusaha untuk menghindar. Soalnya kan pas di Singapura dia dibantu Miller, kalau di Jakarta dia bingung. Dia pun mencari jalan, dan kira-kira jam 8 malam Arumi menyuruh si lelaki itu membeli sesuatu. Nah, begitu si lelaki itu pergi, Arumi mencoba untuk kabur diam-diam dan pergi ke KPAI," ujar ketua KPAI, Hadi Supeno saat dihubungi wartawan, Kamis (18/11) malam.
Sampai saat ini, Arumi pun berada di bawah lindungan KPAI. Hadi mengakui jika Arumi berada di tempat yang dirahasiakannya. Ini untuk mencegah agar kasus ini tidak melebar dan semakin ruwet.
"KPAI memberikan perlindungan dan membawa ke tempat rahasia. Saat kabur aja dia menyamar pakai jaket, kacamata hitam karena takut. Dia diikuti terus sama teman-teman pria itu," ujar Hadi.
"Kondisi Arumi kasihan sekali, sambil nangis. Dengan keadaan tertekan sekali. Saat ini Arumi berada di tempat yang dirahasiakan di Jakarta," tambahnya.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Kurangi Ratusan Kalori Tanpa Diet
KapanLagi.com - Lowongan Kerja - Kerap kali kita mengalami kendala menurunkan berat badan karena susah disiplin dalam diet. Tapi sebenarnya ada cara yang tak perlu membuat Anda menderita dengan melakukan diet ketat. Cukup gunakan tips berikut ini dan Anda akan dapat mengurangi beberapa kilo dari berat badan. - Job Indonesia
1. Nikmati Sarapan Pagi. Lakukan sarapan sepagi mungkin setelah Anda bangun dan dengan cara ini selera makan atau keinginan ngemil akan berkurang sepanjang hari. Rutin sarapan tepat pukul 07.30 pagi setiap hari dapat menurunkan sekitar 100 kalori dalam beberapa hari. Saat Anda bangun dan beberapa jam kemudian sarapan, cara ini akan meninggalkan rasa kenyang yang awet. - Job Vacancy
2. Menu Berprotein di Pagi Hari. Kalau biasanya Anda menghabiskan beberapa mangkuk sereal di pagi hari, pikirkan cara ini: makanan kaya protein memiliki daya bunuh rasa lapar saat kita menyantapnya di waktu sarapan. Protein merupakan nutrisi terbaik untuk membuat kenyang. Dan saat Anda sarapan makanan kaya protein di pagi hari, sepanjang hari rasa kenyangnya akan bertahan. Makanan kaya protein antara lain terdapat pada: telur, daging ayam, susu, tahu dan kacang-kacangan.
3. Makan Siang Dengan Seafood. Protein berkemampuan mencegah rasa lapar lebih dari nutrisi lainnya, sedang ikan berkemampuan mengurangi rasa lapar setelah protein. Orang-orang yang makan siang dengan menu seafood, 11% mengurangi makan malamnya. Para peneliti menduga kandungan amino acid di dalam ikan meningkatkan kekuatan hormon penghenti selera makan yang disebut leptin. Jadi santap lah seafood yang rendah lemak di saat makan siang.
4. Ganti Dengan Teh. Penggemar teh yang minum empat cangkir teh hitam setiap hari, diketahui mengalami penurunan hormon pemicu stres yang bernama corisol 20%. Teh dapat membantu membakar kalori sebanyak 266 kalori per hari.
5. Kunyah Sebanyak 15 Kali. Mengunyah lebih lama bisa jadi strategi untuk memperlambat proses makan, dengan cara ini memberi kesempatan pada otak untuk merasakan kenikmatan, sehingga secara otomatis kita dapat mengurangi 10% kalori dari yang kita makan.
1. Nikmati Sarapan Pagi. Lakukan sarapan sepagi mungkin setelah Anda bangun dan dengan cara ini selera makan atau keinginan ngemil akan berkurang sepanjang hari. Rutin sarapan tepat pukul 07.30 pagi setiap hari dapat menurunkan sekitar 100 kalori dalam beberapa hari. Saat Anda bangun dan beberapa jam kemudian sarapan, cara ini akan meninggalkan rasa kenyang yang awet. - Job Vacancy
2. Menu Berprotein di Pagi Hari. Kalau biasanya Anda menghabiskan beberapa mangkuk sereal di pagi hari, pikirkan cara ini: makanan kaya protein memiliki daya bunuh rasa lapar saat kita menyantapnya di waktu sarapan. Protein merupakan nutrisi terbaik untuk membuat kenyang. Dan saat Anda sarapan makanan kaya protein di pagi hari, sepanjang hari rasa kenyangnya akan bertahan. Makanan kaya protein antara lain terdapat pada: telur, daging ayam, susu, tahu dan kacang-kacangan.
3. Makan Siang Dengan Seafood. Protein berkemampuan mencegah rasa lapar lebih dari nutrisi lainnya, sedang ikan berkemampuan mengurangi rasa lapar setelah protein. Orang-orang yang makan siang dengan menu seafood, 11% mengurangi makan malamnya. Para peneliti menduga kandungan amino acid di dalam ikan meningkatkan kekuatan hormon penghenti selera makan yang disebut leptin. Jadi santap lah seafood yang rendah lemak di saat makan siang.
4. Ganti Dengan Teh. Penggemar teh yang minum empat cangkir teh hitam setiap hari, diketahui mengalami penurunan hormon pemicu stres yang bernama corisol 20%. Teh dapat membantu membakar kalori sebanyak 266 kalori per hari.
5. Kunyah Sebanyak 15 Kali. Mengunyah lebih lama bisa jadi strategi untuk memperlambat proses makan, dengan cara ini memberi kesempatan pada otak untuk merasakan kenikmatan, sehingga secara otomatis kita dapat mengurangi 10% kalori dari yang kita makan.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
How To Handle a Phone Interview
Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy
Phone interviews are a common technique used determine which candidates will move forward in the interview process. They can also replace an actual in-person interview and so they are critical in determining whether or not you will be hired. Here are some important tips for phone interviews.
Be Available:
Be there when you say you will be. Recruiters and employers are often very busy calling other candidates and you don't want to give them the impression that you don't value their time. If you make an appointment to receive their call, be prepared to give them your full attention.
Have a quiet space where you won't be interrupted by kids, pets, or household chores your spouse or housemates might be doing, like running the dishwasher or vacuuming. Also ensure that there isn't any loud music or other distractions. Let others know that you are setting this time aside for an interview so that they won't be barging in.
Be Prepared:
Re-read your resume and know all your skills and strengths, just as you would for a regular interview. Just because you can have all your information in front of you and the interviewer can't see you looking at your resume, you still need to be prepared so that you'll sound polished and confident.
Be Professional:
Just as you would a regular interview, ensure you appear professional. Practice talking on the phone with a friend, simulating a phone interview. Keep an eye on your speech patterns and don't talk excessively or mumble. Be attentive to the interviewer. Because the interviewer can't see you, they can't see your body language or how you act when you respond to questions. All your feedback is coming to them through the phone, so it's critical that your phone skills be excellent.
Also, ensure that you aren't chewing gum, that you sit straight, you smile, and that you dress the part. No one will see how you are dressed but it will change your attitude. By thinking and acting like this is an interview (and it is!), you will come across as more confident and prepared.
Follow-up:
Just as you would a traditional interview, follow-up with the interviewer to let them know that you appreciate the time they took in interviewing you. Let them know again of your interest in the job and that you look forward to hearing from them regarding the position.
Remember, a phone interview is just like a regular interview. It can determine whether you get hired on the spot or get selected for a future interview. It's important to treat it just like any other interview you would participate in, so ensure that you are prepared, confident, and attentive to the interviewer. Friday, October 29, 2010
Team Building Event on a Limited Budget
By Kim M Hesse
Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy
Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy
Our client had 80 guests in Melbourne for a three day conference and on the second evening they wanted to host a team building event. We were on a very limited budget and while brainstorming cost effective team building ideas we came up with a pizza making competition.
This event provided us with the opportunity to take guests out of the hotel and place them in new and exciting surroundings.
Step one was to find the perfect venue. When working on a budget use your venue to set the scene. We found a rustic underground restaurant with a wood fired oven.
Being a weeknight we were able to hire the entire basement level at a great price. Note - Venues always want to fill their function space on a weeknight, you should be able to negotiate a better rate on a weeknight as opposed to a Friday or Saturday evening.
To start the evening off, we had the executive chef demonstrate the art of pizza making. The group were then split into teams and given the task of creating their own pizza's. This was a great way to provide a team building activity but also save money as they ate the pizza's they had made. Of course we supplied some professionally made pizza's as well!
In regard to themeing the venue, with not too much expense we transformed the space into a Little Italy. We utilised the venues free white table cloths and simply hired in red and white check table cloths to be placed over the white cloths provided by the venue.
We brought white candles from the reject shop and melted them onto empty wine bottle provided free of charge by the venue. Add some artificial grapes, again from the reject shop and presto a budget friendly and easy table decoration!
Lighting is also a great way to create effect without the expense. Here in little Italy we hired mini up-lights, when chatting to an audio visual supplier you can also ask for parcan lights. The lights were only $5 each and you get to choose what colour gel (in other words a thick cellophane cover) you would like. We chose gels in red and green placing them around the room to light the walls for a warm effect.
Our guests had a fantastic evening and as well as pizza making there was plenty of dough throwing!
Good Luck and Happy Eventing.
Step one was to find the perfect venue. When working on a budget use your venue to set the scene. We found a rustic underground restaurant with a wood fired oven.
Being a weeknight we were able to hire the entire basement level at a great price. Note - Venues always want to fill their function space on a weeknight, you should be able to negotiate a better rate on a weeknight as opposed to a Friday or Saturday evening.
To start the evening off, we had the executive chef demonstrate the art of pizza making. The group were then split into teams and given the task of creating their own pizza's. This was a great way to provide a team building activity but also save money as they ate the pizza's they had made. Of course we supplied some professionally made pizza's as well!
In regard to themeing the venue, with not too much expense we transformed the space into a Little Italy. We utilised the venues free white table cloths and simply hired in red and white check table cloths to be placed over the white cloths provided by the venue.
We brought white candles from the reject shop and melted them onto empty wine bottle provided free of charge by the venue. Add some artificial grapes, again from the reject shop and presto a budget friendly and easy table decoration!
Lighting is also a great way to create effect without the expense. Here in little Italy we hired mini up-lights, when chatting to an audio visual supplier you can also ask for parcan lights. The lights were only $5 each and you get to choose what colour gel (in other words a thick cellophane cover) you would like. We chose gels in red and green placing them around the room to light the walls for a warm effect.
Our guests had a fantastic evening and as well as pizza making there was plenty of dough throwing!
Good Luck and Happy Eventing.
Kim Hesse - Managing Director of Venues 2 Events is an event manager at heart and has a crazy passion for the exciting world of events!
Venues 2 Events is a special event management company as well as an on-line venue directory. The last four years has seen Kim transform Venues 2 Events into an Industry Leader and resource for finding reputable venues across Australia. Kim believes in this Industry and hopes to share some of her passion and knowledge with you!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Government Pay Scale
By Steven Bronsons
Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy
Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy
Government jobs always score high when compared to any other job. There are lots of people who show a great amount of interest in these government jobs because of the kind of security it offers. Just a year ago the world was struck with recession.
Lots of private companies had to cut down their expenses and as a result of which many people lost their jobs. The craze for the government jobs have increased after this incident. If you are a resident of America then you might be aware of the federal jobs that are so much popular.
The federal government is known to employ at least thousands of people each year. Other than this you will be overwhelmed to learn that 3 million people in America work with the government. There are lots of other benefits that are offered to the government employers.
First of all you might be aware of the government pat scale. Other than the salary they also offer different kinds of insurances as other benefits. This is the reason why people are interested in the government jobs these days.
The government pay scale is usually decided according to the level in which you work. The federal jobs are usually divided into levels and they are known as GS. The levels start from GS1 and can go up to GS15. The salary increases as you go up the level.
Other than the levels there are certain steps present in the level. As you go to up the steps the salary keeps on increasing. The starting salary of the federal government employee is usually 16,000 or even more. There are ten steps in each level.
When you reach step 10 in the first level your salary increases to 20,000 and even more. The federal government pay scale is equally distributed. When you reach the last level your government pay scale increases a lot.
The levels are usually divided according to the skills and qualifications that you have. GS1 level is meant for the entry level jobs. If you can increase your qualification then you can surely go to the top levels present in the federal government jobs. People who are employed in the top levels usually get the research positions.
The government pay scale for them is really high. To understand the federal pay scale you need a lot of reading as well as comprehension. The time you spend in each of the levels will help you learn the job and will also help you make advances in your career.
You need to give at least two to three years time to each of the steps. When you reach step 10 you can think of moving to the next level and hence you pay scale will increase up to a certain extent.
These jobs are very much popular in America. Some of the cities where you can try for these jobs are Colorado, Ohio, Alaska, Oklahoma and many more. To get proper interview calls you must also pay attention to ksa writing.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Some Useful Tips For Data Entry Jobs
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Data entry jobs are among the most profitable jobs in today’s IT world. There are thousands of employers seeking for data entry clerks of different proficiencies and specialties. You can find millions of data entry jobs posted on internet at various websites. Most of these jobs are posted at freelance websites because new and novice people are always ready to do these jobs. If you are also on a freelance website searching for a data entry job, you should start with a low bid so that the employer can readily hire you for the job. Moreover, once your work is approved and appreciated, you can get truly long term projects only from a single client. And, if you have more than one client, you can forward the work of other clients to other reliable data entry clerks hence opening up your own small home based business. But this will take the things a little bit different and you will need to be something more responsible than just a freelancer.
If you are a novice on internet and seeking for data entry job, then you should understand that there are a number of blacklisted companies in the market ready to steal your money. These companies promise to give you relaxed deadlines work with huge earning potential. But they ask for a sign up or membership fee to register. This fee is never returned to you neither you are provided with the work to make money out of it. Hence, you end up with an empty pocket. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to have a market research of the employer before you start working with it. Many fake and scam data entry employers have very well designed websites hence attracting people. But these websites are discussed in bad words in forums and blogs. You should be a part of these forums and blogs so that you can also share your ideas, experiences and knowledge to help other novices.
Responsibility is of immense important for a data entry job. It is not only a tip to be extraordinarily responsible but also very necessary to have long term success with the employer. If you are a part time student and want to make money out of your spare time, then you should make sure that you will be able to give proper and regular time to the work. Responsibility is a very important factor which will help you in having long term relationships with the employer. Imagine yourself delivering late and degraded work to the employer. Obviously you will not be receiving any other large orders. And, in case of data entry jobs, the work is either true or false. There’s nothing of less quality. That’s why a greater responsibility, concentration and determination are required to give to work. Try to proceed with higher bids for reputed clients and gradually build a market reputation. It’s completely up to you to build your business standing in your online community. Your reviews and comments and ratings will be representing your services and skill level. So be careful, be learned and be determined.
My name is Kausar Khan and I run a very successful Internet business out of my home. I have been doing this business full time since 2003. Please do visit my websites Data Entry and Data Entry Jobs for more information.
Data entry jobs are among the most profitable jobs in today’s IT world. There are thousands of employers seeking for data entry clerks of different proficiencies and specialties. You can find millions of data entry jobs posted on internet at various websites. Most of these jobs are posted at freelance websites because new and novice people are always ready to do these jobs. If you are also on a freelance website searching for a data entry job, you should start with a low bid so that the employer can readily hire you for the job. Moreover, once your work is approved and appreciated, you can get truly long term projects only from a single client. And, if you have more than one client, you can forward the work of other clients to other reliable data entry clerks hence opening up your own small home based business. But this will take the things a little bit different and you will need to be something more responsible than just a freelancer.
If you are a novice on internet and seeking for data entry job, then you should understand that there are a number of blacklisted companies in the market ready to steal your money. These companies promise to give you relaxed deadlines work with huge earning potential. But they ask for a sign up or membership fee to register. This fee is never returned to you neither you are provided with the work to make money out of it. Hence, you end up with an empty pocket. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to have a market research of the employer before you start working with it. Many fake and scam data entry employers have very well designed websites hence attracting people. But these websites are discussed in bad words in forums and blogs. You should be a part of these forums and blogs so that you can also share your ideas, experiences and knowledge to help other novices.
Responsibility is of immense important for a data entry job. It is not only a tip to be extraordinarily responsible but also very necessary to have long term success with the employer. If you are a part time student and want to make money out of your spare time, then you should make sure that you will be able to give proper and regular time to the work. Responsibility is a very important factor which will help you in having long term relationships with the employer. Imagine yourself delivering late and degraded work to the employer. Obviously you will not be receiving any other large orders. And, in case of data entry jobs, the work is either true or false. There’s nothing of less quality. That’s why a greater responsibility, concentration and determination are required to give to work. Try to proceed with higher bids for reputed clients and gradually build a market reputation. It’s completely up to you to build your business standing in your online community. Your reviews and comments and ratings will be representing your services and skill level. So be careful, be learned and be determined.
My name is Kausar Khan and I run a very successful Internet business out of my home. I have been doing this business full time since 2003. Please do visit my websites Data Entry and Data Entry Jobs for more information.
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Job Tips: Finding a Job When You’re Over 50 – Melding the Old With the New
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If you’re over 50 and currently looking for a job in this time of economic downturn, then you’ve probably already either experienced, or heard about, how difficult it is to even get an employer to look at your resume due to your age. It’s almost becoming a cliche – employers don’t seem to want to hire older workers.
This is unfortunate, because older workers have years of on-the-job experience and can really contribute a lot to a company that needs to improve a certain area of their operation. The fact is, there’s now a glut of people looking for a job over 50 years of age. So, if you’re in that category, you’re competing with thousands of others for slim pickings.
In the future, more jobs will be created as the U.S. slowly moves its way out of the current age of confusion and job cutting. It may not seem like it now, but there will come a day when all ages of workers will be welcomed back into the workforce. However, right now, the country is still reeling from the shock of economic meltdown and the immense shedding of jobs that will never return.
But, of course, you already know this. You’re sitting there wondering how are you going to pay your bills and feed yourself and your family in the here and now. Let me just say, that the last thing you should do is become despondent and give up. Instead, accept the fact that your job search is going to be a challenging one, and you’ll need to be aggressive in finding opportunities to earn a living.
What Can You Do for the Employer Now?
At this stage in life, you’ve maybe gone through multiple jobs and done a multitude of different job tasks. That’s to be expected, but that’s all water under the bridge. When you are working on your resume, don’t give employers a litany of things you’ve done over the past 20 years. Instead, keep things current by telling them actions you took in your last position that helped your previous employer increase efficiency, get more customers or make money.
Employers want to hire employees that can be effective for their bottom line. So, you need to know what your more recent experience can do for a future employer. If you’ve had some recent career training classes, this will also help in making you look like you’re someone who is employable in this day and age, as well as, bring real value to the table.
Are You on the Social Networking Bandwagon?
These days, you not only want to use traditional means to conduct a job search, but you should also be plugged into the current online networking community. There are several popular networking sites where 50 something folks are welcome to join. In fact, being included in an online social network means you’re more likely to find those hidden job openings that are just right for your particular skills.
You can also start your own social network group or create your own blog around a certain topic. This activity keeps you current and shows employers that you’re on the ball with the whole web 2.0 trend.
Get in Shape and Spruce Up Your Look
While there’s no way you’ll be able to hide your age, you can do things that will make you appear younger than you are. Start paying attention to your personal health and do things to get your energy level up. If you’re feeling slouchy and slumpy, this will come across to potential employers, and they won’t even be interested in talking to you.
To quickly get your energy going, start exercising regularly and improve your eating habits. Also, be sure to get plenty of rest. You want to still feel youthful and invigorated so that you can show employers that you may have more years, but you’re just as ready to get the job done as any 20-something.
Update your wardrobe so that you look fresh and current. Also, if you’ve been wearing the same hairstyle for ten or more years, it’s time to get something new. If you’re a guy who has a comb over, or is significantly balding, consider shaving your head clean for a more modern look.
Adjust Your Attitude
This isn’t the time to be a wallflower or bitter about your circumstances. Remember, you’re constantly putting out energy to the universe. If your energy is negative, you’ll get back negative things. If it’s positive, then the sky’s the limit. Yes, getting a job over 50 years of age isn’t easy, but if you stay positive and visualize yourself working at your new job, then one day very soon, you may be enjoying a new work experience, and a new chapter in your professional life.
Get a college degree from home and boost your chances of landing a great job! Earn an AA, BA, BS or Masters degree at your own pace. More information here: http://www.degrees-at-home.com
If you’re over 50 and currently looking for a job in this time of economic downturn, then you’ve probably already either experienced, or heard about, how difficult it is to even get an employer to look at your resume due to your age. It’s almost becoming a cliche – employers don’t seem to want to hire older workers.
This is unfortunate, because older workers have years of on-the-job experience and can really contribute a lot to a company that needs to improve a certain area of their operation. The fact is, there’s now a glut of people looking for a job over 50 years of age. So, if you’re in that category, you’re competing with thousands of others for slim pickings.
In the future, more jobs will be created as the U.S. slowly moves its way out of the current age of confusion and job cutting. It may not seem like it now, but there will come a day when all ages of workers will be welcomed back into the workforce. However, right now, the country is still reeling from the shock of economic meltdown and the immense shedding of jobs that will never return.
But, of course, you already know this. You’re sitting there wondering how are you going to pay your bills and feed yourself and your family in the here and now. Let me just say, that the last thing you should do is become despondent and give up. Instead, accept the fact that your job search is going to be a challenging one, and you’ll need to be aggressive in finding opportunities to earn a living.
What Can You Do for the Employer Now?
At this stage in life, you’ve maybe gone through multiple jobs and done a multitude of different job tasks. That’s to be expected, but that’s all water under the bridge. When you are working on your resume, don’t give employers a litany of things you’ve done over the past 20 years. Instead, keep things current by telling them actions you took in your last position that helped your previous employer increase efficiency, get more customers or make money.
Employers want to hire employees that can be effective for their bottom line. So, you need to know what your more recent experience can do for a future employer. If you’ve had some recent career training classes, this will also help in making you look like you’re someone who is employable in this day and age, as well as, bring real value to the table.
Are You on the Social Networking Bandwagon?
These days, you not only want to use traditional means to conduct a job search, but you should also be plugged into the current online networking community. There are several popular networking sites where 50 something folks are welcome to join. In fact, being included in an online social network means you’re more likely to find those hidden job openings that are just right for your particular skills.
You can also start your own social network group or create your own blog around a certain topic. This activity keeps you current and shows employers that you’re on the ball with the whole web 2.0 trend.
Get in Shape and Spruce Up Your Look
While there’s no way you’ll be able to hide your age, you can do things that will make you appear younger than you are. Start paying attention to your personal health and do things to get your energy level up. If you’re feeling slouchy and slumpy, this will come across to potential employers, and they won’t even be interested in talking to you.
To quickly get your energy going, start exercising regularly and improve your eating habits. Also, be sure to get plenty of rest. You want to still feel youthful and invigorated so that you can show employers that you may have more years, but you’re just as ready to get the job done as any 20-something.
Update your wardrobe so that you look fresh and current. Also, if you’ve been wearing the same hairstyle for ten or more years, it’s time to get something new. If you’re a guy who has a comb over, or is significantly balding, consider shaving your head clean for a more modern look.
Adjust Your Attitude
This isn’t the time to be a wallflower or bitter about your circumstances. Remember, you’re constantly putting out energy to the universe. If your energy is negative, you’ll get back negative things. If it’s positive, then the sky’s the limit. Yes, getting a job over 50 years of age isn’t easy, but if you stay positive and visualize yourself working at your new job, then one day very soon, you may be enjoying a new work experience, and a new chapter in your professional life.
Get a college degree from home and boost your chances of landing a great job! Earn an AA, BA, BS or Masters degree at your own pace. More information here: http://www.degrees-at-home.com
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Ways to Make Your Online Executive Brand Come Alive
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As you probably already know, creating an executive brand that flourishes online is just as important as developing your brand in the offline world. More and more recruiters are making their way to the Internet to find their next great talent – and of course, being that talent, you want to make sure that they find you in the easiest way possible. Here are some ways to get this done…
Get LinkedIn ASAP
Signing up for a LinkedIn account is a fantastic way to ensure that professionals you do and don’t know find you online. Creating a profile allows you to list your resume and other branding information, which then allows you to expand your networking horizon in a very short period of time.
What’s also great is that you can connect with old and new acquaintances, some of which may be able to give you a great lead on a new position. When employers are conducting their online checks on potential candidates, your LinkedIn page – which also incorporates the ability to allow your professional acquaintances to recommend you for future work – can give them immediate insight into who you are and why they should hire you.
Make a Twitter Resume
Since everyone who’s anyone is on Twitter, it’s a great idea to set up your own professional page on the site. But you may be wondering how you could accomplish anything on a site that only allows you to post 140 characters at a time.
Well, the answer is actually quite simple. Many professionals have found that even with the small amount of space to post, they can post a link to their LinkedIn page, Facebook profile or other professional site by creating a tiny url and the correct hashtags (ex. #executives) that link people to their profiles.
Start a Blog
Creating your own professional blog is taking a huge – and very beneficial – step toward nurturing your executive brand. A blog allows you to not only draw attention to yourself as an executive, but also share your expertise with the world. Most executives start a blog to share their personal and insights as a high-level professional in their industry. You could do the same to build your online executive brand.
Don’t Forget Your Google Profile
It’s also important at the executive level to create and develop a Google profile. The profile is similar to a Facebook profile in that it is not necessarily designated for a professional person. However, it’s a great resource for those who want to direct Google traffic to specific professional information.
The Google profile allows you to list your resume, links to your blogs and any other sites you want post. But even more important is that when someone searches your name in Google, the profile should be the first search item that the search engine pulls up. This helps to direct traffic to you in a professional manner rather than allowing recruiters or prospective employers to dig and run into the wrong information.
There’s no doubt that an online executive profile is very important in this day and age. So if you want to get noticed by companies, it’s a good idea to make your online executive brand come to life.
Need a job? Be sure your resume is the best it can be. Review executive resume writers and choose the best one for you and your situation. Do it today at http://www.ResumeLines.com
Job Info , Career Sources , EmploymentAs you probably already know, creating an executive brand that flourishes online is just as important as developing your brand in the offline world. More and more recruiters are making their way to the Internet to find their next great talent – and of course, being that talent, you want to make sure that they find you in the easiest way possible. Here are some ways to get this done…
Get LinkedIn ASAP
Signing up for a LinkedIn account is a fantastic way to ensure that professionals you do and don’t know find you online. Creating a profile allows you to list your resume and other branding information, which then allows you to expand your networking horizon in a very short period of time.
What’s also great is that you can connect with old and new acquaintances, some of which may be able to give you a great lead on a new position. When employers are conducting their online checks on potential candidates, your LinkedIn page – which also incorporates the ability to allow your professional acquaintances to recommend you for future work – can give them immediate insight into who you are and why they should hire you.
Make a Twitter Resume
Since everyone who’s anyone is on Twitter, it’s a great idea to set up your own professional page on the site. But you may be wondering how you could accomplish anything on a site that only allows you to post 140 characters at a time.
Well, the answer is actually quite simple. Many professionals have found that even with the small amount of space to post, they can post a link to their LinkedIn page, Facebook profile or other professional site by creating a tiny url and the correct hashtags (ex. #executives) that link people to their profiles.
Start a Blog
Creating your own professional blog is taking a huge – and very beneficial – step toward nurturing your executive brand. A blog allows you to not only draw attention to yourself as an executive, but also share your expertise with the world. Most executives start a blog to share their personal and insights as a high-level professional in their industry. You could do the same to build your online executive brand.
Don’t Forget Your Google Profile
It’s also important at the executive level to create and develop a Google profile. The profile is similar to a Facebook profile in that it is not necessarily designated for a professional person. However, it’s a great resource for those who want to direct Google traffic to specific professional information.
The Google profile allows you to list your resume, links to your blogs and any other sites you want post. But even more important is that when someone searches your name in Google, the profile should be the first search item that the search engine pulls up. This helps to direct traffic to you in a professional manner rather than allowing recruiters or prospective employers to dig and run into the wrong information.
There’s no doubt that an online executive profile is very important in this day and age. So if you want to get noticed by companies, it’s a good idea to make your online executive brand come to life.
Need a job? Be sure your resume is the best it can be. Review executive resume writers and choose the best one for you and your situation. Do it today at http://www.ResumeLines.com
Career Prospects For a Nurse Practitioner
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A career in nursing will be the most satisfying and challenging one in more than one aspect. The nursing profession provides innumerable opportunities for specialization in any one area of healthcare, which will not only be satisfying to a nursing professional to give his or her best, but also highly remunerative.
The ever-increasing need for specialized care and assistance in every field of medical diagnosis has opened the doors for specialization in specific areas. Now we have nurses in hospitals for different department and specialized courses for each type. For example, we have oncology nurse, cardiovascular nurse, travel nurse, military nurse, surgical nurse and such other things.
One of the many options available in nursing profession is that of becoming a Nursing Practitioner. A career as a Nurse Practitioner makes you look beyond nursing and entitles you to claim to be a quasi-qualified doctor. Before dwelling more on the qualifications and prospects about a career as Nurse Practitioner, let us discuss the responsibilities of a nurse practitioner.
Contrary to the role of a registered nurse who acts on the direction of a physician, a nurse practitioner is entitled to handle a large number of issues related to healthcare. They are entitled to provide treatment to minor injuries, and other common health related issues. In fact, nursing practitioners offer an opportunity to get relative cheaper treatment from them, instead of visiting a specialist doctor even for minor ailments.
The common things that a nurse practitioner is entitled to do without the intervention of a physician include the following tasks:
- Nursing Practitioner can perform physical examination of health condition, record patient’s history and also prescribe laboratory tests
- Nursing Practitioner is entitled to provide prescriptions and also coordinate referrals
- A nursing practitioner can execute certain medical procedures such as lumbar puncture, even in the absence of a doctor
- A nursing practitioner is entitled to provide pre-natal care as well as family planning services, and such other related services, basically, without the need to seek the advice of a qualified doctor.
Requirements of a Nurse Practitioner
To become a Nurse Practitioner, one needs to have acquired some qualifications. He or she should be a registered nurse. In other words, the nurse should have the completed either a) a 4-year degree course on nursing and get the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) certificate., or b) completed the Associate Degree in Nursing, or have taken up diploma courses conducted by many hospitals.
After the basic graduation degree and license as a Registered Nurse, one needs to take up Masters Degree for Nursing and complete it to become a Nurse Practitioner. In other words, the minimum academic qualification for a Nurse Practitioner is a Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing.
In addition to master’s degree, a registered nurse should have experience in clinical training to practice. Then he or she can obtain a license from the appropriate authority to work as Nurse Practitioner and carry out the duties and responsibilities.
The demand for nurse practitioners is on the rise with increasing specialized patient care facilities. Thus, it is worth exploring the option of becoming a Nurse Practitioner.
CNABoard provides listings of CNA accredited schools, information on free Certified Nursing Assistant classes,cna training, free cna training and more.
A career in nursing will be the most satisfying and challenging one in more than one aspect. The nursing profession provides innumerable opportunities for specialization in any one area of healthcare, which will not only be satisfying to a nursing professional to give his or her best, but also highly remunerative.
The ever-increasing need for specialized care and assistance in every field of medical diagnosis has opened the doors for specialization in specific areas. Now we have nurses in hospitals for different department and specialized courses for each type. For example, we have oncology nurse, cardiovascular nurse, travel nurse, military nurse, surgical nurse and such other things.
One of the many options available in nursing profession is that of becoming a Nursing Practitioner. A career as a Nurse Practitioner makes you look beyond nursing and entitles you to claim to be a quasi-qualified doctor. Before dwelling more on the qualifications and prospects about a career as Nurse Practitioner, let us discuss the responsibilities of a nurse practitioner.
Contrary to the role of a registered nurse who acts on the direction of a physician, a nurse practitioner is entitled to handle a large number of issues related to healthcare. They are entitled to provide treatment to minor injuries, and other common health related issues. In fact, nursing practitioners offer an opportunity to get relative cheaper treatment from them, instead of visiting a specialist doctor even for minor ailments.
The common things that a nurse practitioner is entitled to do without the intervention of a physician include the following tasks:
- Nursing Practitioner can perform physical examination of health condition, record patient’s history and also prescribe laboratory tests
- Nursing Practitioner is entitled to provide prescriptions and also coordinate referrals
- A nursing practitioner can execute certain medical procedures such as lumbar puncture, even in the absence of a doctor
- A nursing practitioner is entitled to provide pre-natal care as well as family planning services, and such other related services, basically, without the need to seek the advice of a qualified doctor.
Requirements of a Nurse Practitioner
To become a Nurse Practitioner, one needs to have acquired some qualifications. He or she should be a registered nurse. In other words, the nurse should have the completed either a) a 4-year degree course on nursing and get the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) certificate., or b) completed the Associate Degree in Nursing, or have taken up diploma courses conducted by many hospitals.
After the basic graduation degree and license as a Registered Nurse, one needs to take up Masters Degree for Nursing and complete it to become a Nurse Practitioner. In other words, the minimum academic qualification for a Nurse Practitioner is a Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing.
In addition to master’s degree, a registered nurse should have experience in clinical training to practice. Then he or she can obtain a license from the appropriate authority to work as Nurse Practitioner and carry out the duties and responsibilities.
The demand for nurse practitioners is on the rise with increasing specialized patient care facilities. Thus, it is worth exploring the option of becoming a Nurse Practitioner.
CNABoard provides listings of CNA accredited schools, information on free Certified Nursing Assistant classes,cna training, free cna training and more.
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Here’s Your Sign! Increase Teacher Productivity With Signs
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Being productive sometimes requires that you announce to others or even give yourself a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish. Handy signs can actually be a big benefit to you as an educator, and can help to enhance your productivity level. Making your own signs is fun and easy – and you’ll see from the ideas below how simple signs can be useful in keeping you “on task” and helping others stay focused as well. You can make signs on plain paper with a marker, or you can use sticky notes for small signs on your computer monitor.
Remind yourself of what you are doing and why you are doing it. For example, a simple sign that reads, “If I Died Right Now, Would This Task Matter?” or “What Should I Really Be Doing Right Now?” may help you focus on your priorities and determine what really matters on your to-do list. If you have a particular task that you need to complete but are afraid that you might overlook it amid the chaos of the day, make a sign for it. For instance, “Grade Papers to Return Tomorrow”. Tape the simple handwritten sign that is reminding you of what you are doing in a very visible (to you) area.
Use handmade signs to remind you of what your focus for the day needs to be – but don’t overlook your longer term “focus” as well. For example, if you have a particular goal for your future, keeping a hanging reminder of it can help you stay on the right track and perhaps see things in the “bigger scheme”, such as “Master’s Degree within the Next Five Years”.
Add humorous reminders that may make you smile (and think). If you have been looking to get rid of “junk” from the classroom, for example, you might choose a sign like “Postponed Decisions Are the Equivalent of Clutter”. Inspire yourself with handmade signs like “Breathe” or “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”. Want to stop a bad habit? Remind yourself of it with a sign that does just that, such as “Stop Biting Your Nails” or hang a sign beside your phone that reads “Do Not Interrupt Others While Talking”.
Use signs to tell other people what you need them to do or want them to do. For example, if you place a stack of books in the teacher’s lounge that you no longer want, place a sign on them that say “Free to Good Home – Take Them All”. This will keep you from being interrupted by people asking you why your books are stacked in the teacher’s lounge.
Keep people from disturbing you with a “Do Not Disturb” sign that tells them why you wish not to be disturbed, such as “Please Do Not Disturb – Planning” or so on. You can accomplish so much more if you don’t allow for interruptions – and don’t allow interruptions to occur in the first place. Don’t worry, other educators will know just where you are coming from and probably applaud your gutsiness in demanding not to be disturbed!
Being productive sometimes requires that you announce to others or even give yourself a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish. Handy signs can actually be a big benefit to you as an educator, and can help to enhance your productivity level. Making your own signs is fun and easy – and you’ll see from the ideas below how simple signs can be useful in keeping you “on task” and helping others stay focused as well. You can make signs on plain paper with a marker, or you can use sticky notes for small signs on your computer monitor.
Remind yourself of what you are doing and why you are doing it. For example, a simple sign that reads, “If I Died Right Now, Would This Task Matter?” or “What Should I Really Be Doing Right Now?” may help you focus on your priorities and determine what really matters on your to-do list. If you have a particular task that you need to complete but are afraid that you might overlook it amid the chaos of the day, make a sign for it. For instance, “Grade Papers to Return Tomorrow”. Tape the simple handwritten sign that is reminding you of what you are doing in a very visible (to you) area.
Use handmade signs to remind you of what your focus for the day needs to be – but don’t overlook your longer term “focus” as well. For example, if you have a particular goal for your future, keeping a hanging reminder of it can help you stay on the right track and perhaps see things in the “bigger scheme”, such as “Master’s Degree within the Next Five Years”.
Add humorous reminders that may make you smile (and think). If you have been looking to get rid of “junk” from the classroom, for example, you might choose a sign like “Postponed Decisions Are the Equivalent of Clutter”. Inspire yourself with handmade signs like “Breathe” or “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”. Want to stop a bad habit? Remind yourself of it with a sign that does just that, such as “Stop Biting Your Nails” or hang a sign beside your phone that reads “Do Not Interrupt Others While Talking”.
Use signs to tell other people what you need them to do or want them to do. For example, if you place a stack of books in the teacher’s lounge that you no longer want, place a sign on them that say “Free to Good Home – Take Them All”. This will keep you from being interrupted by people asking you why your books are stacked in the teacher’s lounge.
Keep people from disturbing you with a “Do Not Disturb” sign that tells them why you wish not to be disturbed, such as “Please Do Not Disturb – Planning” or so on. You can accomplish so much more if you don’t allow for interruptions – and don’t allow interruptions to occur in the first place. Don’t worry, other educators will know just where you are coming from and probably applaud your gutsiness in demanding not to be disturbed!
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How to Have a Good Phone Interview For a Telecommuting Position
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Phone Interviews are necessary in the world of work-at-home individuals. There are tips in handling the very stressful phone interview. With these tips any potential new hire can relax, knowing they are prepared.
Telecommuting is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as, “…to work at home by the use of an electronic linkup with a central office.” There are many telecommuting jobs online. These jobs are actual employment and not Independent Contractor positions. They offer benefits and paid time off. However to actually be hired by a business offering a telecommuting position, you may have to endure the dreaded phone interview. This interview will be more successful for you if equipped with knowledge.
Tips for a Successful Interview
- Rehearse what you might say before your interview. Get a family member to practice with you. Practice sample questions like, “Why do you want to work from home?” or “What attracts you to our company?”
- Have your resume in hand before the interview begins. Be prepared by also having a pen and paper to jot notes on during the interview.
- Make sure you allow yourself plenty of un-interrupted time for the interview. An hour should be enough time. You want to be in a quiet room where there is no noise.
- When the interviewer calls, stand up and talk with him. Your voice sounds stronger when you stand. Also, throughout the phone conversation, try and remember to smile. A smile can be heard on your voice.
- Be professional, courteous, and mannerly. Avoid speaking negatively about your former employer.
- Present yourself to be a good communicator.
- Speak in a clear voice, void of colloquialisms, such as, “Yeah… Uh-huh…you betcha…”
- Avoid yes/no answers and instead give answers in full complete sentences.
- Avoid mental pauses, such as, “Uh… um…”or the dreaded silence or dead air time.
- Do repeat or re-phrase questions or word choices. This lets the interviewer know you have listened to them while it also gives you a moment to think about your answer.
- Ask questions. Write down all questions you may have before the interview when you are not nervous. Check off each question as it is answered during the course of the interview. Ask any un-answered questions following the interview.
- Don’t ask any questions about payment until the final stages of the interview process.
- Follow-up the interview with a thank you card. Make sure you thank them for taking time out of their schedule to speak with you over the phone. You may want to write something in the card which will jog their memory of your conversation.
Conclusion
Telecommuting is the act of working at home. Telecommuting phone interviews are much like face-to-face interviews in the fact that it gives the future employer a chance to get an impression of their potential employee. However, with a phone interview you do not have the chance to dress to impress or use facial expressions. You have to work harder in a phone interview to convey proper communication. Equip yourself with knowledge of interview skills to help you have a successful phone interview.
Phone Interviews are necessary in the world of work-at-home individuals. There are tips in handling the very stressful phone interview. With these tips any potential new hire can relax, knowing they are prepared.
Telecommuting is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as, “…to work at home by the use of an electronic linkup with a central office.” There are many telecommuting jobs online. These jobs are actual employment and not Independent Contractor positions. They offer benefits and paid time off. However to actually be hired by a business offering a telecommuting position, you may have to endure the dreaded phone interview. This interview will be more successful for you if equipped with knowledge.
Tips for a Successful Interview
- Rehearse what you might say before your interview. Get a family member to practice with you. Practice sample questions like, “Why do you want to work from home?” or “What attracts you to our company?”
- Have your resume in hand before the interview begins. Be prepared by also having a pen and paper to jot notes on during the interview.
- Make sure you allow yourself plenty of un-interrupted time for the interview. An hour should be enough time. You want to be in a quiet room where there is no noise.
- When the interviewer calls, stand up and talk with him. Your voice sounds stronger when you stand. Also, throughout the phone conversation, try and remember to smile. A smile can be heard on your voice.
- Be professional, courteous, and mannerly. Avoid speaking negatively about your former employer.
- Present yourself to be a good communicator.
- Speak in a clear voice, void of colloquialisms, such as, “Yeah… Uh-huh…you betcha…”
- Avoid yes/no answers and instead give answers in full complete sentences.
- Avoid mental pauses, such as, “Uh… um…”or the dreaded silence or dead air time.
- Do repeat or re-phrase questions or word choices. This lets the interviewer know you have listened to them while it also gives you a moment to think about your answer.
- Ask questions. Write down all questions you may have before the interview when you are not nervous. Check off each question as it is answered during the course of the interview. Ask any un-answered questions following the interview.
- Don’t ask any questions about payment until the final stages of the interview process.
- Follow-up the interview with a thank you card. Make sure you thank them for taking time out of their schedule to speak with you over the phone. You may want to write something in the card which will jog their memory of your conversation.
Conclusion
Telecommuting is the act of working at home. Telecommuting phone interviews are much like face-to-face interviews in the fact that it gives the future employer a chance to get an impression of their potential employee. However, with a phone interview you do not have the chance to dress to impress or use facial expressions. You have to work harder in a phone interview to convey proper communication. Equip yourself with knowledge of interview skills to help you have a successful phone interview.
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How to Recover From a Bad Job Interview and Get the Job
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It can happen to anyone. For one reason or another – a late arrival, botching answers to key questions, failing to show knowledge about the company – you had a bad job interview. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to make up some of what you lost in your bad job interview.
Was It as Bad as You Thought?
First of all, let’s make sure it really was a bad interview. Often, people are their own worst critics, and this is by and large a good thing. But when it comes to a job interview, you might be seeing things that weren’t actually there, or, at least, that weren’t nearly as bad as you perceived them to be. Give yourself some time. Take a walk, and clear your head. Try to put the interview into perspective. Obviously, things like arriving late are indeed negatives that will count against you, but others are less clear cut. Did you really stutter your way through the most important questions, or are you remembering it to be worse than it was? Were you really caught flat-footed by one of the interviewer’s questions? If you were, did it show? Did you fail to impress your interviewer with your knowledge of the company? Are there several things that were on the tip of your tongue that you were never able to express? Answer these questions, and you’ll be able to tell yourself whether the interview was as bad as you first thought.
Is The Job Really for You?
Even if you’ve had a bad job interview, it might be a blessing in disguise. Did you feel like you weren’t able to connect with the interviewer? Did you feel out of place in the office? Were the questions exceedingly simple and not a challenge to you? Or were they largely over your head?
If you feel you’ve had a bad job interview, you need to ask yourself whether it’s a symptom of you being ill-suited for the job in the first place. Sometimes job interviews convince the perspective employee that they wouldn’t be right for the job, rather than the other way around, and there’s no shame in that. If you think this might have been the case, don’t be afraid to tell the employer so. Thank them for their time, and tell them that, based on the interview, you don’t believe you’d be a good fit for the job at the present time, and explain why. This will let the employer know where they stand and allow them to correct the record if you misunderstood something in the interview.
It Was a Bad Interview, and You Want the Job. Now What?
If you’ve carefully considered what occurred in the interview, and you’ve come to the conclusion that you did indeed perform badly, and further, that you’re still very interested in the job, it’s time to go to work. The first thing to do is to analyze what went wrong.
Ideally, you would have recorded the interview, so you can go back and check your responses to each question. If you don’t have the luxury of a recording, you’ll have to do your best to remember, with the aid of any notes you took. Go back over the questions you answered, and write down all the things you wish you’d said in response to each question. For example, if you were asked to describe one project where you took charge and completed the work in a unique or outstanding way, and you weren’t able to remember the specifics, take the time to write down everything you can remember, now that you’re not under the gun. Go back through your records and come up with stats to back up your answers. If you feel you need third-party materials, such as a note from your old boss talking about that particular project and what they thought of your work, don’t hesitate to ask for them.
Once you’ve got everything assembled, it’s time to write a thank you/recovery note. This is a way to follow up your bad job interview with concrete examples to back up your less than stellar answers to the interview questions. If the interviewer was otherwise impressed with you but was under whelmed by your answers to a few of the questions, this is your chance to set the record straight and take back the initiative. Put together a concise, hard-hitting letter, using verifiable facts to back up your case wherever you can. When your prospective employer receives the letter, they will know, even if you didn’t show it in the interview, that you very much want the job and further, that you’re uniquely qualified for it.
There are any number of reasons why you can have a bad job interview. Often, it’s not as bad as you thought, and equally often, the interview gives you additional information that convinces you that the job isn’t for you after all. But if you have a bad job interview for a job you really want, writing a timely, fact-filled and enthusiastic recovery letter can show the employer yet again that you are the best person for the job.
Copyright, Cecile Peterkin. All Rights Reserved.
Job Info , Career Sources , EmploymentIt can happen to anyone. For one reason or another – a late arrival, botching answers to key questions, failing to show knowledge about the company – you had a bad job interview. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to make up some of what you lost in your bad job interview.
Was It as Bad as You Thought?
First of all, let’s make sure it really was a bad interview. Often, people are their own worst critics, and this is by and large a good thing. But when it comes to a job interview, you might be seeing things that weren’t actually there, or, at least, that weren’t nearly as bad as you perceived them to be. Give yourself some time. Take a walk, and clear your head. Try to put the interview into perspective. Obviously, things like arriving late are indeed negatives that will count against you, but others are less clear cut. Did you really stutter your way through the most important questions, or are you remembering it to be worse than it was? Were you really caught flat-footed by one of the interviewer’s questions? If you were, did it show? Did you fail to impress your interviewer with your knowledge of the company? Are there several things that were on the tip of your tongue that you were never able to express? Answer these questions, and you’ll be able to tell yourself whether the interview was as bad as you first thought.
Is The Job Really for You?
Even if you’ve had a bad job interview, it might be a blessing in disguise. Did you feel like you weren’t able to connect with the interviewer? Did you feel out of place in the office? Were the questions exceedingly simple and not a challenge to you? Or were they largely over your head?
If you feel you’ve had a bad job interview, you need to ask yourself whether it’s a symptom of you being ill-suited for the job in the first place. Sometimes job interviews convince the perspective employee that they wouldn’t be right for the job, rather than the other way around, and there’s no shame in that. If you think this might have been the case, don’t be afraid to tell the employer so. Thank them for their time, and tell them that, based on the interview, you don’t believe you’d be a good fit for the job at the present time, and explain why. This will let the employer know where they stand and allow them to correct the record if you misunderstood something in the interview.
It Was a Bad Interview, and You Want the Job. Now What?
If you’ve carefully considered what occurred in the interview, and you’ve come to the conclusion that you did indeed perform badly, and further, that you’re still very interested in the job, it’s time to go to work. The first thing to do is to analyze what went wrong.
Ideally, you would have recorded the interview, so you can go back and check your responses to each question. If you don’t have the luxury of a recording, you’ll have to do your best to remember, with the aid of any notes you took. Go back over the questions you answered, and write down all the things you wish you’d said in response to each question. For example, if you were asked to describe one project where you took charge and completed the work in a unique or outstanding way, and you weren’t able to remember the specifics, take the time to write down everything you can remember, now that you’re not under the gun. Go back through your records and come up with stats to back up your answers. If you feel you need third-party materials, such as a note from your old boss talking about that particular project and what they thought of your work, don’t hesitate to ask for them.
Once you’ve got everything assembled, it’s time to write a thank you/recovery note. This is a way to follow up your bad job interview with concrete examples to back up your less than stellar answers to the interview questions. If the interviewer was otherwise impressed with you but was under whelmed by your answers to a few of the questions, this is your chance to set the record straight and take back the initiative. Put together a concise, hard-hitting letter, using verifiable facts to back up your case wherever you can. When your prospective employer receives the letter, they will know, even if you didn’t show it in the interview, that you very much want the job and further, that you’re uniquely qualified for it.
There are any number of reasons why you can have a bad job interview. Often, it’s not as bad as you thought, and equally often, the interview gives you additional information that convinces you that the job isn’t for you after all. But if you have a bad job interview for a job you really want, writing a timely, fact-filled and enthusiastic recovery letter can show the employer yet again that you are the best person for the job.
Copyright, Cecile Peterkin. All Rights Reserved.
Telephone Interview Tips: How to Get Your Foot in the Door
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As job seekers broaden their horizons to include positions far from their home town, and human resources departments try to deal with the deluge of job applications brought on by the recession, telephone interviews have become much more popular. Here are some telephone interview tips that will help you get your foot in the door – and keep it there. Although this is a guide to help you prepare for a phone interview, you’ll discover some handy job interview tips that will help you, whether you’re on the phone or not.
Be Spontaneous
The trouble with a phone interview is that your potential employer can spring one on you at any time, so you must be prepared for the possibility. Here are some telephone interview tips that can prepare you for a spontaneous interview:
Keep Your Resume Handy: You may need to recall key points at a moment’s notice. Ideally, you’d memorize them, but if that’s not possible, be sure your resume is within easy reach.
Know Your Stuff: If this is a job you’re really interested in, one of the first things you should do is commit to memory the key facts about the company and the requirements of the job you’re after.
Keep a Pen in Your Pocket: It’s always a good idea to have a pen and paper handy, just in case you hear something you’ll need to know in the future.
Keep Your Cool: Remember, your questioner knows they’re putting you on the spot. If you’re not sure of an answer, or you need to get your thoughts together, don’t be afraid to take a few deep breaths. It’s better than umm-ing or uhh-ing your way through the interview. This is sound advice for a scheduled phone interview as well.
Be Prepared
If you’ve got some time to prepare, in addition to the above telephone interview tips, try to:
Keep Hydrated: Phone interviews can be lengthy. You don’t want your voice giving out on you at a critical moment.
Control Your Environment: If you’re at home, make sure there’s no obnoxious background noise. If you like to walk and talk, make sure you’re not going to encounter a chain saw on your route.
Dress for Success: Yes, even for a phone interview. How you dress can affect how you act. Dressing nicely will help you to project confidence over the phone.
Remember to Smile: Just as dressing can help your confidence, smiling can help your disposition. Keeping a smile on your face will come through in your voice, even if you don’t notice it.
These are some job interview tips that are uniquely tailored to a telephone interview, but you can apply most of them to an ordinary job interview as well. As with any interview, phone interview questions can be all over the map, so be prepared to answer everything from why you’re looking for a job to how you would respond to a challenge.
If you have time to prepare for a job interview, it’s a good idea to take a few minutes to think about how you envision the interview proceeding. Come up with a pitch that sells yourself and presents your unique qualifications for the job. If there are items on your resume that you don’t want to dwell on, think about how you can transition to a positive aspect of your skill set. Remember, if someone referred you to this position, it never hurts to drop a name.
It takes days to prepare for a job interview, but a phone interview sometimes doesn’t give you that luxury. Hopefully, these telephone interview tips will allow you to avoid potential pitfalls and put your best foot forward during your next phone interview.
Copyright, Cecile Peterkin. All Rights Reserved.
As job seekers broaden their horizons to include positions far from their home town, and human resources departments try to deal with the deluge of job applications brought on by the recession, telephone interviews have become much more popular. Here are some telephone interview tips that will help you get your foot in the door – and keep it there. Although this is a guide to help you prepare for a phone interview, you’ll discover some handy job interview tips that will help you, whether you’re on the phone or not.
Be Spontaneous
The trouble with a phone interview is that your potential employer can spring one on you at any time, so you must be prepared for the possibility. Here are some telephone interview tips that can prepare you for a spontaneous interview:
Keep Your Resume Handy: You may need to recall key points at a moment’s notice. Ideally, you’d memorize them, but if that’s not possible, be sure your resume is within easy reach.
Know Your Stuff: If this is a job you’re really interested in, one of the first things you should do is commit to memory the key facts about the company and the requirements of the job you’re after.
Keep a Pen in Your Pocket: It’s always a good idea to have a pen and paper handy, just in case you hear something you’ll need to know in the future.
Keep Your Cool: Remember, your questioner knows they’re putting you on the spot. If you’re not sure of an answer, or you need to get your thoughts together, don’t be afraid to take a few deep breaths. It’s better than umm-ing or uhh-ing your way through the interview. This is sound advice for a scheduled phone interview as well.
Be Prepared
If you’ve got some time to prepare, in addition to the above telephone interview tips, try to:
Keep Hydrated: Phone interviews can be lengthy. You don’t want your voice giving out on you at a critical moment.
Control Your Environment: If you’re at home, make sure there’s no obnoxious background noise. If you like to walk and talk, make sure you’re not going to encounter a chain saw on your route.
Dress for Success: Yes, even for a phone interview. How you dress can affect how you act. Dressing nicely will help you to project confidence over the phone.
Remember to Smile: Just as dressing can help your confidence, smiling can help your disposition. Keeping a smile on your face will come through in your voice, even if you don’t notice it.
These are some job interview tips that are uniquely tailored to a telephone interview, but you can apply most of them to an ordinary job interview as well. As with any interview, phone interview questions can be all over the map, so be prepared to answer everything from why you’re looking for a job to how you would respond to a challenge.
If you have time to prepare for a job interview, it’s a good idea to take a few minutes to think about how you envision the interview proceeding. Come up with a pitch that sells yourself and presents your unique qualifications for the job. If there are items on your resume that you don’t want to dwell on, think about how you can transition to a positive aspect of your skill set. Remember, if someone referred you to this position, it never hurts to drop a name.
It takes days to prepare for a job interview, but a phone interview sometimes doesn’t give you that luxury. Hopefully, these telephone interview tips will allow you to avoid potential pitfalls and put your best foot forward during your next phone interview.
Copyright, Cecile Peterkin. All Rights Reserved.
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